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Cat Lot of 4

Issues 1, 2, 3, 4 of Cat (1972 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG- to FN range.

Catwoman (2002 3rd Series) 72 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4710471010

Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes Selina Kyle's life is over - now there is only Catwoman! And her first step is stealing from the richest man in Gotham City: Bruce Wayne! Cover price $2.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 12B CBCS 9.8 Lau Variant

Paper: White

Stanley "Artgerm" Lau Variant.

Label #]25-1176DC0-001

Written by Joëlle Jones. Art by Fernando Blanco. Cover by Stanley Lau. Chaos reigns in Villa Hermosa as all the bad guys in town rush to fill the void left by the Creel family's ouster. But as Raina Creel's dark plot to resurrect her son comes to a gruesome crescendo, Catwoman may finally be able to put her foe down once and for all. That is, if she can reconcile her own past and find her footing again. 32 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $3.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 39B CGC 9.8 Frison Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4009655024

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Nico Leon. Cover by Jenny Frison. Meow, Catwoman is bored of Alleytown and has returned to Gotham City proper for bigger fish to fry and to go back to doing what she does best…stealing crime boss secrets for blackmail and looking damn sexy while doing it, of course. New ongoing series writer Tini Howard makes her DCU series debut writing the cat of the night, placing Catwoman in her first blackmail heist disguised as a stripper at Gothams most secure underground club! Oh, Catwoman, hiding in plain sight in five-inch platform heels at a gathering of Gothams crime elite while surrounded by all the beautiful women and other shiny things to look at…what could possibly go wrong? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 43FRANKIES.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Besch Variant Cover.

Label #4705406022

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Frankies Comics and Golden Apple Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Rose Besch. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Bengal. VROOM VROOM! We all have that friend we call when we want a wild girls night out—and for Catwoman, that friend is Harley Quinn. Its a night of hip whips and hot laps at the roller derby, complete with a little road-trip crime. It might even be the type of girls night that gets sealed with a kiss, if Catwoman's allies back in Gotham can hold down the fort while the Cats away... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Catwoman (2018 DC) 50SYNDICATE.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The Syndicate "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4713810025

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The Syndicate (The 616 Comics, Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Street Level Hero) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Nico Leon, Sami Basri. Punchline and her Royal Flush gang are causing mayhem in Alleytown and things are blowing up--literally!--so Catwoman calls in backup! We all know the cat has nine lives, and the same can be said about her gang! But what's a nine-person heist without a little danger, maybe some...death? And, uh-oh, those handcuffs definitely don't look like the sexy kind, but what's worse is Selina has bigger things to worry about right now: like her ex-lover and current lover in the same room! At least she's criminally good at being bad! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

Catwoman (2018 DC) 58E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Gonzales Variant Cover.

Label #4705407010

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Nico Leon. Cover by Rian Gonzales. THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER OF THE GOTHAM WAR! Every general puts their plans into play as Selina Kyle's cat's cradle threatens to pull the city apart. Red Hood, fundamentally changed, struggles to find his new role in this broken city. Claws fly, secrets are told, and hearts are on the line in the penultimate chapter of the Gotham War event. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 66THE616.B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Lin Foil Edition.

Label #4483924001

The 616 Comics, Comic Traders, and Fandom Comic Shop Exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Rachta Lin. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. NINE LIVES NEARS ITS LETHAL CONCLUSION! Catwoman has escaped everything from the Suicide Squad to the clutches of death itself, but along the way, she's made more than a few enemies--and their vengeance is rapidly approaching! Not even a tenth life could save Selina from what's coming, but could an old friend help this cat land on her feet? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Catwoman (2018 DC) 82A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4691915013

(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Danilo Beyruth (CA) Sebastian Fiumara IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF CARMINE FALCONE! With the ball drawing to a close, its now or never for Catwoman! Will she secure her prey at long last or will it be snatched from her hands by one of the many enemies in her midst? And what exactly does Carmine Falcone have hidden up his sleeve for the grand finale of the ball? Whatever it is... it doesnt seem very good! 32 pages, full color, rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 83E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lotay Variant Cover.

Label #4700084005

(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Danilo Beyruth (CA) Tula Lotay HOO LET THE OWLS OUT?! Surprise! The Falcone family isn't the only Gotham City contingent Catwoman is up against--the Court of Owls have revealed themselves and they're out for blood! Will Selina Kyle emerge victorious, or will she make her return to Gotham with her tail between her legs? 28 pages, rated 13+, full color Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman Lonely City (2021 DC) 1A VF/NM 9.0 Chiang

Story, Art and Cover by Cliff Chiang. Ten years ago, the massacre known as Fools Night claimed the lives of Batman, The Joker, Nightwing, and Commissioner Gordon…and sent Selina Kyle, the Catwoman, to prison. A decade later, Gotham has grown up—its put away costumed heroism and villainy as childish things. The new Gotham is cleaner, safer…and a lot less free, under the watchful eye of Mayor Harvey Dent and his Batcops. Its into this new city that Selina Kyle returns, a changed woman…with her mind on that one last big score: the secrets hidden inside the Batcave! She doesnt need the money—she just needs to know…who is "Orpheus"? Visionary creator Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman, Paper Girls) writes, draws, colors, and letters the story of a world without Batman, where one womans wounds threaten to tear apart an entire city! Its an unmissable artistic statement that will change the way you see Gothams heroes and villains forever! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

Cave Drawings of Budd Root (2009) Ashcan Sketchbook 2009AUTUMN NM 9.4

2009 Autumn Edition Ashcan Convention Art Book Signed by Budd Root! Featuring more great NUDE artwork, the Cavewoman: 2009 Virginia Comic Con Sketchbook. May or may not include a certificate of authenticity from Amryl Entertainment. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cave Drawings of Budd Root (2009) Ashcan Sketchbook 2009MATURE NM- 9.2

2009 Ashcan Convention Art Book Signed by Budd Root! Featuring more great NUDE artwork, the Cavewoman: 2009 Heroes Comic Con Mature Sketchbook. May or may not include a certificate of authenticity from Amryl Entertainment. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cave Drawings of Budd Root (2009) Ashcan Sketchbook 2010MATURE VF/NM 9.0

2010 Mature Edition Ashcan Convention Art Book Signed by Budd Root! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cavewoman A Barbarian A Princess and Meriem (2019 Amryl) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4663900007

Special Edition Virgin Cover D by Budd Root. Story and Art by Devon Massey.

Cavewoman A Wizard A Sorceress And Meriem (2018 Amryl) 1D NM- 9.2

Special Edition Cover D by Budd Root - Limited to 450 copies. Story, Art and Cover by Devon Massey. A wizard from an ancient lost world summons Meriem and Carrie to his secret lair to battle an evil sorceress and her minions. Watch Cavewoman in a sword and sorcery story unlike any of her other adventures! Vicious sword fights, evil wizards, beautiful woman and wild action in a no-holds-barred Cavewoman one shot! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman All Natural Pinup (2011) 0C VF/NM 9.0

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Nude Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. (A/C) Rob Durham A new pinup book by Cavewoman artist Rob Durham, featuring over 24 fabulous pinups of everybody's favorite jungle girl! Most of these pieces are 'mature readers' only... as if we would do anything less for our Cavewoman fans!

Cavewoman Ankha's Revenge (2016 Amryl) 2E NM 9.4

Cover E by Budd Root - Limited to 450 copies. Story, and Art by Devon Massey. When Meriem kills a creature that has been ravaging the town of Marshville, she has suspicions of its origin. Traveling back to Oasis to find out the truth, Cavewoman confronts Ankha and knows she is in for the fight of her life. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Bunny Ranch (2012 Amryl) 0C VF/NM 9.0

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Nude Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. (W/A/CA) Rob Durham Rob's new Cavewoman book is a one-shot with a fantastic story and the artwork to match! Out for a run, Meriem comes across a nest of newly hatched baby T-Rexes. With their mother away, Meriem decides to watch over them until her return. While joining in on the playful group's fun, Meriem discovers that having fun for some can turn out deadly for others when a fury little refugee from her childhood unexpectedly shows up! Mature readers.

Cavewoman Card Set Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 10 1/2" x 17 1/2". NOTE: Print has been hand-censored with marker.

Cavewoman Face Off (2017 Amryl) 1F NM 9.4

Special Edition Cover "F" by James Taylor - Limited to 350 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. A team of beautiful girls displaying seemingly super human powers suddenly appear in Marshville and it's up to Meriem, Carrie, and Mona to form their own team to combat this new threat. Catch this new story arch from the beginning! A battle of sexy super teams in a no holds barred cat fight for the future of Marshville! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Feeding Grounds (2011) 1C VF/NM 9.0

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Nude Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. As the snow begins to melt and the harshest winter ever recorded in Marshville's history comes to a close, the townspeople begin to dig themselves out with a renewed hope. But even as everybody celebrates their good fortune, a bigger and more deadly threat descends upon their isolated town. Somewhere in the wilderness surrounding Marshville lurks a creature of unnatural ferocity and power. Rumors spread of the creature being a werewolf. As the frozen snows recede, the countless bones of the creature's previous victims begin to reveal themselves. If Meriem can't destroy the monster, the future of Marshville looks bleak! Mature readers.

Cavewoman Hunt (2010 Amryl) 2C NM- 9.2 Budd Nude Variant

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Nude Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. (W/A) Rob Durham After finding out about the secretive hunting expedition, Meriem isn't happy and comes to the conclusion that the hunting party could be in extreme danger! Though quite upset with Bruce about doing this without her knowledge, Meriem goes after them. Finally catching up, she makes them all realize something other than she is upset with their intrusion onto the hunting grounds and now Cavewoman must save the day - if she can! Mature readers.

Cavewoman It's a Girl's Life (2017 Amryl) 1G NM 9.4

Special Edition Cover G by Conny Valentina - Limited to 350 copies. Story, Art by Devon Massey. When Cavewoman best friend Carrie Fulton decides that Meriem has spent most of her life fighting tooth and nail to survive in the savage jungle, she vows to make sure Meriem has all of the experiences she missed out on in town. Join Carrie, Meriem, and Mona Lansing as they paint the town red and have the time of their lives. Shopping spree! Slumber party with pizza! Pillow fights! Bar hopping! Flirting! Bikini contest in their Oasis outfits! Look out Marshville, it's Ladies' Day and Night Out and Meriem has some catching up to do! 24 pages, B&W, Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Jungle Tales (1998) 3C CGC 9.8 Root Variant

Paper: White

Special Edition.

Label #3854763015

Beatles variant cover by Budd Root, limited to 750 copies. Story and art by Budd Root. Early adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. Meriem meets the Beatles and has other oddball adventures in the jungle. On the reverse side, the Blonde Medusa seeks a lost child. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Cavewoman Lycan Run (2018 Amryl) 1B VF+ 8.5

Special Edition Cover B by Andrew Mangum - Limited to 350 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. Meriem finds a young T-Rex wandering in the jungle with no mom in sight. She decides to help her and see if her mom is still alive or not. Other killers in the jungle want to feast on the baby Dino and many in Marshville see the baby as a threat bringing predators closer to the town. Can Cavewoman save the day and find her mom? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Lycan Run (2018 Amryl) 1D VF/NM 9.0

Special Edition Cover D by Budd Root - Limited to 450 copies. Written by Danita Mangum. Art by Andrew Mangum. Meriem encounters a clan of lycan warriors who are hellbent on claiming her as their new queen for the tribe. Not only is Meriem having to flee from her lycan pursuers but she also faces down a hungry T-Rex. How will this end for our Cavewoman? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Lycan Run (2018 Amryl) 1E NM 9.4

Special Edition Cover E by Budd Root - Limited to 450 copies. Written by Danita Mangum. Art by Andrew Mangum. Meriem encounters a clan of lycan warriors who are hellbent on claiming her as their new queen for the tribe. Not only is Meriem having to flee from her lycan pursuers but she also faces down a hungry T-Rex. How will this end for our Cavewoman? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Moving Day (2018 Amryl) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4663900016

Variant Cover by Budd Root - limited to 450 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. It's time for Carrie to get a new place, so join Meriem and the girls as they go on a shopping spree for her new apartment. See all the stores and their owners as everybody gets together to help Carrie out. 24 pages, B&W.

Cavewoman Moving Day (2018 Amryl) 1F NM 9.4

Special Edition Cover F by James Taylor - Limited to 350 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. It's time for Carrie to get a new place, so join Meriem and the girls as they go on a shopping spree for her new apartment. See all the stores and their owners as everybody gets together to help Carrie out. 24 pages, B&W.

Cavewoman Mutation (2012) 1C VF/NM 9.0

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Budd Root Nude Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. After five years, Devon Massey returns to Amryl Entertainment with this brand new mini-series, Cavewoman: Mutation, plus a 4-page preview story by Budd Root, his first story artwork in over two years to see print! When a rafting expedition down a primordial river takes a turn for the worst, Meriem, Bruce, and Professor Cook must lead the shattered survivors through a bizarre swamp valley, bristling with mutated dinosaurs and danger around every corner. Can Cavewoman save the crew from these creatures and each other? And what has fallen out of the sky to cause this madness? And as a special bonus, Budd Root presents a 4 page preview of his epic Werewolf story that has been in the works for the past 4-plus years! Mature readers.

Cavewoman Mutation (2012) 2C VF+ 8.5

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Budd Root Nude Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. (W/A/CA) Devon Massey Cavewoman: Mutation concludes with an all-out action issue! Bruce's depleted team has finally located Meriem and everybody begins to head home. Soon they discover new problems - getting out of the strange mutated river valley with even stranger creatures hot on their tails and the leader of the hunting party who wishes to get rid of Bruce and take Meriem for his own! And of course, the return of Budd Root as he presents another 4 preview pages for his new upcoming book!

Cavewoman My Little Dino (2016) 1G VF/NM 9.0

Special Edition Cover G by Conny Valentina - Limited to 400 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. Meriem finds a young T-Rex wandering in the jungle with no mom in sight. She decides to help her and see if her mom is still alive or not. Other killers in the jungle want to feast on the baby Dino and many in Marshville see the baby as a threat bringing predators closer to the town. Can Cavewoman save the day and find her mom? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Prehistoric Pinups (2001) 1C FN+ 6.5

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included. No Amryl COA is included.

Gold foil special edition cover by Budd Root. Art by Budd Root. A collection of new and reprinted pinups featuring the voluptuous Cavewoman, Meriem Cooper, in many cases topless or completely nude. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Cavewoman Prehistoric Pinups (2001) 5B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

"Nude" Edition.

Label #4611766017

Nude cover edition. by Budd Root. Budd's bestselling pin-up series is back with a special 'stone age pinups' edition, filled with illustrations of Meriem alongside cave bears, cavemen, sabretooths, and mammoths! Budd's been known to toss in guest appearances of some of his favorite stars, and this issue has the cast of The Wizard of Oz, The Beatles, Jimmy Stewart, and more! It's a fun-filled book dedicated to a sick friend of his who commissioned many of the pieces you'll see in this book. His friend keeps his spirits up - and you will too, after seeing some of the incredible artwork that graces these pages! The most unique Prehistoric Pin-Ups to date will please even the most ardent Cavewoman art fans! Mature readers - contains nudity. Cover price $3.50.

Cavewoman Print by Budd Root

Print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

Cavewoman Rampage (2018 Amryl) 1B NM- 9.2

Special Edition Cover B by Devon Massey - Limited to 350 copies. Story and art by Devon Massey. 28 pages, B&W, 18+ Only.

Cavewoman Rampage (2018 Amryl) 1C NM 9.4

Special Edition Cover C by Devon Massey - Limited to 350 copies. Story and art by Devon Massey. 28 pages, B&W, 18+ Only.

Cavewoman Rampage (2018 Amryl) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4663900014

Variant Cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Devon Massey. 28 pages, B&W, 18+ Only.

Cavewoman Raptorella (2016 Amryl) 1C VF/NM 9.0

Special Edition Cover C by Devon Massey - Limited to 350 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. Something strange is brewing in the far off jungle. Meriem soon discovers she is being stalked while traveling through the jungle by the new apex predator of the Cretaceous Period. Can Meriem survive against this new threat, the dino riding Raptorella? 24 pages, B&W.

Cavewoman Raptorella's Revenge (2018 Amryl) 1E NM 9.4

Special Edition Cover E by Budd Root - Limited to 450 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. Just when Meriem, Carrie and Mona think their troubles are over they find themselves in the crosshairs of the most dangerous hunter in the jungle. Raptorella returns to seek revenge on Meriem by hu0nting down her two best friends! Who will prevail this time? 24 pages, B&W.

Cavewoman Raptorella's Revenge (2018 Amryl) 1F NM- 9.2

Special Edition Cover F by James Taylor - Limited to 350 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. Just when Meriem, Carrie and Mona think their troubles are over they find themselves in the crosshairs of the most dangerous hunter in the jungle. Raptorella returns to seek revenge on Meriem by hu0nting down her two best friends! Who will prevail this time? 24 pages, B&W.

Cavewoman Raptorella's Revenge (2018 Amryl) 2F VF+ 8.5

Special Edition Cover F by Conny Valentine - Limited to 350 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. Deep in the jungle Meriem, Carrie and Mona are being stalked by Raptorella who is even more dangerous than ever before. Can a wounded Meriem keep her friends alive from the Mistress of the Jungle? Things look bad for the two girls who have no real battle experience and are relying on Meriem to save the day.

Cavewoman Raptorella's Revenge (2018 Amryl) 2G VF/NM 9.0

Special Edition Cover G by James Taylor - Limited to 350 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. Deep in the jungle Meriem, Carrie and Mona are being stalked by Raptorella who is even more dangerous than ever before. Can a wounded Meriem keep her friends alive from the Mistress of the Jungle? Things look bad for the two girls who have no real battle experience and are relying on Meriem to save the day.

Cavewoman Razor's Run (2019 Amryl) 1D VF+ 8.5

Special Edition Cover D by Budd Root - Limited to 450 copies. Written by Andrew Magnum and Dave Kopecki. Art by Andrew Magnum. Unique circumstances bring Meriem face to face with the deadly Razor, who has traveled across time seeking her help with a future Armageddon. Razor and her comrades are preparing for the coming war between humans and demons, and the key to their salvation may just be in the prehistoric past. Is our Cavewoman up to the challenge? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Recovery (2015 Amryl) 1E VF+ 8.5

Special Edition Cover E by Budd Root - Limited to 550 copies. The cleanup begins after the devastating fires that consumed large areas of Marshville. Bruce is on the mend with Meriem watching over him - but she soon finds herself in a battle with an intelligent pack of raptors who have breached the city's defenses. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Return to Labyrinth (2018 Amryl) 2B VF 8.0

Special Edition Cover B by Devon Massey - Limited to 350 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. Meriem, Carrie and Mona are trapped deep within the underground military research facility known as The Labyrinth and the only way out is through an army of lethal cyborg super soldiers programmed to kill! The girl's face their toughest challenge yet and Mona's life will never be the same. 24 pages, B&W Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman Snow (2011 Amryl Entertainment) 1C NM- 9.2

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Nude Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. (W/A) Rob Durham When an extremely cold, harsh winter shows up at Marshville's doorstep, Professor Cook is left with a dilemma: How will he keep the people from freezing to death without having to allow the surrounding forest to be cut down? Also Meriem learns what a Hottie Tottie is! Mature readers.

Cavewoman Snow (2011 Amryl Entertainment) 2C NM 9.4

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Nude Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. (W/A) Rob Durham With the hydroponics garden now supplying the town with fresh food, the people of Marshville begin to take pride in their ingenuity. However, they quickly learn that pride comes before a fall, as snow threatens to collapse the very roof the garden depends on for light and warmth! Meriem discovers that her home away from home is now under threat and pitches in with the others to save it, despite the cold having a horrible effect on her body! Mature readers.

Cavewoman Snow (2011 Amryl Entertainment) 4C NM- 9.2

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Nude Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. (W/A) Rob Durham Concluding the storyline! After seven months of battling the bitter cold, Marshville receives a reprieve. The clouds briefly clear, allowing the task of digging out of the snow to begin. Meanwhile, Meriem stalks a vicious killing animal, one that she has never seen before!