Auctions: comic books in 'Image', graded by CBCS

Invincible (2003 Image) 48 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-322D313-017

After months locked away in prison Doc Seismic, returns. Once a name that brought fear to the hearts and minds of heroes from years gone by, he's out to reestablish himself as a major threat -and events are set in motion leading up to our big 50th issue - only two short months away! Cover price $2.99.

Invincible (2003 Image) 66 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-42272B8-053

'PREPARATIONS FOR WAR,' Part 1 - Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art and cover by CORY WALKER and FCO PLASCENCIA. Artist CORY WALKER returns to the series he co-created! After escaping from a Viltrumite Prison, Nolan Grayson and Allen the Alien must use what they've learned to gather the powers of the universe and unite them against the Viltumites. It all starts here, folks: The Viltrumite War looms large on the horizon! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Invincible (2003 Image) 136 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-322D313-013

The End of All Things: Part 4 of 12 - Written by Robert Kirkman. Art and Cover by Ryan Ottley and Nathan Fairbairn. Thragg's New Viltrumite stronghold is under attack! Invincible and the Coalition of Planets have decided to take the fight right to the source-resulting in the bloodiest battle thus far! 20 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.D CBCS 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-394E9C0-003

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-059

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Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.