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0528

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #595
2.99
"Written by JOE KELLY Pencils & Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ Variant Cover by ADI GRANOV DARK REIGN TIE-IN! The lead-up to Amazing Spider-Man #600 begins here! Spider-Man editor Stephen Wacker here with a quick message. Look, this solicit is being written before you dear readers even know how CHARACTER ASSASSINATION ends and the major changes that spill out of it, so I can't tell ya much, but believe me, if you haven't been keeping up with Spidey...it's time. Following immediately on the heels of '24/7', Spider-Man's world has become more messed-up and stressful than ever and the fact that his biggest enemy, is in charge of the worldÖand the AvengersÖis only the icing on a really dangerous cake. Now faced with hard choices about family and friendship, Spider-Man knows exactly what he has to do to save the worldÖit's time to take down Norman Osborn. 32 PGS./Rated A Ö$2.99"
ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #16
2.99
"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD variant cover DALE KEOWN (1/25 incentive) MAY 28 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 'LOCKDOWN,' Part Two As the world-ending plans of THE FACE draw nearer to completion--Stronghold Prison is attacked! Amidst the chaos Wolf-Man must face off against Zechariah for the final time. Will it lead to his escape--or his demise?"
AVENGER DOUBLE NOVEL 01 (C: 0-1-2)
12.95
"The Pulp Era's most intriguing superhero returns in his first two epic adventures by Paul Ernst writing as 'Kenneth Robeson.' First, a devastating personal tragedy forges adventurer Richard Henry Benson into a 'Man of Steel,' leading him to assemble the crime-fighting team called 'Justice, Inc.' Then, murder sets The Avenger on the trail of 'The Yellow Horde,' the secret treasure of the Aztecs. This instant collector's item showcases H. W. Scott's classic pulp covers, and reprints all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban. Pulp historian Will Murray provides commentary, revealing how The Shadow's Walter Gibson and Doc Savage's Lester Dent helped develop The Avenger, a character who also appeared in Street & Smith and DC Comics."
AVENGERS INITIATIVE #24
2.99
"Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS THE INITIATIVE: DISASSEMBLED CONTINUES! A Dark Reign has fallen. Norman Osborn has disbanded S.H.I.E.L.D. and shut down Camp Hammond. That leaves the Shadow Initiative out in the cold...stuck in Madripoor with no means of escape, hunted by an army of Hydra agents, including Wolverine's old foes, Bloodscream and Roughhouse! They have no idea if Norman even knows they're out there, or if they're better off if he doesn't! If you thought changing costumes was the biggest event in Taskmaster's career, you cannot miss this issue... 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
AVENGERS INVADERS #11 (OF 12)
2.99
"Written by JIM KRUEGER & ALEX ROSS Penciled by STEVE SADOWSKI Cover by ALEX ROSS Variant Cover by MARIO ALBERTI On the other side of history, chaos reigns. Evil has won and the Fourth Reich now rules the world. Only the combined might of the Avengers, The Invaders and the mysterious new heroes Electro, The Challenger, The Silver Scorpion, The Black Widow, the Black Avenger and Captain Terror have a hope of setting the world right. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99 "
BACK TO BROOKLYN #5 (OF 5) (MR)
2.99
"story GARTH ENNIS & JIMMY PALMIOTTI art & cover MIHAILIO VUKELIC MINISERIES CONCLUSION! Bob Saetta and his scumbag brother Paul can avoid it no longer, the FBI and the police department are running low on body bags as the sh*t hits the fan. It's brother vs. brother in one of the bloodiest climaxes in comic book history. Brooklyn's underworld will never be the same, and neither will you! FEBRUARY 11 o 32 PAGES o FC o $2.99"
BACK TO BROOKLYN #5 (OF 5) (MR)
2.99
"story GARTH ENNIS & JIMMY PALMIOTTI art & cover MIHAILIO VUKELIC MINISERIES CONCLUSION! Bob Saetta and his scumbag brother Paul can avoid it no longer, the FBI and the police department are running low on body bags as the sh*t hits the fan. It's brother vs. brother in one of the bloodiest climaxes in comic book history. Brooklyn's underworld will never be the same, and neither will you! FEBRUARY 11 o 32 PAGES o FC o $2.99"
BART SIMPSON SON OF HOMER TP
15.99
"(W/A) Matt Groening He's been big, bad, bratty, beefy, bouncy, beastly, brilliant (not to mention boastful, brazen, boisterous, brash, and downright bamboozling), but when it comes down to it Bart Simpson is the Son of Homer! Join the chip off the ol' block in several adventures as he makes Springfield safe from criminals; starts his own radio talk show; goes on a one-man campaign against the new reading craze in Springfield; takes a one-way train trip to disaster; wins a shopping spree at Krusty's toy store; and much, much more. Collects Bart Simpson #29-33."
BATMAN IN BARCELONA DRAGONS KNIGHT
3.99
"Written by Mark Waid Art by Diego Olmos Cover by Jim Lee When a string of bizarre murders hits Spain's beautiful coastal city of Barcelona, The Dark Knight makes solving this crime his top priority. Full of international intrigue, high adventure and even higher stakes, BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON'S KNIGHT showcases The Caped Crusader in a different type of Gotham - but one no less dangerous! Fan-favorite writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) delivers an exciting, non-stop one-shot full of surprises while Spanish art sensation Diego Olmos (SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON) beautifully illustrates his home city. Featuring a gorgeous cover by best-selling artist Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN)! On sale May 27 ï 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US"
BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #5
2.50
"Written by J. Torres Art by Carlo Barberi & Terry Beatty Cover by Scott Jeralds Children everywhere are missing thanks to the Queen of Fables! It's up to Batman and Captain Marvel to give this mystery a happy ending! On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US"
BERSERK TP 29 (MR) (C: 0-1-2)
13.95
"BERSERK VOLUME 29 Kentaro Miura (W/A) On sale May 27 B&w, 216 pages $13.95 TPB, 5 1/8' x 7 1/4' Guts, the Black Swordsman, and his companions have finally broken free of the monster-infested wilderness and arrived at the port city of Vritannis. But the band finds out all too quickly that humans can be just as monstrous as the nightmarish creatures and apostles they battled in the forest. As Schierke and Isidro face off against pirate slavers, Farnese's power-hungry family tries to force her once again under the yoke of their political ambitions. The group's only hope is to find a ship out of the city, but even if they manage to secure a vessel, will everyone be free to leave? o Each volume of Berserk comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. o 'Berserk is as shocking and unique as ever this far into the series. There are few titles out there that can sustain the level of intensity and relevance as this.' -AnimeOnDVD.com o ' . . . you'll want to start from the beginning and follow this masterwork all the way through . . .' - Advanced Media Network BERSERK by Kentaro Miura © 1989 Kentaro Miura. All rights reserved. First published in Japan in 1990 by HAKUSENSHA, INC., Tokyo. English language translation rights in the United States of America and Canada arranged with HAKUSENSHA, INC., Tokyo through TOHAN CORPORATION, Tokyo. New text copyright Dark Horse Comics, Inc./Digital Manga, Inc"
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #57
2.50
"Written by Kevin A. Kramer, Sam Agro and Jason Hall Art by Robert Pope, Christopher Cook and Scott Roberts Cover by Stephanie Gladden & Mike DeCarlo Panini makes Chowder her pet, the Powerpuff Girls play golf, and Dexter gets cooties! On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US"
CHICKEN WITH PLUMS SC (C: 0-1-2)
12.95
"(W/A) Marjane Satrapi When celebrated Iranian musician Nasser Ali Khan, the author's great-uncle, discovers that his beloved instrument is irreparably damaged, he takes to his bed, renouncing the world and all its pleasures. Over the course of the week that follows, readers discover vivid scenes of his encounters with family and friends, flashbacks to his childhood, and flashforwards to his own children's futures. As the pieces of his story fall into place, understanding of the breadth of his decision to let go of life deepens. Marjane Satrapi, the author of Persepolis, rendered the events of her life and times in a uniquely captivating and powerful voice and vision. Now she turns that same keen eye and ear to the heartrending story of her great-uncle, a celebrated Iranian musician who gave up his life for music and love."
CINEMA RETRO #14 (C: 0-1-2)
11.99
"Now well into 2009 with a bang, this issue features the sexy Marianne Faithfull movie Girl on a Motorcycle, Michael Winner's The Sentinel, Chato's Land, and Lawman, and a feature on the espionage films of Alistair MacLean including When Eight Bells Toll, Fear is the Key, and Puppet on a Chain. Tough-guy actor James Caan invited writer Steve Saragossi into his Hollywood home for an exclusive career interview, and we continue interviews with Ernest Borgnine and Karen Black."
CODE GEASS NIGHTMARE OF NUNNALLY GN 01
9.99
"(W) Goro Taniguichi (A) Tomomasa Takuma It's another reimagining of the Code Geass story with the characters in an alternate universe story! When Lelouch goes missing in the incident at Shinjuku Ghetto, his sister Nunnally encounters an entity called Nemo, which restores her health and grants her the ability to summon the Knightmare Frame Mark Nemo.Using these, Nunnally attempts to seek out the whereabouts of her brother. However, her actions rouse the interest of the elite covert-ops Britannian Special Foreign Legion 'Irregulars,' which seeks to capture or kill her."
CROSSED #5 (OF 9) (MR)
3.99
"by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows The most controversial series of the year continues as Garth Ennis pulls out all the stops to write the most twisted book of his career! Cindy and her rag-tag team of fellow survivors are still on the run, but now the Crossed has focused all their energy on a vicious new game: bringing as much pain and suffering to the survivors as they can! Nothing is going right, but this is no fairy tale - there are no magic cures on the horizon. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you; when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed! This stomach-churning vision is brought to vivid (and more than a little disturbing) life by his partner in crime Jacen Burrows. This fearsome fifth issue is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Burrows as well as a rare Red Crossed Edition featuring a striking Black, White and Red cover by Burrows."
CROSSED #5 (OF 9) (MR)
3.99
"by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows The most controversial series of the year continues as Garth Ennis pulls out all the stops to write the most twisted book of his career! Cindy and her rag-tag team of fellow survivors are still on the run, but now the Crossed has focused all their energy on a vicious new game: bringing as much pain and suffering to the survivors as they can! Nothing is going right, but this is no fairy tale - there are no magic cures on the horizon. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you; when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed! This stomach-churning vision is brought to vivid (and more than a little disturbing) life by his partner in crime Jacen Burrows. This fearsome fifth issue is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Burrows as well as a rare Red Crossed Edition featuring a striking Black, White and Red cover by Burrows."
DAMES DOLL AND GUN MOLLS SC (C: 0-1-2)
24.95
"DAMES, DOLLS, AND GUN MOLLS Jim Silke (W) and R. Maguire (A) In the course of his long and illustrious career, renowned illustrator/painter Robert A. Maguire created gorgeous cover images for more than a thousand books and worked for virtually every mainstream publisher in the U.S. Best known for his incomparably sexy 'femme fatale' images for pulp paperbacks in the 1950s and 1960s, Maguire built a long and legendary career showcasing character portraits that were iconic and beautiful, painting subjects that felt simultaneously real and sensually compelling. Now, art historian and living pinup legend Jim Silke casts his curatorial eye toward Maguire's long and fascinating career in his first art collection/artist biography, Dames, Dolls, and Gun Molls. With a keen eye for criticism and his trademark style and wit, Silke explores the legacy of an artist whose work is known by millions the world over. o Presenting the lush, sensuous 'good-girl' art of acclaimed artist R. Maguire!"
DAMES DOLL AND GUN MOLLS SC (C: 0-1-2)
24.95
"DAMES, DOLLS, AND GUN MOLLS Jim Silke (W) and R. Maguire (A) In the course of his long and illustrious career, renowned illustrator/painter Robert A. Maguire created gorgeous cover images for more than a thousand books and worked for virtually every mainstream publisher in the U.S. Best known for his incomparably sexy 'femme fatale' images for pulp paperbacks in the 1950s and 1960s, Maguire built a long and legendary career showcasing character portraits that were iconic and beautiful, painting subjects that felt simultaneously real and sensually compelling. Now, art historian and living pinup legend Jim Silke casts his curatorial eye toward Maguire's long and fascinating career in his first art collection/artist biography, Dames, Dolls, and Gun Molls. With a keen eye for criticism and his trademark style and wit, Silke explores the legacy of an artist whose work is known by millions the world over. o Presenting the lush, sensuous 'good-girl' art of acclaimed artist R. Maguire!"
DARK REIGN ELEKTRA #3 (OF 5)
3.99
"Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by CLAY MANN Cover by LEE BERMEJO A fatigued and badly wounded Elektra is out of H.A.M.M.E.R. custody and on the run, and Norman Osborn wants her neutralized. Nothing for it but to send his best anti-Elektra operative - the Dark Avengers' ownÖHAWKEYE! He killed her once when he was Bullseye. Does a wounded Elektra even stand a chance? From Zeb Wells (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Clay Mann (DAREDEVIL)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$3.99"
DARK REIGN HOOD #1 (OF 5)
3.99
"Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by KYLE HOTZ Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Straight from the pages of NEW AVENGERS and DARK REIGN: THE CABAL - go deep into the cutthroat world of The Hood! You may know him as the tough-talking crime boss who's organizing the villains of NYC while wheeling and dealing with the likes of Loki and Dr. Doom. But what about his pregnant girlfriend, addict cousin and institutionalized mother that we met back in his debut mini? And what price is he paying for his rapid climb up the ranks of crime and power? Writer Jeff Parker (AGENTS OF ATLAS) and Kyle Hotz (THE HOOD: BLOOD FROM STONES) invite you to spend a week in the life of Parker Robinson, one of the key characters in Dark Reign, as he struggles to keep his professional and personal lives from destroying each other! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$3.99"
DARKNESS #77
2.99
"(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Frazer Irving Jackie's face-off against his deadliest foe yet continues as the Legacy numbering of The Darkness goes into full effect, taking into account every issue ever published, regardless of volume. An ageless beauty with red ribbon in her hair and her silent enforcer are determined to wipe out another Darkness bearer. Can Jackie break the curse? Meanwhile the mysterious Foreigner reveals new information to Jackie, which shakes him to his core. Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series"
DAWN TP 01 LUCIFERS HALO (NEW PTG)
17.99
"story, art & cover JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER Dawn, the Goddess of birth and rebirth, helps Darrian, a young warrior, find his place in a post apocalyptic New York. She gives him Lucifer's Halo, and the forces of heaven and Hell descend upon him to take it back. Through blood & tears, Dawn leads Darrian to his destiny as the incarnation of her lover, the Horned God. Collects issues #1-6."
DC LIBRARY ROOTS OF THE SWAMP THING HC
39.99
"Written by Len Wein Art by Bernie Wrightston and Nestor Redondo Cover by Bernie Wrightston The tales that made Swamp Thing a fan-favorite are collected in hardcover for the first time! Featuring the first appearance from HOUSE OF SECRETS #92 along with SWAMP THING #1-13 and featuring moody art by legendary artist Bernie Wrightson! Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 ï 320 pg, FC, $39.99 US"
DEAD AT 17 ULTIMATE ED TP
24.99
"DEAD @17: ULTIMATE EDITION TP story JOSH HOWARD art & cover JOSH HOWARD MAY 13 408 PAGES, FC $24.99 When 17-year-old Nara Kilday is murdered at the hands of a demonic cult, the quiet suburb of Darlington Hills is turned upside down. But when Nara inexplicably returns from the dead, what seems like a miracle at first may in fact spell the end for mankind. This volume collects the entire DEAD @17 saga - what Comic Shop News calls 'one of the most thought-provoking character-driven horror tales in years.' The perfect way to jump on board before the launch of next month's all-new series. Collects DEAD @17, DEAD @17: BLOOD OF SAINTS, DEAD @17: REVOLUTION and DEAD @17: THE 13th BROTHER"
DEAD OF NIGHT TP DEVIL-SLAYER
14.99
"Written by BRIAN KEENE Penciled by CHRIS SAMNEE Cover by KAARE ANDREWS Abandoned by his fiancÈe, his family, his church, and his government, Sergeant Dan Sylva returns to Iraq for a third tour of duty - and a descent into Hell itself. If the demon Belathauzer and the mysterious mercenary group known as Bloodstone have their way, Iraq, the place where civilization began, may also be where civilization ends. The reinvented Devil-Slayer takes Marvel's DEAD OF NIGHT to terrifying new heights, from award-winning horror novelist Brian Keene (The Rising, Dark Hollow) and artist Chris Samnee (DAREDEVIL: BLOOD OF THE TARANTULA)! Collecting DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING DEVIL-SLAYER #1-4 96 PGS./Explicit Content Ö$14.99"
DELLEC #0
1.99
"(W) Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez (A) Micah Gunnell, Rob Stull Sometimes, evil should be afraid. His name is Dellec. A working class family man. A highly skilled metal fabricator. A man who will be forced to risk everything - including his own existence, to purge the world of all its treacherous forms of ill repute. However, what if that evil he seeks to destroy is also the very same force that created him? And what if this being was more than mortal altogether? The blazing fires of damnation reign down upon one man in this epic tale of vengeance, loss, and despair as Dellec attempts to not only battle immortality itself, but also the very perception of faith its strength is built upon. Packed with loads of concept sketches and character designs, this 12-page #0 issue paves the way to the debut issue coming this July!"
DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #12 (MR)
3.99
"by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez Doktor Sleepless, by all accounts of the Heavenside media, is an all-powerful and angry god who can turn off the electricity at will, has brought angels to earth, and is remaking the city in his own image. But as each new story whips the rumors of the mad Doktor to terrifying proportions, the more frightening truth is that he may be beginning to believe his own press! Warren Ellis' satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare Future Warning Sign cover."
ENDERS SHADOW BATTLE SCHOOL #5 (OF 5)
3.99
"Creative Director ORSON SCOTT CARD Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA Cover by TIMOTHY GREEN II Sister Carlotta's quest to understand Bean's past brings unwelcome revelations about his future. Meanwhile, Bean himself faces a daunting task which will finally bring him face to face with his famous rival - but will they meet as friends or as enemies? The first chapter of Bean's journey in Marvel's adaptation of Orson Scott Card's sci-fi classic, Ender's Shadow, reaches its conclusion here! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$3.99"
ESSENTIAL X-MEN TP 09
19.99
"Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT, TERRY AUSTIN & SALLY PASHKOW Penciled by MARC SILVESTRI, ROB LIEFELD, JIM LEE, RICK LEONARDI, KIERON DWYER, BILL JAASKA, MIKE COLLINS, MIKE VOSBURG & JIM FERN Cover by MARC SILVESTRI Storm gets younger, Polaris gets stronger, Jean Grey gets tentacles, and Psylocke gets a makeover from the Mandarin as the X-Men's eighties-era adventures continue! Waves of super-villainy strike the Savage Land, Muir Isle and the Morlock Tunnels! Heroes are dying and NOT coming back, but the X-Men have been scattered across the Earth! While Marveldom's mightiest mutants try to get it together, only Wolverine remains at HQ - but it's not exactly by choice, since he's been crucified by the Reavers! Can his new sidekick Jubilee help him overcome this ordeal? Plus: Sentinel against Sentinel, invading aliens and a surprise showdown with the Serpent Society! Featuring Ka-Zar, Magneto, Strong Guy and more! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN #244-264 and ANNUAL #13. 544 PGS./All Ages Ö$19.99 "
EUREKA DORMANT GENE #2 (OF 4)
3.99
"(W) Andrew Cosby, Jonathan L. Davis (A) Mark Dos Santos The Sci-Fi Channel's smash hit show returns for another series masterminded by the creator of the show, told completely in continuity! It's high school shenanigans in Eureka as Zoe falls for the new guy in school who has everybody talking. But what she doesn't know is that the stud used to be a dud! Covers by J.K. Woodward."
FALL OF CTHULHU NEMESIS #2 (OF 4)
3.99
"(W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Mateus Santolouco Fall Of Cthulhu returns with Nemesis, an epic origin story revealing the secret history behind Nyarlathotep's favorite companion. The fight for Atlantis continues as a weary king exposes sycophants who pray to the Old Ones. Their dissent and aggression is mounting. The Crawling Chaos must be stopped. Be prepared for the shock of your life as BOOM!'s bestselling horror title continues! Covers by Jeffery Spokes and Chuck BB."
FARSCAPE DARGOS LAMENT #2 (OF 4)
3.99
"(W) Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Neil Edwards Ka D'argo lives on - only in this pulse-pounding Farscape mini-series set in-continuity during season 3 between episodes 'Revenging Angel' and 'Fractures.' D'Argo and Jool are stuck in the middle of a global war, and a figure from D'Argo's past is only going to make things worse! Covers by Michael DiPascale and Will Sliney."
FATHOM #7 ALE GARZA CVR
2.99
"(W) J.T. Krul (A) Ale Garza, Sal Regla The Blue leader of the Elite Council, Siphon, must begin the painful task of now bringing two worlds together. With both sides fearful of the other, it will stand as the defining task of his rule. Yet his actions are not supported by many on both sides of the ocean's surface-including Aspen Matthews. Meanwhile, the dissident Killian finally discovers there's something else, something more in his life worth fighting, and dying for. However, Killian's newfound objective may not be shared by a certain-Elite-member of his broken family. Available with covers from Ale Garza and Marcus To."
FEMFORCE #147
6.95
"by Various Major plot threads leading to the big 150th issue unfold here, as the readers begin to learn where a certain missing FF member has been - and why she's been there. While Nightveil tries to rally Ms. Victory, Synn, and Tara against a terrible inter-dimensional threat and Stormy Tempest plots assassination, a powerless She-Cat leads an incursion into a mummy-infested Egyptian tomb, with Firebeam and Miss Masque in tow! Plus, it's giant adventures with Rowena and Dinosaur Girl!"
FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH INK #1 (OF 2)
2.99
"Written by Eric Wallace Art by Fabrizio Fiorentino Cover by Brian Stelfreeze In the wake of FINAL CRISIS, the Tattooed Man is considered a hero for the first time in his life. At first, the rewards from his new lifestyle are a welcome change from the rest of what his existence has been, but soon the pressure to stay above temptation and evil start to wear him down. Matters are quickly complicated when he wakes up in the middle of the night to find his body covered in unfamiliar tattoos that seem to have a life of their own. In this 6-issue miniseries from newcomer writer Eric Wallace (TV's Eureka) and artist Fabrizio Fiorentino, the Tattooed Man finds himself in the middle of a life and death struggle with his own powers and the master plan they seem to have for him - whether he likes it or not! On sale May 27 ï 1 of 6 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
FRINGE #5 (OF 6)
2.99
"Written by Mike Johnson and others Art by Tom Mandrake William Bell and Walter Bishop's bizarre experiments continue in this series that takes a look into the past of some of the major players in the FOX television show! On sale May 27 ï 5 of 6 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
FUTURAMA COMICS #43
2.99
"(W) Ian Boothby (A) John Delaney Fry finds himself short on cash, so he moonlights for a company that specializes in selling products to people while they sleep. But when Fry finds himself in the middle of one of Leela's dreams, he decides to do everything in his power to make her dream come true."
GARTH ENNIS BATTLEFIELDS TANKIES #2 (MR)
3.50
"Garth Ennis (W) Carlos Ezquerra (A) The death ride of the British armoured divisions continues as German resistance intensifies, littering the Normandy countryside with smashed tanks and bloody bodies. Meanwhile, Corporal Stiles and his crew continue their quest to rejoin their unit- assuming there's a unit left to rejoin. Worse still, mutiny begins to rear its head- at the worst possible time, with hungry Tigers on the prowl..."
GEEK MONTHLY JUN 2009 (C: 0-1-2)
5.99
"Geek Monthly is dedicated to anything and everything that geeks obsess about, like the latest toys, anime, television shows, movies, games and DVDs. But there is more to the modern geek, so expect the lowdown on all sorts of things from the latest apply-to-the-forehead headache cure to how technology is being used in haute cuisine in the magazine that takes a lifestyle approach to geek culture!"
GHOST RIDER #35
2.99
"Written by JASON AARON Penciled by TONY MOORE Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM 'TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS,' PART 3-Johnny Blaze has come to a monastery in Japan, just wanting to be left alone as he waits patiently for the end of the world. But when a local biker gang begins terrorizing the town, Blaze realizes that his work as Ghost Rider isn't quite done yet. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$2.99"
GHOST RIDER DANNY KETCH TP ADDICT
19.99
"Written by SIMON SPURRIER & IVAN VELEZ Penciled by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXEIRA Cover by CLINT LANGLEY You've heard the news by now. He's been away, he's been down to rock bottom; but he's back. Dan Ketch reborn: a stranger, darker figure. So what happened, Dannyboy? Where did it all go wrong? Tying-into Jason Aaron's stunning take on the Ghost Rider mythos, artist Javier Saltares and writer Simon Spurrier present a tormented fall into the deepest pits of the soul. Join us - via Technomancer babes, talking carrion-birds, battering-rams on bikes and the inescapable hunger for Vengeance - for a dark tale of Addiction. Plus, the final fate of Dan Ketch is revealed in GHOST RIDER FINALE! With Blackheart deposed, the Ghost Rider is now lord of the Nether Realm. What does he intend to do with his power? And will the other Dark Lords - like Belasco, Pluto and Hela - allow him to keep it? Collecting GHOST RIDER: DANNY KETCH #1-5 and GHOST RIDER FINALE. 192 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$19.99"
GLAMOURPUSS #7
3.00
"(W/A) Dave Sim Because glamourpuss is still in rehab, Dave Sim needed something to fill the 'glamour' half of the book and chose Super-Heroines! Including France's real-life supermodel/Super-Heroine, Ms A, who was born on Steve Ditko's 60th birthday and is counter-terrorism uber agent for the Sarkozy government, plus Leather Cleavage! Girl Flash (aka Top Notch)! Flower Bomb! Veiled Threat! and Puppy High 5! Which glamourpuss Super-Heroine most deserves her own Aardvark-Vanaheim mini-series? Voting details included on the inside front cover. The photorealism in comics section continues the examination of the arrival of Stan Drake in the early 50's."
GOD OF COMICS OSAMU TEZUKA SC (C: 0-1-2)
25.00
"(W) Natsu Onoda Power, (A) Osamu Tezuka God of Comics: Osamu Tezuka and the Creation of Post-World War II Manga is a critical biography and assessment of the Japanese innovator who made Manga mainstream with his character Astro Boy and his more than 150,000 pages of comics and animated films. This is the first critical examination of his entire body of work, ranking him as the single most important figure in Japanese post-World War II comics."
GODLAND #28 (RES)
2.99
"story JOE CASEY art & cover TOM SCIOLI BOOK TWENTY-EIGHT: THE HORROR! Neela Archer's mission is revealed! She's a cosmic cleaner sent to eliminate an Entropist Assassin gone rogue! But what role will Adam play?! Galactic politics at its most severe! Two wrongs don't make a right! The horror! The horror! (hence the titleÖ) OCTOBER 29 ï 24 PAGES ï FC ï $2.99"
GOLD DIGGER #105
2.99
"(W/A) Fred Perry The citadel of T'uala is unearthed and unsealed for the first time in thousands of years. Entombed within are the charred ruins of a temple that was once the scene of a horrific battle between the lord of T'uala and the royal family of Bionica, the last fortress city to fall be T'uala's might. But even centuries after the battle's conclusion, the six family members' desperation persists - and Gina's expedition is caught in the crossfire!"
GOTHAM GAZETTE #1 BATMAN ALIVE
2.99
"Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Dustin Nguyen, Guillem March, Jamie McKelvie, ChrisCross and Alex Konat Cover by Dustin Nguyen A city looking to rise up. A new Dark Knight is casting his shadow until dawn's early light. A cop looking to solve a murder whose solution may be worse than the crime. A reporter who can reclaim her social standing only by rejecting everything she believes in. A doctor who has found new life by compromising her old one. One hero who has determined a course of action no matter whose plans it spoils. Harvey Bullock. Vicki Vale. Dr. Leslie Thompkins. Stephanie Brown. These four ordinary people living extraordinary lives look to regain their balance in a city that turns lives upside down. Morning comes to Gotham City and the time for mourning has passed. How do the people of Gotham City deal with the sudden arrival of hope? Find out in this new one-shot! On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #14
2.99
"Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by BRAD WALKER Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA A WAR OF KINGS TIE-IN! The savage battle between the Shi'Ar Imperium - ruled by Emperor Vulcan - and the Kree Empire - controlled by Black Bolt - explodes across the universe! The Guardians of the Galaxy know they've got to stop the war before it shakes the cosmos apart at the seams, but will any of these heavy hitters listen to a rag-tag bunch of self-appointed galactic protectors who spend half their time quarreling amongst themselves? Find out in the book IGN.com calls '...one of the best titles around'! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99 "
HOWARD DUCK FRANK CHO SGN PRINT (C: 0-0-2)
25.00
"(A) Frank Cho Nothing says patriotism like a duck in pants and a babe in a bikini! Hubba-hubba artist Frank Cho crafted this great 'Howard the Duck and Beverly' print as a Hero fundraiser in conjunction with Howard creator Steve Gerber. Alas, Steve Gerber passed away on February 10, 2008, and these prints arrived for Steve's signature the following day. Still, they are available signed by the artist, Frank Cho. This amazing, full-color litho is limited to only 250 pieces! Don't miss out on this massive-sized, 11' x 17' litho signed by the master himself, Frank Cho!"
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #26
2.99
"Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Pencils by TRAVEL FOREMAN Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER Danny's escape from Hell gets down to the wire! Trapped in the mystical and secret eighth city of monsters, Danny and the Immortal Weapons have to make the prison-break of a lifetimeÖwith Davos waiting to meet them outside! But will he help them runÖor shove them back to their deaths?! By Duane Swierczynski (CABLE) and Travel Foreman (ARES)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
IMPALER #3
2.99
"Impaler #3 (W) William Harms (A) Matt Timson (Cov) Matt Timson Vampires are overwhelming America, state by state, and the only chance of survival lies at the hands of an ancient hero! Lt. George Wagner arrives in Washington, D.C., hoping to find reinforcements. Instead, he discovers the nation's capital has been abandoned, its citizens headed west, away from the approaching vampires. In New Jersey, Victor and Vlad are attacked by the unlikeliest of enemies - Vlad's brother, Mircea, who was long thought dead but is out for revenge! Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series"
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #129
2.99
"Written by FRED VAN LENTE & GREG PAK Penciled by RYAN STEGMAN Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS In this issue: HERCULES AND AMADEUS CHO DIE!!! We heard that cheap death sells comics, and we're more than happy to oblige. Though seriously, if you had to plunge into the UNDERWORLD and bring back Hercules' slain father ZEUS to counter Hera's power, could you think of a better plan? And come to think of it, have you ever noticed how... impermanent death is in the Marvel Universe? Well, while hobnobbing among the most famous Marvel deceased over the last few years, Herc and Cho learn the terrible secret why -- and why PLUTO, Lord of the Dead, is fighting-mad about it! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
INCREDIBLE HERCULES TP LOVE AND WAR
14.99
"Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY & SALVA ESPIN Cover by BOB LAYTON & GURU EFX Marvel's Amazons are ready to rip, rend, smash, bash, eliminate, annihilate and just plain violate any man, woman or god that dares get in their way. Led by Princess Artume, daughter of the Amazon queen Hippolyta, these Amazons aren't gonna wimp out when it's their turn in the ring - or in the boudoir! Amazons are unleashed as Hercules and sidekick Amadeus Cho find themselves unwittingly wound up in Artume's insidious plot, one that eventually draws in plenty of other Marvel heroes and gods from the pantheon! Love and War is a story full of action and unbridled humor, with Herc just the way you like - no, love - him. Charming, dumb and getting away with it! Collecting INCREDIBLE HERCULES #121-125. 128 PGS./Rated A Ö$14.99"
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #33
2.99
"Written by Dwayne McDuffie Art by Rags Morales Cover by Ed Benes It's Dharma vs. Starbreaker for control of the greatest source of power in the DC Universe. No matter the victor, the Justice League loses! On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #27
2.99
"Written by Jerry Ordway Art by Jerry Ordway & Bob Wiacek Cover by Jerry Ordway The younger JSA team members find their headquarters in total lockdown - with The Flash, Green Lantern and Wildcat trapped inside! Can the junior JSA-ers break into their own home base? And what secret from the Atomic Age seeks retribution from the three founding members? On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN #1 (OF 6)
2.99
"Written by Gerry Conway Art by Chris Batista & Dave Meikis Cover by Brian Bolland Is Buddy Baker losing it all? Everyman hero Buddy Baker has fought hard for our world, and for his family. But by the year 2024, the Earth has seen better days: The heroes are growing tired, the villains have grown nastier and Buddy's own hometown of San Diego has struggled for years to recover from a cataclysmic typhoon. His children have grown and his marriage has gotten colderÖ and now, as San Diego faces the most vicious Super-Villain it's seen in years, his powers are starting to fail him! Without his powers, without his family - who is Buddy Baker? Can he still be a husband? Can he still be a father? Can he still be Animal Man? And more importantly, can he even survive the bloodthirsty plan his arch-rival's progeny has in store for him? Comics legend Gerry Conway (TV's Law and Order) makes his return to DC with this can't-miss miniseries! On sale May 27 ï 1 of 6 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
LITERALS #2 (OF 3) (MR)
2.99
"Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Mark Buckingham 'The Great Fables Crossover' part 6 of 9! Even with his two Fable muses pressed into service, Kevin Thorn is having trouble getting started on his next grand opus. He seems to be suffering from a bad case of, 'What's that malady that affects writers and keeps them from getting their work done?' Meanwhile, the Page Sisters go to guns a-blazin' against the Genres. On sale May 27 ï 2 of 3 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ï MATURE READERS"
MADAME XANADU #11 (MR)
2.99
"By Matt Wagner Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Master illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta jumps onboard for a 5-issue story with the seductive sorceress he first brought to life 30 years ago. Kaluta joins series scribe Matt Wagner to weave a mystery that jumps between the Spanish Inquisition and 1940s New York City. Long-buried secrets come back to life as Madame Xanadu investigates a murder 500 years in the making. Featuring colors by Eisner Award-winner Dave Stewart. On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ï MATURE READERS"
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #48
2.99
"Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by DAVID HAHN & COLLEEN COOVER Cover by ROGER CRUZ MOVING DAY: All good things must eventually end. Sure, our universe had some great times, but all shows must close, and the Fantastic Four are summoned to the Ends of Time to help one of the show's brightest stars pack up for the long sleep until the next universe is born. That's right: Galactus has survived one Big Bang, and is making plans to pull off the same trick! But what does a guy like Galactus pack for this journey, and why does he need the help of the Fantastic Four? Plus, artist Colleen Coover brings you Sue Storm's essay, 'The Importance of Being Invisible!' 32 PGS./All Ages Ö$2.99"
MARVEL ADVENTURES TP THOR DIGEST
9.99
"Written by PAUL TOBIN, FRED VAN LENTE, LOUISE SIMONSON, SCOTT GRAY & ROGER LANGRIDGE Penciled by JACOPO CAMAGNI, MATTEO LOLLI, RODNEY BUCHEMI & CRAIG ROUSSEAU Cover by SALVADOR ESPIN All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Thor, Captain America, Dr. Strange and Ant-Man as they go up against the fiercest obstacles they've ever encountered. First, see how the God of Thunder came to our world, and what awesome adversities shaped him into a champion of man! Then, the Master of the Mystic Arts encounters a cosmically powered creature that has been allowing its newborn babies to feed on the very fabric of reality. And who is Ant-Man? How did he get both the ability to shrink to less than an inch tall and speak directly to ants? All these stories plus two action-packed tales featuring Captain America! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #5-8. 96 PGS./All Ages Ö$9.99"
MARVEL APES GRUNT LINE SPECIAL
3.99
"Written by KAREL KESEL Penciled by JOE SUITOR Cover by JOHN WATSON Evolution got ya down? Fear not hairless ones, because MARVEL APES are about to get HAMMERED! When teenager Roy Reyna finds he can transform into the super-powered simian APE X, it's more fun than a barrel of monkeysÖuntil H.A.M.M.E.R. agents capture him. The next thing Ape X knows, he's in a secret prison being interrogated about some strangeÖApe Universe. He doesn't have the answers they want, and they don't believe him. But they'll break him, one way or anotherÖ Ape X's only hope is Jane Potter- a young journalist working for the Front Line newspaper, hungry for her first Big Story- plus her quirky co-conspirators: the Initiative's furry fury, Gorilla Girl, and the world's most lovable loser, the Gibbon. All this banana bunch has to do to save Ape X is break into the secret government facility known asÖPROJECT PEGASUS. Mix in some bad puns and big guns, the Red Ghost's Super-Apes and a sinister cyber-simian called Ooktron, and the fur really flies! But escaping from Project Pegasus is no joke- and on this front line everyone is expendable! 48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ Ö$3.99"
MICHAEL TURNER GALLERY ED HC (C: 0-1-2)
99.99
"MICHAEL TURNER GALLERY EDITION HC Bigger and better than ever, this 'Gallery Edition' is limited to only 500 copies. This beautiful 194 page, Hardcover Edition comes complete with the Turner's latest work and will feature his famous depiction of Marvel's Wolverine, digitally recolored by Peter Steigerwald. It also comes with an exclusive Michael Turner sketch, on a 'Parchment Style' print, tipped in. Book dimensions are 8-1/4' x 12', with 16 brand new pages. GALLERY SIZED HARDCOVER: Limited & Numbered to 500 (Cover: Wolverine, by Michael Turner) ............................. $99.99"
MMW AMAZING SPIDER-MAN TP 02
24.99
"Written by STAN LEE Penciled by STEVE DITKO Cover by STEVE DITKO & DEAN WHITE Welcome back for another helping of Amazing Spider-Man milestones by the team that made the Webslinger a worldwide icon, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko! Their troubled teenager took comics by storm in 1962, and the first round of stories were just a warm up! In these pages you'll be witness to the debut of more classic Spidey foes including Mysterio, Kraven the Hunter and no less than the Green Goblin himself! And as if one foe at a time wasn't enough, the Sinister Six unite for the first time in the colossal AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1, a jam-packed 72-page Lee/Ditko extravaganza! Also featuring the rampaging Hulk, the Human Torch and Spidey's first team-up with Daredevil, but as every Spider-phile knows, it's not costumes alone that make the saga of Peter Parker so compelling, it's his everyday cohorts. From Flash Thompson to Betty Brant, dear old Aunt May to 'Jolly' Jonah Jameson, they make for incomparable drama, so don't back, reserve that copy today, True Beliver! Collecting THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #11-19 and ANNUAL #1 288 PGS./All Ages Ö$24.99 "
MOON KNIGHT #30
2.99
"Written by MIKE BENSON Penciled by JEFTE PALO Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO 'DOWN SOUTH,' PART 4-The little Mexican town of El Paso Del Norte is getting crowded. First, there's Moon Knight, whose current alter ego, Jake Lockley, is playing bodyguard to a young woman who's in the crosshairs of virtually every assassin South of the Rio Grande. Then, there's the Zapata Brothers, a duo of outlandish assassins that's determined to collect the bounty. And then there's the Punisher, who's crossed the border on the trail of some Russian Mobsters. Oh, and did we forget to mention the phantom predator known as Toltec, who's got his sights on everyone? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$2.99"
MOON KNIGHT TP 04 DEATH OF MARC SPECTOR
16.99
"Written by MIKE BENSON & PETER MILLIGAN Penciled by MARK TEXEIRA, JAVIER SALTARES & LAURENCE CAMPBELL Cover by DAVE WILKINS It's the end of the rope for the avatar of Khonshu, forsaken by his own god and left to wander the violent streets with a target on his back and every agent of the government gunning to bring him down. And when that includes Iron Man and Norman Osborn's Thunderbolts, the death of Marc Spector is a fate surely sealed. Plus, It's Christmas Eve. A time for family. A time to dream. But for Moon Knight, it's just a night like any other - and tonight he's got his sights on a pair of hitmen who picked the wrong Santa to kill. Collecting MOON KNIGHT #21-25 and SILENT KNIGHT ONE-SHOT. 152 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$16.99"
MS MARVEL #39
2.99
"Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by PATRICK OLLIFFE Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. The Dark Reign is in full effect. Carol Danvers is dead. Moonstone has taken on the mantle of Ms. Marvel. And the only hope for the forces of good is...Machine Man?! Brian Reed & Patrick Olliffe kick off a new chapter in the legend of Ms. Marvel! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
NEW AVENGERS #53
3.99
"Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by BILLY TAN & CHRIS BACHALO Cover by BILLY TAN Variant Cover by CHRIS BACHALO WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SORCERER SUPREME? And will he or she survive the initiation? The Avengers fight a battle that they know will shape the future of the Marvel Universe for years to come! 32 PGS./Rated A Ö$3.99"
NIGHT O/T LIVING DEAD MATT BUSCH SGN ART PRINT (C: 0-0-1)
19.99
"by Matt Busch The undead live on this stunning Art Print from painter Matt Busch measuring 11' x 17'. This is strictly limited to only 250 copies, all signed by the artist! Every copy of this art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a Certificate of Authenticity."
NON SPORT UPDATE VOL 20 #3 (C: 0-1-2)
5.99
"To coincide with the release of the new Star Trek film, fans will be pleased with the Star Trek cover, feature story, and promo card. In addition to the Star Trek promo, there will be other promos from Rittenhouse Archives - Battlestar Galactica Season 4 and X-Men Archives. Collectors will enjoy a separate 32-page price guide. The issue will also include New Card Reviews, Non-Sport Shorts Timeline, Finders Keepers, the Promo Column, and Cards Online."
NORTHLANDERS #17 (MR)
2.99
"Written by Brian Wood Art by Vasilis Lolos Cover by Massimo Carnevale 'The Viking Art of Single Combat' continues. On a snowy coastline of Norway, two Vikings face off in single combat. Seconds slow to minutes. Minutes slow to hours. Then, slower still, until the fight takes on a greater meaning. Viking warfare is deconstructed and dissected in this bitter and lonely brawl to the death with visually stunning art from Vasilis Lolos (Last Call). On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ï MATURE READERS"
NOVA #25
2.99
"Written by DAN ABNETT& ANDY LANNING Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO Cover by DANIEL ACU—A The Nova Corps rushes to the front line of the terrible conflagration between the Shi'Ar Imperium and the Kree Empire - and gets decimated! To save them, Richard Rider must wrest control of the Nova Force from no less than the Worldmind itself! Be prepared for shocks and surprises in this stunning showdown issue of the series that has Aint It Cool News raving 'a gem of a comicÖjust buy this book'! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
OFF HANDBOOK MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z PREM HC 08
24.99
"Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, MICHAEL HOSKIN, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, DAVID WILTFONG, MADISON CARTER, MIKE FICHERA, CHAD ANDERSON, CHRIS BIGGS, ERIC J. MOREELS, MARK O'ENGLISH, AL SJOERDSMA, JACOB ROUGEMONT, GABRIEL SHECHTER, ANTHONY FLAMINI, JEPH YORK, RICH GREEN, MARKUS ETTLINGER, ANDREW GOLETZ, ROB LONDON & MICHEL GARIEPY Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by TOM GRUMMETT Let's assume you know your mutants: Multiple Man, the MLF, Mystique, New Mutants, Nightcrawler, Northstar, Cassandra Nova, Omega Red, Onslaught, Phoenix -- no surprises for you there. Safe to assume you know Aunt May from Uncle Ben, but do you need a flow chart to tell Namor apart from Namora apart from Namorita? When it comes to heroes, how are you on the New Warriors, Night Raven, Night Thrasher, Nightmask, Nomad, Nova, Omega the Unknown, the Order, Paladin, Patriot, Penance, Phantom Rider or Pip the Troll? Villains, you say? How about Mysterio, Nebula, Nightmare, Nitro, Ord, Orka, Norman Osborn, the Owl or the Phalanx? Places like the Negative Zone and New Universe? Wrap it together with more than a hundred entries in all! Yes, you do need the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. You're welcome! 240 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$24.99"
POKEMON TCG PLATINUM Q2 BSTR DIS (C: 1-1-2)
136.44
"Platinum puts you in the middle of the action when you face challenges no Trainer has ever encountered before! From incredible PokÈmon to the mysterious new Lost Zone, to the villainous Team Galactic, you'll discover worlds you never knew were possible. PokÈmon TCG: Platinum is your first step into the next great PokÈmon TCG adventure!"
POWER UP GN
12.99
"story & art DOUG TENNAPEL cover DOUG TENNAPEL MAY 28 128 PAGES / BW $12.99 From the creator of Earthworm Jim, Creature Tech and Monster Zoo comes the comedic story of Hugh Randolph, a family man down on his luck. He works as a mindless drone at a local printer until he discovers a mysterious video game console that gives him the power to produce endless riches, manipulate his work day, even cheat death."
RAPTURE OEMING CVR
2.99
"RAPTURE #1 (of 6) Michael Avon Oeming (W/A/Cover), Taki Soma (W), Val Staples (C), and Alex Maleev (Cover) On sale May 27 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Miniseries After warring for a century, Earth's greatest champions and villains suddenly disappear, leaving the planet devastated. Like a rapture, the Powers are gone and humanity is left behind to pick up the pieces. Amongst this wreckage, two lovers, Evelyn and Gil, find themselves separated by a continent and will do anything to find each other again. But when a strange being named 'The Word' turns Evelyn into a champion with an angelic spear, she finds the force of her love for Gil clashing with her newfound power. Love and destiny collide in what will become the worst breakup-ever. Text and illustrations of Raptureô © 2009 Michael Avon Oeming & Taki Soma. "
RED SONJA #44
2.99
"by Brian Reed & Walter Geovanni The countdown to issue #50 continues as events once again swirl around Red Sonja and her very fate hangs in the balance! This issue: The adventures of Lucan Martur! We see Lucan, Verona, and their child on the road, questing for the Blood Dynasty. But as his hunt turns sour, he grows more and more desperate to get to the Blood Dynasty before Sonja, and makes a desperate move that continues to reveal his fiendish nature!"
RESISTANCE #6 (OF 6) (MR)
3.99
"Written by Mike Costa Art by RamÛn PÈrez & C.P. Smith Cover by C.P. Smith The series based on the best-selling PlayStation 3 game franchise concludes! With his unit decimated, Capelli has undertaken a suicide mission in an attempt to thwart the Chimera assault. But even if his crazy plan works, is it enough to stall the invasion? Does America have a chance in the coming war? On sale May 27 ï 6 of 6 ï 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US ï MATURE READERS"
RUNAWAYS 3 #10
3.99
"Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & JAMES ASMUS Pencils by SARA PICHELLI & EMMA RIOS Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE When Runaway Molly Hayes responds to the X-Men's psychic invitation welcoming all mutants to a new home in San Francisco, she declares it 'Moll-ifest Destiny' and heads to the Headlands to investigate! But when she finds herself back-to-back with Wolverine, cornered by a villain with a vendetta, she might find being an X-Man isn't just secret clubhouses and cool-looking costumesÖ 40 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$3.99"
SONIC UNIVERSE #4
2.50
"(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley The all-out battle-turned-alliance between Shadow and Rouge takes a new twist, and there may be no turning back! Transported from G.U.N.'s secret base to the surreal Special Zone, the reluctant allies meet the zone's mega-powerful master, Feist. What will Feist require of them? Can they successfully complete the challenge as well as their other missions and tasks for G.U.N.? What would failure mean to Shadow, who considers himself the 'ultimate lifeform?' This action-packed issue co-stars Hope Kintobor and Omega, and features the first assembly of 'Team Dark.' It also paves the way for the next intriguing saga, which promises to bring back everyone's favorite red echidna!"
SPARROW JOHN WATKISS HC
11.99
"John Watkiss (a & c) Renowned anatomy master John Watkiss brings his celebrated commercial and fine arts works to the Sparrow series! Enjoy this collection of art picked by Watkiss and series editor/designer Ashley Wood. HC o FC ' 6' x 6' ' 48 pages ' $11.99 o 978-1-60010-430-5"
SPECIAL FORCES TP 01 (MR)
16.99
"story KYLE BAKER art & cover KYLE BAKER MAY 13 200 PAGES / FC $16.99 THE COMIC BOOK THAT ENDED THE IRAQ WAR! Zone, the unwitting pawn of a corrupt recruiter, is a mentally disabled soldier. Felony is a three-time loser who enlisted to avoid life in prison. When the rest of their unit is massacred in Baghdad, these brave American teenagers are democracy's last hope against the villainy of the notorious terrorist known as The Desert Wolf! Collects issues SPECIAL FORCES #1-4 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES. "
SPIDER-MAN NOIR PREM HC
19.99
"Written by DAVID HINE & FABRICE SAPOLSKY Penciled by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO Cover by DENNIS CALERO With great power, there must also come great responsibility - and when those in power abuse it, it's the people's responsibility to remove them. The year is 1933, and New York City is not-so-secretly run by corrupt politicians, crooked cops, big businesses and suave gangland bosses like New York's worst, the Goblin. But when a fateful spider-bite gives the young rabble-rouser Peter Parker the power to fight the mobster who killed his Uncle Ben, will even that be enough? It's a tangled web of Great Depression pulp, with familiar faces like you've never seen them before! By 'Hardboiled' David Hine, Fabrice 'The Spider' Sapolsky and Carmine 'Carbine' Di Giandomenico! Collecting SPIDER-MAN NOIR # 1-4. 112 PGS./Rated T+Ö$19.99"
SPIDER-MAN SHORT HALLOWEEN
3.99
"Written by BILL HADER & SETH MEYERS Pencils & Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE Two stars of Saturday Night Live make their Marvel debut with an all-new story set right on the bustling, hot dog juice covered streets of New York City. Halloween is coming early this year as Spidey is knocked out during the Greenwich Village costume parade and an intoxicated reveler in a Spidey costume takes his place. Really, we don't want to say more than that. Trust us, with comic book legend Kevin Maguire (JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL) along for the ride, this'll be more exciting than putting a president on a comic book cover! 48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ Ö$3.99"
SQUADRON SUPREME 2 #11
2.99
"Written by HOWARD CHAYKIN Pencils & Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO 'RAISING THE BAR!'-As if all-out war between the new and old Squadrons Supreme wasn't bad enoughÖAmerica still has to endure the normal problemsÖterrorism, criminal geniuses, mutated astronautsÖand a rising tide of superhumanity. Okay, maybe nothing's normal anymore, but that doesn't make anything any easierÖ 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$2.99"
STAND AMERICAN NIGHTMARES #3 (OF 5)
3.99
"Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by MIKE PERKINS Cover by LEE BERMEJO Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS Sketch Variant by LEE BERMEJO The most harrowing chapter of Stephen King's horror epic yet! When Larry Underwood and his new companion Rita Blakemoor decide to escape from New York, they head for the Lincoln Tunnel...little knowing that they are embarking on a nightmare journey that will unleash their deepest, darkest fears and demons, both real and imagined. Meanwhile, Harold and Frannie set off on their own great adventure--on mopeds!--and Stu Redman meets another survivor. But is he friend or foe? 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental AdvisoryÖ$3.99 "
STAR WARS CLONE WARS TP 03 WIND RAIDERS TALORAAN (C: 1-1-2)
7.95
"STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS-THE WIND RAIDERS OF TALORAAN John Ostrander (W) and Wayne Lo (A) On sale May 27 FC, 96 pages $7.95 TPB, 5 1/4' x 7 1/2' Jedi Knights Anakin and Obi-Wan, with Padawan Ahsoka, travel to the planet Taloraan in hopes of gaining some useful allies for the Republic. But the two ruling groups on the planet are not particularly interested in making a treaty-the Defrandi are already more sympathetic toward the Separatists, and the Wind Raiders are simply unfriendly to everyone! It may be a merely impossible mission for the Jedi, or one that might end in disaster! o Inspired by the new film and television show The Clone Wars. o The Dark Horse series Star Wars: The Clone Wars are designed to be 'parent friendly' and should be a staple of any Younger Readers graphic-novel section! © 2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ô. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for The Clone Wars are © 2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. "
STAR WARS LEGACY #36 RENEGADE (C: 1-0-0)
2.99
"STAR WARS: LEGACY #36-RENEGADE John Ostrander (W), Omar Francia (P), Brad Anderson (C), and Sean Cooke (Cover) On sale May 27 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing Gar Stazi's Galactic Alliance fleet joins forces with deposed Emperor Roan Fel's Imperials in a strike against the Sith Empire. Stazi has his work cut out for him-not only must he hold together the shaky coalition, but he has to make sure that the allies do not lower themselves to their enemies' tactics! Fleet-versus-fleet action in the Star Wars tradition! "
STARCRAFT #1
2.99
"Written by Keith Giffen & Simon Furman Art and cover by Federico Dallocchio Variant cover by Shawn Moll & Doug Mahnke From the bestselling Blizzard computer game comes the most explosive sci-fi action comic ever created! Join the WarPigs, a disbanded team of outlaws reunited by their former captain for one last job: the assassination of Jim Raynor! Join creators Keith Giffen, Simon Furman and Federico Dallocchio for WildStorm's explosive foray into the world of STARCRAFT with this new ongoing series! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Federico Dallocchio), retailers may order one copy of the variant (with a cover by Shawn Moll & Doug Mahnke). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
SUPERMAN #688
2.99
"Written by James Robinson Art by Renato Guedes & Jose Wilson Magalhaes Cover by Andrew Robinson Mon-El's role as Superman's stand-in for Metropolis is threatened by a sudden and mysterious power loss. How can he be the hero he needs to be without any special abilities? Meanwhile, the Guardian and his Science Police go to the rescue of a missing member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. And who is the spy within the Science Police ranks?"
TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #56 (MR)
2.95
"(W/A) Jim Balent 'Shades of Magick,' Part 2. Tarot's search to find her sister and the book of forbidden magick, leads her to a group of ring stones and a creature named Pan who has trapped several maidens in an endless dance with his music. With his sights now set upon Tarot, he seeks to bewitch her and make her one of his helpless servants! As always, this issue ships equally with 2 Jim Balent covers."
TEEN TITANS #71
2.99
"Written by Sean McKeever Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson 'Deathtrap' aftermath! The team picks up the pieces following their crossover with TITANS and VIGILANTE as Ravager returns. But is she friend or foe? On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US "
TRANSFORMERS REVENGE O/T FALLEN MOVIE ADAPT #2
3.99
"Simon Furman (w) o Jon-Davis Hunt (a) o Josh Nizzi (c) The official adaptation of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen continues here in this weekly series, where the return of an ultimate evil may prove to be too much for our heroes. In stores May 27. *Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive FC o 32 pages o $3.99"
TRINITY #52
2.99
"Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Mike Norton & Ande Parks, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher Cover by Mark Bagley & John Dell The final showdown. The world hasn't just been changed, it's been destroyed. Can the Trinity still save the day? Not if Morgaine le Fey and Krona have anything to say about it. Answers, revelations and more come fast and furious in the mother of all action finales! Guest-starring just about everyone and featuring a final cover by TRINITY interior artist Mark Bagley! On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
TRINITY TP 01
29.99
"Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley, Scott McDaniel, Mike Norton, Tom Derenick, Art Thibert, Andy Owens, Jerry Ordway and Wayne Faucher Cover by Shane Davis DC's hit weekly series arrives in its first collected edition from writers Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY, JLA, Marvels) and Fabian Nicieza (X-Men, ROBIN) and a legion of artists including the sensational Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man)! Features TRINITY #1-17 as a devastating cosmic force targets Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman! Featuring stunning covers by Carlos Pacheco, Andy Kubert and Jim Lee & Scott Williams, this is the first of three volumes collecting the series. Advance-solicited; on sale June 3 ï 416 pg, FC, $29.99 US"
TWILIGHT EDWARD 7-INCH AF (C: 1-1-4)
17.99
"Stephanie Meyer's best-selling Twilight book series is now a major motion picture, and here is the first ever action figure of Edward Cullen, the shining vampire! Edward stands 6 3/4' tall and features a realistic likeness of actor Robert Pattinson. The figure is poseable and highly detailed and comes with a replica of the Cullen family crest."
TWILIGHT EDWARD 7-INCH AF (C: 1-1-4)
17.99
"Stephanie Meyer's best-selling Twilight book series is now a major motion picture, and here is the first ever action figure of Edward Cullen, the shining vampire! Edward stands 6 3/4' tall and features a realistic likeness of actor Robert Pattinson. The figure is poseable and highly detailed and comes with a replica of the Cullen family crest."
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS HULK #6 (OF 6)
2.99
"Written by DAMON LINDELOF Pencils & Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Had enough yet? Neither have we!!! Red-hot writer Damon Lindelof (LOST) and superstar artist Leinil Francis Yu (Secret Invasion) conclude the slobberknocker of the century! With his mission a wreck and Fury hot on his trail, can Wolverine pull himself together (literally & figuratively!!) to do what he does best before Hulk pounds him into oblivion first? Don't miss this explosive final chapter as the battle between Berserker and Behemoth goes to ELEVEN!! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
UNITED FREE WORLDS #4 (OF 6)
3.50
"Writer: Blake Leibel Artists: Patrick Blaine, Jason Raines, & Jesse Aronson Cover Artist: Steve Skroce What does it take to stop the extermination of an entire race? Just one warrior. After gaining access to the genocidal mothership, Cynotaur unleashes an onslaught that will deliver one of the highest body counts in comic book history! More dinosaur versus human warfare explodes in this cosmic confrontation! "
UNKNOWN SOLDIER #8 (MR)
2.99
"Written by Joshua Dysart Art by Alberto Ponticelli Cover by Dave Johnson A pan-African, black power militant group has made the Unknown Soldier an offer: To be part of a brutally violent and unethical deception in an effort to bring more attention to the troubles of Africa. It's a plan where innocents die. A plan he could never imagine himself being a part of. A plan that could just possibly workÖ On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ï MATURE READERS"
USAGI YOJIMBO #120
3.50
"USAGI YOJIMBO #120 Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale May 27 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 Ongoing There's no calm after the storm for the rabbit ronin as Usagi grapples with the fallout from 'Traitors of the Earth' and uncovers a new mystery. While Kitsune recovers from her encounter with the wizard Hatakeyama, her protÈgÈe, Kiyoko, works to keep money coming in, using the performance and pickpocket lessons Kitsune has taught her. Hiding from the police in an abandoned temple, Kiyoko overhears a plot to murder a rich merchant. She tries to get Usagi involved, but there's not much he can do when the merchant doesn't want help, and it's still not clear who wants the merchant dead, anyway. o 'There's a clear love for the details of medieval Japanese life, landscape and habits that makes Usagi Yojimbo a joy to read.' -Geoff Hoppe, Comic Book Bin "
WAR MACHINE #6
2.99
"Written by GREG PAK Penciled by CARLOS MAGNO Cover by FRANCESO 'MATT' MATTINA Controversy erupts as War Machine picks a target on U.S. soil in 'Homeland,' Part One! When Jim Rhodes returns home he comes face-to-face with American Eagle, last seen in the pages of THUNDERBOLTS - as two visions of America clash with earth-shattering results that may irrevocably change War Machine-and the nation he loves! Also: What the heck does Rhodes' mom have to say about all of this? Find out in the first chapter of a shocking new story arc in the series that CBR.com calls 'high-octane, higher-caliber adventureÖa visual spectacle worthy of the spotlight.' 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
WILDCATS #11
2.99
"Written by Christos Gage Art by Neil Googe and Chris Sprouse & Karl Story The Wildcats' visit to the Hawaiian islands takes a turn for the worse when they learn a dark secret that Majestic wanted kept hidden, and he'll kill to protect it! To make matters worse, when the 'Cats are away, the Daemonites decide to play as Defile and his army launch an all-out assault on the HALO building, which is full of helpless survivors. Also, it's the start of a backup story explaining why Deathblow isn't dead, featuring the incredible art of Chris Sprouse (NUMBER OF THE BEAST, TOM STRONG)! On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS #15
2.99
"Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by SCOTT KOBLISH Cover by DENNIS CALERO Kitty Pryde's got a crush, and she's depending on Wolvie to help her get the hook-up. But what can she really expect him to do when that crush is THOR? 32 PGS./Rated A Ö$2.99"
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #36
2.99
"Written by DANIEL WAY Pencils by DOUG BRAITHWAITE Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA 'WEAPON XI'-Wolverine races to stop Daken from undergoing the procedure that will turn him into the ultimate weapon! But will saving his son's life cost him his own? Nothing lasts foreverÖ Part 4 (of 5) 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$2.99"
WONDER MAN ORIGINAL COSTUME MINI-BUST (C: 0-1-3)
60.00
"A Bowen Designs Sculpt! Powered by the force of ions, Simon Williams infilitrated the Avengers as part of Baron Zemo's plot to destroy the heroes! But Williams' defection from Zemo's plot resulted in a comatose state from which he could not be revived until years later, when he joined the Avengers full-time as the hero, Wonder Man! This classic Avenger is sculpted by Vin Teng as the Wonder Man Mini-Bust that features his original costume from his first appearance in Avengers #9. Standing 6 1/2' tall, this bust is painted and ready to display."
WONDER WOMAN #32
2.99
"Written by Gail Simone Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan Cover by Aaron Lopresti Variant by Francis Manapul It's all been building to this issue, the penultimate chapter of the mind-blowing 'Rise of the Olympian' storyarc. It's Wonder Woman vs. Genocide in a final, brutal showdown that leaves Diana with one of the toughest decisions she's ever had to face - and that's just the start of what happens this month! Do not miss this crucial story in the life of the greatest heroine in the DC Universe! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Aaron Lopresti), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale May 27 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
X-FORCE #15
2.99
"Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Pencils & Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN Variant Cover by KAARE ANDREWS 'X-FORCE/CABLE: MESSIAH WAR'-The War heats up! As Stryfe gets even closer to learning the secret of Hope Summers, Bishop has no choice but to make his move. X-Force has split into two strike teams... but only betrayal and death await them. And the choice Archangel makes will change everything. Plus, the battle a millennia in the making... CABLE vs. STRYFE. Part 5 (of 7) 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99"
X-FORCE PREMIERE HC 02 OLD GHOSTS
19.99
"Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Penciled by MIKE CHOI, SONIA OBACK, ALINA URUSOV & CLAYTON CRAIN Cover by MIKE CHOI X-Force is still reeling from the aftermath of their first mission, but there's no rest for the wicked. Mutantkind's enemies have multiplied, but Cyclops has a new target for his black-ops team...and even X-Force doesn't believe who they're going after next. Superstar artists MIKE CHOI and SONIA OBACK are on board as one of the X-Men's oldest foes returns! Collecting X-FORCE #7-11. 120 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$19.99"
X-MEN FUTURE HISTORY MESSIAH WAR HANDBOOK
3.99
"Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS & JEPH YORK Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI The Messiah War has been raging since the conclusion of MESSIAH COMPLEX, the storyline that critics and fans agree was the X-event of the decade! Now, it all comes to a blistering conclusion in the awesome crossover that unites Cable and X-Force against the toughest foes the future can throw at them! The MESSIAH WAR HANDBOOK will cross all the timelines we have to in order to introduce you to the bad guys; take you inside the motives of the major players; and highlight their strengths, weaknesses, strategies and weapons: It's the intelligence briefing you'll need to take part in the war! In short, we're gonna be strapping a mutant baby to your chest and saying, 'Go get 'em, soldier!' Are you ready to join the few and the proud in the final fight for mutant survival? Plus: Get the inside scoop from the creators themselves: MESSIAH WAR architects Duane Swierczynski, Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle; and the awesome art combo of Ariel Olivetti and Clayton Crain! 48 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$3.99"
X-MEN LEGACY #224
2.99
"Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by SCOT EATON Cover by LEE BERMEJO 'SALVAGE' Part 5 (of 5)-The climactic finale of 'Salvage' is here! Rogue and Gambit fans, DO NOT MISS THIS ISSUE! The status quo is shaken and the effects of the final reckoning between Danger and Xavier are felt! 32 PGS./Rated A Ö$2.99"
X-MEN MAGNETO TESTAMENT PREM HC
24.99
"Written by GREG PAK Penciled by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Today, the whole world knows him as Magneto, the most radical champion of mutant rights that mankind has ever seen. But in 1935, he was just another schoolboy -- who happened to be Jewish in Nazi Germany. The definitive origin story of one of Marvel's greatest icons begins with a silver chain and a crush on a girl - and quickly turns into a harrowing struggle for survival against the inexorable machinery of Hitler's Final Solution. Collecting X-MEN: MAGENTO TESTAMENT #1-5, this volume also features in-depth extras providing further historical context for this groundbreaking story, including a comprehensive teachers' guide. 136 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$24.99"
X-MEN WORLDS APART HC
19.99
"Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST Penciled by DIOGENES NEVES Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Over the course of her life, STORM has been many things: A thief. A goddess. An X-Man. A Wife. A Queen. But not until now have these roles come into conflict. When a mutant commits a mysterious murder in Wakanda, Storm takes it upon herself to investigate. And what she discovers will force her into a position where she must choose: Will she stand with the X-Men or with her husband? Writer Chris Yost (X-FORCE, NEW X-MEN) and up-and-coming artist Diogenes Neves bring you the series that will change Storm forever. Plus, relive the beginnings of the Black Panther and Storm romance with reprints of landmark issues MARVEL TEAM-UP #100 and BLACK PANTHER #26. Collecting X-MEN: WORLDS APART #1-4. 128 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$19.99"