Auctions: comic books March 2009

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 583B VF/NM 9.0 Obama Variant 1st Printing

1ST PRINTING - Special Obama Variant Cover of Amazing Spider-Man! Spidey meets President Barack Obama - Written by MARK WAID. Pencils by BARRY KITSON. Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ. YOU ASKED FOR IT, YOU GOT IT! PETER PARKER ON A DATE! After the revelations of 'Mind on Fire', love is in the air for more than one member of the cast and Pete finally gets some time out with the ladies. (and who better to bring it to you than two men who both had dates as recently as 1987!) Amidst the romance though, forces are gathering that will spell trouble for Peter in the months to come. From Marvel Comics. Also to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama, Marvel proudly presents this new printing of Amazing Spider-Man #583 with an all-new bonus story teaming one of the world's most recognizable political figures with the world's greatest super-hero! Written by Zeb Wells with art by Todd Nauck & Frank D'Armata, the new story takes place in Washington, DC on Inauguration Day as one of Spider-Man's oldest foes attempts to thwart the swearing in ceremony of the 44th President of the United States! Rated A. 44 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Aspen Seasons Winter (2009) 2009B VF- 7.5

Signed by Joe Benitez, J.T. Krul, and Beth Sotelo. No autograph certification included, but includes Aspen Online Store certificate for book.

Wonder Con Exclusive Cover by Michael Turner by Krul, Steigerwald, McMurray, Benitez, To & Hanson Aspen Seasons returns with the Winter edition, showcasing three brand new Fathom and Soulfire tales! Artist Joe Benitez makes his Soulfire debut in this special story featuring Grace, Malikai, and the gang in their escape from Rainier's grasp and their exodus to the Everlands. Don't miss out the first chance to see the new team of J.T. Krul and Joe Benitez create magic with the long awaited return of Michael Turner's Soulfire! Peter Steigerwald returns to the waters of Fathom, along with Aspen artist Lori Hanson, in this all-new tale of the Blue. Featuring Cannon and Akiko, this exciting look into the depths of the ocean and the Blue reveals an unknown arctic explorer that discovers far more than expected-and the deadly results which follow! Writer Amanda McMurray and Aspen artist Marcus To team up to bring to life the younger days of Soulfire's loveable orphan, Sonia! For the origin of some, things aren't always what they seem, but for Sonia nothing is! Discover this and more in this very special look at the young heroine's past!