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Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1983 movie "Krull." In this issue, on the day of his wedding, Colwyn's bride, Lyssa, is kidnapped and so the young prince, with the help of an ancient weapon, Ynyr the Old One, Ergo a shapeshifter and a group of thieves, sets out on a quest to rescue her in part one of this adaptation. Script by David Michelinie and art by Bret Blevins & Vince Colletta.

Premium cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Daniel HDR. In this all-new full-color series, Lady Death is faced with a new mystery: close to a gathering of magical peoples from all over the Blacklands, a church begins to expand at an unbelievable rate. In fact, it seems that if it is not stopped, it will take over the entire Blacklands. It is up to Lady Death and Satasha to divine the mystery of the church, its sole occupant Nocturne and her deadly agenda. It all has to do with the deadliest enemy Lady Death has NEVER faced -- Sacrilege! 16 pages, full color.

Richard Ortiz Wraparound Cover - by Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Brian Pulido writes Lady Death: The Wicked, the big breakout book for sultry talent Richard Ortiz and his Mucha-Esq art nouveau style! Lady Death has been whisked away by the all-new, diabolical, Goth villain Pariah. She is magically moved from one impossible battle to another, all at the whims of Pariah. As the foes continue to overwhelm her, Lady Death begins to piece together the puzzle. The bitch goddess will not be used as a plaything and her vengeance will be mighty! As well as the regular, wraparound, Conflict, Art Nouveau and Premium cover by series artist Ortiz, it's also available with covers by Ron Adrian and Matt Martin! REGULAR?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 CONFLICT?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 MARTIN?7x10, 32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 ADRIAN?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 NOUVEAU?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 PREMIUM?32pgs, FCSRP: $9.99

1990 series with $1.95 cover price, barcode on the right side of the cover.

DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics present an absolutely hilarious team-up! Lobo's Alan Grant is joined by The Mask's John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke as they take the wackiest pair in all of comics to new heights of frag-all frivolity and zany adventure. In issue #1, bounty huntin' Lobo tracks down The Ultimate Bastich, a guy who looks like a really, really evil version of The Mask. When the trail leads the Main Man to Earth, the mask has been donned by a small time thug named Ira, resulting in a chaotic fight that completely destroys New York City. And that's just the set-up. Written by Alan Grant and John Arcudi. Art by Doug Mahnke and Keith Williams. Cover by Doug Mahnke. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Negative cover. Limited to 1999 copies. Includes Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. Joe Hill (w); Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) creates an all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder: Locke & Key. Written by Hill and featuring astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez (Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show, Beowulf), Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them.... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all...

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Mike Snider, Stan Hart, Mike Birtchet, Michael Goodwin, Matthew T. Smith, Vincent Deporter, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Sam Viviano, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, John Pound, Antonio Prohias, Tom Bunk, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the 1990s movies Bugsy, The Prince of Tides, and Hook, featuring art by Angelo Torres, Sam Viviano, and Mort Drucker. A satirical note on political correctness from legendary Mad publisher William M. Gaines, in what was his final issue of Mad before his passing. Mad's takes on fast food, airbags, and cooking. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Buggy; The Pernicious Prison Plight; The MAD Fast Food Employees Hate Book; Conflicting Ads That Really Make You Wonder; Rules for Games the Way They're Really Played; Prince of Tirades; The Couch Potato Olympics; Spy Vs. Spy; How To Be Politic'lly Correct; The Misguided Menagerie Moneymaker; Is Anyone Fooled By...; The Lighter Side of...; Airbag Safety Devices for Everyday Living; The Jerky Jester's Justification; Hook 'Em; A Mad Look at Cooking; "From the Desk of William M. Gaines"; Fold-In; Smogtex Industries. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Weird Al Yankovic, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Desmond Devlin, Tom Koch, Lori Kolman, Stan Hart, Mike Snider, John Schneider, Mark Evanier, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Bob Bramble, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Tom Bunk, Angelo Torres, Rick Tulka, Dave Manak, Gerry Gersten, RAG, John Ashlee, Rick Tulka, George Woodbridge, Sam Viviano, Greg Theakston, Curtis Woodbridge, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Parodies of the movies Sleepless in Seattle and In the Line of Fire, featuring art by Angelo Torres and Mort Drucker. The first-ever Mad contribution by Weird Al Yankovic, a "MacArthur Park" song parody about Jurassic Park. Mad's version of a medical supply catalogue. Specialized NRA magazines. Mad's takes on cars, lobbyists, and nostalgia. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Letters page includes a photo of Mad's spiritual descendant, Weird Al Yankovic, plus the winner of the Alfred E. Neuman Look-Alike Contest. Mr. Pessimist; Senseless in Seattle; Jurassic Park (song); Welcome to the Jungle; Medical Trappings & Vestments, Inc. - Doctors' Supply Catalogue; A Sports Fan / A Sports Fanatic; Your Show Biz Career Is Definitely in the Dumper When...; The Courageous Coil's Crusade; The Mad Nasty File - Volume VII; Spy Vs. Spy; If the NRA Published Magazines for All Types of Gun Users; Instant Nostalgia (For the "Not-Yet-Old-Enough-For-Regular-Nostalgia"); Sergio Aragones Looks at Cars; A Mad Look at Cars; The Lighter Side of...; The Funky Futuristic Fallout; Mad's 1993 Washington Lobbyist All-Stars; Mad's All-Inclusive Do-It-Yourself Abortion Newspaper Story; The Plucky Prisoner's Pandemonium; In Line to Be Fired; A Space Alien's Date Book; Fold-In; Haiku for Our Polluted Planet. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W.

Cover by Roberto Parada. Stories and art by Jay Lynch, Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Don (Duck) Edwing, John Caldwell, Barry Liebmann, Russ Cooper, Arnie Kogen, Michael Gallagher, Desmond Devlin, Frank Jacobs, Angelo Torres, Grey Blackwell, Scott Bricher, Monte Wolverton, James Warhola, Rick Tulka, Thomas Fluharty, Hermann Mejia, Timothy Shamey, Kevin Pope, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. A mashup of adult cartoon shows South Park and Dr. Katz. A parody of the movie Armageddon, featuring art by Angelo Torres. A strip written by underground comix legend Jay Lynch. A look at the 15 minutes of fame, featuring art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. The (future) Bill Clinton Presidential Library. Mad's takes on classic toys, dentists, and Zorro. Melvin & Jenkins, Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist Moves to South Park; One Fine Day at the Candy Store; Mad Morphs; Updating Classic Toys; Monroe &... Halloween; The ABC's of 15 Minutes of Fame - Volume II; Don (Duck) Edwing Takes Off The Mask of Zorro; Uncle Sleeze's House of Beepers and Cell Phones; Proposed Features of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library; Melvin & Jenkins Guide to the Rules of the Road; Spy vs. Spy; Tipoffs That You Go to a Really Tough School; A Mad Look at Dentists; Mad's Instant Movie Reviews: The Sequel; AHM-A-GETTIN' (The Hell Outta Here!); Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; Fold-In; A Brief History of Music. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W.

Cover by James Bennett. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Desmond Devlin, John Biederman, John Caldwell, Tom Cheney, Michael Gallagher, Andrew J. Schwartzberg, Greg Leitman, Don (Duck) Edwing, Tom Richmond, Hermann Mejia, Patrick Merrell, Mort Drucker, Scott Bricher, Paul Coker, Jr., Ray Alma, Angelo Torres, Rick Tulka, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. A parody of the movie Hannibal, featuring art by Angelo Torres. A look at millionaire ball player A-Rod, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Mad has no quarrel with Hollywood liberals - just kidding, it mocks them savagely. Mad's "interview" with rapper Eminem. Mad's takes on backyard wrestling, teachers, and Dick Cheney. Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Cannibal; A Mad Look at Teachers; What Is a Hollywood Liberal?; Monroe &... The Art Teacher; Mad's Cable TV Viewing Odds; A Day in the Life of the Little AOL Man!; Mad Tips For Better Backyard Wrestling; Spy vs. Spy; How Alex Rodriguez Will Spend His $252 Million; What Else Is Physically Wrong With Vice-President Dick Cheney?; The Lighter Side of...; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds: Britney Spears; Gulp Fiction; The Age...; The Do's and Don'ts of Running Dead People For Elective Office; A Special Mad Interview With Eminem; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Desmond Devlin, John Biederman, John Caldwell, David Allikas, Arie Kaplan, Greg Leitman, Don (Duck) Edwing, Josh Gordon, Michael Gallagher, Rick Tulka, Tom Richmond, Hermann Mejia, Timothy Shamey, Angelo Torres, Ray Alma, Bob Staake, Norman Mingo, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg and Sergio Aragones. Parodies of TV's America's Most Wanted and Ed, featuring art by Tom Richmond and Angelo Torres. Sergio Aragones' version of Pixar's Monsters Inc. Teen idols with book contracts, featuring art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. Harry Potter scenes you didn't see. Mad's takes on fairy-tale romances, toll booths, and 2001's movie releases. Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Plus a real Got Milk ad featuring Alfred E. Neuman, with art by Norm Mingo and a full set of teeth! America's Most Wanton!; Some Less-Than-Subtle Indications That Your Fairy Tale Romance Isn't Going to Have a Happy Ending; Even Yet Still Further More Badly-Needed Warning Labels For Today's Hottest CDs; A Toll of Two Cities; When Other Teen Idols Jump on the Young Adult Novel Bandwagon; Monroe &... the Youth Job Expo; Harry Potter: Missing Dialogue They Won't Even Include on the Special Nine-Hour Collector's Edition Commemorative DVD; Spy vs. Spy; For Whom the Booth Tolls; The Lighter Side of...; 2001: The Year in Film; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; A Mad Look at Monsters, Inc.; New Sales Pitches For Old Technology; Only in Hollywood...; Eh!; What Goes Down Must Come Up; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover by Scott Bricher. Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Gary Hallgren, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Desmond Devlin, Don (Duck) Edwing, Arnie Kogen, Arie Kaplan, Ray Alma, Hermann Mejia, Mort Drucker, Irving Schild, John Sazaklis, George Woodbridge, Peter Kuper, and Sergio Aragones. Parodies of Dwayne Johnson's first Scorpion King movie and TV's Star Trek Enterprise, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Hermann Mejia. A product-recall notice featuring art by underground comix legend Gary Hallgren. The 50 worst things in early 2000s music, featuring art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. Cover by Scott Bricher is a take-off on the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper, complete with a "Who's Who" page. Mad's takes on cruise ships, the human body, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Monroe, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy (vs. Spy). Who's Who On Our Ridiculous Cover; Mad's 50 Worst Things About Music; Last Bango In Paris; Monroe &... Disney World - Part Two; Spy vs. Spy vs. Spy; The Everlasting Ridiculous Impacts of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; Endless-Prize; A Mad Look at Cruises; Shoddy Osbournes Merchandise We'll Be Seeing Soon; Mad Scans the Human Body; Important Product Recall Notice From Heavenly Slumber, Inc.; The Scorpion Ka-Ching; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover by Mort Drucker. Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Evan Dorkin, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Arnie Kogen, Matthew A. Cohen, David Shayne, Barry Liebmann, John Caldwell, Greg Leitman, Arie Kaplan, Butch D'Ambrosio, Ray Alma, Desmond Devlin, Garth Gerhart, Arie Kaplan, Jeff Kruse, Scott Maiko, Kevin Pope, Mike Snider, Jack Syracuse, Angelo Torres, Liz Lomax, Scott Bricher, Rick Tulka, Hermann Mejia, Tom Nick Cocotos, Mark Stutzman, Peter Kuper, and Sergio Aragones. Mad's take on the Oscars includes an Oscar preview, featuring art by Drew Friedman and the Usual Gang of Idiots; Sergio Aragones' version of the Oscars; and a cover by Mort Drucker. A parody of tall-ships drama Master and Commander. D-List actors, featuring art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. Mad's takes on Apple ads, goth kids, and valet parking. Monroe, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. The Fundalini Pages; Masochist Commander: One the Farce Side of the World; The Valet Parking Attendants Secret Oath; A Mad Look at the Oscars; The Lords of the Bling; Monroe and… Survivor Jr., Part 2; Mad's Down-on-the-Farm: The Simple Life Outtakes!; If Other Companies Copied the iPod Ad Campaign; Rock Solid Indications You Are Too Old for the Goth Lifestyle; If Home Improvement Shows Turned to Arson; Are You a Member of Hollywoods D-List?; Spy vs. Spy; Mad's Oscar Preview: The Insiders Guide to the Longest, Most Boring Television Show of the Year!; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: We sell polybagged, and unbagged copies of this book as the same item and may not include the promo card. "The Aster Fall" - This is the first in a series of limited series relating just one of the epic sagas set on Dominia, the world of Magic: The Gathering! SHADOW MAGE tells the story of young Jared, a boy who is rescued from a spectacular battle and then cared for by a lowly Spellsquire. The old man spends years preparing Jared to take vengeance on the immensely powerful Planewalker who slew his father. This is the first in a series of adventures featuring Jared! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and James Pascoe. Painted cover by Val Mayerik.

Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Here we see that Clark Kent's parents are alive and well in Smallville (originally they had died shortly after Clark's graduation from high school), and Clark's childhood sweetheart Lana Lang is back in town. Clark learns that he is the sole survivor of Krypton (thus erasing Supergirl and others from continuity), but swears his allegiance to Earth. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano.

Mike Mignola Cover - BRUCE CAMPBELL (W), DAVID GOODMAN (W), RICK REMENDER (P/COVER), HILARY BARTA (I/Cover), and MIKE MIGNOLA (Altern. Cover) On sale August 17, FC, 32pg, $2.99. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola illustrates an eye-popping second cover to complement theone by the regular team for this final installment of Bruce Campbell's brilliantly deranged tale of an arrogant American businessman and the surly cabdriver whose brain has been transplanted inside his head. It's all out mayhem as the dual-brained Campbell goes toe-to-toe with a bar full of Russian ruffians at the beck and call of a Gypsy beauty who's trying her darnedest to plant him in an early grave. Meanwhile, Campbell's dead wife acts out with uncharacteristic bravery for someone reanimated inside a robot body. When it all comes crashing down, one thing's for certain?you'll never look at comics or organ transplants the same way again!

The All American Family or Just Act Natural - Written by Katherine Llewellyn. Art by Dave Schwartz, David Mowry and John Stangeland. The Bundys are chosen to film a documentary as 'The All American Family'! 32 pages, full color.

Schaumburg Valley P.T.A. - Written by Katherine Llewellyn. Art by Dave Schwartz & David Mowry. Photo Cover of Kelly Bundy (Christina Applegate). Featuring all the characters you know and love -- Al Bundy, Peggy Bundy, Bud Bundy, Kelly Bundy, Snake Face, Greg Miller, Dean Keller and Suzy! 32 pages, full color.

Dynamic Forces exclusive cover with certificate. Limited to 4000 copies.

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #141-142. Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by John Byrne. Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with this modern day classic DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. In the not too distant future, mutants are hunted down by robot Sentinels, and those that aren't massacred spend their final days in concentration camps. A desperate plan is enacted by the surviving members of the X-Men to send one of their own back in time to the present to stop the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating a prominent politician and avert disaster. Pray she succeeds. Featuring a beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover! 48 pages, FC

Cover art by Erik Larsen and Terry Austin. Life's End Part 2: Child's Play starring Wolverine and Spider-Man, script and pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Lost Souls Part 4: The End of...Devil Slayer starring Devil Slayer, script by Dwight Zimmerman, pencils by Rodney Ramos, inks by Mark McKenna. White Messiah starring Daredevil, script by John Figeroa, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Jeff Albrecht. The Unbeatable Foe starring Gladiator, script by Len Kaminsky, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Mielcarek. 36 pgs.

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance.

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 5), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. A Place In the Wilderness (The Bush of Ghosts part 10) starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. Rude Awakening (Rumanian Rumble part 1) starring Sgt. Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Art Nichols. The Tides That Bind starring The Sub-Mariner, script and inks by Robert Campanella, pencils by Grant Miehm. 36 pgs.

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 7), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Rumanian Rumble Part 3: The Wages of Sin starring Sgt. Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Tender and the Vulgar starring Sunspot, script by Daryl Edelman, pencils by John Byrne. A Nightmare on Bleecker Street starring Dr. Strange, script by Robert Campanella, pencils by Steve Geiger, inks by Mark McKenna. Back cover art by Mike Mignola. 36 pgs.

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 12), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Life During War Time Part 3: Triangle starring Firestar, script by Marie Javins and Marcus McLaurin, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Jose Marzan. 36 pgs.

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Male Bonding Part 1: In the Center Ring... starring Wolverine and Nightcrawler, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Williamson. Against A Rogue God Part 1: The Gods Return starring Young Gods, script by Gerry Conway, art by Tom Sutton. Doorway to Darkness Part 1: Running starring Ghost Rider and Dr. Strange, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Vices starring the Punisher, script by Ron Marz, pencils by Scott Kolins, inks by Jonathan Holdredge. 36 pgs.

Raiders of the Lost Ark. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg classic, introducing Indiana Jones. Written by Walt Simonson, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Story later reprinted in Raiders of the Lost Ark #1-3 and Marvel Movie Spotlight #1. Full color; 68 pages. Painted cover by Howard Chaykin.

Conan the Destroyer. The official comic book adaptation of the second Conan movie, which was plotted by comics writers Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. This version is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Destroyer #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material, as well as some spot art by Barry Windsor-Smith.

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Ending, In Anger!, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Al Gordon; In Georgia, T'Challa uncovers the killer of Angela Lynne and Windeagle, Leroy Ames, and regains his memory of being partially brainwashed by the Dragon Circle into forgetting his prior battles with them; He later defeats the supernatural Soul Strangler and helps indict the local leader of the Klan, Ambrose Ellis, and leader of the Dragon Circle, Rev. Addison Blackburn. 36 pgs. $0.40.

"Book I: The Saga Begins!" Research done by Peter Sanderson. Wraparound cover by Rob Frenz and Bob Layton. Marvel Comics presents one of the most unique comics series in the history of the media. This series tells the Official History of the Marvel Universe from the very beginning in chronological order using actual scenes from the comics themselves. From Galactus and the enigmatic Watchers to the 1,000-year galactic war between the Kree and Skrull Empires to the Celestials' first visit to a young planet called Earth and the creation of the powerful Eternals and hideous Deviants. Peek in on the Hyborian Age when a mighty barbarian fought terrible wizards to an age when gods walked the earth and names like Hercules became legend. From King Arthur's Court to the heroes of the Wild West to the brave men and women that fought in World War II, it is all just prelude to the dawn of the Marvel Age! In this first spectacular issue, witness the origin of the Fantastic Four and their very first harrowing adventure to Monster Island to confront the diminutive Mole Man. Meanwhile, travel north of the border to Canada and watch as inventor James MacDonald plants the seeds of what will become Canada's greatest super heroes. Plus, another brilliant man, Henry Pym, makes a startling discover that allows him to shrink down to the size of an "ant!" And, the Fantastic Four come face-to-face with the shape-shifting aliens known as Skrulls for the very first time. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue features material from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #1-2 and 273, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27 and 44, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #227, Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #2-3 and 12, and Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #1 and 10. Pages 1-5 are original material (art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom).

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color.

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color.

Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color.

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew? 36 pages, full color.

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color.

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color.

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color.

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color.

Newsstand Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color.

Newsstand Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color.

Newsstand Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color.

Direct Edition. 1st appearances of Spider-Ham, Hulk Bunny, Goose Rider and more. Cover by Steve Mellor. Written by Tom DeFalco and Steve Mellor. Art by Mark Armstrong, Steve Mellor and Joe Albelo. Captain Americat and Spider-Ham investigate a saboteur destroying a video arcade and run up against Hulk Bunny in "If He Should Punch Me!" by Tom DeFalco, Mark Armstrong and Joe Albelo. Characters in this story: Spider-Ham [Peter Porker]; Captain Americat; Hulk Bunny; J. Jonah Jackal; The Gopher Gang (villain); Masked Marauder (villain). Plus: "Goose Rider" back-up story by Steve Mellor. Characters in this story: Goose Rider; Chainsaw (villain). 32 pages, full color.

Cover art by Todd McFarlane. And Death Shall Come!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita; The fight with Doc Ock concludes but Captain Stacy is killed while trying to save a child from falling debris; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #90. The Sinister Secret of Sylvia Sowmeister, script and pencils by Fred Hembeck, inks by Fred Hembeck and Joe Albelo (pg. 1); Spider-Ham is despondent when he discovers that an old flame is really a villain. 36 pgs. $0.75.

Cover art by Todd McFarlane. 'Tis Better to Give! Part II, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Mike Esposito; Juggernaut gives Black Tom the Cyttorak ruby for his birthday and the two split the power of the Juggernaut; It takes the intervention of Spidey and the X-Men to bring things back to a semblance of normalcy, reprinted from Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #150. 36 pgs. $1.00.

Direct Edition. "And No Birds Sing!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Mockingbird (1st appearance). Script by Steven Grant. Art by Jimmy James (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. A rogue SHIELD branch director tricks the web-slinger into believing that Nick Fury's life is in jeopardy! Specifically from a former SHIELD operative...Barbara Morse! However, Mockingbird is actually trying to save Nick Fury. Will Spider-Man realize that in time? First appearance of Bobbi Morse as Mockingbird. (Notes: After a cameo appearance in Contest of Champions 1, Mockingbird appears next in the first Hawkeye Limited Series published in 1983. The letters page contains a brief essay from Mark Gruenwald about the creation of Mockingbird.) 32 pages

Direct Edition. "Blind Justice!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and Daredevil. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LaRocque (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Art Adams and Mike Mignola. Spider-Man is missing! What has happened to the spectacular one? Regardless, Daredevil and the Black Widow must keep working on the pawnbroker murder case in order to prevent an innocent man from going up the river! The Man Without Fear and Natasha just about have the case solved, when the web-slinger suddenly reappears...in a brand new costume! They'll be glad to have Spidey's help to finish this caper...or will they? Daredevil's deal with the Kingpin may not go over too well with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, the Arranger, and Dr. Curt Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Spectacular Spider-Man 90, and this issue. The letters page includes a letter from Marvel creator Stan Lee.) 32 pages

Cover by George Pérez and Terry Austin. "The Coming of Her!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Starhawk and Moondragon. Hulk, Doctor Strange, and Thanos cameos. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Jerry Bingham and Gene Day. First came the mysterious and powerful being known as Him (Adam Warlock). Now, the being simply known as Her has arrived and she is seeking her counterpart. But he's dead, right? Includes a 1-page ad for the Parker Brothers Rom the Spaceknight electronic action figure that inspired the excellent comic series created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema.

"Thing and Warlock?" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring High Evolutionary, Starhawk, Her, Moondragon, and Adam Warlock. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Jerry Bingham and Gene Day. Cover George Perez. Adam Warlock died saving the universe. Now, his spirit is caught somewhere on Counter-Earth. Can the Thing and Warlock's friends find him before it's too late?

NOTE: "Very 1st mention of the Beyonders (from the 2015 Time Runs Out storyline)." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. Torn from the pages of Ultimate Fantastic Four! On an Earth shockingly similar to the Marvel Universe's, an alien virus has mutated all of the world's greatest super heroes into flesh-eating monsters! It took them only hours to destroy life as we know it-but what happens when they run out of humans to eat?!? Follow their search for more food-and witness the arrival of the Silver Surfer!

Bill Jemas (w). M.D. Bright (p). Paul Neary (i). Just imagine Bill Jemas creating the DC Universe! That's right, Marvel's own President introduces a hero for 2002! If you thought some of the things Jemas said before were crazy, just wait until you meet The Marvel! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG, normal Foil Cover by UDON.