Auctions: comic books 2005-2007, 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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 830 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242F872-007

Written by Stuart Moore Art by Andy Clarke Covers by Simone Bianchi DETECTIVE COMICS ships twice in March to present 'The Siege,' a nail-biting 2-part suspense story written by Stuart Moore (FIRESTORM, Punisher X-Mas Special) and Andy Clarke (BATMAN: FACE THE FACE)! In issue #829, a costumed terrorist called VOX plans to blow up Wayne Tower - and he's trapped Bruce Wayne in a top-floor conference room. Aided only by his mentor's radioed instructions, Robin must face the bomber alone! And in the conclusion in #830, Robin faces certain death as massive explosions rock Wayne Tower. Only Bruce Wayne can stop the terrorist - but changing to Batman will mean revealing his dual identity! Issue #829 on sale March 7; issue #830. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

House of M (2005) 1E CBCS 8.5 SS Stan Lee Madureira WW Chicago Variant

Paper: White

WW Chicago 2005 Exclusive. Verified Signature: Stan Lee. (#100/100).

Label #20-304447C-001

Limited Edition Wizard World Chicago with Joe Madureira cover. This LIMITED edition was a special cover printed for the return of Joe Madureira and Jeph Loeb to Marvel. - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.99 please note: Each issue of house of m will have a special variant cover. 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.

Punisher Presents Barracuda Max (2007) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Ennis

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Garth Ennis on 9/17/2022.

Label #22-3680002-040

Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Cover by SHAWN MARTINBOROUGH What? You didn't actually think that a load of buckshot to the chest in shark-infested waters was gonna put him down for good, did you? The Punisher's wildest foe is back -- give or take a few boy parts -- this time he's embarking on a solo mission: playing bodyguard to the son of a dangerous mob boss. Should be a breeze for a guy who went toe-to-toe with Frank Castle and lived to tell about it, right? Guess again. Junior is a hemophiliac -- and every crime syndicate in the country can't wait to take a shot at him as payback to his dad. To survive, Barracuda will have to navigate hitmen, corrupt cops, black ops, a Central American strongman, and rescue a damsel in distress. No kidding. 32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-019

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Pencils & Cover by TALENT CALDWELL Once he was the Mindworm, arch-nemesis of Spider-Man! But now he's a lonely, forlorn beggar, trapped in an infernal triangle of poverty, booze and dementia. How can Peter Parker help his one-time foe--and is Spidey himself responsible for his pitiable condition? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-02211 Cover price $2.25.

Spider-Man Reign (2006) 1A CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0006669-AA-010

Written by KAARE ANDREWS Art & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS 50/50 Cover Split A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by superstar Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). They finally did it. Kicked them to the curb. The 'capes and tights' crowd -- there's no place for them in the Big Apple anymore. Peter Parker? He can't even remember what it was like to don the red and blue and swing through the night sky. Doesn't want to, anyway. After all, there's nothing left to fight for, is there? That is until an old 'friend' appears on Peter's doorstep, bearing a package and a message -- and everything changes. If it's not Peter's responsibility, then whose is it? 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Reign (2006) 2A CBCS 9.4 ANDREWS 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-076

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First Printing. Written by KAARE ANDREWS. Pencils and Cover by KAARE ANDREWS. A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by rising star Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). They're whispering about it on the streets. He's back. Come down from the mountain like a righteous wraith of vengeance, dispensing rough justice and then swinging off into the night. For Mayor Waters, who rules over the Big Apple with an iron hand, this is a public relations nightmare -- and it's got to be dealt with pronto. Luckily for him, he has a contingency plan for this type of situation -- and it's sitting right there, in the Vault. Six hard men, with axes to grind. All Waters has got to do is wind them up and point them. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 LONE STAR COMICS REVIEW BY REGIONAL MANAGER AARON SETTLE: I know I talked about it last month, but I can't say enough about Spider-Man: Reign. With the second issue we get to see more of the stories villains, as well as a return of some classic Spider-Man foes. There are also some great scenes of the elderly Peter Parker as he finally gets back into action and an intriguing mystery that is set up involving a child that everyone seems to recognize. But this issue really belongs to J. Jonah Jameson as he takes to the street in his quest to expose the corrupt government and usher in the return of Spider-Man. If you haven't been reading this book, jump on now so you don't miss out on what may easily become one of the most talked about Spider-Man stories of all time. Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Reign (2006) 2B CBCS 9.6 ANDREWS Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Second Printing.

Label #19-364AAAA-077

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SECOND Printing. Written by KAARE ANDREWS. Pencils and Cover by KAARE ANDREWS. A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by rising star Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). They're whispering about it on the streets. He's back. Come down from the mountain like a righteous wraith of vengeance, dispensing rough justice and then swinging off into the night. For Mayor Waters, who rules over the Big Apple with an iron hand, this is a public relations nightmare -- and it's got to be dealt with pronto. Luckily for him, he has a contingency plan for this type of situation -- and it's sitting right there, in the Vault. Six hard men, with axes to grind. All Waters has got to do is wind them up and point them. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 LONE STAR COMICS REVIEW BY REGIONAL MANAGER AARON SETTLE: I know I talked about it last month, but I can't say enough about Spider-Man: Reign. With the second issue we get to see more of the stories villains, as well as a return of some classic Spider-Man foes. There are also some great scenes of the elderly Peter Parker as he finally gets back into action and an intriguing mystery that is set up involving a child that everyone seems to recognize. But this issue really belongs to J. Jonah Jameson as he takes to the street in his quest to expose the corrupt government and usher in the return of Spider-Man. If you haven't been reading this book, jump on now so you don't miss out on what may easily become one of the most talked about Spider-Man stories of all time. Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Reign (2006) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scratch on front of case

Label #19-364AAAA-078

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Written by KAARE ANDREWS Pencils and Cover by KAARE ANDREWS. A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by rising star Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). The rumors are true -- he's back. Come down from the mountain like a righteous wraith of vengeance, dispensing rough justice and then swinging off into the night. Things were going well, too...that is, until Mayor Waters dispatched his contingency plan -- the newly reassembled Sinister Six -- and things got complicated. Now Peter Parker isn't just fighting for his very life, but to keep alive the spark of hope that's been squelched under Waters' boot. But first, he'll have to contend with the thing that was formerly known as Otto Octavius. 48 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Reign (2006) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-079

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Written by KAARE ANDREWS Pencils & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by rising star Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). He was hiding in plain sight, waiting to dash the spark of hope whenever it came. Venom is back and you won't believe how he's changed. For Peter Parker, it all comes down to this. How much fight does he have left in him? Who can he turn to if he can't do it himself? 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Legacy (2006) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-37788CB-017

Claws of the Dragon: Part 3 of 6 - Written by John Ostrander and Jan Duursema. Art by Jan Duursema and Dan Parsons. Cover by Travis Charest. Much has been told about the legacy of the Skywalker family, but until now little has been said of the legacy of Obi-Wan Kenobi! If you think you know the whole story, prepare yourself for a shock. In the wake of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan fought a lonely battle-the outcome of which rocks the future of the Star Wars galaxy! Cover price $2.99.

Ultimate Spider-Man 100 Project SC (2007 Hero Initiative) 1-1ST CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Hero Initiative Variant.

Label #19-364AAAA-085

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1st printing.

You've seen the amazing art. You've seen the original covers sell for up to $6700! Now you can get your very own copy of all 100 Hero Initiative Ultimate Spider-Man #100 covers! Introduction by Stan Lee.

This stellar artbook includes great Spidey art from : Mike Allred, Sergio Aragones, Chris Bachalo, Mark Bagley, Kyle Baker, Brian Michael Bendis, Joe Benitez, Joe Bennett, Bret Blevins, Jason Bone, Dan Brereton, Mark Brooks, Mark Buckingham, Sal Buscema, J. Scott Campbell, Jimmy Cheung, Frank Cho, Ryan Cody, Clayton Crain, Alan Davis, Guillermo del Toro, Mike Deodato, Jr., Derec Donovan, Ron Frenz, Neil Gaiman/Joe Rubinstein, Ron Garney, Dick Giordano, Michael Golden, Bob Hall, Jim Hanna, Fred Hembeck, Staz Johnson, J.G. Jones, Dan Jurgens, Leonard Kirk, Scott Kolins, Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert, Andy Kuhn, Mike Kunkel, Greg Land, Michael Lark, Jae Lee, Stan Lee (introduction), Rick Leonardi, Larry Lieber, Joe Linsner, Tom Lyle, Francis Manapul, John McCrea, Ed McGuinness, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Bill Mitchell, Jim Mooney, Terry Moore, Bill Morrison, Pat Olliffe, Rob Osborne, James Owen, Tony Parker, George Perez, Joe Quesada/Danny Miki, Frank Quitely, Humberto Ramos, Darick Robertson, Tone Rodriguez, John Romita, John Romita, Jr., Dave Ross, Luke Ross, Tim Sale, Scott Sava, Alex Saviuk, Tim Seeley, Marie Severin, Dave Sim, Patrick Scherberger, Frank Springer, Jim Starlin, Cameron Stewart, Arthur Suydam, Billy Tan, Ty Templeton, Mark Texeira, Herb Trimpe, Jim Valentino, Tim Vigil, Mike Vosburg, Matt Wagner, Alan Weiss, Mike Wieringo.

Softcover, 110 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $10.00.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 53B CBCS 9.8 'EVOLUTION B&W Variant

Paper: White

B&W Variant.

Label #21-40F2430-092

Presented uncolored with a black and white cover. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI 'EVOLUTION,' PART 4 It's time for round four! Superstar Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) is joined by Young Guns Reloaded Artist Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and, quite possibly, last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! These sworn foes have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember -- or even imagine. That stalemate is about to end. For real. The key to victory is eons old, and one of them is about to find it. It's gonna be bloody. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 WOLVERINE #53 BLACK AND WHITE 24 PGS./NO ADS/Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 54B CBCS 9.8 BIANCHI B&W Variant

Paper: White

B&W Variant.

Label #21-40F2430-093

Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils and Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI It's time for round five! Superstar Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) is joined by Young Guns Reloaded artist Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! Ever wonder why these two just can't get along? The reason cuts deeper than you think, True Believer. Much deeper. And this time, one of them isn't walking away. 32 PGS.Black and White/Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 55B CBCS 9.8 Land Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Greg Land Variant

Label #21-243C41F-092

Variant Cover by Greg Land. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by SIMONE BIANCHI It's time for the final round in Wolverine's decades-long grudge match with Sabretooth, courtesy of superstars Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) and Young Guns reloaded artist Simone Bianchi -- and this time only one of them is walking away. Get ready for one of the most eye-popping endings in recent Marvel history, True Believer! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

World War Hulk (2007) 1C CBCS 9.6 Finch Diamond Sketch Variant

Paper: White

Diamond Exclusive. COA included.

Label #22-0A17814-028

Written by GREG PAK Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by DAVID FINCH Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Marvel's massive summer smashfest begins! Exiled by a group of Marvel 'heroes' to the savage alien planet of Sakaar, the Hulk raged, bled and conquered through the pages of last year's 'Planet Hulk' epic, rising from slave to gladiator to king. Now the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt -- and anyone else who gets in his way. Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator allies, and possessed by the fiercest and purest rage imaginable, the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half. The epic story of anger unbound begins with this special double-sized issue written by 'Planet Hulk' scribe Greg Pak and penciled by the legendary John Romita, Jr. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

World War Hulk (2007) 3A CBCS 9.8 Finch

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-091

Written by Greg Pak Penciled by John Romita Jr. Cover by David Finch The insane Smashfest that is 'World War Hulk' continues! The Hulk has never been angrier or stronger or more certain of the vengeance he seeks against Mr. Fantastic, Iron Man, Dr. Strange, and Black Bolt, the four so-called 'heroes' who exiled him into space. But can he survive a merciless assault by one of his oldest and most implacable opponents? What defense can he muster when Dr. Strange unleashes the full power of the Sorcerer Supreme? And who will survive when the Hulk's best friend on Earth clashes with the Hulk's first ally from Sakaar? Cover price $3.99.

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.

Young Avengers (2005) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1A34171-029

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG "FAMILY MATTERS" As Earth once again becomes embroiled in the Kree-Skrull War, one Young Avenger is mortally wounded ? while another must sacrifice his future to keep the planet from being consumed in the conflict. Not even the combined forces of the YOUNG AVENGERS and the NEW AVENGERS can stem the tide of destruction. And in the battle's bloody aftermath, the YOUNG AVENGERS -- and their relationship to their would-be mentors -- are forever altered. The team's new status quo begins here! (Part 4 of 4) 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.