Comic books April 2006

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Retailer Variant Sketch Cover - Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Part 1 (of 6)! They're back and they're bimonthly! The chart topping super team of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday return for another full year of Astonshing X-Men! If you thought last year's run was full of shocks and surprises, hold onto your eyeballs, cause you haven't seen nothing yet! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

MegaCon 2006 Exclusive Variant Sketch Cover - Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Part 1 (of 6)! They're back and they're bimonthly! The chart topping super team of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday return for another full year of Astonshing X-Men! If you thought last year's run was full of shocks and surprises, hold onto your eyeballs, cause you haven't seen nothing yet!

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Midtown Comics Variant Sketch Cover - Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Part 1 (of 6)! They're back and they're bimonthly! The chart topping super team of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday return for another full year of Astonshing X-Men! If you thought last year's run was full of shocks and surprises, hold onto your eyeballs, cause you haven't seen nothing yet!

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Green Cover - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004- 3rd Series) #1-12. Written by JOSS WHEDON. Art and cover by JOHN CASSADAY. This deluxe hardcover collects ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 1: GIFTED and ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 2: DANGEROUS, plus extras. In GIFTED, Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of 'astonishing' the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? As demand for the 'mutant cure' reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord, with an unexpected ally - and some unexpected adversaries - tipping the scales! In DANGEROUS, a tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected - and no, it's not Magneto. Things heat up in a way none of the X-Men ever dreamed, but will teamwork save the day when they can't even depend on themselves? Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., full color. NOTE: For TPB Editions see Astonishing X-Men TPB (2004-2012 Marvel) Vol. 1-2. Cover price $29.99.

Bookstore Edition (Black Cover) - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004- 3rd Series) #1-12. Written by JOSS WHEDON. Art and cover by JOHN CASSADAY. This deluxe hardcover collects ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 1: GIFTED and ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 2: DANGEROUS, plus extras. In GIFTED, Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of 'astonishing' the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? As demand for the 'mutant cure' reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord, with an unexpected ally - and some unexpected adversaries - tipping the scales! In DANGEROUS, a tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected - and no, it's not Magneto. Things heat up in a way none of the X-Men ever dreamed, but will teamwork save the day when they can't even depend on themselves? Hardcover, full color. NOTE: For TPB Editions see Astonishing X-Men TPB (2004-2012 Marvel) Vol. 1-2. Cover price $29.99.

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One-shot, April 2006. Written and illustrated by Nils Hamm. Adventures of an alien shipwrecked on Earth. 8-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Written by Stephan Nilson. Art by Israel Cruz. As Mike continues to chase down Captain Tariq, we discover what actually happened to him after he was captured by Mr. Peck. How far will Mike go to get his old body back, and who are the shadows that keep appearing to Mike? Plus: flip the book over for the Alias bonus book! Full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "New Subversive Online Cartoonists!" Edited by Ted Rall. The top political and social e-cartoonists found on the web today provide yet another incisive irreverent alternative view of our society and politics. As for the previous volumes, Ted Rall interviews them along with numerous cartoons sprinkled throughout. The web has the unfettered opinions. Here's the best among them Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations) Cover price $13.95.

Volume 16 - Issue 4. In this issue: Farewell to Will & Grace. Plus: 8 big stars who sign fast by mail; Phil Gordon on poker autographs; J.P. Donleavy - The Ginger Man author turns 80; stars sign on Broadway; sci-fi signers; and Ann Sheridan - Hollywood's Oomph Girl. With over 300 celebrity autograph addresses. 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing.

The best-selling artist of Black Rust is back with a corrosive goth vision of life and death and in-between. A combination art book and dark narrative, it's the ferocious beauty of abysmal visions and includes an introduction by John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Planetary) and afterword by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night).

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Kristy's Great Idea!"

Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin. Adapted by Raina Telgemeier.

Meet Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey - best friends and founding members of The Baby-Sitters Club. But cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, or crank callers isn't all there is to life. Kristy is having a hard time accepting her mom's boyfriend, and Stacey is hiding a startling secret from her new friends.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Kristy's Great Idea!"

Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin. Adapted by Raina Telgemeier.

Meet Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey - best friends and founding members of The Baby-Sitters Club. But cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, or crank callers isn't all there is to life. Kristy is having a hard time accepting her mom's boyfriend, and Stacey is hiding a startling secret from her new friends.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Kristy's Great Idea!"

Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin. Adapted by Raina Telgemeier.

Meet Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey - best friends and founding members of The Baby-Sitters Club. But cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, or crank callers isn't all there is to life. Kristy is having a hard time accepting her mom's boyfriend, and Stacey is hiding a startling secret from her new friends.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.99.

This issue of Back Issues examines "Weird Heroes" of the 1970s and 1980s! In all-new interviews, Mike Ploog discusses Ghost Rider, Matt Wagner revisits The Demon, and Joe Kubert dusts off Ragman. Also, the pencil art of Gene Colan is spotlighted in "Rough Stuff." Cover by Art Adams. (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing. By Kyle Baker. Comics' most adorable family now in their first darling color hardcover. Even though they're drawings, you just wanna pinch their cheeks. This breathtakingly cherubic edition collects the best episodes from Cartoonist Volumes 1-2, and The Bakers, plus 30 pages of brand new cartoons. All printed for the first time in beautiful full color! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

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by Bates, Peyer, & Rogers. Springfield's merry mischief-maker, Bart Simpson, switches places with Ralph Wiggum on "Take Your Son To Work Day" with surprising and potentially life- threatening results. Then, Bart gets a new roommate when he moves into the retirement home with Grampa. Also, Bart and Nelson start their own pirate radio station, and it is not long before radio talk show host Birch Barlow's ratings begin to plummet, prompting a "no holds barred" battle over the airwaves. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara.

The forces of Kall-Su, the High King of Ice, are on the move. Can the Rebel Samurai stand up against their higher-level enemies, the Sorcerer Shogun? Will Bol Gil Bol, Shadow Master, take the life of the great wizard Dark Schneider? The countdown to apocalypse is ticking - and an old enemy from the past is about to return.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pop Mhan & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Tim Sale. Life and death maintain a tenuous balance at the edge of the Lazarus Pit. A major character has died. Now a battle must be fought between two old foes...and only one will survive. We're not giving away any secrets, except to say that this is the end of Batgirl! Cover price $2.50.

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First Printing, Green/white background, NOT RED. Written by Judd Winick Art by Eric Battle & Rodney Ramos. Cover by Jock. The mystery behind Jason Todd reaches a crescendo when the Dark Knight's former sidekick holds hostage the villain responsible for his own murder! It's a three-way showdown between Batman, the Red Hood, and the Joker! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

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Second Printing, RED background. Written by Judd Winick Art by Eric Battle & Rodney Ramos. Cover by Jock. The mystery behind Jason Todd reaches a crescendo when the Dark Knight's former sidekick holds hostage the villain responsible for his own murder! It's a three-way showdown between Batman, the Red Hood, and the Joker! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

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1ST Printing, BLACK BACKGROUND - Written by Judd Winick Art by Shane Davis & Mark Morales Cover by Jock. The secret behind the return of Jason Todd is revealed! Join writer Judd Winick (BATMAN, THE OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Shane Davis (BATMAN, ROBIN) & Mark Morales (New Avengers) and cover artist Jock (BATMAN covers, THE LOSERS) for the compelling story behind the Red Hood's origin and mysterious return to Gotham! Find out how the former Robin survived "A Death in the Family" to become one of the Batman's deadliest adversaries. On sale March 8 ? 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US Cover price $4.99.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Mark Morales. Limited to 100 copies. Includes numbered Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. NOTE: Scan is for reference purposes only and may not reflect the actual edition number that will be received. 1ST Printing, BLACK BACKGROUND - Written by Judd Winick Art by Shane Davis & Mark Morales Cover by Jock. The secret behind the return of Jason Todd is revealed! Join writer Judd Winick (BATMAN, THE OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Shane Davis (BATMAN, ROBIN) & Mark Morales (New Avengers) and cover artist Jock (BATMAN covers, THE LOSERS) for the compelling story behind the Red Hood's origin and mysterious return to Gotham! Find out how the former Robin survived "A Death in the Family" to become one of the Batman's deadliest adversaries. 48 pg, FC Cover price $4.99.

2ND Printing, WHITE background - Written by Judd Winick. Art by Shane Davis & Mark Morales. Cover by Shane Davis. The secret behind the return of Jason Todd is revealed! Join writer Judd Winick (BATMAN, THE OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Shane Davis (BATMAN, ROBIN) & Mark Morales (New Avengers) and cover artist Jock (BATMAN covers, THE LOSERS) for the compelling story behind the Red Hood's origin and mysterious return to Gotham! Find out how the former Robin survived "A Death in the Family" to become one of the Batman's deadliest adversaries. On sale March 8 ? 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner. In the sinister grip of genetic mutants, the Batman learns first-hand that common criminals are not the worst evil to threaten Gotham. It's an all-out slugfest as Batman pushes his training to the limit and goes toe-to-hideous-toe with the Monster Men! On sale Feb 1 ? 4 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman: Dark Detective (2005) #1-6. Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. Cover by Marshall Rogers. Don't miss this collection that reunites one of the great Batman creative teams of the 1970s! In DARK DETECTIVE, The Joker enters a gubernatorial election using the campaign slogan "Vote for me or I'll kill you!" Will it persuade voters? Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Final issue - Written by A.J. Lieberman. Art by Diego Olmos and Bit. Cover by Claudio Castellini. Batman must deal with Hush, the Joker, and their private war! But these two villains are forcing Batman to reexamine the rules he's lived by his entire life, and the only way to stop the mayhem may be to break one of those sacred tenets. 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Andrew Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee Batman finds himself at a crossroads early in his career! With the threat of the Carrier behind him, romance has entered the Dark Knight's civilian life. Is this Bruce Wayne's chance for a normal, happy life? It looks like it ? until a new threat blasts Batman back to his tortured reality. On sale Feb 22 ? 7 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Eddie Campbell & Daren White Art and cover by Bart Sears. A stunning new stand-alone story written by Eddie Campbell (BATMAN: ORDER OF THE BEASTS, From Hell, Bacchus) & Daren White (BATMAN: ORDER OF THE BEASTS, Bacchus) with amazing art by Bart Sears (WARLORD)! The Emergency Room of Gotham General Hospital is overwhelming for a rookie doctor on the best of days...but the hospital scene becomes pure pandemonium when the Joker is admitted ? by Batman! But the Joker knows a secret that threatens all of Gotham City...and Batman must keep him alive at all costs to determine just what it is! On sale February 8 ? 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US Cover price $4.99.

Written by Bill Matheny. Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty. Cover by Jeff Matsuda. Introducing: Batgirl! For the first time ever in The Batman Strikes, Barbara Gordon hits the streets of Gotham City, fighting for justice and keeping her secret alter ego hidden from her father, Police Commissioner James Gordon! Cover price $2.25.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Thrillkiller: Batgirl and Robin (1997) #1-3 and Thrillkiller '62 (1998).

Written by Howard Chaykin. Art and Cover by Daniel Brereton.

Back in print after a long absence, it's a stunning new printing of the classic Elseworlds tale from writer Howard Chaykin and artist Daniel Brereton! This edition includes the 3-issue THRILLKILLER miniseries and the THRILLKILLER '62 special, in which Batgirl and Robin serve as the defenders of Gotham during the early 1960s.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Second Printing. Written by Paul Pope Art and cover by Pope Acclaimed writer/illustrator Paul Pope (SOLO, 100%) delivers a startling four- issue miniseries set in Gotham City in the year 2039! Detective Gordon, grandson of Commissioner Jim Gordon, is baffled when a Federal agent is found murdered on his beat. The investigation gets darker when the prime suspect is a man without an identity, a man who shouldn't exist?the Batman! Here begins a mystery of epic proportions, a century in the making! Please see the Dynamic Forces section of PREVIEWS for a signed edition. On sale February 15 ? 1 of 4 ? 48 pg, FC, $5.99 USEdited by Bob Schreck Cover price $5.99.

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Written by Paul Pope Art and cover by Pope. Paul Pope's mystery series set in 2039 continues! A forgotten legend from the past is again loose on the streets of Gotham. Amid grisly murder and government conspiracy, Detective Gordon tries to solve the deadliest of mysteries: Who is the man behind Batman's mask? ? 3 of 4 ? Prestige Format ? 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Cover price $5.99.

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Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art & cover by TONY MOORE & VAL STAPLES. Hellcorp is in shambles and the demons under Lucifer's rule are left to pick up the pieces and rebuilt. Somewhere along the way, Battle Pope gets mixed up in it all. Reprinting ROBERT KIRKMAN's first published work, now in STUNNING full color, with a brand new cover by original artists MATTHEW ROBERTS & TONY MOORE and original cover colorist VAL STAPLES. Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Genesis!" Collects Battle Pope (2005 Image) #1-4. Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art and cover by TONY MOORE and VAL STAPLES. If you missed out on BATTLE POPE the first time around, now is your chance to find out what everyone was talking about! It's the end of the world and few are worthy of passage to heaven, not even the Pope. God leaves behind Saint Michael, the leader of his army, to act as a guardian for the humans. He fails, and is held captive by Lucifer. God then enlists the aide of the Pope to rescue Michael, and leaves his son Jesus H. Christ to assist him in his quest. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Genesis!" Collects Battle Pope (2005 Image) #1-4. Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art and cover by TONY MOORE and VAL STAPLES. If you missed out on BATTLE POPE the first time around, now is your chance to find out what everyone was talking about! It's the end of the world and few are worthy of passage to heaven, not even the Pope. God leaves behind Saint Michael, the leader of his army, to act as a guardian for the humans. He fails, and is held captive by Lucifer. God then enlists the aide of the Pope to rescue Michael, and leaves his son Jesus H. Christ to assist him in his quest. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Don't miss the incredible 100-page Battlestar Galactica Yearbook, packed with interviews from the entire cast, including Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Tricia Helfer and more! Plus, relive the entire fantastic second season with exclusive commentary and discover secrets of the Galactica with incredible blueprints! Available in both newsstand and Previews Exclusive editions. (Titan) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) NEWSSTAND EDITION?Magazine, 100pgs, FCSRP: $9.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION?Magazine, 100pgs, FCSRP: $9.99 Cover price $9.99.

Don't miss the incredible 100-page Battlestar Galactica Yearbook, packed with interviews from the entire cast, including Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Tricia Helfer and more! Plus, relive the entire fantastic second season with exclusive commentary and discover secrets of the Galactica with incredible blueprints! Available in both newsstand and Previews Exclusive editions. (Titan) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) NEWSSTAND EDITION?Magazine, 100pgs, FCSRP: $9.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION?Magazine, 100pgs, FCSRP: $9.99 Cover price $9.99.

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Issue 3323 - April 1st, 2006. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, Color.

Issue 3324 - April 8th, 2006. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, Color.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $2.50

Issue 3325 - April 15th, 2006. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, Color.

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Issue 3326 - April 22nd, 2006. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, Color.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.50 Interior is complete. Severe water damage.

Issue 3327 - April 29th, 2006. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, Color.

2nd and later printings. Collects Bear (2003-2005) #1-5. Story and art by Jamie Smart. Holy nuts, giggle like a kidney! The trials of Bear are rammed together in a squeezy flush of tittering and "aughh, that's my leg!" Laugh at his misfortunes! Cheer his mortal foe Looshkin! Flick through the other rubbish! Bear: Immortal collects "Bear Hurts," "Bear Trips," "Bear B," "Bear Rawks," and "Bear Vengeance" in one fine lump of chuzz! This much fun usually involves prosecution! Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kentaro Miura.

The Band of the Hawk - what's left of them - are on the run, Guts and Casca having rescued the Hawks' leader, Griffith, from the horrors of the King of Midland's dungeons. Starved, tortured mercilessly, and imprisoned in an iron mask, Griffith hangs on to life and sanity by a thread...and he'll be no help against the King's latest charges sent to bring him back to pay for his dalliance with the King's daughter. Now the depleted Hawks will have to face the Knights of the Black Dog, led by the merciless, bestial Wyald...one bad dog who's even worse when he unleashes the beast within!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $13.95.