Auctions: comic books 1998-2000

Alpha Flight (1997 2nd Series) 17 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4261460019

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 (1963 1st Series) 435 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385875017

"Fun 'N Games with the Four Star Squad!" Identity Crisis Part 2 of 8. (Peter Parker as Ricochet Part 2 of 2.) Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Cover by Mark Buckingham. Ricochet (aka the wondrous wall-crawler) plays a dangerous game by teaming up with Delilah and the Rose to take down the Black Tarantula! Inside a Manhattan restaurant, Ricochet and Delilah ambush two of the tarantula's henchmen: Bloodscream and Roughhouse! But when Bloodscream knocks Delilah out of commission, the masquerading web-slinger is on his own! A few hours later, the amazing one catches up to the perilous pair and uses all four of his new identities in the fight! Will the combined efforts of Dusk, Prodigy, Ricochet, and the Hornet tip the scales in favor of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joe Robertson, Chesbro, Fortunato, Kaine, and the Brotherhood of Scriers. (Notes: Sensational Spider-Man 27 & 28 are parts 3 & 4 of the Identity Crisis storyline. This story was reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Marvel Finest's Spider-Man Identity Crisis; and again in 2012 in the trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man Identity Crisis.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Authority (1999 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

Wraparound cover pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Paul Neary. "The Circle - One of Four," script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Paul Neary; Half of Moscow is destroyed as a large number of superhumans attack the city and destroy large chunks of it, as well as killing several hundreds of people; In New York City, in the United Nations building, Jackson King and Christine Trelane sit and gather reports on Moscow's situation; King expresses his disgust at no longer having a StormWatch team to deal with international crises; Suddenly, a glowing yellow Door appears, and Jenny Sparks comes through it, informing them that she had formed her own team after StormWatch was retired; She assures them the Moscow situation will be dealt with. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3814890008

The Morgan Conquest Epilogue - "Too Many Avengers!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey and Bob Wiacek. Cover by George Pérez . Earth's Mightiest Heroes return to New York following their triumphant battle against Morgan Le Fay. And the first thing on the Avengers' agenda is trimming the active roster down to a manageable size! The founding members agree upon a roster of seven! And it looks like an all-time great one: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Warbird (aka Carol Danvers)! Plus Justice and Firestar as reserve members! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Duane Freeman, and Whirlwind. (Notes: This issue was published with a pullout poster (as an 8-page insert) by George Pérez . This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2000 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Morgan Conquest.) Special comment: Easily one of my all-time favorite rosters ever assembled. - Odinson, Lonestar Comics Archivist. 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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) 1D VG 4.0

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bruce Timm. Not on My Watch, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Beatty; Twenty years after Bruce Wayne retired as Batman, something shady is going on at his old company, now called Wayne-Powers and run by Derek Powers; While Warren McGinnis accepts a disc from his co-worker Harry Tully, Warren's son Terry runs into Jokerz, hoods who style themselves after the real Joker, who pursue Terry up to the gates of Wayne Manor, where Terry gets a hand from Bruce himself; Carrying him inside the mansion, Terry stumbles across the Batcave. Based on the cartoon. Bob Kane 1915-1998 tribute by Jenette Kahn. 32 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Beyond (1999 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4367423010

WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY. Leaping from the TV screen: the sound-manipulating villain called Shriek! Deafened and imprisoned after his defeat by Batman, Dr. Shreeve has escaped! Now he's developed a device that uses sound waves to disrupt and disintegrate Batman's equipment...and he's a decibel away from destroying the Bat-suit and the man underneath! FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.

Batman Dark Knight of the Round Table (1999) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-016

Elseworlds. In a 2-part Prestige miniseries, the survival of Camelot depends on its darkest knight: Batman! Orphaned by the policies of King Arthur, trained by the sorceries of Merlin, Bruce Wayne has grown to adulthood loving England as fiercely as he hates its monarch. How will this conflict be resolved amidst the knights' war with Morgan Le Fay and her twisted son, Modred? Written by Bob Layton. Art by Dick Giordano and Bob Layton. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Dark Knight of the Round Table (1999) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-017

Elseworlds. As the 2-part Prestige miniseries concludes, the survival of Camelot depends on its darkest knight! How will Batman choose between saving the life of his greatest enemy and letting the dark forces prevail? Written by Bob Layton. Art by Dick Giordano and Bob Layton. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Batman DOA (1999) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-018

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY BOB HALL; COVER BY HALL In stores November 3. The Dark Knight faces the one foe he cannot outfight or outthink ? time ? in BATMAN: DOA, a Prestige Format one-shot written and drawn by Bob Hall (BATMAN: I, JOKER). Infected with a lethal virus created by a scientist hired by the Joker, Penguin and Two-Face, the rapidly deteriorating Batman has only 24 hours left to live... precious little time to find a cure and rescue a kidnapped little girl whose life is on the same timetable. As the terrorist group that has taken the girl hides from the Dark Knight's search, Batman finds that the virus is taking its toll on his mind as well as his body. Fighting his way through pain and delirium, Batman turns all his personal resources to saving the kidnap victim and finding a cure before time runs out for them both. But even with the help of Robin, Oracle, and the Gotham City Police Department, one truth remains: 24 hours is not enough time...and it's all Batman has left. Prestige Format FC, 64 PG" Cover price $6.95.

Batman Gotham Adventures (1998) 14 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4393573001

Cover pencils by Craig Rousseau, inks by Terry Beatty. Masks of Love: A Harley Quinn Romance, script by Ty Templeton, pencils by Craig Rousseau, inks by Stan Woch; Harley's new romance novel bombs, but she's put one of Ivy's chemicals on the paper to take over people's minds. A farewell letter from Ty Templeton. Set in the animated DC universe. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1 CBCS 8.5 Ross Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #16-3EE365A-001

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 Book of Shadows (1999) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-021

64 pages, full color Written by Pat Mills and Dbbie Gallagher. Art and cover by Duke Mighten. Cover price $5.95.

Birds of Prey Batgirl (1998) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4113609020

Presenting the all-new team of Black Canary and...Batgirl?! Barbara Gordon, back in the cape and pointy ears, is once again fighting crime around Gotham City, facing a sinister plot that begins with the Mad Hatter and ends with every villain in Arkham Asylum. But if she isn't crippled and this isn't a dream--and it most definitely is not--how do you explain it? Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Greg Land and Drew Geraci. Cover by Gary Frank and John Dell. FC, 48 pg. Miraweb Format. 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.

Black Widow (1999 1st Series) 1A FN/VF 7.0 Jones Natasha

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.

Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 83 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4003414020

WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON; ART AND COVER BY STAZ JOHNSON AND WAYNE FAUCHER. Batman and Commissioner Gordon guest star as the siege at the woman's prison is about to boil over into a full-scale riot. With the fleeing feline nowhere to be found, Bats and the Commish follow a deadly trail of clues, determined to bring the now-wanted-for-murder kitty cat down once and for all. Little does anyone realize that Catwoman's not alone...in fact, she's got some very deadly company, and Gordon is about to become the first of many to learn that having Catwoman as an enemy is a very painful thing indeed! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Danger Girl (1998 Image) 2A.D FN+ 6.5

Signed by creator J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Direct Edition. Bubble bath cover. Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Dangerous Liaisons," script by J. Scott Campbell (plot) and Andy Hartnell (script), pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner and Scott Williams; Abbey Chase and her fellow Danger Girls lose The Peach as he and his minions escape; Abbey destroys a pair of helicopters in the process; The Danger Girls head for Interlaken, Switzerland after hitching a ride from a man we discover is Secret Agent Zero in disguise; Johnny Barracuda encounters Kid Dynamo; Abbey takes a bubble bath. Wildstorm Times ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4365945010

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 #4373670025

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 #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 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-44F9D75-020

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 VF- 7.5

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) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2CA0FDD-001

cover by quesada, PALMIOTTI & mack david mack/joe quesada/jimmy palmiotti Introducing Echo, a new villain so strange you'll swear you're hearing her name over and oer and over and...! Matt Murdock gets slapped upside the head by Cupid as a new romantic interest enters his still shattered life. But is she the lady of his dreams or a nightmare waiting to happen? Plus: Daredevil uncovers a deep dark secret thatcould destroy the Kingpin! "Quesada's art is simply gorgeous. A classic in the making and the best mainstream comic around at the moment, bar none. Score: 10 (out of 10)" -Comics International " Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-2D96179-002

cover by quesada, palmiotti & mack david mack/joe quesada/jimmy palmiotti If you're Matt Murdock, nothing good comes without a price?not even a nice quiet date! It's a walk in the park, dinner, a movie?then a massive brawl! But why is Daredevil protecting the life of the Kingpin? And why is the new femme fatale known as Echo out to make sure we never again hear from the Man Without Fear?! Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Presents (1997) Annual 1998 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3906319011

Hellboy Cover by Mike Mignola. This action packed 64-pages features the further adventures of Hellboy, My Vagabond Days, Skeleton Key, The Ark, Phineas Page, and . . . Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Save your allowance and get in line, children, 'cuz this one is gonna go fast! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 46 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0357758009

"cruel summer" part 1 (of 3). painted cover by joe jusko. jimmy palmiotti/paul chadwick/ron randall. ?THE SCOOP: Sparks fly as writer Jimmy Palmiotti (PUNISHER) and penciler Paul Chadwick (Concrete) drag Deadpool into the mean streets of crime fiction! THE STORY: Wade Wilson takes a job from one of New York's Finest?an assignment that just might get him whacked by the mob! Of course, these wiseguys have never had to deal with the Merc-With-The-Mouth before! And the topping off this tasty cake is a fully painted cover by Joe Jusko! Cover price $2.25.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) Wizard 0 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3737204015

Deadpool # 0 Wizard exclusive edition. "You Only Die Twice." Script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Yancey Labat, inks by Sean Parsons. Featuring "the lamest dead people in the Marvel universe!"

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 748 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2429F67-025

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY PHIL HESTER, JEFF JOHNSON, STEVE MITCHELL AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores July 12. Part 1 of the 2-part "Urban Renewal" finds the war between the OGs (Original Gothamites) and the Deezees (deserters) heating up. In the aftermath of a bombing that has Gordon and the entire GCPD on edge, time is running out for Batman to find the bomber, and the prime suspect is a man publicly fighting for the rights of the OGs. Plus, in Part 3 of "The Jacobian," Jacob accepts Leelee's assignment to find her missing husband. And when Jacob and Leelee are attacked by a group of assassins, Jacob must rely on the most unreliable thing in his life...with startling results. FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Fathom (1998 Image 1st Series) 12B CBCS 9.8 Turner Variant

Paper: White

Cover B.

Label #21-48DBEED-032

Michael Turner Cover, Two ladies one with witchblade armor and weapon the other in white bikini. Cover price $2.50.

Gambit (1999 3rd Series) 8A CGC 9.6 SS Nicieza broome Has trading card insert

Paper: White

Signed by Fabian Nicieza on 10/7/16

Label #1434263011

Has trading card insert. Cover by mat broome fabian nicieza/mat broome Theyre back, the two men who have scarred Gambits life: Sinister and Sabretooth! With the lives of the young Nina and her fellow Mannites hanging in the balance, Remy LeBeau must seek out the help of the man whos nearly destroyed his life, the man to whom he owes an unimaginable debt: the mad genius known as Sinister! But to get to him, Gambit must go through the psychotic demon thats tortured his nightmares and stolen the future of countless innocents, the killer called Sabretooth! FC$1.99" Cover price $1.99.

Illustrator Archives Portfolio (2000) Wallace Wood 1 VF+ 8.5

Envelope displays some minor wear, prints are in excellent condition.

Envelope containing four plates featuring art used as samples for a proposed Sunday comics strip that never materialized. 17" x 11", B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 469 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4140455007

Cover pencils by Javier Pulido, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Adaptive Audience, script by Joe Casey, pencils by Javier Pulido, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Bruce is kidnapped by Devlin DeAngelo, and forced to work on repairing the Super-Adaptoid; Bruce reprograms the Adaptoid to attack DeAngelo, but not before a fight ensues between the Adaptoid and the Hulk; Bruce encounters the Ringmaster, and falls under his hypnotic spell. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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 #3895414007

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.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0A17814-013

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.

Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver (1999) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4391227003

Top Cow Comics. (W) Matt Hawkins (P & I) David Boller (C) Matt Nelson One of the hottest video games around is now it's own comic! Based off Eidos Interactives Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, this unique exclusive tells the tale of Raziel as he is turned from the first-born lieutenant of Kain into the devourer of souls while on his quest to destroy his master and become the ever powerful Soul Reaver! Don't miss out on your chance to own this incredible exclusive and learn how the fate of Raziel was changed forever! FC, 24pg Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #1-2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Adam Kubert. They are the Children of the Atom. They are hated and feared by the very people they have sworn to protect. They are mutants. They ARE the X-Men. Professor Charles Xavier, the world's most powerful telepathic mind, has assembled a small band of heroes to thwart the diabolical plans of Magneto, the mutant Master of Magnetism, and his sinister Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with the exciting tale that started it all! Featuring a beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover! 48 pages, FC Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 2 VF 8.0

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #141-142. Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by John Byrne. Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with this modern day classic DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. In the not too distant future, mutants are hunted down by robot Sentinels, and those that aren't massacred spend their final days in concentration camps. A desperate plan is enacted by the surviving members of the X-Men to send one of their own back in time to the present to stop the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating a prominent politician and avert disaster. Pray she succeeds. Featuring a beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover! 48 pages, FC Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 3 VF- 7.5

Limited to 7,500 copies. All-new wraparound chromium cover, pencils by Salvador Larroca, inks by Art Thibert. Intro by Stan Lee. Uncanny X-Men #137 cover reprint, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. "The Fate of the Phoenix!", script by John Byrne (co-plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin; Lilandra transports the X-Men to her base so that Phoenix can be killed for her crime of wiping out an entire star system; Xavier explains that the Phoenix Force has been purged from Jean and demands the right to trial by combat when his captors refuse to listen; The X-Men and the Imperial Guard fight on the Blue Area of the Moon to determine Jean's fate; During the battle, Dark Phoenix manifests herself once again and Jean sacrifices herself rather than let the Phoenix loose on the universe. Continuing Marvel's ultra-collectible line celebrating the 35th anniversary of the X-Men; Reprints the classic tale from Uncanny X-Men (1963) #137. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 4 FN+ 6.5

Special reproduction of X-Men # 25 (1993). Beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Jesse Delperdang. "Fatal Attractions: Dreams Fade," script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matt Ryan; The X-Men head up an all-out assault on Avalon; Magneto pulls all of the adamantium out of Wolverine's body. Professor X shuts off Magneto's mind; When the X-Men return to earth, Colossus stays behind to care for the fallen foe. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 5 VF- 7.5

Special reproduction of Giant Size X-Men # 1. Beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover, pencils by Gary Frank, inks by Cam Smith. Cover reprint of Giant-Size X-Men #1, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with "Second Genesis," script by Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 5 VF- 7.5

Special reproduction of Giant Size X-Men # 1. Beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover, pencils by Gary Frank, inks by Cam Smith. Cover reprint of Giant-Size X-Men #1, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with "Second Genesis," script by Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $13.50.

Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 6 VF 8.0

Rogue, Storm, Cyclops, Beast, Archangel, Iceman, Psylocke, Wolverine, Colossus, Gambit and Jean Grey square off against Magneto--with art by Jim Lee! This volume reprints X-Men (1991 1st Series) #1. Written by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Wraparound chromium cover by Humberto Ramos and Jimmy Palmiotti. 48 pages. Cover price $13.50.

Millennium Edition Superman (2000) 1A VF 8.0

WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL; ART AND COVER BY JOE SHUSTER. The Man of Steel's phenomenally successful debut in 1938's ACTION COMICS #1 was followed one year later by this incredible first issue ? the first time a single character carried an entire comic book by himself! Readers were enthralled as they watched Superman become a "champion of the oppressed," a football hero, a fighter for miners' safety, and much more! Cover price $3.95.

Peter Parker Spider-Man (1999) 1DF CGC 9.8 Romita Jr. DF Variant

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Edition

Label #4387645004

Dynamic Forces Variant. Limited to 12,000 copies. John Romita Jr. Cover.

Pokemon Part 2 Pikachu Shocks Back (Reprints) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #21-276A13E-004

2nd or later printing. by Toshihiro Ono In these all-new manga adventures, can 10-year-old Ash Ketchum capture and train 150 different types of extraordinary creatures and become a Pokemon master? It all begins when something starts eating the electrical wiring in the Ketchum house. When Ash looks under the floorboards, he finds his first Pokemon, the shockingly cute Pikachu! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 40pg (1 of 4)$3.25" Cover price $3.25.

Razor Gothic (1998) 1C FN/VF 7.0

Nude photo cover. Written by Everette Hartsoe with art by Scott Wilson. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $6.00.

Rich Larson's Haunted House of Lingerie GN (1997-2002 SQP) 2-1ST FN- 5.5

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

The undead crave girls who wear lacy underthings! Or so it would seem, as writer/artist Rich Larson creates his second installment of this disturbing and delightful series!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in, 64 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.