Auctions: comic books June 2003

Batman Adventures (2003 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4402776013

WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT. ART BY RICK BURCHETT, TERRY BEATTY AND TEMPLETON. COVER BY BRUCE TIMM. A great new all-ages comic makes its debut! The busiest day of Batman's life begins here, as someone breaks into Arkham Asylum, intent on hunting down everyone from the Joker to Poison Ivy. Batman must protect and recapture his biggest foes all at the same time ? even though he's just been outlawed by Gotham's surprising new mayor! Plus, in the 5-page backup story, find out who Batman's hero is! The newsstand edition of this issue is offered here as a courtesy to retailers. For information on the Free Comic Book Day edition of this issue, see the solicitation elsewhere in this issue of Previews. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PGS. Cover price $2.25.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 197 VF+ 8.5

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY KOLINS "Blitz," Part 1 of 4, leading up to THE FLASH #200! Professor Zoom returns in a story that reveals the secrets behind his origin! But what's his strange goal? It's not what you'd think! NOTE: The first part of the powerful four-part story "Blitz" has sold out at the publisher (less than a week after its release) and DC has no plans to go back to press on at this time. "I'm really excited that 'Blitz' is starting off so strong, but really the roller coaster has only gone over the first hill we haven't even hit the loops yet," says writer Geoff Johns. "I've said it before and I'll say it again: Issue #200 will change the world of the Flash and Zoom forever. We're just getting out of the gate here, and I'm glad so many are along for the ride." FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 197 VF- 7.5

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY KOLINS "Blitz," Part 1 of 4, leading up to THE FLASH #200! Professor Zoom returns in a story that reveals the secrets behind his origin! But what's his strange goal? It's not what you'd think! NOTE: The first part of the powerful four-part story "Blitz" has sold out at the publisher (less than a week after its release) and DC has no plans to go back to press on at this time. "I'm really excited that 'Blitz' is starting off so strong, but really the roller coaster has only gone over the first hill we haven't even hit the loops yet," says writer Geoff Johns. "I've said it before and I'll say it again: Issue #200 will change the world of the Flash and Zoom forever. We're just getting out of the gate here, and I'm glad so many are along for the ride." FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Star Wars Tales (1999) 16B CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Photo Variant Cover.

Label #4402776007

ASHLEY WOOD, BRIAN HORTON, PAUL LEE, JASON HALL, TOD PARKHILL, JOEY MASON, HOWARD SHUM and more! On sale June 23, FC, 64pg (Ashley Wood or Photo cover), $5.99 As hard as it is to believe, Yoda wasn't always a wise old Jedi. At one time he was a wise YOUNG Jedi. Now for the first time ever, Star Wars Tales is proud to present a story from Yoda's past, telling of a near fatal brush with the dark side during his first journey to the swamp planet Dagobah. Don't miss this stellar issue of Tales featuring Darth Vader, Han Solo, Jabba the Hutt, and a cast of hundreds! Cover price $5.99.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 139 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DD4007-014

Covers by Phil Jimenez Grant Morrison (w)/Phil Jimenez (p) "MURDER AT THE MANSION" Parts 1 & 2 (of 3) A perfect jumping-on point, drawn by fan-favorite Phil Jimenez! Bishop and Sage from the X-Treme X-Men guest star! Does an X-Man die? Will they be able to find the killer? 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) Cover price $2.25.