Auctions: comic books April 2005

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.

She-Hulk (2004 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4019396003

Written by DAN SLOTT. Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER. Cover by MIKE MAYHEW. "Acceptable Losses" She-Hulk has NEVER been so broken, battered, and beaten. And if Titania gets her hands on her ONE more time, there won't be ANY coming back. Can special guest-stars Spider-Man, Hercules, and the Fantastic Four hold She-Hulk's worst enemy at bay? Or is this the end for Jen Walters and her emerald alter ego? 32 PGS./Marvel PSR Cover price $2.99.

Soulfire (2004) 4B VF/NM 9.0

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

By Jeph Loeb, Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald. On their journey to meet the first legendary ?Master', Malikai, Grace, and the rest of the gang must make their way across treacherous waters towards the islands of Hawaii. But, with unknown peril and the giant dragon lurking, will our heroes even make it to the awaiting tropical paradise? Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 18 VF- 7.5

on sale 03.02 $2.95 monthly ongoing series black & white 32 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE 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: Rick has gone over the edge. He's alienating everyone around him ? people he's come to know and trust, his family, his friends. Rick is becoming more and more isolated within the group. Where he goes from here will test the limits of his humanity. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Cover price $2.95.

Witchblade and Tomb Raider (2005 Image) 1DF.A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Edition

Label #4332263020

#1A Color Cover(W) Mark Millar and Geoff Johns (A) Jae Lee and Mark Texiera (Cov) Jae Lee. Comics greatest creators tackle comics' greatest characters in 26 pages of pulse-pounding action! Sara Pezzini takes on a horrific serial killer in Witchblade: The Demon, while Lara Croft goes 'raiding in Tomb Raider: Scarface's Treasure. Originally presented by Dynamic Forces, and now collected here with a great NEW cover by artist Jae Lee! Full color 32 pages $2.99 one-shot special Cover price $2.99.

Young Avengers (2005) 1B CGC 9.6 Cheung Director's Cut Variant

Paper: White

Director's Cut Edition.

Label #4353971001

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don't miss it!! The Director's Cut features previously unseen character designs and cover sketchs by Jim Cheung and the original unedited script for Young Avengers #1! 48 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Young Avengers (2005) 1WW.LA CGC 9.6 Cheung WW LA Variant

Paper: White

Wizard World Los Angeles Edition.

Label #3708059004

Wizard World Los Angeles Exclusive Variant Cover. Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don't miss it!!