Auctions: comic books March 2022

Avengers Forever (2021 Marvel) 2B CGC 9.8 Dauterman Variant

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Label #4389513005

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Aaron Kuder. Cover by Russell Dauterman. VENGEANCE IN THE WASTELAND! On an alternate Earth ravaged by the multiversal Masters of Evil, Ghost Rider Robbie Reyes has been taken prisoner by the planet's dark wastelords, the brutal War Machines. And what the Rider endures at their hands will change him forever - into the most unbridled force for vengeance any universe has ever seen. That's unless Ant-Man, Tony Stark and his bunch of ragtag heroes can pull off the mother of all rescues. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman Catwoman (2022 DC) Special 1C CBCS 9.8 Sienkiewicz 1:25 Variant

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Sienkiewicz Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-122F1BF-007

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Written by Tom King and others. Art by John Paul Leon, Tommy Lee Edwards, Bernard Chang, Mitch Gerads and others. Some great romances are destined to be. The Batman/Catwoman series shows readers the romance between Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle as it changed over their lives, but what about their connections from before they became costumed adventurers? This special one-off issue, meticulously illustrated by John Paul Leon (Batman: Creature of the Night), traces the life of Selina Kyle from her earliest days to her entry into the criminal underworld, and reveals that Bruce was actually a presence in her life all along. Whether it was fate or coincidence, this story gives even more reasons why Selina and Bruces connection is one of the most enduring love affairs in comics. 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Daredevil Woman Without Fear (2022 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.8 Bartel 1:50 Variant

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Jen Bartel Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-0BB4026-005

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Rafael De La Torre. Cover by Jen Bartel. The next pulse-pounding chapter in the saga of New York City's Guardian Devil, this time starring ELEKTRA as Daredevil! Joined by Rafael De Latorre, Chip Zdarsky continues his landmark run and the DAREDEVIL story that spins directly out of the shocking revelations in the pages of DEVIL'S REIGN! Elektra is the world's deadliest assassin - and she's taken a vow not to kill. Someone puts themselves directly in her path with deadly consequences. What else would you expect from the MARVEL UNIVERSE'S GREATEST HUNTER?! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1C CBCS 9.8 Leon Design 1:10 Variant

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Design Variant.

Label #22-0FD9F82-008

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. Cover by Nico Leon. ELSA AND THE FAMILY BLOODSTONE! Who better to defend Earth from magical invaders than monster hunter ELSA BLOODSTONE?! Elsa is the best there is at what she does - tough, skilled and clever enough to handle any problem…except her brother, CULLEN. They have issues, and they'll have to put them aside not only to protect Earth but also to welcome the latest addition to the Bloodstone clan: their long-lost SISTER! Her awesome set of powers and unique Blood gem have placed a target on her back, and the worst horrors from beyond this realm are on the hunt. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1050KRS.A CGC 9.8 Jack KRS Variant

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KRS Comics Edition A. Major front/back crack(s), over 1".

Label #4376886001

KRS Comics exclusive cover by Will Jack. Written by Mariko Tamaki, Matthew Rosenberg, Mark Waid. Art by Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Fernando Blanco, Dan Mora. Its the landmark, oversize issue Detective Comics #1050, and some of the biggest names in comics are here to celebrate the Dark Knight! First up in "The Tower" part four, the villainous force keeping Arkham Towers patients sedated is at last revealed—and this villains return is guaranteed to catch you by surprise! Its the dramatic conclusion to act one of Mariko Tamakis Arkham Tower epic, brought to life by the legendary Ivan Reis! Then, in "House of Gotham" part four, Matthew Rosenberg and Fernando Blanco take us into the seedy underbelly of Gothams criminal elite through the lens of the original Robin (Dick Grayson), and reveal what it takes for a young man to survive amongst the deadliest killers in the DCU. Its a tour de force of Gothams vilest villains! Last but not least, making his grand return to the DCU, writer Mark Waid teams with Detective Comics uber-artist Dan Mora to bring you the start of a brand-new day for Batman…and Superman? Its the worlds finest collaboration that youll need to read to believe! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

Draculina (2022 Dynamite) 2Q CGC 9.8 Biggs Virgin Homage 1:11 Variant

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Label #4395409004

Limited 1 for 11 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Michael Sta. Maria. Cover by Jamie Biggs. Draculina's secret origin begins in an ancient tower more than four centuries ago where her mother Lilith, desperate to free her people from ruthless oppressors, made a deal with the demon Belial to bear his children. Now, as Katie-Draculina's human alter-ego-lays dying, the mystery of Draculina's two lives is revealed as two sides of the same woman struggle for control. Meanwhile Belial, now retired from the demon business, has been alerted to Draculina's presence in this prime reality, and seeks to regain control over his rebellious stepchild. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Elektra Black White and Blood (2021 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.8 Sienkiewick 1:25 Variant

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Sienkiewicz Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-122F1BF-009

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Bill Sienkiewick. Fact noun fakt - Definition of Fact 1 a: something that has actual existence b: an actual occurrence c: ELEKTRA NATCHIOS IS THE BEST ASSASSIN IN THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! 36 pages, PC/B&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Hulk (2022 Marvel) 3B CBCS 9.8 Cheung Variant

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Jim Cheung Variant.

Label #22-0543CBE-007

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Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Ottley. Cover by Jim Cheung. "SMASHSTRONAUT" PART 3 OF 6! There is another Bruce Banner! But where is his Hulk? The answer to that question? Well, it's a doozy. And it's about to change our Hulk's entire course of action! The most insane, action-packed HULK story you've ever read gets even MORE epic as Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley take things to a whole other level! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Hulk (2022 Marvel) 3D CBCS 9.8 Moore 1:25 Variant

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Tradd Moore Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-077313D-013

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Ottley. Cover by Tradd Moore. "SMASHSTRONAUT" PART 3 OF 6! There is another Bruce Banner! But where is his Hulk? The answer to that question? Well, it's a doozy. And it's about to change our Hulk's entire course of action! The most insane, action-packed HULK story you've ever read gets even MORE epic as Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley take things to a whole other level! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Marvel's Voices Heritage (2021 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.8 Sienkiewicz 1:50 Variant

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Sienkiewicz Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-122F1BF-010

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. THE HIT VOICES SERIES CONTINUES WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY ARRAY OF INDIGENOUS TALENT! Year two of Marvels Voices kicks off with a celebration of Indigenous characters and talent! Get the full story behind River, the mysterious stranger from the pages of Rebecca Roanhorses new ECHO series! Discover Snowguards greatest hopes and fears in a tale by celebrated filmmaker Nyla Innuksuk! And many more reveals to come. New and established creators explore the wonders of the Marvel Universe – catch the next big wave here! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Silk (2022 Marvel) 1D VF+ 8.5 R1c0 1:25 Variant

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Emily Kim. Art by Takeshi Miyazawa. Cover by R1CO. SILK IS BACK! Cindy Moon returns as the web-spinning Spider-Hero SILK in an all-new, all-star series! As Silk gains popularity in the public eye, Cindy is questioning her place in the world. But existentialism will have to wait when a powerful new villain is turned loose! In a race against the clock, Silk discovers the dangers of ancient Korean magic - and social media. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 21COMICTOM.B CBCS 9.8 SS Peach Momoko Momoko ComicTom Virgin Variant

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Verified Signature: Peach Momoko. @comictom101/Mill Geek Mask.

Label #23-0E2B8CE-004

ComicTom101 and MillGeek Comics Exclusive "Mask" Edition Virgin Cover by Peach Momoko. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell'Edera. After a year since we last saw her in Archer's Peak, Erica Slaughter resurfaces to take on the case of a girl who's seen a new kind of monster, one with terrifying implications. But Erica's broken ties with the House of Slaughter and that can have deadly consequences. The Order of St. George does not forget nor do they forgive. Even as Erica goes on the hunt, she must keep an eye out for the mysterious figure on her trail in order to survive the coming storm. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 21TINYONION.B NM- 9.2 Robles Tiny Onion Foil Variant

Tiny Onion exclusive foil cover by Nick Robles. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell'Edera. After a year since we last saw her in Archer's Peak, Erica Slaughter resurfaces to take on the case of a girl who's seen a new kind of monster, one with terrifying implications. But Erica's broken ties with the House of Slaughter and that can have deadly consequences. The Order of St. George does not forget nor do they forgive. Even as Erica goes on the hunt, she must keep an eye out for the mysterious figure on her trail in order to survive the coming storm. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Spawn (1992 Image) 327B CGC 9.8 McFarlane Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #4029983023

Written by Rory McConville and Todd McFarlane. Art by Carlo Barberi and Thomas Nachlik. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The war for control of the Dead Zone enters a new phase as a surprising faction emerges, one that threatens to destabilize Spawn's plans to rid the world of the forces of Heaven and Hell. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) 20A CBCS 9.8 Klein

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Label #22-0E237D8-093

God of Hammers: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Nic Klein. Mjolinr is on a rampage across the realms and is leaving death and destruction in its path! Thor must act fast to save his kingdom for the deadly prophecy of the God of Hammers is about to be unleashed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Vampirella Dracula Unholy (2021 Dynamite) 4R CGC 9.8 Momoko Modern Icon 1:11 Variant

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Label #4346447008

Limited 1 for 11 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Donny Hadiwidjaja. Cover by Peach Momoko. Caught in a love triangle between her new husband and his former love, Vampirella becomes suddenly aware that Dracula has been manipulating what she'd assumed to have been random events as the Lord of the Undead progressively asserts his control over the man she loves. As Count Dracula asserts his ultimate control over the world's vampires, only Vampirella stands between him and a bloody conquest of mankind. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

X-Men (2021 Marvel) 6ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

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Turini "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4364947020

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) exclusive Virgin Cover by Marco Turini. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Russell Dauterman. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CAPTAIN KRAKOA? There's a new hero on the X-Men. Who is he? Why is here? And why does Cyclops not want him on the team? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.