Mega-popular characters such as Spider-Man and the X-Men, autographs, exclusives, key/semi-key issues, and classic covers have all found their way into this exciting 1970s-2000s comic book collection of (100+). While the great majority were published by Marvel, the independent realm is nicely represented with signed comics and limited-edition exclusives. Condition is generally pleasing, ranging (90% FN to NM, 10% VG to VG-FN).
Featured are:
Signed comics (8) Marvel titles unless noted, with signature strength averaging (“9-10”): 1.) Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #1 starring Spider-Man and Wolverine, signed by Brian Michael Bendis, with Dynamic Forces COA; 2.) Spider-Man Chapter One #1 Dynamic Forces Exclusive signed by Jae Lee, and limited edition numbered “873/2000”, no COA; 3.) Spider-Man Chapter One #2 Dynamic Forces Exclusive signed by Jae Lee, and limited edition numbered “873/2000”, with Dynamic Forces COA; 4.) X-Men Series 2 #30 signed by Fabian Nicieza, and numbered “1839/7500”, Catch a Star Collectibles COA; 5.) Uncanny X-Men #394 dual-signed by Joe Casey and Ian Churchill, and numbered “38/1500”, Dynamic Forces COA; 6.) The Avengers Vol. 3, #1 signed by Kurt Busiek, no COA; 7.) Daredevil Yellow Book One dual-signed by Jeph Loeb with “2001” inscription, and Tim Sale with “01”, numbered “191/500:, Dynamic Forces LOA; and 8.) DC The Power Company signed by Kurt Busiek, no COA;
Exclusives with Dynamic Forces COAs (6): 1.) Top Cow Blood Legacy #1 Alternate Cover “1188/2500”; 2.) Cliffhanger Crimson #1 Alternate Cover “2925/15000”; 3.) Dynamic Forces Darkchylde #1 Sketchbook “14936/15000”; 4.) Dynamic Forces Shidima #1 Gold Foil Edition “346/500”; 5.) Image Universe #1 Exclusive Chrome Cover “295/1000”; and 6.) Image Warlands #1 Alternate Pat Lee Cover “2024/7500”;
Assorted exclusives (3): 1.) Top Cow/Wizard Fathom #1/2 Special Edition with Wizard COA; 2.) Image/Top Cow Rising Stars Alternate Cover with Dynamic Forces gold foil seal; and 3.) Image Darkchylde the Legacy #1 chrome cover only;
Amazing Spider-Man First Series (8) with issue numbers: 172, 173, 183, 184, 186, 187, 188 and 375;
Amazing Spider-Man Second Series (3) with issue numbers: 41, 42 and 43;
Web of Spider-Man (2): #1, and Annual#1;
Ultimate Spider-Man (3): 23, 24 and Super Special 1;
Spider-Man and the Black Cat #1 Direct Edition;
Spider-Man Blue (2): #2, #3;
Spider-Man #12 Perceptions Part 5 of 5;
X-Men First Series (24) with issue numbers: 60, 61, 76, 78, 88, 90, 92, 114, 144, 145, 146, 147, 149, 150, 153, 166, 186, 250, 282 first appearance of Bishop, 317, 360; and Annuals: 8 (2) and 15;
X-Factor (8) with issue numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 first brief appearance of Apocalypse, 85 (2) both polybagged with Polaris and Havok card, 92 Gambit hologram cover and 100 Anniversary issue;
The X-Men vs. The Avengers complete Four-Issue Limited Series (4): 1, 2, 3 and 4;
Wolverine (3): 139, 165 and 177;
Cable (2): 1 and 2;
X-Men related (6): Deadpool #68; Gambit #2; Sabretooth #3; Sabretooth in the Red Zone; What If #59 Wolverine Had Led Alpha Flight (2);
Luke Cage, Power Man/Power Man and Iron Fist (19) with issue numbers: 39, 40, 60, 65, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 79, 81, 85, 86, 90, 91, 93, 96 and 122;
Alias (2): 11 and 12;
Image/Top Cow Universe #8. Opening Bid $150.