Auctions: comic books January 2022

Conan the Barbarian Omnibus HC (2018-2023 Marvel) 1st Edition 7A-1ST NM 9.4

Leinil Francis Yu Cover

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #172-194 and Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) ANNUAL #10-11.

Written by Jim Owsley (a.k.a. Christopher Priest) and Don Kraar. Art by John Buscema, Mike Docherty, Val Semeiks, Bob Camp, Pablo Marcos, Dave Simons, Geof Isherwood, and Ernie Chan. Cover by Leinil Francis Yu.

He was the writer that would put Black Panther back on the map of popularity in the late '90s, but in the '80s, Christopher Priest was editing-and writing-tales of Conan the Barbarian!

The seventh volume in this popular Omnibus series collects the first half of Priest's run, as the writer assembles a cast of engaging supporting characters around Conan, including the haunted Tetra and the courageous Captain Delmuro, sending them in pursuit of treasure held by the wicked thief, Keiv.

Priest also introduces to the color series one of the great super-villains in Marvel's Conan mythos-the Devourer of Souls. The dark reaver is one of Conan's most formidable foes, and their legendary battles begin here!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 680 pages, full color. Teen+

Cover price $125.00.

Crossgen Tales (2022 Marvel) 1B VF+ 8.5

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Paco Medina. Surprising tales from a universe of fantasy, folklore and science fiction! The debut issues of four of the signature titles from the 21st century's most innovative imprint - and some of the biggest names in comics - offer a window into other worlds! In RUSE (2001) #1, Detective Simon Archer and his assistant Emma Bishop face magic and mystery on the Victorian-esque planet Arcadia! In MYSTIC (2000) #1, meet sisters Genevieve and Giselle - one is a sorceress, one is a socialite, but their destinies are about to be transformed! In SIGIL (2000) #1, a planetary union is locked in a centuries-long war with the starfaring Saurians! And in SOJOURN (2001) #1, the archer Arwyn and her allies fight for survival in the shadow of the undead dictator Mordath! But who are the Sigil-Bearers who unite these four stories? 136 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $8.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 55SHOWCASE.C CGC 10.0

Paper: White

Showcase Edition.

Label #4338086003

2022 Showcase Edition Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. After sparking a full-blown revolution, Skye was lucky enough to escape with her life. But how she ended up here (and where, exactly, 'here' is?) is a question in itself. Surviving betrayals on a cyber-enhanced world is one thing, but can she make her way through the underbelly of her new surroundings? What dark secrets lie ahead for the Guardian of the Nexus? Don't miss this next chapter in Skye's universe-shattering adventure! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Hulk (2022 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.4 SS Cates/Ottley Ottley

Paper: White

Signed by Donny Cates on 04/01/2023 and Ryan Ottley on 06/30/2023.

Label #2773955001

Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover Ryan Ottley. IMMORTAL NO LONGER! CATES & OTTLEY DELIVER A NEW, COLOSSAL-SIZED ERA! MAD SCIENTIST Part 1 of 6 The uncontrollable rage of the Hulk has reached an all-new level, and nobody – including the Avengers – is prepared to handle it. But is it really the Hulk that people should be afraid of, or is there something missing to this puzzle? Join the superstar creative team of Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley as they look to the stars for the next era of HULK! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Hulk (2022 Marvel) 1CKOC.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Kingdom of Cards "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4715504018

Comic Kingdom of Canada Exclusive Virgin Cover by Alan Quah. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Ottley. IMMORTAL NO LONGER! CATES & OTTLEY DELIVER A NEW, COLOSSAL-SIZED ERA! MAD SCIENTIST Part 1 of 6 The uncontrollable rage of the Hulk has reached an all-new level, and nobody – including the Avengers – is prepared to handle it. But is it really the Hulk that people should be afraid of, or is there something missing to this puzzle? Join the superstar creative team of Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley as they look to the stars for the next era of HULK! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Rogue Sun (2022 Image) 1E CGC 9.8 Booth Virgin 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4057471008

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ryan Parrott. Art by Abel, Chris O'Halloran. Cover by Brett Booth. Yesterday: New Orleans' greatest hero, ROGUE SUN, was murdered. Today: rebellious teenager DYLAN SIEGEL discovers that Rogue Sun was his estranged father, Marcus-and that he's inherited his father's mantle. Tasked with protecting our world from the forces of the supernatural-and solving his father's murder-Dylan will be forced to come to terms with the man he's spent the majority of his life hating. From acclaimed writer RYAN PARROTT (Mighty Morphin, Power Rangers, Dead Day) and rising star artist ABEL (Harley Quinn, Crimes of Passion) comes A SUPERNATURAL MURDER MYSTERY that explores the complicated bond between father and son and cements itself squarely in a corner of the IMAGE COMICS' SUPERHERO UNIVERSE! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Savage Sword of Conan The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2019-2022 Marvel) 6A-1ST NM 9.4

Dan Panosian Cover

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #73-87 and Marvel Comics Super Special (1977-1986) #21.

Based on the stories and characters created by Robert E. Howard. Cover by Dan Panosian.

In this massive collection, writer Michael Fleisher hits his stride with a series of mold-breaking Conan tales like "The Temple of the Twelve-Eyed Thing," "Demons of the Firelight" and "Dominion of the Bat" - illustrated by top talents, including Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan and the one and only John Buscema!

Meanwhile, X-Men superstar Chris Claremont pens an adventure pitting Conan against the minions of Thoth-Amon in a tour de force drawn by Val Mayerik!

Conan legend Roy Thomas is also on hand to tell solo stories of Conan's "Red Nails" colleague, Valeria. Rounding out this volume are the conclusion of John Buscema's "Bront" - and the comic book adaptation of Conan the Barbarian, along with extensive articles on the blockbuster film!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,016 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Credits:

Written by Michael Fleisher, Roy Thomas, Steve Grant, John BUscema, Bruce Jones, David Anthony Kraft, Alan Zelenetz, Ernie Chan, and Chris Claremont.

Art by John Buscema, Val Mayerik, Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan, Pablo Marcos, Joe Chiodo, Carl Potts, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jeff Easley, John Totleben, Barry Windsor-Smith, Armando Gil, Alan Kupperberg, Alex Toth, Tim Conrad, Michael Golden, Gil Kane, Greg LaRocque, Mary Wilshire, Danny Bulanadi, Ricardo Villamonte, Bill Anderson, Nestor Redondo, Luke McDonnell, and Zoran Vanjaka.

Cover price $125.00.

Swamp Thing (2021 DC) 9BIGCOUNTRY.A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Rooth

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Mike Rooth on 11/21/2021 Big Comics Exclusive A

Label #21-43916B5-057

Big Country Comics exclusive variant cover by Mike Rooth. Written by Ram V. Art. With the secrets of his past revealed, Levi returns home despairing in the knowledge that his brother Jacob, now the villain Hedera, is the cause of the contagion within the green. But the brothers opposed are only a symptom of a greater rift within the Green itself. Does the world care for its human denizens or are they an infection to be purged? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+