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Absolute Sandman HC (2006-2011 DC/Vertigo) 2-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #21-39.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Shawn McManus, Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg, Bryan Talbot, John Watkiss, Matt Wagner, Stan Woch, Colleen Doran, Duncan Eagleson, John Bolton, Malcolm Jones III, George Pratt, Dick Giordano, P. Craig Russell, and Vince Locke. Cover by Dave McKean.

DC Comics is proud to present the second volume of the comics classic THE SANDMAN in Absolute format! The second of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes features remastered coloring on all 19 issues (#21-39) as well as brand-new inks on THE SANDMAN #34 by the issue's original penciller, Colleen Doran, and a host of bonus material, including two never-before-reprinted stories by Gaiman (one prose and one illustrated), a complete reproduction of the never-before-reprinted one-shot THE SANDMAN: A GALLERY OF DREAMS, and the complete script and pencils by Gaiman and Kelley Jones for Chapter Two of 'Season of Mists' from THE SANDMAN #23.

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

Fables (2002) 78 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4554972006

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Part 2 of 5 - Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy and Peter Gross Cover by James Jean This issue's theme: What's in the box? What's in the box that Freddy and Mouse have discovered in their lost kingdom, and what's in the box that Bigby and Fly have delivered back to Frau Totenkinder in Fabletown? What's in the box being buried up at the Farm, and finally, how is that causing everything to come loose in Fabletown and beyond? The answers aren't what you'll expect in part 2 of this 5-part story. Also in this issue, check out the second chapter of a 5-part back-up tale by Peter Gross, which began in FABLES #77. On sale November 12 ? 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Fables (2002) 93 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4557576003

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'The Championship': Part 2 of 2 - Written by Bill Willingham. Guest art by David Lapham. Cover by Joao Ruas. 'The Championship' concludes! As honorable judge Flycatcher sits in judgment of the star goblin baseball player, Mr.Brump, he has a tough choice - if he finds the pitcher guilty, the penalty is death. Heavy is the head that wears the crown! Featuring guest-artist David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS, SILVERFISH). MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Hellblazer (1988) 17 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4557576021

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Part 4 of the 9-part 'The Fear Machine' cycle. Constantine discovers deeper aspects of the conspiracy of fear while investigating the official version of the disappearance of Mercury. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by Mike Hoffman. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Jack of Fables (2006) 9 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4555001007

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Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy Cover by James Jean Jack has landed in Las Vegas and even Sin City isn't prepared for him - especially not when the Pathetic Fallacy is his new sidekick. Then again, Jack has a lovely (and filthy rich) new bride who seems determined to see him settle down. And Jack seems content to let her try. Could it possibly be 'Happily ever after' time? If that's true, then what's with all of the evil, gun-toting Belgians? ? 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Jack of Fables (2006) 36 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4556249002

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Written by Chris Roberson. Art by Tony Akins. Cover by Brian Bolland. Featuring an untold tale of Jack's past drawn by guest artist Tony Akins and written by guest-scripter and novelist Chris Roberson (HOUSE OF MYSTERY #13)! 'Jack 'n' Apes' is the exciting true story of the time our hero found himself in equatorial Africa in nothing but his underpants, was taken prisoner by a bunch of talking apes, and in no time had set himself up as their king. That's right, monkey fans, Jack was the real king of the jungle, so accept no substitutes. Kreegah! 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Literals (2009 DC Vertigo) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4553094013

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The Great Fables Crossover: Part 9 of 9 - Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Mark Buckingham. In this issue it's all over. No, we don't just mean that the big crossover event is over, we mean it's all over for the universe and everyone in it. Kevin Thorn, the Literal embodiment of storytelling, wants to rewrite the universe, beginning again with a new blank page. In this issue he gets his wish. What more is there to say? 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Preacher (1995) 1A CGC 7.5 Fabry

Paper: White

Label #1205537002

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. The Time Of The Preacher, script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Steve Dillon, inks by Steve Dillon; Genesis escapes Heaven and inhabits Reverend Custer. 1st appearance of Reverend Jesse Custer, a.k.a. the Preacher. 52 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Preacher (1995) 1A FN+ 6.5 Fabry

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. The Time Of The Preacher, script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Steve Dillon, inks by Steve Dillon; Genesis escapes Heaven and inhabits Reverend Custer. 1st appearance of Reverend Jesse Custer, a.k.a. the Preacher. 52 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Preacher (1995) 4 VF 8.0

Signed by Glenn Fabry. No autograph certification is included.

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Standing Tall, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Custer discovers that God has left Heaven. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 2 VF- 7.5

Signed by Dave McKean, Neil Gaiman (first page), and Sam Kieth (first page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover by Dave McKean. Imperfect Hosts [Master of Dreams Part 2], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Morpheus, King of Dreams, gets reacquainted with his home realm of The Dreaming and the colorful characters who populate it--including Cain, Abel and Lucien, the librarian; He also discovers how much his absence has affected the universe in the time since he was imprisoned. Superman ad, art by Kerry Gammill. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 3 VF+ 8.5

Signed by Dave McKean, Neil Gaiman (first page), and Sam Kieth (first page). No autograph certification is included.

In order to regain his lost kingdom, the Sandman must first recover his lost mystical objects, a quest that will require the aid of a reluctant John Constantine. 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) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513005

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) 6 VF 8.0

Signed by Dave McKean. No autograph certification is included.

Sandman lies helpless, unable to stop Dr. Destiny as he unleashes nightmares and madness upon the world. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 8A FN 6.0

Signed by Dave McKean. Certification not included.

Neil Gaiman script and Dringenberg art. Standard edition that includes a 'publishorial' by DC editor Jeanette Kahn. First appearance of Death. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513009

The Doll's House, Part 1 of 7. Members of the Sandman's 'family' are introduced as old ghosts re-enter the life of the Master of Dreams. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Y the Last Man (2002) 11 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4552978011

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores May 21. Part 1 of "One Small Step" ? the newest storyline for this red-hot VERTIGO monthly. Yorick Brown is the last man on Earth...but is he the last man in the solar system? That question is raised when a mysterious visitor lands on top of Yorick's speeding train. Plus, the identity of the shadowy informant is finally revealed. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Y the Last Man (2002) 18 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4554946007

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WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WEISENFELD In stores January 7. Part 1 of the new 3-part story "Safeword," featuring the debut of new cover artist Aron Weisenfeld. The last man on earth and his companions travel to Colorado, hoping to find medical attention for ailing pet monkey Ampersand. After an explosive encounter with a posse of female marshals, the group takes shelter with a retired agent of the mysterious Culper Ring. Will this alluring woman become Yorick's most valuable ally...or his greatest enemy? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Y the Last Man (2002) 25 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4554946014

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan, Jr. Painted cover by Massimo Carnevale The conclusion of the two-part "Tongues of Flame" storyarc! The last man on earth is searching for forgiveness from what remains of the Catholic Church, but a trinity of women will do whatever it takes to stop him. Plus, another figure from Yorick's past makes a surprise appearance. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Y the Last Man (2002) 26 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4554946015

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan, Jr. Painted cover by Massimo Carnevale Yorick's older sister, Hero, takes center stage in the stand-alone story "Hero's Journey." Her troubled childhood is revealed, including where she was the day the Plague hit and how she became a member of the bloodthirsty Amazons, with an ending guaranteed to send chills down your spine. MATURE READERS On sale Sept 1 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Y the Last Man (2002) 36 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4554946024

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Series co-creator Pia Guerra returns for a special stand-alone issue that finally reveals the whole story behind Yorick Brown's long-lost true love, Beth Deville. As Yorick risks his life to travel halfway around the world in search of this alluring young woman, Beth must survive her own trial by fire. On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Y the Last Man (2002) 49 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4556910020

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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.