Auctions: comic books January 1993

Batman Vengeance of Bane (1993) 1 FN+ 6.5 1st Printing

1st printing - In Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) #1-4, a major new hero was introduced to the Batman mythos. Now, another character is added to the Batman family. Only this time, it's a villain. Bane is the sole survivor of the Venom experiments (first revealed in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #16-20), an attempt to create drug-enhanced killing machines. As a result of these tests, Bane has spent a lifetime as the toughest inmate in the worst prison on the South American island of Santa Prisca where he acquired his berserk strength, a savage, calculating intellect, and an unparalleled megalomania. He ultimately sets his sights on Gotham City, and goes gunning for the Dark Knight. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-085

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Story and art by John Byrne. Russia's Project Omega attacks the mutates on two levels: with straight-ahead superhero action and through the devastating truth. The Next Men learn more than they wanted to know about their origins and their tie to the out-of-control Russian mutates. Meanwhile, Danny learns what it means to live a "normal" human life. Then, in part four of "M4," Mark does a change of face... literally. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 11 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-081

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Story and art by John Byrne. Russia's Project Omega attacks the mutates on two levels: with straight-ahead superhero action and through the devastating truth. The Next Men learn more than they wanted to know about their origins and their tie to the out-of-control Russian mutates. Meanwhile, Danny learns what it means to live a "normal" human life. Then, in part four of "M4," Mark does a change of face... literally. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Pitt (1993 Image/Full Bleed) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4384154017

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of the Pitt. The destruction that PITT was a part of on the subway (as seen in the tale found in Youngblood (1992 1st Series) #4) prompts Detective Bobbie Harras to be assigned to the case, while PITT tangles with the Vipers biker gang in "Fight & Flight!" Art by Dale Keown. Script by Brian Hotton. Pin-ups by Sam Kieth & Jim Somerville. Cover by Keown. Cover price $1.95.

Pitt (1993 Image/Full Bleed) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4384154016

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of the Pitt. The destruction that PITT was a part of on the subway (as seen in the tale found in Youngblood (1992 1st Series) #4) prompts Detective Bobbie Harras to be assigned to the case, while PITT tangles with the Vipers biker gang in "Fight & Flight!" Art by Dale Keown. Script by Brian Hotton. Pin-ups by Sam Kieth & Jim Somerville. Cover by Keown. Cover price $1.95.

Simpsons Comics and Stories (1993) 1U CGC 9.4 Groening Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4236395006

This copy is not polybagged with a poster. Poster has been removed. Cover price $2.95.

Simpsons Comics and Stories (1993) 1U CGC 9.0 Groening Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Label #4401224017

This copy is not polybagged with a poster. Poster has been removed. Cover price $2.95.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 SS Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

SIGNED BY DAN JURGENS ON 3/23/14.

Label #2504912044

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3985861014

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Newsstand Edition

Label #4164588004

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. NOTE: The event of "The Death of Superman" was so huge that it was reported on by the national media. - Odinson, Lonestar Comics Archivist Cover price $1.25.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 19D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0136189008

First Printing. Direct Edition. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Part 6 of the critical 7-part series 'Doomsday' that leads to a pivotal event in the life of the Man of Steel, continued from Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. The fight to the death intensifies as Doomsday and Superman hit Metropolis - hard! Concludes in Superman (1987) #75. Cover price $1.25.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 19N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Misc debris in case

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4393573007

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Part 6 of the critical 7-part series 'Doomsday' that leads to a pivotal event in the life of the Man of Steel, continued from Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. The fight to the death intensifies as Doomsday and Superman hit Metropolis - hard! Concludes in Superman (1987) #75. Cover price $1.25.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Special The Maltese Turtle 1 CGC 9.8 SS Kevin Eastman

Paper: White

Signed By Kevin Eastman on 9/22/21.

Label #2673294014

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Special The Maltese Turtle 1 CGC 9.8 SS Kevin Eastman

Paper: White

Signed By Kevin Eastman on 9/22/21.

Label #2673294012

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 296U CGC 9.2 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Label #4408092004

X-Men X-cutioner's Song part 9. UNBAGGED: X-Cutioner's Song: Part 9 of 12. "Crescendo!" Guest-starring X-Factor and X-Force. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Brandon Peterson and Terry Austin. Story continued from X-Men #15. Cyclops and Jean make a daring escape attempt only to make a startling discovery about their whereabouts. The X-Men continue their uneasy alliance with the villain Apocalypse. Meanwhile, Wolverine, Bishop, and Cabal continue their search. Story continues in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #86. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 296U CGC 9.0 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Label #4408092003

X-Men X-cutioner's Song part 9. UNBAGGED: X-Cutioner's Song: Part 9 of 12. "Crescendo!" Guest-starring X-Factor and X-Force. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Brandon Peterson and Terry Austin. Story continued from X-Men #15. Cyclops and Jean make a daring escape attempt only to make a startling discovery about their whereabouts. The X-Men continue their uneasy alliance with the villain Apocalypse. Meanwhile, Wolverine, Bishop, and Cabal continue their search. Story continues in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #86. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 96 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4249850023

"Enemies: A Hate Story"  Part 3 of 4.  Guest-starring Ghost Rider and Johnny Blaze.  Script by Howard Mackie.  Art by Alex Saviuk (breakdowns), Joe Rubinstein (finishes), and Dan Panosian (finishes).  Painted cover by Mark Texeira. Story continues from Ghost Rider & Blaze Spirits of Vengeance 5. The non-stop fighting rages on through the tunnels of Manhattan! The Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, Hobgoblin, Demogoblin, doppelganger, Venom, and the Deathspawn trade punches and counterpunches from cover to cover! The fast and furious action begins with the wall-crawler trying to stave off the Deathspawn in order to save the parish priest! While that desperate struggle takes place, the Demogoblin moves in for the kill on the Hobgoblin, and Venom wrestles with the pesky eight-legged doppelganger! And elsewhere Johnny Blaze and Ghost Rider battle more Deathspawn to rescue the ill-fated citizens trapped in the tunnels! Wow, chaos reigns to say the least! But finally the web-slinger lands some big shots on the Demogoblin and the Deathspawn to move closer to victory! However Venom is still running wild down below! Who's going to take care of him? Ghost Rider…that's who! Story concludes in Ghost Rider & Blaze Spirits of Vengeance 6.  32 pages Cover price $1.25.