Auctions: comic books December 2002

Batman (1940) 608A CGC 9.4 Lee

Paper: White

Label #4425730009

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their much-anticipated run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." What's this new storyline about? Like the title says, it's a secret that's best kept under wraps for now. But Killer Croc is sure to be a part of the puzzle. What we can tell you is that Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose... 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 608A CGC 9.2 Lee

Paper: White

Label #4425730008

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their much-anticipated run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." What's this new storyline about? Like the title says, it's a secret that's best kept under wraps for now. But Killer Croc is sure to be a part of the puzzle. What we can tell you is that Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose... 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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.

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.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 133 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3925975008

Cover By Frank Quitely Grant Morrison (w)/Ethan Van Sciver (p)/Norm Rapmund (i) A new mutant is introduced - but what will she mean to the X-Men? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 133 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #3968833003

Cover By Frank Quitely Grant Morrison (w)/Ethan Van Sciver (p)/Norm Rapmund (i) A new mutant is introduced - but what will she mean to the X-Men? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 133 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3903898006

Cover By Frank Quitely Grant Morrison (w)/Ethan Van Sciver (p)/Norm Rapmund (i) A new mutant is introduced - but what will she mean to the X-Men? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 133 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #21-2962141-010

Cover By Frank Quitely Grant Morrison (w)/Ethan Van Sciver (p)/Norm Rapmund (i) A new mutant is introduced - but what will she mean to the X-Men? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG......2.25 Cover price $2.25.