Auctions: comic books May 2019

Batman Who Laughs The Grim Knight (2019 DC) 1CON CBCS 9.8 Signed Tynion

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Witnessed Sig: James Tynion IV on 2/29/2020 Convention Exclusive Variant

Label #20-0E0F837-008

Convention Exclusive cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Eduardo Risso. Ripped from Batman's greatest nightmares, the Grim Knight is his world's most dangerous vigilante, unafraid to use any weapon and go to any lengths to stop those whom he deems worthy of death. Trained with the finest arsenal Wayne money can buy, learn the secret origin of the second-deadliest Batman, hand selected by the Batman Who Laughs to bring his dark plans to fruition. This one-shot has a big 28-page story! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Bernie Wrightson HC (2017 IDW/DC) Artifact Edition 1A-REP VF 8.0 2nd Printing

Swamp Thing Cover - 2nd and later printings.

Bernie Wrightson began his career in the late 1960s, just barely out of his teens, and within a decade rose to prominence as the preeminent horror artist of his generation. This loving tribute to comics' Master of the Macabre will showcase Wrightson's ground breaking work in the DC Comics Mystery books and his legendary artistic turn on Swamp Thing. Additionally, we have assemble a number of rarely seen and completely (until now) unseen treasures. Featuring art from the preeminent horror artist of the last 50 years! Fabulous Swamp Thing art from the character's co-creator!

Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 144 pages, B&W.

Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History (2019 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Zaffino Zaffino

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Witnessed Sig: Gerardo Zaffino on 8/23/2019

Label #19-32AB12A-002

Written by Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti. Art by Gerardo Sandoval. Cover by Gerardo Zaffino. The Cosmic Ghost Rider is stuck in the past, so he might as well have some fun with the origins of the Marvel Universe, right?! After going back in time and trying to kill Thanos as a baby, Frank Castle has sworn off trying to alter history. But when he arrives in Earth's past at the birth of the Fantastic Four, how can he resist jumping in on the fun?! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000KRS.B CGC 9.8 Sanders KRS B Virgin Variant

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KRS Comics Edition B.

Label #4648117017

KRS Comics exclusive virgin variant by Natali Sanders. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000SCORPION.BLANK CBCS ART Witnessed Sig Mahnke/Capullo/Fife (with sketch) Scorpion Blank Variant

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Witnessed Sigs: Doug Mahnke & Greg Capullo on 10/5/2019 & Jay Fife (with sketch) on 1/4/2020. Black Blank Variant.

Label #20-0761B0B-008

Scorpion Comics exclusive blank variant. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T

Harley Quinn (2016) 59B CGC 9.8 SS Chew/Humphries Chew Variant

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Signed by Derrick Chew on 3/24/19 & Sam Humphries on 3/29/19. Variant Cover.

Label #2493233027

Written by Sam Humphries. Art by Sami Basri. Cover by Derrick Chew. When Harley Quinn awoke one morning from troubled dreams, she found herself transformed into a horrible vermin! 'What th' heck's goin' on?' she thought. But it wasn't just a dream…it was the next trial of Harley Quinn! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch (2019 Archie) 1E FN Lanz Variant

Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Veronica Fish. Cover by Sandra Lanz. BRAND NEW SERIES! Sabrina is a teen witch who's struggling with balancing the double life of high school and her burgeoning powers. Newly relocated to Greendale with her aunts Hilda and Zelda (also witches), Sabrina is trying to make the best of being the new girl in town which so far includes two intriguing love interests, an instant rivalry, a couple of misfits that could turn into BFFs, and trying to save the high school (and maybe the world) from crazy supernatural events. NBD! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Raphael Micro Series Anniversary Edition (2019 IDW) 1SHATTERED NM- 9.2

Shattered Comics Exclusive Variant by Matthew DiMassi. 35th Anniversary Edition. Presented in its original large format. Cover by Kevin Eastman. Story and art by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. 32 Pages, B&W, 8.25" x 11". Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Raphael Micro Series Anniversary Edition (2019 IDW) 1SHATTERED VF/NM 9.0

Shattered Comics Exclusive Variant by Matthew DiMassi. 35th Anniversary Edition. Presented in its original large format. Cover by Kevin Eastman. Story and art by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. 32 Pages, B&W, 8.25" x 11". Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Raphael Micro Series Anniversary Edition (2019 IDW) 1SHATTERED VF/NM 9.0

Shattered Comics Exclusive Variant by Matthew DiMassi. 35th Anniversary Edition. Presented in its original large format. Cover by Kevin Eastman. Story and art by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. 32 Pages, B&W, 8.25" x 11". Cover price $1.50.