Comic books April 2010

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Written by Templeton. Art by Glines. Homer fears that Marge has lost interest in him, so he goes to Professor Frink for help. Frink provides Homer with a scientific formula or 'love potion,' as you will, but after Marge takes one swig, she only seems to have eyes for someone else - a handsome hotelier named Nick Aphrodite. Cover price $2.99.

Slaine: Book 5 - 1st printing. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Glenn Fabry, Cam Kennedy, and Greg Staples. Slaine is summoned by the Earth Goddess to travel through time and defend the Britons from Caesar's legions at the side of warrior queen Boudicca. But the Romans are not to be underestimated, especially with Slaine's old foe, the demon Elfric, at their side! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $25.99.

1st printing. Collects Faces of Evil: Solomon Grundy (2008) and Solomon Grundy (2009 DC) #1-7.

Written by GEOFF JOHNS and SCOTT KOLINS. Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS.

Discover how Solomon Grundy became an undead monster and one of the DC Universe's most feared villains in this epic tying into BLACKEST NIGHT. Featuring FACES OF EVIL: SOLOMON GRUNDY #1 and the seven-issue GRUNDY miniseries!

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Based on the Japanese smash-hit PC game, in this stunning and heartbreaking conclusion, Josh and Saya track down the rogue doctors performing barbaric, experimental surgeries on human subjects... all in a quest to gain access to Saya's world. Josh and Saya's pledge to put a stop to it all culminates in a blood-soaked, mind-blowing finale in which they both pay the ultimate price. Cover price $3.99.

'Iron Dominion': Part 2 - Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Tracy Yardley The Iron Queen is on the verge of total world domination, and only a handful of heroes are free to quell the threat! Sonic and Sally must brave the unknown to rescue one of their own, but at the risk of total annihilation. Meanwhile, Monkey Khan makes a grim decision, and only Tails can stand in his way to save the life of a Freedom Fighter! Cover price $2.50.

'Journey into the East': Part 1 - Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Tracy Yardley. After a fierce battle with the Spider Ninjas, Sonic rescues Sally, Tails, and Monkey Khan from the Gossamer Clan Cave in which they've been imprisoned. Things get introspective as Sally blames herself for the recent turn of events, but when they all meet the Bride of the Endless Reach, our heroes realize they are in the middle of a much bigger picture than they thought! Ties into this month's Sonic The Hedgehog #210. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Marcus To. MICHAEL TURNER'S SOULFIRE SECOND VOLUME CONTINUES! Just when you thought the magic was over... Volume 2 of Michael Turner's smash action adventure fantasy series, SOULFIRE, continues with the third exciting issue! Worlds collide as Grace and Seph discover there is a New World Order in effect across the land as they encounter the bounty hunter Blackjack, arriving courtesy of Rainier- and looking to collect the baby dragon! Meanwhile, Malikai learns that harboring Jayden and her burgeoning abilities may not be the safest-or most legal way to avoid the public eye. And, Benoist and his mentor Gabriel find themselves un-willfully trapped under the reign of Jakobi and his malcontents on the deadly 8th Continent! The magic has returned and it's here to stay. Make sure you're a part of the next exciting chapter in the storied SOULFIRE mythology! Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Randy Green. MICHAEL TURNER'S SOULFIRE SECOND VOLUME CONTINUES! Just when you thought the magic was over... Volume 2 of Michael Turner's smash action adventure fantasy series, SOULFIRE, continues with the third exciting issue! Worlds collide as Grace and Seph discover there is a New World Order in effect across the land as they encounter the bounty hunter Blackjack, arriving courtesy of Rainier- and looking to collect the baby dragon! Meanwhile, Malikai learns that harboring Jayden and her burgeoning abilities may not be the safest-or most legal way to avoid the public eye. And, Benoist and his mentor Gabriel find themselves un-willfully trapped under the reign of Jakobi and his malcontents on the deadly 8th Continent! The magic has returned and it's here to stay. Make sure you're a part of the next exciting chapter in the storied SOULFIRE mythology! Cover price $2.99.

Wondercon Exclusive Cover by Joe Benitez - limited to 500 copies. Worlds collide as Grace and Seph discover there is a New World Order in effect across the land as they encounter the bounty hunter Blackjack, arriving courtesy of Rainier- and looking to collect the baby dragon! Meanwhile, Malikai learns that harboring Jayden and her burgeoning abilities may not be the safest-or most legal way to avoid the public eye. And, Benoist and his mentor Gabriel find themselves un-willfully trapped under the reign of Jakobi and his malcontents on the deadly 8th Continent!

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Spawn (1992) #191-196. Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art by WHILCE PORTACIO, TODD McFARLANE, and GREG CAPULLO. The story of the all-new Spawn continues. A re-invention of Spawn as only Spawn creator TODD MCFARLANE can tell it. Collecting the popular monthly book that has accelerated the momentum created by the new creative team of WHILCE PORTACIO (WETWORKs), and TODD MCFARLANE. This collection also features the sold out, SPAWN #193 by TODD MCFARLANE and fan-favorite artist, GREG CAPULLO (SPAWN, CREECH). Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Jamie S. Rich. Art by Nicolas Hitori and Joella Jones. Three teenaged witches use their power for popularity, good grades, and the good life. When nasty graffiti starts showing up about them at their school, they first suspect one another. But when they start losing their powers, and their magical fetishes disappear, they realize this is an attack from outside their circle, and they must join hands (and wits) to defeat the usurper and her demon companion! This book is for you if you like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and films like Mean Girls and The Craft. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Isuna Hasekura. Art and cover by Keito Koume.

Craft Lawrence has been walking the lonely path of the itinerant merchant for seven years. His life changes forever when he meets Horo, the Wolf-God of the harvest. They discover a unique business opportunity, but their plans go awry when a competing organization captures Horo and threatens to turn her over to the oppressive monotheistic Church. Can Lawrence rescue his companion, and will the pair become more than just friends?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Isuna Hasekura.

Lawrence Craft has been a lonely itinerant merchant for seven years. His life changes when he meets Horo, the Wolf-God of the harvest, and the two begin traveling together. Soon they exploit the depreciating sliver currency of the kingdom of Trenni, but their plans go awry when Horo is captured. Lawrence rescues her, but in the course of the rescue, Horo is forced to transform into her terrifying true wolf-form!

Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Mature Readers

Cover price $10.99.

Written by JEFF PARKER. Art and Cover by RAMON ROSANAS. Octavius has come to accept his new body, and Peter is of no use to him anymore. Now The Spider finds himself and his new flame surrounded by monsters happy to shed their humanity. Will he lose his too -- and how will this affect the world of the future? Don't miss the riveting conclusion to this breakout series! Based on the 1602 series from Neil Gaiman. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by PAUL TOBIN. Art and Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER. Galactus. Arguably the most powerful being in all creation. The sole survivor of the universe that came before our own. The deadliest threat to not only those the Beyonder has stranded on Battleworld, but even to the planet itself. Galactus. A being so powerful that his mere presence warps all reality, twists what is real and what is false. Galactus. The being that Spider-Man needs to stop, aided by an Enchantress who may be real, or may be false, and a certain black costume that's all a part of the game of...Galactus. 32 pages, full color. NOTE: This tale takes place between the pages of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #9 - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.99.

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Written by HOWARD MACKIE and TOM DEFALCO. Art by by TODD NAUCK. Cover by TOM RANEY. Peter Parker's got a case of the clones...and the only man with the cure is Doctor Octopus! But if the nefarious Kaine has his way, this is one check up neither will survive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by TOM DEFALCO and HOWARD MACKIE. Art by TODD NAUCK. Cover by CHRIS CROSS. See how the controversial classic SHOULD have ended, straight from the pens of the Clone Saga's original architects, Tom DeFalco and Howard Mackie. Heroes are born, heroes die, and demons from the past return with a vengeance. Once the smoke clears only one Spider-Man will be left standing! Don't miss the finish that answers ALL your lingering questions, Spidey fans! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER Written by DAVID HINE and FABRICE SAPOLSKY. Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO. Spider-Man faces the most insurmountable odds of his life! As enemies close in from all sides, Peter Parker tries to outrace the danger and find the truth that's costing innocent lives! Spider-Man is drawn ever closer to the climactic showdown with the man who may be his greatest foe...but will the unstoppable Sandman stop him from even getting there? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by DENNIS CALERO. Written by DAVID HINE and FABRICE SAPOLSKY. Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO. Spider-Man faces the most insurmountable odds of his life! As enemies close in from all sides, Peter Parker tries to outrace the danger and find the truth that's costing innocent lives! Spider-Man is drawn ever closer to the climactic showdown with the man who may be his greatest foe...but will the unstoppable Sandman stop him from even getting there? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art and Cover by ALEX MALEEV. The Eisner Award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev brings the shocking and inevitable confrontation you've been waiting for! Spider-Woman is face-to-face with the Skrulls who kidnapped her and ruined her life. To bring down the remains of SECRET INVASION, she'll need help: the NEW AVENGERS!! If that's REALLY them... 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Spin Angels (2009 Marvel/Soleil) #1-4. Written by JEAN-LUC SALA. Art and cover by PIERRE-MONY CHAN. A head-on collision between John Woo and John Paul II! On the fringes of the Vatican's religious administration, a powerful Cardinal is overseeing the execution of the Church's most discreet objectives with a force of black-ops specialists and spies. When a mafia godfather puts his best hit man in service of the Vatican to settle an honor debt, he will act as the guardian angel of a beautiful young investigator, but can he keep her out of the crossfire? Ancient secrets threaten to uproot the seat of religious power, and there are people ready to kill to protect it. Can good men fight fire with fire without losing their souls? Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $24.99.

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Cover by LEE BERMEJO. Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA. Art by MIKE PERKINS. Her name is Abigail Freemantle. She is the oldest woman in America, born in 1882. And a terrible task has been placed before her: Tired and frail as she is, she must stand against Randall Flagg and the gathering forces of evil. As Mother Abigail reflects on her life's choices and prepares for visitors to Hemingford Home, she must face down the first attack from the dark man's minion...Spanning decades, it's the secret origin of one of Stephen King's greatest creations, True Believers! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Variant by MIKE PERKINS. Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA. Art by MIKE PERKINS. Her name is Abigail Freemantle. She is the oldest woman in America, born in 1882. And a terrible task has been placed before her: Tired and frail as she is, she must stand against Randall Flagg and the gathering forces of evil. As Mother Abigail reflects on her life's choices and prepares for visitors to Hemingford Home, she must face down the first attack from the dark man's minion...Spanning decades, it's the secret origin of one of Stephen King's greatest creations, True Believers! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Planet Terry (1985) #5-6, Top Dog (1985) #7-9, Wally the Wizard (1985) #5-6 and Royal Roy (1985) #5-6. Written by LENNY HERMAN, SID JACOBSON, DAVE MANAK, BEN BROWN, MORT GERBERG and ANGELO DECESARE. Art by WARREN KREMER, BEN BROWN and STEVE STILES. Cover by WARREN KREMER. "Attack of the Tarantulugs!" "Crisis in Cashalot!" "The Return of Merlin!" "The Royal Olympics!" Only some of the scintillating sagas spun as Star hit its stride! Wally the Wizard fights to rescue Princess Penelope, Planet Terry fights to save Omnus's life, and Top Dog meets Royal Roy...plus Heathcliff the Cat in "The Mystery of the Missing Millions!" And speaking of mysteries, who is Sam Space? Don't ask him, he's only the universe's greatest detective! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 216 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $19.99.

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Cover by David Messina. Captain John Harriman is the commander of the USS Enterprise B. He is also the man many hold responsible for the mysterious disappearance and presumed death of James Tiberius Kirk, the renowned Starfleet captain by whom all others are judged. How does a man recover from killing a legend? Find out in this very special issue! Guest starring Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Photo Cover. Captain John Harriman is the commander of the USS Enterprise B. He is also the man many hold responsible for the mysterious disappearance and presumed death of James Tiberius Kirk, the renowned Starfleet captain by whom all others are judged. How does a man recover from killing a legend? Find out in this very special issue! Guest starring Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by John Byrne. Story art and Cover by John Byrne. Space, the final frontier... and on that frontier and beyond, humans and aliens alike need medical care. Enter Leonard McCoy, Doctor of Space Medicine, late of the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE... his first assignment: save the human colonists from a mysterious plague on a distant world whose only native lifeform is a vast and suddenly hostile jungle. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by John Byrne. Story art and Cover by John Byrne. Space, the final frontier... and on that frontier and beyond, humans and aliens alike need medical care. Enter Leonard McCoy, Doctor of Space Medicine, late of the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE... his first assignment: save the human colonists from a mysterious plague on a distant world whose only native lifeform is a vast and suddenly hostile jungle Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Sketch Variant Cover by John Byrne. Story art and Cover by John Byrne. Space, the final frontier... and on that frontier and beyond, humans and aliens alike need medical care. Enter Leonard McCoy, Doctor of Space Medicine, late of the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE... his first assignment: save the human colonists from a mysterious plague on a distant world whose only native lifeform is a vast and suddenly hostile jungle. Cover price $3.99.

Limited Diamond Retailer Summit 2010 Convention Edition. Story art and cover by John Byrne. Space, the final frontier... and on that frontier and beyond, humans and aliens alike need medical care. Enter Leonard McCoy, Doctor of Space Medicine, late of the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE... his first assignment: save the human colonists from a mysterious plague on a distant world whose only native lifeform is a vast and suddenly hostile jungle.

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Cover by David Messina. JJ Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci present the official comics adaptation of their blockbuster film STAR TREK! The creative team behind the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN returns to continue the story as Kirk and Spock meet for the first time at Starfleet Academy! Don't miss this exclusive mini-series, which includes scenes not included in the film! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Photo Variant Cover. JJ Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci present the official comics adaptation of their blockbuster film STAR TREK! The creative team behind the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN returns to continue the story as Kirk and Spock meet for the first time at Starfleet Academy! Don't miss this exclusive mini-series, which includes scenes not included in the film! Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

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1st printing. By Rufus Butler Seder. The first Star Wars book that actually moves, bringing to life the most memorable scenes from the epic! Obi-Wan battles Darth Maul. The Millennium Falcon zooms away from an exploding Death Star. Yoda twirls his green lightsaber. And of course, red and blue lightsabers flashing. Created by Rufus Butler, this book presents 11 of the most memorable scenes, in a landscape movie format. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 7-in. x 5 1/2-in., 22 pages, full color (moving pictures). Cover price $14.95.

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Blue Harvest: Part 4 of 5 - Written by Mick Harrison, Art and Cover by Douglas Wheatley and Dave McCaig. Jedi Dass Jennir has woven a tangled web of lies in his quest to topple two opposing gangs. Now, all the threads are about to break, and the gangs will tear the town apart in a war that may doom those Jennir sought to save-but not before they take their vengeance out on him! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $549.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #3985998021 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Exclusive comic available only to new and renewing members of the Hyperspace Star Wars Fan Club. Reprints Star Wars Tales #6. "Thank the Maker" written by Ryder Windham with art by Kilian Plunkett.

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Inside: Creating Darth Vader - meet the man who sculpted a Sith Lord; Armed and Dangerous - Matthew Wood on sounding out General Grievous; Troop Talk - voicing the clones; Mandalorians - the art of the adventure. Plus: Cad Bane, Vader vs Skywalker, Chewbacca, Romba the Ewok. Cover price $5.99.

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Written by John Ostrander. Art by Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, and Brad Anderson. Cover by Sean Cooke. The Sith poison the waters of the ocean planet of Dac in an effort to wipe out every living thing-but Admiral Gar Stazi isn't ready to abandon the native Mon Calamari without an attempt at evacuation. Time is against him, and securing the assistance of his new Imperial allies will decide whether this rescue is a success . . . or a suicide! The Rogue Squadron returns! 40 pages, fullc olor. Cover price $2.99.

STAR WARS: PURGE-THE HIDDEN BLADE Haden Blackman (W) and Chris Scalf (A/Cover) On sale Apr 7 FC, 40 pages $3.50 One-shot On a remote world, Darth Vader chafes at the assignment given to him by the Emperor: guarding an Imperial manufacturing facility from the anti-Imperial natives. Vader feels the duty is beneath him-until he learns that a Jedi Master and his Padawan are in league with the natives! Now the game is afoot, and Vader is on the trail of his favorite prey. No ambush, no local monstrous lizards, will deter him his pursuit. Woe be to the Jedi when Vader catches up with them! This issue follows events in Revenge of the Sith! Vader vs. Jedi! Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects StarCraft (2009 DC/Wildstorm) #1-7.

Written by Simon Furman. Art by Federico Dallocchio, Brian Denham, Mike S. Miller and Carlos D'Anda. Cover by Federico Dallocchio.

This hardcover collects the first seven issues of the series based on Blizzard's smash-hit game. Join the War Pigs, a team of outlaws reunited by their former captain for one last job: the assassination of Jim Raynor!

Hardcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

By William C. Dietz.

For the first time ever, StarCraft enthusiasts will learn the origins of the enduring friendship between the young upstart Jim Raynor and the streetwise soldier Tychus Findlay. Watch as they battle on the frontlines of a fierce interplanetary war and bear witness to the Confederacy's rank corruption - corruption so reprehensible that it rains immeasurable death and destruction upon the government's own people.

Hardcover, 328 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $25.00.

Cover by Michael Wm Kaluta. While participating in the Amercadian Space Academy's Class of 134 commencement games, Lieutenant Brucilla the Muscle and her gunnery sergeant, Cookie Fabré, are ordered to lead their squadron into the off-limits Neutral Zone 8, past deadly Vercadian Protector Droids. Will the squadron survive? And who will end up as a scapegoat for the Brigade Brass? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Virgin Variant Cover by Michael Wm Kaluta. While participating in the Amercadian Space Academy's Class of 134 commencement games, Lieutenant Brucilla the Muscle and her gunnery sergeant, Cookie Fabré, are ordered to lead their squadron into the off-limits Neutral Zone 8, past deadly Vercadian Protector Droids. Will the squadron survive? And who will end up as a scapegoat for the Brigade Brass? Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Michael Butterworth. Art by Frank Bellamy. Michael Butterworth's epic-length series of articles recounting the history of the First World War from the pages of Look and Learn, fully illustrated each week by the incomparable Frank Bellamy, are collected for the first time. From the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in Sarajevo through the desperate battles fought at Gallipoli, Verdun, the Somme, and Passchendaele, the story is told in a series of beautifully illustrated episodes that are suitable for children. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,250 copies. Cover price $43.00.

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Written by MARK WAID. Art by EMMA RIOS. Cover by TOMM COKER. In order to save a handful of lives, the powerless Stephen Strange has made a decision that will doom far more--and he has no way to undo it. The price Strange and his new apprentice will pay to set things right is incalculable--and will leave Stephen Strange forever changed! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Strange Adventures (2009 3rd Series) #1-8. Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Manuel Garcia, Jim Starlin, Rafael Albuquerque, and Scott McDaniel. Cover by Ed Benes and Rob Hunter. A deadly peril threatens the universe, and it's up to Adam Strange to stop it. Meanwhile, a contract is put out for the death of Comet, while Bizarro finds a new purpose in life in this collection of the cosmic 8-issue miniseries! Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Strange (2009 2nd Series Marvel) #1-4.

Written by MARK WAID. Art by EMMA RIOS. Cover by TOMM COKER.

No longer Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe, Stephen Strange must discover a new path to fulfillment and enlightenment. Unfortunately, that path leads through a bizarre, terrifying gauntlet of magical menaces--and if the former Master of the Mystic Arts is going to survive the journey, he'll need some assistance--in the form of a brand-new student!

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

The Kaiser's War - Strategy & Tactics magazine is the longest running military history magazine. Includes in-depth looks at historical battles and campaigns and features articles with maps and pictures showing key moments, action, personalities, equipment and more! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Includes complete game. Cover price $29.99.