Auctions: comic books 2000-2002

Star Wars Jedi vs. Sith (2001) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4078539012

by DARKO MACAN, RAMON F. BACHS and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON War rages on the battle torn planet of Ruusan. Tomcat and his cousin Bug finally reach the Jedi camp only to find that things aren't quite as they expected. The glorious Jedi Knights from the folktales Tomcat used to listen to weren't so common, so... human. And to make matters worse Tomcat's other cousin, Rain, is still lost in the wilds of Ruusan. As hopes flicker in the Jedi camp, there is conflict in the ranks of the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness. Lord Kaan and Darth Bane clash over how to conduct the Sith campaign -- indicating signs of greater trouble to come! Don't miss out on this third chapter in one of the most exciting Star Wars series of the year! On sale June 20 FC, 32pg (3 of 6) Cover price $2.99.

The Pro (2002 Image) 1 NM- 9.2

Signed by artist Amanda Conner and inker Jimmy Palmiotti. No certification is included.

1st printing. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. The story of an unlikely superhero, a down on her luck prostitute given superpowers as the results of an intergalactic bet. Softcover, 56 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.95.

Threshold (1998 Avatar) 37LOOKERS.B CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Lookers Nude Edition

Label #4402131020

Threshold (1998 Avatar) 38LOOKERS.NUDE CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Lookers Nude Edition.

Label #4402137022

Lookers Nude Edition Cover by Patrick Fillion. Stories by Doug Miers and Robert Lugibihl. Art by Patrick Fillion and Phil Xavier. Cover price $6.00.

Thundercats (2002 2nd Series) 2B CBCS 9.8 LEE Variant

Paper: White

Jim Lee Variant

Label #22-2DFC43B-020

WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN; VARIANT COVER BY JIM LEE. The highly anticipated miniseries based on the popular '80s cartoon continues! To aid in his continuing quest to destroy the Thundercats once and for all, Mumm-ra solicits the help of past allies Slythe and the mutants ? vowing that their stupidity will not interfere with his plans again. When the mutants attack Lion-O, Tygra and Hachiman while bringing down the Feliner ship, the stage is set for the battle royale every Thundercats fan has been waiting for! Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (50%) and Jim Lee (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5)$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Ultimate Marvel Team-Up (2001) 5A CGC 9.6 allred

Paper: White

Label #3754181018

ultimate MARVEL TEAM-UP no. 5 spider-man & iron man cover by mike allred brian michael bendis/mike allred ? THE SCOOP: The wall-crawler's first encounter with the shining knight continues! ? THE STORY: Sent by a hostile power to steal Stark's advanced technology, the Mandroids appear to have succeeded ? that is, unless our young web-spinner can save the day! But what chance does our flesh-and-blood hero have against an army of armored assassins? And why is Iron Man powerless against them? ? THE CREATORS: Written by Wizard's "Best Writer of 2000," Brian Michael Bendis ? with art by X-FORCE's Mike Allred! ? THE BUZZ: "This is the smartest move Marvel has made in years... if Marvel continues to unleash the creators we want to see, I envision this line lasting a long time!" -Comics International ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) 2B CGC 9.6 Lee Variant

Paper: White

Label #0119139012

Jae Lee Variant Cover. brian michael bendis/mark bagley & art thibert You'd think getting super powers would make your life easier, right? Tell that to Peter Parker! Between freaking out at school and lashing out at home, Peter is finding that a little bite from a spider is turning out to be a huuuge problem! Plus: Industrialist Norman Osborn wants young Parker to be studied?by his employee Dr. Otto Octavius! FC Cover price $2.50.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe inner well scuff(s).

Label #0152125011

cover by mark bagley, brian michael bendis/mark bagley/art thibert ? THE SCOOP: Spider-Man... unmasked by the Kingpin? ? THE STORY: Things go from bad to worse for our spanking-new web-slinger! Not only does the Kingpin of Crime beat him to within an inch of his life, but he also learns his secret identity! And wait'll you see the savage slobberknocker between the corpulent criminal and the Big Man! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Vampirella Julie Strain Special (2000) 0B VF 8.0

Limited Edition. Limited to 3000 copies. Interview with photo model Julie Strain. Contains all new photos and centerfold. Full color, 24 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover. Cover price $9.95.

Witchblade Darkchylde (2000) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3748625018

2 girls on building side. Top Cow Comics (W/P) Randy Queen (I) Alp Altiner (C) Jimmy Yu " Nightmare City "?Believe it!! This is the one cross-over fans have been clamoring for ever since these two characters first made their stunning debut onto the comic book scene, and TOP COW is making it happen! Kenneth Irons is out to make Ariel Chylde an offer she can't refuse, reliquishing her curse forever so that she can live the life of a normal teen and pursue her dreams!! But there is always a catch, and it isn't long before the consequences of Ariel's reckless choices lead her into direct contention with the WITCHBLADE!! With all of the Nightmare realm at Kenneth Iron's disposal, this is one threat that will bring the "city that never sleeps" to its Knees!! Written and eloquently illustrated by the comeback kid, Darkchylde creator Randy Queen, this will mark his first Top Cow title in over five years!!! Fans rejoice! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Witchblade Tomb Raider (1998) 1/2 1DF.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Gold Foil Edition

Label #4391227019

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Cover Edition with Certificate of Authenticity.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 155D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279EE3E-009

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.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 116A FN 6.0 Allred

A non-comics code issue due to "mature content," says Marvel. Cover by Mike Allred, Peter Milligan/mike allred THE SCOOP: It's a new era for X-FORCE as writer Peter Milligan (Shade The Changing Man, Human Target) and penciler Mike Allred (Madman, Atomics) bring an exciting, controversial and innovative vision to the title! THE STORY: Professor X had a dream, that mutants and humans could live in peace and harmony. A new squad of operatives calling themselves X-Force are living that dream. These eight mutants are cashing in on their special skills to preserve the Free World from the Forces of Evil, but at no small cost to themselves. Adored by humans, reviled by their fellow mutants, X-Force has successfully "crossed over." Problem is, there may be no going back! Meet the new team: Zeitgeist, U-Go Girl, The Anarchist, Battering Ram, Plazm, Gin Genie, La Nuit and their amorphous assistant Doop! Eight mutants who've teamed together to do the big dirty jobs that others can't. Eight mutants who shine in the blinding lights of the media but strike in the dark of night. Eight mutants who've agreed to burn brightly and as you'll see burn fast! Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392161009

"E is for eExtinction: Part 1 - Cover by Frank Quitely

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank quitely and Tim Townsend.

THE SCOOP: The future is now as the X-Men are remade!

THE STORY: Humankind's time on Earth is nearly at its end. Within a half decade, they will be extinct, replaced by their genetically gifted cousins: mutants! With this discovery, the very fabric of society begins to fray. And as fear and paranoia grows by the day, it will soon tear! Charles Xavier has been forced to evolve his X-Men. But in the shadows, something beckons to him. A mutant more powerful - and more depraved - than he ever could have foreseen. And very soon, that mutant will threaten his people, his world and his every perception!

New creators, new characters, new costumes, a new logo, a new direction... this is the start of it all!

THE CREATORS: Grant Morrison remade the JLA. Frank Quitely made Authority a must-read. Just imagine what they'll do together to the X-Men!

THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads.

Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4392161008

"E is for eExtinction: Part 1 - Cover by Frank Quitely

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank quitely and Tim Townsend.

THE SCOOP: The future is now as the X-Men are remade!

THE STORY: Humankind's time on Earth is nearly at its end. Within a half decade, they will be extinct, replaced by their genetically gifted cousins: mutants! With this discovery, the very fabric of society begins to fray. And as fear and paranoia grows by the day, it will soon tear! Charles Xavier has been forced to evolve his X-Men. But in the shadows, something beckons to him. A mutant more powerful - and more depraved - than he ever could have foreseen. And very soon, that mutant will threaten his people, his world and his every perception!

New creators, new characters, new costumes, a new logo, a new direction... this is the start of it all!

THE CREATORS: Grant Morrison remade the JLA. Frank Quitely made Authority a must-read. Just imagine what they'll do together to the X-Men!

THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads.

Cover price $2.25.

X-Treme X-Men (2001 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.2 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Chris Claremont. (#451/1500).

Label #20-3C294B8-003

Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Chris Claremont. Penciled by Salvador Larroca. Humanity is at a crossroads, and will choose a future of glory... or of utter annihilation. The path they face was mapped a century ago by the blind mutant seer known as Destiny, and recorded in her 13 volumes of The Books of Truth. As seen in X-MEN #109, one volume has come into the possession of Professor X's charges and now Rogue, Beast, Bishop, Thunderbird, Psylocke, Sage (an all-new character) and Storm choose to leave the safety of the X-Mansion and search for the missing volumes. But what they don't know is that another force is embarked on the same quest, a man who is the first manifestation of the true homo sapiens superior the rightful inheritors of Earth and he considers mutants his mortal enemies... to be killed on sight! Cover price $2.99.