Comic books August 2011

In this double issue that's NOT double-sized: Joe Con 2011; Doctor Who Masterpiece Busts; TolToys 1976; MEGO Lost Photos; Hasbro. Plus: Action News Briefs; Tomart's Speed Shop's news on Hot Wheels collecting; and other regular features! Cobra cover. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Too Much Coffee Man: Guide for the Perplexed TPB (1998), How to be Happy TPB (2005), Parade of Tirade TPB (1999), and Amusing Musings TPB (2001). Story and art by Shannon Wheeler. Shannon Wheeler was once just another ambitious cartoonist with some big ideas (and some small ones, too), a wicked sense of humor, a questioning spirit, and a coffee jones the size of a tanker truck. Who would have ever guessed that ten years later, he would have multiple volumes of critically acclaimed cartoons under his belt and a rich, satisfying career? Too Much Coffee Man Omnibus gathers all of the cartoons from four hilarious volumes of work, bringing together all of Wheeler's signature satire and sweetness in one convenient package. Essential for Too Much Coffee Man fans, and sure to convert new ones! The omnibus format promises an extra-tall helping of laughs for a great price! Wheeler's hilarious strips have been featured in both the New Yorker and The Onion. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 536 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

Cover A by Alex Milne. James Roberts (w) o Alex Milne (a) o Alex Milne x 2 (c) CHAOS Prelude! Last issue, you discovered the first ever meeting between Optimus Prime and Megatron. And if the surprises there weren't enough-you won't believe what happens just hours later! Optimus Prime recounts the fascinating end of their introduction as he decides the fate of the jailed Megatron. This one's a keeper, folks! Now let the CHAOS BEGIN! Cover price $3.99.

Cover B by Alex Milne. James Roberts (w) o Alex Milne (a) o Alex Milne x 2 (c) CHAOS Prelude! Last issue, you discovered the first ever meeting between Optimus Prime and Megatron. And if the surprises there weren't enough-you won't believe what happens just hours later! Optimus Prime recounts the fascinating end of their introduction as he decides the fate of the jailed Megatron. This one's a keeper, folks! Now let the CHAOS BEGIN! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Cover by Alex Milne. James Roberts (w) o Alex Milne (a) o Alex Milne x 2 (c) CHAOS Prelude! Last issue, you discovered the first ever meeting between Optimus Prime and Megatron. And if the surprises there weren't enough-you won't believe what happens just hours later! Optimus Prime recounts the fascinating end of their introduction as he decides the fate of the jailed Megatron. This one's a keeper, folks! Now let the CHAOS BEGIN! Cover price $3.99.

Cover A by Livio Ramodelli. Mike Costa & James Roberts (w) o Livio Ramondelli (a) o Livio Ramondelli x 2 (c) CHAOS: PART 1! The long-awaited event that will have TRANSFORMERS fans talking for years and lasting repercussions on the lives of our heroes and villains gets off to a mega-start! The Autobots land on Cybertron to discover Galvatron's plan is already in effect-but what is it? What could he possibly want on a dead planet?! Cover price $3.99.

Cover B by Livio Ramondelli. Mike Costa & James Roberts (w) o Livio Ramondelli (a) o Livio Ramondelli x 2 (c) CHAOS: PART 1! The long-awaited event that will have TRANSFORMERS fans talking for years and lasting repercussions on the lives of our heroes and villains gets off to a mega-start! The Autobots land on Cybertron to discover Galvatron's plan is already in effect-but what is it? What could he possibly want on a dead planet?! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Cover by Livio Ramodelli. Mike Costa & James Roberts (w) o Livio Ramondelli (a) o Livio Ramondelli x 2 (c) CHAOS: PART 1! The long-awaited event that will have TRANSFORMERS fans talking for years and lasting repercussions on the lives of our heroes and villains gets off to a mega-start! The Autobots land on Cybertron to discover Galvatron's plan is already in effect-but what is it? What could he possibly want on a dead planet?! Cover price $3.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Bob Budiansky, Bill Mantlo, Ralph Macchio, and Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Alan Kupperberg, William Johnson, Mike Manley, Ricardo Villamonte, Herb Trimpe, and Don Perlin. Cover by Guido Guidi.

Relive the original Transformers stories that started it all-now re-mastered and re-presented! Pulling from the original '80s Marvel material, this first volume offers some of the most beloved stories from TRANSFORMERS' history, including the seminal "Car Wash of Doom," "Crater Critters," "Warrior School!" and many others in their entirety.

Softcover, 348 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Official Magazine.

Limited 1 for 20 Sketchbook IncentingArt by Livio Ramondelli. Edited by Carlos Guzman. Sketches by IDW Transformers artist Livio Ramondelli. 20 pages, FC cover with B&W interior. Cover price $10.00.

2nd Edition - Volume 10 - 1st printing. "One More Time!" Collects Transmetropolitan (1997-2002) #55-60.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos.

The final trade collecting Warren Ellis's and Darick Robertson's towering TRANSMETROPOLITAN. Witness the final fate of journalist Spider Jerusalem as he faces his final showdown with the U.S. President.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

Cover price $14.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings. "One More Time!" Collects Transmetropolitan (1997-2002) #55-60.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos.

The final trade collecting Warren Ellis's and Darick Robertson's towering TRANSMETROPOLITAN. Witness the final fate of journalist Spider Jerusalem as he faces his final showdown with the U.S. President.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

Cover price $14.99.

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Cover A by Dimitri Armand. (W) Mark Waid, Tom Peyer (A) Chad Hardin With the mysterious Inheritors blazing a destructive path through Earth, it's up to the Traveler and Soldier Zero to set aside their differences and stop the cataclysmic carnage before it's too late! The crossover of the year continues as critically acclaimed writer Mark Waid and Tom Peyer bring you more of Stan Lee's latest superhero creations! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover A by Joe Corroney. Mariah Huehner, David Tischman (w) o David Messina, Claudia Balboni (a) o Messina, Joe Corroney (c) In this sequel to the first NYT best-selling TRUE BLOOD miniseries, 'All Together Now,' mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse is in New Orleans, helping Vampire Sherrif Eric Northman track down an insane killer named Guerra. Eric and Godric killed Guerra in Paris, more than 200 years ago. Or did they? Bill Compton's in town, too, making sure Eric doesn't get fresh with Sookie, and investigating a local Hep-D outbreak that may be connected to Guerra's latest victims. Meanwhile, back in Bon Temps, why is Pam hanging out at Merlotte's-and what does she want with Lafayette? A sticky and sexy original adventure, based on the HBO mega-hit created by Alan Ball. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover B by David Messina. Mariah Huehner, David Tischman (w) o David Messina, Claudia Balboni (a) o Messina, Joe Corroney (c) In this sequel to the first NYT best-selling TRUE BLOOD miniseries, 'All Together Now,' mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse is in New Orleans, helping Vampire Sherrif Eric Northman track down an insane killer named Guerra. Eric and Godric killed Guerra in Paris, more than 200 years ago. Or did they? Bill Compton's in town, too, making sure Eric doesn't get fresh with Sookie, and investigating a local Hep-D outbreak that may be connected to Guerra's latest victims. Meanwhile, back in Bon Temps, why is Pam hanging out at Merlotte's-and what does she want with Lafayette? A sticky and sexy original adventure, based on the HBO mega-hit created by Alan Ball. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Photo Cover. Mariah Huehner, David Tischman (w) o David Messina, Claudia Balboni (a) o Messina, Joe Corroney (c) In this sequel to the first NYT best-selling TRUE BLOOD miniseries, 'All Together Now,' mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse is in New Orleans, helping Vampire Sherrif Eric Northman track down an insane killer named Guerra. Eric and Godric killed Guerra in Paris, more than 200 years ago. Or did they? Bill Compton's in town, too, making sure Eric doesn't get fresh with Sookie, and investigating a local Hep-D outbreak that may be connected to Guerra's latest victims. Meanwhile, back in Bon Temps, why is Pam hanging out at Merlotte's-and what does she want with Lafayette? A sticky and sexy original adventure, based on the HBO mega-hit created by Alan Ball. Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Cover by David Messina. Mariah Huehner, David Tischman (w) o David Messina, Claudia Balboni (a) o Messina, Joe Corroney (c) In this sequel to the first NYT best-selling TRUE BLOOD miniseries, 'All Together Now,' mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse is in New Orleans, helping Vampire Sherrif Eric Northman track down an insane killer named Guerra. Eric and Godric killed Guerra in Paris, more than 200 years ago. Or did they? Bill Compton's in town, too, making sure Eric doesn't get fresh with Sookie, and investigating a local Hep-D outbreak that may be connected to Guerra's latest victims. Meanwhile, back in Bon Temps, why is Pam hanging out at Merlotte's-and what does she want with Lafayette? A sticky and sexy original adventure, based on the HBO mega-hit created by Alan Ball. Cover price $3.99.

Retailer Incentive Cover featuring an original sketch by artist Joe Corroney. NOTE: The item pictured is a generic scan. Each copy will feature a different image. Check the individual item scans to see exactly what you're buying. Mariah Huehner, David Tischman (w) o David Messina, Claudia Balboni (a) o Messina, Joe Corroney (c) In this sequel to the first NYT best-selling TRUE BLOOD miniseries, 'All Together Now,' mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse is in New Orleans, helping Vampire Sherrif Eric Northman track down an insane killer named Guerra. Eric and Godric killed Guerra in Paris, more than 200 years ago. Or did they? Bill Compton's in town, too, making sure Eric doesn't get fresh with Sookie, and investigating a local Hep-D outbreak that may be connected to Guerra's latest victims. Meanwhile, back in Bon Temps, why is Pam hanging out at Merlotte's-and what does she want with Lafayette? A sticky and sexy original adventure, based on the HBO mega-hit created by Alan Ball. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Robert Wawrzyniak (A) Shawn Surface A tale of epic proportions launches this modern science-fiction adventure. From the far reaches of the universe, a diverse group of warriors, headed by the Terran; Jenny Rocket, band together to stop an Armada of Intergalactic, Time Traveling Murderers, under the control of the Evil OverLord, who is determined on enslaving all life in the universe. Cover by Greg Horn. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Leinil Yu Written by Mark Millar Art by Leinil Yu with Stephen Segovia Conspiracies intensify, loyalties are questioned, and tragedy has struck. What will become of our heroes and the rest of the Ultimate Universe? When you don't know who to trust, the only certainty is chaos... 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Variant cover by Frank Cho Written by Mark Millar Art by Leinil Yu with Stephen Segovia Conspiracies intensify, loyalties are questioned, and tragedy has struck. What will become of our heroes and the rest of the Ultimate Universe? When you don't know who to trust, the only certainty is chaos... 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Mark Bagley Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley Spider-Man has been horribly wounded and hangs to life by the thinnest of threads. And when the Sinister Six come for the young hero in his hometown, Spider-Man will truly be in for the fight of his life! Prepare for a rumble in Queens like you've never seen before. Prepare for the end! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 20 Variant Cover by Frank Cho Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley Spider-Man has been horribly wounded and hangs to life by the thinnest of threads. And when the Sinister Six come for the young hero in his hometown, Spider-Man will truly be in for the fight of his life! Prepare for a rumble in Queens like you've never seen before. Prepare for the end! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by MARK BAGLEY (Polybagged) Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley CLASSIFIED 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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UNBAGGED Cover by MARK BAGLEY Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley CLASSIFIED 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 30 Variant Cover by Mike Kaluta (Polybagged) Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley CLASSIFIED 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

UNBAGGED Variant Cover by Mike Kaluta Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley CLASSIFIED 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $1.00.

Spoiler Variant Cover by MARK BAGLEY Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley CLASSIFIED 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Blank Variant Cover Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley CLASSIFIED 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 100 Variant Cover by Joe Quesada Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley CLASSIFIED 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 200 Sketch Variant Cover by Joe Quesada Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley CLASSIFIED 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

SECOND PRINTING Variant Cover by Mark Bagley (W) Brian Michael Bendis, (A) Mark Bagley From Marvel Comics. Concluding the critically-acclaimed, sold-out "Death of Spider-Man" story arc, the death of Peter Parker signals a major change for the Ultimate Comics Universe and sets the stage for the upcoming debut of an all-new Spider-Man. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS And now...THE HULK?! What impossible situation has the cast of Ultimate X reaching out to the most powerful and dangerous person in the Ultimate Universe? Can The Hulk be controlled or will he smash them all? The senses -shattering conclusion of the first arc of the critically acclaimed series is brought to you by Eisner award winning writer Jeph Loeb and master illustrator Arthur Adams! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by ESAD RIBIC Dark Angel Saga: Part 1 - Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by MARK BROOKS Apocalypse is dead. His heir, Archangel, has picked up where his predecessor left off, amassing an army of En Sabah Nur's greatest servants! The only hope X-Force have of saving Warren Worthington from the dark entity that inhabits his soul, rests in a dimension where Apocalypse, and his technology, took over the world, the solution lies in-The Age of Apocalypse! However, before X-Force can obtain the thing capable of saving their friend, they must defeat The Amazing X-Men! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS Dark Angel Saga: Part 1 - Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by MARK BROOKS Cover by ESAD RIBIC Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS. Apocalypse is dead. His heir, Archangel, has picked up where his predecessor left off, amassing an army of En Sabah Nur's greatest servants! The only hope X-Force have of saving Warren Worthington from the dark entity that inhabits his soul, rests in a dimension where Apocalypse, and his technology, took over the world, the solution lies in-The Age of Apocalypse! However, before X-Force can obtain the thing capable of saving their friend, they must defeat The Amazing X-Men! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

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Written by KIERON GILLEN Pencils & Cover by TERRY DODSON Blood has been shed on the island of Utopia as Powerlord Kruun's Night of the Knives draws to a close. Who has perished? Who has survived? Discover the answers as vengeance rears its ugly, alien head! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Signed by Terry Dodson - limited to 99 copies - includes Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity.Written by KIERON GILLEN Pencils & Cover by TERRY DODSON Blood has been shed on the island of Utopia as Powerlord Kruun's Night of the Knives draws to a close. Who has perished? Who has survived? Discover the answers as vengeance rears its ugly, alien head! 32 PGS./Rated T+

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Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI Written by KIERON GILLEN Penciled by IBRAIM ROBERSON I AM CAPTAIN AMERICA Variant by DAVE JOHNSON Hope has been kidnapped and there is only one mutant who can track her down: Wolverine! And when Mutankind needs their messiah more than ever, will Logan do what's necessary to find Hope? Will the source of his animosity for the red-headed savior finally be revealed? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 I AM CAPTAIN AMERICA Variant Cover by DAVE JOHNSON Written by KIERON GILLEN Penciled by IBRAIM ROBERSON Hope has been kidnapped and there is only one mutant who can track her down: Wolverine! And when Mutankind needs their messiah more than ever, will Logan do what's necessary to find Hope? Will the source of his animosity for the red-headed savior finally be revealed? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Charles Fulp. Art byCraig Rousseau and Norman Lee. Uncouth Sleuth chronicles the raucous misadventures of Harrison "Harry" Johnson, P.I., a two-fisted detective who'll have you wondering whether "P.I." stands for Private Investigator or Politically Incorrect! Think Austin Powers meets Indiana Jones. Combines first two episodes of Harry Johnson with new scenes, making a "Director's Cut" three-episode story. Includes new sketchbook by Playboy cartoonist Dean Yeagle. Softcover, 88 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Citizen Taylor: Part 2 of 2 - Written by MIKE CAREY Art by PETER GROSS Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU The hammer goes down, the auction starts, and lot number 100 is Tom Taylor. Who's going to be bidding, and what do they want him for? Tom hopes he never finds out - but he's out of options, in the hands of his enemies, and locked in a sensory deprivation tank that's terrifyingly familiar... 32 pg, FC, Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

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Stan Sakai (W/A) The rabbit ronin and fan-favorite guest star Inspector Ishida now have two murders to solve in the conclusion to this thrilling mystery! The storm is still raging outside, but the danger is within the roadside inn where Usagi and Ishida have taken shelter. The mystery deepens when the prime suspect in the original murder is found dead. Many of the guests had the opportunity to do the killings, but none have a motive-or do they? Cover price $3.50.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Vampire Tales (1973-1975) #8-11. Cover by TONY DEZUNIGA. Prepare to be horrified by all the blood, bats, fangs and coffins you can handle! Witness Morbius the Living Vampire desperate for blood, unleashed upon the Old West and in the clutches of the mysterious Morgana! See Blade the Vampire Slayer against the legions of the unliving dead! Experience the tragic tale of Bernardo Latta and the impossible quest of Zarathon! Including a surprise appearance by Jack the Ripper! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Kurt Busiek!"

Written by Kurt Busiek and Tom Sniegoski. Art by Louis LaChance, Dave Cockrum, and Louis Small. Cover by Mike Kaluta.

For the first time ever! Collected in this massive trade!

Vampirella enters the modern era courtesy of Kurt Busiek. From the 1991 classic limited series "Morning In America" comes Vampirella's resurgence as she prepares to battle a new threat from the Cult of Chaos in the form of Nathan Shroud and the Unseelie Congress by Kurt Busiek and Louis LaChance. Volume 5 also collects three short stories from the Vampirella Summer Nights Special from 1992 which chronicle some of the key players from Morning In America such as Adam and Pendragon, written once again by Kurt Busiek with art by top talents like Dave Cockrum, James Fry and Richard Howell. These classic stories were originally in black and white but have been re-mastered and re-colored.

Also included is Vampirella: Dracula War collecting issues 1-4 of Vampirella's 1993 series, written by Kurt Busiek and Tom Sniegoski with art by Jim Balent and Louis Small Jr. All this and more!

Softcover, 330 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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story SAM SARKAR art GARRIE GASTONNY & SAKTI YUWONO cover GARRIE GASTONNY & BAGUS HUTOMO A small team of treasure hunters struggles to excavate a dangerous and legendary treasure pit before a massive storm hits Sable Island, the Graveyard of the North Atlantic.. Equipped with all the latest technology, the scientists believe they are prepared against all of nature's fury, but nothing can prepare them for what they are about to unleash from the Vault. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by MIKE McKONE Written by RICK REMENDER Pencils by TONY MOORE The long awaited grudge match between Venom and Spider-Man is here! Big action! Big intrigue! Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 20 I AM CAPTAIN AMERICA Variant Cover by MIKE DEL MUNDO Written by RICK REMENDER Pencils by TONY MOORE The long awaited grudge match between Venom and Spider-Man is here! Big action! Big intrigue! All presented in the mighty Marvel fashion! Rick Remender (X-Force, Punisher) and Tony Moore (Punisher, The Walking Dead) bring you a knock down street brawl for the ages in the closing chapter of the first arc of Marvel's hottest new series! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.