Auctions: comic books January 2023

Batgirls (2022 DC) 12D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Gonzales Variant Cover

Label #4190535011

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Becky Cloonan, Michael W Conrad. Art by Neil Googe. Cover by Rian Gonzales. Boy, do the Batgirls have some tea for you! Literally. Cass and Steph go down a rabbit hole of madness when they're invited to Mad Hatter's tea party. But with the death of yet another Hill resident looming on their shoulders, they're one step closer to finding the Hill Ripper. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman and the Joker the Deadly Duo (2022 DC) 1A CGC 9.9 Silvestri

Paper: White

Label #4177372002

Story, Art and Cover by Marc Silvestri. The Joker will go to any lengths to get Harley Quinn back after she is abducted by a strange culprit. But who? Mysterious, Joker-like monsters are stalking the streets of Gotham, collecting severed heads. But why? Jim Gordon is missing, and after receiving a package containing a bloody piece of Gotham's commissioner, Batman knows he must be willing to do anything to save him. But how? When The Joker proposes an uneasy alliance with Batman, the answers to those questions begin to become clear--and they will shake Gotham City and the Bat-Family to their core. This meticulously crafted tale of the Dark Knight's deadliest team-up will introduce you to a grim and gritty Gotham that only Marc Silvestri could bring you. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 49C CGC 9.8 Balent Variant

Paper: White

Balent Variant Cover.

Label #4225450001

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Nico Leon. Cover by Jim Balent. You can take Gotham out of the cat, but you can't take the cat out of Gotham. With some of Catwoman's power structures collapsed again, a clan of clowns has invaded Alleytown and Selina must use her power to handle things safely...without bringing more violence and crime into the area she loves and swears to protect. But when that fails, Selina realizes she's going to have to fight fire with fire once and for all. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Darkwing Duck (2023 Dynamite) 1ZF CGC 9.8 Haeser B&W 1:7 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover ZF.

Label #4346449019

Limited 1 for 7 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Amanda Deibert. Art by Carlo Lauro. Cover by Ken Haeser. He is the terror that flaps in the night…He is the ferocious fowl who plucks the evil eye from the face of foul play…He is Darkwing Duck! Alongside his trusty sidekick Lauchpad McQuack, Darkwing hyper-vigilantly defends St. Canard from the dastardly, devilish demons who would wage wanton war! By night, our caped defender lurks in the shadows, striking fear (and maybe confusion?) in the heart of the criminal underworld…but by day, no one suspects that Darkwing is also mild-mannered Drake Mallard, a well-meaning father to his adorable adopted daughter, Gosalyn! Can Darkwing successfully navigate his two separate lives, all while looking incredibly cool and impossibly handsome? (Hint: Probably not, but…) You'll have to read to find out! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Gold Goblin (2022 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Checcetto Variant

Paper: White

Checcetto Variant Cover A.

Label #4201021005

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Lan Medina. Cover by Marco Checcetto. IT'S NOT EASY BEING...GOLD? Norman Osborn's sins may have been cleansed, but his memories weren't and he's done plenty of horrific things to remember. Norman's worked hard to avoid all things "Goblin" and to stay on the straight and narrow. Consequences in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN pushed him to try super-heroing, and he liked it. But when the media dub him the Gold Goblin, he has to start wondering - can he ever get away from the Goblin inside? Cover price $3.99.

Gold Goblin (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Quah "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4242204007

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Alan Quah. Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Lan Medina. IT'S NOT EASY BEING...GOLD? Norman Osborn's sins may have been cleansed, but his memories weren't and he's done plenty of horrific things to remember. Norman's worked hard to avoid all things "Goblin" and to stay on the straight and narrow. Consequences in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN pushed him to try super-heroing, and he liked it. But when the media dub him the Gold Goblin, he has to start wondering - can he ever get away from the Goblin inside? Cover price $3.99.

Lady Death Necrotic Genesis (2023 Coffin) 1B CGC 9.8 Ortiz Variant

Paper: White

Catacombs Edition

Label #4376634014

Written by Brian Pulido, Mike MacLean. Art by Diego Bernard. Cover by Richard Ortiz. 'WORLD WAR DEATH!' official tie-in! In the aftermath of her bone-shattering battle with Hellwitch, a new era unfolds with foes both new and old descending on the diva of death. And to Lady Death's great surprise, 'white reapers' bearing her unique DNA manifest across the globe. Will she welcome them, or reject them outright? The answers lie on the pages ahead… 32 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

New Mutants Facsimile Edition (2019 Marvel) 98B CBCS 9.9 Liefeld Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-0340807-082

2nd printing. Written by Rob Liefeld; Fabian Nicieza. Art by Rob Liefeld. Cover by Rob Liefeld. The dynamic debut of Deadpool! It's the beginning of the end for the New Mutants as Cable continues his reinvention of the squad into his own paramilitary force! But their numbers are dwindling - and Rictor's about to be the next one making his exit! Meanwhile, Deadpool makes his entrance - but he's not looking to join. He's been hired to kill Cable! With swords, guns, a healing factor and an unstoppable mouth, this merc is set to make a big splash! But who is the new mystery woman riding to the rescue? Cable called, she came: Enter Domino! Prepare for high-octane mutant action from the bombastic 1990s! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #98. 32 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $3.99.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4416895010

"Play a Game" Trade Dress Edition Variant cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 200 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Risque" Edition H.

Label #4416895009

Risque Virginart "Play a Game" Edition Virgin cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 200 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Lingerie" Edition H.

Label #4416895008

Lingerie Virginart "Play a Game" Edition Virgin cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Nude" Edition H.

Label #4416895006

Nude Virginart "Play a Game" Edition Virgin cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Bloody Risque" Edition H.

Label #4416895007

Bloody Risque Virginart "Play a Game" Edition variant cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 80 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Ripped (2023 Imagination Inx) 1C CBCS 9.8 SS Ricketts Mask Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Steve Ricketts on 1/25/23 Mask Comics #2 Homage Variant

Label #22-43587CC-003

"Mask #2" Variant Cover. Written by Steve Ricketts. Art by Steve Ricketts. Coloring by Federico Pepto Sioc Jr. This is the story of Gary Growler. A young man who idolizes Friendlyman, the greatest Unique the world has ever known. Gary has long dreamed of being a "Unique", a term used because each wielder has powers that are very unique to them. Nobody completely understands how or even when Uniques acquire their abilities. These powers range from incredible to bizarre. With proper training they can be all be formidable. Or at least...entertaining. 32pgs. FC

Ripped (2023 Imagination Inx) 1D.FOIL NM 9.4 Homage Foil Variant

Action Comics #1 Homage Holofoil Variant Cover. Written by Steve Ricketts. Art by Steve Ricketts. Coloring by Federico Pepto Sioc Jr. This is the story of Gary Growler. A young man who idolizes Friendlyman, the greatest Unique the world has ever known. Gary has long dreamed of being a "Unique", a term used because each wielder has powers that are very unique to them. Nobody completely understands how or even when Uniques acquire their abilities. These powers range from incredible to bizarre. With proper training they can be all be formidable. Or at least...entertaining. 32pgs. FC

Ripped (2023 Imagination Inx) 1D.METAL VF 8.0 Homage Metal Variant

Action Comics #1 Homage Metal Edition Variant Cover - Limited to 10 copies. Written by Steve Ricketts. Art by Steve Ricketts. Coloring by Federico Pepto Sioc Jr. This is the story of Gary Growler. A young man who idolizes Friendlyman, the greatest Unique the world has ever known. Gary has long dreamed of being a "Unique", a term used because each wielder has powers that are very unique to them. Nobody completely understands how or even when Uniques acquire their abilities. These powers range from incredible to bizarre. With proper training they can be all be formidable. Or at least...entertaining. 32pgs. FC

Tiger Division (2022 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Lee

Paper: White

Label #4175558023

Written by Emily Kim. Art by Creees Lee. Cover by Creees Lee. FIERCE FIGHTERS! The defenders of South Korea take center stage! In their first ever solo series, you'll learn more about TAEGUKGI, a powerhouse with a heart of gold; LADY BRIGHT, a card-wielding sorceress; MR. ENIGMA, a street-brawling demigod; THE GENERAL, a living totem; and GUN-R II, an android with an attitude. They're joined by fan-favorites WHITE FOX and LUNA SNOW to form an unstoppable team. Created by our own unstoppable team, writer EMILY KIM (SILK) and artist CREEES LEE (MARVEL VOICES), this is one epic series you won't want to miss! 32 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $3.99.