Comic books April 2015

1st printing. Written by Justin Sane. Art and cover by John Hageman. The Woodland Welfare Manifesto is the story of Burnt Bear, Crazy Rabbit, and Perverted Monkey, three proletarian animals who struggle against the corrupt capitalist system that oppresses the forest with an iron fist! Will this trio of friends triumph when their working-class livelihoods are threatened, or will Crazy Rabbit's anarchist methods threaten to make them all enemies of the state? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 60 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Michael Dialynas. Adrian has seen what the future can be. Now that the black stone is within his grasp, he wants to do whatever it takes for that future to come true. Sanami, Calder, and the Hunters have problems of their own as they deal with the chaos of the school. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Charles M. Schulz. Woodstock might be the smallest of the Peanuts gang, but he's got a lot to say, even if Snoopy is the only one who understands him. That's because Snoopy is Woodstock's "Friend of Friends," and together they write masterpieces, fly airplanes, find the perfect place to nap, and win over the hearts of readers all over the world. Whether he's falling in love with a snowflake or crash-landing on the tip of Snoopy's nose, Woodstock is the little yellow bird with a big personality. It takes more than a strong wind to ruffle Woodstock's feathers, although it's a good thing he has Snoopy to keep his little yellow feet on the ground. Don't miss out on the newest AMP! Peanuts collection! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. Written by Larry Hama and Marc Sumerak. Art by Mirco Pierfederici. Whether it's juggling girlfriends, battling super-villains, or running a billion-dollar business, Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, is always close to the action. In The World According to Iron Man, Stark reveals the secrets of his Super Hero multitasking with insider tips on running Stark Industries, a step-by-step guide to building an Iron Man suit, pointers on dealing with despots like the Mandarin, and much, much more. Filled with original illustrations, the book also comes with a wealth of fun removable items, including Iron Man suit schematics, Tony Stark's degrees from M.I.T. and Avengers identity card, and an exclusive poster. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Marc Sumerak. Art and cover by Freddie Williams.

While battling dangers from the nine realms, Thor shares his outlook on life, love, and war in this immersive new volume. Whether it's handling mischievous siblings, defeating the Frost Giants, or falling in love with a mortal, Thor's experiences span centuries. With removable items such as Donald Blake's medical degree, a copy of the Superhuman Registration Act, pages from ancient Asgardian texts, and much more, this insightful look into Thor's universe will soon be a fan-favorite!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book contains lots of loose pull-out material. Grade refers to BOOK only. Book may or may NOT include supplemental items.

Cover price $24.99.

Stories by Bob Bolling and Craig Boldman. Art by Bob Bolling, Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith and Jon D'Agostino. Cover by Fernando Ruiz and Bob Smith. A missing cat leads Li'l Archie and his dog, Spotty, on an adventure! On the way to Veronica's costume party, he meets a new kid in town. He seems nice enough but there's something very… different about him. Find out what Archie's new pal is hiding in 'The New Kid,' the charming lead story to this fun-filled comics digest! 160 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Paul Levitz. Art by Jed Dougherty. Cover by Yildiray Cinar. 'Signs' of the Apocalypse? Death and destruction are increasing on Earth-2, and only the watchful eye of Batman sees how the patterns fit. Can he persuade Superman to take precautions before the price becomes very personal? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Ben Templesmith. An oversized hardcover collection that includes the first three volumes of Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse as well as the special Art of Wormwood. Follow along as Wormwood, Mr. Pendulum, his robotic drinking companion, and Phoebe take on demonic beings nesting in humans, nasty leprechauns, and the revenge of the Brotherhood of the Calamari. Hardcover, 7-in. x 11-in., 412 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Written by Duane Swierczynski. Art by Eric Nguyen. Cover by Benjimen Carre. With help from Leigh, Ruidoso, and his strange new ally, X is ready to take on the predatory drug lord Gundog . . . but another call of duty beckons, this time from outside Arcadia. Is the man who gave his entire life for his city willing to leave it behind? 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Flesh and Blood!" Collects X (2013 Dark Horse) #17-20. Written by Duane Swierczynski. Art by Eric Nguyen. Cover by Freddie Williams and Jeremy Colwell. When Leigh learns an old friend has fallen victim to the Skin Traders-surgically modified thugs who skin their abductees-she knows that only X can face their demented plastic-surgeon leader! Swords meet scalpels in a hospital showdown! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Elders: Part 3 of 5 - Written by Joe Harris. Art by Matthew Dow Smith. Cover by Francesco Francavilla. The Syndicate has returned with familiar faces and a new leader. Their first order of business: shutting down the X-Files for good! 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Elders: Part 3 of 5 - Written by Joe Harris. Art and Cover by Matthew Dow Smith. The Syndicate has returned with familiar faces and a new leader. Their first order of business: shutting down the X-Files for good! 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $3.99.

Photo Cover. Elders: Part 3 of 5 - Written by Joe Harris. Art by Matthew Dow Smith. The Syndicate has returned with familiar faces and a new leader. Their first order of business: shutting down the X-Files for good! 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects X-Files Season 10 (2013 IDW) #16-20. Written by Joe Harris. Art by Colin Lorimer. Cover by Francesco Francavilla. Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are back investigating the X-Files. Includes the stories "Immaculate," "Monica & John," and "G-23." Hardcover, 124 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Written by Simon Spurrier. Art and Cover by Rock-He Kim. THIS IS IT! In the final showdown with Fantomex, X-Force gives everything they have to defeat their power-mad teammate-turned-adversary! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Ends Means!" Collects X-Force (2014 4th Series) #11-15.

Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by Tan Eng and Rock-He Kim. Covert by Rock-He Kim.

Fantomex's compulsion to be The Best has caused him to turn on his former teammates! Can a squad of killers hope to escape science's perfect living weapon? Fantomex begins a murderous rampage, taking out each and every one of the world's secret intelligence agencies, working his way closer to X-Force. Knowing the confrontation is inevitable, Cable and his team ready themselves for the fight of their lives. And as X-Force learns the true identity of the villain they have been pursuing for months, Cable hatches one last scheme - and the fate of Hope Summers is revealed!

In the final showdown with Fantomex, X-Force will give everything they have to defeat their power-mad teammate-turned-adversary. And in the end, not everyone will emerge unscathed!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by C. Willow Wilson. Art by Roland Boschi and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Terry Dodson. Trapped deep underground in the sinkhole that mysteriously appeared in the middle of the Black Rock Desert, STORM battles her claustrophobia while trying to find answers. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Robert Venditti. Art by Diego Bernard. Cover by Lewis LaRosa. DEAD HAND means death! In the far reaches of deep space, the ultimate fail-safe of an extinct alien race has finally counted down to zero…and the robot army called DEAD HAND has been activated. The civilization that built them has fallen...and, now, to combat the doomsday threat that destroyed their world, DEAD HAND will complete the mission that their creators could not. Soulless and brutal, this billion-strong legion is the phantom army of a dead world…and it will cleanse the universe by any means necessary. But what unthinkable menace were they created to destroy? And will DEAD HAND's slow march across the galaxy spell death for countless worlds? Soon, Aric of Dacia will be forced to confront the secrets that have pushed him to the terrible turning point that is DEAD HAND…and battle a single-minded killing machine unlike any he has seen before! Outmatched and vastly outnumbered, how can Aric stop something unstoppable…something that knows no fear, only eradication? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Robert Venditti. Art by Diego Bernard. Cover by Jorge Molina. DEAD HAND means death! In the far reaches of deep space, the ultimate fail-safe of an extinct alien race has finally counted down to zero…and the robot army called DEAD HAND has been activated. The civilization that built them has fallen...and, now, to combat the doomsday threat that destroyed their world, DEAD HAND will complete the mission that their creators could not. Soulless and brutal, this billion-strong legion is the phantom army of a dead world…and it will cleanse the universe by any means necessary. But what unthinkable menace were they created to destroy? And will DEAD HAND's slow march across the galaxy spell death for countless worlds? Soon, Aric of Dacia will be forced to confront the secrets that have pushed him to the terrible turning point that is DEAD HAND…and battle a single-minded killing machine unlike any he has seen before! Outmatched and vastly outnumbered, how can Aric stop something unstoppable…something that knows no fear, only eradication? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Robert Venditti. Art by Diego Bernard. Cover by Rafa Sandoval. DEAD HAND means death! In the far reaches of deep space, the ultimate fail-safe of an extinct alien race has finally counted down to zero…and the robot army called DEAD HAND has been activated. The civilization that built them has fallen...and, now, to combat the doomsday threat that destroyed their world, DEAD HAND will complete the mission that their creators could not. Soulless and brutal, this billion-strong legion is the phantom army of a dead world…and it will cleanse the universe by any means necessary. But what unthinkable menace were they created to destroy? And will DEAD HAND's slow march across the galaxy spell death for countless worlds? Soon, Aric of Dacia will be forced to confront the secrets that have pushed him to the terrible turning point that is DEAD HAND…and battle a single-minded killing machine unlike any he has seen before! Outmatched and vastly outnumbered, how can Aric stop something unstoppable…something that knows no fear, only eradication? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Robert Venditti. Art by Diego Bernard. Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. DEAD HAND means death! In the far reaches of deep space, the ultimate fail-safe of an extinct alien race has finally counted down to zero…and the robot army called DEAD HAND has been activated. The civilization that built them has fallen...and, now, to combat the doomsday threat that destroyed their world, DEAD HAND will complete the mission that their creators could not. Soulless and brutal, this billion-strong legion is the phantom army of a dead world…and it will cleanse the universe by any means necessary. But what unthinkable menace were they created to destroy? And will DEAD HAND's slow march across the galaxy spell death for countless worlds? Soon, Aric of Dacia will be forced to confront the secrets that have pushed him to the terrible turning point that is DEAD HAND…and battle a single-minded killing machine unlike any he has seen before! Outmatched and vastly outnumbered, how can Aric stop something unstoppable…something that knows no fear, only eradication? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. "The Bait!"

Written by Yves Sente. Art and cover by Youri Jigounov.

XIII is hiding in France at the Préseaus, after a past more nebulous he even believed possible caught up to him again. But the organisation that's after him hasn't said its last word, and has considerable means at its disposal. It lures Jones, on duty in Afghanistan, into a terrible ambush, for the sole purpose of serving as bait for the amnesiac - who immediately rushes to her rescue. Meanwhile, Betty Barnowsky-Préseau is off to Maine to dig into XIII's past.

Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Clamp. The latest chapter in the critically acclaimed xxxHOLiC franchise from manga legends CLAMP, creators of Tsubasa and Chobits! The highly anticipated return of high school medium Watanuki and the mysterious witch, Yuko, as they take on new wishes and new enemies! In xxxHOLiC Rei, Kimihiro Watanuki continues his relationship with the Space-Time Witch, Yuko. In her mysterious shop where wishes are granted - for a price - will he discover even more secrets? And what will he have to trade this time for the answers he seeks? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Miki Yoshikawa.

Class troublemaker Ryu Yamada is already having a bad day when he stumbles down a staircase along with star student Urara Shiraishi. When he wakes up, he realizes they have switched bodies - and that Ryu has the power to trade places with anyone with only a kiss! Plus, it turns out he's not the only kid at school with a few magic tricks up his sleeve!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16+

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Chika Shiomi. Satomi Katsuhiko enters Yukaris life when he needs a new housekeeper, but Yukaris devoted fan Mahoro Tachibana instantly hates him! The threes karmic relationship with each other begins to unravel, and things take an unexpected turn when the past seeps into the present! Softcover, 184 pages, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Fine $14.75

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Phase I!" Collects Zenith Phase I (1992) #1-3. Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Steve Yeowell. Back to press a second time after an almost immediate sell-out of the initial printing! Berlin, 1945: The allies unleashed the World War II hero Maximan upon the German super soldier Masterman. Maximan's defeat was only kept secret by the nuclear bomb which destroyed both men. Forty-plus years later, and twenty years after a generation of '60s British superpowered heroes came and went, the teenage pop star Zenith is the only superhuman left - and his only interest in women, drugs, alchohol and fame. So when he is contacted about the threat from the many-angled ones and the impending destruction of our world, his first reaction is to steer well clear. But the superhumans of the past have other plans! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Phase III!" Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Steve Yeowell. The Lloigor have returned and once again threaten to destroy all reality. In order to stop them, Maximan of alternative Earth 23 has assembled an army of superheroes, including Zenith and ex-members of Cloud 9. They are tasked with travelling to "occupied" Earths and destroying them, in the hope of stopping others from falling. Despite the danger Zenith decides to tag along. After all, with his musical career and popularity on the wane, he really has nothing better to do. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Written by Ales Kot. Art by Jordie Bellaire and Stathis Tsemberlidis. Cover by Tom Muller and Stathis Tsemberlidis. Edward Zero faces his victims. 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Written by Dan Mendoza and Jason Martin. Art and Cover by TMChu. Zombie Tramp faces a new monster of her own creation, when a Detroit meth maker cooks up a batch of her undead bath salts! Meanwhile it's chaos in the streets as the new drug has users turning into tweaker zombies! Plus Motor City's own resident bad girl, Vampblade, cuts in on the action! 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $3.99.

Written by Dan Mendoza and Jason Martin. Art by TMChu. Cover by Dan Mendoza. Zombie Tramp faces a new monster of her own creation, when a Detroit meth maker cooks up a batch of her undead bath salts! Meanwhile it's chaos in the streets as the new drug has users turning into tweaker zombies! Plus Motor City's own resident bad girl, Vampblade, cuts in on the action! 28 pages, full color. MR

Add to cart FN 6.0 $28.00

Written by Dan Mendoza and Jason Martin. Art and Cover by TMChu. Zombie Tramp faces a new monster of her own creation, when a Detroit meth maker cooks up a batch of her undead bath salts! Meanwhile it's chaos in the streets as the new drug has users turning into tweaker zombies! Plus Motor City's own resident bad girl, Vampblade, cuts in on the action! 28 pages, full color. MR

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Houston, We Have a Problem!" Written by Jerry Frissen. Art and cover byJorge Miguel. Everything has gone to hell on Earth in 2069. Not only have the dead risen, but they're now robbing humans to finance their exodus to the moon. Fortunately, a bastion of humanity stands in their way, Freddy Merckx. Like a particularly good dark chocolate he's rich, strong, ugly, rude, and last, but definitely not least, Belgian! An action-packed adventure comedy for fans of space opera, zombified prehistoric animals, and insanely violent Belgians with bad dress sense. Concludes the series created by Jerry Frissen and Guy Davis, with newcomer Jorge Miguel taking over the art reins in this last volume. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Chris Ryall and Steve Niles. Art by Anthony Diecidue and Val Mayerik. Cover by Ashley Wood. Astronauts on a dead Earth crawling with strange threats like oddly sentient zombies, robots and… Mermen! And more with The Orphan! 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Chris Ryall and Steve Niles. Art by Anthony Diecidue and Val Mayerik. Cover by James Stokoe. Astronauts on a dead Earth crawling with strange threats like oddly sentient zombies, robots and… Mermen! And more with The Orphan! 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $3.99.