Auctions: comic books August 2003

Cavewoman Jungle Tales (1998) 2C VF+ 8.5

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included, COA from Amryl Entertainment is included.

Wraparound variant cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root. Early adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. Meriem gets stuck in a hole that turns out to lead to a raptor lair. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 783 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698015023

WRITTEN BY PAUL BOLLES AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH AND KLAUS JANSON; COVER BY TIM SALE. Guest creative team Paul Bolles and Shawn Martinbrough present "More Perfect than Perfect." Batman must find a serial killer intent on deleting "purposeless" people from Gotham City. Can the Dark Knight prevent the brutal murderer from bringing his warped mission to Wayne Enterprises? Plus, a backup story by Greg Rucka and Klaus Janson that leads into the upcoming miniseries BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDEN! In 1920s Paris, a very special birth is about to take place? and Ra's al Ghul has taken note of it, setting the stage for a struggle that will span decades and intertwine with the life of the yet-unborn Batman! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 44 pgs. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Superman Red Son (2003) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699209006

WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY KILIAN PLUNKETT AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 25. The long-awaited Superman Elseworlds series reaches a thrilling conclusion! You won't believe your eyes as Russia's hero, Superman, battles the American superpowers led by President Luthor in a fight for the freedom of the world! Don't miss the finale to the epic series that was years in the making! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.