Auctions: comic books August 2023

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1056SYNDICATE.C CGC 9.6

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The Syndicate Foil Edition.

Label #4572624004

The Syndicate (The 616 Comics, Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Fandom Comic Shop) exclusive Foil Edition Virgin cover by Tiago Da Silva. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Dan Jurgens, and Dorado Quick. Art by Rafa Sandoval, Lee Weeks, and Yasmin Flores Montanez. A shocking new character makes their debut as the thrill-packed Speeding Bullets concludes! Superman and Metallo must reluctantly join forces to stop the Cyborg Superman. With Tracy Corben's life (or at least her humanity) hanging in the balance, the Super-Family fights to keep Metropolis standing. Meanwhile, Lois and the staff of the Daily Planet set out to uncover the mysterious leader--and shocking origin--of Blue Earth! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 27ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8 SS Szerdy

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Signed by Nathan Szerdy on 10/18/2024. Szerdy Variant Cover.

Label #4520262023

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, The 616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Grief looms over Peter after last issue's shocking death! Spider-Man's villains are more than happy to keep him distracted… Your eyes don't deceive you, DOCTOR OCTOPUS IS BACK! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Batman Detective Comics Omnibus HC (2023 DC) By Peter J. Tomasi 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #994-999, 1001-1016, 1018-1033, Detective Comics (2016) Annual #2-3, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. (2020 DC) #1, and a story from Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #1000 and Detective Comics (New 52) #27. Written by Peter J. Tomasi and James Tynion IV. Art by Doug Mahnke, Christian Duce, Kenneth Rocafort, Mark Irwin, Christian Alamy, Bilquis Evely, Scott Goglewski, Kyle Hotz, Sumit Kumar, Keith Champagne, Travis Moore, Max Raynor, Nicola Scott, Ian Bertram, Doug Mahnke, Norm Rapmund, Eduardo Risso, Chris Burnham, David Lafuente, Diogenes Neves, Marcio Takara, Tyler Kirkman, Jose Luis, Eber Ferreira, and Matt Santorelli. Cover by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza. Back Cover by Christian Duce. Writer Peter J. Tomasi's prolific Detective Comics run raised the stakes for the Dark Knight's adventures in Gotham City. Together with artists Doug Mahnke, Brad Walker, Kyle Hotz, and others, Tomasi crafted numerous iconic storylines--such as Mythology, Medieval, and Cold Dark World--that pushed Batman and his rogues to the edge, blurring the lines between heroes and villains. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,016 pages, full color. Cover price $150.00.

Battle Chasers (2023 Image) 12D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4339184008

Written by Joe Madureira. Art by Ludo Lullabi. Cover by Stanley Lau "Artgerm". Garrison's will is tested as his showdown with the Martial Paladins comes to a fateful conclusion. Gully confronts her criminal half-brother. Contains 32 action-packed pages and no ads! 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Bettie Page (2023 Dynamite) 3K CGC 9.4 Photo Black Bag Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover K.

Label #4663901012

Written by Mirka Andolfo, Luca Blengino. Art by Elisa Ferrari. Cover by Photo. Bettie and Lisa (Bettie's identical lookalike) arrive in Naples, Italy, hot on the trail of Davide, Lisa's missing boyfriend. But to find out what happened to Davide, Bettie and Lisa will have to join a bizarre gang of professional thieves… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $10.00.

Carneades Starter Book (Japanese 2023 Kadokawa) 1 CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4700489018

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Rurudo. Text by Asato Keishi. Carneades Art Book. Japanese Language.

Carneades Starter Book (Japanese 2023 Kadokawa) 1 CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4700489019

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Rurudo. Text by Asato Keishi. Carneades Art Book. Japanese Language.

Dolce (Japanese 2023 Pion) 1 CGC 9.8

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Japan.

Label #4705404003

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Miwabe Sakura. Japanese Language.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 55SHOWCASE.B CGC 9.9

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Showcase Edition.

Label #4353268012

2023 Showcase Secret Stash Edition Variant Cover by Igor Vitorino. 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

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 73SHOWCASE.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Showcase Edition B.

Label #4346195011

2023 Showcase Edition "Blade" Cover by Sun Khamunaki. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. The mysteries surrounding the great old ones and those who serve them have remained buried and lost for far too long among the annals of history. But, as the time draws nearer, the past may hold keys to uncovering the future in store for the Grimm Universe! Don't miss this next chapter that begins to solve the puzzle for our heroes! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 73SHOWCASE.MEGURO.B CGC 9.9

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Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Pessanha Showcase Edition B.

Label #4352597005

2023 Showcase Edition Topless "Pirate" cover by Jorge "Meguro" Pessanha. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. The mysteries surrounding the great old ones and those who serve them have remained buried and lost for far too long among the annals of history. But, as the time draws nearer, the past may hold keys to uncovering the future in store for the Grimm Universe! Don't miss this next chapter that begins to solve the puzzle for our heroes! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Spotlight Zodiac vs. Hydra (2023 Zenescope) 1F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F.

Label #4573036007

2023 November Artists Remix Collectible Cover by Mike DeBalfo - limited to 299 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. 32 Pages of story! Zodiac's reunion with his long-lost brother was short and bittersweet (emphasis on bitter) when he discovered Scorpio had become a mass murderer and helped the police apprehend him. Imprisoned in a maximum-security prison, Scorpio swears he's innocent and was controlled by his evil ex-girlfriend, Hydra. But when Hydra breaks Scorpio out, Zodiac goes back to his killing ways...until an even deadlier enemy, who desires Hydra's power, intervenes, and threatens to destroy Scorpio, and Zodiac along with him. 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Spotlight Zodiac vs. Hydra (2023 Zenescope) 1G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #4573036010

2023 November Artists Remix Topless Collectible Cover by Mike DeBalfo - limited to 99 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. 32 Pages of story! Zodiac's reunion with his long-lost brother was short and bittersweet (emphasis on bitter) when he discovered Scorpio had become a mass murderer and helped the police apprehend him. Imprisoned in a maximum-security prison, Scorpio swears he's innocent and was controlled by his evil ex-girlfriend, Hydra. But when Hydra breaks Scorpio out, Zodiac goes back to his killing ways...until an even deadlier enemy, who desires Hydra's power, intervenes, and threatens to destroy Scorpio, and Zodiac along with him. 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Incredible Hulk (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4279138012

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Skottie Young. THE AGE OF MONSTERS HAS BEGUN! As an enraged Hulk tries to take control of Bruce Banner's body permanently, a mysterious immortal turns every monster in the Marvel Universe against Banner in an attempt to free their creator, the primordial Mother of Horrors. With the help of an unlikely new friend, Banner and Hulk must try to stop the world from getting plunged into darkness in this terrifying new series! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Loki (2023 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lau Variant Cover.

Label #4299016006

Written by Dan Watters. Art by German Peralta. Cover by Stanley "Argerm" Lau. LOKI SAVES THE MARVEL UNIVERSE? He may be the "benevolent" God of Stories now, but Loki's past as the God of Lies returns to haunt him when ancient, powerful weapons he once built end up scattered across the Ten Realms! Loki must track down these weapons before they fall into the wrong hands and bring about Ragnarok! Surprising guest stars, exciting new characters and startling twists await in this all-new miniseries by rising stars Dan Watters (Sword of Azrael) and Germán Peralta (BLACK PANTHER)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Michael Golden's Marvel Stories HC (2023 IDWl) Artist's Edition 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Art and cover by Michael Golden. The work of one of the most influential artists in comics gets the Artist's Edition treatment! Michael Golden is a true "Artist's Artist"; his work has inspired several generations of comic artists, and fans across the globe eagerly await his new releases. This Artist's Edition of Golden's Marvel work will include four stories (two short NAM stories from Strange Adventures, and the Wolverine Christmas story), including one of his most fondly remembered, the Spider-Man/Hulk from Marvel Fanfare #47, considered to be one of his very best! Additionally, this collection will include pages from Doctor Strange #55, Avengers Annual #10, and covers galore! If you are a Michael Golden fan then this is the Artist's Edition you have been waiting for! Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $150.00.

Regarding Koharu's Uncontrollable Delusions (Japanese 2023 Uramonoya) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4713584014

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Monoto. Japanese Language.

Silver Surfer Ghost Light (2023 Marvel) 5BTC.B CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

BTC/Epic Nation Virgin Exclusive.

Label #25-404E300-007

Big Time Collectibles and Epic Nation Exclusive Virgin Cover by Felipe Massafera. Written by John Jennings. Art by Valentine De Landro. Surfer and Ghost Light are at the mercy of the Stranger! As our heroes take their final stand to save the town of Sweetwater, Ghost Light's journey comes to an epic finale! What will become of Marvel's newest cosmic hero? Find out the answer here! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Star Wars the Mandalorian (2023 Marvel) Season 2 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4718197017

2nd Printing. Written by Rodney Barnes. Art by Georges Jeanty. Cover by David Nakayama. SEASON 2 OF THE HIT DISNEY+ SERIES IS HERE! GROGU AND DIN DJARIN return in CHAPTER 9: THE MARSHAL! The Mandalorian is drawn to the Outer Rim in search of others of his kind. Following rumors of another Mandalorian, he instead comes face-to-face with MARSHAL COBB VANTH wearing a very familiar armor! Mando and Grogu have stepped into a situation bigger than they realize! Following the tradition of season one, RODNEY BARNES & GEORGES JEANTY reunite to bring season two to life once more! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $6.99.

Underwear Girls EX Anime Miscellaneous Edition (Japanese 2023 Ogatatei) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4700489013

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Ogata Tei. Japanese Language.

Underwear Girls EX Anime Miscellaneous Edition (Japanese 2023 Ogatatei) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4705231013

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Ogata Tei. Japanese Language.

X-23 Deadly Regenesis (2023 Marvel) 4ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ejikure "Virgin" Edition

Label #4705407021

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Ejikure. Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Edgar Salazar. LAURA ON LOCKDOWN! KIMURA has LAURA right where she wants her! But with X-23 under Kimura's thrall like the "good old days"…will Laura be drawn back into the life of an assassin that she put behind her? Old wounds are reopened, and drastic action is taken by X-23…and the mysterious HAYMAKER! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+