Auctions: comic books 2000-2009

Invincible Iron Man (2008) 10A CGC 9.8 Larroca

Paper: White

Label #3758156007

Dark Reign tie-in - World's Most Wanted: Part 3 . In the world-shaking wake of SECRET INVASION, everything has changed. Now a fugitive, Tony Stark initiates the deletion sequence that could save the world, but end his life...while Norman Osborn assumes the reins of power and brings the H.A.M.M.E.R. down. How much trouble are Tony, Pepper, and Maria in? Things go from bad to worse as WORLD'S MOST WANTED continues here! Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Matt Franction with art by Salvador Larroca 32 pages/Rated A Cover price $2.99.

JLA Age of Wonder (2003) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4402776017

WRITTEN BY ADISAKDI TANTIMEDH; ART AND COVER BY GALEN SHOWMAN ELSEWORLDS A two-issue ELSEWORLDS miniseries examines how Superman's nineteenth century debut turns the Industrial Revolution on its ear! Using his powers to aid scientific discovery and usher in an Age of Wonder, Superman forms the forward-thinking League of Science with backing from millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne. But when Lex Luthor and the radical group Rage Against the Machine rise up against him, can he prevent the coming of an Age of Chaos? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 2) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

JLA/Avengers HC (2004 DC/Marvel) Oversized Slipcase Edition 1-1ST VF- 7.5

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art and cover by GEORGE PÉREZ.

The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz, and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more. Includes tons of DVD style extras.

Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 8-in x 12-in., 288 pages, full color (Vol. 1), text and B&W illustrations (Vol. 2).

NOTE: Co-published with Marvel Comics.

Cover price $75.00.

JLA/Avengers HC (2004 DC/Marvel) Oversized Slipcase Edition 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art and cover by GEORGE PÉREZ.

The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz, and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more. Includes tons of DVD style extras.

Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 8-in x 12-in., 288 pages, full color (Vol. 1), text and B&W illustrations (Vol. 2).

NOTE: Co-published with Marvel Comics.

Cover price $75.00.

JSA All Stars (2003 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-16E8C7C-007

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, DAVID S. GOYER AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY MIKE MCKONE, WAYNE FAUCHER AND TONY HARRIS; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY AND MARK LEWIS In stores August 6. Spotlighting the spectacular Stargirl! The Star-Spangled Kid enlists the aid of her partner and stepfather, S.T.R.I.P.E., as she heads out on a hunt for the one person she'd rather forget: her biological father. Plus, a backup Golden Age Starman tale by the team of James Robinson & Tony Harris (STARMAN)! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 8) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Justice Society of America (2006 3rd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Ross

Paper: White

Label #3718175011

Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Dale Eaglesham & Art Thibert Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Eaglesham Get in on the ground floor as the world's first and greatest super-team returns to usher in the DCU's next age of heroes and villains! Writer Geoff Johns (52, Infinite Crisis), artists Dale Eaglesham (Villains United, Green Lantern) & Art Thibert (Outsiders, Superman) and cover artist Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Justice) band together for the debut of the greatest incarnation of the super-team that inspired all the others. Determined to rebuild the Justice Society, founding members Green Lantern, Flash and Wildcat initiate an unprecedented recruitment program, tracking the bloodlines of heroes across the world and bringing in the new Starman, Damage, Liberty Belle and more! But just as the Society welcomes the rookies into their ranks, an evil force sets out to destroy them. Meet new legacies, solve a mystery stretching into the far future, witness the return of the world's greatest hero, and watch another one fall - all in the pages of this fantastic new series! Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Alex Ross; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Dale Eaglesham, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

King Size Hulk (2008) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4385453005

Single cover by Frank Cho. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by ART ADAMS & FRANK CHO & MORE. HULK vs. SHE-HULK! HULK vs. WENDIGO! HULK vs. ??????????? JEPH LOEB! ART ADAMS! FRANK CHO! TOO many SUPERSTARS to fit into a puny REGULAR-SIZED issue!!! We're comin' upside your head with a KING-SIZE spectacular with MORE smashing, bashing, trashing, and clashing than should be allowed by law!!! Three new tales that fill in the gaps of the best-selling HULK book, and set up NEW storylines! PLUS, classic tales including THE INCREDIBLE HULK 180 (the REAL 1st appearance of Wolverine!) and AVENGERS 83 (Lady Liberators, anyone?)! More? You want MORE!?!? How about a super-secret MYSTERY ARTIST...??? 96 PGS./Rated A Cover price $4.99.

King Size Spider-Man Summer Special (2008) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-003

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Written by KEITH GIFFEN & PAUL TOBIN Art by RICK BURCHETT & COLLEEN COOVER Cover by SALVA ESPIN August is still summer, right? Yeah? COOL! Then we're hittin' ya up with two ALL-NEW Spidey stories from times when he wasn't Secretly Invading or Branding New Days. First, Spidey teams up with Falcon to handle an outbreak of futuristic weaponry showing up in Harlem, and then MARY JANE takes center stage as she teams up with She-Hulk, Hellcat, Marvel Girl and some other lovely ladies to take on The Enchantress, in this one-shot! 48 PGS./Rated A Cover price $4.99.

Lady Death Icon (2008 Coffin) 1INSTANT.AP.SIGNED VF 8.0

Signed by cover artist Mike Debalfo, creator Brian Pulido and one other. Certification not included.

Lady Death Instant Artist Proof Edition Cover by Mike Debalfo - Signed by Mike Debalfo. Pinup book illustrated by Ivan Reis, Roy Young, and Joe Pimentel. 20 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a copy signed by multiple people, this may not reflect the signatures on every copy.

Lady Death Sacrilege (2006) 1A CGC 9.8 HDR

Paper: White

Label #4277298013

by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Lady Death meets her match with the sultry Nocturne! In the dreaded Blacklands, a church begins to expand at an unbelievable rate. If it is not stopped, it will overtake the entire Blacklands! Lady Death and Satasha, along with Legass the Historian and Harbow the Trapmaster, enter the church to divine the mysteries of it's sole occupant, Nocturne, and her deadly agenda. Why is the church expanding? How can they make it stop? Can Lady Death and her allies outwit an insane holy woman with near-infinite power, or will they succumb to the trips and traps of the holy fortress? This issue is available in Regular, Wraparound and Premium covers by series artist Daniel HDR, plus covers by Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and Rafa Lopez, plus a Leather cover edition by Ivan Rodriguez, limited to just 600 copies! Cover price $3.99.

Linsner Girls Portfolio (2002-2007) 2-1ST FN- 5.5

Signed and numbered - 002 - Art by Joseph Michael Linsner. Sexy. Smiling. Seductive. A few words always pop into mind when viewing the work of renowned artist, Joseph Michael Linsner, especially his lushly rendered pin-up work. Linsner fans are always clamoring for more... so here it is! The Linsner Girls Portfolio II features five 11" x 14" full-color plates of pure feminine beauty! (The first Linsner Girls Portfolio was an instant sellout.) Limited to just 1,500 copies, this classic, good-girl art extravaganza will ship packaged in a beautiful black-and-white toned envelope. Each portfolio is signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. A few of the plates feature a very revealing look at these gorgeous girls - some tasteful nudity - so this portfolio is for mature audiences only! Portfolio (5 full color plates), 11-in. x 14-in. MATURE AUDIENCES NOTE: Limited to 1,500 copies. Cover price $30.00.

Locke and Key (2009 3rd Series) Crown of Shadows 1JETPACK CBCS 9.8 Rodriguez Jetpack Variant

Paper: White

From the IDW File Copies of Ted Adams and Robbie Robbins. Jetpack Comics Exclusive Variant

Label #20-0B0FAD5-013

Jetpack Comics Exclusive Cover. Prologue: 'The Haunting of Keyhouse.'Written by Joe Hill. Art by Gabriel Rodriguez. Sam Lesser may be dead and gone, but Dodge still has uses for him, and in the first chill days of October, will make contact with him again. The dead know things the living may not, and Sam's restless spirit has had time to discover the thing Dodge wants to know most of all... where to find the key to the black door. The third storyline in the Eisner-nominated series begins here! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Marvel Boy (2000) 1 FN+ 6.5

Staple rust.

Grant Morrison script; J.G. Jones art. THE SCOOP: The dream team of writer Grant Morrison (JLA) and J.G. Jones (BLACK WIDOW) unleash a new Marvel hero for the 21st Century! THE STORY: Forget everything you know about the name Marvel Boy! Burn the toga and the headband! Shred the cape and wave goodbye to Uranus! This is a very different character. The new Marvel Boy is Noh-Varr, the youngest member of a Kree Diplomatic team. After voyaging for years, these alien super heroes reach Earth, only to be blown out of the sky. Only Noh-Varr survives, and is captured and tortured by the mysterious Midas Organization. Escaping, he vows vengeance on all mankind. But with Morrison weaving this tale, don't expect cliche superheroics or a squeaky clean protagonist. Instead, get ready for Dr. Midas, a criminal billionare who's so obsessed with Cosmic Rays that he bathes in them... Exterminatrix, who arrives in issue #3 to make life heaven and hell for Marvel Boy... the Plex Intelligence, a clone of the Supreme Intelligence, but with Multiple Personality options... Hexus, the Living Corporation... Bannermen, a trio of U.N. super soldiers whose bodies are laced with adamantium and enhanced by gamma-rays... and have we talked about our ticked off protagonist yet? Hey, why don't we just listen to the words of Morrison instead? THE WRITER SPEAKS: "We're always being told that super hero books are nothing but adolescent power fantasies. Fine. Here comes the ultimate adolescent power fantasy! The Marvel Style began with the Sub-Mariner... and like Bill Everett's Prince Namor, I wanted my hero to be an outcast, a fiery rebel with an appetite for righteous mass destruction. Marvel Boy is not one of the Kree we're familiar with from books like AVENGERS and CAPTAIN MARVEL. He's a super diplomat who's spent a few years adventuring across numerous alternate realities and bizarre dimensions. Now, in the Marvel Universe, he must use all of his skills and powers just to stay alive and continue his one-man guerrila war against our planet. Like Marvel Boy himself, I'm a newcomer to this Universe and I'm having fun using stuff like S.H.I.E.L.D. or the Mindless Ones and finding new takes on it, things we haven't seen or thought before. I got sick of seeing what I call ?DadComics.' It's time to say goodbye to all those boring, nostalgic books. We're here to trash the past and make something new that's relevant to our lives today." ? THE FORMAT: Six-issue monthly limited series. Cover price $2.99.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 54-1ST VF+ 8.5

Volume 54 - 1st printing. "AVENGERS" Collects Avengers #41-50 and Annual #1. Written by ROY THOMAS. Art by JOHN BUSCEMA, DON HECK & GEORGE TUSKA. Cover by DON HECK. Introduction by Roy Thomas. The year was 1967, and what a year it was to be an Avengers fan. Why? Because Earth's Mightiest Heroes gained one of Earth's Mightiest artists-the one and only John Buscema! If an artist like Big John teaming up to create the titanic Thomas/Heck/Buscema triumvirate isn't enough to wet your whistle for amazing tales of the adventurous Avengers, then get a load of the manic Marvel Masterworks they have in store for you: Prince of Power, Hercules goes mano-a-mano with the Dragon Man; Captain America mixes it up with the Russian Red Guardian for the Red, White and Blue; the entire dag-blamed Avengers battle the Super-Adaptoid; Goliath and the Wasp face a blast from their shrinking past as they fight the Whirlwind. And a hero redeems the role of the Black Knight only to have the Avengers lose their teammates, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, to Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants-it's a cosmic balance, bub! And let us not forget, Avengers past and present joining together in combat against a sextet of baddies built up by the Mandarin. It's a story so huge it could only be contained in the first-ever Avengers Annual! Remember, True Believer, there's no guarantee that a yuletide gift this hot won't ignite, so don't forget to fireproof the ol' fir tree. Cover price $54.99.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 62-1ST VF+ 8.5

Volume 62 - 1st printing. "FANTASTIC FOUR" Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #94-104. Written by STAN LEE. Art by JACK KIRBY & JOHN ROMITA. Cover by JACK KIRBY. Introduction by Stan Lee.

Includes Articles by John Morrow, Dick Ayers, Joe Sinnott, Roy Thomas, Mark Evanier and Greg Theakston.

Certifiably the World's Greatest Comic Collaboration, the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby Fantastic Four run stands as one of the high-water marks in the history of the medium. The ten titanic years on the title laid the very foundation of the Marvel Universe, and birthed more amazing concepts and creative characters than perhaps any series before or since. In this Masterworks volume, we celebrate the entire Lee/Kirby run with essays by critics, creators and luminaries in the field of comics. But it just ain't waxing nostalgic, True Believer! This is a Marvel comic, after all! Expect plenty of explosive action and family drama a-go-go as the FF build up to their 100th issue featuring everyone from Doc Doom to Dragon Man! They'll also help mankind take one giant leap when the Kree's robot Sentry tries to stop the Apollo 11 moon landing! Just for good measure, we'll throw in the uncanny Inhumans and Attilan, and the whole shebang comes to a head when the mutant menace, Magneto, teams up with Namor in a bid to conquer the world-Nixon is not pleased! Hardcover, 246 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 1550 copies. Cover price $54.99.

Marvel Zombies (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4129554002

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. Torn from the pages of Ultimate Fantastic Four! On an Earth shockingly similar to the Marvel Universe's, an alien virus has mutated all of the world's greatest super heroes into flesh-eating monsters! It took them only hours to destroy life as we know it-but what happens when they run out of humans to eat?!? Follow their search for more food-and witness the arrival of the Silver Surfer! Cover price $2.99.

Marville (2002) 1B CGC 9.8 Horn Foil Variant

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4146387001

Bill Jemas (w). M.D. Bright (p). Paul Neary (i). Just imagine Bill Jemas creating the DC Universe! That's right, Marvel's own President introduces a hero for 2002! If you thought some of the things Jemas said before were crazy, just wait until you meet The Marvel! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG, normal Foil Cover by UDON. Cover price $3.99.

Marville (2002) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4385453009

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Paul Neary. Cover by Greg Horn. After Rush Limbaugh tries to stop Kal from giving a begging Peter David a hundred dollar bill, Kal decides to be a hero by distributing his vast wealth to the poor. As he is handing out money, however, he is accosted by Batman, Iron Man and Black Panther, who object to his generosity. Next, Kal helps the police nab petty criminals but ace lawyer Matt Murdock keeps getting them off. They track down the Kingpin of Crime only to find he is being played by director Spike Lee. From the future, Kal's parents decide to help him out by sending him a time machine. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Mickey; Lucy; Rush Limbaugh; Peter David; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Matt Murdock [Daredevil]; Spider-Man; Punisher; Spike Lee; Jane Fonda; Ted Turner. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4385453008

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Paul Neary. Cover by Greg Horn. After Rush Limbaugh tries to stop Kal from giving a begging Peter David a hundred dollar bill, Kal decides to be a hero by distributing his vast wealth to the poor. As he is handing out money, however, he is accosted by Batman, Iron Man and Black Panther, who object to his generosity. Next, Kal helps the police nab petty criminals but ace lawyer Matt Murdock keeps getting them off. They track down the Kingpin of Crime only to find he is being played by director Spike Lee. From the future, Kal's parents decide to help him out by sending him a time machine. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Mickey; Lucy; Rush Limbaugh; Peter David; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Matt Murdock [Daredevil]; Spider-Man; Punisher; Spike Lee; Jane Fonda; Ted Turner. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385453010

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright, Paul Neary and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal, Mickey and Lucy are taken to the time of the dinosaurs and they witness the fall of the mighty reptiles as mammals take over the world. They take an otter into the time machine with them and travel to the point where the creature evolves into the first human being. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 5A CGC 9.0 Horn

Paper: White

Label #4341500010

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Here it is, the origin of Wolverine -- the version that Joe Quesada wouldn't let Jemas tell! Kal and his pals meet the first human being, Wolverine. They fast-forward through various stages of primal man and witness as politics and religion become a factor in the human experience. Jack explains the true nature of God to his companions. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack; Wolverine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 6A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4358976007

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. How was the Marvel Universe created? Bill Jemas reveals all! Kal talks to an editor about turning his recent time traveling adventures into a comic book. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy (flashback); Mickey (flashback); Paul (flashback); CAMEO FLASHBACK: Jane Fonda; Ted Turner; Spider-Man; Punisher; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Wolverine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4358976008

Cover by Greg Horn Bill Jemas (w) It's issue #7 and we're still here! In this special can't-miss issue, Bill Jemas reveals exactly what EPIC COMICS is! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES. Cover price $2.99.

Mystic (2000 CrossGen) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4026224007

By Marz, Peterson, and Dell. Still exhausted from her battle with Animora, Giselle retreats to her Sanctum on the moon accompanied by Genevieve and Thierry Chevalier. Romance begins to blossom - but is the object of Thierry's affections Giselle or Gen? Meanwhile, the eternal spirit of the Dark Magi Guild has been released and spreads its evil as it searches for a proper host. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 1C CBCS 9.6 McNiven Variant

Paper: White

Steve McNiven Variant

Label #22-2D520EC-062

Steve McNiven cover; spider-man on cover with his head in the middle of the title - Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & cover by David Finch "NEW AVENGERS" PART 1 (OF 5) After the Devasting destruction of the orginal Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis & Finch joins with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series! 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 1E CGC 9.8 Finch Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #1618438046

2nd Printing Finch Cover - Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & cover by David Finch "NEW AVENGERS" PART 1 (OF 5). After the Devasting destruction of the orginal Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis & Finch joins with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series! 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 10A CGC 9.8 Finch

Paper: White

Label #0162854006

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN Cover by DAVID FINCH A New Avengers three parter so blistering that its blown up to four parts! The mystery of the Sentry is finally revealed and it affects the entire Marvel super hero community.Guest starring the Astonishing X-Men, the Inhumans, the Fantastic Four and many, many more! Part 4 (of 4) 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

New Avengers Transformers (2007) 3 CGC 9.6 SS Tyler Kirkham

Paper: White

Signed by Tyler Kirkham on 5/6/22.

Label #2695364023

Written by STUART MOORE Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by ED MCGUINNESS Assemble and rollout as the dream team-up continues! Hey, what's up with that giant Iron Man on the cool cover by Ed McGuinness? How has Dr. Doom turned the confrontation of the Earth's greatest teams upside-down? And how long until Megatron blows the Avengers and the Autobots to smithereens? Writer Stuart Moore (WOLVERINE) and artist Tyler Kirkham (X-MEN: PHOENIX-WARSONG) up the ante as Optimus Prime, Captain America, Bumblebee, Spider-Man and more of your favorites stare down Armageddon! Cover price $2.99.

NYX (2003) 4 VF- 7.5

Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSHUA MIDDLETON With a penchant for picking up strays, newcomer Tatiana picks up more than she bargained for when she manifests a striking mutant ability and catches the attention of Kiden's wayward gang. The cast of mutant outcasts grows in the next chapter of Quesada and Middleton's hometown homage to hot dogs, alley cats and misguided youth. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+...$2.99 UPC: 5960605456-00411 NEW ONGOING SERIES! A MUTANT WITH TIES TO THE X-MEN IS REVEALED! Cover price $2.99.

Punisher (2001 6th Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-29D381B-012

Painted cover by Tim Bradstreet. Garth Ennis / Steve Dillon / Jimmy Palmiotti. THE SCOOP: Frank Castle is back - and so are Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon and Jimmy Palmiotti! THE STORY: Hot off of last year's smash-hit series, the one and only Punisher returns to blast the dirtbags and dealers off the mean streets of New York City! Look for old friends, strangely changed enemies and lots of trademark humor and ultraviolence! But with Castle's war reinvigorated, the hapless Detective Soap finds his loyalties torn ? and his manhood tested! Yes, it's more twisted laughs and gruesome mayhem, as only this creative team can deliver! THE CREATORS SPEAK: "It's a good, down to earth, straightforward, kill-as-many-people-as-possible-in-a-short-period-of-time sort of comic," Dillon said. "Which is sort of fun." "The first five-issue storyline is definitely the same kind of wild, over-the-top, crazy stuff that you've seen in the first series," Ennis added. "The difference is that it's more of a big, epic action-movie type of story, rather than a sort of low-key crime thriller like the 12-issue storyline was." ? THE BUZZ: "Ennis' dark wit and Dillon's no-nonsense visual style are a perfect match and make for a story that is pure blood, guts and mayhem, and, above all else, a damn fine read." -IGN THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

Punisher (2001 6th Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4402776014

Painted cover by Tim Bradstreet. Garth Ennis / Steve Dillon / Jimmy Palmiotti. THE SCOOP: Frank Castle is back - and so are Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon and Jimmy Palmiotti! THE STORY: Hot off of last year's smash-hit series, the one and only Punisher returns to blast the dirtbags and dealers off the mean streets of New York City! Look for old friends, strangely changed enemies and lots of trademark humor and ultraviolence! But with Castle's war reinvigorated, the hapless Detective Soap finds his loyalties torn ? and his manhood tested! Yes, it's more twisted laughs and gruesome mayhem, as only this creative team can deliver! THE CREATORS SPEAK: "It's a good, down to earth, straightforward, kill-as-many-people-as-possible-in-a-short-period-of-time sort of comic," Dillon said. "Which is sort of fun." "The first five-issue storyline is definitely the same kind of wild, over-the-top, crazy stuff that you've seen in the first series," Ennis added. "The difference is that it's more of a big, epic action-movie type of story, rather than a sort of low-key crime thriller like the 12-issue storyline was." ? THE BUZZ: "Ennis' dark wit and Dillon's no-nonsense visual style are a perfect match and make for a story that is pure blood, guts and mayhem, and, above all else, a damn fine read." -IGN THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

Punisher Presents Barracuda Max (2007) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Ennis

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Garth Ennis on 9/17/2022.

Label #22-3680002-040

Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Cover by SHAWN MARTINBOROUGH What? You didn't actually think that a load of buckshot to the chest in shark-infested waters was gonna put him down for good, did you? The Punisher's wildest foe is back -- give or take a few boy parts -- this time he's embarking on a solo mission: playing bodyguard to the son of a dangerous mob boss. Should be a breeze for a guy who went toe-to-toe with Frank Castle and lived to tell about it, right? Guess again. Junior is a hemophiliac -- and every crime syndicate in the country can't wait to take a shot at him as payback to his dad. To survive, Barracuda will have to navigate hitmen, corrupt cops, black ops, a Central American strongman, and rescue a damsel in distress. No kidding. 32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Robocop Wild Child (2005) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Photo Variant Cover

Label #4335321005

Photo cover. Written by Steven Grant. Art by Carlos Ferreira. RoboCop and Officer Lewis meet the threat they never expected -- Officer Lewis' sister! RoboCop super-scribe Steven Grant and new artist Carlos Ferreira serve up this one shot story that puts Officer Lewis front-and-center of the action. A badass young woman, who calls herself Heaven, and her gang swing into Detroit to take advantage of the general lack of authority -- the cops are still on strike, city government might as well not exist, OCP is defunct -- to make their mark. They run recklessly over everyone and everything until RoboCop crosses their path, and then Heaven dedicates herself to making him pay for getting in their way. This gets complicated for Lewis, because Heaven is her little sister, who, always spoiled and uncontrollable, ran away years ago. Things come to a head when Heaven traps RoboCop and plans to take his head for a souvenir, and it falls to Lewis to save him, but it looks like the only way she can do that...is to kill Heaven! 16 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

Robotech Invasion (2004) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2CD680E-025

WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY TAKESHI MIYAZAWA AND OMAR DOGAN; COVER BY YOSHITAKA AMANO AND CULLY HAMNER; In stores February 4. Following a fierce battle with the Invid, Lt. Lance "Lancer" Belmont awakens on Earth in the home of Carla Morales. Trying to piece together what happened to the rest of the fleet, Lancer makes some startling discoveries about his location, but also faces grave danger as Invid Sentries begin searching for him! Plus, in the gripping backup tale, Karl Reiber begins to unravel the real secret behind Mars Base Sara! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Yoshitaka Amano (50%) and Cully Hamner (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Runaways (2008 3rd Series Marvel) 13B CGC 9.8

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Variant Edition

Label #0236209013

Limited (1 for 10) 70th Frame Variant Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA. "Homeschooling": Part 3 of 4 - Written by Kathryn Immonen. Art by Sara Pichelli. It's the end of the Runaways' California dreamin' as they attempt to make their escape from Klara's chlorophyll lockup...only to be denied by heavily armed outside forces who are about to foreclose on the property in a big way! Chase finally tells the truth about a violent event in his past. And when the kids have no choice but to turn to Hunter Stein to find a way out of this mess, he reveals a Malibu Beach House secret they never would have guessed. But it's not easy sailing because Chase is about to make a unilateral decision that looks a lot like...murder?! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Savage Planet (2002) 2A CGC 9.8

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Label #4213889012

Story and art by Dan Parsons & Kevin Rasel Wanted for high treason! Renegade astronaut Captain Hawkins is tracked into the uncharted prehistoric wilderness of Terra I! Even with the aid of his beautiful native companion, Jakella, Hawkins cannot escape the ruthless pursuit of the Colonial Militia and its army of Attack Droids. At last, captured and imprisoned by the Planetary Authority, Hawkins is placed aboard a prison ship and rocketed back to his homeworld to face a challenge even he cannot hope to survive: a life sentence, stranded on the dark and decaying world known as Old Earth! 32 pages, B&W Cover price $2.95.

Second Stage Turbine Blade (2005) 1B VG/FN 5.0 Diamond 2nd Edition Variant

Diamond Version-2nd Edition. Evil Ink logo on cover. Coheed & Cambria Comic. Cover price $4.00.

Secret Invasion (2008) 4B CBCS 9.8 McNiven Variant

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Steve McNiven Variant.

Label #20-3A138A7-020

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Limited Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU. The world has turned upside down! The Skrulls have taken the Earth as part of their empire, the Avengers and Initiative are scattered...but there are two people who want some answers. One has a hammer and one has a shield. 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Secret War (2004) 1A CBCS 9.6 Dell'Otto

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Label #23-304B97F-002

Black Cover; 1st printing. SECRET WAR: BOOK ONE (of FIVE) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Painted art & cardstock foil cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The most popular and acclaimed writer in comics reveals the darkest chapter in MARVEL UNIVERSE history in this quarterly limited series MEGA-EVENT! When Nick Fury finds a disturbing connection between many of Marvel's deadliest villains, he puts together a ragtag team of the MU's most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow, eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a 'Who's Who' of NYC heroes and mutants! Featuring the American debut of the stunning, fully painted work of Italian artist Gabrielle Dell'otto. 48 pages (with ads) include special material detailing the events leading up to the war, who the major players are and what is the SECRET in this SECRET WAR? 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR. Cover price $3.99.

Sentry (2000 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Lee

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Label #4240440018

1st appearance of Sentry. cover by Jae Lee. Paul Jenkins/Jae Lee. THE SCOOP: In 1961, Stan Lee introduced the Fantastic Four. One week earlier he invented something else! Find out what as Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee (the same creative team that brought you the Eisner-award-winning INHUMANS limited series) reunite to tell a new adventure! THE STORY: In an amazing twist of fate, Marvel Comics and the Marvel Knights have unearthed what could be the most shattering conspiracy perpetrated on the comic book community! Our creative founding fathers introduced us to a pantheon of characters rivaled only by those of Greek mythology itself. One week prior to that, Stan?along with artist Artie Rosen?launched what should have been Marvel's flagship title. A title that contained within its four-color pages a being so powerful and so full of beauty and grace that it somehow didn't fit in the Marvel Universe as we know it. Somehow, somewhere, we were all forced to forget?made to simply pretend the title never existed. What was it about this god amongst human heroes that set these events in motion? What was it about this character that threatened the very fabric of the Marvel Universe? Find out in the new limited series that will uncover the life of this long-lost character, guest-stars our greatest heroes, and takes you on a journey of dark mysteries, heart-wrenching realization and ultimate heroism! THE CREATORS: Bringing you this tale of discovery is the award-winning INHUMANS creative team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Jae Lee. With several years of research?and the help of the legendary Stan "The Man" Lee himself?Jenkins and Lee will uncover the truth... and attempt to preserve our very existence! THE FORMAT: Each issue of this five-part limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

Sentry (2000 1st Series) 1A VF 8.0 Lee

1st appearance of Sentry. cover by Jae Lee. Paul Jenkins/Jae Lee. THE SCOOP: In 1961, Stan Lee introduced the Fantastic Four. One week earlier he invented something else! Find out what as Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee (the same creative team that brought you the Eisner-award-winning INHUMANS limited series) reunite to tell a new adventure! THE STORY: In an amazing twist of fate, Marvel Comics and the Marvel Knights have unearthed what could be the most shattering conspiracy perpetrated on the comic book community! Our creative founding fathers introduced us to a pantheon of characters rivaled only by those of Greek mythology itself. One week prior to that, Stan?along with artist Artie Rosen?launched what should have been Marvel's flagship title. A title that contained within its four-color pages a being so powerful and so full of beauty and grace that it somehow didn't fit in the Marvel Universe as we know it. Somehow, somewhere, we were all forced to forget?made to simply pretend the title never existed. What was it about this god amongst human heroes that set these events in motion? What was it about this character that threatened the very fabric of the Marvel Universe? Find out in the new limited series that will uncover the life of this long-lost character, guest-stars our greatest heroes, and takes you on a journey of dark mysteries, heart-wrenching realization and ultimate heroism! THE CREATORS: Bringing you this tale of discovery is the award-winning INHUMANS creative team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Jae Lee. With several years of research?and the help of the legendary Stan "The Man" Lee himself?Jenkins and Lee will uncover the truth... and attempt to preserve our very existence! THE FORMAT: Each issue of this five-part limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

Skaar Son of Hulk (2008) 1B CGC 9.8 Pagulayan Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #4327428012

Variant Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN. Written by GREG PAK Pencils by RON GARNEY. Born in fire. Raised by monsters. Destined to smash. On an alien planet shattered by war, no one is stronger than Skaar, the savage Son of Hulk. But as a Fillian warlord, an Imperial princess, and a mysterious Earthman spread chaos through the wastelands, will Skaar save the puny survivors -- or eat them? Another epic fever dream from Greg Pak, writer of 'Planet Hulk' and 'World War Hulk' -- featuring the return of fan-favorite Hulk artist Ron Garney! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1993 Archie) 98 VG+ 4.5

.5" Spine split from top. Newsstand Edition.

First appearance of Shadow. by Karl Bollers & James Fry. "Blow By Blow": This thrill-a-minute issue is not to be missed! After returning to Knothole, Geoffrey informs Elias that Robotnik still has robotization on his mind. Sally disguises herself as a servant and manages to sneak out of Castle Acorn in order to go see Sonic, but Sonic has his hands full trying to stay incognito while he continues his quest for Arachnis and the Sword ? not to mention Mina, Sally's latest rival for Sonic's affections! The intrigue never ends in a plot where Kodos, Doctor Quack, Tails, Nate, Elias and Knuckles all play a part! And just like the revious issue ? what's with all the missing Overlanders? PLUS!: Another thrilling Knuckles back-up story by Ken Penders and Ron Lim, guest-starring Tails! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 115 CBCS 8.0

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Label #23-24B74A5-004

Spawn (1992 Image) 119N FN 6.0 Capullo Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This issue: A SEASON IN HELL: Part III?Old foes with new agendas are tormenting Spawn, drawing him down a road he may not be prepared to travel. Only Spawn's one-time mentor, Cog, now dying, can offer insight into the complex web being woven. Will revisiting the mistakes he made as a man relieve the pain that haunts Spawn in death? Or are some wounds too deep to ever heal? In stores the week of February 27th. FC, 32pg$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-364AAAA-005

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Covers by Humberto Ramos Paul Jenkins (w)/Humberto Ramos (p) The fan favorite team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Humberto Ramos reteam for the newest ongoing series starring the Amazing Spider-Man. And the series kicks off with a bang, as Spidey faces off against his deadliest foe, Venom! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960605427-00111 UPC: 5960605427-00211 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-364AAAA-016

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Covers by Humberto Ramos Paul Jenkins (w)/Humberto Ramos (p) The fan favorite team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Humberto Ramos reteam for the newest ongoing series starring the Amazing Spider-Man. And the series kicks off with a bang, as Spidey faces off against his deadliest foe, Venom! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960605427-00111 UPC: 5960605427-00211 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-364AAAA-026

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS Spidey plays detective and tries to uncover the connection between Venom and his latest victims! Part 3 of the debut 5-issue story arc! 32 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00311 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-364AAAA-027

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS Still reeling from his last encounter with Venom, Spider-Man seeks out the help of the FANTASTIC FOUR. 32 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00411 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-364AAAA-028

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS Eddie Brock is dying. His cancer has caught up to him and Venom has finally lost his ideal host. As Spidey tries to understand why Eddie has hated him all these years, he's forced to make an ultimate decision... Should Spidey save Eddie's life - allowing Venom to live? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00511 Cover price $2.25.