Auctions: comic books December 2002, graded by CGC

Marville (2002) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4385453009

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Paul Neary. Cover by Greg Horn. After Rush Limbaugh tries to stop Kal from giving a begging Peter David a hundred dollar bill, Kal decides to be a hero by distributing his vast wealth to the poor. As he is handing out money, however, he is accosted by Batman, Iron Man and Black Panther, who object to his generosity. Next, Kal helps the police nab petty criminals but ace lawyer Matt Murdock keeps getting them off. They track down the Kingpin of Crime only to find he is being played by director Spike Lee. From the future, Kal's parents decide to help him out by sending him a time machine. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Mickey; Lucy; Rush Limbaugh; Peter David; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Matt Murdock [Daredevil]; Spider-Man; Punisher; Spike Lee; Jane Fonda; Ted Turner. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4385453008

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Paul Neary. Cover by Greg Horn. After Rush Limbaugh tries to stop Kal from giving a begging Peter David a hundred dollar bill, Kal decides to be a hero by distributing his vast wealth to the poor. As he is handing out money, however, he is accosted by Batman, Iron Man and Black Panther, who object to his generosity. Next, Kal helps the police nab petty criminals but ace lawyer Matt Murdock keeps getting them off. They track down the Kingpin of Crime only to find he is being played by director Spike Lee. From the future, Kal's parents decide to help him out by sending him a time machine. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Mickey; Lucy; Rush Limbaugh; Peter David; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Matt Murdock [Daredevil]; Spider-Man; Punisher; Spike Lee; Jane Fonda; Ted Turner. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Noble Causes Family Secrets (2002) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Retailer Incentive

Label #3741917007

(W) Jay Faerber (P) Ian Richardson & Jon Sommariva (I) John Wycough & Jon Sommariva Cover A by Mike Avon Oeming Cover B by Jim Valentino FC 32pp $2.95. The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land ? an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: It's guest-stars galore as Rusty goes on a rampage, interrogating various Image super-heroes who he thinks may have gotten Zephyr pregnant! Meanwhile, Doc makes a startling discovery of his own, and Liz has a confrontation with the person who leaked the latest Noble scandal to the press. Australian artist Jon Sommariva illustrates the back-up story, which provides a glimpse into Frost's troubled childhood. Cover price $2.95.

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.