Auctions: comic books December 1992

Adventures of Superman (1987) 497 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0136189010

Part 4 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Superman (1987) #74. With the Justice League beaten into retreat, Doomsday has at last found something that may be able to push back the Man of Steel himself! Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

HARD Corps (1992) 1B NM- 9.2 Lee Gold Variant

Gold Title Edition. No cover price. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Bob Layton. The H.A.R.D. Way, script by David Michelinie (plot, script) and Bob Layton (plot), pencils by David Lapham, inks by Bob Layton; Maniac, Hammerhead, Shakespeare, Superstar and Gunslinger--brought back to life from a comatose state by Omen Enterprises with bleeding-edge technology neural implants that allow them to mimic Harbinger abilities one at a time; Their mission: to oppose the machinations of Toyo Harada and the Harbinger Foundation; Together they make up the elite of the Harbinger Active Resistance Division--the H.A.R.D. Corps! 36 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 117 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3950288006

Cover art by Steve Lightle. Claws and Webs Part 1: Dream A Little Dream of Me starring Wolverine and Venom, script by Howard Mackie, art by Sam Kieth. Rest and Sweet Glory Part 5: Grand Unification starring Giant-Man, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Ken Branch. Legion of Vengeance Part 5: A World of D'Kay starring Ghost Rider and Iron Fist, script by Joey Cavalieri, art by Shawn McManus. This Madness Unleashed starring Ravage 2099, script by Stan Lee, art by Paul Ryan. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Predator vs. Magnus Robot Fighter (1992) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F82E4-031

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Written by Jim Shooter and John Ostrander. Art by Lee Weeks. Valiant and Dark Horse combine their resources to produce the spectacular conclusion to this exciting face-off! Predator faces Robot Fighter -- and only one will walk away. Don't miss this historic match-up! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-25A1829-079

The conclusion of the Shadow War. Shadowman's battle against the Laugher in the Dark. One of the most haunting sequences of the year. "Death and Resurrection" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Yvel Guichet and John Dixon. Cover pencils by Yvel Guichet. (Note: First appearance of Master Darque (mentioned only as the 'Man in Shadows' in this issue), considered the most powerful villain in the Valiant Universe, and a regular adversary of Shadowman; also appeared in The Second Life of Dr. Mirage.) Cover price $2.50.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 74 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0136189009

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 3 of 7. "Countdown to Doomsday!" Guest-starring the Justice League. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Story continued from Justice League America #69. An extremely powerful new villain has just trounced the Justice League - with one arm tied behind his back, literally - and now the only thing standing in this unstoppable force's way is the Man of Steel. But if Superman doesn't let Doomsday get away, his fellow Justice Leaguers may perish. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #497. Cover price $1.25.