Auctions: comic books 2002

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 51N CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4533003025

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Newsstand Edition. Kang War Part 11 of 15. "Prisoners A Love Story" Script by Kurt Busiek.Pencils by Brent Anderson. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Kieron Dwyer.These are dark days in the United States of America and on the planet Earth.Kang is consolidating his power, building new citadels, squashingrebellions, and establishing prisoner-of-war camps. After being captured byKang's soldiers, Wonder Man is thrown into a prison facility in LosAngeles...where he runs into a familiar and pretty face: the Scarlet Witch!Simon and Wanda are happy to see one another again, but the bleak conditionsinside the camp damper any feelings of joy. However the man of wonder andthe mutant sorceress have been avengers for a very long time. They areresourceful, brave, and determined. Perhaps if one of them could escape,the Avengers' comeback vs. the Conqueror would begin! Cameo appearances bythe Human Torch, Mr. Fantastic, Thing, Darkhawk, She-Hulk, Spider-Man, andWolverine. Flashback cameo by the Wasp to revisit the formal surrender toKang at the end of Avengers #49. (Notes: This issue includes a 2-page texttribute to mark the passing of legendary Avengers artist John Buscema. Thisfifteen-issue saga was reprinted in 2002 in the trade paperback: AvengersThe Kang Dynasty). 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Comic Book Marketplace (1991 Gemstone) 93B GD

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CBM explores the farthest reaches of the comic book universe with a look at the breathtaking work of the legendary Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon) and investigates how Gail Simone (The Simpsons, Night Nurse) is putting the "funny" back in "funny books." Plus: Scott Shaw!'s Oddball Comics and Rob Worley's Comics2Film have joined CBM! Now each issue is packed with even more Platinum Age, Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age and even ? gasp! ? Modern Age information on the world of comics and comic character collectibles! ! Each issue includes: Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw!; Comics 2 Film Digest by Rob Worley; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan; Adventures Into Weird Words by Pat Calhoun; Collectible Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; New & Noteworthy, Marketplace Mail and much, much more! With Color Gallery Cover A (Alex Raymond)?Magazine, b&w$5.95 Cover B (Gail Simone/Dead Pool)?Magazine, b&w$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Fantastic Four (1998 3rd Series) 53N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4555452005

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Newsstand Edition. Cover by Mike Wieringo. Story by Carlos Pacheco and Rafael Marin. Art by Mark Bagley and Al Vey. On all of Earth, only one nation is willing to provide sanctuary for the Inhumans, but it's the country that's under the iron rule of Dr. Doom! And as the plan of the Hidden Ones comes into focus, Mr. Fantastic faces the onslaught of his own government as an enemy of the state! Plus: the Invisible Woman's pregnancy reaches a critical turning point! FC, 32pg$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Fantastic Four 1234 (2001) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4555001006

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cover by jae lee grant morrison/jae lee The quintessential FF story -- which is also a CSN Hot Pick -- comes to a shocking conclusion! The Fantastic Four's greatest enemies have defeated the Thing's brawn, the Torch's fire, and the Invisible Woman's guile -- but they haven't beaten Mister Fantastic yet! Red-hot creative team Grant Morrison and Jae Lee turn the spotlight on Reed Richards -- and stretch him to new lengths! "Why It's Cool: Two names for ya: Grant Morrison, who wrote kick-ass stories on JLA and MARVEL BOY and is currently writing NEW X-MEN; and Jae Lee, whose pencils blew you away on SENTRY and INHUMANS. Combine those two superstar talents under the Marvel Knights banner, and FF:1234 is as close to a sure-fire hit as you can get." -Wizard 7-59606-05086-4-00411 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Filth (2002) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4557244005

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WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND GARY ERSKINE; COVER BY CARLOS SEGURA In stores June 5. Grant Morrison's new, top-secret series for VERTIGO is here. Get ready for the heady brew of psychedelia that you've come to crave from the fan-favorite writer of New X-Men. Prosthetically-outfitted dolphins in scuba gear, a hard-smoking chimpanzee who dresses like a guard at the Kremlin and some cryptic pronouncements that something sneaky is going on right under our very noses is just the beginning of the world-class weirdness to come. For more information (but not much more), see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 13) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Flaming Carrot and Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman (2002) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4553094017

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Flaming Carrot #32. 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.

Futurama Comics (2000 Bongo) 8 VF/NM 9.0

by Rogers, Lloyd, & Morrison Be it hallucination, dream, or just wishful thinking, the Planet Express crew don tights, manifest extraordinary mutant powers, and get real ornery (and it isn't even time for lunch yet!). But when they discover a stranger in their midst, will the Professor, Wonder Boy, Uniclops, the Weather Mon, Lobstrosity, and Rouge embrace him with open arms, or cast him out into a hate- filled world intolerant of anyone who is different (or can drink a keg of Olde Fortran in one sitting)? Get ready for furious, fist- fightin', futuristic fun with the Planet Express Men! FC, 32pg$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Giant Size Mini-Marvels Starring Spidey (2002) 1 VF/NM 9.0

Signed by Chris Giarrusso. No autograph certification is included.

cover by chris giarrusso chris giarrusso (w & P) ? THE SCOOP: Exploding from the panels of the Bullpen Bits comic strip, here come the Mini-Marvels in their very own full- length comedy-packed comic book adventure! ? THE STORY: When J. Jonah Jameson sends Spidey on an important paperboy mission, the wee wall-crawler better deliver... or else! Guest stars abound in this all-new 28-page funnybook feature story, including Marvel.com's own animated movie-star, Hawkeye! Plus, a collection of the original Bullpen Bits comic strips that started it all! That's 48 pages of Mini-Marvel Mayhem by "Crazy" Chris Giarrusso! ? THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-?-00111 3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Hellboy The Third Wish (2002) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4556966004

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created, written, & illustrated by MIKE MIGNOLA Hellboy battles various and sundry horrors of the deep! A giant fish woman explains that, in order for the world to survive, Hellboy must die; while faeries, elves, and a chicken discuss the fate of the universe. On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Marville (2002) 1A CGC 9.4 Bright

Paper: White

Label #4725588009

Bill Jemas (w). M.D. Bright (p). Paul Neary (i). Just imagine Bill Jemas creating the DC Universe! That's right, Marvel's own President introduces a hero for 2002! If you thought some of the things Jemas said before were crazy, just wait until you meet The Marvel! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG. normal Cover by M.D. Bright. Cover price $2.25.

Spawn (1992 Image) 118 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4757486022

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(W) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo "A Season in Hell" Part 2?The forces of both Heaven and Hell once again exert their pull on Spawn. Cog, Spawn's one-time mentor, has brought disturbing news: By abandoning the throne of Hell, Spawn has set up a power play, with many forces trying to claim the vacant throne as their own. Cog sets Spawn out on a personal quest that will test the very heart of him, and bring him face to face with key allies and enemies from his past. But with so much at stake, can anyone ? even Cog ? be trusted? FC, 32pg$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars Qui Gon and Obi Wan The Aurorient Express (2002 Dark Horse) 2N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4556886015

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Newsstand Edition. Story by Mike Kennedy. Art by Lucas Marangon and Howard Shum. Cover by Lucas Marangon. Some days being a hero can be more trouble than it's worth, but for Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, that's just part of what being a Jedi is all about. As the luxury cruise liner they're trapped on sinks deeper into the crushing atmosphere of Yorn Skot, their only hope of restoring the ship's controls is to identify the criminal mastermind among the list of rich, suspicious passengers. Unfortunately, their prime suspect has leapt to his death, and there are only 43 minutes left to save the day! Adventure soars high in the exciting conclusion to "THE AURORIENT EXPRESS"! On sale March 27FC, 32pg (2 of 2) Cover price $2.99.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) Wizard 1/2 1DF.SIGNED.A VF- 7.5

Ultimate Spider-Man (Wizard 1/2) Dynamic Forces signed edition w/ certificate of authenticity; Autographed by Brian Michael Bendis; limited to 1962 copies

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 410 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4745024021

cover by RON GARNEY CHUCK AUSTEN (W)/RON GARNEY (p)/MARK MORALES (I) New writer Chuck Austen (U.S. WAR MACHINE, THE CALL) joins penciler Ron Garney to kick off an unexpected new adventure! 36 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 184 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4692680010

Direct Edition. WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores August 28. Phil Jimenez returns to full art chores in Part 1 of an unforgettable 2-part adventure! Diana comes face-to-face with...Wonder Woman?!? The two heroes must stop a nefarious Nazi plot! And how do Miss America and a herd of dinosaur's figure into this whole thing? Pick up this issue to find out! FC, 40 pg.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Y the Last Man (2002) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0199597020

Suddenly - and without warning - a mysterious plague kills every living creature on the planet with a Y-chromosome. Planes fall from the sky, power plants stop operating, and lines of communication are severed as nearly every last male - half of the global population - simultaneously drops dead. Every male...except for one young man. Cover price $2.95.

Y the Last Man (2002) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2014340001

Suddenly - and without warning - a mysterious plague kills every living creature on the planet with a Y-chromosome. Planes fall from the sky, power plants stop operating, and lines of communication are severed as nearly every last male - half of the global population - simultaneously drops dead. Every male...except for one young man. Cover price $2.95.