Auctions: comic books April 2003

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 779 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-242C9C7-019

WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND J.C. GAGNÉ; ART BY TOMMY CASTILLO, WADE VON GRAWBADGER AND MICHEL GAGNÉ; COVER BY TIM SALE. "Dead Reckoning" (Part 3 of 6) continues as one of Batman's oldest foes is laid to rest. But while the Gotham underworld pays its respects, Batman scrambles to prevent the killer from striking again! Plus, the penultimate chapter of "Spore," by J.C. Gagné and indie comics artist Michel Gagné (Zed, Insanely Twisted Rabbits). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Fables (2002) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-016

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores February 12. The conclusion to the 5-part "Animal Farm." The revolt at the Farm has been suppressed, the revolutionaries quelled. Goldilocks remains on the loose since her seemingly fatal shooting but the rest of the dissidents have been tried and sentenced. The executioner's axe is sharp and swift as the Fables learn what true justice means. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Marville (2002) 6A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4358976007

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. How was the Marvel Universe created? Bill Jemas reveals all! Kal talks to an editor about turning his recent time traveling adventures into a comic book. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy (flashback); Mickey (flashback); Paul (flashback); CAMEO FLASHBACK: Jane Fonda; Ted Turner; Spider-Man; Punisher; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Wolverine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Thundercats The Return (2003) 1B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

John Cassaday Variant

Label #22-2DFC43B-021

WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND JOE PIMENTEL; VARIANT COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores February 19. The 'Cats are on the prowl again in a new series! Writer Ford Lytle Gilmore returns and thrusts everyone's favorite feline heroes five years into a disturbing future. When Lion-O ? imprisoned for the last half-decade but unaware of the passage of time ? is rescued from captivity, he emerges into a Thundera plundered by evil! Can the King of the Thundercats return the team to its former glory? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 189 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1564500003

Game of the Gods, Pt. 1 of 6. WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY JERRY ORDWAY AND P. CRAIG RUSSELL; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES Walter Simonson, Jerry Ordway and P. Craig Russell join cover artist Adam Hughes for an incredible 6-part adventure! Wonder Woman has vanished without a trace. Bereft of her memories, deprived of her gods-given abilities, and without her familiar costume, lasso and bracelets, Diana must fight off a horde of monstrous foes and find her way back to Earth from the Cryptocombs ? the Cemetery of the Gods ? all the while protecting a mysterious clay statue of a baby girl. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 189 FN+ 6.5

Game of the Gods, Pt. 1 of 6. WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY JERRY ORDWAY AND P. CRAIG RUSSELL; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES Walter Simonson, Jerry Ordway and P. Craig Russell join cover artist Adam Hughes for an incredible 6-part adventure! Wonder Woman has vanished without a trace. Bereft of her memories, deprived of her gods-given abilities, and without her familiar costume, lasso and bracelets, Diana must fight off a horde of monstrous foes and find her way back to Earth from the Cryptocombs ? the Cemetery of the Gods ? all the while protecting a mysterious clay statue of a baby girl. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.