Auctions: comic books 2002-2004

Masters of the Universe (2002 1st Series Image) 1C CGC 9.8 Norem Gold Foil Variant

Paper: White

Gold Foil Edition.

Label #4407731006

Gold Foil edition. (W) Val Staples (A) Emiliano Santalucia (I) Marco Failla FC 32pp Four issue finite series. Cover A by Emiliano Santalucia Cover B by J. Scott Campbell Cover C by Earl Norem In stores the week of November 27th. The Concept: In a realm where sorcery meets science, The Masters of the Universe set forth to protect all of Eternia from the onslaught of Skeletor and his evil forces. It's an epic tale of good versus evil, where there is new danger and suspense at every turn. The story we all loved from the 80's is reborn and relaunched for a new era. This Issue: Skeletor continues his struggle in obtaining the secrets of Castle Grayskull. However, new danger looms when a sinister plot is devised by other evil forces. And it all centers around an object in the possession of the least likely candidate. Will the heroic warriors of Eternia discover the truth before the forces of evil hatch their plans? Cover price $5.95.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 49 #8 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4005711005

Powerless (2004) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0604995039

Written by MATT CHERNISS & PETER JOHNSON Penciled by MICHAEL GAYDOS Cover by TONY HARRIS Peter Parker, Matt Murdock & Logan were fated to be heroes. If Peter Parker wasn't bitten by a radioactive spider would he still do battle with a madman named Norman Osborn? Matt Murdock, though blinded, had no heightened senses. Nevertheless, he became a legal champion of the poor in Hell's Kitchen, crossing paths with a powerful crime boss named Wilson Fisk -- the Kingpin. Logan ? still an enigmatic, amnesiac drifter ? is on the run from his bloody past, without mutant powers to save him. By re- imagining Marvel's most popular characters without superhuman powers, this series will strip these heroes to their core, exploring what it means to be a hero in very human terms. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605580-00211 Cover price $2.99.

Powerless (2004) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0632025052

Written by MATT CHERNISS & PETER JOHNSON Penciled by MICHAEL GAYDOS Cover by GREG LAND Powerless nears its climactic conclusion as events surrounding Logan, Peter Parker, and Matt Murdock cause each of them to reach their breaking point. Logan finally gets his opportunity to get answers to the questions that have haunted him. Parker discovers that sometimes a person's actions can have disastrous unintended consequences, and Murdock tries to climb back from the abyss. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605580-00511 Cover price $2.99.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch (2000 Archie 3rd Series) 47 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377652001

by Bill Golliher & Holly Golightly "Horse Sense": It's a "tail" of mythical proportions when Sabrina takes riding lessons and returns a horse to its pre-curse form ?? that of a centaur! FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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.

Secret War (2004) 1B CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto Commemorative Variant

Paper: White

Commemorative Edition

Label #0132429013

Commemorative Edition, with a white cover and gold foil title logo. 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 Blue (2002) 1 VF+ 8.5

Signed by artist Tim Sale. No certification is included.

(1 of 6) Take a bittersweet look at Peter Parker's college career, his first days on the job at the Daily Bugle, and his lethal battles with the Green Goblin! Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Tim Sale. Cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Man Blue (2002) 2 NM 9.4

Signed by artist Tim Sale. No certification is included.

(2 of 6) With the Green Goblin out of Spider-Man's way, Peter Parker grows closer to Harry Osborn and to Harry's friend Gwen Stacy! Sometimes it seems as if Peter's biggest problem is how to get his boss, J. Jonah Jameson of the Daily Bugle, to pay him enough money to afford to take Gwen out on a date. And other times, it seems as if avoiding the hoofs of the Rhino might be more pressing! Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Tim Sale. Cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $3.50.

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

Paper: White

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.

Spider-Man's Tangled Web (2001) 11 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by writer/artist Darwyn Cooke. No certification is included.

Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Art by Darwyn Cooke and J. Bone. THE SCOOP: A special self-contained, double-sized issue written and penciled by Eisner Award-nominated creator Darwyn Cooke (Batman: Ego, Catwoman)! THE SET-UP: Marvel continues to reach out and attract unique creators to The House, and TANGLED WEB is the perfect place to let them strut their stuff! We believe in a Spidey book for every type of reader, and this comic - which examines the wall-crawler from a more street-level view - is perfect for those who never thought they'd ever read a Spidey book! THE STORY: It's Valentines Day, and two beautiful young women are breathlessly waiting at The Coffee Bean for their date to pick them up. The problem is, they both think they have a date with Peter Parker! The other problem is, the Vulture has just knocked Spider-Man silly and the web-slinger can't remember his name - let alone his social schedule! Oh... and did we mention J. Jonah Jameson and the laxative?! THE CREATORS: Cooke follows up his guest-stint on X-FORCE by writing and penciling this double-size issue! Featuring inks by J. Bone (Jingle Belle, Alison Dare)! THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover. (MarvelPG) FC, 48pgs. Cover price $3.50.

Spiderman 2 (Spanish 2004 Planeta DeAgostini) Coleccionable Spiderman 2 1 VG+ 4.5

Spanish reprint series. Reprints material from Web of Spider-Man #29-30 and Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #128-129. Softcover, 7 1/2" x 10 1/4", 84 pages, full color, Spanish language.

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.

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Official Strategy Guide (2003 Prima Games) 1-REP CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4313250020

2nd and later printings. Written by David S.J. Hodgson and Zach Meston. Cover price $14.99.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 205B.DF.SIGNED VF+ 8.5

Dynamic Forces Exclusive - Signed by Michael Turner - Limited to 1938 Copies. Includes Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER. In stores May 26. Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue to tear up the Man of Steel in "For Tomorrow," Part 2 of 12! As if the mysterious vanishings around the globe weren't enough for the Man of Steel, Superman soon finds himself standing in the middle of a conflict between two warring nations. But when Big Blue unseats a ruthless dictator, will he inadvertently cause more harm than good? FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Superman Batman (2003) 8REP.2ND VF/NM 9.0 Turner Variant 2nd Printing

Signed by cover artist Michael Turner. Includes certificate of authenticity from Comic Utopia.

2nd PRINTING with new sketch cover by Michael Turner. Kara Zor-el appearance. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER An explosive 6-part storyline featuring art by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner begins here! After the catacylsmic events of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6, Batman discovers something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay...and it looks like a girl. Will she battle on the side of good...or evil? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Superman Batman (2003) 8REP.3RD CGC 9.6 Turner Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #0136693009

3rd PRINTING (Purple Superman logo) with a new cover by Michael Turner. Kara Zor-el appearance. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER An explosive 6-part storyline featuring art by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner begins here! After the catacylsmic events of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6, Batman discovers something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay...and it looks like a girl. Will she battle on the side of good...or evil? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0116993012

Ultimate Venom, Pt. 1 of 6 . Cover by Mark Bagley Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Mark Bagley (p)/Art Thibert (i) You asked for him, you got him: Ultimate Venom! Spider-Man's ultimate villain gets the Ultimate treatment! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES.......2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0116993011

Ultimate Venom, Pt. 1 of 6 . Cover by Mark Bagley Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Mark Bagley (p)/Art Thibert (i) You asked for him, you got him: Ultimate Venom! Spider-Man's ultimate villain gets the Ultimate treatment! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES.......2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Vaugn Bode Rare and Well Done SC (2004 Pure Imagination) 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Forward by Greg Theakston. Illustrations by Vaugn Bode. Softcover, 7" x 9", 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

Venom vs. Carnage (2004) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0312814007

Written by PETER MILLIGAN Pencils & Cover by Clayton Crain. What's worse than one mayhem-producing symbiote? Two. What's worse than that? Three. That's right: Venom's offspring, Carnage, is about to have a baby itself, a creature of indescribable power and appetites. Question is, who's gonna bring up baby? Quick, someone call Spider-Man! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605578-00111 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.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 6 VF- 7.5

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.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 7 FN+ 6.5 1st Printing

1ST PRINTING (2nd printing exists). Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN; Art by Charlie Adlard cover by Tony MOORE B&W 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 28 APRIL, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING 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: Winter has come and the decision is made to move the camp to a safer area. With such harsh weather conditions, Rick and company realize the zombies all around them are the least of their worries. As a bad situation somehow gets worse, Rick and his family find themselves wondering, "What next?" What next, indeed... Cover price $2.95.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 9 FN/VF 7.0

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by CHARLIE ADLARD Cover by TONY MOORE BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 30 JUNE, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING 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: With a roof over their heads and food in their bellies, Rick and crew seem to have finally gotten the opportunity to relax in this apocalyptic zombie hell-hole they call home. But now that their guard is down, disaster strikes, and Rick finds himself in a position no father or husband should be. Cover price $2.95.

Way of the Rat (2002) 7 CGC 9.8 SS Johnson

Paper: White

Signed by Jeff Johnson on 6/25/21

Label #2679322008

by Dixon, Johnson, Ryder, & Garcia Boon is the hero of Zhumar but pride comes before a fall and Judge Xain is ready to take all the advantage he can. Will Boon be able to hold onto his newfound magic before the Judge takes it away. Boon is a hero to everyone but Po Po is sure his student is still a fool. After winning so much is Boon heading for a fall? FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Weapon X (2002 2nd Series) 2 CGC 9.4 SS Frank Tieri

Paper: White

Signed By Frank Tieri on 5/20/22.

Label #2672252001

The Hunt for Sabretooth: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Frank Tieri. Art by Georges Jeanty and Dexter Vines. Cover by Georges Jeanty. Aurora and Wildchild are sent out to try and recruit another teleporter for the team, but run into Sabretooth, who carves Aurora up. Weapon Zero is called in to take care of the Sabretooth problem. Characters in this issue: Weapon X [The Director; Agent Brent Jackson; Mesmero; Sauron; Aurora; Wildchild; Marrow]; Locus (cameo); Sabretooth (cameo); Weapon Zero (cameo). 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 20WW.TEXAS.SIGNED CGC 9.6 Qualified Romita Jr. WW Texas Signed Variant

Paper: White

Name Written on Cover in Marker. Wizard Authentic Edition. COA not included.

Label #0146373001

Wizard World Texas Signed Edition. Sketch Variant signed by John Romita Jr and has a "Wizard Authentic" Holo-Seal Sticker on the front cover.

Wolverine The Origin (2001) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Top edge label not fully intact.

Label #0116993019

cover by joe quesada paul jenkins (W)/andy kubert (P)/richard isanove (c) ? THE SCOOP: The grand finale to the true history of Wolverine! ? THE STORY: Is there more tragedy waiting for Logan or could his Origin actually have a happy ending? Don't miss out on the final chapter that will have people talking for years! ? THE CREATORS: With words by Paul Jenkins, art by Andy Kubert, a cover by Marvel EIC Joe Quesada and digital painted color by Richard Isanove, this book is a must-have for all comic book readers everywhere! ? THE BUZZ: "Both hardcore fans and all the 'civilian' readers who seek out this title, thanks to all the hype in the mainstream press, are going to experience... a comic book that an adult won't be embarrassed to be seen reading. Grade: A." -Comics Buyer's Guide ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this six-part story is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05155-7-00611 (MarvelPG) 3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 184 FN 6.0

WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores August 28. Phil Jimenez returns to full art chores in Part 1 of an unforgettable 2-part adventure! Diana comes face-to-face with...Wonder Woman?!? The two heroes must stop a nefarious Nazi plot! And how do Miss America and a herd of dinosaurs figure into this whole thing? Pick up this issue to find out! FC, 32 pg. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

X-Men the End Book 1 Dreamers and Demons (2004) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0604976028

Written by Chris Claremont Penciled by Sean Chen Cover by Greg Land "DREAMERS & DEMONS" Part 2 of 6?It's the epic finale to the story of the Children of the Atom as renowned X-Men scribe Chris Claremont joins with star artist Sean Chen for a trilogy in the style of the Lord of the Rings movies, one that spans the length and breadth of the X-Men canon and brings the saga of Marvel's mutants to a climax! 32 PGS Cover price $2.99.

X-Men the End Book 1 Dreamers and Demons (2004) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0097277005

DREAMERS & DEMONS #3 (of 6) Written by Chris Claremont Penciled by Sean Chen Cover by Greg Land X-Men godfather Chris Claremont writes his take on the closing days of the X-Men, with art by fan-favorite Sean Chen (Wolverine, Elektra) and a cover by superstar Greg Land! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605537-00311 Cover price $2.99.

X-Men the End Book 1 Dreamers and Demons (2004) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0075376041

#4 (of 6) Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by GREG LAND "DREAMERS AND DEMONS" PART 4 (OF 6) It's the last stand of X-Force as an old foe of the X-teams emerges from the unlikeliest of places to join the assault! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605537-00411 Cover price $2.99.