Auctions: comic books April 2003
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Item #58945835
Tags: BatmanDetective Comics (1937 1st Series) 779 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Label #21-242C9C7-019
Starts Jun 10 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.
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Item #58536085
Published Apr 2003 by DC/Vertigo.Fables (2002) 10 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Label #22-2E003BA-016
Starts Jun 10 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.
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Item #60981962
Tags: Justice League/SocietyJLA Age of Wonder (2003) 1 CGC 9.6
Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.6.
Paper: White
Label #4402776017
Starts May 27 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.
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Item #60912655
Marville (2002) 6A CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4358976007
Starts Jul 6 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.
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Item #60982337
Tags: SupermanSuperman Red Son (2003) 1 CGC 8.5
Paper: White
Label #4402776016
Starts May 27 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.
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Item #58535902
Thundercats The Return (2003) 1B CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
John Cassaday Variant
Label #22-2DFC43B-021
Starts Jun 10 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.