Auctions: comic books 2007

All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder (2005) 6B CBCS 9.8 Miller 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Frank Miller Variant

Label #20-2AD68AB-012

Frank Miller Variant Cover. Written by Frank Miller Art art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams To show the world that super-heroes police their own, Superman has assembled a 'Justice League of America.' Can the Earth's most powerful heroes rescue the kidnapped Dick Grayson and save Gotham from the clutches of a Dark Knight who has obviously gone mad? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams and Frank Miller. Please see the retailer order form for details. Cover price $2.99.

Annihilation (2006) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4193081023

Written by KEITH GIFFEN. Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO. Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO. Left behind, can Drax survive...Thanos takes action...and Nova sets course on a suicide mission. Cover price $2.99.

Annihilation Conquest Prologue (2007) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3743713024

Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Art by MIKE PERKINS Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT The next sci-fi epic blasts off here! In the grim aftermath of the Annihilation War, a devastated universe struggles to rebuild. Gripped by fear and paranoia, civilizations have collapsed and entire worlds are now smoking ruins. What's next for the battle-weary heroes known as Nova, Peter Quill and Quasar? What are Ronan's plans for the once-mighty Kree Empire? Which cosmic characters of the past are about to return? Who is the new hero approaching on the horizon? And what is the new threat that no one suspects? Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the acclaimed writing duo that brought you Annihilation Nova, unite with rising star Mike Perkins (Captain America, Union Jack) and cover artist Aleksi Briclot (World of Warcraft) to light the fuse on the next saga that will blast the universe wide open! 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Boys TPB (2007-2012 Dynamite) 1-1ST NM- 9.2

Signed by writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick Robertson. Include Midtown Comics certificate of authenticity.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Name of the Game!" Collects The Boys (2006-2012) #1-6.

Written by Garth Ennis. Art and cover by Darick Robertson.

Collecting the first 6 issues of the controversial new series from Preacher writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan)! Don't miss this dark, twisted look at superpowers, super-people, and the men and women who make sure the world's 'heroes' never go too far.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Dairain Adventure (2007) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition

Label #2133330018

Want to see the comic book live up to its ultimate potential? Then come along with groundbreaking artist/designer Ashley Wood (Popbot) as he presents his latest opus. D'Airain Aventure is a new ongoing monthly title, offering up 32-ad free pages of story and art from the incomparable Wood. Join Les Morts 13 and a rotating cast of characters and overlapping, intersecting stories for what promises to be one of the most unique tales ever told in comics. This first issue is presented with three special covers from Wood, as well as featuring 4' cover flaps with additional comic strip material on them. Take your comic book expectations and throw 'em out the window for this Aventure of a lifetime. *Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1-to-1 ratio. *Retailers: See your order form for special incentives Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Masterworks Incredible Hulk HC (1989-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 4-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Signed and personalized "To Josh" by Jim Steranko (splash). Does not include certification.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #103-110 and Annual #1.

Written by GARY FRIEDRICH, STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS, BILL EVERETT, and ARCHIE GOODWIN. Art by MARIE SEVERIN and HERB TRIMPE. Cover by JIM STERANKO.

It's time for more Masterworks mayhem from the house-shakin' Hulk! Now headlining his very own title again for the first time in six years, the Green Goliath has twice the space to shake the Earth with his mighty rage, and you can bet Mighty Marvel is going to take advantage of every square inch of that space! See the beginnings of the Hulk's first outer-space adventure versus the Space Parasite! Place your bets for the strongest man-monster in the Marvel U.-ol' Greenskin or the Rhino! Then it's road-trip time! The mighty Hulk travels continents far and wide, and believe it or not, he doesn't make too many friends along the way! It's a travelogue of destruction that's going to leave the Mandarin, the Inhumans, and the entire Savage Land rubbing a sore jaw in the wake of a freight train named 'Banner.'

Guest-starring Nick Fury and Ka-Zar, this baby's guaranteed to give your greenback's worth!

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $54.99.

Punisher Presents Barracuda Max (2007) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Ennis

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Garth Ennis on 9/17/2022.

Label #22-3680002-040

Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Cover by SHAWN MARTINBOROUGH What? You didn't actually think that a load of buckshot to the chest in shark-infested waters was gonna put him down for good, did you? The Punisher's wildest foe is back -- give or take a few boy parts -- this time he's embarking on a solo mission: playing bodyguard to the son of a dangerous mob boss. Should be a breeze for a guy who went toe-to-toe with Frank Castle and lived to tell about it, right? Guess again. Junior is a hemophiliac -- and every crime syndicate in the country can't wait to take a shot at him as payback to his dad. To survive, Barracuda will have to navigate hitmen, corrupt cops, black ops, a Central American strongman, and rescue a damsel in distress. No kidding. 32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 164 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425746020

Story DAVID HINE. Art PHILIP TAN. Cover GREG CAPULLO. "NEW BEGINNINGS" - Horror has a new face. Murder, suicide, self-mutilation, mental breakdown; New Vista Apartments has a higher death rate than downtown Baghdad. But no one wants to leave. Spawn discovers there really is no peace for the wicked. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 168 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425746003

'THE CRUCIBLE OF THE CLOWN' Spawn believes he has gotten rid of The Clown, finally, and at great cost to himself and those around him. But is it possible to rid oneself of such a curseable creature forever!?! Pick up this issue to find out. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 171 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425746018

Desperate to regain her powers of magick, Nyx seeks help among the Voudou community of New Orleans. But the price she has to pay proves too high. Only Spawn can save her from the evil she encounters. The problem is, the last time they met, Spawn swore to kill her if their paths ever crossed again. Poor Nyx. Out of the cauldron and into the fire. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 172 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425746002

story DAVID HINE art BRIAN HABERLIN cover GREG CAPULLO 32 PAGES, FC AUGUST 29 * $2.95 What made Al Simmons the person who grew up to be Spawn? Al struggles to recover his lost memories of an encounter with a sinister stranger. An encounter that led to bloody murder and changed the destinies of three young men in 'A Tale of Three Brothers.' Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 173 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425746024

'A Tale of Three Brothers' continues as Al Simmons becomes a cold-blooded killer, while his brothers follow their own paths: one to become a man of justice, the other descending into drug addiction and mental breakdown. As the memories flood back, Spawn begins to realize that it was no accident that he was chosen to become a Hellspawn. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 173 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425746025

'A Tale of Three Brothers' continues as Al Simmons becomes a cold-blooded killer, while his brothers follow their own paths: one to become a man of justice, the other descending into drug addiction and mental breakdown. As the memories flood back, Spawn begins to realize that it was no accident that he was chosen to become a Hellspawn. Cover price $2.95.

Spider-Man Reign (2006) 1A CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0006669-AA-010

Written by KAARE ANDREWS Art & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS 50/50 Cover Split A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by superstar Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). They finally did it. Kicked them to the curb. The 'capes and tights' crowd -- there's no place for them in the Big Apple anymore. Peter Parker? He can't even remember what it was like to don the red and blue and swing through the night sky. Doesn't want to, anyway. After all, there's nothing left to fight for, is there? That is until an old 'friend' appears on Peter's doorstep, bearing a package and a message -- and everything changes. If it's not Peter's responsibility, then whose is it? 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Reign (2006) 2A CBCS 9.4 ANDREWS 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-076

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First Printing. Written by KAARE ANDREWS. Pencils and Cover by KAARE ANDREWS. A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by rising star Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). They're whispering about it on the streets. He's back. Come down from the mountain like a righteous wraith of vengeance, dispensing rough justice and then swinging off into the night. For Mayor Waters, who rules over the Big Apple with an iron hand, this is a public relations nightmare -- and it's got to be dealt with pronto. Luckily for him, he has a contingency plan for this type of situation -- and it's sitting right there, in the Vault. Six hard men, with axes to grind. All Waters has got to do is wind them up and point them. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 LONE STAR COMICS REVIEW BY REGIONAL MANAGER AARON SETTLE: I know I talked about it last month, but I can't say enough about Spider-Man: Reign. With the second issue we get to see more of the stories villains, as well as a return of some classic Spider-Man foes. There are also some great scenes of the elderly Peter Parker as he finally gets back into action and an intriguing mystery that is set up involving a child that everyone seems to recognize. But this issue really belongs to J. Jonah Jameson as he takes to the street in his quest to expose the corrupt government and usher in the return of Spider-Man. If you haven't been reading this book, jump on now so you don't miss out on what may easily become one of the most talked about Spider-Man stories of all time. Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Reign (2006) 2B CBCS 9.6 ANDREWS Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Second Printing.

Label #19-364AAAA-077

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SECOND Printing. Written by KAARE ANDREWS. Pencils and Cover by KAARE ANDREWS. A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by rising star Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). They're whispering about it on the streets. He's back. Come down from the mountain like a righteous wraith of vengeance, dispensing rough justice and then swinging off into the night. For Mayor Waters, who rules over the Big Apple with an iron hand, this is a public relations nightmare -- and it's got to be dealt with pronto. Luckily for him, he has a contingency plan for this type of situation -- and it's sitting right there, in the Vault. Six hard men, with axes to grind. All Waters has got to do is wind them up and point them. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 LONE STAR COMICS REVIEW BY REGIONAL MANAGER AARON SETTLE: I know I talked about it last month, but I can't say enough about Spider-Man: Reign. With the second issue we get to see more of the stories villains, as well as a return of some classic Spider-Man foes. There are also some great scenes of the elderly Peter Parker as he finally gets back into action and an intriguing mystery that is set up involving a child that everyone seems to recognize. But this issue really belongs to J. Jonah Jameson as he takes to the street in his quest to expose the corrupt government and usher in the return of Spider-Man. If you haven't been reading this book, jump on now so you don't miss out on what may easily become one of the most talked about Spider-Man stories of all time. Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Reign (2006) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scratch on front of case

Label #19-364AAAA-078

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Written by KAARE ANDREWS Pencils and Cover by KAARE ANDREWS. A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by rising star Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). The rumors are true -- he's back. Come down from the mountain like a righteous wraith of vengeance, dispensing rough justice and then swinging off into the night. Things were going well, too...that is, until Mayor Waters dispatched his contingency plan -- the newly reassembled Sinister Six -- and things got complicated. Now Peter Parker isn't just fighting for his very life, but to keep alive the spark of hope that's been squelched under Waters' boot. But first, he'll have to contend with the thing that was formerly known as Otto Octavius. 48 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Reign (2006) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-079

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Written by KAARE ANDREWS Pencils & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by rising star Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). He was hiding in plain sight, waiting to dash the spark of hope whenever it came. Venom is back and you won't believe how he's changed. For Peter Parker, it all comes down to this. How much fight does he have left in him? Who can he turn to if he can't do it himself? 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Spirit (2006 DC) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4213889006

Written by Kyle Baker, Jimmy Palmiotti and Walter Simonson Art by Kyle Baker, Jordi Bernet, Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Darwyn Cooke A Spirit Summer Special featuring a trio of tales! We start off with a supermodel gone bad, then follow a path of intrigue through an old tenement building, and finish off with an unjustly accused cabbie. Three stories with humor and heart, told in the best tradition of the Spirit. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Comic Pack (2006 Dark Horse) Action Figure Reprints 29 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1654578-091

Star Wars Comic Pack comics originally came packaged with Star Wars action figures and reprint the comic title & issue displayed on the cover.

Star Wars Legacy (2006) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-37788CB-017

Claws of the Dragon: Part 3 of 6 - Written by John Ostrander and Jan Duursema. Art by Jan Duursema and Dan Parsons. Cover by Travis Charest. Much has been told about the legacy of the Skywalker family, but until now little has been said of the legacy of Obi-Wan Kenobi! If you think you know the whole story, prepare yourself for a shock. In the wake of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan fought a lonely battle-the outcome of which rocks the future of the Star Wars galaxy! Cover price $2.99.

Ultimate Spider-Man 100 Project SC (2007 Hero Initiative) 1-1ST CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Hero Initiative Variant.

Label #19-364AAAA-085

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1st printing.

You've seen the amazing art. You've seen the original covers sell for up to $6700! Now you can get your very own copy of all 100 Hero Initiative Ultimate Spider-Man #100 covers! Introduction by Stan Lee.

This stellar artbook includes great Spidey art from : Mike Allred, Sergio Aragones, Chris Bachalo, Mark Bagley, Kyle Baker, Brian Michael Bendis, Joe Benitez, Joe Bennett, Bret Blevins, Jason Bone, Dan Brereton, Mark Brooks, Mark Buckingham, Sal Buscema, J. Scott Campbell, Jimmy Cheung, Frank Cho, Ryan Cody, Clayton Crain, Alan Davis, Guillermo del Toro, Mike Deodato, Jr., Derec Donovan, Ron Frenz, Neil Gaiman/Joe Rubinstein, Ron Garney, Dick Giordano, Michael Golden, Bob Hall, Jim Hanna, Fred Hembeck, Staz Johnson, J.G. Jones, Dan Jurgens, Leonard Kirk, Scott Kolins, Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert, Andy Kuhn, Mike Kunkel, Greg Land, Michael Lark, Jae Lee, Stan Lee (introduction), Rick Leonardi, Larry Lieber, Joe Linsner, Tom Lyle, Francis Manapul, John McCrea, Ed McGuinness, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Bill Mitchell, Jim Mooney, Terry Moore, Bill Morrison, Pat Olliffe, Rob Osborne, James Owen, Tony Parker, George Perez, Joe Quesada/Danny Miki, Frank Quitely, Humberto Ramos, Darick Robertson, Tone Rodriguez, John Romita, John Romita, Jr., Dave Ross, Luke Ross, Tim Sale, Scott Sava, Alex Saviuk, Tim Seeley, Marie Severin, Dave Sim, Patrick Scherberger, Frank Springer, Jim Starlin, Cameron Stewart, Arthur Suydam, Billy Tan, Ty Templeton, Mark Texeira, Herb Trimpe, Jim Valentino, Tim Vigil, Mike Vosburg, Matt Wagner, Alan Weiss, Mike Wieringo.

Softcover, 110 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $10.00.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 53B CBCS 9.8 'EVOLUTION B&W Variant

Paper: White

B&W Variant.

Label #21-40F2430-092

Presented uncolored with a black and white cover. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI 'EVOLUTION,' PART 4 It's time for round four! Superstar Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) is joined by Young Guns Reloaded Artist Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and, quite possibly, last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! These sworn foes have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember -- or even imagine. That stalemate is about to end. For real. The key to victory is eons old, and one of them is about to find it. It's gonna be bloody. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 WOLVERINE #53 BLACK AND WHITE 24 PGS./NO ADS/Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 54B CBCS 9.8 BIANCHI B&W Variant

Paper: White

B&W Variant.

Label #21-40F2430-093

Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils and Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI It's time for round five! Superstar Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) is joined by Young Guns Reloaded artist Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! Ever wonder why these two just can't get along? The reason cuts deeper than you think, True Believer. Much deeper. And this time, one of them isn't walking away. 32 PGS.Black and White/Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 55B CBCS 9.8 Land Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Greg Land Variant

Label #21-243C41F-092

Variant Cover by Greg Land. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by SIMONE BIANCHI It's time for the final round in Wolverine's decades-long grudge match with Sabretooth, courtesy of superstars Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) and Young Guns reloaded artist Simone Bianchi -- and this time only one of them is walking away. Get ready for one of the most eye-popping endings in recent Marvel history, True Believer! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

World War Hulk (2007) 1C CBCS 9.6 Finch Diamond Sketch Variant

Paper: White

Diamond Exclusive. COA included.

Label #22-0A17814-028

Written by GREG PAK Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by DAVID FINCH Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Marvel's massive summer smashfest begins! Exiled by a group of Marvel 'heroes' to the savage alien planet of Sakaar, the Hulk raged, bled and conquered through the pages of last year's 'Planet Hulk' epic, rising from slave to gladiator to king. Now the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt -- and anyone else who gets in his way. Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator allies, and possessed by the fiercest and purest rage imaginable, the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half. The epic story of anger unbound begins with this special double-sized issue written by 'Planet Hulk' scribe Greg Pak and penciled by the legendary John Romita, Jr. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

World War Hulk (2007) 3A CBCS 9.8 Finch

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-091

Written by Greg Pak Penciled by John Romita Jr. Cover by David Finch The insane Smashfest that is 'World War Hulk' continues! The Hulk has never been angrier or stronger or more certain of the vengeance he seeks against Mr. Fantastic, Iron Man, Dr. Strange, and Black Bolt, the four so-called 'heroes' who exiled him into space. But can he survive a merciless assault by one of his oldest and most implacable opponents? What defense can he muster when Dr. Strange unleashes the full power of the Sorcerer Supreme? And who will survive when the Hulk's best friend on Earth clashes with the Hulk's first ally from Sakaar? Cover price $3.99.