Auctions: comic books October 2020

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1024A CGC 9.8 Romita

Paper: White

Label #3723315003

The House of Kent: Part 3 of 6 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by John Romita and Klaus Janson. The city of Metropolis has been rocked by Luthor's latest attack and the drama surrounding Superman's truth, and that gives the invisible mafia a new foothold to change the City of Tomorrow forever. Meanwhile, the Daily Planet is under siege! The fallout from Superman: Villains continues as Clark Kent steps out into the world as a reporter for the first time. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal Legends of the Dark Knights (2020 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3724882008

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Peter J. Tomasi, Marguerite Bennett, Frank Tieri, Daniel Warren Johnson and Garth Ennis. Art by Tony S. Daniel, Riley Rossmo, Jamal Igle, Francesco Francavilla, Daniel Warren Johnson and Joëlle Jones. Cover by Tony S. Daniel. The DC Universe has become engulfed by the Dark Multiverse, where demons dwell and reality is overrun by monstrous versions of the Dark Knight, all ruled by the Batman Who Laughs. In this collection of short tales, learn the terrifying secrets of these new Bats out of hell and other creatures of the night like Robin King, whose origin is just the worst! Plus, read about the secret buried beneath Castle Bat, the sentient Batmobile, and...how did Batman turn into a dinosaur? Featuring: The Darkest Knight in "I Am Here" by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson and Tony S. Daniel; Robin King in "King of Pain" by Peter J. Tomasi and Riley Rossmo; B. Rex in "Batmanasaurus Rex" by Marguerite Bennett and Jamal Igle; Castle Bat in "This Man This City" by Frank Tieri and Francesco Francavilla; Batmobeast in "Road Warrior" by Daniel Warren Johnson; and Baby Batman in "I Shall Become" by Garth Ennis and Joëlle Jones. 48 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal Legends of the Dark Knights (2020 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3724882009

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Peter J. Tomasi, Marguerite Bennett, Frank Tieri, Daniel Warren Johnson and Garth Ennis. Art by Tony S. Daniel, Riley Rossmo, Jamal Igle, Francesco Francavilla, Daniel Warren Johnson and Joëlle Jones. Cover by Tony S. Daniel. The DC Universe has become engulfed by the Dark Multiverse, where demons dwell and reality is overrun by monstrous versions of the Dark Knight, all ruled by the Batman Who Laughs. In this collection of short tales, learn the terrifying secrets of these new Bats out of hell and other creatures of the night like Robin King, whose origin is just the worst! Plus, read about the secret buried beneath Castle Bat, the sentient Batmobile, and...how did Batman turn into a dinosaur? Featuring: The Darkest Knight in "I Am Here" by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson and Tony S. Daniel; Robin King in "King of Pain" by Peter J. Tomasi and Riley Rossmo; B. Rex in "Batmanasaurus Rex" by Marguerite Bennett and Jamal Igle; Castle Bat in "This Man This City" by Frank Tieri and Francesco Francavilla; Batmobeast in "Road Warrior" by Daniel Warren Johnson; and Baby Batman in "I Shall Become" by Garth Ennis and Joëlle Jones. 48 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2B CGC 9.8 Ward Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #3820543011

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Christian Ward. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2B CGC 9.8 Ward Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #3786658012

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Christian Ward. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2C CGC 9.8 Francavilla 1:10 Variant

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Variant Cover C.

Label #3895234022

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Francesco Francavilla. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Horror Pinup (2019 Zenescope) 2019NYCC.GALLERY NM- 9.2

New York Comic Con Exclusive Gallery Edition Variant Cover by Michael DiPascale - limited to 25 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Eduardo Garcia and Various. Just in time for the Halloween season, comes the Grimm Fairy Tales 2019 Horror Pinup Special! Get ready to check out all of your favorite Grimm Universe heroines and villainesses, donning the cosplays of pop culture's most famous monsters! Some of the industry's top artists contribute gorgeous pin-ups of the Grimm Universes' most popular female characters in this stunning collection. Also includes a never before published Grimm Fairy Tales short story! 40 pages, full color. Rated M