Auctions: comic books 2000

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Star Wars (1998 Dark Horse 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4392598002

Twilight #1. by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyer; cover by Jan Duursema Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos has lost his memory! And the Devaronian, Villie, is playing him for a bet ? out of the frying pan and into the fire ? as deadly swoops, false Jedi, and a gambler are all trying to kill Quin! Can he survive without the knowledge that he is a Jedi? Only if he can let go and act on instinct! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars (1998 Dark Horse 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4392598001

Twilight #1. by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyer; cover by Jan Duursema Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos has lost his memory! And the Devaronian, Villie, is playing him for a bet ? out of the frying pan and into the fire ? as deadly swoops, false Jedi, and a gambler are all trying to kill Quin! Can he survive without the knowledge that he is a Jedi? Only if he can let go and act on instinct! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) Cover price $2.95.

Swamp Thing (2000 3rd Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3775502002

WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY ROGER PETERSEN AND JOE RUBINSTEIN; PAINTED COVER BY PHIL HALE In stores May 10. As the new Swamp God travels in search of her destiny, this new ongoing series sprouts intriguing twists and tangles. When a killer storm gathers over subzero Alaskan waters, one member of a crab boat's crew decides to take control of their collective destiny. One of the witnesses to the ensuing tragedy is Tefe Holland. It's a chilling confrontation with human nature for the new half-human Swamp God; will she intervene...and if so, how? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Tomb Raider (2000) Wizard 1/2 1A CGC 9.4 Park

Paper: White

Label #0012312015

2 versions. This is the regular edition, not the special edition. The Wizard special edition has a gold Wizard special edition foil seal on front cover. Andy Park Cover. Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Cover price $14.95.

Top Cow Classics in Black and White Darkness (2000) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0142756010

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) 1A VF- 7.5 Quesada

Original Edition. Cover by Joe Quesada. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Mark Bagley and Art Thibert. 1st "Ultimate" title, presenting the origin of Spider-man to a new generation of fans. Bendis' crisp characterizations and dead-on dialogue combine with Bagley's years of experience and the ability to continually deliver dynamic super hero storytelling to thrill old and new audiences alike. Cover price $2.99.

Witchblade Prevailing TPB (2000) 1-1ST NM 9.4

Signed by cover artist Michael Turner. Includes certificate of authenticity from the Northeast Comic Exchange.

Witchblade: Book 4 - 1st printing. Collects Witchblade #19-25. By Wohl, Christina Z, Turner, D-Tron, & Smith. What would happen if the Witchblade was controlled by a man? And not just any man, Nottingham. The true question however would have to be, who would be controlling who? Sara is on a quest to gain back the Witchblade which its current wielder is not too willing to give up without a fight! Will Sara prevail? Plus, someone from Sara's past makes an unexpected return, which doesn't bode well for her future! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 155D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279EE3E-015

Direct Edition. "All Along the Watchtower" part 2. Plot and pencils by Rob Liefeld, script by Eric Stephenson, inks by Norm Rapmund. Liefeld cover.STORY: Captured by the mysterious group of zealots known as the Watchtower, can Wolverine free his fellow prisoners before they're martyred? And will Deadpool help him?or stand in the way? All this, and Siryn! Cover price $2.25.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 155N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. "All Along the Watchtower" part 2. Plot and pencils by Rob Liefeld, script by Eric Stephenson, inks by Norm Rapmund. Liefeld cover. STORY: Captured by the mysterious group of zealots known as the Watchtower, can Wolverine free his fellow prisoners before they're martyred? And will Deadpool help him? or stand in the way? All this, and Siryn! Cover price $2.25.