Auctions: comic books August 2023

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 122 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4745381011

Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Goblin's last stand! Devastated by the tragic death of Gwen Stacy, a fighting-mad Spider-Man swears deadly revenge on his greatest enemy: Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin! What follows is an action-packed showdown between two of the greatest adversaries in all of fiction. As a volatile Peter Parker tracks his hated foe to one of Osborn's warehouses, the stage is set for an unforgettable battle. Will Spider-Man give in to his rage and take the life of the man who killed the woman he loves? Or even at his most grief-stricken, can he hold himself back from becoming a murderer? And whatever Peter's choice, what difference will it make to the Green Goblin's fate? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #122. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 16B CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4760895002

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Batman and Superman versus machines! A.I. villains and heroes--Shaggy Man, G.I. Robot, Red Tornado, and Chemo among them--have launched a global cyberattack alongside Newmazo's soldiers. Batman, Superman, Robin, and Metamorpho, the Element Man, are unprepared for the onslaught. With millions of lives on the line, the World's Finest team must find a way to pull the plug before it's too late! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Betty and Veronica Friends Forever Beach Party (2023 Archie) 1GWOC.C FN/VF 7.0

Great Wall of Comics Exclusive "Daytime" Homage Virgin Cover by Dan Parent. Homage to Planet Comics (1984 Pacific Comics) #1 Cover art. Written by Jamie L Rotante and VARIOUS. Art by Holly G, Jim Amash and VARIOUS. A BRAND-NEW STORY kicks off this SUMMER FUN issue! In 'Babbi's Riverdale Beach Party,' to celebrate the release of the new Babbi movie, Veronica decides to throw an over-the-top beach party, with everyone dressed as their favorite Babbi doll. The Lodge Beach House is turned into a lifelike version of Babbi's Beach House-complete with unicorn rides on the beach! There are even some hints that a surprise guest will make an appearance-so when a handsome, young stranger shows up, EVERYONE wants to know who he is! All that plus even more fun in the sun stories and fabulous summer fashions! 32 pages, full color.

Betty and Veronica Friends Forever Beach Party (2023 Archie) 1HAPPY.A CGC 9.8

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Happy Comics Edition

Label #4290978001

Happy Comics Exclusive "Love and Rockets" Homage Cover by Jim Rugg - limited to 250 copies. Written by Jamie L Rotante and VARIOUS. Art by Holly G, Jim Amash and VARIOUS. A BRAND-NEW STORY kicks off this SUMMER FUN issue! In 'Babbi's Riverdale Beach Party,' to celebrate the release of the new Babbi movie, Veronica decides to throw an over-the-top beach party, with everyone dressed as their favorite Babbi doll. The Lodge Beach House is turned into a lifelike version of Babbi's Beach House-complete with unicorn rides on the beach! There are even some hints that a surprise guest will make an appearance-so when a handsome, young stranger shows up, EVERYONE wants to know who he is! All that plus even more fun in the sun stories and fabulous summer fashions! 32 pages, full color.

Carnage Reigns Omega (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.6

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Variant Edition.

Label #4750157011

Carnage Reigns: Part 7

Written by Cody Ziglar. Art by Julius Ohta. Cover by Taurin Clarke. "CARNAGE REIGNS" - Conclusion! Cletus Kasady finally gets what he's been after and unlocks new and terrifying possibilities with his Extrembiote armor - and sets the stage for the next VENOM epic! Miles Morales can call in all the backup he wants - but don't he and his super-hero pals get it yet?! CARNAGE RULES! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool Badder Blood (2023 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #4750158003

Written by Rob Liefeld; Chad Bowers. Art by Rob Liefeld. Cover by Rob Liefeld. DEADPOOL, WOLVERINE, CABLE - IT DOESN'T GET BADDER THAN THIS! WADE WILSON is back, and he's brought some frenemies! As the villainous THUMPER returns to take out the man who created him, WOLVERINE and CABLE step in for a daring rescue mission. But as DEADPOOL becomes embroiled in nefarious criminal machinations in MADRIPOOR, will the trio be able to join forces…or will Thumper's agenda put an end to their efforts? Don't miss the highly anticipated follow-up to DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD, as Rob Liefeld returns to the Merc with a Mouth and introduces NEW characters into his wild world who are sure to become the next fan-faves, including the first appearance of SHATTERSTORM! 40 pages, full color. Rated: Parental Advisory. Cover price $4.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1073B CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover.

Label #4750157012

Written by Ram V - Dan Watters. Art by Ivan Reis - Stefano Raffaele. Cover by Kelley Jones. Where there's a will, there's a way. And for Bruce, that will is Batman...because myths don't bleed, right? Well, Batman, with the last ounce of strength he has, will have to test that theory out with the Orghams as he fights through Prince Arzen's three powerful protectors to find out. Hope is not all lost, though, as Jim Gordon and Sorrow rush their way through Gotham to help Batman before it's too late and an Azmer demon is placed inside him... 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Edge of Spider-Verse (2023 Marvel) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4393636003

Written by Dan Slott; David Betancourt. Art by Julian Shaw; Humberto Ramos. Cover by Patrick Brown. SPIDER-SMASHER RETURNS! After her hit debut in MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN, Miles' sister Billie Morales's alter ego is still needed in the Empire of the Spider! Plus, the origin of the secret Spider-Character who debuted in SPIDER-MAN #7 is told here! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Edge of Spider-Verse (2023 Marvel) 3JONATHAN.C CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Jonathan Comics Edition C.

Label #4691368004

Jonathan Comics Exclusive "White" Virgin Cover by Mark Bagley. Written by Dan Slott. Art by Shaw, Julian. SPIDER-SMASHER RETURNS! After her hit debut in MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN, Miles' sister Billie Morales's alter ego is still needed in the Empire of the Spider! Plus, the origin of the secret Spider-Character who debuted in SPIDER-MAN #7 is told here! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Flash (2016 5th Series) 800G CGC 9.8

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Meyers Variant Cover.

Label #4750158001

Art & Cover by Jonboy Meyers. Written by Jeremy Adams, Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Geoff Johns, and Simon Spurrier. Art by Fernando Pasarin & Oclair Albert, Todd Nauck, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Scott Kolins, and Mike Deodato Jr. An oversize anniversary issue concludes writer Jeremy Adams's acclaimed tenure, with special guests Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, and Geoff Johns joining the celebration! As the Adams run races to the finish line, get a prelude to the new Dawn of DC chapter of the Fastest Man Alive's adventures from the dream team of Simon Spurrier (Coda, Detective Comics) and Mike Deodato Jr. (Avengers)! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 74SHOWCASE.CHATZOUDIS.A CGC 9.8

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Showcase Edition D.

Label #4425635002

2023 Philly VIP Showcase Edition Variant Cover by Elias Chatzoudis. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. After being reunited with her allies, Skye 'Snow White' Mathers-Guardian of the Nexus-has discovered the truth of the evil that has been lurking beneath our world since before the birth of mankind. What comes next is the true test of the human race against horrors too ancient to fully comprehend-and humanity's fate lies in her hands! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 74SHOWCASE.DEBALFO.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Showcase Edition A.

Label #4346195012

2023 Philly VIP Showcase Edition Variant Cover by Mike DeBalfo. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. After being reunited with her allies, Skye 'Snow White' Mathers-Guardian of the Nexus-has discovered the truth of the evil that has been lurking beneath our world since before the birth of mankind. What comes next is the true test of the human race against horrors too ancient to fully comprehend-and humanity's fate lies in her hands! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 74SHOWCASE.KHAMUNAKI.B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Showcase Edition E.

Label #4425635001

2023 Philly VIP Showcase Edition Variant Cover by Sun Khamunaki. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. After being reunited with her allies, Skye 'Snow White' Mathers-Guardian of the Nexus-has discovered the truth of the evil that has been lurking beneath our world since before the birth of mankind. What comes next is the true test of the human race against horrors too ancient to fully comprehend-and humanity's fate lies in her hands! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 74SHOWCASE.ROYLE.A CGC 9.9

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Showcase Edition C.

Label #4425635003

2023 Philly VIP Showcase Edition Variant Cover by John Royle. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. After being reunited with her allies, Skye 'Snow White' Mathers-Guardian of the Nexus-has discovered the truth of the evil that has been lurking beneath our world since before the birth of mankind. What comes next is the true test of the human race against horrors too ancient to fully comprehend-and humanity's fate lies in her hands! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 74SHOWCASE.SPAY.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Showcase Edition B.

Label #4425635004

2023 Philly VIP Showcase Edition Variant Cover by Anthony Spay. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. After being reunited with her allies, Skye 'Snow White' Mathers-Guardian of the Nexus-has discovered the truth of the evil that has been lurking beneath our world since before the birth of mankind. What comes next is the true test of the human race against horrors too ancient to fully comprehend-and humanity's fate lies in her hands! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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

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Variant Cover F.

Label #4573036008

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

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Variant Cover G.

Label #4573036009

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

Harley Quinn (2021 DC) 31SYNDICATE.A CGC 9.8

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The Syndicate Edition C.

Label #4692154003

The Syndicate (The 616 Comics, Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Fandom Comic Shop) exclusive Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Tini Howard and Heather Anne Campbell. Art by Sweeney Boo and Filya Bratukhin. Well, here I am trying to convince this talking rabbit not to kill...wait. What?! Ivy's home?! Aw crap--I gotta clean up the apartment and hide all the plants I ruined. Maybe I should hire a bunch of sexy apartment cleaners? Eh, Ivy would probably want to be here for that... Okay, it's up to you, Bud and Lou! Eat all the trash! Go, go, go, go, my babies! Plus, it's the anime event of the century as I dream about my life as the protagonist of a mecha story! Time ta get in the freakin' robot! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Incredible Hulk (2023 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4737583011

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Nic Klein. 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.

Incredible Hulk (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4737583012

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Jim Cheung. 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.

Incredible Hulk (2023 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Bazaldua Variant Cover.

Label #4737583013

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Jan Bazaldua. 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.

Incredible Hulk (2023 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Marquez Variant Cover.

Label #4737583014

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by David Marquez. 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.

Incredible Hulk (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4737583015

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.

Incredible Hulk (2023 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Perez Variant Cover.

Label #4737583016

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by George Perez. 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.

Incredible Hulk (2023 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Gleason Variant Cover.

Label #4737583017

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Patrick Gleason. 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.

IROIRO.IRO (Japanese 2023 Omlet) 1 CGC 9.8

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Japan.

Label #4735875013

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Cona Kinaco. "IROIRO Vol. II". Japanese Language.

Joker Uncovered (2023 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4369804025

Foil Cover by Lee Bermejo. Written by Dave Wielgosz. Art by Jorge Corona, Frank Quitely, Gabriele Dell'Otto, Simone Bianchi, James Stokoe, Alan Quah, Lee Bermejo, Ben Oliver, Kelley Jones, Simone Di Meo, Francesco Mattina, Mark Brooks, J. Scott Campbell, Jonboy Meyers, Sean Phillips, Jim Cheung, Kim Jacinto, Belén Ortega, Ryan Brown, Brian Stelfreeze, Jorge Molina, Francesco Francavilla, James Harren, Dustin Nguyen, Clay Mann, Christian Ward, Neal Adams, Darryl Banks, Glenn Fabry and Brian Bolland. Lowlifes, creeps, and scoundrels, it's your Uncle Joker here. You know art can come from many places. And most great art is about truly despicable people, like me. In that spirit, you should buy The Joker: Uncovered to see a murderer's row of the world's greatest comic book artists commit my beautiful image to dozens of wonderful variant covers, all collected in one place for the very first time. Expand your mind a little bit, and take in some good art. Featuring a new 4-page framing sequence by Dave Wielgosz and Jorge Corona. 40 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $7.99.

Keys of Cthulhu (2023 Zenescope) 1J CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover J.

Label #4559815008

2023 Fairy Tale Topless "Gretel" Collectible Cover by John Royle - limited to 100 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Cthulhu is close to waking from his long prison of sleep. The keys to his awakening have been found and all but two have been collected. Avril Williams knows her power as a witch makes her special but she never suspected they made her a key to waking the greatest evil the world has ever known. Now on a mysterious South American island teeming with evil, she must confront her destiny as the final key to unlocking hell on earth. 56 pages, full color. Rated T

Nurinuri Omnibus (Japanese 2023 Siberian Branch) 1 CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4700487012

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Zunofo and Pygmy. Japanese Language.

Oz Kingdom of the Lost (2023 Zenescope) 1K NM 9.4

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2023 Art Book Kickstarter Exclusive Topless Collectible Cover by Meguro - limited to 50 copies. Written by David Wohl. 32 Pages of content! Dorothy and her team must venture far from the Emerald City in search of the missing Tin Man. What they uncover along the way will unlock mysteries that have been hidden from the citizens of Oz for generations and will change everything they believe about the so-called Wonderful Land they call home. 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Rogue and Gambit (2023 Marvel) 4ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Szerdy "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4525702002

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, AntiHero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Stephanie Phillips. Art by Carlos Gomez. WITH THEIR POWERS COMBINED… …Rogue and Gambit are still dead in the water! And so are the powered humans who've mysteriously disappeared recently. Crusher Creel, Juggernaut, Vanisher, Lady Deathstrike… What are all these (sometime) villains doing in one place, and who is pulling the strings? The gloves come off, and series secrets are revealed as this house of cards comes crashing down! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Ultimate Invasion (2023 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Christopher Variant Cover.

Label #4318574020

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Bryan Hitch. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE BEGINS! Superstar creators Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch team up! The Illuminati must form once again to stop the Maker from his plans to destroy - or perhaps rebuild - the universe, with Miles Morales at the center of it all! Bryan's work on THE ULTIMATES helped redefine super hero comics for the 2000s - wait until you see what he and Jonathan have in store for this decade! Including new data pages by Jonathan Hickman - plus exclusive behind-the-scenes material on the world-building that has gone into this project! 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $8.99.