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Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 500B CGC 9.8 Cassaday Directors Cut Variant

Paper: White

Director's Cut Edition.

Label #0089388024

Director's Cut variant edition - Avengers Disassembled - Chaos Part 1 of 4. Double-Sized issue. Script by Brian Michael Bendis. Pencils by David Finch. Inks by Danny Miki. Silver foil cover by John Cassaday. And so it begins. The incredible saga that will rip the Avengers apart...and change the course of the Marvel Universe for the next decade. The Director's cut edition of Earth's Mightiest Heroes' 500th issue includes numerous special features after the 37-page main story. First feature: 3-page interview with Brian Michael Bendis. Second feature: 4-page commentary by David Finch on his favorite sequence in the issue. Third feature: Cover previews of the next three issues. Plus previews of the new Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2005) series and the Young Avengers (2005) series. Fourth feature: 2-page parody of the Hulk with art by Fred Hembeck. Fifth feature: 3-page printography of the previous 500 covers of the Avengers series. 64 pages. Cover price $4.99.

Batman Adventures (2003 2nd Series) 10 FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition.

WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT. ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY. COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON. Misunderstood by the cops, Batman needs Catwoman's help to escape them. But if Catty thinks they can be fugitives together, she's wrong! And in the backup story, Catwoman pulls a heist at Wayne Manor! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Batman Adventures (2003 2nd Series) 16 FN 6.0

Newsstand edition

WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON. ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY. COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON. The Joker and Harley Quinn are getting hitched! It'll be the wedding of the century... if Poison Ivy doesn't gum up the works first! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Bite Club (2004) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4528875008

WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY DAVID HAHN, PAINTED COVER BY FRANK QUITELY In stores April 14. A new miniseries by the writing team of Howard Chaykin & David Tischman, artist David Hahn (Private Beach), and cover artist Frank Quitely (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS) mixes vampire mythology with modern-day mafia action. When Eduardo Del Toro is brutally murdered, he leaves control of the cartel to his youngest son, Leto ? Miami's first vampire priest ? who wants nothing to do with the family business. But the mob is in Leto's blood, and his conflict between "God" and "godfather" is the explosive backdrop for this hard-hitting tale. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Green Lantern Rebirth (2004) 1A CGC 9.8 Van Sciver

Paper: White

Label #0001671005

Full color cover, close up of mans face next to lantern. Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver. A turning point in the history of the Green Lanterns begins here, in a 6-issue miniseries written by fan-favorite Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, THE FLASH) with art by Ethan Van Sciver (New X-Men, THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS)! Hal Jordan was one of the greatest heroes in the DCU until tragedy turned him into one of its greatest villains. Today, his soul searches for redemption as the Spectre. But redemption may not be what Jordan himself needs...or wants. The fates of Kyle Rayner, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and the rest of the Green Lantern mythology unfold in this colossal tale of heroism involving the entire DCU! On sale Oct 27 ? 1 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Peter Tomasi SUPPORT: 6-page preview in Wizard X; house ads; full-color 11" x 34" poster Cover price $2.95.

Heavy Metal Live: Julie Strain and Friends (2004 Amryl) 5A FN 6.0

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Regular Photo Cover. Collection of nude women curated under the creative direction of Julie Strain. 48 pgs, B&W and color illustrations. Cover price $8.95.

Invincible (2003 Image) 8 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Robert Kirkman. No autograph certification is included.

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly Ongoing series. THE CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. He's a senior at a normal American high School. He has a crappy part time job after school and on weekends. He likes girls quite a bit... but doesn't quite understand them. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, and sleeping late on Saturdays... at least until the good cartoons come on. The only difference between Mark and everyone else is that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, and as of late, he seems to be inheriting his father's powers. Which sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: Everything has changed, and Mark Grayson doesn't know what to do. In this issue, Invincible gets to attend his first star-studded superhero funeral... featuring guest appearances from all your favorite Image Universe superheroes. To make matters worse, it seems trouble is brewing here at the cemetery. It's a good thing all those heroes are on hand to help... because Mark is in NO condition to be fighting any battles on his own. Cover price $2.95.

Invincible (2003 Image) 9 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Robert Kirkman. No autograph certification is included.

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of November 26th. THE CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. He's a senior at a normal American high School. He has a crappy part time job after school and on weekends. He likes girls quite a bit. but doesn't quite understand them. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, and sleeping late on Saturdays. at least until the good cartoons come on. The only difference between Mark and everyone else is that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, and as of late, he seems to be inheriting his father's powers. Which sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: PERFECT STRANGERS PART ONE-Beginning of a brand new story arc, a perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Male bonding time! Mark teams up with former Teen Team member Rex Plode to thwart some evil, but how can the two effectively fight the bad guy when they really want to fight each other? Meanwhile events start to unfold that will lead up to the big issue 12 spectacular! If you've ever thought about picking up Invincible now is the time. Cover price $2.95.

Invincible (2003 Image) 10 VF- 7.5

Signed by Robert Kirkman. No autograph certification is included.

Invincible (2003 Image) 15 FN- 5.5

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by RYAN OTTLEY Cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale X JULY, 2004 FROM THE WRITER OF CAPTAIN AMERICA! CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age, except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. And now he's begun to inherit his father's powers. It all sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: Her decision is made up... her perfect mate is Invincible. No matter the cost... he must be hers. After her husband died in issue #7, Aquaria went through some bad times, but now that Mark has entered her life, everything is different, everything is perfect. Now Mark has to figure out how to let her know he's not interested... or legal. Cover price $2.95.

JLA Avengers (2003) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680891012

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ Celebrate the finale of the biggest crossover in comics history! The World's Greatest team-up of Earths' Mightiest Heroes climaxes with the fate of both universes hanging in the balance! This one is crammed full of everything you read comics for. Cover price $5.95.

JLA Avengers (2003) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680891011

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ Celebrate the finale of the biggest crossover in comics history! The World's Greatest team-up of Earths' Mightiest Heroes climaxes with the fate of both universes hanging in the balance! This one is crammed full of everything you read comics for. Cover price $5.95.

Punisher (2004 7th Series) Max 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497267023

Written by GARTH ENNIS Pencils by LEWIS LAROSA Covers by TIM BRADSTREET "IN THE BEGINNING" pt. 1 of 6?Garth Ennis finally lets loose to take Punisher to the MAX ? literally ? as the hunter becomes the hunted! No more pulled punches, no more dialing it down. One of comics' most provocative writers takes one of comics' most provocative characters in a new direction ? ANY direction he wants! 32 PGS. PARENTAL ADVISORY $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Street Fighter (2003 Image) 10B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4509535017

blue issue number box, girl doing a really high kick. by Ken Siu-Chong, Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, & UDON Cammy and Delta Red's pursuit of the mysterious secret weapon being developed by Shadaloo brings them to South America. But as they trek through the jungles of Brazil and appear closer to uncovering more details concerning Shadaloo's plans (and Cammy's past), they get more than they bargained for when they cross paths with the strange green- skinned creature known as Blanka! Meanwhile, Ken and Eliza encounter an old masked acquaintance who isn't very pleased to them again! PLUS: Hong Kong super-artist Andy Seto brings his beautiful and unique style to a back-up origin story featuring Chun-Li and Gen! COVERS A or B?FC, 32pg$2.95Ea. COVER C/FOIL?FC, 32pg$12.95 Cover price $2.95.

Superman Batman (2003) 8A CGC 9.8 Turner

Paper: White

Label #0075089055

1ST PRINTING (full-color cover, red Superman logo.). Kara Zor-el appearance. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER Part one of the Supergirl from Krypton, an explosive 6-part storyline featuring art by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner begins here! After the catacylsmic events of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6, Batman discovers something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay...and it looks like a girl. Will she battle on the side of good...or evil? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.