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  • Issue #1
    Swords of Sorrow Pantha Jane Porter Special (2015) 1

    Written by Emma Beeby. Art by Rod Rodolfo. Cover by Mirka Andolfo. Ancient Egyptian demon hunter and shape shifter, Pantha, is thrown across a Rift into the early twentieth century London, straight into the path of Jane Porter, American explorer, aviatrix and new wife to Tarzan. Pantha hasn't come alone, however, as London is plunged into chaos by the appearance of a Great Pyramid in the sky… and what it contains. Up against gods, monsters, Purgatori, and each other, the pair need all the help that ancient magic and modern aviation can supply to stop London from turning into a new hell on earth. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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    $3 SWORDS OF SORROW: PANTHA & JANE PORTER #1 (2015) DYNAMITE COMICS
    $5 Swords of Sorrow: Pantha & Jane Porter Special #1 VF Condition (Dynamite, 2015)

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Aquaman Sword of Atlantis TPB (2019 DC) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A New King Rises!" Collects Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis (2006) #40-49.

    Written by Kurt Busiek and Karl Kesel. Art by Butch Guice, Phil Winslade, Ricardo Villagran, Mike Manley, and Tony DeZuñiga. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

    It's "One Year Later" after the events of Infinite Crisis, and Aquaman has totally changed! The new Aquaman begins the hunt for his missing father and fights a savage duel against an Atlantean warrior over his alliance with the much-feared King Shark. Also, the fate of Atlantis is revealed as Aquaman encounters a band of Atlanteans led by Mera!

    Who is the new savior of the seven seas and what happened to the original Aquaman?

    Softcover, 464 pages, full color.

    Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Disney The Sword in the Stone HC (2024 Papercutz) Classic Graphic Novels 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Didier Le Bornec and Geraldine Reininger. Art by Sara Storino, Andrea Nicolucci, and Tony Fernandez. An adventure-filled quest for an unlikely hero! According to legend, only someone with honor, decency, and inner strength can remove an enchanted sword stuck in a massive stone. Many brave and powerful knights have tried, so it seems impossible that a young apprentice known as Wart could ever succeed. However, with the guidance of the wizard Merlin, help from some furry friends, and the power of true strength of character, Wart just might become England's greatest king! Relive the magic of Disney The Sword in the Stone in this vibrant full-color graphic novel adaptation of the movie! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Flash Gordon Invasion of the Red Sword (2010 Ardden) 1A

    Cover by Eduardo Garcia. (W) Brendan Deneen (A) Eduardo Garcia THE INVASION BEGINS! After the apparent demise of 'Ming the Merciful,' Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov continue their attempts to return to Earth. Meanwhile, Prince Barin, King Thun and Prince Vultan are hard at work trying to create a peaceful new environment on Mongo. However, when a mysterious group of Earth soldiers violently invade the planet, our heroes are separated and must band together once again to save the lives of every race on Mongo! Cover price $3.99.

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    $19 Flash Gordon Invasion of the Red Sword (2010) # 1 Cover A (8.0-VF)

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  • Issue #1B
    Flash Gordon Invasion of the Red Sword (2010 Ardden) 1B

    Cover by Eduardo Garcia. (W) Brendan Deneen (A) Eduardo Garcia THE INVASION BEGINS! After the apparent demise of 'Ming the Merciful,' Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov continue their attempts to return to Earth. Meanwhile, Prince Barin, King Thun and Prince Vultan are hard at work trying to create a peaceful new environment on Mongo. However, when a mysterious group of Earth soldiers violently invade the planet, our heroes are separated and must band together once again to save the lives of every race on Mongo! Cover price $3.99.

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    $11 Flash Gordon#1 Invasion of the Red Sword Part 1 Cover B ARDDEN, NM
    $15 “Flash Gordon: Invasion of the Red Sword Part 1,” Ardden; Cover B; 9.4 NM

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  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Kull Savage Sword The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2021 Marvel) 1A-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects stories from Kull and the Barbarians (1975) #1-3; Savage Tales (1971-1975 Magazine) #2; Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #1-3, 7, 9, 14-16, 19, 23, 34, 39, 42-43, 52, 55, 61, 119-122, 124-141, 143-145, 147-152, 158-159, 161, 165, 169-170, 172-173, 177, 182-183, 186, 190-194, 196-199, 202, 213, 215, 229-233; Savage Sword of Conan Annual (1975) #1; Marvel Preview (1975-1981 Magazine) #19; Bizarre Adventures (1981-1983 Magazine) #26; Conan Saga (1987-1995) #13, 25, 47, 57 and 97.

    Based on the Stories and Creations of Robert E. Howard. Cover by Mark Brooks. Introductions by Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, and Chuck Dixon.

    Thousands of years before the dawn of Conan, barbarian tribes rose across the Thurian continent, threatening the civilizations whose crumbling city walls still stood against them. In this ruthless age, there rose a man-an exile, no less-who would come to rule mighty Atlantis in the years before it crashed beneath the waves. This man was Kull and a host of Marvel's greatest talents would chronicle his saga-his exile and savage youth; his exploits on the high seas; his rise through the gladiatorial pits and military ranks; his reign as king; and his epic battles with the skull-faced sorcerer Thulsa Doom.

    Experience Kull's complete black-and-white magazine tales in this Omnibus volume, all painstakingly restored from the highest fidelity materials in Marvel's archives.

    Hardcover, 8 1/2-ion. x 11-in., 952 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

    Credits:

    Written by Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, John Arcudi, Glenn Lord, Steve Englehart, Lin Carter, Fred Blosser, Gerry Conway, Jim Neal, William Johnson, Dave Simons, Alan Rowlands, and Robert E. Howard.

    Art by Bernie Wrightson, John Bolton, Val Semeiks, E.R. Cruz, John Severin, Neal Adams, Jess Jodloman, Vincente Alcazar, Walter Simonson, Sonny Trinidad, Mike Ploog, David Wenzel, Alfredo Alcala, Geof Isherwood, Fraja Bator, Vincent Waller, Dale Eaglesham, William Johnson, Mark Pacella, Don Perlin, Ernie Chan, Tony Salmons, Dave Simons, Ovi Hondru, Fred Carrillo, Tony DeZuniga, Marie Severin, Howard Chaykin, Ross Andru, Rick Hoberg, Sal Buscema, Vince Giarrano, Jim Valentino, Steve Carr, Armando Carillo, Eliot R. Brown, Donald Hudson, Wallace Wood, Bill Wray, Art Nichols, Graja Bator, Walter Brogan, Mark Schultz, Pat Redding, Vince Colletta, Armando Gil, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Al Williamson, Gerry Talaoc, The Crusty Bunkers, and Barry Windsor-Smith.

    Cover price $125.00.

  • Issue #1A
    Lords of Empyre Swordsman (2020 Marvel) 1A
    Published Oct 2020 by Marvel.

    Written by Alex Paknadel. Art by Thomas Nachlik. Cover by Rod Reis. The swordsman has been resurrected! But there are more secrets than what lies beyond the grave… Join Swordsman and his son, Quoi, as they embark on a journey of discovery here on Earth - one they can't walk back from! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    $4 Swordsman #1 (2020) NM Marvel Comics
    $4 Lords of Empyre: Swordsman #1 NM 9.4 2020 Rod Reis Cover
    $5 Lords of Empyre: Swordsman #1 - 2020 Marvel Comic Book NM Condition
    $7 LORDS OF EMPYRE SWORDSMAN (2020 MARVEL) #1 CVR A ROD REIS

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  • Issue #1B
    Lords of Empyre Swordsman (2020 Marvel) 1B
    Published Oct 2020 by Marvel.

    Written by Alex Paknadel. Art by Thomas Nachlik. Cover by Salvador Larocca. The swordsman has been resurrected! But there are more secrets than what lies beyond the grave… Join Swordsman and his son, Quoi, as they embark on a journey of discovery here on Earth - one they can't walk back from! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    $3 Lords of Empyre: Swordsman #1 Variant NM- Condition 1st Print (Marvel, Oct 2020)

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Seven Swords TPB (2022 AfterShock Comics) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Seven Swords (2021 Aftershock) #1-5.

    Written by Evan Daugherty. Art by Riccardo Latina and Federico Dallocchio. Cover by Andy Clarke.

    D'Artagnan, the last surviving member of the Muskateers, is drawn into a final conflict with the wicked Cardinal Richelieu, whose ruthless quest for power has led him to the supernatural. But the Last Musketeer can't defeat these infernal enemies alone.

    To save the world, he'll need to join forces with iconic swashbuckling heroes, including Don Juan, Captain Blood, Cyrano de Bergerac and others. This group of Seven Swords must overcome their differences if they have any hope of thwarting Richelieu's diabolical plans.

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $16.99.

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    $6 SEVEN SWORDS TPB Aftershock Comics

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  • Issue #1-REP
    Sword Art Online: Progressive GN (2015- Yen Press) 1-REP

    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

    Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Kiseki Himura.

    The manga adaptation of the best-selling anime and light novel phenomenon! Yuuki Asuna was a top student who spent her days at cram school and preparing for her high school entrance exams - but that was before she borrowed her brother's virtual reality game system and wound up trapped in Sword Art Online with ten thousand other frightened players. As time passes, Asuna fears what will become of her life outside the fantasy realm. Unwilling to wait on the sidelines for more experienced gamers to beat the game, Asuna employs her study habits to learn the mechanics of game and swordplay. Her swiftness impresses Kirito, a pro gamer who invites Asuna to join the best players on the front lines. Is Asuna ready to swap class rankings for player rankings and join Kirito?

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

    Cover price $13.00.

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    $6 Sword Art Online Progressive Book 001, Himura/Kawahara Manga, Lootcrate, VG

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sword in the Stone Arthur's Magical Kingdom HC (2026 Papercutz) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Gabriel Valentin and Michael J. Snow. Art and cover by Lorenzo Colangeli. The boy who pulled the sword from the stone now faces a challenge even magic cant fix. Young King Arthur is still learning what it means to rule Camelot, but destiny isnt finished with him yet. When the wicked sorceress Madam Mim claws her way back from the beyond, she brings a dark magic and familial connections that threaten to unravel the very fabric of history. With Merlins wisdom, Archimedes wit, and his own courage put to the test, Arthur must confront ancient enemies, make impossible choices, and discover that true leadership isnt about spells or swords...its about heart. A thrilling continuation of Disneys classic The Sword in the Stone, this magical adventure will enchant readers of all ages. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Sword of Dracula Vampirella (2008) 1A

    Cover by Tony Harris. by Henderson, Scott & Sequin When Dracula, the world's most dangerous terrorist, loses a key vampire witness to Ronnie Van Helsing of the Polidorium, it's an all-out war of vampires, guns, trucks and RPGs to get the witness back. And into the middle rides Vampirella, who is picking a side all her own. But will Vampirella and Ronnie's mysterious past tilt the balance in Dracula's favor? Cover price $3.99.

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    $23 Sword of Dracula, The #7A FN; Digital Webbing | Tony Harris Vampirella 1 - w/Bag

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  • Issue #1
    Sword of Zorro, The (2002) 1

    Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black and others. Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. AC Comics presents a complete facsimile reprint of Dell Four Color issue #497, 1953, with art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. When the Night Riders drive Zorro to take up his mask and sword once again, a beautiful but deadly widow, a power-hungry lieutenant governor and a traitorous cavalry colonel conspire against him. Contains the 34-page issue-length novel Sword of Zorro, plus a photo section focusing on famous film portrayals of Zorro. Sword of Zorro; Album of Zorro. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    X-Men SWORD No Time to Breathe TPB (2010 Marvel) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects S.W.O.R.D. (2009 Marvel)#1-5.

    Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Steven Sanders and Jamie McKelvie. Cover by John Cassaday.

    Spinning out of ASTONISHING X-MEN comes a story that will take you places you've never been!

    After Secret Invasion, Agent Brand is no longer the top dog at S.W.O.R.D. Forced to share her leadership post with former Avengers-liaison Henry Gyrich, Brand is less than pleased. Will the arrival of her boyfriend, X-Man Beast, help her out? Not when she discovers Gyrich's plan for fixing S.W.O.R.D. is to rid Earth of ALL ALIENS!

    Brought to you by Kieron Gillen (DARK AVENGERS: ARES), Steven Sanders (Five Fists of Science) and topped off with covers by ASTONISHING X-MEN artist JOHN CASSADAY!

    Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Rated T

    Cover price $15.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    X-Men SWORD No Time to Breathe TPB (2020 Marvel) 2nd Edition 1-1ST


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    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects S.W.O.R.D. (2009 Marvel)#1-5.

    Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Steven Sanders, Craig Yeung, and Jamie McKelvie. Cover by John Cassaday.

    Spinning out of Joss Whedon's ASTONISHING X-MEN comes a story that will take you places you've never been!

    Following the Skrulls' secret invasion, Agent Abigail Brand is no longer the top dog at S.W.O.R.D. (Sentient Worlds Observation and Response Department) - a spy agency dealing with extraterrestrial threats to world security. Forced to share leadership with former Avengers liaison Henry Peter Gyrich, Brand is less than pleased. Will the arrival of her boyfriend, the Beast, help her out of her funk? Not when they discover that Gyrich's plan for fixing S.W.O.R.D. is to rid Earth of all aliens!

    Now, facing threats from within and without, can Brand and Beast - with help from Lockheed the dragon - regain control of S.W.O.R.D., stop an angry alien invasion and prevent the arrests of Earth's entire non-human population?

    Guest-starring Death's Head!

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Rated T

    Cover price $15.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Aquaman Sword of Atlantis Once and Future TPB (2006 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis (2006) #40-45.

    Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Butch Guice. Cover by Carlos Pacheco.

    This volume heralds a fresh beginning for a brand-new Aquaman, as he embarks on a quest for his missing father, discovers the fate of Atlantis, and confronts the terrifying King Shark and the mysterious Dweller as an undersea war breaks out.

    Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    DC Super Heroes Wonder Woman: Sword of the Dragon SC (2014) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Dan Schoening. While flying the Invisible Jet, Wonder Woman spots a message in the clouds, demanding that she head to the ancient monument of Stonehenge. When she arrives, the Amazon Princess finds dozens of tourists held hostage by Morgaine Le Fey. The evil sorceress threatens to harm them all, if Wonder Woman doesn't steal the all-powerful Star Sword of Merlin. Believing she has no choice, Wonder Woman agrees, but the task will not be easy. She must convince a guardian dragon that the sword will soon fall into the wrong hands - if it is not in her own. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy GN (2022 Yen Press) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asuka Keigen. Character Design by Asagi Tohsaka. Translated by Roman Lempert.

    One thousand years ago, Leonis Death Magnus, undead sorcerer and the greatest of the Dark Lords, entered magical stasis during a climactic battle. When he awakens, he finds a beautiful silver-haired young woman named Riselia standing before him. More shockingly, Leonis has been transformed into a ten-year-old boy!

    Now he'll have to adapt to this strange era and deal with the twisted monsters called Voids-all while keeping his true powers a secret from his lovely new guardian.

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $13.00.

  • Issue #1A
    King of Kings (1980) Sword Series 1A

    Sword series vol. 1. Relates to the Crusaders (1974 Chick Publications) title. Story of Jesus Christ. See also Big Betrayal (1981) (Sword series vol. 2) Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1C
    King of Kings (1980) Sword Series 1C

    Sword series vol. 1. Relates to the Crusaders (1974 Chick Publications) title. Story of Jesus Christ. 64 pgs. Full color. See also Big Betrayal (1981) (Sword series vol. 2)

  • Issue #1D
    King of Kings (1980) Sword Series 1D

    Jack T. Chick Story and Art - Story of Jesus Christ. See also Big Betrayal (1981) (Sword series vol. 2) - 64 Pages Full Color

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Lords of Avalon Sword of Darkness HC (2008 Marvel) 1A-1ST

    Regular Edition - 1st printing. Collects Lords of Avalon: Sword of Darkness (2008) #1-6. Written by SHERRILYN KENYON and ROBIN GILLESPIE. Art and cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA. In a world where Camelot is ruled by Lord Kerrigan, the peasant Seren has become a pawn between the rulers of light and the rulers of darkness. But the talented seamstress faces a dilemma after Lord Kerrigan kidnaps her: Is Kerrigan truly the demon others portray him to be, or is he her savior in disguise? Jump into this new twist on Arthurian legend, adapted from bestselling author Kinley MacGregor. MacGregor, known for her historical romance novels, is the pen-name of Sherrilyn Kenyon, the bestselling and award-winning American author known for her supernatural romance and vampire novels. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Lords of Avalon Sword of Darkness HC (2008 Marvel) 1B-1ST

    Direct Market Edition - 1st printing. Collects Lords of Avalon: Sword of Darkness (2008) #1-6. Written by SHERRILYN KENYON and ROBIN GILLESPIE. Art and cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA. In a world where Camelot is ruled by Lord Kerrigan, the peasant Seren has become a pawn between the rulers of light and the rulers of darkness. But the talented seamstress faces a dilemma after Lord Kerrigan kidnaps her: Is Kerrigan truly the demon others portray him to be, or is he her savior in disguise? Jump into this new twist on Arthurian legend, adapted from bestselling author Kinley MacGregor. MacGregor, known for her historical romance novels, is the pen-name of Sherrilyn Kenyon, the bestselling and award-winning American author known for her supernatural romance and vampire novels. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1D-1ST
    Raven Hex The Swordmaiden GN (2022 BroadSword) Alternate Paths 1D-1ST

    First printing. Cosplayer Photo Cover Edition - Signed by Jim Balent. Collects Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose (2000) #122-123. Story and art by Jim Balent. On this Halloween night, Salem, Massachusetts is the first to feel Raven Hex's wrath as she leaves a trail of Blood from the World of Man to the World of Faeries. No Man, Fae, Dragon or Witch is safe from the vengeful blade of this Swordmaiden to the Dark Goddess! Alternate Path: Raven Hex: The Swordmaiden#1 is a tale of what if the Dark Goddess chose the Shadow Path Witch, Raven Hex, a Witch filled with anger towards the world of Mankind and the Realm beyond the Mist, to be her Swordmaiden, not Tarot, a more Balanced Path Witch. To set this apart from our other variants, we're created it like a giant trading card! On the front is Jim's betwitching art and on the back a little history of the cover. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $31.99.

  • Issue #1
    Red Star Sword of Lies (2006) 1

    By Christian Gossett & Weta Workshop. Design Team Archangel Studios brings back The Red Star with help from Weta Workshop, the New Zealand company that has worked on such theatrical hits as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, King Kong, and Narnia. In Sword of Lies, the critically acclaimed series returns to reveal the rise to power of the sorceror Imbohl - The Red Star's main villain. Cover price $4.50.

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    $13 Red Star Sword of Lies 1 (2006), VF/NM Archangel studios.

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Samurai Swordsman SC (2008 Tuttle) Master of War 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Stephen Turnbull.

    This Samurai history, filled with dozens of woodblock prints and photographs, is an authoritative text on Japan's most fearsome warriors.

    Through fascinating stories and full-color historical images that show the samurai in mesmerizing detail, military historian Stephen Turnbull provides an invaluable guide to an enduring legacy.

    The earliest samurai warriors were actually aristocratic mounted archers, not swordsmen. Only as the archer gave way to the mounted spearman did swordsmanship come into play. Turnbull details how the history and the legacy of the samurai developed over centuries into a multifaceted, richly elaborate tapestry of martial and societal traditions.

    From the first recorded use of the word samurai in the eighth century to the final wars waged in resistance to the Meiji government in the late nineteenth century, this Japanese history book recounts the complex history of these warriors and demonstrates why the samurai continue to fascinate the world today.

    Includes 180 color and b&w photos and images!

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

  • Issue #1-MUG
    Sword Art Online Mug (2023) 1-MUG


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    Share a morning cup of coffee with one of anime's most formidable power couples. The Lightning Flash and The Black Swordsman are here to help you get your day started with a much needed boost to your stamina skill. This mug from the anime experts at ABYstyle features Asuna and Kirito and will have Sword Art Online fans feeling ready to face off against an army of enemies, or a long morning of meetings! 11 ounce mug. NOTE: Due to nature of this packaging, selling grade refers to the mug only.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Sword Art Online: Project Alicization GN (2020- Yen Press) 1-REP


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    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Koutarou Yamada. Deep in an unfamiliar forest, Kirito awakens with sensations far too convincing for a virtual world... With memories of a life he doesn't remember living. A boy and a girl...and a name that sticks in his mind: Alice. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

  • Issue #1A
    Sword of Ages (2017 IDW) 1A

    Story, Art and Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. A mythic origin story you never expected to see! This winter, the Sword will be drawn for the first time ever, courtesy of writer/artist/Locke & Key co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez in a five-issue miniseries adventure of epic proportions! A young woman will become the first wielder of the most famous sacred weapon of all time to champion for her world's survival, inspiring a legion of heroes to join her struggle against a merciless alien force. The line between science fiction and magic might get fuzzy, but the line between heroes and villains will be drawn in blood. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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    $4 Sword of Ages #1A VF/NM; IDW | Gabriel Rodriguez - w/Bag+Board
    $5 Sword Of Ages #1 Idw Comics 2017 Nm
    $7 Sword of Ages #1 IDW Comics 2017 NM

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  • Issue #1B
    Sword of Ages (2017 IDW) 1B

    Story, Art and Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. A mythic origin story you never expected to see! This winter, the Sword will be drawn for the first time ever, courtesy of writer/artist/Locke & Key co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez in a five-issue miniseries adventure of epic proportions! A young woman will become the first wielder of the most famous sacred weapon of all time to champion for her world's survival, inspiring a legion of heroes to join her struggle against a merciless alien force. The line between science fiction and magic might get fuzzy, but the line between heroes and villains will be drawn in blood. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1C
    Sword of Ages (2017 IDW) 1C

    Story, Art and Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. In their review of Gabriel Rodriguez's Sword of Ages #1, Comicsverse said 'Sword of Ages's narrative details and painstaking artwork are worth savoring.' And now you can properly savor them in this deluxe, prestige representation of the acclaimed first issue. Author's notes, character sketches, pin-ups, and B&W art flesh out a package that also includes the original story with its lush hues added by Lovern Kindzierski. Come see how the Sword was originally drawn! 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

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    $4 Sword of Ages Special #1 VF/NM; IDW | Gabriel Rodriguez - w/Bag+Board

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  • Issue #1RIA
    Sword of Ages (2017 IDW) 1RIA

    Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Story, Art and Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. A mythic origin story you never expected to see! This winter, the Sword will be drawn for the first time ever, courtesy of writer/artist/Locke & Key co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez in a five-issue miniseries adventure of epic proportions! A young woman will become the first wielder of the most famous sacred weapon of all time to champion for her world's survival, inspiring a legion of heroes to join her struggle against a merciless alien force. The line between science fiction and magic might get fuzzy, but the line between heroes and villains will be drawn in blood. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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    $5 IDW Comics Sword of Ages Preview NM-/M 2017
    $11 Sword of Ages #1 1:10 retailer incentive variant.First printing.
    $15 IDW Comics Sword of Ages #1 1:10 retailer incentive variant First Printing

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  • Issue #1RIB
    Sword of Ages (2017 IDW) 1RIB

    Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Story, Art and Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. A mythic origin story you never expected to see! This winter, the Sword will be drawn for the first time ever, courtesy of writer/artist/Locke & Key co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez in a five-issue miniseries adventure of epic proportions! A young woman will become the first wielder of the most famous sacred weapon of all time to champion for her world's survival, inspiring a legion of heroes to join her struggle against a merciless alien force. The line between science fiction and magic might get fuzzy, but the line between heroes and villains will be drawn in blood. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sword of My Mouth TPB (2010 IDW) 1-1ST

    1st printing. The concrete shell of Detroit has cracked open to reveal loamy soil, rich with potential. But someone knows there's more profit in controlling hunger than selling food... the world was simpler before the righteous floated away into the sky, and magic started working. The all-new story spinning out of the acclaimed graphic novel Therefore Repent! continues here. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1
    Sword of the Samurai (1996) 1

    Cover by Kato. Story by Ricardo Ferrari and Roge. Art by Kato. Canadian publisher Avalon/ACG presents a tale of battle from Japans samurai era, by Heavy Metal veteran Ricardo Ferrari and European cartoonist Kato. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sword Princess Amaltea GN (2018 A Tokyopop Digest) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Natalia Batista.

    In a fairytale world where queens rule and magic is power, a defiant young princess is sent on the biggest quest of her life -- to rescue a prince in distress and marry him! But when she finds him, it seems the prince isn't so eager to go along with her queendom's plans. Join Amaltea as she sets out on an epic journey to slay dragons, battle bandits and make princes swoon.

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

    Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Swordsmith Assassin (2009 Boom Studios) 1A

    Cover by John Cassaday. Written by Andrew Cosby, and Michael Alan Nelson. Art by Ayhan Hayrula. Toshiro Ono has spent his life making the best swords that have ever been forged and selling them to the highest bidder. But when his family is killed by a blade of his own making, Toshiro will do whatever it takes to make sure none of his swords ever kill again. Andrew Cosby, creator of Eureka, and Michael Alan Nelson bring feudal Samurai Japan to life like no other comic before. Cover price $3.99.

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    $3 Swordsmith Assassin #1A (2009) Boom! Comics
    $6 Swordsmith Assassin #1 A/B lot

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  • Issue #1B
    Swordsmith Assassin (2009 Boom Studios) 1B

    Cover by Joe Corroney. Written by Andrew Cosby, and Michael Alan Nelson. Art by Ayhan Hayrula. Toshiro Ono has spent his life making the best swords that have ever been forged and selling them to the highest bidder. But when his family is killed by a blade of his own making, Toshiro will do whatever it takes to make sure none of his swords ever kill again. Andrew Cosby, creator of Eureka, and Michael Alan Nelson bring feudal Samurai Japan to life like no other comic before. Cover price $3.99.

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    $3 Swordsmith Assassin #1B (2009) Boom!
    $3 Swordsmith Assassin #1B (2009) Boom! Comics
    $30 Swordsmith Assassin #1 Cover B Boom! Studios 2009 Unread NM/NM+

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Swordsmith Assassin TPB (2010 Boom Studios) 1-1ST

    1st Printing - Written by Andrew Crosby and Michael Allen Nelson, Art by Ayhan Hayrula. Softcover, 6" x 9", 220 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #1
    True Believers Conan Swords In Night (2018) 1

    Reprinting Conan the Barbarian (1970) #23 Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Gil Kane. Conan delivers message from Makkalet to Pah-Disha; Red Sonja saves Conan's life twice; Conan kills Mikhal Oglu (vulture) and sends his head to Yezdigerd. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1
    Zell Sworddancer (1986) 1

    by Steven A. Gallacci. Stinz short story by Donna Barr. Back cover Usagi Yojimbo gag by Stan Sakai. Cover price $2.00.

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    $10 ZELL SWORDDANCER #1 (1986) THOUGHTS & IMAGES EARLY USAGI YOJIMBO BACK COVER!
    $16 Thoughts & Images ZELL SWORD-DANCER (1986) #1 Usagi Yojimbo NM (9.4) Ships FREE!
    $17 ZELL SWORDDANCER #1 THOUGHTS & IMAGES EARLY USAGI YOJIMBO BACK COVER (1986) NM

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Aero and Sword Master Origins and Odysseys TPB (2020 Marvel) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Aero (2019 Marvel) #1-6 and Sword Master (2019 Marvel) #1-6.

    Written by Greg Pak, Alyssa Wong, and Fonda Lee. Art by Pop Mhan and Ario Anindit. Cover by Jay Anacleto, Billy Tan, and Haining. Back Cover by Ming Ming.

    The further adventures of two of the New Agents of Atlas!

    Elemental forces of nature clash when Shanghai sensation Aero meets Filipina super heroine Wave! On the outs from Triumph Division, Wave must regain her team's trust - and Aero owes her a favor. The two heroes team up to investigate AlonTech, the shadowy company that gave Wave her powers. But who is the Sea Hunter, and what is her connection to a strange undersea race?

    Then, Sword Master's search for his father brings him to America - and into the crosshairs of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu! Lin Lie's magic sword makes a tempting target - but when Ares, Greek god of war, claims the weapon for himself, can the heroes wrest the sword back to its rightful owner? Or will they have to cut a deal with Ares - and face the gods of Madripoor?

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Rated T+

    Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #1
    Bigfoot Sword of the Earthman (2015) 1

    Written by Josh S. Henaman. Art and Cover by Andy Taylor and Tamra Bonvillain. The epic saga begins! High adventure on a distant planet of dinosaurs, warlords, kingdoms and sorcery, where Earth's legendary Bigfoot finds himself in a battle to defeat the ruthless emperor of a barbarian planet! The dying planet needed a hero… what they got was a sasquatch! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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    $6 Bigfoot Sword Of The Earthman #1 APE ENTERTAINMENT Comics 2015 VF/NM
    $8 Bigfoot Sword Of The Earthman #1 APE ENTERTAINMENT Comics 2015 NM

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  • Issue #1
    Blood Stained Sword (2005) 1

    by Dan Wickline & Ben Templesmith In a dark and grim future drunk on technology, the ways of the past have not been forgotten. Kenji has been trained as a Samurai, sworn to uphold the code of the warrior. Now he faces his greatest challenge; clearing his father's name. He must travel to Seattle, where corporations have replaced clans and greed has won out over honor, to find out the truth behind his father's death and bring down the men responsible. Artist and 30 Days of Night co-creator Ben Templesmith is joined by writer Dan Wickline (The Conversation) on this warrior's tale. SC, 48pgs, FC (1 of 1) SRP: $7.49 Cover price $7.49.

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    $8 Blood-Stained Sword #1 VF/NM; IDW | Ben Templesmith - w/Bag+Board

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    By The Sword GN (2005 ADV Manga) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Sanami Matoh. It takes a special man to wield a special sword. Long ago, a half-breed swordsmith forged the Moegi, a magical sword now sought by the demon hunter Asagi. Asagi has searched the land high and low in the hope that this sword can handle his awesome might, which tends to destroy ordinary swords. He meets Kaede, a half-breed demon girl, who leads him to the Moegi. There's just one problem - only the nephew of the spirit trapped inside the blade can draw it from its sheath! Will Asagi find the nephew and make the sword his? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    By the Sword HC (2007 Calkins Creek) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Selene Castrovilla. Art and cover by Bill Farnsworth.

    Spurred by the cry for freedom and the blood spilled at the battles of Lexington and Concord, young teacher Benjamin Tallmadge sacrifices his career and his dreams to enlist in George Washingtons army in Revolutionary America.

    Young readers who love the Broadway smash "Hamilton" will devour this story of fiery combat during one of American historys most harrowing moments. Follow Benjamin Tallmadge and his beloved horse, Highlander, at the Battle of Long Island. Hear cannons blast, smell gunpowder, watch the enemy barrel forward as Benjamin must fire or die. Witness grisly war and see whether he and the rest of the battered Americans can escape from Brooklyn unscathed.

    Author Selene Castrovilla weaves Tallmadges own account with additional details from primary-source documents and extensive research to deliver this action-adventure story with heart, which will have you rooting for Benjamin as he gives his all for his country, and for his horse.

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $17.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Chinese Hero Tales of the Blood Sword GN (2007-2008 DGN) 1-1ST

    NO Hardcover Case - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wing Shing Ma. The timeless action classic originally published under Jademan Comics, returns - completely digitally remastered! In Volume 1, a series of jarring tragedies strike the young Hero as his family is placed square in the middle of a dispute that transcends the Pacific Ocean. Inside each ornately embroidered case readers will find the corresponding volume of Chinese Hero in its entirety, along with several goodies for collectors: a Chinese Hero poster, Chinese Hero cards, and more! Softcover, 240 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Chronicles of Arthur GN (2009 Simon & Schuster) Sword of Fire and Ice 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by John Matthews. Art by Mike Collins. Many know the stories of Arthur's adventures as king, but what did he go through in his early years? Renowned Arthurian expert John Matthews takes on the myths surrounding Arthur's teen years as he encountered adventures and challenges that would all lead the way to the great hero he would one day become. The events unfold in full-color, vivid artwork from artist Mike Collins, and will appeal to the many fans of King Arthur myths and fantasy. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Chronicles of the Cursed Sword GN (2003-2008 Tokyopop Digest) 1-REP

    Volume 1 - Reprint. Written by Yuy Beop-Ryong. Art by park Hui-Jin. Each seal gets harder to destroy! The new seal is Jade City, defended by General Jejun and General Yeh. The plan is for Jukwol, Shouren and Rey to attack Yeh's battleship to distract him, while Hyacia subdues Jejun. Meanwhile Jukwol must face his greatest challenge, fighting Yeh face-to-face! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Disney The Sword in the Stone HC (2021 Studio Fun) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    A stunning and special storybook of the classic Disney animated film, The Sword in the Stone, based on T.H. White's novel!

    When a young squire-in-training called Wart meets a hermit wizard named Merlin and his owl Archimedes, he has no idea of his amazing destiny. To educate the boy, Merlin takes Wart on a few adventures.

    Then, in London there's a tournament to find the knight who can pull the sword from the stone and become king? Can Wart use all that he's learned to remove the sword and become the rightful ruler of all England?

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $9.99.