Auctions: comic books June 2020

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 92C CGC 9.8 Jimenez 1:25 Variant

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Jimenez Variant Cover.

Label #3702674010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Guillem March. Cover by Jorge Jimenez. The greatest heist in history is underway in Gotham City, courtesy of the mysterious crimemaster known as the Designer! Batman knows what he needs to do, but in order to stop the plot, he must first escape the most ingenious death trap the Riddler has ever devised! 32 Pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 92D CGC 9.8

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Jimenez Sketch Cover

Label #3803355002

Retailer appreciation variant. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Guillem March. Cover by Jorge Jimenez. The greatest heist in history is underway in Gotham City, courtesy of the mysterious crimemaster known as the Designer! Batman knows what he needs to do, but in order to stop the plot, he must first escape the most ingenious death trap the Riddler has ever devised! 32 Pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Boys Dear Becky (2020 Dynamite) 1SCORPION.E CGC 9.8 Robertson Scorpion Virgin Variant

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Second Printing/ Scorpion Edition E

Label #4271102019

Scorpion Comics Exclusive E cover by Carla Cohen. Originally distributed with a card from Scorpion Comics. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Russell Braun. Cover by Darick Robertson. Twelve years after the events of The Boys, Hughie finds himself back home in Scotland where he intends to finally marry Annie in the company of friends and family. But the sudden appearance of a peculiar document sends our hero into a tailspin and threatens to bring the events of his nightmarish past crashing down on him in the worst possible way. There was one story about The Boys that Hughie never knew. Now, whether he likes it or not, he's going to. 32 pages, full color. Rated M

Catwoman 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular (2020 DC) 1COMICMINT CGC 9.8 SS Shannon Maer Maer Comic Mint Variant

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Signed By Shannon Maer on 7/26/20. Comic Mint Edition.

Label #2581053024

Comic Mint exclusive variant by Shannon Maer. Written by Paul Dini, Ann Nocenti, Tom King, Jeff Parker, Liam Sharp, Mindy Newell, Chuck Dixon, Will Pfeifer, Ram V and Ed Brubaker. Art by Emanuela Lupacchino, Robson Rocha, Mikel Janin, Jonathan Case, Liam Sharp, Lee Garbett, Kelley Jones, Pia Guerra, Fernando Blanco, Cameron Stewart, Mick Gray, Daniel Henriques and Danny Miki. Our gal Catwoman is turning 80 next year (and looking very good, if we meow say), and DC is celebrating with nothing less than a huge soiree, invite only, packed with creators who mean the most to her and to whom she means the most! Stories featured in this 100-page spectacular include a tail -- sorry, tale -- that takes place at the end of the Brubaker/Stewart Catwoman run, in honor of artist Darwyn Cooke. Also, Catwoman is caught by an exotic cat collector, runs into a wannabe thief trying to prove himself as her apprentice, encounters a mystery involving memorabilia from alternate continuities, and of course some Bat/Cat fun. Featuring: "Skin the Cat" by Paul Dini, Emanuela Lupacchino and Mick Gray; "Now You See Me" by Ann Nocenti, Robson Rocha and Daniel Henriques; "Helena" by Tom King and Mikel Janin; "The Catwoman of Earth" by Jeff Parker and Jonathan Case; "A Cat of Nine Tales" by Liam Sharp; "Little Bird" by Mindy Newell and Lee Garbett; "Born to Kiln" by Chuck Dixon, Kelley Jones and Danny Miki; "Conventional Wisdom" by Will Pfeifer and Pia Guerra; "Addicted to Trouble" by Ram V and Fernando Blanco; and "The Art of Picking a Lock" by Ed Brubaker and Cameron Stewart. Plus pin-ups by Babs Tarr, Ty Templeton, Steve Rude, Tula Lotay, Tim Sale, Jim Balent and Jae Lee. 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Empyre Avengers (2020 Marvel) 0A CGC 9.8 Cheung

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Label #4226394004

Written by Al Ewing. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Jim Cheung. Tony Stark wakes from strange dreams - as old allies make a distress call to the Avengers. In the new Green Area of the Moon, the Cotati are waiting with news of a terrible enemy that could wipe out both them and humanity itself. The Celestial Messiah has returned... but are the Avengers ready to hear his message? 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Gen:Lock (2019 DC) 6 CGC 9.8 SS Dan Mora

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Signed by Dan Mora on 10/14/23.

Label #2804952007

Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing. Art by Hendry Prasetya and Walden Wong. Cover by Dan Mora. Team gen:LOCK's plan is in place: invade Siege and free Chase from Sycorax's clutches. But that's Sycorax's home turf, where they have complete control over their surroundings. Can Cammie lead the team on this successful mission, or will it be game over? Cover price $3.99.

Ice Cream Man (2018 Image) 19B CGC 9.8 Walta Variant

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Variant Cover

Label #4389990017

Written by W. Maxwell Prince. Art by Martin Morazzo and Chris O'Halloran. Cover by Gabriel Walta. 'HAUNTING FOR BEGINNERS': Inside: step-by-step instructions to becoming a better ghost. Includes tips for more efficient apparitioning; how to invisibly observe; methods of spook-improvement. Note: see Section 6 for safety warnings. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Joker 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular (2020 DC) 1BOUTIQUE CGC 9.8 SS Snyder/Azzarello/Jim Lee/Tomasi

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Signed by Scott Snyder on 04/13/2021, Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee on 07/24/2021 and Peter Tomasi on 07/30/2021. DC Boutique Edition.

Label #2669626008

DC Boutique Edition Foil Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Gary Whitta, Greg Miller, Denny O'Neil, Peter J. Tomasi, Paul Dini, Tom Taylor, Eduardo Medeiros, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Brian Azzarello. Art by Jock, Mikel Janin, Dan Mora, José Luis García-López, Joe Prado, Simone Bianchi, Riley Rossmo, Eduardo Risso, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Lee Bermejo. The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who's who of comics' finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash -- you wouldn't want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you? Featuring: "Scars" by Scott Snyder and Jock; "What Comes After a Joke?" by James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin; "Kill the Batman" by Gary Whitta, Greg Miller and Dan Mora; "Introducing the Dove Corps" by Denny O'Neil, José Luis García-López and Joe Prado; "The War Within" by Peter J. Tomasi and Simone Bianchi; "The Last Smile" by Paul Dini and Riley Rossmo; "Birthday Bugs" by Tom Taylor and Eduardo Risso; "No Heroes" by Eduardo Medeiros and Rafael Albuquerque; "Penance" by Tony S. Daniel; and "Two Fell Into the Hornet's Nest" by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. Plus pin-ups by Kelley Jones, Stjepan Šejić, Ivan Reis, Tim Sale, John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, and Fiona Staples. 96 pages, full color. Rated T+

Joker 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular (2020 DC) 1CON CGC 9.8 SS Tomasi/Azzarello/Jock/Snyder

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Signed By Peter Tomasi on 10/9/21, Brian Azzarello, Jock & Scott Snyder on 12/4/21. Convention Ediiton.

Label #2654797001

Convention Edition Foil Cover by Jock. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Gary Whitta, Greg Miller, Denny O'Neil, Peter J. Tomasi, Paul Dini, Tom Taylor, Eduardo Medeiros, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Brian Azzarello. Art by Jock, Mikel Janin, Dan Mora, José Luis García-López, Joe Prado, Simone Bianchi, Riley Rossmo, Eduardo Risso, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Lee Bermejo. The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who's who of comics' finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash -- you wouldn't want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you? Featuring: "Scars" by Scott Snyder and Jock; "What Comes After a Joke?" by James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin; "Kill the Batman" by Gary Whitta, Greg Miller and Dan Mora; "Introducing the Dove Corps" by Denny O'Neil, José Luis García-López and Joe Prado; "The War Within" by Peter J. Tomasi and Simone Bianchi; "The Last Smile" by Paul Dini and Riley Rossmo; "Birthday Bugs" by Tom Taylor and Eduardo Risso; "No Heroes" by Eduardo Medeiros and Rafael Albuquerque; "Penance" by Tony S. Daniel; and "Two Fell Into the Hornet's Nest" by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. Plus pin-ups by Kelley Jones, Stjepan Šejić, Ivan Reis, Tim Sale, John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, and Fiona Staples. 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 307D CGC 9.6 Tan Virgin Variant

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Tan "Virgin" Edition

Label #3722809004

Written by Todd McFarlane and Philip Tan. Art by Philip Tan, Jonathan Glapion, Daniel Henriques and Todd McFarlane. Cover by Philip Tan and Todd McFarlane. 'PROPHECY OF DEATH,' Part Two: SPAWN like you've never seen it before! Fan-favorite artist PHILIP TAN and SPAWN creator TODD McFARLANE explore an epic tomorrow. The ramifications of Spawn's war with Heaven and Hell have created a nightmare future… A future that threatens to destroy everything Al Simmons has fought to defend. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Doctor Aphra (2020 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.6 Remenar

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Slab: Misc debris in case

Label #4395709022

Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Marika Cresta. Cover by Valentina Remenar. NEW CREW, NEW MISSION! With the Rebel Alliance back on the run after their defeat at the Battle of Hoth, it's never been a more dangerous time for outlaws, scoundrels and the errant rogue archaeologist to make their way in the galaxy. But after a string of bad luck and near escapes, DOCTOR APHRA is back on the job! She's been keeping a low profile - jobs are scarce and credits scarcer. But the promise of the score of a lifetime is a chance too good for her to pass up. And to find the cursed RINGS OF VAALE, Aphra will need a crew of treasure hunters the likes of which the galaxy has never seen before! But RONEN TAGGE, heir to the powerful Tagge family, also has his eyes on the prize. Do Aphra and her team stand a chance at fortune and glory? 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Doctor Aphra (2020 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Remenar Variant

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Remenar Variant Cover.

Label #3918247018

Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Marika Cresta. Cover by Valentina Remenar. NEW CREW, NEW MISSION! With the Rebel Alliance back on the run after their defeat at the Battle of Hoth, it's never been a more dangerous time for outlaws, scoundrels and the errant rogue archaeologist to make their way in the galaxy. But after a string of bad luck and near escapes, DOCTOR APHRA is back on the job! She's been keeping a low profile - jobs are scarce and credits scarcer. But the promise of the score of a lifetime is a chance too good for her to pass up. And to find the cursed RINGS OF VAALE, Aphra will need a crew of treasure hunters the likes of which the galaxy has never seen before! But RONEN TAGGE, heir to the powerful Tagge family, also has his eyes on the prize. Do Aphra and her team stand a chance at fortune and glory? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 25REP.3RD.UNKNOWN CGC 9.8

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Third Printing/Bagley "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4377480006

Unknown Comics exclusive third printing variant by Mark Bagley. Venom Island: Part 5 of 5 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Mark Bagley. SPECIAL OVERSIZED 25th ISSUE! VENOM ISLAND FINALE! Caught between a Brock and a hard place! Eddie must make a life-altering decision. How does Eddie move on from the events of VENOM ISLAND? 52 pages, full color. Rated T+

Wonder Woman (Italian 2020- Panini Comics) 1 VF+ 8.5

Cover by Milo Manara. Italian series. Reprints Wonder Woman (2016 5th Series) #73 and #74. 52 pages, full color, Italian language.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3D CGC 9.4 Epting Variant 3rd Printing

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Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Third Printing

Label #3721304004

3rd Printing. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Steve Epting. Apex Lex Luthor's first run-in with the Infected didn't go as planned, and the Batman Who Laughs' influence is continuing to spread. Now Lex must find out who in the world can think like the Batman Who Laughs-and there are only two folks who come to mind. The first is Batman, who probably has his own ideas for Lex; the other is The Joker, who also likely has his own ideas, but who just maybe wants to see this twisted doppelgänger sent back to the Dark Multiverse he came from. It's a gamble Lex has to take, because the Infected are gearing up for round two! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.