Auctions: comic books 1998-2000, graded by CBCS

100 Bullets (1999 DC Vertigo) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #23-046825D-001

WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. The writer-artist team behind the acclaimed JONNY DOUBLE returns with a gripping new ongoing series, featuring painted covers by artist Dave Johnson ("The Justice Society Returns!"). Everyone talks about "getting away with murder," but what would you do if you were given irrefutable proof of the identity of the one that "done you wrong," the opportunity to kill them and the means to get away with it, scot-free? When former gangbanger Dizzy Cordova meets the mysterious Agent Graves, she is given the opportunity of a lifetime in the form of an attache case containing the proof, the gun, and the carte blanche immunity to exact revenge for the drive-by shootings that killed her family. Now she faces the hardest decision of her life in the form of a question that has no easy answer: If you could get away with murder, and your victim truly deserved it, what would you do? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

100 Bullets (1999 DC Vertigo) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #23-046825D-002

WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. The writer-artist team behind the acclaimed JONNY DOUBLE returns with a gripping new ongoing series, featuring painted covers by artist Dave Johnson ("The Justice Society Returns!"). Everyone talks about "getting away with murder," but what would you do if you were given irrefutable proof of the identity of the one that "done you wrong," the opportunity to kill them and the means to get away with it, scot-free? When former gangbanger Dizzy Cordova meets the mysterious Agent Graves, she is given the opportunity of a lifetime in the form of an attache case containing the proof, the gun, and the carte blanche immunity to exact revenge for the drive-by shootings that killed her family. Now she faces the hardest decision of her life in the form of a question that has no easy answer: If you could get away with murder, and your victim truly deserved it, what would you do? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 1A CBCS 9.6 Byrne

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-17E2F96-001

Regular Edition. The Fantastic Four, Daredevil and the Avengers wonder where Spider-Man's disappeared to in "Where R U Spider-Man???" Story by Howard Mackie, art by John Byrne & Scott Hanna. Plus: The Scorpion in the 4-page "Rebirth!" by Howard Mackie, Rafael Kayanan & Jimmy Palmiotti. Plus: "The Secrets of Spider-Man," a 4-page tale written, drawn & lettered by John Byrne. Cover by Byrne. Cover price $2.99.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-020

First appearances of Triathlon and Silverclaw in "Turbulence!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. Edwin Jarvis, the Avengers' long-time butler, anxiously waits at the international terminal of Kennedy airport. For several years he has sponsored a child from the Central American country of Costa Verde. And at last she is visiting the United States! However the happy meeting is delayed after Moses Magnum's shock troops attack the terminal! Earth's Mightiest Heroes quickly respond, but find themselves under duress from Silverclaw and Magnum's high-tech weaponry! Fortuitously, a new superhero suddenly arrives on the tarmac: Triathlon! Can he turn the battle in the Avengers' favor? Cameo appearances by Jake Olson and Wonder Man. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This two-part story was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Clear and Present Dangers. The TPB collects issues #8 thru #15.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) Special Origin Issue #1, 1st Printing CBCS 9.6 FCBD Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-0167452-010

1st printing. Distributed as a free giveaway for Free Comic Book Day as well as a Six Flags giveaway.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) Special Origin Issue #1, 1st Printing CBCS 9.4 FCBD Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-0167452-042

1st printing. Distributed as a free giveaway for Free Comic Book Day as well as a Six Flags giveaway.

Batman Beyond (1999 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40D9BCD-027

WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY. Leaping from the TV screen: the sound-manipulating villain called Shriek! Deafened and imprisoned after his defeat by Batman, Dr. Shreeve has escaped! Now he's developed a device that uses sound waves to disrupt and disintegrate Batman's equipment...and he's a decibel away from destroying the Bat-suit and the man underneath! FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.

Batman Dark Knight of the Round Table (1999) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-016

Elseworlds. In a 2-part Prestige miniseries, the survival of Camelot depends on its darkest knight: Batman! Orphaned by the policies of King Arthur, trained by the sorceries of Merlin, Bruce Wayne has grown to adulthood loving England as fiercely as he hates its monarch. How will this conflict be resolved amidst the knights' war with Morgan Le Fay and her twisted son, Modred? Written by Bob Layton. Art by Dick Giordano and Bob Layton. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Dark Knight of the Round Table (1999) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-017

Elseworlds. As the 2-part Prestige miniseries concludes, the survival of Camelot depends on its darkest knight! How will Batman choose between saving the life of his greatest enemy and letting the dark forces prevail? Written by Bob Layton. Art by Dick Giordano and Bob Layton. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Batman DOA (1999) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-018

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY BOB HALL; COVER BY HALL In stores November 3. The Dark Knight faces the one foe he cannot outfight or outthink ? time ? in BATMAN: DOA, a Prestige Format one-shot written and drawn by Bob Hall (BATMAN: I, JOKER). Infected with a lethal virus created by a scientist hired by the Joker, Penguin and Two-Face, the rapidly deteriorating Batman has only 24 hours left to live... precious little time to find a cure and rescue a kidnapped little girl whose life is on the same timetable. As the terrorist group that has taken the girl hides from the Dark Knight's search, Batman finds that the virus is taking its toll on his mind as well as his body. Fighting his way through pain and delirium, Batman turns all his personal resources to saving the kidnap victim and finding a cure before time runs out for them both. But even with the help of Robin, Oracle, and the Gotham City Police Department, one truth remains: 24 hours is not enough time...and it's all Batman has left. Prestige Format FC, 64 PG" Cover price $6.95.

Batman The Book of Shadows (1999) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-021

64 pages, full color Written by Pat Mills and Dbbie Gallagher. Art and cover by Duke Mighten. Cover price $5.95.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-44F9D75-020

Painted cover by David Mack. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti welcome aboard new writer David Mack! As Matt Murdock attempts to rebuild his life from the ashes of the "Guardian Devil" story arc, old friends and new foes arrive! And when a mysterious man contacts Matt and claims to know the secret of Wilson Fisk's criminal empire, a new twist is added to the battle between Daredevil and his nemesis, the Kingpin!" Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2CA0FDD-001

cover by quesada, PALMIOTTI & mack david mack/joe quesada/jimmy palmiotti Introducing Echo, a new villain so strange you'll swear you're hearing her name over and oer and over and...! Matt Murdock gets slapped upside the head by Cupid as a new romantic interest enters his still shattered life. But is she the lady of his dreams or a nightmare waiting to happen? Plus: Daredevil uncovers a deep dark secret thatcould destroy the Kingpin! "Quesada's art is simply gorgeous. A classic in the making and the best mainstream comic around at the moment, bar none. Score: 10 (out of 10)" -Comics International " Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-2D96179-002

cover by quesada, palmiotti & mack david mack/joe quesada/jimmy palmiotti If you're Matt Murdock, nothing good comes without a price?not even a nice quiet date! It's a walk in the park, dinner, a movie?then a massive brawl! But why is Daredevil protecting the life of the Kingpin? And why is the new femme fatale known as Echo out to make sure we never again hear from the Man Without Fear?! Cover price $2.50.

Dawn 10th Anniversary Special (1999) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-036

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by Joseph Michael Linsner This special look back on ten years of Dawn includes new pin-ups, an in-depth interview with Dawn creator Joseph Michael Linsner, a comprehensive list of every single book and magazine that Linsner's work has appeared in (Dawn-related and otherwise) from 1987 to the present, as well as many previously unpublished works from Linsner's private sketchbooks. And as if that weren't enough, Linsner has plenty of other surprises planned for this full-color celebration to commemorate a decade of Dawn! Cover price $2.95.

Dawn Return of the Goddess (1999) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-037

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Regular cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Story and art by Joseph Michael Linsner. Continuing the saga of Linsners Dawn, a goddess of life. After several of her followers are murdered, an angered Dawn travels to the afterlife to take action. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn Return of the Goddess (1999) 2SIGNED CBCS 9.2 SS Joseph Michael Linsner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Joseph Michael Linsner. Limited Edition.

Label #22-0668043-009

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Limited edition cover by Joseph Michael Linsner, signed and numbered and limited to 3500 copies. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Story and art by Joseph Michael Linsner. Continuing the saga of Linsners Dawn, a goddess of life. After acquiring a special sword to aid her war against otherworldly forces, Dawn confronts Lucifer himself. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers.

Dreams of Dawn (1999) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Wizard Special Edition.

Label #20-486CC23-011

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Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Interior art by Linsner, Dark One, Frank Cho, and many others, who combine their different styles of artistic techniques, to create a series of cryptic images - laid out exactly four panels per page - that tell the story of Dawn's troubled dream which alerts her to the death of her followers on Earth.

Gangland (1998 DC/Vertigo) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25F6022-010

Some of the greatest names in comics contribute to this remarkable 4-issue crime-anthology miniseries, featuring a shocking painted cover (with a partial overcover) by Tim Bradstreet. In "Clean House" (written by Brian Azzarello and painted by Tim Bradstreet), a mob informant's new life takes a deadly twist; in "The Bear" (written and illustrated by Dave Gibbons), white snow runs red as old scores are settled in New Russia; in "Your Special Day" (written by Doselle Young with art by Frank Quitely), a lonely hitman stages a suicidal hit at the wedding of a Mob Boss's daughter; and in "Chains" (written and painted by Peter Kuper), a line of white powder links lives--and fates--from the Golden Triangle to the Big Apple. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 53 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-048

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WRITTEN BY JOHN LAYMAN. ART AND COVER BY DAN NORTON. A special issue focusing on the villains that menace GEN13! Ever since our heroes moved back to New York, they've been ambushed and attacked by mysterious and malevolent super-scum. Now we learn the reasons why, as we spotlight a sad-sack super-villain, who, once humiliated by GEN13, has come looking for revenge. And this time around, he's got some powerful friends backing him up! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Harley Quinn (2000) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #16-2D380CB-030

From the moment she first appeared on Batman: The Animated Series, Harley Quinn has taken the world by storm. Now, building on her triumphant debut as part of the DC Universe during "No Man's Land" (in the hugely successful BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN one-shot), the Joker's special lady takes center stage in a new ongoing series titled ? what else? ? HARLEY QUINN. Written by Karl Kesel (SUPERBOY, Section Zero) with art and covers by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson (SILVER AGE, Generation X), HARLEY QUINN is not the story of an honorable woman and her quest for justice. Instead, it's a love story gone horribly, horribly, horribly wrong, especially in the first, extra-length issue, as the Joker's girlfriend must do without Mister J's "calming" influence! And considering just how many sandwiches short of a picnic Harley is, you know this book's going to be wild! Harley is driven to astounding lengths to free her loony lover. And that's just in the first seven pages! What follows is too strange for words, though it does involve one itsy-bitsy cameo by Batman. Just one! Once you see life through the eyes of Harley Quinn, you'll find she makes a lot more sense. Would you believe a little more sense? Cover price $2.95.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0A17814-013

First Contact - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Jae Lee. Earth vs. Attilan -- war! The first salvo has been fired in the assault on the fabled Attilan, whose inhabitants must now decide between diplomacy and retaliation. And while Black Bolt and his closest confidantes weigh their options, the wheels of deception turn in the outside world, as Stalyenko turns to an unlikely source for aid in his campaign against the aliens that live at humanity's door. For all their power, can the Inhumans handle the lies, greed and politics of mankind? Plus: a special guest appearance by the Black Widow, who will soon be starring in her own Marvel Knights limited series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Jack Kirby's Fourth World (1997) 16 CBCS 9.8 SS Byrne

Paper: White

Verified Signature: John Byrne. Direct Edition

Label #23-1C5FB35-004

Cover by Walter Simonson. Stories by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Ron Wagner & Ray Kryssing. Believing himself to be the one true son of Darkseid, Kalibak amasses a brutish army of followers and leads them to the Source Wall, ready to challenge Darkseid for control of Apokolips in a battle to the death in "Power Play"! Plus, in part 3 ("Sacrifices") of a 3-part Tales of the New Gods back-up tale, Metron's deal with Darkseid enables the mysterious New God to create the cosmos-spanning Mobius Chair. But the deal gives the evil master of Apokolips a power greater than Metron had ever imagined! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Longshot (1998 One-Shot) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-004

Finally, he's off Mojoworld and on Earth! And something tells him that he's not in Kansas anymore--well, actually, he is! Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Michael Zulli and Al Williamson. Cover price $3.99.

Pokemon Part 2 Pikachu Shocks Back (Reprints) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #21-276A13E-004

2nd or later printing. by Toshihiro Ono In these all-new manga adventures, can 10-year-old Ash Ketchum capture and train 150 different types of extraordinary creatures and become a Pokemon master? It all begins when something starts eating the electrical wiring in the Ketchum house. When Ash looks under the floorboards, he finds his first Pokemon, the shockingly cute Pikachu! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 40pg (1 of 4)$3.25" Cover price $3.25.

Pokemon The First Movie Pikachu's Vacation (1998) 1-1ST CBCS 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-276A13E-015

1st printing (1st printings have a product bar code on the cover). Cover price $3.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 138 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D90B3E-038

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"The Choice!" Guest-starring the Thing. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Roger Cruz and Matt Ryan. The Thing has returned from his year long exile in the world of Heroes Reborn (see Fantastic Four (Vol. 2) #1-13 and Heroes Reborn the Return #1-4 for details). Now Alicia must make a choice between her love for the man she thought was dead and the person she has come to love in his absence. But first the Thing and Silver Surfer must face the immeasurable power of the Cosmic Messiah. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 140 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-023

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Sun Rise and Shadow Fall: Part 1. Story by J.M. DeMattis. Art by Jon J. Muth. Norrin Radd awakens on a Zenn-La that was never visited by Galactus. He is finally able to be with his beloved Shalla-Bal, but why does she look like the Earth woman, Alicia Masters? 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 141 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-041

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Sun Rise and Shadow Fall: Part 2. "Into the Macroverse!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. The Sky Rider has been trapped in a strange world by the power of the Coroner. Now, with only the creature known as Sama-D for company, the Surfer strives to find a way back and save his beloved, Alicia Masters. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 142 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-042

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Sun Rise and Shadow Fall: Part 3. "Return from Forever!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. Can the Silver Surfer somehow find a way to breach the barrier that confines him without losing himself in the process? And if he fails, how will Alicia ever return home again? Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 144 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-044

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"Couplings!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. The Silver Surfer and Tenebrae are completely at the mercy of the diabolical Psycho-Man. Will these bitter enemies work together to escape or are they forever destined to try and destroy one another. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1998) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.4 Olivetti

Paper: White

Label #19-470573A-012

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Wizard 1/2 Edition.

Sirius Gallery (1999) 1999 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-248D6B1-027

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Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Stories and art by Jason Alexander, Jason Asala, Mark Crilley, The Fillbach Brothers, Drew Hayes, Kyle Hotz, Nat Jones, Joseph Michael Linsner, Mark Smylie, Jill Thompson and Greg Williams, aka The Dark One. A sampler and pinup gallery featuring the stable of artists from Sirius Entertainment, showcasing Dawn, Poison Elves, Artesia and more. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers.

Spider-Man (1998) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.8 Leonardi

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-033

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Wizard 1/2 edition with certificate of authenticity.

Star Wars Boba Fett Agent of Doom (2000) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-39B6F03-009

Written by John Ostrander. Art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Francisco Luis Velasco. Some jobs are too much of a risk for even the best bounty hunters -- but that never stopped Boba Fett! The Imperial "Death Ship" Azgoghk , designed for the sole purpose of exterminating alien species, continues its duties long after the Empire has fallen apart. Now it's time for justice and REVENGE. When the last member of a dying species seeks to exact revenge on the Azgoghk and its crew, there's only one man he can turn to -- BOBA FETT! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Chewbacca (2000 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25FF9E2-001

by Darko Macan, Igor Kordey, and TBA; cover by Sean Phillips Dark Horse proudly releases a series detailing, for the first time ever, the history of the galaxy's greatest Wookiee! Each issue will feature several chapters, each illustrated by a different artist, featuring the greatest tales of Chewbacca, narrated by the characters who know him best! This special first issue features stories narrated by Mallatobuck, Chewbacca's wife, and Attichitcuk, Chewbacca's father. Later issues will feature Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, Princess Leia, Han Solo (of course!), and many more! No true Star Wars fan can be without this series?so don't be left behind! On sale January 19 FC, 32pg (1 of 4)" Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Episode 1 Obi-Wan Kenobi (1999) 1B CBCS 9.8 Photo Variant

Paper: White

Photo Variant.

Label #21-26010F6-005

Written by Henry Gilroy. Art by Martin Egeland and Howard Shum. Though all eyes are on the boy Anakin Skywalker, there is another young man making his rite of passage. The only thing standing between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Knighthood is a lesson he must learn from his Jedi Master, but the only place where he can learn that lesson is in the middle of an intergalactic war! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Episode 1 Phantom Menace (1999) 2A CBCS 9.2 Fleming Art

Paper: White

Label #22-11A3106-021

Written by Henry Gilroy. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the comics adaptation of the long-awaited first Episode of the Star Wars saga. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and comics legend Al Williamson, make sure you catch this legendary series that's sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Episode 1 Phantom Menace (1999) 3A CBCS 9.8 Fleming

Paper: White

Label #21-1038D04-004

Written by Henry Gilroy. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the comics adaptation of the long-awaited first Episode of the Star Wars saga. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and comics legend Al Williamson, make sure you catch this legendary series that's sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Episode 1 Queen Amidala (1999) 1A CBCS 9.8 Bradstreet Art

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-26010F6-011

by Mark Schultz, Galen Showman, and P. Craig Russell; cover by Tim Bradstreet Her world has been blockaded and her people imprisoned, but the Young Queen Amidala, so recently elected to the throne of Naboo, is a teenager of uncommon wisdom. Exiled from her home and spirited away by a pair of Jedi, Amidala will look upon every experience as a potential key to her world¹s problems. But her salvation may rest in the hands of another... perhaps where she least expects it! On sale July 28 FC, 32pg (one-shot)$2.95" Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Shadows of the Empire Evolution (1998) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-26010F6-022

Written by Timothy Zahn. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Kilian Plunkett. Mara Jade has destroyed many enemies of the Empire in her time, and has always carried out her missions with forethought and skill. But an unforeseen variable is about to enter the scene of her final mission for her dead employer, and Mara knows that her own survival is second to getting the job done! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Tellos (1999 Image) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248E175-012

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(W) Todd Dezago (P) Mike Wieringo (I) Rob Stull (C) Paul Mounts/KenWolak BongoTone. "Darkness and Light"?Despite their losses in the violent and vicious battle, e 'HINDERS discover that Destiny has much more of a hand in their dealings than they once thought! Faced with the ever-encroaching Forces of Darkness sweeping across the Lands of Tellos, JAREK and his Comrades realize that they must come up with a plan to Defeat the vile MALESUR before he becomes too powerful! Many questions are answered here in Tellos 7... Don't miss it! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Thor (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 1B CBCS 9.8 Romita Jr. Hammer Symbol Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25FD728-015

Variant cover. Heroes Return. "In Search of the Gods!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. The Odinson has returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn only to discover that fabled Asgard lies in ruins, the Rainbow Bridged destroyed, and his fellow Aesir missing. Before he can begin his search for the missing gods of Asgard, the Might Thor is confronted by the one adversary he has never truly defeated, the unstoppable creation of Odin himself, the Destroyer. And not even Earth's Mightiest Heroes can help the Thunder God survive this epic battle! Cover price $2.99.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 360B.N CBCS 9.6 SS Bachalo

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Chris Bachalo on 11/12/2017. Newsstand Edition

Label #17-40B5B46-118

Standard Newsstand Edition, no cover enhancement. 35th anniversary issue. Children Of The Atom, script by Steve Seagle, pencils by Chris Bachalo, inks by Tim Townsend, Jordi Ensign, Aaron Sowd, Jon Sibal, and Peter Palmiotti; At Cape Citadel, Florida, a mysterious rocket is about to be launched whose secret and sinister purpose is to track and terminate mutants on a global scale; With Excalibur disbanded, Kitty, Peter and Kurt are relaxing on a cruise ship when they are attacked by a group calling themselves the X-Men; Kitty is captured and taken to see the missing Professor X who has a little computer problem for her to decipher; The real X-Men are on the way to Cape Citadel when the fake X-Men attack; Colossus and Nightcrawler join them in battle. Story continues in X-Men 80. Steve Rude pin-up. A few thoughts on the X-Men with a reprint of the cover to X-Men #1 and a cover for Mutant X, art by Jack Kirby and Tom Raney. 38 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 125A.D CBCS 9.8 Yu Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279E891-011

Direct Edition. Giant-sized issue. Cover pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo. Logan's Run!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo and Gerry Alanguilan; After battling all of the women in his life (and being rescued by a few as well), Wolverine confesses that he and Viper are married. 54 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 150A CBCS 9.8 Skroce

Paper: White

Label #20-2C1A2CC-023

White cover; green sidebar to the right thet reads "Revolution" THE SCOOP: A bold new era for the X-Men begins! THE STORY: "Blood Debt." The next chapter in Wolverine's life starts in this double-sized extravaganza! While old friends return to Wolverine's life, some brand-new?and decidedly vicious?enemies make their move! It's been six months since the war with Apocalypse, the return of his adamantium, the taking of his free will and the heartrending sacrifice. Now, as Logan grapples with the emotional repercussions, a new evil arises that targets his very heart! Who is Lord Haan, and how might his vile bloodline consume Wolverine? Plus: What are Silver Samurai and Yukio doing back in Logan's life? THE CREATORS: Starting with this double-sized issue, Steve Skroce takes over as both writer and penciler. Steve is best known for his kinetic art on AMAZING SPIDER- MAN and GAMBIT and for his work as storyboard artist for the hit movie, The Matrix. Skroce's thoughts on Wolverine: "He's a man with a shady past that's still torn between his animal and his human sides. I want to explore that without walking too much on worn territory. I want to focus less on the one-liners and more on the quiet beats between events." Inks by Lary Stucker. Skroce cover. THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 155D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279EE3E-009

Direct Edition. "All Along the Watchtower" part 2. Plot and pencils by Rob Liefeld, script by Eric Stephenson, inks by Norm Rapmund. Liefeld cover.STORY: Captured by the mysterious group of zealots known as the Watchtower, can Wolverine free his fellow prisoners before they're martyred? And will Deadpool help him?or stand in the way? All this, and Siryn! Cover price $2.25.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 155D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279EE3E-015

Direct Edition. "All Along the Watchtower" part 2. Plot and pencils by Rob Liefeld, script by Eric Stephenson, inks by Norm Rapmund. Liefeld cover.STORY: Captured by the mysterious group of zealots known as the Watchtower, can Wolverine free his fellow prisoners before they're martyred? And will Deadpool help him?or stand in the way? All this, and Siryn! Cover price $2.25.

X-Files (1995) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-020

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Cover by Miran Kim. "The Face of Extinction." Story by John Rozum. Pencils by Alexander Saviuk. Inks by Rick Magyar. When Mulder and Scully investigate a killing supposedly perpetrated by a "Goatman", they find themselves confronted with a species trying to stave off extinction. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

X-Files (1995) 38 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-24924FC-024

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Cover by Miran Kim. "Cam Rahn Bay." Story by John Rozum. Pencils by Alexander Saviuk. Inks by Rick Magyar. When dolphins in marine parks begin killing their trainers, Mulder and Scully are called in. They find all of the dolphins involved were originally part of a military operation in Vietnam. Now it appears someone is controlling the dolphins, causing them to revert to their earlier training. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.