April Prime Auction

"My Pad and Welcome to it!" continues the hilarious, highly deranged saga of Neat Stuff's Buddy Bradley, a drinking, smoking, comic book and record collecting slacker who has moved from New Jersey to Seattle and now lives in a filthy little apartment with two friends of questionable repute: a paranoid nerd (George Hamilton) and boorish, self-centered party animal appropriately named "Stinky." The issue also contains "Prisoners of Hate Island," a semi-autobiographical piece that actually stars cartoonist Peter Bagge and Fantagraphics publisher Gary Groth. Written and drawn by Peter Bagge.

Limited 1 for 20 Variant Cover by GABRIEL HARDMAN. Scorched Earth: Part 1 - Written by JEFF PARKER, Penciled by GABRIEL HARDMAN. Take cover, here comes a rampaging engine of awesome force- and we're talking about our new creative team of Jeff Parker and Gabriel Hardman bringing Hulk into a new age of sci-fi adventure! The score has been settled, Red Hulk has been beaten by Green Hulk decisively. The war is over and Steve Rogers is on tap to give these explosive characters a sense of direction! Red Hulk heads out to deal with a deadly contingency plan left behind by Leader and MODOK, for once on the side of the angels. But IRON MAN didn't get the message... 40 PGS./Rated T+

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Honey, I Shrunk the Hulk." Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Peter David. Art by Dale Keown and Bob McLeod. Ever wonder why the Hulk is so darn mad all the time? Super psychiatrist Doc Samson sits down with perhaps the most fractured psyche in the world and finds out what makes Bruce Banner tick. Samson, grey Hulk, green Hulk, and Banner delve deep into the scientist's sub-conscious and what they find will shock you. By story's end Bruce Banner and the Hulk will never be the same again. 36 pages.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Quality of Life!" Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane and Pablo Marcos. What could possibly make a battered wife stand between the Hulk and her abusive husband? Plus, who is Ramon and what does he mean to Betty Banner? 32 pages.

Gold foil stamped variant, limited to 200 copies. Reprints the original Incredible Hulk #181 in German with a four-page afterword. The regular variant was distributed as an exclusive bonus comic in a foreign comic multi-pack (Marvel Jubiläum Pack 8) with four other Marvel Deutschland comics. First full Wolverine story (cameo appearance in previous issue). Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And Now...The Wolverine!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Canadian super-agent Wolverine teams up with the Hulk to battle Wendigo; Once the monster is felled, however, Wolvie turns on the Hulk and the two battle; Marie goes ahead with her plans of trying to transfer the power of the Wendigo into the Hulk but when the guilt becomes too much for best friend Georges who feels responsible for Paul's monstrous condition, he works the change on himself; Paul Cartier is returned to human form and Georges becomes the Wendigo. 28 pages.

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 6. "God!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by George Perez, Joe Rubinstein and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Thanos Quest #1-2 and Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #50. The Silver Surfer crashes to earth and into the Sanctum Sanctorum of one Doctor Strange. The Sentinel of the Spaceways, barely alive after a grueling ordeal, arrives with the warning that the mad Titan, Thanos, has achieved ultimate power. Combining the Infinity Gems into the ominous Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos has become master of the mind, space, time, power, reality and the soul. And with his first act of nigh-omnipotent power Thanos eradicates half the population in the universe. Can the surviving heroes of Earth mount an offensive against this supreme power for evil and destruction, plus who are the mysterious new players who've just arrived on the scene?

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover.

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Cory Walker (Cover) Cory Walker & Bill Crabtree. FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of June 4th The Concept: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. He's a senior at a normal American high School. He has a crappy part time job after school and on weekends. He likes girls quite a bit... but doesn't quite understand them. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, and sleeping late on Saturdays... at least until the good cartoons come on. The only difference between Mark and everyone else is that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, and as of late, he seems to be inheriting his father's powers. Which sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? This Issue: IT CAME FROM OUTERSPACE... and it was ready to fight! Mark is sent out into space by his father to deal with an all too familiar villain. It seems his father is too busy saving the world with The Guardians of the Globe and he needs Mark to fill in for him. Mark's lazy Sunday afternoon is ruined when he's forced to face his most formidable foe so far! Lucky for him, though, his mother is cooking pork chops tonight... his favorite.

"Escape from Heaven's Hand!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton (art) and Eliot Brown (photo background). In his new stealth armor, Iron Man slips into East Germany to rescue the woman he loves! The golden avenger successfully breaches the heavily-fortified complex where Bethany is being held...and then gets the shock of life! He must not only save Beth, but also her husband! What? Where did he come from? With his head spinning and heart breaking, Tony dons his traditional red and gold armor! Can Shell-Head fight off the East German security forces and still get everyone to safety in West Berlin? An excellent issue! First appearance of the stealth armor. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes and the Living Laser. 32 pages.

"War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages.

Direct Edition with poster included. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison; Itchy and Scratchy's cartoon mayhem extends into their real lives when they enter a race around the world. Diagram of Itchy and Scratchy's body parts. A list of Itchy and Scratchy's top 40 things...all of them violent. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25.

Written by KURT BUSIEK Cover & pencils by GEORGE PÉREZ. The most eagerly awaited story in comics' history continues! Featuring EVERY character who has ever been a member of both teams. Can you successfully identify every character featured? The Avengers and the JLA have confronted their foemen - now it's time to party! But as echoes of the past intrude on the present, something is terrifyingly wrong. Co-published by DC Comics! FC, 48pg/MARVEL PSR (3 of 4) $5.95

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ Celebrate the finale of the biggest crossover in comics history! The World's Greatest team-up of Earths' Mightiest Heroes climaxes with the fate of both universes hanging in the balance! This one is crammed full of everything you read comics for.

An entity that's destabilizing Earth's technology is also abducting past members of the Titans, leaving the JLA to figure out a plan of attack in the 38-page "One of Ours." Appearances by Starfire, Argent, Changeling, Prysm, Fringe, Flash (Wally West), Martian Manhunter, Big Barda, Orion, Steel, Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), Oracle, Batman, Superman, Zauriel, Huntress, Robin (Tim Drake), Nightwing, Wonder Woman, Raven, Donna Troy, Cyborg, Aquaman, Atom, Terra II, Plastic Man, Omen. Co-plot & dialogue by Devin Grayson, co-plot & pencils by Phil Jimenez, inks by Andy Lanning. Cover by Jimenez.

Direct Edition. Variant Cover by Dave Cockrum. Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.50 cover price.

Limited 1 for 10 White Lantern Variant Cover by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ Written by JUDD WINICK Breakdowns by KEITH GIFFEN art by AARON LOPRESTI DC's biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues! Justice League International has re-formed and tracked Maxwell Lord to Checkmate headquarters. Their plan is simple: break into Checkmate - one of the most heavily guarded facilities on the planet - and capture Max so he can pay for his crimes. But Max has more than one trick up his sleeve as he turns the entire world against the JLI and shows Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire, Ice, Blue Beetle and Rocket Red what it truly means to be lost... 32 pg, FC

Jim Starlin cover for "Darkseid Rising!" (story line runs through #183-185) the annual team-up for the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America takes place. This year the two teams, even with an assist from the New Gods, have their work cut out for them as they take on none other than Darkseid himself! Written by Gerry Conway with art by George Perez and inks by Frank McLaughlin. This issue features Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Doctor Fate, Powergirl, Mister Miracle, Geoforce, and the the Huntress.

The ultimate origin! Red Tornado revealed! "Secret of Genesis" is written by Gerry Conway, with art by George Perez and John Beatty. Continued from last issue. Characters: Aquaman; Red Tornado [Tornado Tyrant/Tornado Champion] Batman [Earth-1]; Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Firestorm; Flash [Barry Allen]; Superman [Earth-1]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); T. O. Morrow (villain); Kathy Sutton; Traya; Adam Strange (flashback); Alanna (flashback); Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (flashback); Kanjar Ro (flashback); Green Arrow [Earth-1] (flashback). PLUS: Meet the sensational all-new All-Star Squadron in a special 16-page prevue pull-out! Written by Roy Thomas, with art by Rich Buckler and Jerry Ordway. Characters: Wonder Woman [Earth-2]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Dr. Mid-Nite; Johnny Thunder [Earth-2]; Starman [Ted Knight]; Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt; Robin [Earth-2]; Superman [Earth-2]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Atom [Al Pratt]; Dr. Fate; Shining Knight; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Batman [Earth-2] (all as the Justice Society of America/JSA); Crimson Avenger; Vigilante [Greg Sanders]; Green Arrow [Earth-2]; Speedy [Earth-2]; Shining Knight; Star-Spangled Kid; Stripesy (all as the Seven Soldiers of Victory, flashback); Danette Reilly (intro, later Firebrand); Johnny Quick (cameo); Tubby (cameo); Solomon Grundy; Liberty Belle (cameo); Sky Pirate (villain); Inza Nelson (cameo); Wotan (villain); Rod Reilly (cameo); Professor Zodiak (villain); green kryptonite; The Monster (villain); Robotman [Dr. Robert Crane] (cameo); Franklin Delano Roosevelt (cameo). Cover by George Perez.

First 60c issue. George Perez cover for "Targets on Two Worlds!" (story line runs through #195-197) the annual team-up for the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America takes place. This year the two teams take on the Secret Society of Super-Villains! Co-written by Gerry Conway and George Perezwith art by Perez and inks by John Beatty. This issue features Superman I and II, Batman, Wonder Woman, SA Flash, the Atom, Hourman, Hawkman, Firestorm, the Huntress and Jimmy Olsen. NOTE: This issue features a beautiful full 2-page pin-up scene depicting members of the JLA qand the JSA, 32 heroes in all, beautifully rendered by George Perez, a past master at this sort of thing!

Cover by Chuck Patton and Dick Giordano. "…The End of the Justice League. Story by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Chuck Patton. Inks by Dave Hunt. JLA Detroit begins here. Disgusted that the Earth was almost conquered while many Leaguers were away, Aquaman dissolves the old League to create a new group committed to being a team full time. A few old members stick around, joined by new characters Steel, Vixen, Vibe and Gypsy. 48 pages. Full color.

Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope. Cover by Ed Benes. It begins here - a bold new era for the World's Greatest Heroes by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and superstar artist Ed Benes! It's Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman...and the true roster of members who will become the new Justice League of America. Join us as we head into 'The Tornado's Path.'

The Lightning Saga: Part 6 of 5 - Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope Cover by Michael Turner. Best-selling author Brad Meltzer and superstar artist Ed Benes bring you the final chapter of 'The Lightning Saga,' as the villains are revealed! 32 pg, FC

Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. The greatest super hero comic of all-time is finally here. WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE's team of MARK MILLAR (CIVIL WAR) and JOHN ROMITA JR. (WORLD WAR HULK) reunite for the best new book of the 21st century. Have you ever wanted to be a super hero? Dreamed of donning a mask and just heading outside to some kick-ass? Well, this is the book for you--the comic that starts where other super hero books draw the line. KICK-ASS is realistic super heroes taken to the next level. Miss out and you're an idiot!

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes).

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 Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Celebrating 15 years of Lady Death in print, we unleash the first ever Lady Death Annual! This super-sized tome is one giant self-contained story by creator Brian Pulido and super-star artist Richard Ortiz! Atop an isolated, monolithic castle, Lady Death, Wargoth, and Satasha, celebrate the Blackland's holiday, Tombsmass. Unknown to them, The Infernal, an unimaginable evil intent on killing them, invades their rare solace. Can Lady Death and her cohorts survive against an unstoppable, supernatural murdering machine? And why is The Infernal here? Could one of them have called it? The answers will melt your mind! Slasher horror on an epic, medieval scale! Featuring a whole host of super-star covers including the regular, wraparound and premium by Richard Ortiz, the painted by Carlos Valenzuela, the Martin and Nemesis covers by Matt Martin, a cover by Juan Jose Ryp, and a special leather cover by Gabriel Rearte limited to just 600 copies!

Cover by Garrie Gastonny. (W) Brian Pulido, Mike Wolfer (A) Marcelo Mueller Lady Death is back in an all-new, on-going monthly series! The most popular femme fatale in comics returns with a vicious new tale that delivers for both new and old readers! Lady Death's quest to recover the fragments of her mysterious past and otherworldly powers begins! Living as a simple thief among a family of renegades and robbers, Illadra now knows that her existence is a mere facade, masking a heritage of horror and incredible abilities that were born in the dimension called 'The Nether Realm.' Tortured by fragments of nightmares and the glimpses of a past life long-forgotten, Illadra knows that her soul will not rest until she has recovered that which was stolen from her by the entity known as 'Death Queen.' But her journey may end before it has begun, as a monstrous, werewolf assassin is dispatched through the dimensional breach to hunt Illadra and destroy her before she can recover her lost powers. Co-written by Mike (Gravel, Wolfskin) Wolfer and original creator Brian Pulido, this series promises to be the most powerful Lady Death tale ever! Amazing new talent Marcelo Mueller provides the luscious art and Digikore brings the dramatic colors wrapped in a stunning new cover by Garrie (Supergod) Gastonny! Also available with a Wraparound cover by Juan Jose Ryp and a special Art Deco Retailer Order Incentive by painter Michael Dipascale!

Carlos Ferreira Cover. by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Lady Death is in for the fight of her life in this all-new 4 issue series! There are dire omens in the sky and the air is full of fear as the long, cold shadow of Sagos stretches across the Blacklands, growing darker with each passing night. Lady Death continues her quest to rescue her mother's soul but now has a new foe, the vampire queen Stygmata who lives inside blood itself! Can even the help of Wargoth and Satasha help her overcome this villianess? As well as the regular cover by series artist Gabriel Guzman, this issue is available with a Wraparound and Premium cover by Guzman, a Ryp cover by Juan Jose Ryp, a Ferreira cover by Carlos Ferreira, and a Rearte cover by Gabriel Rearte. REGULAR?32pgs, FC (2 of 4)SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 FERREIRA?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 REARTE?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 RYP?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 PREMIUM?32pgs, FCSRP: $9.99

Mythic cover by Daniel HDR. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Wellinton Alves. Celebrate 15 years of Lady Death with this special one shot that features and all-new Lady Death short story by stellar new artist Wellinton Alves. When Lady Death seeks vengeance on a weapons maker that's done her wrong, she finds herself in a horrifying situation she can't get out of! Pure undiluted horror with Lady Death caught in the middle! 16 pages, B&W.

Devil Girl cover. By Juan Jose Ryp, Richard Ortiz, Rafa Lopez, & Matt Martin Get your freak on with Lady Death this summer! The best artists in the world explore the seedy underworld with Lady Death in this exciting new pin-up book focusing on Lady Death and her Fetishes! From bondage, to leather gear, lingerie to playing dress-up, all the bases are covered on these all-new, red-hot splash pages! This sultry special is headlined by art from Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, Rafa Lopez, Richard Ortiz, Di Amorim, and many others! This special features a regular cover by Ortiz, an Angelic cover by Martin, a Devil Girl, Latex and Lace by Ryp, and a special limited Leather cover by Martin that is limited to just 900 copies!

Seafarer Cover. by Brian Pulido & Wellington Alves Don't miss this all-new, full-color, super-sized Lady Death epic from creator Brian Pulido and artist Wellington Alves! Long after her journeys in the Blacklands, Lady Death, along with her Skeleton crew, were merciless pirates who raided merchant ships during the black age of piracy on the blood red seas. But all that may be at an end as Lady Death robs the booty of captain Mad Morgan Flintlock: vampire pirate! So weight anchor and set sail for a tale of adventure and terror like likes of which you've never seen before! Featuring these stunning covers: Regular, Wraparound, and Attack covers from super-star Juan Jose Ryp, Lopez by Rafa Lopez, Amorim by Di Amorim, Seafarer, Premium and special Leather cover (limited to 600 copies) all by Daniel HDR.

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.

Platinum Foil Edition limited to 700 copies. Cover by Billy Tucci. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Daniel HDR. The fan-demanded femmes fatale showdown ends in a flurry of blood and mayhem! Lady Death and Shi set aside their considerable differences to face off against the warlord who pitted them against each other to a battle against a vast army. Or are these vixens just setting each other up for a sneak attack? 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Avatar certificate of authenticity may or may not be present.

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

Hedonist variant cover by Carlos Ferreira, limited to 1000 copies. 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! 32 pages, full color.

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

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

A "missing chapter" to the classic Crisis on Infinite Earths reveals the final adventure of two of DC's most beloved characters: Silver Age Flash Barry Allen and the original Supergirl, Kara Zor-El. This extra-sized special takes place between Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) #4 and #5, introducing the heroes of the never-before-glimpsed Earth-D! Flash, Supergirl and a host of characters from the late, great Earth-I team with Earth-D's counterparts to the Justice League in a desperate attempt to save as many lives...from as many Earths...as they can. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Paul Ryan and Bob McLeod. Painted cover by Glen Orbik. FC, 64 pg.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by JIM LEE Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by YILDIRAY CINAR & WAYNE FAUCHER Fan-favorite LEGION writer Paul Levitz returns to the 31st century super team he made supreme with an all-new intergalactic era! This exciting series picks up on threads from Geoff Johns's 'Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes' storyline and creates its own all-new ones, including a Green Lantern Corps tie-in and the destruction of a major planet! Rocket on board here as Levitz and rising star artist Yildiray Cinar (TEEN TITANS) revitalize one of DC's most beloved franchises starting with an oversized first issue with a variant cover by superstar artist Jim Lee!

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.