| AFTERBURN #4 (OF 4) |
2.95 |
| "by Scott Chitwood, Paul Ens & Wayne Nichols With the Eastern Hemisphere destroyed by a massive solar flare, North Korea has emerged from the ashes to capture the nuclear control codes of the former nation of China. Can treasure hunter Jake put his profiteering aside to stop an attack on the West? Or, at least long enough to get the girl?"
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| ALTER EGO #79 (C: 0-1-2) |
6.95 |
| "Alter Ego shines a spotlight on Superman and his Creators! Behind a fabulous new cover by Michael Golden, expect a Kandor-size bottleful of features on the first and greatest super-hero ever! From an exclusive and revealing interview with Joe Shuster's sister, Jean Shuster Peavey to Mike W. Barr on Superman the detective, Dwight Decker on the Man of Steel and Hitler's Third Reich, and the Nembo Kid (that's Italian for 'Superman,' to you)! Look for art by Shuster, Boring, Swan, Adams, and Kane! There's also more on the Golden and Silver Ages of Comics, including P.C. Hamerlinck's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others, Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more!"
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| AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #566 |
2.99 |
| "Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Pencils & Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ With an army of Villains at her command, the Brand New has Spider-Man on the run. Even with the help of Daredevil, can Spidey protect his secret identity from his new foe? And with Spidey's roommate, Vin Gonzales, as a hostage, how much time does he have? 's hunt continues, thanks to Marc Guggenheim and Phil Jimenez! 32 PGS./Rated A Ö$2.99"
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| ASTRO CITY THE DARK AGE HC 01 |
.00 |
| "Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Collecting the first eight chapters of the 16-part 'Dark Age' saga, revealing the history of Astro City and shedding light on some of its greatest heroes! Book One, taking place in the early 1970s, follows two brothers - with one becoming a hero and another taking a far different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told at last, as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently. Advance-solicited; on sale July 16 ï 256 pg, FC, $29.99 US"
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| ASTRO CITY THE DARK AGE HC 01 |
.00 |
| "Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Collecting the first eight chapters of the 16-part 'Dark Age' saga, revealing the history of Astro City and shedding light on some of its greatest heroes! Book One, taking place in the early 1970s, follows two brothers - with one becoming a hero and another taking a far different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told at last, as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently. Advance-solicited; on sale July 16 ï 256 pg, FC, $29.99 US"
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| BACK ISSUE #29 (C: 0-1-2) |
6.95 |
| "Len Wein, Dave Cockrum, and Roy Thomas dusted off the B-list X-Men in 1975 and elevated it to A-list status, and Back Issue follows its 1970s/1980s success and spin-offs in this special 'Mutants' issue! Look at the X-Men work of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Paul Smith, and John Romita, Jr.; Ann Nocenti and Arthur Adams' Longshot; Bob McLeod's and Bill Sienkiewicz's New Mutants; the UK's Captain Britain series; the Beast as the first breakout mutant; the lost Angel stories; the return of the original X-Men in X-Factor; and a 'Greatest Stories Never Told' revelation of Nightcrawler's 'original' father! Plus: a history of DC's mutant, Captain Comet, and a new chapter in Bob Rozakis' fantasy history of AA Comics! With a rarely seen X-Men cover by Dave Cockrum!"
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| BATGIRL #1 (OF 6) |
2.99 |
| "Written by Adam Beechen Art by Jim Calafiore & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Andy Clarke Fresh from appearances in BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS, the enigmatic Cassandra Cain stars in this six-issue miniseries written by Adam Beechen (COUNTDOWN, ROBIN) with pencils by Jim Calafiore (GOTHAM UNDERGROUND)! Now that Batgirl has finally gained Batman's trust, it's time to conquer her inner demons and prove herself to the rest of the world. This six-issue epic will take Cassandra on an intense, personal journey involving friends, family and foes! On sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6, $2.99 US"
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| BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #9 |
2.99 |
| "Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Julian Lopez & Bit Cover by Doug Braithwaite Metamorpho finally makes the trip back to Earth - only to be immediately arrested! And while Katana and Batgirl attempt to break Rex out of a Paris jail, they also manage to abduct a mysterious astronaut! Plus: don't miss the return of the former Outsider called Looker! On sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE STATUE NEAL ADAMS |
.00 |
| "BASED ON THE ART OF NEAL ADAMS SCULPTED BY JASON 'SPYDA' ADAMS The popular BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE line of artist-inspired statues continues! Fans have been anxiously awaiting this design by Neal Adams, one of the most famous Batman artists of all time! This statue, which is a near-replica of the cover of BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 1 (and the pose that first appeared in 'The Joker's Five-Way Revenge'), is sculpted by Adams' son, first-time DC Direct contributor Jason 'Spyda' Adams! It is certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct's line of BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE statues. The statue measures approximately 6.75' tall x 8' wide x 6.5' deep and is painted in monochromatic tones. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited on sale July 16, 2008"
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| BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE STATUE NEAL ADAMS |
.00 |
| "BASED ON THE ART OF NEAL ADAMS SCULPTED BY JASON 'SPYDA' ADAMS The popular BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE line of artist-inspired statues continues! Fans have been anxiously awaiting this design by Neal Adams, one of the most famous Batman artists of all time! This statue, which is a near-replica of the cover of BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 1 (and the pose that first appeared in 'The Joker's Five-Way Revenge'), is sculpted by Adams' son, first-time DC Direct contributor Jason 'Spyda' Adams! It is certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct's line of BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE statues. The statue measures approximately 6.75' tall x 8' wide x 6.5' deep and is painted in monochromatic tones. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited on sale July 16, 2008"
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| BATMAN DARK KNIGHT WAYNE TECH TRI-FIRE BLASTER (C: 1-1-3) |
44.99 |
| "Take to the mean streets of Gotham armed-and-ready with this official Wayne-Tech Tri-Fire Blaster, packed with the power of safe and reusable Nerf-brand projectiles! Window box packaging."
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| BATMAN DARK KNIGHT WAYNE TECH TRI-FIRE BLASTER (C: 1-1-3) |
44.99 |
| "Take to the mean streets of Gotham armed-and-ready with this official Wayne-Tech Tri-Fire Blaster, packed with the power of safe and reusable Nerf-brand projectiles! Window box packaging."
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| BIRDS OF PREY #120 |
2.99 |
| "Written by Tony Bedard Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux Oracle's having a hard time explaining why she has moved so near Black Canary's homebase - especially when the rest of the Birds find out that Barbara's been employing a mysterious new operative: the enigmatic Infinity! On sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| BOMB QUEEN V #3 (OF 6) (MR) |
3.50 |
| "BOMB QUEEN V #3 (of 6) story JIMMIE ROBINSON art & cover JIMMIE ROBINSON 'THE DIVINE COMEDY,' Part Three Bomb Queen licks her wounds after her defeat by the hero, White Knight. But she plots her revenge using the fanboys from Cape-Watch to uncover the hero's secret power. Meanwhile New Port City moves to dethrone the Queen and we see the debut of a NEW super heroine! JULY 16 ï 32 PAGES ï FC ï $3.50 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES"
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| BROTHERS IN ARMS #2 |
3.99 |
| "by David Wohl, Mike Neuman & Davide Fabbri Dynamite goes to war as they partner with Ubisoft to debut the all-new Brothers in Arms comic book series! Risner heads up Utah beach with the 4th Infantry Division as Baker and Hartsock meet up with Allen and Garnett. Plus, more on the pre-war history of Risner and the rest our squad as this powerful series unfolds! With its unprecedented combination of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, Brothers in Arms has established itself as a benchmark for military action games, quickly becoming the highest rated WWII action franchise to date. Based on the true stories of the men who served their country so valiantly in World War II, Dynamite's all-new comic book series is being developed with game writer Mike Neumann (w/David Wohl), along with artist Davide Fabbri (Star Wars)!"
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| BROTHERS IN ARMS #2 |
3.99 |
| "by David Wohl, Mike Neuman & Davide Fabbri Dynamite goes to war as they partner with Ubisoft to debut the all-new Brothers in Arms comic book series! Risner heads up Utah beach with the 4th Infantry Division as Baker and Hartsock meet up with Allen and Garnett. Plus, more on the pre-war history of Risner and the rest our squad as this powerful series unfolds! With its unprecedented combination of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, Brothers in Arms has established itself as a benchmark for military action games, quickly becoming the highest rated WWII action franchise to date. Based on the true stories of the men who served their country so valiantly in World War II, Dynamite's all-new comic book series is being developed with game writer Mike Neumann (w/David Wohl), along with artist Davide Fabbri (Star Wars)!"
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| BUDDHA STORY OF ENLIGHTENMENT #4 |
2.99 |
| "Written by: Deepak Chopra Adapted by: Joshua Dysart Art & Cover by: Harshvardhan Kadam The results will be devastating when Prince Siddartha learns that he shares an attraction for a beautiful young servant girl with Devadatta, his cousin and nemesis. Family loyalties are tested even further when Siddartha learns of Devadatta's secret conspiracy against him to win not only the girl but also the throne."
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| BURN #3 (OF 6) |
2.99 |
| "by Scott Sanders & Camilla d'Errico Welcome to a world where humans and mecha co-exist. What was once thought to be a symbiotic relationship between humans and machines has turned into a full-scale war due to rising resentment by their human creators. Burn, a boy fused with a mecha, continues his struggle to find understanding in the madness that is his world. Could the answer come in the innocence of a young orphan girl? And, enter the Bikers!"
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| CAPTAIN AMERICA #40 |
2.99 |
| "Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING It's Cap versus Cap for the future of the American Dream as the Red Skull looks on in laughter! And Bucky learns the true identity of the man behind the other mask! The epic Death of Captain America continues in Part Four of 'The Man Who Bought America' by the acclaimed team of Brubaker and Epting. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
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| CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #27 |
2.25 |
| "Written by Matt Wayne, Tom Warburton and Jim Alexander Art by Rob Haynes, Maurice Fontenot, Dan Davis and The Iguana Introducing BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE! It's an exciting new direction for Ben, Gwen and their old 'pal' Kevin 11! Plus, Codename: Kids Next Door and Samurai Jack! On sale July 16 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US"
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| CASEY BLUE BEYOND TOMORROW #3 (OF 6) |
2.99 |
| "Written by B. Clay Moore Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Jacob Eguren With the help of a new 'mentor' and the Internet, Casey begins to build her new life. However, law enforcement is closing in as she learns that her first victim was a high-level military contractor. With the FBI on her tail, things could get very difficult. And she thought math finals were tough! On sale July 16 ï 3 of 6 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| CHARLATAN BALL #2 |
2.50 |
| "CHARLATAN BALL #2 story JOE CASEY art & cover ANDY SURIANO THE BALL IS THE PLACE TO BE! Funky stage magician, CHUCK AMOK and his trusty show rabbit, CAESAR, find themselves in a realm where magic is real - and it's all worth fighting over! DEMON EMPTY's patsy plan is moving along perfectlyÖ so make room for the DANCING SWAMI REVUE and the mythical creature they conjure up with their fancy footwork. And is there any giant magic chick hotter than DONNARAMA?! More importantly, is there any comic book with more bang for your buck?! Is there any point to these rhetorical questions?! JULY 16 ï 24 PAGES ï FC ï $2.50 TAKE A HIT OF PURE, UNCUT CHARLATAN BALL THIS SUMMER!"
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| CHECKMATE #28 |
2.99 |
| "Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Manuel Garcia Checkmate struggles to contain a growing environmental disaster, and the Black King faces upheaval in his own ranks over it - even as the King's secret weapon, Chimera, is exposed to the memory of his previous life! On sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLL MAG RHINO SPECIAL (C: 1-1-3) |
20.00 |
| "The Rhino Special Edition is a 20-page magazine that features a detailed history and background on this longtime Spider-Man nemesis, and includes exclusive images and interviews with his creators! It also includes a double-sided poster and a hand-painted lead figurine of The Rhino, sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original Marvel artwork. Measuring 5' tall, each individually numbered figurine comes stamped with the official Marvel logo, and comes packaged in its own box with an exclusive slipcase."
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| CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #1 (C: 0-1-2) |
2.99 |
| "CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #1 Timothy Truman (W), Tom·s Giorello (P), Richard Corben (P/I), JosÈ Villarubia (C), Joe Kubert (Cover), and Frank Cho (Cover) On sale July 16 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing As hard as it's been for Conan to return to Cimmeria, things aren't getting any easier as he nears his goal, and he quickly runs afoul of raiders on the Cimmerian borderlands. One stranger welcomes Conan home with a crack to the head, and another begins to weave a tale about Conan's grandfather-another Cimmerian who was filled with wanderlust. Conan the Cimmerian continues Dark Horse Comics' modern revitalization of Robert E. Howard's most beloved character. This is a great jumping-on point for new readers-and our first look at the creative muscle that will fuel Conan's adventures throughout 2008! ï Legendary storyteller Joe Kubert contributes a rare variant cover for our first issue! ï The star-studded team of Timothy Truman, Tom·s Giorello, JosÈ Villarubia, Richard Corben, and Frank Cho launch Conan into a whole new era! Dark Horse's acclaimed series surges forth into an exciting new era!"
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| CSI MAGAZINE #5 SPECIAL (C: 1-1-2) |
9.99 |
| "In this 100-page special, catch an exclusive David Caruso interview and find out what makes Horatio Caine tick! Plus, Adam Rodriguez, Jonathan Togo, and Eva La Rue talk all things CSI. Featuring all the latest news and more in this ultimate guide to Crime Scene Investigation! "
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| D&D CHARACTER RECORD SHEETS (C: 1-1-2) |
9.95 |
| "Encased in a handy pocket folder and designed for optimal playability, these official Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition character sheets contain all the information players need to build, run, and track their characters."
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| D&D DUNGEON TILES DU1 HALL O/T GIANT KINGS (C: 1-1-2) |
9.95 |
| "This Dungeons & Dragons accessory contains six double-sided sheets of illustrated, die-cut, cardstock, ready-to-use, configurable terrain tiles designed for creating exciting dungeons, temples, and monster lairs."
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| D&D H2 THUNDERSPIRE LABYRINTH (C: 1-1-2) |
24.95 |
| "by Richard Baker & Mike Mearls Beneath Thunderspire Mountain lies a sprawling network of mazes, tombs, and caverns collectively known as the Labyrinth. In recent years, this vast labyrinth has become a living dungeon where trade between the surface and subterranean worlds is possible. However, beyond the well-lit halls where prospectors, merchants, and traders convene lies a darker world where adventurers battle monsters and fiendish beings perform secret rituals for their dark masters! Thunderspire Labyrinth is a 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure designed for characters of levels 4-6."
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| D&D PREMIUM DICE 2008 SET & BAG (C: 1-1-2) |
12.95 |
| "This roleplaying game accessory includes a dice bag and a complete set of official dice for use in the Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game: four 6-sided dice, and one each of a 4-sided die, 8-sided die, 10-sided die, percentile die, 12-sided die, and 20-sided die."
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| DC WILDSTORM DREAMWAR #4 (OF 6) |
2.99 |
| "Written by Keith Giffen Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott Cover by Dustin Nguyen The DC and WildStorm Universes are colliding, forcing heroes from both sides to work together, much to their displeasure. But when this scuttles the plans of the mastermind behind it all, he ups the ante by bringing the DCU villains into the mix. On sale July 16 ï 4 of 6 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| DEMOCRATS VS REPUBLICANS STRATEGO GAME (Net) (C: 1-1-2) |
.00 |
| "Liberal Democrats and Conservative Republicans take their campaigns from the bureaucratic arena onto the battlefield in this politically-themed version of the classic game of battlefield strategy."
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| DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL #17 BAMA CVR (C: 0-1-2) |
12.95 |
| "The saga of the pulp era's greatest superman continues with two epics of the Great Depression from author Kenneth Robeson! First, the Man of Bronze and his Iron Men battle the Green Bell and his hooded terrorists. Who is 'The Czar of Fear,' and what lurks behind his evil plans? Then, an eight-foot monster is haunting the 1939 New York World's Fair. What is the bizarre secret of Maximus, the 'World's Fair Goblin'? This pulp reprint also features both original color pulp covers by Walter Baumhofer and Emery Clarke, interior illustrations from Paul Orban, and historical articles by Will Murray. The Collector's Edition features a variant cover that showcases one of James Bama's most breathtaking paintings."
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| DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL #17 BAMA CVR (C: 0-1-2) |
12.95 |
| "The saga of the pulp era's greatest superman continues with two epics of the Great Depression from author Kenneth Robeson! First, the Man of Bronze and his Iron Men battle the Green Bell and his hooded terrorists. Who is 'The Czar of Fear,' and what lurks behind his evil plans? Then, an eight-foot monster is haunting the 1939 New York World's Fair. What is the bizarre secret of Maximus, the 'World's Fair Goblin'? This pulp reprint also features both original color pulp covers by Walter Baumhofer and Emery Clarke, interior illustrations from Paul Orban, and historical articles by Will Murray. The Collector's Edition features a variant cover that showcases one of James Bama's most breathtaking paintings."
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| DREAMLAND CHRONICLES IDW #1 |
3.99 |
| "Scott Christian Sava (w & a) ï Sava, Mike Wieringo (c) The Dreamland Chronicles, the award-winning, all-ages series written and illustrated by Scott Christian Sava, comes to IDW in a new monthly format! With over 6 million fans worldwide and 100,000 hits a day on the daily siteÖ The Dreamland Chronicles has captured the hearts of young and old worldwide! Dreamland tells the story of Alexander Carter and his discovery of a necklace that takes him to a magical world of his childhood dreams. There he finds danger, adventure, and romance."
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| EC ARCHIVES WEIRD SCIENCE HC VOL 03 |
49.95 |
| "by Various Famed science fiction writer Ray Bradbury provides the foreword to Volume Three of this classic, creepy EC title! This hardcover reprints twenty-four stories by Al Feldstein and Bill Gaines, with art by legendary illustrators such as Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, Will Elder and more - all in spectacular full color! Reprints Weird Science issues #13-18, originally published in 1952 and 1953."
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| EC ARCHIVES WEIRD SCIENCE HC VOL 03 |
49.95 |
| "by Various Famed science fiction writer Ray Bradbury provides the foreword to Volume Three of this classic, creepy EC title! This hardcover reprints twenty-four stories by Al Feldstein and Bill Gaines, with art by legendary illustrators such as Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, Will Elder and more - all in spectacular full color! Reprints Weird Science issues #13-18, originally published in 1952 and 1953."
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| ELEPHANTMEN WAR TOYS TP 01 NO SURRENDER (C: 0-1-2) |
9.99 |
| "ELEPHANTMEN: WAR TOYS TP story RICHARD STARKINGS art MORITAT wraparound cover BOOK COOK The story of the war to end all wars now in one volume! The prequel to Image's hit series, ELEPHANTMEN finds Africa and China at war. The battlefield: Europe, recently devastated by a lethal virus. Enter: MAPPO's soldiers, The Elephantmen. Even in the face of blistering resistance, it seems that nothing can stop MAPPO's advance across France to the North. But as Hip Flask comes face to face with the last vestiges of humanity in the frozen Scandinavian wastes, he discovers that only the dead see the end of warfare. Collects ELEPHANTMEN: WAR TOYS #1-3 JULY 23 ï 104 PAGES ï BWï $9.99"
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| FALLEN ANGEL TP VOL 05 |
19.99 |
| "Peter David (w) ï J.K. Woodward (a) In the latest collection of Peter David and J.K. Woodward's Fallen Angel, the battle for Bete Noire is at hand! In an epic climax of a story building for more than two years, the defenders of The City that Shapes the World face off against an incursion by the forces of the Hierarchy, with the fate of the entire city at stake! And with magistrate Jude at the center of the battle, can the Fallen Angel save both her city and her son?"
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| FINAL CRISIS ROGUES REVENGE #1 (OF 3) |
3.99 |
| "Written by Geoff Johns Art and covers by Scott Kolins The critically-acclaimed FLASH team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Scott Kolins reunites for a tale of villainy and twisted justice tying in to FINAL CRISIS! Captain Cold and the Rogues were accessories to the murder of Bart Allen. They've become what they never set out to be - wanted! Wanted by the good guys, by former Rogue Pied Piper, and by the Secret Society of Super-Villains. But just as they try to disappear underground, good, old-fashioned revenge yanks them back. And where is the Flash during all of this? It's a Crisis - take a guess. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Scott Kolins that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 16 ï 1 of 3 ï 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US"
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| FLASH #242 |
2.99 |
| "Written by Tom Peyer Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II The Flash takes the twins to Gorilla City on their first international mission, and the round-the-world trip becomes an adventure in itself! Plus, the upheavals at Keystone News result in a huge discovery - one that could blow the Wests' cover for good! On sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| FOOLKILLER SHORT TIME #1 (OF 5) (MR) |
3.99 |
| "Written by GREGG HURWITZ Penciled by PAUL AZACETA Cover by TOMM COKER 'SHORT TIME,' PART 1 Los Angeles. The City of Angels. For a town that thinks it's pretty, there's plenty of ugly to go around. That's where the Foolkiller comes in -- taking a scalpel to warts, expurgating the cancer that grows in society's gut. When an ex-con named Darius Goode is brutally murdered just two days out of Lompoc, it barely makes the police blotter. But when signs point to Goode being the latest victim of the clandestine hate-crime organization known as the White Angels, the Foolkiller has to get involved. Thus begins a bloody search that takes him from the Hollywood Hills to the city's back alleys and eventually across the path of the one vigilante whose legend exceeds even his own. Yep, him. 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content Ö$3.99 "
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| FRANK FRAZETTAS SWAMP DEMON (ONE SHOT) |
.00 |
| "FRANK FRAZETTA'S SWAMP DEMON (ONE-SHOT) story JOSHUA ORTEGA art & cover JOSH MEDORS & JAY FOTOS variant covers FRANK FRAZETTA & NAT JONES Set in the Land of Iparsia, 500 years before the epic 'Shadows of Mirahan' storyline from FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER, this is a dark fantasy story of druids, demons, and the mysterious and beautiful witch-goddess known as Kallista. Written by critically acclaimed novelist and comics writer JOSHUA ORTEGA (FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER, THE NECROMANCER), and reuniting the RUNES OF RAGNAN team of JOSH MEDORS and JAY FOTOS, this is one tale of Frazetta Comics fantasy that you won't want to miss! MAY 7 ï 32 PAGES ï FC ï $3.99"
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| FRANK FRAZETTAS SWAMP DEMON (ONE SHOT) |
.00 |
| "FRANK FRAZETTA'S SWAMP DEMON (ONE-SHOT) story JOSHUA ORTEGA art & cover JOSH MEDORS & JAY FOTOS variant covers FRANK FRAZETTA & NAT JONES Set in the Land of Iparsia, 500 years before the epic 'Shadows of Mirahan' storyline from FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER, this is a dark fantasy story of druids, demons, and the mysterious and beautiful witch-goddess known as Kallista. Written by critically acclaimed novelist and comics writer JOSHUA ORTEGA (FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER, THE NECROMANCER), and reuniting the RUNES OF RAGNAN team of JOSH MEDORS and JAY FOTOS, this is one tale of Frazetta Comics fantasy that you won't want to miss! MAY 7 ï 32 PAGES ï FC ï $3.99"
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| GENTLEMAN JIM HC |
14.95 |
| "by Raymond Briggs Raymond Briggs is the beloved British cartoonist whose many books, including The Snowman, When The Wind Blows, and Ethel & Ernest, have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Briggs was also an early pioneer of graphic novels, as some of his key works coincide with or even pre-date Will Eisner's A Contract With God. Gentleman Jim is the story of Jim Bloggs, an imaginative toilet cleaner who, dissatisfied with his station in life, devotes his time to envisioning a world beyond it. Encouraged by his wife, also eager to incorporate more adventure into her life, Jim sets out to bring these dreams to fruition by accumulating various accoutrements, only to discover that the life of an executive, an artist, or a cowboy is more complicated and costly than it appears. Gentleman Jim was originally released in England in 1980 and is now regarded as one of the first English-language graphic novels ever published."
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| GHOST RIDER #25 |
2.99 |
| "Written by JASON AARON Art by TAN ANG HUAT Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Johnny Blaze goes behind bars looking for answers, but instead finds only The Deacon -- a merciless killer and mountain of a man armed with giant daggers that will cut through anything, including the Ghost Rider. It's all-out action in a story that we just had to call 'Caged Heat.' 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$2.99"
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| GHOST TALKERS DAYDREAM TP 01 (C: 0-1-2) |
10.95 |
| "GHOST TALKER'S DAYDREAM VOLUME 1 Sankichi Meguro (W) and Saki Okuse (A) On sale July 22 b&w, 216 pages $10.95 TPB, 5 1/8' x 7 1/16' Ghost Talker's Daydream is a horror anime created by Saki Okuse and Sankichi Meguro. It tells the story of Misaki Saiki, a young woman with a troubled past, who is a professional dominatrix in one of Tokyo's most exclusive S&M clubs. However, her real money is something she likes even less than being a dominatrix. Ever since childhood, Misaki has had the ability to see and communicate with ghosts, and that talent is put to use by the Livelihood Protection Agency, who pairs Misaki with Souichiro Kadotake, a martial artist who happens to be deathly afraid of ghosts. Using her gifts, Misaki is able to help troubled departed spirits resolve what is troubling them and allow them to move on to the afterlife. If all THAT isn't odd enough, Misaki is an albino AND a virgin. ï Sexy and dark story from writer Saki Okuse (Twilight of the Dark Master) and artist Sankichi Meguro. ï Fans have been waiting for this book to be released in English. ï There is a very successful Anime based on this series of books. ï Volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory."
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| GHOST TALKERS DAYDREAM TP 01 (C: 0-1-2) |
10.95 |
| "GHOST TALKER'S DAYDREAM VOLUME 1 Sankichi Meguro (W) and Saki Okuse (A) On sale July 22 b&w, 216 pages $10.95 TPB, 5 1/8' x 7 1/16' Ghost Talker's Daydream is a horror anime created by Saki Okuse and Sankichi Meguro. It tells the story of Misaki Saiki, a young woman with a troubled past, who is a professional dominatrix in one of Tokyo's most exclusive S&M clubs. However, her real money is something she likes even less than being a dominatrix. Ever since childhood, Misaki has had the ability to see and communicate with ghosts, and that talent is put to use by the Livelihood Protection Agency, who pairs Misaki with Souichiro Kadotake, a martial artist who happens to be deathly afraid of ghosts. Using her gifts, Misaki is able to help troubled departed spirits resolve what is troubling them and allow them to move on to the afterlife. If all THAT isn't odd enough, Misaki is an albino AND a virgin. ï Sexy and dark story from writer Saki Okuse (Twilight of the Dark Master) and artist Sankichi Meguro. ï Fans have been waiting for this book to be released in English. ï There is a very successful Anime based on this series of books. ï Volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory."
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| GI JOE AMERICAS ELITE TP 05 WWIII OMNIBUS |
34.99 |
| "by Mark Powers, Mike O'Sullivan, Mike Bear, Mike Skoyket, Pat Quinn & Jean-Francois Beaulieu When COBRA gains control of the most advanced weaponry manufacturer, they use that advntage to turn minor skirmishes across the globe into full-out wars! World War III has begun! While G.I. Joe is spread thin dealing with this, the world is ripe for conquering - enter Cobra Commander! The world - and G.I. Joe - will never be the same!"
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| GODDESS OF WAR #1 (OF 4) (RES) (MR) |
12.95 |
| "by Laura Weinstein Goddess of War traces the life of the title character, from her majestic beginnings as the best Valkyrie and the great granddaughter of Thor, to her present position as the Goddess. But she's bored of determining the outcome for all wars on earth. So she leaves her isolated planet of vampires, wolves and volcanoes to visit Earth, where she quits her job being a Goddess to be with her lover, the Apache Chief. This angers her boss, the king of the Gods, and he decides to exact vengeance upon them. Will he succeed in punishing them or will the lovers escape the hand of fate? Goddess of War is based on the character that Weinstein plays in her rock band, Flaming Fire. The story will be told in deluxe, oversized format with both pen and ink and etchings."
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| GODDESS OF WAR #1 (OF 4) (RES) (MR) |
12.95 |
| "by Laura Weinstein Goddess of War traces the life of the title character, from her majestic beginnings as the best Valkyrie and the great granddaughter of Thor, to her present position as the Goddess. But she's bored of determining the outcome for all wars on earth. So she leaves her isolated planet of vampires, wolves and volcanoes to visit Earth, where she quits her job being a Goddess to be with her lover, the Apache Chief. This angers her boss, the king of the Gods, and he decides to exact vengeance upon them. Will he succeed in punishing them or will the lovers escape the hand of fate? Goddess of War is based on the character that Weinstein plays in her rock band, Flaming Fire. The story will be told in deluxe, oversized format with both pen and ink and etchings."
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| GODLAND #24 |
2.99 |
| "GÿDLAND #24 story JOE CASEY art & cover TOM SCIOLI BOOK TWENTY-FOUR: TWELVE-FINGER SQUEEZE! Trapped in a world he never made! WaitÖ That sounds a little too familiar. Okay, try this: Commander Adam Archer escapes this twisted neo-fantasy and gets his cosmic groove on to put a fractured reality back on track! And is this the final fate of Neela Archer?! This issue wraps up Year Two in mind-bending style! TAG: GÿDLAND ROLLS OUT OF A GLORIOUS SECOND YEAR LIKE A CHAOTIC COSMIC STEAMROLLER! APRIL 23 ï 32 PAGES ï FC ï $2.99"
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| GODLAND #24 |
2.99 |
| "GÿDLAND #24 story JOE CASEY art & cover TOM SCIOLI BOOK TWENTY-FOUR: TWELVE-FINGER SQUEEZE! Trapped in a world he never made! WaitÖ That sounds a little too familiar. Okay, try this: Commander Adam Archer escapes this twisted neo-fantasy and gets his cosmic groove on to put a fractured reality back on track! And is this the final fate of Neela Archer?! This issue wraps up Year Two in mind-bending style! TAG: GÿDLAND ROLLS OUT OF A GLORIOUS SECOND YEAR LIKE A CHAOTIC COSMIC STEAMROLLER! APRIL 23 ï 32 PAGES ï FC ï $2.99"
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| GOON #26 |
2.99 |
| "THE GOON #26 Eric Powell (W/A) and Dave Stewart (C) On sale July 9 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Buzzard must exploit an inside source to discover what the thing is that calls itself Labrazio, and determine if they've any hope of defeating it as the tension between the Goon and Labrazio gangs erupts into an all out war. Eric Powell's critically acclaimed series The Goon continues, with Dave Stewart on colors. ï 'ÖPowell's characterizations are sharp enough to cut through stone.' - Wizard Issue #26 will feature a top-secret alternate cover by Eric Powell. Order both! "
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| HALO SERIES 2 AF ASST (Net) (C: 1-1-4) |
.00 |
| "With the second release of toys from the HALO 3 series, McFarlane Toys brings you action figures that are out of this world. The army of Spartans grows with the introduction of the EOD, ODST and Scout Spartan soldiers. Each features interchangeable armor and weapons. Additionally, the Brute Stalker, a character unique to HALO 3 is presented in action-figure form for the first time. * MASTER CHIEF * SPARTANS * ODST SOLDIER * BRUTE STALKER * DRONE * ARBITER (Item #18240-8) 12 items per case; no guarantee of mix Figure PI"
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| HELLBLAZER #246 (MR) |
2.99 |
| "Written by Jason Aaron Art by Sean Murphy Cover by Lee Bermejo 'Newcastle Calling' Part 2 of 2. When a crew of documentary filmmakers conjure up an evil beyond their control while goofing off in Newcastle, it's up to Constantine to save the day. But can he overcome the memories of his greatest failure to save a crew of ignorant Americans? On sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ï MATURE READERS"
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| HELM #1 (OF 4) |
3.50 |
| "THE HELM #1 (of 4) Jim Hardison (W), Bart Sears (P), and Randy Elliott (I) On sale July 16 FC, 32 pages $3.50 Miniseries What if you had a magical superpower and it hated your guts? Matt Blurdy's day has gone from crap to worse. Not only did his girlfriend break his heart at work-and in front of all of the video-store patrons-but he just got fired. All that's left to do is minibike his sorry, thirty-year-old (and freshly unemployed!) butt back home to his mom's basement and drown his sorrows in a bucket of extra crispy chicken while contemplating where his life went wrong. On the way home, Matt decides to quiet his aching heart with a brief detour to a garage sale. When an ancient-looking helmet calls to him as 'the Chosen One,' exhorting him to don the mantle of the 'Valhalladrim,' Matt touches it with trembling fingers-and is jolted by raw magical power. Holy crap! Is he going to be a superhero? Is this why he always felt special even when everyone else thought he was a loser? Then the helm gets a sense of whom it's dealing with. Suddenly, it changes its tune: 'I was mistaken. You are not the chosen one. Good day.' But for once in his life, Matt's not taking no for an answer. Not today. ï A high-spirited new spin on the 'destiny' genre, teaming artist Bart Sears (Captain America, Batman) with comics newcomer Jim Hardison!"
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| HEROES MAGAZINE #5 PX ED (C: 0-1-2) |
6.99 |
| "In an electric shocker, read what Kristin Bell has to say about working on Heroes! Featuring exclusive interviews with the stars of the hit show, an in-depth chat with Greg Grunberg, and your Top Ten Hero moments so far! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions!"
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| HULK WWH TP WARBOUND |
12.99 |
| "Written by GREG PAK Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by JIM CHEUNG The puny humans hate the Warbound, the savage alien monsters who joined the Hulk in his quest for vengeance against the heroes of Earth. But when new horrors arise in the New Mexico desert, the puny humans might just learn that a savage alien monster or two can be pretty handy in a pinch. What is Gammaworld? Which deadly enemy from the Hulk's past has returned? And who here dares to learn what it is to be Warbound, in life and death, whatever may come? Collecting WORLD WAR HULK: WARBOUND #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$12.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1688-2"
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| INCREDIBLE HERCULES #119 |
2.99 |
| "Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR., KLAUS JANSON & DEAN WHITE SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! 'SACRED INVASION' takes a shocking turn! Betrayed by one of their own, their strategy in shambles, Hercules and the God Squad find themselves marooned on a hostile world with countless hordes of alien slave-deities between them and their final goal of the Skrull pantheon! They have no choice but to fight against impossible odds for their very lives, for in this realm, gods can die, and in this issue -- A GOD WILL DIE! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99 "
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| IRON MAN DIRECTOR OF SHIELD #31 |
2.99 |
| "Written by STUART MOORE Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE Cover by ADI GRANOV 'With Iron Hands' In a devastated Eastern European nation, Iron Man faces a deadly terrorist who can neutralize his armor's power! Meanwhile, high above, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Alpha Team confronts the mysterious Overkill Mind in a deadly aerial battle. What's the connection? None other than Tony Stark himself -- and only he can stop the slaughter! Part 3 of 4. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99 "
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| JOKERS ASYLUM POISON IVY #1 |
2.99 |
| "Written by J.T. Krul Art and cover by Guillem March A cast of top creators lends their talents to THE JOKER'S ASYLUM - a special month-long, weekly series of one-shots starring the greatest villains in Batman's rogues gallery. Each issue tells a special stand-alone story that gives readers an inside look into the insane lives of the Dark Knight's greatest adversaries. And all the stories are narrated by the Asylum's leading homicidal maniac - The Joker! POISON IVY on sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| LEAVES ONE SHOT (MR) (C: 0-1-1) |
2.99 |
| "Inspired by the real-life Naadi fortune-tellers of India and one man's legendary experience, Doctor Max Mellick has the universe at his fingertips - a world-renown heart surgeon with a striking girlfriend and extravagant New York lifestyle. When he attends a friend's funeral in India, something deep within him is forever changed. Identified as evil by an Indian fortune-teller, Max is forced to flee the country -- to save his own life, but more importantly, to preserve his destiny."
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| LEAVES ONE SHOT (MR) (C: 0-1-1) |
2.99 |
| "Inspired by the real-life Naadi fortune-tellers of India and one man's legendary experience, Doctor Max Mellick has the universe at his fingertips - a world-renown heart surgeon with a striking girlfriend and extravagant New York lifestyle. When he attends a friend's funeral in India, something deep within him is forever changed. Identified as evil by an Indian fortune-teller, Max is forced to flee the country -- to save his own life, but more importantly, to preserve his destiny."
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| LOCUS #570 (C: 0-1-2) |
6.95 |
| "Locus is the science-fiction and fantasy community's journal of record, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well-known authors."
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| MARVEL 1985 #3 (OF 6) |
3.99 |
| "Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS 'THE VISITORS' They're coming for us. The most dangerous villains in the Marvel Universe are here-in our world-and they're not taking prisoners. The only people who stand between salvation and destruction are 13-year old Toby and his dad, who once was friends with the enigmatic Clyde Wyncham. MARK MILLAR (CIVIL WAR, KICK-ASS, WOLVERINE) and TOMMY LEE EDWARDS (BULLET POINTS, The Question) continue this epic super hero crossover, with far-reaching and surprising implications for the Marvel Universe! 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ Ö$3.99"
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| MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS #26 |
2.99 |
| "Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by IG GUARA Cover by LEONARD KIRK It's the bottom of the ninth, the Avengers are down by two, two strikes down and bases loaded. The stakes for the Cosmic Pennant have never been higher. How will Galactus call this one? Okay... we admit. We have no idea what's going on in this story. Kirk drew the cover, and now Parker has to come up with something. THAT'S GOOD COMICS!!! 32 PGS./All Ages Ö$2.99"
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| MARVEL ILLUSTRATED ILIAD #8 (OF 8) |
2.99 |
| "Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE EPIC POEM BY HOMER) Penciled by MIGUEL ANGEL SEPULVEDA Cover by PAOLO RIVERA Licking their wounds, the Trojans have withdrawn behind their impenetrable city walls. All, that is, save their most celebrated warrior, Hector, who refuses to retreat. And so the stage is set for the Achaeons' mightiest hero, Achilles, to face Hector in a single combat that may decide the future of this epic struggle. It's the final chapter of this timeless work that has spoken to countless generations of the triumphs and tragedies of war. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
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| MICE TEMPLAR #5 |
2.99 |
| "story BRYAN J.L. GLASS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING art & cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING The sacred Readers of the Wheat declare final judgment on Karic's life and his validity to fulfill the Prophecy within the heart of the Great Ash Tree. While Templar rivals Pilot and Cassius each face the ancient vengeance of bats. And Rat Captain Tosk's slave train arrives at the capital city of the mice at last, Dealrach Ard-Vale--the Shining City--where rats, mice & weasels live together in peaceÖall under the cold and baleful gaze of King Icarus and his court. MAY 29 ï 32 PAGES ï FC ï $2.99"
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| MICE TEMPLAR #5 |
2.99 |
| "story BRYAN J.L. GLASS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING art & cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING The sacred Readers of the Wheat declare final judgment on Karic's life and his validity to fulfill the Prophecy within the heart of the Great Ash Tree. While Templar rivals Pilot and Cassius each face the ancient vengeance of bats. And Rat Captain Tosk's slave train arrives at the capital city of the mice at last, Dealrach Ard-Vale--the Shining City--where rats, mice & weasels live together in peaceÖall under the cold and baleful gaze of King Icarus and his court. MAY 29 ï 32 PAGES ï FC ï $2.99"
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| MIGHTY AVENGERS #16 |
2.99 |
| "Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by KHOI PHAM Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! ELEKTRA IS A SKRULL!! Words that have echoed through Marvel Comics for the last two years. But how did this happen and for how long has this been true? THE ANSWER IS HERE! Hint! She went down swinging. Plus the answer to the biggest question in modern Avengers history... 32 PGS./Rated A Ö$2.99 "
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| MOON KNIGHT #20 |
3.99 |
| "Written by MIKE BENSON Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO 'IN THE COMPANY OF WOLVES' Special extra-sized issue illustrated by Mike Deodato (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, NEW AVENGERS) and guest-starring Werewolf By Night! In the aftermath of the Black Spectre debacle, Moon Knight is Public Enemy Number One, a fugitive from justice. But that's not his only problem. Something awful is happening in the dank basement below Club Lu'Pine. Blood-smeared walls raked by claws tell half the story. To know the whole truth, Moon Knight will have to step into the arena and stare down a creature fueled by instinct and fury. To survive, he must become what he faces. 80 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$3.99"
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| OMEGA UNKNOWN #10 (OF 10) |
2.99 |
| "Written by JONATHAN LETHEM & KARL RUSNAK Pencils & Cover by FAREL DALRYMPLE & PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER Nothing -- not The Mink, not The Nowhere Man, not hordes of zombified robots or robotified zombies, not even poisoned hamburgers -- can possibly stop Omega The Unknown from concluding his story in this tenth issue of this precedent-smashing miniseries. Learn the final fates of Alex, Amanda, Fenton and their friends -- as well as the answer to this question: if one of Manhattan's costumed defenders perishes, can anyone take his place? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
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| PALS N GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #123 |
3.69 |
| "by JÈsus Holguin, Fernando Ruiz & Various Introducing TÛno Diaz! TÛno's parents own an event planning business, and it's TÛno's job to do the landscaping - with some help from mechanized robots his father created! When the Diaz family decides to handle a party at Mr. Lodge's, it doesn't take long for Archie to show up, and we all know how dangerous Archie is around mechanical devices! Then, breaking down on the side of the road proves serendipitous for Archie when he runs into his car's original owner! Finally, movie grosses hit an all-time low when Archie gets a job at a cinema! SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare. Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and more!"
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| PUNISHER #59 (MR) |
2.99 |
| "Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Cover by TIM BRADSTREET 'VALLEY FORGE, VALLEY FORGE,' PART 5 Garth Ennis concludes his seminal run on PUNISHER -- in style. It all comes down to a tape. And what seven desperate and insanely powerful men have done to conceal it. So far, they're off to a good start: A Special Forces Squad has got the drop on the Punisher and is poised to fulfill the kill order. But then there's a twist -a development no one could have seen coming, least of all Frank Castle -- and things get really interesting. 32 PGS./Explicit Content Ö$2.99"
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| PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL TP VOL 03 HUNTER HUNTED |
14.99 |
| "Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by ARIEL OLIVETTI, CORY WALKER, SCOTT WEGENER & HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI The reintroduction of a classic, brutal and bloodthirsty Kraven the Hunter! A bank robbery goes violently wrong - leaving the Rhino on the lam, running from the long arm of the law and, of course, the Punisher. As Frank Castle looks to settle the score with an old foe, the Hunter stalks the same prey, building himself the ultimate menagerie - a living, breathing super-human zoo! Add Spider-Man into this mix as the lone voice of sanity, and you've got chocolate and peanut butter with bullets dipped in it. Delicious! Violent! Explodey! Plus: Take a look inside the life and times of two misfits who've both been victims of the Punisher. And with WORLD WAR HULK in full swing and New York shut off from the outside world, who's left to protect those left behind? Frank @#$%!@!* Castle, that's who - and he's none too thrilled. As the insatiable Mung the Inconceivable rampages alone through lower Manhattan, Frank and Clarke help a small band of refugees hold back his relentless onslaught. Collecting PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #12-17. 152 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2664-5"
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| RAMAYAN 3392 AD RELOADED #7 (OF 7) |
2.99 |
| "Created by: Deepak Chopra and Shekhar Kapur Story Consultant: Ron Marz Written by: Shamik Dasgupta Art & Cover by: Jeevan Kang The retelling of the famed epic continues! Civil war rages in the kingdom of Kishkindha, and Rama and Lakshman are caught in the middle. With their comrade Prince Angad captured, the wounded Rama and Lakshman hatch a desperate plan to take down the mad King Baali, intending to make him an offer he can't refuse. Meanwhile, Angad watches the horrors of sacrifices on the pyramid of Hanuman. Rama and Lakshman are his only hope, but first they have to make it past the bloodthirsty guards at the kingdom's borders."
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| ROUGH STUFF #9 (C: 0-1-2) |
6.95 |
| "Rough Stuff presents another fascinating journey into the creative minds and processes of comics artists, with interviews, articles, never-before-seen penciled pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from throughout comics history, plus critiques of newcomers' work, and more! This issue features an amazing four interviews, with Rob Haynes (interviewed by fellow professional artist Tim Townsend), Joe Jusko, Mel Rubi, and Scott Williams, as each artist offers commentary explaining how their work evolves from concept and rough, into finished form. Plus: editor and pro artist Bob McLeod presents an article examining 'Inkers: Who Needs 'Em?' Rudy Vasquez goes under the scrutiny of a Rough Critique of his work, and more! New painted cover by Joe Jusko!"
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| SABRINA VOL 2 #95 |
2.25 |
| "by Tania del Rio Thanks to Llandra and Batty Bartholomew, Sabrina has managed to snap out of the evil hold the dark duality wand has had upon her. However, she's still a long way from a full recovery. The only way for Sabrina to return to normal is to use the healing wand a lot to balance out the other wand. Sabrina begins by restoring the memories of all those affected before her dark detour, including Batty Bartholomew and the members of the Four Blades movement. While this helps to fade the darkness from Sabrina, another problem arises - even though the original Four Blades have had their memories restored, they're not being very cooperative! Shinji tries getting them involved in his cause, but they remain defiant, keeping their mouths shut about what they remember from the original Four Blades Day. What are they hiding?"
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| SCALPED #19 (MR) |
2.99 |
| "Written by Jason Aaron Art by Davide Furno Cover by Tim Bradstreet This sexy issue focuses on the torrid romance between Dash and Carol. In between their bouts of passion, Dash learns more about Carol's troubled past, including a revelation that's sure to shock you. On sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ï MATURE READERS"
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| SCREAMLAND #5 (OF 5) |
2.99 |
| "SCREAMLAND #5 (of 5) Story HAROLD SIPE art & cover HECTOR CASANOVA They totally got the band back together. The dark rat pack assembles again, at last. Who's gained the most weight? Who drives the nicest car? Questions abound as the filming of 'Monsterhunter 3000' begins. Will the gang get through a tough shoot without reverting to type? Monsters get their monster on! Chock full of actual monster action! JULY 9 ï 32 PAGES ï FC ï $2.99"
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| SIMON DARK #10 |
2.99 |
| "Written by Steve Niles & Scott Hampton Art and cover by Hampton The confrontation you've waited to see! It's Simon vs. the cult that holds Gotham City in its grip - and the astonishing revelation of the cult's true origin. Madness and monsters abound in this issue! On sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| SIMPSONS COMICS #144 |
2.99 |
| "by Dixon, Spiegle and Ho Raging Abe Simpson and his ragtag band of howling commandos, the Flying Hellfish, are back in an issue-long adventure that takes them from the frontlines of World War II all the way to Berlin in an effort to stop Hitler once and for all. Join the fightingest squad in the fightingest company in the third fightingest battalion in the Army as they risk it all for the sake of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - that is, as long as Grampa remembers the story right in the first place. Featuring art by legendary comics artist Dan Spiegle! Fall in line with the Simpsons this July! "
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| SKY DOLL #3 (OF 3) (MR) |
5.99 |
| "Story and Art by BARBARA CANEPA & ALESSANDRO BARBUCCI Cover by ALESSANDRO BARBUCCI & BARBARA CANEPA English Adaptation by C.B. CEBULSKI The internationally acclaimed best seller comes to the end of its first arc! As power-hungry Papess Lodovica seeks more control over the citizens of Papathea, the 'heretics' who still honor the memory of the outcast ruler Agape rise up in protest. Suddenly, our lovely sky doll, Noa, finds herself in the middle of a Holy War - one which she quickly becomes swept up in as rumor of her true powers spread. Roy and Jahu do their best to protect her - but as Noa soon discovers, no one can avoid their true destiny! 56 PGS./Mature Ö$5.99 The Soleil Comics may only be sold in English North America: United States, Canada, Mexico and their territories and possessions."
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| SOULFIRE CHAOS REIGN TP |
9.99 |
| "by J.T Krul & Marcus To A Soulfire tale lost in time returns as a trade paperback edition! This special Soulfire: Chaos Reign collection brings together the acclaimed 3-issue miniseries, along with the sold-out #0 issue! Adding to its appeal, the Soulfire: Chaos Reign trade paperback also contains a complete cover gallery and features a brand new cover by series artist Marcus To and colorist Peter Steigerwald! In a time where power ruled over the primal landscape of the world, a hidden savagery lurks, and the only thing one can hope to do among the chaos is survive!"
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| SPARROW GLENN BARR HC |
11.99 |
| "By Glenn Barr The Sparrow hardcover art book series continues with the eighth volume of this mini-showcase, this time featuring the stunning visual work of celebrated Detroit underground artist Glenn Barr. "
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| SPAWN #180 |
2.95 |
| "story DAVID HINE art & cover MIKE MAYHEW War is Hell. France, July 1, 1916: the bloodiest day in the history of human conflict. On the battlefield of the Somme, one man makes the ultimate sacrifice. A new Hellspawn is born and the dead rise to follow him into endless war. Featuring the talents of Marvel cover artist extraordinaire MIKE MAYHEW! APRIL 30"
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| SPIDER-MAN PREM HC VOL 02 BRAND NEW DAY |
24.99 |
| "Written by BOB GALE & ZEB WELLS Penciled by PHIL JIMENEZ, CHRIS BACHALO & BARRY KITSON Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ Spider-Man's Brand New Day continues, with more all-new adventures. Two new creative teams join the fray as writers Bob Gale (the Back to the Future trilogy) and Zeb Wells (HEROES FOR HIRE) rock Spidey's world along with new artists Phil Jimenez (NEW X-MEN), Chris Bachalo (X-MEN) and Barry Kitson (THE ORDER). Peter confronts major changes at the Daily Bugle while New York is under siege by a blizzard, and a new villain, Freak, rampages through town. If he hopes to stand a chance against this new threat, Spider-Man is going to have to enlist the help of his New Avengers teammates! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #552-558. 168 PGS./Rated A Ö$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2844-1 Trim size: standard"
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| SPIKE AFTER THE FALL #1 (OF 4) |
3.99 |
| "Brian Lynch (w) ï Franco Urru (a & c) RAISE SOME HELL! Spinning out of the 'First Night' events in Angel: After the Fall comes the official story of Spike's first months in hell. How did he come to be here? Why is Illyria with him? And exactly how did he come to set up shop in a certain famous mansion in Beverly Hills? It's all the hell, none of the Angels in the first of four issues courtesy of the After the Fall team of Brian Lynch and Franco Urru, who provides two special Spike covers offered in a 50/50 ratio-one featuring Spike's human face, one in all its vamped-out fury! Aussie art team The Sharp Brothers offer a special 'grindhouse'-inspired incentive cover, too!"
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| STRAWBERRY PANIC LIGHT NOVEL 02 (MR) |
7.95 |
| "by Sakurako Kimino & Namuchi Takumi At St. Miator Girl's Academy, gentle breezes scatter cherry blossoms across its lush campus. Nagisa, a normal and cheerful high school student, is stunned when she meets Shizuma, the school's top student, whose beauty takes her breath away. When Shizuma unexpectedly reciprocates Nagisa's feelings, both love and wacky chaos soon erupt. It is early summer, and a legendary girl has returned to the lush green hills of Astraea! Her name is Kusanagi Makoto, and it is up to this petite, yet charismatic girl to save the three schools in Astraea from a crisis caused by the …toile Competition. But could her sudden appearance cause a rift between Nagisa and Shizuma?"
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| SUPERMAN AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES HC |
.00 |
| "Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes, originally presented in Action Comics #858-863! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life! Advance-solicited; on sale July 9 ï 168 pg, FC, $24.99 US"
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| SUPERMAN AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES HC |
.00 |
| "Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes, originally presented in Action Comics #858-863! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life! Advance-solicited; on sale July 9 ï 168 pg, FC, $24.99 US"
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| TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #29 |
2.49 |
| "by Fernando Ruiz, Kathleen Webb & Bob Bolling Archie's rival Reggie takes the spotlight in two new tales! Reggie's been accused of behaving like he's stuck in the dark ages before, but this is ridiculous - when the Medieval Fair comes to town, he gets a job dressed as a barbarian! Then, Reggie cracks wise to a passing motorist who turns out to be one of his father's biggest clients. When the offended party threatens to pull his advertising from Mr. Mantle's newspaper, Archie intervenes on his behalf, but who's going to get Reggie out of hot water with his dad? Plus, other new and classic tales! "
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| TALES OF PENANCE TRIAL O/T CENTURY #1 (OF 4) |
3.95 |
| "by Ryan Foley & Goof Tales of Penance: Trial of the Century is the first in a series of superhero/detective comics to be published by Arcana Comics. The masked vigilante Penance's private war on crime escalates to a national stage when a news camera crew captures evidence of the hero murdering a super-villain. Captured by the police, the subsequent trial of a masked superhero begins to dominate the nation's headlines as the country waits for a verdict in the self-proclaimed 'trial of the century.' However, the evidence does not line up for seasoned police detective LJ McCloud. As she begins the investigation, the media circus surrounding the case could leave the city of Atlanta and the entire south hanging in the balance, especially when a mob of vigilantes come seeking vengeance at the police station!"
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| TANGENT SUPERMANS REIGN #5 (OF 12) |
2.99 |
| "Written by Dan Jurgens & Ron Marz Art by Jamal Igle & Robin Riggs Cover by Brad Walker & Livesay A hero falls! Now, the remaining forces for good from both the Tangent and DCU Earths are forced to go deeper underground. Also, the secret power behind the Tangent Superman's throne is revealed! On sale July 16 ï 5 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| TANK GIRL VISIONS OF BOOGA #3 |
3.99 |
| "Alan Martin (w) ï Rufus Dayglo (a) ï Ashley Wood (c) Part 3: Letters To Earth. Backed into a corner, confused and alone, Tank Girl and Booga take the only course of action left to them-marriage. With an unwitting Mafia boss who wants them dead standing in as best man and a cleaning lady as a witness, the troublesome couple finally tie the knot and try to make a break for it in their honeymoon car. But they don't make it very far... drawn with a dried-up felt-tip pen by Rufus Dayglo and written in a cold-and-flu-induced delirium by Alan C. Martin, the comic comes wrapped in beautiful Ashley Wood artwork. Never judge a book by its cover."
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| TANK GIRL VISIONS OF BOOGA #3 |
3.99 |
| "Alan Martin (w) ï Rufus Dayglo (a) ï Ashley Wood (c) Part 3: Letters To Earth. Backed into a corner, confused and alone, Tank Girl and Booga take the only course of action left to them-marriage. With an unwitting Mafia boss who wants them dead standing in as best man and a cleaning lady as a witness, the troublesome couple finally tie the knot and try to make a break for it in their honeymoon car. But they don't make it very far... drawn with a dried-up felt-tip pen by Rufus Dayglo and written in a cold-and-flu-induced delirium by Alan C. Martin, the comic comes wrapped in beautiful Ashley Wood artwork. Never judge a book by its cover."
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| TIKI JOE MYSTERIES TP 01 HIGH STAKES PATSEY |
9.95 |
| "by Mark Murphy Las Vegas, 1959. WWII veteran, Joe Halliday is enjoying the good life running Tiki Joe's Restaurant, courting a beautiful girl, and making time with steadfast friends. It's all good until the local mob moves in with demands for protection money. When the police are unable to help, Joe calls in a few old army friends. Together they decide to pay the mob off - in lead! Tiki Joe is an Ocean's Eleven-style graphic novel set in Las Vegas and using Polynesian pop-culture and Las Vegas kitsch as a background. Part murder mystery, part hard-boiled thriller by newcomer Mark Murphy!"
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| TINY TITANS #6 |
2.25 |
| "Written by Art Baltazar & Franco Art and cover by Art Baltazar New pals Blue Beetle and Supergirl stop by the Titans Treehouse, only to find most of the Tiny Titans away on a field trip. Good thing a few lesser-known heroes are still at school! Plus: follow Raven and Trigon through a typically crazy morning. On sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US"
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| TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT HARDHEAD |
3.99 |
| "Simon Furman (w) ï Robby Musso (a) ï E.J. Su, Nick Roche (c) The Revelations Cycle continues here! This time, the spotlight falls on the AUTOBOTS' thick-skinned, no-nonsense 'problem-solver,' HARDHEAD! As the Expansion draws ever closer, NIGHTBEAT seeks to solve the mystery of his own missing memories, and he needs Hardhead's help. But as they retrace NIGHTBEAT's last steps on Gorlam Prime, HARDHEAD is forced into the worst kind of no-win situation-and one that neither of them are likely survive! By veteran Transformers scribe Simon Furman and new rising star Transformers artist Robby Musso! "
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| TRINITY #7 |
2.99 |
| "Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Covers on issues #5-6 by Carlos Pacheco; covers on issues #7-9 by Andy Kubert In month two of TRINITY, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman - alongside their Justice League teammates - cross paths with the mysterious Konvikt and learn more about their fated connection within the DC Universe! This month's co-features focus on Hawkman, Gangbuster, John Stewart and the intriguing new psychic known as Tarot! Issue #7 on sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #56 |
2.99 |
| "Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by BILLY TAN The Ultimate Salem's Seven saga continues! Invisible Woman's research into this new team sensation leads her to a major revelation -- too bad she's trapped at the bottom of the ocean! Meanwhile, Agatha Harkness reveals her true nature! 32 PGS./Rated A Ö$2.99"
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| ULTIMATE X-MEN TP VOL 18 APOCALYPSE |
13.99 |
| "Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA & HARVEY TOLIBAO Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA t's dark times for the X-Men as the evolutionary emperor known as Apocalypse arrives! Will even the X-Men be enough to battle a being who has plotted our death and destruction for ages?! Meanwhile, two more monstrous threats - who look eerily like Stryfe and Onslaught - rear their ugly heads to ensure the young mutants' downfall! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #89-93. 120 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$13.99 ISBN:978-0-7851-2550-1"
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| UNEARTHED CEMETERY BLUES TP 01 (C: 0-1-2) |
16.99 |
| "THE UNEARTHED CEMETERY BLUES, VOL. 1 TP story RYAN RUBIO art & cover THOMAS BOATWRIGHT Collects the sold out ShadowLine series 'The Haunting of Hernesburg', as well as the never-before-seen series 'The Curse of Wallace Manor'! PLUS, it includes two unpublished tales of Ridley and Falstaff: 'The Inconvenience Store' and 'Let's All Die in the Lobby!' This volume truly is a must have for all fans of humor and horror. JULY 9 ï 184 PAGES ï BW ï $16.99"
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| UNIVERSAL WAR ONE #1 (OF 6) (MR) |
5.99 |
| "Written by DENIS BAJRAM Penciled by DENIS BAJRAM Cover by DENIS BAJRAM Adapted by PAUL BENJAMIN With an Exclusive U.S. Variant! The European best-seller - now finally presented in English! In the midst of a latent civil war between the core planets and outlying planetary settlements, an immense wall has cut our solar system in two. The black wall absorbs all light and matter, and it's up to a band of soldiers facing courts martial to investigate the phenomenon. They're the men and women of the Purgatory Squadron. For which crimes are they here? And can they work together long enough to stay alive once they enter... The Wall? 56 PGS./Mature Ö$5.99 The Soleil Comics may only be sold in English North America: United States, Canada, Mexico and their territories and possessions."
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| VOLTRON A LEGEND FORGED #1 |
3.50 |
| "by Josh Blaylock & Mike Bear Over twelve centuries ago, the galaxy's best minds secretly bridged magic and science to create a mighty warrior Voltron, their only hope of salvation from the Drule Empire. This is taht story, kicking off a brand new epic miniseries spanning through both space and time."
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| WAR IS HELL FIRST FLIGHT PHANTOM EAGLE MAX #5 (OF 5) (MR) |
3.99 |
| "Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by JOHN CASSADAY The stunning conclusion to Garth Ennis (PUNISHER MAX) and Howard Chaykin's (PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL) gritty World War I fighter pilot saga. The body count has reached an all time high and the pressures of combat have taken their toll on Karl Kauffman. Can he survive the war with his sanity intact? Can he survive at all? 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content Ö$3.99"
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| WARREN ELLIS CROOKED LITTLE VEIN MMPB (C: 0-1-2) |
13.95 |
| "by Warren Ellis Michael McGill is a burned-out private detective who suddenly becomes enlisted by an army of presidential goons to retrieve the Constitution of the United States - but not the one we all know about. This would be the real Constitution (the one with invisible amendments) created by some of the Founding Fathers as a fallback for their great experiment. Along the way, McGill gains a polyamorous sidekick named Trix, gets scared to death by what men do with warm salty water, and descends into a world where crime, sex, and madness all seem to be the same thing."
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| WORLD OF WARCRAFT #9 |
2.99 |
| "Written by Walter Simonson Covers by Samwise Didier and Ludo Lullabi Art by Jon Landry & Jerome K. Moore Lo'Gosh, Valeera, Broll, and Thargas make their way to Ironforge via a circuitous route through the Wetlands. And back in Stormwind, Prince Anduin suspects all is not as it seems with his father, King Varian. Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Cover A is by Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Ludo Lullabi. On sale July 16 ï 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"
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| WORLDS OF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TP 01 |
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| "Travel across three worlds with some of the most popular characters in modern sword & sorcery - R.A. Salvatore's Drizzt Do'Urden and Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Raistlin Majere. This volume also features an original Eberron tale by Keith Baker, creator of that world of magic-fueled technology and action-packed intrigue."
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| WORLDS OF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TP 01 |
.00 |
| "Travel across three worlds with some of the most popular characters in modern sword & sorcery - R.A. Salvatore's Drizzt Do'Urden and Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Raistlin Majere. This volume also features an original Eberron tale by Keith Baker, creator of that world of magic-fueled technology and action-packed intrigue."
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| X-FACTOR #33 |
2.99 |
| "Written by PETER DAVID Pencils by LARRY STROMAN Cover by BOO COOK Secret Invasion tie-in! A She-Hulk crossover! Darwin and Longshot show up! New cover artist, Boo Cook! New interior artist, Larry Stroman! And...oh yeah...X-Factor's new digs! What do we have to do, put it in your hands ourselves?! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Ö$2.99"
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| X-FORCE #5 |
2.99 |
| "Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils & 50/50 Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN 50/50 Bloody Variant Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN 'ANGELS AND DEMONS' It began with one simple mission: Kill the Purifier leader Matthew Risman before he kills any more mutants. But everything went to hellÖand now it gets worse. Wolfsbane's decent continues. War rages between Risman and Bastion. The Choir rises. And if that weren't enough... it's X-FORCE VERSUS ARCHANGEL. Part 5 (of 6) 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Ö$2.99"
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| ZMD ZOMBIES OF MASS DESTRUCTION #1 (OF 6) |
3.25 |
| "by Kevin Grevioux & Geraldo Borges With public patience for Middle East casualties wearing thin, the U.S. military adopts a new weapon - Zombies! Air-dropped into hot zones, the walking dead indiscriminately infect everyone. Engineered to dissolve at daybreak, they create a safe combatant-free zone. What could go wrong? From the creator the of Underworld movie franchise!"
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| ZOT TP VOL 01 COMP BLACK & WHITE STORIES 1987 TO 1991 (C: 0-1-2) |
22.95 |
| "by Scott McCloud Comic book afficionados rejoice! The best of the cult classic series, Zot!, first created by Scott McCloud in 1984, is soon to be reprised in this arresting trade paperback compilation, with bonus material! Zachary T. Paleozogt, popularly known as Zot, is a blond-haired, blue-eyed teenage hero from an alternate Earth - this alternate reality is a retro-futuristic technological utopia where flying cars, robots and interplanetary travel are common and nearly all of its inhabitants benefit from peace, prosperity, and a marked lack of conventional social ills. Jaunting back and forth between the two worlds seems exciting for Zot at first, but there are subtle differences in the essential nature of the two planets that take some getting used to. On Zot's world, events naturally favor the 'good guys' in any conflict, while on Earth, Zot is a less successful hero, reflecting the fact that our world clearly does not conform to the same rules as his. Nevertheless, Zot eagerly takes on Earth's challenges with the most amusing outcomes. New material includes sketches, designs, some of McCloud's behind-the-scenes working methods, Zot ephemera (there was a Zot watch!) and lots and lots of commentary - 'the story behind the stories' as it were. This newly revised cult classic is not to be missed!"
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