Auctions: comic books 2004-2006

52 Weeks (2006) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-48DBEED-002

Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid. Breakdowns by Keith Giffen. Art by Joe Bennett, Ruy Jose and Jack Jadson. Backup feature by Dan Jurgens & Art Thibert. Covers by J.G. Jones. After the INFINITE CRISIS and before One Year Later, the DCU spent a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. A year in which those heroes were needed more than ever as the fate of the world hung in the balance. Who stood up in their absence? And who sat out? The story of DC's most eventful year ever can now be told as four of the hottest writers in comics - Grant Morrison, Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid - deliver an unprecedented weekly tale of death, danger, romance, intergalactic terror and the never-ending, universal meaning of heroism. Joined by storyteller Keith Giffen and cover artist J.G. Jones, 52 features art for the first month by Joe Bennett, Ruy Jose, and Jack Jadson. Also, starting in Week #2: 'The History of the DC Universe,' a 10-part backup feature by Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert that takes you on a tour through the legendary past of the DCU. 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman...but not a year without heroes. Cover price $2.50.

52 Weeks (2006) 12 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-3CD552B-002

Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Breakdowns by Keith Giffen. Art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Stull. Backup feature by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund. Covers by J.G. Jones. The story of the year continues in four more action-packed chapters of comics' only weekly superhero adventure! This month, get ready for the debut of three new characters that will create a powerful impact in the DCU...and change the face of 52 completely. Black Adam finds love in the arms of mythology in WEEK 12. Isis is here! Plus the debut of the new SECRET ORIGINS backup by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman ...but not a year without heroes. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 1 VF- 7.5

Written by FIONA AVERY Pencils & Cover by MARK BROOKS She's fierce, she's sassy... she sticks to walls! AMAZING FANTASY #1 is where it all begins: Meet an all-new, all-different heroine! Fiona Avery (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Mark Brooks (MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN) launch a surprising series of teen- friendly adventures set in the current Marvel Universe! 32 PGS./MARVEL P Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4365963025

Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by JAMES JEAN The fans spoke and Marvel listened. The winner of the Marvel.com poll for characters fans wanted to see revamped makes her astonishing debut! Amazing Fantasy #7 is proud to present the all-new, all-different SCORPION! After the vicious murder of her adoptive parents, Carmilla Black discovers her biological mother is the top scientist of the worldwide terrorist network, A.I.M. Now, to unravel the secrets of her true identity and mysterious power, she's hot on the heels of her enigmatic mother, with S.H.I.E.L.D. hot on her trail, hoping she'll lead them right to the terrorists' leadership! Part (1of 6) 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4365963018

Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by JAMES JEAN The fans spoke and Marvel listened. The winner of the Marvel.com poll for characters fans wanted to see revamped makes her astonishing debut! Amazing Fantasy #7 is proud to present the all-new, all-different SCORPION! After the vicious murder of her adoptive parents, Carmilla Black discovers her biological mother is the top scientist of the worldwide terrorist network, A.I.M. Now, to unravel the secrets of her true identity and mysterious power, she's hot on the heels of her enigmatic mother, with S.H.I.E.L.D. hot on her trail, hoping she'll lead them right to the terrorists' leadership! Part (1of 6) 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 7 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4365963024

Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by JAMES JEAN The fans spoke and Marvel listened. The winner of the Marvel.com poll for characters fans wanted to see revamped makes her astonishing debut! Amazing Fantasy #7 is proud to present the all-new, all-different SCORPION! After the vicious murder of her adoptive parents, Carmilla Black discovers her biological mother is the top scientist of the worldwide terrorist network, A.I.M. Now, to unravel the secrets of her true identity and mysterious power, she's hot on the heels of her enigmatic mother, with S.H.I.E.L.D. hot on her trail, hoping she'll lead them right to the terrorists' leadership! Part (1of 6) 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2043901004

Planet Hulk/World War Hulk tie-in (1st appearance of Amadeus Cho) - Written by DANIEL WAY, DAN SLOTT, GREG PAK, ROBERT KIRKMAN, & ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by PETE WOODS, NICK DRAGOTTA, JEFF PARKER, SAL BUSCEMA, KHARI RANDOLPH & TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by PETE WOODS MILESTONE ISSUE: In the tradition of the original Marvel classic that debuted everyone's favorite wall crawler, we introduce a new generation of heroes in this 48-page special featuring five new stories by our hottest new writers. Will lightning strike twice? Is Marvel's next superstar in these very pages? A guaranteed blast of comic book fun! Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 516 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4200224005

Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Mike Deodato, Jr., Mark Brooks, Joe Pimentel and Jaime Mendoza. Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. "Skin Deep" Another pulse-pounding issue of ASM done in the stupendous Straczynski style! Peter must confront a foe who?like himself?was given amazing powers during a science experiment gone awry. But why does this adversary blame Peter for the mishap in the laboratory ? and just how far will he take his quest for vengeance? Part 2 (of 4). 32 PGS. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 525A CBCS 8.5 SS Peter David Deodato

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Verified Sig: Peter David

Label #18-41950EE-015

Guest Writer PETER DAVID Pencils and Cover by MIKE DEODATO "THE OTHER" Aunt May becomes aware that Peter and Mary Jane are hiding something extremely bad from her. But between dealing with Tracer's endgame and the unexpected return of a foe that Spider-Man has never defeated, Peter has more than enough to worry about. Part 3 (of 12). 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 529A.D CGC 9.6 Garney Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #0766284003

Direct Edition. $2.50 cover price. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils by RON GARNEY. Cover by BRYAN HITCH. Clothes make the man. At least that's what Tony Stark seems to think. Transformed by his experiences during "The Other" saga, Peter Parker stands poised for the next chapter of his life. And to mark the occasion, Tony has got a very special present: a new Spider-Man costume that's certain to raise eyebrows! Check out the new costume in this issue! Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 530 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0786121007

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Art by TYLER KIRKHAM and JAY LEISTEN. Cover by RON GARNEY. Spidey's got a new lease on life, new powers, and a new costume, courtesy of his new best friend Tony Stark. So what could possibly go wrong? Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man Punisher Movie Reprint (2004 Lion's Gate) 129 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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.

Amazing Spider-Man Punisher Movie Reprint (2004 Lion's Gate) 129 VG+ 4.5

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.

Ant (2004 1st Series Arcana) 1B FN/VF 7.0

Signed by writer and artist Mario Gully. Certification no included.

2004 Retailer Summit (check indicia). Black background cover by Mario Gully. Red creature woman crawling w/ back to reader. Days Like This, script by Mario Gully and Matt Nixon (co-plotter), pencils by Mario Gully, inks by Peter Repovski; A little 8 year old girl has her father taken away and put in jail; The well-meaning guidance counselor at school does not take Hanna's life goal seriously; Hanna wants to be the hero called Ant because ants usually go unnoticed; She keeps her desires and dreams in a journal which is found and read by a boy. 32 pgs. $2.95.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4377377002

Written by JOSS WHEDON Art & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY "GIFTED" PART 6 (OF 6) Outnumbered and outgunned, the X-Men are finally brought together as a team by their newest addition ? but are they too late to stop the "Cure" from destroying mutantkind? If you haven't read Astonishing X-Men ? if you're the one ? then read it now! After the events of issue #5 ? and its shocking return of a classic character ? you MUST not miss another issue! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605543-00611 Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 17B CGC 9.8 Cassaday B&W Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Cover

Label #0769768032

Limited Edition Variant, guy's head is B&W. ASTONISHING X-MEN #17 Written by Joss Whedon. Pencils & Cover by John Cassady. 'TORN' The X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld has been revealed! Who is it and what will be done to them? Meanwhile, the Hellfire Club gets one step closer to finally reaching their prize! What's the prize?! Even we don't know! Part 5 (of 6)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 635 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4158664001

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. Part 1 of the 4-part "Under the Hood," featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! In the wake of "War Games," Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with a face from the past? or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome the return of the Red Hood! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 635 VF+ 8.5

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. Part 1 of the 4-part "Under the Hood," featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! In the wake of "War Games," Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with a face from the past? or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome the return of the Red Hood! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 635 FN- 5.5

Moisture damage.

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. Part 1 of the 4-part "Under the Hood," featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! In the wake of "War Games," Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with a face from the past? or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome the return of the Red Hood! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 655A VF+ 8.5

Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Andy Kubert. Variant cover by Adam Kubert. Comic legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602) come together for Part 1 of "Batman and Son." After a harrowing battle with the Joker high atop Police Headquarters, Batman decides to let Bruce Wayne step into the light. But just who is watching billionaire Bruce Wayne? And what does their plan have to do with Man-Bat? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 656 VF+ 8.5

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Kubert. What do you get when you add one Batman, fifty Ninja Man-Bats and the British Prime Minister's wife? Welcome to a glittering night of mayhem among the rich and famous, as Batman faces down a whole army of winged horrors in a no-holds barred, bone-crunching superbrawl among the treasures of London's Pop Art museum. And when the Dark Knight's done, an even greater shock awaits, as we finally meet a startling NEW addition to the Batman family in "Man Bats of London," Part 2 of the 4-part "Batman and Son," by comics legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602)! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 656 VF- 7.5

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Kubert. What do you get when you add one Batman, fifty Ninja Man-Bats and the British Prime Minister's wife? Welcome to a glittering night of mayhem among the rich and famous, as Batman faces down a whole army of winged horrors in a no-holds barred, bone-crunching superbrawl among the treasures of London's Pop Art museum. And when the Dark Knight's done, an even greater shock awaits, as we finally meet a startling NEW addition to the Batman family in "Man Bats of London," Part 2 of the 4-part "Batman and Son," by comics legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602)! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman Adventures (2003 2nd Series) 16 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #1567726023

WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON. ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY. COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON. The Joker and Harley Quinn are getting hitched! It'll be the wedding of the century... if Poison Ivy doesn't gum up the works first! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Batman Adventures (2003 2nd Series) 17 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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.

Batman Harley and Ivy (2004) 1 FN+ 6.5

WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART BY BRUCE TIMM AND SHANE GLINES; PAINTED COVER BY TIMM In stores April 28. The highly anticipated miniseries by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm ? the superstar creators of Batman: The Animated Series ? kicks off! A snafu by Harley sends Poison Ivy back to Arkham, and Ivy swears off working with Harley forever. But Harley won't take no for an answer, so when Ivy breaks out and heads to South America, Harley's right behind her. Oily politicians, cutthroat mercenaries, and shower scenes abound! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Black Panther (2005 Marvel 3rd Series) 1B CGC 9.8 Ribic Variant

Paper: White

Limited Edition

Label #0633779164

Written by REGINALD HUDLIN. Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by ESAD RIBIC. The Wakandan super hero is back with Hollywood heavyweight Hudlin (HOUSE PARTY, BOOMERANG) and fan favorite Romita Jr. (WOLVERINE, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN), teaming up to deliver a new ongoing series that's sure to excite true believers and the hip hop faithful. The Black Panther's origin is retold in a cinematic scope with social satire and all-out action. Marvel has big plans for the Panther. He's destined to become a key player in the Marvel Universe this year, so reader, get on board now! 32 PGS. Guy in black fighting guy in red,white and blue barcode ends in 00121. Cover price $2.99.

Books of Doom (2005) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4362658003

Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by PABLO RAIMONDI Cover by PAOLO RIVERA. Five-time Eisner-Nominated Best Writer Ed Brubaker turns his shadowy vision to Marvel's greatest villain, Victor Von Doom. With the phenomenal art team of Pablo Raimondi and Mark Farmer, you will witness Doom's life from his earliest moments to the day he took the throne of Latveria. A dark and revealing examination of how an innocent boy grows up to be a tyrant, a new twist on an old legend -- the Books of Doom is a sweeping epic of tragedy, madness, and destiny, and unlike any other Marvel Comic you will buy this year! In this debut issue, turning his back on childhood love, young Victor develops an obsession with the dark arts that stole his beautiful mother from him. But it's his experiments with science that attract the interest of global powers and bring his Gypsy tribe into direct conflict with the despotic rulers of Latveria. Cover price $2.99.

Boys (2006 Wildstorm/Dynamite) 3 FN/VF 7.0

Written by Garth Ennis. Art and cover by Darick Robertson. The dark new series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson heats up as Wee Hughie gets his first taste of action with the Boys when Butcher throws him into the deep end. Meanwhile, meet the planet's mightiest heroes, The Seven, and the young superheroine who would join them. ? 32 pg, FC, ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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.

Castlevania The Belmont Legacy (2005) 1 FN

by Marc Andreyko & E.J. Su It is 1576, and the legend of the Belmont family's vampire-hunting prowess still echoes through the Romanian countryside. While Christopher Belmont celebrates his nuptials, dark forces conspire to raise Count Dracula from his unholy slumber. With this ancient evil unleashed once more, young Belmont must to prove he is worthy of the Belmont legacy. Based on the smash-hit Konami videogame series. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Prehistoric Pinups (2001) 4D NM 9.4

Signed by Budd Root. No signature certification is included.

Special edition wraparound cover by Budd Root, limited to 750 copies. Art by Budd Root. A fourth collection of racy images featuring the voluptuous Cavewoman, Meriem Cooper, some of them quite spicy indeed. Includes images of Ruby and Meriem inspired by Will Elders Little Annie Fanny, as well as a Playboy-style centerfold. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Comes with Amryl Certificate of Authenticity.

Criminal (2006) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4393573008

Written by ED BRUBAKER. Art & Wraparound Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS. This fall crime noir smacks you right in the face, as award-winning writer Ed Brubaker, whose recent hits on Daredevil, Captain America and the X-Men have made him one of the top writers in the field, joins best-selling Marvel Zombies artist Sean Phillips for CRIMINAL, a new ongoing series from Icon. Navigating through a world of smoky barrooms and double-crosses to present tales of heists, murders and cons, CRIMINAL is determined to be different than any other book on the shelves today. In our debut issue, we meet Leo, who can plan the perfect heist...but only if he can be convinced the job is safe enough. See, Leo is not a shoot-first think-later guy; Leo is a professional. But to some criminals, even professionals, the right payout is worth almost any risk. So when an old friend and a crooked cop approach with a plan to seize millions of dollars in contraband from an evidence transport van, Leo must make tough choices, knowing there's nothing you can trust less in this world than a cop on the take. And as a bonus, each issue of Criminal will be packed with material, featuring a full length continuing story, as well as back-up stories and articles about the crime genre in all its forms from the pulps to the modern day. 32 PGS./No Ads/Mature Content Cover price $2.99.

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

Paper: White

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.

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.

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.

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.

Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos HC (2005 Vanguard) Deluxe Edition 1-1ST VG 4.0

Missing slipcase.

1st printing. Deluxe Slipcased Edition - Limited to 600 copies - Signed by Basil Gogos. By Kerry Gammill and J. David Spurlock. The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of film monster portrait art. To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. The Deluxe Edition includes 15 bonus portfolio pages. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $59.95.

Fathom (2005 Aspen 2nd Series) 1E CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Wizard World VIP Edition

Label #0203507007

Wizard World VIP Exclusive cover by Michael Turner. by J. T. Krul, Koi Turnbull, Jason Gorder & Christina Strain Events from last year's acclaimed Dawn of War mini-series have built up to this explosive first issue, leaving the world of Fathom changed forever! Lead by Aspen breakout artist Koi Turnbull, writer J.T. Krul and colorist Christina Strain, Fathom resurfaces in this premiere #1 issue! Shipping with two covers by new Fathom artist Koi Turnbull and Fathom creator Michael Turner. REG ED?32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 SIGNED ED?32pgs, FCSRP: $29.99

Fathom (2005 Aspen 2nd Series) 4E VF+ 8.5 Convention Variant

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

Convention Exclusive - Limited to 2000 copies - by Michael Turner - by J. T. Krul, Koi Turnbull, Jason Gorder and Christina Strain Aspen returns to the surface world after making her escape from the Black, but things are not quite the same. Her roommate is gone, and her father, Captain Matthews has gone missing. Aspen needs some help, and there's only one person left she can turn to. Meanwhile, Maylander's experiments on the hydroport are nearing completion, and his elite team of Tigersharks are preparing for deployment. As the capital city still reels from Saba's destruction, and the council's defense is searching for Cannon, who is left to guard the city? This special fourth issue also features four different covers by Fathom creator Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald. Each cover will spotlight Aspen in a different costume from events that have transpired throughout the pages of the Fathom series. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99

Fathom (2005 Aspen 2nd Series) 7B VF+ 8.5

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

Fathom Wizard World Los Angeles 2006 Exclusive Edition cover. Limited to 700 copies.

Fathom Cannon Beginnings (2004) 1 VF- 7.5

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

Convention Exclusive, limited to 2500

Ghost Rider (2005 3rd Series) 1C CGC 9.4 Ribic Variant

Paper: White

Limited Edition

Label #0136693003

Written by Garth Ennis Pencils & Cover by Esad Ribic 'ROAD TO DAMNATION' The eagerly anticipated series begins here with stunning art and a story that only Garth Ennis could tell. He's paying the price for his deal with the Devil-- is the Ghost Rider condemned to ride the highways of Hell for all eternity? His saving grace could be in the form of an unlikely ally-- an industrious angel with a deal that would free Ghost Rider once and for all! Miss this series at the risk of your very soul!

Ghost Rider (2005 3rd Series) 1RETAILER CGC 9.8 Crain Variant

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition.

Label #0135511004

Ghost Rider #1 (2005) Retailer Edition featuring an all new cover by artist Clayton Crain (Venom vs. Carnage). Written by Garth Ennis Pencils by Clayton Crain 'ROAD TO DAMNATION.' The eagerly anticipated series begins here with stunning art and a story that only Garth Ennis could tell. He's paying the price for his deal with the Devil-- is the Ghost Rider condemned to ride the highways of Hell for all eternity? His saving grace could be in the form of an unlikely ally-- an industrious angel with a deal that would free Ghost Rider once and for all! Miss this series at the risk of your very soul!

Hellina Companion (2004 Avatar) 1BROWN.NUDE CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Brown Nude Edition

Label #4402131009

Nude cover by James Brown. Written by Doug Myers. Art by Clint Hilinski, Javier Aranda, Lorenzo Lorente, Juan Jose Ryp, and Di Amorim. To celebrate its revival of the dormant bad-girl series Hellina, and familiarize the readers of a new decade, Avatar presents a guide to the world of Sandra Lords. Includes details on Hellinas origin, supporting cast, friends, foes, and key events in her progression from Satanic cult member to Lucifers hand-picked assassin to scantily-clad foe of demons and darkness. It wouldnt be a Hellina book without multiple covers (some saucier than others), pinups, and an exclusive short story featuring demon-slaying violence to boot. 20 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $3.99.

House of M (2005) 3B CGC 9.8 Cassaday Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #1052003002

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL Cover by John Cassaday The world has turned upside-down and only two people know the truth. Follow Wolverine as he tries to piece together the mystery of the House of M, but first he must figure out -- who are his friends and who are foes? The last page of this issue will blow your minds and crack the Internet right in half! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Incredible Hulk (1999 Marvel 2nd Series) 79 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Verified Sig: Peter David.

Label #18-41C4E58-034

Written by Peter David Pencils & Cover by Lee Weeks Is General Ross truly the mastermind behind the mysteries of the Island? Is the Hulk really having a toe-to-toe smackdown with one of the most legendary monsters in the history of Marvel? Has Peter David gone completely nuts? Two of these three questions will be answered in this issue. Part 3 (of 5). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Infinite Crisis (2005) 5A VF 8.0 Lee 1st Printing

Jim Lee Cover - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning. Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez. 1st costumed appearance of the third Blue Beetle. (for 1st appearance as Jaime Reyes, see Infinite Crisis #3). The DCU shakes apart as Superman of Earth 2 finally confronts our Superman. Meanwhile, heroes are disappearing throughout the DC Universe, a transformed villain returns, and the mystics of every world and dimension seek help from the very Spirit that is destroying them. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%). On sale February 15 ? 5 of 7 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.

JLA Avengers (2003) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2126886022

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ Celebrate the finale of the biggest crossover in comics history! The World's Greatest team-up of Earths' Mightiest Heroes climaxes with the fate of both universes hanging in the balance! This one is crammed full of everything you read comics for. Cover price $5.95.