Rai comic books issue 8

Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Andy Park (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith "Dead Center: Part II of IV" Lara Croft becomes the hunter instead of the hunted when the fabled Eye of Shaherettin, as well as a dead man, turn up on her yacht! Not only is the law after her, but one of the most mysterious organizations ever to exist, The Midnight Squires, is as well. Don't miss the crucial, second chapter in what may be Lara's most stimulating adventure ever! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

This issue does not have a card (coupon). This special story which focuses on the awful consequences of the Unity war to the world of 4001, is the foundation of the new Rai series and a unique event in comics history. "Vengeance for the Dead" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Peter Grau and Kathryn Bolinger. Characters: Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Makiko Minashi; President Isao Seko; Rentaro Nakadai; Rokkie; Takashi Nakadai. Cover price $2.25.

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Add to cart Fine $2.65

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Written by Matt Kindt. Art and Cover by Clayton Crain. 'The Battle for New Japan' erupts into all-out war! Rai has raised an army of former enemies and reluctant allies all in the name of one thing - freedom! It's the final fight between Father and his prodigal son, except there is no coming back from this as the outcome could spell the end of not just New Japan, but all of Earth! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.65

Written by Matt Kindt. Art by Clayton Crain. Cover by David Mack. 'The Battle for New Japan' erupts into all-out war! Rai has raised an army of former enemies and reluctant allies all in the name of one thing - freedom! It's the final fight between Father and his prodigal son, except there is no coming back from this as the outcome could spell the end of not just New Japan, but all of Earth! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matt Kindt. Art by Clayton Crain. Cover by Bart Sears. 'The Battle for New Japan' erupts into all-out war! Rai has raised an army of former enemies and reluctant allies all in the name of one thing - freedom! It's the final fight between Father and his prodigal son, except there is no coming back from this as the outcome could spell the end of not just New Japan, but all of Earth! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

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Written by Fiona Kai Avery. Art by Mun Kao Tan and Marlo Alquiza. Cover by David Finch and Art Thibert. Lara's about to discover the hard way to the Underworld in issue #8! She meets up with a secret Maori tribe in New Zealand and convinces them to allow her passage to the Underworld in pursuit of the thief of the Dream Spear. There's only one problem...and that is with the passage of time in the Maori world. Lara finds it hard to account for any chronology as visions, battles and strange rituals pour past like rapids in a raging river. Will Lara Croft be able to master the Dreamtime and chase the thief of the Dream Spear? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Fine $3.00

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Written by Gail Simone and Rhianna Pratchett. Art by Derliz Santacruz and Andy Owens. Cover by Stephanie Hans. Chernobyl beckons Lara and her friends as they attempt to uncover the truth . . . a truth that could cost them their very lives. As frightening details come to light, they must fight to survive as they're stalked by a killer! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Juan Jose Ryp. Cover by Walter Simonson. Sci-fi masterminds Dan Abnett and Juan Jose Ryp pull you further into their futuristic landscape! Rai and Raijin's quest leads them to a Positronic utopia! Except peace is never as peaceful as it looks. Will the pair persevere or perish? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Juan Jose Ryp. Cover by Bret Blevins. Sci-fi masterminds Dan Abnett and Juan Jose Ryp pull you further into their futuristic landscape! Rai and Raijin's quest leads them to a Positronic utopia! Except peace is never as peaceful as it looks. Will the pair persevere or perish? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

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Pre-Order Edition Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Juan Jose Ryp. Cover by Kano. Sci-fi masterminds Dan Abnett and Juan Jose Ryp pull you further into their futuristic landscape! Rai and Raijin's quest leads them to a Positronic utopia! Except peace is never as peaceful as it looks. Will the pair persevere or perish? 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $12.75

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $12.75

Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Phillip Sevy. Cover by Tula Lotay. Following the events of Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara Croft's life gets more complicated. Lara thought she was on a simple mission to find her missing friend Sam, but after an encounter with the Order of Trinity, she realizes that things aren't quite so simple. Haunted by her memories of Yamatai, Lara is determined to rescue her friend, whatever the cost. But the specter of Himiko the Sun Queen looms large in Sam's life and threatens to consume her completely! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Regular cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root. The second series featuring voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. The townspeople decide to go on the offensive against the dinosaurs, but the results are disastrous. Final issue of the series; followed by the one-shot Cavewoman Meets the Explorers. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Regular Limited Edition. Limited edition cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root. The second series featuring voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. The townspeople decide to go on the offensive against the dinosaurs, but the results are disastrous. Final issue of the series; followed by the one-shot Cavewoman Meets the Explorers. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Green Foil Limited Edition. Limited to 500 copies. Green foil limited edition cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root. The second series featuring voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. The townspeople decide to go on the offensive against the dinosaurs, but the results are disastrous. Final issue of the series; followed by the one-shot Cavewoman Meets the Explorers. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Aces!"

Written by Asari Endou. Art and cover by Marui-no. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

Snow White, a.k.a. the Magical-Girl Hunter, is on a quest to locate her dear friend Ripple when she's summoned by one of the Three Sages, the Magical Kingdom's highest authority. Their request, however, turns out to be a job escorting a certain magical girl...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Bill Molno. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw Billy the Kid into a folk hero of the Old West. On the day of the big dance, Billy is targeted by an old enemy with a grudge. Cash Leeds hires the deadly gunslingers known as the Trouble Twins to get rid of Billy. When a gambler swindles Billy's friend, Billy dares to play cards to get even. Plus a vintage ad for an "Automatic BB Firing Machine Gun." Billy the Kid: Sworn Enemy!; Molasses Mouth: Ill Health; Billy the Kid: The Trouble Twins; Gopher Face: Fast Eaters!; A Day at Our Ranch; Billy the Kid: The Fifth Ace; Jess Tames: Scoop; Happy Homer. Final issue under this title; series continues as Billy the Kid (1956 Charlton) #9. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and Art by Nihashi Shingo, Hojo Tsukasa, Ono Yoichiro, Ueno Jiro, Itagaki Keisuke, Tsugihara Ryuji, Hidaka Yoshiki, Hara Tetsuo, Buronson, Niwano Makoto and Inoue Takehiko. Brace yourself for an action-packed ride in America's first weekly manga magazine! In this issue: American Dream by Nihashi Shingo and Hojo Tsukasa! Plus: Ono Yoichiro and Ueno Jiro's Revenge of Mouflon; Itagaki Keisuke's Baki the Grappler; Tsugihara Ryuji and Hidaka Yoshiki's The First President of Japan; Hara Tetsuo and Buronson's Fist of the Blue Sky; Hojo Tsukasa's City Hunter; Niwano Makoto's Bomber Girl; and Inoue Takehiko's Slam Dunk! Published in the original right-to-left Japanese format. Magazine, 226 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Original Story by San.G. Adapted by Yuns(REDICE). Art and cover by 3B2S. Jooheon's quest to find (and steal) all the Relics pits him against yet another teammate from his past life. This time it's Julian Miller, a paragon of righteousness and justice-in other words, the polar opposite of Jooheon! But as he's busy facing off against his former deputy, a terrifying enemy plots his demise. The Chief Commander of Relics has its many eyes on the crafty tomb raider! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $20.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Toru Toba. Art and cover by fal maro. Translated by Jessica Lange.

The Gathering of the Chosen. Once again, Wein finds himself with an invitation to a conference with some of most influential figures on the western continent. It's obvious that this is a ploy to sever his ties with the Empire, but Wein actively chooses to attend, if only to stir the pot. As soon as he steps foot in the host city of Lushan, however, he's framed for a murder he didn't commit!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 years and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Takahashi.

Take me out to the brawl game! Gendo's latest scheme for fatherly bonding should have seen another draft before putting baseball bats in the hands of his employees. Then, a mysterious hack into the MAGI system brings out all the brilliant mothers in force: not only Shinji's and Asuka's, but also the system's creator . . . Ritsuko's mom, Naoko Akagi! Includes your fan art, letters, and special giveaways! Bonus color pages begin each volume. Interest in the Evangelion series is reaching new heights with the theatrical release of the Rebuild of Evangelion movies.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Asuka Konishi. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Yoshino grew up the sheltered yakuza princess of the largest crime family in Osaka, the Somei. Due to her resting bitch face and dangerous family, no man has ever approached her. When her grandfather signs a truce with the Tokyo-based Miyama crime family, he offers her up as a truce bride to the Miyama leader's grandson! Kirishima Miyama is popular, charming, and seems totally normal. But behind his smile is a violent sadomasochist who thirsts for her dominance even more when she impresses him with her moxie! Even though she knows how bad yakuza can be, she's stunned by Miyama's viciousness. She can't turn him down with the East-West peace treaty on the line... so instead she steels herself to play ball! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Fumiaki Maruto. Art and Cover by Takeshi Moriki and Kurehito Misaki. With the fight for doujin supremacy over, Tomoya develops a new game proposal-one that'll reunite the team and mend their relationships. But fame is a double-edged sword, and Blessing Software might not survive success. Can Tomoya, Megumi, Utaha, and Eriri choose between their dreams and their happiness? Find out in this final volume of How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Cover by Pete Morisi. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. This series reprinted Masked Raider adventures as a giveaway for various shoe stores. Western adventure featuring a masked hero with a secret identity and a golden eagle for a sidekick. Owlhoots capture the Masked Raider and his paramour Polly, the sheriff's daughter. The outlaw Meggs accidentally creates a conflict between the Masked Raider and his secret identity, lawyer Les Wilcox. Western movie hero Tex Ritter and his horse Fury follow the dusty trail of an escaped convict. A Date With Destiny; The Unknown Friend; Fur Forts; Tex Ritter: Brandon's Escape; Vigilante Terror. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $9.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $9.00

Stories, art and cover by Chester Gould. A reproduction of the classic Dick Tracy Feature Books originally published in 1937 and 1938, which in turn reprinted classic Dick Tracy comic strips from the 1930s. While investigating Johnny Ramm's human trafficking ring in Chinatown, Tracy infiltrates his gang and discovers the grim fate of the mayor of Chinatown. 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 72 pages, B&W.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuma Kamachi. Art and cover by Motoi Fuyukawa.

Meet Mikoto Misaka, the third most powerful Level 5 esper in Academy City. Together with her best friend Kuroko Shirai and the other members of Judgment, a student-run law enforcement agency, Mikoto delves deep into the dark heart of the scientific sprawl she calls home and uncovers secrets she wishes she hadn't!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Kaori Ozaki. When it rains it pours! Machika realizes that Rain does not recognize her. As she gets closer and closer, she encounters someone that lurkes in her past. Eury squares off with this "known" stranger in a fight to the finish. Later, Rain and company find themselves in the presence of an unlicensed doctor. Can this doctor prescribe the correct medicine to heal Ys? Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Minami Mizuno. Translated and Adapted by Max Greenway. Nozomi may have been rejected (apparently) by Keiichi, but her feelings are stronger than ever. Newly determined to win his heart, she enters Seiryo High. Meanwhile, her older brother, Mattsun, has his own high school love troubles! As Natchan and the gang start their third year, they reminisce about how they all became friends... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $11.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Luka Kobachi. Translated by David Evelyn. Chidori has her mind set on going to college in Tokyo, while Nanohas mind is running on empty. Hoping for some inspiration, Nanoha suggests visiting Tokyo for a campus tour. Their cherished high school days together are numbered, but can they make sure their futures align? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.