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Direct Edition. Cover art by Don Newton and Dick Giordano. One Hat Madder!, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Mad Hatter wants Nocturna to tell him Batman's secret identity. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Newsstand Edition. 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. 36 Pages, Full Color.

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings.

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings.

1st printing.

Written by Eric Lustbader. Art by Lee Moder and Scott Hanna. Cover by Don Maitz.

Internationally best-selling suspense writer Eric Lustbader makes his comics debut with an untold tale of Batman and Catwoman! When the Dark Knight becomes possessed by an ancient Aztec bat-god, Catwoman must stop him before he commits a heinous crime, forcing both Batman and Catwoman into a reversal of roles. Batman nemesis Boss Rupert Thorne appears, as well as a surprise villain who is manipulating people and events behind the scenes.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

1st printing - In Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) #1-4, a major new hero was introduced to the Batman mythos. Now, another character is added to the Batman family. Only this time, it's a villain. Bane is the sole survivor of the Venom experiments (first revealed in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #16-20), an attempt to create drug-enhanced killing machines. As a result of these tests, Bane has spent a lifetime as the toughest inmate in the worst prison on the South American island of Santa Prisca where he acquired his berserk strength, a savage, calculating intellect, and an unparalleled megalomania. He ultimately sets his sights on Gotham City, and goes gunning for the Dark Knight. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. 68 pages.

Alex Ross Holofoil Cover

Cover art by Mark Texeira. Background page providing information on the Black Panther. The Client, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Quesada (storytelling) and Mark Texeira, inks by Mark Texeira and Alitha Martinez (background assists); Leaving behind unrest among refugees in Wakanda, the Black Panther comes to New York to investigate scandal in the Tomorrow Fund. 38 pgs. $2.50.

Cover art by Mark Texeira. Original Sin, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Quesada (storytelling) and Mark Texeira, inks by Mark Texeira and Alitha Martinez (background assists); After concluding his investigation of the Tomorrow Fund, the Black Panther's concern over the coup in Wakanda leaves him vulnerable to the temptations of Mephisto. Original Sin, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Quesada (storytelling) and Mark Texeira, inks by Mark Texeira and Alitha Martinez (background assists). 38 pgs. $2.50.

Cover art by Joe Jusko. That Business with the Avengers!, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Jusko and Amanda Conner (most of pp 1-5), inks by Jimmy Palmiotti (inks) and Vince Evans (inks, washes); The Black Panther joins the Avengers to quell a riot engineered by Achebe. 36 pgs. $2.50.

ENEMY OF THE STATE: Part 2 of 4 - Christopher Priest/Mike Manley Black Panther launches a political counter attack while fanctions from three different governments launch one of their own?by trying to kill him! Plus: The origin of the White Wolf, and Achebe disolve his alliance with TChallas step-mother. Why? Because his hand puppet told him to! Cover by Mike Manley. FC$2.50"

ENEMY OF THE STATE: Part 3 of 4 - Reunited: the Quantum & Woody creative team of Christopher Priest and M.D. Bright! The Black Panther has declared war on the United States! But it seems the intelligence agencies dont take kindly to this?which leads to a running gun battle through the streets of New York City! Now, in order to make it back to his homeland, TChalla must forge an alliance with his longtime adversary, the White Wolf! cover by M.D. Bright & Nelson Decastro.

Christopher Priest/Sal Velluto/Bob Almond Everett K. Ross: King of Wakanda?! Black Panther: Drowning in an airplane?! Torn between his mission with the Avengers and trouble in his homeland, Black Panther finds himself trapped 40,000 feet in the air on a trans-Atlantic flight, gasping for breath in the grip of the Hydro-Man! Cover by Sal Velluto."

christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond With the aid of Power-Man, Iron Fist, Misty Knight and the Falcon, Black Panther scours the urban underworld to stop Killmonger and Boss Morgan from setting Harlem ablaze! Can Panther defeat his brother, now that he's stronger than ever? Or will this end in shame and dishonor for the King of Wakanda? cover by sal velluto & bob almond. Guest-starring Falcon and Power Man and Iron Fist. FC"

cover by sal velluto & bob almond Written by Christopher Priest; pencils by Kyle Hotz; Inks by Eric Powell Can Black Panther defeat the one foe he has never bested? He'll have to if he wants to save his sovereignty from destruction by Killmonger! Plus: Nakia returns to settle her issues with her former liege!

cover by sal velluto & bob almond christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond Moon Knight rises again! In order to rebuild his strength, Black Panther must replenish his supply of the heart-shaped herb. But to do so, T'Challa must recover items from the Temple of Khonshu?which brings him into conflict with the mysterious Moon Knight!

1st appearance of Shuri (later becomes the new Black Panther). Written by Reginald Hudlin Penciled by John Romita Jr. Cover by Esad Ribic "WHO IS THE BLACK PANTHER?" The Wakandan super hero is back with Hollywood heavyweight Hudlin (HOUSE PARTY, BOOMERANG) and fan favorite Romita Jr. (WOLVERINE, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN,) teaming up to deliver a book that's sure to excite true believers. The Black Panther's origin is retold in a cinematic scope with social satire and all-out action. "Who is the Black Panther?" Part 2: While a team of super-powered mercenaries prepares their assault on Wakanda, a contest is underway in that warrior kingdom: Who will be the next Black Panther? Part 2 (of 6). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99

Aspen Comics Exclusive Variant. Written by Reginald Hudlin. Art by Marcus To, Don Ho and Jeff De Los Santos. Cover by Michael Turner. 'FOREIGN AFFAIRS' PART 3 -- OFFICIAL TIE-IN TO CIVIL WAR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION! 32 PGS.

Blood Runs Thicker... - Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Lopez. 1st appearance of Elsa Bloodstone. Growing up was tough for Elsa. Her mom was a nerdy archaeologist, she was constantly moving from place to place searching for the next ancient wonder, and she never knew anything about her father...until today! What do you do when you discover that your dad was the legendary monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone...and that he died doing what he loved best? You take up the mantle and kick some major monster butt...without your mom finding out, of course! Fans of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or Buffy will definitely dig the hot hero called Bloodstone! With Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning providing the never-rest-for-a-moment story, and beautiful artwork by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna, this adventure will be a light-hearted romp through the world of horror and the supernatural! And character design help from Alex Ross never hurts! 32 pages, full color.

Second Printing Sketch Cover. Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers Art and cover by Cully Hamner Keith Giffen (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE) and hot screenwriter John Rogers (Catwoman) team with Cully Hamner (RED, BATMAN: TENSES) to bring back the Beetle! Tearing its way through the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE and INFINITE CRISIS, the mystical Blue Beetle scarab has chosen its new guardian! But supernatural powers can be a blessing or a curse, and when it comes to the powers of the Scarab, you don't get one without the other. On sale March 29 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Bone, script and art by Jeff Smith; Fone Bone, Smiley Bone and Phoney Bone are run out of Boneville and get separated in the desert; Fone Bone finds his way to the valley. 1st Fone Bone; 1st Smiley Bone; 1st Phoney Bone; 1st Red Dragon; 1st Ted the Bug; 1st Rat Creatures. 1st printing ONLY! Cartoon Books #1-20, Image books #21-27, Cartoon Books #28 and up. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95.

Direct Edition. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Mike DeCarlo. After negotiating a movie deal, media darling Booster Gold is put to the test when he battles Blackguard in the streets of Metropolis in "The Big Fall". Jimmy Olsen cameo. Jurgens cover.

Direct Edition. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Mike DeCarlo. After negotiating a movie deal, media darling Booster Gold is put to the test when he battles Blackguard in the streets of Metropolis in "The Big Fall". Jimmy Olsen cameo. Jurgens cover.

Written by Garth Ennis. Art and covers by Darick Robertson. 'This book will out-PREACHER PREACHER.' - Garth Ennis (Preacher) and Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan), co-creators of two of the most thought-provoking comics of the last decade, introduce their first original collaboration for a new monthly series: THE BOYS - a dark, twisted look at super powers, super-people, and the men and women who make sure the world's 'heroes' never go too far. With a quarter-million super-powered beings in the world, someone's got to watch what's going on beneath all those masks and capes. In a U.S.A. uncomfortably like our own, that task falls to The Boys, a government-funded group of operatives dedicated to keeping the 'supes' in line. Team leader Billy Butcher, described by a confidential C.I.A. report as 'the most lethal individual ever encountered by this agency,' is on the hunt for new recruits - but it takes something special to join this outfit. You have to be smart. You have to be strong. And you have to hate supes with every ounce of black passion in your heart.

1st appearance of Genocide. Includes trading cards of Stasis & Battlestone. "Sabotage" by Rob Liefeld (co-plot, script, & cover), Marat Mychaels (co-plot & art), & Hank Kanalz/Eric Stephenson (script). Battlezone, Coldsnap, Seahawk, Atlas, Thermal, Kayo, Stasis, Genocide app; Pin-ups of Battlestone & Brigade by Marat Mychaels;

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by IVAN REIS. Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI. Art by IVAN REIS, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK, OCLAIR ALBERT, DAVID BEATY and VICENTE CIFUENTES. If this is the BRIGHTEST DAY then what is Black Lantern Firestorm doing on our cover?!

Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Andi Watson. Art by Joe Bennett and Rick Ketcham. With the approach of Halloween, Sunnydale experiences an increase in vampire-related murders. The search for the perpetrators is called to a halt on All Hallow's Eve and Buffy looks forward to an uneventful night of trick or treating with her friends . . . but how uneventful will it stay? The killers are still on the loose and there was that one house that refused to answer the door . . . 32 pages, FC.

He doesn't look it, but Bugs Bunny turned 50 in 1990. And, just in time to wish him a happy birthday, DC Comics brought you three issues of wackiness, fun and adventure, starring Bugs, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes gang. Bugs and Daffy have stumbled onto a plot by Witch Hazel to use some mythical artifacts for the nefarious purpose of gaining power and wealth. Well, mostly power. The artifacts in question? The legendary 'Busts of Fudd,' molded out of ancient Plaztec and modeled after explorer Amerigo Fudd, ancestor of Elmer Fudd. Along with many of their friends (and a bunch of their enemies), Bugs and Daffy set off on a globe-hopping quest to stop her plot. Guest-stars the Tasmanian Devil. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with art by Chuck Fiala and John Costanza. Cover by Fiala and Kez Wilson.

NOTE: 1st appearance of The Crow - Cover by Tim Vigil. Stories and art by James OBarr, Mark Bloodworth, Tim Vigil, Mark Winfrey, Tim Tyler, and Kyle Garrett. Anthology featuring Caliber artists and characters, as well as stand-alone stories. The first-ever appearance of OBarrs The Crow in Inertia, plus another OBarr story, IO; the sword-and-sorcery strip Cuda; a preview of Bloodworths NightStreets series. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Enemy Part 1 of 3. "Dust" Double-Sized issue. Script by John Ney Rieber. Art by John Cassaday. Painted cover by John Cassaday. Captain America's 4th series kicks off under the Marvel Knights imprint with a new creative team! John Ney Rieber (Books of Magic) and John Cassaday (Planetary) bring the Sentinel of Liberty into the real world events of September 11th. In fact the first issue opens with Steve Rogers desperately digging through the ruins of the World Trade Center to locate survivors. A very intense and gut-wrenching saga awaits the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Notes: Captain America (4th series) #1 is Captain America legacy issue 518. The shield-slinger appears in the Dead Men Running limited series between Captain America (3rd series) #50 and Captain America (4th series) #1. Marvel rated PG.) 48 pages.

Captain America Cover - Winter Soldier: Part 1.6 - Out of Time: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Ed Brubaker Pencils & Cover by Steve Epting. "OUT OF TIME" Finale Who killed the Red Skull? Who is the mystery assassin we have yet to see? This issue answers those questions and more! The hunt for the killer of the Red Skull takes a bizarre turn and Steve Rogers' life turns with it. Shattered fragments of Cap's past are called into question by new memories that keep flooding his mind. Is someone playing mind games with him, or has he been in the dark about certain events for years? Only a trip to the scene of his most devastating failure will answer that question. Part 6 (of 6). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99

Winter Soldier Cover - Winter Soldier: Part 1.6 - Out of Time: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Ed Brubaker. Pencils & Cover by Steve Epting. "OUT OF TIME" Finale Who killed the Red Skull? Who is the mystery assassin we have yet to see? This issue answers those questions and more! The hunt for the killer of the Red Skull takes a bizarre turn and Steve Rogers' life turns with it. Shattered fragments of Cap's past are called into question by new memories that keep flooding his mind. Is someone playing mind games with him, or has he been in the dark about certain events for years? Only a trip to the scene of his most devastating failure will answer that question. Part 6 (of 6). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99

Cover by Alex Ross. The Death of Captain America Act 2: Part 4 of 6 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils by STEVE EPTING. Is this the NEW Captain America?!

Cover by Steve Epting. The Death of Captain America Act 2: Part 4 of 6 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils by STEVE EPTING. Is this the NEW Captain America?!

Bane's in charge and Catwoman's stealing on his behalf in "Life Lines Chapter 1: Rough Diamonds!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Dick Giordano. Balent embossed cover.

Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Pete Woods Cover by Adam Hughes. Fresh off the soul-rattling revelation from last issue, Selina is livid and looking for answers ? starting with none other than Batman! Her quest will bring her into conflict with the police, and at least two vehicles will be stolen in the process! Slam Bradley makes a fateful decision, while the Black Mask makes his big move against Catwoman, striking at the very heart of Selina's world in a way too terrible for words! On sale January 25 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes Catwoman's way off the Hell Planet is set and ready to go, but first she'll have to deal with the villains she's crossed. And she's crossed a lot of villains. Line forms to the left...let's start with the bloodthirsty, claw-wielding, kill-happy Cheetah! ? 32 pg, FC

Cover by Dave Stevens. This elegant new anthology will feature the best work by the best cartoonists the world over! In this special 64-page, perfect-bound first issue: A beautiful Dave Steven's cover, Phillipe Druillet's The Lone Sloane, Adele and the Beast by Jacques Tardi, Angel Fusion by Kato and Goto, and stories by a host of other renowned creators, including Schuiten and Peeters, Andreas, and Cossu. 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover pencils by Darick Robertson, inks by Jim Sinclair. Good Guy Bad Guy Part 1 Eye Chucky, script by Andy Mangels and Don Mancini (Screenplay), pencils by Darick Robertson, inks by Jim Sinclair and Keith Aiken; Chucky gets brought back to life by Play Pal Toys and sets his sights on taking over the body of Andy, who is now in the foster care of the Simpson family. Part 1 Of The Child's Play 2 Movie adaptation. 28 pgs. $2.50.

Cover pencils by Darick Robertson, inks by Jim Sinclair. Good Guy Bad Guy Part 1 Eye Chucky, script by Andy Mangels and Don Mancini (Screenplay), pencils by Darick Robertson, inks by Jim Sinclair and Keith Aiken; Chucky gets brought back to life by Play Pal Toys and sets his sights on taking over the body of Andy, who is now in the foster care of the Simpson family. Part 1 Of The Child's Play 2 Movie adaptation. 28 pgs. $2.50.

Written by Mark Millar. Pencils & Wraparound Cover by Steve McNiven. A conflict has been brewing in the Marvel Universe for over a year, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother--and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse! As the war claims its first victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships, and families begin to fall apart. Civil War, a Marvel Comics event in seven parts, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon!

Written by Mark Millar. Pencils & cover by Steve McNiven. Inks by Dexter Vines. The super-heroes split as the Civil War heats up! Registration has become law, household names have gone rogue and a Marvel legend makes a decision that will change a life forever. Featuring the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the Young Avengers and pretty much everybody else!

Written by MARK MILLAR. Pencils and Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN. Variant & Sketch Variant Covers by MICHAEL TURNER. It all ends here! The startling battle that will determine the future of the Marvel Universe! 32 PGS./Rated T+

Written by PAUL JENKINS, J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & MARK MILLAR Penciled by RAMON BACHS, STEVE LIEBER, MIKE MCKONE & STEVE MCNIVEN Cover by MICHAEL TURNER Experience CIVIL WAR and its major tie-ins from CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE and FANTASTIC FOUR in chronological order! Reporters Sally Floyd and Ben Urich begin to unravel the truth behind the biggest conflagration in the Marvel Universe, while the lone survivor of the team that caused the Stamford tragedy has been found...and placed under arrest! Also, one member of the FF lies hospitalized and another member of the team is secretly helping the opposition! Collecting CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE (Embedded/Accused) #5, FANTASTIC FOUR #538 and CIVIL WAR #3.

Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Adam Hughes. Dark Horse presents Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, the next thrilling chapter in the greatest space fantasy ever! The Emperor and Darth Vader make the final preparations to destroy the Rebel Alliance once and for all. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker, now a Jedi Knight, must rescue Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, from the palace of Jabba the Hutt. FC

Artist Jeffrey Busch adapts Rudyard Kiplings The Jungle Books. First Comics Classics Illustrated was noted for its faithful adaptations of literary works by top-notch artists. 52 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin. Sinners All!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin; Cloak and Dagger take down a porno shop employing slave labor; Dagger decides to visit her birth mother after getting the information from Father Delgado; origin retold. 36 pgs. $0.65.

#3 of Arcadia. Dorman Cover. Adam Hughes art. Comics Greatest World ARCADIA WEEK 1: #1-X #2-Pit Bulls #3-Ghost #4-Monster

Limited Treasured Edition, signed by Roy Thomas and limited to 750. This final issue is a 68-page Conan spectacular! After being cast out by Isparana and the Free Companions, Conan may find a new career as head of the Hyrkanian outlaws...if he survives. This is Conan as he was meant to be, taking everything that comes his way and hitting back with blood in his eye! Characters: Conan; GS: Isparana, Turgohl; V: Milo, Zorka, Drago, Yezdigerd; I: Tania. "Cry Kozak!" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Mike Docherty, Ricardo Villagran, Alfredo Alcala and Ernie Chan. Cover by Colin MacNeil.

Ralph Bakshi's live-action and animated film from Paramount, Cool World, is now adapted into comic-book form, following DC's prequel miniseries (see Cool World (1992) #1-4). Voluptuous 'doodle' Holli Would wants to become a flesh-and-blood human, and she's willing to do anything to achieve her goal...even if it means breaking the oldest law of Cool World. Written by Michael Eury, with art by Alan Kupperberg and Stan Shaw. Cover by Ralph Bakshi. 68 pages. New Format.