Auctions: comic books October 2018

Batgirl (2016) 25B CGC 9.8 Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #2021795016

Written by Marguerite Bennett, Mairghread Scott, and Paul Dini. Art by Dan Panosian, Tom Derenick, Sean Parsons, Stephen Downer, Jordie Bellaire, Emannuela Lupacchino, Ray McCarthy, and Jordie Bellaire.Cover by Joshua Middleton. On her return to Gotham City, family matters force Barbara to confront her complicated relationship with Dick Grayson. But does Dick have time for a heart-to-heart while subbing as Batman when Bruce Wayne is out of action? This extra-sized anniversary issue also offers a look at the next arc of the series by Mairghread Scott and Paul Pelletier as the monstrous villain Grotesque murders wealthy art owners and defiles their bodies to create his own 'art.' 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (2018 6th Series) 1UNKNOWN.F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Liefeld "Virgin" Edition

Label #4279015002

Unknown Comics exclusive cover by Rob Liefeld. Fourever: Part 1 - Written by Dan Slott. Art by Skottie Young, Sara Pichelli, and Simone Bianchi. BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT - THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE IS BACK! Since the end of SECRET WARS, there's been a gap in the Marvel Universe. A void no other team can fill. And it's time for the world to move on. But can it? A life-changing decision by the Thing! A momentous declaration by the Human Torch! A clarion call-to-arms that summons Doctor Doom! And a signal in the sky that heralds the return of hope to the Marvel Universe! All this, and Alicia Masters adopts kittens! So cute! Plus, the Impossible Man! AND BONUS STORIES ILLUSTRATED BY SIMONE BIANCHI AND SKOTTIE YOUNG! IF YOU READ ONLY ONE MARVEL COMIC THIS MONTH, THIS IS THE ONE! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

John Wick (2017 Dynamite) 1E CGC 9.8 Valletta Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Label #4364657016

2nd Printing. Book of Rules: Part 1 of 5 - Written by Greg Pak. Art and Cover by Giovanni Valletta. JOHN WICK: BOOK OF RULES PART ONE When a young John Wick emerges from prison and embarks upon his first, epic vendetta, he comes up against a strange, powerful community of assassins and must learn how to master the Book of Rules that guides their lethal business. What are the Three Bills? Who is Calamity? And who was John Wick before he became the Baba Yaga? Here for the first time, read the thrilling origin story of John Wick, from 'Planet Hulk' writer Greg Pak and 'Dark Horse Presents' artist Giovanni Valletta. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Punisher (2018 13th Series) 1DELLOTTO.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dell'Otto "Virgin" Edition

Label #4364244025

IG ComicStore Exclusive Virgin Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto - limited to 400 copies. World War Frank: Part 1 of 5 - Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Szymon Kudranski. YOU CAN TAKE THE PUNISHER OUT OF THE WAR MACHINE… Punisher no longer has the War Machine armor, but he retained his newly acquired taste for big game, and he's hungry for more. However, the paths to such perilous pursuits are fraught with dangers bigger than any Frank has faced before, and this lone wolf could use otherworldly help on his way up to the world stage. MATTHEW ROSENBERG continues pushing the boundaries of the Punisher, and now joined by acclaimed artist RICCARDO BURCHIELLI (DMZ, Northlanders), this is the book Punisher fans will be talking about for years to come! 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Punisher (2018 13th Series) 1F CBCS 9.8 SS Zeck Zeck B&W 1:500 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Michael Zeck (with sketch) on 05/20/2020. Hidden Gem B&W Variant.

Label #20-1C5DDE8-021

Limited 1 for 500 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Mike Zeck. YOU CAN TAKE THE PUNISHER OUT OF THE WAR MACHINE… Punisher no longer has the War Machine armor, but he retained his newly acquired taste for big game, and he's hungry for more. However, the paths to such perilous pursuits are fraught with dangers bigger than any Frank has faced before, and this lone wolf could use otherworldly help on his way up to the world stage. MATTHEW ROSENBERG continues pushing the boundaries of the Punisher, and now joined by acclaimed artist RICCARDO BURCHIELLI (DMZ, Northlanders), this is the book Punisher fans will be talking about for years to come! Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Scarlet (2018 DC) 1CON CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Convention Edition.

Label #3804600018

Convention Exclusive Foil Cover by Alex Maleev. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Alex Maleev. From the creative team that brought you Daredevil and Infamous Iron Man comes the latest explosive chapter in their creator-owned epic, which IGN called one of the best comics on the stands. SCARLET tells the story of a woman whose life has been ripped apart by police corruption. When she pushes back, she starts a chain reaction of events that will bring about the next American Revolution. In this brand-new, new reader-friendly chapter, fully painted by Eisner Award-winning artist Alex Maleev, SCARLET tells the story of what happens when one young woman is pushed too far-and what one country will do to stop her. 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Supergirl (2016) 21B CBCS 9.8 SS Conner Conner Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Witnessed Sig: Amanda Conner on 11/10/2019. Amanda Conner Variant.

Label #19-42E9177-015

Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Kevin Maguire. Cover by Amanda Conner and Paul Mounts. Mourning the loss of the Kryptonians wiped out by Rogol Zaar, Supergirl decides to play detective and sets off into deep space to learn more about the would-be usurper. Using whatever tech she can scrounge, Supergirl builds a star cruiser, and after intel from Green Lantern, she blasts off into the cosmos with Rogol Zaar's deadly axe to solve the mystery-along with a traveling companion you won't believe! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Walking Dead 15th Anniversary (2018 Image) 27C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Shalvey Variant Cover C

Label #2136668188

Unbagged. Roughly 1 in 6 Variant. Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard. Cover by Declan Shalvey. Welcome to Woodbury. The Governor would love to show you around town. Cover price $3.99.