Auctions: comic books January 2006

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4630917010

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics ? where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) ? the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 ? are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate ? except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

Marvel Team-Up (2004 3rd Series) 14 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4653562018

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils & Cover by CORY WALKER. The team-up you thought you'd never see! Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker's INVINCIBLE bounces over to the Marvel Universe for a visit! Doctor Octopus is on the loose and Spider-Man is on the job with the help of INVINCIBLE (story continues in Invincibles #33-34). Also, the New Avengers make an appearance- ? so don't miss this one-of-a-kind crossover event! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Pact (2005 Image) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4653562024

August 3 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by JASON HOWARD. FIREBREATHER, INVINCIBLE, SHADOWHAWK, and ZEPHYR--together again for what MAY be the last time. When a local town enlists Firebreather's aid in stopping the dreaded Magmanites--he calls in his new pals to help out. But things go horrible wrong-- this issue must be seen to be believed. Cover price $2.99.