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Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 620A CGC 9.8 Martin

Paper: White

Label #4418462005

Cover by MARCOS MARTIN. The Gauntlet: Part 6 - Mysterious: Part 3 of 3 - Written by DAN SLOTT. Art by MARCOS MARTIN and JAVIER PULIDO. MYSTERIO'S made his big move and a criminal empire is his for the taking! Or is that just more sleight of hand? More mobsters! More mayhem! More magic tricks! And a fight to the finish with MR. NEGATIVE versus SPIDER-MAN versus MYSTERIO! The big question is: What prize goes to the winner? 32 pages, full color Cover price $2.99.

Batgirl (2009 3rd Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3934518022

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER Art by LEE GARBETT & TREVOR SCOTT Cover by STANLEY 'ARTGERM' LAU It's terror in the third dimension starring Batgirl, Supergirl and Dracula...and Dracula, and Dracula! When Supergirl decides to get away from it all and visit Stephanie Brown on the campus of Gotham City University, a quiet, relaxing weekend turns into a monster movie mash-up! After a science experiment goes horribly wrong, 24 black-and-white Draculas are brought to life, and Batgirl and Supergirl are forced to become vampire hunters in order to stop an army of the celluloid undead! Cover price $2.99.

Dark Avengers (2009 Marvel) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-241339F-011

The Siege tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by MIKE DEODATO JR. In the middle of SIEGE, Ms. Marvel and Hawkeye take center stage in a sick twisted battle, and launch their own agenda, revealing their true relationship, and their personal plans for Norman Osborn. 32 page, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Deadpool Merc with a Mouth (2009) 7A CGC 9.8 Suydam 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4315725006

Wraparound Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. Written by VICTOR GISCHLER. Art by ROB LIEFELD, KYLE BAKER, DAS PASTORAS and BONG DAZO. 'ARE YOU THERE, DEADPOOL? IT'S ME DEADPOOL.' Special double-sized issue with art by ROB LIEFELD, KYLE BAKER, DAS PASTORAS and regular series artist BONG DAZO. What do you do with a homesick zombie head? Take it back to the zombie universe, of course! Hopping through an interdimensional portal in the Florida swamp with Headpool tucked under his arm, Deadpool soon finds himself bouncing through a series of outlandish alternate realities, each more warped than the last. Wade Wilson, say hello to Major Deadpool, the Deadpool Kid and - va-va-voom - Lady Deadpool. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Deadpool Merc with a Mouth (2009) 7C CGC 9.6 Liefeld Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing

Label #4390953008

THIRD PRINTING Variant Cover by Rob Liefeld. Written by VICTOR GISCHLER. Art by ROB LIEFELD, KYLE BAKER, DAS PASTORAS and BONG DAZO. 'ARE YOU THERE, DEADPOOL? IT'S ME DEADPOOL.' Special double-sized issue with art by ROB LIEFELD, KYLE BAKER, DAS PASTORAS and regular series artist BONG DAZO. What do you do with a homesick zombie head? Take it back to the zombie universe, of course! Hopping through an interdimensional portal in the Florida swamp with Headpool tucked under his arm, Deadpool soon finds himself bouncing through a series of outlandish alternate realities, each more warped than the last. Wade Wilson, say hello to Major Deadpool, the Deadpool Kid and - va-va-voom - Lady Deadpool. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Demo (2010 2nd Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-28C9FB8-011

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Written by Brian Wood. Art and cover by Becky Cloonan. 'A series of compelling but achingly brief short stories that each introduce extraordinary characters.' -THE ONION on DEMO VOL. 1 The pioneering indie masterwork returns! And here's the first of 6 brand-new, single-issue, done-in-one stories from Brian Wood (DMZ, NORTHLANDERS) and Becky Cloonan (AMERICAN VIRGIN, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), each one just as powerful and emotionally charged as the original run. In 'The Waking Life of Angels,' a woman is haunted by a recurring premonition; one of a person plummeting from a great height. Seriously sleep-deprived and with only fragments of images for clues, she abandons her life to travel halfway around the world in hopes of finding this person before her fateful accident occurs. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Modern Warfare 2 Ghost (2009 DC) 1B FN

Cover by Jim Lee. Written by David Lapham. Art by Kevin West. Cover by Federico Dallocchio. In anticipation of the sequel to the groundbreaking game, WildStorm brings you a no-holds-barred, brutal tale of the mysterious Task Force 141 soldier known as 'Ghost.' Learning the motivation behind his mask and moniker is the tip of the iceberg in a story spanning the globe from the United Kingdom to war-torn Afghanistan to the drug war in Mexico. Believe us, this will be talked about for years to come! Award-winning creator David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS, Stray Bullets) is joined by artist Kevin West in a shattering 6-issue tour-de-force epic! 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $3.99.

Savage Dragon (1993 2nd Series) 163 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3800477002

'EMPEROR DRAGON,' Part 1/6 - Savage Dragon is dead. The Dragon has reverted to the man he was prior to being found in a burning field. Now he plans to take over this periled planet for himself! That puts him at odds with every being on the face of the earth, man or god! Enter: Thor - the deadliest god of them all! And whichever one wins - we lose! It all starts here: The most-savage saga yet! Cover price $3.50.

Savage Dragon (1993 2nd Series) 166 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3800478024

Emperor Dragon: Part 4/6 - story, art & cover ERIK LARSEN Savage Dragon has reverted to Emperor Kurr and he's taking steps to take over the world. Now, opposing forces gather for the final push to thwart his evil plans but Kurr has a few surprises of his own in store. The heat is on as Savage Dragon's kids lead the charge and the denizens of Dimension-X are unleashed on Earth! It's all out monster mayhem! But that's just the start! This is all building to the most unexpected finale in the history of comics! The countdown to the end of the world continues! Cover price $3.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 199 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4407731014

Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art by ERIK LARSEN and McFARLANE. Cover by GREG CAPULLO. THE MARCH TO ISSUE 200 CONTINUES! The newest villain to the title continues to wear down Spawn's sanity. At the same time, heaven and hell mount their attacks. Get ready for the big climax in the anniversary 200th issue! Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Blood Ties (2010) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4003743020

Tom Taylor (W) and Chris Scalf (A/Cover) O Then: Jango Fett, the most dangerous assassin/bounty hunter in the galaxy, never fails to get his man. But Jango has never had a success that has affected him this way. Now: Boba Fett has taken up his father's mantle and lived up to Jango's fearsome reputation. But a secret from the past has Boba working a case he would normally dismiss and wondering if he actually knew his father as well as he thought . . . Across the generations, and across the galaxy, if a Fett is on your trail, you've reached a dead end! Fully painted art by Purge artist Chris Scalf! 40 pgs FC Cover price $3.50.

True Blood (2010 IDW) 4RI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #0173927008

Retailer Incentive Sketch Cover by Joe Corroney. Sam's attack on the evil spirit proves deadly for the local population, and it ends with him having to recount his most shameful memory... a secret powerful enough to re-energize the wounded spirit. Outside, Andy and the Sheriff have discovered the dome keeping them all trapped inside Merlotte's, but will they be able to break in before Jason recounts the dirty details his first time? The stormy night in Bon Temps continues, in this original idea by TRUE BLOOD creator Alan Ball. Cover price $3.99.

True Blood (2010 IDW) 6RI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #1034023016

Retailer Incentive Sketch Variant Cover by Joe Corroney. David Tischman, Mariah Huehner (w) o David Messina (a) o Messina, Joe Corroney (c) Sookie and Eric, Tara and Sam, Jason and Lafayette-they've all spilled their guts, revealing their deepest, darkest secrets-feeding the trickster spirit's need for shame; hoping he'll release them when they're finished. Now it's Bill's turn, and the 184-year old vampire's story of personal regret in post-civil war Louisiana is the most shameful of all! But the sun is coming up, and it's up to Sookie to uncover the spirit's true intentions. Will she discover the monster's secret in time? Cover price $3.99.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2009 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-090

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art and Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE. It's the end of the road for Miss Kitty Pryde as the law comes to Midtown High School to take her away. Will she go quietly into the night or will Peter Parker and his amazing friends come to her rescue? The answer will surprise you. Plus: the return of the Daily Bugle and J. Jonah Jameson, and the debut of an Ultimate villain that will take over Peter Parker's life in every way, shape and form. Don't miss the action as this fan favorite series kicks into high gear! Cover price $3.99.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2009 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-091

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE After the shocking drama surrounding Kitty Pryde is exposed, an edict is made: 'No more super heroes!!' Will Peter and his friends be able to keep the costumes off?? Especially when J. Jonah Jameson reveals himself to be the biggest threat Spidey has faced in years? Looking for a Spidey adventure you've never seen before? Look no further as Eisner-nominated writer Brian Michael Bendis and fan-favorite artist David Lafuente, bring you another blockbuster story! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Web of Spider-Man (2009) 5B VF- 7.5 Jimenez 1:15 Variant

Limited 1 for 15 Deadpool Variant Cover by Phil Jimenez. Written by FRED VAN LENTE, TOM DEFALCO and J.M. DEMATTEIS. Art by FRANCIS PORTELA, RON FRENZ, SAL BUSCEMA, CHAD HARDIN, WAYNE FAUCHER and ROB CAMPANELLA. Look! Up in the Sky! It's a bird?it's eating brains?it's THE VULTURE! While a brand new Vulture terrorizes Spider-Man and New York City in the pages of Amazing, the original Vulture, Adrian Toomes, reflects on his past as Fred Van Lente and Barry Kitson bring you the Vulture's origins. Then, BEN REILLY! You asked for him, and J.M. DeMatteis and Chad Hardin got 'im. During his years on the road, Ben finds himself in Oregon?and up against a desperate man. Finally, in THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-GIRL, a gang war heats up?and May doesn't know who she can trust when the BLACK TARANTULA strikes! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Witchblade (1995) 136B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Washington Comic Con Exclusive.

Label #21-2CD884F-022

Pantheon: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Ron Marz. Art by Stjepan Sejic. Guest-starring Aphrodite IV! Sara Pezzini, the current bearer of the Witchblade, is caught between the deadly robotic assassin Aphrodite IV and the corrupt mega-corporation Cyberdata. Even with a mystical gauntlet at her disposal, will Sara be able to walk away from this encounter? Cover price $2.99.

X-Men (2010 2nd Series) 1F CGC 9.8 Blank Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Cover

Label #4412817025

Blank Variant Cover. X-Men: Curse of the Mutants: Part 1 - Written by VICTOR GISCHLER Penciled by PACO MEDINA THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! 'MUTANTS VERSUS VAMPIRES,' PART 1 When a suicide bomber strikes in downtown San Francisco, it gets the immediate attention of the X-Men. But this is not your garden variety terrorist - and he's not acting alone. Vampires from around the globe are descending en masse on the City by the Bay, staking a brutal claim for the patch of land the X-Men call their home. What is their agenda? Who is their mysterious leader? The X-Men are about to find out, as they brace themselves for a war of the species that will wrack the Marvel Universe. 40 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.