Comic books in 'Dragon', graded by CBCS

Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. "Ludwig's Children," script by William Messner-Loebs, art by Mike Deodato, Jr.; Thor and the others have been transported to a bizarre version of the world as interpreted by Richard Wagners Ring Cycle; Loki is kind and noble, while Balder, Wotan, and another Thor are all bloodthirsty and greedy of rhinegold; Victor frees himself from his bonds, and Loki just sits there staring, totally unresponsive; In New York State Prison, one of the prisoners asks the Mad Thinker about getting revenge on Thor long distance, but the Thinkers mind is apparently gone; Thor and the others manage to capture Balder, but while Thor is trying to tame his flying stallion, Balder escapes and captures the others bringing them to Wotan; They have killed all the dwarves, then kill Loki. Thor then kills Balder, but before he can kill the hostages, Thor hurls the sword, killing Wotan; Instantly, the world fades away, and Thor finds himself in his own Asgard, but it is burning and in ruins. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Thor battles Ulik in "A Dragon at the Gates!" Script by Len Wein, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Tony DeZuniga. Appearances by Sif, Karnilla, and Balder. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Weapon and the Warrior!" Script by David Kraft, art by Pablo Marcos. Jack Kirby/John Verpoorten and John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Two Thors battle the Midgard Serpent in "At Long Last--Ragnarok?!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Loki, Hela, Loki, Balder, Sif, and Odin. Letter to the editor from writer Cat Yronwode. Buscema/Bob McLeod cover. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Two Thors battle the Midgard Serpent in "At Long Last--Ragnarok?!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Loki, Hela, Loki, Balder, Sif, and Odin. Letter to the editor from writer Cat Yronwode. Buscema/Bob McLeod cover.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Michael Del Mundo and Christian Ward. Cover by James Harren. JASON AARON & MIKE DEL MUNDO TAKE THE PRINCE OF ASGARD IN A WHOLE NEW DIRECTION! Thor Odinson has regained his mantle - and with it, a wild new world of trouble on his mighty hands! The artifacts of Asgard have been scattered across the earth, and to reclaim them, Thor will have to face some ugly truths. Like the production cost of hundreds of new hammers! And the Thunder God is going to need every last one of them if he's going to stop the unstoppable Juggernaut. Jason Aaron takes the Prince of Asgard in a whole new direction with YOUNG GUN artist Mike Del Mundo joining him at the helm! And don't miss the latest chapter of the King Thor saga with acclaimed BLACK BOLT artist Christian Ward, as the Thor of the far future encounters an old friend who's undergone some startling changes. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Written by ALEX ZALBEN Pencils & Cover by GURIHIRU Loki: triumphant! Thor: defeated! Power Pack: no more! Exclamations: And questions? Will Power Pack be able to save the life of their grandmother, or will the world be destroyed first? All this, plus a guest appearance by The Pet Avengers, and the moment you didn't know you were waiting your whole life for: The League of Thors! AND the final chapter of Colleen Coover's Hercules/Power Pack cross-over. An issue so big, so funny, so awesome, that critics are saying, 'This solicit was actually written before the first issue came out, so there's no press quotes yet!' 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by LAN MEDINA Cover by STEPHANE PERGER On a train journey through the cold and forbidding Welsh countryside, an American reporter listens intently to an old man's tale of the Vikings who once invaded this land, and of the Norse Gods they summoned to protect them. But the Gods of Asgard are unprepared for what lays in wait for them - the Welsh Dragon itself, the ferocious embodiment of the land they have come to conquer. And when the Dragon takes exception to their presence, Thor, Odin, Baldur and company find they have a fight on their hands the likes of which they have never experienced. Cover price $2.99.

Written by STAN LEE. Art by JACK KIRBY. Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL. The legend has come true! By the will of the gods, I am alive! I am invincible! I am - THOR!!! And so began the very first epic tale of Marvel's most revered hero, the mighty Thor, whose legend would grow alongside the success of Marvel comics, making him the most exciting super hero of all time! Never has Thor been more sensational than during these early tales, crafted by Marvel's greatest, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Re-live classic Norse mythology in the mighty Marvel manner as well as Stan and Jack's stories of the Norse Gods and Thor before he came to Earth as Don Blake. Witness as these masters breathe life into the thunder god and some of Marvel's most enduring characters: Helmdall, Balder, Loki, Odin and Hela. Read these stories as never before with all-new, modern coloring and six extraordinary interlocking covers by current THOR artist Olivier Coipel. Collecting the 'Tales of Asgard' backup stories from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #105-#112 48 pages, full color. NOTE: REMASTERED REPRINTS. ALL AGES. Cover price $3.99.

Written by ROGER LANGRIDGE Penciled & Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE Eisner-nominee ROGER LANGRIDGE & CHRIS SAMNEE continue their epic reimagining of the God of Thunder! As Thor uncovers the mystery of why he was thrown from Asgard, his efforts are somewhat sidetracked by the awesome engine of destruction known as FIN FANG FOOM!!! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Thor: The Mighty Avenger (2010) #5-8 and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) [JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY] #85-86.

Written by ROGER LANGRIDGE and Stan Lee. Art by CHRIS SAMNEE and Jack Kirby. Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE.

Harvey Award-winner Roger Langridge and Chris Samnee continue their epic reimagining of the God of Thunder as Thor tests his might against the strange and powerful Sub-Mariner; uncovers the mystery of why he was thrown from Asgard, but has his efforts sidetracked by the awesome engine of destruction known as Fin Fang Foom; does battle with raging robots; and fights side-by-side with Iron Man, for the very first time! Pick up the book that ComicBook Resources.com says is "quite possibly the best new super-hero title of the year and is exactly what any lover of super heroes should be reading."

Plus: Relive classic early adventures of Thor from the inimitable team of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Oct 1937. Stories by Arthur Leo Zagat, John W. Campbell Jr., Ray Cummings, Arthur K. Barnes, Eando Binder, Edmond Hamilton, Gordon A. Giles, and Henry Kuttner. "Zarnak" comic story by Max Plaisted. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 15, Issue 2 - February, 1940. Cover by Howard V. Brown. Stories by Arthur K. Barnes, Edmond Hamilton, John C. Burroughs and Hulbert Burroughs, Jackson Gregory Jr., Myer Krulfeld, F. Orlin Tremaine, and Clark Ashton Smith. Scientifacts column by Mort Weisinger. Alex Schomburg illustrations. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, D. C. Glanzman and Sam Grainger. Trained from birth by Tibetan monks to attain physical and mental perfection, Peter Cannon becomes Thunderbolt, one of Charlton's most significant contributions to the superhero genre. Thunderbolt and Tabu return to the Himalayas to face the mystic warlord known as the Dragon. Superhero rock band the Sentinels is split, as Helio has amnesia and Brute and Mentalia must face the Titan on their own. Face of the Dragon; Sentinels: If This Be Triumph. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Denny O'Neil, Jim Aparo and Pat Boyette. Trained from birth by Tibetan monks to attain physical and mental perfection, Peter Cannon becomes Thunderbolt, one of Charlton's most significant contributions to the superhero genre. Peter Cannon's old enemy the Hooded One hires the world's top assassins to take out the T-Bolt, in a story by legendary comics scribe Denny O'Neil (credited as Sergius O'Shaughnessy) with art by 1970s Batman artist Jim Aparo. Clown-powered hero the Prankster fights injustice in the dour future city of Ultrapolis, in another O'Neil story that may owe a debt to Harlan Ellison's Harlequin. When Flies the Dragon; Prankster. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, D. C. Glanzman and Sam Grainger. Modern Comics reprints the adventures of Thunderbolt, trained from birth by Tibetan monks to attain physical and mental perfection. Thunderbolt and Tabu return to the Himalayas to face the mystic warlord known as the Dragon. Superhero rock band the Sentinels is split, as Helio has amnesia and Brute and Mentalia must face the Titan on their own. Face of the Dragon; Sentinels: If This Be Triumph. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Written by Jeff McClelland. Art by Ian Nichols. Foretold by Ben Edlund himself, in the now-legendary 1980's Tick trading cards set, comes a tale you never expected to read! Wandering into an ancient village on a one-eyed horse, The Tick must make a stand against dark magic, enemy hordes, incredible beasts and the unknown itself! His reward: ACTION! (And also a mysterious jewel the size of a truck.) From a lost Ben Edlund plot comes a story of swords, sorcery, and...spoons?! 28 pages, full color. All-Ages

WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER As the battle with the super-villain group Tartarus and the dreaded H.I.V.E. nears its explosive conclusion next issue, Cyborg faces the ultimate test of his loyalty when the immortal This Immortal Coil, Pt 2/3. Vandal Savage offers him a human body to call his own. Plus, BEAST BOY's Gar Logan joins the team. FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.

Broken Promises: Part 4 of 4 - Written by ERIC WALLACE Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO As the Tattooed Man battles Vixen, Deathstroke and The Titans finally put aside their differences to escape the telepathic madman Drago. And if they do manage to meet up with Osiris and his sister Isis, will they be able to survive the long-awaited confrontation with the JLA? Story continues in Titans 2011 Annual. 32 pg, FC, Cover price $2.99.

Final Issue - The Methuselah Imperative: Part 3 of 3 - Written by ERIC WALLACE. Cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO. Art by TRAVIS MOORE & WALDEN WONG. Deathstroke battles Arsenal for the leadership of the Titans in the finale of 'The Methusalah Imperative.' But as two bitter foes face off, Osiris and Dr. Sivana make a pact that will change the Marvel Family forever. Meanwhile, one mystery remains - who will wield the catastrophic power of the Methuselah device? Guest-starring Jericho! 32 pg, FC, RATED T+ Cover price $2.99.

WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JAMES RAIZ AND ANDREW CURRIE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores July 9. The miniseries pitting giant robots against nuclear monsters continues! What would really happen if a giant robot was thrown into a building? Zoe Flynn, a U.S. pilot on a military exchange program, may just find out, as she's thrust into a war between machines and monsters! Training on simulators didn't prepare Zoe for the awesome challenge of piloting an ARCangel, and now she'll need every weapon at her disposal to save Tokyo ? and herself ? from the immense creatures that seem to randomly appear, mysteriously drawn to the center of the city! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JAMES RAIZ AND ANDREW CURRIE CLIFFHANGER. In stores August 13. The saga of giant robots vs. horrible monsters reaches a shocking conclusion! Zoe Flynn is piloting the most amazing vessel ever conceived ? a massive ARCangel designed to battle the mutant monsters threatening Tokyo. But who designed these super machines? And for that matter, where did the monsters come from? It's all a mystery...until Zoe pulls back the curtain and spies the wizard pulling the strings! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Text by Greg Hildebrandt, Jr. The million-selling Lord of the Rings calendars created during the '70s by renowned fantasy artists Greg and Tim Hildebrandt are now considered artistic masterpieces. The Tolkien Years of the Brothers Hildebrandt tells the untold story behind the creation of those cherished illustrations. Written by Greg Hildebrandt, Jr., Greg Hildebrandt's son, this fascinating book tells the story through the eyes of young Gregory when, at ages five, six, and seven he posed for the various "little people" characters known as the Hobbits. Gregory reminisces about his key role in the development of these calendar paintings and the unique creative ingenuity of his father and uncle. Updated and expanded with all-new pages, commentary, and exclusive material, this book offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the work of two renowned fantasy artists, written through the eyes of their closest family member, providing Tolkien-lovers with a fantastic treasury of Lord of the Rings art. Softcover, 10-in. x 10 1/2-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Cover art by Bob Brown. The Dragon Killers (part one) starring Tomahawk, script by France Herron, art by Fred Ray; Tomahawk must battle "injuns" and a giant scaly creature with huge teeth. Today We Fight a Dragon (part two) starring Tomahawk, script by France Herron, art by Fred Ray. Bring Back a Prisoner--Alive! starring Tomahawk, script by Bill Finger, art by Fred Ray. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Tomart's guide to Disney collecting, Tokyo Disneyland Cover price $6.00.

(W/A) Andy Runton & Various (CA) Rob Harrell Here at Top Shelf, we're celebrating FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2013 with friends old and new -- the latest lineup of the Top Shelf Kids Club! This FREE comic book contains not one, not two, but SIX different adventures for readers of all ages. Inside are brand-new stories featuring OWLY by Andy Runton, JOHNNY BOO by James Kochalka, KORGI by Christian Slade, PIRATE PENGUIN VS NINJA CHICKEN by Ray Friesen, and UPSIDE DOWN by Jess Smart Smiley, plus the debut of MONSTER ON THE HILL by Rob Harrell, who also contributes this year's cover! Come on in and join the party!

Written by Eric Orchard, and Rob Harrell. Art by Eric Orchard and Rob Harrell. Cover by Eric Orchard. Here at Top Shelf, we're celebrating FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2014 with friends old and new -- the latest lineup of the Top Shelf Kids Club! This FREE comic book contains an extensive preview of the upcoming MADDY KETTLE by Eric Orchard, as well as other stories by MONSTER ON THE HILL's Rob Harrel, and the rest of the Top Shelf crew. Come on in and join the party! 24 pages, full color.

Regular Edition. Written by Bruce Schoengood with art by Kenneth Lilly. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Judd Winick. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. Enter the town of Dragon, Colorado - a mountain community desperately trying to exploit their fantastical folklore in a hopeless attempt to lure in tourists. But the town's true legend is greater than they could possibly imagine. When a German excavation team accidentally unearths the world's last remaining dragon egg, an ancient beast is born, destroying everything in its path. Now this menacing creature threatens to wipe the entire town off the map. How can one group of ordinary citizens stand against a monster when they can't even stand each other? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Judd Winick. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. Enter the town of Dragon, Colorado - a mountain community desperately trying to exploit their fantastical folklore in a hopeless attempt to lure in tourists. But the town's true legend is greater than they could possibly imagine! As the town's unlikely defenders get snowed-in while ascending an icy peak, they uncover the truth behind the dragon egg and its ancient origins. With the fire-spewing creature growing in size, it's a race against time as the townsfolk discover new clues that just might lead to its destruction. Can the survivors overcome impossible odds and end the dragon's rampage before their world is burned to the ground? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Judd Winick. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw and Jamie Grant. The Explosive Conclusion! The final chapter of the explosive action series from writer Judd Winick and artist Geoff Shaw. The ragtag troop of Townies, led by local legend and former star quarterback Cooper, must rise up to confront the flame-spewing Dragon and save their town from extinction. Armed with crude weapons and raw courage, these impromptu warriors have one last shot at a desperate 'Hail Mary.' Will they make it out alive, or will their mission go up in flames? 56 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Collects Town Called Dragon (2014 Legendary) #1-5. Written by Judd Winick. Art and cover by Geoff Shaw. Legendary Comics transports you to A Town Called Dragon. On the surface it seems like your average all-American tourist trap, but this snow-covered town hides a burning secret. After centuries of lying buried within the depths of an icy mountain, the world's last dragon egg finally hatches-endangering modern life as we know it. Now an unlikely group of dangerously unqualified, ordinary citizens must band together, battling the elements - and each other - to slay this menacing creature. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

In this issue: Kenner's Dragonheart. Plus: Batman '96. Also: Bandai '96. And: Earthworm Jim '96 and the Great Worm Spirit Giveaway. Cover features Dragonheart figures. Cover price $4.95.

Simon Furman, Chris Sarracini (w); José Delbo, Don Figueroa, James Raiz (a); Robby Musso (c) Continuing with three tales that span THE TRANSFORMERS twenty plus year reign, this special full-color, 8-1/2' x 11' magazine format collection contains an early Marvel story (issue #56, 'Back From The Dead'), the continuing Dreamwave run (Armada #3), and the latest contribution to TRANSFORMERS lore from IDW (Stormbringer #3). Artist Robby Musso (Transformers Spotlight: Ultra Magnus) provides a stunning new cover. Cover price $7.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover (W) Mairghread Scott, Mike Johnson (A) Agustin Padilla PRIMEVAL PREDATORS! The DINOBOTS have stumbled upon some of SHOCKWAVE'S old experiments... now they are running rampant across the Cybertronian underground. It's up to GRIMLOCK and SWOOP to subdue the enemy! But with pressure mounting and his foes wreaking havoc, can GRIMLOCK keep his own rage in check? Cover price $3.99.

Six short fantasies: Rose, an adventure of young Rose written by Jeff Smith and drawn by Charles Vess; Sweet Temptations, a Castle Waiting story by Linda Medley; Tea for Orson, a Scary Godmother story by Jill Thompson; Gozmaturk, an Akiko story by Mark Crilley; The Guardian, a Usagi Yojimbo story by Stan Sakai; and a two-pager by Jeff Smith with Smiley and Phoney Bone. Includes artist bios and background on the Trilogy Tour project to promote these independent fantasy auteurs. Cover by Charles Vess. Full color; squarebound; 48 pages. Cover price $4.95. Cover price $4.95.

Australian Series with original material. Cover by Phil Belbin. "Bully Hayes" art by Ian Allison, "Sir Henry Mainwaring" art by Peter Chapman, and "Mrs. Ching" art by Phil Belbin. 7.25" x 9.75", B&W, 36 pages, 6D cover price.

Romance and comedy from a man's point of view. This is one love story you can relate to. Find out what everyone else is talking about! Cover price $2.99.

By Justin Hall. The best stories happen on the road! This anthology of real-life travel adventures by Xeric-winner Justin Hall features Mexican Lizard Gods, accidental cliff-diving, whip-wielding grannies, and more. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Contains nudity, sexual content & drug use. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Alex De Campi and Sarah Winifred Searle. Art by Trungles and Naomi Salman. Cover by Trungles. 'TREASURED' When a princess who won't grow up runs away from her castle, she's befriended by a dragon who promises to keep her safe from the horrors of adulthood. But a cage is a cage, even when it's gilded. With her family alienated and no knights riding to the rescue, can she ever get herself free? Drawn by TRUNGLES (Fauns & Faeries, Mirror Mirror). Backup comics story by SARAH WINIFRED SEARLE (Sparks, Fresh Romance) and prose story by NAOMI SALMAN. 44 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - Spring, 1951. Cover by Allen Anderson. Science Fiction by Edmond Hamilton "The Star Kings" and Arthur C. Clarke "Seeker of the Sphinx". Illustrations by Orban. 6 7/8" x 10"; black and white; 148 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Written by Christopher Hastings. Art by Gurihiru and Alti Firmansyah. Cover by Gisele Lagace. Gwen's been thrown by Arcade into…a world of Fantasy Roleplaying?!?! It's Swords & Sorcery, Gwenpool-style! Watch out, or this LARP is gonna become a DARP! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "Tokyo Story!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Story continued from Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #12. The X-Men have returned from the Beyonder's Battleworld. The materialize above the streets of Tokyo, Japan. However, Lockheed's friend seems to have undergone a severe transformation. Wolverine saves the life of a child that will become very important to him in years to come. Plus, congress passes a Federal Bill - The Mutant Affairs Control Act, and nothing will ever be the same again. NOTE: 1st appearance of Amiko. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Hy Mankin, Fred Kida, Carl Hubbell, Bob Fujitani and Charles Biro. Singular comics talent Charles Biro, a legend in hardboiled comics fiction, here reinvents himself as "Uncle Charlie," providing fairy tales for an audience of children - all of whom are featured in a black-and-white photo at the start of each issue. Peter Pester must convince the king of Gladiola that the dragon demanding his princess is actually a fake built by enemies. A sculptor's apprentice teaches his master how to overcome his vanity. A Scottish harpist wins the heart of an earl's daughter, but needs the help of the elves to win her father's blessing. Peter Pester Takes the Cake; The Sculptors Apprentice; Daring Dudley Deer; The Merry Elves of Scotland; Lady Two-Face. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Nicholas Koenig and Lee Marrs. Unicorn Isle Betrayed chapter 3, script by Lee Marrs, art by Romeo Tanghal; Nils, Nora and Lansoar land on an island and encounter a dragon defending her young; Razzor flirts with Seer Dalia, attempting to win her support; He also sweet talks Seer Chlose to try to get back in her good graces; The month of healing is complete and Aeros is awakened from his trance. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

By Holly Zewalk. Cover price $0.95.

Stories in this issue include: "Vampirella: Shanghaeid"; "Edward and Griselda"; "I Think I'll Keep Her"; "Night of the Squid"; and "Fungus" (a fumetti strip with the monster drawn with pen and ink). Written by Cary Bates, Bill DuBay, Michael Fleischer, and Archie Goodwin. Art by Auraleon, Leo Duranona, Val Mayerick, Gonzalo Mayo, Jose Ortiz, and Joe Rubenstein. Joe Brancatelli's comic books column is about the commercialization of Mad. Cover art by Penalva. Cover price $1.50.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Collects Vampirella (1969-1988 Magazine) #72-79.

Cover by Penalva.

More exciting horror and science fiction tales are collected in this eleventh volume of Vampirella Archives. These classic Warren-era storylines showcase Vampirella's acting career as she meets supernatural menaces both on-screen and off, plus tales of ghosts, dragons, zombies, yetis, and all matter of unearthly danger.

Collecting Vampirella Magazine #72-79, featuring the work of Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Bruce Jones, Len Wein, and many more. Includes a wealth of bonus materials from a bygone era, including the "Feary Tales" feature on urban legends, the monthly "Scarlet Letters" column, "Vampi's Vault" of creator biographies and literary reviews, and intact vintage advertisements.

Hardcover, 392 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

(W) Marcelo Cassaro (P) Edu Francisco (I) Sohmi Pai & Edu Francisco Cover A: Roger Cruz Cover B: Edu Francisco FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly ongoing series Retailers: See order form for incentive program. In stores the week of May 14th The Concept: Victory is about the limits of unlimited power. Being born a half-elf Demi- Goddess from the world of Arton (a medieval like world that stills practice magic), Victory was born to combat a menace of a cosmic magnitude. Victory can destroy an entire planet with a wave of her hand or heal herself from any mortal wound in a matter of minutes. Nevertheless, even with all this amazing power at her command, Victory cannot use this power to defeat her greatest enemies ? loneliness. This issue: Inside a giant cave, a group of heroes (a heavenly knight, a masked sorceress along with an elven thief and a brutal dwarven fighter) battle against a four-headed dragon who has an elven princess captive. Suddenly, the thief and the dragon begin a strange discussion about rules and tactics. We soon discover that the heroes are just characters in a D&D like Role Playing Game. The gamers are five kids who run a medieval-style campaign from the home of the Druid (an old time gamer). During the game, Flavius (the GM) looks for a rulebook on the shelf of the Druid's vast collection. Flavius finds an ancient tome and reads the name "K'Athanoa". At that moment, the demon Carolei appears at the home of the Druid with the purpose of retrieving the tome and killing all within the Druid1s home. Luckily, the spell also awakens Victory, a gorgeous Demi-Goddess who is the universe1s only hope against a great evil of a cosmic magnitude. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Matt Martin (W) Mike Wolfer (A) Julius Abrera Unleashed from an imprisonment imposed by Pandora centuries before, Satheeno's ravenous hunger must be satiated with the flesh of the living, and she would like nothing more than to gnaw on the bones of Theronia, who has guarded over her resting spot and kept her in torturous exile. But why would the Harpies now defend one of their most hated enemies and why has the curvaceous Harpie queen Ello forsaken her honor to lead her sisters at the side of the blood-thirsty Gorgon? Only Pandora can possibly save the mythical huntress now, but Theronia is not all she seems... And has her own personal surprise waiting for Pandora, the War Goddess Cover price $3.99.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Dragon Hunt!"

Written by Richard A. Knaak. Art by Jae-Hwan Kim.

Set in the same rich universe as Blizzard's upcoming Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game World of Warcraft, Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy is a fresh take on the Warcraft universe using original characters and storylines. The three manga volumes follow the adventures of Kalec, a blue dragon who has taken human form to escape the forces that seek to destroy his race, and Anveena, a maiden with secrets of her own. What starts as a flight for survival turns into a quest to save the entire High Elven Kingdom from the forces of the Undead Scourge.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.