Auctions: comic books April 2006

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 529A.D CGC 9.6 Garney Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #0766284003

Direct Edition. $2.50 cover price. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils by RON GARNEY. Cover by BRYAN HITCH. Clothes make the man. At least that's what Tony Stark seems to think. Transformed by his experiences during "The Other" saga, Peter Parker stands poised for the next chapter of his life. And to mark the occasion, Tony has got a very special present: a new Spider-Man costume that's certain to raise eyebrows! Check out the new costume in this issue! Cover price $2.50.

Infinite Crisis (2005) 5A VF 8.0 Lee 1st Printing

Jim Lee Cover - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning. Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez. 1st costumed appearance of the third Blue Beetle. (for 1st appearance as Jaime Reyes, see Infinite Crisis #3). The DCU shakes apart as Superman of Earth 2 finally confronts our Superman. Meanwhile, heroes are disappearing throughout the DC Universe, a transformed villain returns, and the mystics of every world and dimension seek help from the very Spirit that is destroying them. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%). On sale February 15 ? 5 of 7 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.

Lady Death Abandon All Hope (2005) 4C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Platinum Foil Edition. COA not included.

Label #4395709012

Platinum Edition with Avatar certificate of authenticity and limited to 950 copies. NOTE: silver foil tends to look black in the scan. By Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian Brian Pulido's bitch is back as the original Lady Death concludes this story arc with this all- out, epic battle issue! Surviving the magical energies of the Fanghorn river, Lady Death has a newfound awareness of the Blacklands and learns that Satasha's home-city of Abberfaw is next on Sagos' conquest list. If Abberfaw falls, the Blacklands will fall. Can Lady Death, Wargoth and Satasha survive Hemlock and other assorted evils Sagos has in store for them? Much more, how can they overcome the seemingly limitless power of Sagos himself? Lady Death never looked so good with stellar art by super-star Ron Adrian. As well as this regular cover by Adrian, it's also available with a wraparound cover by Ron Adrian, a Juan Jose Ryp cover, and a special Premium edition, with a cardstock cover, by Rafa Lopez. REGULAR?32pgs, FC (4 of 4)SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 RYP?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 PREMIUM?32pgs, FCSRP: $9.99

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 27 VF+ 8.5

First appearance of the Governor and the town of Woodbury. Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art & cover by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN. Life goes on as the bold new direction for THE WALKING DEAD continues. Cover price $2.99.