Auctions: comic books October 1995, graded by CGC

Action Comics (1938 DC) 714 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3708331013

The Joker returns to Metropolis when a sleazy manufacturer creates a toy line based upon the Clown Prince of Crime. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dwyer and Rodier. Miraweb Format. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 406 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4186273022

Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. First appearance of the new (female) Doctor Octopus. Scarlet Spider guest stars in the Greatest Responsibility part 1, "Crossroads," script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Angel Medina, inks by Larry Mahlstedt and Randy Emberlin; Ben goes into cyberspace to help Seward track the thief that stole his files when he was a prisoner only to encounter anti-viral programs that overload Seward's virtual reality system; Using the stolen files, Dr. Octopus discovers that Seward developed a stable interface between the real world and virtual reality; Meanwhile, Peter and MJ visit Seward to check for any more "time bombs" in Peter's head; Later, Ock agents Johnson and Steele test her VR Wave, bringing a virtual reality Jurassic Age to Fifth Avenue before the device cuts out. The story continues in Spider-Man 63. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Venom Sinner Takes All (1995) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4100765008

The badly scorched Venom gets burned again when he realizes he's hunting the wrong man! Will Sin-Eater feast on Eddie's loved ones? Written by Larry Hama. Art by Greg Luzniak, Jimmy Palmiotti and Ken Branch. And in the back-up, the Jury is in! Cover by Greg Luzniak and Scott Koblish. 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.