Auctions: comic books July 2006

52 Weeks (2006) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2064951003

Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Breakdowns by Keith Giffen. Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson and Todd Nauck & Marlo Alquiza. Backup feature by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund. Covers by J.G. Jones. The story of the year continues in four more action-packed chapters of comics' only weekly superhero adventure! This month, get ready for the debut of three new characters that will create a powerful impact in the DCU...and change the face of 52 completely. WEEK 11, sheds light on the mysterious woman protecting Gotham City...wearing a very familiar uniform! Plus the debut of the new SECRET ORIGINS backup by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman ...but not a year without heroes. Cover price $2.50.

Civil War (2006 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Vines McNiven

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Dexter Vines on 5/18/2018

Label #18-1DE6865-004

Written by Mark Millar. Pencils & Wraparound Cover by Steve McNiven. A conflict has been brewing in the Marvel Universe for over a year, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother--and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse! As the war claims its first victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships, and families begin to fall apart. Civil War, a Marvel Comics event in seven parts, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Cover price $3.99.

Gumby (2006 Wildcard) 1 VF 8.0

Signed by Bob Burden, Rick Geary and Steve Oliff. No autograph certification is included.

By Bob Burden, Rick Geary, & Steve Oliff . After decades, Gumby and Pokey return in an all-new, full-color series, written and drawn by the Eisner Award-winning team of Bob Burden and Rick Geary! In this first charming and surreal adventure, Gumby and his friends help some mistreated circus clowns escape, only to find out why the nasty buggers were restrained in the first place ? after the wicked funsters go on a rampage! Also, the little green boy suffers his first twinge of a crush! (C: 0-0-2) 7x10, 32pgs, FCSRP. Cover price $3.99.

Mark Schultz Various Drawings SC (2005) 2-1ST NM 9.4

Signed by Mark Schultz (splash, personalized). Certification not included.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. In this second volume of the ongoing Various Drawing series, Mark Schultz gives us a dynamic new collection of illustrations. Examples feature Schultz's work for illustration, comics, private commissions, and stunning new works created especially for this book. Schultz takes you through the stages of the drawing process, from concept to finish. Pencil, brush and ink, and Wolff pencil are employed to delineate his subjects. Showcased with over 50 drawings, the majority of the book features his most recent works. Schultz's world of Xenozoic Tales is represented with specialty drawings. New concepts for future Xenozoic Tales covers and stories are included as well. A gatefold features an incredible private commission of a thirties-style Sunday newspaper strip. Each piece of artwork has been selected by Schultz for inclusion in this book. In addition, all stages of production have been overseen and approved by Schultz. The hardbound edition is limited to 1,000 copies. Exclusive to this edition is a bound-in plate reproducing an unpublished piece done in Wolff pencil. Each copy is numbered and signed. Introduction by Gary Gianni. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (2006) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3855753023

JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and BRIAN CHING (Cover) FC, 32pg, The wildest adventure in the ancient history of Star Wars gets wilder in a brand-new story arc featuring the most feared warriors in the galaxy?Mandalorians! Leaving the treacherous streets of Taris behind them, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and the rag-tag crew of the Last Resort cook up a scheme to pilfer much needed supplies from an unsuspecting bunch of miserly miners. Unfortunately, any attempts at avoiding attention are for naught when the group finds they've landed themselves smack dab in the middle of the Republic and Mandalorian conflict! ? The flagship series of Dark Horse's exciting relaunch of its Star Wars publishing line, celebrating the company's twentieth anniversary. ? Continuing the ongoing monthly series 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). Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine Origins (2006) 1WW.PHILADELPHIA CGC 9.8 SS Turner Turner WW Philadelphia Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Michael Turner on 06/03/2006 at Wizard World Philadelphia. Wizard World Philadelphia Edition.

Label #0745184137

Michael Turner Wizard World Philadelphia 2006 Variant Edition. Discover the origins of ORIGINS! This bonus edition reprints the WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1, plus tons of extras ? including an annotated script by writer Daniel Way! Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON Premiering a new ongoing series that picks up where House of M #8 and "Origins and Endings" (WOLVERINE #36-40) left off! Armed with the one thing that could kill him, as well as key clues to his very existence, Logan embarks on the first leg of a long and bloody quest for vengeance against those who once enslaved him. No longer feeling the need to play it quiet, Logan's first strike elicits a Condition Critical response from the U.S. government. With no other choice, they drop their bomb ? and you won't believe who it is! When Logan hits D.C., someone's going to be waiting for him. 32 PGS./Rated T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99

Wolverine Origins (2006) 2B CGC 9.8 SS Hitch Hitch Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Bryan Hitch on 07/01/2006. Variant Edition.

Label #0745165056

Variant Cover by BRYAN HITCH. WRITTEN BY DANIEL WAY PENCILED BY STEVE DILLON. The new ongoing series continues! By mounting a full-scale assault on the White House, Logan has now clearly shown that both no one is beyond his reach. Knowing that Logan is coming for them?and knowing that he will stop at nothing in order to achieve his mysterious objective?the world governments now prepare to take the offensive. The U.S. government, having the most to lose, strikes first and strikes hard, fighting fire with fire. Who better to combat the Weapon X program's most successful specimen than with its most bloodthirsty? One hint: Gimme a red. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine Origins (2006) 2C FN 6.0 Quesada Canadian Flag Variant

Joe Quesada cover, 1 in 100 Canadian Flag Variant Cover. WRITTEN BY DANIEL WAY PENCILED BY STEVE DILLON. The new ongoing series continues! By mounting a full-scale assault on the White House, Logan has now clearly shown that both no one is beyond his reach. Knowing that Logan is coming for them?and knowing that he will stop at nothing in order to achieve his mysterious objective?the world governments now prepare to take the offensive. The U.S. government, having the most to lose, strikes first and strikes hard, fighting fire with fire. Who better to combat the Weapon X program's most successful specimen than with its most bloodthirsty? One hint: Gimme a red. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.