Auctions: comic books August 2010

Avengers Academy (2010) 1B CGC 9.8 DJURDJEVIC 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4401224007

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by MIKE MCKONE. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! A BRAND NEW ONGOING AVENGERS TITLE BEGINS HERE! Determined to keep the tradition alive, founding Avenger Hank Pym leads a core team of veteran heroes in creating a place where the next generation of Earth's Mightiest can be trained by the greatest of those who preceded them. An institution where everyone who has ever been an Avenger can share their skill, knowledge and experience. The future is in their hands...and in the hands of the six young superhumans chosen to make up the inaugural class. But who are they? And what dark secret will turn their world--and potentially the entire Marvel Universe--upside down by the end of the issue? If you think this is just another teen hero book...the last page shocker will prove you wrong! Writer Christos Gage (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) and superstar artist Mike McKone (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) unite to bring you a bold new era of greatness! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Prime (2010) 1B CGC 9.6 Djurdjevic 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4401224008

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by ALAN DAVIS. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! They were friends, brothers and teammates through all of Marvel's greatest adventures, but recent events turned them into the bitterest of enemies. In the wake of the Siege of Asgard Thor, Iron Man and Steve Rogers are brought together on the same side once more, but these great heroes can't truly trust each other yet. They better start soon because something only the Big Three can handle is tearing their world apart. This all-new, grand and dangerous adventure will catapult our heroes into the explosive Heroic Age and will unite comics legend Alan Davis with Avengers scribe Brian Bendis for the very first time. Plus: The 7-page "The Coming of the Accursed Avengers!" starring Loki, by Ralph Macchio and Walt Simonson, from Avengers (1963 1st Series) #300. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 23A CGC 9.8 MCGUINNESS

Paper: White

Label #0289470012

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Cover by ED MCGUINNESS. Written by JEPH LOEB. Art by ED McGUINNESS & MARK FARMER, with HERB TRIMPE (1 page), TIM SALE (3 pages), DALE KEOWN (2 pages), SAL BUSCEMA (3 pages), IAN CHURCHILL (4 pages), LEINIL YU & GERRY ALANGUILAN (4 pages), JOHN ROMITA, JR. & KLAUS JANSON (3 pages) and MIKE DEODATO (4 pages). WORLD WAR HULKS RAGES ON! Not a dream. Not a hoax. THE ORIGIN OF THE RED HULK. 'Nuff Said. 48 PGS Cover price $4.99.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 1C CGC 9.8 DJURDJEVIC 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4401224009

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by STUART IMMONEN Find out who the New Avengers are, where they call home (gotta see it to believe it!), which Dark Avenger has joined their ranks, and just who the interdimensional demonic threat to our existence is! These heroes have gathered to take on the threats too dark, too dangerous, and too bizarre for any other team of heroes. The New Avengers are back!! And Bendis & Immonen are back with the Siege & Secret Invasion colorista Laura Martin!! You didn't really think Marvel was going to cancel their number one ongoing title did you? Heck no!! Backup feature: Another brand new oral history of the Avengers chapter by Bendis! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4369192014

Written by JUDD WINICK. Art and cover by SAMI BASRI. Power Girl dives headfirst into the next chapter of her life on Earth with new series writer Judd Winick (JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST) and artist Sami Basri (THE SHIELD)! And what events will draw her to her former JLI teammates from JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST? Cover price $2.99.

Savage Dragon (1993 2nd Series) 163 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3800477002

'EMPEROR DRAGON,' Part 1/6 - Savage Dragon is dead. The Dragon has reverted to the man he was prior to being found in a burning field. Now he plans to take over this periled planet for himself! That puts him at odds with every being on the face of the earth, man or god! Enter: Thor - the deadliest god of them all! And whichever one wins - we lose! It all starts here: The most-savage saga yet! Cover price $3.50.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2009 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-091

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE After the shocking drama surrounding Kitty Pryde is exposed, an edict is made: 'No more super heroes!!' Will Peter and his friends be able to keep the costumes off?? Especially when J. Jonah Jameson reveals himself to be the biggest threat Spidey has faced in years? Looking for a Spidey adventure you've never seen before? Look no further as Eisner-nominated writer Brian Michael Bendis and fan-favorite artist David Lafuente, bring you another blockbuster story! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Zatanna (2010 2nd Series DC) 2A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4391042014

Cover by STEPHANE ROUX. Written by PAUL DINI. Art by STEPHANE ROUX and KARL STORY. In dreams, you're his! Zatanna's attempt to intimidate Brother Night backfires when his servant, the nightmare imp Fuseli, attacks her where she's most vulnerable - the landscape of her dreams! If he has his way, this sleeping beauty will never wake up... Continuing the exciting new ongoing series from bestselling writer Paul Dini and acclaimed artist Stephane Roux! Cover price $2.99.