Auctions: comic books October 2008

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 569B FN+ 6.5 Granov Variant

NEW WAYS TO DIE: Part 2 of 6 - Written by DAN SLOTT. Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by ADI GRANOV. SPIDEY'S a villain? NORMAN OSBORN'S a hero? What kind of crazy, mixed-up world is this? Next thing you'll tell us is that black is white and white is black...Or maybe that has something to do with VENOM, MISTER NEGATIVE, and the birth of an all-new Spider Villain! Or would that be an all-new Spider-Hero? Either way, True Believer, this is a 1st appearance you do NOT want to miss! 36 PGS. Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 680A CGC 9.4 Ross

Paper: White

Label #4692154009

Cover by Alex Ross. Batman R.I.P.: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea. This issue features two events so monumental that one comic can barely contain them! First, Batman faces off against The Club of Villains. Then, The Joker makes his stand, challenging the Dark Knight to the ultimate battle of wits. Will Batman survive either of these threats - or could this be the end of Gotham City's greatest hero? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Fables (2002) 75 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4554972007

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Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Don't even ask us the title, because it's a secret! Have you ever read those new-comics blurbs that promise things like, 'After this issue nothing will ever be the same again,' but you know in a few months none of those so-called big events will have mattered? Well, this isn't one of those times. This time when we say FABLES will never be the same again after this issue, that's a promise you can take to the bank. So, without further ado: After this issue of FABLES, nothing will ever be the same again. Oh, and someone dies. ? 64 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $4.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 185C CGC 9.8 Capullo Variant

Paper: White

Capullo Variant Cover.

Label #3784415013

Cover by GREG CAPULLO. Endgame: Part 1 - story TODD McFARLANE & BRIAN HOLGUIN art WHILCE PORTACIO & TODD McFARLANE. What new surprises can come out of a book that's been around more than 180 issues? A LOT! Featuring a brand-new creative team and the return of two Image Comics founders - TODD McFARLANE and WHILCE PORTACIO! Get ready for an event as big as issue #1! 32 PAGES, FC Cover price $2.95.