Auctions: comic books 2000-2002

Action Comics (1938 DC) 775A CGC 9.6 1st Printing

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Label #4630917011

1ST PRINTING! WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY;ART BY DOUG MAHNKE, LEE BERMEJO AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET Extra-sized issue! Has Superman become outdated in our modern world? A new aggressive team of metahumans called the Elite certainly thinks so, and they're about to wreck the Man of Steel's truth, justice and American way! And if a lot of innocent bystanders get killed in the process, so be it! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123001

Howard Mackie/John Byrne/Dan Green. Guest-starring the new Spider-Woman! In the aftermath of last month's shock ending (see, we told you it was big!) Mattie Franklin seeks out her friend Peter Parker. But little does our young hero know that she's being pursued by Julia Carpenter, the former Spider-Woman, and the daughter of Madame Web! And when these three ladies clash, the outcome is nothing that you can predict! The action continues next month in SPIDER-WOMAN #9! Cover by John Byrne 36 pgs. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 26 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123002

Cover by John Romita jr. Howard Mackie/John Romita jr./Scott Hanna What is the connection between Peter Parker's father and a one-time enemy of Spider-Man? Find out as the wall-crawler investigates the life of his dearly departed dad! 36 pgs. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 27 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123003

Cover by John Romita Jr. Howard Mackie/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna In the aftermath of the Green Goblin saga, Peter Parker must wonder: is Spider-Man just a burden on all those he cares for? And when Spidey tries something as simple as rescuing a cat stuck in a tree, why do A.I.M. assassins move in for the kill? 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.8

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Label #1620488030

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself? And his alter ego, the ever-amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 36 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.8

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Label #0142602009

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself? And his alter ego, the ever-amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 36 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 33 CGC 9.8

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Label #4391301016

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #33 cover by J. Scott Campbell J. Michael Straczynski/ John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna The new era continues as writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship title! Still reeling from the questions posed by the enigmatic Ezekiel, Peter Parker digs deeper into his roots, searching for a deeper understanding of his powers, and, ultimately, himself. Meanwhile, the morbid Morlun prepares to make his move on Spider-Man! 36 pgs. 7-59606-04716-1-03311 Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 35 CGC 9.8

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Label #4391301018

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. J. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna. THE SCOOP: If J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. shocked you before... well, this is the real deal! JMS SPEAKS: ""You may think you've seen the greatest confrontations in Peter Parker's life. You're wrong. Since his debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15, nearly four decades ago, Peter Parker has been running from the one, singular confrontation that will change his life. The one he has feared, and dreaded, since he assumed the role of Spider-Man. He has now run out of room to run. This is a confrontation 40 years in the making. No hype. No bombast... but no clues. We can't even give you any names, because that would ruin the surprise. But starting with issue #35, and climaxing in issue #37, the biggest question asked by fans for decades will finally become a reality. This is the Big One. The one that will have you talking for the next year. Honest." THE BUZZ: "I can't say enough good things about this book. J. Michael Straczynski has come along and turned the Spider Saga on its ear. With John Romita Jr.'s pencils backing it up, this book is hot!" -ComicBookGalaxy.com 36 pgs. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 41 CGC 9.8

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Label #4534158001

Cover by Jason Pearson J. Michael Straczynski (w)/ John Romita Jr. (p)/Scott Hanna (I) THE SCOOP: The hits just keep on coming! THE STORY: It's by J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. -- what more do you need to know? THE FORMAT: 44 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04716-1-04311 (Marvel PG) 2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 46 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123011

Cover by Frank Cho. "Unnatural Enemies," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Taking inventory of his crummy life, Peter tries to get some sleep; He only succeeds when Dr. Strange induces sleep in order to talk to Spider-Man in his dreams; He warns Spidey that he made himself noticeable to mystical predators by leaving the path in the astral plane when he tackled Shade, then refers him to page 73 of his etymology book; Peter wakes and checks the book, finding an entry on the spider-wasp; Several days later, a spider-wasp-like creature calling herself Shathra attacks Spidey; She wants to toy with him before killing him but Spidey manages to get away, ducking into a subway station and maneuvering Shathra into being hit by a train; Before she is struck, she utters the name "Parker" and Spidey realizes she knows his secret; Later, playing a new game, Shathra takes human form, goes to the Daily Bugle, and tells them she and Spider-Man were lovers. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 608B CGC 9.4 Lee Variant 2nd Printing

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Second Printing.

Label #4459747011

2nd printing. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose! Featuring Killer Croc, with appearances by Poison Ivy and Catwoman. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman Gotham Adventures (1998) 29 FN/VF 7.0

WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JOE STATON AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND BEATTY. Batman has been poisoned mysteriously and has only six hours to live, and it's up to Robin to figure out exactly how and why this has happened. The search for an antidote leads the Boy Wonder to Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, but will these baddest of bad girls come to his aid? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

Black Widow Pale Little Spider (2002) 1 CGC 9.6

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Label #3897149012

COVER BY GREG HORN GREG RUCKA (W)/IGOR KORDEY (P & I) ? THE SCOOP: Master crime writer Greg Rucka and CABLE's Igor Kordey present a gritty, uncompromising tale of Russian international espionage agent Yelena Belova ? the new Black Widow! ? THE STORY: When her former mentor is found brutally murdered in a Moscow bondage club, Belova must go deep undercover to find the killer. Torn by self-doubt and divided loyalties, she descends into a world of deadly games and deadlier predators! With sensual covers by Greg Horn (ELEKTRA), BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER is a smart and sexy adventure that could only be told under the freedom of the MAX imprint! ? GREG RUCKA SPEAKS: "Yelena has pretty much been dominated ever since she began her training to be the Black Widow. That's the nature of that sort of training: 'You will learn these things, you will go this way ? you did it well, you will be rewarded. You did it bad, you will be punished.' Now, she's in the bondage scene where all of her skills are applicable, but not readily so.You can't walk into a bondage club, grab somebody around the throat, throw them to the floor and say, 'Tell me what I want to know!' and expect them to cough it up. If they don't what are you going to do? What if they don't tell you just so you do hit them again, but harder, because they're getting turned on? When that does happen, Yelena is going to give an 'Ewww!' that will be a combination of her being repulsed and perhaps a little turned on herself." ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this three-issue, monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05152-6-00111 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Bloodstone (2001 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4609514001

Blood Runs Thicker... - Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Lopez. 1st appearance of Elsa Bloodstone. Growing up was tough for Elsa. Her mom was a nerdy archaeologist, she was constantly moving from place to place searching for the next ancient wonder, and she never knew anything about her father...until today! What do you do when you discover that your dad was the legendary monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone...and that he died doing what he loved best? You take up the mantle and kick some major monster butt...without your mom finding out, of course! Fans of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or Buffy will definitely dig the hot hero called Bloodstone! With Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning providing the never-rest-for-a-moment story, and beautiful artwork by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna, this adventure will be a light-hearted romp through the world of horror and the supernatural! And character design help from Alex Ross never hurts! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Captain Marvel (2002 5th Series Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Ross Variant

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Ross Variant Cover.

Label #4618712009

Cover by Alex Ross. Peter David (w). Chriscross (p & i). A new-reader-friendly beginning for Marvel's best-reviewed book! Okay, you know CAPTAIN MARVEL is one of the most critically-acclaimed titles in the entire industry -- and now Peter David and ChrisCross invite you to find out why! Big changes are coming for the son of Mar-Vell, and you can get in on the ground floor right here... when Cap goes crazy! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $2.25.

Danger Girl (1998 Image) 7 CGC 9.8

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Label #4643147013

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Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Sandra Hope. "Into the Danger Zone," script by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell, pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Richard Friend, Sandra Hope, Scott Williams, and Art Thibert; Abbey Chase goes to the main control room of Hammer Island while Sydney Savage and Johnny Barracuda effect their own escape; Abbey uses a disk given to her by Silicon Valerie so Silicon can remotely control Hammer Island's systems and find a structural map of the island; Meanwhile, Secret Agent Zero and Assassin X battle using various styles of combat; Johnny and Sydney defeat the guards, only to face Kid Dynamo, now a Nazi officer in the Hammer Empire; Deuce and Silicon arrive on jet-skis to save Johnny and Sydney; Abbey and Natalia battle 100 feet above the ground. 54 pgs., full color. Cover price $5.95.

Daredevil Yellow (2001) 4 CGC 9.6 JSA Sale

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Tim Sale Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4665277005

cover by tim sale jeph loeb/tim sale Continuing the new look at Daredevil's early days by the award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale! Life is pretty good for New York's newest super hero. That is, until he crosses paths with his first super-villain: Electro! Then, the final fate of Jack Murdock's killers changes Matt's life forever! All this... and Karen Page gets kidnapped? Who knew the early days of the Man Without Fear were anything like this? "With their emphasis on characterization and dynamic visuals, Loeb and Sale make all of their projects a real treat, and this is no exception." - Comic Shop News Cover price $3.50.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.6

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Label #4618712017

cover by paco diaz & john holdredge christopher priest/paco diaz/john holdredge The Taskmaster hires Deadpool to train a group of his students! It's up to the Merc with the Mouth to whip these wanna-be villains into shape, and if they fail the final they're dead meat! And so is 'Pool! FC" Cover price $1.99.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 46 CGC 9.8

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Label #0357758009

"cruel summer" part 1 (of 3). painted cover by joe jusko. jimmy palmiotti/paul chadwick/ron randall. ?THE SCOOP: Sparks fly as writer Jimmy Palmiotti (PUNISHER) and penciler Paul Chadwick (Concrete) drag Deadpool into the mean streets of crime fiction! THE STORY: Wade Wilson takes a job from one of New York's Finest?an assignment that just might get him whacked by the mob! Of course, these wiseguys have never had to deal with the Merc-With-The-Mouth before! And the topping off this tasty cake is a fully painted cover by Joe Jusko! Cover price $2.25.

Desperadoes Quiet of the Grave (2001) 2 CGC 9.6

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Label #4651646002

WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN SEVERIN In stores June 6. Gideon Brood left his compadres in a dusty border town, trying to put some mileage between him and his friends before he brings more trouble down on them. But trouble, it seems, already has arrived, and it turns out Brood is not the only person missing. A bad situation quickly turns worse, when Brood comes face-to-face with an angry band of Indians and a stranger with a similar knack for attracting danger. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) Cover price $2.95.

Elektra (2001 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8 Qualified

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Name written on cover in marker.

Label #0130385002

Direct Edition. Cover by Greg Horn. Story by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Chuck Austen. THE SCOOP: Dig Tomb Raider? Love La Femme Nikita? Then you'll die for Marvel Knights' newest ongoing ? and non Comics Code ? series written by Brian Michael Bendis! THE STORY: She was killed, but got over it. Now the enigmatic assassin named Elektra begins a new life! In the deadly world of international espionage, Elektra is a hot commodity ? and the top-secret organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. wants her for a mission so dirty that no one else could even think of pulling it off! But Elektra can't be bought, bribed or threatened. And if she takes the job, she'll do it her way, no matter how many people may die! Following the winning Marvel Knights formula of matching cool creators with hot characters, this new monthly series will deliver plenty of action, intrigue, and sex appeal! And while a censored portion of this debut issue will run in Wizard #118, this comic will show you what they couldn't! ? THE CREATORS: You know how popular Bendis is, and after this issue you'll all remember the art of Chuck Austen, an animator from Fox's "King of the Hill!" And feast your eyes on those lush, computer-rendered covers by Greg Horn! THE BOSS SPEAKS: "Elektra is absolutely the most complex, breathtaking and sultry character in the Marvel Universe," stated Bill Jemas, Marvel's President of Publishing & New Media. "She's all things to all people: a villain and a hero; a sympathetic character, yet reviled and misunderstood; fearless, but not infallible. As a fierce, uniquely multicultural character, she was truly ahead of her time. The time is right for Elektra to return to the pop culture forefront and reclaim her crown."? THE FORMAT: The first issue of this monthly series is 48 pages, with ads. Subsequent issues will be 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $3.50.

Gotham Girls (2002) 3 CGC 9.6

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Label #1220145023

WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES Harley Quinn gets control of a chemical formula everyone wants, which means that nothing goes as planned ? not even for her best pal Poison Ivy. And Detective Reneé Montoya is hot on everyone's trail... FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Halloween (2000 Chaos) 1A CGC 9.8 Photo

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Label #4659541024

by Nutman, Brewer, & Arnold For the first time ever, the origin of Michael Myers is revealed in Halloween: Behind the Mask! On Halloween night, 1963, 6-year-old Michael Myers slaughtered his sister and was sent to the Smith's Grove Mental Hospital. In 1978 Michael escaped and, adopting the identity of "The Shape" (a.k.a. "The Bogeyman") returned to his hometown of Haddonfield and committed more murders... before mysteriously disappearing. In Halloween: Behind the Mask, Michael returns to Haddonfield to carve out another gruesome chapter in his bloody saga. What happened in Michael's early years in Smith's Grove? Is he a psychotic killer or a supernatural monster? Now you will go behind the mask and learn the dark secret of the Myers' family curse! Photo cover. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

Halloween II The Blackest Eyes (2001) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #4659541025

by Phil Nutman, Daniel Farrands & Various. Michael Myers (a.k.a. The Shape) has been burned, bludgeoned, beaten, stabbed, shot ? but you can't kill Evil Incarnate! Or can you? Tommy Doyle (hero of the best-selling Halloween I: Behind The Mask) believes he can ? and will ? finally lay Myers to rest if he can locate the missing Dr. Loomis files. But on Halloween night the powers of evil are at full strength, and now The Shape is laying waste to the town of Haddonfield again, starting with the survivors of his 1978 killing spree. For Tommy Doyle, time is running out and the body count is on the rise... Also available as a premium edition in which Trent Kaniuga illustrates an eerie cover for the Halloween II. Michael Myers is shown haunting a creepy pumpkin patch ? with a mural of pumpkins surrounding the deranged killer. What could this madman be thinking, or better yet, what viscous act will he perform next? This haunting cover is merely a teaser of the terror that waits inside! Limited to just 3,000 copies! Cover price $2.99.

Halloween III The Devil's Eyes (2001) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #4659542001

by Phil Nutman & Jerry Beck Two years after he was falsely incarcerated at the Smith's Grove asylum, Tommy Doyle escapes and returns to Haddonfield to try to finally solve the mystery of the Myers family curse. Despite news reports that Michael Myers ("The Shape") is dead, Tommy is convinced that the supernatural killer is still alive, and that the Thorn cult can no longer control him. With the aid of his childhood friend, reporter Lindsey Wallace, Doyle prepares for his final confrontation with The Shape ? but the shocking truth may kill him! Ships with a 50/50 variant cover. Also available in a Previews Exclusive version! REGULAR?FC, 32pg $2.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE?FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Harley Quinn (2000) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #1174168017

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.

Harley Quinn (2000) 1 VF 8.0

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.

Harley Quinn (2000) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4022689013

Cover pencils by Terry Dodson, inks by Rachel Dodson. A Heart Broken in Two!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Terry Dodson, inks by Rachel Dodson; Harley decides to join up with Two-Face but turns on her new boss when he tries to abduct a schizophrenic and make her his new main-squeeze. 44 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Harley Quinn (2000) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609497018

WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL;ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON. Get ready for pajama-party-rama-madness, guest-starring Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Hope, Mercy, the Body Doubles and more! After bombing out with Two-Face, Harley decides to gather the bad girls of the DC Universe for a sleepover. (How else to show off her wild new digs?) But she ends up with more guests than she's got miniature pigs-in-blankets ? and if that weren't horrific enough, there's a conspiracy afoot! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Harley Quinn (2000) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0314897012

WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL;ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON. Get ready for pajama-party-rama-madness, guest-starring Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Hope, Mercy, the Body Doubles and more! After bombing out with Two-Face, Harley decides to gather the bad girls of the DC Universe for a sleepover. (How else to show off her wild new digs?) But she ends up with more guests than she's got miniature pigs-in-blankets ? and if that weren't horrific enough, there's a conspiracy afoot! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

KISS (2002) 1B CGC 9.8 Photo Variant

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Photo Variant Cover.

Label #4609514021

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL The most ass-kicking rock band returns to comics, written by the most rockin' of young comics writers. Joe Casey (Superman, Wildcats, X-Men) presents a bold new direction for Kiss ? years after the split-up of these four super-powered warriors, they've followed very separate paths. The Demon is a bounty hunter; The Starchild lives with a race of women warriors in South America; The Spaceman is cruising the solar system with no human contact; and The Catman's getting in touch with his bestial side. When Catman finally goes too far, the others know they have to band together to save the Catman's humanity. But there's another hand at work, pushing the Four Who Are One into a corner. This new comic, overseen by Gene Simmons, turns the ultimate rock-and-roll icons into the ultimate superhero team. Joe Casey, who's dealt with every kind of super power, to the delight of mainstream fans, gives Dark Horse a superhero book to rival any. Mel Rubi, hot off the superhero-style revamp of Joss Whedon's Angel, reinterprets Kiss with a dynamism rivalled only by their stage show, and J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl) and Leinil Francis Yu (X-men, High Roads) trade off cover duties. This ain't your daddy's comics ... On sale July 24 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Art cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Marville (2002) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618713009

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.

Novavolo (2000) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4651646003

Cover by Greg Kirkpatrick, Mick Gray, Kevin Nowlan, Phil Hester and Ande Parks. By Various. Stories include the hilarious and critically acclaimed "Con Sketch" by Jai Nitz and Greg Kirkpatrick -- a world populated by out-of-work super-heroes signing autographs and selling memorabilia at comic book conventions! Plus: Phil Hester's "The Wretch"; "Kirbor the Unwashed" from Nitz and Eric Hanson; and "D.O.J. D.O.A." by Nitz and J.P. Deshong. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 48 #5 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4550244015

MATURE READERS.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 48 #6 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4550244016

MATURE READERS.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 49 #1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4582673008

MATURE READERS.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 49 #6 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4550244022

MATURE READERS. Cover price $4.99.

Playboy's Little Annie Fanny TPB (2000-2001 Dark Horse) 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1962-1970!" By Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder. Dark Horse Comics and Playboy Enterprises are proud to present for the first time ever the more than 400 pages of the late, great Harvey Kurtzman's Little Annie Fanny, collected in two deluxe volumes. Kurtzman, creator of Mad magazine and godfather of underground comix, teamed with longtime E.C. Comics collaborator Will Elder (and sometimes Frank Frazetta, Russ Heath, and Jack Davis!) to create a Playboy icon second only to the bunny and a risqué comics icon second to none! Each volume showcases over 200 pages of stunningly rendered stories from the sexy strip's 25-year run. Trend setting in its use of color, irreverent in its satirical look at the changing face of America, and a masterpiece of technique, this definitive collection of one of world's most controversial comic strips is long overdue. This first volume takes us through the swinging Sixties with the Beatles, Civil Rights, and the beginning of the Sexual Revolution. Also included, a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the strip's creative process, featuring never-before-seen art and preliminary drawings! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 96D VF 8.0

Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlan (C) Brian Haberlin RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: The extent to which Spawn has upset the balance of power between heaven and hell becomes increasingly clear, and it could spell disaster for humanity. The gauntlet has been thrown down and there is no backing out. Is he prepared to take on both the powers of light and dark? And who is the mysterious agent who has been lurking around the shadows assisting him in secret? FC, 32pg Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 100E NM- 9.2 Mignola Variant

Mike Mignola Cover. Story by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin Pencils by Greg Capullo Inks by Danny Miki Color by Brian Haberlin SHE DIES?This is it! Spawn is the first Image Comic to reach its 100th issue! As Heaven and Hell stand poised on the brink of total war with only Spawn between them-"She Dies"-but who is "she?" Is it Wanda? Cyan? Angela?Tiffany? Granny Blake? This issue has it all: death, birth and other startling revelations and conclusions as Spawn faces off with his greatest adversary-Angela theHunter of Hellspawns. Spawn will be forced to make the single most important decision of his existence since the day he gave his pledge to Malebolgia ? at stake will be nothing less than the future fate of his mortal soul. FC 48 pages Cover price $4.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 103N FN- 5.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. (S) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo (Color) Brian Haberlin."Cautionary Tales III: A Town Called Malice"?Something strange is happening in the rural community of Malice, Pennsylvania. It begins with a few odd coincidences and a series of tragic but seemingly innocent "accidents." But soon it becomes clear that the spirit of evil is filtering-up from the earth and threatening to swallow the entire countryside. What dark secret is buried under the streets and fields of Malice? And why can't anyone in town remember anything from the previous six months? The HellSpawn knows the answer, but can he act in time to save a town called Malice?FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 104N FN- 5.5

Residue.

Newsstand Edition. Cautionary Tales - Part III: Town Called Malice. Story by Todd McFarlane. Art by Angel Medina. Cover by Greg Capullo. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 119D CGC 9.8 Capullo Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3811831007

Direct Edition.(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.

Spider-Man and the Black Cat The Evil That Men Do (2002) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665986017

(1 of 6) The mysterious disappearance of an old friend brings Felicia Hardy to the Big Apple in search of answers. But, as luck would have it, a certain web-slinger who also happens to be her ex-lover is following the same trail! How long will it take before they do some... catching up? Written by Kevin Smith. Pencils by Terry Dodson. Inks by Rachel Dodson. Cover by Terry and Rachel Dodson. Cover price $2.99.

Spider-Man Blue (2002) 3 CGC 9.8 JSA Sale

Paper: White

Tim Sale Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4665277004

(3 of 6) Saving Penn Station from the Lizard is a piece of cake, but Peter Parker doesn't know what to do when Mary Jane Watson meets Gwen Stacy! Could things possibly get more complicated? Well, sure! Especially when Harry Osborn asks Peter to be his roommate, and then asks if he can date Mary Jane! Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Tim Sale. Cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $3.50.

Star Wars Jedi vs. Sith (2001) 1D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3848861006

Direct Edition. Story by Darko Macan Art by Ramon F. Bachs and Raul Fernandez. Cover by Andrew Robinson. According to legend, the Sith are always two: A master and an apprentice. It was not always this way. A thousand years ago the Sith were many and they battled endlessly with the Jedi Army of Light. Lord Kaan ruled the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness and sought the destruction of Lord Hoth and his Jedi followers. Recruited into the war by a scout, three friends venture onto the battleground and march into destinies far greater and different than any of them could have ever imagined...FC, 32pg (1 of 6) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2001 Mirage) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609509005

by Peter Laird & Jim Lawson The Utroms arrive on Earth ? but what is their purpose? And a figure from the Turtles' past returns... but is she friend or foe? b&w, 36pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601525001

"Battle Royal." Script by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Art Thibert. The conclusion to ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN's first all-new story arc! Our teen sensation wants a rematch with the Kingpin -- but to get it, he'll have to go through Wilson Fisk's henchmen: Electro and the Enforcers! Bagley cover. Cover price $2.25.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) Promotional Giveaways 1GOTMILK CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Buster Brown Reprint.

Label #4034071003

Promotional Reprint Edition. Reprint of Ultimate Spider-Man #1. Cover by Joe Quesada. Story by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mark Bagley and Art Thibert. Regular newsprint cover. "Got Milk" Spongebob ad on back cover.

Weapon X (2002) Wizard 1/2 1WW.CHICAGO CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Wizard World Chicago Edition. Includes COA.

Label #4618713024

Wizard World Chicago 2002 Exclusive Wizard 1/2 edition. This edition comes with the Wizard Certificate of Authenticity.