Auctions: comic books January 1994

Aliens Predator Deadliest of Species (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-016

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"The Great Escape." Caryn Delacroix escapes her dreamlike state and then escapes with the captured Predator. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Eduardo Barreto. Cover by John Bolton. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 385 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3798928007

"Rough Justice!" Trial by Jury Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In a surprising turn of events, Orwell Taylor grants the web-slinger a stay of execution! But only if Spider-Man agrees to help the Jury steal a high-powered weapon that could kill Venom! Inside a government research center, the wall-crawler plays along with the scheme until he has a chance to turn the tables and dismiss the Jury! Meanwhile, Mary Jane's smoking addiction reaches a critical stage! And Peter tries something desperate to persuade her to stop! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Nick Katzenberg. (Note: The Jury returns in the first issue of Spider-Man The Arachnis Project (1994) Limited Series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Breed (1994) 1A CBCS 9.0 Starlin

Paper: White

Label #19-2AF890E-007

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Standard edition. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond Stoner is born, grows up, goes to Nam; In Nam he discovers the Breed power inside him. Card to collect the stamps for the Bravura Gold Stamp program; directions for the contest. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Jim Stalin. 48 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cyberforce (1993 2nd Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4402527011

Regular Edition cover. Killer Instinct Part 2. Marc Silvestri art. Cover price $1.95.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 324 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3933078002

Elektra and Morbius appear in Fall From Grace part 5 of 6, "Descent." Script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Scott McDaniel, inks by Collazo and Avon. McDaniel cover. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 670 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2426234-023

KnightQuest: The Crusade, featuring the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues: Renee Montoya is spotlighted as she finds herself on a deadly collision course with a Batman more ruthless than the one she knew before. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Barry Kitson and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.50.

Sin City A Dame to Kill For (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-020

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Story and art by Frank Miller. In Sin City, love means never going to the police. The second issue of the most anticipated series of the year brings Dwight face to face with the woman from his past -- Ava -- and her bodyguard, Manute. Ava has secrets. Secrets about her husband... and his indulgences. Manute is just plain trouble. Join Frank Miller for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For #2, a visit to the real Sin City... where tourists don't go after dark. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Sludge (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-022

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Cover pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Gary Martin. "Cold Blood," script and pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Gary Martin; A child is found in the bushes covered in his brother's blood; The child claims he had come across a monster in the sewers. A reporter decides to investigate; Sludge has a dream of his wife and wakes to find a shredded parka and decides to investigate; The path leading him straight to the other monster of the sewers leads to a showdown of strength. Sludge illustration by Frank Gomez. Mantra origin, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Chris Sprouse, inks by Karl Kesel. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Solution (1994) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AFFCAF-030

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Written by James D. Hudnall. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson and Barbara Kaalberg. The Solution goes to a safe house for training, but three Darkurian commandos find them! 32 pages, full color.

Solution (1994) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AFFCAF-036

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"It's a Hard World" - Written by James Hudnall. Art by Alan Jacobsen and Larry Welch. Cover by Tim Divar and Larry Welch. DropKick goes solo with his first case, more deadly than anything faced by The Solution! Can DropKick save a child's life as his former masters, the inscrutable, all powerful Monks of the Trine, shadow his every move? Plus: 2-page The Strangers origin illustrated by Adam Hughes! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-364AAAA-043

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Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. The Rise of the Hammer, script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson; ordan Boone is in trouble with Alchemax. But that doesn't matter to Miguel, who is finally reunited with Dana; They go to visit Alchemax's latest project, Valhalla; And meet Thor and Heimdall. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Wrath (1994) 1A CBCS 9.8 Red Title

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B0472B-052

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Regular Edition (red title logo). Cover price $1.95.