Auctions: comic books August 1999

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 6 VF- 7.5

WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY JOE STATON AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BRUCE TIMM AND JAMES TUCKER. The miniseries based on the stylish new animated series concludes! Leaping from the TV screen comes Inque, the mysterious villainess whose inky-black form changes at will. She's on a mission to steal top-secret data, but there's more to her plan than meets the eye. Pieces of her body left behind at the scene exhibit strange behavior and could lead Batman to Inque or to his own death, or both. (Note: The adventures of the future Batman continue in the BATMAN BEYOND ongoing series. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1 VF+ 8.5 Ross Variant 1st Printing

1st Printing (2nd and 3rd printings have 2nd and 3rd printing notices on inside front cover). Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. Prestige Format. FC, 52 pg.$5.95" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $5.95.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1 FN+ 6.5 Ross Variant 1st Printing

1st Printing (2nd and 3rd printings have 2nd and 3rd printing notices on inside front cover). Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. Prestige Format. FC, 52 pg.$5.95" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $5.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 120 NM 9.4

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY MIKE DEODATO, JR. AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND SEAN PARSONS. Batman gathers his forces in "Assembly," a self-contained story that represents a critical turning point in the battle to reclaim "No Man's Land," beginning with the revelation of Batgirl's true identity! The Dark Knight has alienated those who once trusted him with their lives ? Robin, Nightwing and Oracle among them. After unmasking the new Batgirl and replacing her with another mysterious heroine and summoning Azrael to his side, Batman must now regain his former allies' trust and co-ordinate their efforts if his plan to regain control of Gotham is to succeed. (Note: Other aspects of the "Assembly" are revealed in NIGHTWING #34 and ROBIN #64, found elsewhere in this issue of Previews). FC, 32 PG.$1.99*" Cover price $1.99.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 120 VF+ 8.5

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY MIKE DEODATO, JR. AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND SEAN PARSONS. Batman gathers his forces in "Assembly," a self-contained story that represents a critical turning point in the battle to reclaim "No Man's Land," beginning with the revelation of Batgirl's true identity! The Dark Knight has alienated those who once trusted him with their lives ? Robin, Nightwing and Oracle among them. After unmasking the new Batgirl and replacing her with another mysterious heroine and summoning Azrael to his side, Batman must now regain his former allies' trust and co-ordinate their efforts if his plan to regain control of Gotham is to succeed. (Note: Other aspects of the "Assembly" are revealed in NIGHTWING #34 and ROBIN #64, found elsewhere in this issue of Previews). FC, 32 PG.$1.99*" Cover price $1.99.

I Feel Sick (1999 Slave Labor) 1-1ST VF 8.0

by Jhonen Vasquez with Rikki Simons. Not quite a cursing away at the rest of the human race, but more a testament to love and friendship's uncanny ability to make one buckle at the knees and purge their stomachs in the most violent projectile of manners. #2: This final issue concludes the story of Devi's mini-battle against the rotting voice of her own creative forces. Expect some bad stuff to happen. Also features more Filler Bunny, more unholy screaming, and maybe Satan (if you're good). Cover price $3.95.