Auctions: comic books October 1994, graded by CBCS

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 394A CBCS 9.8 Foil Flipbook

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #21-2EDF580-008

48-page Flipbook Edition. "Breakdown!" Power and Responsibility Part 2 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Foil cover (front and back) by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 117. In stunning fashion the clone of Spider-Man is back! Wow! Where in the world has he been since the classic Amazing Spider-Man 149? Regrettably due to a new crisis at the Ravencroft Institute, the web-slinger doesn't have time to ponder that question! A mysterious doctor named Judas Traveller has taken over the facility! And he threatens to release the inmates if the wall-crawler does not respond to his summons! Caught between a rock and a hard place, the Spectacular Spider-Man sneaks into Ravencroft! Where a terrible ordeal awaits! Story continues in Spider-Man 51. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Aunt May, Scrier, Mr. Nacht, Chakra, Dr. Kafka, John Jameson, Vermin, Carnage, Shriek, and the Chameleon. Flip story: "No Escape!" The Double Part 2 of 4. Origin of the Spider-Clone. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Liam Sharp. Inks by Robin Riggs. Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone) tries to escape from the Jackal. But the cruel villain uses the Gwen Stacy clone to foil his attempt. (Note: This issue includes three pin-ups: the Scarlet Spider by Steven Butler; Spider-Man and Puma by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt; and Carnage by Shawn McManus). Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 97 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-099

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Temptation: Greed. Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nova and Terrax. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Jim Hall and Tom Christopher. Nova is alive and she offers the Silver Surfer the most illustrious treasure in the universe. Plus, the despot Terrax the Tamer rears his ugly head. Thus begins the four chapter story that ends with the 100th Anniversary Issue of the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 37A CBCS 9.8 Kubert

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2737CC8-024

Holofoil cover. Wraparound cardstock cover. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matt Ryan. The Phalanx Covenant Book One Generation Next Part 4: The Currents Shift, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matt Ryan and Mike Sellers; The Phalanx makes a final bid for capturing the next generation of new mutants; Blink sacrifices herself to save the team and end the threat; Cont. from Uncanny X-Men #317; Cont. in Uncanny X-Men #318. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.