Auctions: comic books 2003

Batman (1940) 612A CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4632438019

Direct Edition. Story by Jeph Loeb. Art and Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Guest-starring Superman! Hush, Part 5 of 12. The best-selling comic continues with the fight you've waited for, discussed and argued about: Batman vs. Superman, toe-to-toe! How do you stop the Man of Steel? Who can outwit the World's Greatest Detective? What could bring these uneasy allies to the brink of war? Who will be left standing in a battle that could bring down the city of Metropolis? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 619C CGC 9.2 JSA Jim Lee 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Jim Lee Authenticated Autograph. Second Printing.

Label #4638762008

2nd Printing. Black Cover. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVERS BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores September 24. The pulse-pounding conclusion to the 12-part "Hush" story arc that has thrilled critics and fans alike, featuring two astounding variant triple-gatefold covers! Who is Hush? Why has this mysterious figure plagued Batman? All the secrets are revealed, and one thing is for sure: Nothing will ever be the same for the Dark Knight! The two triple-paneled gatefold covers feature Batman and his allies on one, and all the major Bat-villains on the other, showcasing Jim Lee's incredible vision of the dark world of Batman. For more information, see the feature article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Cavewoman Jungle Tales (1998) 2B VF 8.0

Nude variant cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root. Early adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. Meriem gets stuck in a hole that turns out to lead to a raptor lair. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Invincible (2003 Image) 4 FN- 5.5

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Cory Walker (C) Bill Crabtree (cover) Cory Walker & Bill Crabtree. FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing Monthly series In stores the week of April 9th. The Concept: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. He's a senior at a normal American high School. He has a crappy part time job after school and on weekends. He likes girls quite a bit... but doesn't quite understand them. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, and sleeping late on Saturdays... at least until the good cartoons come on. The only difference between Mark and everyone else is that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, and as of late, he seems to be inheriting his father's powers. Which sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? This Issue: In this issue we finally find out what's going on with all those human bombs we've been hearing so much about. Unfortunately, Mark finds himself a hapless victim of a plot for revenge that was set in motion years ago, of which he has nothing to do with! Mark's life begins to take shape, as climactic events and situations cause him to rethink his regular course of action. Trust us, folks, all bets are off. After this one... everything will be different... in a good way, we promise. Cover price $2.95.

Marville (2002) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618713012

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright, Paul Neary and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal, Mickey and Lucy are taken to the time of the dinosaurs and they witness the fall of the mighty reptiles as mammals take over the world. They take an otter into the time machine with them and travel to the point where the creature evolves into the first human being. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 5A CGC 9.2 Horn

Paper: White

Label #4675255004

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Here it is, the origin of Wolverine -- the version that Joe Quesada wouldn't let Jemas tell! Kal and his pals meet the first human being, Wolverine. They fast-forward through various stages of primal man and witness as politics and religion become a factor in the human experience. Jack explains the true nature of God to his companions. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack; Wolverine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

NYX (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4674602005

Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSH MIDDLETON Say hello to a pack of New York City gutterpunks, the likes of which the Marvel Universe has never seen! The X-Men's dream has always been one of creating hope from despair - in a young mutant's darkest hour Charles Xavier will always be just around the corner, ready with open arms and a helping hand. But Xavier can't be everywhere at once. What becomes of a group of young mutants that have to rely on themselves for everything from food to shelter to love? Wayward angels with dirty faces who, instead of preparing for Magneto's next big assault, must learn to survive in the cold, harsh world of the city that never sleeps. Marvel's own Joe Quesada and superstar-in-waiting Josh Middleton bring the world of the X-Men to the streets, and the struggle for survival has never been more uncertain... 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+...$2.99 UPC: 5960605456-00111 Cover price $2.99.

Shelby Robertson's Latex Alice Gallery Book (2003 Archetype Entertainment) 1 CGC 9.4 JSA Robertson

Paper: White

Shelby Robertson Authenticated Autograph. Sketch on Cover. Sketch Edition.

Label #4641379004

Cover by Shelby Robertson - Signed and Remarked by Shelby Robertson - limited to 1022 copies. Black and white sketchbook featuring Shelby Robertson's "Latex Alice". Art by Shelby Robertson. 20 pages. B&W. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed and remarked copy, this image does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Superman Red Son (2003) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609867025

WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY DAVE JOHNSON, KILIAN PLUNKETT, ANDREW ROBINSON AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY JOHNSON Elseworlds. In stores May 28. The highly anticipated ELSEWORLDS miniseries continues! Twenty years after the events of last issue, Russia's Superman has become the hero of his country ? and the world ? while Lex Luthor has been working with the CIA to bring him down. Faced with ever-looming threats from within and the rise of a mysterious Batman from the underbelly of Moscow, how much longer will Superman's reign continue? And what's hidden in Area 51 in the American desert, and how is it tied to Superman? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Teen Titans (2003 3rd Series DC) 1REP.4TH CGC 9.8 Turner Sketch Variant 4th Printing

Paper: White

Fourth Printing.

Label #4616981018

4th Printing Variant. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER by MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. All orders will be filled with covers by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza (50%) and Michael Turner (50%). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 33B CBCS 9.4 Daniel Variant

Paper: White

Tony Daniel Variant. Top Edge Scratch longer than 1" to 5".

Label #22-0AD9338-060

(W) Adam Hughes (P) Tony Daniel (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith (COV) Adam Hughes The continuing saga of the upcoming Tomb Raider video game "ANGEL OF DARKNESS" continues here as Top Cow and Eidos bring Lara Croft's latest pixelated adventures straight to the comics page! Lara takes on her ultimate nemesis, Professor Werner Von Croy, under the watchful eye of writer extraordinary and hubba-hubba cover artist Adam Hughes. Drop your joystick and pick up this book! FC 32 pages $2.99 Part 2 of 3 in a continuing series Cover price $2.99.

Ultimate Six (2003) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4674602011

Chapter 1 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Trevor Hairsine, Joe Quesada and Danny Miki. Cover by John Cassaday. The deadliest super villains in the world -- the Green Goblin, Electro, Doctor Octopus, Kraven the Hunter and the Sandman -- have been taken prisoner by Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Why have they been brought together? And who is the mysterious 6th member of this "Sinister Six"? The Ultimates and Spider-Man cross paths to find out! Featuring a special lead-in story penciled by Joe Quesada, originally published in July's Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) #0. 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #21-397677C-016

1ST PRINTING. (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Tony Moore BW 32pp $2.95 Monthly ongoing Series In stores the week of October 1st. THE CONCEPT: How many hours are in a day when you don't spend half of them watching television? When is that last time any of us REALLY worked to get something that we wanted? How long has it been since any of us really NEEDED something that we WANTED? The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled, no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally start to live. THIS ISSUE: Rick Grimes is not prepared for this. A couple months ago he was a small town cop who had never shot anyone and only ever saw one dead body. Separated from his family he must now sort through the death and confusion to try and find his wife and son. All the while fighting for his survival. How did this happen? How did things get so bad so fast? How will things ever return to normal after everything he's seen? From the guys behind BATTLE POPE and BRIT comes something COMPLETELY different. Cover price $2.95.