Auctions: comic books February 2007

Batman (1940) 661 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4692154007

Written by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. Cover by Gregory Lauren. Don't miss a 4-part murder mystery by the acclaimed team of John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake (THE SPECTRE), starting with two chapters in December! Three horrific murders rock Gotham with only one gruesome connection: parts of the victim's faces have been carved away. Meanwhile, a brutal Russian gangster called Perun threatens Amina Franklin, a doctor working at Leslie Thompkins clinic, which brings in not only the Batman but his bizarre new foe: Grotesk! And as the mystery of Grotesk deepens, a vicious new player enters the game - a Japanese yakuza named Johnny Kareoke! Batman confronts Kareoke and his murderous Geisha Grrls while the monstrous Grotesk strikes once again! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

DC Archive Editions Sgt. Rock HC (2002-2012 DC) Our Armies at War 1-REP VF/NM 9.0

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Stories from G.I. Combat (1952-1987) #68 and Our Army at War (1952-1977) #81-96.

Written by Bob Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Joe Kubert and Jerry Grandinetti. Cover by Joe Kubert.

In a time when America needed a true hero, Sgt. Frank Rock emerged as a symbol of patriotism during the United States' battle against the Nazis in World War II.

Collectted in this edition are nineteen of the most hard-hitting Sgt. Rock war stories ever told, including an early "prototype" version of the ultimate war hero as well as his first appearance.

Leading Easy Company against the worst evil man has truly ever faced, Sgt. Rock was and still is an emblem of America's fighting spirit.

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

Y the Last Man (2002) 52 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4556910023

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The jaw-dropping conclusion of the four-part "Motherland" story arc. Now that the mystery behind who (or what) has caused the gendercide has been solved, one member of Yorick's crew will take her leave in the hopes of reversing the effects. But is it too late? ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.