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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. The writer-artist team behind the acclaimed JONNY DOUBLE returns with a gripping new ongoing series, featuring painted covers by artist Dave Johnson ("The Justice Society Returns!"). Everyone talks about "getting away with murder," but what would you do if you were given irrefutable proof of the identity of the one that "done you wrong," the opportunity to kill them and the means to get away with it, scot-free? When former gangbanger Dizzy Cordova meets the mysterious Agent Graves, she is given the opportunity of a lifetime in the form of an attache case containing the proof, the gun, and the carte blanche immunity to exact revenge for the drive-by shootings that killed her family. Now she faces the hardest decision of her life in the form of a question that has no easy answer: If you could get away with murder, and your victim truly deserved it, what would you do? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG.$2.50

1st Printing – Chapter 1: Honor - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. A force of men is assembled, so massive it shakes the earth with its march -- an army, vast beyond imagining, poised to devour tiny Greece, to snuff out the world's one hope for reason and justice. Only three hundred brave souls block its dash. But they are more than men . . . they are Spartans. The first full-color project by Frank Miller for Dark Horse, painted by Lynn Varley (Ronin, The Dark Knight Returns). 32 pages, FC.

"The Spider and the Burglar...A Sequel" Double-sized issue. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. It's the bicentennial issue of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the web-slinger is going back, all the way back, to the days of Amazing Fantasy 15 to once again confront the criminal that murdered his Uncle Ben! But this time Peter Parker will have to stop the killer without his spider powers! Given a second chance, can the wall-crawler right the wrongs from the past and save his beloved Aunt May? Emotions run at an all-time high for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Anna Watson. Final appearance of the burglar. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: Stan Lee scripts the final page of the story.) 48 pages.

IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages.

First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266.) 32 pages.

Spider-Man versus Chance in "Chance Encounter!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Todd McFarlane (begins as regular artist), inks by Bob McLeod. First appearance of Eddie Brock (Venom)--cameo on last page. McFarlane cover.

Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane. This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume. Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. McFarlane cover. In place of the letters page, there is a full-page column by Stan Lee.

Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane. This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume. Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. McFarlane cover. In place of the letters page, there is a full-page column by Stan Lee.

Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane. This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume. Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. McFarlane cover. In place of the letters page, there is a full-page column by Stan Lee.

Second appearance of.Cletus Kasady (Carnage) in "Gun From the Heart!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. Spidey fights Boomerang; Venom cameo. Erik Larsen/Emberlin cover. The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run 489,589; average paid circulation 334,893.

The Punisher and Darkhawk guest star in Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge part 1, "When Midnight Strikes!" Script by Al Milgrom, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. Cameos by Moon Knight and Iron Man. Bagley/Emberlin cover.

The Molten Man returns in The Gathering of Five part 2, "A Hot Time in the Old Town." Script by John Byrne, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Bud LaRosa, Rodney Ramos, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Kayanan. The story continues in Peter Parker 96.

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by TYLER KIRKAN Cover by RON GARNEY "MR. PARKER GOES TO WASHINGTON" Peter Parker's trip to Washington with his boss Tony Stark has been a real doozy. As if suffering politicians who want to impose all sort of new rules on guys like him isn't enough, he's also got to deal with the monstrous might of the Titanium Man! Good thing for Spidey, his new costume's got some very special features...Get ready, True Believer. The clouds are quickly building on the horizon for a storm that will shake the entire Marvel Universe next month! Part 3 (of 3). 32 PGS./Rated T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99

1st printing. Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Pencils & Cover by Ron Garney. "THE WAR AT HOME" Part 1 (of 6) CIVIL WAR TIE-IN. After rushing to the aftermath of the Riverbank Massacre to offer aid to its victims, Peter travels with Tony Stark to Washington DC and the White House, where the enactment of the Super Hero Registration Act appears imminent. As the Marvel Universe braces for the implications of legislation that will forever change the societal status of super heroes, Peter will have to make a very important personal decision -- one that just might be the most important decision of his life 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. Conclusion to "THE WAR AT HOME," an official tie-in to "Civil War." The Civil War shaking the Marvel Universe races to its climax -- with Spider-Man caught right in the middle. Where else would we expect to find him? 32 PGS./Rated A

Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH. Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA Saddle-up Spider-fans as the thrillingly thrice-monthly adventures continue! In this issue, meet the villain from the fifth Spider-Man movie today! Marc (Wolverine, Blade) Guggenheim and Salvador (newuniversal, Uncanny X-Men) Larroca bring you the next great Spidey Villain... MENACE! But that's not all! The mysterious JACKPOT makes her 'Brand New Day-Debut!' Plus the mystery of the Spider-Tracer Killer deepens. Not nearly 'Nuff said!

New York Comic Con 2010 Edition. Cover by John Romita and John Romita Jr. Origin of the Species: Part 1 of 5 - Written by MARK WAID & STAN LEE Penciled by PAUL AZACETA & MARCOS MARTIN A five part spider-odyssey begins in ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES! With Peter Parker's ONE MOMENT IN TIME behind him and Mary Jane back in his life, Spidey finds himself ready for a new start...but the various threads of his life since his BRAND NEW DAY are about to crash together violently. When Norman Osborn's baby is born... every villain on the planet wants the first ever strain of pure Goblin blood, leaving Spider-Man's friends and family exposed to a Sinister plan that threatens to bring down every strand or Peter's life that's been stitched together carefully over the past few years. It may be a cliché to say it...but after ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES absolutely nothing will be the same. Also this issue, we begin a series of covers by the brilliant Marko Djurdjevic that when all put together will form a giant wall-sized Spider poster featuring the people in Spider-Man's life! Plus...the Spidey Sunday feature continues breaking the 4th wall of Web-swinging Wonder by legends Stan Lee and Marcos Martin (well, Stan's a legend...Marcos is just a man who draws like one.) 32 PGS.

U.S. EDITION ($1.50 cover price). Todd McFarlane cover. Written by Dwayne McDuffie with art by Alex Saviuk and inks by Christopher Ivy.This is the 1st issue in a three issue set of three of anti-drug comics. The complete series consists of: Amazing Spider-Man #1: Skating on Thin Ice; Amazing-Spider-Man #2: Double Trouble; Amazing Spider-Man #3: Hit and Run!

2010 Diamond Retailer's Summit Edition, cover by JIM LEE. Written by SCOTT SNYDER and STEPHEN KING. Art by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE. Witness the birth of a brand new species of vampire in this new ongoing series that begins with five extra-sized issues featuring back-to-back stories by exciting new writer Scott Snyder and the master of horror himself, Stephen King! When notorious outlaw Skinner Sweet is attacked by an old enemy (who happens to be a member of the undead), the first American vampire is born... a vampire powered by the sun, stronger, fiercer, and meaner than anything that came before. Plus... Pearl Jones is a struggling young actress in 1920s Los Angeles. But when her big break brings her face-to-face with an ancient evil, her Hollywood dream quickly turns into a brutal, shocking nightmare. 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS.

Avengers: Under Siege: Part 6 of 8 - "Even a God Can Die!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In horrific fashion the Masters of Evil have savagely beaten the Lion of Olympus into a near death state. The Wasp rushes the comatose Hercules to the emergency room for life-saving surgery! Unbelievable! Could the immortal avenger's life actually be in jeopardy? Meanwhile inside Avengers Mansion, Baron Zemo II basks in the glow of his triumph! The son of the Third Reich's top scientist sends the Absorbing Man and Titania to the hospital to finish off Hercules and the Wasp! Janet Van Dyne will need a miracle to survive this fight! And surprisingly she gets one…flying on a tiny ant! The Wasp and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang) vs. Crusher Creel and Titania! It looks like a mismatch of epic proportions! Can the pint-sized super-heroes pull off a most improbable victory? Ants assemble! Flashback cameo by Mother Superior to recap Baron Zemo's prior encounter with the star-spangled avenger in Captain America 299. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, and the Wasp. 32 pages

Avengers: Under Siege: Part 7 of 8 - "Revenge" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In one of the most inspiring battles in Avengers' history, the Wasp and Ant-Man score a major victory against Zemo's minions and preserve the Prince of Power's life! However, the next big challenge awaits! Taking back their Fifth Avenue headquarters! Before embarking on that mission though, the Wasp has to find more avengers! Fortunately, Captain Marvel escapes from the darkforce, the mighty Thor arrives, and the mysterious Doctor Druid appears! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally on the comeback trail vs. the Masters of Evil? Yes or no the Avengers must hurry! Because the situation inside the mansion is deteriorating for the captives left at the mercy of Mister Hyde…who has no mercy! Cameo appearance by the Shroud. 32 pages

Avengers: Under Siege: Part 8 of 8 - "The Price of Victory!" Guest-starring Ant-Man and Doctor Druid. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. This is it! The Mighty Avengers vs. the Masters of Evil! Time to live free or die in Avengers Mansion! The Black Knight, Ant-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, Thor, and the Wasp vs. Goliath, the Wrecker, Blackout, Moonstone, Yellowjacket, and Baron Zemo! The spectacular slugfest rages through the mansion and reaches its fateful climax on the rooftop! The star-spangled avenger vs. Baron Zemo! Years ago the Sentinel of Liberty stopped the father's mad quest to destroy the Avengers! And now years later can Captain America do likewise and stop the son's? A powerful ending! Death of Blackout. Cameo appearances by Bulldozer, Piledriver, and Thunderball. (Notes: Baron Zemo II returns in Captain America 357. The Masters of Evil storyline is widely considered the masterpiece of Roger Stern's 5-year run on the Avengers title. This five-part story along with issues 270 and 271 were reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Avengers Under Siege. This issue includes a one-page reprint of miscolored panels from issue 271.) 32 pages

"Has the Whole World Gone Mad?" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Avengers West Coast 53. With the Avengers' east coast headquarters in disarray; four avengers from the west coast branch travel to Manhattan to organize a defense against the nationwide attacks on the Avengers! The Falcon joins the Vision, Scarlet Witch, Wasp, and Hank Pym beneath Avengers Park to develop a strategy! However, the heroes' strategy session is abruptly halted by the arrival of Freedom Force! Why have the Blob, Avalanche, and Pyro come looking for Earth's Mightiest Heroes in this time of crisis? Their motive is unknown! But their intent is not…crush the Avengers! At the site of the former Fifth Avenue Mansion, the titanic tussle begins! Will the west coast Avengers be able to score an east coast victory? Appearances by Doctor Doom, Loki, Mandarin, Magneto, Red Skull, Wizard, and the Kingpin. Cameo appearances by Nebula, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wrecker. (Notes: Elements of this story continue in Avengers West Coast 54. Avengers Spotlight 26 (formerly Solo Avengers) contains the complete list of issues in the Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32 pages

"Missing Links" Part 3 of 6. Guest-starring Alpha Flight and Stingray. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Chris Ivy. Cover by Paul Ryan. In the Canadian province of Newfoundland, Alpha Flight arrives on the scene! And takes control of the international crisis caused by the Russian terrorists onboard the Waterwind! The People's Protectorate and the Avengers recognize Guardian's authority, and working together the three super-groups devise a plan to end the looming nuclear disaster! With stealth and speed; the star-spangled avenger, Red Guardian, Box, Puck, Vision, and Vostok slip inside the dry-docked submarine! As expected the six heroes quickly move through the sub knocking out terrorists along the way! But then the sextet arrives in the missile control room and finds something most…unexpected! Cameo appearances by Tyrak, Okra, and Merrano. Alpha Flight Lineup: Guardian, Box, Diamond Lil, Puck, and Shaman. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, and the Vision. Second Story: "Mother of Invention" Part 3 of 7. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Jim Reddington. Inks by Mickey Ritter. In the Avengers sub-level laboratory, Fabian Stankowicz unpacks his favorite mechanical toys. However, Fabian's unpacking is interrupted by a visit from his long departed mother! 32 pages

"Kang's World" Part 4 of the Citizen Kang storyline. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Charles Barnett and Brad Vancata. Cover by Dan Panosian. Story continues from Fantastic Four Annual 25. In Timely, Wisconsin (the secret portal to Chronopolis), the Fantastic Four and Earth's Mightiest Heroes come face-to-face with the Anachronauts! Kang's powerful warriors that have been plucked from various time streams to defeat the combined might of nine 20th century super-heroes! During the timeless clash, Mr. Fantastic realizes that the best strategy is to let the Anachronauts win! That's definitely a new tactic! As expected the Anachronauts prevail and then proceed to haul the FF and the Avengers before the Conqueror! Once Kang encases the heroes in a hypercube, the Master of Time's conquest appears complete! But in the land where time stands still, a traitor arrives just in time! Ravonna (now calling herself Terminatrix) attacks Kang! And suddenly Chronopolis turns into chaos! With Terminatrix' timely diversion, will the Avengers finally close down Kang's time-consuming conquest? Flashback cameo by the Grandmaster. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Doctor Druid, Hercules, Sersi, Thor, and the Vision. Second feature: "The Anachronauts" One-page pin-up by Dan Panosian. Third feature: "Chronopolis" Concept by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Charles Barnett. Two-page layout of Chronopolis. Fourth story: "The Avengers' Top Ten Villains" Script by George Caragonne. Art by Karl Altstaetter. The Black Knight walks through the list of the Avengers' top ten foes. Cameo appearance by Captain America. Fifth feature: "Secrets of the Avengers Communicard" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Eliot Brown. Sixth story: "Boy's Night Out!" Script by Scott Benson. Art by Ron Lim (breakdowns) and Dan Panosian (finishes). Hercules and the Black Knight's evening out on the town turns into a learning experience for both of them. Seventh story: "The Puzzle" Part 4 of 4. Script by Peter Sanderson. Pencils by Rich Yanizeski. Inks by Fred Fredericks. Terminatrix tries to make sense of everything she's learned about Kang. Cameo appearance by Immortus. Flashback cameos by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, original Human Torch, and Dr. Phineas T. Horton. (Notes: Splash page art by Mark Pacella and Dan Panosian. The Anachronauts and Terminatrix appear again in Avengers Annual 22. The plot involving Kang and Terminatrix continues in the Avengers Limited Series: The Terminatrix Objective.) 64 pages.

Limited 1 for 75 Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! There came a day! A day unlike any other...where two of Marvel's top creators teamed up for the very first time to create a bombastic new monthly Marvel comic that not only ushers in the Heroic Age of Marvel Comics but unleashes onto the world the most blockbuster Avengers team ever! Who will answer the call? And will they assemble just in time...because Kang the Conqueror is here from the future. And wait till you find out why...! Bonus back up feature: the oral history of the Avengers, part one. A brand new illustrated look at the Avengers in a way you have never seen before by series writer Brian Michael Bendis.

Blank I Am an Avenger Variant Cover. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! There came a day! A day unlike any other...where two of Marvel's top creators teamed up for the very first time to create a bombastic new monthly Marvel comic that not only ushers in the Heroic Age of Marvel Comics but unleashes onto the world the most blockbuster Avengers team ever! Who will answer the call? And will they assemble just in time...because Kang the Conqueror is here from the future. And wait till you find out why...! Bonus back up feature: the oral history of the Avengers, part one. A brand new illustrated look at the Avengers in a way you have never seen before by series writer Brian Michael Bendis.

Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. Squid starring Batman, Dick Grayson, Commissioner Gordon, Hamilton Hill, Joey Taylor, Waldo Flynn, Olivia Ortega, and the Squid (intro), script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Batman battles the Squid. Letter to the editor from comics editor/writer Kevin Dooley. 32 pgs. $0.60.

Tim Drake becomes Robin. While Batman tries to fight the effects of Scarecrow's fear toxins, Tim Drake must overcome his own fears if he hopes to rescue the caped crusader in "Master of Fear." Script by Alan Grant, art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle.

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee begin their much-anticipated run on BATMAN with the 12-part "Hush." What's this new storyline about? Like the title says, it's a secret that's best kept under wraps for now. But Killer Croc is sure to be a part of the puzzle. What we can tell you is that Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose... FC, 32 PG. $2.25

Limited 1 for 200 Variant Cover by Greg Capullo (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion Deep beneath Gotham City lies the Court of Owls' deadliest trap - and Batman has fallen right into it! Can he escape, or will he perish in a maze of nightmare? Enter the labyrinth, Batman - if you dare!

RETAILER SEMINAR EDITION - Much like the Man of Steel Raffle Edition (1992), this trade paperback special edition, reprinting Detective Comics 598-600 was a collection of those three, published issues under a new cover (with the published covers and ads intact). The Blind Justice Retailer Seminar Edition trade paperback was given away at the Diamond Comics retailers seminar in 1992 and ties with the Todd McFarlane Spider-Man Torment retailer trade paperback (that was given away at the same seminar) as the first Retailer Response Program (RRP) variant special editions. This trade collects all three issues of the original comics (the actual issues complete with covers and ads) put together under one cover with Denys Cowan art. This trade paperback is very rare.

This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway.

1st printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover.

1st printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover.

1st printing; Frank Miller script and art (1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such.)

1st printing; Frank Miller script and art; death of the Joker. NOTE: 3rd printings of #2 are labeled as such on the inside cover. 2nd printings don't have matching gray backgrounds on inside cover and first page.

1st printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd printings are labeled as such on the inside cover.

Limited 1 for 200 Sketch Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS Cover by DAVID FINCH The event of the year is here! Bruce Wayne made his long journey back through the timestream in RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE, Dick Grayson and Damian uncovered important secrets in BATMAN & ROBIN, Gotham City's bravest heroes made their mark in BRUCE WAYNE - THE ROAD HOME...and now it's time for BATMAN to return! What happens to Dick Grayson now that the 'real' Batman is back? How will Bruce Wayne handle a reunion with his son, Damian? This special one-shot bridges two exciting eras of The Dark Knight and sets up a surprising new status quo that's just on the horizon. Featuring the talents of Batman mastermind Grant Morrison and superstar artist David Finch providing interior art, this issue is a can't-miss for comics fans! Story continues in Batman Inc. (2010) #1. 56 pg, FC

Limited 1 for 25 Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG. Written by GAIL SIMONE. Art by ED BENES. Soaring out of BRIGHTEST DAY, the Birds are back in town! Because you demanded it, fan-favorites Gail Simone (WONDER WOMAN, SECRET SIX) and Ed Benes (JUSTICE LEAGUE, GREEN LANTERN) reunite to reinvent the book where they made their explosive debut as a team. Oracle, Black Canary, Huntress and Lady Blackhawk all return to Gotham City where they belong - and they've brought a couple of new friends (or are they foes?) along with them! Guest-starring a major Bat-villain and the first appearance of the most dangerous, most twisted new Birds villain ever!

Written by REGINALD HUDLIN. Penciled by KOI TURNBULL. Cover by MICHAEL TURNER. 'FOREIGN AFFAIRS' PART 2 -- OFFICIAL TIE-IN TO CIVIL WAR. That's it -- the honeymoon is officially over. With the Civil War racing toward a senses-shattering conclusion, the Black Panther and Storm pledge their allegiance to the renegade Captain America. 32 PGS./Rated T+

The hard-to-find Official Blade Runner Souvenir Magazine, published at the time of the movie's original release. 150 photos and illustractions together with extensive text covering all aspects of the movie's production. One of Harrison Ford's earliest and best movies. Directed by Ridley Scott and based on the novel by Philip K. Dick.

The Death of Captain America Act 1: Part 1 of 6 - NOTE: See 25C for the second printing! Cover by Epting. Captain America #25 (New Print; New Cover) Steve Epting Cover 'Death of Captain America' (Advance Order) To order the CGC Version of this book click here. Written by ED BRUBAKER. Pencils and Cover by STEVE EPTING

NOTE: See 25C for the second printing! Cover by Hitch. The Death of Captain America Act 1: Part 1 of 6 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils and Cover by STEVE EPTING Variant Cover by BRYAN HITCH CLASSIFIED INFORMATION! 48 PGS./Rated T+

James O'Barr's The Crow. 1st Printing dated February 1989.

Homage Studios Crossover; "Killer Instinct - Prologue" by Marc Silvestri (plot, art, cover), Eric Silvestri (plot & script) & Scott WIlliams (inks); Ripclaw, Velocity, Cyblade, Chip, Heatwave, Ballistic, Stryker, Warblade, Misery app;

Pages 25-28 uncensored w/o underwear shadows. FIRST PRINTING. This is the first printing of Elektra #3. No more than 5,000 copies exist of this first printing, making it the smallest first printing ever in Marvel's history. All the remaining copies were destroyed by the printer on instructions from Marvel when it was discovered that Elektra was more underclothed than usual (pages 25-28). The second printing, which was distributed to comic stores nation wide, was retouched to render Elektra a bit more modest, but contrary to a report in Wizard Magazine (#123, page 124), no word balloons were added to aid Elektra in her new quest for modesty. Wizard reports only 2 to 3 thousand copies survived the shredder, but mycomicshop.com believes the number could be 5,000--still a mighty low print run. If you are looking to add a rare Marvel comic to your collection, this book is for you. But if you order it because you misplaced your Playboy collection, you'll be sorely disappointed. Contrary to the lurid reports in Wizard and elsewhere, the Elektra first printing with a bare Elektra is pretty tame stuff. Cover by Greg Horn, story by Brian Michael Bendis and art by Chuck Austen. On a mission of assassination in Iraq, Elektra receives a shocking offer from the terrorist organization known as Hydra! But it's S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Stanley Dreyfuss who'll have to sort out the players in this deadly game of espionage -- that is, if enough of them are left alive!

"Shall Earth Endure?" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Strange. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The situation has come down to this...the Fantastic Four, the thunder god, the golden avenger, the star-spangled avenger, the winsome Wasp, and the Master of the Mystic Arts vs. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds...for the life of the Earth! Everything is on the line as the blockbuster battle rages on top of the World Trade Center! Will the Ravager of Worlds finally add the Earth to his list of conquests? Or can the greatest heroes on the planet do the impossible: defeat Galactus? An epic issue! Cameo appearances by Daredevil and Spider-Man. 32 pages

Special 250th Giant-Size Issue. "X-Factor!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Captain America, and Gladiator. Story, art, and Cover by John Byrne. The Shi'ar superman known as Gladiator has just dismantled Marvel's First Family. Now he battles his erstwhile allies the Uncanny X-Men in the devastated streets of New York City, but there is something different about Xavier's mutants. Can the Fantastic Four figure out the mystery surrounding Marvel's Merry Mutants and stop the uber powerful Gladiator before the city is totally destroyed? Maybe with a little help from the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the Amazing Spider-Man! Includes a pin-up of the Fantastic Four by John Byrne.

"Back from Beyond!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. In this special double feature you are treated to two exciting tales of fantastic fun! Even with the help of the Sorcerer Supreme can Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Girl save their son's soul from the clutches of evil incarnate - Mephisto?! Plus, find out what happens when the Thing returns home to find his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, in the arms of his friend and teammate, the Human Torch! Thing's story picks up moments after the end of Thing (Vol. 1) #22. Plus, In this issue the Thing makes a decision that will change the FF forever, and from the pages of Rom come the sinister Dire Wraiths! NOTE: This special issue is told in split-screen format. Across the top half of the page one story is being told while simultaneously across the bottom half the other storyline unfolds. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist