Auctions: comic books April 1998

Dragon Ball Part 1 (1998) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416265009

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. The most popular manga in the world finally comes to America! Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! Meet a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma, who is on a quest to collect seven 'Dragon Balls.' If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world. Could Bulma use the help of a certain super-strong boy? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 138 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D90B3E-038

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"The Choice!" Guest-starring the Thing. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Roger Cruz and Matt Ryan. The Thing has returned from his year long exile in the world of Heroes Reborn (see Fantastic Four (Vol. 2) #1-13 and Heroes Reborn the Return #1-4 for details). Now Alicia must make a choice between her love for the man she thought was dead and the person she has come to love in his absence. But first the Thing and Silver Surfer must face the immeasurable power of the Cosmic Messiah. Cover price $1.99.

Thrillkiller '62 (1998) 1 CGC 9.8 SS Brereton/Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Brereton & Howard Chaykin on 8/10/19.

Label #2533425011

Elseworlds. Debuting a one-shot sequel to the popular Thrillkiller miniseries by the team of writer Howard Chaykin and artist Dan Brereton. Batgirl Barbara Gordon, still reeling from Dick Grayson's fate, has teamed up with renegade police detective Bruce Wayne, now known as Batman. But when the Joker returns to become the new crimelord of Gotham City, will Barbara's desire for revenge mean the end of the Dynamic Duo? Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.