Comic books February 2007

Cover by Mark Fredrickson. Stories and art by Gary Hallgren, Keith Knight, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Tom Fowler, Brian McConnachie, John Caldwell, Jeff Kruse, Darren Johnson, John Samony, Frank Jacobs, Tom Cheney, Dave Croatto, Scott Bricher, Mark Fredrickson, Mort Drucker, Leonardo Rodriguez, Jose Garibaldi, Vic Black, Zach Weiner, Rich Moyer, Joey Alison Sayers, Jason Yungbluth, Douglas Paszkiewicz, Peter Kuper, and Sergio Aragones, plus Fundalini Pages by Scott Bricher, Tom Cheney, Kevin Pope, Matthew A. Cohen, Dick DeBartolo, Kiernan P. Schmitt, Desmond Devlin, Darren Johnson, Jeff Kruse, Jacob Lambert, Andrew J. Schwartzberg, Jack Syracuse, Angelo Torres, and Rick Tulka. A parody of comics how-to books, "How to Draw Comics The New Yorker Way". An all-purpose public apology, with art by Mort Drucker. A spoof of Scholastic Books from underground comix legend Gary Hallgren. Articles inspired by the five-second rule and the Mentos/soda formula. Mad's takes on reality shows, global warming, and Gap ads. Monroe, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Letters page includes a photo of Sharon Osbourne with issue #420. The Fundalini Pages; War Cliches: Completing the Sentences; A Mad Look at The Amazing Race; Mad's Inspirational Animal Stories; The Multifaceted Upside of Having a Multiple Personality Disorder in School; Spy vs. Spy; Other Inconvenient Truths About Global Warming That Al Gore Didn't Mention; Monroe and... The School Dance; Other Rules Inspired by the 5-Second Rule; Mad's All-Inclusive Do-It-Yourself Public Apology; Practical Uses for the Diet Coke/Mentos Formula; The Strip Club; Foolastic Book Club; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 52 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.99.

Stories and Art by The Usual Gang of Idiots. It's the 2006 Yearbook! Featuring our "best" stuff from the past year! Cover features Sergio Aragones, Spy vs. Spy, Superman Returns, House, Howie Mandel, Jon Stewart and more! 96 pages. Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 112, Number 2. February, 2007 - #658 - Cover by Cory and Catska Ench. Fantasy and science fiction stories: "The Helper and His Hero, Part 1" by Matthew Hughes, "Brain Raid" by Alexander Jablokov, "Fool" by John Morressy, "Stone and the Librarian" by William Browning Spencer, and "Red Card" by S. L. Gilbow. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text Only. Cover price $4.50.

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by Jim Massey & Robbi Rodriguez What should be a simple bit of screw-tightening and WD-40 become a time travel fiasco when everybody's favorite custodians, Doug and Manny, are sent back into pre-history! It's Cro-Magnon madness as our pair try to figure out how to get home and how the heck a caveman got a jetpack! Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Garth Ennis Art by Carlos Ezquerra Cover by Glenn Fabry Kev has had enough of his mates dying while he's miraculously survived every attempt on his life. It's payback time, with no quarter asked and none given. In a hail of gunfire and explosions, Kev Hawkins is going to reclaim his life in the explosive conclusion to the series! Cover price $2.99.

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Arthur Adams Cover - Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs. Jump aboard for a new era of MANHUNTER with the start of the 5-part story "Unleashed," guest-starring Wonder Woman! Manhunter Kate Spencer takes on her biggest case yet with Wonder Woman as the client, but the stakes are higher than anyone knows! Is the Amazon princess guilty of murdering Max Lord? That's just the first in a series of "Warriors" mysteries that readers old and new will take an active role in answering, including what Kate Spencer's next blockbuster case will be! Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Arthur Adams; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Phil Jimenez, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

1 in 10 Phil Jimenez Variant Cover - Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs. Jump aboard for a new era of MANHUNTER with the start of the 5-part story "Unleashed," guest-starring Wonder Woman! Manhunter Kate Spencer takes on her biggest case yet with Wonder Woman as the client, but the stakes are higher than anyone knows! Is the Amazon princess guilty of murdering Max Lord? That's just the first in a series of "Warriors" mysteries that readers old and new will take an active role in answering, including what Kate Spencer's next blockbuster case will be! Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Arthur Adams; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Phil Jimenez, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale December 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $8.00.

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Written by A.J. Lieberman. Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit. Cover by Barrionuevo. Martian Manhunter has stopped at nothing to protect his fellow Martians. But his actions have riled some very important people ? including Zatanna, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Vixen and Green Lantern! What side will J'onn choose, especially after he makes a harrowing discovery that threatens his life? ? 5 of 8 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO At the end of the world is a man, NAMOR, King of Atlantis! But Atlantis is not under the sea in 1602. With both Doom and the Four from the Fantastick at his doorstep, what will King Namor do? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.50.

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Written by TONY BEDARD. Penciled by SHANNON GALLANT. Cover by SEAN CHEN. The Wrecker. The U-Foes. The Juggernaut. What do these villains have in common? They all hate the mighty Avengers. Can our heroes survive the onslaught when they join forces? 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

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Written by ZEB WELLS. Pencils & Cover by KANO. Ever have one of those days when it seems that someone's just out to get you? Well, MISTER FANTASTIC's having one of those days...because ARCADE's after him! Can the world's smartest hero survive a fun house of horrors without the rest of his teammates? (Psst! We ain't tellin'! Buy the book!) 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CORY HAMSCHER Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER When the Green Goblin swears to destroy the Hobgoblin for stealing his shtick, only Spider-Man can save the city from World War 'G'-- but with his new black costume, crooks and citizens alike don't know if he's a new hero, a new villain or the same old Spidey! 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

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Written by MIKE CAREY, ROGER LANGRIDGE, SCOTT GRAY & SHAENON GARRITY. Penciled by MIKE PERKINS, ROGER LANGRIDGE & RON LIM. Cover by FRAZER IRVING. Join us in this year's unbelievable follow-up to last year's Harvey Award nominated Holiday Special! Thrill to the return of the Fin Fang Four! Enjoy the holidays with Thing and Annihlus! And much, much more! 48 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MICHAEL HOSKIN, ERIC J. MOREELS, MARK O'ENGLISH, CHAD ANDERSON, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, MADISON CARTER, SEAN MCQUAID, AL SJOERDSMA, MIKE FICHERA, ANTHONY FLAMINI, CHRIS BIGGS, RICH GREEN, JACOB ROUGEMONT & ERIC ENGELHARD Cover by RON LIM Just what is the 1990s Handbook, you ask? Imagine a Handbook written at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, 1999. The profiles within cover everything published by the hallowed House of Ideas up until that point. So if it's from a comic that has a December 1999 cover date or earlier, you'll find it in this magnificent mag! Featuring 1990s takes on the Avengers, Captain Marvel, the Secret Defenders, Generation X, Dr. Octopus, the Green Goblin, Iron Man and Spider-Man - plus Blackwulf, Clan Destine, Ghost Rider 2099, Lunatik, Necrom, Nightwatch, the Phalanx, Random, the Skrull Kill Krew, Sleepwalker, Solomon Prey, Stunner, Vengeance, X-Men 2099, X-Treme and more! 64 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #33-41 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #73.

Written by STAN LEE. Art by GENE COLAN and JACK KIRBY. Cover by GENE COLAN.

It's an identity crisis for Daredevil as Matt Murdock juggles a bevy of baddies seeking to sully his good name while he juggles the triple-identity of Matt Murdock, Mike Murdock, and DD! You just might want to ready your slide ruler for tragedy with this kind of trigonometry. After a dust-up with the Beetle, the Trapster attempts to trick the Fantastic Four into attacking DD by disguising himself as none other than ol' hornhead himself! Wiser minds prevail, but only until none other than Dr. Doom steps up to the plate!

In one of Daredevil's most amazing Silver Age adventures, he goes toe-to-toe with Doc Doom-in opposite toes! You guessed it, the Latverian monarch switches bodies with Daredevil bringing on a battle that drags the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Thor into the mix in one of Marvel's first crossover bonanzas! As if kicking him out of his own body wasn't enough, next the Exterminator tries to evict Daredevil from the time stream! With the Unholy Three at his employ to clobber the hornhead back into the Stone Age, he's got a good chance of succeeding 'cause there's at least one cast member that won't be making it out of this adventure alive.

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $54.99.

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Volume 74 - 1st printing. "DAREDEVIL!" Collects DAREDEVIL (Vol. 1) #33-41 and FANTASTIC FOUR (Vol.1) #73. Written by STAN LEE. Art by GENE COLAN and JACK KIRBY. Cover by GENE COLAN. Introduction by Stan Lee. It's an identity crisis for Daredevil as Matt Murdock juggles a bevy of baddies seeking to sully his good name while he juggles the triple-identity of Matt Murdock, Mike Murdock, and DD! You just might want to ready your slide ruler for tragedy with this kind of trigonometry. After a dust-up with the Beetle, the Trapster attempts to trick the Fantastic Four into attacking DD by disguising himself as none other than ol' hornhead himself! Wiser minds prevail, but only until none other than Dr. Doom steps up to the plate! In one of Daredevil's most amazing Silver Age adventures, he goes toe-to-toe with Doc Doom-in opposite toes! You guessed it, the Latverian monarch switches bodies with Daredevil bringing on a battle that drags the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Thor into the mix in one of Marvel's first crossover bonanzas! As if kicking him out of his own body wasn't enough, next the Exterminator tries to evict Daredevil from the time stream! With the Unholy Three at his employ to clobber the hornhead back into the Stone Age, he's got a good chance of succeeding 'cause there's at least one cast member that won't be making it out of this adventure alive. Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $54.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Spider-Man: Death of the Stacys!" Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #88-92 and 121-122.

Written by STAN LEE and GERRY CONWAY. Art by JOHN ROMITA SR. and GIL KANE. Cover by GIL KANE.

Spider-Man's career has often been shaped by tragedy, but rarely as much as in the story of the Stacys!

Two of Spider-Man's greatest enemies, Doc Ock and the Green Goblin, made comic-book history by killing the wall-crawler's police-officer mentor, Captain Stacy, and his first true love, Gwen - events that affect the Marvel Universe to this day! Guest-starring Iceman of the X-Men!

Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited 1,600 copies.

Cover price $19.99.

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42 - 3-page preview of Avengers: The Initiative #1 by Dan Slott and Stefano Caselli; gallery of Planet Hulk covers; 2-page preview of Loners #1 by C.B. Cebulski and Karl Moline; 2-page preview of Scott Kolins art from Omega Flight #1; 4-page preview of Runaways #25 by Joss Whedon, Michael Ryan and Rick Ketchum Cover price $0.99.

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Collects Astonishing X-Men 13, New X-men: Academy X 14, and House of M 8 Cover price $4.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Takamisaki. Not long ago, MegaMan was the most infamous criminal in the Net, framed for cybercrimes he didn't commit. Now he and Lan are the Net's only hope! The treacherous Dr. Regal has unleashed the ultimate manifestation of Dark Power, an entity known as Nebula Grey. With the Netopian army down, MegaMan and a handful of allies have to stop Nebula Grey... or be deleted forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Hocus Pocus!" Written by Gilson. Art by Clarke. Melusine is a sorcerer's apprentice - funny and dynamic, who does everything possible to become a powerful witch. Unfortunately, she's not always successful, and very often her tricks turn against her and her circle. Pumpkins, all sorts of monsters, a haunted castle, a charming prince-everything is there for the greatest pleasure of the readers. Girls or boys, nobody will be bored with Melusine! In this first volume, the charming little witch is working as a nanny in a castle in Transylvania. The lady of the house is a very bad-tempered phantom, her husband is quite a cool vampire, and the footman is a sort of Frankenstein with an exceptionally limited intellect. In short, nothing out of the ordinary. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

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Written by Garth Ennis. Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story. Variant cover by Arthur Adams After being ambushed and forcibly taken off the Carrier with a bomb implanted into his chest, The Midnighter is made an offer he can't refuse: accept the terms of a deadly mission or die. Faced with such a pleasant prospect he agrees, biding his time until he can eviscerate his tormentors. It's not until he's near completing his objective that things go all to Hell in this action-packed spectacular! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

1 in 10 Art Adams Variant Cover. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story. Variant cover by Arthur Adams After being ambushed and forcibly taken off the Carrier with a bomb implanted into his chest, The Midnighter is made an offer he can't refuse: accept the terms of a deadly mission or die. Faced with such a pleasant prospect he agrees, biding his time until he can eviscerate his tormentors. It's not until he's near completing his objective that things go all to Hell in this action-packed spectacular! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jacob Chabot. Brazen robots! Hostile corporate takeovers! Ill-fated interns! Criminally insane turnips! Distinctly unhelpful helper monkeys! And hats, dear God, hats aplenty! All this and more await any brave soul ready and willing to enlist in the ranks of the Mighty Skullboy Army! How do you sign up, you ask? Just purchase this book, absorb its nefarious bounty (we recommend using the eyes-to-brain method), and say hello to your new lord and master, Skullboy! If he's not home from elementary school yet, be sure to pick up a handy pager. You will be called upon when needed. Oh, and be sure to beef up on that health insurance. Get ready to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting world with Dark Horse's New Recruits winner Jacob Chabot's hilarious creation, The Mighty Skullboy Army! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Cover by Peter Bagge. An underground anthology of comix, poetry, literature, photography, and more! Published Three times a year. Featurung contributions by artists like Robert Armstrong, Ace Backwords, Peter Bagge, Brutalists: Ben Myers, Tony O'Neill, Adelle Stripe, Charles Bukowski, Nina Bunjevac, Billy Childish, Andrei Codrescu, David Collier, William Crook, Jr., Harvey Pekar, and many, many more! Legendary underground artist Robert Crumb becomes a major contributor to the series starting with Volume 5 and even redesigns the cover logo. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $6.95.

2nd nad later printings. By Irwin Chusid. The first collection of the marvelous, mischievous album cover art of Jim Flora (1914-1998), collecting most of his known covers. The book also includes rarely seen illustrations and covers from Columbia's "Coda" trade journal and elsewhere. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 10-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. With the Dreadnought activated, Lowe's crew wins a game of chicken with Canard forcing him to retreat. With the ship still damaged, Canard returns with Hyperion to do battle. Despite frail health, Prayer deploys in the Dreadnought to face Hyperion. Prayer must realize that a weapon of war can be used not just for killing people, but perhaps, to save lives as well. Will he learn the meaning of "ASTRAY? " Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "George Perez!" For more than 25 years, George Pérez has been a fan favorite in the comic book field. From his artwork for The Avengers and Teen Titans to the Crisis on Infinite Earths series, which forever changed DC Comics, this versatile and influential artist is known for delivering top-notch art that fans can't get enough of! Now, this second volume in the new Modern Masters series delves into the artist's life, as Pérez discusses his Puerto Rican upbringing, how he broke into the comics field, and the attention to detail that has made him one of comics' top tier talents. Modern Masters Volume 2: George Pérez contains page after page of rare and unseen artwork, illustrating a comprehensive interview with Pérez on his stellar career! Released in conjunction with Pérez' work in the upcoming JLA/Avengers series - one of the most highly anticipated events in comic book history - this book is the first such retrospective of the highly acclaimed artist, and the ultimate look at the work of a true Modern Master: George Pérez! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Jose Luis Garcia Lopez!" Thist volume of the Modern Masters series looks at the life and work of one of today's top comic-book artists, José Luis García-López. Ask any comic book artist who the best draftsman in the business is, and you'll come up with one answer: García-López. A master of anatomy, composition, and storytelling, he not only astounds his readers, but his peers as well. He is also one of the most visible artists in the industry, as his illustrations can be seen on toy packaging, in DC's "Got Milk?" advertisements, and even on jars of peanut butter. But it's his work on DC's "Big Three" - Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman - that earned José Luis García-López the title of Modern Master. Modern Masters Volume 5: José Luis García-López is composed of an extensive, career- spanning interview, lavishly illustrated with rare and unpublished art, as well as a large sketchbook section. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Charles Vess!" By Chris Irving and Eric Nolen-Weathington. An in-depth look into Vess' career and creative process, this 120-page book features a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces, a large gallery, and an 8-page color section on the Eisner Award-winning Charles Vess! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Naoki Urasawa. When Johan works his way into the inner circle of powerful financier Hans Schuwald, things get dicey for Richard Brown, a private dick hired to find Schuwald's long-lost son. As Richard edges closer to a horrifying truth, his path clashes with Johan's hidden agenda - and his unfortunate fate is all but sealed. Softcover, 5-in x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by BRIAN REED. Pencils & Cover by MIKE WIERINGO. Carol Danvers must face herself and the terrible things she has done. Special guest X-Men Rogue and Beast appear, Carol finds a new romantic interest, and Ms. Marvel's life begins a frightening new chapter...all in one issue! Special guest artist Mike Wieringo (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) joins writer Brian Reed for a very dark moment in the life of Ms. Marvel. 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Takahashi Miyuki.

The Red Fortress mission continues and Musashi #9 steps up the action to rescue young Michiru from her ruthless kidnappers. Will she place the girl's own brother in mortal danger in order to save her? Later, a new assignment begins as a group of foreign terrorists take an ambassador hostage in a Japanese department store.

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

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

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Eric Wight. When Finney arrives at the first day of 8th grade, he meets the new girl in school-a ghost named Jenny! The shy and somewhat awkward Finney summons all of his courage and asks Jenny to the Dead Day Dance, and to his surprise she accepts. The only problem is she's a ghost and he's not, meaning they can't actually dance, hold hands, or even share a kiss! What's a boy to do? Go to the school's witch for a magic potion, of course! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: ...A delight." - Joss Whedon Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Kimura Boboru. Art and Cover by Sato Ken-Etsu. During the course of a battle with Nao, Mia uncovers the truth behind the attack on Yuuichi's "little sister" Shiho. Yuuichi learns more about his own as yet untapped power. A HiME battle is announced, and to insure Mai's participation, poor Mikoto is the bait. The consequence of losing this grudge match? Nothing less than being forced to leave the Academy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Shane Davis & Matt 'Batt' Banning and Starlin & Al Milgrom Cover by Davis & Banning What happens when the woman who killed you returns to finish the job? Captain Comet finds out the hard way in a cold confrontation with the galaxy-crushing power of Lady Styx! Featuring the unexpected and terrifying return of The Darkstars! Plus, the enigmatic Weird finds deeper mysteries in his search for meaning! Cover price $3.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Robert Asprin. Art by Phil Foglio. Robert Asprin's Myth Adventure Series continues in this collection including M.Y.T.H. Inc. Link, Myth-Nomers and Im-Pervections, M.Y.T.H. Inc. In Action, Sweet Myth-tery of Life, Myth-ion Improbable and Something M.Y.T.H. Inc. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 880 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $39.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Tale of the Al Hambra!" Written by Eric Mahr. Art by Esteve Polls. The exciting sequel to the best selling Nagdila: A Tale of the Golden Age! Shymel Hanagid comes face to face with his mortal enemy, Ben Abbas. Will he survive to tell the tale in time to stop the civil war? Disputations, civil war, and ultimately the triumph of one man against the roiling forces of Muslim Spain in the Middle Ages. Dynamically illustrated by famed Spanish Artist-Esteve Polls. Written by Eric Mahr. An entertaining, educational trip through the Golden Age. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 56 pages, full color.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Ai Yazawa. Nana K. is going home--for an awesome Trapnest concert! She drags Nana O. along, convinced that somehow Ren will sense his ex-flame in the audience. But life is never that easy, and Nana O. isn't sure if she even wants Ren back. As for Nana K., is she prepared for Trapnest to come down off the stage and into her life, or will her fan-girl attitude land her in a heap of trouble? Softcover, 5-in. x 7.5-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Written by Aline Kominsky Crumb. Art by Aline Kominsky Crumb, and Robert Crumb. Cover by Aline Kominsky Crumb. Aline Kominsky-Crumb, one of the earliest female cartoonists, presents a collection of her own highly inventive and daring artwork from over four decades, along with unusual photographs and memorabilia. The road to becoming an underground- comics legend begins with Komisky-Crumb as a nice jewish girl from Long Island, carries her to Greenwich Village in the 1960's, and to California, land of hippy cartoonists, and on to a more or less sedate life with hubby(equally legendary R. Crumb) and daughter, Sophie. Her funny/sad tales show a woman bewildered by her place in society and determined to find her own way. These stories touch on every phase of her existence from childhood, to sexual obsessions, food, motherhood and, of course, her art. The book includes sharp vignettes of the Movers and Shakers - and the jerks - of the art and music worlds since the sixties! Hardcover, 386 pages, Text (with Color and B&W Illustrations) NOTE: Mature Readers Cover price $30.00.

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Cover by Michael Gaydos. Edited by Joe Pruett. Stories by Mel Taylor, R.G. Taylor, Michel Fiffe, Eric Adams, Curtis Square-Briggs, Jim Dougan, Dove McHargue, Chris Arrant, C. Willow Wilson, Eric Denton, Jody LeHeup, and Pablo Peppino. Image takes over the long-running eclectic comics anthology. The continuing adventures Aces and Nemo. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. By Ken Akamatsu. As the Budókai Martial Arts Tournament draws to a close, Negi finds himself facing one of his own students, Setsuna, in battle. But after the strange disappearance of Takahata-sensei, and an even stranger conversation with the mysterious Ku:nel Sanders, can Negi pull it together to emerge victorious? Elsewhere, student Asuna leads a group of rescuers–among them another student of magic–deep into the catacombs beneath Mahora Academy. Who will receive the greater shock: Asuna in the depths below, or Negi facing his long-lost father? 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 $10.95.

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1st printing. Collects Neverwhere (2005) #1-9.

Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman. Adapted by Mike Carey. Art and cover by Glenn Fabry.

The comics adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's acclaimed novel is now available complete in one 224-page trade paperback!

Collecting all nine issues of the Vertigo maxiseries, this volume follows the adventures of an ordinary Londoner who stops to help an enigmatic girl and is drawn into a battle to save the strange underworld kingdom of London Below from destruction.

Softcover, 224 pages, full color ? MATURE READERS

Cover price $19.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects Neverwhere (2005) #1-9.

Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman. Adapted by Mike Carey. Art and cover by Glenn Fabry.

The comics adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's acclaimed novel is now available complete in one 224-page trade paperback!

Collecting all nine issues of the Vertigo maxiseries, this volume follows the adventures of an ordinary Londoner who stops to help an enigmatic girl and is drawn into a battle to save the strange underworld kingdom of London Below from destruction.

Softcover, 224 pages, full color ? MATURE READERS

Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Civil War!" Collects New Avengers (2005-2010 1st Series) #21-25.

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Howard Chaykin, Pasqual Ferry, Olivier Coipel, Leinil Francis Yu, and Jim Cheung. Cover By Jim Cheung.

The Civil War is on, and no book will be more affected than NEW AVENGERS. You think Marvel would never mess with its top-selling book? Wrong! The Avengers are about to go to war over their beliefs, and the shake-up will shock you.

A genuine comics super star illustrates each stand-alone story in this volume - featuring Captain America, Luke Cage, Spider-Woman, Sentry, and Iron Man!

Hardcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.