Auctions: comic books July 2001

Hellboy Conqueror Worm (2001) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

One Bracket Chipped

Label #4583148020

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HELLBOY: CONQUEROR WORM #3 (OF 4) created, written, & illustrated by MIKE MIGNOLA The conqueror worm arrives, transforming Nazis into frog people and preparing to bring about the downfall of mankind. Meanwhile, Hellboy falls through a floor and encounters a cabinet full of human heads, and Roger gets a beating. On sale July 11 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars (1998 Dark Horse 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4604693023

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DARKNESS #1 by JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and RAY KRYSSING; cover by JON FOSTER The saga of Quinlan Vos, a troubled Jedi still trying to regain stability after having his memory erased, continues in this latest Star Wars story arc. Despite his successful mission on Dathomir, the Jedi Council still feels that he walks dangerously close to the dark side. Kiffex, a prison planet under watch by the Guardians, is suddenly thrust into chaos when an unidentified enemy decimates a security compound. Quinlan Vos is specifically requested to investigate because of his Guardian ancestry, and he soon finds himself on another suicide mission. Developing subplots first introduced in "Twilight" and "Infinity's End" and debuting new Star Wars characters, this beginning salvo of "Darkness" sets the stage for a harrowing tale of horror and adventure. On sale July 25 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 116D VF 8.0 Allred No Code Variant

Direct Edition. Story by Peter Milligan. Cover and Art by Mike Allred. It's a new era for X-FORCE as writer Peter Milligan (Shade The Changing Man, Human Target) and penciler Mike Allred (Madman, Atomics) bring an exciting, controversial and innovative vision to the title! Professor X had a dream, that mutants and humans could live in peace and harmony. A new squad of operatives calling themselves X-Force are living that dream. These eight mutants are cashing in on their special skills to preserve the Free World from the Forces of Evil, but at no small cost to themselves. Adored by humans, reviled by their fellow mutants, X-Force has successfully "crossed over." Problem is, there may be no going back! Meet the new team: Zeitgeist, U-Go Girl, The Anarchist, Battering Ram, Plazm, Gin Genie, La Nuit and their amorphous assistant Doop! Eight mutants who've teamed together to do the big dirty jobs that others can't. Eight mutants who shine in the blinding lights of the media ? but strike in the dark of night. Eight mutants who've agreed to burn brightly and ? as you'll see ? burn fast!? THE CREATORS: Take the dark and paranoid writings of Peter Milligan. Blend with the pop surreal stylings of Mike Allred. Mix in the special spice that is X. Serve over ice and enjoy! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 114 VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "E is for Extinction: Part 1 - Cover by Frank Quitely

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank quitely and Tim Townsend.

THE SCOOP: The future is now as the X-Men are remade!

THE STORY: Humankind's time on Earth is nearly at its end. Within a half decade, they will be extinct, replaced by their genetically gifted cousins: mutants! With this discovery, the very fabric of society begins to fray. And as fear and paranoia grows by the day, it will soon tear! Charles Xavier has been forced to evolve his X-Men. But in the shadows, something beckons to him. A mutant more powerful - and more depraved - than he ever could have foreseen. And very soon, that mutant will threaten his people, his world and his every perception!

New creators, new characters, new costumes, a new logo, a new direction... this is the start of it all!

THE CREATORS: Grant Morrison remade the JLA. Frank Quitely made Authority a must-read. Just imagine what they'll do together to the X-Men!

THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads.

Cover price $2.25.