Auctions: comic books 2022

Power Hour (2022 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1CC.KHAMUNAKI.B CGC 9.8 Khamunaki Comic Connection Nude Variant

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Comic Connection Edition C

Label #4184775004

Comic Connection exclusive Topless Edition cover by Sun Khamunaki - limited to 150 copies. Story and art by Jacob Bear.

Power Hour (2022 Black Ops) Kickstarter 1SZERDY.B VF+ 8.5

Kickstarter exclusive "Eat This" Topless Edition Virgin Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Story and art by Jacob Bear.

Power Hour (2022 Black Ops) Kickstarter 2CE.BEASTLY.A NM 9.4

Comics Elite exclusive "Naughty Princess" "Beastly" Edition Nice Trade Cover by Shikarii - Limited to 400 copies. Story and art by Jacob Bear. 28 pages, full color.

Power Hour (2022 Black Ops) Kickstarter 2CE.ROGUE.A VF/NM 9.0

Comics Elite exclusive Nice Trade "Rogue" Cosplay cover by Shikarii - Limited to 200 copies. Story and art by Jacob Bear. 28 pages, full color.

Power Hour (2022 Black Ops) Preview Edition 2PHOENIX.C CGC 9.8

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Wip Edition C.

Label #4362361007

Comics Elite Exclusive Virgin Full Naughty Cover by Shikarii - Limited to 350 copies. Preview of Power Hour #2. Story by Shawn Hudachko and Dolan Waddick. Art by Ale Garza and Raul Manriquez. 16 pages, full color.

Power Hour (2022 Black Ops) Preview Edition 2SUPERGIRL.J CGC 9.8

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Super Cosplay Edition J

Label #4362361006

Comics Elite and Cool Comics Exclusive Preview Naughty Cover by Killbiro Arts - Limited to 100 copies. Preview of Power Hour #2. Story by Shawn Hudachko and Dolan Waddick. Art by Ale Garza and Raul Manriquez. 16 pages, full color.

Robins (2022 DC) 4B CGC 9.8 Bartel Variant

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Label #4058762013

Written by Tim Seeley. Art and Cover by Jen Bartel. The Robins are splintered after the events in the graveyard. On their own and on the hunt for the distributor of the SKP Tech, the former sidekicks are on the warpath, tearing through Gotham and Blüdhaven following any and all leads. But while the Robins descend on the criminal underworld, where has Tim Drake disappeared to? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Sandman Universe Nightmare Country (2022 DC) 1A CBCS 9.8 Murakami

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Label #22-16F016D-024

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Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Lisandro Estherren, Yanick Paquette. Cover by Reiko Murakami. Sometimes, nightmares walk the Earth. Every night when you sleep, the Lord of Dreams chooses the path youll follow…into a sylvan Elysium, or down the hallways of your darkest fears. And sometimes, if it is Dreams will, those nightmares escape those halls, and go out into the world. But it is not a choice he makes lightly. Today the Corinthian walks the Earth again. The most feared of all Dreams nightmares, his ravenous mouths have made him a legend among serial killers. Letting the Corinthian out among mortals is the most dangerous thing Dream could possibly do. But he has no choice—because there is another nightmare walking the Earth, one that must be hunted…and this monster is one that Dream, lord of all nightmares, did not make. Horror-comics superstar James Tynion IV has waited his whole career to pay tribute to the mythos of The Sandman, the work that made him the writer he is today—and that time has come! Designed to welcome new readers into one of the greatest worlds in DCs library, The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country is a terrify-ing travelogue through a nation recognizable and obscene, which will show you things seen in no Sandman series ever before—with spectacular art by Lisandro Estherren (Redneck, Strange Skies Over East Berlin) and "nightmare" sequences by comics art all-stars, starting with the incredible Yanick Paquette! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Sandman Universe Nightmare Country (2022 DC) 1TINYONION.A CBCS 9.8 Dell'Edera Tiny Onion Variant

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Tiny Onion Exclusive Variant.

Label #22-16F016D-022

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Tiny Onion exclusive Variant cover by Werther Dell'Edera. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Lisandro Estherren, Yanick Paquette. Sometimes, nightmares walk the Earth. Every night when you sleep, the Lord of Dreams chooses the path youll follow…into a sylvan Elysium, or down the hallways of your darkest fears. And sometimes, if it is Dreams will, those nightmares escape those halls, and go out into the world. But it is not a choice he makes lightly. Today the Corinthian walks the Earth again. The most feared of all Dreams nightmares, his ravenous mouths have made him a legend among serial killers. Letting the Corinthian out among mortals is the most dangerous thing Dream could possibly do. But he has no choice—because there is another nightmare walking the Earth, one that must be hunted…and this monster is one that Dream, lord of all nightmares, did not make. Horror-comics superstar James Tynion IV has waited his whole career to pay tribute to the mythos of The Sandman, the work that made him the writer he is today—and that time has come! Designed to welcome new readers into one of the greatest worlds in DCs library, The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country is a terrify-ing travelogue through a nation recognizable and obscene, which will show you things seen in no Sandman series ever before—with spectacular art by Lisandro Estherren (Redneck, Strange Skies Over East Berlin) and "nightmare" sequences by comics art all-stars, starting with the incredible Yanick Paquette! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Savage Avengers (2022 Marvel) 1B NM 9.4 Andrews 1:50 Variant

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by David Pepose. Art by Carlos Magno. Cover by Kaare Andrews. AN ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT, ALL-DANGEROUS TEAM ASSEMBLES! Since his exile from the Hyborian Age, Conan the Barbarian has conquered the most dangerous foes the modern Marvel Universe has to offer - but what happens when this hard-edged Cimmerian finds himself on the run from the cybernetic soldier of the future known as Deathlok? Outgunned and outmatched, Conan must turn to an unlikely group of loners, berserkers and killers if he hopes to survive the night - but can these Savage Avengers defy Deathlok's murderous manhunt, or will they become the next targets in the crosshairs of tomorrow? Don't miss out on a bold new beginning for Marvel's most savage super heroes, as Ringo Award-winning writer David Pepose (Spencer & Locke, Scout's Honor) and superstar artist Carlos Magno (KANG THE CONQUEROR, RoboCop: Dead or Alive) introduce a sensational new lineup that will resonate across every era of the House of Ideas! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Savage Spider-Man (2022 Marvel) 1I CGC 9.8 Casanovas 1:25 Variant

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Casanovas Variant Cover

Label #4093824015

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Gerardo Sandoval. Cover by Josemaria Casanovas. SPIDER-MAN LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE! Peter Parker finds himself at the middle of the biggest, most wide-ranging adventure he's ever had and out of the gate it has turned him into a SAVAGE BEAST! Forget everything you know about Spider-Man. All rules and regulations are out the door and Peter Parker may never be the same! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

She-Hulk (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

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Mercado "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4410582016

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Miguel Mercado. Written by Rainbow Rowell. Art by Roge Antonio. The best character ever is back in her own series and about to glam up the whole Marvel Universe! Jennifer Walters, A.K.A. the Sensational She-Hulk, is no longer savage and needs to put her life back together. She's got a career to rebuild, friends to reconnect with (and maybe represent in a court of law) and enemies to…well, she may not want to connect with them, but they are DEFINITELY going to connect with her. And the last page of this first issue is going to send Jen down a road she's never traveled and that will shake up her life and possibly the whole Marvel Universe. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Sirens Gate (2022 Dynamite) 1MUTANT CGC 9.8

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Mutant Beaver Edition.

Label #4356881017

Mutant Beaver Exclusive Virgin Cover by Sun Khamunaki - limited to 500 copies. Story and Art by Shannon Maer 'SUPERSTAR ARTIST SHANNON MAER MAKES HIS WRITING AND INTERIOR ART DEBUT! Red-hot artist Shannon Maer's covers have been showcased on some of the best-selling books in the industry, and fans have asked for years when will he draw interiors. Well, wait no more, as Shannon makes his writing and interior art debut with this fiendish tale that explores the very nature of what we call reality, illuminated with the kind of stunning artwork that only he can deliver. Tara, an aspiring writer, has never thought of herself as anyone special. For better or worse, all that is about to change. When a mysterious young man extends an unexpected invitation, Tara is awed at the opportunity to meet with her literary idol, Lady Rose. This unique encounter sparks a series of events, forever thrusting her into a world of the unimaginable. What Tara once assumed to be nothing more than the imagined pages of dark fiction, slowly begins to unravel itself as the true reality.' 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 4D CBCS 9.8 Mack Variant 3rd Printing

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Third Printing.

Label #22-0DE8394-004

3rd Printing David Mack variant from the Something is Killing the Children Slaughter Pack. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell'Edera. GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Memetic, Batman: Detective Comics) teams with artist Werther Dell'Edera (Briggs Land) for an all-new limited series about staring into the abyss to find your worst fears staring back. When the children of Archer's Peak begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. Most children never return, but the ones that do have terrible stories-impossible stories of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. Their only hope of finding and eliminating the threat is the arrival of a mysterious stranger, one who believes the children and claims to see what they can see. Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. That is all she does, and she bears the cost because it MUST be done. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 5C CBCS 9.8

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Second Printing.

Label #22-0DE8394-005

2nd Printing David Mack variant from the Something is Killing the Children Slaughter Pack. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell'Edera. GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Memetic, Batman: Detective Comics) teams with artist Werther Dell'Edera (Briggs Land) for an all-new limited series about staring into the abyss to find your worst fears staring back. When the children of Archer's Peak begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. Most children never return, but the ones that do have terrible stories-impossible stories of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. Their only hope of finding and eliminating the threat is the arrival of a mysterious stranger, one who believes the children and claims to see what they can see. Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. That is all she does, and she bears the cost because it MUST be done. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 21ASHCAN CGC 9.8 Ashcan Variant

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Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Bottom right bracket chipped.

Label #4037003018

Ashcan edition with B&W interior. Standard comic size. (W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Werther Dell'Edera * After a year since we last saw her in Archer's Peak, Erica Slaughter resurfaces to take on the case of a girl who's seen a new kind of monster, one with terrifying implications. * But Erica's broken ties with the House of Slaughter and that can have deadly consequences. * The Order of St. George does not forget nor do they forgive. Even as Erica goes on the hunt, she must keep an eye out for the mysterious figure on her trail in order to survive the coming storm. Cover price $3.99.

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 21COMICTOM.B CBCS 9.8 SS Peach Momoko Momoko ComicTom Virgin Variant

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Verified Signature: Peach Momoko. @comictom101/Mill Geek Mask.

Label #23-0E2B8CE-004

ComicTom101 and MillGeek Comics Exclusive "Mask" Edition Virgin Cover by Peach Momoko. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell'Edera. After a year since we last saw her in Archer's Peak, Erica Slaughter resurfaces to take on the case of a girl who's seen a new kind of monster, one with terrifying implications. But Erica's broken ties with the House of Slaughter and that can have deadly consequences. The Order of St. George does not forget nor do they forgive. Even as Erica goes on the hunt, she must keep an eye out for the mysterious figure on her trail in order to survive the coming storm. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 26TINYONION.A CBCS 9.8 Dialynas Tiny Onion Variant

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Tiny Onion Exclusive Variant.

Label #23-0072D1B-026

Tiny Onion Edition Wraparound Cover by Michael Dialynas. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell'Edera. With the last person in her corner gone and the Order of St. George closing in, Erica finds herself totally alone and without a prayer. Can she take on the terrifying Doppelganger Duplicitype by herself, or is this the end of her story? 32 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Gwen Gwenverse (2022 Marvel) 2B CGC 9.8 Momoko Design 1:100 Variant

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Variant Edition.

Label #4165762019

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Jodi Nishijima. Cover by Peach Momoko. To stop another Gwen Stacy from corrupting the world, Ghost Spider must team up with Thorgwen and travel back in time! But will this new alliance be able to stand against the Super-Soldier might of Captain America Gwen? They will have to try as it looks like she's out for revenge against ANOTHER Gwen Stacy! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man (2022 Marvel) 1F CBCS 9.6 Young Variant

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Baby Variant

Label #23-24B74A5-010

Written by Dan Slott. Art by Mark Bagley. Cover by Skottie Young. "The End of the Spider-Verse" is here! Morlun is back and he is not alone. Allied with one of the most powerful beings known to the Spider-Verse, the scariest Spider-Villain of all time is making his biggest play and no Spider is safe. Especially not the Chosen Spider himself, Peter Parker. With Peter working for Norman Osborn and using a glider…does he have it coming? Spidey's 60th Anniversary is no joke as two of the most legendary Spider-Creators are working together on Spidey for the first time and you know it's going to be one for the record books! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Spider-Man Venom (2022 Marvel) FCBD 1A CBCS 9.8 Romita

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Label #22-3985F7A-005

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Written by Zeb Wells, Al Ewing, Ram V and Derek Landy. Art by John Romita, Jr., Stefano Raffaele, Greg Land, Scott Hanna and Jay Leisten. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. Marvel Comics will celebrate Free Comic Book Day this year with three separate free one-shots, each offering readers new and old an exciting entry point into some of Marvel's biggest upcoming stories and characters! Announced last week, Spider-Man is gearing up for a brand-new era just in time for the character's 60th anniversary! Fans who pick up FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM #1 will see the very beginning of the major storylines that Zeb Wells, John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna have planned for their run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, with "Lost in the Mail." This issue will also give fans a chance to check VENOM out in "Seven Seals" by Al Ewing, Ram V and Stefano Raffaele. Plus a bonus ALL-OUT AVENGERS story by Derek Landy, Greg Land and Jay Leisten. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Spider-Man Venom (2022 Marvel) FCBD 1A CGC 9.8 Romita

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Label #4075012010

Written by Zeb Wells, Al Ewing, Ram V and Derek Landy. Art by John Romita, Jr., Stefano Raffaele, Greg Land, Scott Hanna and Jay Leisten. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. Marvel Comics will celebrate Free Comic Book Day this year with three separate free one-shots, each offering readers new and old an exciting entry point into some of Marvel's biggest upcoming stories and characters! Announced last week, Spider-Man is gearing up for a brand-new era just in time for the character's 60th anniversary! Fans who pick up FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM #1 will see the very beginning of the major storylines that Zeb Wells, John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna have planned for their run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, with "Lost in the Mail." This issue will also give fans a chance to check VENOM out in "Seven Seals" by Al Ewing, Ram V and Stefano Raffaele. Plus a bonus ALL-OUT AVENGERS story by Derek Landy, Greg Land and Jay Leisten. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Star Trek (2022 IDW) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #4414350003

Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Ramon Rosanas. Cover by Ramon Rosanas. (C) Lee Loughridge Its stardate 2378, and Benjamin Sisko has finally returned from the Bajoran Wormhole omnipotent—but his godhood is failing with every minute. Sent by the Prophets on a mission to the deepest parts of space aboard the U.S.S. Theseus, he witnesses the unthinkable……Someone is killing the gods. And only Sisko and his motley crew of Starfleet members from every era of Trek can stop them.From Star Trek: Year Five duo Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Batman Beyond, Captain America) with artist Ramon Rosanas (Star Wars) comes IDWs brand-new, flagship Star Trek ongoing series that goes where no comic has gone before! 36 pages, full color Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars (2020 Marvel) 21C CBCS 9.8 Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Variant

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LucasFilm 50th Anniversary Edition.

Label #22-0FA5507-012

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Written by Charles Soule. Art by Ramon Rosanas; Marco Castiello. Cover by Chris Sprouse. STRANDED ON A STAR DESTROYER! After a mission gone wrong, ace Rebel pilot SHARA BEY (POE DAMERON'S mother) was left for dead aboard the TARKIN'S WILL, a huge Star Destroyer. Shara survived and has been hiding deep inside the massive ship ever since, evading COMMANDER ZAHRA'S notice. But her time is up. Can she live long enough to escape? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2020 Marvel) 20D CBCS 9.8 Sprouse Lucasfilm 50th Variant 2nd Printing

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Second Printing.

Label #22-1000F92-005

2nd Printing. Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco. Cover by Chris Sprouse. THE QUEEN'S SHADOW RETURNS! Darth Vader continues his quest to destroy the agents of Crimson Dawn, abetted by an unlikely crew of heroes and assassins. But every twist in the tale gets thrown into question with the shocking return of SABÉ, handmaiden of Padmé Amidala! Who's the hero? Who's the villain? And will they choose chaos or order in the age of Crimson Reign? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Doctor Aphra (2020 Marvel) 19B CGC 9.8 Sprouse Lucasfilms 50th Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #4128329002

Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung. Cover by Chris Sprouse. ETERNALLY YOURS! The trap has been set! DOCTOR APHRA and SANA STARROS are ready to steal the ASCENDANT'S GREATEST TREASURE! But their search for the SPARK ETERNAL will lead them somewhere they never expected... ...back to the place where Aphra's archaeological adventures began! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars The High Republic Adventures (2021 IDW) 13A CBCS 9.8 Tolibao

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Label #22-0E237D8-070

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Written by Daniel Jose Older. Art and Cover by Harvey Tolibao. Join Daniel José Older and Harvey Tolibao in this emotional finale to phase one of The High Republic Adventures! With their latest mission behind them, the Padawan face their greatest challenge yet: the future. Farzala and Qort are ready to take the next steps, but Lula can't shake her emotions, as is the Jedi way. She's been trained for battle, for diplomatic relations, for rescue missions… she was never trained for a heart that aches for more. Through it all, though, they are guided by wise words of the Jedi: for light and for life. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars The Mandalorian (2022 Marvel) 4G CGC 9.8 Momoko Virgin 1:100 Variant

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Label #4427313021

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Rodney Barnes. Art by Georges Jeanty. Cover by Peach Momoko. SANCTUARY! After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Strange (2022 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Manna Carnage Forever Variant

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Variant Edition.

Label #4414350001

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Marcelo Ferreira. Cover by Francesco Manna. A NEW SORCERER SUPREME RISES! Doctor Strange is dead! And a new Sorcerer Supreme has taken the title, or should we say Sorceress? Haunted by her recently returned memories, Clea longs to bring Stephen Strange back from the dead! But when a mysterious group attacks the magical realm, Clea must rise to the duties of Sorcerer Supreme. For she is now the sole protector of Earth against magical threats. Don't miss the twists and turns as Jed MacKay continues the story from DEATH OF DOCTOR STRANGE with artist Marcelo Ferreira (THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN)! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Strange Love Adventures (2022 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Conner Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #4058761022

Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Stephanie Phillips, Rich Douek, Rex Ogle, Andrew Marino, Che Grayson, Devin Grayson, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Ram V. Art by Jon Sommariva, Scot Eaton, Geraldo Borges, Pablo M. Collar, Jon Mikel, Roger Robinson, Christian Duce, Phil Hester, Wayne Faucher, Eric Gapstur and Ande Parks. Ahhhh! Can you smell that? Love is in the air again, and we're here to warm your heart and brighten your soul with eight ludicrous stories of like, love, and loss. We've got stories of a love as old as Jurassic time on Dinosaur Island, a bromance between Peacemaker and his eagle sidekick Eagly, and a first date you never saw coming. Oh wow, these really do sound sweet and heartwarming! So c'mon, let your freak flag fly and get strange this Valentine's Day with us! In this issue: Harley Quinn in "Lightning in a Bottle" by Stephanie Phillips and Jon Sommariva; The Flash and Gorilla Grodd's ghastly group date in "The Grodd Couple" by Rich Douek, Scot Eaton and Wayne Faucher; Peacemaker loves something more than peace(?!) in "Love of Country" by Rex Ogle and Geraldo Borges; Blue Beetle in "Ritual of Love" by Andrew Marino and Pablo M. Collar; Shazam and Superman in "In the Name of Love" by Che Grayson and Jon Mikel; Alfred in "Service" by Devin Grayson and Roger Robinson; Sgt. Rock is witness to prehistoric passion in "Romance on Dinosaur Island" by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Christian Duce; and Batman in "Dinner for Two" by Ram V, Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur and Ande Parks. 80 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Strange Love Adventures (2022 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Conner Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #4058761023

Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Stephanie Phillips, Rich Douek, Rex Ogle, Andrew Marino, Che Grayson, Devin Grayson, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Ram V. Art by Jon Sommariva, Scot Eaton, Geraldo Borges, Pablo M. Collar, Jon Mikel, Roger Robinson, Christian Duce, Phil Hester, Wayne Faucher, Eric Gapstur and Ande Parks. Ahhhh! Can you smell that? Love is in the air again, and we're here to warm your heart and brighten your soul with eight ludicrous stories of like, love, and loss. We've got stories of a love as old as Jurassic time on Dinosaur Island, a bromance between Peacemaker and his eagle sidekick Eagly, and a first date you never saw coming. Oh wow, these really do sound sweet and heartwarming! So c'mon, let your freak flag fly and get strange this Valentine's Day with us! In this issue: Harley Quinn in "Lightning in a Bottle" by Stephanie Phillips and Jon Sommariva; The Flash and Gorilla Grodd's ghastly group date in "The Grodd Couple" by Rich Douek, Scot Eaton and Wayne Faucher; Peacemaker loves something more than peace(?!) in "Love of Country" by Rex Ogle and Geraldo Borges; Blue Beetle in "Ritual of Love" by Andrew Marino and Pablo M. Collar; Shazam and Superman in "In the Name of Love" by Che Grayson and Jon Mikel; Alfred in "Service" by Devin Grayson and Roger Robinson; Sgt. Rock is witness to prehistoric passion in "Romance on Dinosaur Island" by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Christian Duce; and Batman in "Dinner for Two" by Ram V, Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur and Ande Parks. 80 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Stray Dogs Dog Days (2021 Image) 2ONESTOP CGC 9.8

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Slab: Misc debris in case

McFarland Variant Cover.

Label #4335536015

One Stop Shop Exclusive Cover by Scott McFarland and Ken Berube. Written by Tony Fleecs. Art by Trish Forstner. MINISERIES FINALE The STRAY DOGS adventure concludes with this giant-sized anthology issue. Take this last walk with us as we say goodbye to old friends, meet some new dogs, and make one final trip out to the Master's house of horrors. 48 pages, full color. Cover T+ Cover price $4.99.

Street Fighter Masters Chun Li (2022 Udon) 1SADLEMON.A CGC 9.8

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Sad Lemon Comics Edition A

Label #4279141019

Sad Lemon Comics Exclusive "Chun-Li Action Figure" Cover by Rob Csiki. Story by Ryan Kinnaird. The strongest woman in the world, Chun-Li, stars in her own one-shot adventure! Interpol Officer Chun-Li travels to her birthplace of China, determined to put an end to a new Shadaloo scheme. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Street Fighter Masters Chun Li (2022 Udon) 1SADLEMON.B CGC 9.8

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Sad Lemon Comics Edition B

Label #4279142006

Sad Lemon Comics Exclusive "Ryu Action Figure" Cover by Rob Csiki. Story by Ryan Kinnaird. The strongest woman in the world, Chun-Li, stars in her own one-shot adventure! Interpol Officer Chun-Li travels to her birthplace of China, determined to put an end to a new Shadaloo scheme. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Street Fighter Masters Chun Li (2022 Udon) 1SADLEMON.C CGC 9.8

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Sad Lemon Comics Edition C

Label #4279141024

Sad Lemon Comics Exclusive "Ken Action Figure" Cover by Rob Csiki. Story by Ryan Kinnaird. The strongest woman in the world, Chun-Li, stars in her own one-shot adventure! Interpol Officer Chun-Li travels to her birthplace of China, determined to put an end to a new Shadaloo scheme. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Street Fighter Masters Chun Li (2022 Udon) 1SADLEMON.D CGC 9.8

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Sad Lemon Comics Edition D

Label #4279141017

Sad Lemon Comics Exclusive "Blanka Action Figure" Cover by Rob Csiki. Story by Ryan Kinnaird. The strongest woman in the world, Chun-Li, stars in her own one-shot adventure! Interpol Officer Chun-Li travels to her birthplace of China, determined to put an end to a new Shadaloo scheme. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Street Fighter Masters Chun Li (2022 Udon) 1SADLEMON.E CGC 9.8

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Sad Lemon Comics Edition E

Label #4279142003

Sad Lemon Comics Exclusive "M. Bison Action Figure" Cover by Rob Csiki. Story by Ryan Kinnaird. The strongest woman in the world, Chun-Li, stars in her own one-shot adventure! Interpol Officer Chun-Li travels to her birthplace of China, determined to put an end to a new Shadaloo scheme. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Supermassive (2022 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Manna

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Label #22-0E237D8-081

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Cover by Francesco Manna and Igor Monti. THE SUPERHERO CROSSOVER EVENT OF 2022! 2021's hottest new superhero RADIANT BLACK launches into his first ever crossover event with the Image Comics debut of INFERNO GIRL RED and the first appearance of ROGUE SUN! The future of Image's superhero universe is here! Power Rangers: Shattered Grid architects KYLE HIGGINS & RYAN PARROTT, MAT GROOM & FRANCESCO MANNA from Marvel's Ultraman, and colorist extraordinaire IGOR MONTI unite for a one-shot, extra-length crossover event so big it can only be called-SUPERMASSIVE. 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Task Force Z (2021 DC) 2LCSD CGC 9.8

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Local Comic Shop Day Edition.

Label #3984676002

Local Comic Shop Day Variant Cover. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art and Cover by Eddy Barrows. Fear State Tie-In - After Task Force Zs first bloodbath—err, sorry, first mission—goes awry, Red Hood must rethink how to lead a team of unstable monsters against some of the most organized ranks of Lazarus resin dealers in the world. To manage this unruly bunch, Jason Todd is going to need a deputy in the field whom he can trust to be his eyes and ears…but on this team, such an ask isnt limited to the living. A ghost from Suicide Squad past returns in the cameo no one will see coming (thats a clue)! Plus: Banes rampage, the Resurrection Twins get carried away, and more clues to the secret identity of the teams benefactor! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Teen Titans Academy (2021 DC) 8A CGC 9.8 Sandoval

Paper: White

Major front/back crack(s), over 1".

Label #3984676006

Written by Tim Sheridan. Art and Cover by Rafa Sandoval. Its Halloween at the Academy! That means homecoming is fast approaching! With the freshmen excited about getting in touch with their spooky sides, the faculty, again, grapples with the scary threat posed by their rogue student, the mysterious Red X. Luckily, this time, the Titans have help from some old friends who have, at long last, come home… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2017 IDW) FCBD 2022 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #22-3985F7A-020

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Written by Tom Waltz. Art and Cover by Sophie Campbell. The Ninja Turtles have broken out of the locked-down neighborhood of Manhattan known as Mutant Town - but which Ninja Turtles? As all new mutants terrorize NYC, enemies and allies of the TMNT alike prepare for a confrontation greater than any that has come before: the Rat King's diabolical Armageddon Game! The TMNT event of 2022 starts here from Tom Waltz, Sophie Campbell, Ronda Pattison, and Kevin Eastman! Exclusive Original Material. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 5JOLZAR.C CBCS 9.8 SS Liefeld

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rob Liefeld. Jolzar Liefeld Exclusive

Label #23-1E7CC78-001

Jolzar Collectibles Exclusive Virgin Cover by Rob Liefeld. Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. The jaw-dropping finale to the biggest TMNT story ever is here! One final showdown between mutant and Foot Clan will determine the fate of NYC. Will the Ronin be able to find some measure of peace or is he fated to meet the same end as his brothers? Don't miss one of the most epic battles in TMNT history and the conclusion to the comic book event of the year! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 20A CBCS 9.8 Klein

Paper: White

Label #22-0E237D8-093

God of Hammers: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Nic Klein. Mjolinr is on a rampage across the realms and is leaving death and destruction in its path! Thor must act fast to save his kingdom for the deadly prophecy of the God of Hammers is about to be unleashed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 20B CGC 9.8 Bianchi 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Bianchi Variant Cover.

Label #4020324017

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. God of Hammers: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Simone Bianchi. Mjolinr is on a rampage across the realms and is leaving death and destruction in its path! Thor must act fast to save his kingdom for the deadly prophecy of the God of Hammers is about to be unleashed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 20B CBCS 9.8 Bianchi 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Bianchi Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-0BB4026-022

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. God of Hammers: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Simone Bianchi. Mjolinr is on a rampage across the realms and is leaving death and destruction in its path! Thor must act fast to save his kingdom for the deadly prophecy of the God of Hammers is about to be unleashed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 20C CGC 9.8 Land Villains' Reign Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Land Variant Cover.

Label #4020473014

God of Hammers: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Greg Land. Mjolinr is on a rampage across the realms and is leaving death and destruction in its path! Thor must act fast to save his kingdom for the deadly prophecy of the God of Hammers is about to be unleashed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 21B CBCS 9.8 Walsh 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Michael Walsh Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-0BB4026-023

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Michael Walsh. "GOD OF HAMMERS" PART 3 of 5 Thor has been beaten down, and the God of Hammers is about to make the final blow! Is this the end of the All-Father? Prophecies do come true, after all…but not always in the ways they are foreseen. For there is one last chance to save Thor - but at what cost?! Plus: The shocking origin of the mysterious God of Hammers is revealed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 21B CBCS 9.6 Walsh 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Michael Walsh Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-11A3106-039

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Michael Walsh. "GOD OF HAMMERS" PART 3 of 5 Thor has been beaten down, and the God of Hammers is about to make the final blow! Is this the end of the All-Father? Prophecies do come true, after all…but not always in the ways they are foreseen. For there is one last chance to save Thor - but at what cost?! Plus: The shocking origin of the mysterious God of Hammers is revealed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Totally Rad Halloween Story (2022 Totally Rad Comics) 1BASALDUA.B.METAL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "Noble8" printed on cover. Basaldua Metal Edition B.

Label #4334164013

Goblin Cards Exclusive Metal Edition "Mary Jane Red Shirt" Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua. Story by Jim E. Noble. Art by Djinn. 12 pages, full color. Adults Only.

Totally Rad Halloween Story (2022 Totally Rad Comics) 1GOBLIN.GARLICK.A.METAL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "Noble 10" printed on cover. Goblin Cards Metal Edition A.

Label #4334164012

Goblin Cards Metal Edition "Professor Garlick" Virgin Cover by Shikarii Shambu. Story by Jim E. Noble. Art by Djinn. 12 pages, full color. Adults Only.