Auctions: comic books 1997

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-26442BF-012

"Mother's Day." The Scarecrow escapes from Arkham Asylum and douses Batman with fear gas. Bruce, under the influence, runs from Captain Gordon. The death of Bruce Wayne's parents is revisited, further illuminating Batman's motivations for fighting crime. A contest for readers to guess the identity of Holiday is announced. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4262963023

"Hey, It's Deadpool (or...Deadpool #1)" Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Ed McGuinness. Inks by Nathan Massengill and Norman LeeCover. pencils by Ed McGuinness, and inks by Nathan Massengill. After assisting a revolution in Bolivia (and getting paid in revolutionary bucks), Deadpool heads back to merc central to have words with Patch; Pool's next mission takes him to Antarctica to tangle with Sasquatch and blow up a gamma research station in the process; Finding out that the melting gamma core will irradiate the entire southern hemisphere, Deadpool fixes the problem and saves the day; DP is approached by Zoe and Noah and offered a position with Landau, Luckman and Lake but he quickly turns them down as being a good guy isn't exactly his style. Behind the Scenes text article: A look at the making of the issue including script fragmants, rough pencils, cover process and character designs. Promo of Generation X material. Cover price $2.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4402527018

Cover pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill. Why Is It to Save Me, I Must Kill You, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill and Norman Lee; In order for Killebrew to create a cure for Deadpool's condition, Pool needs to get a sample of blood from the Hulk; The Hulk turns out not to be too fond of this idea and the fight is on; DP is successful, however, and Killebrew injects him with a serum that should restore the merc with a mouth back to a healthy condition. Sketch art for the Daredevil/Deadpool '97 Annual, pencils by Bernard Chang. Cover price $1.99.

Death of Vampirella (1997) 1DF.SIGNED FN 6.0

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti and limited 250 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Chromium cover by Amanda Conner. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers.

Elementals Sex Special (1997) 1A GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Regular Edition. Written by Eric Dinehart with art by Tony Daniel, David Mowry, Jeff Moy, and Cory Carani. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 16 VF/NM 9.0

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 17 VF/NM 9.0

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 18 NM 9.4

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Hellos & Good-Byes!", script by Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell, and Jim Lee, pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner, Peter Guzman (assist), and Richard Friend (assist); The Keepers catch up with Gen 13; app. by Fairchild, Grunge, Rainmaker, Burnout, Freefall, Jack Lynch, Housekeeper Anna (died), Alex Fairchild, Cordelia, Pierce, Hitman, Colonel Manning, Major Kendrick, Warhawk Lieutenant Carnes, and Warhawk Lieutenant Phillips. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 19 VF+ 8.5

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

J. Scott Campbell art Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 20 NM- 9.2

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "To Boldly Go...Where No Gen Has Gone Before!", script by Brandon Choi, pencils by J. Scott Campbell and Al Rio, inks by Al Rio and Sandra Hope; Fairchild, Grunge and Freefall have been abducted by aliens and find themselves prisoners on a Noaamite spaceship; When the aliens probe Grunge, they trigger a transformation that turns him into a monster and he decimates his captors; The Gen kids and their fellow alien prisoners make it to the bridge just in time to note that they are about to crash into a much bigger spacecraft. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3914609012

Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 FN- 5.5

Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Medieval Spawn/Witchblade TPB (1997 Image) By Garth Ennis 1-1ST FN 6.0

1st printing. Collects Medieval Spawn/Witchblade (1996) #1-3.

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Brandon Peterson.

hroughout history, there have been many remarkable women chosen to bear the powerful Witchblade. Now, in the first cross-over with Medieval Spawn, fans will learn of one such woman. Discover the romantic link between these two powerful beings, and the key they hold to the present day Spawn and Witchblade.

Softcover, 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 129 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1D90B3E-029

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"Of Time and Truth!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Daredevil. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. In the aftermath of last issue's explosive conclusion, Norrin Radd and Alicia Masters find themselves flung into the past. How will the Silver Surfer be received in the year 1947? Meanwhile in the present, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the former Puppet Master are besieged by a cadre of bio-cybernetic life forms. Cover price $1.95.

Silver Surfer (1998) Wizard 1/2 1SILVER CBCS 8.5 Olivetti Silver foil edition Variant

Paper: White

Silver Foil Edition. COA included.

Label #21-24DD14A-019

Wizard 1/2 Silver foil edition. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.

Spawn (1992 Image) 61 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4402527022

"Sanctuary!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. With Cyan safely back in her parents arms, Spawn is now free to take the fight to his enemies. But after a talk with Cog, Spawn pays another visit to Granny Blake. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Mark Geppi. Includes a 2-page feature on the Spawn movie and a 2-page feature on the Spawn HBO animated series. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 62D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4402527023

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Return!" Spawn confronts Jason Wynn and tells him the time and place that hes going to die. Meanwhile, its the startling return of Angela! But is she here as friend or foe? Plus, Al Simmons's face restored?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Clint Goldman Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 66D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4402527024

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Demons!" Al is startled when he suddenly realizes his face has returned to the horrifying visage of Spawn. Plus, Wanda is becoming more concerned with Cyan's obsession with that shoe string. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to the memory of Mary Kolomyjec (the inspiration for Granny Blake). Cover price $1.95.

Spawn Black and White (1997) 1 CGC 9.4 SS Todd McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed By Todd McFarlane on 1/15/20. Black & White Edition.

Label #2561076007

Special black and white edition. Cover price $1.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1997) Wizard 1/2 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3247374-007

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Regular mail offer Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Yellow Title.

Thorion of the New Asgods (1997) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0139288004

"Thorion and the New Asgods!" Story by Keith Giffen. Art by John Romita, Jr. In order to save two universes, the young hero known as Access was forced to use the power of Amalgam (see Marvel versus DC (1996) #3). In this issue, Thor, the mighty Norse god of thunder, and the Asgardians are merged with Orion and the New Gods. Can Thorion and his fellow Asgods prevent Ragnarok, the end of days? Not if L'ok Desaad (Loki/Desaad) and the power of his Mother Cube (Mother Box/Cosmic Cube) have anything to say about it. Cover price $1.95.

Venom Tooth and Claw (1996) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25C97A8-021

Concluding Venom's war with Wolverine! Venom and Wolverine must prevent Chimera from unleashing the Cyber Wraiths on the universe, if they can tear themselves away from each other's throats long enough to do it! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Joe St. Pierre and Al Milgrom. Cover by Joe St. Pierre. Cover price $1.95.

Witchblade (1995) 18D CGC 9.6 Turner Gold Foil edition Variant

Paper: White

Gold Foil Edition

Label #4114413017

Gold Foil edition. This is the A cover with gold foil title. Cover pencils by Michael Turner and Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning and D-Tron; gold foil edition (the A cover art with gold foil title). Family Ties Part One, script by Michael Turner (Co-Plot), Christina Z., and David Wohl, pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron and Team Tron [Andy Kim; Marcia Chen; Jose Guillen; Jeff De Los Santos; Viet Truong]; Sonatine and Wilder meet to begin putting their sinister plans into motion; Investigating a slew of mob killings, Sara catches up with Jackie and gives chase; After a fast paced street race, the Darkness eludes the Witchblade but runs smack into Tora No Shi. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Wolverine (1997) Wizard 1/2 1AZ CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4399790020

Wizard 1/2 Edition. DOES NOT include Wizard Certificate of Authenticity. "Resolutions" by Ben Raab with art by Joe Phillips. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock.