Auctions: comic books 2009-2011

Action Comics (1938 DC) 894A CGC 9.2 Finch

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Label #3984997025

Cover by DAVID FINCH & BATT Blackest Night Aftermath - The Black Ring: Part 5 - Written by PAUL CORNELL Co-feature written by NICK SPENCER Art by PETE WOODS Co-feature art by RB SILVA & DENIS FRIETAS Guest-starring Death from SANDMAN! Yes, you read that right! Death! From SANDMAN! In ACTION COMICS! Lex Luthor finds himself literally at Death's door, which leads to a fascinating look not only into the mind of one of the all-time greatest villains, but also at what Death means in the DC Universe... And in the JIMMY OLSEN co-feature, an alien race has chosen Metropolis to be the host of their millennial celebration! And who better to show them around town than James Bartholomew Olsen? But when the alien princess gets wasted and her brother starts picking bar fights, it's up to Jimmy to get things under control before all of Metropolis is destroyed! 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 606B CGC 9.8 Partial Sketch Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #4498591018

"Long Term Arrangement" Part 1 of 2 - Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Mike McKone. Inks by Andy Lanning. Covers by J. Scott Campbell. Look out, Spidey! Hot on the heels of his old girlfriend's trip home, The Black Cat's back (and front!), sexier and more dangerous than ever! The deck is stacked as the one woman that loves Spider-Man more than Peter Parker is up to some devilish shenanigans...and nothing bugs Spidey more than shenanigans! Brace yourself for danger, Spidey! It's gonna be ...umm...sexy? Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 648A CGC 9.0 RAMOS

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Label #4499796002

Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS. Big Time: Part 1 - Written by DAN SLOTT Pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS BIG TIME BEGINS! Big changes are happening for the Amazing Spider-Man: Bigger threats, bigger guest-stars, and a big opportunity that could turn Peter Parker's life around! Which cast members are staying and who's saying goodbye? Find out as we're introduced to new characters and reintroduced to a number of Spidey villains as they make the triumphant return to the book! Plus: New developments for Mayor J. Jonah Jameson, the staff at Front Line, and The Sinister Six! The next chapter in Spider-Man history starts here! Guest starring THE AVENGERS and THE FANTASTIC FOUR in a giant-sized, 39 page lead feature! PLUS! An All-New Adventure featuring the All-New SPIDER-GIRL! PAUL TOBIN & CLAYTON HENRY bring a tale of action & intrigue, and make a strong argument for why you can sometimes send a Spider-GIRL to do a Spider-MAN's job... 56 pages/All-New Content/Rated A Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2010 4th Series) 1A CGC 9.6 Romita Jr.

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Label #4067690001

Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! There came a day! A day unlike any other...where two of Marvel's top creators teamed up for the very first time to create a bombastic new monthly Marvel comic that not only ushers in the Heroic Age of Marvel Comics but unleashes onto the world the most blockbuster Avengers team ever! Who will answer the call? And will they assemble just in time...because Kang the Conqueror is here from the future. And wait till you find out why...! Bonus back up feature: the oral history of the Avengers, part one. A brand new illustrated look at the Avengers in a way you have never seen before by series writer Brian Michael Bendis. Cover price $3.99.

Batman Beyond (2010 3rd Series) 1B CGC 9.8 WILLIAMS 1:25 Variant

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Label #3718119022

Limied 1 for 25 variant cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III Written by ADAM BEECHEN ? Art by RYAN BENJAMIN Terry McGinnis - the Batman of the future - and an elderly Bruce Wayne - the original Batman - are the sworn protectors of Neo-Gotham. But when someone targets The Dark Knight's old foes, the new Batman must begin a case that reaches back into Bruce Wayne's past and puts Terry's future directly in danger! Don't miss the long-awaited return of the popular Batman Beyond franchise in this 6-issue adventure from Emmy Award-nominated animation writer Adam Beechen (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and artist Ryan Benjamin (BATMAN & THE OUTSIDERS). And be sure to check out the SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #4 from writer Paul Levitz and artist Renato Guedes starring the Batman Beyond characters! Cover price $2.99.

Black Panther (2009 Marvel 4th Series) 1D CGC 9.8 2nd Printing

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Second Printing.

Label #3737852006

Second Printing Variant Cover. Dark Reign tie-in - Deadliest of the Species: Part 1 - Written by Reginald Hudlin. Art by Ken Lashley & Paul Neary. "Deadliest of the Species, Part 1." The Black Panther is back...and she's badder than ever. That's right -- she! What happened to T'Challa? Who is the new Black Panther? Find out why the female is the deadliest of the species. 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Black Panther (2009 Marvel 4th Series) 5 CGC 9.8

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Label #4498523023

Dark Reign tie-in - Deadliest of the Species: Part 5 - Written by REGINALD HUDLIN. Art by KEN LASHLEY. Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL. Wakanda stands at the brink. Morlun - Devourer of Totems - is cutting through the Wakanda army life a hot knife through butter as he descends on the palace to feast on T'Challa's body. Absolutely nothing can stop him. Wakanda's only hope is the new Black Panther...if she's worthy to inherit the mantle. 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Daken Dark Wolverine (2010) Marvel Must Have 1 CGC 9.2

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Label #4047581007

by Daniel Way & Marjorie Liu and Giuseppe Camuncoli From Marvel Comics. This Marvel Must Have edition collects issues #1-#3 of the new series starring Daken, the son of Wolverine. For decades, he remained hidden in the shadows of the Marvel Universe, methodically plotting how he would one day dominate the world around him. And now, with his father's soul hanging in the balance, that day has come. This is the beginning. Cover price $3.99.

Dark Avengers (2009 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8 Deodato B&W Variant 3rd Printing

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Third Printing

Label #4295333020

Third Printing Variant Cover. Dark Reign tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO THE DARK REIGN IS HERE! The start of an explosive new era in the Avengers mythos! Who are the Dark Avengers? Who is the Iron Patriot? The answers will shock you! Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato Jr. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 854A CGC 9.8 Williams

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Label #4060751019

FIRST PRINTING. Elegy: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams. A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. With a script by Greg Rucka and breath-taking art by JH Williams III, you've never seen anything like this! Featuring the debut of a new co-feature starring The Question written by Rucka! Odds against you? Alone and nowhere to turn? Willing to fight, but you don't know how? When you're searching everywhere for an answer, sometimes all you need to do is ask the right Question. Renee Montoya again dons the faceless mask to help those in need, all the while searching for her own answers in this new adventure with art by Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III ), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 858B CGC 9.6 Hughes 1:10 Variant

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Label #4498591012

Limited 1 for 10 Variant cover by Adam Hughes. Go : Part 1 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. The shocking and tragic origin story of Batwoman begins here! Young Kate Kane and her family are kidnapped by terrorists, and Kate's life - and the lives of her family - will never be the same! Plus, the mystery behind the villainous Alice is at last revealed! Then, in The Question co-feature, Renee's search for a missing girl comes to a bittersweet end, leaving Renee with more questions and an even bigger mystery for her to solve. As long as she can survive the night, that is... 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 862 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2594C88-022

Cutter: Part 2 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Jock; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams III.Two mystery cases collide, as Batman gets closer to finding a missing socialite while Batwoman uncovers a gruesome new villain who has grafted knives onto his skin. There will be blood - and souvenirs of victims' flesh - in 'Cutter' part 2! And in The Question's co-feature, the unknown mastermind behind the gun-running scheme hires a professional killer to take care of some unwanted female companionship. When Zeiss sets his sights on Huntress and The Question, bullets will fly and blood will run! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 868 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2595E05-002

Batman: Imposters: Part 2 of 4 - Written by DAVID HINE Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL & ANDY OWENS Cover by PETER NGUYEN A warped variation of the Joker drug has caused those who use it to suffer mental breakdowns and embrace anarchy and chaos. With riots cropping up throughout Gotham City, the citizens find themselves divided into two gangs: one led by a Batman impostor whose mission is to bring law and order back to the streets, and the other led by a Joker impostor whose purpose is to punish the innocent and set Gotham ablaze. And in the middle of it all is The Dark Knight - but can Batman stop an entire city? On sale AUGUST 25 ? 40 pg, FC, Cover price $3.99.

FF (2011 Marvel) 4B CGC 9.8 DJURDJEVIC 1:25 Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #4487112011

Limited 1 for 25 Character Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The War of Four Cities: Part 1 - Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by BARRY KITSON It's finally come as prophesied -- The War of Four Cities! After months of pent-up aggression, the combatants cry havoc and set loose the dogs of war! In order to prevent the war from spreading outwards to all areas of the globe, the FF spring into action to stem the tide of death and destruction. What chance does anyone have when all hope lies in Doom?! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Invincible (2003 Image) 66 CBCS 9.4

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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 Iron Man (2008) 10A CGC 9.8 Larroca

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Label #3758156007

Dark Reign tie-in - World's Most Wanted: Part 3 . In the world-shaking wake of SECRET INVASION, everything has changed. Now a fugitive, Tony Stark initiates the deletion sequence that could save the world, but end his life...while Norman Osborn assumes the reins of power and brings the H.A.M.M.E.R. down. How much trouble are Tony, Pepper, and Maria in? Things go from bad to worse as WORLD'S MOST WANTED continues here! Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Matt Franction with art by Salvador Larroca 32 pages/Rated A Cover price $2.99.

iZombie (2010 DC/Vertigo) 1A CGC 9.8 Allred

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Label #4501391001

Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED. Written by CHRIS ROBERSON Art by MICHAEL ALLRED Gwen Dylan is a gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery...and a zombie detective. Once a month, she has to eat a human brain - both to keep from going all 'Night of the Living Dead,' and to keep her own memories intact. As a result, Gwen's mind is crowded with the dead person's thoughts. And lately, she feels compelled to fulfill their final requests. Torn between a mysterious mummy and a dashing young monster-hunter, Gwen is set for adventures beyond imagination! A were-terrier, a swinging '60s ghost and a pack of paintball blasting vampires complete the cast of I, ZOMBIE. Written by World Fantasy Award finalist Chris Roberson (CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE) with art by Eisner Award-winning superstar artist Michael Allred (X-Statix, Madman), I, ZOMBIE is a monster of a tale with razor-sharp prose and powerful pop artistry. Cover price $1.00.

John Buscema Michelangelo of Comics HC (2010 Hermes Press) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

1st printing. Written by Brian Peck. Introduction by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Commonly referred to by his peers as "The Michelangelo of Comics," John Buscema's career has spanned decades and hundreds of characters. This exhaustive look at Buscema's career and art covers every aspect of this legend's work, with over 200 examples of the master's original art. Comics historian Brian Peck interviewed Buscema's colleagues and paints a complete picture of one of the comic's most outstanding artists. Includes a specially prepared plate, original artwork by John Buscema inked, and signed and numbered in an edition of 300 by Joe Sinnott. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 300 copies. Cover price $60.00.

Lady Deadpool (2010) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4428083010

Written by MARY H.K. CHOI Penciled by KEN LASHLEY Cover by GREG LAND 'THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED' From the stunning sadism that brought you an entire brood of Deadpool droogs comes the chromosomal clusterhiccup that is Lady Deadpool. Agile, armed, and a howling she-lunatic, this recluse is robbed of the only thing she adores more than binge eating: cable TV. In an America ravaged by colossal debt and careening unemployment, the loss of the glowing idiot box is more than this girl can take. Why won't the government do anything? How is General America complicit? Was the genocide of all sitcom writers necessary? Should Wanda ransack the loins of a hot activist? Probably. 'Cause this Merc with a Mouth packs lipgloss. And it's sticky. 32 PGS./One-Shot/Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 4B CGC 9.8 March 1:10 Variant

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Label #4498591013

Limited (1 for 10) Variant cover by Guillem March. 'Space Girls Gone Wild!' part 1 of 3 - Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Art by Amanda Conner A trio of sexy alien marauders hits Earth for the ultimate party. Unfortunately, by their standards, that means destroying it! Of course, it's up to Power Girl to crash their festivities. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 5B CGC 9.8 March 1:10 Variant

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Label #4498591019

Limited (1 for 10) Variant Cover by Guillem March. 'Space Girls Gone Wild!' part 2 of 3 - Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Art by Amanda Conner. As the trio of sexy alien marauders continue their rampage across Earth, Power Girl tries to figure out how to stop 'em! But with aliens this gorgeous, readers won't ever want them to leave! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Savage She-Hulks (2010 Marvel) 3B CGC 9.8 Heroic Age 1:15 Variant

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Variant Cover

Label #4498591020

Limited 1 for 15 Heroic Age Variant by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL World War Hulks: Part 8 - Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by SALVA ESPIN The WORLD WAR HULKS battle lines are being drawn; whose side are the SHE-HULKS on? Will the Sensational, Savage, and Red She-Hulks choose their allies wisely, or will the list of Marvel's Gamma-Girded Girls go from THREE...to NONE? By the indomitable team of Jeff Parker (FALL OF THE HULKS: ALPHA, HULKED-OUT HEROES, ATLAS) and Salva Espin (INCREDIBLE HERCULES)! Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Noir (2009) 1A.D CGC 9.6 Zircher Variant

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Label #4498591011

Direct Edition. Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER. Written by DAVID HINE & FABRICE SAPOLSKY Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO. With great power, there must also come great responsibility - and when those in power abuse it, it's the people's responsibility to remove them. The year is 1933, and New York City is not-so-secretly run by corrupt politicians, crooked cops, big businesses...and suave gangland bosses like New York's worst, the Goblin. But when a fateful spider-bite gives the young rabble-rouser Peter Parker the power to fight the mobster who killed his Uncle Ben, will even that be enough? It's a tangled web of Great Depression pulp, with familiar faces like you've never seen them before! By 'Hardboiled' David Hine, Fabrice 'The Spider' Sapolsky and Carmine 'Carbine' Di Giandomenico! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Noir (2009) 1A.D FN+ 6.5 Zircher Variant

Direct Edition. Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER. Written by DAVID HINE & FABRICE SAPOLSKY Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO. With great power, there must also come great responsibility - and when those in power abuse it, it's the people's responsibility to remove them. The year is 1933, and New York City is not-so-secretly run by corrupt politicians, crooked cops, big businesses...and suave gangland bosses like New York's worst, the Goblin. But when a fateful spider-bite gives the young rabble-rouser Peter Parker the power to fight the mobster who killed his Uncle Ben, will even that be enough? It's a tangled web of Great Depression pulp, with familiar faces like you've never seen them before! By 'Hardboiled' David Hine, Fabrice 'The Spider' Sapolsky and Carmine 'Carbine' Di Giandomenico! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Man Noir (2009) 1B CGC 9.6 Calero Variant

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Label #4039699010

Variant Cover by DENNIS CALERO. Written by DAVID HINE & FABRICE SAPOLSKY Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO. With great power, there must also come great responsibility - and when those in power abuse it, it's the people's responsibility to remove them. The year is 1933, and New York City is not-so-secretly run by corrupt politicians, crooked cops, big businesses...and suave gangland bosses like New York's worst, the Goblin. But when a fateful spider-bite gives the young rabble-rouser Peter Parker the power to fight the mobster who killed his Uncle Ben, will even that be enough? It's a tangled web of Great Depression pulp, with familiar faces like you've never seen them before! By 'Hardboiled' David Hine, Fabrice 'The Spider' Sapolsky and Carmine 'Carbine' Di Giandomenico! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Tarot Witch of the Black Rose (2000 Broadsword) 69STUDIO.LITHO NM 9.4

Double Deluxe Studio Edition Variant Cover by Jim Balent - limited to 1000 Signed and Numbered copies. Includes a Signed and Numbered lithograph by Jim Balent - limited to 500 copies. Issued with certificate of authenticity from Broadsword Comics. (W/A/C) Jim Balent The 'Trickster God' story arc concludes in this issue as we find the last of our heroes headed for certain death. The Skeleton Man with the mighty Hammer held tightly in his fists and fueled by the loss of everyone he has ever loved, sets off to kill the god that caused him so much pain. Raven Hex, bound and tortured by Loki, reaches her mental breaking point and shatters. 36 pages.

Ultimate Fallout (2011 Marvel) 4D CGC 9.4 Pichelli Variant 2nd Printing

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Pichelli Variant/Second Printing.

Label #3825520018

Second printing, Sarah Pichelli variant cover. Written by BRIAN BENDIS, JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER. Art by SARA PICHELLI, SALVADOR LARROCA & CLAYTON CRAIN. What will become of Captain America? Where have all the X-Men gone? And what is up with the new Spider-Man suit? Don't miss the final chapters of one of the most talked about Ultimate events ever. 32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+...$3.99 (each) Cover price $3.99.

Walking Dead Weekly (2011 Image) Reprint Series 1AZ CGC 9.8 SS Bernthal/ Kirkham/ Yeun

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Jon Bernthal, Robert Kirkham and Steven Yeun Authenticated Autographs Convention Edition

Label #4481666001

Arizona ComicCon variant edition within reprint series. Starting in this issue, Rick Grimes awakens to a world he's not prepared for. This small town cop must now fight the forces of the undead while he searches for his missing wife and son. This is the issue that started it all!

What If Iron Man Demon in an Armor (2010 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.0

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Label #4487987006

Story by Bob Layton & David MichelinIe Written by DAVID MICHELINIE Penciled by GRAHAM NOLAN Cover by BOB LAYTON Back-Up Story By RICK REMENDER & SHAWN MOLL Would Tony Stark still be Iron Man...if he wasn't Tony Stark? Twenty years ago, in a college experiment gone bad, the young Stark's mind is transferred to the body of impoverished but brilliant fellow student, Victor von Doom! Blamed for the unsanctioned research, his memory wiped clean, Tony is deported and forced to face life as a disgraced Latverian commoner. Meanwhile, von Doom grows and flourishes in the wealth and privilege of being sole heir to tark Industries. Thus, in separate cauldrons on different sides of the world, both Iron Man and Dr. Doom are forged anew. But who are the men inside the armors...really? Find out in 'WHAT IF TONY STARK HAD BECOME DR. DOOM?', co-plotted and written by David Michelinie ('IRON MAN: THE END'), pencilled by Graham Nolan ('X-MEN FOREVER') and co-plotted and inked by Bob Layton ('HERCULES: TWILIGHT OF A GOD'). PLUS, What If: The Venom Symbiote Possessed Deadpool - Part 3! 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Wolverine (2010 3rd Series) 1F CGC 9.4 Adams 1:25 Variant

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Adams Variant Cover.

Label #4095838010

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Arthur Adams. Wolverine Goes to Hell: Part 1 of 5 - Written by JASON AARON Penciled by RENATO GUEDES Acclaimed author JASON AARON (ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN AND WOLVERINE, WEAPON X) and superstar artist RENATO GUEDES (Action Comics, Adventures of Superman) launch an all-new ongoing Wolverine series as Wolverine goes to hell... literally! Someone's out to destroy Wolverine-permanently-and they may have succeeded. But if Wolverine's soul is in hell, how is his body terrorizing those closest to him? 40 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

X-Men (2010 2nd Series) 1F CGC 9.8 SS Townsend Blank Variant

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Signed and sketch by Tim Townsend on 07/01/2011. Sketch Cover.

Label #0180924001

Blank Variant Cover. X-Men: Curse of the Mutants: Part 1 - Written by VICTOR GISCHLER Penciled by PACO MEDINA THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! 'MUTANTS VERSUS VAMPIRES,' PART 1 When a suicide bomber strikes in downtown San Francisco, it gets the immediate attention of the X-Men. But this is not your garden variety terrorist - and he's not acting alone. Vampires from around the globe are descending en masse on the City by the Bay, staking a brutal claim for the patch of land the X-Men call their home. What is their agenda? Who is their mysterious leader? The X-Men are about to find out, as they brace themselves for a war of the species that will wrack the Marvel Universe. 40 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.