Auctions: comic books in 'Supervillain'

Doctor Doom (2019 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.6 Aco

Paper: White

Label #4049279017

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Salvador Larroca. Cover by Aco. THE CRACK OF DOOM! From Christopher Cantwell (HALT AND CATCH FIRE, SHE COULD FLY) comes a new monthly ongoing series… Victor Von Doom - scientist, sorcerer, disfigured face, twisted soul - has been spending much of his time warning against a trillion-dollar global effort to create the first 'artificial' black hole. Wrestling with visions of an entirely different life…a better future…DOCTOR DOOM finds himself at a crossroads. (what is he questioning?) A catastrophic act of terrorism kills thousands, and the prime suspect is… DOOM? Victor will have to push his unexplained thoughts aside and focus on remaining alive as the title of 'Most Wanted Man' is thrust upon him…. Left with no homeland, no armies, no allies, indeed, nothing at all, will the reign of Doctor Doom come to an abrupt halt? 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Harley Quinn (2014) 0A CGC 9.6 SS Hardin/Conner/Palmiotti Conner

Paper: White

Signed by Chad Hardin on 9/28/14 & Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti on 10/12/14.

Label #1278649007

Cover by Amanda Conner. (W) Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti. (A) Amanda Conner, Becky Cloonan, Tony S. Daniel, Sandu Florea, Stephane Roux, Dan Panosian, Walt Simonson, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Bruce Timm, Charlie Adlard, Adam Hughes, Art Baltazar, Tradd Moore, Dave Johnson, Jeremy Roberts, Sam Kieth, Darwyn Cooke, Chad Hardin. This bombastic debut issue features art by several award-winning illustrators -- but will any of them measure up to the exacting standards of the Clown Princess of Crime? Don't miss the thrilling return of Harley Quinn in her own monthly series! Cover price $2.99.

Harley Quinn (2016) 59B CBCS 9.8 Chew Variant

Paper: White

Derrick Chew Variant.

Label #24-27C208F-021

Written by Sam Humphries. Art by Sami Basri. Cover by Derrick Chew. When Harley Quinn awoke one morning from troubled dreams, she found herself transformed into a horrible vermin! 'What th' heck's goin' on?' she thought. But it wasn't just a dream…it was the next trial of Harley Quinn! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Harley Quinn (2016) 75COMICSELITE.F CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Comics Elite Lim Exclusive B.

Label #20-3086790-007

Comics Elite Exclusive Minimal Trade Dress Variant Cover by Kendrick "Kunkka" Lim. The Joker War tie-in. Written by Sam Humphries. Art by Sami Basri, Nicola Scott, Emanuela Lupacchino & Ray McCarthy, Ramon Villalobos, Ngozi Ukazu, Joe Quinones and Riley Rossmo. A series finale! A roast! A Joker War tie-in! This comic has it all! ("Except for class," says Harley.) At last, it's the star-studded roast of Harley Quinn in "Happy Birthday, Harley Quinn!" Nothing is off-limits, no topic is out of bounds, and no one -- and we mean no one! -- will escape unscathed. Harley may be the funniest person in the DC Universe, but how well can she take a joke? Plus, in the backup story "After the Laughter" illustrated by superstar artist Riley Rossmo and tying into 'The Joker War,' Harley Quinn faces off against Punchline! 48 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4512264001

Final issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "The Cat and the Clown!," script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Catwoman and Joker mix it up when each plots to kidnap the same movie star. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Joker (2021 DC) 1E CGC 9.8 Federici 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Federici Variant Cover.

Label #4501391008

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Riccardo Federici. Following the events of Infinite Frontier #1, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world! But the Clown Prince of Crime is several steps ahead of law enforcement—and hes on the run overseas. James Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the manhunt of his life and the last piece of a storied career…but what mysterious and deadly forces are also in pursuit of The Joker? And in the backup story, following the events of the smash hit Punchline #1, DCs most controversial new villain navigates the infrastructure of Blackgate Penitentiary—while on the outside, Harper Row takes up the mantle of Bluebird to stop her brother from falling under Punchlines influence. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0947047024

"Slayers from the Sea!" Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by George Tuska and Bill Everett (chapter 1) and George Evans (chapter 2). Inks by Fred Kida (chapter 1) and Frank Springer (chapter 2). Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up 2. The Sub-Mariner leaves Latveria after having second thoughts about forming an alliance with Doctor Doom. Following Prince Namor's departure, the Latverian monarch realizes that he does in fact need help for his various plans of conquest and decides to reach out to the Prince of Atlantis. Meanwhile, the Sub-Mariner visits Hydro-base and is ambushed by a trio of villains: Tiger Shark, Doctor Dorcas, and Attuma! A super slugfest erupts on land and under the sea! Will the Avenging Son prevail? Flashback cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Quicksilver, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk to recap Doctor Doom's previous battles through the years. (Notes: This issue features Bill Everett's last published artwork on the Sub-Mariner, the character he created in the golden age. This issue also contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 15 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4464239015

Reprint issue. "The Invaders!" Script by Larry Lieber. Art by Wally Wood. "A Land Enslaved" Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. New cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Astonishing Tales 4 and 5 that featured the first meeting between Doctor Doom and the Red Skull. After Dr. Doom defeats Prince Rudolfo's rebellion in Astonishing Tales 3, he travels to the French Riviera for vacation! But while the Latverian cat is away…the Third Reich mice will play! The Red Skull and his band of Exiles invade Latveria and take over Castle Doom! Is the Red Skull going to launch the Fourth Reich from Victor Von Doom's beloved homeland? It appears so, unless the Latverian monarch can stop him! A classic showdown between two Marvel heavyweights! (Notes: The SVTU series returns to publication after a 13-month hiatus. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Thor) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Superior Spider-Man Omnibus HC (2023 Marvel) 1A-REP FN+ 6.5

Ryan Stegman Cover

Volume 1 - 2nd or later printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1998-2013 2nd Series) #698-700, and The Superior Spider-Man (2013-2014 Marvel NOW) #1-31 and The Superior Spider-Man (2013 Marvel NOW) Annual #1-2. Written by Dan Slott, J.M. DeMatteis, Jen Van Meter, and Christos Gage. Art by Ryan Stegman, Richard Elson, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Livesay, Cam Smith, Stephanie Buscema, John Dell, Terry Pallot, Javier Rodriguez, Marcos Martin, Will Sliney, Philippe Briones, Alvaro Lopez, and Sal Buscema. Cover by Ryan Stegman. Back Cover by Humberto Ramo. When a dying Doctor Octopus swaps his mind into Peter Parker's body, he sentences his accursed enemy to oblivion - and sets out to prove that he is the smarter, stronger - Superior Spider-Man! Upgrading Spidey's costume and arsenal, Otto Octavius works wonders for "Peter's" scientific career - but his much more violent approach to crimefighting doesn't sit well with the Avengers! The ruthless new Spider-Man battles - and brutalizes - his way through Peter's rogues' gallery. But will Otto's fiercest fight be against the resurgent Green Goblin - or whatever is left inside his mind of the one, true Peter Parker? The modern-classic Spider-Man saga that shocked the world is collected in a truly Superior Omnibus! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 960 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $125.00.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 13B CGC 9.8 Burrows Lenticular Variant

Paper: White

Lenticular Cover

Label #2026814009

Lentcular Variant Cover. Thanos Wins: Part 1 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Geoff Shaw. Cover by Jacen BurrowsAsk the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe how they fear the universe will end, and in their most honest moment, they will answer with two words… THANOS WINS. Now… see what happens when he does.PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 14A CGC 9.4 Shaw

Paper: White

Label #1281765022

Thanos Wins: Part 2 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. Thanos has journeyed to the end of time to the moment of his complete victory…and he's not happy with what he sees! Writer Donny Cates and artist Geoff Shaw (God Country) continue the tale of the Mad Titan's biggest glory and ultimate shame! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Thanos (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Lee Variant Cover

Label #4389643010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Luca Pizzari. Cover by Inhyuk Lee. THANOS VS. THE ILLUMINATI! The Mad Titan descends upon Earth to retrieve something he has lost. And the Illuminati must band together to stop him, because they're the ones who hid it from him! 36 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory. Cover price $4.99.