Auctions: comic books in 'Earth', graded by CBCS

"Illegal Aliens" Guest-starring the Avengers. Double-Sized issue. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Jerry Ordway. Inks by Will Blyberg, Paul Ryan, Al Vey, and Chris Ivy. Cover by Jerry Ordway. Plot continues from Maximum Security Dangerous Planet #1. The great empires of the universe (via the intergalactic council) have decided to punish humanity by designating Earth a prison planet. And shortly thereafter bizarre alien criminals begin popping up all over the world! Fortunately, the Commission on Superhuman Activities notices the invasion and tasks the U.S. Agent to capture the aliens! However the job quickly becomes too big for John Walker to handle alone, so the CSA brings in the Avengers to help! The U.S. Agent and Earth's Mightiest have a very rocky relationship; but when a mysterious citadel is discovered orbiting the Earth, they blast off into outer space together to investigate! Once inside the enormous citadel, the Avengers run into an old enemy: Ronan the Accuser! Meanwhile in Nebraska, Ego the living planet has landed...and he's growing exponentially! Cameo appearances by Dr. Peter Corbeau, Duane Freeman, Val Cooper, Piledriver, Reptyl, Jarvis, and Wonder Man. Flashback cameo by Empress Lilandra. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Triathlon, Vision, Warbird, and the Wasp. (Note: The storyline continues across various Marvel titles including Uncanny X-Men 387 and Iron Man (3rd series) #35.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Gary Martin and Powree. Cover by Ben Bates. The blue-BOMBastic conclusion to LEGENDS OF THE BLUE BOMBER is here! The battle is about to reach its shocking conclusion-or will it? Based on the legendary game Mega Man 3 comes 'Legends of the Blue Bomber' part 4! Hard Man is all set to destroy Mega Man-so why is he offering his enemy a free recharge? Spark Man won't hold back as he sets out to avenge his fallen brothers! Meanwhile, Dr. Wily puts the finishing touches on his greatest creation to date, meaning this isn't the end of Mega Man's battles! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

"Crash Course!" Written & illustrated by Steve Troop. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.95.

While Joshua Rose's body lies in a coma, victim of a massive stroke, his wandering consciousness encounters a benevolent, ethereal entity he names Mercy. Pursuing the mysterious being around the globe, Rose watches as she touches the lives of anguished individuals, darkened by the shadow of despair, ignored by all but the enigmatic Mercy. In England, she defends a suburban family against a wrathful poltergeist. In a South American rain forest, she aids a young boy through a harrowing rite of passage. In Brooklyn, she inspires an elderly woman trapped by memories of the past and fears for the future. Driven to uncover Mercy's secrets, Joshua's quest for answers takes him to the brink of sanity. But what he learns will change him and his universe forever. MERCY, Vertigo's first Prestige Format graphic novel, is an exploration of the essence of life and the soul, and, at its core, a mystery - a search for truth. Inspired by J.M. DeMatteis's lyrical prose, Paul Johnson has created vibrant and uplifting paintings for a story that will challenge readers not only to think, but to feel. Wraparound painted cover by Johnson. Suggested for Mature Readers. 68 pages. Cover price $5.95.

"Scoundrels in Space!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by John Costanza and Larry Mayer. Mickey joins Colonel; Doberman to watch the launch of a space shuttle. However, the nefarious Cheshire Charlie has plans of his own. FC, 32 Cover price $1.50.

# 8 of 8 in Set 1 of 1954 Cheerios 3-D Giveaways. 24 Titles or 3 sets in all. Each is pocket size and measures 2 1/2 x 7 with 32 pages. No glasses.

Superhero Parodies. Cover price $1.75.

Hairman of the Board! Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by George Wildman and Marie Severin. Petey Pate, that balding bad guy, toupees the world, then watch as things really get hairy! This one problem even Mighty Mouse cant sweep under the rug. Plus, Bat-Bat stars in Tick for Tat! 32 pages, FC All Ages Cover price $1.00.

B & W Reprints Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Captain Marvel, and Sgt. Fury.

WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART AND COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ AND DICK GIORDANO. Today's DC Universe began to take shape in this first issue of 1985's historic maxiseries. This reprint uses the restored, re-colored film prepared for the sold-out slipcased hardcover edition. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.

Limited Edition Chromium Cover. Cover price $9.95.

Vertigo's newest series begins as a nice Jewish girl discovers she has an alien heritage in "SexDeath," part 1 of the 3-part "The Chosen." As America eagerly awaits the return of the mysterious MonkeyGod--a monkey who was sent into space years ago and who may or may not be the new Messiah--young Anna Schwarz must deal with a multitude of problems that have disrupted her life. Most notable among these disruptions is the Minx, an unpleasant little voice that lurks within her who is trying to take over the one thing that she and Anna have in common--her body. Meanwhile, a demented hermaphrodite who thinks that he/she/it is the new Messiah embarks on a mad Manhattan killing spree. Written by Peter Milligan. Art and cover by Sean Phillips. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Paul Gulacy. Written by Alan Moore and Steve Moore. Art by Chuck Austen and John Ridgway. In this issue: Miracleman in "Bodies" and "The Wish I Wish Tonight" by Alan Moore and Chuck Austen (as Chuck Beckum). Plus: Tales of the First Empire story "Soul Stone" by Steve Moore and John Ridgway. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $100.00 View scans Paper: White Label #24-184F222-002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover by Dave McKean. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mark Buckingham. First Gaiman work on the title. Miracleman in "Miracleman Book Four: The Golden Age" and "A Prayer and Hope..." Plus: Young Miracleman's revival begins in the 2-page story "Retrieval 1"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Gold Foil Eclipse Comics Archive Edition with certificate of authenticity. This copy of Miracleman #17 is from uncirculated inventory purchased exclusively by New Dimension Comics. It features a John Totleben Foil Cover with never-before-seen artwork. Only 199 copies exist. Neil Gaiman script; Mark Buckingham art. 1st Gaiman work on the title. Cover price $1.95.

Wizard World Portland Sketch Edition with cover by Neal Adams. Limited to 2,500 copies.
Written by The Original Writer, Mick Anglo. Art by Garry Leach, Don Lawrence, Mick Anglo. KIMOTA! With one magic word, a long-forgotten legend lives again! • Freelance reporter Michael Moran always knew he was meant for something more -- now, a strange series of events leads him to reclaim his destiny! • Relive the ground-breaking eighties adventures that captured lightning in a bottle -- or experience them for the first time -- in these digitally restored, fully relettered editions! • Issue 1 includes material originally presented in WARRIOR #1 and MIRACLEMAN #1, plus the MARVELMAN PRIMER.

Written by Neil Gaiman, Steve Moore, James Robinson, Sarah Byam and Matt Wagner. Art by Mark Buckingham, Stan Woch, Kelley Jones, Norm Breyfogle and Matt Wagner. Cover by Mark Buckingham. This issue details previously untold stories of the Miracleman Family as stored in the Library of Olympus. Some of the stories are true, some never happened and never will, some were created by Gargunza's genius. The 3-issue mini-series allows noted creators to lend their imaginations in the form of short stories of all types, ranging from the '50s-style fisticuffs to psychological drama. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Garry Leach. Stories and Art by Mick Anglo Studios. Reprints. In this issue: The origin of Young Miracleman in "How Dicky Dauntless Became Young Miracleman"! Plus: "Young Miracleman and the Plague"! And: Miracleman vs. Gargunza in "Miracleman and the Golden Apples," reprinted from Marvelman (1954) UK #361. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Invaders Plan!" By L. Ron Hubbard. Painted Cover by Gerry Grace. From Lord Invay, Royal Historian, Chairman, Board of Censors, Royal Palace, Voltar Confederacy: "Let me state it boldly and baldly: there is no such planet as 'Earth.' If it ever existed at all, it certainly does not exist today or even within living memory. So, away with this delusion. On the authority of every highly placed official in the land I can assure you utterly and finally, THERE IS NO PLANET EARTH! And that is final!" With this emphatic disclaimer, we are introduced to MISSION EARTH, an epic told entirely and uniquely by the aliens that already walk among us. Earth is to be invaded and a Royal combat engineer must cross 22 light years to secretly infiltrate the planet. He is also crossing a scheme to use the resources of Earth's most powerful figure to overthrow the confederacy. With a convicted murderess who trains giant cat-like animals, a doctor who creates human biological freaks, a madman who controls Voltar's secret police, and clandestine Earth base in Turkey, a bizarre stage is set and narrated by an alien killer assigned to sabotage the mission and Earth - the planet that doesn't exist. Hardcover, 560 pages, Text Only. Cover price $18.95.

It is the year A.C. 195. After two decades of oppression, a network of space-based rebels strike back at their opposing force, OZ. Using super-strong armor called gundanium, scientists construct advanced mobile suits called Gundams. Five highly-trained combat pilots are dispatched to Earth to wage guerilla war against OZ and its Alliance. Filled with action-packed robotic battles and enough plot twists and turns to give you a G-Force whiplash, Gundam Wing will leave you on the edge of their seat! b&w, 48pg" Cover price $2.95.

A sudden Allied attack interrupts the duel between Heero and Zechs. While Heeros joins his unit in battle, Zechs is ordered to remain behind and sacrifice himself for OZ's greater good. In the meantime, OZ takes control of the Allies and colonies. Captured scientists try to make a deal with OZ to create new mobile suits in exchange for their freedom. Will the Allies succumb to OZ's forces, or do they have a secret card up their sleeve? b&w, 48pg Cover price $2.95.

By Hajime Yadate, Yoshiyuki Tomino and Koichi Tokita. Mary Maia, Treize's daughter, has successfully captured Relena Darlian, and with the help of her commander, she has built an army of Mobile Suits ready to conquer the entire United Earth Sphere Nation. After giving her ultimatum to the world - a coup de tat by any means necessary - all the Gundam pilots spring into action. Yet, this time, it's no longer clear which side everyone is on. Based on the hit movie as seen on the Cartoon Network. Picks up where the Battlefield of Pacifists story ends. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Hajime Yadate, Yoshiyuki Tomino and Koichi Tokita. After a year of peace, a new war is brewing in the Earth Sphere. Mariemaia Barton, the self-proclaimed heir to the Earth Sphere throne, is sending her army of Serpent Mobile Suits to take over the Earth and it's up to the Gundam boys to stop her. While Duo, Trowa and Quatre prepare to fight Mariemaia's army, Heero wages the most difficult battle of his life when he battles Wufei, who thinks he's still fighting the One-Year War. b&w, 40pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Limited Collector's Edition. Features an Embossed Cover with a Red Prismatic Title Logo. Certificate of Authenticity. This is a reprint of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing #1, done all pretty with red prismatic foil lettering. Cover price $3.95.

Silver Surfer anniversary issue. Also This Magazine Is Haunted, The Invaders, cowboy collectibles, and more. Jim Groman/Jim Elliot painted cover. Magazine format; black and white; 64 pages on good quality paper stock; card-stock cover. Cover price $4.95.

Cover pencils by Reed Crandall. The Feast of Jugar starring Blackhawk. Untitled stories starring Ezra, Torchy (script and art by Bill Ward), and Will Bragg (script and art by Paul Gustavson). Tree of Evil text story starring Blackhawk. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Final issue of the series. Scarce. War in 72 Hours starring Blackhawk and Gradna. Untitled stories starring Ezra (script and art by Harry Sahle), Torchy (script and art by Gill Fox), Will Bragg (art by Jack Cole), and the Spirit (script and art by Will Eisner). Airborne text story starring Blackhawk. Jonesy gag page by Bernard Dibble. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #21 and Monarchy (2001) #1-4. Written by DOSELLE YOUNG. Art by JOHN MCCREA, WARREN PLEECE, and GARRY LEACH. Cover by MCCREA. This bold new trade paperback collects the "All Tomorrow's Parties" prologue from THE AUTHORITY #21, as well as the first four issues of THE MONARCHY - a dark, enigmatic and expectation-defying super-hero series that introduces WildStorm's most mysterious super-team: a covert interdimensional strike force fighting an enemy it's just beginning to comprehend. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #21 and Monarchy (2001) #1-4. Written by DOSELLE YOUNG. Art by JOHN MCCREA, WARREN PLEECE, and GARRY LEACH. Cover by MCCREA. This bold new trade paperback collects the "All Tomorrow's Parties" prologue from THE AUTHORITY #21, as well as the first four issues of THE MONARCHY - a dark, enigmatic and expectation-defying super-hero series that introduces WildStorm's most mysterious super-team: a covert interdimensional strike force fighting an enemy it's just beginning to comprehend. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

This item was sent out to members of the media to promote the Twentieth Century Fox Film "Monkeybone" starring Brendan Fraser, Bridget Fonda, and Whoopi Goldberg. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 9-in. x 12-in., 28 pages, B&W.

Story and art by Arthur Adams. An amphibious armada from the farthest reaches of space has its green-with-envy eyes on this mud ball we call earth! They're gonna melt the ice caps and make our world one big swamp! The only thing standing between our fair planet and "The Invasion of the Froglodytes" are Monkeyman & O'Brien, two beams of hope in a world gone mad! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Direct Edition. "The Moon Kings!" Written by Doug Moench, with art by Bill Sienkiewicz and Klaus Janson. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. It's Moon Knight versus the Moon Kings, who have drugged Chicago's water supply with a hallucinogen. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "The Moon Kings!" Written by Doug Moench, with art by Bill Sienkiewicz and Klaus Janson. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. It's Moon Knight versus the Moon Kings, who have drugged Chicago's water supply with a hallucinogen. 32 pages, FC.

Variant cover. WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY AND BRIAN HOLGUIN; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN From the pages of WILDCATS, the man who may be the most powerful hero in the WildStorm Universe gets the chance to flex his biceps in his own ongoing series! Aided only by a boy genius named Desmond, Mr. Majestic faces time-twisting, space-bending, reality-warping adventure, beginning with a cosmic-sized task bigger than any other super-hero has ever attempted. Bursting with humor, wonder and, most of all, a highly developed sense of fun, MR. MAJESTIC is superhero action at its best and brightest! For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. (1 in 4 copies of this issue features a variant cover by Ed McGuinness and Jason Martin.) FC, 32 PG.$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

WRITTEN BY JOE CASeY AND BRIAN HOLGUIN; ART AND COVER BY ERIC CANETE AND JUAN VLASCO In stores March 15. The series' final issue concludes the 3-part "Universal Law." Mr. Majestic must face the consequences of his actions as a cosmic being that once used his own power to create life is now threatening to destroy the very center of the Universe! The very origins of existence are explored in Mr. Majestic's greatest adventure! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Neal Adams. "Ms. Mystic," script by Neal Adams, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Neal Adams and Michael Netzer (as Mike Nasser); A small group of scientists, armed with an "act of Congress," are investigating the source of pollution in the Arizona desert; They find a factory in the middle of nowhere, and are attacked by automatons. Suddenly, an unknown female appears and eliminates the threat; She explains to Dr. Raas, who leads the investigation, that she was once a witch, a sensitive healer, 300 years ago. When she was burned at the stake in Salem, Massachusetts, she was able to remove her consciousness from her body and has been waiting to be freed from another dimension. "Rescue Rhapsody" Tales of Zed, script and art by Chris Miller. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Story by Neal Adams. Art by Neal Adams and Mike Nasser. Cover by Neal Adams. The return of Ms. Mystic, the magical hero created by the legendary Neal Adams. An environmental disaster in Arizona creates a dimensional rift that threatens the recovery team and everything else in the area. But it also releases Ms. Mystic, a reincarnated witch from another century who uses her magic to preserve the spirit and people of the Earth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Marcus To, Paulo Siqueira, Bryan Hitch, David Finch, Darwyn Cooke, Jon Bogdanove, Chris Sprouse, Brett Booth, Jae Lee, Nicola Scott, Chris Burnham, Cameron Stewart, Dan Jurgens, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Yildiray Cinar, Declan Shalvey, Gary Frank, Gene Ha, Mike Hawthorne, Scott Hepburn, Jeff Johnson, Kelley Jones, Emanuela Lupacchino, Todd Nauck, Ben Oliver, Joe Prado, Duncan Rouleau, Juan Jose Ryp and Various. Cover by Phil Jimenez. The guidebook to the greatest adventure in DC's history is here! With a detailed concordance featuring each of the 52 worlds in the Multiverse, a complete history of DC Comics' universe-shattering 'Crisis' events, a map of all known existence, AND an action-packed dual adventure starring Kamandi of Earth-51 alongside the post-apocalyptic Atomic Knight Batman of Earth-17 and chibi Batman of Earth-42, this 80-page mountain of MULTIVERSITY madness cannot be missed! The MULTIVERSITY GUIDEBOOK contains everything you ever wanted to know about DC's parallel worlds and their super-heroic inhabitants. Meet the Agents of W.O.N.D.E.R. The Light Brigade, the Super-Americans and the Love Syndicate! Meet the Accelerated Man, Aquaflash, BiOmac and more! Overflowing with today's top artists and completely written by Grant Morrison himself, readers of the DC Universe can't afford to pass up this oversized, sixth chapter of MULTIVERSITY! 80 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Patrick Gleason. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank Quitely. Brace yourselves for the next exciting chapter of THE MULTIVERSITY as the acclaimed ALL-STAR SUPERMAN team of writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely investigate the conspiracy on Earth-4, home of Pax Americana! Told backwards through an experimental storytelling technique that reveals new mysteries with each turn of the page, PAX AMERICANA stars The Question, Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, Nightshade and Peacemaker like you've never seen them before! As the assassination of the U.S. president leads to political intrigue, interpersonal drama and astro-physical wonder, the truth behind the crime and those involved will blow your mind! What confidential conversation between the president and Captain Atom could reveal everything? How far will The Question take his hunt for the truth before he hurts his former friends - or himself? And who is the steel-handed bogeyman operating in the shadows? Discover all this and more in this exciting stand-alone issue which also acts as chapter four of the MULTIVERSITY storyline. Join us, if your dare, for THE MULTIVERSITY! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Stephanie Buscema (W) Katie Cook (A) Amy Mebberson Nightmare Moon returns! But it's not the same old Nightmare Moon! Someone new, someone close to our heroes, has taken the mantle! What will the Ponies do when the danger hits so close to home? Read it and find out! Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jeremy Whitley. Art by Brenda Hickey. Cover by Brenda Hickey. Discord knows Fluttershy loves animals, so decides to take her and the Cutie Mark Crusaders on a trip through time so they can see some of the amazing animals of Equestria's past! Unfortunately, some of them aren't so friendly. And Discord CAN remember how to get back home... right? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing.

Edited By Michael Uslan. Cover by Murphy Anderson.

From the very center of the earth to the farthest edges of space, from the thrills of the near future to the last terror of recorded time, here in one fabulous collection are the best comic-book tales of science fiction ever published.

Produced by DC Comics from 1959 to the early 1960's, they are the works of the best and the brightest in the field, writers like Gardner Fox, John Broome and Otto Binder, and fantasy-art greats like Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson and Frank Frazetta.

From the earliest heart-wrenchers like "Do Not Open till Doomsday" to the most famous thrillers starring Adam Strange, here is a taste of a golden age of science fictions that has not since been equaled in comicdom, a time when there were giants and geniuses in the field.

Softcover, 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.95.