Auctions: comic books April 2003, graded by CBCS

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 779 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-019

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE. "Dead Reckoning" (Part 3 of 6) continues as one of Batman's oldest foes is laid to rest. But while the Gotham underworld pays its respects, Batman scrambles to prevent the killer from striking again! Plus, the penultimate chapter of "Spore," by J.C. Gagné and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Fables (2002) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-016

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores February 12. The conclusion to the 5-part "Animal Farm." The revolt at the Farm has been suppressed, the revolutionaries quelled. Goldilocks remains on the loose since her seemingly fatal shooting but the rest of the dissidents have been tried and sentenced. The executioner's axe is sharp and swift as the Fables learn what true justice means. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Thundercats The Return (2003) 1B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

John Cassaday Variant

Label #22-2DFC43B-021

WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND JOE PIMENTEL; VARIANT COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores February 19. The 'Cats are on the prowl again in a new series! Writer Ford Lytle Gilmore returns and thrusts everyone's favorite feline heroes five years into a disturbing future. When Lion-O ? imprisoned for the last half-decade but unaware of the passage of time ? is rescued from captivity, he emerges into a Thundera plundered by evil! Can the King of the Thundercats return the team to its former glory? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.