Auctions: comic books 2005

All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder (2005) 3A CGC 7.5 Lee

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Label #4651646009

Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams. Creative titans Frank Miller, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue their striking new vision of the Dark Knight in this tale of young Dick Grayson's transformation from orphaned acrobat into the Batman's first sidekick: Robin, the Boy Wonder! Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 514 CGC 9.8

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Label #4631123020

Direct Edition. Written by J. Michael Straczynski Pencils & Cover by Mike Deodato "SINS PAST" PART 6 (OF 6) All is revealed in the pulse-pounding conclusion to "Sins Past"! 36 PGS./ MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960604716-51411 Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 523 CGC 9.6

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Label #4226136004

Written by J. Michael Straczynski Penciled by Mike Deodato Cover by Terry Dodson "MOVING UP." It's the sensational Spider-Man versus the horrendous hordes of Hydra as the villainous organization makes its final push to seize control of the country! Standing in the way? Everyone's favorite wall-crawler. But will Spidey have enough left in the tank to take out the group of terrorists and save the day? Part 5 (of 6). 40 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1940) 635 CGC 9.8

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Label #4549597007

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. Part 1 of the 4-part "Under the Hood," featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! In the wake of "War Games," Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with a face from the past? or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome the return of the Red Hood! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Black Panther (2005 Marvel 3rd Series) 1B CGC 9.8 Ribic Variant

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Limited Edition.

Label #4603088004

Written by REGINALD HUDLIN. Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by ESAD RIBIC. The Wakandan super hero is back with Hollywood heavyweight Hudlin (HOUSE PARTY, BOOMERANG) and fan favorite Romita Jr. (WOLVERINE, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN), teaming up to deliver a new ongoing series that's sure to excite true believers and the hip hop faithful. The Black Panther's origin is retold in a cinematic scope with social satire and all-out action. Marvel has big plans for the Panther. He's destined to become a key player in the Marvel Universe this year, so reader, get on board now! 32 PGS. Guy in black fighting guy in red,white and blue barcode ends in 00121. Cover price $2.99.

Fathom (2005 Aspen 2nd Series) 0B CGC 9.8 Fathom Wizard B&W Variant

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Wizard World Los Angeles Edition.

Label #4616981002

Wizard Exclusive B&W cover. Issue by J. T. Krul, Koi Turnbull, Jason Gorder, & Christina Strain Michael Turner's Fathom makes its long awaited return! Lead by Aspen breakout artist Koi Turnbull, writer J.T. Krul and colorist Christina Strain, the world of Fathom resurfaces in this brand new #0 issue! Featuring an all new 12 page story that sets the stage for the new Fathom #1 issue coming this June, make sure to get in on the ground floor of the next exciting Fathom story arc! Loaded with an additional sketchbook section, never before seen Fathom art, and a stunning new cover by Fathom creator Michael Turner, this special #0 issue is not to be missed! 24pgs, FCSRP: $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Forgotten Realms Homeland (2005) 1A VF- 7.5

#1 (OF 3) Writer: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Art: Tim Seeley. At long last ? the most popular character in Fantasy Fiction makes his comic book debut! An outcast by birth and nature, the dark elf known as Drizzt is destined to walk a path of tragedy and adventure. Deep beneath the Earth's surface lies the Underdark ? a realm populated by all manner of strange beings and hideous creatures ? and ruled over by the the Drow. Scorned by his family and even his race, the young Drizzt finds an unlikely ally in the Swordmaster Zaknafein. Adapting the first chapter of R.A. Salvatore's hugely popular "Dark Elf Trilogy," this is the holy grail of fantasy comic book fans! 48pgs, FC?Cover A: Tim Seeley--$4.95 48pgs, FC?Cover B: Gez Fry Cardstock Cover--$8.95 Cover price $4.95.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Finch

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Label #4574416010

Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & cover by David Finch "NEW AVENGERS" PART 1 (OF 5) After the Devasting destruction of the orginal Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis & Finch joins with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series! 32 PGS. NOTE: This issue holds key clues to the Secret Invasion. Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 2B CGC 9.8 Hairsine Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #4606656019

Limited Variant Cover by Hairsine Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by Young Guns Artist DAVID FINCH "THE RAFT" PART 2 (OF 5) It's high-octane Avengers action from the ongoing creative team that makes you trade your aunt Betty to Johnny down the block if you miss an issue! Think you saw it all in Disassembled? As Doom would say, "bah, fool!" 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960605547-00211 RETAILERS: Please see the Diamond Order form for details about incentive Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 3B CGC 9.8 Coipel Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #0766447006

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH. Fate has brought them together and now Captain America wants to make it permanent! Who will take his hand and join the new Avengers? And where will they call home? Will they be strong enough to fight the mysterious forces that brought them together? This is it! The new Avengers are born!! Part 3 (of 5). 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960605547-00311 Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 4A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Finch Finch

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Witnessed Sig: David Finch on 2/29/2020

Label #20-0E0F837-030

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH. The New Avengers assemble and come face-to-face with the mystery threat that brought them together in the first place. Plus ? it's unbreakable shield versus adamantium claw. Who will win? It's wall-to-wall crazy! And thanks to you, it's the biggest comic of 2005. 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 5B CGC 9.4 Granov Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #0766447008

Pact (2005 Image) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4653562021

$2.99 four-issue monthly miniseries full color 32 pages written & illustrated by JIM VALENTINO cover by JIM VALENTINO THE CONCEPT: Firebreather! Invincible! ShadowHawk! Zephyr! Four super powered teenagers from dysfunctional families band together to discover the heroes within. Every issue of this miniseries is self-contained, and each is written by one of the main character's creator: #1 by JIM VALENTINO (SHADOWHAWK), #2 by JAY FAERBER (NOBLE CAUSES), #3 by PHIL HESTER (FIREBREATHER) and #4 by INVINCIBLE's ROBERT KIRKMAN! THIS ISSUE: "FATHER'S DAY"?Belloc, Firebreather's father, comes to town, and all hell breaks loose when INVINCIBLE, SHADOWHAWK and ZEPHYR (from NOBLE CAUSES) try to help FIREBREATHER! But are these four even powerful enough to stop a gigantic fire-breathing dragon on a rampage? (If they're not, this is going to be a really short miniseries.) Cover price $2.99.

Pact (2005 Image) 2 CGC 9.2

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Label #4653562022

32 pg ? FC ? $2.99 written by JAY FAERBER cover by CARLO BARBERI & JUAN VLASCO Is it too much to ask for our four young heroes to enjoy some downtime, hanging out in the Noble family's vacation home on the moon? Apparently, it is, because instead of doing just that, they're racing to prevent a giant asteroid from crashing into the Earth! Who will rise to the challenge? Who will crack under pressure? Cover price $2.99.

Pact (2005 Image) 3 CGC 9.8

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Label #4653562023

32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 Written by PHIL HESTER art by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ & LLUC BANOS Cover by ANDY KUHN "THE LIFE AND DEATH OF QUANTUM GIRL"?Who is Quantum Girl and why is she leading The Pact? Her mysterious, time-bending powers send our young heroes spiraling into split timelines and alternate universes, each more dire than the last, but are any of them prepared for the sacrifice it will take to put things right? Cover price $2.95.

Spider-Girl (1998) 83 CGC 9.8

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Label #4653562007

Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ "Back In Black!" As the Avengers and Fantastic Five form a joint task force to hunt for the New Venom, Spider-Girl takes matters into her own hands when she switches back into her black costume and goes after him alone. Featuring guest-stars galore! Part 2 (of 3). 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 50 CBCS 9.4

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Label #22-0AD9338-063

"ALPHA/OMEGA" (W) Dan Slott (P) Francis Manapul (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Adam Hughes. ANNIVERSARY ACTION! DAN SLOTT! FRANCIS MANAPUL! SUPER-SIZED! Uproarious She-Hulk writer Dan Slott takes us 500 years into the future where a band of hi-tech thieves are breaking into the secret chambers below Croft Manor...to raid Lara's Tomb! Watch as each piece of plunder tells a story in the life and times of the world's greatest treasure hunter, Lady Lara Croft! The FASTEST-paced Tomb Raider story ever is whipped onto the page at 90 miles an hour by Witchblade artist Francis Manapul! Plus, this anniversary extravaganza includes BONUS pin-ups from Tomb Raider's top artists! Cover price $3.99.

Ultimates 2 (2004 2nd Series) 1B CGC 9.6

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Variant Cover.

Label #4659852007

Retailer Incentive Sketch Cover. Written by Mark Millar Pencils & Cover by Bryan Hitch PART 1 (OF 5) The ULTIMATES return in this BLOCKBUSTER first issue! It's been one year since they stopped an alien invasion, and now things get hard. New members, new costumes and 12 months of gossip to catch up on! Who's getting married? Who's divorced? Who's gone nuts since we last saw them? Why, just in this first arc we see Ultimate Hulk, the secret origin of Ultimate Thor, and we get a look at the entire Ultimate Universe as drawn by Bryan Hitch! It's guest-stars galore, with everyone from the X-Men, Daredevil, Captain Britain and even The Defenders. Why are you reading this? Go reserve a copy NOW! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605504-00111 RETAILERS: See the Diamond Order Form for details on the special 50/50 sketch variant! Cover price $2.99.

Young Avengers (2005) 1A CGC 9.6 Cheung

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Label #3969677016

First appearance of Kate Bishop. Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don't miss it!! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR Cover price $2.99.

Young Avengers (2005) 1WW.LA CGC 9.8 Cheung WW LA Variant

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Wizard World Los Angeles Edition.

Label #4603088009

Wizard World Los Angeles Exclusive Variant Cover. Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don't miss it!!

Young Avengers (2005) 9 CGC 9.8

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Label #3782751018

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils and Cover by JIM CHEUNG. The Young Avengers begin their official apprenticeship to the New Family Matters Part 1 of 6. Avengers, but when Captain America discovers the truth about Patriot's secret origin -- and when Asgardian reveals the truth about his own origin -- the team's entire future is called into question. Introducing a new storyline, a new beginning, and a new member of the team, YOUNG AVENGERS #9 provides a perfect jumping-on point for new readers. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.