Auctions: comic books March 2005

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.

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.

Marvel Knights Spider-Man (2004) 10 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by writer Mark Millar. No certification is included.

Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by TERRY DODSON "The Last Stand" Now that Spider-Man knows the identity of Aunt May's abductor, what's he gonna do about it? Think you know the answer? Guess again. Guest-starring Black Cat! Part 2 (of 4). 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605521-01011 Cover price $2.99.

Mystique (2003) 23 CGC 9.8 SS Sean McKeever

Paper: White

Signed By Sean McKeever on 11/7/08 at Wizard World Texas.

Label #0944286002

QUIET: Part 4 of 5 - Written by SEAN McKEEVER Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA Cover by MIKE MAYHEW Choosing to take on Professor Xavier may not have been a wise choice for Mystique...especially since the X-Men are now coming after her with all chambers loaded! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Tales (1999) 23B VG+ 4.5 Photo Variant

ROB WILLIAMS (W), JOSHUA ORTEGA (W), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), CHRIS WARNER (A), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), LEE BERMEJO (Cover), and various On sale March 9, FC, 64pg, (Bermejo cover and photo cover), $5.99 The "new" Star Wars Tales continues! Thousands of years before the fall and redemption of Anakin Skywalker, there were other Jedi who grappled with the same human emotions that overwhelmed the man who became Darth Vader. During the time of the Old Republic, three young Jedi in particular?one bearing the surname Qel Droma?traveled the Sith Homeworld of Korriban intending to finish their Order's "Great Hunt." What they find lurking in their own hearts proves more dangerous than any prey they're after, in this prequel to the popular Knights of the Old Republic video game. Also in this issue: the tragic third chapter in the story of lone Jedi Darca Nyl. Sophisticated yet easily accessible?it's Star Wars comics at their best! Cover price $5.99.

Tarot Witch of the Black Rose (2000 Broadsword) 31B CGC 9.8 Balent Butterfly Variant

Paper: White

Label #4259607025

5th Year Anniversary Issue. Jim Balent (W/A) "Pesky Pixies" It's the Spring Equinox and everything is awakening from the long winter sleep. Unfortunately that includes pesky pixies. One of whom steals the Black Rose birthmark right off Tarot's back! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.