Auctions: comic books July 2008

Conan the Cimmerian (2008 Dark Horse) 1B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4651709017

Cover by Joe Kubert. Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), Richard Corben (P/I), José Villarubia (C), Joe Kubert (Cover), and Frank Cho (Cover) On sale As hard as it's been for Conan to return to Cimmeria, things aren't getting any easier as he nears his goal, and he quickly runs afoul of raiders on the Cimmerian borderlands. One stranger welcomes Conan home with a crack to the head, and another begins to weave a tale about Conan's grandfather-another Cimmerian who was filled with wanderlust. Conan the Cimmerian continues Dark Horse Comics' modern revitalization of Robert E. Howard's most beloved character. This is a great jumping-on point for new readers-and our first look at the creative muscle that will fuel Conan's adventures throughout 2008! ? Legendary storyteller Joe Kubert contributes a rare variant cover for our first issue! ? The star-studded team of Timothy Truman, Tomás Giorello, José Villarubia, Richard Corben, and Frank Cho launch Conan into a whole new era! Dark Horse's acclaimed series surges forth into an exciting new era! FC, 40 pages Cover price $2.99.

Hack Slash Annual Suicide Girls (2008) 1C CGC 9.4 Seeley Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4656959014

Variant Cover by Tim Seeley. by Tim Seeley When a heartbroken killer gets a new lease on life from a freak electric chair accident, a Suicide Girl becomes his next target. When Cassie and Vlad come to the aid of the girls from SuicideGirls.com, things get deadly - and extremely sexy as Cassie agrees to pose for her own photo set if that's what it takes to stop this slasher! Cover price $5.50.

Invincible Iron Man (2008) 1I CGC 8.0 Meinerding Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing/Meinerding Variant Cover.

Label #4659852001

2nd Printing Variant Cover by Rick Meinerding. The Five Nightmares: Part 1 of 6 - Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA. A bold new ONGOING TITLE for the biggest hero of 2008! IRON MAN! You know you love him! And as the summer's most anticipated movie boot-jets its way into theaters, here's the perfect jumping-on point for new readers and Iron Man fans alike! Tony Stark - Iron Man, billionaire industrialist and director of S.H.I.E.L.D. - faces the most overwhelming challenge of his life. Ezekiel Stane, the son of Tony's late business rival and archenemy Obadiah, has set his sights, his genius and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying Tony Stark and Iron Man. What's worse, he's got Iron Man tech, and he's every bit Iron Man's equal and opposite...except younger, faster, smarter...and immeasurably evil. Rising star writer Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and superstar artist Salvador Larroca (UNCANNY X-MEN) join forces to repulsor-ray your comic books to a cinder! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

War That Time Forgot (2008) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660189015

Written by Bruce Jones Art by Al Barrionuevo & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Neal Adams A lone USAF pilot, about to warn his superiors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, finds his craft suddenly crash-landing on a mysterious island populated with prehistoric creatures and soldiers of wars of the past, present and future - including Tomahawk, Firehair, and Hans Von Hammer, the Enemy Ace! What bizarre force has compelled these military masters of every era to inhabit the same strange territory? Can they survive without killing each other or being devoured by dinosaurs? Don't miss this incredible miniseries by the team of writer Bruce Jones (Hulk) artists Al Barrionuevo (DETECTIVE COMICS) & Jimmy Palmiotti and legendary cover artist Neal Adams (BATMAN)! ? 1 of 8 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.