Auctions: comic books August 1999

100 Bullets (1999 DC Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4076064023

WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. The writer-artist team behind the acclaimed JONNY DOUBLE returns with a gripping new ongoing series, featuring painted covers by artist Dave Johnson ("The Justice Society Returns!"). Everyone talks about "getting away with murder," but what would you do if you were given irrefutable proof of the identity of the one that "done you wrong," the opportunity to kill them and the means to get away with it, scot-free? When former gangbanger Dizzy Cordova meets the mysterious Agent Graves, she is given the opportunity of a lifetime in the form of an attache case containing the proof, the gun, and the carte blanche immunity to exact revenge for the drive-by shootings that killed her family. Now she faces the hardest decision of her life in the form of a question that has no easy answer: If you could get away with murder, and your victim truly deserved it, what would you do? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 6 VF- 7.5

WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY JOE STATON AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BRUCE TIMM AND JAMES TUCKER. The miniseries based on the stylish new animated series concludes! Leaping from the TV screen comes Inque, the mysterious villainess whose inky-black form changes at will. She's on a mission to steal top-secret data, but there's more to her plan than meets the eye. Pieces of her body left behind at the scene exhibit strange behavior and could lead Batman to Inque or to his own death, or both. (Note: The adventures of the future Batman continue in the BATMAN BEYOND ongoing series. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1 FN+ 6.5 Ross Variant 1st Printing

1st Printing (2nd and 3rd printings have 2nd and 3rd printing notices on inside front cover). Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. Prestige Format. FC, 52 pg.$5.95" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $5.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 120 NM 9.4

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY MIKE DEODATO, JR. AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND SEAN PARSONS. Batman gathers his forces in "Assembly," a self-contained story that represents a critical turning point in the battle to reclaim "No Man's Land," beginning with the revelation of Batgirl's true identity! The Dark Knight has alienated those who once trusted him with their lives ? Robin, Nightwing and Oracle among them. After unmasking the new Batgirl and replacing her with another mysterious heroine and summoning Azrael to his side, Batman must now regain his former allies' trust and co-ordinate their efforts if his plan to regain control of Gotham is to succeed. (Note: Other aspects of the "Assembly" are revealed in NIGHTWING #34 and ROBIN #64, found elsewhere in this issue of Previews). FC, 32 PG.$1.99*" Cover price $1.99.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 120 VF+ 8.5

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY MIKE DEODATO, JR. AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND SEAN PARSONS. Batman gathers his forces in "Assembly," a self-contained story that represents a critical turning point in the battle to reclaim "No Man's Land," beginning with the revelation of Batgirl's true identity! The Dark Knight has alienated those who once trusted him with their lives ? Robin, Nightwing and Oracle among them. After unmasking the new Batgirl and replacing her with another mysterious heroine and summoning Azrael to his side, Batman must now regain his former allies' trust and co-ordinate their efforts if his plan to regain control of Gotham is to succeed. (Note: Other aspects of the "Assembly" are revealed in NIGHTWING #34 and ROBIN #64, found elsewhere in this issue of Previews). FC, 32 PG.$1.99*" Cover price $1.99.

Hellboy Box Full of Evil (1999) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4735001001

Written by Mike Mignola. Art by Matt Smith, Mike Mignola and Ryan Sook. Cover by Mike Mignola. A mysterious robbery in an ancient English mansion sets Hellboy and Abe Sapien on the trail of a saint, a warlock, a demon, an arch duke of Hell, and a gun-wielding monkey. The crown of the Beast of the Apocalypse becomes the main prize in a tale perfectly balancing action and occult suspense. Also this issue: Lobster Johnson, Mignola's new 1930s costumed adventurer, makes his debut in "The Killer in My Skull," written by Mignola, penciled by Matt Smith, and inked by Ryan Sook. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

I Feel Sick (1999 Slave Labor) 1-1ST VF 8.0

by Jhonen Vasquez with Rikki Simons. Not quite a cursing away at the rest of the human race, but more a testament to love and friendship's uncanny ability to make one buckle at the knees and purge their stomachs in the most violent projectile of manners. #2: This final issue concludes the story of Devi's mini-battle against the rotting voice of her own creative forces. Expect some bad stuff to happen. Also features more Filler Bunny, more unholy screaming, and maybe Satan (if you're good). Cover price $3.95.