Auctions: comic books 2011-2013

1940 Hero Comics Lot of 2

Issues Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 15; and Big Shot Comics (1940) 95. Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Action Comics (2011 2nd Series) 9A CGC 9.8 Ha

Paper: White

Label #3947426001

Cover by Gene Ha. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Gene Ha. Featuring characters from parallel Earths, including PRESIDENT SUPERMAN! Introducing new villain SUPERDOOM! Guest artist GENE HA joins GRANT MORRISON for this tale of not one, not two, but THREE Earths! Cover price $3.99.

Afterlife with Archie (2013) 1B CGC 9.8 Francavilla Variant

Paper: White

Francavilla Variant Cover.

Label #1170372004

Cover by Francesco Francavilla. Written by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa. Art by Francesco Francavilla and Jack Morelli. New Ongoing Series! 'Escape From Riverdale.' This is how the end of the world begins! Harvey Award-winning writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Archie Meets Glee) and Eisner-winning artist Francesco Francavilla (Batman) take Archie and the gang where they've never been before - to the grave and back! A horrific accident sets off a series of grim events and Sabrina the Teenage Witch must try to repair the unspeakable evil her spell has unleashed. Gasp in horror as Riverdale faces an impending zombie Arch-pocalypse in this brand-new, spine-tingling ongoing series - but be warned, kiddies, this one's not for the faint of heart! Cover price $2.99.

Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Hitch Foil

Paper: White

Label #0005305-AA-002

Foil Cover by Bryan Hitch. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Bryan Hitch. For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the artificial intelligence known as Ultron would one day evolve to fulfill its desire to wipe out all organic life and take over the Earth -- that day has arrived. Cover price $3.99.

Alias Lot of 8

Issues 8-13, 15, and 17 of Alias (2001 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

All New Soulfire (2013 Aspen) 1D02 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Lone Star Exclusive Variant.

Label #23-0F10ECE-007

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Lone Star Exclusive Variant Cover. Written by J. T. Krul. Art by V Kenneth Marion.Aspen's final '10 for 10' series makes its red-hot debut! In the future, technology is everywhere, but there's a greater source of power and wonder now out there - magic! After saving the world from the destructive force of chaos itself, Malikai and his friends try to return to a life of normalcy. PJ is determined to be Benoist's heir in the battle arena, where cybernetic technology rules the day. Malikai is just happy to be with Sonia again, yet he can't help see that Grace is still haunted by the scars of the past. Meanwhile, a secret danger grows in the shadows between magic and technology, and it has a name - RAINIER! Don't miss this exciting premiere issue of the ALL NEW SOULFIRE! Join veteran Soulfire scribe JT Krul, along with the amazing artistic talents of V. Ken Marion and Kyle Ritter, as an all-new direction for Michael Turner's fantasy epic Soulfire begins right now!

Alpha Flight Lot of 9

Issues 3, 7, 12-14, 16, 17, 21 and 25 of Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF+ range.

Alpha Flight Lot of 9

Issues 2-6, 18-20 and 29 of Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 700B CGC 9.8 Martin New Year's Diner Variant

Paper: White

50th Anniversary Variant Cover

Label #4339273006

Variant Cover by Marcos Martin. Dying Wish: Part 2 of 2. Written by Dan Slott, J.M. DeMatteis and Jen Van Meter. Art by Humberto Ramos, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stephanie Buscema, Victor Olazaba and Sal Buscema. Marvel Comics proudly presents the end of a 700 issue era! Featuring "Dying Wish: Suicide Run" by Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos and Victor Olazaba. Plus these extra amazing, spectacular and sensational stories: "Spider-Dreams" by J.M. DeMatteis, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Sal Buscema, and "Date Night: A Black Cat Storybook Adventure!" by Jen Van Meter and Stephanie Buscema. Also: cover gallery featuring all 700 Amazing Spider-Man covers; special previews of the all-new Spidey books; and the final Amazing Spider-Mail featuring Stan "The Man" Lee answering your questions! 100 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 700B CGC 9.6 Martin New Year's Diner Variant

Paper: White

50th Anniversary Variant Cover.

Label #4376634002

Variant Cover by Marcos Martin. Dying Wish: Part 2 of 2. Written by Dan Slott, J.M. DeMatteis and Jen Van Meter. Art by Humberto Ramos, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stephanie Buscema, Victor Olazaba and Sal Buscema. Marvel Comics proudly presents the end of a 700 issue era! Featuring "Dying Wish: Suicide Run" by Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos and Victor Olazaba. Plus these extra amazing, spectacular and sensational stories: "Spider-Dreams" by J.M. DeMatteis, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Sal Buscema, and "Date Night: A Black Cat Storybook Adventure!" by Jen Van Meter and Stephanie Buscema. Also: cover gallery featuring all 700 Amazing Spider-Man covers; special previews of the all-new Spidey books; and the final Amazing Spider-Mail featuring Stan "The Man" Lee answering your questions! 100 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 700J CGC 9.8 Camuncoli Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Third Printing

Label #4376634005

THIRD PRINTING Cover Giuseppe Camuncoli. Dying Wish: Part 2 of 2. Written by Dan Slott, J.M. DeMatteis and Jen Van Meter. Art by Humberto Ramos, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stephanie Buscema, Victor Olazaba and Sal Buscema. Marvel Comics proudly presents the end of a 700 issue era! Featuring "Dying Wish: Suicide Run" by Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos and Victor Olazaba. Plus these extra amazing, spectacular and sensational stories: "Spider-Dreams" by J.M. DeMatteis, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Sal Buscema, and "Date Night: A Black Cat Storybook Adventure!" by Jen Van Meter and Stephanie Buscema. Also: cover gallery featuring all 700 Amazing Spider-Man covers; special previews of the all-new Spidey books; and the final Amazing Spider-Mail featuring Stan "The Man" Lee answering your questions! 100 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 8

Issues 351, 360, 362A.N, 363, 365D, 386, 387 and 388D.B of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to VF+ range.

Amazing World of Superman Exhibition Promotional Poster

Produced to promote the event in Metropolis, Illinois. Originally intended to become a large theme park, the event eventually became the still-running Superman Celebration. High quality print on heavy stock. 14" x 20".

Arrow (2012 DC) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-26F8605-006

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(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Mike Grell & Various Does Diggle really trust Oliver? What happened between Laurel and Tommy while Oliver was presumed dead? What kind of tactics do the SCPD use in their ongoing investigation of the Starling City vigilante? Find out all this and more in this startling issue! Cover price $3.99.

Art of Doug Sneyd HC (2011 Dark Horse) 1A-REP FN 6.0

2nd or later printing. The scintillating carton works of Doug Sneyd, an artist for Playboy magazine since the eary 1960s, are now collected in this stunning art book. This book features the most lush, sumptuous, striking, and hilarious of Doug's full-page cartoons. Readers will be charmed with the lovely scantily (and even non-) clad "Sneyd" girls and the one-line jokes they so ably illustrate. Don't miss this collection by one of Playboy's veteran cartoonists! This book includes a foreword by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, an introduction by Lynn Johnston, cartoonist of the nationally syndicated strip For Better or For Worse, and reflections from the artist himself! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 248 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

Avatar The Last Airbender Star Wars Clone Wars (2011) FCBD 0 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-125D35C-004

DARK HORSE COMICS (W) Johane Matte, J. Torres, Ryder Wyndam (A) Johane Matte, Gurihiru, Ben Dewey Dark Horse is thrilled to bring to readers of all ages Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Both FCBD stories are excellent entry points to these wonderfully charming and imaginative worlds! A spin-off television miniseries Avatar: Legend of Korra will premiere on Nickelodeon in 2011! Features Savage Opress - the vicious new character from The Clone Wars TV show, as well as Breakout Squad, from Grosset & Dunlap's Clone Wars: Secret Missions novels!

Avengelyne #1A (1995) Cover Proof

High quality print on chromium stock with laminate. Proof is affixed to a protective sheet of heavy stock with glue on the left edge. 15 1/2" x 15".

Avengers #150 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Avengers (2013 5th Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover

Label #4408114001

Cover by Skottie Young. NOTE: The cover of this comic interlocks with Midtown exclusive All New X-Men #1 and Uncanny Avengers #1 to create a huge crossover cover. The Garden: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Jerome Opena. The greatest heroes in comics together on one unbeatable team! Now shipping twice a month, the Avengers "go large," expanding their roster and their sphere of influence to a global and even interplanetary level. When Captain America puts out his call - who will answer? Big threats, big ideas, big idealism - these are the Avengers NOW! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 100, 105, 106, 108, 111, 114, 117-119 and Annual 7 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN range.

Avengers Lot of 5

Issues 227D, 232N, 239, 267N and 273 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF+ range, with #267 grading at FN+.

Avengers vs. X-Men (2012 Marvel) 8G CBCS 9.8 Davis X-Men Team Variant

Paper: White

X-Men Team Variant.

Label #21-3BB61AF-012

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X-Men Team Threshold Variant Cover by Alan Davis. (W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Adam Kubert, John Dell Last stand in Wakanda as an out-of-control Namor invades this sovereign nation in pursuit of the Avengers! And a shocking truth stands revealed that may cause fractures in the X-Men's alliance! Cover price $3.99.

Avengers vs. X-Men (2012 Marvel) 10A CBCS 9.8 Cheung

Paper: White

Label #21-3BB61AF-003

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Cover by Jim Cheung. (W) Ed Brubaker. (A) Adam Kubert, John Dell. Time is running out as the Avengers are cornered in their last stronghold! But the stakes change when Hope and the Scarlet Witch join forces! Why?! How?! Cover price $3.99.

Avengers World #1 Cover Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 1B CBCS 9.8 Quesada 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Quesada Retailer Incentive.

Label #00-7008931-AA-006

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Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA Written by ZEB WELLS Pencils by JOE MADUREIRA GET MAD! This is what you've been waiting for! The return of legendary artist Joe Madureira (X-Men, Battle Chasers) and fan-favorite Spidey writer Zeb Wells in a brand new, highly anticipated, monthly Spider-series that teams the wall-crawler up with some of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe. In our first issue, Spider-Man and Red Hulk take on a Moloid army during the New York Marathon! Stay safe until November because you'll want to be here! 32 PGS./Rated T+ NOTE: Sold Bagged or Unbagged with no difference. Cover price $3.99.

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 4A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364D453-004

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Cover by Greg Land (W) Zeb Wells (A) Greg Land Greg Land (Uncanny X-Men) and Hawkeye (Avengers) drop in on the biggest new title of the year! Two stars of next summer's biggest films, together. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 9A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3844135003

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick. (A/CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Spider-Man plummets into action with the star of this month's hottest new comic: the all new CAPTAIN MARVEL! 50,000 feet up and only on one of them can fly ... Is the World's Greatest Super Hero Ready for a ride with Earth's Mightiest Hero? Cover price $3.99.

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 16A CBCS 9.8 Rivera

Paper: White

Label #19-364D453-001

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(W) Christopher Yost (A) Paco Medina (CA) Paolo Rivera NEW CREATIVE TEAM! NEW DIRECTION! THE SUPERIOR AGE BEGINS! The all new Superior Spider-Man teams with Wolverine and the X-Men! Christopher Yost (Scarlet Spider, X-Force) and Paco Medina (Ultimate X-Men) begin a new SUPERIOR era of Avenging Spider-Man! Cover price $3.99.

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 17 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-364D453-002

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(W) Christopher Yost (A) Paco Medina (CA) Paolo Rivera THE SUPERIOR AGE CONTINUES as the Superior Spider-Man faces the future... the FUTURE FOUNDATION, that is. The Superior Spider-Man is forced to work with the FF as the literal future comes crashing in on them, threatening to destroy the Foundation itself and expose Spider-Man's ultimate secret! PLUS! The Superior Spider-Man doesn't like kids. Cover price $3.99.

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364D453-003

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(W) Christopher Yost (A/CA) Marco Checchetto The Superior Spider-Man faces off with THOR, GOD OF THUNDER! The return of ELECTRO! Can the Superior Spider-Man and Thor set aside their differences -- and EGOS -- to save the world? SPOILER: No! They can't! Cover price $3.99.

Batman (2011 2nd Series) 3A CBCS 9.8 Capullo 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #22-122F1BF-003

Cover by GREG CAPULLO Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION As Bruce digs deeper into the mystery of the recent owl murders, he soon finds himself face to face with a shocking enemy - an enemy the Wayne family has secretly been at war with for centuries. Be there for the first shots of the war for the soul of Gotham City. Friends will become deadly enemies and secrets will be revealed - revelations that will change the Bat-family forever. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (2011 2nd Series) 3B CBCS 9.8 Reis Variant

Paper: White

Ivan Reis Variant.

Label #22-122F1BF-004

Variant Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION As Bruce digs deeper into the mystery of the recent owl murders, he soon finds himself face to face with a shocking enemy - an enemy the Wayne family has secretly been at war with for centuries. Be there for the first shots of the war for the soul of Gotham City. Friends will become deadly enemies and secrets will be revealed - revelations that will change the Bat-family forever. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (2011 2nd Series) 4A CBCS 9.8 Capullo 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #22-122F1BF-005

Cover by Greg Capullo (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion Shocking discoveries lead Batman deeper into the mystery of the Court of Owls and its secret and bloody ties to both Gotham City and the Wayne family. But an even deadlier threat awaits Batman: a trap set hundreds of years ago, far beneath his city. The war for Gotham's soul begins here! Cover price $2.99.

Batman (2011 2nd Series) 4A CBCS 9.2 SS Capullo/Snyder Capullo 1st Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder on 09/24/2022.

Label #22-380CCF5-005

Cover by Greg Capullo (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion Shocking discoveries lead Batman deeper into the mystery of the Court of Owls and its secret and bloody ties to both Gotham City and the Wayne family. But an even deadlier threat awaits Batman: a trap set hundreds of years ago, far beneath his city. The war for Gotham's soul begins here! Cover price $2.99.

Batman (2011 2nd Series) 4B CBCS 9.8 Choi Variant

Paper: White

Mike Choi Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-122F1BF-006

Limited Variant Cover by Mike Choi (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion Shocking discoveries lead Batman deeper into the mystery of the Court of Owls and its secret and bloody ties to both Gotham City and the Wayne family. But an even deadlier threat awaits Batman: a trap set hundreds of years ago, far beneath his city. The war for Gotham's soul begins here! Cover price $2.99.

Batman (2011 2nd Series) 8A CBCS 9.2 SS Capullo/Snyder Capullo

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder on 09/24/2022.

Label #22-380CCF5-006

Cover by Greg Capullo Night of the Owls: Part 1 - (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion Broken and beaten, Bruce Wayne has retreated from Gotham City - the city of Owls - to Wayne Manor. But no place is safe, because the Court is about to strike at the heart of city, and nothing will ever be the same. Be there for the start of the battle for Gotham City's soul...and the prelude to 'The Night of the Owls.' And in the first chapter of a new backup story, learn the secret history of The Court of Owls - as well as the secrets of Gotham City and the Wayne family! Cover price $3.99.

Batman (2011) #0 Sketch Cover by Chris Burnham

A great, snarling Batman sketch from one of the artists responsible for defining the character and his world for the modern age- and done in only five minutes! Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on sketch cover.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 46A, 47B.A, 48A, 49B, 50B, 51A, 52A; and Annuals 2-4 of Batman (2011 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF to VF/NM range.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 76A-81A, 82B, 83A-85A of Batman (2016 3rd Series). Most will grade in the VF/NM range.

Batman Lot of 13

Issues 86A, 87A, 88B, 89A-91A, 93A, 94B, 94C, 97A, 99A, 100A and Annual 2A of Batman (2016 3rd Series). Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Batman Specials Lot of 5

Issues Batman Master of the Future GN (1991 DC) Elseworlds 1-1ST; Batman Grendel (1993) 1, 2; Batman Masque (1997) 1; and Batman Lobo (2000) 1. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns Lot of 4

Issues 1-3RD and 2-1ST-4-1st of Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986). Most will grade in the FN range.

Batman Three Jokers Lot of 9

Issues 1B, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1H, 2E, 3A, 3B, 3F of Batman Three Jokers (2020 DC). Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Black Panther #1 (2016) Sketch Cover by Sam de la Rosa and Joe Rubinstein

An iconic bust shot of Wakanda's ruler from two Marvel Comics legends! Signed by the artists. Pencil and ink on sketch cover.

Blue Beetle Lot of 8

Issues 1-8 of Blue Beetle (1986 DC 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN.

By Air Express to Venus HC (1929 Whitman) VG- 3.5

By Air Express to Venus HC (1929 Whitman) Written by Roy Rockwood. Cover by J. Chambers. Hardcover, 5-1/2" x 8", 248 pages, B&W.

Cable and X-Force (2012) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Hopeless Larroca

Paper: White

Signed by Dennis Hopeless on 1/26/13

Label #1078074017

(W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Salvador Larroca Cable is back! NOW! with a new X-Force at his side, he must tackle the threats that nobody else can know about. But just who are Cable's new recruits, and why is his team public enemy number one? Caught red-handed at the scene of a terrorist attack on a major American corporation whose CEO has expressed anti-mutant views, the X-Force is the run, with none other than the Uncanny Avengers in hot pursuit. Cover price $3.99.

Captain America Lot of 3

Issues 5, 10 of Fantasy Masterpieces (1966); plus Captain America (1968 1st Series) 178. Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Captain Marvel (2012 7th Series) 13B CGC 9.8 Conner 1:30 Variant

Paper: White

Conner Variant Cover

Label #2077818002

Limited 1 for 30 Variant Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Scott Hepburn THE ENEMY WITHIN: PART 3 OF 5 A villain revealed! Magnitron's sinister plans are finally unveiled! What is the link between Captain Marvel and Magnitron? PLUS: Kree Sentries?! The Avengers Assemble in the most pivotal event in Captain Marvel's history! Cover price $2.99.

Captain Marvel (2012 7th Series) 14B CGC 9.6 Conner 1:30 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #2137232001

Limited 1 for 30 Variant Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Scott Hepburn Part 5 of 5 of THE ENEMY WITHIN THE CONCLUSION TO THE HARROWING FIVE-PART CAPTAIN MARVEL/AVENGERS ASSEMBLE EVENT IS HERE! CAPTAIN MARVEL WILL END MAGNITRON'S REIGN. NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES. NO. MATTER. WHAT. IT'S A DEADLY FLIGHT TO THE FINISH! Note: First appearance of Kamala Khan (2nd Ms. Marvel). Cover price $2.99.