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Absolute Sandman HC (2006-2011 DC/Vertigo) 1-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #1-20.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Steve Parkhouse, Kelley Jones, Charles Vess and Colleen Doran. Cover by Dave McKean.

THE SANDMAN, written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, was the most acclaimed comic book title of the 1990s. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, THE SANDMAN is also widely considered one of the most original and artistically ambitious series of the modern age. By the time it concluded in 1996, it had made significant contributions to the artistic maturity of comic books and become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right. Now, DC Comics is proud to present this comics classic in an all-new Absolute Edition format.

The first of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 1 collects issues 1-20 of THE SANDMAN and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning THE SANDMAN 19, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' together with reproductions of the issue's original pencils by Charles Vess. Also included are a new introduction by DC President & Publisher Paul Levitz and an afterword by Gaiman.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 612 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

Absolute Swamp Thing HC (2019-2022 DC/Vertigo) By Alan Moore 1st Edition 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects [Saga of the] Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) #20-34 and Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) Annual #2.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by Dan Day, John Totleben, Stephen R. Bissette, Rich Veitch, Shawn McManus, Alfredo Alcala, and Ron Randall. Cover by Stephen R. Bissette and John Totleben.

Alan Moore's legendary run of Swamp Thing tales is collected in Absolute format at last, completely recolored for this new edition! This first of three volumes includes Moore's first Swamp Thing story, issue #20's "Loose Ends," a prelude to his haunting origin story, "The Anatomy Lesson," which reshapes Swamp Thing's mythology with terrifying revelations.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 448 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $99.99.

Absolute Swamp Thing HC (2019-2022 DC/Vertigo) By Alan Moore 1st Edition 2-1ST NM 9.4

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects [Saga of the] Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) #35-50.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Rick Veitch, Stan Woch, Alfredo Alcala, Ron Randall, and Tom Mandrake. Cover by John Totleben.

Collecting Alan Moore's seminal Swamp Thing run in oversize Absolute format, this volume brims with horrors including underwater vampires, a werewolf with an unusual curse-and the debut of John Constantine!

Plus, Swamp Thing's quest for self-discovery comes to its shattering conclusion, and a harbinger of doom awakens an evil beyond comprehension-bringing together Constantine, Deadman, the Phantom Stranger, the Spectre and others.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 424 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $99.99.

Absolute Swamp Thing HC (2019-2022 DC/Vertigo) By Alan Moore 1st Edition 3-1ST NM- 9.2

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects [Saga of the] Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) #51–64 and DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #85.

Written by Alan Moore, Stephen R. Bissette, Rick Veitch, and John Totleben. Art by Rick Veitch, Alfredo Alcala, John Totleben, Stephen Bissette, Al Williamson, and Tom Yeates. Cover by John Totleben.

In this new Absolute edition, Swamp Thing returns from Hell only to learn that Abby has fled Gotham City, where he runs afoul of Batman, Lex Luthor, and the Gotham City Police Department. Then, Swamp Thing travels across the galaxy, where his consciousness has been hurled. Trying to find his way back to Earth, he stops over on Thanagar, home of Hawkman; Rann, home of Adam Strange; and encounters the Green Lantern of a world of sentient plants.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 424 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $99.99.

Beware the Creeper (2003 2nd Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4556420010

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WRITTEN BY JASON HALL; ART AND COVER BY CLIFF CHIANG In stores May 21. Jason Hall and Cliff Chiang continue their provocative take on The Creeper with Part 2 of the 5-part miniseries! What begins with a simple jewel theft quickly escalates to an outrageous crime of a more "repulsive" nature, as the sexy and mysterious Creeper begins to make the aristocracy pay for its sins. But is it just a case of revenge, or is there more to The Creeper's wild and scandalous art-crimes? Either way, the citizens of Paris will never be the same! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Black Orchid (1993 2nd Series) 1PLATINUM FN/VF 7.0

Platinum Edition (says "Collector's Edition" at top of cover).

Fables (2002) 74 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4557576005

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Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean The all-out war between Fabletown and the Empire continues - and everything is going Fabletown's way. But as everyone knows, just when things are going well, the hammer falls. Bigby and his team fight for their lives on the ground while the Skyship's crew, commanded by Prince Charming and Sinbad, hit the decks. This is the issue that, for obvious legal reasons, we couldn't call 'The Empire Strikes Back.' ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Fables (2002) 75 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4554972007

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Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Don't even ask us the title, because it's a secret! Have you ever read those new-comics blurbs that promise things like, 'After this issue nothing will ever be the same again,' but you know in a few months none of those so-called big events will have mattered? Well, this isn't one of those times. This time when we say FABLES will never be the same again after this issue, that's a promise you can take to the bank. So, without further ado: After this issue of FABLES, nothing will ever be the same again. Oh, and someone dies. ? 64 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $4.99.

Fairest (2012 DC Vertigo) 1RRP VG Hughes RRP Variant

Retailer RRP Variant Cover by Adam Hughes. (W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning New York Times best-selling, award-winning creator Bill Willingham presents a new series starring the female FABLES. Balancing horror, humor and adventure, FAIREST explores the secret histories of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, Snow White, Rose Red and others. The first 6 issue arc follows the misadventures of Briar Rose after she is stolen away by the goblin army in FABLES #107. Fan-favorite artist Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, THE INVISIBLES) returns to Vertigo to pencil the opening storyline. Award-winning cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL) provides covers, starting with a wraparound cover on issue #1. Future arcs will be written by 2011 Arthur C. Clarke winner Lauren Beukes with art by Inaki Miranda, and iZOMBIE scribe Chris Roberson with art by Shawn McManus! And remember: They may be beautiful, but there will be blood. Cover price $2.99.

Hellblazer (1988) 1 VG+ 4.5

From out of the pages of Swamp Thing comes John Constantine: man of mystery, risk-taker, thrill-seeker, master of the supernatural! After leading Swamp Thing through dark journeys in the legendary 'American Gothic' saga, this man obsessed with power and driven by inner demons sets off on his own excursions into the dark corners of the world. Constantine's knowledge of the occult is his stock in trade and his influence upon the supernatural realms makes him the only man to call when the horrors beyond our mortal realm threaten! Not that he's always successful in his missions...a man like John Constantine has many past failures that are always haunting him...literally! In this special 40-page premiere issue, Constantine must travel from the heart of London to the jungles of Africa and to a church in Greenwich Village...all in search of a deadly, insatiable spirit which consumes whatever and whoever crosses its path! Written by Jamie Delano, with art by John Ridgway, and a painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Jack of Fables (2006) 29 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4556249001

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Jack's Big Book of War: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham Art by Tony Akins & José Marzan Cover by Brian Bolland The siege is on! In Part 2 of the status quo annihilating storyline, 'The Siege of the Golden Boughs,' Bookburner's army storms the gates and the fight begins in earnest! After this issue, the JACK OF FABLES universe will never be the same! Of course, whenever even the most minuscule event happens, the universe isn't technically 'the same' afterward, but you get what we mean. Go buy it! On sale December 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Jack of Fables (2006) 30 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4555001008

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Jack's Big Book of War: Part 3 of 5 - Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham Art by Tony Akins & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Brian Bolland What's the 'First Draft,' and what is its awe-inspiring secret? Where did that extra pig come from? What's everybody reading? 'The Siege of The Golden Boughs' enters its third installment and the tide begins to turn - but in whose favor? Expect answers, explosions, mayhem and extra tacos. 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Jack of Fables (2006) 33 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4553094012

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'The Great Fables Crossover: Part 2 of 9 - Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham Art by Russ Braun & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Brian Bolland This is the opening salvo in what will come to be known around the world as 'The Great Fables Crossover' (except for that one issue of FABLES that comes out the previous week that actually starts it, but who gives a crap?). You know, everyone is always saying, 'Hey, we want to see Jack get his ass kicked.' And since this is a crossover, there could be all kinds of people who might be kicking Jack's ass. But it'll probably only involve the one person you're thinking would do something like that. On sale April 22 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3807398002

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3918380003

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4690703012

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4690703013

The Sandman journeys into the depths of hell to battle a demon for possession of his stolen mystical helmet. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 19A CGC 9.4 McKean

Paper: White

Label #4032627023

Dream Country, Part 3 of 4: "A Midsummer Night's Dream." There's no business like show business as the Sandman gets a performance, Mr. Shakespeare gets stage fright, and Bottom gets an ass's head. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Charles Vess. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Swamp Thing TPB (1987-2006 DC/Vertigo) 2nd Series Collections 1-1ST FN 6.0

Signed by Stephen Bissette, and John Totleben (title page). No autograph certification is included.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Saga of the Swamp Thing!" Collects Swamp Thing (Saga of the...) (1982-96 2nd Series) #21-27. Written by Alan Moore. Art by Stephen Bissette and Totleben. The first issues of Alan Moore's acclaimed run on Swamp Thing are collected in this new printing of the classic trade paperback. Included among these stories is 'The Anatomy Lesson,' the story that forever redefined the long-established character. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $10.95.

Y the Last Man (2002) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2014340001

Suddenly - and without warning - a mysterious plague kills every living creature on the planet with a Y-chromosome. Planes fall from the sky, power plants stop operating, and lines of communication are severed as nearly every last male - half of the global population - simultaneously drops dead. Every male...except for one young man. Cover price $2.95.

Y the Last Man (2002) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0199597020

Suddenly - and without warning - a mysterious plague kills every living creature on the planet with a Y-chromosome. Planes fall from the sky, power plants stop operating, and lines of communication are severed as nearly every last male - half of the global population - simultaneously drops dead. Every male...except for one young man. Cover price $2.95.

Y the Last Man (2002) 44 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4556910013

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale. The epic "Kimono Dragons" story arc continues! Hot on the trail of Ampersand the monkey, Agent 355 and Yorick make a startling discovery in Tokyo, while Dr. Mann and her new girlfriend are confronted by a figure from the doctor's past. On sale April 5 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 46 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4556910015

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Written by Brin K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr Cover by Massimo Carnevale The shocking finale of "Kimono Dragons"! The search for Ampersand, the last man's missing helper monkey, comes to an unexpected conclusion, as Yorick and his companions make a startling discovery about the unmanned world. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 47 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4556910016

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale A stand-alone special issue featuring the art of Goran Sudzuka and revealing at last the "secret origin" of Dr. Allison Mann, loyal but cantankerous caretaker of Yorick. What event from this brilliant young scientist's past will effect the future of the entire planet? 32 pg, FC. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 47 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4556910017

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale A stand-alone special issue featuring the art of Goran Sudzuka and revealing at last the "secret origin" of Dr. Allison Mann, loyal but cantankerous caretaker of Yorick. What event from this brilliant young scientist's past will effect the future of the entire planet? 32 pg, FC. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 48 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4556910018

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Goran Parlov & José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Featuring guest art by Goran Parlov! The final and most important "secret origin" issue of the series reveals the untold story behind former Israeli Defense Forces leader. Alter Tse'elon. What drives this female soldier's hunt for the last man on Earth, and what will Alter find that could mean the end of Yorick Brown? 32 pg, FC. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 49 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4556910019

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale. Co-creator Pia Guerra returns for Part 1 of "Motherland," as the fifth and final year of Y: The Last Man begins! Yorick Brown and Agent 355 prepare for their ultimate quest to reunite the last man with Beth, while Dr. Mann travels to China to finally find the person ? or people ? responsible for the global gendercide. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 50 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4553107022

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale In the landmark fiftieth issue of the critically acclaimed series, the person, people or thing behind the plague that killed every man except for Yorick Brown is finally revealed! And with just ten more issues left, it's the beginning of the end... ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 51 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4556910022

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Part 3 of the 4-part "Motherland." With the long-awaited revelation of who or what caused the plague that killed every man except for Yorick Brown, will new life be created or old ones snuffed out? ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 51 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4556910021

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Part 3 of the 4-part "Motherland." With the long-awaited revelation of who or what caused the plague that killed every man except for Yorick Brown, will new life be created or old ones snuffed out? ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 52 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4556910023

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The jaw-dropping conclusion of the four-part "Motherland" story arc. Now that the mystery behind who (or what) has caused the gendercide has been solved, one member of Yorick's crew will take her leave in the hopes of reversing the effects. But is it too late? ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 53 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4556910024

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Back in the United States, the last man on Earth was first unmasked by a supermodel forced to work as a garbage collector after the death of the patriarchy. Years later, what surprising role does this beautiful young woman still have to play in the life of Yorick Brown? ? 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 54 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4552978018

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Goran Sudzuka. Cover by Massimo Carnevale. In the last stand-alone special issue before the final arc of the series, the all-female Fish & Bicycle Theatre Troupe returns to explore what Hollywood would be like if it were run by women. What role will these actresses play in Yorick Brown's future? On sale February 7 ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 55 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4552978016

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Co-creator Pia Guerra returns for Part 1 of the 5-part 'Whys and Wherefores,' the last arc leading up to the final issue of the series. Boarding the Trans-Siberian railroad for France, Agent 355 escorts Yorick Brown on the last leg of his quest to find his one true love. This issue includes a Sneak Peak at ARMY@LOVE #1. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 59 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4556910025

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale In the penultimate issue of the series concluding the 'Whys and Wherefores' story arc, the last man faces his final test. This issue also features a free Sneak Peek at NORTHLANDERS, the new monthly series from writer Brian Wood and artist Davide Gianfelice. Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 60 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4521619011

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale It's the dramatic conclusion you've been waiting for as Yorick and company reach the end of their journey in this very special 48-page issue. Cover price $4.99.