'The Walking Dead' Geek Auction

I want to start this off by saying that I'm a huge, huge fan of The Walking Dead. Even before it was a television series, I was one of those geeks who snapped up every single comic book out there...or, in my case, did what I could to borrow my friends' copies. The more I got into the world of Rick Grimes and the survivors, the more I wanted to see what happened.

I loved reading up on the part where the survivors broke into a jail. Heck, I even developed a crush on Michonne - if it's actually possible to get a crush on a comic book character. What I'm saying is that, even among a sea of comics and movies discussing the zombie apocalypse, The Walking Dead is different. It's a category all its own, and that's why I think it's gotten so popular in the mainstream.

While I was on a fandom board, a friend of mine messaged me a link that he said I'd like. And, when I realized it was an auction dealing with The Walking Dead merch, I was elated. This is one of those moments where I could actually see Kirkman's autograph on the front of the comic itself. How cool is that?!

Check out my favorite picks from the auction site. It's pretty awesome to know that so many The Walking Dead goods could go for so cheap, right?

An autographed photo of Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead. This 8 x 10" photo of the actor, Andrew Lincoln, in character as Rick Grimes is hand signed in blue sharpie. It is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Grandstand Online.

A signed photograph by actor Norman Reedus. This photograph depicts Reedus portraying the character “Daryl Dixon” from The Walking Dead television series. The photograph is signed to the front in black ink.

An autographed copy of The Walking Dead Survivors Guide A to C. This comic book features the signatures of The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard in marker to the front cover. The comic book is presented in a hard plastic case with grading information from CGC at the top.

A signed edition of The Walking Dead issue #100. This edition exhibits variant cover “F,” featuring a chromium wraparound style with art by Charlie Adler, signed in marker by Robert Kirkman. The issue is presented in a hard plastic case with a 9.4 grading by CGC.

A signed edition of The Walking Dead #100 (July 2012). This issue features a variant cover designed by artist Todd McFarlane, who is known for creating the Spawn series. The comic cover bears the signature of McFarlane and is held in a sealed hard plastic casing with a grading of 9.4 by the CGC.

A signed and graded 2012 German The Walking Dead #1 comic. The comic is a reprint of the first issue, originally printed in 2003, and was offered as a “Free Comic Book Day 2012” German exclusive. The comic is CGC-graded 9.8 and sealed in a clear plastic case. The book is signed to the cover by artist Tony Moore.

A variant edition of The Walking Dead comic. This is the San Diego Comic-Con cover variant of issue 100 (July 2012) which bears the shadowy figure of the villain Neegan. This comic bears the signature of the creator Robert Kirkman and is held in a sealed hard plastic casing with a rating of 9.2 by the CGC.

A CGC graded copy of The Walking Dead #100 signed by comic artist Charle Adlard. Published in July 2012, this comic book is graded 9.4 by CGC, signed by Adlard in black ink on the cover and numbered 272/300. This issue is notable for the first appearance of Negan and “Lucille”.

A signed copy of The Walking Dead Weekly #4. This Image comic book, a reprint of The Walking Dead #4 published in January 2011, is signed in black marker on the front cover by writer Robert Kirkman. The comic is presented in a hard plastic case with a label reading “CGC Qualified Grade” and “8.0.”

A signed and graded The Walking Dead #1AZ comic from The Walking Dead Weekly reprint series. The comic is a 2011 variant of the first issue, originally printed in 2003, and was offered as an exclusive for the 2011 Arizona Comic Con. The comic is CGC-graded 9.8 and sealed in a clear plastic case. The book is signed to the cover by two artists including Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard.

A signed and graded 2012 The Walking Dead #93 from Image Comics. This issue is CGC-graded and sealed in a clear plastic case. Featured is part one of the “A Larger World” series, printed in Jan 2012, graded 9.0. This comic is also signed by both writer Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard. In addition, this item comes with certificates of authenticity from both Blue Sun Comics and Collectibles and James Spence Authentication (JSA).

A signed and graded The Walking Dead #85 “Infinity and Beyond Celebration Cover” comic with a certificate of authenticity. This comic published by Image Comics received a 9.8 grade by CGC and is sealed in a clear plastic case. The comic is signed by both writer Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard, and the signatures were authenticated by both James Spence Authentication and Hundred Percent SD.

A signed and graded 2012 issue of The Walking Dead from Image Comics. This comic is CGC-graded and rated at 9.4. Featured is issue #95 of Mar 2012, part three of the “A Larger World” series. The comic is signed by writer Robert Kirkman to the front cover in gold tone ink. The “A Larger World” miniseries can be completed with the purchases of issues in lots 17DCC021-213, 17DCC021-303 and 17DCC021-349.

A signed and graded The Walking Dead #53 comic. This comic, published by Image Comics, received a 9.4 grade by CGC and is sealed in a clear plastic case. The comic is signed by writer Robert Kirkman.

A signed and graded The Walking Dead #87 comic. This comic published by Image Comics received a 9.2 grade by CGC and is sealed in a clear plastic case. The comic is signed by writer Robert Kirkman.

A signed and graded The Walking Dead “Now Way Out” Part Five #84 comic. This comic was published by Image Comics, receiving a 9.0 grade by CGC. The comic is signed by writer Robert Kirkman.

A signed and graded 2012 The Walking Dead comic from Image Comics. This comic is CGC-graded and sealed in a clear plastic case. Issue #94 serves as part two of the four part mini-series titled “A Larger World” printed in Feb 2012, with the graded value of 9.2. This version of issue #94 features a limited edition Image Expo Convention variant cover image. The comic is signed by both writer Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard. This miniseries can be completed with the purchase of this and the comics in lots 17DCC021-213, 17DCC021-349 and 17DCC021-200.

A signed and graded 2012 The Walking Dead comic from Image Comics. This CGC-graded comic is sealed in clear plastic case. Featured is issue #96, the fourth part conclusion of the “A Larger World” miniseries printed in Apr 2012, graded 9.4. The comic is signed by writer Robert Kirkman. Signed and graded editions of the first, second and third parts of this miniseries can be found in lots 17DCC021-200, 17DCC021-303 and 17DCC021-213.

A The Walking Dead issue 100 Variant Cover A signed by cast members of the television series including writer R. Kirkman, A. Lincoln, L. Cohen, S. Wayne-Callies, N. Reedus, S. Yeun, L. Holden and D. Gurira. The comic is stored in a hard plastic case and was graded at 9.0 by CGC. These signatures were verified by James Spence Authentication.

A The Walking Dead issue 100 Variant Cover C signed by cast members of the television series including writer R. Kirkman, A. Lincoln, L. Cohen, S. Wayne-Callies, N. Reedus, S. Yeun, L. Holden and D. Gurira. The comic is stored in a hard plastic case and was graded at 9.2 by CGC. These signatures were verified by James Spence Authentication.

A The Walking Dead issue 100 Variant Cover E signed by cast members of the television series including writer R. Kirkman, A. Lincoln, L. Cohen, S. Wayne-Callies, N. Reedus, S. Yeun, L. Holden and D. Gurira. The comic is stored in a hard plastic case and was graded at 9.4 by CGC. These signatures were verified by James Spence Authentication.

A graded The Walking Dead Weekly issue 1 signed by writer Robert Kirkman. This reprint issue is stored in a hard plastic case and was given an 8.5 grade by CGC. The signature was verified by James Spence Authentication and also by Hundred Percent SD and comes with corresponding certificates of authenticity.

A graded The Walking Dead Weekly issue 3 signed by writer Robert Kirkman. This reprint issue is stored in a hard plastic case and was given an 8.0 grade by CGC. The signature was verified by James Spence Authentication and also by Hundred Percent SD.

A graded The Walking Dead Weekly issue 5 signed by writer Robert Kirkman. This reprint issue is stored in a hard plastic case and was given a 9.4 grade by CGC. The signature was verified by James Spence Authentication and also by Hundred Percent SD.

A graded The Walking Dead Weekly issue #4 signed by artists Charlie Adlard and Tony Moore, as well as The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman. This reprint issue is stored in a hard plastic case and was given a 9.8 grade by CGC. The signatures featured on this issue were verified by James Spence Authentication and comes with a corresponding certificate of authenticity.

A The Walking Dead issue #20 (May 2011) signed by writer Robert Kirkman, and artists Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. This comic received a grade of 7.0 by CGC and the signatures were verified with a certificate of authenticity issued by James Spence Authentication and Hundred Percent SD. These comics are sealed in a hard plastic case.

A signed The Walking Dead by writer Robert Kirkland, and writers Charlie Adlard and Tony Moore. This comic is held in a sealed hard plastic case with a mint grade from the CGC of 9.8. The signature was verified by James Spence Authentication and Hundred Percent SD and comes with corresponding certificates of authenticity.

A signed and graded edition of The Walking Dead #100. The edition features variant cover “H,” signed to the front by artist Charlie Adlard and hand-numbered “301/500.” This issue is housed in a protective plastic case, marked with the CGC professional grading of 9.4.

A The Walking Dead #100 Variant Cover G signed by artist Charlie Adlard. This comic is stored in a hard plastic case and graded at 9.4 by CGC. The signature was verified by DynamicForces.com and comes with a corresponding certificate of authenticity.

A signed edition of issue #62 of The Walking Dead published by Image Comics. This comic is signed to the lower right front cover by actress Laurie Holden, who portrayed the “Andrea Harrison” character on The Walking Dead television series. This item is housed in a protective plastic sleeve.

A signed copy of The Walking Dead: The Official Magazine #3, signed to the front by actors Norman Reedus and Michael Rooker. Norman Reedus portrays the character Daryl Dixon and Michael Rooker portrays the character Merle Dixon on The Walking Dead television series. This item is housed in a protective plastic sleeve with cardboard backing. The Norman Reedus signature featured was verified by a third party authentication service.

An action figure of the character “Officer Rick Grimes” from the Image comics series The Walking Dead, manufactured by McFarlane Toys. This action figure includes four rifles, a revolver, ax and shoulder bag accessories; with packaging that advertises “23 points of articulation.” This action figure’s packaging is signed to the front with permanent marker by Todd McFarlane, creator of McFarlane Toys and the Spawn comic book character. McFarlane is also known for his work on other comic series’ throughout the 1980’s-’90s, including Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, Detective Comics and more.

A Robert Kirkman signed “Michonne” action figure from The Walking Dead. The figure was produced by McFarlane Toys as part of the The Walking Dead Comic Series 1. The figure, depicting the character “Michonne,” is in sealed packaging and is signed to the front plastic encasing by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman.

A pair of wind-up toys depicting zombies from the AMC television series The Walking Dead. This lot contains two Zombie Walker action figures from 2011’s Series One of The Walking Dead action figures by McFarlane Toys. The figure depicts a blood-soaked zombie man in a black jacket and slacks, and features “wind up walking action.”\

A “Daryl Dixon” action figure, from The Walking Dead television series. This action figure’s packaging is signed to the front by actor Norman Reedus, who portrays the “Dixon” character on the television series. This action figure is from “Series One” of The Walking Dead collectible line of figures by McFarlane Toys.