Auctions: comic books April 2004

Amazing Spider-Man Punisher Movie Reprint (2004 Lion's Gate) 129 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Lionsgate Promotional Exclusive.

Label #21-2215763-005

Lion's Gate Films and Marvel combine to reprint this first appearance of the Punisher. Given away at movie theaters to viewers who purchased a ticket for the Punisher movie. First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Gil Kane cover. Ralph Macchio letter to the editor.

Robotech Invasion (2004) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2CD680E-025

WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY TAKESHI MIYAZAWA AND OMAR DOGAN; COVER BY YOSHITAKA AMANO AND CULLY HAMNER; In stores February 4. Following a fierce battle with the Invid, Lt. Lance "Lancer" Belmont awakens on Earth in the home of Carla Morales. Trying to piece together what happened to the rest of the fleet, Lancer makes some startling discoveries about his location, but also faces grave danger as Invid Sentries begin searching for him! Plus, in the gripping backup tale, Karl Reiber begins to unravel the real secret behind Mars Base Sara! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Yoshitaka Amano (50%) and Cully Hamner (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Secret War (2004) 1A CBCS 9.6 Dell'Otto

Paper: White

Label #23-304B97F-002

Black Cover; 1st printing. SECRET WAR: BOOK ONE (of FIVE) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Painted art & cardstock foil cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The most popular and acclaimed writer in comics reveals the darkest chapter in MARVEL UNIVERSE history in this quarterly limited series MEGA-EVENT! When Nick Fury finds a disturbing connection between many of Marvel's deadliest villains, he puts together a ragtag team of the MU's most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow, eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a 'Who's Who' of NYC heroes and mutants! Featuring the American debut of the stunning, fully painted work of Italian artist Gabrielle Dell'otto. 48 pages (with ads) include special material detailing the events leading up to the war, who the major players are and what is the SECRET in this SECRET WAR? 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR. Cover price $3.99.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-006

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SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #10 Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS "COUNTDOWN" Concludes (5/5)! Spidey & Doc Ock face off in a titanic, action-packed throwdown! But will the wall-crawler be forced to disclose his true identity in order to preserve world peace? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-01011 Cover price $2.25.

Supreme Power (2003) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0079083006

SUPREME POWER #7 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Cover & pencils by GARY FRANK Jump on board one of the biggest hits of the year as it starts a NEW, second major story arc! Another new super power rises out of the "depths" of obscurity ? Amphibian! Plus: witness the first (and possibly last!) climactic meeting of Hyperion and Doctor Spectrum! 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$2.99 UPC: 5960605457-00711 Cover price $2.99.