Auctions: comic books 2002

Batman (1940) 600 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3752531001

First Printing. WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER WITH PATTON OSWALT; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL, STEFANO GAUDIANO, JAMES TUCKER, SERGIO ARAGONES, ANDY OWENS, AND ERIC SHANOWER; COVER BY MCDANIEL Part 1 of "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" kicks off in this special 64-page issue! Bruce Wayne is suspected of committing murder and is confronted by his allies in the Batcave ? resulting in Batman and Nightwing going toe-to-toe in an amazing display of combat between teacher and student. This confrontation ends with a shocking betrayal by Batman and a startling new direction for the Batman titles! Plus, backup stories round out this issue featuring the talents of Stefano Gaudiano & Eric Shanower, James Tucker, and Patton Oswalt & Sergio Aragonés. For more information, see the feature article. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

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

Paper: White

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.

Black Widow Pale Little Spider (2002) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

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.

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

Paper: White

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.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 61 CGC 9.8 SS Calafiore

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Calafiore on 5/13/16

Label #1403595018

Funeral for a Freak: Part 1 of 4: 'Nuff Said - Written by Frank Tieri. Art by James Calafiore & Jon Holdredge. What could possibly keep Wade Wilson quiet for a whole entire issue? This story deals with the aftermath of the DEADPOOL: AGENT OF WEAPON X fiasco as well as thrusting him into his next story arc! It's like two whole issues in one! Except that Deadpool doesn't speak at all, believe it or not! If you missed out on what writer Frank Tieri did in DEADPOOL: AGENT OF WEAPON X, here's your chance to be there as the chaos begins! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 62 CGC 9.8 SS Jeanty

Paper: White

Signed by Georges Jeanty on 5/15/16

Label #1403318012

Funeral For a Freak #2; cover by georges jeanty frank tieri (W)/georges jeanty (P)/jon holdredge (I) What will Wade Wilson do when he realizes his biggest enemy is himself? And just who are all of the costumed crazies running around claiming to be Deadpool? Cover price $2.25.

Elektra (2001 2nd Series) 5 VF 8.0

Signed by Greg Horn. Autograph certification from Legends Entertainment Group is included.

cover by greg horn brian michael bendis (w)/chuck austen (p) ? THE SCOOP: It's the explosive finale to Elektra's first new adventure, by the red-hot team of Brian Michael Bendis and Chuck Austen! ? THE STORY: It's apocalypse in Iraq as Marvel's deadliest, sexiest ninja finally finds the Scorpio Key! But Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. is also after the Key ? and so is the international terrorist organization known as Hydra! When the dust clears, who will Elektra entrust with the deadliest weapon known to man? ? THE BUZZ: "I'm a sucker for crime books, and a fan of espionage books, and this seems to be a good blend of both... While it may be difficult to humanize Elektra without losing what makes her interesting, Bendis and Austen are walking that fine line well. Highly Recommended." -Snap Judgements ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock. 7-59606-05132-8-00511 (MarvelPGplus)2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Wizard Ace Edition 48 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-2837DAA-010

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Re-presenting the 1st appearance of Silver Surfer and Galactus. New cover by Mike Wieringo and Karl Kesel with acetate outer cover. Cover price $9.95.

Flaming Carrot and Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman (2002) 1 VF 8.0

created by BOB BURDEN & DAVID BOSWELL written by BOB BURDEN; illustrated by DAVID BOSWELL & BOB BURDEN Come take a spin in the sturdiest, dirtiest milk truck you've ever seen, as Flaming Carrot, Iron City crime fighter and founding member of the Mysterymen, and the World's Toughest Milkman, Reid Fleming, roll right through the traffic jam that is popular culture. Whether it's going toe-to-toe with the unholy trinity of Fabio, Pavarotti, and Christopher Walken on the TV game show Celebrity Standoff, or pillaging the vaults of the Major Motion Picture movie studios, Fleming and the Carrot find more than their share of high jinks and mayhem on their madcap journey of comedy and cognitive dissonance. See, you're getting smarter already! On Sale December 26 SC, 32pg, b&w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Gotham Girls (2002) 3 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Storrie

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Paul D. Storrie on 2/24/2018

Label #18-0E63938-002

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.

Gotham Girls (2002) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

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.

KISS (2002) 1B CGC 9.8 Photo Variant

Paper: White

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.

Marvel Knights Double Shot (2002) 3 VF- 7.5

Signed by Greg Horn. Autograph certification from Legends Entertainment group is included.

PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY GREG RUCKA & PETER GROSS (W)/GREG HORN & PETER GROSS (P)/RYAN KELLY (I) ? THE SCOOP: The MK imprint presents two more bold visions by two killer creative teams! ? THE STORIES: First, Greg Rucka and Greg Horn unite to present an Elektra tale with full CGI art! Then, the Eisner-Award- nominated team of Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly (Lucifer) swing the spotlight on Cloak & Dagger! ? THE FORMAT: A four-part, monthly series. This issue is 32 pages, with ads. ? MARVEL MEMO: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders are canceled. 7-59606-05159-5-00311 (MarvelPGplus) 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.

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.

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.

Splatter Comix (2002) 1 FN 6.0

Staple rust.

Stories and Art by Dave Cook. Splatter Comix is a twist between the camp of old pre-Code horror books and the edginess of today's splatter movies. Each tale is introduced with sly humor and bad puns by narrator Necro Phil -- a tongue-in-cheek, rock 'n' roll, vampire punk. The first story, "Refuse Garden," concerns a sanitation worker whose partner is murdered by a deranged homeless man. Driven by revenge, our "hero" decides to clean up the streets by removing the human garbage. Permanently. That is, until the garbage decides to fight back. The second story, "Wormy," offers a new twist on the 98-pound weakling. In this case, the weakling -- after having sand kicked in his face -- decides to sell his soul for the body he wants. The problem is, while the weakling gets revenge, his body grows out of control with eye-popping consequences. 32 pages, B&W with Red. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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.

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.

X-Men Unlimited (1993 1st Series) 36 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610955017

Cover by Joe Chiodo. Written by Chris Claremont, Ian Edginton and Jeff Jensen. Art by Salvador Larroca, Joe Chiodo and John Totleben. Three stories by three great creative teams! As a lead-in to the upcoming MEKANIX series, Shadowcat in "This One's For You!" by the X-TREME X-MEN team of Chris Claremont and Salvador Larroca! Magneto in "End of the Line" by Ian Edginton and Joe Chido! And the Beast in "Stray" by Jeff Jensen and John Totleben! 48 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $3.50.