Auctions: comic books March 2022

Bettie Page The Alien Agenda (2022 Dynamite) 1A CGC 9.8 Michael

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Label #4112390005

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Art by Celor. Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner and Ani-Mia. Poor Bettie Page has barely finished up her latest adventure and gotten back to modeling when duty calls once more! Seems there's something funny going on in a place called Roswell, and it's up to Bettie to investigate! There's a catch this time, though-the United States military might be putting Bettie on the case, but they can't avow the existence of said case-or Bettie! Instead, our marvelous model is given a crack team of assistants to help her go where no woman has gone before! Fresh off scribing Bettie Page and the Bigfoot Bandits, this spaceship is steered with a purpose by fan-favorite Ani-Mia and illustrated with only the finest stardust by Celor (Hack/Slash vs. Chaos!, Kiss: The Phantom Obsession)! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Black Panther (2022 Marvel 8th Series) 3A VG Ross

Written by John Ridley. Art by Juan Cabal. Cover by Alex Ross. T'CHALLA VS. THE X-MEN OF MARS! With assassins closing in and Wakanda's faith in him shaken, T'Challa goes to visit Storm on the newly terraformed Mars. But this will not be a happy reunion, as T'Challa has ulterior motives for his visit. And back home, Shuri discovers who is behind the attacks on Wakanda's secret agents, a revelation that will change everything… 52 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $5.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 39B CGC 9.8 Frison Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #4009655024

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Nico Leon. Cover by Jenny Frison. Meow, Catwoman is bored of Alleytown and has returned to Gotham City proper for bigger fish to fry and to go back to doing what she does best…stealing crime boss secrets for blackmail and looking damn sexy while doing it, of course. New ongoing series writer Tini Howard makes her DCU series debut writing the cat of the night, placing Catwoman in her first blackmail heist disguised as a stripper at Gothams most secure underground club! Oh, Catwoman, hiding in plain sight in five-inch platform heels at a gathering of Gothams crime elite while surrounded by all the beautiful women and other shiny things to look at…what could possibly go wrong? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Daredevil Woman Without Fear (2022 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Bachalo

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Label #4064209002

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Rafael De La Torre. Cover by Chris Bachalo. The next pulse-pounding chapter in the saga of New York City's Guardian Devil, this time starring ELEKTRA as Daredevil! Joined by Rafael De Latorre, Chip Zdarsky continues his landmark run and the DAREDEVIL story that spins directly out of the shocking revelations in the pages of DEVIL'S REIGN! Elektra is the world's deadliest assassin - and she's taken a vow not to kill. Someone puts themselves directly in her path with deadly consequences. What else would you expect from the MARVEL UNIVERSE'S GREATEST HUNTER?! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Darkhold Omega (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Hepburn Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #4021897016

Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Cian Tormey. Cover by Scott Hepburn. THE FATE OF ALL EXISTENCE LIES IN THE HANDS OF FIVE TWISTED MINDS! Five of the world's greatest heroes - Spider-Man, Black Bolt, Blade, Wasp, and Iron Man - took a chance and read from the cursed Darkhold. They were meant to gain the power to fight back the dread elder god Chthon - but instead they've lost their minds and all they once held dear. Was it worth the cost? And who is their bold new ally - a product of Chthon's dark dimension, or something else entirely? Steve Orlando and Cian Tormey deliver a heart-pounding conclusion to the epic Darkhold event - and introduce a hero who will take the Marvel Universe by storm! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Darkhold Omega (2021 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Tormey Variant

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Frank Variant Cover

Label #4021897021

Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Cian Tormey. Cover by Cian Tormey. THE FATE OF ALL EXISTENCE LIES IN THE HANDS OF FIVE TWISTED MINDS! Five of the world's greatest heroes - Spider-Man, Black Bolt, Blade, Wasp, and Iron Man - took a chance and read from the cursed Darkhold. They were meant to gain the power to fight back the dread elder god Chthon - but instead they've lost their minds and all they once held dear. Was it worth the cost? And who is their bold new ally - a product of Chthon's dark dimension, or something else entirely? Steve Orlando and Cian Tormey deliver a heart-pounding conclusion to the epic Darkhold event - and introduce a hero who will take the Marvel Universe by storm! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of Doctor Strange (2021 Marvel) 5B CGC 9.8 Hitch 1:25 Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #4070846006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Lee Garbett. Cover by Bryan Hitch. THE MURDERER IS REVEALED! The Marvel Universe stands at the brink of destruction. The Three Mothers and their master, the Peregrine Child, are about to claim victory. And Strange's murderer is having the last laugh. It all comes down to one last trick from the young, time-traveling Doctor Strange… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Wolf Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #4045352015

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. Cover by Maria Wolf. ELSA AND THE FAMILY BLOODSTONE! Who better to defend Earth from magical invaders than monster hunter ELSA BLOODSTONE?! Elsa is the best there is at what she does - tough, skilled and clever enough to handle any problem…except her brother, CULLEN. They have issues, and they'll have to put them aside not only to protect Earth but also to welcome the latest addition to the Bloodstone clan: their long-lost SISTER! Her awesome set of powers and unique Blood gem have placed a target on her back, and the worst horrors from beyond this realm are on the hunt. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Devil's Reign X-Men (2022 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Williams Variant

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Variant Edition.

Label #4140118014

Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Phil Noto. Cover by Scott Williams. THE QUEEN'S REIGN! Emma Frost has many skeletons in her closet, but only one of them is currently Mayor of New York City. The truth about the White Queen's secret past with the Kingpin of Crime comes to light. As Wilson Fisk makes his play, will his old ally Emma Frost stand in his way? Or protect the secrets they share? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 58SHOWCASE.A CGC 9.8

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Showcase Edition.

Label #4314569001

2022 Showcase Edition Topless "Zandy Land" Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. Skye Mathers, along with Julia, the Queen of Hearts, has been making her way back to her home world, one universal leap at a time. But her journey has just taken a seriously wrong turn, separating her from her partner. And these new surroundings Skye finds herself in could signal dire consequences for the future she is hurtling toward. What horrible truths lie in this place? Who is the Keeper? And where is Julia? Don't miss this all new chapter in Skye's adventure, sure to answer many questions and create some new ones, as well! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 58SHOWCASE.B CGC 9.9 SS Basaldua/Brusha/Ruffino

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Signed by Eric Basaldua, Joe Brusha & Nei Ruffino on 3/9/24. Showcase Secret Stash Edition.

Label #4403777007

2022 Showcase Edition "Secret Stash" Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. Skye Mathers, along with Julia, the Queen of Hearts, has been making her way back to her home world, one universal leap at a time. But her journey has just taken a seriously wrong turn, separating her from her partner. And these new surroundings Skye finds herself in could signal dire consequences for the future she is hurtling toward. What horrible truths lie in this place? Who is the Keeper? And where is Julia? Don't miss this all new chapter in Skye's adventure, sure to answer many questions and create some new ones, as well! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Lady Death Chaos Rules (2016 Coffin) 1STPATRICK.B CGC 9.8

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Manufactured with "103/200" printed on cover. Naughty St. Patrick's Day Edition.

Label #4083259011

Naughty St. Patrick's Day Edition cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 200 copies. Written by Brian Pulido and Brian Augustyn. Art by Dheeraj Verma. Creator and creation: Reunited! Lady Death is awakened from a 20-year, spell-induced slumber and finds herself in the fiery pits of Hell. Who among her depraved enemies is responsible? How long until she exacts bloody vengeance? Let the hunt begin! Featuring the alluring and cruel diva of death as only creator, Brian Pulido can deliver. Chock full of sex, violence, and very, very bad behavior. Experience Lady Death fully realized! Long live Lady Death! Lady Death: Chaos Rules #1 captures the rockin' independent spirit of her original Chaos! Comics (1994-2002) run but brings her story to the present. She's bolder, darker, sexier Hope, with more brains and brawn. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Robyn Hood Shadows of the Past (2022 Zenescope) One-Shot 1F VF- 7.5

2022 Diamond Retailer March Gold Collectible cover by Keith Garvey - Limited to 199 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Ismael Canales. Robyn learns the truth about her past and the darkness connected to it. Pulled into the darkest of realms, it will take all of her training to defeat the evil that lays claim to her soul, and escape from the Shadowlands. 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Robyn Hood Shadows of the Past (2022 Zenescope) One-Shot 1G VF 8.0

2022 Diamond Retailer March Platinum Collectible cover by Keith Garvey - Limited to 99 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Ismael Canales. Robyn learns the truth about her past and the darkness connected to it. Pulled into the darkest of realms, it will take all of her training to defeat the evil that lays claim to her soul, and escape from the Shadowlands. 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Silver Surfer Rebirth (2022 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8 Momoko Variant

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Momoko Variant Cover

Label #4200432021

Written by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim. Cover by Peach Momoko. THEY'RE BACK! No, we don't mean the guys on the cover… We're talking about legendary creators Ron Marz and Ron Lim returning to tell a story set during their fan-favorite run of SILVER SURFER! Someone has stolen the Reality Gem, an object that allows the user to fulfill any wish no matter the consequences! But whoever has taken it is doing things like bringing back the dead hero Captain Mar-Vell. It's up to Silver Surfer to team up with the least likely of allies, Thanos, to find the Gem and restore reality to its proper form. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 21WHATNOT.B CBCS 9.8

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Whatnot B&W Exclusive Variant.

Label #24-39306CD-026

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WhatNot exclusive Virgin cover by Tyler Kirkham. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell'Edera. After a year since we last saw her in Archer's Peak, Erica Slaughter resurfaces to take on the case of a girl who's seen a new kind of monster, one with terrifying implications. But Erica's broken ties with the House of Slaughter and that can have deadly consequences. The Order of St. George does not forget nor do they forgive. Even as Erica goes on the hunt, she must keep an eye out for the mysterious figure on her trail in order to survive the coming storm. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Superman The Man of Steel HC (2020-2022 DC) 4-1ST FN

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Doom Patrol (1987-1995 2nd Series) #10, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #16-22, The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #439-444, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #598-600, and Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) Annual #2.

Cover by John Byrne and Georeg Perez. Back Cover by John Byrne.

Superman's 1980s adventures continue with the introduction of Checkmate!

Then, the mysterious Supergirl meets Superman for the first time! Plus, the Man of Steel faces Mr. Mxyzptlk, runs into the Doom Patrol and battles Metallo! And Lex Luthor is tricked into releasing criminals from the Phantom Zone-and it's up to Superman to clean up his mess.

A bold new reimagining of the life and times of the Man of Steel, crafted by legendary comics writer and artist John Byrne! Guest-starring Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Captain Marvel, Elongated Man, Man-Bat, and Wonder Woman! And featuring the menace of Darkseid!

Hardcover, 520 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written John Byrne, Paul Kupperberg, Jerry Ordway, and Roger Stern.

Art by John Byrne, Erik Larsen, Jerry Ordway, John Statema, Ross Andru, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dick Giordano, Curt Swan, Gary Martin, Karl Kesel, John Beatty, Dennis Janke, Andy Kubert, Doug Hazlewood, Ty Templeton, Keith Williams, Murphy Anderson, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding, Monika Livingston, George Perez, and Mike Mignola.

Cover price $49.99.

Vampirella Dracula Unholy (2021 Dynamite) 4R CGC 9.8 Momoko Modern Icon 1:11 Variant

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Variant Cover R

Label #4314760024

Limited 1 for 11 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Donny Hadiwidjaja. Cover by Peach Momoko. Caught in a love triangle between her new husband and his former love, Vampirella becomes suddenly aware that Dracula has been manipulating what she'd assumed to have been random events as the Lord of the Undead progressively asserts his control over the man she loves. As Count Dracula asserts his ultimate control over the world's vampires, only Vampirella stands between him and a bloody conquest of mankind. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

X Deaths of Wolverine (2022 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 JSA Percy Kubert

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Benjamin Percy Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4696946016

Written by Benjamin Percy. Art by Federico Vicentini. Cover by Adam Kubert. DEATH IS NOT THE END. DEATH IS THE OMEGA. WEEK 2 - If WOLVERINE's future lies in the past, what does that mean for the present? The reciprocal series to X LIVES OF WOLVERINE, X DEATHS OF WOLVERINE is can't-miss reading, chock-full of revelations for the best there is as well as the fate of mutantkind. 48 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $5.99.

X Lives of Wolverine (2022 Marvel) 1I CGC 9.8 JSA Percy Cassara Stormbreakers Variant

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Benjamin Percy Authenticated Autograph. Cassara Variant Cover.

Label #4696946015

Written by Benjamin Percy. Art by Joshua Cassara. Cover by Joshua Cassara. THE BIGGEST WOLVERINE STORY OF ALL TIME BEGINS HERE! WEEK 1 - Logan. James Howlett. Weapon X. The mutant best known as WOLVERINE has lived many lives under many identities and in many places, but never before has the fate of the future been so entwined with the past! Fan-favorite eras of Wolverine's saga are explored anew, along with never-before-seen episodes as Logan must travel to various points in time to prevent the death of a key figure in mutant history. But these LIVES are only one side of the story… Be here for the start of the time-shredding saga across all of Wolverine's history and future yet to come. 48 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $5.99.