Auctions: comic books 2001-2003

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 Has Superman become outdated in our modern world?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) 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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 47 CGC 9.6

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Label #4631123010

Cover by Frank Cho. "The Life & Death of Spiders," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; At Midtown High, Peter enters the teachers' lounge to find "Sharon Keller" on TV talking about her affair with Spider-Man; Recognizing "Sharon" as a disguised Shathra, Peter calls MJ to assure her it isn't true but hears the doubt in her voice; Elsewhere, Ezekiel sees the broadcast and decides he's been away too long; Furious, Spidey attacks the TV studio, inducing Shathra to reveal her true self on camera. Losing control, Spidey beats on her relentlessly, realizing too late that he has given in to his spider personna as Shathra wanted; Her meal now ripe, Shathra tags Spidey with a paralyzing stinger; He manages to escape in a cab; Seeing the mass of yellow cabs on the street, Shathra doesn't know which one to pursue; Fighting the stinger's toxins, Spidey stumbles into the Museum of Natural History's "The Life and Death of Spiders!" exhibit. 3-page Uncanny X-Men #416 preview, script by Chuck Austen, pencils by Kia Asamiya, inks by Kia Asamiya. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 49 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123009

Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna. "Bad Connections," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Ezekiel tells Peter to consider Morlun and Shathra appetizers to an impeding huge menace before sending him to the airport in a limo with a first-class ticket to New York; Peter tells Ezekiel he's a good guy; Ezekiel hopes he still feels that way when he learns the truth; Peter trades his first-class ticket to New York for a coach ticket to Los Angeles, unaware that MJ has arrived at his New York apartment; As Peter wallcrawls into MJ's empty hotel room, MJ hangs out in Peter's vacant apartment; Deciding the empty dwellings are signs of things ending, they head back to their own lives; A bad storm forces both their planes to land in Denver where Peter spots MJ only because his eyes is drawn to a spider on an airport seat. 4-page preview of The Avengers #65, script by Geoff Johns, pencils by Olivier Coipel, inks by Andy Lanning. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 50 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123008

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Tim Townsend. "Doomed Affairs," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Peter Parker and Mary Jane get stranded in the same Colorado airport after flying across the country in an attempt to see each other; While waiting for the weather to clear the two begin to patch up their rocky marriage, but unfortunately they are interrupted by another stuck traveler, Doctor DOOM!; DOOM is suddenly attacked by Latverian freedom fighters, but Spider-Man and an undercover Captain America arrive just in time to save the besieged dictator, as well as the nearby innocents. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 53 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123007

Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna. "Parts and Pieces," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Digger attacks another of Morris Forelli's interests, but Spider-Man is there to stop him; Unfortunately so is a hit crew hired by Forelli to take down Digger for good; The hit crew only covers Digger's escape, while Spider-man discovers a way to take down the zombie Hulk, and tension flares between Spider-Man and the Forelli family. 44 pgs., full color. 5-page preview of Ultimate X-Men #34, script by Brian Michael Bendis, art by David Finch. 44 pgs., $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 54 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123006

Cover by Terry Dodson. "The Balancing of Karmic Accounts," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Armed with a way to take Digger down, Spider-Man and Lieutenant William Lamont put his idea to the test; Spidey attacks Digger, chasing him into the sewer; Also, Spidey has a little surprise for his new boss, Morris Forelli. 44 pgs., $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 55 CGC 9.4

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Label #4631123005

Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. "Unintended Consequences," script by Fiona Avery (story, script) and J. Michael Straczynski (story), pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Peter finds some kids loitering outside the school; When he tells them they are late for class, they reply that they aren't students anymore!; All but Melissa, a young girl on crutches, whom Peter helps to class; Taking an interest in her, Peter checks her transcript and learns she was forced to drop Honors Biology against her wishes; He arranges to get her transferred into his Honnor Bio class and even walks her home; There, he clumsily stops a robber making off with some of her family's possessions; Peter meets Melissa's mother Laura and hears about her brother Jack whom Spidey sent to jail for carjacking. 36 pgs., $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 57 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123004

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by TONY HARRIS J. Michael Straczynski is back flying the Spider-Man ship solo in a 2-part story arc leading up to October's AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #500! Entitled "HAPPY BIRTHDAY," the story kicks off with a major inter-dimensional threat unveiled on midtown Manhattan, spurring Spider-Man into battle alongside a who's who roster of guest-stars, including the FF, Thor, Iron Man, Cyclops, and Dr. Strange. This is JMS and JR throwing down with some major widescreen action, and it leads to the monumental #500, featuring a moment that will catch comicdom completely by surprise. 36 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960604716-05711 Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 500 CGC 9.4 SS Campbell Campbell Variant

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Signed by J. Scott Campbell on 8/10/07 at Wizard World Chicago.

Label #0804318002

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by JOHN ROMITA Jr. & JOHN ROMITA Sr.! Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Two generations of the greatest Spider-Man artists of all time mark a milestone! It's Peter Parker's birthday ... but how do you throw a surprise party for someone with a Spider- sense? Someone figures out how and Spidey spends his special day looking back at his career and EVERY villain he's faced over those years ... against his will! A special story for Spidey fans new & old! Spider-Man battles an inter-dimensional threat with help from a raft of guest stars including the FF, Thor, Iron Man, Cyclops, and Dr. Strange. Classic Spider-Man villains including Doc Ock and the Green Goblin also make their appearance! 52 pgs. Cover price $3.50.

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 (1940) 611 CGC 9.8

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Label #4609496010

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee continue their run on BATMAN with Part 4 of "Hush." Fun in Metropolis! Catwoman and Batman journey to the City of Tomorrow to track down Poison Ivy. This capricious couple thinks it has the upper hand but soon finds Ivy has something ? or someone ? up her sleeve. And keep your eyes peeled for a mysterious flying hero whose deeds inspired a young Bruce Wayne. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 612A CGC 9.4 1st Printing

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Label #4632438019

Direct Edition. Story by Jeph Loeb. Art and Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Guest-starring Superman! Hush, Part 5 of 12. The best-selling comic continues with the fight you've waited for, discussed and argued about: Batman vs. Superman, toe-to-toe! How do you stop the Man of Steel? Who can outwit the World's Greatest Detective? What could bring these uneasy allies to the brink of war? Who will be left standing in a battle that could bring down the city of Metropolis? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 618 CGC 9.8

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Label #4543469009

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS After the shocking revelations of last issue, Batman faces the battle of his life! But, given the betrayals he's discovered, can Batman possibly fight the one person whom he cannot ? and will not ? fight? Was this the master plan all along? Or are there still more twists to come? One thing is for sure: you can't miss this issue! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 619C CGC 9.2 JSA Jim Lee 2nd Printing

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Jim Lee Authenticated Autograph. Second Printing.

Label #4638762008

2nd Printing. Black Cover. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVERS BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores September 24. The pulse-pounding conclusion to the 12-part "Hush" story arc that has thrilled critics and fans alike, featuring two astounding variant triple-gatefold covers! Who is Hush? Why has this mysterious figure plagued Batman? All the secrets are revealed, and one thing is for sure: Nothing will ever be the same for the Dark Knight! The two triple-paneled gatefold covers feature Batman and his allies on one, and all the major Bat-villains on the other, showcasing Jim Lee's incredible vision of the dark world of Batman. For more information, see the feature article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman Superman Wonder Woman Trinity (2003) 2 CGC 9.9

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Label #0061694011

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MATT WAGNER; COVER BY WAGNER In stores July 30. Matt Wagner's (Grendel, Mage) tale of Superman and Batman's first encounter with Wonder Woman continues! Superman pursues a nuclear threat as the Purge comes to Gotham, and the villain's plot to bring about global chaos creeps closer to fruition! Wonder Woman finds herself alone against the twisted fury of Bizarro! And can Batman find a rogue missile in time to avert catastrophe in the city he has sworn to protect? FC, 64 PG. (2 OF 3) PRESTIGE FORMAT $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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.

Blowjob (2001 Eros Comix) 6 VG 4.0

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Cover by Sandez Rey. "Blowback" by JAB, "BJ Betty Eats the Hole" by Wes Crum, "Happy Dreams" by Nacho Cassanova, "The Piano Lesson" by Reinhard Schleining, and "The Trial of the Crimson Gash" by Sandez Rey. 28 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $3.50.

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.

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

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.

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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) 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.

Harley Quinn (2000) 26 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4665283016

WRITTEN BY ANDY LIEBERMAN; ART AND COVER BY MIKE HUDDLESTON AND TROY NIXEY. Introducing the brand new creative team behind the adventures of the cupid of crime! Harley Quinn finds herself in more than a spot of trouble, moments from a very watery death. Meanwhile, she's wanted for the murder of a GCPD officer, and the late cop's partner, Bishop is going to bring her in, no matter who gets in the way. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

JLA Avengers (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4601710005

Written by KURT BUSIEK; Wraparound cover & art by GEORGE PÉREZ THE EVENT 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING!·WITH APPEARANCES BY EVERY AVENGER & JLA MEMBER ... EVER! THE WAIT IS OVER! The most eagerly anticipated comic book crossover of all time has finally arrived, with alternating Prestige Format issues by Marvel & DC Comics! What cataclysmic threat could endanger two universes - and dwarf the combined power of both Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the World's Greatest Super-Heroes? The world finally learns the answer in September 2003! 48 PGS./PRESTIGE FORMAT/MARVEL PG...$5.95 UPC: 5960605369-00111 Cover price $5.95.

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

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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.

Marville (2002) 3 CGC 9.8

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Label #4618713010

Written by Bill Jemas. Pencils by Mark Bright. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal and his two gal pals get into his time machine and zap to the beginning of "creation" to have a chat with God (also known as Jack) and witness the beginning of life on Earth. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 40 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 4 CGC 9.8

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Label #4618713012

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright, Paul Neary and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal, Mickey and Lucy are taken to the time of the dinosaurs and they witness the fall of the mighty reptiles as mammals take over the world. They take an otter into the time machine with them and travel to the point where the creature evolves into the first human being. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 4 CGC 9.8

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Label #4618713011

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright, Paul Neary and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal, Mickey and Lucy are taken to the time of the dinosaurs and they witness the fall of the mighty reptiles as mammals take over the world. They take an otter into the time machine with them and travel to the point where the creature evolves into the first human being. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 6B CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover.

Label #4618713014

Wolverine Variant Cover. Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Mark Bright. How was the Marvel Universe created? Bill Jemas reveals all! Kal talks to an editor about turning his recent time traveling adventures into a comic book. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy (flashback); Mickey (flashback); Paul (flashback); CAMEO FLASHBACK: Jane Fonda; Ted Turner; Spider-Man; Punisher; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Wolverine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

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 Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 50 #6 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4589916022

MATURE READERS.