Auctions: comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

Black Kiss (1988 Vortex) 4 CGC 8.5 SS Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 7/18/22.

Label #4069988006

Howard Chaykin art & script. NOTE: Originally came in a factory polybag and may or may not be bagged when purchased. See also - Big Black Kiss. Cover price $1.25.

Black Kiss (1988 Vortex) 5 CGC 9.6 SS Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 7/18/22.

Label #4069988007

Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Black Kiss Book Five, script and inks by Howard Chaykin, pencils by Howard Chaykin and Ella Vine (graphic design); Laine and Grove (who look virtually identical) provide Pollack with a lead as to where the reel is after the death of Father Murtaugh. This takes Pollack first of all to an occult bookshop called "The Oath of Incannabulata" where he steals a copy of a book about the mysterious "Order of Bonniface." Adults only. 16 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Black Kiss (1988 Vortex) 8 CGC 9.2 SS Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 7/18/22.

Label #4069988011

Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Black Kiss Book Eight, script and inks by Howard Chaykin, pencils by Howard Chaykin and Ella Vine (graphic design); Pollack discovers that Kenton forced Grove to give their daughter Sophie up shortly before Kenton became a vampire; After becoming a vampire Kenton forms The Order of Bonniface and turns many of his followers into vampires, including Bevely Grove; This gives Grove the chance of revenge over the loss of her daughter and she switches Kenton's alarm clock so that he wakes during the day and dies in the sunlight. Adults only. 16 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Black Kiss (1988 Vortex) 8 CGC 9.2 SS Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 7/18/22.

Label #4069988010

Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Black Kiss Book Eight, script and inks by Howard Chaykin, pencils by Howard Chaykin and Ella Vine (graphic design); Pollack discovers that Kenton forced Grove to give their daughter Sophie up shortly before Kenton became a vampire; After becoming a vampire Kenton forms The Order of Bonniface and turns many of his followers into vampires, including Bevely Grove; This gives Grove the chance of revenge over the loss of her daughter and she switches Kenton's alarm clock so that he wakes during the day and dies in the sunlight. Adults only. 16 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Black Kiss (1988 Vortex) 8 CGC 9.0 SS Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 7/18/22.

Label #4069988009

Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Black Kiss Book Eight, script and inks by Howard Chaykin, pencils by Howard Chaykin and Ella Vine (graphic design); Pollack discovers that Kenton forced Grove to give their daughter Sophie up shortly before Kenton became a vampire; After becoming a vampire Kenton forms The Order of Bonniface and turns many of his followers into vampires, including Bevely Grove; This gives Grove the chance of revenge over the loss of her daughter and she switches Kenton's alarm clock so that he wakes during the day and dies in the sunlight. Adults only. 16 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Black Kiss (1988 Vortex) 8 CGC 9.0 SS Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 7/18/22.

Label #4069988008

Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Black Kiss Book Eight, script and inks by Howard Chaykin, pencils by Howard Chaykin and Ella Vine (graphic design); Pollack discovers that Kenton forced Grove to give their daughter Sophie up shortly before Kenton became a vampire; After becoming a vampire Kenton forms The Order of Bonniface and turns many of his followers into vampires, including Bevely Grove; This gives Grove the chance of revenge over the loss of her daughter and she switches Kenton's alarm clock so that he wakes during the day and dies in the sunlight. Adults only. 16 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Black Kiss (1988 Vortex) 9 CGC 8.5 SS Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 7/18/22.

Label #4069988012

Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Black Kiss Book Nine, script and inks by Howard Chaykin, pencils by Howard Chaykin and Ella Vine (graphic design); The Order want the reel of film as it shows Beverly Grove and Bubbau Kenton together in a pornographic film which shows that Grove is much older than she claims to be to the world; They hope she can turn them into vampires and therefore give them eternal youth. Adults only. 16 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Cat and Me SC (Japanese 2021 GOT) 1-1ST NM 9.4

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Art book featuring cheerful girls and their cats. Illustrations by Akakura, Chiaki Ida, Kawata, Kinako, Kobuta, CHANxCO, and more. Softcover, 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 98 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Genus (1993-1997 Antarctic Press) 10 FN 6.0

I Before E (1991) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover by Sam Kieth. "Agatha Moore: The First Mist-ery," script by John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; Agatha Moore meets the mysterious Mist. Character Sketches by Sam Kieth. "Frog," script and art by Sam Kieth; Two kids find some frogs and bring them home. "From the Vaults" portfolio illustrations by Sam Kieth. "George," script and art by Sam Kieth; Hitchhikers disappear when they meet George. "Killing Time," script by Sam Kieth and John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; A man relives his life while awaiting death. "The Great American Murder," script by John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; Agatha Moore solves a murder mystery. "Video," script by Paul Alexander, art by Sam Kieth; A mean video store owner gets his just desserts. 52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

I Before E (1991) 2 VF 8.0

Cover by Sam Kieth. "Wa-Hooma! The Beast that Walks Just Like a Regular Guy!," script by Ty Templeton, art by Sam Kieth; A man gets turned into a monster by aliens. "Losing ...Is," script and art by Sam Kieth; Wazoo alienates "Is" and goes looking for him. "De Grand Wazoo: Sunset," script and art by Sam Kieth; Is goes looking for a missing object. "Dr. Weird," script by Ty Templeton, art by Sam Kieth; The mystic Dr. Weird must contend with a difficult problem. I Before E portfolio by Sam Kieth. 52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Rainbow Days Love Live Photo Essay Series GN (Japanese 2020 Kadokawa) 1-1ST NM- 9.2

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1st printing. All text in Japanese. Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club: Sunao no Photo Essay Series 01: Rainbow Days - Kasumi & Ai & Setsuna. Features stories by Sakurako Kimino and writer Nire Inui focusing on each of the girls that give fans a look at their true, honest selves through three essays with accompanying illustrations. Also included is an insert poster of the cover illustration! Softcover, 64 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Rogue State (2022 Black Mask) 1G FN+ 6.5

Signed by Chuck D and Matteo Pizzolo on front cover, includes Certificate of Authenticity from MidTown Comics.

Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Carlos Granda. Cover by Chuck D. What if a contested Presidential election plunged America into turmoil? What if political violence consumed the streets? And what if a raging Supreme Court, in a strict interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, legitimized and deputized all militias, transforming the entire country into a paramilitary police state? What if a freedom fighter emerged from the chaos, raised a civilian army, and carved out a territory across the United States?… pushing out police, militias, and National Guard… enforcing its own laws… Sovereign. What if Americans refused to be governed? In this speculative fiction comic book series ripped from tomorrow's headlines, a mysterious figure named Vya Of Brightstars will rise from the crisis, but is she a freedom fighter or a terrorist? Either way, her rogue state will not just blaze a path across America, it will also inspire others to raise their own armies... some in solidarity, others in opposition. 'ROGUE STATE... is a genre known as 'speculative fiction.' Except that it doesn't seem as speculative anymore.' (-The San Francisco Chronicle) From writer Matteo Pizzolo (CALEXIT, GODKILLER) and artist Carlos Granda (PIROUETTE, CALEXIT: SAN DIEGO), comes this tale of rebelling against tyranny, reconquering stolen land, punching fascists in the face, and building a better nation. 32 pages, full color. Rated mature Cover price $9.99.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch (2020 Archie) Something Wicked 1SANCTUM CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sanctum Sanctorum Comics Edition.

Label #3700882022

Sanctum Sanctorum Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Peach Momoko. Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Veronica Fish. Because you demanded it: Volume Two of the critically acclaimed Sabrina the Teenage Witch series by Kelly Thompson and Veronica & Andy Fish! Sabrina saved the day-saved her friends, her family-the whole town of Greendale really, and she should be riding high. But things are never quite that simple. She's trapped in a love triangle, she's having trouble balancing the mortal and witch parts of herself, oh yeah, and she's being blackmailed. As if all that wasn't enough, while trying to help Radka and Ren with their...supernatural problem, her aunts suddenly starting to look like people she can't trust. What's a teen witch to do?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Super Taboo (1995-1996 Eros Comix) 6 FN 6.0

Story and artwork by Wolf Ogami. 6.5" x 10", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.