Auctions: comic books in 'Spectre'

Batman Detective Comics Omnibus HC (2023 DC) By Peter J. Tomasi 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #994-999, 1001-1016, 1018-1033, Detective Comics (2016) Annual #2-3, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. (2020 DC) #1, and a story from Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #1000 and Detective Comics (New 52) #27. Written by Peter J. Tomasi and James Tynion IV. Art by Doug Mahnke, Christian Duce, Kenneth Rocafort, Mark Irwin, Christian Alamy, Bilquis Evely, Scott Goglewski, Kyle Hotz, Sumit Kumar, Keith Champagne, Travis Moore, Max Raynor, Nicola Scott, Ian Bertram, Doug Mahnke, Norm Rapmund, Eduardo Risso, Chris Burnham, David Lafuente, Diogenes Neves, Marcio Takara, Tyler Kirkman, Jose Luis, Eber Ferreira, and Matt Santorelli. Cover by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza. Back Cover by Christian Duce. Writer Peter J. Tomasi's prolific Detective Comics run raised the stakes for the Dark Knight's adventures in Gotham City. Together with artists Doug Mahnke, Brad Walker, Kyle Hotz, and others, Tomasi crafted numerous iconic storylines--such as Mythology, Medieval, and Cold Dark World--that pushed Batman and his rogues to the edge, blurring the lines between heroes and villains. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,016 pages, full color. Cover price $150.00.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4710487003

Direct Edition. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Spectre (1992 3rd Series) 54 FN 6.0

Cover by Richard Corben. "The Haunting of Jim Corrigan. Part 3: Atonement". Part 3 of 5. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. First Appearance of Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific. Michael Holt has nothing to live for…..until he meets the Spectre. Relating the tale of how the Justice Society tracked down the killer of the original Mr. Terrific, the Spectre convinces Holt to take on the role. This issue ties up threads left over from Justice League of America (1960 1st series) numbers 171 and 172. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Spectre (1992 3rd Series) 54 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Richard Corben. "The Haunting of Jim Corrigan. Part 3: Atonement". Part 3 of 5. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. First Appearance of Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific. Michael Holt has nothing to live for…..until he meets the Spectre. Relating the tale of how the Justice Society tracked down the killer of the original Mr. Terrific, the Spectre convinces Holt to take on the role. This issue ties up threads left over from Justice League of America (1960 1st series) numbers 171 and 172. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 50 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3761609003

52-page giant Anniversary issue. Cover by Stephen R. Bissette and John Totleben. The End, script by Alan Moore, art by Stephen Bissette, Rick Veitch, John Totleben, and Tom Mandrake; While John Constantine and the mystical heroes of the DC Universe wage a last-ditch effort to hold back the evil of the Brujeria, Swamp Thing, the Demon and others descend into hell itself to battle a horde of demons; includes Phantom Stranger, Spectre, Doctor Fate, and Deadman. 52 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.