Auctions: comic books 2003

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 47 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4631123010

Cover by Frank Cho. "The Life & Death of Spiders," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; At Midtown High, Peter enters the teachers' lounge to find "Sharon Keller" on TV talking about her affair with Spider-Man; Recognizing "Sharon" as a disguised Shathra, Peter calls MJ to assure her it isn't true but hears the doubt in her voice; Elsewhere, Ezekiel sees the broadcast and decides he's been away too long; Furious, Spidey attacks the TV studio, inducing Shathra to reveal her true self on camera. Losing control, Spidey beats on her relentlessly, realizing too late that he has given in to his spider personna as Shathra wanted; Her meal now ripe, Shathra tags Spidey with a paralyzing stinger; He manages to escape in a cab; Seeing the mass of yellow cabs on the street, Shathra doesn't know which one to pursue; Fighting the stinger's toxins, Spidey stumbles into the Museum of Natural History's "The Life and Death of Spiders!" exhibit. 3-page Uncanny X-Men #416 preview, script by Chuck Austen, pencils by Kia Asamiya, inks by Kia Asamiya. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 49 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631123009

Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna. "Bad Connections," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Ezekiel tells Peter to consider Morlun and Shathra appetizers to an impeding huge menace before sending him to the airport in a limo with a first-class ticket to New York; Peter tells Ezekiel he's a good guy; Ezekiel hopes he still feels that way when he learns the truth; Peter trades his first-class ticket to New York for a coach ticket to Los Angeles, unaware that MJ has arrived at his New York apartment; As Peter wallcrawls into MJ's empty hotel room, MJ hangs out in Peter's vacant apartment; Deciding the empty dwellings are signs of things ending, they head back to their own lives; A bad storm forces both their planes to land in Denver where Peter spots MJ only because his eyes is drawn to a spider on an airport seat. 4-page preview of The Avengers #65, script by Geoff Johns, pencils by Olivier Coipel, inks by Andy Lanning. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 50 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631123008

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Tim Townsend. "Doomed Affairs," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Peter Parker and Mary Jane get stranded in the same Colorado airport after flying across the country in an attempt to see each other; While waiting for the weather to clear the two begin to patch up their rocky marriage, but unfortunately they are interrupted by another stuck traveler, Doctor DOOM!; DOOM is suddenly attacked by Latverian freedom fighters, but Spider-Man and an undercover Captain America arrive just in time to save the besieged dictator, as well as the nearby innocents. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 53 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631123007

Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna. "Parts and Pieces," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Digger attacks another of Morris Forelli's interests, but Spider-Man is there to stop him; Unfortunately so is a hit crew hired by Forelli to take down Digger for good; The hit crew only covers Digger's escape, while Spider-man discovers a way to take down the zombie Hulk, and tension flares between Spider-Man and the Forelli family. 44 pgs., full color. 5-page preview of Ultimate X-Men #34, script by Brian Michael Bendis, art by David Finch. 44 pgs., $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 54 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631123006

Cover by Terry Dodson. "The Balancing of Karmic Accounts," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Armed with a way to take Digger down, Spider-Man and Lieutenant William Lamont put his idea to the test; Spidey attacks Digger, chasing him into the sewer; Also, Spidey has a little surprise for his new boss, Morris Forelli. 44 pgs., $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 55 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4631123005

Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. "Unintended Consequences," script by Fiona Avery (story, script) and J. Michael Straczynski (story), pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Peter finds some kids loitering outside the school; When he tells them they are late for class, they reply that they aren't students anymore!; All but Melissa, a young girl on crutches, whom Peter helps to class; Taking an interest in her, Peter checks her transcript and learns she was forced to drop Honors Biology against her wishes; He arranges to get her transferred into his Honnor Bio class and even walks her home; There, he clumsily stops a robber making off with some of her family's possessions; Peter meets Melissa's mother Laura and hears about her brother Jack whom Spidey sent to jail for carjacking. 36 pgs., $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 57 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631123004

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by TONY HARRIS J. Michael Straczynski is back flying the Spider-Man ship solo in a 2-part story arc leading up to October's AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #500! Entitled "HAPPY BIRTHDAY," the story kicks off with a major inter-dimensional threat unveiled on midtown Manhattan, spurring Spider-Man into battle alongside a who's who roster of guest-stars, including the FF, Thor, Iron Man, Cyclops, and Dr. Strange. This is JMS and JR throwing down with some major widescreen action, and it leads to the monumental #500, featuring a moment that will catch comicdom completely by surprise. 36 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960604716-05711 Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 611 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609496010

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee continue their run on BATMAN with Part 4 of "Hush." Fun in Metropolis! Catwoman and Batman journey to the City of Tomorrow to track down Poison Ivy. This capricious couple thinks it has the upper hand but soon finds Ivy has something ? or someone ? up her sleeve. And keep your eyes peeled for a mysterious flying hero whose deeds inspired a young Bruce Wayne. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 618 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4543469009

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS After the shocking revelations of last issue, Batman faces the battle of his life! But, given the betrayals he's discovered, can Batman possibly fight the one person whom he cannot ? and will not ? fight? Was this the master plan all along? Or are there still more twists to come? One thing is for sure: you can't miss this issue! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Blowjob (2001 Eros Comix) 6 VG 4.0

Residue.

Cover by Sandez Rey. "Blowback" by JAB, "BJ Betty Eats the Hole" by Wes Crum, "Happy Dreams" by Nacho Cassanova, "The Piano Lesson" by Reinhard Schleining, and "The Trial of the Crimson Gash" by Sandez Rey. 28 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $3.50.

El Cazador (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660648001

Chuck Dixon (w), Steve Epting (p & i), Frank D'Armata (c) Beginning a wild epic of piracy and plunder! When a fiery Spanish donessa runs afoul of a villainous armada, she sets sail with vengeance in her heart ? reborn as Captain Sin! She is CrossGen's next major hero ? and you can meet her in a savage tale of the days when cannons roared, cutlasses clashed, and the seas were stained blood red! Be there as writer Chuck Dixon, artist Steve Epting and colorist Frank D'Armata unleash a wicked world of battles, brutality and Buccaneers! Featuring 32 pages of story! FC, 48pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Exiles (2001 1st Series Marvel) 23 FN+ 6.5

Covers by Kev Walker Judd Winick (w)/Kev Walker (p) Parts 1 of 3 of "With An Iron Fist" A new storyline begins with two big issues! The Exiles' reality-hopping evil counterparts, WEAPON X return! But who leads their Sabretooth-less team now? And are they going to save the planet ruled by Iron Man or will they help destroy it? 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $2.25.

Femzine (1981) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4629337001

Cover by Bill Black. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black. Art by Bill Black and Mike Frankovich Jr. One of the first publications by AC Comics (back when it was still known as Paragon Publications) resumes after 22 years, still showcasing the lines emphasis on Good Girl art. An exotic dancer is transformed into a 70-foot-tall giantess by the sorceress Morgan LeFey, becoming the costumed crimefighter Fanny Phantom. The Blonde Bomber invades the castle stronghold of the evil villainess Sadana to free enslaved women, only to become trapped herself. Also, a photo tribute to screen actress Lois Hamilton. The Saga of Fanny Phantom; Femzine, a Historically Significant Publication; The Blonde Bomber. 8.5-in. x 7-in. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Harley Quinn (2000) 26 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4665283016

WRITTEN BY ANDY LIEBERMAN; ART AND COVER BY MIKE HUDDLESTON AND TROY NIXEY. Introducing the brand new creative team behind the adventures of the cupid of crime! Harley Quinn finds herself in more than a spot of trouble, moments from a very watery death. Meanwhile, she's wanted for the murder of a GCPD officer, and the late cop's partner, Bishop is going to bring her in, no matter who gets in the way. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

JLA Avengers (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601710005

Written by KURT BUSIEK; Wraparound cover & art by GEORGE PÉREZ THE EVENT 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING!·WITH APPEARANCES BY EVERY AVENGER & JLA MEMBER ... EVER! THE WAIT IS OVER! The most eagerly anticipated comic book crossover of all time has finally arrived, with alternating Prestige Format issues by Marvel & DC Comics! What cataclysmic threat could endanger two universes - and dwarf the combined power of both Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the World's Greatest Super-Heroes? The world finally learns the answer in September 2003! 48 PGS./PRESTIGE FORMAT/MARVEL PG...$5.95 UPC: 5960605369-00111 Cover price $5.95.

Marville (2002) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618713010

Written by Bill Jemas. Pencils by Mark Bright. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal and his two gal pals get into his time machine and zap to the beginning of "creation" to have a chat with God (also known as Jack) and witness the beginning of life on Earth. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 40 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618713011

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright, Paul Neary and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal, Mickey and Lucy are taken to the time of the dinosaurs and they witness the fall of the mighty reptiles as mammals take over the world. They take an otter into the time machine with them and travel to the point where the creature evolves into the first human being. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618713012

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright, Paul Neary and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. Kal, Mickey and Lucy are taken to the time of the dinosaurs and they witness the fall of the mighty reptiles as mammals take over the world. They take an otter into the time machine with them and travel to the point where the creature evolves into the first human being. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy; Mickey; Jack. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 6B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4618713014

Wolverine Variant Cover. Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Mark Bright. How was the Marvel Universe created? Bill Jemas reveals all! Kal talks to an editor about turning his recent time traveling adventures into a comic book. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy (flashback); Mickey (flashback); Paul (flashback); CAMEO FLASHBACK: Jane Fonda; Ted Turner; Spider-Man; Punisher; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Wolverine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 50 #6 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4589916022

MATURE READERS.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4660913001

Covers by Humberto Ramos Paul Jenkins (w)/Humberto Ramos (p) The fan favorite team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Humberto Ramos reteam for the newest ongoing series starring the Amazing Spider-Man. And the series kicks off with a bang, as Spidey faces off against his deadliest foe, Venom! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960605427-00111 UPC: 5960605427-00211 Cover price $2.25.

Star Wars (1998 Dark Horse 1st Series) 51 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3882704013

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by HADEN BLACKMAN; cover by TOM FOWLER Two Jedi, one hundred clone troopers, and thousands of dead Gungans! On one of the moons of Naboo, General Obi-Wan Kenobi and his troops make a horrifying discovery: the entire population of Gungan settlers has been wiped out in a genocidal chemical attack by a power-mad Separatist commander. Worse, Anakin discovers that the commander's next target is Naboo itself, the home of his beloved Padmé! Hopelessly out- numbered by Separatist forces, the soldiers of the Republic have but one hope for success ? but that hope seems shattered when General Kenobi is captured in battle! New worlds, new villains, and new heroes, as the epic saga of the Clone Wars unfolds! On sale February 19 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Jedi Aayla Secura (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3808520007

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JOHN OSTRANDER/JAN DUURSEMA/DAN PARSONS cover by JAN DUURSEMA On sale July 30 FC, 48pg, (one-shot), $4.99 A Double-Sized Clone Wars Special! Beautiful twi'lek Jedi Aayla Secura goes undercover to ferret out a Separatist enclave. But when her cover is blown, Aayla finds herself going up against famed bounty hunter (and infamous Jedi killer) Aurra Sing! This is the battle that Star Wars fans have been begging for, by the creative team that was born to bring it to them! Cover price $4.99.

Teen Titans (2003 3rd Series DC) 1REP.4TH CGC 9.8 Turner Sketch Variant 4th Printing

Paper: White

Fourth Printing.

Label #4616981016

4th Printing Variant. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER by MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. All orders will be filled with covers by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza (50%) and Michael Turner (50%). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Teen Titans (2003 3rd Series DC) 1REP.4TH CGC 9.8 Turner Sketch Variant 4th Printing

Paper: White

Fourth Printing.

Label #4616981018

4th Printing Variant. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER by MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. All orders will be filled with covers by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza (50%) and Michael Turner (50%). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 33B CBCS 9.4 Daniel Variant

Paper: White

Tony Daniel Variant. Top Edge Scratch longer than 1" to 5".

Label #22-0AD9338-060

(W) Adam Hughes (P) Tony Daniel (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith (COV) Adam Hughes The continuing saga of the upcoming Tomb Raider video game "ANGEL OF DARKNESS" continues here as Top Cow and Eidos bring Lara Croft's latest pixelated adventures straight to the comics page! Lara takes on her ultimate nemesis, Professor Werner Von Croy, under the watchful eye of writer extraordinary and hubba-hubba cover artist Adam Hughes. Drop your joystick and pick up this book! FC 32 pages $2.99 Part 2 of 3 in a continuing series Cover price $2.99.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 33B VF+ 8.5 Daniel Variant

(W) Adam Hughes (P) Tony Daniel (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith (COV) Adam Hughes The continuing saga of the upcoming Tomb Raider video game "ANGEL OF DARKNESS" continues here as Top Cow and Eidos bring Lara Croft's latest pixelated adventures straight to the comics page! Lara takes on her ultimate nemesis, Professor Werner Von Croy, under the watchful eye of writer extraordinary and hubba-hubba cover artist Adam Hughes. Drop your joystick and pick up this book! FC 32 pages $2.99 Part 2 of 3 in a continuing series Cover price $2.99.

Truth (2003 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-0704FB3-016

Cover By Kyle Baker. Robert Morales (w). Kyle Baker (a). In the tradition of ORIGIN, Marvel reveals the shocking secret history of Captain America! In 1940 there was a man who had many of the same qualities as Steve Rogers - save for one, the color of his skin - and TRUTH is his story! This six-issue monthly miniseries - guaranteed to challenge preconceptions - features the distinctive digitally painted art of award-winning artist Kyle Baker! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/CARDSTOCK COVER/MARVEL PG. Cover price $3.50.

Ultimate X-Men (2001 1st Series) 37 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0065688024

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Cover & pencils by DAVID FINCH "BLOCKBUSTER!" Pt. 4 (of 6) Guest starring the Ultimate Man Without Fear - DAREDEVIL! The mystery of who ordered the near-fatal attacks on Wolverine deepens as Spider-Man does his best to help out the hunted X-Man. 32 PGS./ALL AGES...$2.25 UPC: 5960605047-03711 Cover price $2.25.

Uncovered The Hidden Art of the Girlie Pulps HC (2003 Adventure House) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

1st Printing - Written by Douglas Ellis. During the 1920's and 1930's the girlie pulps proliferated, but were sold "under the counter" to protect innocent eyes. Published with the belief that "sex sells", each month they sailed forth, their covers adorned with bewitching vixens in various states of undress, showing as much as the law would allow - and often daring to show more. Talented artists such as Enoch Bolles, Peter Driben, Earle Bergey, Norman Saunders, H.J. Ward and Zoe Mozert created a body of gorgeous pinup art that, unlike the later magazine and calendar pin-up art of the 1940's, has generally remained hidden until now. Hardcover, Horizontal Format, 12" x 9", 208 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Vampirella Comics Magazine (2003) 2B CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Photo Cover Variant.

Label #4589917004

KISS Photo Cover - More with Kitana Baker, the newest, hottest Vampirella model! "Vampirella Must Die" by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray and Gabriel Rearte continues, "Mo' Money, Mo' Bullets" by Stuart Moore and by John Lucas; and "Giant Robot Warriors" by Stuart Moore and Ryan Kelly. And, meet the talent, with interviews with both. Cover price $3.95.

Wanted (2003) 1A CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4659852004

W) Mark Millar (P) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Variant Covers by J.G. Jones, Bryan Hitch, and Marc Silvestri in equal 1/3 ratios. Get ready for superheroes as you've never seen them before. Forget The Authority. Forget The Ultimates. Mark Millar has taken the genre to a whole new level with his first American creator-owned book. Find out what happens when white-collar worker Wesley Gibson discovers the truth behind his origins and who's REALLY been running organized crime since 1986, in a story that takes place in the world outside your own window. Described by the London Sunday Times as "Watchmen for super-villains", WANTED is Millar's finest work to date with astonishing pencils and inks by artist JG Jones (Black Widow) and colors by Paul Mounts (The Ultimates). Sex. Money. Super-powers. Costume. You know you want it. FC Mature Readers 32 pages part one of a six-issue storyarc Cover price $2.99.