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200709 - Sneak peek: 3 pages from World of Warcraft #1. 1-page 'Indie Edge Spotlight' on Chris Ware. Interview with Chris Morgan on Salem. Flip covers: World of Warcraft by Jim Lee; The Mighty Avengers #7 by Frank Cho. Cover price $4.50.

200802 - Q & A with Dave Sim on Glamourpuss. Sneak peeks: 2 pages from Number of the Beast #1; 2 pages from Burnout; 2 pages from Water Baby; 4 pages from Two Flowers for the Dragon Vol.1; 3 pages from The Perhapanauts #1; 4 pages from Frank Frazetta's Dark Kingdom Part One; 3 pages from Aqua Leung. Indie Edge Spotlight on Dave Sim. Flip covers: Secret Invasion; Batman: Deathmask. Cover price $4.50.

ON OUR FRONT COVER: The space horror of the Aliens franchise returns in a new series by Chris Roberson — Aliens: Fire and Stone — that ties into a new Prometheus comic as well! ON OUR BACK COVER: The Teen Titans have a new origin for the 21st-century in DC Entertainment's new original graphic novel, Teen Titans: Earth One by Jeff Lemire, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson! Halloween In July— Though summer is only beginning, comic shops are already looking ahead to Halloween, and PREVIEWS spotlights the spooky and scary books you'll want to read when the night is chill and the leaves are falling! On The Flip Side — Speaking of Halloween, PREVIEWS spotlights the classic horror anthologies — EC Comics, Harvey Horrors, and many more — and provides you with a handy list of what to order! Halloween ComicFest — In comic shops around the world the last weekend of October will be a spooky fun time, and PREVIEWS announces the free comics and mini-comics that will be available for this year's Halloween ComicFest event! Splash — PREVIEWS shines a special spotlight at some of the blockbuster books and products coming this August, including Marvel Comics' weekly Death of Wolverine; Titan Comics' new Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor series; Greg Rucka's Stumptown ongoing for Oni Press; Dynamite Entertainment's new Alice Cooper series; the Godzilla: Vinyl Wars figures; and much more! Indie Edge — Steve Niles, the writer of such classic horror comics as 30 Days of Night, talks to PREVIEWS about new and upcoming work, the books he's reading, and his tortoise! PREVIEWS Exclusive Apparel — This month PREVIEWS offers more exclusive apparel that can be found only at your comic shop than ever before! Optimus Prime is ready for battle on the Transformers: Age of Extinction: "Optimus Sword" t-shirt, Thanos plots universal domination on the Thanos: "The Mad Titan" t-shirt, a propaganda-style recruiting poster graces the Star Wars: "Join the Empire" t-shirt, and many more shirts that can only be found in PREVIEWS! Plus: George Perez describes his Sirens series; Duane Swierczynski is interviewed about Ex-Con; Joseph Michael Linsner discusses Dawn/Vampirella; and Robbie Morrison comments on Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor. This July issue features items scheduled to ship in September 2014 and beyond. Cover price $4.50.

First issue in new format. Special Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back issue. Also Al Williamson, Batman, Golem, Clash of the Titans, and Saturn 3. Wraparound ESB cover painting by Jim Steranko. 9-in. x 12-in.; black and white; 80 pages on white paper. Cover price $4.00.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $900.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #1618354015 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $425.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #0962736012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

The Metamorphosis Odyssey: Book 2: The Price - Story, Art and Cover by Jim Starlin. Syzygy Darklock makes pacts with dark forces in order to gain mystical powers. He is nearly killed and ends up sacrificing his one true love, Sister Marian, to demons so that he might achieve his destiny. Also starring Lord Papal and Dreadstar. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W. (Note: The Metamorphosis Odyssey: Book 1 is serialized in Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) #1-9. The Metamorphosis Odyssey: Book 3 is Dreadstar GN (1982 Marvel) #1.) Cover price $2.95.

"Moon Mission" Prime travels to the moon to find the source of mysterious energy that has been blasting Earth. But what he discovers is more than he anticipated. Written by Gerard Jones and Len Strazewski. Cover and interior art by Norm Breyfogle. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

1989. Featured articles on Star Trek the Next Generation, Jack the Ripper, The Avengers, Shoestring, Midnight Caller, and more. Stapled, 8 1/2-in x 11 1/2-in, 32 Pages, B&W.

by John R. Fultz & Roel Wielinga Neptor the Wise brings Alleyar and Driniel into the Cloud Realm to claim the divine legacy of their fathers. Cast into the demon-haunted pits of the Netherworld, the brothers seek a path to unearthly vengeance. When the Gods of Primordia convene in a cosmic confrontation, Driniel's actions change the worlds of both gods and men forever. Meanwhile, Vega learns the ancient history of the Darkling Folk and makes a momentous decision! Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Written by John R. Fultz. Art and cover by Roel Wielinga. Two human infants are abandoned in an ancient forest and adopted by the strange creatures called Woodfolk. Driniel (Moon) is the night-wanderer, dancing with the spirits of the deep groves, summoning demons for his pleasure. Alleyar (Sun) is the flame of valor, rising in the ranks of the Woodfolk hunters and taming a fierce beast with his sorcery. More than human, less than gods, these misfit brothers will change the worlds of Gods and Mortals forever as they uncover the secrets of their own past and parentage. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Regular edition. Primaster underestimates Zeerus' resources and tenacity, a folly which results in havoc on Primaster's flagship in "Escape To Earth." Script by Kate Worley, additional story concepts by Lawrence Watt-Evans, pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Mike Barreiro. Interview with Primortals creator Leonard Nimoy. Includes a trading card. Cover price $1.95.

Gold Foil Stamped "Leonard Nimoy" Signature Edition. Primaster underestimates Zeerus' resources and tenacity, a folly which results in havoc on Primaster's flagship in "Escape To Earth." Script by Kate Worley, additional story concepts by Lawrence Watt-Evans, pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Mike Barreiro. Interview with Primortals creator Leonard Nimoy. Includes a trading card. Cover price $1.95.

Regular Edition. Cover pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Mike Barreiro. "Someone Is Out There," script by Lawrence Watt-Evans, pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Mike Barreiro; Zeerus gets closer to Earth; The public learns of the message from space. Neil Gaiman's Mr. Hero: The Newmatic Man card inserted into issue. "Brain Scan" article featuring Dr. Charles Sheffield by James Chambers; Interview with Primortals' Chief Scientific Advisor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Gold Foil Stamped "Leonard Nimoy" Signature Edition. Cover pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Mike Barreiro. "Someone Is Out There," script by Lawrence Watt-Evans, pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Mike Barreiro; Zeerus gets closer to Earth; The public learns of the message from space. Neil Gaiman's Mr. Hero: The Newmatic Man card insert. "Brain Scan" article featuring Dr. Charles Sheffield by James Chambers; Interview with Primortals' Chief Scientific Advisor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Regular edition. Cover pencils by Brian Murray, inks by Mike Barreiro and Zachary Lynch (assists). "The Approaching Storm," script by Christopher Mills, pencils by Ron Randall, inks by Mike Barreiro; Earth panics; Stewart confirms that the aliens are coming to Earth. Gene Roddenberry's Lost Universe card inserted into issue. Julie Riddle interviews inker Mike Barreiro. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Gold Foil Stamped "Leonard Nimoy" Signature Edition. Cover pencils by Brian Murray, inks by Mike Barreiro and Zachary Lynch (assists). "The Approaching Storm," script by Christopher Mills, pencils by Ron Randall, inks by Mike Barreiro; Earth panics; Stewart confirms that the aliens are coming to Earth. Gene Roddenberry's Lost Universe card inserted into issue. Julie Riddle interviews inker Mike Barreiro. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Cover A, pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Mike Barreiro. Untitled story, script by Christopher Mills (co-plotter) and James Chambers (co-plotter), pencils by Ron Randall, inks by Mike Barreiro; Pimaster sends warning message to Earth. Tyler McMahon, billionaire backer of SETI, gets involved; Matthew confirms receipt of Zeerus' message. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Cover B, art by Brian Murray. Untitled story, script by Christopher Mills (co-plotter) and James Chambers (co-plotter), pencils by Ron Randall, inks by Mike Barreiro; Pimaster sends warning message to Earth. Tyler McMahon, billionaire backer of SETI, gets involved; Matthew confirms receipt of Zeerus' message. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover art by Hoang Nguyen. Untitled story, script by Christopher Mills (scripter/co-plotter) and James Chambers (co-plotter), pencils by M.D.Bright (pp. 1-9, 17-19, 22) and Ron Randall (pp. 10-16, 20-21), inks by Mike Barreiro; Primaster goes after Zeerus; The FBI takes over the SETI lab. Primaster's message to beware of Zeerus arrives. William Wiebking interviews inker Christopher Mills.36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Walt Simonson cover Cover price $2.25.

Cover art by Walter Simonson. "Camera Eye's View," script by Doug Wheeler, pencils by Art Nichols, inks by Mike Barreiro; U.S. government attempts to steal Primortal technology and medical samples; Primaster's abandoned refugee fleet heads towards Earth. 28 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Art Nichols, inks by Mike Barreiro. "There Shall Come... A Fleet," script by Doug Wheeler, pencils by Art Nichols, inks by Mike Barreiro; Primaster cures terminal patients in a hospital; Refugee fleet arrives in Earth orbit triggering nuclear launch systems; Aliens intervene, recall Primaster. Human contracts alien virus. 28 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover art by Kelley Jones. "Scorched Earth" Part I, script by Doug Wheeler, pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Art Nichols; Government attempting to replicate Primaster's cures, hiding possibility of alien virus, deploying troops in cities; Neo-nazis plotting anti-alien attacks; Alien fleet orbiting Earth ceases communications with Earth. 28 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Art Nichols. "Prophecy Fever" (Scorched Earth, Part II), script by Doug Wheeler, pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Art Nichols; Multiple alien plagues rampant worldwide; Anarchy rules. Neo-nazis continue to plot; Primaster reprimanded for mistakes by Majae Prime (clan head), resigns from position. 28 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Art Nichols. "Prophecy's End" (Scorched Earth, Part III), script by Doug Wheeler, pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Art Nichols; The U.S. is under martial law; Primortals transmit cure for viruses to Earth; Neo-nazis bomb the San Diego Convention Center hosting Republican National Convention, plus bomb the White House and kill Karagigian. 28 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Carlos Garzon. "Prophecy's End" (Scorched Earth, Part IV), script by Doug Wheeler, pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Art Nichols; Government and Neo-Nazi terrorists battle in Chicago; Nazis are captured. 28 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. Written by Steve Perry. 65 million years ago, just before the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs strikes, a number of Earth animals are snatched by the alien Primaster. Later, a sapient descendant of pterodactyls, Zeerus, rebels against the Primaster. Zeerus wants to return to Earth, arm its population, and lead a revolt against Primaster. Needless to say, when Zeerus' ship's signals are detected, things get lively on Earth. Hardcover, 278 pages, Text Only. Cover price $22.00.

Written by Rod Espinosa. Art by Rod Espinosa. 'To the Homeland He Never Knew.' From the celebrated creator of The Courageous Princess and Neotopia comes the next chapter in his newest epic adventure, Prince of Heroes! Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his final destination, a young boy discovers he has a great legacy to fulfill. Evacuated from their homeland by impending war, Ronen and his mother now travel aboard the Nebulous Mirage to the deep reaches of the outer universe. Beyond the borders of the United Empires Government lies the homeland of the superhuman Darem, Ronen's ancestral people. But the journey will be long, and challenges await, for Ronen soon finds out they are traveling with more than just war refugees... Cover price $3.50.

Story and Art by Rod Espinosa. Aboard the passenger ship Nebulous Mirage, Ronen has bitten off more than he can chew as he confronts his toughest and most sadistic opponent yet, Sadir Mesozora. Out to avenge his kid brother's humiliation at Ronen's hands, Sadir has him on the ropes. The ship fares no better, as it comes under attack by an enormous pirate starship! Cover price $3.99.

The invading Olgom battalion overwhelms most of the Nebulous Mirage's defenses! With the Goddess departed to fend off more Olgom cruisers, it is now up to Ronen, the Manowar warrior girls, and Nielrich's valiant crew to repel the rest of the lethal boarding party-especially their deadliest member, the being known as the Vorrak. Impervious to conventional weapons, it can destroy them all! Will Ronen survive to reuinite with his mother? Cover price $3.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Chapter 2!" Collects Prince of Heroes (2009 Antarctic Press) #1-6. Story and art by Rod Espinosa. Having worked for Marvel Comics and Dark Horse and having been praised by the likes of Warren Ellis, Harlan Ellison, J.H. Williams and Publisher's Weekly, amongst many, many others, highly acclaimed creator Rod Espinosa returns with his newest grand epic, Prince of Heroes, Chapter II! Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his final destination, a young boy discovers he has a great legacy to fulfill. Evacuated from their homeland by impending war, Ronen and his mother now travel aboard the Nebulous Mirage to the deep reaches of the outer universe. Beyond the borders of the United Empires Government lies the homeland of the superhuman Darem, Ronen's ancestral people. But the journey will be long, and challenges await, for Ronen soon finds out they are traveling with more than just war refugees. Danger awaits around the next corner! All 200 full-color pages of this magnum opus are done in the highest quality that people have come to expect from Rod! Embark on an epic journey that absolutely will not disappoint ANY fans of sci-fi, space opera and Hardcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Chapter 2!" Collects Prince of Heroes (2009 Antarctic Press) #1-6. Story and art by Rod Espinosa. Having worked for Marvel Comics and Dark Horse and having been praised by the likes of Warren Ellis, Harlan Ellison, J.H. Williams and Publisher's Weekly, amongst many, many others, highly acclaimed creator Rod Espinosa returns with his newest grand epic, Prince of Heroes, Chapter II! Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his final destination, a young boy discovers he has a great legacy to fulfill. Evacuated from their homeland by impending war, Ronen and his mother now travel aboard the Nebulous Mirage to the deep reaches of the outer universe. Beyond the borders of the United Empires Government lies the homeland of the superhuman Darem, Ronen's ancestral people. But the journey will be long, and challenges await, for Ronen soon finds out they are traveling with more than just war refugees. Danger awaits around the next corner! All 200 full-color pages of this magnum opus are done in the highest quality that people have come to expect from Rod! Embark on an epic journey that absolutely will not disappoint ANY fans of sci-fi, space opera and Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Johnny Ryan. In the tradition of Kentaro Miura's "Berserk" Manga comes this original graphic novel from the pen of Johnny Ryan. Combining his love for WWE wrestling and Miura's Berserk, Prison Pit is a brutal showcase of violence, survival and revenge. The Prison Pit is a barren negative-zone populated by intergalactic, violent monster criminals who wage wars over slorges - giant slugs that excrete a steroid-like drug called "fecid" that all the monster men are addicted to. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Untitled stories starring Power Nelson, Ted O'Neil (art by Nella), Jupiter, Master Magician (art by Grieg Chapian), Jaxon of the Jungle (art by Tarpe Mills a.k.a. Edgar Allen, Jr.), Secret Agent M-11 (art by H. Cardwell), The Black Owl (pencils by Pete Riss a.k.a. Pete Nebird, inks by Jack Binder), and Buck Brady of the FBI (art by William Rowland). Steamer Sunk By U-Boat Without Warning starring Storm Curtis. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Untitled stories starring Power Nelson, Secret Agent M-11 (art by H. Cardwell), Jupiter, Master Magician (art by Grieg Chapian), The Black Owl (pencils by Pete Riss a.k.a. Pete Nebird, inks by Jack Binder), Ted O'Neil (art by Nella), Jaxon of the Jungle (art by Tarpe Mills a.k.a. Edgar Allen, Jr.), Buck Brady of the FBI (art by William Rowland), and Storm Curtis (art by Dick Briefer a.k.a. Richard Norman). $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Story, art and cover by Jim Calafiore. The first published comics work by future DC and Marvel artist Jim Calafiore. A tale of horror centered around a creature that is definitely not human. 90 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.