Auctions: comic books 2009

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 607D VF- 7.5 Campbell Variant

Signed by J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Direct Edition. "Long Term Arrangement" Part 2 of 2 - Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Mike Mckone and Adriana Melo. Inks by Mckone, Lanning, Justice, Smith, and Benes. Covers by J. Scott Campbell. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 682A CGC 9.6 Ross

Paper: White

Label #3804322018

Cover by Alex Ross - Final Crisis tie-in - Part 1 of 2 - Written by Grant Morrison Art by Lee Garbett. Two issues of BATMAN in one month! Now that 'Batman R.I.P.' has concluded, the aftermath begins! If you thought mastermind writer Grant Morrison surprised you with 'R.I.P.', just wait until you see what he has planned for this retrospective story. In his last hours, Alfred the Butler tells the life story of the Batman as you've never seen it before in this two-part adventure which bridges the gap between the events of 'Batman R.I.P.' and FINAL CRISIS. Learn the secrets of Batman's early years! Witness the nightmare of a Gotham City where Batman never existed! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Black Panther (2009 Marvel 4th Series) 1D CGC 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #3737852006

Second Printing Variant Cover. Dark Reign tie-in - Deadliest of the Species: Part 1 - Written by Reginald Hudlin. Art by Ken Lashley & Paul Neary. "Deadliest of the Species, Part 1." The Black Panther is back...and she's badder than ever. That's right -- she! What happened to T'Challa? Who is the new Black Panther? Find out why the female is the deadliest of the species. 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Hero Comics (2009 IDW) 2009A CGC 9.8 SS J. Scott Campbell

Paper: White

Signed by J. Scott Campbell on 3/26/11.

Label #1045905001

Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story and Art by Howard Chaykin, Bill Willingham, David Lloyd, Lowell Francis, Gene Ha, David Lloyd, Arthur Adams, Bill Willingham, and Mark Schultz. Covers by J. Scott Campbell, and Matt Wagner. 32 pages of great comics-no ads-by an all-star roster of creators, and all to benefit a very worthy cause! Howard Chaykin provides a stellar American Flagg story, Art Adams displays his take on a selection of classic Marvel Comics covers! Plus: a story by Kaare Andrews; Hero Initiative beneficiaries Gene Colan, William Messner-Loebs & Josh Medors tell their own personal stories, detailing their severe struggles and Hero's involvement, in 1-page tales; the script to a 1-page tale by Dave Simons; a remembrance of Dave Simons written by Charles Novinskie; a 1-page tale by Jim McLauchlin & Rodolfo Migliari; pin-up by Gene Ha of Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion) from Dr. Horrible; centerspread of Monkeyman and O'Brien by Art Adams. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Humbug HC (2009 Fantagraphics) Box Set 1-1ST VF 8.0

Includes signed card by Arnold Roth, Al Jaffee, and Jack Davis from a separate limited edition version.

Volumes 1 and 2 (with Slipcase) - 1st printing. Harvey Kurtzman changed the face of American humor when he created the legendary MAD comic. As editor and chief writer from its inception in 1952, through its transformation into a slick magazine, and until he left MAD in 1956, he influenced an entire generation of cartoonists, comedians, and filmmakers. In 1962, he co-created the long-running Little Annie Fanny with his long-time artistic partner Will Elder for Playboy, which he continued to produce until his virtual retirement in 1988. Between MAD and Annie Fanny, Kurtzman's biographical summaries will note that he created and edited three other magazines, Trump, Humbug, and Help!, but, whereas his MAD and Annie Fanny are readily available in reprint form, his major satirical work in the interim period is virtually unknown. Humbug, which had poor distribution, may be the least known, but to those who treasure the rare original copies, it equals or even exceeds MAD in displaying Kurtzman's creative genius. Humbug was unique in that it was actually published by the artists who created it: Kurtzman and his cohorts from MAD Will Elder, Jack Davis, and Al Jaffee, were joined by universally acclaimed cartoonist Arnold Roth. With no publisher above them to rein them in, this little band of creators produced some of the most trenchant and engaging satire of American culture ever to appear on American newsstands. At last, the entire run of 11 issues of Humbug is being reprinted in a deluxe format, much of it reproduced from the original art, allowing even owners of the original cheaply-printed issues to see the full impact of these creators' artistry for the first time. Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 8-in. x 10-in., PC/PB&W. Cover price $60.00.

Invincible (2003 Image) 66 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4522123024

'PREPARATIONS FOR WAR,' Part 1 - Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art and cover by CORY WALKER and FCO PLASCENCIA. Artist CORY WALKER returns to the series he co-created! After escaping from a Viltrumite Prison, Nolan Grayson and Allen the Alien must use what they've learned to gather the powers of the universe and unite them against the Viltumites. It all starts here, folks: The Viltrumite War looms large on the horizon! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Invincible Iron Man (2008) 10A CGC 9.8 Larroca

Paper: White

Label #3758156007

Dark Reign tie-in - World's Most Wanted: Part 3 . In the world-shaking wake of SECRET INVASION, everything has changed. Now a fugitive, Tony Stark initiates the deletion sequence that could save the world, but end his life...while Norman Osborn assumes the reins of power and brings the H.A.M.M.E.R. down. How much trouble are Tony, Pepper, and Maria in? Things go from bad to worse as WORLD'S MOST WANTED continues here! Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Matt Franction with art by Salvador Larroca 32 pages/Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Murderer (2009 Top Cow Pilot Season) 1A CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4526573020

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Nelson Blake II. Cover by Marc Silvestri. From the creative minds of Image partners Robert Kirkman & Marc Silvestri! This is the story of a murderer. But this killer only hunts and murders people who deserve it, before they can hurt others. The only question is how does he select his victims? 32 pages, full color. Pilot Issue. Cover price $2.99.

Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Hughes

Paper: White

Label #1251612001

Covers by Adam Hughes. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray. Art by Amanda Conner. In her own ongoing series at last! Straight from the pages of JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Power Girl starts life anew by building herself a secret identity. But a major villain from her past has other plans in store for the Super Hero, and to get his way, he's holding Manhattan hostage! 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 2B CGC 9.8 Hughes Variant

Paper: White

Label #3794776004

Cover by Adam Hughes. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Art by Amanda Conner. As the Ultra-Humanite holds Manhattan and Power Girl hostage, he tells the parts of his origin that have never before been revealed. And what Power Girl learns chills her to the bone... 32 pages Cover price $2.99.

Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 2B CGC 9.6 SS Conner/Palmiotti/Hughes Hughes Variant

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Signed by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti on 10/9/10 & signed by Adam Hughes on 10/10/10. Misc debris.

Label #1028419004

Cover by Adam Hughes. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Art by Amanda Conner. As the Ultra-Humanite holds Manhattan and Power Girl hostage, he tells the parts of his origin that have never before been revealed. And what Power Girl learns chills her to the bone... 32 pages Cover price $2.99.

Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 3A CGC 9.8 Conner

Paper: White

Label #4059893006

Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Art by Amanda Conner. It's the striking conclusion of the first arc from the fan-favorite writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (JONAH HEX, TERRA) and artist Amanda Conner (JSA CLASSIFIED, TERRA)! Power Girl battles Ultra-Humanite! And things get ugly as the two powerful beings come to blows! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 4A CGC 9.8 Conner

Paper: White

Label #4384695025

'Space Girls Gone Wild!' part 1 of 3 - Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Art by Amanda Conner A trio of sexy alien marauders hits Earth for the ultimate party. Unfortunately, by their standards, that means destroying it! Of course, it's up to Power Girl to crash their festivities. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Tarot Witch of the Black Rose (2000 Broadsword) 55A.GLOW VF+ 8.5

Glow in the Dark edition limited to 1000 with certificate of authenticity. (W/A) Jim Balent 'The Witches' Market' story arc begins with 'Shades of Magick.' The book of dark Magick has vanished from its protective vault and Raven Hex is nowhere to be found. Fearing what horrors her sister might unleash with that book, Tarot tracks her sister to the Witches' market, where among the many arcane items for sale lurks the fangs and claws of a beast hungry to rip into new flesh! Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. 32 pages, full color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Tarot Witch of the Black Rose (2000 Broadsword) 56B.GLOW VF+ 8.5

Glow in the Dark Cover by Jim Balent. (W/A) Jim Balent 'Shades of Magick,' Part 2. Tarot's search to find her sister and the book of forbidden magick, leads her to a group of ring stones and a creature named Pan who has trapped several maidens in an endless dance with his music. With his sights now set upon Tarot, he seeks to bewitch her and make her one of his helpless servants! Cover price $2.95.

Vengeance of Moon Knight (2009) 1C CGC 9.4 SS David Finch Finch 1:20 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by David Finch on 11/8/22. Variant Cover.

Label #4152265001

Limited (1 for 20) Variant Cover by David Finch. Dark Reign tie-in (Uncredited) - Shock and Awe: Part 1 - Written by Gregg Hurwitz. Art by by Jerome Opena. Moon Knight is back in the Big Apple and looking to pick a fight with the man who chased him out of town in the first place: Norman Osborn. Freed of his demons and armed with an arsenal of incredible new weapons, Moon Knight is finally the hero he always aspired to be - taking out criminals with massive flair and throwing down the gauntlet to his old nemesis. Is Osborn ready for Round Two? Plus, this issue includes a reprint of Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) #1 by Doug Moench & Bill Sienkiewicz. 40 pages, full color Cover price $3.99.

X-Force (2008 3rd Series) 18B CGC 9.6 CHOI 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4484906022

Limited (1 for 10) 70th Frame Variant Cover by JASON LEVESQUE.'NOT FORGOTTEN' Part 2 of 4 - MESSIAH WAR AFTERMATH. Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST and CRAIG KYLE. Art and Cover by MIKE CHOI and SONIA OBACK.. X-23 is missing, and as horrific as her life has been...it's about to get worse. Elixir knows the truth about the mutant messiah. Wolverine confronts Cyclops about his decisions leading up to the War. Wolfsbane's journey back to X-Force begins. Bastion's master plan gets one step closer to fruition. And if all that weren't enough...Seline's forces are on the move. More action and drama than any one comic has a right to have! Part 2 (of 4) 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.