Auctions: comic books 2001

Alias (2001 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392869021

Painted cover by David Mack. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Michael Gaydos. 1st MAX title. Jessica Jones is a former unremarkable, cut-rate costumed super hero turned self-destructive, alcoholic private investigator, who specializes in super-human cases. Adult oriented, character driven crime drama in the vein of Bendis' "Jinx" and "Powers." Luke Cage appearance. Contains explicit content. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 1 VF- 7.5

Painted cover by David Mack. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Michael Gaydos. 1st MAX title. Jessica Jones is a former unremarkable, cut-rate costumed super hero turned self-destructive, alcoholic private investigator, who specializes in super-human cases. Adult oriented, character driven crime drama in the vein of Bendis' "Jinx" and "Powers." Luke Cage appearance. Contains explicit content. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 1 FN 6.0

Painted cover by David Mack. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Michael Gaydos. 1st MAX title. Jessica Jones is a former unremarkable, cut-rate costumed super hero turned self-destructive, alcoholic private investigator, who specializes in super-human cases. Adult oriented, character driven crime drama in the vein of Bendis' "Jinx" and "Powers." Luke Cage appearance. Contains explicit content. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 25A CGC 9.8 Glitter

Paper: White

Speckle Foil Edition

Label #4385875013

Holographic Foil Cover. Darkness Calling - Written by Howard Mackie. Art and Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. At last, Norman Osborn strikes in this double-sized shocker! As Peter Parker struggles with his increasingly serious blackouts, the outlines of Osborn's most insidious plan ever come into focus! Throughout his career, Spider-Man has been antagonized by a gruesome gallery of fearsome foes -- but no one has quite reached the pinnacle of perversity that Norman has! And now that wretched relationship takes an utterly twisted turn -- and the last page revelation will blow your mind! It's the Green Goblin as you've never seen him before, and the horror continues into the pages of Peter Parker Spider-Man (1999) #25. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4241744007

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself?and his alter ego, the ever amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4336410020

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself?and his alter ego, the ever amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4390252002

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself?and his alter ego, the ever amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 VF 8.0

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself?and his alter ego, the ever amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 36D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4350196001

Direct Edition. Black Cover Sept. 11th issue. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna. (MarvelPG)2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 36D CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #0116993025

Direct Edition. Black Cover Sept. 11th issue. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna. (MarvelPG)2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Batman Beyond Return of the Joker (2001) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4345086006

We've all learned that in the future Gotham City of BATMAN BEYOND, young Terry McGinnis has assumed the mantle of the bat. As the new Batman and protector of Gotham, he's had to face many strange new villains and even more bizare challenges ? gathering a Rogues Gallery of his very own. But nothing could have prepared him for the return of original Batman Bruce Wayne's greatest archenemy ? the psychopathic Joker! And what happens when the Clown Prince of Crime lets loose in a future that seems all new and ready for the taking? Cover price $2.95.

Bloodstone (2001 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4373669023

Blood Runs Thicker... - Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Lopez. 1st appearance of Elsa Bloodstone. Growing up was tough for Elsa. Her mom was a nerdy archaeologist, she was constantly moving from place to place searching for the next ancient wonder, and she never knew anything about her father...until today! What do you do when you discover that your dad was the legendary monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone...and that he died doing what he loved best? You take up the mantle and kick some major monster butt...without your mom finding out, of course! Fans of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or Buffy will definitely dig the hot hero called Bloodstone! With Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning providing the never-rest-for-a-moment story, and beautiful artwork by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna, this adventure will be a light-hearted romp through the world of horror and the supernatural! And character design help from Alex Ross never hurts! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Bloodstone (2001 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3737852007

Blood Runs Thicker... - Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Lopez. 1st appearance of Elsa Bloodstone. Growing up was tough for Elsa. Her mom was a nerdy archaeologist, she was constantly moving from place to place searching for the next ancient wonder, and she never knew anything about her father...until today! What do you do when you discover that your dad was the legendary monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone...and that he died doing what he loved best? You take up the mantle and kick some major monster butt...without your mom finding out, of course! Fans of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or Buffy will definitely dig the hot hero called Bloodstone! With Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning providing the never-rest-for-a-moment story, and beautiful artwork by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna, this adventure will be a light-hearted romp through the world of horror and the supernatural! And character design help from Alex Ross never hurts! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Cavewoman Intervention (2001) 1C VF 8.0

Signed by Budd Root. No signature certification is included.

Variant gold foil special edition cover by Budd Root, limited to 500 copies. Story and art by Devon Massey, plus a pinup by Monte Moore. The sixth series featuring Budd Roots voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. Prehistoric Marshville is invaded by familiar-looking aliens and their nearly-naked commander. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Cavewoman Pangaean Sea (2000) 0D VF+ 8.5

Signed by Budd Root. No signature certification is included.

Variant green foil cover by Budd Root, limited to 300 copies. Story and art by Budd Root, plus pinups by Monte Moore and Mark Texeira. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. A special issue featuring the origin of Cavewoman, to get new readers up to speed before the epic Pangaean Sea series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 752 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #21-242B326-005

Cover art by Dave Johnson. A Walk in the Park (part 2) starring Batman and Poison Ivy, script by Greg Rucka, pencils by Shawn Martinbrough, inks by Steve Mitchell. The Jacobian chapter 7: Mindwhipped starring The Jacobian, script by Jordan Gorfinkel, pencils by Jeff Johnson, inks by Dan Panosian. 48 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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.

Eros Graphic Albums TPB (1991-2003 Eros Comix) 43-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st Printing - Book 43: Pleasure Bound. Softcover, 8" x 10", 114 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $14.95.

Star Wars Jedi Quest (2001) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4071004019

by RYDER WINDHAM, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN and NORMAN LEE If young Anakin Skywalker is to become a Jedi he must follow the teachings of his Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. He must also find a way to overcome his fears, including the memory of the man who killed his friend Qui-Gon Ginn ? the vicious DARTH MAUL. Make sure not to miss this important series which bridges the events between Episode I and II and expands on the character of the boy who will one day grow to be the Dark Lord of the galaxy! On sale September 12 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

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.

Swamp Thing (2000 3rd Series) 16 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3976486002

SWAMP THING #16 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI AND MARC HEMPEL; PAINTED COVER BY GREG STAPLES In stores June 13. Part 6 of the 7-part "Red Harvest." The penultimate chapter of this epic storyline has all of the players arriving in Los Angeles. Tefé and Heather plan to assassinate Senator Strand; Agent Romero has kidnapped the Conways; Kudzu is trying to assassinate Tefé; and Kilroy and Agent Orange are set on stopping him. When the smoke clears, more than one person's life may be over. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Threshold (1998 Avatar) 36PANDORA.B CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Pandora Edition.

Label #4395731020

Nude Pandora Edition Cover by Nimbus. Pandora "The Curse of The Lycaon - Part 2" Written by Robert Lugibihl, art by Phil Xavier. Harpy "Death From Above - Part 1" by Dan Parsons, and Fuzzy Dice "One Last Dance" by Matthew Clark. 52 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $6.00.

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.

Tomb Raider (1999) 1AU CGC 9.4 Silvestri Another Universe Variant

Paper: White

Another Universe Edition.

Label #0012312012

Another Universe.Com Exclusive Variant Cover, no gold foil. Cover art by Mark Silvestri. The Medusa Mask, Part 1, script by Dan Jurgens, art by Andy Park and Jonathan Sibal; Join Lara Croft on her adventure as she seeks out the fabled Medusa Mask; Gaining possession of this ancient relic means she will finally get her hands on the only treasure she truly wants, her mother's music box; This will not be easy though, as it turns out she's not the only one looking for the mask; Nor is she the only one willing to go to any lengths to get it. 36 pgs., full color.

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.

Wolverine The Origin (2001) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Misc debris in case

Label #0116993017

Cover by Joe Quesada.

Written by Paul Jenkins, art by Andy Kubert.

Almost thirty years after his first appearance, Wolverine - the most enigmatic and popular character in comics - will finally have the story of his origin told for the first time!

Who is the mysterious man known only as Logan? Where does he come from? How did his powers first appear?

This special six-issue series will finally answer the question: who is the man known as Wolverine?! Throw away your expectations and prepare to enter the unknown!

"He's spent all of these years wondering where he came from and who he is. This story will now give us insight as to why he became the person he is - where he comes from and how he was shaped as a person," writer Paul Jenkins explained. "So if you take Wolverine and boil him down to his essence - forget the events, forget the adamantium skeleton, forget about the healing factor and all that sort of stuff - and take him as a person only, he's the kind of person who like the rest of us questions himself, wonders what it was that shaped him. He's a metaphor for that sort of existential question that we all ask ourselves all the time. He is the comic book version of that question.

By the time we get to the end of this story, we'll answer enough parts of that question that he can go off in search of himself even more than before. It reclarifies and it actually reenergizes him as a character."

THE CREATORS: No one examines the psyche like Paul Jenkins (PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN, INHUMANS, SENTRY, etc.), so we're teaming him up with master X-Men artist Andy Kubert (ULTIMATE X-MEN)! We even got our own EIC, Joe Quesada, to draw the covers!

THE FORMAT: Each chapter of this six-issue series will be 32 pages, with ads - printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover.

Cover price $3.50.