Auctions: comic books January 2006

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4646263018

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics ? where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) ? the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 ? are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate ? except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4646263019

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics ? where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) ? the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 ? are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate ? except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

Conan (2004 Dark Horse) 24B VG+ 4.5 Limited Edition Nude Variant

Water damage.

Limited Edition Variant Cover (nude cover variant)- KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and TONY HARRIS (Cover). FC, 32pg, $2.99 Eisner-award-nominated artist Cary Nord and Eisner-Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart return to Conan to launch a brand-new story arc by Kurt Busiek building up to the adaptation of Robert E. Howard's original Conan yarn, "The Hall of the Dead." Fresh from his triumphs in the City of Thieves with a willing, wanton wench at his side, Conan's out for the good life?drinking, debauchery, and a nighttime looting spree so unrestrained that even the crowned heads of Zamora are displeased. All this attention- getting sets a rogue as wily as Conan on his tail, and if that wasn't enough, the Cimmerian's ways might just place him on the business end of an entire army. ? A perfect jumping-on point for new readers, featuring a new stage in Conan's life! ? Wizard Book of the Month?March 2005! ? Cover by Eisner-award winner Tony Harris, white-hot artist of Ex Machina! Cover price $2.99.

Marvel Team-Up (2004 3rd Series) 14 FN+ 6.5

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils & Cover by CORY WALKER. The team-up you thought you'd never see! Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker's INVINCIBLE bounces over to the Marvel Universe for a visit! Doctor Octopus is on the loose and Spider-Man is on the job with the help of INVINCIBLE (story continues in Invincibles #33-34). Also, the New Avengers make an appearance- ? so don't miss this one-of-a-kind crossover event! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Purgatori (2005 Devils Due) 4JAYCO FN- 5.5 Kirkman Jay Company Variant

Jay Company Wizard World Los Angeles Convention Exclusive Variant 1 of 500 Cover by Tyler Kirkman. NOTE: Jay Company Comics certificate of authenticity may or may not be present.

by Robert Rodi, Cliff Richards, Blond, & Alex Horley. The origin of Purgatori continues! The story of the world's sexiest vampire is inexorably linked to the rise of Rath. How does a story of political intrigue, ambition and murder in Ancient Egypt connect to the creation of a modern vampire? The passionate, powerful story continues here!