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  • Issue #1A
    Planetary Brigade Origins (2006) 1A

    "Old School Cover" by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis, & Julia Bax Captain Valor! The Grim Knight! Mauve Visitor! Mr. Brilliant! Earth Goddess! And introducing The Fighting Man! Now it can be told for the first time - how the Planetary Brigade formed! A three issue mini-series telling three different stories from three different eras of the Brigade, but featuring one single villain, the nefarious Mister Master! In this issue, a brigade is formed and a brigadeer quits! More Bwah-ha-hilarity from Giffen and DeMatteis, a follow-up to the sold-out critical fan favorite Planetary Brigade mini-series! Available in 'Old School' and 'New School' cover versions! Cover price $3.99.

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  • Issue #1B
    Planetary Brigade Origins (2006) 1B

    "New School Cover" by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis, & Julia Bax Captain Valor! The Grim Knight! Mauve Visitor! Mr. Brilliant! Earth Goddess! And introducing The Fighting Man! Now it can be told for the first time - how the Planetary Brigade formed! A three issue mini-series telling three different stories from three different eras of the Brigade, but featuring one single villain, the nefarious Mister Master! In this issue, a brigade is formed and a brigadeer quits! More Bwah-ha-hilarity from Giffen and DeMatteis, a follow-up to the sold-out critical fan favorite Planetary Brigade mini-series! Available in 'Old School' and 'New School' cover versions! Cover price $3.99.

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    $9 PLANETARY BRIGADE #1 MINI 8.0 BOOM! STUDIOS COMIC BOOK H23-106

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  • Issue #1
    Primortals: Origins (1995) 1
  • Issue #1-1ST
    Resistance Universe The Origins TPB (2022 AWA) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Resistance (2020 AWA) #1-5, E-Ratic (2020 AWA) #1-5, Knighted (2021 AWA) #1-5, and The Joneses (2022 AWA) #1-5.

    Written by J. Michael Straczynski, Kaare Andrews, Gregg Hurwitz, and Michael Moreci. Art by Mike Deodato, Jr., C.P. Smith, Mike Choi, Kaare Andrews, Mark Texeira, and Alessandro Vitti. Cover by Rahzzah.

    In March 2020, amid Covid-19 lockdowns, AWA launched a bold new universe for the 21st Century with J. Michael Straczynski & Mike Deodato Jr.'s The Resistance, in which "Reborns" gain incredible powers in the wake of a global pandemic. Other creators followed with series such as E-Ratic, Knighted, and The Joneses.

    Now, for the first time, we are collecting each of the initial chapters in this super-sized collection.

    Softcover, 368 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1
    Secret Origin of Superman Mini Comic 1

    Came in bag with Leaf Tart n Tangy candys. 16 pages color. Measures 4 1/4 x 2 3/4. Candy not included unless otherwise noted.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sons of Anarchy Redwood Original TPB (2017 Boom Studios) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Prospect!" Collects Sons of Anarchy: Redwood Original (2016) #1-4.

    Written by Ollie Masters. Art byLuca Pizzari. Cover by Chris Brunner.

    Writer Ollie Masters (Snow Blind, The Kitchen) and artist Luca Pizzari (Secret Wars Journal, Amazing Spider-Man) journey 10 years before Season 1 of Kurt Sutter's critically acclaimed television series Sons of Anarchy to tell the never-before-seen, official story of Jax Teller's first year as a SAMCRO prospect. Jax Teller has always had one dream: to follow the family legacy and join the Sons of Anarchy. But at eighteen, still reeling from his father's death and just starting out as a prospect, Jax is about to discover just how hard the life of an outlaw can be.

    Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Spawn Sam and Twitch Origins HC (2024 Image) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Sam and Twitch (1999-2004) #1-13. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Angel Medina, Jamie Tolagson, Alberto Ponticelli, and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Ashley Wood. Back Cover by Angel Medina. The Spawn Universe#39;s favorite detectives come at you full-force in their groundbreaking series. Featuring an all-star cast of creators, the bar was set high for gritty crime fiction when Sam and Twitch first came on the scene.Follow the exploits of NYPD's two most dedicated public servants as they try to uncover the secrets behind the Central Park "Witchcraft" murders and also solve the mystery of "Udaku." Collected in an all-new size and format, SAM AND TWITCH ORIGINS HARDCOVER BOOK 1 brings you the art and stories that made this series a classic. Extra features include a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes art.Hardcover, 328 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1
    Thundercats Origins Villains and Heroes (2004) 1

    WRITTEN BY FORD GILMORE AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY TOM BANCROFT, THE GRAFIKSISMIK GROUP AND UDON STUDIOS; COVER BY UDON STUDIOS In stores December 17. The second Special revealing the secret origins of the Thundercats' friends and foes! This issue begins with a chronicle of Jaga and Grune's friendship, reveals the origin of the mysterious priestess Tashi, and chronicles the destruction of Thundera. Plus, learn how the Sword of Omens was forged! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 pg. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Uncanny Origins Mutants and Monsters TPB (2019 Marvel) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Uncanny Origins (1996) #1-7.

    Written by Ben Raab, Glenn Herdling, Matt Idelson, James Felder, Glenn Greenberg, Michael Higgins, and Bob Budiansky. Art by Dave Hoover, Bill Anderson, Pablo Raimondi, and Don Hudson. Cover by Dave Hoover.

    Explore the origins of Marvel's most incredible characters, retold in action-packed animated style!

    Cyclops, Beast and the Angel are three of the founding members of the X-Men - but before they ever met Professor X, how did they deal with the frightening first manifestations of their mutant powers? Learn how Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch went from frightened orphans to sworn enemies of the X-Men and finally to heroic Avengers! Feel the fury of Firelord, once and future herald of the world-eating Galactus! Discover true rage, courtesy of the Incredible Hulk - for the madder he gets, the stronger he gets! And witness how Eddie Brock met his symbiotic alien "other" - and became the vicious Venom! Thrill to the events that shaped Marvel's most iconic heroes and villains as you've never seen them before!

    Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Valiant Hero Universe Origins: Rai TPB (2024 Alien Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Rai (2014-2016 Valiant) #1-12, Valiant 4001 A.D. Special (2016 Valiant) FCBD, and 4001 A.D. (2016 Valiant) #1-4. Written by Matt Kindt. Art and Cover by Clayton Crain. Embark on a futuristic odyssey with RAI, the perfect starting point for new readers to the Valiant Universe. Set in a technologically advanced 41st century, follow Rai, the enigmatic protector of New Japan, as he navigates a world of astonishing innovation and hidden dangers. This series blends sci-fi action with deep philosophical questions as Rai confronts his identity and destiny. Each page is a visually stunning journey, offering a unique blend of high-tech spectacle and compelling narrative. Tradition meets technology in a story of rebellion and humanity's future. Contains the first appearance of Rai X, Father, Spylocke, and many other Valiant Universe characters! From New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and superstar artist Clayton Crain (Carnage), discover the world of 41st-century Japan with an all-new vision of the future unlike anything you've seen before! Softcover, 392 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1
    Wolverine Origins (2006) Annual 1

    Written by DANIEL WAY Pencils and Cover by KAARE ANDREWS 'Return To Madripoor' Double-sized issue! Madripoor. A dirty town custom-made for dirty work. A long time ago, one man ruled this place with an iron fist, a wicked grin...and a patch over one eye. That man is back, and he's looking for answers. Problem is, the answers are dying faster than he can ask the questions. Is there a new player in town...or is it the same old game? Don't miss Logan's long-awaited return to Madripoor, a twisted tour leading from the blood-streaked gutters of Lowtown to the glittering, razor-sharp spires of Hightown and back again. 48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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  • Issue #1
    Avengers Origins Thor (2011) 1

    Written by KATHRYN IMMONEN. Penciled by AL BARRIONUEVO. Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC. A chosen son seemingly determined to simultaneously live up to and defeat his father's expectations. A brother who's influence he cannot abide but will never escape. Join Thor in Asgard for a timeless archetypal family drama played out against a cosmic backdrop where the human journey toward humility and compassion is also Thor's journey toward godhood and worthiness. 40 PGS./All-New Material/No Reprints/Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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    $6 Avengers Origins: Thor 1 NM 2012 Will Combine Shipping

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  • Issue #1
    Black Cat (1995 Lorne-Harvey) The Origins 1

    Stories by Mark Evanier, Russell Harvey and R.A. Jones. Art by Andrew Pepoy, Pam Eklund, Lee Elias and Murphy Anderson. Cover by Greg Hildebrandt and Tim Hildebrandt. Harvey revives its Golden Age superhero Black Cat for a new generation. In addition to reprints of the original hero's classic 1940s adventures, the reboot introduces a new Black Cat, stuntwoman Kim Stone, with art by comics legend Murphy Anderson. Also featuring a retrospective about publisher Harvey, a Sad Sack story, and the debut of electric-powered superhero Shock Gibson. Painted cover by fantasy-art legends the Hildebrandt Brothers. Origin Story; The Fighting Bulls!; In Memoriam: Alfred Harvey; Sad Sack: In Days of Knights; Mr. Zero and the Juvenile Delinquent!; Shock Gibson: Like a Bolt from the Blue. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #1A
    Coven Dark Origins (1999 Awesome) 1A

    The secrets behind the Coven members are revealed at last! Three variant covers. By Jeph Loeb & Ian Churchill. Flip-Book with a preview for Black Seed. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1B
    Coven Dark Origins (1999 Awesome) 1B

    The secrets behind the Coven members are revealed at last! Three variant covers. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    DC Super Heroes Batgirl An Origin Story SC (2020 Capstone) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Dario Brizuela.

    How did Batgirl become Batman's crime-fighting partner? Discover the story behind arbara Gordan's journey from commissioner's daughter to super hero sidekick, including the source of her high-tech gadgetry. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young super hero fans.

    Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

    Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    DC Universe Secret Origins HC (2012) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Secret Origins (1961 One-Shot), MORE SECRET ORIGINS from Eighty Page Giant (1964) #8, Even More Secret Origins 80-Page Giant (2003) #1 and Weird Secret Origins 80-Page Giant (2004) #1. The classic Silver Age titles are collected in hardcover for the first time! Don't miss the origins of Wonder Woman, the Superman/Batman team, The Challengers of the Unknown, Martian Manhunter, the Justice League of America, Aquaman, The Flash, The Atom, Bizarro and more! Hardcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Grateful Dead Origins GN (2020 Z2 Comics) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Chris Miskiewicz and Greateful Dead. Art and cover by Noah Van Sciver.

    The Grateful Dead are one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all time, but every story has a start.

    The Grateful Dead Origins takes an in depth and personal look at the formation of one of the most important American rock bands of all time, exploring the early days of Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Pigpen, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, and their transition from being a bar cover band to one of the greatest sounds in history.

    Softcover, 152 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Green Lantern Secret Origin HC (2010 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST

    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Green Lantern (2005-2011 3rd Series) #29-35.

    Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert. Cover by Ivan Reis. Introduction by Ryan Reynolds.

    The origin and training of Green Lantern Hal Jordan is chronicled! But while Hal is inducted into the Corps, the Green Lantern called Sinestro investigates the death of Hal's predecessor, Abin Sur. Who - or what - could have killed this Lantern? And what does it all have to do with the event called "The Blackest Night"?

    Hardcover, 176 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Gunfighters in Hell Original Sin (2001) 1A

    Tame cover. By David Barbour and Tim Vigil. Gunfighters in Hell returns! In this prequel to the classic Gunfighters in Hell series (see Gunfighters in Hell (1993) #1-5), the blood of damnation runs deep! For the condemned, some origins are best left untold...but eternity is a very long time, and a six-shooter loaded with hellfire always finds its way through bone to the rotten marrow inside! Hell is a place where secrets die hard, and no good deed goes unpunished. So saddle up, shoot from the hip, and get ready to take a ride through the baddest badlands of them all! 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Issue #1A
    Highlander Origins Kurgan (2009 Dynamite) 1A
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    • Label #4412540006
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    Cover by Carlos Rafael. by Brandon Jerwa & Carlos Rafael Highlander mastermind Brand Jerwa returns to the mythos with a special 2 issue mini-series event telling the origin of the barbaric Kurgan for the first time ever! Joined by artist Carlos Rafael and lead cover artist Stephen Segovia, HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: KURGAN #1 (OF 2) is the definitive tale of the immortal Kurgan, Connor MacLeod's most deadly foe! Never what you expect, Dynamite's Highlander continues to thrill old and new fans alike! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    JLA Secret Origins (2002 DC Treasury) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Paul Dini. Painted art by Alex Ross. The Justice League is made up of the world's greatest heroes. Over the years, through feature movies, television programs, and various publications, these heroes have transcended the comic book genre to become pop cultural icons. JLA: SECRET ORIGINS is an amazing look back at how these characters originally gained their powers and abilities and became the legendary heroes that they now are. Featuring striking paintings by award-winning artist Alex Ross, this masterpiece contains the origins of some of DC's greatest heroes including Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Green Lantern and the Flash. Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    JLA Secret Origins (2002 DC Treasury) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. Written by Paul Dini. Painted art by Alex Ross. The Justice League is made up of the world's greatest heroes. Over the years, through feature movies, television programs, and various publications, these heroes have transcended the comic book genre to become pop cultural icons. JLA: SECRET ORIGINS is an amazing look back at how these characters originally gained their powers and abilities and became the legendary heroes that they now are. Featuring striking paintings by award-winning artist Alex Ross, this masterpiece contains the origins of some of DC's greatest heroes including Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Green Lantern and the Flash. Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #1
    Knights of the Dinner Table: Origins 2003 Special 1

    If you weren't one of the lucky folks who were able to attend Origins 2003 this year, you can still get your hands on this special issue of KODT offered at the show. Journey back to the past, and see some of the earliest adventures of the Knights! b&w, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Zombies The Hunger SC (2023 Aconyte) An Original Novel 1-1ST


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    1st printing. By Marsheila Rockwell. The Incident has infected the planet, creating zombified super-heroes who destroy everything they swore to protect. Doctor Strange realizes the plague cannot be allowed to spread to other realities, but his Hunger is irresistible... Now Earth's only hope is the Sanctum Sanctorum librarian, Zelma Stanton. She knows every spell in the book, but she's no fighter. Enter witch Nico Minoru, monster hunter Elsa Bloodstone, and Deadpool. They plan to trap the zombies in a time loop, but it goes horribly awry (thanks, Deadpool), crushing a million butterflies, and the timeline unravels, making the original Incident look like a cakewalk. It's going to take magic bullets, bloodstones, and brains to fix this flesh-eating nightmare. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.

  • Issue #1
    Original Adventures of Cholly and Flytrap (2006) 1

    Written by ARTHUR SUYDAM. Art & cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. 'A Little Love, A Little Hate' Finally, the inspiration for the new animation pilot from Paranoid Delusions Productions! These original, riveting tales of Suydam's ultimate anti-heroes, Cholly and Flytrap, open as the team becomes embroiled in a vicious battle on a stark alien landscape. Complete with action-packed art and familiar yet surreal storytelling, 'A Little Love, a Little Hate,' provides what it promises as only Suydam can do it. Don't miss these terrifying, funny tales of action and adventure from a master craftsman with a startlingly unique point of view. CHOLLY AND FLYTRAP is ? and © Arthur Suydam, 2005. All Rights Reserved. Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #1
    Personality Comics Presents The Original Crew (1991) Annual 1
  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Savage Sword of Conan Omnibus HC (2024 Titan Comics) The Original Marvel Years 2nd Edition 1A-1ST


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    The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995 Marvel) #1 Cover - NOTE: This is the First Titan Comics Edition but it is the 2nd Edition of the Original Marvel Years Omnibus

    2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Savage Tales (1971-1975 Magazine) #1-5, Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #1-12 and Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) Annual #1. Based on the stories and characters created by Robert E. Howard. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema, Barry Windsor-Smith, Gil Kane, Neal Adams, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Pablo Marcos, Alfredo Alcala, Tony DeZuniga, Sonny Trinidad, Jess Jodloman, Yong Montano, and Sal Buscema. Cover by Boris Vallejo. Crom! This inaugural volume ushers in Marvel's line of definitive Savage Sword of Conan collections. After the breakout success of Conan's color comic, Marvel brought the legendary sword-and-sorcery saga of Robert E. Howard's hero to its black-and-white magazine line. In lushly illustrated novel-length adventures with all the drama, violence and allure the comic book medium can offer, writer Roy Thomas and Marvel's greatest artists craft a host of Conan classics like Barry Windsor-Smith's "Red Nails" and John Buscema's "Black Colossus" and "A Witch Shall Be Born" featuring the infamous Tree of Death are just the beginning! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 968 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $150.00.

  • Issue #1
    Secret Origins (1986-1990 2nd Series) Canadian Edition 1

    Canadian edition. From the ashes of the epic Crisis on Infinite Earths arises a new DC Universe - a single, united world where the heroes and villains from the once-various earths now reside. To celebrate this historic event, and to chronicle the new dimensions of our heroes' lives, DC presents...Secret Origins. Secret Origins is exactly that - a revelation of the beginnings of DC greats! For the premiere of this unprecedented, ongoing series, writer/editor Roy Thomas teams up with renowned artists Wayne Boring and Jerry Ordway. The first issue features, appropriately enough, the original Superman. Boring returns to the Man of Steel from his early penciling days to link artistic forces with Ordway. If you've seen their Jor-El page in Who's Who #12, you know the combo is a winner! In Secret Origins, the odd-numbered issues retell the origins of DC's Golden Age heroes in chronological order (for example, #3 - Captain Marvel, #5 - Crimson Avenger), and the even-numbered issues retell the secrets behind the modern heroes, such as members of the Teen Titans, The Outsiders, etc. Cover of the premiere issue is by Boring and Ordway. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Secret Origins TPB (2015 DC Comics The New 52) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Secret Origins (2014) 3rd Series #1-4.

    Written by by Greg Pak, Kyle Higgins, Tony Bedard, Ray Fawkes, Jeff Parker, Scott Lobdell, Robert Venditti, Jeremy Haun, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jeff Lemire and Peter J. Tomasi.
    Art by Lee Weeks, Doug Mahnke, Paulo Siqueira, Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs, Martin Coccolo, Trevor McCarthy, Tyler Kirkham, Stéphane Roux, Denys Cowan, Bill Sienkiewicz, Ian Bertram, Alvaro Martinez, Sandra Hope, Keith Champagne and Christian Alamy.
    Cover by Lee Bermejo.

    At last, the origins of The New 52's World's Greatest Heroes are revealed! Included here are the origins of The Last Son of Krypton and Kara Zor-El, Supergirl, Harley Quinn, Green Lantern, Batwoman, Batman, Aquaman, Green Arrow and many more!

    Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Secret Origins TPB (2015 DC Comics The New 52) 1-REP


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    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Secret Origins (2014) 3rd Series #1-4.

    Written by by Greg Pak, Kyle Higgins, Tony Bedard, Ray Fawkes, Jeff Parker, Scott Lobdell, Robert Venditti, Jeremy Haun, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jeff Lemire and Peter J. Tomasi.
    Art by Lee Weeks, Doug Mahnke, Paulo Siqueira, Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs, Martin Coccolo, Trevor McCarthy, Tyler Kirkham, Stéphane Roux, Denys Cowan, Bill Sienkiewicz, Ian Bertram, Alvaro Martinez, Sandra Hope, Keith Champagne and Christian Alamy.
    Cover by Lee Bermejo.

    At last, the origins of The New 52's World's Greatest Heroes are revealed! Included here are the origins of The Last Son of Krypton and Kara Zor-El, Supergirl, Harley Quinn, Green Lantern, Batwoman, Batman, Aquaman, Green Arrow and many more!

    Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sire Origins TPB (2023 Dren) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects The Sire (2006 After Shock Comics) #1-3. Written by Michael Dolce. Art by Dan Leister. Cover by Talent Caldwell. Not all costumes are a perfect fit... Donald Wright woke up trapped inside a superhero costume. Bestowed with amazing powers, he's forced to battle supervillains against his will. Now, Donald must find out how and why he was chosen for danger. A love letter to 90's superhero comics, The Sire: Origins collects the first three issues of The Sire, originally published by After Hours Comics and features a stunning cover by fan-favorite Talent Caldwell. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Spider-Woman Origin TPB (2007 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Spider-Woman: Origin (2005) #1-5. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and BRIAN REED. Art and cover by LUNA BROTHERS. Exploding out of the pages of NEW AVENGERS! This all-new epic chronicles the intriguing secret history of Jessica Drew and her journey from child experiment to Hydra agent to S.H.I.E.L.D. agent to super hero to private eye to Avenger! Written by NEW AVENGERS scribe Brian Michael Bendis and searing-hot newcomer Brian Reed (MS. MARVEL), and featuring stunning full-color visuals by the Luna brothers (Ultra, Girls), this story is packed with intrigue leading directly into the upcoming SPIDER-WOMAN series from Bendis and Eisner Award-winning artist Alex Maleev (DAREDEVIL). Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman Secret Origin HC (2010 DC) The Deluxe Edition 1-1ST

    The 2010 Deluxe Edition

    1st printing. Collects Superman: Secret Origin (2009) #1-6.

    Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal. Cover by Gary Frank. Introduction by David S. Goyer.

    Writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank bring you a startling new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, The Parasite and more of your favorite characters from the Superman family in this new, deluxe hardcover.

    Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color.

    NOTE: "If Hollywood reboots the Superman movie franchise, this is the story they should use." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

    Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Thirteen Origins Cloudbreak (2024 Scout) 1A

    Written by Leticia Urieta. Art by Verena Rodriguez. Cover by Charlene Bowles. CHISPA: The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers. When Myra Neblina discovers that she can summon and control storms on her eighteenth birthday, her father wants her to stay home and help on their family farm more than ever. But Myra has dreams of going away to study to bring long-term solutions to the problems brought on by climate change and pollution. On top of it all, every time she brings the rains to Robstown, she falls mysteriously ill. Caught between her father, her dream, and a greedy oil company CEO, Myra must decide what sort of spark she needs to be. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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    $4 Thirteen Origins Cloudbreak #1 Cover A Charlene Bowles

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  • Issue #1B
    Thirteen Origins Cloudbreak (2024 Scout) 1B

    Written by Leticia Urieta. Art by Verena Rodriguez. Cover by Terry Blas. CHISPA: The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers. When Myra Neblina discovers that she can summon and control storms on her eighteenth birthday, her father wants her to stay home and help on their family farm more than ever. But Myra has dreams of going away to study to bring long-term solutions to the problems brought on by climate change and pollution. On top of it all, every time she brings the rains to Robstown, she falls mysteriously ill. Caught between her father, her dream, and a greedy oil company CEO, Myra must decide what sort of spark she needs to be. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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  • Issue #1A
    Thirteen Origins Pyroclast (2023 Scout) 1A

    Written by Frederick Luis Aldama. Art and Cover by Guillermo Villarreal. CHISPA: The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers. When high school quarterback Pete Lumeras turns eighteen, he discovers he can now transform into a being of molten rock. His first attempts at using his new chispa powers against bullies go awry until his uncle George and his abuelita reveal dark family secrets that may either help him to become a warrior for justice-Pyroclast-or lead him down the same road to self-destruction that his mother once tread. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Thirteen Origins Pyroclast (2023 Scout) 1B

    Written by Frederick Luis Aldama. Art and Cover by Guillermo Villarreal. CHISPA: The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers. When high school quarterback Pete Lumeras turns eighteen, he discovers he can now transform into a being of molten rock. His first attempts at using his new chispa powers against bullies go awry until his uncle George and his abuelita reveal dark family secrets that may either help him to become a warrior for justice-Pyroclast-or lead him down the same road to self-destruction that his mother once tread. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Thirteen Origins The Wake (2023 Scout) 1A

    Written by Jasminne Mendez, Lupe Mendez. Art by Reyna Pelcastre. Cover by Charlene Bowles. CHISPA: The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers.The day Baytown, Texas track star Olivia Estela turns eighteen, one of her brothers is almost hit by a car-until Olivia runs impossibly fast and pulls him to safety. Swearing her siblings to secrecy, she lets them help her explore her new abilities as she dreams of the independence that being a chispa might finally give her. But when a potential tragedy suddenly looms at the edge of town, Olivia will discover that family and community are worth risking one's freedom to protect. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Thirteen Origins The Wake (2023 Scout) 1B

    Written by Jasminne Mendez, Lupe Mendez. Art and Cover by Reyna Pelcastre. CHISPA: The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers.The day Baytown, Texas track star Olivia Estela turns eighteen, one of her brothers is almost hit by a car-until Olivia runs impossibly fast and pulls him to safety. Swearing her siblings to secrecy, she lets them help her explore her new abilities as she dreams of the independence that being a chispa might finally give her. But when a potential tragedy suddenly looms at the edge of town, Olivia will discover that family and community are worth risking one's freedom to protect. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1
    Untold Origin of the Femforce (1989) 1

    Story by Bill Black. Art by Darren Goodhart and Mark Heike. Cover by Mark Heike. Reprints parts of Femforce # 1 and 2, plus an additional framing sequence. AC Comics presents the origin of the first all-female superhero team, Femforce. Revived Golden Age heroes Ms. Victory, Rio Rita, Blue Bulleteer and She-Cat are brought together to battle a deadly fungus, soon joined by Synn and Tara. Then, on a mission through the Time Triangle, the superwomen battle dinosaurs and giant Amazon women and find the secret links between them all. The Fungus Among Us!; Trek for the Time Twister!; Dinosaur Alley. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Wolverine Savage Origins TPB (2018 Marvel) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker. Art bySalva Espin and John Romita, Jr. Cover by Julian Totino Tedesco.

    Discovered as a feral mutant prowling the wilds! Recruited as a covert operative by a secretive government agency! Destined to pursue a dream of peaceful coexistence between man and mutant! Witness the birth of the Wolverine as the man called Logan makes his journey from animalistic wildling to beloved X-Man. Including Logan's first blockbuster battle with the Hulk, as well as pivotal appearances by Sabretooth and Wendigo, this blood-splattered tale features a contemporary retelling of the Clawed Canuck's formative years! Plus: A brainwashed Wolverine slices and dices his way through foes and friends alike in WOLVERINE (2003) #20!

    Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    X-Factor The Original X-Men Omnibus HC (2024 Marvel) 1A-1ST


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    X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1 Cover

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286, X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1-26, X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) Annual #1-2, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) Annual #8, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #282, Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #373-374 and 377-378, Power Pack (1984-1991 1st Series) #27 and 35, Mephisto vs. ... (1987) #2, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #336-337, Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) #5, and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #40 and X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Marvel) Classic X-Men #8 and 43. Written by Bob Layton, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, John Byrne, Bob Harras, Tom DeFalco, Walt Simonson, Al Milgrom, Jo Duffy, Peter David, Steve Englehart, Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, Butch Guice, and Ann Nocenti. Art by Jackson "Butch" Guice, Walt Simonson, John Buscema, John Byrne, Keith Pollard, Paul Neary, Bob Layton, Rick Leonardi, Marc Silvestri, Terry Shoemaker, Sal Buscema, Jon Bogdanove, David Mazzucchelli, Tom Grindberg, June Brigman, Todd McFarlane, Al Milgrom, John Bolton, Mike Collins, Tom Palmer, Terry Austin, Joe Rubinstein, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Brett Breeding, Bob McLeod, Bob Wiacek, Al Gordon, Dan Green, Randy Emberlin, Jim Sanders III, Hilary Barta, Joe Sinnott and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Walt Simonson. When Jean Grey returns from a watery grave, the original X-Men reunite - as X-Factor! But for Marvel Girl, Cyclops, Beast, Angel and Iceman, posing as a mutant-hunting organization gets complicated fast! And things get worse when the ageless villain Apocalypse makes the scene! Then, when X-Factor is drawn into the chaos of the Mutant Massacre, Angel suffers a grievous injury and will be changed forever! As X-Factor rescues young mutants - including Leech, Boom-Boom and Rictor - the Beast undergoes a radical metamorphosis, Iceman battles alongside Thor, tragedy pushes Cyclops to the brink of insanity and a traitor stalks the team from within! Will Apocalypse's Four Horsemen put the final nail in X-Factor's coffin? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,248 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    X-Factor The Original X-Men Omnibus HC (2024 Marvel) 1B-1ST


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    X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #26 Cover

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286, X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1-26, X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) Annual #1-2, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) Annual #8, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #282, Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #373-374 and 377-378, Power Pack (1984-1991 1st Series) #27 and 35, Mephisto vs. ... (1987) #2, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #336-337, Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) #5, and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #40 and X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Marvel) Classic X-Men #8 and 43. Written by Bob Layton, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, John Byrne, Bob Harras, Tom DeFalco, Walt Simonson, Al Milgrom, Jo Duffy, Peter David, Steve Englehart, Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, Butch Guice, and Ann Nocenti. Art by Jackson "Butch" Guice, Walt Simonson, John Buscema, John Byrne, Keith Pollard, Paul Neary, Bob Layton, Rick Leonardi, Marc Silvestri, Terry Shoemaker, Sal Buscema, Jon Bogdanove, David Mazzucchelli, Tom Grindberg, June Brigman, Todd McFarlane, Al Milgrom, John Bolton, Mike Collins, Tom Palmer, Terry Austin, Joe Rubinstein, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Brett Breeding, Bob McLeod, Bob Wiacek, Al Gordon, Dan Green, Randy Emberlin, Jim Sanders III, Hilary Barta, Joe Sinnott and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Walt Simonson. When Jean Grey returns from a watery grave, the original X-Men reunite - as X-Factor! But for Marvel Girl, Cyclops, Beast, Angel and Iceman, posing as a mutant-hunting organization gets complicated fast! And things get worse when the ageless villain Apocalypse makes the scene! Then, when X-Factor is drawn into the chaos of the Mutant Massacre, Angel suffers a grievous injury and will be changed forever! As X-Factor rescues young mutants - including Leech, Boom-Boom and Rictor - the Beast undergoes a radical metamorphosis, Iceman battles alongside Thor, tragedy pushes Cyclops to the brink of insanity and a traitor stalks the team from within! Will Apocalypse's Four Horsemen put the final nail in X-Factor's coffin? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,248 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Absolute Justice League Origin HC (2017 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Justice League (2011-2016) #1-12.

    Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

    For the first time, Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's stellar run on JUSTICE LEAGUE from the dawn of DC: THE NEW 52 is collected in DC's Absolute Edition format! First, Batman discovers an evil that requires him to unite with Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg for the first time as the Justice League! Then, find out who has joined the team after its origin! And why does Green Arrow want to join their ranks so badly? Plus, someone is out to get the Justice League, and he is determined to show the world how mortal these godlike beings really are!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 360 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Amazing Spider-Man The Original Clone Saga TPB (2011 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #139-150, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #25-31, 149, 162-163 and ANNUAL #8 and material from Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) #5.

    Written By Gerry Conway, Archie Goodwin and Bill Mantlo. Art By Ross Andru, Gil Kane, Jim Mooney, Frank Miller, Frank Springer, Sal Buscema and Mark Bagley. Cover By Gil Kane.

    Remember the good old days when Spidey's life wasn't very complicated? When evil scientists like the Jackal sought to destroy him? When Gwen Stacy showed up on his doorstep, suddenly alive? When a morning spin in the Spider-Mobile was interrupted by an attack from Mysterio? When Carrion sought to strangle the life out of him time and again?

    See the original clone saga unravel as Spider-Man tries to keep up!

    Softcover, 496 pages, full color.

    Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman Arkham Origins TPB (2015 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Adam Beechen. Art by Christian Duce. Cover by Bryan Hitch. Based on the hit video game, this volume collects the groundbreaking, multi-path digital comic. This prequel story features an inexperienced Batman going up against crime bosses Black Mask and The Penguin! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Cannibal A Southern Original TPB (2017 Image) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Cannibal (2016 Image) #1-4.

    Written by Steve Buccellato and Jennifer Young. Art and cover byMatias Bergara.

    A category five hurricane sweeps through the Southeast, uprooting ancient mosquitoes carrying a virus that causes the infected to crave human flesh. One year later, with no cure in sight, the region has become split over what to do with the victims.

    For the Hansen family, the answer is simple: kill them. However, all of that changes when the virus infects people they love. CANNIBAL is about a small Everglades town that is just trying to hold onto their everyday lives at the dawn of a cannibal pandemic.

    Told through the eyes of the Hansen family, it's an anti-apocalypse story about a community that is too damn stubborn to give in.

    Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    DC Super Heroes Supergirl An Origin Story SC (2020 Capstone) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Steve Brezenoff. Art and cover by Dario Brizuela.

    How did Supergirl become one of the Earth's greatest super heroes? Discover the story behind Kara Danvers' journey from Superman's kid cousin to full-fledged Justice League member, including the source of her out-of-this-world superpowers. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young super hero fans.

    Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

    Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    DC Super Villains Bizarro An Origin Story SC (2019 Stone Arch Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Ivan Cohen. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio.

    How did Bizarro become Superman's evil opposite?

    Discover the story behind this villain's journey from Man of Steel lookalike to backward baddie, including the source of his square-shaped home planet. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for super hero fans and super-villain fans alike.

    Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $4.95.