Auctions: comic books 1997-1999, graded by CGC

Alpha Flight (1997 2nd Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4401224015

Cover pencils by Duncan Rouleau. Tokyo Takedown, script by Steve Seagle and Duncan Rouleau (Assists), pencils by Duncan Roulea and Gus Vazquez (Assists), inks by Rob Hunter and Joe Rubinstein; Sunfire returns to Department H for answers about his "radiation poisoning" and is not happy. Big Hero 6 calls for help when X the Unknowable attacks an amusement park in Japan. Sunfire leaves to help and Alpha follows; Meanwhile, Northstar meets Sasquatch and Shaman outside the Dapartment H headquarters looking for his sister, but they warn him about going inside; Dr Huxley, having been treated unkindly by the new director, heads to the basement and his super-secret creation, the new Weapon X. Unfortunately, Weapon X has escaped. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4391227018

Cover by John Byrne. First appearance of new Spider-Woman in "And Then There Was One!", script by Howard Mackie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Scott Hanna; Mattie Franklin has given herself a new identity of Spider-Woman; In the opening pages she stops a gang who are robbing a bank of Gold; The Media is very interested and she poses for cameras as she answers question; Meanwhile another much more sinister Spider-Woman is stealing the powers of former Spider-Women; The story switches to Jessica Drew in Madripoor where she uses her powers to fight this new mysterious villain but is quickly defeated; Back in New York Mary Jane is ready to go on a fashion shoot when she almost finds out Peter is hiding his Spider-Man costume in her carry-on bag; Julia Carpenter has fallen victim to the new mysterious Spider-Woman two days earlier; At the Daily Bugle, Jameson is hassling an intern to get the paper out on the streets with the headline "Who is the New Spider-Woman?" 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Astonishing X-Men (1999 2nd Series) 1B CGC 9.8 Peterson DF Marvel Authentix Variant

Paper: White

Marvel Authentix Sketch Cover.

Label #3764225006

Dynamic Forces Marvel Authentix Edition limited to 3,500 with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity.

Avengers Forever (1998) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #0159150003

Westfield Exclusive Alternate Cover limited to 5,000 copies with Westfield Certificate of Authenticity. Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by George Pérez. Destiny Made Manifest, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino; A war is brewing between Kang and Immortus, starting with Immortus trying to kill Rick Jones; In order to defeat these two foes, the Supreme Intelligence empowers Rick Jones with the Destiny Force again; Using his power, Rick--with Libra's help--randomly selects 7 Avengers from the past, present and future to his aid. 1st Appearance (Cameo) and Origin of 3rd Captain Marvel. 36 pgs. $2.99.

Baby's First Deadpool Book (1998 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4301241003

Comic is done as a spoof of children's books starring Deadpool. Cover pencils by Joe Cooper, inks by Scott Koblish. Deadpool paper dolls, pencils by Joe Cooper, inks by Scott Elmer [as Pond Scum]. "Make Way For Deadpool," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Joe Cooper; Children's story illustrated with black and white pictures patterned after the work of Robert McCloskey. "The Etiquette Lesson," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Joe Cooper, inks by Scott Elmer [as Pond Scum]; Parody of Highlights magazine's Goofus and Gallant. "Friends Share Because Friends Care," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Pete Woods, inks by Walden Wong; Deadpool crashes a birthday party (literally) with Blarney the dinosaur; Parody of Barney the Dinosaur. "The Alphadead," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Brian Smith; Parody of a children's alphabet book. A paint-by-numbers picture of Deadpool playing poker with dogs, pencils by Mark Powers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4410363001

Cover pencils by Bruce Timm, inks by James Tucker. Never Mix, Never Worry, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Beatty; When Terry must save a team of specialists sent to the scene of a chemical spill, he encounters Derek Powers, now calling himself Blight, who makes off with radioactive Yostrium; Connecting this theft to an earlier theft of Xanthalium, Bruce theorizes that Blight is collecting chemicals for a powerful weapon; The final necessary chemical, Zeliconium, can only be found in Bludhaven, which has been cordoned off for years; Using secret tunnels under Bludhaven, Terry enters the plant and finds Blight about to steal the Zeliconium. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4410363002

Cover art by Darwyn Cooke. Magic Is Everywhere, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Terry Beatty; When one of Terry's classmates accidentally frees the demon Axilano from captivity, Bruce sends Terry to Jason Blood for expert assistance; While Terry fights to separate Preston from Axilano, Etrigan and Blood's assistant Kyle trap the demon in a more modern prison. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410363003

Cover pencils by B. Smith, inks by Bruce Timm. Mummy, Oh! and Juliet, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Terry Beatty; A mummy revives and abducts Terry's girlfriend Dana, thinking she is his lost bride; Terry rescues Dana and reunites the mummy with his true love. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410363004

WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY JOE STATON AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BRUCE TIMM AND JAMES TUCKER. The miniseries based on the stylish new animated series concludes! Leaping from the TV screen comes Inque, the mysterious villainess whose inky-black form changes at will. She's on a mission to steal top-secret data, but there's more to her plan than meets the eye. Pieces of her body left behind at the scene exhibit strange behavior and could lead Batman to Inque or to his own death, or both. (Note: The adventures of the future Batman continue in the BATMAN BEYOND ongoing series. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1 CGC 9.6 Ross Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322013

1st Printing (2nd and 3rd printings have 2nd and 3rd printing notices on inside front cover). Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. Prestige Format. FC, 48 pg.$5.95" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $5.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4404322009

Batman the Long Halloween, a prestige format series by the highly acclaimed and Eisner award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Time Sale. This thrilling story features some of the most deadly and cunning members of Batman's Rogues gallery and a dramatic retelling of the origin of the tragic villain Two-Face. In this first issue (called "Crime"), Batman and Harvey Dent team up to find evidence against Carmine Falcone. Catwoman and Batman crash Falcone's penthouse. Script by Loeb, art and cover by Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Bettie Page Queen of the Nile (1999) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3718077003

by Jim Silke; cover by Dave Stevens Bettie's back! And she's right where she belongs: in all kinds of trouble! This time, it's a low-budget time machine that mistakenly transports her to ancient Egypt where she battles the High Priest of Amon Ra, assorted thugs, and a lovesick mummy twice her size. She wiggles and squirms, and even bumps and grinds, to avoid their evil clutches, but she can't avoid the inevitable: everyone falls in love with her, she loses her clothes (frequently), and gets she thrown into a "bottomless pit" to be buried alive. Jim Silke continues the story he began in Bettie Page: Spicy Adventures, with Dave Stevens as cover artist. On sale December 1 FC, 32pg (1 of 3)" Cover price $2.95.

Black Widow (1999 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.6 Jones Natasha

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor inner well scuff(s).

Label #4252616001

THE WARNING: The following analysis is for your eyes only and discusses the proposed elimination and replacement of Natasha Romanova, a.k.a. the Black Widow! THE TRANSMISSION: Data retrievement has uncovered the manufacture of an unstable variation of the "Super Soldier Serum" once used to empower Captain America. Satellite photographs locate chemical production facilities somewhere in the desert of Rhapistan. THE PENTAGON ASSESSMENT: Definite involvement of hard-line KGB agents targeting acquisition of Serum. Request immediate reactivation of Natasha Romanova, former Avenger and one-time spy. THE RISK FACTOR: New Black Widow Operative activated with priority one orders: terminate and replace Natasha Romanova. Written by Devin Grayson. Art and wraparound covers by J.G. Jones. Cover price $2.99.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998 1st Series) 2A.DF.CHROME CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Holofoil Edition

Label #4404322010

Dynamic Forces Exclusive "Bloodchrome" Edition.

Cyberfrog 3rd Anniversary Special (1997) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4401224021

Created, written, and drawn by Ethan Van Sciver (artist for Green Lantern Rebirth, Green Lantern The Sinestro Corps War and Flash Rebirth). B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover. Cover price $2.50.

Cyberfrog Preview Ashcan (1997) 0PREVIEW CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4401224024

Created, written, and drawn by Ethan Van Sciver (artist for Green Lantern Rebirth, Green Lantern The Sinestro Corps War and Flash Rebirth).

Danger Girl Preview (1997) 1AE CGC 9.6

Paper: White

American Entertainment Edition.

Label #4390859017

Danger Girl American Entertainment Exclusive Edition.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3867671002

Painted cover by David Mack. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti welcome aboard new writer David Mack! As Matt Murdock attempts to rebuild his life from the ashes of the "Guardian Devil" story arc, old friends and new foes arrive! And when a mysterious man contacts Matt and claims to know the secret of Wilson Fisk's criminal empire, a new twist is added to the battle between Daredevil and his nemesis, the Kingpin!" Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4390859001

Painted cover by David Mack. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti welcome aboard new writer David Mack! As Matt Murdock attempts to rebuild his life from the ashes of the "Guardian Devil" story arc, old friends and new foes arrive! And when a mysterious man contacts Matt and claims to know the secret of Wilson Fisk's criminal empire, a new twist is added to the battle between Daredevil and his nemesis, the Kingpin!" Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil and Batman (1997 Marvel/DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3983300003

Daredevil ends up in Gotham, forms an uneasy alliance with Batman, and goes after Two-Face and Mr Hyde. This is a one-shot DC/Marvel crossover by D.G. Chichester and Scott McDaniel published in 1997. See also Batman Daredevil The King of New York (2000). Cover price $5.99.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) -1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4367283005

Paradigm Lost - Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Aaron Lopresti & Rachel Dodson. Cover pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Flashback! Before he became Deadpool, psycho killer, he was just Wade Wilson, psycho! Want to know when Landau, Luckman & Lake first started observing Wade? Be there for the pivotal moments that led to the creation of the fruitcake we like to call Deadpool! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Label #4020645001

"Hey, It's Deadpool (or...Deadpool #1)" Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Ed McGuinness. Inks by Nathan Massengill and Norman LeeCover. pencils by Ed McGuinness, and inks by Nathan Massengill. After assisting a revolution in Bolivia (and getting paid in revolutionary bucks), Deadpool heads back to merc central to have words with Patch; Pool's next mission takes him to Antarctica to tangle with Sasquatch and blow up a gamma research station in the process; Finding out that the melting gamma core will irradiate the entire southern hemisphere, Deadpool fixes the problem and saves the day; DP is approached by Zoe and Noah and offered a position with Landau, Luckman and Lake but he quickly turns them down as being a good guy isn't exactly his style. Behind the Scenes text article: A look at the making of the issue including script fragmants, rough pencils, cover process and character designs. Promo of Generation X material. Cover price $2.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4402527018

Cover pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill. Why Is It to Save Me, I Must Kill You, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill and Norman Lee; In order for Killebrew to create a cure for Deadpool's condition, Pool needs to get a sample of blood from the Hulk; The Hulk turns out not to be too fond of this idea and the fight is on; DP is successful, however, and Killebrew injects him with a serum that should restore the merc with a mouth back to a healthy condition. Sketch art for the Daredevil/Deadpool '97 Annual, pencils by Bernard Chang. Cover price $1.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 737 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0257545008

Written by Bronwyn Carlton; art by Tom Morgan and David Roach; cover by Rodolfo Damaggio Harley Quinn, the Joker, and the Huntress face off in "No Man's Land" in the conclusion of "The Code!" While the Joker's political campaign threatens to send the so-called society of "No Man's Land" even further into a state of anarchy, the Huntress and Billy Petit's renegade ex-GCPD band join the fray. But they've never tangled with someone like Harley Quinn, who doesn't appreciate anyone standing between her and her Joker! FC, 32 pg.$1.99" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $1.99.

Double Impact Magazine (1999 Rising Star) 1B CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4341468002

Nude Platinum Edition Variant Cover by Armando Huerta. Features - "Double Impact #0" written by Ricky Carralero with art by David Jermain, "Double Impact Gallery" with art by Ozzy Martin with Jose Varese, "Model: Star" with behind the scenes photos, and "China: Harsh Reality" written and illustrated by Greg Narvasa. MATURE READERS. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pgs, text w/ B&W illustrations. Cover price $7.95.

Dragon Ball Part 1 (1998) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416265009

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. The most popular manga in the world finally comes to America! Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! Meet a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma, who is on a quest to collect seven 'Dragon Balls.' If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world. Could Bulma use the help of a certain super-strong boy? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Dragon Ball Z Part 1 (1998) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265010

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. As seen on the hit animated TV series! Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! Young Goku has grown up, and his years of training have made him one of Earth's ultimate warriors, if not the ultimate warrior. But the stakes are increasing as ever deadlier threats appear, including a super-powerful race from outer space that lives for the thrill of combat. Now Goku and his friends must put their very lives on the line in the utmost test of martial arts skill! Dragon Ball Z is pure action adrenaline, with battles of literally earth-shaking proportions! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2063742002

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Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4346178006

First Contact - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Jae Lee. Earth vs. Attilan -- war! The first salvo has been fired in the assault on the fabled Attilan, whose inhabitants must now decide between diplomacy and retaliation. And while Black Bolt and his closest confidantes weigh their options, the wheels of deception turn in the outside world, as Stalyenko turns to an unlikely source for aid in his campaign against the aliens that live at humanity's door. For all their power, can the Inhumans handle the lies, greed and politics of mankind? Plus: a special guest appearance by the Black Widow, who will soon be starring in her own Marvel Knights limited series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4376634013

First Contact - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Jae Lee. Earth vs. Attilan -- war! The first salvo has been fired in the assault on the fabled Attilan, whose inhabitants must now decide between diplomacy and retaliation. And while Black Bolt and his closest confidantes weigh their options, the wheels of deception turn in the outside world, as Stalyenko turns to an unlikely source for aid in his campaign against the aliens that live at humanity's door. For all their power, can the Inhumans handle the lies, greed and politics of mankind? Plus: a special guest appearance by the Black Widow, who will soon be starring in her own Marvel Knights limited series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Matrix Comic Book Preview (1999) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4023144007

March 1999. This is the promotional comic originally intended to coincide with the release of the movie, however all copies were recalled due to objectionable content.

Spawn (1992 Image) 61 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4402527022

"Sanctuary!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. With Cyan safely back in her parents arms, Spawn is now free to take the fight to his enemies. But after a talk with Cog, Spawn pays another visit to Granny Blake. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Mark Geppi. Includes a 2-page feature on the Spawn movie and a 2-page feature on the Spawn HBO animated series. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 62D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4402527023

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Return!" Spawn confronts Jason Wynn and tells him the time and place that hes going to die. Meanwhile, its the startling return of Angela! But is she here as friend or foe? Plus, Al Simmons's face restored?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Clint Goldman Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 66D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4402527024

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Demons!" Al is startled when he suddenly realizes his face has returned to the horrifying visage of Spawn. Plus, Wanda is becoming more concerned with Cyan's obsession with that shoe string. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to the memory of Mary Kolomyjec (the inspiration for Granny Blake). Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 72D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4402527025

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art by Greg Capullo, Danny Miki and Todd McFarlane. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Bloodless!" Bootsy steps between Spawn and Wolfram, the vampire, to keep them from destroying each other. When Wolfram mentions a nest of vampires in the area Spawn goes to investigate just as the police arrive and take Bootsy in for questioning. At the police station, Bootsy passes a cryptic message to Sam and Twitch. Elsewhere, in an abandoned warehouse, a child is being tortured. Spawn breaks in and saves the child who reveals an emblem blazoned across his belly. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Terri Cunningham. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 78D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4013575003

Direct Edition. "Bloodstains!" Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. While Twitch lies in a coma, Sam unknowingly trades favors with Spawn for a miraculous recovery. Sam continues to try and solve the latest, seemingly senseless murders of the homeless but leaves the morgue with more questions than answers after the coroner shows Sam an unusual mark on the latest victim. Meanwhile, Spawn and Cog search a museum of antiquities for ancient answers to the mysteries of the murders and they also find an image of the same mark. Later, Spawn confronts Sam and a recovered Twitch about the results of their detective work even as another body is discovered and this time, its a child. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Ace Frehley. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn Black and White (1997) 1 CGC 9.4 SS Todd McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed By Todd McFarlane on 1/15/20. Black & White Edition.

Label #2561076007

Special black and white edition. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn The Undead (1999) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4036514011

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Chance Wolf (C) Todd Broeker Here's what you've been waiting for: an all-new, monthly Spawn series that focuses on the Al Simmons version of the character. Everyone claims to publish books based on reader demand, but this time it's the truth. Todd asked what you wanted and you demanded to see more of Spawn--here's your chance. Unlike the regular Spawn series, this book will focus on Spawn and have self-contained, single-issue stories. You'll see the individuals that encounter Spawn and this series looks at the urban horror that exists in our world. As Spawn begins to become a champion of balance between Heaven and Hell, we'll examine the truly horrible things that people do to themselves and each other. A book this exciting deserves the best talent--written by Paul Jenkins, the blazing hot writer of Inhumans who just wrote the first Spawn Annual, penciled by Dwayne Turner, and inked by Chance Wolf, who just finished an amazing run on Curse of Spawn. FC, 32pg$1.95" Cover price $1.95.

Tales of the Witchblade (1996) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3748625010

Cover pencils by David Finch, inks by Matt Banning. Annabella Altavista, script by David Finch (Plot & Script), Christina Z. (Script), and David Wohl (Script), pencils by David Finch (pgs. 1-7, 14-22) and Billy Tan (pgs. 8-13), inks by Matt Banning (pgs. 1, 7, 14, 15, 17-20, 22), Joe Weems V (pgs. 2-5), Billy Tan (pgs. 8-12), D-Tron (pg. 13), John Livesay (pg. 6), Victor Llamas (Assistant), and Marco Galli (Assistant); When Annabella is sexually assaulted by the priest who is supposed to be acting as her guardian, it is revealed that she carries a birthmark identifying her as the next queen of Sicily; Raimondo flees to Emperor Gualtiero and tells him this piece of news as he promises to procure him entrance to the island monastery where Annabella is staying; When Annabella witnesses the monks disfiguring themselves in trying to wield a mysterious gauntlet, she takes up the Witchblade herself and defends her home from Gualtiero's attacking forces. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Tales of the Witchblade (1996) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3748625011

Cover pencils by Billy Tan, inks by D-Tron. Selena [Part 1], script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Billy Tan and Brian Ching, inks by D-Tron and Team Tron [Jeff De Los Santos, Marcia Chen, Jose Guillen, Andy Kim, and Viet Truong]; In a future Manhattan, crime, disease, madness and death have been eradicated so, when a brutal murder takes place, detective John Chimu has to head to the wild Downtown district to enlist the aid of sexual deviant and Witchblade wielder, Selena. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Tales of the Witchblade (1996) Wizard 1/2 1GOLD CGC 9.4 Gold Variant

Paper: White

Wizard Special Edition

Label #3748625015

Wizard 1/2 edition with certificate of authenticity.

Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #2053835004

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This is the 1st printing (green background). 1st appearance Hallie Takahama (becomes Jolt). Pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell. Justice ... Like Lightning!, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell; Earth's newest heroic team, the Thunderbolts, bursts on the scene to widespread acclaim ... but all is not as it seems. 52 pgs.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Atlas (formerly Power Man I, formerly the Smuggler, formerly Goliath). Cover price $2.99.

Treehouse of Horror (1995 Bongo) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4186752011

Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Phil Ortiz and Tim Bavington. Cover by Bill Morrison. The Christmas tree bought by the Simpsons is actually the vanguard for an alien invasion. Written by Batton Lash. Art by Julius Priete and Tim Bavington. Rigel Four, Springfield Zero illustration by Geof Darrow. Based on The Simpsons TV show. Cover price $2.50.

Wild Thing (1999) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4399790019

Larry Hama/Ron Lim/Al Milgrom ? THE SCOOP: You asked for her, you got her! The daughter of Wolverine leaps into her very own ongoing series! ? THE STORY: She was voted most worthy of her own title in our Majority Rules contest?but will Rina survive the experience?! Its the first day of high school, which for most teens is terrifying enough?but for Wild Thing it turns truly freaky when a kidnapping plot explodes! Plus: A surprise bonus feature! If you like the school scene in SPIDER-GIRL and GENERATION X, or the wild action of WOLVERINE, then this is the book for you! ? THE CREATORS: He gave us some of Logans most memorable moments, now Larry Hama (who first linked together Wolverine and Elektra) returns to chart the course of Wolvies girl! Hama is joined by penciler Ron Lim, who first drew Rina in the pages of J2. Cover by Ron Lim & Al Milgrom. ? THE FORMAT: The first issue of this monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $1.99.

Witchblade (1995) 18D CGC 9.6 Turner Gold Foil edition Variant

Paper: White

Gold Foil Edition

Label #4114413017

Gold Foil edition. This is the A cover with gold foil title. Cover pencils by Michael Turner and Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning and D-Tron; gold foil edition (the A cover art with gold foil title). Family Ties Part One, script by Michael Turner (Co-Plot), Christina Z., and David Wohl, pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron and Team Tron [Andy Kim; Marcia Chen; Jose Guillen; Jeff De Los Santos; Viet Truong]; Sonatine and Wilder meet to begin putting their sinister plans into motion; Investigating a slew of mob killings, Sara catches up with Jackie and gives chase; After a fast paced street race, the Darkness eludes the Witchblade but runs smack into Tora No Shi. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Witchblade Tomb Raider (1998) Wizard 1/2 1B CGC 9.8 Cha Gold COA Variant

Paper: White

Wizard Special Edition NO COA

Label #4391227020

This is the Wizard 1/2 Gold Edition with Wizard special edition seal on cover. Cover by Keu Cha. Certificate of Authenticity (shown in scan).

Wolverine (1997) Wizard 1/2 1AZ CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4399790020

Wizard 1/2 Edition. DOES NOT include Wizard Certificate of Authenticity. "Resolutions" by Ben Raab with art by Joe Phillips. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock.

Xena Warrior Princess Blood Lines (1998) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4006901017

Photo cover. "Bloodlines," script and art by Aaron Lopresti; Cleopatra fears for her life, and calls in Xena to help. In the meantime, Autolycus is busy stealing things. Xena: Warrior Princess illustration by Aaron Lopresti; Pull out pin-up artwork of cover painting. Based on the popular TV show. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.