Auctions: comic books 2002-2004, graded by CBCS

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

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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

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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

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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 Punisher Movie Reprint (2004 Lion's Gate) 129 CBCS 9.4

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Lionsgate Promotional Exclusive.

Label #21-2215763-005

Lion's Gate Films and Marvel combine to reprint this first appearance of the Punisher. Given away at movie theaters to viewers who purchased a ticket for the Punisher movie. First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Gil Kane cover. Ralph Macchio letter to the editor.

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

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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 Adventures (2003 2nd Series) 17 CBCS 9.8

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Label #20-2BB343D-004

Written by Ty Templeton. Art by Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty. Cover by Kelsey Shannon. Last issue! A terrifying dream sets events in motion as Batman faces his ultimate foe... and we don't mean The Joker! Final issue. Cover price $2.25.

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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 766 CBCS 9.8

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

Secret War (2004) 1A CBCS 9.6 Dell'Otto

Paper: White

Label #23-304B97F-002

Black Cover; 1st printing. SECRET WAR: BOOK ONE (of FIVE) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Painted art & cardstock foil cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The most popular and acclaimed writer in comics reveals the darkest chapter in MARVEL UNIVERSE history in this quarterly limited series MEGA-EVENT! When Nick Fury finds a disturbing connection between many of Marvel's deadliest villains, he puts together a ragtag team of the MU's most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow, eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a 'Who's Who' of NYC heroes and mutants! Featuring the American debut of the stunning, fully painted work of Italian artist Gabrielle Dell'otto. 48 pages (with ads) include special material detailing the events leading up to the war, who the major players are and what is the SECRET in this SECRET WAR? 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR. Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man The Official Movie Adaptation (2002) 1B CBCS 7.0 SS Sam Raimi

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Walmart Exclusive Variant. Witnessed Sig: Sam Raimi on 5/4/2019.

Label #19-1C2CC8B-025

Walmart Exclusive Edition. December 2002. Stan Lee /Alan Davis/Mark Farmer. THE SCOOP: It's the official comic book adaptation of the wall-crawler's blockbuster movie by Stan Lee, Alan Davis and Mark Farmer! THE STORY: On May 3rd, the world will go for the ultimate spin as the big-budget Spider-Man motion picture explodes across movie screens! And now you can experience the action, romance, humor and excitement in Marvel's official comic book adaptation! The origin of the wise-cracking wall-crawler! The debut of the grotesque Green Goblin! The blossoming romance of Peter Parker and Mary Jane! Brought to you by one of the greatest creative teams of all time! After all, who could script the web-slinger's origin other than Stan "The Man" Lee? And when it comes to crisp storytelling and beautiful lines, Alan Davis is beyond compare! THE FORMAT: The Walmart Edition features 20 pages of the adaptation. No cover price. Cover price $5.95.

Star Wars (1998 Dark Horse 1st Series) 55 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-30661D6-040

HADEN BLACKMAN and BRIAN CHING cover by KEV WALKER On sale June 18, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Battle of Jabiim part 1 of 4 General Kenobi and his First Lieutenant, Anakin Skywalker, find themselves transferred to a post on the rain-soaked planet Jabiim. The fighting is fierce, and the vast majority of the locals have sided with the Separatists ?leaving the Republic's outposts isolated and vulnerable. In the face of mounting casualties and shrinking resources, Obi-Wan leads what he hopes will be a crippling attack on the enemy. But the environment is against the Jedi and his clone troops?the rain won't let up, their war machines bog down in the mud, and air support is non-existent! This might be Obi-Wan's final mission! A pivotal battle in the Clone Wars, it sets the stage for a young Jedi to become a hero, for others to become martyrs, and for a decision that will affect the next generation of the Skywalker family! Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Empire (2002) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-30661D6-017

by SCOTT ALLIE, RYAN BENJAMIN, and CURTIS ARNOLD; cover by BRIAN HORTON In part three of "Betrayal," Darth Vader has landed on a distant world to track down a mysterious Jedi. But, instead of a Jedi Knight, he is confronted by a cadre of bounty hunters who have come to the conclusion that ganging up on ? and defeating ? the Sith Lord will bring them fame and fortune. Boy, are they in for a wake-up call! Meanwhile, on Coruscant, the ranks of those plotting to kill Emperor Palpatine are thinned as the co-conspirators begin targeting each other. On sale November 6 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 6 CBCS 9.6 SS

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Tony Moore on 7/31/2015

Label #00-7506573-AA-004

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art & cover by TONY MOORE BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 31 MARCH, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: After last issue's horrendous attack on the camp, the survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Tensions run high as the gravity of their situation starts to sink in with Rick and the others. What happens when they stop focusing on the zombie threat and hand and turn their aggression towards one another? Cover price $2.95.