Auctions: comic books February 1989, graded by CGC

Batman (1940) 429D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4392869010

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. 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.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1197005023

Cover by Dave McKean. Imperfect Hosts [Master of Dreams Part 2], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Morpheus, King of Dreams, gets reacquainted with his home realm of The Dreaming and the colorful characters who populate it--including Cain, Abel and Lucien, the librarian; He also discovers how much his absence has affected the universe in the time since he was imprisoned. Superman ad, art by Kerry Gammill. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.