Auctions: comic books September 2005

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.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 7A CGC 9.8 Finch

Paper: White

Label #4032697005

The Sentry: Part 1 of 3 - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN Cover by DAVID FINCH. David Finch takes a well-deserved nappy time to give Young Gun guest artist Steve McNiven a moment to shine. The mysteries and tragedies of the Sentry come to the forefront as the New Avengers come to his aid. Who is behind the Sentry's tragic life? The answer WILL SHOCK YOU! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR NOTE: 1st appearance of the Illuminati (a secret group comprised of Iron Man, Mister Fantasic, Namor, Professor X, Doctor Strange, and Black Bolt). Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 7B CGC 9.8 Adams 1:15 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4032697008

Limited Edition Variant Cover by Neal Adams The Sentry: Part 1 of 3 - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN Cover by Neal Adams. David Finch takes a well-deserved nappy time to give Young Gun guest artist Steve McNiven a moment to shine. The mysteries and tragedies of the Sentry come to the forefront as the New Avengers come to his aid. Who is behind the Sentry's tragic life? The answer WILL SHOCK YOU! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR NOTE: 1st appearance of the Illuminati (a secret group comprised of Iron Man, Mister Fantasic, Namor, Professor X, Doctor Strange, and Black Bolt). Cover price $2.25.

Soulfire Dying of the Light (2005) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0710797007

Michael Turner Cover - (Left Side of 2 part cover)by Michael Turner & J.T. Krul It is a time of great peace and prosperity. But as a mysterious plague begins to sweep across the land, the struggle for survival begins yet again. Trust is the most powerful ally, especially when you're fighting for your life against a dragon! Featuring the lovely Grace and a ton of new characters! NOTE: Ships with two connecting covers in a 50/50 ratio split, both by Michael Turner! REG.?24pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 SIGNED ED. SET?24pgs, FCSRP: $34.99 Cover price $2.99.

Soulfire Dying of the Light (2005) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0710797005

Michael Turner Cover - (Right Side of 2 part cover) by Michael Turner & J.T. Krul It is a time of great peace and prosperity. But as a mysterious plague begins to sweep across the land, the struggle for survival begins yet again. Trust is the most powerful ally, especially when you're fighting for your life against a dragon! Featuring the lovely Grace and a ton of new characters! NOTE: Ships with two connecting covers in a 50/50 ratio split, both by Michael Turner! REG.?24pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 SIGNED ED. SET?24pgs, FCSRP: $34.99 Cover price $2.99.

World's Greatest Super-Heroes HC (2005 DC 1st Edition) By Paul Dini and Alex Ross 1-1ST FN 6.0

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman: Peace on Earth GN (1999 Treasury), Batman: War on Crime GN (1999 Treasury), Shazam: Power of Hope GN (2000 Treasury), Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth GN (2001 Treasury), JLA: Secret Origins GN (2002 Treasury), and JLA: Liberty and Justice GN (2003 Treasury).

Written by Paul Dini and Alex Ross. Art and cover by ALex Ross.

You can't afford to miss this massive slipcased hardcover you've been waiting for, featuring the stunning art of the Eisner Award-winning team of the incomparable Alex Ross & writer Paul Dini! Between 1998 and 2003, Paul Dini, the Emmy Award-winning producer of Batman Beyond and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, joined forces with superstar illustrator Alex Ross to create six oversized tabloid editions of stories featuring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes: SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS, and JLA: LIBERTY And JUSTICE.

These classic works for all ages feature the iconic DC characters in a unique storytelling format that combines aspects of both comics and picture books. Also included are several pages of promotional art, preliminary art and thumbnails, art done for DC Direct product, model-to-finished-painting comparisons, reflections by the book's creators, and much more!

This landmark volume also features an introduction by noted book designer and author Chip Kidd, a new painted cover by Alex Ross, and an 8-page foldout of the JLA: LIBERTY And JUSTICE poster featuring every member of the JLA by Ross.

Hardcover (with slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 396 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

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.