Auctions: comic books 1999

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 6 VF- 7.5

WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY JOE STATON AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BRUCE TIMM AND JAMES TUCKER. The miniseries based on the stylish new animated series concludes! Leaping from the TV screen comes Inque, the mysterious villainess whose inky-black form changes at will. She's on a mission to steal top-secret data, but there's more to her plan than meets the eye. Pieces of her body left behind at the scene exhibit strange behavior and could lead Batman to Inque or to his own death, or both. (Note: The adventures of the future Batman continue in the BATMAN BEYOND ongoing series. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) Special Origin Issue #1, 1st Printing CGC 9.8 FCBD Variant

Paper: White

Label #4014891015

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

Batman DOA (1999) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4680144007

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 Harley Quinn (1999) 1 CGC 9.8 Ross Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3889661002

1st Printing (2nd and 3rd printings have 2nd and 3rd printing notices on inside front cover). Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. Prestige Format. FC, 52 pg.$5.95" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $5.95.

Bettie Page Queen of the Nile (1999) 1 VF 8.0

by Jim Silke; cover by Dave Stevens Bettie's back! And she's right where she belongs: in all kinds of trouble! This time, it's a low-budget time machine that mistakenly transports her to ancient Egypt where she battles the High Priest of Amon Ra, assorted thugs, and a lovesick mummy twice her size. She wiggles and squirms, and even bumps and grinds, to avoid their evil clutches, but she can't avoid the inevitable: everyone falls in love with her, she loses her clothes (frequently), and gets she thrown into a "bottomless pit" to be buried alive. Jim Silke continues the story he began in Bettie Page: Spicy Adventures, with Dave Stevens as cover artist. On sale December 1 FC, 32pg (1 of 3)" Cover price $2.95.

Black Widow (1999 1st Series) 1B NM 9.4 Jones Yelena Variant

Variant cover by J.G. Jones. THE WARNING: The following analysis is for your eyes only and discusses the proposed elimination and replacement of Natasha Romanova, a.k.a. the Black Widow! THE TRANSMISSION: Data retrievement has uncovered the manufacture of an unstable variation of the "Super Soldier Serum" once used to empower Captain America. Satellite photographs locate chemical production facilities somewhere in the desert of Rhapistan. THE PENTAGON ASSESSMENT: Definite involvement of hard-line KGB agents targeting acquisition of Serum. Request immediate reactivation of Natasha Romanova, former Avenger and one-time spy. THE RISK FACTOR: New Black Widow Operative activated with priority one orders: terminate and replace Natasha Romanova. Written by Devin Grayson. Art and wraparound covers by J.G. Jones. Cover price $2.99.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 5B CGC 9.6 SS Palmiotti/Quesada/Smith Quesada Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Quesada on 10/10/15 & Kevin Smith on 6/3/16. Variant Cover.

Label #1430316005

Cover shows Daredevil on his knees. Cover has barcode number ending in 00521. Cover pencils by Joe Quesada, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Guardian Devil Part 5: Devil's Despair, script by Kevin Smith, pencils by Joe Quesada, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti; Strange lets DD know that he has been duped in much that has gone on and he summons Mephisto to prove it; DD races to the church to save the child, his mother and Karen from the deadly Bullseye but isn't quite successful. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Fantastic Four (1998 3rd Series) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4266969021

A Clash of Iron, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Salvador Larroca, inks by Art Thibert; SHIELD monitors the battle on the moon and calls Iron Man to help; his armor malfunctions and he battles Reed, Ben, and Johnny; Reed, Ben, and Johnny catch a glimpse of a future in which they died, Sue married Dr. Doom, and they had a daughter, Valeria. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Liberty Meadows (1999) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4354284007

First printing. By Frank Cho. When Liberty Meadows got dropped from the Washington Post, thousands of readers protested with letters, e-mail, and phone calls! It was the largest-ever response to a change on the Post's comic page. During its time in daily syndication, Liberty Meadows built a following who couldn't get enough of the sexy Brandy and the antics of her funny-animal friends. Issue One begins with the first Liberty Meadows strip and includes nearly eight weeks of dailies and Sunday strips, all reproduced from the original art, large enough to see every loving detail from the master hand of Frank Cho! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg, $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Nine Rings of Wu-Tang (1999) 0 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4646079011

Wizard Genesis Edition. Prelude to the regular series.

Nine Rings of Wu-Tang (1999) 1A.DF.GOLD VF 8.0 Gold Foil Variant

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Gold Foil Cover. Certificate of Authenticity.

Nine Rings of Wu-Tang (1999) 1TOWER FN+ 6.5 Tower Records Silver Foil Variant

Tower Records Exclusive cover. (W) Aaron Bullock & Brian Haberlin (P) Clayton Henry (I) Crime Lab Ink Works (C) Haberlin Studios 36 CHAMBERS...9 RINGS...1 WU-TANG CLAN! Be there from the beginning! In a long-forgotten past where martial arts and magic blend together, an ancient evil is reborn and only a rag-tag band of mercenaries can stop it from plunging the world into eternal darkness. Expect the unexpected! Featuring the stunning talents of newcomer Clayton Henry as penciller and fantastic stories woven by Brian (Witchblade, Aria) Haberlin and Aaron Bullock, this book is sure to be a winner! A must see for fans of Battle Chasers and Wu-tang Clan.

Original Bondage Fairies (1998-1999 Eros Comix) 3 FN+ 6.5

Story and artwork by Kondom. 6.5" x 10", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $3.50.

Vampirella Monthly (1997) 21A CGC 9.4 Art

Paper: White

Limited Edition.

Label #0947121002

Art Cover, woman w/ wings holding arms in air. No foil stamp on cover. By David Conway & Louis Small Jr. It's the end for everything Vampirella holds dear! Hunted, captured, and beaten, Vampirella must stand against an unmerciful enemy. Part 1 of a two- part shocker, leading up to the incredible millennium-ending finale! Plus, Dorian Cleavenger presents a fully-painted Pantha story! This issue will be released with two covers: the Regular cover features a photo image of Julie Strain as Vampirella, while the alternate cover features the long-awaited Joseph M. Linsner cover, limited to 3,000 copies!" Cover price $2.95.