The Rising comic books issue 3

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Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Layouts by Ken Lashley, pencils by Christian Zanier, inks by Livesay & Edwin Rosell. Cover by Peter Steigerwald. This issue of J. Michael Straczynski's RISING STARS explores the tragic story of Lee Jackson. After killing a counselor in the camp for super-powered youths, Jackson must embark on a life on the run--evading the government that is now cracking down on he and all of the other "gifted ones." This story explores Jackson's life as he goes from fugitive to creating a life on his own, only to find it all fall apart... and how he becomes an avenging figure at the end. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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(W/A) Terry Moore Rachel discovers her affair with death has given her the ability to see the death of other people - before it happens! Using her newfound ability gives Rachel a powerful tool to track down her killer, but it also brings her heartbreak. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mike Baron. Art by Terry Dodson and Kevin Nowlan. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. Risen from the ashes of a shrouded past, the Jedi Master C'Baoth teaches Luke Skywalker new ways to use the Force, ways which allow him to control others. Ways commonly used on the dark side of the Force. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Erik Burnham. Art by Eman Casallos. Cover by Christopher Mitten. When an archaeological dig unveils an important element from the world of the Army of Darkness, it ends up in the absolute worst hands of all…Dr. Herbert West. As West tinkers in God's domain, our reluctant hero is once more drawn within the sphere of destiny as he faces a triple threat of danger! This issue: The future! (Or, you know, 'a' future - things get tricky when the Necronomicon throws our hero back and forth in the time stream!) Ancient Herbert West makes 'normal' Herbert an offer he can't refuse…but, as always, the Necronomicon has plans and offers of its own! Writer Erik Burnham is joined by returning Dynamite artist Eman Casallos to bring you all of the excitement and deadite action! Joining Dynamite superstar cover artists Arthur 'Zombie King' Suydam and Stuart (KISS) Sayger is Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs) and the Dynamite debut of Christopher Mitten (Hellboy)! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Erik Burnham. Art by Eman Casallos. Cover by Stuart Sayger. When an archaeological dig unveils an important element from the world of the Army of Darkness, it ends up in the absolute worst hands of all…Dr. Herbert West. As West tinkers in God's domain, our reluctant hero is once more drawn within the sphere of destiny as he faces a triple threat of danger! This issue: The future! (Or, you know, 'a' future - things get tricky when the Necronomicon throws our hero back and forth in the time stream!) Ancient Herbert West makes 'normal' Herbert an offer he can't refuse…but, as always, the Necronomicon has plans and offers of its own! Writer Erik Burnham is joined by returning Dynamite artist Eman Casallos to bring you all of the excitement and deadite action! Joining Dynamite superstar cover artists Arthur 'Zombie King' Suydam and Stuart (KISS) Sayger is Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs) and the Dynamite debut of Christopher Mitten (Hellboy)! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Erik Burnham. Art by Eman Casallos. Cover by Stuart Sayger. When an archaeological dig unveils an important element from the world of the Army of Darkness, it ends up in the absolute worst hands of all…Dr. Herbert West. As West tinkers in God's domain, our reluctant hero is once more drawn within the sphere of destiny as he faces a triple threat of danger! This issue: The future! (Or, you know, 'a' future - things get tricky when the Necronomicon throws our hero back and forth in the time stream!) Ancient Herbert West makes 'normal' Herbert an offer he can't refuse…but, as always, the Necronomicon has plans and offers of its own! Writer Erik Burnham is joined by returning Dynamite artist Eman Casallos to bring you all of the excitement and deadite action! Joining Dynamite superstar cover artists Arthur 'Zombie King' Suydam and Stuart (KISS) Sayger is Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs) and the Dynamite debut of Christopher Mitten (Hellboy)! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 7 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Erik Burnham. Art by Eman Casallos. Cover by Ken Haeser. When an archaeological dig unveils an important element from the world of the Army of Darkness, it ends up in the absolute worst hands of all…Dr. Herbert West. As West tinkers in God's domain, our reluctant hero is once more drawn within the sphere of destiny as he faces a triple threat of danger! This issue: The future! (Or, you know, 'a' future - things get tricky when the Necronomicon throws our hero back and forth in the time stream!) Ancient Herbert West makes 'normal' Herbert an offer he can't refuse…but, as always, the Necronomicon has plans and offers of its own! Writer Erik Burnham is joined by returning Dynamite artist Eman Casallos to bring you all of the excitement and deadite action! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Alex Segura. Art by Leonard Kirk. Cover by Phil Noto. KES DAMERON FACES DEATH IN THE GRIP OF A FEARSOME IMPERIAL THREAT! Who is the mysterious REYNA OSKUR - and what does her influence over the DEFIANT IMPERIAL mean for the NEW REPUBLIC? Does the DEFIANT IMPERIAL have an INQUISITOR by his side?! Our villain consolidates his power - but at what cost? An iconic, familiar face arrives to save the captured heroes! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Alex Segura. Art by Leonard Kirk. Cover by Chris Sprouse. KES DAMERON FACES DEATH IN THE GRIP OF A FEARSOME IMPERIAL THREAT! Who is the mysterious REYNA OSKUR - and what does her influence over the DEFIANT IMPERIAL mean for the NEW REPUBLIC? Does the DEFIANT IMPERIAL have an INQUISITOR by his side?! Our villain consolidates his power - but at what cost? An iconic, familiar face arrives to save the captured heroes! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Alex Segura. Art by Leonard Kirk. Cover by Mike McKone. KES DAMERON FACES DEATH IN THE GRIP OF A FEARSOME IMPERIAL THREAT! Who is the mysterious REYNA OSKUR - and what does her influence over the DEFIANT IMPERIAL mean for the NEW REPUBLIC? Does the DEFIANT IMPERIAL have an INQUISITOR by his side?! Our villain consolidates his power - but at what cost? An iconic, familiar face arrives to save the captured heroes! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Kevin Grevioux. Art by Ken Lashley. Cover by Felipe Massafera. Bloodshot's handlers have a problem: their valuable asset isn't quite the blank slate they'd hoped for, and keeps rejecting the false memories they attempt to implant into his mind. Can Project Rising Spirit recoup their losses and produce the perfect supersoldier at last - or is their new prototype at risk of being shelved permanently? Sensational writer Kevin Grevioux (Underworld) and comics legend Ken Lashley (Black Panther) delve deeper into the violent subconscious of Valiant's living weapon of war! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Kevin Grevioux. Art by Ken Lashley. Cover by Harvey Tolibas. Bloodshot's handlers have a problem: their valuable asset isn't quite the blank slate they'd hoped for, and keeps rejecting the false memories they attempt to implant into his mind. Can Project Rising Spirit recoup their losses and produce the perfect supersoldier at last - or is their new prototype at risk of being shelved permanently? Sensational writer Kevin Grevioux (Underworld) and comics legend Ken Lashley (Black Panther) delve deeper into the violent subconscious of Valiant's living weapon of war! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Pre-Order Edition. Written by Kevin Grevioux. Art by Ken Lashley. Bloodshot's handlers have a problem: their valuable asset isn't quite the blank slate they'd hoped for, and keeps rejecting the false memories they attempt to implant into his mind. Can Project Rising Spirit recoup their losses and produce the perfect supersoldier at last - or is their new prototype at risk of being shelved permanently? Sensational writer Kevin Grevioux (Underworld) and comics legend Ken Lashley (Black Panther) delve deeper into the violent subconscious of Valiant's living weapon of war! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Charles Soule. Art by John Timms. Cover by Dave Johnson. SECRET WARS SERIES Medusa has uncovered and captured the leader of the Battleworld resistance-Black Bolt. All she needs to do is interrogate him and give the information to her master, the ruler of all Battleworld. But what's stopping her from doing so? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Charles Soule. Art by John Timms. Cover by Dave Johnson. SECRET WARS SERIES Medusa has uncovered and captured the leader of the Battleworld resistance-Black Bolt. All she needs to do is interrogate him and give the information to her master, the ruler of all Battleworld. But what's stopping her from doing so? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Alex Maleev. Written by Charles Soule. Art by John Timms. SECRET WARS SERIES Medusa has uncovered and captured the leader of the Battleworld resistance-Black Bolt. All she needs to do is interrogate him and give the information to her master, the ruler of all Battleworld. But what's stopping her from doing so? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER In stores October 17. As civil unrest escalates, Orpheus tries to piece together the mystery of who's behind Gotham's recent police shootings. But first, the face- off he tried desperately to avoid...with Batman! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Augustyn, Guerrero, & A. Jimenez; Colored by Dreamwave Colors The heroes are finally united, and the enemy is identified ? but how can the dark and powerful entity behind Warland's constant climate of horror and destruction be found, let alone defeated? Only a strong sense of purpose ? and one vague clue ("Seek the answer at the world's highest point...") ? leads them onward. Additionally, though they share a mission, the heroes must bond despite often-wild disparities in their personalities, passions and methods. Even as the heroes flounder on the first steps of their quest to free their world from darkness, a vast, unstoppable army of evil mobilizes to stop them ? and their cause ? forever! Meanwhile, will flirtation turn to romance amongst the heroic band... or split them apart before they start? FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Nilah Magruder. Art by Roberto Di Salvo. Cover by Audrey Mok. THE HOME OF THE INHUMANS GETS A MEDIEVAL MAKEOVER! Morgan le Fay's moving to New Jersey, and she's just chosen the location for her castle: New Attilan! But the Inhumans aren't planning to give up their home to a queen from another age. And with fellow Inhumans Ms. Marvel and Inferno nearby, they're hoping they won't have to. The Marvel Rising team joins forces with Iso, Reader, Mosaic and others to save New Attilan - and the whole of New Jersey - from one of the most powerful sorceresses in history! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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The Rising Stars tradition continues! (W) Fiona Avery (P) Staz Johnson (I) Wayne Faucher (C) Steve Firchow Lionel Zerb, the Rising Stars "Special" who communes with the dead, has met his match. His minions have been searching for another realm where spirits must go when they finally dissipate from this plane of existence. At long last, one of his minions has found a home where not even the dead dare to enter. Lionel's first encounter with something even MORE frightening than the spirit world begins! Great new Rising Stars action is brought to you by Fiona Avery (Amazing Fantasy, Araña) and Staz Johnson (Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus)! Full color 32 pages $2.99 part 2 of a 6-part storyarc Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Stan Sakai. Art by Stan Sakai; Julie Sakai. Cover by Stan Sakai. With the computer codes in the hands of the Kajitori, the clock is ticking for Usagi and team! Who will gain access to the Shirohoshi clan secrets first? This miniseries will be newly colored by longtime collaborator Emi Fujii! Each issue will also include a new eight-page short story by Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai, featuring Space Usagis Akemi character! • Features an original Akemi short story from Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai!  • Series finale! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Simone Bianchi The Mad Titan flees his home in search of true love. But how many lives will he have to take to find it? The book so blood-soaked you'll be glad it's a mini-series. Cover price $3.99.

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by Marc Andreyko & Mike Deodato, Jr. The countdown to godhood continues! After last issue's shocking ending, Purgatori and her allies set their sights on a new conquest: Asgard! But first, the newly-powerful Purgatori ravages the Unknown, and adds to the numbers of her army with a number of undead warrior allies, including Odin himself! As the Vampire Goddess gains more understanding of her abilities, nothing can stand in her bloodthirsty path, not even ? Lady Death's sisters?!? (#PGR30) FC (3 of 4)" Cover price $2.95.

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By Donald Mustard, Bill Jemas, Rob Worley, Cliff Richards, Dennis Crisotomo and Cris De Lara. The stakes are rising as Ethan and Gideon continue to make their marks on the planet Artemus. Ethan and his cadets have scored a tour on asteroid patrol, and get more than they bargained for: space pirates! And just when Gideon thinks he's made friends of the Boomers, they turn against him. But his plan to win them back will literally sweep Olivia off her feet! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Writer Fiona Avery. Art Brent Anderson Color Brian Buccellato. Cover Brent Anderson. Rising Stars 'Special' Laurel Darkhaven is recruited by the CIA as an assassin, where the Agency runs experiments on her. But is Laurel also running her own experiment on the CIA? And how does this all tie in to Laurel's infiltration of a secret society in Iran? Find out here, as writer Fiona Avery (Amazing Spider-Man, the award-winning Araña) continues the Rising Stars saga! Cover price $2.99.

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Cover A by Brian Rood. It's all out war in Philadelphia, as Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots roll out to stop Starscream and his forces from killing Sam Witwicky! The biggest, most explosive battle in Transformers history begins here! The fate of the universe rests on the outcome and the action of this summer's hottest movie heats up right here! Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Cover by Carlos Magno. It's all out war in Philadelphia, as Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots roll out to stop Starscream and his forces from killing Sam Witwicky! The biggest, most explosive battle in Transformers history begins here! The fate of the universe rests on the outcome and the action of this summer's hottest movie heats up right here! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Scott Rosenberg and Brandon M. Easton. Art and Cover by Ty Dazo. There is something stirring in the woods outside the town of Talbot, something hungry! As the Lunar Cycles' welcome from the townsfolk begins to wear thin, a third grizzly attack leaves an entire family ripped to pieces. Teddy continues his search for who, or what, killed his father, discovering pieces of his past in the process. Fearing for their safety, the townsfolk bring in their own animal tracker to investigate the gruesome murders. Unfortunately for the townsfolk, they find what they are looking for! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Fiona Avery (P) Dan Jurgens (I) Jason Gorder. Cover by David Michael Beck. "Civilian Casualties": Part 3?Matthew Bright has been set-up by The Shepherd of Death, the serial bomber terrorizing the streets of New York. Familiar faces from Matt's past surface as the world of his former self, Brendan Miller, collapses around him. But his precinct isn't ready to turn their back on him yet, and in a surprising show of unity, they reinstate Matthew to the ranks of Police Officer. But can Matthew solve the case of The Shepherd of Death before the ultimate price is paid? FC, 32pg $2.99 Part 3 of 3 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Ron Marz and David Rodriguez. Art and Cover by Martin Coccolo. Chiyoko has been betrayed by a fellow warrior, and her usurper now leads the group into the lair of their enemy. Will any heroes be tempted to the side of evil, or will there be a bloodbath led by the usurper? And can anyone stop the villain's plans before it's too late? 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

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Cover by Lee Ferguson. Author: Steven E. de Souza & Todd Livingston Artist: Lee Ferguson. Deep in the heart of the jungle, Sheena and her companion Bob Kellerman finally come face-to-face with the horrors hidden in the secret Nazi war base! But when the last remnants of World War II threaten to destroy all Sheena holds dear, she must choose whether to save her own life or the jungle itself! Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Kalman Andrasofsky. Author: Steven E. de Souza & Todd Livingston Artist: Lee Ferguson. Deep in the heart of the jungle, Sheena and her companion Bob Kellerman finally come face-to-face with the horrors hidden in the secret Nazi war base! But when the last remnants of World War II threaten to destroy all Sheena holds dear, she must choose whether to save her own life or the jungle itself! Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Ben Templesmith. Ben Templesmith (w & a) Wormwood isn't dead! Well, anymore than usual, that is. Thanks to a long-lost chum- apparently an Elvis impersonator-with an illegal dimension-shopping device, all and sundry manage to escape the dark universe but are now lost in the Infinities, randomly jumping dimensions without a map. Luckily for them, the indigenous population seems intent on helping them get back home-which can't happen too soon, with Earth still facing destruction from the remainder of the squidly things that came through uninvited... Courtesy of Spike-TV Scream Award-nominee Ben Templesmith. Cover price $3.99.

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by Scott O. Brown & Tim Irwin The war rages on between the Atlanteans and the surface world's navy, and the ultimate weapon is revealed! Meanwhile Rianna, the Queen of Atlantis, fights her own battle with Polaris, the King of Atlantis, to determine the fate of both worlds and by the end of this issue, one might die! Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi and Aiya Kyu. Art by Minami Seira. Cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi and Raphtalia do not have much time until the next wave is upon them. As they fight their way through the kingdom, they meet a new feathery companion, Filo! Together, the three travel about Melromarc on a mission to gain the strength they will need to survive the approaching wave of destruction. On the road they level up, become reluctant heroes, and continue to get nothing but trouble from Motoyasu and Myne. Finally, locked in battle with one of the fiercest monsters yet, Naofumi discovers a dark, hidden power.

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

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

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi Iwatani, still beset by enemies, continues to adventure and battle his way through a fantasy world—a world he was suddenly thrown into without warning. In the third volume of this epic series, he encounters new friends and foes. A powerful threat revels herself in the midst of an epic battle. A new companion with a penchant for magical birds, and tied to the royal family, appears at his side. And once again we find Naofumi plotted against, set up, and betrayed. Will Naofumi escape his pursuers and help the poor people of this strange world? Or is he forever doomed by the aggression that threatens to overcome him from all sides—and from within?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 392 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

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Written by Sean O'Reilly and Jay Busbee. Art by C.D. Kade looks into the eyes of a mysterious woman, and sees a reflection of his past he's long forgotten. The demon hunter's reluctant journey leads him down a dangerous path with a Japanese warlord, and as fate so often has done before, there is a reason Kade was chosen. Cover price $3.95.

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by Terrence Greip & Nadir Balan Scarlet, VSS's rebellious new agent, has gone AWOL, and she's taken the teenaged Prince Garson with her! For the good of England, Brooke, Lark, and Raven must keep Garson's abduction a secret, so when Lord Mann makes an attempt on Prince Garson's freedom, the girls are forced to cover his absence... by letting their archfoe kidnap a decoy! Meanwhile, what's Scarlet doing with the errant prince, and how will VSS get him back? Cover price $3.50.