Auctions: comic books September 2020

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 95B CBCS 9.8 Mattina Variant

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Francesco Mattina Variant.

Label #20-36861E1-005

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Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Francesco Mattina. It was always going to come to this. The Clown Prince of Crime and the Dark Knight Detective go head-to-head for the last time. The Joker has never wanted to win before, he's never wanted his battle with Batman to end, but now his motivation has shifted. He has decided that one way or another, this will be the final chapter to their story. 'Joker War' begins here! Cover price $4.99.

Black Widow Strikes Omnibus HC (2020 Marvel) 1A-REP VF+ 8.5

John Tyler Christopher Cover

2nd or Later Printings. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #29-30, 36-37 and 43-44; The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #86; Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #81; Black Widow: The Coldest War GN (1990 Marvel); Punisher/Black Widow: Spinning Doomsday's Web GN (1992 Marvel); Daredevil/Black Widow: Abattoir GN (1993 Marvel); Fury/Black Widow: Death Duty GN (1995 Marvel); Journey into Mystery (1952-1962, 1996-1998) #517-519; stories from Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #52-53, 57, 60 and 64; Amazing Adventures (1970-1976 2nd Series) #1-8; Bizarre Adventures (1981-1983 Magazine) #25; Marvel Fanfare (198-1992 1st Series) #10-13; Solo Avengers (1987-1989 Marvel) #7; Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #135; Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) Annual #10; and subplot pages from The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #16, #32-33, #38-39, #41-42, #45-47, #57, #63-64 and #76.

Cover by John Tyler Christopher.

Collecting the complete early adventures, solo series and rare graphic novel appearances of the Black Widow! From her debut as a Russian spy through her early days with the Avengers and her character-defining solo series, the story of Natasha Romanoff is one of comics' most captivating. She evolves from villain to teammate and finally into a hero all her own. She plays the spy game and fights in the Marvel Universe's dark corners. And not one of her foes will soon forget the sting of the Black Widow!

Hardcover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 896 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Credits:

Written by Stan Lee, Don Rico, Roy Thomas, George Perez, Gerry Conway, D.G. Chichester, Jim Starlin, Cefn Ridout, Scott Lobdell, Gary Friedrich, Mimi Gold, Ralph Macchio, Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, and Mindy Newell.

Art by Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, John Buscema, Gene Colan, John Romita, Sr., Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, Larry Stroman, George Freeman, John Stanisci, Sergio Cariello, Randy Green, Don Heck, Paul Gulacy, Charlie Adlard, Chic Stone, Frank Giacoia, George Roussos, Vince Colletta, George Tuska, George Klein, Tom Palmer, Jim Mooney, John Verpoorten, Bill Everett, Sal Buscema, Jack Abel, Brett Breeding, Luke McDonnell, Joe Sinnott, Al Milgrom, John Beatty, Bob Layton, Ernie Colon, Mark Farmer, Mike Harris, Val Mayerik, Joe Rubinstein, Rich Rankin, Rick Ketcham, and George Perez.

Cover price $100.00.

Cyberpunk 2077 Trauma Team (2020 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #3874097008

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art and Cover by Miguel Valderrama. Nadia, an assistant EMT for a privately-owned business known as Trauma Team International, is the sole survivor of a failed rescue mission turned shootout. After she agrees to continue work for an upcoming extraction mission, Nadia and her new team find themselves in an even more dangerous and life-threatening situation. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 1A CGC 9.4 Simmonds

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Label #3906319007

Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Martin Simmonds. SERIES PREMIERE! Cole Turner has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn't prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK assassination to flat Earth theory and reptilian shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth? 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 1B CGC 9.8 Frison Variant

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Variant Cover B.

Label #3782948021

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Jenny Frison. SERIES PREMIERE! Cole Turner has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn't prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK assassination to flat Earth theory and reptilian shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth? 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 1B CGC 9.8 Frison Variant

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Label #3764379014

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Jenny Frison. SERIES PREMIERE! Cole Turner has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn't prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK assassination to flat Earth theory and reptilian shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth? 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Something Is Killing the Children (2019 Boom) 10A CBCS 9.6 Dell'Edera

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Label #21-16F7F4E-011

Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Werther Dell'Edera. When Erica's Handler forces a confrontation on the street of Archer's Peak, Erica must decide where her loyalties lie-to her employers, or to the people who need her? 24 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Adventures (2020 IDW) 1BTC.A CGC 9.8 SS Giang

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Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Signed and sketch by John Giang on 04/20/2021. Big Time Collectibles Edition.

Label #2574674005

Big Time Collectibles Exclusive Virgin Cover by John Giang. Written by Michael Moreci and Nick Brokenshire. Art by Ilias Kyriazis and Nick Brokenshire. An exciting new era begins! Each issue in this monthly series will feature two stories starring all your favorite Star Wars characters! Between the events of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, Rey, Poe and Finn aren't finished fighting the First Order in "The Obstacle Course: Part 1" by Michael Moreci and Ilias Kyriazis. Plus: 'Tales of Villainy' -- Darth Vader stars in "Invasion of Echo Base" by Nick Brokenshire. 28 pages, full color.

Star Wars Adventures (2020 IDW) 1SCORPION.B CGC 9.8 Momoko Scorpion Virgin Variant

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Scorpion Comics "Virgin" Edition

Label #3759157004

Scorpion Comics exclusive virgin variant cover by Peach Momoko - Limited to 501 copies. Written by Michael Moreci and Nick Brokenshire. Art by Ilias Kyriazis and Nick Brokenshire. An exciting new era begins! Each issue in this monthly series will feature two stories starring all your favorite Star Wars characters! Between the events of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, Rey, Poe and Finn aren't finished fighting the First Order in "The Obstacle Course: Part 1" by Michael Moreci and Ilias Kyriazis. Plus: 'Tales of Villainy' -- Darth Vader stars in "Invasion of Echo Base" by Nick Brokenshire. 28 pages, full color.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2020 Marvel) 3C CGC 9.8 Sprouse Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #4413985017

Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco. Cover by Chris Sprouse. GHOSTS OF VADER'S PAST! In his quest to destroy everyone who hid the existence of his son, Luke Skywalker, from him, Darth Vader has formed an unlikely partnership with an eerie shadow from his previous life. Now they return to Naboo where a powerful new host of vengeful ghosts awaits them. Delve deeper into Vader's past than you thought possible with this shocking tale of tragedy and revenge! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Totally Rad Adventures of Zira (2020 Totally Rad Comics) 1A CGC 9.9

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Label #4334164008

Story by Jim E. Noble. Cover and Art by Alfret Le.

X-Men (2019 Marvel) 10UNKNOWN.A CGC 9.8 Ngu Unknown Variant

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Label #4246507017

Unknown Comics exclusive cover by Kael Ngu. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Leinil Francis Yu. EMPYRE TIE-IN! The Summers family has grown a Krakoan home on the moon. Now some new neighbors have moved in. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+