Comic books May 2006

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By James Patrick, se7enhedd, & J.M. Ringuet. It's the Old West. Death is a drifter, and when he rides into town it means somebody is going to die. This time, he's parked at the saloon in Dillinger, and the local banker is convinced Death is there to claim his ill daughter. The banker will attempt to stop the inevitable, even if he must confront Death himself. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 2)SRP. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art by Takeshi Obata. L is ready to keep Light under lock and key forever, especially since the killings stopped once Light was incarcerated. But a new wave of Kira crimes hits Japan. Someone else has gotten their hands on a Death Note, and these new deaths aren't focused on making the world a better place, they're focused on making the Yotsuba Group richer. Big business can be murder, and Kira has gone corporate! Softcover, 5-in x 7.5-in., B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir. Art by Melvin Calingo. Destiny's Hand: a pirate ship that cannot be sunk, led by a dying Captain who will not give up. His final wish before he dies is to find the legendary Devil's Eye. And who does he appoint to lead his fearless crew in search of the lost treasure but Olivia Soldana, a brash 16-year-old girl who can outdo any man! By the writers of Amazing Agent Luna! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir. Art by Melvin Calingo. Sixteen-year-old pirate Olivia Soldana has made a promise to her dying Captain - lead the crew of Destiny's Hand to find the legendary Devil's Eye. Olivia's quest takes on a frenzied pace as the seas close their ports to pirates, and the crew races the fearsome pirate ship, the Kraken to find the pieces of a map that will lead the way to the Devil's Eye. Meanwhile, the Captain's son learns the truth about his mother and his destiny, and Olivia faces a mutiny among the crew, who will not follow a teenage girl, no matter how fierce she might be! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

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First Printing, half of face, hand with boomerang, blood, NOT BAT LOGO AROUND TITLE. Written by James Robinson Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke Cover by Simone Bianchi. It's One Year Later...and who is the mysterious vigilante who's been keeping Gotham free of crime? And what is his relationship with the new police commissioner? Don't miss the stunning first part of a story crossing over with BATMAN by writer James Robinson (JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE, HAWKMAN, STARMAN), art team Leonard Kirk (JSA) & Andy Clarke, and cover artist Simone Bianchi (SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT)! 36 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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Second Printing, FULL SHOT OF FACE, RED BAT OUTLINE AROUND TITLE. Written by James Robinson Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke Cover by Simone Bianchi. It's One Year Later...and who is the mysterious vigilante who's been keeping Gotham free of crime? And what is his relationship with the new police commissioner? Don't miss the stunning first part of a story crossing over with BATMAN by writer James Robinson (JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE, HAWKMAN, STARMAN), art team Leonard Kirk (JSA) & Andy Clarke, and cover artist Simone Bianchi (SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT)! 36 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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Trade magazine intended for comics retailers featuring industry news and analysis, product news, and columns. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8; color and black and white; 56 pages on slick white paper.

1st printing. Adapted by Christopher Nicholas. Art and cover by Ben Butcher. This is the first time the blockbuster hit Toy Story 2 is being retold in the Little Golden Book format. At just $2.99, Disney fans and collectors of all ages will want to get a copy of their very own. For the first time ever, Toy Story 2 is a Little Golden Book! Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

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2nd and later printings. Adapted by Christopher Nicholas. Art and cover by Ben Butcher. This is the first time the blockbuster hit Toy Story 2 is being retold in the Little Golden Book format. At just $2.99, Disney fans and collectors of all ages will want to get a copy of their very own. For the first time ever, Toy Story 2 is a Little Golden Book! Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

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Written by Brian Wood Art by Wood & Riccardo Burchielli. Cover by Wood. After a few weeks of covering day-to-day life in the DMZ, Matty finally gets his first big news break: an interview with a notorious local tribal boss. However, when Matty arrives to the interview, who he finds sitting next to the crime boss could make for an even bigger scoop. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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Written by JAY FAERBER. Penciled by JUAN HOMS. Inked by JIMMY PALMIOTTI. Cover by AMANDA CONNOR. GUEST-STARRING THE NEW SCORPION! Where do you turn when your newest freelance secret agent needs therapy? (Hint: His name is in the title.) S.H.I.E.L.D. makes Scorpion undergo psychiatric treatment, but an emergency mission forces her and the Doc into action! Will Scorpion get the head-shrinking she so desperately needs? Cover price $2.99.

This is Magazine is a companion series to Doctor Who (1979-Present Marvel UK) Magazine. Each issue may feature posters, fact-files, previews, reviews, behind the scenes features, questions and answers, interviews, quizzes, puzzles, activities, fan letters, pictures and artwork.

Some issues also include comic strip adventures!

Slick full color cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 34 pages, full color. All Ages

This is Magazine is a companion series to Doctor Who (1979-Present Marvel UK) Magazine. Each issue may feature posters, fact-files, previews, reviews, behind the scenes features, questions and answers, interviews, quizzes, puzzles, activities, fan letters, pictures and artwork.

Some issues also include comic strip adventures!

Slick full color cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 34 pages, full color. All Ages

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This is Magazine is a companion series to Doctor Who (1979-Present Marvel UK) Magazine. Each issue may feature posters, fact-files, previews, reviews, behind the scenes features, questions and answers, interviews, quizzes, puzzles, activities, fan letters, pictures and artwork.

Some issues also include comic strip adventures!

Slick full color cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 34 pages, full color. All Ages

Blast From the Past - Old friends Sarah Jane Smith and K9 return to aid the Doctor...but how will Rose react to the new arrivals? Plus: New Earth - creating cat nuns and glamming up Cassandra; Tooth and Claw - Werewolf? Here wolf; Elisabeth Sladen, Zoe Wanamaker and Pauline Collins - DWM speaks exclusively to the three leading ladies making a retrn visit in Series Two. Cover price $7.99.

Cover 1 of 2 Derek Jacobi as the Master. Derek Jacobi & John Simm interviews, "The Woman Who Sold the World" (W) Rob Davis (A) Mike Collins. NOTE: Originally polybagged with a Dr. Who CD which may or may not be present. Cover price $7.99.

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Cover 2 of 2 John Simm as the Master. Derek Jacobi & John Simm interviews, "The Woman Who Sold the World" (W) Rob Davis (A) Mike Collins. NOTE: Originally polybagged with a Dr. Who CD which may or may not be present. Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. By Justin Richards. Starfall - a world on the edge, where crooks and smugglers hide in the gloomy shadows and modern technology refuses to work. It is here that the TARDIS finds itself stranded, and The Doctor and Rose must uncover the lost treasure of Hamlek Glint and the fabled Resurrection Casket if they ever hope of leaving. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text Only. Cover price $11.99.

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Free Comic Book Day 2006. Huey, Dewey and Louie play hooky from school; script and art by Don Rosa. Donald raises an ant farm; script and art by Pat and Shelly Block. Donald and his nephews go collecting pinecones; script and art by William Van Horn. 32 pages. Cover by Carl Barks.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Donald and Fethry return as TNT agents in 'Let's Get Kraken' by Jensen and Andersen. Also, Mickey squares off against his long time foe in 'Blot Clot' by Petrucha and Miguel. Lastly, Donald dons long underwear to assume his guise of the Duck Avenger in 'Legacy' by Pihl and Smet. Cover by Flemming Andersen and Mardon Smet. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

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By Various Carl Barks classic Donald Duck Adventure, "In Ancient Persia," is the featured attraction in this month's issue, together with a cover illustrating the tale by Dutch Master Daan Jippes. A Beagle Boys short story, "Payback," by Pat and Shelly Block and Maria Nuñez, round out this spectacular edition. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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The Dork Tower gang take a look at the early history of gaming, from binary lots used by prehistric humans through the board games of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome and the arrival of card games in Europe. A hysterical historical issue that no gamer will want to miss, with interviews of the world's leading gaming scholars. Plus: Dr. Blink: Superhero Shrink, Lethargic Lad, and an entire 8-page Kobolds Ate My Baby insert supplement! 40pgs, FC Cover price $3.49.

12 New Menacing Monsters - Creature Catalog Returns. A Dozen Killer Critters - Chupacabra, Hex Dragon, Rune Golem, Living Wall, Norker & more; Hunting Dagons in the Forgotten Realms - New Fiction by Richard Lee Byers; Take Cover - Tons of Tips for Staying Alive; Age of Worms Addendum - Inside the Magic of Kyuss; Ecology of the Ettercap. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hong Seock Seo.

Choo-Ryung has Sa-Mi in his clutches and Goon-Chun is her last chance at salvation. Meanwhile, Seur-Chong and the rest of the gang are tied up with Chong-Kwan-Jang's most dangerous bodyguard. The Philosopher Stone may be the hunters' only weapon to defeat the horrible Choo-Ryung, while more drama unfolds once secrets connecting Sa-Mi and Mong-Yeun are revealed to our fair-weather heroes.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rated T

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. "The Demon-Bound: Book 1!" By Laura J. Underwood. Cover by Matt Stawicki. Introduction by David Coe. A young bard with aspiration to become a magic-user gets caught up in the fiendish machinations of an evil wizards who wants to become a god! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 450 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.95.

Devil's Due Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Dragons of Autumn Twilight!" Collects Dragonlance Chronicles (2006) #1-8.

Based on the story by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Adapted by Andrew Dabb. Art by Steve Kurth and Stefano Raffaele.

Adapting the first book in the legendary 'Dragonlance Chronicles' trilogy!

The world of Krynn is on the precipice of a dark age. As a massive army led by the evil Verminaard prepares its final onslaught, paranoia and fear grips the populace.

Only a small band of Companions can save Krynn. But with even former friends ready to betray them, salvation may be impossible. Friendships will be tested. Lovers will be separated. And sacrifices will be demanded.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Amber and Iron!" By Margaret Weis. New York Times best-selling author Margaret Weis continues the thrilling Dark Disciple Trilogy, detailing the chaos that is unfurling throughout post-war Krynn. Escaping her prison in the Blood Sea Tower, Mina's search for the fabled Hall of Sacrilege leads her to an encounter with the dread guardian of the Hall, an ancient evil sea dragon, and an unexpected, baffling discovery! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in x 9 1/2-in, 340 pages, Text only. Cover price $24.95.

May 2006. 100% Official Dungeons & Dragons Content. Age of Worms - Showdown in the Wormcrawl Fissure; Behold the King in Yellow; Slay the Original Undead Dragon; All-New Dungeons & Dragons Adventures featuring: Giant Beetles, Derro, Apocalypse Golems. Plus: Monte Cook's Dungeoncraft, Downer, Mt. Zogon. Cover price $6.99.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Earth X (1999) #0-12, X, and all the appendixes and original covers.

Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Art by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold. Cover by ALex Ross.

The acclaimed saga that examines an alternate timeline of Marvel's most popular characters is collected in one volume-and features a new painted cover by series architect Alex Ross!

With Marvel's entire cast at its disposal, this 14-part series conjured a speculative future in which hope and despair walk arm in arm. Confronted by a world in which everyone-not just super heroes and villains-possess strange and amazing powers, a dejected Reed Richards sets out to cure a calamity he fears he may have caused. Meanwhile, a battle-weary Captain America struggles to defeat a horrific new threat to the freedom of all Americans. And all the while, forces beyond their comprehension move to reveal a fate no one could have imagined.

Unveiling wild versions of Marvel's greatest personalities including the X-Men, Thor, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, the Avengers and Spider-Man, this sprawling adventure presents an intriguing vision of the Marvel Universe.

Softcover, 464 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Earth X (1999) #0-12, X, and all the appendixes and original covers.

Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Art by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold. Cover by ALex Ross.

The acclaimed saga that examines an alternate timeline of Marvel's most popular characters is collected in one volume-and features a new painted cover by series architect Alex Ross!

With Marvel's entire cast at its disposal, this 14-part series conjured a speculative future in which hope and despair walk arm in arm. Confronted by a world in which everyone-not just super heroes and villains-possess strange and amazing powers, a dejected Reed Richards sets out to cure a calamity he fears he may have caused. Meanwhile, a battle-weary Captain America struggles to defeat a horrific new threat to the freedom of all Americans. And all the while, forces beyond their comprehension move to reveal a fate no one could have imagined.

Unveiling wild versions of Marvel's greatest personalities including the X-Men, Thor, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, the Avengers and Spider-Man, this sprawling adventure presents an intriguing vision of the Marvel Universe.

Softcover, 464 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

By Chester Brown. This installment of the 1980's classic begins with pygmies loose on the streets of Toronto. The police try to round up the pygmies while Ed and Josie (now a vampire) attempt to make their escape. All of this, plus previously unpublished art, new covers, and extensive commentary by Chester Brown. B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $2.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroki Endo. The most action-filled Eden yet! In this shocking volume, character revelations and intense battlefield decisions punctuate a roller-coaster, book-length conflict. With new, cyber-augmented Propater villains (the Aeon soldiers) making a vicious debut, the mysterious Colonel tries to keep his ragtag group of freedom fighters alive. Kenji cuts a path through armored soldiers, and Cheribum and Sophia suffer serious setbacks. Kachua and Wycliffe make their way through secret Incan tunnels, not knowing what horrors lie in the daylight. If you thought that the previous Eden volume had a cliffhanger ending, you'll be blown away by the final pages of this thrilling ride! Hiroki Endo's Eden is a garden of violence, pathos, and philosophy, where endearing heroes face a constant struggle for survival and violent surprises wait around every corner! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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Written by Wendy & Richard Pini. Art by Wendy Pini. The all-new bimonthly miniseries continues! Sunstream is awake and ready to lead the Wolfriders to the distant sea ? and the Wave Dancers. While Brill can't wait to meet her recognized partner in the flesh, not every underwater denizen is as eager. On sale March 15 ? 2 of 4 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. By Julie Doucet. Renowned cartoonist Julie Doucet has created a unique, mass produced artist's book. Doucet, long known as the "female R. Crumb," and regarded as the finest female cartoonist the twentieth century, has never before published a book like this: a pure, non-comics distillation of her artistic sensibility. This complete work of art will appeal both to fans of her graphic novels - who will appreciate her sense of humor and vivacious drawing - and art afficianados who will be moved and surprised by her skills, and bowled over by her unforgettable images. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $40.00.

Cover Photo by Neal Preston. Stories by Frank Strom and Janet Hetherington. Art by Ronn Sutton, Dan Day, Joe Rubinstein and Al Milgrom. Elvira's gumball machine prize turns out to be an object of vast mystic power, and the only thing standing between her and a frenzied cult is the mysterious pulp hero The Visage, in "The Visage of Bitter Fruit!" Also, a charity event turns accursed with "The Monster of Sureweed Forest!" 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by J.R. RAND. Art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA. Created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO May 3 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $3.50 "REVELATION1:4" Messiah or Anti-Christ? Terrorist or savior? The world's first superhuman or alien invader? Who is the Emissary and what is his mission? When he reveals himself high over New York City, how will people react? And more importantly, what will he do when the government tries to kill him? Emissary is a re-examination of the superhero mythos, which asks the question: How would the world react to a real superhuman? With awe or with fear, with joy or with hatred? Cover price $3.50.

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #110-111 and 114-168.

Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Steve Ditko.

Arguably some of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's greatest work, this volume has been long overdue, as Dr. Strange, Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, finally gets the Essential Treatment! This volume has more magic than a Harry Potter book!

Softcover, 544 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition (1985-1988) #8-14. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Featuring entries by MARK GRUENWALD, PETER SANDERSON, ELIOT R. BROWN, JOHN BYRNE, DAVE COCKRUM, BOB LAYTON, JOHN ROMITA JR., and more. Full-blown infotainment marks the halfway point of the encyclopedia of the Marvelous - highlighting members of the Avengers and the X-Men, and most of the Fantastic Four! Iron Man! Luke Cage! The Punisher! The horrors of Hydra and the menace of the Maggia! Magneto, Mystique and more! Special Feature: mapping the mysteries of Marvel's Manhattan! Softcover, 496 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Created by Sukehiro Tomita. Story and art by Fuyumi Soryo. The adventure in an exciting new Del Rey Manga Series by the creator of the most popular Manga Mars, ES (Eternal Sabbath) tells the tale of a man-made immortality gene that could doom mankind. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 234 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

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Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Go behind the scenes on the making of a mega-hit! This essential companion to Neil Gaiman and John Romita Jr.'s. ETERNALS #1 features character designs from JRJR, preliminary cover concepts from Rick Berry and top-secret bonus material from Gaiman himself! 24 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris The multiple Eisner Award-winning series continues with Part 2 of the incendiary tale "March to War!" After a shocking tragedy strikes an Iraq War protest in downtown Manhattan, former superhero and current New York City Mayor Mitchell Hundred is forced to choose between the liberty of his constituents and the security of his city. On sale December 21 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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World Tour: Part 10 of 14: Squadron Supreme 2 of 2 - Written by TONY BEDARD Pencils & Cover by JIM CALAFIORE The Exiles are knee-deep in the World Tour, and up to their necks in trouble! How is that possible? Don't ask! It's the Exiles vs. the Squadron Supreme! And is there a new team member in their future? You bet there is! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore. Cover by Philip Bond. In Part 3 of the 5-part 'Bug Brothers,' Henry gets a new partner: Stretch, a Zen master in a 10-gallon hat. When they visit an L.A. mental hospital to clean out the pests, they instead find horrific suffering and corruption - to which Stretch concocts a most creative response. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Riichiro Inagaki. Art by Yusuke Murata. The Devil Bats take on the NASA Aliens! After months of grueling training, the game against the Americans is finally about to begin. But the Aliens have a huge front line and a quarterback with an arm like a rocket launcher. Will the Devil Bats be able to clinch the win before the Aliens' score goes up into orbit?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

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Written by Bill Willingham Art by Jim Fern & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by James Jean In the conclusion of the 2-part story "The Ballad of Rodney and June," it's love in the time of conquest. But how can their love survive when they're both made of wood? It seems they have only one chance: travel to the Imperial Homeworld to petition Gepetto himself to transform them into real flesh and blood. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.