Auctions: comic books in 'Bondage / Restraint', graded by CBCS

Sin City That Yellow Bastard (1996) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-09802B8-047

Story and art by Frank Miller. Eight years -- that's what it cost Hartigan to save that little girl. Eight years in the pen, and now he's all alone. Not a friend in the world. His wife Eileen didn't stick around, not once he was convicted of raping little Nancy. But Hartigan knows the truth. And Nancy knows the truth. And the handful of other people who know the truth -- the ones who are still alive -- they're the real criminals here. They're the ones who set him up. They're the ones who are gonna settle the eight-year debt. Even it up. Until Nancy and Hartigan are the only ones left who know the truth . . . 32 pages, B&W (and Yellow). Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 29 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-24924FC-007

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Masquerade: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Drew Johnson and Gary Martin. Cover by John Nadeau. The Moff Leonia Tavira has returned, and Rogue Squadron is about to learn just how vindictive some teenagers can be! The woman known as "Iceheart" may have the Empire in her grasp, but Sate Pestage, the interim Emperor, is defecting to the Alliance, and as an example of negotiating in good faith, he offers them the keys to the Imperial Throneworld, Coruscant! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Superman and Batman vs. Aliens and Predator (2007) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #23-0F1235F-028

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Written by Mark Schultz. Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti. It's the battle you've been waiting for in a thrilling 2-issue miniseries by Mark Schultz (Cadillacs & Dinosaurs) with computer-generated painted art by Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! They're back! The relentless killing machines known as Aliens and the unstoppable race of hunters called Predators have returned to Earth. But saying 'they're back' isn't quite accurate - Batman discovers that the two races, sealed away from the human population, have been here all along! Can he and Superman get them off our world before they threaten the planet's existence? Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. Prestige Format ? 48 pg (no ads), FC Edited by Joey Cavalieri Cover price $5.99.