Auctions: comic books October 1992

Batman and Dracula Red Rain GN (1992 DC) Elseworlds 1B-1ST CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3916785022

Book 1 in the Batman-Vampire Trilogy

DC Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and Malcolm Jones III. Cover by Kelley Jones. Introduction by Eric V. Lustbader.

In this Elseworlds tale the Dark Knight Detective matches wits and brawn against one of the most dangerous adversaries in literature.

A plague of the undead is sweeping across the city. The police are powerless to stop it. The mayor wants it dealt with quietly. And, Batman may have finally met the one opponent he can't defeat. Dracula has come to Gotham, and the streets will run red with the blood of it's citizens unless Batman can find a way to defeat this legendary foe.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

NOTE: See also Book 2: Batman: Bloodstorm GN (1994) and Book 3: Batman: Crimson Mist GN (1999).

Cover price $9.95.

Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4365403022

It will prove to be one of Batman's most challenging adventures as a new hero joins the Dark Knight's continuing cast of characters in BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL. Azrael is the enforcer for the secret Order of Saint Dumas, a society whose existence dates back to the time of the Crusades. When this bullet-riddled angel of death crashes into the midst of a Gotham City parade, Batman is drawn into the mystery of Azrael, launching them on a quest that leads both Batman and the young Azrael to Europe where they separately investigate the systematic slaying of the members of the Order of Saint Dumas. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan. Wraparound, gate-fold cover by Quesada and Nowlan showcases Batman, the old Azrael and the new Azrael. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4365403025

It will prove to be one of Batman's most challenging adventures as a new hero joins the Dark Knight's continuing cast of characters in BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL. Azrael is the enforcer for the secret Order of Saint Dumas, a society whose existence dates back to the time of the Crusades. When this bullet-riddled angel of death crashes into the midst of a Gotham City parade, Batman is drawn into the mystery of Azrael, launching them on a quest that leads both Batman and the young Azrael to Europe where they separately investigate the systematic slaying of the members of the Order of Saint Dumas. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan. Wraparound, gate-fold cover by Quesada and Nowlan showcases Batman, the old Azrael and the new Azrael. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4375387010

It will prove to be one of Batman's most challenging adventures as a new hero joins the Dark Knight's continuing cast of characters in BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL. Azrael is the enforcer for the secret Order of Saint Dumas, a society whose existence dates back to the time of the Crusades. When this bullet-riddled angel of death crashes into the midst of a Gotham City parade, Batman is drawn into the mystery of Azrael, launching them on a quest that leads both Batman and the young Azrael to Europe where they separately investigate the systematic slaying of the members of the Order of Saint Dumas. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan. Wraparound, gate-fold cover by Quesada and Nowlan showcases Batman, the old Azrael and the new Azrael. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #13, 1st Printing VF 8.0

1st Printing. 1992. ($2.95 cover price) Larry Welz cover, story, and art. Issue #13 devoted to horror parodies. 7" x 10", b&w, 44 pages. Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-273838A-006

Cover art by Mike Manley. Portals of Power: Sleepwalker's Rage, script by Danny Fingeroth, art by Mike Manley; Sleepwalker attacks Portal, who creates a portal and travels to the headquarters of Thomas Fireheart where he sees his old friend Edgar Running Bear; Spider-Man, Darkhawk, and Sleepwalker arrive the next morning but Portal is gone and Edgar Running Bear has been kille by The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants; Sauron uses mind control on Portal and they fight the heroes; Spider-Man is sent to another dimension while Sleepwalker follows the Brotherhood to yet another dimension and Darkhawk stays in New York to save innocent lives; Meanwhile, some entity is travelling to Earth and the former Darkhawk is very nervous. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-27C178C-013

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Poly-Bag and Poster also included. Direct Edition.

Label #19-27C178C-012

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-4826BB2-007

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Dracula (1992 Topps) 1CRIMSON CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Red Foil Edition

Label #4392869009

Crimson Foil Special Edition. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Mike Mignola & John Nyberg. Cover by Mike Mignola. The very first comic from Topps! It's the official adaptation of the Francis Ford Coppola film, starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins and Keanu Reeves! Faithfully adapted from James V. Hart's screenplay by Thomas, Mignola and Nyberg. Issue #1 arrives almost a month before the film's November premiere, and chronicles the origin of Dracula, depicting his transformation from Vlad the Impaler into the accursed vampire! Plus: Behind-the-scenes photos and interviews! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.90.

Terminator Endgame (1992) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-187

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Written by James Robinson. Art by Jackson Guice and John Beatty. Cover by John Higgins. The half-Terminator Dudley and Colonel Mary Randall are reunited finally, as they resume their quest to save Sarah Connor and ensure the birth of her son, John. But Dudley is having problems controlling his Terminator half -- and Mary finds out the hard way! The penultimate chapter in Dark Horse's final Terminator series moves inexorably toward a climactic encounter with the new Terminator on the block. James Robinson teams with pencil artist Jackson Guice (Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD) and inker John Beatty. British artist John Higgins (The Thing from Another World) supplies the cover painting. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator Endgame (1992) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-190

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Written by James Robinson. Art by Jackson Guice and John Beatty. Cover by John Higgins. The fight is on! Everything is coming to a head at Odessa Hospital on the day of John Connor's birth. Mary, Sloane, Catfish, and the Terminator battle over the future of mankind! Will Mary and Sloane be successful in changing history? Written by James Robinson, Dark Horse's final Terminator series comes to a rip-roaring conclusion. Jackson Guice handles the pencilling chores, complemented perfectly by John Beatty's inks. British artist John Higgins once again provides a startling cover painting. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.