Auctions: comic books August 2003

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 783 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698015023

WRITTEN BY PAUL BOLLES AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH AND KLAUS JANSON; COVER BY TIM SALE. Guest creative team Paul Bolles and Shawn Martinbrough present "More Perfect than Perfect." Batman must find a serial killer intent on deleting "purposeless" people from Gotham City. Can the Dark Knight prevent the brutal murderer from bringing his warped mission to Wayne Enterprises? Plus, a backup story by Greg Rucka and Klaus Janson that leads into the upcoming miniseries BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDEN! In 1920s Paris, a very special birth is about to take place? and Ra's al Ghul has taken note of it, setting the stage for a struggle that will span decades and intertwine with the life of the yet-unborn Batman! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 44 pgs. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Spawn (1992 Image) 127D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4703228001

Direct Edition. (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane FC32pp$2.50Ongoing monthly series The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This Issue: "Loose Threads"?An old foe returns in a new guise, whipping up mischief and chaos in the shadows of the New York City alleys. But there is method in this madness, a growing web of intrigue that is quickly tightening around the Hellspawn. Meanwhile, a pair of government agents are given a top secret assignment: Find out who stole Al Simmons' body and why. Cover price $2.50.

Superman Red Son (2003) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699209006

WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY KILIAN PLUNKETT AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 25. The long-awaited Superman Elseworlds series reaches a thrilling conclusion! You won't believe your eyes as Russia's hero, Superman, battles the American superpowers led by President Luthor in a fight for the freedom of the world! Don't miss the finale to the epic series that was years in the making! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Superman Red Son (2003) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699209008

WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY KILIAN PLUNKETT AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 25. The long-awaited Superman Elseworlds series reaches a thrilling conclusion! You won't believe your eyes as Russia's hero, Superman, battles the American superpowers led by President Luthor in a fight for the freedom of the world! Don't miss the finale to the epic series that was years in the making! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.