Auctions: comic books 2001-2003

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.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DC8414-016

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. Two cases come together at last for MAX's hard-luck P.I.! But what's worse: a cheating husband or an unbalanced, alleged super hero sidekick? 40 pages, FC. Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DC8414-002

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. Jessica Jones is a big city P.I. -- but this new case takes her to a small town where the locals aren't telling her everything she needs to know find a missing girl. And her past as a super heroine won't help her this time! 32 pages, FC. Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DC8414-003

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mark Bagley and Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. Jessica Jones's investigations into a small town show that a missing young girl is not what she seemed. And, once again: no appearances by Luke Cage! 32 pages, FC. Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DC8414-005

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. MAX's super-powered P.I. has another meeting with the man called Cage! 32 pages, FC. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 17 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DC8414-007

The Underneath: Part 2 of 6 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. The compelling arc continues! Characters in this issue: Jessica Jones; Scott Lang [Ant-Man]; J. Jonah Jameson; Spider-Woman [Mattie Franklin]; Malcolm; Tina; Madame Web. 32 pages, full color. 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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 500DF.SIGNED.A VF+ 8.5 Campbell DF Signed Campbell Variant COA

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition with certificate of authenticity. Signed and Numbered by J. Scott Campbell and limited to 1,500 copies. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by JOHN ROMITA Jr. & JOHN ROMITA Sr.! Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Two generations of the greatest Spider-Man artists of all time mark a milestone! It's Peter Parker's birthday ... but how do you throw a surprise party for someone with a Spider- sense? Someone figures out how and Spidey spends his special day looking back at his career and EVERY villain he's faced over those years ... against his will! A special story for Spidey fans new & old! Spider-Man battles an inter-dimensional threat with help from a raft of guest stars including the FF, Thor, Iron Man, Cyclops, and Dr. Strange. Classic Spider-Man villains including Doc Ock and the Green Goblin also make their appearance! 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$3.50 (note price & page count)

Aspen Sketchbook (2003) 1C VF/NM 9.0 Turner Convention Variant

Convention Exclusive - Limited to 1500 copies - by Michael Turner. Art By Michael Turner, Talent Caldwell, and Peter Steigerwald Aspen is proud to offer you their first ever company sketchbook! A complete 32-page issue, filled cover to cover with new and never before seen art and illustrations! Explore some of the very first conceptual drawings from Soulfire, Ekos, and Fathom, and find out where many of the ideas behind your favorite comics have come from! Packed with tons of original sketches, drawings and illustrations, this is a great opportunity to discover just what Aspen has in store for the near future! FC, 32pg$2.99

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 71 CBCS 9.6 SS J.G. Jones

Paper: White

Signed by J.G. Jones on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con.

Label #16-311A980-003

"Whirlwinds" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Steve Sadowski. Inks by Andrew Currie. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. On leave from the Avengers, Janet van Dyne and Henry Pym enjoy a Las Vegas getaway to rekindle their romance. Unfortunately, Hank misreads their newfound relationship and proposes to his former wife. However Janet declines his proposal, because she remembers the troubled days from their marriage. Auspiciously, the Wasp and Yellowjacket's awkward moment on the strip is halted -- by a blindside attack from Whirlwind! Their long-time foe still wants Janet, and his obsession knows no bounds. But the Wasp and the Yellowjacket remain a great team! And the Whirlwind doesn't stand a chance against them! Viva Las Vegas! 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 601 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-258FE6D-010

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores March 27. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 3. Introducing a new character named Nicodemus, as another piece to the "Fugitive" puzzle is revealed. Nicodemus is trying to recreate "Hell" on earth in an effort to destroy the planet completely. Meanwhile, back at stately Wayne Manor, Alfred makes an important, startling discovery. 36 Pages, Full Color. 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.

Batman Gotham Adventures (1998) 53 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4393573002

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Gotham gets strangled by a super-plant whose roots run clear to the Batcave. It's got Poison Ivy written all over it...but where is she? And has she uncovered the Dark Knight's secret? Batman must track it and her deep into the Amazon jungle to find out. Cover price $2.25.

Batman Silencio (Spanish 2003 Norma Editorial) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Sticker on back cover

Spanish series. Reprints Batman (1940) #608-#610, featuring the 1st appearance of Hush. Softcover, 72 pages, full color, Spanish language.

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.

Bloodstone (2001 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4368719009

Cover by Michael Lopez. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (w). Michael Lopez (p). Scott Hanna (i). Young Elsa continues to learn just what it means to be a monster-hunting member of the Bloodstone family! But will the legacy she inherited from her father prove to be too dangerous to tackle? This issue has everything an aspiring monster-hunter could ever ask for, including an army of zombies and the return of the Living Mummy! Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider won't want to miss this action-packed, tongue-in-cheek frightfest of a series!(MarvelPG) Cover price $2.99.

Bring Me Your Love (1985 Black Sparrow) 1-REP VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Charles Bukowski. Art and cover by by R. Crumb.

Featuring interior and cover illustrations by Robert Crumb, this large-format chapbook features Charles Bukowski's usual blend of madhouses, women, sex, booze and not much hope at all. Bring Me Your Love follows the torrid tale of Harry Weaver as he visits his wife/girlfriend Gloria at a hospital where she is recuperating from an unspecified illness, who accuses Harry of infidelity.

7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 14 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Mature Readers

Captain America (2002 4th Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0116995006

Enemy Part 1 of 3. "Dust" Double-Sized issue. Script by John Ney Rieber. Art by John Cassaday. Painted cover by John Cassaday. Captain America's 4th series kicks off under the Marvel Knights imprint with a new creative team! John Ney Rieber (Books of Magic) and John Cassaday (Planetary) bring the Sentinel of Liberty into the real world events of September 11th. In fact the first issue opens with Steve Rogers desperately digging through the ruins of the World Trade Center to locate survivors. A very intense and gut-wrenching saga awaits the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Notes: Captain America (4th series) #1 is Captain America legacy issue 518. The shield-slinger appears in the Dead Men Running limited series between Captain America (3rd series) #50 and Captain America (4th series) #1. Marvel rated PG.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.99.

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.

Crew (2003) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4250727016

Cover by J.H. Williams Priest (w)/Joe Bennett (p)/Danny Miki (I) The events of the TRUTH limited series rock the Marvel Universe of today! In the worst neighborhood in the worst section of New York, Jim Rhodes, the one-time War Machine, will need more than his wits to achieve justice on the street. He'll need...the Crew.32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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.

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) 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.

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) 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) 773 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-012

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY STEVE LEIBER, STEFANO GAUDIANO, MARK MCKENNA, AND RICK HOBERG; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ. As the GCPD prepares to make a major announcement, Sasha Bordeaux ? Bruce Wayne's bodyguard ? sits in a maximum security penitentiary. Will she survive in a hellhole populated by some of America's most dangerous women...including the deadly Cucilla? Plus, a backup story written by John Francis Moore with art by Stefano Gaudiano & Rick Hoberg introduces a new vigilante to the streets of Gotham. Can Batman handle the competition? FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

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.

Elektra and Wolverine The Redeemer (2002) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0108039005

cover by YOSHITAKA AMANO GREG RUCKA (W)/YOSHITAKA AMANO (A) ? THE SCOOP: All-star talent combines with red-hot characters for Marvel's first fully-painted illustrated prose graphic novel! ? THE SET-UP: Hot on the heels of the launch of ELEKTRA and the smash hit ORIGIN mini-series, ELEKTRA & WOLVERINE: THE REDEEMER pairs text by crime novelist Greg Rucka with dozens of fully-painted illustrations by world- renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano in a self-contained tale of suspense. To put it into language that action fans will crave, it's a deadly game of intrigue pitting Elektra's ninja skills against Wolverine's samurai-honed instincts and warrior bloodlust! ? THE STORY: A paid killer. A key witness. A sworn protector. Three lives joined together by the sinister hand of a shadowy government. Elektra, the deadly ninja assassin, and Logan, the mutant known as Wolverine, are both best at what they do. But they just may have met their match in the other, as the two supremely skilled fighters face off in the streets of New York over the fate of a teenaged girl harboring a secret for which both sides are willing to kill. For the mercenary and enigmatic assassin Elektra Natchios, it was to be a standard night's work: to make death happen. The target: a wealthy and powerful scientist. The price: eight million dollars for a clean hit ? no witnesses. When the target's teenaged daughter Avery stumbles onto the murder at the critical moment, Elektra knows the girl must be taken out at all costs. But for the assassin still haunted by the pain of seeing her own father's death, taking out a girl eerily reminiscent of herself proves to be more difficult than expected ? especially after Wolverine is hired to protect the key witness. Enticed into the role of bodyguard by a reptilian government agent who promises to illuminate his clouded past, Logan must keep the girl safe in exchange for the answers to the questions that relentlessly plague him. For the assassin, leaving Avery alive presents a far greater threat than her ability to identify the killer to the authorities ? it is the key to unleashing a force within Elektra that is so powerful even she never dared hope it exist. ? THE CREATORS: Eisner-award winning writer Greg Rucka (White Out, Detective Comics, and the Atticus Kodiak series of prose novels) teams up with Eisner-award winning artist Yoshitaka Amano (The Sandman: The Dream Hunters, Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D) to create a tightly woven, heart-stopping story of action and intrigue. ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, three-part mini-series will be 48 pages, with no ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover in the perfect bound, bookshelf format. 7-59606-05164-9-00111 (MarvelPGplus) 5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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.

Eros Graphic Albums TPB (1991-2003 Eros Comix) 52-1ST VF 8.0

1st Printing - Book 52: XXX Files. Softcover, 8" x 10", 114 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $14.95.

Fables (2002) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-021

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores October 9. Mark Buckingham (Peter Parker: Spider-Man) pencils the newest story arc, the 5-part "Animal Farm." The mystery of her sister's murder has been solved, and the guilty parties have been punished. This leaves Fabletown's Deputy Mayor Snow White physically exhausted, spiritually drained, and in need of a big rest. So she decides to personally drive one errant Colin Piggy back up to the Farm, the remote, upstate annex where the non-human Fables reside. But rest and relaxation will have to wait for our heroine. Something wicked is brewing in upstate New York and Snow White's untimely arrival lands her in the thick of it. For more information, see the Feature Article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Fantastic Four (1998 3rd Series) 500DC CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Director's Cut Foil Edition.

Label #22-2DFC43B-003

"Unthinkable Part 4" Written by Mark Waid. Pencils by Mike Wieringo. Inks by Karl Kesel and Lary Stucker. Cover by Mike Wieringo, Karl Kesel, and Richard Isanove. A special extra-sized edition of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine's 500th issue! Features the full standard edition, plus a special foil-enhanced cover and 16-pages of DVD-style extras, including: deleted scenes, creator commentaries, outtakes, and bonus material celebrating 500 issues of Marvel's flagship series! Note: Marvel celebrated its first series to reach 500 issues by returning FANTASTIC FOUR to its original numbering! Cover price $4.99.

Fathom (1998 Image 1st Series) 13DF VF/NM 9.0

Signed by creator Michael Turner. Includes an Aspen Comics certificate, but it does not mention the signature. Dynamic Forces certificate not present.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover. Limited to 7500 copies. Certificate may or may not be present. Connecting cover - Dynamic Forces variant covers #12-14 interlock. Cover price $2.50.

Fathom (1998 Image 1st Series) 14DF.SIGNED VF+ 8.5 Turner Variant

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition with Certificate of Authenticity. Signed by Michael Turner and limited to 199 copies. Top Cow Productions (W) Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil (P) Michael Turner (I) Jonathan Sibal (c)Peter Steigerwald The Concept: There are two worlds. The one we know, and the one below. Aspen Matthews was a marine biologist who, in a failed experiment, discovered that she is actually a water nymph, able to live and thrive beneath the water. This Issue: Aspen, Lara, and Sara must rescue Cannon and escape Vana's icy eadquarters. It's going to take everything they've got. And Cannon's having trouble holding on to reality. Has Vana permanently damaged him? Find out as the tumultuous conclusion to Aspen's entanglement with Vana, joined by Tomb Raider's Lara Croft and Witchblade's Sara Pezzini, comes to an explosive end!! In stores the week of February 29th. NOTE: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. RES. from Previews Vol. X #6 (JUN001006) FC, 32pg $2.50

GI Joe Frontline (2002) 4 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021.

Label #21-21F3AF0-005

(W) Larry Hama (P) Dan Jurgens (I) Bob Layton (C) David Beck In stores the week of January 8th. The Concept: G.I. Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I. JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, is full of action, action, action! This Issue: The battle at the SILENT CASTLE comes to a head. The G.I.JOE team must do whatever it takes to stop Cobra from unleashing the power of the McGuffin Device. Worse yet, what will happen if they don't? This concludes the story arc by Larry Hama and Dan Jurgens, and finally gives some hints to why Cobra was eventually disbanded in the 90's. FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series Cover price $2.95.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 145 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-039

WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY EAGLESHAM In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! It's the end of an era for Kyle Rayner, and the beginning of something far more dangerous than he's ever had to deal with. The Guardians of the Universe created the Green Lanterns to maintain order and peace, while their polar opposites, the Qwardians, believed only in bringing about disorder and chaos. Now their champions ? Kyle and Nero ? battle for control of the greatest source of power either of them has ever had access to. To the victor go the spoils, but the prize may prove too grand for either man to handle. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.