Comic books August 2001

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cover by mark bagley, brian michael bendis/mark bagley/art thibert ? THE SCOOP: Spider-Man... unmasked by the Kingpin? ? THE STORY: Things go from bad to worse for our spanking-new web-slinger! Not only does the Kingpin of Crime beat him to within an inch of his life, but he also learns his secret identity! And wait'll you see the savage slobberknocker between the corpulent criminal and the Big Man! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $175.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #0088317011 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

cover by adam kubert mark millar/adam kubert/art thibert ? THE SCOOP: Kicking off "Weapon X," a new story arc that explores the past of the most popular X-Man of them all, Wolverine! ? THE STORY: He came to destroy the X-Men from within ? now he's one of them. But who is the man named Logan? Where is he from? How did that unbreakable metal get bonded to his skeleton? Beginning here, Wolverine and his teammates will hunt the mysteries of his past ? but what they discover could shatter the fragile alliance they've built... and alienate the one person the unstable mutant cares about most! ? THE BUZZ: "Mark Millar lays down the gauntlet for Messrs Casey and Morrison with this highly satisfying reinvention of X-lore. Taking the best ideas from the recent film this is an easily accessible and immediately rewarding read." -Comics International ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads... with that nice slick paper and sturdy cover! Cover price $2.25.

This mail-away promotional variant was only distributed to those who submitted specially-marked Chef Boyardee can labels in the early 2000s. You can tell the difference between this variant and other editions by the UPC numbers... this one reads "59606 90048. Cover by adam kubertmark millar/adam kubert/art thibert? THE SCOOP: Kicking off "Weapon X," a new story arc that explores the past of the most popular X-Man of them all, Wolverine! ? THE STORY: He came to destroy the X-Men from within ? now he's one of them. But who is the man named Logan? Where is he from? How did that unbreakable metal get bonded to his skeleton? Beginning here, Wolverine and his teammates will hunt the mysteries of his past ? but what they discover could shatter the fragile alliance they've built... and alienate the one person the unstable mutant cares about most!? THE BUZZ: "Mark Millar lays down the gauntlet for Messrs Casey and Morrison with this highly satisfying reinvention of X-lore. Taking the best ideas from the recent film this is an easily accessible and immediately rewarding read." -Comics International? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads... with that nice slick paper and sturdy cover!

Dynamic Forces Re-Marked Edition. Signed and re-marked by Art Thibert and signed by Adam Kubert. Limited to 199 copies and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity from Dynamic Forces. Cover by adam kubertmark millar/adam kubert/art thibert? THE SCOOP: Kicking off "Weapon X," a new story arc that explores the past of the most popular X-Man of them all, Wolverine! THE STORY: He came to destroy the X-Men from within now he's one of them. But who is the man named Logan? Where is he from? How did that unbreakable metal get bonded to his skeleton? Beginning here, Wolverine and his teammates will hunt the mysteries of his past but what they discover could shatter the fragile alliance they've built... and alienate the one person the unstable mutant cares about most!? THE BUZZ: "Mark Millar lays down the gauntlet for Messers, Casey and Morrison with this highly satisfying reinvention of X-lore. Taking the best ideas from the recent film this is an easily accessible and immediately rewarding read." -Comics International THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads... with that nice slick paper and sturdy cover! Cover price $2.25.

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TARGET BLUE EDITION - COMBINES ISSUES # 7 & 8. ISSUE # 7: Cover by Adam Kubert. Mark Millar/Adam Kubert/Art Thibert. He came to destroy the X-Men from within ? now he's one of them. But who is the man named Logan? Where is he from? How did that unbreakable metal get bonded to his skeleton? Beginning here, Wolverine and his teammates will hunt the mysteries of his past ? but what they discover could shatter the fragile alliance they've built... and alienate the one person the unstable mutant cares about most! ISSUE # 8: Mark Millar/Adam Kubert/Art Thibert. As the X-Men investigate Logan's past, the team is confronted by another member of the Weapon X Program! And watching from the shadows are two even more dangerous operatives! Cover price $2.25.

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UNCANNY X-MEN #396 cover by ian churchill joe casey/ian churchill/mark morales "Poptopia" part two of four! The X-Men's London adventure continues as Chamber, the former Gen Xer, enjoys the fruits of the celebrity lifestyle ? but will they leave a bitter taste? Or will he turn his back on Xavier's dream? Meanwhile, under the city, the Children of the Atom confront the self-styled "genetic cleanser" known only as Mister Clean! 7-59606-02461-2-39611 Cover price $2.25.

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Top Cow Comics Cover A by Clayton Crain, Jonathan Glapion and Steve Firchow. (W) Paul Jenkins (A) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Glapion (C) Steve Firchow. The first issue of Top Cow's Hell series is here and the world as we knew it will never be the same again! A tormented priest learns that he is the deciding factor in a huge spiritual war. But who do you pray to when you don't know whose side you're on? This premiere issue begins to unravel the mystery of what the Triad of Powers, The Darkness, the Witchblade, and the Angelus are really about!! Come along for an incredible ride as we turn our world upside down and witness the unthinkable as Top Cow goes to Hell!!! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

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Top Cow Comics Cover C by Dave Finch, Guy holding double cross pendant in front of face. (W) Paul Jenkins (A) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Glapion (C) Steve Firchow The first issue of Top Cow's Hell series is here and the world as we knew it will never be the same again! A tormented priest learns that he is the deciding factor in a huge spiritual war. But who do you pray to when you don't know whose side you're on? This premiere issue begins to unravel the mystery of what the Triad of Powers, The Darkness, the Witchblade, and the Angelus are really about!! Come along for an incredible ride as we turn our world upside down and witness the unthinkable as Top Cow goes to Hell!!! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Dynamic Forces Wizard Authentic Blue Foil Edition. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Cover price $2.50.

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Top Cow Comics Cover B by Mark Silvestri, Billy Tan and Steve Firchow. (W) Paul Jenkins (A) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Glapion (C) Steve Firchow. The first issue of Top Cow's Hell series is here and the world as we knew it will never be the same again! A tormented priest learns that he is the deciding factor in a huge spiritual war. But who do you pray to when you don't know whose side you're on? This premiere issue begins to unravel the mystery of what the Triad of Powers, The Darkness, the Witchblade, and the Angelus are really about!! Come along for an incredible ride as we turn our world upside down and witness the unthinkable as Top Cow goes to Hell!!! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

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Dynamic Forces Exclusive Cover Edition. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,000 copies.

Dynamic Forces Chrome Exclusive Cover Edition. Limited to 1,000 copies. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Cover Edition Signed by Paul Jenkins - Limited to 2,000 copies. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.

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universe x no. 11 painted cover by alex ross alex ross & jim krueger/doug braithwaite Continuing the saga of Marvel's alternate future! Why has Mephisto been manipulating Thanos, Nighthawk, Gargoyle and Dr. Doom? Plus: the identity of Belasco, the fate of Her, and the resurrection of the man who killed the Avengers! Cover price $3.50.

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cover by jerry ordway jerry ordway/jerry ordway/karl kesel ? THE SCOOP: The U.S.Agent returns in a new adventure that springs out of MAXIMUM SECURITY! ? THE STORY: John Walker is back ? and this time, he's the Commission's hand-picked operative in charge of superhuman incarceration! It's the chance he's been waiting for to get out from Captain America's shadow and kick bad guy butt! That is, if a deadly super-villain conspiracy, a woman from his past and his own lousy attitude don't louse it all up! ? THE CREATORS: He redesigned U.S.Agent in MAXIMUM SECURITY; now Jerry Ordway returns to write and pencil his solo story! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

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USAGI YOJIMBO #51 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The adventures of the highly skilled rabbit ronin keep rolling. But where this story goes, who knows? Has Usagi gone to the netherworld? The previously un-bested bunny might be "dead," but his gruff hippo counterpart still has his life and will stop at nothing to save the thief Kitsune from certain death. Fortunately, Gen might get a little help from the "ghost" of his old friend. Sound confusing? Well, these mysteries will be resolved, and we might find out a little something more, such as the identity of Kitsune's patron. Eisner Award-winner Stan Sakai keeps your head spinning in this second chapter of "The Shrouded Moon." On sale August 22 b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.99.

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Story and Art by Narumi Kakinouchi. Volume 3 of the Vampire Yui saga introduces a young girl named Kyoko. While walking in the woods, Yui finds a cherry blossom-shaped earring, which belongs to Kyoko. Upon returning her prized possession, the two become quick friends. Although Yui would like to remain friends forever, her vampire side emerges and Kyoko's other friends fall victim. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Mike Mayhew cover. White wraparound cover, red foil title logo. Comics' sexiest heroine is back and she's never been better! Mark Millar ?? the creative genius behind Ultimate X-Men and The Authority ?? brings Vampirella into the 21st Century. Vampirella #1 features four different covers, by artists Mike Mayhew, J. Scott Campbell, Jay Anacleto, and Jae Lee. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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J. Scott Campbell cover; girl with monsters Cover price $2.95.

GOLD CHROME HOLO-FX COVER by J. Scott Campbell. NOTE: Harris produced two different varieties of the HOLO-FX cover, 1000 copies of the 'rainbow' holochrome cover and 1000 copies of the 'gold' chrome cover. Cover price $2.95.

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RAINBOW CHROME HOLO-FX COVER by J. Scott Campbell. NOTE: Harris produced two different varieties of the HOLO-FX cover, 1000 copies of the 'rainbow' holochrome cover and 1000 copies of the 'gold' chrome cover.

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Jae Lee cover; girl with black hair, orange/red background Cover price $2.95.

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Jay Anacleto cover; girl with bunch of green snakes Cover price $2.95.

Mike Mayhew cover; White wraparound cover, GOLD FOIL EDITION limited to 500 with Harris Comics certificate of authenticity. Cover price $2.95.

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Mike Mayhew cover; White wraparound cover, BLUE foil title logo limited to 100. Cover price $2.95.

Mike Mayhew cover; White wraparound cover, Platinum/Silver foil title logo signed by Mike Mayhew with certificate of authenticity. Cover price $2.95.

Limited "Model" Photo Edition (1,500). Cover price $2.95.

Mike Mayhew cover; White wraparound cover, Platinum/Silver foil title logo. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Vampirella Lives (1996) #1-3. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. The series that redefined Vampirella as a modern horror icon is re-presented in this trade paperback that features a new cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Includes an epilogue written by Warren Ellis and artwork by Amanda Connor and Jimmy Palmiotti. Hardcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

This comic is a collection of sketches and comments by Mike Mayhew. Early drafts for Vampirella and the supporting characters from the early issues of the 2001 Monthly series provide a fascinating insight into the creation of a legend.

Leather Edition with red foil cover enhancements. This comic is a collection of sketches and comments by Mike Mayhew. Early drafts for Vampirella and the supporting characters from the early issues of the 2001 Monthly series provide a fascinating insight into the creation of a legend.

Signed edition, autographed by artist Mike Mayhew. This comic is a collection of sketches and comments by Mike Mayhew. Early drafts for Vampirella and the supporting characters from the early issues of the 2001 Monthly series provide a fascinating insight into the creation of a legend.

Premium Edition limited to 3000 copies Story by Peter David. Cover by Matt Hughes

Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "My Dad... the Supermodel!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; When Veronica gets the family on a television makeover show, her father is pleased with the response he gets for his new, hip style, until it offends one of his most conservative clients. Advice column in which Sara Algase gives advice as "Veronica". Veronica fan art. "To Thine Own Self Be Veronica," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica's interested in a gorgeous new guy, but he never pays her any attention; Against Betty's advice, she tries out a series of new personalities. Readers' Summer Styles 2001 fashion page. "Trouble by the Yard," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; To get Veronica's mind off Archie, Mr. Lodge puts her in charge of landscaping around the mansion; She redesigns the grounds into a giant portrait of Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "All About Brandy," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; When a shy girl moves in next door, Veronica decides to teach her how to be popular, but Brandy learns the lessons too well and Veronica can't take the competition. Fashion Passion Veronica illustration by Dan Parent. Dear Veronica advice column by Sara Algase, art by Ellen Leonforte. "Make Your Mark," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica falls asleep at the beach and wakes up with the silhouette of a rubber duck tanned on her chest. Weather or Not!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Uncle Paul's aches and pains seem to predict what's going to happen, but Veronica gets herself in trouble when she believes them once too often. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

VESPER #2 Cover A: Hannibal King cover art. Police Detective Sabina Reeves, aka Vesper, has lost her partner on the squad ... shot dead by unknown assailants. In tracking down her fellow officer's murderers, Sabina comes across a mysterious and lethally armed gunslinger ... who is as beautiful as she is dangerous. Covers rendered by Hannibal King and James O'Barr! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

VESPER #2 Cover B: James O'Barr cover art. Police Detective Sabina Reeves, aka Vesper, has lost her partner on the squad ... shot dead by unknown assailants. In tracking down her fellow officer's murderers, Sabina comes across a mysterious and lethally armed gunslinger ... who is as beautiful as she is dangerous. Covers rendered by Hannibal King and James O'Barr! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing Cover C: Hannibal King cover art. First time offering in Previews! This is the fully painted cover by Hannibal King, produced especially for Wizard World 2001, and featuring his original character, La Pistolera! Strictly limited to 500 copies, this solicitation is for the limited remaining copies! Police Detective Sabina Reeves, aka Vesper, has lost her partner on the squad ... shot dead by unknown assailants. In tracking down her fellow officer's murderers, Sabina comes across a mysterious and lethally armed gunslinger ... who is as beautiful as she is dangerous. Full color, 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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Act II: Self-Immolation - Chapter 3 of 6: Time and Again - Written by Trainor Houghton (plot), Len Wein and Lovern Kindzierski. Art by Jim Baikie and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Rick Berry. Fitz recalls an event from a few years past where he uncovered some very curious clues about an old Curio shop, some old metal toys, and his theorized secret society. Currently, Trace and Eudora continue their search to get photos of "The Hat." 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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The Perfectionist's Guide to Fantastic Video. Tapes, DVDs, Soundtracks, Books. This issue: Alfred Hitchcock on DVD; Norman Lloyd Interviewed; Blair Witch 2; Dancer in the Dark. Alfred Hitchcock cover. Cover price $6.50.

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The Perfectionist's Guide to Fantastic Video. Tapes, DVDs, Soundtracks, Books. This issue: Roger Corman on DVD; The Truth About Topaz; Le Samurai; Ninja Trash. Plus: More Alfred Hitchcock DVDs. Cover price $6.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Bryan Kinnaird. Conceptual Art by Roy Young. Based on the award-winning motion picture screenplay! An innocent soldier is banished to a dark world inhabited by maniacal criminals, fugitive slaves, vampirical beings, and dinosaurian beasts. Mistaken to be the leader of their prophesized escape, Captain Kort Villikon leads a penitent colony of convicts on a crusade to flee from an inescapable prison world. Fate guides him on a ten-year crusade through hostile alien landscapes, encountering mystical beings, and technological abominations. The journey proves to be catastrophic to his soul, and poisonous to the conspirators responsible for his banishment. An imaginative science fiction portrayal seasoned with haunting, computer graphics-enhanced visuals, action and adventure, gothic eroticism, and metaphorical relationships to biblical creed. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. NOTE: Combination of Live Action and Digital Photography. Cover price $7.99.

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Alternate Cover (Not Signed) - Does NOT include Poster - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Part 1: Ascension of the Expatriates!" Written by Bryan Kinnaird. Conceptual Art by Roy Young. Based on the award-winning motion picture screenplay! An innocent soldier is banished to a dark world inhabited by maniacal criminals, fugitive slaves, vampirical beings, and dinosaurian beasts. Mistaken to be the leader of their prophesized escape, Captain Kort Villikon leads a penitent colony of convicts on a crusade to flee from an inescapable prison world. Fate guides him on a ten-year crusade through hostile alien landscapes, encountering mystical beings, and technological abominations. The journey proves to be catastrophic to his soul, and poisonous to the conspirators responsible for his banishment. An imaginative science fiction portrayal seasoned with haunting, computer graphics-enhanced visuals, action and adventure, gothic eroticism, and metaphorical relationships to biblical creed. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. NOTE: Combination of Live Action and Digital Photography. NOTE: Even though this edition says Signed Premium Edition on the back cover it is NOT signed. Cover price $12.50.

Signed Premium Edition - Does NOT include Poster - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Part 1: Ascension of the Expatriates!" Written by Bryan Kinnaird. Conceptual Art by Roy Young. Based on the award-winning motion picture screenplay! An innocent soldier is banished to a dark world inhabited by maniacal criminals, fugitive slaves, vampirical beings, and dinosaurian beasts. Mistaken to be the leader of their prophesized escape, Captain Kort Villikon leads a penitent colony of convicts on a crusade to flee from an inescapable prison world. Fate guides him on a ten-year crusade through hostile alien landscapes, encountering mystical beings, and technological abominations. The journey proves to be catastrophic to his soul, and poisonous to the conspirators responsible for his banishment. An imaginative science fiction portrayal seasoned with haunting, computer graphics-enhanced visuals, action and adventure, gothic eroticism, and metaphorical relationships to biblical creed. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. NOTE: Combination of Live Action and Digital Photography. Cover price $12.50.

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Intrusions, Part 2. Story by Sean McKeever. Art by Mike Norton and Jason Alexander, plus a pinup by Adam Shaw. Cover by Mike Norton. The acclaimed teen drama by Sean McKeever, later a writer for mainstream comics such as Spider-Man. Cullen's finally finding his place in Northern Plains, but now he feels threatened by the arrival of his charismatic, extroverted older brother, Christian. Also, Part 2 of the introspective sci-fi serial, Tower. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

In this issue of White Dwarf: Dark Shadows Warhammer Campaign Battle Report. Plus: Index Astartes - Grey Knights, Deathwatch & Night Lords; Chapter Approved Feral Orks; Grand Tournaments in Review; Inquisitor Scenery and Modeling Step-by-Steps. Also: Free Albion Map Poster. Cover price $4.99.

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WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS. As Voodoo is finally released from the hospital, Spartan makes a decision that will change his life ? as well as Void's ? forever. Plus, Grifter reveals his secrets about Zealot's return to action, leading into next month's extra-sized 25th issue! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Witchblade # 50. Dynamic Forces Exclusive chrome edition. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.