Auctions: comic books September 1988

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 304D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "California Schemin'!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Daily Bugle publishes a book featuring Peter Parker's best photos of Spider-Man! And now the Bugle's ace photographer and Mary Jane are on their way to Los Angeles for the publicity tour! It should be all fun in the sun in the city of angels! But Peter's first promotional event at the L.A. civic center hits a snag when an old acquaintance shows up: the Black Fox! The wily fox steals a priceless chalice and the chase is on! Is the web-slinger ready for his Hollywood debut? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Prowler. First appearance of Jonathan Caesar. (Notes: The Black Fox previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues.) Cover price $1.00.

Animal Man (1988) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4349941021

Buddy Baker is your average family man...who just happens to possess the power to absorb the characteristics of the entire animal kingdom. Before retiring from the super-hero game, he was known as Animal Man...The Man with Animal Powers. Now Buddy is looking to get back in the game, maybe even join up with this Justice League International he's been hearing so much about. But does Animal Man have what it takes? Even with the powers and abilities of every animal on Earth at his disposal, can he strike a balance between man and the animal kingdom before it's too late? British writer Grant Morrison, known for his critically acclaimed work on the British weekly 2000 A.D., makes his DC Comics debut with this reworking of a classic DC hero. Joining Grant on the monthly Animal Man series is penciller Chas Truog and inker Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Brian Bolland. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 423D CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4311697004

Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423D CGC 9.6 SS Todd McFarlane 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 2/19/23.

Label #4169856008

Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423D CGC 9.6 SS Todd McFarlane 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 2/19/23.

Label #4169856007

Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423REP CGC 9.4 Reprint

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4366232011

Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 1D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4085098019

Direct Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. Save the Tiger Part 1: The Good Guy starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 1 starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 1: Ripples starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Fear Itself starring Silver Surfer, script and art by Al Milgrom. This story was reprinted in Marvel Milestones: Wolverine, X-Men, Tuk the Cave Boy (2005). 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Terminator (1988 Now) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3985539022

Direct Edition. Painted cover by Mitch O'Connell. Untitled story, script by Fred Schiller, pencils by Tony Akins, inks by Jim Brozman; It's 2031 and the war between mankind and the Terminators rages on; A crew of scientists from the moon, looking for items they need, is shot down by the Terminators and must join with the local resistance fighters. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Terminator (1988 Now) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4349473018

Newsstand Edition. Painted cover by Mitch O'Connell. Untitled story, script by Fred Schiller, pencils by Tony Akins, inks by Jim Brozman; It's 2031 and the war between mankind and the Terminators rages on; A crew of scientists from the moon, looking for items they need, is shot down by the Terminators and must join with the local resistance fighters. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 234D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4367978019

Direct Edition. "Glory Day!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Don't miss the cataclysmic conclusion to the epic Brood storyline. If the X-Men fall, mankind is doomed! Meanwhile, Madelyne Pryor embraces her dark destiny. Cover price $1.00.