Auctions: comic books 2001

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0142602009

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself?and his alter ego, the ever amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1620488030

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself?and his alter ego, the ever amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 36D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #0284421004

Direct Edition. Black Cover Sept. 11th issue. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna. (MarvelPG)2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Disney's Atlantis The Lost Empire GN (2001 Dark Horse) 1D-1ST CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4543373002

First printing. Direct Edition.

Adapted by CLAUDIO SCIARRONE, SONIA MATRONE, and MATTEO DE BENEDITTIS. Cover by MIKE MIGNOLA.

Based on the animated feature film by Greg Ehrbar.

In the flash of a giant wave, the mighty kingdom of Atlantis disappeared into the sea. For hundreds of generations, the lost empire has remained hidden at the bottom of the ocean. Now a young man named Milo Thatch has discovered the secret of Atlantis, and a fantastic journey is about to begin.

This greatly anticipated adaptation of Disney's Atlantis The Lost Empire features a cover by comics luminary Mike Mignola, whose artistic vision inspired the animation for the film. In this graphic novel, Mignola includes a special sketchbook section -- giving us a look at some never-before-seen designs from the production.

Softcover, 56 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.95.

Jack Kirby Collector (1994 TwoMorrows) 31 FN- 5.5

Signed by artist Neal Adams, no certification is included.

Issue #31 is the big one, sporting a new king-size Kirby format! It starts with a never-published wraparound Kirby cover featuring Superman, inked by the incomparable Neal Adams! Inside, JKC examines Kirby's biggest work, from his longest stories and most mind-blowing concepts, to his wildest two-page spreads! There's a colossal Kirby interview, plus new interviews with Kurt Busiek about his work on Jack's Secret City characters, and an artist who's made a big impression on Kirby fans, Jose Ladronn! To start the year off right, JKC explores Kirby's monolithic work on the 2001: A Space Odyssey and Bicentennial Battles Treasury Editions! Plus, Mike Gartland takes a look at Kirby's work on Giant-Man, and the new giant- size pages will show even more unpublished Kirby pencil art ? at nearly actual size! So don't miss the only magazine big enough to contain the imagination of the king: Jack Kirby! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Tabloid, 80pg, b&w (Note Price) Cover price $9.95.

New Dimension Comics Anniversary Special (2001) 1 FN- 5.5

Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner. No certification is included.

Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. 32 pages, B&W.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) Spider-Man Classics Toybiz Reprint 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4023499002

2nd Printing. Originally packaged with Toybiz's Spider-Man Classics: Spider-Man 2099 A.D. Variant AF exclusive to KB Toys. Peter David script; Rick Leonardi/Al Williamson art. Cover price $1.75.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2001 Mirage) 1 CGC 9.4 SS Laird/ Lawson

Paper: White

Peter Laird and Jim Lawson Authenticated Autographs Sketches on Cover.

Label #4532762001

by Peter Laird & Jim Lawson Peter Laird was the co-creator of the original 1984 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic. He has since teamed up with Planet Racers collaborator Jim Lawson for this exciting new series featuring the turtles fifteen years after the events seen in the last Mirage TMNT series. A severe winter grips New York City. And to make matters worse, a space shuttle has disappeared from Earth orbit! Suddenly, the turtles are mistaken for aliens! They're attacked by the Madhattan Maulitia. Chaos ensues! b&w, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Tomb Raider (1999) 18A CGC 9.8 Smith Standard

Paper: White

Label #4177687008

Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens, (P) Gerardo Sandoval, (I) Marlo Alquiza, (C) Adam Hughes. The four-part "Pieces of Zero" kicks into high gear as Lara Croft suddenly realizes that it's no longer matters of history which consume her, but matters of the future. Is it possible for the world of tomorrow to be unravelled by a single object left here by a time traveller? Lara races against the ultimate clock-infinity itself-as she finally comes face to face with the incredibly beautiful and mysterious Caronne! FC 32pp $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392161004

"E is for eExtinction: Part 1 - Cover by Frank Quitely

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank quitely and Tim Townsend.

THE SCOOP: The future is now as the X-Men are remade!

THE STORY: Humankind's time on Earth is nearly at its end. Within a half decade, they will be extinct, replaced by their genetically gifted cousins: mutants! With this discovery, the very fabric of society begins to fray. And as fear and paranoia grows by the day, it will soon tear! Charles Xavier has been forced to evolve his X-Men. But in the shadows, something beckons to him. A mutant more powerful - and more depraved - than he ever could have foreseen. And very soon, that mutant will threaten his people, his world and his every perception!

New creators, new characters, new costumes, a new logo, a new direction... this is the start of it all!

THE CREATORS: Grant Morrison remade the JLA. Frank Quitely made Authority a must-read. Just imagine what they'll do together to the X-Men!

THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads.

Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 116 CGC 9.6 SS Lee/ Quitely/ Morrison

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee, Frank Quitely on 9/9/12 and Grant Morrison on 10/11/12

Label #2512773011

NEW X-MEN #116 cover by frank quitely grant morrison/frank quitely/tim townsend The conclusion to "E is for Extinction!" If one immensely powerful foe wasn't enough, the X-Men must also fight a supremely powerful ? and all-out evil ? new villain! It will be a battle that will cost one member of our uncanny team immensely! "Wow! This made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up with excitement! I had hoped that Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely would do a good job with this title, but this exceeds any expectations I ever had. Outstanding, highly recommended ? as in, don't miss it! Grade: A+" -Jim Shorr, Comics Buyer's Guide 7-59606-01772-0-11611 Cover price $2.25.