Auctions: comic books January 1989
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Item #60670976
Batman (1940) 427 FN+ 6.5
Starts Jun 3 1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60932696
Batman (1940) 428 VF- 7.5
Death of Robin
Ends Jun 3 6:39 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $8 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60670977
Batman (1940) 428 FN/VF 7.0
Death of Robin
Starts Jun 24 1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60970711
Batman (1940) 428 FN+ 6.5
Death of Robin
Starts Jun 3 1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #58356588
Dragonlance (1988) 4 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-2DCBDFF-015
Starts Jun 10 The first Dragonlance adventure concludes as Riva Silvercrown and Vandar Brightblade face off against Lord Soth and Kitiara...for the last time. Written by Dan Mishkin, with art by Ron Randall and Randy Elliott. Cover by Randall. New Format. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #59990534
Tags: Sub-MarinerSaga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 3 CGC 9.8
One of only 4 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #0942422004
Starts Jul 6 Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. A Prince in New York starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; retells Namor's first visit to New York from Marvel Mystery #1-4. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #56129558
Tags: Silver SurferSilver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 19 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-0BAA008-099
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Starts Jun 10 "Playing with Matches!" Guest-starring Starfox and Firelord. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. Eros of Titan and Firelord, former Herald of Galactus, are in hot pursuit of the criminal Nebula. But, when their paths cross with the Silver Surfer and Nova things escalate into battle. It's the Silver Surfer vs. Firelord, and when two former Heralds fight...no good can come of it. Plus, witness the origin of Firelord and learn his connection to the other Nova (Richard Rider). 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #58536272
Solarman (1989) 1 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-2DD4007-023
Starts Jun 10 Cover art by Mike Zeck. Star Burst! The Legend of Solarman, script by Stan Lee (adaptation), pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Dennis Janke; An aspiring comic book artist is given the power to become Solarman so he can save the earth from an alien overlord. The Solarman character created by David Oliphant first appeared in the Solarman: The Beginning (A Pendulum Illustrated Original) book from Pendulum Press in 1979. This comic was adapted from a Solarman TV cartoon pilot episode. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61007758
Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4412913021
Ends Jun 3 10:05 PM CST Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $31 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Part 3 of 3 - "The Black Blade!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Oh no, Wolverine is possessed by the Black Blade and is about to sacrifice Jessica Drew, unless McCabe and Silver Samurai can stop him. Kevin Nowlan art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.