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Absolute Authority HC (2002-2003 DC/Wildstorm) 1st Edition 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

DC/Wildstorm Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #1-12.

Written by WARREN ELLIS. Art and cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY.

The absolute must-have collection is here with THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY Volume One!

Collecting all twelve issues of Warren Ellis', Bryan Hitch's & Paul Neary's run on THE AUTHORITY - plus extra, behind-the-scenes looks at the book's creative process, with a full script by Warren Ellis, and design and supplementary material provided by the entire creative team. All in a deluxe, slipcased hardcover edition!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

Batman (1940) 608A CGC 9.8 Lee

Paper: White

Label #2090429004

First Printing. Direct Edition. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Story by Jeph Loeb. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their much-anticipated run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." What's this new storyline about? Like the title says, it's a secret that's best kept under wraps for now. But Killer Croc is sure to be a part of the puzzle. What we can tell you is that Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose... 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman Gotham Adventures (1998) 51 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4649026023

WRITTEN BY JASON HALL; ART BY BRAD RADER AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY. Mr. Freeze is sprung from Arkham by Nora (the ex-wife he never got over) to formulate the compound that might return him ? and the life they once shared ? to normal. But love is blind. Featuring super-cool guest-art by Brad Rader (CATWOMAN) & Terry Austin (SUPERMAN ADVENTURES). Cover price $1.99.

Cavewoman Pangaean Sea (2000) 5A FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Regular cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root, plus a pinup by Chad Spilker. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. Following her New York adventure, Meriem finds herself fighting for her life in the underworld. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.25.

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.

GI Joe (2001 Image/Devil's Due) 7 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4525850007

(W) Josh Blaylock (A) Steve Kurth (I) John Larter (Cover) Mike Zeck In stores the week of June 5th. The Concept: G.I. Joe is the codename for America's highly trained special missions force. It's purpose: to defend freedom from Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. G.I. Joe protected the freedom of the country all through the 1980's, and now they're back, doing what they do best in this monthly Image Comic's series. This Issue: The order has been given for Storm Shadow to take out the G.I. Joe leader, General Tomahawk, and a new attack on Dreadnok weapons smugglers might have something to do with his plans. While the General deals with problems from higher-ups, the Joe infantry enter a world of hurt thanks to their new instructor, Beach Head. On the Cobra front, the Commander finally gives Destro a piece of his mind, right in his own castle! Recommended for readers and fans of Blackhawk Down, Twenty-Four, and anything to do with the now classic G.I. Joe comics, cartoons and toys! FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

GI Joe Frontline (2002) 1B CBCS 9.2 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama Sharpe Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021. Kevin Sharpe Variant.

Label #21-21F0204-013

Cover by Kevin Sharpe. (W) Larry Hama (P) Dan Jurgens (I)Bob Layton FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series. The Concept: G.I.Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I. JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, is full of action action action. This Issue: It's the year 1994, just after the government mothballed the classic G.I. JOE organization... or did they? Cobra is still up to its dirty tricks, and there's only one group of people qualified to stop them. You can guess who that is! This story arc fills in many of the gaps between G.I. JOE of the 1980's, and the current Image Comics series, and features the return of original G.I. JOE writer, Larry Hama, joined by (Superman and Captain America) artist Dan Jurgens. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Mangaverse (2002) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0274664028

COVER BY BEN DUNN BEN DUNN & KEVIN GUNSTONE (W)/BEN DUNN (P & I) ? THE SCOOP: Due to its the sold-out success, The House delivers monthly adventure in the Marvel Mangaverse! ? THE STORY: As Marvin Elwood faces the awesome cosmic powers he has inherited as the new teenage Captain Marvel, he -- along with the Royal Family of the Inhumans -- must battle through the giant planet-eating virus known as Galactus! Can they defeat Terrax, Nova, Gabriel and Firelord, the four terrifying sentinels who have sworn to defend the planet devouring entity? ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy-stock paper. 7-59606-05296-7-0031 (MarvelPG) 2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 49 #4 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4550244021

MATURE READERS. Cover price $4.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 114 VF/NM 9.0

(W) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian Haberlin Cover By Greg Capullo. The Bridge, Part l?Working on a restoration project in a remote part of Japan, an architect dreams of doomed ancestors, vengeful gods and hungry demons ? and of a mysterious bridge that leads to the gateway to Hell. A strange discovery at the excavation site soon leads him to believe that his dreams are more than they seem ... and to a terrifying encounter with the Hellspawn. Part one of a new two-part story arc. Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars Infinities The Empire Strikes Back (2002) 3 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4556901003

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by DAVID LAND, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA, DAN JACKSON; cover by CHRIS BACHALO Han Solo is as skilled, clever, and resourceful as they come, but this time even HE may have bitten off more than he can chew. With Jabba the Hutt's bounty on his head, there doesn't seem to be a place in the known galaxies where he can hide for long. But, Han Solo is smart. That's why he comes clean and plans to pay Jabba back what's owed from a botched smuggler's run. Enter a shrewd Devronian with a taste for money that decides Solo's a prize that's too good to pass up. And since this mercenary is working for Jabba directly, it doesn't bode well for Solo and Chewie. What fate will await them in the dark, odorous prison-depths of Jabba's palace? And what infamous, uninvited guest will drop by and completely alter the chase for the last living Skywalker? Containing more twists and turns than you'd ever expect and culminating in an uncanny battle between two of the most famous ? and infamous ? living Jedi ever to pick up a lightsaber. This series features incredible covers by Chris Bachalo (Steampunk). Don't miss the most startling take on The Empire Strikes Back you'll ever see! On sale September 11 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Superman Adventures (1996) 65D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1258356002

Direct Edition. WRITTEN BY EVAN DORKIN AND SARAH DYER; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores January 2. "Power Play," Part 1 of 2. The long-comatose Livewire has sprung back to life at last...just in time to become a pawn of Lex Luthor in a deadly game between the millionaire and an enemy that can engulf even him! FC, 32 PG.$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

The Pro (2002 Image) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4592030005

1st printing. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. The story of an unlikely superhero, a down on her luck prostitute given superpowers as the results of an intergalactic bet. Softcover, 56 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.95.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 131N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4268123020

Newsstand Edition. Some Angels Falling - Written by Grant Morrison. Art by John Paul Leon and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis Rollins. Emma continues to play on the weaknesses of her teammates Hank and Scott. Warren takes a group of students to the orbiting Shi'ar armada, where Angel kisses Beak. Characters: Professor X; Jean Grey; Wolverine; Cyclops; White Queen [Emma Frost]; Beast; Angel [Angel Salvadore]; Archangel [Warren Worthington]; Beak; Stepford Cuckoos [Celeste; Esme; Irma; Phoebe; Sophie]. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) Marvel Legends Reprint 133 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #4501652022

Reprint of X-Men (1991) #133. This 36-page standard-size, full-color reprint comic came with the Marvel Legends Series 3 action figure Magneto. Note: This reprint is dated 2002 in the indica and contains new advertising and other changes so that it cannot be easily confused with the original comic.