Auctions: comic books 2004

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 507 CGC 9.6

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Label #4631123023

Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna. "The Book of Ezekiel: Chapter Two," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; Peter wakes from a dream of spiders pouring out of Mary Jane's mouth; Ezekiel calls him about thousands of spiders swarming the city; J. Jonah Jameson blames Spider-Man for them; Mary Jane auditions for an acting role when a spider-covered SUV crashes through the wall; Spider-Man rescues her, then reconvenes with Ezekiel, who says he warned him; The Gatekeeper attacks Spidey. 36 pgs., $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 510 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123024

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by MIKE DEODATO JR. Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. "SINS PAST" 2 (OF 6) The second part of a Spider-Man arc that will have people talking for years. Featuring art by new series regular Mike Deodato. One more reason not to miss a single issue! 40 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960604716-51011 Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 512 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123022

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #512 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Cover & Pencils by Mike Deodato "SINS PAST" 4 (OF 6) The worst defeat that Peter Parker ever endured ? a moment frozen in the minds of Spider-Man fans everywhere -- was supposed to be far in his past. But now, two villains? ripped, perhaps, directly from that very moment -- have emerged and they threaten to destroy everything that he holds dear. 36 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960604716-51211 Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 513 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123021

Direct Edition. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #513 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Pencils & Cover by Mike Deodato JR. "SINS PAST" PART 5 (OF 6) The worst defeat that Peter Parker ever endured? a moment frozen in the minds of Spider-Man fans everywhere? was supposed to be far in his past. But now, two villains? ripped, perhaps, directly from that very moment? have emerged, and they threaten to destroy everything that he holds dear! IF YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU WERE A SPIDER-MAN FAN, YOU CAN'T MISS THIS ISSUE! 40 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960604716-51311 Cover price $2.25.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.8 Limited Colossus Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #4618712004

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 628 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-08E26EC-062

WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores May 26. Part 3 of the 6-issue "As the Crow Flies," as BATMAN ships biweekly in May! The Penguin's alliance with the Scarecrow seems to be more lethal than even the Penguin expected. What sort of horrors are being unleashed on an unsuspecting Gotham City - and does Batman have a prayer of stopping them? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Captain Marvel (2002 5th Series Marvel) 16 CGC 9.8

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Label #3700583022

Written by PETER DAVID. Pencils by PAUL AZACETA. Cover by BARRY KITSON. "CRAZY LIKE A FOX" pt. 2 (of 4) Marv has targeted the Shi'ar and the Kree for termination, and they've brought the only force in the universe able to stop him. FC, 32pg/MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

Captain Marvel (2002 5th Series Marvel) 16 CGC 9.8

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Label #2026561006

Written by PETER DAVID. Pencils by PAUL AZACETA. Cover by BARRY KITSON. "CRAZY LIKE A FOX" pt. 2 (of 4) Marv has targeted the Shi'ar and the Kree for termination, and they've brought the only force in the universe able to stop him. FC, 32pg/MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 300 CGC 9.2 SS Gerhard

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Signed and sketch by Gerhard on 03/25/2022.

Label #3985962001

by Dave Sim & Gerhard. LATTER DAYS: Part 35 (of 35) - The Final Issue! NOT a good jumping-on point for new readers! After 26 years, the last 20 pages of the comic medium's first-ever 6,000- page graphic novel will soon be one for the record books. Also, don't miss the last installment of Aardvark Comment. "Thanks very much to all our loyal readers and retailers! Good night!" - Dave Sim b&w, 24pg $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

French Kiss (2002-2007 Ediciones La Cupula) 9 CGC 9.6

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Label #4584621020

Erotic comics by Europe's top creators. Cover by Ricky Carralero. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 98 pages, full color and B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Invincible (2003 Image) 10 CGC 9.0

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Label #4630486005

NYX (2003) 3 CGC 9.8

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Label #2021835020

1st appearance of X-23, a female mutant with the same powers as Wolverine. Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSHUA MIDDLETON As if one down-on-her-luck runaway teenage mutant wasn't enough, there's some new genetically mutated blood headed for New York City's Lower East Side. Could this new face be related to a certain member of Marvel's merriest band of mutants? In the latest issues of the edgy new series, it's not just the stakes that will be raised. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ Cover price $2.99.

Punisher (2004 7th Series) Max 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4603101005

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.

Spawn (1992 Image) 141 VF+ 8.5

Full color; 32 pages written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS cover by GREG CAPULLO CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. THIS ISSUE: "Hellbound," Part 3?It was an act of desperation, a mad folly undertaken with the purest of intentions. A childhood friend, bound in the chains of Hell, a single chance to make things right again. Now, with the power of the Hellspawn at her disposal, Nyx transverses the wastelands of Hell in search of the soul of her friend Thea. But she soon learns that releasing her friend from damnation may require a measure of cruelty Nyx did not prepare for. Includes a special appearance by the Redeemer. Cover price $2.50.

Superman Batman (2003) 12 CGC 9.6

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Label #4256037004

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores July 21. The penultimate chapter of the thrilling 6-part story "The Supergirl from Krypton!" (5 of 6). Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman have traveled to Apokolips to rescue Kara Zor-El. But has she gone to the Darkseid? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Supreme Power (2003) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0604976019

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by GARY FRANK Cover by GARY FRANK The climactic end of the second arc! The world shakes as titans... well, you'll have to buy it to find out! 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$2.99 UPC: 5960605457-01211 Cover price $2.99.

Teen Titans (2003 3rd Series DC) 8 CGC 9.8

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Label #4616981012

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; Art by Tom Grummett & Kevin Conrad. Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza. In stores February 11. Who is Raven? The Teen Titans get a crash course on this mysterious former Titan, and what her reappearance could mean! Plus, the return of a fan-favorite villain. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Vampirella Comics Magazine (2003) 3D CGC 9.4

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Parke Variant Cover B.

Label #4589917002

Steve Parke Virgin Cover - by Various The plot thickens and the virus spreads in Part 3 of "Vampirella Must Die!" by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray and Gabriel Rearte! Then, the Interman himself, Jeff Parker, steps up to bat with a Vampirella tale called, "Hate Mail," in which the vampiric vixen steps in to protect a TV hostess from a witches coven with an axe to grind! Then, meet Moonstone's Mysterious Traveler! Plus: A last minute holiday shopping guide, mini- comics revolution, Comics, Music, Movies, & more! Featuring a beautiful painted cover by Phil Noto. Also available in a Photo Cover Edition featuring a stunning photo image of Kitana Baker as Vampirella! Cover price $3.95.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 5 VF- 7.5

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art & cover by TONY MOORE B&W 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 25 FEBRUARY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: It was only a matter of time before their camp was attacked...and that time has come. Rick Grimes and company find themselves surrounded by zombies. Who will die, who ? if anyone ? will survive? Who will be the next to join the walking dead? Cover price $2.95.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 8 CGC 9.0 1st Printing

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Label #4659542014

1ST PRINTING (2nd printing exists). (W) Robert Kirkman (P) Charlie Adlard (Cover) Tony Moore; The search for suitable shelter continues. Rick and crew find themselves at the mercy of a harsh winter that makes their arduous journy that much more difficult. For months they've looked for something to take their minds OFF the zombie threat at hand... and now that they;ve got it; they're in more danger than ever before. Cover price $2.95.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 8REP.2ND VF 8.0 2nd Printing

2nd Printing. Notice on inside front cover. (W) Robert Kirkman (P) Charlie Adlard (Cover) Tony Moore; The search for suitable shelter continues. Rick and crew find themselves at the mercy of a harsh winter that makes their arduous journy that much more difficult. For months they've looked for something to take their minds OFF the zombie threat at hand... and now that they;ve got it; they're in more danger than ever before. Cover price $2.95.

Wanted Dossier (2004) 1A CGC 9.6

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Label #4659852005

(W) Mark Millar (Art) A galaxy of stars (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones Go behind the curtain of Wanted, the new hit series by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones, with this one-shot special! ALL the secrets behind Wanted's bevy of baddies are revealed with text by Millar and illustrations by over a dozen of comics' greatest artists, including Marc Silvestri (New X-Men), Dave Johnson (Superman: Red Son) and Bill Sienkiewicz (Batman: City of Crime)! All this, wrapped in an all-new painted cover by J.G. Jones¡ MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.99 one-shot special Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 19 CGC 9.4

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Label #2057323005

Written by Greg Rucka Cover & Pencils by Darick Robertson "RETURN OF THE NATIVE" 7 (OF 7) The finale to Greg Rucka's acclaimed run on Wolverine, featuring a guest appearance by Nightcrawler!! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ ...$2.25 UPC: 5960605458-01911 Cover price $2.25.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 20WW.TEXAS CGC 9.9 Romita Jr. WW Texas Sketch Variant

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Wizard World 2004 Con Edition

Label #0627446050

Wizard World Texas Sketch Variant. ENEMY OF THE STATE: Part 1 of 6 - Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Wraparound Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. "ENEMY OF THE STATE" PART 1 of 6. The world's deadliest living weapon just fell into the wrong hands. It's Wolverine vs. the Marvel Universe in a blockbuster storyline that will have Logan shredding his way through the X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four, and S.H.I.E.L.D.! How does Wolverine end up fighting to destroy everything he holds dear? In this issue alone: Nick Fury, Elektra, Kitty Pryde, and a new villain you've got to see to believe! GET READY FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE! 32 PGS. (each) /MARVEL PSR+ ...$2.25 (each) ISSUE #20 UPC: 5960605458-02011; ISSUE #21 UPC: 5960605458-02111