Auctions: comic books 2011

Batman (1940) 708 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2594C88-016

Judgment on Gotham: Part 1 of 4 - Written by DAVID HINE. Art & cover by GUILLEM MARCH. Batman uncovers just how deep the Falcone Crime Family has penetrated the inner (and outer) workings of Gotham City, while Kitrina Falcone - a.k.a. Catgirl - is tempted to take over the family business. When she finds herself in hot water, she'll need Batman's help or all of her nine lives may run out. Story continues in Red Robin (2009-2011) #22. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Complete Johnny Comet HC (2011 Vanguard) 1-1ST VF 8.0

1st Printing - Frank Frazetta is considered the greatest heroic-fantasy artist of all time. His work has influenced generations of artists, fans, designers, and movie directors. This is a deluxe, slipcased edition of Vanguard's Complete Frazetta Johnny Comet Collection. In addition to over 200 pages of Frazetta Johnny Comet newspaper strips on art-book quality paper and Sunday strips in full color, the Deluxe edition features a unique movie-poster style cover and an exclusive, 16-page bonus folio of Frazetta art. Cover price $69.95.

Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim HC (2011-2014 IDW) By Alex Raymond 1-1ST VF- 7.5

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Alex Raymond. IDW's Library of American Comics is producing The Definitive Flash Gordon & Jungle Jim as part of the Ultimate Alex Raymond Collection. The Definitive Flash Gordon & Jungle Jim will present every Sunday by Raymond from both classic strips together for the first time, in the oversized 12" x 16" champagne edition format. The artist's post-war modernist detective series, Rip Kirby, is currently being collected. Eisner Award-winner Dean Mullaney is editing and designing the deluxe editions. "Although Flash Gordon has been previously reprinted, this-finally-is the first meticulously remastered and restored edition that prints the strip in a large size and in Raymond's original format that includes the Jungle Jim topper. We believe this will be the definitive edition for the ages." Created by Raymond in 1934, Flash Gordon is arguably the most famous science fiction comic strip of all time. It follows adventures of the title character and his companions-Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov-as they leave Earth to discover the source of meteors that are threatening the planet, and gets waylaid on the planet Mongo, where they battle the evil Ming the Merciless. The three Earthlings encounter one strange race after another, from the water-breathing Shark-Men of the Undersea Kingdom, to the winged Hawkmen, to the ferocious Tusk-Men. All the while, Flash finds himself in the arms of one beautiful woman after another-much to Dale Arden's chagrin. Jungle Jim was created as a strip topper for Flash Gordon, and followed the life of Jim Bradley, who fought pirates, slave traders, and assorted villains in the exotic Southeast Asia of the 1930s. This neglected Raymond classic also features Jim's native cohort Kolu and femme fatale Lille DeVrille. Hardcover, 12-in. x 16-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $75.00.

Invincible (2003 Image) 80 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499611012

DINOSAURUS returns! Hellbent on righting what he sees as wrong in the world he comes face-to-face with Invincible and the result is devastating. Cover price $2.99.

Penny for Your Soul TPB (2011-2013 Big Dog Ink) 1B-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Wraparound Variant Cover by Mike Krome - Limited to 100 copies. "War!" Written by Tom Hutchison. Art by J.B. Neto. Take a trip to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada where a demon has decided she wants to have her say in the "End of Days" battle between Heaven and Hell. As she opens a hotel and casino, the powers both above and below begin to take notice of the enterprising demon's ways, buying her guests' souls for ten thousand dollars each... and in doing so, earning a seat at the millennia-old poker tournament for the souls of all mankind! Softcover, 188 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 204 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4499611010

Written by WILL CARLTON, TODD MCFARLANE & JON GOFF. Art & cover by SZYMON KUDRANSKI. A MASSIVE MANHUNT ERUPTS IN THE PAGES OF THIS MONTH'S SPAWN! After a stint of silence, and unwillingness to give his enemies answers, Spawn suddenly loses the only person that matters in his life. Sara's kidnapping sends Clown and Spawn on a wild chase through the city, but a surprise attack by Bludd throws them off course. Can they find Sara before she takes her last breath? Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 205 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4491219021

Written by WILL CARLTON, TODD MCFARLANE & JON GOFF. Art & cover by SZYMON KUDRANSKI. THE RETURN OF THE CURSE! The Curse is now the leader of a newfound cult, whose plan is to discredit the work of Spawn's alter ego, Jim Downing. Politics, power, and pain lead the charge in this stunning tail of treachery. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 206 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4491219019

Written by WILL CARLTON, TODD MCFARLANE & JON GOFF. Art & cover by SZYMON KUDRANSKI. Jim is paid a visit by the biggest guest-star of all - God. Jim's ambitious attempts to discover his identity literally lead him to the pearly gates. Meanwhile, his celebrity status begins to take a toll on his relationships with those trying to help him, but he's one step closer to finding the answers he's looking for. Cover price $2.99.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 542 VF- 7.5

Fear Itself: Part 3 of 4 - Written by KIERON GILLEN Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND The situation is becoming increasingly clear: there is literally nothing which can avert Juggernaut is marching step by step towards Utopia. However, an offer by the Serpent's servant puts human and mutant at each others' throats. In the third part of the epic Fear Itself confrontation, the enemy within is as big a threat as the enemy without. The clock is ticking. And for one X-Man, it's already too late. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

White Indian HC (2011 Vanguard Frazetta Classics) 2B-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Deluxe Edition - Vanguard Frazetta Classics: Book 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Frank Frazetta. Vanguard announces a deluxe, slipcased HC edition of their beautiful new Complete Frazetta White Indian Collection. Included is over 200 pages of Frazetta adventure comics in full color on art-book quality paper, a unique movie-poster style cover, slipcase, endpapers, and an exclusive, 16-pg bonus folio of Frazetta art. This is the definitive, official edition authorized by Frank Frazetta. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $69.95.

Zatanna (2010 2nd Series DC) 13 FN/VF 7.0

Written by PAUL DINI Art by JAMAL IGLE and JON SIBAL Cover by ADAM HUGHES Satanic sorcerer Brother Night lost his magical powers when Zatanna defeated him atop Mount Diablo. But in prison, he's forged a bloody pact that could make him the most dangerous nemesis she's ever faced! Last time, her friends barely escaped with their lives; this time, they might not be so lucky! Retailers please note: These contents were originally solicited to run in ZATANNA #11. 32 pg, FC, Cover price $2.99.