Auctions: comic books January 2023

300 25th Anniversary (2023 Dark Horse) 1DIAZ.A NM- 9.2

Variant cover by Ariel Diaz. 25th Anniversary edition of Frank Miller's "300". Story and art by Frank Miller. 36 pages, full color.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 14ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8 R1C0 Illuminati Variant

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R1C0 Variant Cover.

Label #4740277018

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Cover by R1C0. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Michael Dowling, Kyle Hotz, Terry Dodson, Ryan Stegman, Rachel Dodson, Tim Townsend and JP Mayer. "DARK WEB" PRELUDE! We haven't seen Chasm since ASM #894 and the FCBD issue, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy. Join us for this very special issue featuring Spidey's most dangerous new villain as well as the Goblin Queen and a BRAND-NEW villain that you won't believe. 36 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 14SYNDICATE.A CGC 9.8 Momoko Syndicate Variant

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The Syndicate Edition.

Label #4574046023

The Syndicate (616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Street Level Hero) Exclusive Cover by Peach Momoko. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Michael Dowling, Kyle Hotz, Terry Dodson, Ryan Stegman, Rachel Dodson, Tim Townsend and JP Mayer. "DARK WEB" PRELUDE! We haven't seen Chasm since ASM #894 and the FCBD issue, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy. Join us for this very special issue featuring Spidey's most dangerous new villain as well as the Goblin Queen and a BRAND-NEW villain that you won't believe. 36 pages, full color. Rated T

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 129A CGC 9.6 Jimenez

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Label #4715504012

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Jorge Jimenez and Leonardo Romero. Cover by Jorge Jimenez. Failsafe has countered every move Batman and the Justice League have attempted. Is the Dark Knight out of options on...Earth? The bestselling Failsafe arc continues! In the back-up, we travel back to the early years of the Dark Knight Detective, revisiting his most psychedelic/mind-breaking period and the dawn of his backup protection system...ZUR-EN-ARRH! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman and the Joker the Deadly Duo (2022 DC) 1BTC.B.FOIL CGC 9.8 SS Suayan

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Signed by Mico Suayan on 10/14/22. Big Time Collectibles Foil Edition.

Label #2743541075

Big Time Collectibles Exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Mico Suayan. Story and Art 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.

Darkwing Duck (2023 Dynamite) 1B CGC 9.6 Andolfo Variant

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Variant Cover B.

Label #4735175004

Written by Amanda Deibert. Art by Carlo Lauro. Cover by Mirka Andolfo. 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.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 66SHOWCASE.2023.A CGC 9.8

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Showcase Edition.

Label #4238924013

Showcase Edition 2023 "Sno-White Cap" Edition Variant Cover by Paul Green - limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. As the layers of the Grimm Universe are peeling back, Skye Mathers discovers that an unspeakable evil, once hidden in the shadows, is reaching out into our world. Can Skye handle this new lurking fear that surrounds her? Find out in this next chapter of her thrilling journey as a wicked secret is revealed. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 68E CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover E.

Label #4391602008

2023 Oz Gatefold Wraparound Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 299 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. A terrible evil is rising, and now Skye and the others at Arcane Acre must race against time to stop this darkness from consuming all they hold dear. But is it already too late?! 28 pages, full color. Rated Teen+

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 68E CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover E.

Label #4546425006

2023 Oz Gatefold Wraparound Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 299 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. A terrible evil is rising, and now Skye and the others at Arcane Acre must race against time to stop this darkness from consuming all they hold dear. But is it already too late?! 28 pages, full color. Rated Teen+

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 68E CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover E.

Label #4546425007

2023 Oz Gatefold Wraparound Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 299 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. A terrible evil is rising, and now Skye and the others at Arcane Acre must race against time to stop this darkness from consuming all they hold dear. But is it already too late?! 28 pages, full color. Rated Teen+

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 68F CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover F.

Label #4366832006

2023 Oz Topless Gatefold Wraparound Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 99 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. A terrible evil is rising, and now Skye and the others at Arcane Acre must race against time to stop this darkness from consuming all they hold dear. But is it already too late?! 28 pages, full color. Rated Teen+

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 68METAL.A CGC 9.8 Pantalena Collector's Club Metal Variant

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Collector's Club Metal Edition.

Label #4371214019

February 2023 Collectors Club Metal Edition Cover by Paolo Pantalena. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. A terrible evil is rising, and now Skye and the others at Arcane Acre must race against time to stop this darkness from consuming all they hold dear. But is it already too late?! 28 pages, full color. Rated Teen+

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 68METAL.C CGC 9.8

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Collectors Club Metal Edition.

Label #4349434021

March 2023 Collectors Club Metal Edition Cover by Meguro. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. A terrible evil is rising, and now Skye and the others at Arcane Acre must race against time to stop this darkness from consuming all they hold dear. But is it already too late?! 28 pages, full color. Rated Teen+

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 68METAL.DOONEY.A CGC 9.8

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Dooney Metal Edition.

Label #4451945002

Metal Comics Edition Variant Cover by Michael Dooney - limited to 15 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. A terrible evil is rising, and now Skye and the others at Arcane Acre must race against time to stop this darkness from consuming all they hold dear. But is it already too late?! 28 pages, full color. Rated Teen+

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 68METAL.ROYLE.B CGC 9.8

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Royle Metal Edition B.

Label #4420050001

Metal Comics Edition Variant Cover by John Royle - limited to 15 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis. A terrible evil is rising, and now Skye and the others at Arcane Acre must race against time to stop this darkness from consuming all they hold dear. But is it already too late?! 28 pages, full color. Rated Teen+

Punchline the Gotham Game (2022 DC) 2E CGC 9.8 Nakayama 1:50 Variant

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Nakayama Variant Cover.

Label #4699705015

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard, Blake Howard. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by David Nakayama. SHOWDOWN AT ACE CHEMICALS! Punchline's construction of her Royal Flush Gang court draws the attention of Gotham City's thriving Yakuza faction and Batman. All things come to a head at Ace Chemicals. Will Batman successfully stop Punchline and her court, or will the factory bring him another devastating failure? 32 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $4.99.

Punchline the Gotham Game (2022 DC) 2E NM- 9.2 Nakayama 1:50 Variant

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard, Blake Howard. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by David Nakayama. SHOWDOWN AT ACE CHEMICALS! Punchline's construction of her Royal Flush Gang court draws the attention of Gotham City's thriving Yakuza faction and Batman. All things come to a head at Ace Chemicals. Will Batman successfully stop Punchline and her court, or will the factory bring him another devastating failure? 32 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $4.99.

Spawn Unwanted Violence (2022 Image) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #4249403021

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and Cover by Mike Del Mundo. MINISERIES PREMIERE Information can be one of the most valuable resources in the world. It can also be one of the most difficult to obtain. Luckily for Spawn, he has the FREAK. The Freak is a master of getting what he needs out of a subject. But as the Freak works at extracting the whereabouts of 'File F,' Al witnesses an act of senseless VIOLENCE-one that he can't ignore. The writing of TODD McFARLANE meets the incredible art of MIKE DEL MUNDO in SPAWN: UNWANTED VIOLENCE, a two-part miniseries that forces Spawn to confront the very nature of good and evil! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Spawn Unwanted Violence (2022 Image) 1B CGC 9.8

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"Virgin" Edition.

Label #4249403022

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and Cover by Mike Del Mundo. MINISERIES PREMIERE Information can be one of the most valuable resources in the world. It can also be one of the most difficult to obtain. Luckily for Spawn, he has the FREAK. The Freak is a master of getting what he needs out of a subject. But as the Freak works at extracting the whereabouts of 'File F,' Al witnesses an act of senseless VIOLENCE-one that he can't ignore. The writing of TODD McFARLANE meets the incredible art of MIKE DEL MUNDO in SPAWN: UNWANTED VIOLENCE, a two-part miniseries that forces Spawn to confront the very nature of good and evil! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin the Lost Years (2022 IDW) 1A CGC 9.8 Gallant

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Label #4210144017

Written by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz. Art by Ben Bishop. Cover by S. L. Gallant. RETURN TO THE RONIN-VERSE! In the smash-hit miniseries TMNT: The Last Ronin, readers were taken on a pulse-pounding trek through time—past, present, future—to witness the final gut-wrenching days of the Heroes in a Half Shell. For Michelangelo in particular, the march to his heartbreaking last battle was long and dangerous, taking him from New York City, to Japan, across Asia and Europe, and then back home again to administer final justice against those guilty of killing his family. But what happened during those fateful years when he had only the need for vengeance and Master Splinters journal to guide him? What battles did he fight? What hard lessons did he learn? The time has come to find out as original miniseries writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz join artist Ben Bishop (TMNT: The Last Ronin) to finally reveal what adventures the Last Ronin experienced during his vengeful journey. While in the present, a new master, Casey Marie Jones, prepares her young terrapin students to be the next generation of…Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Thor Omnibus HC (2023 Marvel) By J. Michael Straczynski and Kieron Gillen 1B-1ST NM- 9.2

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #536-537, Thor (2007-2011 3rd Series) #1-12 and #600-614, Thor (2007-2011 Marvel 3rd Series) Annual #1, Thor Giant-Size Finale (2009), Siege (2010 Marvel) #1-4 and #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT, Siege: Loki (2010), New Mutants (2009-2012 3rd Series) #11, Secret Invasion Aftermath: Beta Ray Bill - Green of Eden (2009), Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter (2009) #1-3, and material from Dark Reign: The Cabal (2009 Marvel). Written by J. Michael Straczynski, Stan Lee, Kieron Gillen, Chris Giarrusso, Peter Milligan, and Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mike McKone, Andy Lanning, Cam Smith, Kris Justice, Kev Walker, Olivier Coipel, Mark Morales, John Dell, Danny Miki, Victor Olazaba, Allen Martinez, Marko Djurdjevic, David Aja, Chris Giarrusso, Tonci Zonjic, Mico Suayan, Tom Grindberg, Stefano Gaudiano, Billy Tan, Batt, Jamie McKelvie, Rich Elson, Niko Henrichon, Doug Braithwaite, Dan Brereton, Mark Pennington, Scott Hanna, Alvaro Lopez, and Kano. Cover by Olivier Coipel. Witness the return of Thor in a story only author J. Michael Straczynski could tell! Resurrected after breaking the endless cycle of Ragnarok, the Asgardian God of Thunder is reunited with the mortal form of Dr. Don Blake. Together, they must reckon with the legacy of Thor's mythic Norse kingdom and the rebirth of its immortal heroes - on Earth! How will Broxton, Oklahoma, react to the Norse gods' arrival?! Then, writer Kieron Gillen takes up the hammer and reveals just how intricately Loki has been scheming all along! But when the Trickster's plans spiral out of control - culminating in the Siege of Asgard and the return of an ancient evil - it's up to Thor and his fellow Asgardians to save two realms! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,144 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $125.00.

Tiger Division (2022 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Gomez Variant

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Gomez Variant Cover.

Label #4740277025

Written by Emily Kim. Art by Creees Lee. Cover by Carlos Gomez. 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.

Titans United Bloodpact (2022 DC) 3B CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover.

Label #4164883025

Written by Cavan Scott. Art by Lucas Meyer. Cover by Derrick Chew. TITANS NO MORE. As the Church of the Raven closes in on a strangely altered world, Batman and Robin face their deadliest foe yet--Starfire! 32 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $4.99.

X-Treme X-Men (2022 Marvel) 1G NM- 9.2 Larroca Virgin 1:100 Variant

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Chris Claremont. Cover and Art by Salvador Larroca. THE X-TREME TEAM IS BACK! Legendary X-scribe Chris Claremont reunites with artistic dynamo Salvador Larroca for an all-new story set just after the groundbreaking original run of X-TREME X-MEN! A powerful psychic attack on KITTY PRYDE from her old enemy OGUN brings the X-Treme team back together for a high-stakes mission…but what secret is Ogun hiding, and will even the combined might of BISHOP, SAGE, GAMBIT, ROGUE, RACHEL SUMMERS, STORM and WOLVERINE be enough to stop his insidious plan? The X-citement starts here, with the kickoff to the arc that will have wide-reaching implications for some of your favorite X-characters! Cover price $3.99.

Zirty Girlz (2020 Z ComicZ) 3JASMINE.C VF 8.0

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Jasmine Nude Edition Virgin Cover by Nathan Szerdy. A Collection of art from Nathan Szerdy. 28 pages, full color.

Zirty Girlz (2020 Z ComicZ) 3JASMINE.C.FOIL CGC 9.8

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Tiger "Nude" Teal Foil Edition.

Label #4713518001

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Jasmine Nude Edition Foil Cover by Nathan Szerdy. A Collection of art from Nathan Szerdy. 28 pages, full color.