Auctions: comic books April 2006

Civil War Opening Shot Sketchbook (2006) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4555452013

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Written by Jim McCann. Featuring art by Steve McNiven, Alex Maleev, Ramon Bachs, Paul Smith, Humberto Ramos, Ron Garney, Mike McKone, Gabrielle Dell'Otto, and Michael Turner. "Whose side are you on?" Features sketches from the stories and key events leading up to the epic event Civil War as well as covers and a checklist.

Infinite Crisis (2005) 5B CGC 8.5 Perez Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4740729002

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George Perez Cover - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning. Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez. 1st costumed appearance of the third Blue Beetle. (for 1st appearance as Jaime Reyes, see Infinite Crisis #3). The DCU shakes apart as Superman of Earth 2 finally confronts our Superman. Meanwhile, heroes are disappearing throughout the DC Universe, a transformed villain returns, and the mystics of every world and dimension seek help from the very Spirit that is destroying them. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%). On sale February 15 ? 5 of 7 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.

Love and Rockets (2001-2007 2nd Series) Comic-Sized 16 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4552978014

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By the Hernandez Brothers. Ronald's Ray is limp and sore and goes to a party with 40 guys and 3 girls. In 'Day by Day with Hopey,' Sunday is 'Put Down That Gun Day' where the next day is school and she hasn't a thing to wear. On the Beto side of the book, Mark Herrera returns to giving self-help seminars in the big arenas, but how long will this last? In 'Julio's Day,' Julio's old schoolmate Araceli heads off to Viet Nam. Will she return? And in the final insallment of 'The Kid Stuff Kids,' we discover who mom is! Cover price $4.50.

Red Sonja (2005 Dynamite) 5A FN 6.0 Isanove

Cover by Richard Isanove - by Michael Avon Oeming, Mike Carey, Mel Rubi, Ceasar Rodriguez, & Richard Isanove. As the journey nears its end, we are coming full circle to the beginning. Osin and Sonja battle their way into the tower as they encounter unspeakable horror and evil, while the Dark Lord behind the scenes makes a final play at victory, and immortality! While the battle reaches its ultimate conclusion, one hero makes the ultimate sacrifice. Featuring covers by Mel Rubi (bonus wraparound cover), Richard (Origin/1602) Isonove, Nick (Danger Girl/AOD) Bradshaw, and Eduardo (100 Bullets) Risso. Shipping in equal ratio. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Red Sonja (2005 Dynamite) 9B VF 8.0 Perkins Variant

Mike Perkins Cover. by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos "ARROWSMITH" ? Sonja's quest to track down and destroy the "dark god" plaguing her land and her people continues as she meets with new dangers, new foes, and new allies! This story arc is pivotal to Red Sonja's ongoing saga, as we are allowed glimpses into her past in special flashback chapters drawn by artist Pablo Marcos! This issue ships with variant cover by Billy (X-23) Tan, Mike Perkins, writer/director Tomm (Catacombs) Coker, and Mel Rubi! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.