Auctions: comic books January 2006

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

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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.

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4680529005

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 #4692680002

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.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 15D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Planet Hulk/World War Hulk tie-in (1st appearance of Amadeus Cho) - Written by DANIEL WAY, DAN SLOTT, GREG PAK, ROBERT KIRKMAN, & ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by PETE WOODS, NICK DRAGOTTA, JEFF PARKER, SAL BUSCEMA, KHARI RANDOLPH & TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by PETE WOODS MILESTONE ISSUE: In the tradition of the original Marvel classic that debuted everyone's favorite wall crawler, we introduce a new generation of heroes in this 48-page special featuring five new stories by our hottest new writers. Will lightning strike twice? Is Marvel's next superstar in these very pages? A guaranteed blast of comic book fun! Cover price $3.99.

Conan (2004 Dark Horse) 24B CGC 9.8 Limited Edition Nude Variant

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"Nude" Edition.

Label #3819202005

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.

Lady Death Abandon All Hope (2005) 3E FN 6.0 Premium Variant

Staple rust.

Premium cover. by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian. The bitch is back as the original Lady Death continues with an all-new epic! Lady Death, duped by her mentor Wargoth and almost killed, is sick and tired of his manipulative ways. She plots a fitting revenge that has a most unexpected result. This issue also introduces Lady Death's new sword, Death-Bringer! Meanwhile, the evil warlock, Sagos, conquers another city in the Blacklands, closing in on his quest for total domination and bringing him on a collision course with Lady Death and her allies! Lady Death never looked so good with stellar art by superstar Ron Adrian. As well as the Regular Cover by Adrian, it's also available with a Wraparound Cover by Ron Adrian, a Juan Jose Ryp Cover, and a special Premium Edition with a cardstock cover by Paulo Siqueira. REGULAR?32pgs, FC (3 of 4)SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 RYP?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 PREMIUM?32pgs, FCSRP: $9.99

Marvel Team-Up (2004 3rd Series) 14 VF+ 8.5

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.

Marvel Team-Up (2004 3rd Series) 14 FN/VF 7.0

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.

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (2006) 1 CGC 7.5

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Label #4521658025

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1ST PRINTING. JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TRAVIS CHAREST (Cover) FC, 32pg, $2.99. On the planet Taris, a young Padawan named Zayne has been framed for a heinous and brutal crime against the Jedi order. Suddenly a wanted fugitive and on the run from his Jedi Masters, Zayne is forced to ally himself with the under-city's criminals, con artists, and petty thieves he'd previously vowed to bring to justice. Staying alive is the first order of business and if he's ever to clear his name, Zayne must make this new alliance work ... providing he survives the experience. ? To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, Dark Horse is completely relaunching its Star Wars publishing line. This series is the first of many new titles to come. ? A new ongoing monthly series written by John Jackson Miller (Iron Man) and illustrated by Brian Ching (Star Wars Obsession), set four thousand years before the rise of the Empire and the fall of Anakin Skywalker (and eight years prior to the events in the Knights of the Old Republic video game). ? A great starting point for anyone interested in following the Star Wars saga beyond the films. ? Cover by fan-favorite artist Travis Charest (WildC.A.T.S., WildC.A.T.S/X-Men)! Cover price $2.99.