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30 Days of Night Return to Barrow (2004) 6 VF 8.0

Written by Steve Niles. Art by Ben Templesmith. As the terror mounts and war builds during Barrow's long winter, a mysterious third party stands between humans and vampires. Who is it ? and who will be standing when the sun finally rises? Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith bring this story to a horrifying close. MATURE READERS, 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680529007

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.8 Limited Colossus Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4618712006

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.8 Limited Colossus Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4618712005

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Batman Harley and Ivy (2004) 3 CGC 8.0 JSA Timm

Paper: White

Bruce Timm Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4706719009

WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART BY BRUCE TIMM AND SHANE GLINES; PAINTED COVER BY TIMM In stores June 30. The slam-bang finale to the miniseries by Dini & Timm, guest-starring Batman! Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn slink back into town with the hard-won Zombie Root, only to blow their own cover as they discover that Hollywood's trying to make a bundle off of their infamy! And when Batman catches up to them, this movie's really gonna blow its budget! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Dawn Three Tiers (2003) 3SIGNED VF 8.0

Limited Edition Alternate cover. Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner with certificate of authenticity and limited to 2,000 copies. (W/A) Joseph Michael Linsner. THE CONCEPT: Dawn, the Goddess of Birth and Rebirth, leads her Earthly lover Darrian Ashoka across a post-apocalyptic Europa on a journey for his salvation and their reunion. He is eternally questing, and yet she is always just one step away. THIS ISSUE: In a village in post-apocalyptic Europa, Dawn - goddess of birth and rebirth - confronts Darrian Ashoka, and forces him to come face to face with his fears. She reveals her true face and nearly shatters him. A dragon has been plaguing the land; hoarding gold and stealing virgins. Dawn lets Darrian know that there is only one right path for him to take - straight through the fiery heart of the dragon.

Dawn Three Tiers (2003) 4SIGNED VF/NM 9.0

Limited Edition Alternate cover Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner with certificate of authenticity and limited to 1,500 copies. Written & illustrated by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER Cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER FC, 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly six-issue miniseries. THE CONCEPT: Dawn, the Goddess of Birth and Rebirth, leads her Earthly lover, Darrian Ashoka, across a post-apocalyptic Europa on a journey for his salvation and their reunion. THIS ISSUE: After slaying the dragon, Darrian Ashoka finds his lover and his Goddess, Dawn, reflected in the eyes of a mysterious European Queen. She is willing to accept him as her lover, but only after he passes her tests. The Queen makes Darrian play the Fool for her amusement, much to his chagrin, and prove his valor in a series of duels. Darrian has felt like a fool for love before, but can he survive this capricious Queen's tests of his endurance, courage and stamina?

Dawn Three Tiers (2003) 4SIGNED VF+ 8.5

Limited Edition Alternate cover Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner with certificate of authenticity and limited to 1,500 copies. Written & illustrated by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER Cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER FC, 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly six-issue miniseries. THE CONCEPT: Dawn, the Goddess of Birth and Rebirth, leads her Earthly lover, Darrian Ashoka, across a post-apocalyptic Europa on a journey for his salvation and their reunion. THIS ISSUE: After slaying the dragon, Darrian Ashoka finds his lover and his Goddess, Dawn, reflected in the eyes of a mysterious European Queen. She is willing to accept him as her lover, but only after he passes her tests. The Queen makes Darrian play the Fool for her amusement, much to his chagrin, and prove his valor in a series of duels. Darrian has felt like a fool for love before, but can he survive this capricious Queen's tests of his endurance, courage and stamina?

Ex Machina (2004 DC/Wildstorm) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4740729004

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY TONY HARRIS AND TOM FEISTER; COVER BY HARRIS The premiere issue of a new series by Brian K. Vaughan (Y: THE LAST MAN), Tony Harris & Tom Feister (STARMAN, JSA: LIBERTY FILES), featuring eight extra pages of story at no extra cost! This political thriller set in a real world with no heroes tells the story of civil engineer Mitchell Hundred, who becomes the world's first super-powered being. Before long, tired of risking his life for the status quo, Mitchell retires...and soon runs for mayor of New York City! For more information, see the feature article. See this month's Dynamic Forces listings for a signed version! MATURE READERS FC, 40 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Frank Cho Sketches and Scribbles SC (2004 Monkey Boy Press) 1-1ST VG/FN 5.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Signed and numbered by Frank Cho - Limited to 2000 copies. Takes a look at some wonderful sketches from award winning artist Frank Cho. Includes beautiful women, monstrous creatures, and stalwart heroes from the realms of sci-fi, horror, and super-hero fiction. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Futurama Comics (2000 Bongo) 16 VF+ 8.5

by Boothby & Lloyd When Professor Farnsworth's clone Cubert shows a slight dip in his studies and a decrease in his IQ, he is sent across the galaxy in search of a school that will save his brain from atrophying. But Cubert's not the only one sent off to boarding school. Fry, Leela, and Bender find themselves trapped in the Blackboard Jungle as well. Join us for the prologue to "The Time Bender Trilogy" ? a special Futurama story arc ? in four parts! Blast off with a comic made "Express"ly for you in January! FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

GI Joe Tim Seeley Sketchbook (2004) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Tim Seeley. No autograph certification is included.

2004 Convention Exclusive

Invincible (2003 Image) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4648988002

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly Ongoing series. 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: Everything has changed, and Mark Grayson doesn't know what to do. In this issue, Invincible gets to attend his first star-studded superhero funeral... featuring guest appearances from all your favorite Image Universe superheroes. To make matters worse, it seems trouble is brewing here at the cemetery. It's a good thing all those heroes are on hand to help... because Mark is in NO condition to be fighting any battles on his own. Cover price $2.95.

Invincible (2003 Image) 9 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4648988003

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of November 26th. 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: PERFECT STRANGERS PART ONE-Beginning of a brand new story arc, a perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Male bonding time! Mark teams up with former Teen Team member Rex Plode to thwart some evil, but how can the two effectively fight the bad guy when they really want to fight each other? Meanwhile events start to unfold that will lead up to the big issue 12 spectacular! If you've ever thought about picking up Invincible now is the time. Cover price $2.95.

JLA Avengers (2003) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4100383017

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. Cover price $5.95.

Mitch Byrd's Sketchbook SC (2004 Afterburn Comics) 1-1ST NM 9.4

Signed by Mitch Byrd. Certification not included.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Mitch Byrd. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, B&W

Mitch Byrd's Sketchbook SC (2004 Afterburn Comics) 2-1ST NM 9.4

Signed by Mitch Byrd. Certification not included.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Mitch Byrd. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, B&W

Mitch Byrd's Sketchbook SC (2004 Afterburn Comics) 3-1ST NM 9.4

Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Mitch Byrd. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, B&W

New X-Men (2004 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4733073008

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Written by Christina Weir Pencils by MICHAEL RYAN Cover by ANDY PARK "CHOOSING SIDES" 5 (OF 6) The school is divided over the fate of young Kevin Ford, the mutant whose very touch can kill. Will the Xavier Institute allow him to be turned over to the authorities? And it only takes a testy situation like this to set fire to the feud between the New Mutants and the Hellions! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605544-00511 Cover price $2.99.

Nightwing (1996 DC) 93 VF+ 8.5

WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY PATRICK ZIRCHER AND ANDY OWENS. The final chapter in the year-long saga that has seen Nightwing lose his job, his love, his home and several of his closest friends! Tonight, it's just Nightwing vs. Blockbuster ? the deadliest of adversaries in their final face-off. This is an issue people will be talking about for years ? don't miss this shocking story! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

NYX (2003) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680530002

Written by JOE QUESADA Pencils & Cover by JOSH MIDDLETON What if you could become anyone in the world for a day? What would you do? Who would you be? Captain America fighting alongside the Avengers? Bono during a concert in Wembley Stadium? Meet a young mutant who doesn't have to wonder. His powers let him be anyone he wants, and he isn't shy about using them! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+...$2.99 UPC: 5960605456-00511 Cover price $2.99.

NYX (2003) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4680530003

Written by JOE QUESADA Pencils & Cover by JOSH MIDDLETON What if you could become anyone in the world for a day? What would you do? Who would you be? Captain America fighting alongside the Avengers? Bono during a concert in Wembley Stadium? Meet a young mutant who doesn't have to wonder. His powers let him be anyone he wants, and he isn't shy about using them! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+...$2.99 UPC: 5960605456-00511 Cover price $2.99.

Shaolin Cowboy (2004) 1A NM 9.4

Created, illustrated & written by Geof Darrow, with assistance by the Wachowski Brothers. He walks the Path of Three Enemies. Those of the past are still pursuing him. Those of the future are waiting for him. Those of the present are learning it ain't so easy to kill him or his nagging bragging burro! It's a "Buddy Picture" with a body count! SC, 32pgs, FC$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Shonen Jump (2003 Viz Media) 13 BCK 8.0

Paper: White

In this issue: Hikaru No Go!: Hikaru finds the traditional Chinese game "go," and is possessed by the ghost of a "go" champion! Naruto: Zabuza and Kakashi have recovered from their injuries, and now it's time for a rematch with Haku, Zabuza's consort! Shaman King: The bandit Tokagero has been nursing a grudge for 600 years-to kill Yoh and Amidamaru with Amidamaru's own sword. Yuyu Hakusho: It's down to the finals in Genkai's martial arts competition! One Piece: A mysterious stranger wanders into Usopp's town: "One-Two" Django, master of hypnotism. Yu-Gi-Oh!: Over 60 Pages! Yugi and his friends struggle to survive against a chainsaw-wielding maniac! Dragon Ball Z: Android #18 vs. Super Namekian Piccolo! Magazine, 352pg, PC$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

Spider-Girl (1998) 75 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3964085006

Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ "TEAM SPIDER"?NEW COSTUME! NEW ATTITUDE! NEW NAME!? Find out why SPIDER-GIRL is making BIG CHANGES in our 75th issue! It's a brand-new beginning for this fan-favorite series, and a great jumping-on point for new readers! 32 PGS./ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Tales (1999) 19A VG/FN 5.0 Robinson

Water damage.

Indiana Jones cameo. What if stories. Cover by: Andrew Robinson "Collapsing New Empire" W- Jim Pascoe P- Ramon Bachs, "The Value of Proper Intelligence to any Successful Military Campaign is not to be Underestimated" W- Ken Lizzi P- Lucas Marangon , "Rather Darkness Visible" W- Jeremy Barlow P- Greg Tocchini , "The Rebel Club" W & P- Scott Kurtz , "The Lost Lightsaber" W- Andrew Robinson & Jim Royal P- Nuria Peris , "Into the Great Unknown" W- Haden Blackman P- Sean Murphy , "Storyteller" W- Jason Hall P- Paul Lee Cover price $5.99.

Superman Birthright (2003) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680530022

WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores April 7. The exciting miniseries exploring Superman's origins continues! Clark Kent uncovers what Lex Luthor really has planned for Metropolis, and it could mean the end of Superman. Meanwhile, the Man of Steel gets his first real glimpse of his lost homeworld. FC, 32 PG. (9 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Superman Birthright (2003) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680530021

WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores April 7. The exciting miniseries exploring Superman's origins continues! Clark Kent uncovers what Lex Luthor really has planned for Metropolis, and it could mean the end of Superman. Meanwhile, the Man of Steel gets his first real glimpse of his lost homeworld. FC, 32 PG. (9 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Supreme Power (2003) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0064201048

(W) J. Michael Straczynski (P & Cover) Gary Frank; "Ladies Night" Introducing Power Princess! Who is the mysterious woman? And what does her appearance mean for Hyperion? Cover price $2.99.

Teen Titans (2003 3rd Series DC) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4616981013

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; Art by Tom Grummett & Kevin Conrad. Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza. In stores February 11. Who is Raven? The Teen Titans get a crash course on this mysterious former Titan, and what her reappearance could mean! Plus, the return of a fan-favorite villain. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Thor Vikings (2003 Marvel Max) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4715502006

Written by GARTH ENNIS Cardstock cover & pencils by GLENN FABRY Thor & Dr. Strange have gone back in time to put a team together in hopes of defeating the horrible ZOMBIE VIKINGS that are laying siege to Manhattan! Can a Viking woman, a Crusader, and a Nazi Fighter Pilot defeat these fearsome foes? FC, 32pg/PARENTAL ADVISORY (5 of 5) $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 40DF.SIGNED VF/NM 9.0

Dynamic Forces Virgin Edition signed by Greg Land. Limited to 249 copies. Comes with DF certificate of authenticity. (W) James Bonny (P/I) Edwin David (C) Tyson Wengler Trapped in a strange wilderness, Lara Croft battles a malevolent force bent on her destruction. The sudden appearance of an old friend and ally is, at first, a welcome sight... until a dazed Lara Croft remembers that he's long since dead and buried. Or is he? Chase Carver returns in a thrilling, mind-bending one issue story written by James Bonny. Cover by Greg Land. FC, 32pg$2.99 ongoing series NOTE: Scan is generic. Numbering shown may be different on comic received.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 46B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4610502013

Eric Basaldua Cover - "Gathering Storm" in WHITE LETTERS. (W) James Bonny(P) Eric Basaldua(Col) Tyson WenglerCovers by Adam Hughes and Eric Basaldua, available as individual order codes "Gathering Storm," part 1 (of 3)?Lara Croft is contacted by Witchblade-bearer Sara Pezzini, who informs her that a powerful player in the Top Cow Universe has been murdered. Lara takes up a search to find a missing artifact connected to the case which brings her all the way to the Vatican...where a powerful emissary is dispatched to stop the Tomb Raider in her tracks! Full color32 pages$2.99continuing series Cover price $2.99.

Ultimate Fantastic Four (2004) 1 VF/NM 9.0

Signed by Brian Michael Bendis. No autograph certification is included.

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MARK MILLAR Penciled by ADAM KUBERT Cover by BRYAN HITCH The Fantastic 1 of 6. The Ultimate Universe at long last gets the fourth corner of its foundation as the World's Greatest Comic Magazine finally makes its long-awaited Ultimate debut! Witness the birth of The Four - Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Susan Storm & Ben Grimm ? superhero icons for the new century! High school genius Reed Richards invites his friends to join him on the journey of a lifetime - and the Ultimate Universe will never be the same! It's a series about science, high adventure and above all else FAMILY, set in the most dynamic and unpredictable Universe in the comic book world! 32 PGS./ALL AGES Cover price $2.25.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) Promotional Giveaways 54COLUMBIA CGC 9.6 Columbia Variant

Paper: White

Sony International Edition

Label #4008424003

Cover has Columbia Pictures Logo and Not For Resale. Indicia reads "Sony International Edition. This is a promotional Copy distributed by Columbia Pictures. NO cover Price/No UPC. (W) BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (A) by MARK BAGLEY "Hollywood" part 1 of 6? A major movie studio is making an unauthorized summer blockbuster about Spider-Man, and the Ultimate wall-crawler swings by the set to give the producers a piece of his mind. But someone else is even hotter about being in the film than Spidey ? Doctor Octopus ? who just may shut the production down if he doesn't get final edit! ALL AGES

Vampirella Witchblade Union of the Damned (2004) 1B FN/VF 7.0

by Gray, Sharp Palmiotti, & Shy Pack your bags, the girls are going south! The son of Satan in a bid to assume control of Hell has sent an emissary to earth with a wedding invitation for Vampirella. Detective Sara Pezinni thinks she knows evil, but when a little girl carrying a severed head starts a bloody rampage in a New York hospital her definition is about to be redefined. Drawn together by fate and circumstance Vampirella and Witchblade stand on the front lines of a battle for dominion over hell with Drakulon hanging in the balance. NOTE: The Jusko and Shy cover editions are limited to 1500 copies each, worldwide. REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.99 JUSKO CVR.?FC, 32pg $9.95 SHY CVR.?FC, 32pg $9.95 Cover price $9.99.

Van Helsing (2004) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4733073024

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(W) Joshua Dysart; (A) J. ALexander; Dark Horse Comics introduces a new horror comic book series inspired by Van Helsing, the upcoming major motion picture from Universal Pictures. In this special debut issue we find Van Helsing in Paris investigating a series of brutal mutilations. He confronts a mad doctor whose bizarre experiments have created a horrifying creature dwelling in the shadows of the sewer system. Cover price $2.99.