Auctions: comic books 2001

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0142602009

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself?and his alter ego, the ever amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1620488030

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself?and his alter ego, the ever amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 36D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #0284421004

Direct Edition. Black Cover Sept. 11th issue. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna. (MarvelPG)2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Harley Quinn (2000) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3732546015

WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL;ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON. Get ready for pajama-party-rama-madness, guest-starring Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Hope, Mercy, the Body Doubles and more! After bombing out with Two-Face, Harley decides to gather the bad girls of the DC Universe for a sleepover. (How else to show off her wild new digs?) But she ends up with more guests than she's got miniature pigs-in-blankets ? and if that weren't horrific enough, there's a conspiracy afoot! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Jack Kirby Collector (1994 TwoMorrows) 31 FN- 5.5

Signed by artist Neal Adams, no certification is included.

Issue #31 is the big one, sporting a new king-size Kirby format! It starts with a never-published wraparound Kirby cover featuring Superman, inked by the incomparable Neal Adams! Inside, JKC examines Kirby's biggest work, from his longest stories and most mind-blowing concepts, to his wildest two-page spreads! There's a colossal Kirby interview, plus new interviews with Kurt Busiek about his work on Jack's Secret City characters, and an artist who's made a big impression on Kirby fans, Jose Ladronn! To start the year off right, JKC explores Kirby's monolithic work on the 2001: A Space Odyssey and Bicentennial Battles Treasury Editions! Plus, Mike Gartland takes a look at Kirby's work on Giant-Man, and the new giant- size pages will show even more unpublished Kirby pencil art ? at nearly actual size! So don't miss the only magazine big enough to contain the imagination of the king: Jack Kirby! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Tabloid, 80pg, b&w (Note Price) Cover price $9.95.

Just a Pilgrim (2001) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #0112216001

Ship on it's side on cover J.G. JONES cover. Written by GARTH ENNIS.Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Hot off the conclusion of the sensational Punisher series, Garth Ennis the creator of Preacher returns to comics with his latest creation, Just A Pilgrim, the second comic launch from Black Bull Entertainment. In the near future the sun has started to die, drying the Earth's oceans and sending civilization into chaos. In the post-apocalyptic wasteland that remains, a band of refugees searches for water on the dry ocean floor while trying to evade viscous bands of hostile pirates and bizarre creatures created from the enhanced radiation of the sun. Enter the Pilgrim, a mysterious, intensely religious man of God that quotes scripture while dispensing the Lord's harsh judgment on the unholy and unrepentant. Just A Pilgrim features dramatic artwork by Carlos Ezquerra, one of the co-creators of Judge Dredd, who has collaborated with Ennis on Adventures In The Rifle Brigade and Preacher: The Good Old Boys. Ennis is also reunited with Punisher co-editor Jimmy Palmiotti, who joins Black Bull to edit this exciting and shocking new five-issue mini-series event! Cover price $2.99.

Millennium Edition Batman (2001) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4536091004

Reprint of Batman #1. WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, BILL FINGER, PAUL GUSTAVSON, GEORGE SHUTE, TED RAYE, GUY MONROE, AND GEORGE PAPP; ART BY BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, SHELDON MOLDOFF, GUSTAVSON, RAYE, AND PAPP; COVER BY KANE AND ROBINSON. The first comic dedicated exclusively to the Dark Knight! This classic 1940 issue pitted the Dynamic Duo against the menaces of the Joker, Catwoman (referred to as "the Cat"), and Professor Hugo Strange. Also included: a 2-page retelling of Batman's origin. FC, 64 PG. Cover price $3.95.

New Dimension Comics Anniversary Special (2001) 1 FN- 5.5

Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner. No certification is included.

Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. 32 pages, B&W.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) Spider-Man Classics Toybiz Reprint 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4023499002

2nd Printing. Originally packaged with Toybiz's Spider-Man Classics: Spider-Man 2099 A.D. Variant AF exclusive to KB Toys. Peter David script; Rick Leonardi/Al Williamson art. Cover price $1.75.

Tomb Raider (1999) 18A CGC 9.8 Smith Standard

Paper: White

Label #4177687008

Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens, (P) Gerardo Sandoval, (I) Marlo Alquiza, (C) Adam Hughes. The four-part "Pieces of Zero" kicks into high gear as Lara Croft suddenly realizes that it's no longer matters of history which consume her, but matters of the future. Is it possible for the world of tomorrow to be unravelled by a single object left here by a time traveller? Lara races against the ultimate clock-infinity itself-as she finally comes face to face with the incredibly beautiful and mysterious Caronne! FC 32pp $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392161004

"E is for eExtinction: Part 1 - Cover by Frank Quitely

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank quitely and Tim Townsend.

THE SCOOP: The future is now as the X-Men are remade!

THE STORY: Humankind's time on Earth is nearly at its end. Within a half decade, they will be extinct, replaced by their genetically gifted cousins: mutants! With this discovery, the very fabric of society begins to fray. And as fear and paranoia grows by the day, it will soon tear! Charles Xavier has been forced to evolve his X-Men. But in the shadows, something beckons to him. A mutant more powerful - and more depraved - than he ever could have foreseen. And very soon, that mutant will threaten his people, his world and his every perception!

New creators, new characters, new costumes, a new logo, a new direction... this is the start of it all!

THE CREATORS: Grant Morrison remade the JLA. Frank Quitely made Authority a must-read. Just imagine what they'll do together to the X-Men!

THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads.

Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 116 CGC 9.6 SS Lee/ Quitely/ Morrison

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee, Frank Quitely on 9/9/12 and Grant Morrison on 10/11/12

Label #2512773011

NEW X-MEN #116 cover by frank quitely grant morrison/frank quitely/tim townsend The conclusion to "E is for Extinction!" If one immensely powerful foe wasn't enough, the X-Men must also fight a supremely powerful ? and all-out evil ? new villain! It will be a battle that will cost one member of our uncanny team immensely! "Wow! This made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up with excitement! I had hoped that Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely would do a good job with this title, but this exceeds any expectations I ever had. Outstanding, highly recommended ? as in, don't miss it! Grade: A+" -Jim Shorr, Comics Buyer's Guide 7-59606-01772-0-11611 Cover price $2.25.