Auctions: comic books April 2005

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 4A CGC 9.8 Finch

Paper: White

Label #2129141023

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.

Young Avengers (2005) 1A CGC 9.6 Cheung

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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!!