Auctions: comic books December 2021

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2021STADIUM CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Stadium Comics Edition.

Label #4742905008

Stadium Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Nuno Pereira. Written by Bill Golliher. Art by Bill Galvan. We're kicking off this hauntingly hilarious collection of Archie tales with a BRAND NEW STORY! In 'Pumpkin Problem-o,' when Archie unknowingly rebuffs a witch friend of Sabrina's he wakes up Halloween morning with a Jack-o-lantern head complete with the cross hatching on the side! Even worse, he can't convince anyone it's real and not a costume! Will our pumpkin-headed friend turn back to a teen before midnight-or will he forever be stuck as an Arch-o-lantern? All that and more in this frightfully fun Halloween special! 32 pages, full color.

Darkhold Blade (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Casanovas Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4245789004

Written by Daniel Kibblesmith. Cover by Josemaria Casanovas. THE KING OF DEATH! Are you fanged, or are you food? The world is divided into humans and vampires - and Blade, the one who walks between them both… and kills with equal impunity. After reading from the cursed Darkhold, Blade and a cadre of other heroes were meant to enter Chthon's dimension and stop the ancient god from destroying the Multiverse. But reading the book has changed all their lives and histories… and for Blade, the consequences are far-reaching. Vampires rule the world, and he rules over them all. But there are some heroes left - and Blade is not as omniscient as he thinks. 28 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $3.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 43SHOWCASE.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Showcase Edition.

Label #4334541006

Showcase Edition "ZFC" Variant Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - Limited to 100 Copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Sergio Ariño (p. 1-5, 21), Jason Muhr (p. 6-13) and Guillermo Fajardo (p. 14-20, 22). There once was a shadow who didn't like being a shadow, and a girl who couldn't handle the world around her. They chose one day that it might be better to switch places to see if they could help each other out. It worked! But what they did was forbidden and what became of their partnership neither of them saw coming. Don't miss this new twisted tale spinning from the Dark Book in the next issue of Grimm Fairy Tales! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Jujutsu Kaisen 0.5 (Japanese 2021 Shueisha) 1 CGC 9.6 SS McArthur/Tang/Yatco

Paper: White

Signed and "Itadori" by Adam McArthur, "Gojo" by Kaiji Tang and "Nobara" by Anne Yatco on 10/14/2023. Dust Jacket: 9.4. Japan.

Label #2772965001

Japanese Manga. Story, Art, and Cover by Gege Akutami. "Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School". Promotional giveaway booklet for the Japanese premiere of the film "Jujutsu Kaisen 0". 4 1/2" X 7". Japanese Language.

Moon Knight (2021 Marvel) 4IGC CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto IGC Variant

Paper: White

IG Comic Store Edition.

Label #4105460007

IG Comics exclusive cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Alessandro Cappuccio. A NIGHT IN THE LIFE! From waking till midnight, Moon Knight's life is filled with peril. A mysterious foe attacks from a new and unexpected direction, an old friend comes to visit and Moon Knight finds himself answering the same question over and over again: 'Why do you wear the mask?' Featuring a guest appearance from the striped sensation Tigra! 28 pages, full color. RATED T+

Stray Dogs Dog Days (2021 Image) 1POKER CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Book Poker Edition

Label #4020109009

Comic Book Poker Exclusive Variant cover by Joaquin Gonzalez. Written by Tony Fleecs. Art by Trish Forstner. A series of vicious short stories howling straight out of the pages of STRAY DOGS, 2021's surprise cartoon/horror smash hit! In DOG DAYS, each stray will get their moment to shine-questions will be answered, mysteries will be solved, and old wounds will be torn open. Starting this December…every dog has its day. REGISTER PITCH: The Lady and the Tramp meets Silence of the Lambs horror thriller that took the industry by storm is back in this standalone spinoff. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Venom (2021 Marvel) 1H CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto Variant

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Variant Cover.

Label #3976915005

Written by Al Ewing and Ram V. Art by Bryan Hitch. Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. AN EPIC NEW ERA FOR THE SINISTER SYMBIOTE STARTS HERE! Hot off the heels of VENOM #200 and EXTREME CARNAGE, we're closing out 2021 with one of the most ambitious books in symbiote history - an all-new VENOM from some of comics' greatest talents! Marvel mainstay AL EWING, who himself has just ended a character-redefining run on IMMORTAL HULK, is being joined by RAM V, a horror maestro all his own, to craft a mind-bending and gut-wrenching tale of symbiosis the likes of which the Marvel Universe has never seen! AS IF THAT WASN'T ENOUGH, they've been joined by industry legend BRYAN HITCH, who is leaving IT ALL ON THE PAGE! We haven't led you astray yet, have we? So trust us when we tell you that you have NEVER seen a VENOM like this! 52 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $5.99.

Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular (2021 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Timm Animation-Inspired Variant

Paper: White

Timm Variant Cover.

Label #4551038016

Cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Michael W. Conrad, Becky Cloonan, Jordie Bellaire, Amy Reeder, Mark Waid, Tom King, Vita Ayala, Steve Orlando, Stephanie Phillips and G. Willow Wilson. Art by Jim Cheung, Paulina Ganucheau, Amy Reeder, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Evan "Doc" Shaner, Isaac Goodhart, Laura Braga, Marcio Takara, Meghan Hetrick and Joe Prado. Put on your tiaras and prepare your indestructible bracelets! DC is inviting you to join us for a one-of-a-kind special showcasing Wonder Woman's past, present, and future to celebrate the legacy she has created and those she will continue to inspire with her adventures for years to come. This oversize super spectacular features work from some of the very best in the comic industry along with bright young stars ready to share the spotlight with Diana. You won't want to miss these new stories that capture timeless messages of hope and empowerment presented together in this gorgeous keepsake issue! Featuring: "In Memoriam" by Michael W. Conrad, Becky Cloonan and Jim Cheung; "Dreamers" by Jordie Bellaire and Paulina Ganucheau; "Fresh Catch" by Amy Reeder; "Dear Diana..." by Mark Waid, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Joe Prado; "Dated" by Tom King and Evan "Doc" Shaner; "Better Angels" by Vita Ayala and Isaac Goodhart; "Saturn Rising" by Steve Orlando and Laura Braga; "Immortal Mysteries" by Stephanie Phillips and Marcio Takara; and "Low Orbit" by G. Willow Wilson and Meghan Hetrick. Plus pin-ups by Nick Robles, Brittney Williams, David Marquez, Gabriel Picolo, Nicola Scott, Annette Kwok, Daniel Warren Johnson, DaNi and Janaina Medeiros. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.