Auctions: comic books August 2023

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 27B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4737550014

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #27, NOT Invincible Iron Man. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Claudio Sciarrone. 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 Cover price $3.99.

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.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 56D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dodson Variant Cover.

Label #4604651006

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Written by Tini Howard. Art by Macus To. Cover by Terry Dodson - Rachel Dodson. What's the saying--two cats are better than one? Unless you're in Gotham and the two Cats in question disagree on how the city should be run. With Selina freshly out of jail, Eiko Hasigawa has some unfinished business as Catwoman that Selina confronts her about. Meanwhile, Selina has some unfinished business of her own...and pays a visit her sister, Maggie. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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

Paper: White

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.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Pessanha Showcase Edition A.

Label #4346195004

2023 Showcase Edition "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 Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 73SHOWCASE.MEGURO.B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

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 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

Paper: White

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 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 #4546475009

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

Joker the Man Who Stopped Laughing (2022 DC) 9D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Chokoo Variant Cover.

Label #4281793011

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico - Francesco Francavilla. Cover by Chokoo. What's big and scary and lives in the sewers? In Gotham City, a lot of things. But the Joker is going to war with the biggest scariest of them all--Killer Croc! Plus, Red Hood is being set up to take a fall at Blackgate Prison...and his only hope of survival may just be someone from his past. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Poison Ivy (2022 DC) 13E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Boo Variant Cover.

Label #4705260013

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Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art by Marcio Takara, Guillem March, Kelley Jones, and A.L. Kaplan. Cover by Sweeney Boo. There sure is nothing quite like a romantic night with your sweetie in the swamp to make your mouth water. Its the dawn of a new day as Pamela Isley makes her return to Harley and Gotham City with a lovestruck Janet-from-HR in tow. The tensions so thick you could cut it with a fan boats propeller! In commemoration of the incredible first year of Poison Ivys series and the viridescent villains return home, this special issue features a ferocious quartet of classic and new Gotham City artists! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) Later Reprints 1WHATNOT.SKETCH.B CGC 9.8 SS Bartling

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by Aaron Bartling on 2/1/24. Whatnot Reprint Sketch Edition B.

Label #4393160002

Reprint Edition. WhatNot and SMZ Comics Exclusive "Orange" Partial Blank Sketch Cover. Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz (w) o Dan Duncan (a) They're BACK! This summer, the original heroes in a half-shell make a triumphant return to comics! Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo, and Raphael reunite to bring their ninja aptitude and teenage attitude to IDW Publishing in this all-new, action-packed series. Featuring a cast of familiar characters-Master Splinter, April O'Neill, Casey Jones, and more-and true to the spirit of the original comics created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES are bigger and badder than ever, and ready to rock old and new fans alike!

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.

Wet X Girl (Japanese 2022 Ogatatei) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4706642024

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