Auctions: comic books 2003

Alias (2001 Marvel) 17 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DC8414-007

The Underneath: Part 2 of 6 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. The compelling arc continues! Characters in this issue: Jessica Jones; Scott Lang [Ant-Man]; J. Jonah Jameson; Spider-Woman [Mattie Franklin]; Malcolm; Tina; Madame Web. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 71 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-019

"Whirlwinds" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Steve Sadowski. Inks by Andrew Currie. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. On leave from the Avengers, Janet van Dyne and Henry Pym enjoy a Las Vegas getaway to rekindle their romance. Unfortunately, Hank misreads their newfound relationship and proposes to his former wife. However Janet declines his proposal, because she remembers the troubled days from their marriage. Auspiciously, the Wasp and Yellowjacket's awkward moment on the strip is halted -- by a blindside attack from Whirlwind! Their long-time foe still wants Janet, and his obsession knows no bounds. But the Wasp and the Yellowjacket remain a great team! And the Whirlwind doesn't stand a chance against them! Viva Las Vegas! 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 71 CBCS 9.6 SS J.G. Jones

Paper: White

Signed by J.G. Jones on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con.

Label #16-311A980-003

"Whirlwinds" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Steve Sadowski. Inks by Andrew Currie. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. On leave from the Avengers, Janet van Dyne and Henry Pym enjoy a Las Vegas getaway to rekindle their romance. Unfortunately, Hank misreads their newfound relationship and proposes to his former wife. However Janet declines his proposal, because she remembers the troubled days from their marriage. Auspiciously, the Wasp and Yellowjacket's awkward moment on the strip is halted -- by a blindside attack from Whirlwind! Their long-time foe still wants Janet, and his obsession knows no bounds. But the Wasp and the Yellowjacket remain a great team! And the Whirlwind doesn't stand a chance against them! Viva Las Vegas! 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 619D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4413401017

Red Background Variant.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 Adventures (2003 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4402776013

WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT. ART BY RICK BURCHETT, TERRY BEATTY AND TEMPLETON. COVER BY BRUCE TIMM. A great new all-ages comic makes its debut! The busiest day of Batman's life begins here, as someone breaks into Arkham Asylum, intent on hunting down everyone from the Joker to Poison Ivy. Batman must protect and recapture his biggest foes all at the same time ? even though he's just been outlawed by Gotham's surprising new mayor! Plus, in the 5-page backup story, find out who Batman's hero is! The newsstand edition of this issue is offered here as a courtesy to retailers. For information on the Free Comic Book Day edition of this issue, see the solicitation elsewhere in this issue of Previews. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.25.

Batman Adventures (2003 2nd Series) 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4402776002

WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT. ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY. COVER BY BRUCE TIMM. The new series spotlighting the animated-style Batman with two tales per issue continues! Gotham's law-breaking lovebirds are on the lam ? but the Joker's become a pussycat, and Harley Quinn is so not enjoying the change. In the backup story, Harley finds out about Poison Ivy's new powers...the hard way! FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.25.

Dawn Sketchbook (2002) 2003A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-034

View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only

By Joseph Michael Linsner. Joseph Michael Linsner has done it again! Following the sellout success that was last year's Convention Sketchbook, Joe and Image have teamed up again for the Dawn: 2003 Convention Sketchbook. 32 glorious full color pages of previously unpublished Dawn art that you won't find anywhere else -- commission pieces and art done for conventions, plus a sneak peek at the upcoming mini-series Dawn Three Tiers (2003). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 779 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-019

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE. "Dead Reckoning" (Part 3 of 6) continues as one of Batman's oldest foes is laid to rest. But while the Gotham underworld pays its respects, Batman scrambles to prevent the killer from striking again! Plus, the penultimate chapter of "Spore," by J.C. Gagné and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 780 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-022

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE "Dead Reckoning" Part 4 of 6. As Batman desperately tries to find the killer known as "The Charlatan," the rogues of Arkham Asylum find that the walls of their prison are no protection against his murderous spree. With the killer closing in on some of Gotham's most notorious villains, Batman is forced to turn to his oldest allies ? on both sides of the law! Plus, the conclusion to the 5-part "Spore," drawn by children's book and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Fables (2002) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-022

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores December 18. "Animal Farm," Part 3 of 5. The Fables at the Farm are now in open revolt, and the always practical, always proper Snow White finds herself at the top of the radicals' hit list. Her adversaries number in the hundreds, while her only ally seems to be the crass and wily Reynard the Fox. Together, to get to the truth, the two fugitives have to make their way to the caves beyond the Valley of the Sleepers. But first they have to survive crossing the tall grass, which inhabits sleeping giants and belongs to the ravenous Shere Khan. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Fables (2002) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-016

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores February 12. The conclusion to the 5-part "Animal Farm." The revolt at the Farm has been suppressed, the revolutionaries quelled. Goldilocks remains on the loose since her seemingly fatal shooting but the rest of the dissidents have been tried and sentenced. The executioner's axe is sharp and swift as the Fables learn what true justice means. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Fantastic Four (1998 3rd Series) 500DC CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Director's Cut Foil Edition.

Label #22-2DFC43B-003

"Unthinkable Part 4" Written by Mark Waid. Pencils by Mike Wieringo. Inks by Karl Kesel and Lary Stucker. Cover by Mike Wieringo, Karl Kesel, and Richard Isanove. A special extra-sized edition of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine's 500th issue! Features the full standard edition, plus a special foil-enhanced cover and 16-pages of DVD-style extras, including: deleted scenes, creator commentaries, outtakes, and bonus material celebrating 500 issues of Marvel's flagship series! Note: Marvel celebrated its first series to reach 500 issues by returning FANTASTIC FOUR to its original numbering! Cover price $4.99.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 197 VF+ 8.5

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY KOLINS "Blitz," Part 1 of 4, leading up to THE FLASH #200! Professor Zoom returns in a story that reveals the secrets behind his origin! But what's his strange goal? It's not what you'd think! NOTE: The first part of the powerful four-part story "Blitz" has sold out at the publisher (less than a week after its release) and DC has no plans to go back to press on at this time. "I'm really excited that 'Blitz' is starting off so strong, but really the roller coaster has only gone over the first hill we haven't even hit the loops yet," says writer Geoff Johns. "I've said it before and I'll say it again: Issue #200 will change the world of the Flash and Zoom forever. We're just getting out of the gate here, and I'm glad so many are along for the ride." FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 197 VF- 7.5

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY KOLINS "Blitz," Part 1 of 4, leading up to THE FLASH #200! Professor Zoom returns in a story that reveals the secrets behind his origin! But what's his strange goal? It's not what you'd think! NOTE: The first part of the powerful four-part story "Blitz" has sold out at the publisher (less than a week after its release) and DC has no plans to go back to press on at this time. "I'm really excited that 'Blitz' is starting off so strong, but really the roller coaster has only gone over the first hill we haven't even hit the loops yet," says writer Geoff Johns. "I've said it before and I'll say it again: Issue #200 will change the world of the Flash and Zoom forever. We're just getting out of the gate here, and I'm glad so many are along for the ride." FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

GI Joe (2001 Image/Devil's Due) 21A CBCS 9.2 Zeck Cover A

Paper: White

Label #21-1d24259-005

View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only

Throwback to the original Marvel GI Joe #21, the Silent Issue! (W) Josh Blaylock (P) Mike Zeck (Cover A) Mike Zeck and HI-FI (Cover B) J. Scott Campbell and Hi-Fi FC 32pp $2.95 THE CONCEPT: G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring and highly trained special mission force. It's purpose: to defend freedom against COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. THIS ISSUE: For the first time in over a decade! G.I.JOE goes SILENT! The events in issue twenty lead to the Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow showdown, and MIKE ZECK is going to bring it to you. We reunite the superstar team of Zeck and inker John Beatty, to bring you what looks to be one of the most popular G.I.JOE issues in years! When Storm Shadow broke free the Cobra's mind control, Snake-Eyes, Kamakura and William rushed to help him, but they arrived seconds too late. Cobra got there first. Now, with William severely wounded, and Kamakura down for the count, it will be up to Snake-Eyes to save his friend and take out Cobra Commander. NOTE: The covers for issues 20A and 21A together form a complete picture. Cover price $2.95.

GI Joe Frontline (2002) 4 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021.

Label #21-21F3AF0-005

(W) Larry Hama (P) Dan Jurgens (I) Bob Layton (C) David Beck In stores the week of January 8th. 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: The battle at the SILENT CASTLE comes to a head. The G.I.JOE team must do whatever it takes to stop Cobra from unleashing the power of the McGuffin Device. Worse yet, what will happen if they don't? This concludes the story arc by Larry Hama and Dan Jurgens, and finally gives some hints to why Cobra was eventually disbanded in the 90's. FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series Cover price $2.95.

Gotham Girls (2002) 5 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4402776008

WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES The action-packed miniseries concludes! As the clock runs out on gaining possession of a dangerous chemical, Batgirl finds herself torn between fighting and feeling ? for Harley's loneliness, Poison Ivy's protectiveness, and Catwoman's love of danger. But she and Detective Reneé Montoya have to come down on the side of the law. Can they do it in time? FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

JLA Age of Wonder (2003) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4402776017

WRITTEN BY ADISAKDI TANTIMEDH; ART AND COVER BY GALEN SHOWMAN ELSEWORLDS A two-issue ELSEWORLDS miniseries examines how Superman's nineteenth century debut turns the Industrial Revolution on its ear! Using his powers to aid scientific discovery and usher in an Age of Wonder, Superman forms the forward-thinking League of Science with backing from millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne. But when Lex Luthor and the radical group Rage Against the Machine rise up against him, can he prevent the coming of an Age of Chaos? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 2) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

JSA All Stars (2003 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-16E8C7C-007

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, DAVID S. GOYER AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY MIKE MCKONE, WAYNE FAUCHER AND TONY HARRIS; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY AND MARK LEWIS In stores August 6. Spotlighting the spectacular Stargirl! The Star-Spangled Kid enlists the aid of her partner and stepfather, S.T.R.I.P.E., as she heads out on a hunt for the one person she'd rather forget: her biological father. Plus, a backup Golden Age Starman tale by the team of James Robinson & Tony Harris (STARMAN)! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 8) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Linsner Girls Portfolio (2002-2007) 2-1ST FN- 5.5

Signed and numbered - 002 - Art by Joseph Michael Linsner. Sexy. Smiling. Seductive. A few words always pop into mind when viewing the work of renowned artist, Joseph Michael Linsner, especially his lushly rendered pin-up work. Linsner fans are always clamoring for more... so here it is! The Linsner Girls Portfolio II features five 11" x 14" full-color plates of pure feminine beauty! (The first Linsner Girls Portfolio was an instant sellout.) Limited to just 1,500 copies, this classic, good-girl art extravaganza will ship packaged in a beautiful black-and-white toned envelope. Each portfolio is signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. A few of the plates feature a very revealing look at these gorgeous girls - some tasteful nudity - so this portfolio is for mature audiences only! Portfolio (5 full color plates), 11-in. x 14-in. MATURE AUDIENCES NOTE: Limited to 1,500 copies. Cover price $30.00.

Marville (2002) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385453010

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) 5A CGC 9.0 Horn

Paper: White

Label #4341500010

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Here it is, the origin of Wolverine -- the version that Joe Quesada wouldn't let Jemas tell! Kal and his pals meet the first human being, Wolverine. They fast-forward through various stages of primal man and witness as politics and religion become a factor in the human experience. Jack explains the true nature of God to his companions. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack; Wolverine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 6A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4358976007

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. 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.

Marville (2002) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4358976008

Cover by Greg Horn Bill Jemas (w) It's issue #7 and we're still here! In this special can't-miss issue, Bill Jemas reveals exactly what EPIC COMICS is! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES. Cover price $2.99.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-005

View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only

Covers by Humberto Ramos Paul Jenkins (w)/Humberto Ramos (p) The fan favorite team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Humberto Ramos reteam for the newest ongoing series starring the Amazing Spider-Man. And the series kicks off with a bang, as Spidey faces off against his deadliest foe, Venom! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960605427-00111 UPC: 5960605427-00211 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-016

View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only

Covers by Humberto Ramos Paul Jenkins (w)/Humberto Ramos (p) The fan favorite team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Humberto Ramos reteam for the newest ongoing series starring the Amazing Spider-Man. And the series kicks off with a bang, as Spidey faces off against his deadliest foe, Venom! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960605427-00111 UPC: 5960605427-00211 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-026

View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only

Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS Spidey plays detective and tries to uncover the connection between Venom and his latest victims! Part 3 of the debut 5-issue story arc! 32 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00311 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-027

View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only

Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS Still reeling from his last encounter with Venom, Spider-Man seeks out the help of the FANTASTIC FOUR. 32 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00411 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-028

View items consigned by SlabSmart: all items, auctions only

Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS Eddie Brock is dying. His cancer has caught up to him and Venom has finally lost his ideal host. As Spidey tries to understand why Eddie has hated him all these years, he's forced to make an ultimate decision... Should Spidey save Eddie's life - allowing Venom to live? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00511 Cover price $2.25.

Star Wars (1998 Dark Horse 1st Series) 51 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-360C198-013

by HADEN BLACKMAN; cover by TOM FOWLER Two Jedi, one hundred clone troopers, and thousands of dead Gungans! On one of the moons of Naboo, General Obi-Wan Kenobi and his troops make a horrifying discovery: the entire population of Gungan settlers has been wiped out in a genocidal chemical attack by a power-mad Separatist commander. Worse, Anakin discovers that the commander's next target is Naboo itself, the home of his beloved Padmé! Hopelessly out- numbered by Separatist forces, the soldiers of the Republic have but one hope for success ? but that hope seems shattered when General Kenobi is captured in battle! New worlds, new villains, and new heroes, as the epic saga of the Clone Wars unfolds! On sale February 19 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Infinities Return of the Jedi (2003) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-4190C55-019

ADAM GALLARDO/RYAN BENJAMIN/SALEEM CRAWFORD Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI On sale November 12, FC, 32pg, (1 of 4), $2.99 Welcome to the third installment of Infinities, the series that asks the question, "What would happen if you changed one little thing from the story in the film?" In this version of Return of the Jedi, an accident puts C-3PO out of commission, and he is unable to act as Jabba the Hutt's interpreter during his negotiations with Leia (disguised as the bounty hunter Boushh) for her "prisoner" Chewbacca. One misunderstanding leads to another, and before you know it, thermal detonators are flying and everybody's shooting! When the smoke clears, Boba Fett has reclaimed Han Solo's frozen body, Leia has commandeered Jabba's sail barge, and Luke is going to be late for an important rendezvous on Dagobah. See Return of the Jedi as it might have happened! All of the action of the film-only different! Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Jedi Shaak Ti (2003) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4402776025

JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and DAN PARSONS; cover by JAN DUURSEMA On sale April 16, FC, 48pg, $4.99 A Double-Sized Clone Wars Special! Among the Jedi, Master Shaak Ti is known as a peacemaker; the calm voice of reason. But caught on the ground on war-torn Brentaal IV with a rapidly dwindling platoon of clone troopers, Shaak Ti is forced to go on the offensive! A Magna-gun emplacement is preventing Republic ships from landing reinforcements, and to save the mission?and the lives of Ti's own troops?the guns must be silenced. To accomplish the task, Shaak Ti will accept whatever help she can get?even that of a killer convicted of murdering Ti's former pupil! Fire up you lightsabers and get ready for the biggest Clone Wars battle to date, with guest-stars from all over the Star Wars galaxy! Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Tales (1999) 16B CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Photo Variant Cover.

Label #4402776007

ASHLEY WOOD, BRIAN HORTON, PAUL LEE, JASON HALL, TOD PARKHILL, JOEY MASON, HOWARD SHUM and more! On sale June 23, FC, 64pg (Ashley Wood or Photo cover), $5.99 As hard as it is to believe, Yoda wasn't always a wise old Jedi. At one time he was a wise YOUNG Jedi. Now for the first time ever, Star Wars Tales is proud to present a story from Yoda's past, telling of a near fatal brush with the dark side during his first journey to the swamp planet Dagobah. Don't miss this stellar issue of Tales featuring Darth Vader, Han Solo, Jabba the Hutt, and a cast of hundreds! Cover price $5.99.

Superman Red Son (2003) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4402776016

WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY DAVE JOHNSON AND ANDREW ROBINSON; COVER BY JOHNSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores April 30. An Elseworlds event by top-selling writer Mark Millar (The Ultimates) and artists Dave Johnson (100 BULLETS covers), Kilian Plunkett (SMALLVILLE) & Andrew Robinson! When Krypton explodes, the infant Kal-El is rocketed to Earth, where he lands on a Ukrainian farm during the 1950s! How will the Cold War effect the Man of Steel? Find out in this long-awaited 3-part Prestige Format miniseries. Cover price $5.95.

Supreme Power (2003) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0078176015

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Cover & pencils by GARY FRANK In a world with no heroes, what happens when powerful superhumans emerge? And now that the government knows that superbeings exist, what lengths will they go to use them for their own purposes? J. Michael Straczynski tells a hard-edged, mature and deeply personal saga that pushes the limits of the comics form into new, uncharted territory. 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$2.99 UPC: 5960605457-00211 Cover price $2.99.

Supreme Power (2003) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0068449017

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Cover & pencils by GARY FRANK When reports of a secretive government project "Hyperion" begin to surface in shadowy circles, investigative reporter Jason Scott starts to see a connection. And when he tracks down a woman who swears that she and her husband found a baby who crash-landed a spaceship in a cornfield, he thinks he has found the key. What will the government do if he uncovers their secret super hero? Will they let Jason continue to uncover details ... or will they silence him? 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$2.99 UPC: 5960605457-00311 Cover price $2.99.

Supreme Power (2003) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0078175040

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Cover & pencils by GARY FRANK When reports of a secretive government project "Hyperion" begin to surface in shadowy circles, investigative reporter Jason Scott starts to see a connection. And when he tracks down a woman who swears that she and her husband found a baby who crash-landed a spaceship in a cornfield, he thinks he has found the key. What will the government do if he uncovers their secret super hero? Will they let Jason continue to uncover details ... or will they silence him? 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$2.99 UPC: 5960605457-00311 Cover price $2.99.

Supreme Power (2003) Special Edition 1 CGC 9.8 SS

Paper: White

Label #0604554012

Cover by JOE QUESADA This enhanced, behind-the-scenes edition features the entire regular edition plus a new cover by Joe Quesada, original character sketches by Gary Frank, a look back at the original SQUADRON SUPREME series that inspired SUPREME POWER ... and more! 88 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$4.99 UPC: 5960605457-00121 Cover price $4.99.

Supreme Power (2003) Special Edition 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Special Edition

Label #0165151025

Cover by JOE QUESADA This enhanced, behind-the-scenes edition features the entire regular edition plus a new cover by Joe Quesada, original character sketches by Gary Frank, a look back at the original SQUADRON SUPREME series that inspired SUPREME POWER ... and more! 88 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$4.99 UPC: 5960605457-00121 Cover price $4.99.

Thundercats The Return (2003) 1B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

John Cassaday Variant

Label #22-2DFC43B-021

WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND JOE PIMENTEL; VARIANT COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores February 19. The 'Cats are on the prowl again in a new series! Writer Ford Lytle Gilmore returns and thrusts everyone's favorite feline heroes five years into a disturbing future. When Lion-O ? imprisoned for the last half-decade but unaware of the passage of time ? is rescued from captivity, he emerges into a Thundera plundered by evil! Can the King of the Thundercats return the team to its former glory? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2FA3252-040

Cover by Esad Ribic Greg Rucka (w)/Darick Robertson (p) Marvel's most popular mutant gets a stunning new direction in this special relaunched ongoing series by the fan-favorite creative team of Greg Rucka and Darick Robertson! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.