Auctions: 2002 comic books

Black Widow Pale Little Spider (2002) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3897149012

COVER BY GREG HORN GREG RUCKA (W)/IGOR KORDEY (P & I) ? THE SCOOP: Master crime writer Greg Rucka and CABLE's Igor Kordey present a gritty, uncompromising tale of Russian international espionage agent Yelena Belova ? the new Black Widow! ? THE STORY: When her former mentor is found brutally murdered in a Moscow bondage club, Belova must go deep undercover to find the killer. Torn by self-doubt and divided loyalties, she descends into a world of deadly games and deadlier predators! With sensual covers by Greg Horn (ELEKTRA), BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER is a smart and sexy adventure that could only be told under the freedom of the MAX imprint! ? GREG RUCKA SPEAKS: "Yelena has pretty much been dominated ever since she began her training to be the Black Widow. That's the nature of that sort of training: 'You will learn these things, you will go this way ? you did it well, you will be rewarded. You did it bad, you will be punished.' Now, she's in the bondage scene where all of her skills are applicable, but not readily so.You can't walk into a bondage club, grab somebody around the throat, throw them to the floor and say, 'Tell me what I want to know!' and expect them to cough it up. If they don't what are you going to do? What if they don't tell you just so you do hit them again, but harder, because they're getting turned on? When that does happen, Yelena is going to give an 'Ewww!' that will be a combination of her being repulsed and perhaps a little turned on herself." ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this three-issue, monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05152-6-00111 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Captain Marvel (2002 5th Series Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Ross Variant

Paper: White

Ross Variant Cover.

Label #4618712009

Cover by Alex Ross. Peter David (w). Chriscross (p & i). A new-reader-friendly beginning for Marvel's best-reviewed book! Okay, you know CAPTAIN MARVEL is one of the most critically-acclaimed titles in the entire industry -- and now Peter David and ChrisCross invite you to find out why! Big changes are coming for the son of Mar-Vell, and you can get in on the ground floor right here... when Cap goes crazy! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $2.25.

Captain Marvel (2002 5th Series Marvel) 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3700583022

Written by PETER DAVID. Pencils by PAUL AZACETA. Cover by BARRY KITSON. "CRAZY LIKE A FOX" pt. 2 (of 4) Marv has targeted the Shi'ar and the Kree for termination, and they've brought the only force in the universe able to stop him. FC, 32pg/MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

Flaming Carrot and Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman (2002) 1 VF 8.0

created by BOB BURDEN & DAVID BOSWELL written by BOB BURDEN; illustrated by DAVID BOSWELL & BOB BURDEN Come take a spin in the sturdiest, dirtiest milk truck you've ever seen, as Flaming Carrot, Iron City crime fighter and founding member of the Mysterymen, and the World's Toughest Milkman, Reid Fleming, roll right through the traffic jam that is popular culture. Whether it's going toe-to-toe with the unholy trinity of Fabio, Pavarotti, and Christopher Walken on the TV game show Celebrity Standoff, or pillaging the vaults of the Major Motion Picture movie studios, Fleming and the Carrot find more than their share of high jinks and mayhem on their madcap journey of comedy and cognitive dissonance. See, you're getting smarter already! On Sale December 26 SC, 32pg, b&w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

French Kiss (2002-2007 Ediciones La Cupula) 9 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4584621020

Erotic comics by Europe's top creators. Cover by Ricky Carralero. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 98 pages, full color and B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Gotham Girls (2002) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1220145023

WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES Harley Quinn gets control of a chemical formula everyone wants, which means that nothing goes as planned ? not even for her best pal Poison Ivy. And Detective Reneé Montoya is hot on everyone's trail... FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

KISS (2002) 1B CGC 9.8 Photo Variant

Paper: White

Photo Variant Cover.

Label #4609514021

by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL The most ass-kicking rock band returns to comics, written by the most rockin' of young comics writers. Joe Casey (Superman, Wildcats, X-Men) presents a bold new direction for Kiss ? years after the split-up of these four super-powered warriors, they've followed very separate paths. The Demon is a bounty hunter; The Starchild lives with a race of women warriors in South America; The Spaceman is cruising the solar system with no human contact; and The Catman's getting in touch with his bestial side. When Catman finally goes too far, the others know they have to band together to save the Catman's humanity. But there's another hand at work, pushing the Four Who Are One into a corner. This new comic, overseen by Gene Simmons, turns the ultimate rock-and-roll icons into the ultimate superhero team. Joe Casey, who's dealt with every kind of super power, to the delight of mainstream fans, gives Dark Horse a superhero book to rival any. Mel Rubi, hot off the superhero-style revamp of Joss Whedon's Angel, reinterprets Kiss with a dynamism rivalled only by their stage show, and J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl) and Leinil Francis Yu (X-men, High Roads) trade off cover duties. This ain't your daddy's comics ... On sale July 24 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Art cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Marvel Knights Double Shot (2002) 3 VF- 7.5

Signed by Greg Horn. Autograph certification from Legends Entertainment group is included.

PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY GREG RUCKA & PETER GROSS (W)/GREG HORN & PETER GROSS (P)/RYAN KELLY (I) ? THE SCOOP: The MK imprint presents two more bold visions by two killer creative teams! ? THE STORIES: First, Greg Rucka and Greg Horn unite to present an Elektra tale with full CGI art! Then, the Eisner-Award- nominated team of Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly (Lucifer) swing the spotlight on Cloak & Dagger! ? THE FORMAT: A four-part, monthly series. This issue is 32 pages, with ads. ? MARVEL MEMO: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders are canceled. 7-59606-05159-5-00311 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Marville (2002) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618713009

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Paul Neary. Cover by Greg Horn. After Rush Limbaugh tries to stop Kal from giving a begging Peter David a hundred dollar bill, Kal decides to be a hero by distributing his vast wealth to the poor. As he is handing out money, however, he is accosted by Batman, Iron Man and Black Panther, who object to his generosity. Next, Kal helps the police nab petty criminals but ace lawyer Matt Murdock keeps getting them off. They track down the Kingpin of Crime only to find he is being played by director Spike Lee. From the future, Kal's parents decide to help him out by sending him a time machine. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Mickey; Lucy; Rush Limbaugh; Peter David; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Matt Murdock [Daredevil]; Spider-Man; Punisher; Spike Lee; Jane Fonda; Ted Turner. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618713010

Written by Bill Jemas. Pencils by Mark Bright. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal and his two gal pals get into his time machine and zap to the beginning of "creation" to have a chat with God (also known as Jack) and witness the beginning of life on Earth. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 40 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618713011

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright, Paul Neary and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal, Mickey and Lucy are taken to the time of the dinosaurs and they witness the fall of the mighty reptiles as mammals take over the world. They take an otter into the time machine with them and travel to the point where the creature evolves into the first human being. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618713012

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright, Paul Neary and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal, Mickey and Lucy are taken to the time of the dinosaurs and they witness the fall of the mighty reptiles as mammals take over the world. They take an otter into the time machine with them and travel to the point where the creature evolves into the first human being. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 6B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4618713014

Wolverine Variant Cover. Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Mark Bright. How was the Marvel Universe created? Bill Jemas reveals all! Kal talks to an editor about turning his recent time traveling adventures into a comic book. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy (flashback); Mickey (flashback); Paul (flashback); CAMEO FLASHBACK: Jane Fonda; Ted Turner; Spider-Man; Punisher; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Wolverine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Spider-Man and the Black Cat The Evil That Men Do (2002) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665986017

(1 of 6) The mysterious disappearance of an old friend brings Felicia Hardy to the Big Apple in search of answers. But, as luck would have it, a certain web-slinger who also happens to be her ex-lover is following the same trail! How long will it take before they do some... catching up? Written by Kevin Smith. Pencils by Terry Dodson. Inks by Rachel Dodson. Cover by Terry and Rachel Dodson. Cover price $2.99.

Spider-Man and the Black Cat The Evil That Men Do (2002) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3738359010

(6 of 6) As events race to a stunning conclusion, Felicia reveals a long-held secret from her past that might be the only key to save a life teetering on the brink. Written by Kevin Smith. Pencils by Terry Dodson. Inks by Rachel Dodson. Cover by Terry and Rachel Dodson. Cover price $2.99.

Spider-Man Blue (2002) 3 CGC 9.8 JSA Sale

Paper: White

Tim Sale Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4665277004

(3 of 6) Saving Penn Station from the Lizard is a piece of cake, but Peter Parker doesn't know what to do when Mary Jane Watson meets Gwen Stacy! Could things possibly get more complicated? Well, sure! Especially when Harry Osborn asks Peter to be his roommate, and then asks if he can date Mary Jane! Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Tim Sale. Cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $3.50.

Weapon X (2002) Wizard 1/2 1WW.CHICAGO CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Wizard World Chicago Edition. Includes COA.

Label #4618713024

Wizard World Chicago 2002 Exclusive Wizard 1/2 edition. This edition comes with the Wizard Certificate of Authenticity.