Auctions: comic books 2005, graded by CBCS

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.

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.

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.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 1C CBCS 9.6 McNiven Variant

Paper: White

Steve McNiven Variant

Label #22-2D520EC-062

Steve McNiven cover; spider-man on cover with his head in the middle of the title - Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & cover by David Finch "NEW AVENGERS" PART 1 (OF 5) After the Devasting destruction of the orginal Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis & Finch joins with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series! 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 11D CBCS 9.8 Finch Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #22-0A17814-023

Direct Edition. $2.50 cover price. Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH 'RONIN' Part 1 (of 3) David Finch returns to debut the mysterious New Avenger everyone has been talking about all year!! Who is RONIN and why has Captain America recruited him into the fold? Bet it has something to do with Hydra helping the Silver Samurai get out of the country after he broke out of prison. Just sayin'! And what is Ronin's true identity? Here's a hint: He's not Daredevil! Cover price $2.50.

Young Avengers (2005) 6 CBCS 9.0 SS Jim Cheung

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jim Cheung.

Label #23-1651B69-005

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG. The 6-part SIDEKICKS story arc comes to a shattering conclusion when the Young Avengers lose one of their founding members, a new member arrives on the scene, and the entire team undergoes a radical transformation. It's a surprising new direction for the Young Avengers as they battle Kang, the Avengers, and each other to ensure the team's survival. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.