Auctions: comic books 2002

Alias (2001 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DC8414-016

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. Two cases come together at last for MAX's hard-luck P.I.! But what's worse: a cheating husband or an unbalanced, alleged super hero sidekick? 40 pages, FC. Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DC8414-002

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. Jessica Jones is a big city P.I. -- but this new case takes her to a small town where the locals aren't telling her everything she needs to know find a missing girl. And her past as a super heroine won't help her this time! 32 pages, FC. Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DC8414-003

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mark Bagley and Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. Jessica Jones's investigations into a small town show that a missing young girl is not what she seemed. And, once again: no appearances by Luke Cage! 32 pages, FC. Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DC8414-005

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. MAX's super-powered P.I. has another meeting with the man called Cage! 32 pages, FC. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 601 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-258FE6D-010

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores March 27. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 3. Introducing a new character named Nicodemus, as another piece to the "Fugitive" puzzle is revealed. Nicodemus is trying to recreate "Hell" on earth in an effort to destroy the planet completely. Meanwhile, back at stately Wayne Manor, Alfred makes an important, startling discovery. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman Gotham Adventures (1998) 53 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4393573002

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Gotham gets strangled by a super-plant whose roots run clear to the Batcave. It's got Poison Ivy written all over it...but where is she? And has she uncovered the Dark Knight's secret? Batman must track it and her deep into the Amazon jungle to find out. Cover price $2.25.

Bloodstone (2001 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4368719009

Cover by Michael Lopez. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (w). Michael Lopez (p). Scott Hanna (i). Young Elsa continues to learn just what it means to be a monster-hunting member of the Bloodstone family! But will the legacy she inherited from her father prove to be too dangerous to tackle? This issue has everything an aspiring monster-hunter could ever ask for, including an army of zombies and the return of the Living Mummy! Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider won't want to miss this action-packed, tongue-in-cheek frightfest of a series!(MarvelPG) Cover price $2.99.

Bring Me Your Love (1985 Black Sparrow) 1-REP VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Charles Bukowski. Art and cover by by R. Crumb.

Featuring interior and cover illustrations by Robert Crumb, this large-format chapbook features Charles Bukowski's usual blend of madhouses, women, sex, booze and not much hope at all. Bring Me Your Love follows the torrid tale of Harry Weaver as he visits his wife/girlfriend Gloria at a hospital where she is recuperating from an unspecified illness, who accuses Harry of infidelity.

7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 14 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Mature Readers

Captain America (2002 4th Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0116995006

Enemy Part 1 of 3. "Dust" Double-Sized issue. Script by John Ney Rieber. Art by John Cassaday. Painted cover by John Cassaday. Captain America's 4th series kicks off under the Marvel Knights imprint with a new creative team! John Ney Rieber (Books of Magic) and John Cassaday (Planetary) bring the Sentinel of Liberty into the real world events of September 11th. In fact the first issue opens with Steve Rogers desperately digging through the ruins of the World Trade Center to locate survivors. A very intense and gut-wrenching saga awaits the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Notes: Captain America (4th series) #1 is Captain America legacy issue 518. The shield-slinger appears in the Dead Men Running limited series between Captain America (3rd series) #50 and Captain America (4th series) #1. Marvel rated PG.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.99.

Demonslayer Future Shock 1/2 (2002) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Wanton Edition.

Label #4402137009

Wanton cover (nude). Limited to 1500 copies. by Marat Mychaels. In Demonslayer: Prophecy #1 Jaclyn learned that one of those closest to her was destined to bring about the collapse of civilization. She didn't believe it. This special issue is a flash-forward 20 years in the future, as the horrific prophecy has come true! Jaclyn has been betrayed and, as a result, Hell's demonic armies have invaded Earth. Now the last living Demonslayer must stand as a beacon of hope for all humanity. This special one-shot gives readers a special advance look at the future of Demonslayer... and it isn't a pretty vision! Cover price $6.00.

Demonslayer Path of Time (2002 Avatar) 1/2 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Pirate Nude Edition

Label #4402131004

Nude Pirate cover by Marat Mychaels and Robert Jones - Limited to 1,500 copies. Written by Bobby Nash. Art by Marat Mychaels and Robert Jones. Here are the exclusive new pages for the start to the Path of Time epic! As Jaclyn accidentally discovers the true history of the Demonslayers, we get to see ones from the past for the first time! You don't want to miss out on great first appearances like seeing the Cave girl Demonslayer as she fights demons and dinosaurs together. Printed on glossy stock with cardstock covers, our #1/2's are the highest possible production quality. 16 pages, full color.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 766 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-002

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL, CLIFF CHIANG AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA. "Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 1! Immediately following the shocking events of BATMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE, we learn that Bruce Wayne is wanted...for murder! Just how is this possible? And how is Batman going to get his alter-ego out of this one? Plus, the fourth chapter of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 768 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-006

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS Batman's back on the street ? and just in time! A lethal shipment of heroin is sweeping through the city, as the Lucky Hand Triad is being stalked by a shadowy, feathery figure from its past. Plus, chapter six of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN) and Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 772 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-010

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY MARK MCKENNA AND JOHN NYBERG; COVER BY STEVE LEIBER AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 16. Sasha's been in jail for months, while Bruce Wayne has long since escaped. When a mysterious stranger arrives with a proposition ? implicate Bruce and walk, or rot in prison 'till the day she dies ? will Sasha finally give in? Plus, the concluding chapter to "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 773 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-012

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY STEVE LEIBER, STEFANO GAUDIANO, MARK MCKENNA, AND RICK HOBERG; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ. As the GCPD prepares to make a major announcement, Sasha Bordeaux ? Bruce Wayne's bodyguard ? sits in a maximum security penitentiary. Will she survive in a hellhole populated by some of America's most dangerous women...including the deadly Cucilla? Plus, a backup story written by John Francis Moore with art by Stefano Gaudiano & Rick Hoberg introduces a new vigilante to the streets of Gotham. Can Batman handle the competition? FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Elektra and Wolverine The Redeemer (2002) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0108039005

cover by YOSHITAKA AMANO GREG RUCKA (W)/YOSHITAKA AMANO (A) ? THE SCOOP: All-star talent combines with red-hot characters for Marvel's first fully-painted illustrated prose graphic novel! ? THE SET-UP: Hot on the heels of the launch of ELEKTRA and the smash hit ORIGIN mini-series, ELEKTRA & WOLVERINE: THE REDEEMER pairs text by crime novelist Greg Rucka with dozens of fully-painted illustrations by world- renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano in a self-contained tale of suspense. To put it into language that action fans will crave, it's a deadly game of intrigue pitting Elektra's ninja skills against Wolverine's samurai-honed instincts and warrior bloodlust! ? THE STORY: A paid killer. A key witness. A sworn protector. Three lives joined together by the sinister hand of a shadowy government. Elektra, the deadly ninja assassin, and Logan, the mutant known as Wolverine, are both best at what they do. But they just may have met their match in the other, as the two supremely skilled fighters face off in the streets of New York over the fate of a teenaged girl harboring a secret for which both sides are willing to kill. For the mercenary and enigmatic assassin Elektra Natchios, it was to be a standard night's work: to make death happen. The target: a wealthy and powerful scientist. The price: eight million dollars for a clean hit ? no witnesses. When the target's teenaged daughter Avery stumbles onto the murder at the critical moment, Elektra knows the girl must be taken out at all costs. But for the assassin still haunted by the pain of seeing her own father's death, taking out a girl eerily reminiscent of herself proves to be more difficult than expected ? especially after Wolverine is hired to protect the key witness. Enticed into the role of bodyguard by a reptilian government agent who promises to illuminate his clouded past, Logan must keep the girl safe in exchange for the answers to the questions that relentlessly plague him. For the assassin, leaving Avery alive presents a far greater threat than her ability to identify the killer to the authorities ? it is the key to unleashing a force within Elektra that is so powerful even she never dared hope it exist. ? THE CREATORS: Eisner-award winning writer Greg Rucka (White Out, Detective Comics, and the Atticus Kodiak series of prose novels) teams up with Eisner-award winning artist Yoshitaka Amano (The Sandman: The Dream Hunters, Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D) to create a tightly woven, heart-stopping story of action and intrigue. ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, three-part mini-series will be 48 pages, with no ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover in the perfect bound, bookshelf format. 7-59606-05164-9-00111 (MarvelPGplus) 5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Eros Graphic Albums TPB (1991-2003 Eros Comix) 52-1ST VF 8.0

1st Printing - Book 52: XXX Files. Softcover, 8" x 10", 114 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $14.95.

Fables (2002) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-021

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores October 9. Mark Buckingham (Peter Parker: Spider-Man) pencils the newest story arc, the 5-part "Animal Farm." The mystery of her sister's murder has been solved, and the guilty parties have been punished. This leaves Fabletown's Deputy Mayor Snow White physically exhausted, spiritually drained, and in need of a big rest. So she decides to personally drive one errant Colin Piggy back up to the Farm, the remote, upstate annex where the non-human Fables reside. But rest and relaxation will have to wait for our heroine. Something wicked is brewing in upstate New York and Snow White's untimely arrival lands her in the thick of it. For more information, see the Feature Article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Fathom (1998 Image 1st Series) 13DF VF/NM 9.0

Signed by creator Michael Turner. Includes an Aspen Comics certificate, but it does not mention the signature. Dynamic Forces certificate not present.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover. Limited to 7500 copies. Certificate may or may not be present. Connecting cover - Dynamic Forces variant covers #12-14 interlock. Cover price $2.50.

Fathom (1998 Image 1st Series) 14DF.SIGNED VF+ 8.5 Turner Variant

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition with Certificate of Authenticity. Signed by Michael Turner and limited to 199 copies. Top Cow Productions (W) Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil (P) Michael Turner (I) Jonathan Sibal (c)Peter Steigerwald The Concept: There are two worlds. The one we know, and the one below. Aspen Matthews was a marine biologist who, in a failed experiment, discovered that she is actually a water nymph, able to live and thrive beneath the water. This Issue: Aspen, Lara, and Sara must rescue Cannon and escape Vana's icy eadquarters. It's going to take everything they've got. And Cannon's having trouble holding on to reality. Has Vana permanently damaged him? Find out as the tumultuous conclusion to Aspen's entanglement with Vana, joined by Tomb Raider's Lara Croft and Witchblade's Sara Pezzini, comes to an explosive end!! In stores the week of February 29th. NOTE: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. RES. from Previews Vol. X #6 (JUN001006) FC, 32pg $2.50

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 145 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-039

WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY EAGLESHAM In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! It's the end of an era for Kyle Rayner, and the beginning of something far more dangerous than he's ever had to deal with. The Guardians of the Universe created the Green Lanterns to maintain order and peace, while their polar opposites, the Qwardians, believed only in bringing about disorder and chaos. Now their champions ? Kyle and Nero ? battle for control of the greatest source of power either of them has ever had access to. To the victor go the spoils, but the prize may prove too grand for either man to handle. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 1B CGC 9.8 Horn Foil Variant

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4146387001

Bill Jemas (w). M.D. Bright (p). Paul Neary (i). Just imagine Bill Jemas creating the DC Universe! That's right, Marvel's own President introduces a hero for 2002! If you thought some of the things Jemas said before were crazy, just wait until you meet The Marvel! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG, normal Foil Cover by UDON. Cover price $3.99.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 49 #8 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4005711005

Spider-Man Blue (2002) 2 NM 9.4

Signed by artist Tim Sale. No certification is included.

(2 of 6) With the Green Goblin out of Spider-Man's way, Peter Parker grows closer to Harry Osborn and to Harry's friend Gwen Stacy! Sometimes it seems as if Peter's biggest problem is how to get his boss, J. Jonah Jameson of the Daily Bugle, to pay him enough money to afford to take Gwen out on a date. And other times, it seems as if avoiding the hoofs of the Rhino might be more pressing! Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Tim Sale. Cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $3.50.

Spider-Man The Official Movie Adaptation (2002) 1B CBCS 7.0 SS Sam Raimi

Paper: White

Walmart Exclusive Variant. Witnessed Sig: Sam Raimi on 5/4/2019.

Label #19-1C2CC8B-025

Walmart Exclusive Edition. December 2002. Stan Lee /Alan Davis/Mark Farmer. THE SCOOP: It's the official comic book adaptation of the wall-crawler's blockbuster movie by Stan Lee, Alan Davis and Mark Farmer! THE STORY: On May 3rd, the world will go for the ultimate spin as the big-budget Spider-Man motion picture explodes across movie screens! And now you can experience the action, romance, humor and excitement in Marvel's official comic book adaptation! The origin of the wise-cracking wall-crawler! The debut of the grotesque Green Goblin! The blossoming romance of Peter Parker and Mary Jane! Brought to you by one of the greatest creative teams of all time! After all, who could script the web-slinger's origin other than Stan "The Man" Lee? And when it comes to crisp storytelling and beautiful lines, Alan Davis is beyond compare! THE FORMAT: The Walmart Edition features 20 pages of the adaptation. No cover price. Cover price $5.95.

Star Wars Empire (2002) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-30661D6-017

by SCOTT ALLIE, RYAN BENJAMIN, and CURTIS ARNOLD; cover by BRIAN HORTON In part three of "Betrayal," Darth Vader has landed on a distant world to track down a mysterious Jedi. But, instead of a Jedi Knight, he is confronted by a cadre of bounty hunters who have come to the conclusion that ganging up on ? and defeating ? the Sith Lord will bring them fame and fortune. Boy, are they in for a wake-up call! Meanwhile, on Coruscant, the ranks of those plotting to kill Emperor Palpatine are thinned as the co-conspirators begin targeting each other. On sale November 6 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Way of the Rat (2002) 7 CGC 9.8 SS Johnson

Paper: White

Signed by Jeff Johnson on 6/25/21

Label #2679322008

by Dixon, Johnson, Ryder, & Garcia Boon is the hero of Zhumar but pride comes before a fall and Judge Xain is ready to take all the advantage he can. Will Boon be able to hold onto his newfound magic before the Judge takes it away. Boon is a hero to everyone but Po Po is sure his student is still a fool. After winning so much is Boon heading for a fall? FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Weapon X (2002 2nd Series) 2 CGC 9.4 SS Frank Tieri

Paper: White

Signed By Frank Tieri on 5/20/22.

Label #2672252001

The Hunt for Sabretooth: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Frank Tieri. Art by Georges Jeanty and Dexter Vines. Cover by Georges Jeanty. Aurora and Wildchild are sent out to try and recruit another teleporter for the team, but run into Sabretooth, who carves Aurora up. Weapon Zero is called in to take care of the Sabretooth problem. Characters in this issue: Weapon X [The Director; Agent Brent Jackson; Mesmero; Sauron; Aurora; Wildchild; Marrow]; Locus (cameo); Sabretooth (cameo); Weapon Zero (cameo). 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Wolverine The Origin (2001) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Top edge label not fully intact.

Label #0116993019

cover by joe quesada paul jenkins (W)/andy kubert (P)/richard isanove (c) ? THE SCOOP: The grand finale to the true history of Wolverine! ? THE STORY: Is there more tragedy waiting for Logan or could his Origin actually have a happy ending? Don't miss out on the final chapter that will have people talking for years! ? THE CREATORS: With words by Paul Jenkins, art by Andy Kubert, a cover by Marvel EIC Joe Quesada and digital painted color by Richard Isanove, this book is a must-have for all comic book readers everywhere! ? THE BUZZ: "Both hardcore fans and all the 'civilian' readers who seek out this title, thanks to all the hype in the mainstream press, are going to experience... a comic book that an adult won't be embarrassed to be seen reading. Grade: A." -Comics Buyer's Guide ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this six-part story is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05155-7-00611 (MarvelPG) 3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 184 FN 6.0

WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores August 28. Phil Jimenez returns to full art chores in Part 1 of an unforgettable 2-part adventure! Diana comes face-to-face with...Wonder Woman?!? The two heroes must stop a nefarious Nazi plot! And how do Miss America and a herd of dinosaurs figure into this whole thing? Pick up this issue to find out! FC, 32 pg. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.