Auctions: comic books April 2022

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1040B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715506011

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Shawn Aldridge. Art by Riccardo Federici and Adriana Melo. Cover by Julian Totino Tedesco. Superman has become a force to be reckoned with inside Warworld’s arena, and Mongul questions his decision to keep his enemies alive. As Superman’s new Phaelosian ally Kryl-Ux teaches him new ways to fight without powers, he starts to win Warzoons over to his cause…but someone within his inner circle finds their allegiances tested. Meanwhile, the elusive Midnighter uses his talents to find the missing members of the Authority. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI CGC 9.8

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Second Printing/ "virgin" Edition

Label #4101448019

Second Printing. Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. 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.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing/"Virgin" Edition.

Label #4376048002

Second Printing. Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. 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.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 57SHOWCASE.A CGC 9.8

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Showcase Edition.

Label #4256622021

Showcase Edition 2022 Topless "Cluez" Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. With evil surrounding her on all sides, Skye is at a crossroads. When the choices she makes can end entire universes, what is she going to do with every path before her leading to destruction? How will Skye come out on top in a world that corrupts those who hold the most power? Will she take it on herself to run this town under her own influence? Don't miss the shocking next issue is Skye's cross-universal journey! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 57SHOWCASE.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Showcase Edition B.

Label #4314569005

Showcase Edition 2022 Topless "Mega Robyn Z" Cover by Ale Garza - limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. With evil surrounding her on all sides, Skye is at a crossroads. When the choices she makes can end entire universes, what is she going to do with every path before her leading to destruction? How will Skye come out on top in a world that corrupts those who hold the most power? Will she take it on herself to run this town under her own influence? Don't miss the shocking next issue is Skye's cross-universal journey! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 59I CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover I.

Label #4425635005

2022 July VIP Collectible Cover by Carla Cohen - limited to 225 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. What evil secrets lurk within this steampunk world Skye finds herself in now? Beyond the iron and gears lies a darkness looking to feed upon the innocent lives who have found themselves here. With this new threat looming, will Skye ever get back to her universe? And if she does, will it even be the same one she left behind? 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 59SHOWCASE.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Showcase Edition B.

Label #4256623005

2022 Showcase Edition "Scythes and Spirits" Variant Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. What evil secrets lurk within this steampunk world Skye finds herself in now? Beyond the iron and gears lies a darkness looking to feed upon the innocent lives who have found themselves here. With this new threat looming, will Skye ever get back to her universe? And if she does, will it even be the same one she left behind? 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 59SHOWCASE.B CGC 9.8 Qualified

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NAME WRITTEN ON COVER IN MARKER. Showcase Edition A.

Label #4314569002

2022 "Risque" Showcase Edition Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. What evil secrets lurk within this steampunk world Skye finds herself in now? Beyond the iron and gears lies a darkness looking to feed upon the innocent lives who have found themselves here. With this new threat looming, will Skye ever get back to her universe? And if she does, will it even be the same one she left behind? 32 pages, full color. Rated T

La Muerta Last Rites (2016 Coffin) 1FLASH CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "97/100" printed on cover. Flash Edition.

Label #4705261006

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Flash Edition cover by David Harrigan - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Brian Pulido and Mike MacLean. Art by Joel Gomez. Features 48 pages of story & art! Maria Diaz has adopted the guise of 'La Muerta' in an effort to dismantle the Zavalas, a kill crazy, occult-obsessed crime cartel that murdered her family in cold blood. In this epic conclusion to La Muerta's origin, Maria's crusade to avenge her family appears impossible as the nefarious Mama Z tightens her grip on the city. Can one woman defeat an entire crime cult? What will be the cost to her fragile humanity? Also - La Muerta vs. Mama Z, the final confrontation! Count on plenty of blood and bullets. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

New Mutants (2020 Marvel) 24B CGC 9.8 Momoko Variant

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Variant Edition.

Label #4705259020

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Written by Vita Ayala. Art by Danilo Beyruth. Cover by Peach Momoko. NEW STATUS QUO FOR THE NEW MUTANTS! The New Mutants regroup in the aftermath of the Shadow King's attack! What will become of Amahl Farouk? Why is Warpath…crying?! How many snikts can fit into one panel? What happens to the Lost when they find one another? All this and more in a single issue-plus the setup for the next big arc, a story too magical to be believed. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Piper Rudich Totally Rad Gallery (2022 Totally Rad) 1TOADS.A.FOIL NM- 9.2

Toad's Comics and Geezer Comics Exclusive Poison Foil cover by Piper Rudich - Limited to 45 copies. 20 pages, full color.

Savage Spider-Man (2022 Marvel) 1H CGC 9.4 Lee 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4528657002

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Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Gerardo Sandoval. Cover by Inhyuk Lee. SPIDER-MAN LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE! Peter Parker finds himself at the middle of the biggest, most wide-ranging adventure he's ever had and out of the gate it has turned him into a SAVAGE BEAST! Forget everything you know about Spider-Man. All rules and regulations are out the door and Peter Parker may never be the same! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Savage Sword of Conan The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2019-2022 Marvel) 7A-1ST NM- 9.2

Kevin Nowlan Cover

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #88-101.

Based on the stories and characters created by Robert E. Howard. Cover by Kevin Nowlan.

SAVAGE SWORD enters an exciting new era with the debut of one of Conan's deadliest super villain adversaries: Wrarrl, better known as the Devourer of Souls! He earned that title by consuming the life force of anyone standing in his way - but he's never met a foe as ardent as Conan! Their iconic battle is the first of several engagements between the two in Marvel Conan lore.

And returning to menace Conan is another of his legendary rogues' gallery: Captain Bor'aqh Sharaq, once thought dead, but hunting Conan on a quest for vengeance!

This Omnibus edition is packed with Conan classics, with stories by Michael Fleischer and Priest and art by all-time Conan great John Buscema!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 936 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Credits:

Written by Michael Fleisher, John Buscema, Alan Zelenetz, Christopher Priest (as James Owsley), Jim Neal, Steve Skeates, and Larry Yakata.

Art by John Buscema, Mary Wilsire, Ron Wilson, Stan Woch, June Brigman, Nestor Redondo, Ned Sonntag, Alfredo Alcala, Val Mayerik, Pablo Marcos, Gary Kwapisz, Rudy Nebre, Nestor Redondo, Bob Camp, Dave Simons, Armando Gil, Vince Colletta, Tim Conrad, Madz Castrillo, David Wenzel, Kerry Gammill, Earl Norem, and Ernie Chan.

Cover price $150.00.

Vampirella Dracula Unholy (2021 Dynamite) 5B CGC 9.8 Besch Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #4714244011

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Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Donny Hadiwidjaja. Cover by Rose Besch. Vampirella's efforts to save the man she loves have completely collapsed. After the shocking revelation concluding our last issue (see below, which Matt absolutely won't spoil here), Vampirella finds herself completely outflanked by the Lord of Darkness! Dracula has fully assimilated his human host while his shadow army, Lumea Urm?toare, prepares Vampirella as a ritual sacrifice-with her mother's blessing! Can this unholy love survive? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.