Auctions: comic books January 2011

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 648E CGC 9.8 Martin 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Martin Variant Cover.

Label #4391282010

Limited 1 for 25 Wraparound Variant Cover by MARCOS MARTIN. Big Time: Part 1 - Written by DAN SLOTT Pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS BIG TIME BEGINS! Big changes are happening for the Amazing Spider-Man: Bigger threats, bigger guest-stars, and a big opportunity that could turn Peter Parker's life around! Which cast members are staying and who's saying goodbye? Find out as we're introduced to new characters and reintroduced to a number of Spidey villains as they make the triumphant return to the book! Plus: New developments for Mayor J. Jonah Jameson, the staff at Front Line, and The Sinister Six! The next chapter in Spider-Man history starts here! Guest starring THE AVENGERS and THE FANTASTIC FOUR in a giant-sized, 39 page lead feature! PLUS! An All-New Adventure featuring the All-New SPIDER-GIRL! PAUL TOBIN & CLAYTON HENRY bring a tale of action & intrigue, and make a strong argument for why you can sometimes send a Spider-GIRL to do a Spider-MAN's job... 60 pages/All-New Content/Rated A Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 649A CGC 9.8 Ramos

Paper: White

Label #4603088002

Big Time: Part 2 - Written by DAN SLOTT Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS THE HOBGOBLIN'S BACK! You wanted him, you got him! And he's ready to hit the BIG TIME too-with a whole new bag of tricks! Who's under the mask this time? Is it Roderick Kingsley, Jason Macendale, or somebody else? Ready for another long, unfolding mystery with months of clues, red herrings, and shocking twists? Well tough! We're showing you who he is in THIS ISSUE! Plus: What's wrong with Mac Gargan? More trouble for Norah Winters. And Peter Parker makes good on a promise that goes back to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1! Guest-starring the BLACK CAT! 44 pgs. Cover price $3.99.

Batman Incorporated (2010 1st Series) 1B CGC 9.8 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #1299642003

Limited 1 for 25 Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE. Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by YANICK PAQUETTE Grant Morrison continues his earth-shattering run on the Batman titles with this exciting, new ongoing series! Featuring art by the remarkable Yanick Paquette (SEVEN SOLDIERS: BULLETEER), BATMAN, INC. marks the next stage of evolution for The Dark Knight. This can't-miss series will star not just Bruce Wayne as Batman, but also a huge number of guest-stars! Don't miss out on this all-new start to a stunning direction for Batman! Retailers please note: This issue ships with three covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. Cover price $3.99.

Spongebob Comics (2011 United Plankton Pictures) 1N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. (W/A) Kochalka, Barta, Sikoryak, Various Are you ready for the comic book premiere of the world's most popular fry-cooking sponge?! This first issue is a whale of a collection of comics by talented indy, mainstream, and animation cartoonists - James Kochalka (Johnny Boo, American Elf), Hilary Barta (Fear Agent), Graham Annable (Grickle), Gregg Schigiel (X-Babies), Jacob Chabot (Mighty Skullboy Army, X-Babies), and more! In this issue: SpongeBob has a recurring nightmare about his favorite cereal; Squidward introduces music to the Krusty Krab; and Mermaid Man is freaked out by a fan who won't... stop... staring! Also: Patrick and SpongeBob team up for the most idiotic joke ever; SpongeBob learns to glow; and readers are invited to draw the absorbing one's new hairdo! All this, plus a page of SpongeFunnies by James Kochalka and a cover pinup, equals a ship-shape maiden voyage! Cover price $2.99.