Comic books May 2004

2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kia Asamiya. Dark must face three great challenges that will confirm him as a Phantom Saint: a skilled human martial arts opponent, a magical demon, and a rite of passage in the Underworld! Original story and art by manga superstar, Kia Asamiya, artist of Uncanny X-Men and Batman: Child of Dreams! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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By Jack Lawrence. Darkham Vale once again falls as an ancient evil is resurrected! The town is in the grip of war. Ryan, Troy, Molly and Garrick, children all, stand united on the brink of catastrophe. But will courage and hope be enough to fight this, the final battle? And when the dust has cleared, who, if anyone, can hope to be left standing? Watch out for the next Darkham Vale series, starting in June! FC, 40pg (10 of 10) (Note Price)$3.95 Cover price $3.50.

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Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

APComics Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Darkham Vale (2003) #6-10. Story and art by Jack Lawrence. Darkham Vale is a truly wonderful masterpiece, offering stunning sequential art and a story to rival that of Harry Potter. Why are so many people talking about this series? Find out for yourself with this first collected edition. Includes extra bonus artwork. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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(W) Paul Jenkins (P) Steven Cummings (C ) Matt Milla As Jackie Estacado gears up to take control of Family affairs, his first order of business is to clean up some of the dead wood... and that pretty much describes Ernie Palanco. Ernie Palanco has wanted to be a mobster since the first day he could walk. But what happens when you can't aim a gun and you can't keep hold of the bosses' money and you keep shooting the wrong people by accident? FC, 32pg$2.99 ongoing series Cover price $2.99.

Written by Steve Niles. Art by Chee. Interest in George A. Romero's classic work of horror has never been higher! With a new remake of Dawn of the Dead in theaters this spring and a new DVD release of the original on the way, and zombies the latest craze, Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and Chee (Wake the Dead) bring fresh new eyes to long-time favorite, Dawn of the Dead! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, JERRY SIEGEL, ROBERT KANIGHER, AND VARIOUS; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY, JOE KUBERT, BERNARD BAILY, RALPH MAYO, BERNARD SACHS, JOE SAMACHSON, JON KOZLAK AND VARIOUS; COVER BY NEAL ADAMS In stores May 5. A stunning facsimile of the classic 1971 collection DC 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR! Reprinted here are stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #21-22, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #34, MORE FUN COMICS #55, ADVENTURE COMICS #190, ACTION COMICS #146, and a previously unpublished story featuring Wildcat by Robert Kanigher and Jon Kozlak! For more information see feautre article. FC, 96 pg. $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Challengers of the Unknown (1958-1978 DC 1st Series) #3-8. Written by JACK KIRBY, ED HERRON, and DAVE WOOD. Art by JACK KIRBY, WALLY WOOD, and MARVIN STEIN. Cover by KIRBY and WOOD. A second thrilling Archive Edition featuring the adventures of the Challengers of the Unknown, with art by Jack Kirby & Wally Wood! This volume is highlighted by a host of '50s science- fiction oddities, including a mysterious "star stone" that bestows super-powers, a space circus, monsters from space, a planet populated by robots, and more! Plus, an introduction by John Morrow, editor/publisher of The Kirby Collector. Hardcover, 168, pages, full oclor. Cover price $39.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects New Teen Titans (1980-1988) #9-16 and Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) #18.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by GEORGE PÉREZ, ROMEO TANGHAL and CARMINE INFANTINO. Cover by BOB WIACEK (based on the PÉREZ/TANGHAL back cover art to Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) #18).

The second archive edition collecting the classic NEW TEEN TITANS issues of the 1980s! This archive features the Titans heading to Mount Olympus, taking on the Brotherhood of Evil, and more!

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents (1965-1969) #11, Noman (1966) #1-2, and Dynamo (1966) #3. Written by WALLY WOOD and STEVE SKEATES. Art by WALLY WOOD, DAN ADKINS, MIKE SEKOWSKY, GIL KANE, MANNY STALLMAN, CHIC STONE, and OGDEN WHITNEY. Cover by WALLY WOOD. More classic 1960s adventures can be found in this Archive Edition! NoMan faces an Egyptian succubus, S.P.I.D.E.R. assassins, time-traveling aliens, the Last Subterranean and more! Plus, an introduction by Wally Wood biographer Bhob Stewart! Hardcover, 216 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

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WRITTEN BY DARWYN COOKE; ART AND COVER BY COOKE In stores March 17. The sprawling 6-part miniseries chronicling the DC Universe's Silver Age continues! Revisit the dawn of the Silver Age as the Challengers of the Unknown are assembled in response to a mysterious evil. Meanwhile, Hal Jordan travels one step closer to Destiny. Plus: Batman, Martian Manhunter, and the Suicide Squad! No interior ads. FC, 64 PG. (3 OF 6) $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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By Josh Howard. When another teenage girl mysteriously returns from the dead, Nara's world is turned upside down. Desperate for answers, Nara decides to call upon Noel Raddemer...but he's nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, a voice from her past begins to haunt her, signaling the return of her greatest adversary. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Special Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Complete First Series!" Collects Dead at 17 (2003 1st Series) #1-4. Written and drawn by Josh Howard. Meet best friends Nara and Hazy as they face life,death, zombies, and demons in the story that started it all. In this special edition, get an inside look into the creation of the series with a special page by page commentary by creator Josh Howard, along with new pin-ups, sketches, and other bonus material, plus an introduction by Javier Grillo-Marxuach. A must have for serious fans and new readers who don't want to be left out! Dead @ 17 was recently showcased in Wizard Magazine as a indie series not to miss. Find out why Wizard considers Howard one of the biggest indie icons of 2007! Softcover, 96 pages, 7-in x 10-in, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Add to cart Fine $4.70

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Complete First Series!" Collects Dead at 17 (2003 1st Series) #1-4. Written and drawn by Josh Howard. When 17-year-old Nara Kilday is tragically murdered, a conspiracy is uncovered that will forever alter the lives of three teenagers. This edition contains all four issues of the first mini series, along with lots of great extras. Get a behind the scenes look at the making of the series, with sketches, concept designs, and even a look at Josh Howard's original, never-before-seen self-published version. Softcover, 96 pages, 5-in x 8-in, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rainbow Buddy. The Delicious Seasons is a story about a young college girl who loves cooking and finds a well-paying job to be personal chef of a picky guy. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 1- 1st printing. Story and art by Wataru Murayama. Naoto Saki is a typical young boy. He gets average grades in school, and nothing about him really stands out. His favorite thing to do is sleep - which doesn't exactly endear him to his teachers when he dozes off in class. Whenever he falls asleep, Naoto dreams of the same fantasy world. Then one day, Naoto gets magically summoned into the very world he had once only seen in dreams! All at once, he's caught up in a battle between the powerful beings called Elphis, and a group of human-like beings called the Sand Dusts. For Naoto, this desert world of Orgos is no longer a dream-he can feel pain here, and possibly even die. He decides he'd rather not risk his life, and would like nothing more than to return home. But the pretty sorceress who summoned him in the first place has other plans for him. Softcover, 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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WRITTEN BY ANDERSEN GABRYCH AND A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY PETE WOODS, CAM SMITH, JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY TIM SALE. Part 2 of the 3-issue thriller "The Surrogate!" Batman searches for the missing Leslie Thompkins and a comatose pregnant girl held in "protective captivity" by a record executive and his pop-star wife. And in the backup, the same people the Tailor trusted with his life are now out to kill him! FC, 40 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Pat Lee and Michael Turner B&W sketch cover. This Special Edition features a new sketch cover by Pat Lee (front) and Michael Turner (back) and additional content not featured in the 1st printing! Written by Brad Mick; Art by Pat Lee Dante leaps from the video game screen to the comic page in Dreamwave's new series Devil May Cry. In this issue, Trish gets the lowdown on the enigmatic Dante, as we watch the half demon/half human gun-for-hire do what he does best--but is it enough when this merc with a mouth goes blow-for-blow against the demon lord known as Phantom? FC, 40pg $3.95 Monthly Cover price $3.95.

Chapter 2: The Soldier. Story, art and cover by Ted Nomura. A historical series focusing on the brutal dictatorships that shaped the twentieth century. As a German infantry soldier during World War I, young Adolf Hitler sees firsthand the carnage of the battlefield. But he is also introduced to the poisonous ideas that will shape both himself and his adopted country in the passage of time. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by NAR. Stories and Art by Various. Take a spin through tales dealing with lessons in gladiatorial combat, a chess expert's stalemate against monstrous robots, slighted carnival freaks seeking justice, the last day of retiring private eyes, supernatural practical jokes, and another crazy story from the comic shop! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Gerben Den Heeten. "Chris Cucumber" - by Roger Wormburper, "My Lover, My Husband" - by T.J. Kirsch, "Hey Baby, Come Here!" - by Pete Strucic, "Pump It" - by Shelton Bryant, and "A New Toy" - by Gerben Den Heeten. 28 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $3.95.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Doctor Strange: Oath (2006) #1-5.

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN. Art and cover by MARCOS MARTIN.

Doctor Stephen Strange embarks on the most important paranormal investigation of his career, as he sets out to solve an attempted murder - his own! And with his most trusted friend also at death's door, Strange turns to an unexpected corner of the Marvel Universe to recruit a new ally.

Eisner Award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan (RUNAWAYS, Y: The Last Man) and red-hot artist Marcos Martin (CAPTAIN AMERICA, Batgirl: Year One) join forces for an adventure that will take the Sorcerer Supreme from the underworld of New York City to the deadliest dimensions on the outskirts of reality - while firmly establishing him in the current Marvel Universe and setting him up to join a surprising new team!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Christopher Eccleston - the Ninth Doctor talks exclusively with DWM; Russell T Davies on casting Doctor #9. Cover price $6.80.

Volume 05 - 1st printing. "Steel Skies!" Edited by John Binns. Imagine you could never breathe fresh, unfiltered air again, or look up into a clear blue sky. In this anthology of short stories, authors Marc Platt, Kate Orman, Lance Parkin, and Jonathan Blum - and some fresh new voices - introduce characters who lead their lives in enclosed, artificial environments - from Britain's first underwater prison, to an early human colony on an inhospitable world, and the last ship to fight for Earth in the bitter Draconian War. Confined, isolated, often far from home, they live with loneliness, paranoia, and despair. And then they meet the Doctor - and for better or worse, their lives are changed forever. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

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by Various In "Snooper by the Book" Donald mystifies the nephews when he sets up a private detective practice, and succeeds! Mickey must match wits with "Bagarthach the Arch- Fiend" after he unwittingly releases an ancient demon from its bottle prison. And Grandma and Gus wrap up in "Grandma goes to Town." FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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by Matt Forbeck & Szymon Kudranski; cover by Tommy Lee Edwards Someone is savagely butchering the prostitutes of Whitechapel. Sounds familiar ? except it's been a decade since Jack the Ripper stalked these streets. And "Springheel Jack" never drank his victims' blood... But Dracula's been dead for eleven years, so why has Abraham Van Helsing been summoned to London? Based on the new Dracula's Revenge boardgame from Human Head Studios! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Dark Sun Player's Handbook - Races, Classes, Equipment, Rules; Can You Cure The Cannibal Plague?; Animal-Style Kung Fu; Magic of Eberron - Spells, Domains, and Living Magic; 26 Feats; Exclusive Psionic Class; New PC Races. Cover price $5.99.

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Story by Carl S. Stone. Art and cover by David Hutchison. A continuation of the manga-ish fantasy adventure saga that began with Dragon Arms (2002). The wizard Anrack and his band of noble warriors seek the Chaos Blade that can end the battle against Eon's forces. Naga faces Eon in a final showdown for the power of the First Sword. When the blades true power is finally released, it threatens to consume the heroes world and everything they hold dear. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mineko Ohkami.

Having escaped from the water cave, Kitchel finds herself in disturbing and unfamiliar surroundings: the forest of the damned of Kainaldia. Meanwhile, Rath, Rune, and Thatz summon a demon with Nadilâ' powers to help them find the kingdom of Kainaldia. Zoma also heads for the kingdom, hoping to take the Wind Staff to Cesi. As all roads lead to Kainaldia, an epic battle of strength is sure to ensue.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Rated T

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Amber and Ashes!" By Margaret Weis. From best-selling author and Dragonlance setting co-creator Margaret Weis, Amber and Ashes takes up where the War of Souls left off with the central character Mina, further exploring the chaos that is post-war Krynn. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in x 9 1/2-in, 340 pages, Text only. Cover price $24.95.

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by Trampas Whiteman & Sean J. Jordan, Mike S. Miller, & Rael Lyra Is a childhood friend a lifelong friend? Huma, the legendary Knight of Solamnia, is forced to wonder at the intentions of his once-best-friend Magius as he enters the magician's mysterious home, the Citadel. As Magius seemingly imprisons Huma and the minotaur Kaz, the knight is forced to choose between trusting his old friend or standing against the power of a renegade mage. Cover by Joe Prado. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing . Join the 35 artists (Moebius, Stan Saikai, and others) who have generously donated all-new, original contributions created specifically for this collaborative effort to raise as much money for cancer research. 100% of all the money collected from sales goes directly to cancer research. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.95.

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Written by Brian Augustyn; Penciled by Jeremy Tiongson Colored by Dreamwave Colors It's a whole new deal--and the dawn of bigger revelations and stranger mysteries of the battle realm. Shobu learns more about the secrets behind being a true Duel Master and discovers new battles, weirder creatures, bigger matches and a whole new level of danger and excitement! As Shobu sees his skills and knowledge grow, he begins to hope that the one mystery he truly wants to solve may finally be within his grasp: the secret of his long missing father. This series is a collaborative creation of Dreamwave, Hasbro, and Wizards of the Coast. It is based on the popular comics, television series, toys, and other merchandise in Japan with an estimated readership of 1.6 million! FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Brian Augustyn Penciled by Jeremy Tiongson Colored by Dreamwave Colors. Shobu has been playing the game for a while, but he still has a long way to go when it comes to the game. Knight teaches him about the cards and the Zone. What is the mystery behind the Zone? Can anybody survive in the zone?

May 2004. Official Dungeons & Dragons Adventures. Challenge the Dragon-Kings - Dark Sun Reborn - DM's Guide & Adventure Inside; 25 New Dark Sun Monsters; Get Buzzed on the Bridge; Includes 4-Page Mini-Scale Map; Featuring David Noonan, John Simcoe, Kyle Stanley Hunter. Cover price $6.99.

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Issue #73/74 - May 2004. Mike Conran's news fanzine concentrating on Edgar Rice Burroughs. Wraparound cover by Tom Yeates. Dum-Dum and ECOF 2003 convention reports, WB's Tarzan television series is examined. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 30 pages, black and white.

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(W) Kevin Munroe; (P) Dave Wilkins; (Cover) Dave Wilkins & Tony Washington; It;s the second bone-crushing issue of El Zombo! We join ten-year-old Beli and her undead guardian angel EL ZOMBO after they've spent a tumultuous few weks together. Now that the two have finally learned to co-exist, Zombo is about to have a startling revelation. Investigating his ouwn murder after hours, Zombo comes face to face with the man responsible for his bullet holes...and inadvertently endangers Beli! But that't not the worst of it - Zombo will discover the painfully rotten truth about what happens when a guardian angel doesn't fulfill his duties. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by ROBERT RODI Pencils by STEVEN CUMMINGS Cover by TOM FLEMING "FEVER" (3 of 3)Concludes! Elektra must slice and dice her way through a slew of Russian mobsters while fighting off the mother of all Asian flu viruses. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Cover Photo by Lynn Goldsmith. Stories by Frank Strom and Janet Hetherington. Art by Tod Smith, Ronn Sutton and Andrew Pepoy. Elvira and friends are surprised by Squid-Men looking for love in "Dangers on a Train!" Also, Elvira is sent by her boss, Roz Wyck, to a flea market to film an antiques-evaluation TV show for "sweeps week" at K-WHA? in "Delectable Collectibles!" 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by KARL BOLLERS Pencils by CARLO PAGULAYAN Cover by GREG HORN "MIND GAMES" pt. 3 (of 6)?On her own for the very first time, Emma's found love ... but she's also found out that her new boyfriend is in deep with the Boston mob! As she learns more "creative" ways to use her new mutant powers, will it be enough to escape the grasp of the underworld? [EMMA FROST is rated PSR beginning with January's EMMA FROST #7!] 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 [note rating change] UPC: 5960605432-00911 * Check out the preview of EMMA FROST #7 in MARVEL PREVIEWS #5! Cover price $2.99.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Empire (2003 2nd Series) #0-6. Written by MARK WAID. Art and cover by BARRY KITSON and JAMES PASCOE. Ever wonder what it would be like if Doctor Doom or Lex Luthor actually ruled the world? The miniseries mixing political intrigue and all-out action returns as a trade paperback featuring rare material! EMPIRE looks at the world through the eyes of a dictator scheming to maintain his tenuous grasp over an entire planet. Can anyone be trusted? Includes a rare 5-page preview and a sketchbook section by Kitson! Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Lord of the Rings Special Collector's Issue - May, 2004. Extensive interviews with Lord of the Rings Trilogy Director, Peter Jackson, as well as the Principal cast. Tons of photos and behind the scenes information, Production notes, and film making lessons. Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 76 pages, full color.

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Written by CHUCK AUSTEN Pencils by JIM CALAFIORE Cover by MIZUKI SAKAKIBARA "A BLINK IN TIME" pt. 2 (of 3)?Blink is back! But is her return enough to tip the scales in the Exiles' battle with a startling new menace?? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores March 10. Boy Blue nurses a broken heart, Prince Charming recruits more Fables for his mayoral campaign, and Bigby and Snow team up to get to the bottom of Red Riding Hood's story. Meanwhile, the mysterious trio of Hugh, Drew, and Lou continue to wreak havoc in Manhattan. Meatheads beware: This time they've got guns. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores March 10. After being beaten to a pulp, Black Mariah tells the Angel where a mysterious religious object is hidden away. The Angel goes after it...only to encounter a series of boobytraps left courtesy of Mariah! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.