Auctions: comic books 2000-2009

Boys (2006 Wildstorm/Dynamite) 24A CGC 9.0 Robertson

Paper: White

Label #4118067019

Cover by Darick Robertson. We Got to Go: Part 2 - Garth Ennis (W) Darick Robertson (A) Hughie goes undercover to investigate G-Wiz, the junior team in John Godolkin's massive network of billion dollar superheroes. Butcher and the Legend talk turkey, MM plays detective, and Annie January hears something she shouldn't-- as We Gotta Go Now continues. WE GOTTA GO NOW PART TWO Cover price $2.99.

Boys Herogasm (2009) 1A CGC 9.8 Robertson

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Label #4123835005

Cover by Darick Robertson. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by John McCrea. An evil so profound it threatens all mankind... the mightiest heroes on the planet uniting to defend us all... a secret crisis of such utter finality that a countdown to civil or infinite war seems unavoidable... but have you ever wondered what really happens during Crossovers? The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico and every other supe on Earth team up for an annual event like no other... and where the supes go, can a certain 'five complications and a dog' be far behind? Vought-American prepare to make their move, in a story that will change the world of the Boys forever: Herogasm #1. The first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series features the pairing of Ennis with Hitman artist John McCrea! Cover price $2.99.

Cable and Deadpool (2004) 1 CBCS 9.0 SS Rob Liefeld

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Witnessed Sig: Rob Liefeld on 11/13/2016.

Label #16-41B2A59-002

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Pencils by MARK BROOKS (UDON) Cover by ROB LIEFELD Wade Wilson and Nathan Summers are back ? and this time, they're stuck with each other! Can two grown men with deadly genetic weaponry work together without driving each other crazy?! Action, adventure, black-ops, black humor and lots and lots of gunfire mark the return of your two favorite mutant anti-heroes to their own ongoing series! COVERS BY DEADPOOL & CABLE CREATOR ROB LIEFELD! Cover price $2.99.

Captain America (2004 5th Series) 6A CGC 9.8

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Label #3726681004

Captain America Cover - Winter Soldier: Part 1.6 - Out of Time: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Ed Brubaker Pencils & Cover by Steve Epting. "OUT OF TIME" Finale Who killed the Red Skull? Who is the mystery assassin we have yet to see? This issue answers those questions and more! The hunt for the killer of the Red Skull takes a bizarre turn and Steve Rogers' life turns with it. Shattered fragments of Cap's past are called into question by new memories that keep flooding his mind. Is someone playing mind games with him, or has he been in the dark about certain events for years? Only a trip to the scene of his most devastating failure will answer that question. Part 6 (of 6). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Captain America (2004 5th Series) 6B CGC 9.8 Winter Soldier Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #2012603012

Winter Soldier Cover - Winter Soldier: Part 1.6 - Out of Time: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Ed Brubaker. Pencils & Cover by Steve Epting. "OUT OF TIME" Finale Who killed the Red Skull? Who is the mystery assassin we have yet to see? This issue answers those questions and more! The hunt for the killer of the Red Skull takes a bizarre turn and Steve Rogers' life turns with it. Shattered fragments of Cap's past are called into question by new memories that keep flooding his mind. Is someone playing mind games with him, or has he been in the dark about certain events for years? Only a trip to the scene of his most devastating failure will answer that question. Part 6 (of 6). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Captain America (2004 5th Series) 25C CGC 9.8 SS Quesada Epting Variant 2nd Printing

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Signed by Joe Quesada on 4/2/07 Second Printing

Label #0775415001

Captain America #25 (2nd Edition; New Cover) The Death of Captain America Act 1: Part 1 of 6 - Steve Epting cover depicting the "Death of Captain America." Pencils and Cover by STEVE EPTING. Captain America #25 (New Print; New Cover) Written by ED BRUBAKER. Cover price $3.99.

Captain America (2004 5th Series) 34A CGC 9.8 Ross

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Label #4011360015

Cover by Alex Ross. The Death of Captain America Act 2: Part 4 of 6 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils by STEVE EPTING. Is this the NEW Captain America?! Cover price $2.99.

Captain America (2004 5th Series) 34B CGC 9.8 Epting Variant

Paper: White

Label #4011360018

Cover by Steve Epting. The Death of Captain America Act 2: Part 4 of 6 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils by STEVE EPTING. Is this the NEW Captain America?! Cover price $2.99.

Captain Marvel (2002 5th Series Marvel) 17 FN+ 6.5

Written by PETER DAVID. Penciled by PAUL AZACETA. Cover by SCOTT KOLINS. "CRAZY LIKE A FOX" pt. 3 (of 4)?THE DEBUT OF THE NEW... CAPTAIN MARVEL?! There's a new sheriff in town, and man is she pissed! Marv goes home to Titan and finds a ghost town ... and a new Captain Marvel ready to take his mantle, whether he wants to give it up or not. The series changes right here! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 83 CGC 9.6

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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.

Cavewoman Pangaean Sea (2000) 5B NM- 9.2

Signed by Budd Root. No signature certification is included.

Variant red foil cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root, plus a pinup by Chad Spilker. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. Following her New York adventure, Meriem finds herself fighting for her life in the underworld. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.25.

Cavewoman Prehistoric Pinups (2001) 1C VF/NM 9.0

Signed by Budd Root. No signature certification is included.

Gold foil special edition cover by Budd Root. Art by Budd Root. A collection of new and reprinted pinups featuring the voluptuous Cavewoman, Meriem Cooper, in many cases topless or completely nude. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Creatures (2008 Image) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #2009517003

Cover by FRANK FRAZETTA. story RICK REMENDER art PETER BERGTING. Pulp fantasist RICK REMENDER spins the untold adventures of Teddy Roosevelt, Rough Rider, President of the United States and paranormal investigator as he uncovers a plot concocted by a band of nefarious aliens in cahoots with a malevolent ancient Mayan demon to eradicate humanity and claim Earth for their own purposes. A merging of The X-Files, Ghostbusters, and Indiana Jones, Creatures promises high-adventure starting one of America's greatest heroes of the early twentieth century brought to glorious four-color life by Swedish superstar PETER BERGTING. JULY 30? 32 PAGES ? FC ? $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Crossed (2008 Avatar) 1A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4375431011

Cover by Greg Waller. By Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows. Garth Ennis has pulled out all the stops to write the most twisted book of his career, Crossed! Through ten heart-stopping chapters, Crossed is his horrifically visceral exploration of the pure evil that humans are truly capable of indulging. This gut-wrenching vision is brought to vivid - and more than a little disturbing - life by his partner-in-crime, Jacen Burrows. Imagine, for a moment, the worst crimes against humanity. Picture the cruelest affronts to decency. Conjure your darkest nightmares - and then realize it could all be so much worse. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment, when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you, when everyone you love has died screaming in agony - What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed. Certain to be the most depraved and corrupt book of the year, this one is not for the faint of heart! This terrifying first issue is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Burrows as well as a rare 1-in-15 Red Crossed Edition featuring a striking Black, White and Red cover by Burrows. Also available as a Signed Poster Edition which features the Wraparound cover to #0 as a poster, signed by the entire creative team of Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrows, packed in with a copy of #1 and a Certificate of Authenticity. Cover price $3.99.

Dairain Adventure (2007) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition

Label #2133330018

Want to see the comic book live up to its ultimate potential? Then come along with groundbreaking artist/designer Ashley Wood (Popbot) as he presents his latest opus. D'Airain Aventure is a new ongoing monthly title, offering up 32-ad free pages of story and art from the incomparable Wood. Join Les Morts 13 and a rotating cast of characters and overlapping, intersecting stories for what promises to be one of the most unique tales ever told in comics. This first issue is presented with three special covers from Wood, as well as featuring 4' cover flaps with additional comic strip material on them. Take your comic book expectations and throw 'em out the window for this Aventure of a lifetime. *Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1-to-1 ratio. *Retailers: See your order form for special incentives Cover price $4.99.

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) 10 VF 8.0

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.

Daredevil Father (2004) 1WW CGC 10.0 SS Quesada WW Philadelphia Variant

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Signed by Joe Quesada on 5/22/04 at Wizard World Philadelphia Wizard World 2004 Con Edition

Label #0752618001

Available only at Wizard World Philadelphia. Exclusive Joe Quesada sketch cover.

Dark Avengers (2009 Marvel) 1C CBCS 9.8 Blank Variant

Paper: White

Blank Variant.

Label #21-4282AF3-011

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Blank Cover Variant. Dark Reign tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO THE DARK REIGN IS HERE! The start of an explosive new era in the Avengers mythos! Who are the Dark Avengers? Who is the Iron Patriot? The answers will shock you! Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato Jr. 32 PGS./Rated T+ $3.99 On-Sale ? 1/21 Cover price $3.99.

Dark Avengers (2009 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.4 Deodato Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #3951540016

Second Printing Variant Cover by Mike Deodato. Dark Reign tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO THE DARK REIGN IS HERE! The start of an explosive new era in the Avengers mythos! Who are the Dark Avengers? Who is the Iron Patriot? The answers will shock you! Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato Jr. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Darkstalkers (2004) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Holofoil Edition

Label #3976174011

Limited Edition Power Foil Cover #1. Writer: Ken Siu-Chong Art: Alvin Lee COVER A by Arnold Tsang COVER B by Mark Brooks COVER C by Joe Madureira (Power Foil - Limited 5000 copies Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched. Cover Price 2.95. CAPCOM's legendary action-horror franchise, DARKSTALKERS, arrives to comics at last! In this first issue of the new ongoing monthly series, the blood-curdling tales of MORRIGAN, DEMITRI, FELICIA and company begin with the sighting of a star--a sign, some say, of the world's impending doom. But are the DARKSTALKERS there to bring about that terrible end, or thwart it? The answer starts here in the first action- packed, blood-drenched issue! PLUS! Fan-Favorite artist JOE MADUREIRA provides an exclusive JAW-DROPPING Power Foil cover featuring everyone's favorite sexy succubus, MORRIGAN! Acclaimed artist MARK (AMAZING FANTASY, CABLE/DEADPOOL) BROOKS provides a variant cover and backup story!

Darkstalkers (2004) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4309854020

by Ken Siu-Chong, Alvin Lee, UDON & LeSean. Thomas Capcom's legendary action-horror franchise, Darkstalkers, continues its pulse-pounding epic tale as Donovan, the mysterious demon-hunting warrior-monk, arrives on the scene, driven by a shadowy past to fulfill a single purpose: destroy the Dark Ones who dare walk the Earth. His quest has taken him around the world and shown a great many horrible things, but none as great as the one he witnesses the young girl, Anita, endure. But even as he takes her under his wing, he senses a dark secret behind her cold, frozen eyes, and wonders if there will be any salvation for her soul. Meanwhile, Morrigan's mortal enemy, Demitri Maximov, may not be as dead as she once believed... PLUS! The master of action-packing, LeSean Thomas(Cannon Busters, TMNT), provides a blazing backup tale of horror! COVER A (Alvin Lee) 32pgs, FC $2.95 COVER B (LeSean Thomas) 32pgs, FC $2.95 COVER C POWER FOIL (Arnold Tsang) 32pgs, FC PI Cover price $2.95.

DC Archive Editions Green Lantern HC (1998-2012 DC) 6-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Green Lantern (1960-1988 1st Series DC) #39-47. Written by Gardner Fox & John Broome. Art and cover by Gil Kane & Syd Greene. The Silver Age adventures of one of DC's greatest heroes continue in Volume 6 of THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES! This volume includes the classic Hal Jordan GL stories 'The Secret Origin of the Guardians,' 'The Other Side of the World,' and 'Green Lantern Lives Again!' Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

DC Archive Editions Justice League of America HC (1990-2012 DC) 1-REP VF- 7.5

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 DC) #28-30 and Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #1-6.

DC Comics has created some of the world's most legendary super-heroes. In the 1950s, they decided to bring them all together and form the Justice League of America. In this beautiful hardcover book, Batman, Superman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman come together to form the most powerful super-hero group of all time.

Included in these stories is the origin of the League itself as well as its first battle against the alien menace, Starro the Conqueror.

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

DC Archive Editions Plastic Man HC (1998-2006 DC) 3-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Police Comics (1941-1953) #31-39 and Plastic Man (1943-56 Vital/Quality) #2.

Story and art by Jack Cole.

DC Comics continues its award-winning Archives series featuring everyone's favorite pliable hero. This hardcover features an introduction by Michelle Urry, cartoon editor for Playboy Magazine - who gives an overview of Cole's career with a special focus on his gag cartoon work after leaving comics.

Hardcover, 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

DC First Superman Lobo (2002) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #23-0ACD457-002

WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY CLIFF RATHBURN AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores May 1. Here it is! The first encounter between the Man of Steel and the Main Man! It's the story all Superman fans have been hoping we'd never show: the very first encounter between the Man of Steel and the Main Man! How did their great relationship start off so well? Why does Superman grit his teeth every time he hears the word "frag"? And why does Lobo hate this milksop planet we call Earth? Read it and weep! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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 Merc with a Mouth (2009) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4354608003

Head Trip: Part 4 - Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. Written by VICTOR GISCHLER. Art by BONG DAZO. Things just keep getting more savage in the Savage Land for poor old Wade. Not only does a crack squad of Hydra shock troops want to put the smackdown on our boy Deadpool, but the cavemen want back their god (i.e. the severed-but-still annoying head of the Marvel Zombies Deadpool) and have turned out the troops, spears ready to fly. Even with Ka-Zar's help, it's going to be a close one. To make matters worse, 'Severed Headpool' can't keep his teeth to himself. One hungry bite can bring a world of hurt down on top of Deadpool and the luscious Dr. Betty. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Demonslayer Future Shock 1/2 (2002) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Wanton Edition.

Label #4402137009

Wanton cover (nude). Limited to 1500 copies. by Marat Mychaels. In Demonslayer: Prophecy #1 Jaclyn learned that one of those closest to her was destined to bring about the collapse of civilization. She didn't believe it. This special issue is a flash-forward 20 years in the future, as the horrific prophecy has come true! Jaclyn has been betrayed and, as a result, Hell's demonic armies have invaded Earth. Now the last living Demonslayer must stand as a beacon of hope for all humanity. This special one-shot gives readers a special advance look at the future of Demonslayer... and it isn't a pretty vision! Cover price $6.00.

Demonslayer Path of Time (2002 Avatar) 1/2 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Pirate Nude Edition

Label #4402131004

Nude Pirate cover by Marat Mychaels and Robert Jones - Limited to 1,500 copies. Written by Bobby Nash. Art by Marat Mychaels and Robert Jones. Here are the exclusive new pages for the start to the Path of Time epic! As Jaclyn accidentally discovers the true history of the Demonslayers, we get to see ones from the past for the first time! You don't want to miss out on great first appearances like seeing the Cave girl Demonslayer as she fights demons and dinosaurs together. Printed on glossy stock with cardstock covers, our #1/2's are the highest possible production quality. 16 pages, full color.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 753 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242B326-007

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY STEVE MANNION, BRAD RADER, JEFF JOHNSON, AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" During a psychiatric evaluation, it's revealed that, as therapy, Two-Face has written and drawn his own comic book adventures starring Harvey Dent and Detective Renee Montoya, in which he chronicles the many deaths of the Dark Knight. Plus, the back-up adventure "The Jacobian" continues. FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 759 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242B326-014

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, DARWYN COOKE, STEVE MITCHELL, AND CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. Beginning a new 4-part backup serial "The Search for Catwoman!" Batman must face having to take down Detectives Montoya and Allen after they commit a daring armed robbery. What is behind their sudden act of crime, and can Batman uncover the truth before more of Gotham PD fall prey to this criminal behavior? Plus, a special 4-part backup begins this issue, written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) & Cameron Stewart (DEADENDERS), as legendary DC character Slam Bradley investigates the missing Catwoman. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 761 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242B326-018

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, DARWYN COOKE, AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON?? Bruce's bodyguard Sasha Bordeaux has thirty days to prove her worth, or she's fired! Meanwhile, Internal Affairs heats up the M.C.U., and you won't believe whom they're after! Plus, "Trail of the Catwoman" continues in the backup written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO). FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 766 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-002

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL, CLIFF CHIANG AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA. "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 1! Immediately following the shocking events of BATMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE, we learn that Bruce Wayne is wanted...for murder! Just how is this possible? And how is Batman going to get his alter-ego out of this one? Plus, the fourth chapter of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 768 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-006

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS Batman's back on the street ? and just in time! A lethal shipment of heroin is sweeping through the city, as the Lucky Hand Triad is being stalked by a shadowy, feathery figure from its past. Plus, chapter six of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN) and Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 771 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-009

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MARK MCKENNA; COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 12! It's one thing to try and solve a murder. Being cleared of the crime is a different matter. While Batman struggles to build a new life, the shadow of the GCPD looms large. Plus, Chapter Nine of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 772 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-010

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY MARK MCKENNA AND JOHN NYBERG; COVER BY STEVE LEIBER AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 16. Sasha's been in jail for months, while Bruce Wayne has long since escaped. When a mysterious stranger arrives with a proposition ? implicate Bruce and walk, or rot in prison 'till the day she dies ? will Sasha finally give in? Plus, the concluding chapter to "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 779 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-019

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE. "Dead Reckoning" (Part 3 of 6) continues as one of Batman's oldest foes is laid to rest. But while the Gotham underworld pays its respects, Batman scrambles to prevent the killer from striking again! Plus, the penultimate chapter of "Spore," by J.C. Gagné and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 780 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-022

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE "Dead Reckoning" Part 4 of 6. As Batman desperately tries to find the killer known as "The Charlatan," the rogues of Arkham Asylum find that the walls of their prison are no protection against his murderous spree. With the killer closing in on some of Gotham's most notorious villains, Batman is forced to turn to his oldest allies ? on both sides of the law! Plus, the conclusion to the 5-part "Spore," drawn by children's book and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 812 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242ED25-015

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Written by David Lapham Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill. Cover by Lapham. Part 10 of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Bruce Wayne forgoes cape and cowl to investigate the mysteries of Gotham's seediest neighborhood, Crown Point. Plus, Gordon's back in town to help Robin uncover the Ventriloquist's secrets...only Scarface ain't talkin'. 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 826 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4074479002

Written by Paul Dini. Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher. Cover by Simone Bianchi. Series writer Paul Dini returns as an unexpected twist of fate places Robin directly in the clutches of Batman's archenemy, the Joker! Alone and incapacitated, Robin must summon every bit of his courage and ingenuity to free himself before the madman ends the Boy Wonder's life! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 830 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242F872-007

Written by Stuart Moore Art by Andy Clarke Covers by Simone Bianchi DETECTIVE COMICS ships twice in March to present 'The Siege,' a nail-biting 2-part suspense story written by Stuart Moore (FIRESTORM, Punisher X-Mas Special) and Andy Clarke (BATMAN: FACE THE FACE)! In issue #829, a costumed terrorist called VOX plans to blow up Wayne Tower - and he's trapped Bruce Wayne in a top-floor conference room. Aided only by his mentor's radioed instructions, Robin must face the bomber alone! And in the conclusion in #830, Robin faces certain death as massive explosions rock Wayne Tower. Only Bruce Wayne can stop the terrorist - but changing to Batman will mean revealing his dual identity! Issue #829 on sale March 7; issue #830. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 854A CGC 9.8 Williams

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3986279019

FIRST PRINTING. Elegy: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams. A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. With a script by Greg Rucka and breath-taking art by JH Williams III, you've never seen anything like this! Featuring the debut of a new co-feature starring The Question written by Rucka! Odds against you? Alone and nowhere to turn? Willing to fight, but you don't know how? When you're searching everywhere for an answer, sometimes all you need to do is ask the right Question. Renee Montoya again dons the faceless mask to help those in need, all the while searching for her own answers in this new adventure with art by Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III ), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 858A CBCS 9.8 Williams

Paper: White

Label #21-242F872-023

Cover by JH Williams III. GO: Part 1 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. The shocking and tragic origin story of Batwoman begins here! Young Kate Kane and her family are kidnapped by terrorists, and Kate's life - and the lives of her family - will never be the same! Plus, the mystery behind the villainous Alice is at last revealed! Then, in The Question co-feature, Renee's search for a missing girl comes to a bittersweet end, leaving Renee with more questions and an even bigger mystery for her to solve. As long as she can survive the night, that is... 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Dragon's Lair (2003 CrossGen) 2 VF+ 8.5

Andy Mangels (w), Fabio Laguna (p & i), Tony Washington (c) Based on the hit Don Bluth fantasy video game! On his valiant quest to save his true love, Dirk the Daring has ventured into the Grim Dingy Swamps ? as the Lizard King waits in the shadows! Meanwhile, what does the great dragon Singe have planned for Princess Daphne? FC, 32pg (2 of 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Dragon's Lair (2003 CrossGen) 3 VF 8.0

Andy Mangels (w), Fabio Laguna (p & i), Tony Washington (c) Based on the hit Don Bluth fantasy video game! Within the Graveyard of Gloom, Dirk the Daring faces saber-rattling skeletons, ghoulish crypt creeps and the flesh seeking undead! Can Dirk survive this scare to stop the dreadful dragon Singe and rescue Princess Daphne? Lead on, adventurer...your quest awaits! 32 pgs, full color, $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Dragon's Lair (2006 Arcana) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4389513010

By Andy Mangels, Fabio Laguna, & MVCreations. Travel to a time of sword and sorcery; a time of dragons and damsels in distress! Welcome to the world of Dragon's Lair! Follow Dirk the Daring and Princess Daphne as they return from an astonishing adventure in the Free Realms only to be attacked by the great dragon, Singe, and his evil minions. Singe vows revenge against Dirk for killing his offspring, and Daphne is soon caught in the dreaded dragon's claws. Now, armed with his courage and skill, Dirk must brave the Dark Kingdom and all its evils in order to save the Princess from Singe! Features a cover by Dragon's Lair creator Don Bluth! Cover price $4.95.

Dragon's Lair (2006 Arcana) 2A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4389513011

By Andy Mangels & Fabio Laguna. Welcome to the time of fearsome dragons, brave knights, and beautiful damsels! Dragon's Lair #2 is the second installment of this four-issue series and features a hair-raising showdown between Dirk the Daring and The Mud Men! Cover price $3.95.

Dragon's Lair (2006 Arcana) 3B CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4389513012

Second Printing. by Fabio Laguna Dragon's Lair #3 is the third of the four issue series and has all new story and all new art from the original MVCreations series! If you have the first CrossGen issues, this is a must-have for you! In this issue, Dirk the Daring has bit off more than he can chew! Cover price $3.95.