Auctions: comic books January 2023

Batgirls (2022 DC) 12D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Gonzales Variant Cover

Label #4190535011

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Becky Cloonan, Michael W Conrad. Art by Neil Googe. Cover by Rian Gonzales. Boy, do the Batgirls have some tea for you! Literally. Cass and Steph go down a rabbit hole of madness when they're invited to Mad Hatter's tea party. But with the death of yet another Hill resident looming on their shoulders, they're one step closer to finding the Hill Ripper. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Black Adam (2022 DC) 6A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4164884012

Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Rafa Sandoval. Cover by Irvin Rodriguez. BATMAN HAS HAD ENOUGH OF BLACK ADAM. Angered over Bruce Wayne's financing of a democracy movement in his country, Theo Adam confronts Wayne with his demands, which escalates into an epic, book-length clash between the Dark Knight Detective and the Thunder of Aton. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dark Nights Metal Omnibus HC (2022 DC) 1A-1ST NM 9.4

Batman Cover

1st printing. Collects Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) #1-6 and stories from Dark Days: The Forge (2017 DC), Dark Days: The Casting (2017), Batman: The Red Death (2017), Batman: The Devastator (2017), Batman: The Merciless (2017), Batman: The Murder Machine (2017), Batman: The Drowned (2017), Batman: The Dawnbreaker (2017), The Batman Who Laughs (2018 DC) #1, Batman: Lost (2017), Hawkman: Found (2017 DC), Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt (2018), Nightwing (2016 DC) #29, The Flash (2016 5th Series) #33, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps 2016) #32, Green Arrow (2016 5th Series) #32, Suicide Squad (2016 5th Series) #26, Teen Titans (2016 6th Series) #12, and Justice League (2016) #32-33.

Cover by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Back Cover by Jason Fabok.

An evil force as old as time has emerged from the nightmare realm known as the Dark Multiverse. But it's not just any nightmares that have spilled out of this void.

They call themselves the Dark Knights: twisted versions of Batman, each from a world where one of his worst fears has come true. To defeat them, Batman and the Justice League must undergo an impossible quest to find the mysterious metals capable of repelling the Dark Knights and their master, the fearsome Barbatos.

If they fail, everything they've ever known will be plunged into eternal darkness. Prepare to have your world rocked with this omnibus!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 760 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Frank Tieri, Peter J. Tomasi, Dan Abnett, Sam Humphries, Jeff Lemire, Grant Morrison, Tim Seeley, Robert Venditti, Ben Percy, and Rob Williams.

Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, John Romita Jr., Ethan Van Sciver, Liam Sharp, Tyler Kirmham, Howard Porter, Doug Mahnke, Jorge Jimenez, Mikel Janin, Mirka Andolfo, Paul Pelletier, Stjepan Sejic, Juan Ferreyra, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Ricardo Federici, Philip Tan, Francis Manapul, Tony S. Daniel, Riley Rossmo, Yanick Paquette, Bryan Hitch, Raul Fernandez, Alvaro Martinez, Danny Miki, Scott Williams, Klaus Janson, Jaime Mendoza, Andrew Hennessy, and Kevin Nowlan.

Cover price $150.00.

Deathrage (2022 Merc Publishing) 6CLOWN.B VF 8.0

Webstore "Clown" Cosplay Lingerie Cover by Shikarii - Limited to 275 copies. Written by Murphey. Art by Emiliano Urdinola. DEATHRAGE AT DEATH'S DOOR! Pixel's true form has been revealed, and her lust for vengeance cannot be sated! Deathrage, Mr. Cuddles, Firekiss, Marla... no one is safe now that Pixel is free! Secrets are revealed and a new status quo is established in this final issue, telling the tale of Deathrage's first assignment gone horribly awry! 32 pages, full color.

Invincible Facsimile Edition (2023 Image) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4365840023

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Cory Walker, Bill Crabtree. Cover by Cory Walker. In 2003, ROBERT KIRKMAN & CORY WALKER debuted their groundbreaking comic book series. In the 20 years since, INVINCIBLE has become the most successful new superhero franchise of the century. This special facsimile edition recreates the highly sought-after first issue to give fans one more chance to own this piece of entertainment history. 24 pages, full color. Rated Teen+ Cover price $3.99.

Lady Death Necrotic Genesis (2023 Coffin) 1B CGC 9.8 Ortiz Variant

Paper: White

Catacombs Edition

Label #4376634014

Written by Brian Pulido, Mike MacLean. Art by Diego Bernard. Cover by Richard Ortiz. 'WORLD WAR DEATH!' official tie-in! In the aftermath of her bone-shattering battle with Hellwitch, a new era unfolds with foes both new and old descending on the diva of death. And to Lady Death's great surprise, 'white reapers' bearing her unique DNA manifest across the globe. Will she welcome them, or reject them outright? The answers lie on the pages ahead… 32 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) 2nd Edition 1B-1ST VF- 7.5

Alex Ross Cover

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-12, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #383, She-Hulk (2004 1st Series) #10, and What If (1989-1998 2nd Series) #4 and 114.

Written by Jim Shooter, Tom Defalco, Dan Slott, Danny Fingeroth and Jay Faerber. Art By Mike Zeck, Bob Layton, Ron Frenz, Paul Pelletier, Mark Bagley, Gregg Schigiel, John Beatty, Mike Esposito, Brett Breeding, Rick Magyar, Keith Williams, and Jose Marzqan, Jr. Cover By Alex Ross (after Mike Zeck). Introduction by Tom DeFalco.

Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe's greatest villains and heroes are set against one another by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder, with the winner promised the ultimate prize. But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood.

Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men prevent Doctor Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe?

The greatest super hero war of all time is collected alongside an untold chapter of Thor's time on Battleworld, Titania's incredible origin and "What If?" tales that offer very different endings to the Secret Wars!

Hardcover, 496 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

New Mutants Facsimile Edition (2019 Marvel) 98B CBCS 9.9 Liefeld Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-0340807-082

2nd printing. Written by Rob Liefeld; Fabian Nicieza. Art by Rob Liefeld. Cover by Rob Liefeld. The dynamic debut of Deadpool! It's the beginning of the end for the New Mutants as Cable continues his reinvention of the squad into his own paramilitary force! But their numbers are dwindling - and Rictor's about to be the next one making his exit! Meanwhile, Deadpool makes his entrance - but he's not looking to join. He's been hired to kill Cable! With swords, guns, a healing factor and an unstoppable mouth, this merc is set to make a big splash! But who is the new mystery woman riding to the rescue? Cable called, she came: Enter Domino! Prepare for high-octane mutant action from the bombastic 1990s! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #98. 32 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $3.99.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4416895010

"Play a Game" Trade Dress Edition Variant cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 200 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Risque" Edition H.

Label #4400141003

Risque Virginart "Play a Game" Edition Virgin cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 200 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Risque" Edition H.

Label #4416895009

Risque Virginart "Play a Game" Edition Virgin cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 200 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Lingerie" Edition H.

Label #4416895008

Lingerie Virginart "Play a Game" Edition Virgin cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Nude" Edition H.

Label #4416895006

Nude Virginart "Play a Game" Edition Virgin cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Pumpkin (2023 Obscura) 2H.E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Bloody Risque" Edition H.

Label #4416895007

Bloody Risque Virginart "Play a Game" Edition variant cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 80 copies. Written by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic and Viviana Di Chiara. 28 pages, full color.

Ripped (2023 Imagination Inx) 1C CBCS 9.8 SS Ricketts Mask Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Steve Ricketts on 1/25/23 Mask Comics #2 Homage Variant

Label #22-43587CC-003

"Mask #2" Variant Cover. Written by Steve Ricketts. Art by Steve Ricketts. Coloring by Federico Pepto Sioc Jr. This is the story of Gary Growler. A young man who idolizes Friendlyman, the greatest Unique the world has ever known. Gary has long dreamed of being a "Unique", a term used because each wielder has powers that are very unique to them. Nobody completely understands how or even when Uniques acquire their abilities. These powers range from incredible to bizarre. With proper training they can be all be formidable. Or at least...entertaining. 32pgs. FC

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin the Lost Years (2022 IDW) 1CARNIVORE.A FN 6.0

Carnivore Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by BossLogic. Written by Kevin Eastman; Tom Waltz. Art by Ben Bishop. RETURN TO THE RONIN-VERSE! In the smash-hit miniseries TMNT: The Last Ronin, readers were taken on a pulse-pounding trek through time—past, present, future—to witness the final gut-wrenching days of the Heroes in a Half Shell. For Michelangelo in particular, the march to his heartbreaking last battle was long and dangerous, taking him from New York City, to Japan, across Asia and Europe, and then back home again to administer final justice against those guilty of killing his family. But what happened during those fateful years when he had only the need for vengeance and Master Splinters journal to guide him? What battles did he fight? What hard lessons did he learn? The time has come to find out as original miniseries writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz join artist Ben Bishop (TMNT: The Last Ronin) to finally reveal what adventures the Last Ronin experienced during his vengeful journey. While in the present, a new master, Casey Marie Jones, prepares her young terrapin students to be the next generation of…Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Tiger Division (2022 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Lee

Paper: White

Label #4175558023

Written by Emily Kim. Art by Creees Lee. Cover by Creees Lee. FIERCE FIGHTERS! The defenders of South Korea take center stage! In their first ever solo series, you'll learn more about TAEGUKGI, a powerhouse with a heart of gold; LADY BRIGHT, a card-wielding sorceress; MR. ENIGMA, a street-brawling demigod; THE GENERAL, a living totem; and GUN-R II, an android with an attitude. They're joined by fan-favorites WHITE FOX and LUNA SNOW to form an unstoppable team. Created by our own unstoppable team, writer EMILY KIM (SILK) and artist CREEES LEE (MARVEL VOICES), this is one epic series you won't want to miss! 32 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $3.99.