Auctions: comic books September 2005

All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder (2005) 1A CBCS 8.5 SS Miller/Lee Lee

Paper: White

Batman Cover. Verified Signatures: Frank Miller & Jim Lee.

Label #22-41F8EB1-001

Man in gray and black outfit over city. Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams. The all-new saga of Batman and Robin begins here! The people responsible for some of comicdom's greatest tales, Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Sin City) and Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) team up for the first time to bring you Batman and Robin like you've never seen them before in this imaginative reinvention of these classic characters that will have your eyes popping and your head spinning! All hell breaks loose at the circus as millionaire Bruce Wayne and gal pal Vicki Vale witness a young boy's life shattered before their eyes. Orphaned, Dick Grayson has nowhere to go and no one to turn to ? no one but Bruce Wayne and the shadow of the bat! Expect action, adventure, guest-stars and the unexpected as Miller and Lee deliver the ultimate tales of the Dynamic Duo! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Lee & Williams, featuring Batman (50%) and Robin (50%). On sale July 13 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 808 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242ED25-011

Written by David Lapham and Andersen Gabrych Art by Ramon Bachs, Nathan Massengill, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Lapham. Part 8 of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Paranoia and distrust. Certain death. That's what Batman & Robin face in a Gotham that bears little resemblance to the one they protect! Plus, Part 1 of "The Beast Beneath" by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos! ? 40 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Lady Snowblood TPB (2005-2006 Dark Horse) 1-1ST NM 9.4

Volume 1 - 1st printnig. "The Deep-Seated Grudge: Part 1!" Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Kazuo Kamimura. From the pen of Kazuo Koike, of Lone Wolf and Cub fame, comes Lady Snowblood. A story of pure vengeance, Lady Snowblood tells the tale of a daughter born of a singular purpose, to avenge the death of her family at the hands of a gang of thugs, a purpose woven into her soul from the time of her gestation. Beautifully drafted and full of bloody, sexy action, Lady Snowblood lives up to its title and reputation. From Kazuo Koike, writer of Lone Wolf and Cub, Crying Freeman, and Samurai Executioner. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $14.95.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 7A VF+ 8.5 Finch

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.

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.