Auctions: comic books 2001

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 28 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418494011

Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Joe Bennett and Sandu Florea. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Scott Hanna. A gangland war explodes as the new Enforcers strike against the major crime bosses of the Big Apple! Meanwhile, everyone is trying to set Peter Parker up on a blind date! But with the town in flames, is now really the best time for the web-slinger to hit the dating scene? Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 36D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

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

Batman Beyond Return of the Joker (2001) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4417378003

Direct Edition. Story by Darren Vincenzo. Art and Cover by Craig Rousseau. We've all learned that in the future Gotham City of BATMAN BEYOND, young Terry McGinnis has assumed the mantle of the bat. As the new Batman and protector of Gotham, he's had to face many strange new villains and even more bizarre challenges ? gathering a Rogues Gallery of his very own. But nothing could have prepared him for the return of original Batman Bruce Wayne's greatest archenemy ? the psychopathic Joker! And what happens when the Clown Prince of Crime lets loose in a future that seems all new and ready for the taking? Cover price $2.95.

Deadman Collection HC (2001 Deluxe Edition) 1A-1ST VG/FN 5.0

Peeling on slip case.

1st printing. Collects Strange Adventures (1950-1973 1st Series) #205-216, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series) #79, 86 and 104, and material from Aquaman (1962-1978 1st Series) #50-52, and Challengers of the Unknown (1958-1978 DC 1st Series) #74. Written by Neal Adams, Bob Haney, Jack Miller, Arnold Drake, Robert Kanigher, and Dennis O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams, Carmine Infantino and George Tuska. Cover by Neal Adams. Everyone's favorite dead super-hero is featured in this massive, deluxe slipcased hardcover! This volume contains the complete collection of Neal Adams' Deadman and much more. Hardcover (with slipcase), 7-in. x 10 1/2-in., 354 pages, full color. NOTE: Includes a newly inked version of Strange Adventures #205 done especially for this edition by Neal Adams.. Cover price $75.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 753 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242B326-007

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY STEVE MANNION, BRAD RADER, JEFF JOHNSON, AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" During a psychiatric evaluation, it's revealed that, as therapy, Two-Face has written and drawn his own comic book adventures starring Harvey Dent and Detective Renee Montoya, in which he chronicles the many deaths of the Dark Knight. Plus, the back-up adventure "The Jacobian" continues. FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 760 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242B326-016

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, DARWYN COOKE, JESSE DELPERDANG, AND CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON Batman faces off against the sinister Mad Hatter as Montoya and Allen are trapped in a jail cell and a precinct full of cops fall into Hatter-induced chaos. Plus, "Trail of Catwoman" continues in the backup written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) & Cameron Stewart (DEADENDERS). FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 761 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242B326-018

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, DARWYN COOKE, AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON?? Bruce's bodyguard Sasha Bordeaux has thirty days to prove her worth, or she's fired! Meanwhile, Internal Affairs heats up the M.C.U., and you won't believe whom they're after! Plus, "Trail of the Catwoman" continues in the backup written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO). FC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Harley Quinn (2000) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #16-AFA4895-012

Cover pencils by Terry Dodson, inks by Rachel Dodson. A Heart Broken in Two!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Terry Dodson, inks by Rachel Dodson; Harley decides to join up with Two-Face but turns on her new boss when he tries to abduct a schizophrenic and make her his new main-squeeze. 44 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Masterworks Daredevil HC (1999-2001 2nd Series) Comicraft Edition 2-1ST VF- 7.5

(2nd Series) Comicraft Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #12-21. Written by Stan Lee and Dennis O'Neill. Art by John Romita, Sr., Jack Kirby, and Gene Colan. It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning. Hardcover, 232 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

Mystic (2000 CrossGen) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4026224007

By Marz, Peterson, and Dell. Still exhausted from her battle with Animora, Giselle retreats to her Sanctum on the moon accompanied by Genevieve and Thierry Chevalier. Romance begins to blossom - but is the object of Thierry's affections Giselle or Gen? Meanwhile, the eternal spirit of the Dark Magi Guild has been released and spreads its evil as it searches for a proper host. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Punisher (2001 6th Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-29D381B-012

Painted cover by Tim Bradstreet. Garth Ennis / Steve Dillon / Jimmy Palmiotti. THE SCOOP: Frank Castle is back - and so are Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon and Jimmy Palmiotti! THE STORY: Hot off of last year's smash-hit series, the one and only Punisher returns to blast the dirtbags and dealers off the mean streets of New York City! Look for old friends, strangely changed enemies and lots of trademark humor and ultraviolence! But with Castle's war reinvigorated, the hapless Detective Soap finds his loyalties torn ? and his manhood tested! Yes, it's more twisted laughs and gruesome mayhem, as only this creative team can deliver! THE CREATORS SPEAK: "It's a good, down to earth, straightforward, kill-as-many-people-as-possible-in-a-short-period-of-time sort of comic," Dillon said. "Which is sort of fun." "The first five-issue storyline is definitely the same kind of wild, over-the-top, crazy stuff that you've seen in the first series," Ennis added. "The difference is that it's more of a big, epic action-movie type of story, rather than a sort of low-key crime thriller like the 12-issue storyline was." ? THE BUZZ: "Ennis' dark wit and Dillon's no-nonsense visual style are a perfect match and make for a story that is pure blood, guts and mayhem, and, above all else, a damn fine read." -IGN THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

Punisher (2001 6th Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4402776014

Painted cover by Tim Bradstreet. Garth Ennis / Steve Dillon / Jimmy Palmiotti. THE SCOOP: Frank Castle is back - and so are Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon and Jimmy Palmiotti! THE STORY: Hot off of last year's smash-hit series, the one and only Punisher returns to blast the dirtbags and dealers off the mean streets of New York City! Look for old friends, strangely changed enemies and lots of trademark humor and ultraviolence! But with Castle's war reinvigorated, the hapless Detective Soap finds his loyalties torn ? and his manhood tested! Yes, it's more twisted laughs and gruesome mayhem, as only this creative team can deliver! THE CREATORS SPEAK: "It's a good, down to earth, straightforward, kill-as-many-people-as-possible-in-a-short-period-of-time sort of comic," Dillon said. "Which is sort of fun." "The first five-issue storyline is definitely the same kind of wild, over-the-top, crazy stuff that you've seen in the first series," Ennis added. "The difference is that it's more of a big, epic action-movie type of story, rather than a sort of low-key crime thriller like the 12-issue storyline was." ? THE BUZZ: "Ennis' dark wit and Dillon's no-nonsense visual style are a perfect match and make for a story that is pure blood, guts and mayhem, and, above all else, a damn fine read." -IGN THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

Scary Godmother (2001) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3908290007

SCARY GODMOTHER #2. by Jill Thompson. The spooky summertime activities continue! Unhappy with Orson's poor grades in "hypnotics" and "blood draining," Max sends the Prince of Darkness off to summer-ghoul to brush up on the finer points of being a vampire. Meanwhile, Hannah finds out in summer camp that interrupting ghost stories to tell the other kids how it "really happened" doesn't win you many friends. Finally, things get really shaken up when a Scary Godmother arrives at the first-ever Witches' Convention. b&w, 24pg (#2 of 6) Cover price $2.95.

Scary Godmother (2001) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3908290005

by Jill Thompson It's convention season, and the fairy Tinkaree not only wreaks havoc at the first annual Witches Conference disguised as the Scary Godmother; she even has the audacity to charge five bucks for her counterfeit autograph! And where exactly is the real Scary Godmother during all this? Meanwhile, Bug-a-Boo and his parents finally reach the Crater of the Giant and have a few drinks in the shadow of the beanstalk at Jack's Giantkillers Inn. Back in the Fright Side, Orson struggles with Summer Ghoul, and Hannah (who's still at summer camp) provides the readers with a new craft-making lesson. b&w, 24pg (3 of 6) Cover price $2.95.

Scary Godmother (2001) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3908290003

by Jill Thompson The End-of-Camp Olympics have begun, and Jimmy teams up with Hannah so she can help him win the affections of the camp counselor he's had a crush on all summer. But is his crush strong enough for him to brave Murky Lake, the dwelling place of "The Slime?" We can't tell you what happens, but we will say this: poor Hannah says goodbye to camp with a trip to the hospital! Meanwhile, Bug-a-Boo and his furry folks run into Scary Godmother ? who isn't quite herself ? at Giantkiller's Tavern. But Bug-a-Boo is so wrapped up in his own problems, will he even recognize her? Find out in the latest installment of Scary Godmother! b&w, 24pg (4 of 6) Cover price $2.95.

Scary Godmother (2001) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3908290004

Cover by Jill Thompson. Ghouls Out for Summer Part Five, script and art by Jill Thompson; Scary Godmother is nursed back to reality by Holda; Jimmy and Hannah Marie join forces at summer camp; the parents arrive at The Dark Master's cave, where Orson is a hero. Article in which Thompson shares photographs of her and the cast of the Scary Godmother play. 24 pgs., black and white. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Jedi Quest (2001) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4071004019

by RYDER WINDHAM, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN and NORMAN LEE If young Anakin Skywalker is to become a Jedi he must follow the teachings of his Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. He must also find a way to overcome his fears, including the memory of the man who killed his friend Qui-Gon Ginn ? the vicious DARTH MAUL. Make sure not to miss this important series which bridges the events between Episode I and II and expands on the character of the boy who will one day grow to be the Dark Lord of the galaxy! On sale September 12 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Jedi vs. Sith (2001) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4078539012

by DARKO MACAN, RAMON F. BACHS and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON War rages on the battle torn planet of Ruusan. Tomcat and his cousin Bug finally reach the Jedi camp only to find that things aren't quite as they expected. The glorious Jedi Knights from the folktales Tomcat used to listen to weren't so common, so... human. And to make matters worse Tomcat's other cousin, Rain, is still lost in the wilds of Ruusan. As hopes flicker in the Jedi camp, there is conflict in the ranks of the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness. Lord Kaan and Darth Bane clash over how to conduct the Sith campaign -- indicating signs of greater trouble to come! Don't miss out on this third chapter in one of the most exciting Star Wars series of the year! On sale June 20 FC, 32pg (3 of 6) Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Jedi vs. Sith (2001) 6 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4402776012

by DARKO MACAN, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON The war on Ruusan between the Jedi Army of Light and the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness all comes down to one event... An event that sends shockwaves across the galaxy and will forever change the relationship between good and evil. A devastating weapon of mass destruction will have a deadly effect on the planet, leaving those left living wishing they had perished with their comrades. Who shall live to see another day, and who will vanish into history? Make sure you check out the dramatic conclusion to an event that shaped the face of Star Wars history for all time! On sale September 19 FC, 28pg (6 of 6) Cover price $2.99.

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

Paper: White

Label #4392161009

"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) 114 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4392161008

"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) 118 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #3990152013

cover by frank quitely grant morrison/ethan van sciver/tim townsend "Germ Free Generation" Part 1 of 2! Rising human infertility rates. Mutant births on the increase. And a genetic code that programs the human race to self-destruct within a few generations. These are the secrets exposed in the "Extinction Dossier" ? the final research of Moira MacTaggert! Now, mutant militancy explodes as the human/mutant dynamic is seemingly turned on its ear. What ? if anything ? can the X-Men do to control this situation? Plus: introducing the all-new Angel! "Quicksilver himself would be proud at the speed with which Frank Quitely and Grant Morrison have made their mark on this franchise... fans of series like The Authority or Rising Stars - as well as Morrison fans in general ? will likely want to keep an eye out for this series. Grade: A-" - Comics Buyer's Guide Cover price $2.25.

X-Treme X-Men (2001 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.2 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Chris Claremont. (#451/1500).

Label #20-3C294B8-003

Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Chris Claremont. Penciled by Salvador Larroca. Humanity is at a crossroads, and will choose a future of glory... or of utter annihilation. The path they face was mapped a century ago by the blind mutant seer known as Destiny, and recorded in her 13 volumes of The Books of Truth. As seen in X-MEN #109, one volume has come into the possession of Professor X's charges and now Rogue, Beast, Bishop, Thunderbird, Psylocke, Sage (an all-new character) and Storm choose to leave the safety of the X-Mansion and search for the missing volumes. But what they don't know is that another force is embarked on the same quest, a man who is the first manifestation of the true homo sapiens superior the rightful inheritors of Earth and he considers mutants his mortal enemies... to be killed on sight! Cover price $2.99.