Auctions: comic books September 2010

Avengers Academy (2010) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #0169380019

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by MIKE MCKONE. TIME TO MEET THE AVENGERS ACADEMY TEACHERS! Hank Pym, Quicksilver, Tigra, Justice and Speedball (that's right, we said Speedball) are here to mentor the next generation of Earth's Mightiest Heroes...but is one of the students hot for teacher? Plus: Get a glimpse inside the mind of Finesse, the enigmatic polymath who can duplicate any skill but who finds human interaction the most baffling mystery of all! The return of the walking death machine known as Arsenal! Hints at a student's possible connection with a well known Marvel character! Quicksilver gets old school! All this, and one of the kids makes a Faustian bargain! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Fathom Blue Descent (2010 Aspen) 1B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4379660001

Cover by David Finch. Memories of the past come crashing into the present in this exciting all-new Aspen mini-series, FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT! Aspen Matthews is the link between the world we know and the world below, but the secrets of her past have always remained shrouded in mystery-until now! FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT journeys back to the life of Aspen's true parents, members of the underwater race known as the Blue, and the strife they encountered before she grew to become the woman we know today. An all-new cast of characters-and some familiar faces as well-kick off this exciting premiere #1 issue in dramatic fashion! With FATHOM's return at hand, some new creators and several familiar names are coming along for the ride! Taking charge of the writing chores is David Schwartz, known for his critically acclaimed Image Comics title Meltdown. Art duties for all of Aspen's curvaceous lines and intricate environments will be handled by Scott Clark of Stormwatch, Alpha Flight and X-Men fame. Together, this dynamic duo is looking forward to putting their stamp on FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT as never before! Over a decade's worth of answers spill out onto the pages of this exciting, all new FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT mini-series! Cover price $2.99.

Mickey Mouse and Friends (2009 Boom Studios) 300NYCC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Convention Edition.

Label #1034658110

2010 New York Comic Con Exclusive Cover by Jake Myler. Almost 70 years in the making! Don't miss this blockbuster 300th issue as the seminal fan-favorite series returns with an unforgettable line-up of stories! First, mouse mischief multiplies when a cloning experiment goes wrong in a tale we could only call "300 Mickeys!" Then, experience the classic Floyd Gottfredson tale "Dan the Dogcatcher" in its first wide U.S. release since 1932 and in its original layout! Featuring a brand-new cover by Disney Comics legend Daan Jippes! Cover price $6.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 199 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4407731014

Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art by ERIK LARSEN and McFARLANE. Cover by GREG CAPULLO. THE MARCH TO ISSUE 200 CONTINUES! The newest villain to the title continues to wear down Spawn's sanity. At the same time, heaven and hell mount their attacks. Get ready for the big climax in the anniversary 200th issue! Cover price $2.95.