Comic books September 2003

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Virgin Power cover by Chun Li with certificate of authenticity and limited to 2,000 copies. 32 ppMonthly Ongoing series. THE CONCEPT: In the universe of Street Fighter, fighters of every size, shape and color collide in a global battle for supremacy. From every corner of the world, martial artists, boxers, wrestlers and fighters of every conceivable sort perform superhuman acts in their willing (or unwilling) participation in the Street Fighter Tournament-the contest being hosted by M. Bison, the sadistic dictator and leader of the underground Shadaloo criminal organization. Some contestants fight for reasons as diverse as their nationalities... some fight for money, answers, or vengeance, while others fight for reasons completely shrouded in mystery. Street Fighter, the legendary franchise by Capcom that revolutionized gaming and entertained players and fans for over a decade with its unforgettable cast of World Warriors, finally hits the printed page with every pulse- pounding Dragon Punch and bone-crushing Sonic Boom intact, just like it was meant to be! THIS ISSUE: "Round One! Fight!" In part 1 of the first 6-issue introductory story arc, Ryu makes a solemn journey from Japan to San Francisco to deliver grave news to his old friend and sparring partner, Ken - that their master has been murdered by an unknown enemy. Meanwhile, Guile, fueled by his need for vengeance as much as his sense of duty, delves into Interpol's investigation of Shadaloo, the criminal organization responsible for the mysterious disappearance of his comrade and closest friend, Charlie. PLUS! Fan- favorite artist extraordinaire, JOE "MAD!" MADUREIRA returns to the drawing board, contributes a classic bonus prequel story detailing Ryu's first fateful encounter with Sagat!

2nd printing. (W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, and Andrew Hou (Cover A) Joe Madureira (Cover B) Arnold Tsang (Cover C) Jo Chen FC 32 pp$2.95 Monthly Ongoing series.THE CONCEPT: In the universe of Street Fighter, fighters of every size, shape and color collide in a global battle for supremacy. From every corner of the world, martial artists, boxers, wrestlers and fighters of every conceivable sort perform superhuman acts in their willing (or unwilling) participation in the Street Fighter Tournament-the contest being hosted by M. Bison, the sadistic dictator and leader of the underground Shadaloo criminal organization. Some contestants fight for reasons as diverse as their nationalities... some fight for money, answers, or vengeance, while others fight for reasons completely shrouded in mystery. Street Fighter, the legendary franchise by Capcom that revolutionized gaming and entertained players and fans for over a decade with its unforgettable cast of World Warriors, finally hits the printed page with every pulse- pounding Dragon Punch and bone-crushing Sonic Boom intact, just like it was meant to be! THIS ISSUE: "Round One! Fight!" In part 1 of the first 6-issue introductory story arc, Ryu makes a solemn journey from Japan to San Francisco to deliver grave news to his old friend and sparring partner, Ken - that their master has been murdered by an unknown enemy. Meanwhile, Guile, fueled by his need for vengeance as much as his sense of duty, delves into Interpol's investigation of Shadaloo, the criminal organization responsible for the mysterious disappearance of his comrade and closest friend, Charlie. PLUS! Fan- favorite artist extraordinaire, JOE "MAD!" MADUREIRA returns to the drawing board, contributes a classic bonus prequel story detailing Ryu's first fateful encounter with Sagat! Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Dan Taylor. Art by Chris Fason. Cover by Brandon Johnson. The action heats up at The Hideout Bar & Grill, as First City's most malicious villains show up to break up "Happy Hour." It's good guys versus bad guys in this no holds barred barroom brawl. Also featuring an additional story by Gail Simone and Cal Slayton. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

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MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. This month in 3x3 Eyes, Pai returns to Earth to thwart an inter-dimensional serial killer and a horde of locusts. Meanwhile, the sexy little Miss "Hello" and the girls of Club 9 are turning heads and breaking hearts. And there are plenty of broken hearts over in Shadow Star, when teen melodrama and bizarre science fiction collide, bringing you one of the most intriguing and addictive series in comics. There are more sci-fi thrills in Seraphic Feather, and double the screwball comedy in What's Michael?. Don't forget to check out Masamune Shirow's Hypernotes this issue for the inside dirt on some of Shirow's wildest and weirdest creations. Cover price $5.99.

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WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS In stores July 23. From the pages of SUPERMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE, Superman enters the fortress of the Futuresmiths ? only to be caught in a time loop! But a new Supergirl is there to help, setting the stage for what's to come in SUPERMAN #200! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE. ELSEWORLDS. In the 26th century, Superman returns to Earth after 500 years of exile... but what he finds is a world he barely recognizes! Who is the mysterious Superwoman who looks so much like his long-lost Lois? And how did the attacking Parademons become so powerful? The answers are revealed in a 2-part story! FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores July 2. A 12-issue maxiseries that marks Mark Waid's return to DC and Leinil Yu's DC Universe debut, kicking off with an extra-sized first issue at no extra cost! Everyone knows Jor-El sent his infant son to Earth to avoid death on Krypton...now, BIRTHRIGHT takes a closer look at Jor-El's emotional struggles with the decision. Plus: Kal-El's early days on an alien world, and the discoveries that set him on the path to becoming a legend! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Dynamic Forces Signed & Numbered Edition by Mark Waid - Limited to 299 copies. WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores July 2. A 12-issue maxiseries that marks Mark Waid's return to DC and Leinil Yu's DC Universe debut, kicking off with an extra-sized first issue at no extra cost! Everyone knows Jor-El sent his infant son to Earth to avoid death on Krypton...now, BIRTHRIGHT takes a closer look at Jor-El's emotional struggles with the decision. Plus: Kal-El's early days on an alien world, and the discoveries that set him on the path to becoming a legend! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY STEVEN GRANT AND GIL KANE; ART BY KANE, JOHN BUSCEMA AND KEVIN NOWLAN; COVER BY BUSCEMA AND NOWLAN ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 10. Some of the final work of legendary artists Gil Kane and John Buscema pits Superman against a strange alien menace that devours memories! The Man of Steel's memories hearken back to an era where the House of El began, but can Superman's earliest ancestor defy the great god Rao and restore order to Krypton? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing. Collects Superman: Day of Doom (2003) #1-4. Written by Dan Jurgens. Art and cover by Dan Jurgens and Bill Sienkiewicz. Collecting the 4-issue miniseries revisiting the behemoth who killed the Man of Steel! On the anniversary of Superman's death, someone is following Doomsday's cross-country path...and murdering people along the way! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART AND COVER BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ Believing it's really Lena Luthor, the Tech takes human form and leaves the city's machinery to run uncontrolled. Plus, Jimmy's falling in love with the ghost in the machine! FC, 32 PG Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #1-3, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #584-586 and Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #424-426.

Written by JOHN BYRNE and MARV WOLFMAN. Art by JOHN BYRNE, TERRY AUSTIN, DICK GIORDANO, and JERRY ORDWAY. Cover by JERRY ORDWAY.

A chronological reprinting of a new era for Superman begins! Reintroducing readers to the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid, and more!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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WRITTEN BY PETER BAGGE; ART BY JOHNNY RYAN, STEPHANIE GLADDEN, AND JIM BLANCHARD; COVER BY BAGGE In stores July 30. This isn't your father's "Freddy Ferret!" Mel Bowling's lovable, huggable, furry comic-strip character has been updated for the '80s! Unfortunately, the '80s are long gone. Freddy's now dark, edgy, nasty, grim and gritty! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Keith Giffen. Art by Greg Titus and Julian Washburn. Syn is sent on a mission by the AI Net to hunt down those who have strayed too close to becoming human. Little does she know this mission will be her last and that her own secret longing for humanity will be exposed. The hunter is about to become the hunted! Syn must race to complete her personal quest to "know man" while trying to stay alive. And when she becomes cornered with nowhere to turn, she'll make a decision that will change her life forever! Written by Keith Giffen (Lobo) and illustrated by Greg Titus and Julian Washburn. Don't miss out on one of the most thrilling new comics of 2003! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Orange/red title, woman in chains with sword in underwear. The Mists of Darkness: Part 4 of 4 - Story and Art by Jim Balent. A Werecat, a Skeleton Man, thousands of War-Thogs, five Dragon Witches, an army of Ghosts, three Black Rose Witches and one really bloodthirsty Elf all collide in the sword-wielding dramatic conclusion of this story arc! The fate of mankind and the world depends on one Witch! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Blue title, blue woman on cover. The Mists of Darkness: Part 4 of 4 - Story and Art by Jim Balent. A Werecat, a Skeleton Man, thousands of War-Thogs, five Dragon Witches, an army of Ghosts, three Black Rose Witches and one really bloodthirsty Elf all collide in the sword-wielding dramatic conclusion of this story arc! The fate of mankind and the world depends on one Witch! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVERS BY MCKONE & ALQUIZA AND MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. All orders will be filled with covers by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza (50%) and Michael Turner (50%). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVERS BY MCKONE & ALQUIZA AND MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. All orders will be filled with covers by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza (50%) and Michael Turner (50%). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Geoff Johns and limited to 255 copies. Comes with DF certificate of authenticity. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVERS BY MCKONE & ALQUIZA AND MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. All orders will be filled with covers by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza (50%) and Michael Turner (50%). FC, 40 PG. $2.50

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2nd Printing WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVERS BY MCKONE & ALQUIZA AND MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. All orders will be filled with covers by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza (50%) and Michael Turner (50%). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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3rd Printing WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVERS BY MCKONE & ALQUIZA AND MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $99.99 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #0090094046 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

4th Printing Variant. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER by MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. All orders will be filled with covers by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza (50%) and Michael Turner (50%). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Dynamic Forces editions signed and remarked by Nick Cardy and limited to 99 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER by MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition "Turner Sketch Cover" with certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered by Geoff Johns and limited to 1,999 copies. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER by MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition "Turner Sketch Cover" with certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered by Michael Turner and limited to 199 copies. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER by MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50

Dynamic Forces editions signed by Michael Turner and Marlo Alquiza and limited to 499 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER by MICHAEL TURNER The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick! What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50

by Peter David, LeSean, Erik Sander, & Rob Ruffolo The Purple Dragons, New York City's toughtest street gang, is on the run from a goalie- stick-wielding vigilante who's tearing through their ranks. That's right, say hello to Casey Jones! The sparks really start to fly when the maniac in a hockey mask runs into the Turtles' resident tough guy: Raphael! Sais clash with sticks as we take a new look at this fan-favorite team-up! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE AND PETER HOGAN; ART AND COVER BY YANICK PAQUETTE AND KARL STORY In stores July 23. The adventurous ABC miniseries continues, torn from the pages of TOM STRONG! Enter private detective Grant Halford, a.k.a. former science hero The Magnet. His friend and former partner, Lance Lewis, has been murdered in Las Vegas, and the magnetically charged gumshoe intends to find the culprit responsible! But his investigation takes an unexpected turn and he crosses paths with old friends! Meanwhile, the mysterious blackout plague is spreading, causing more death and destruction...where are S.M.A.S.H. when their world needs them? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Written by Jim Krueger and Mario Ruiz. Art by Bill Seinkiewicz, Steve Ride, George Pratt, Mark Texeria, Nebres, Scott and Bo Hampton, Tommy Lee Edwards, Kent Williams, and Sergio Aragones. Meet the mysterious bartender who has a story to tell you of heroes and rebels, power and loss, murder and war. Testament is a powerful and strikingly different telling of the greatest stories of the Old Testament. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Popular Culture and Philosophy: Book 5 - 1st printing. "One Book to Rule Them All!" Edited by Gregory Bassham and Eric Bronson. Whether it's Twilight, True Blood, Buffy, Blade or 30 Days of Night; movies, TV, books, or comics; vampires are everywhere! There are more zombie books, zombie movies, and zombie games than ever before. About the only thing vampires and zombies have in common is that they both want to bite us and put us at risk of becoming one of them. However, they both confront us with moral and metaphysical issues of life and death. Twenty-two leading thinkers present lessons we can learn from the various forms of Undeath! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.95.

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By Mark Oakley. With their home and base of operations destroyed by witches and the Shadow Beast, it's time for the Thief and Red Sorceress to rebuild. Winter has passed, and Springtime has come, bringing with it house cleaning and new beginnings as the market district is claimed by the forces of good! Amidst this, the wayward guardsman, Smith Robins arrives with startling news... b&w, 24pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by Mark Oakley. Rubel finishes the new tower and the girls launch their sorcery practice. Palm reading and magical healing are the order of the day. Kim meets a talking cat, Quinton leads a party of spies into the Desert Kingdoms, and Varkias is annoyed at having to play messenger pigeon. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Lord of Asgard - Spiral: Part 7 of 8. "Cometh the End!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Tom Mandrake. Cover by Claudio Castellini. In the aftermath of last issues events, more and more people are turning against Thor. America declares war on Asgard! Could this be the beginning of the end predicted by Zarrko the Tomorrow Man? Cover price $2.99.

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Cardstock cover by Glenn Fabry Garth Ennis (w)/Glenn Fabry (a) It's more "ENNIS TO THE MAX" in this debut of another MAX mini-series by comics' most outrageous writer. Ennis! Fabry! Zombie Vikings! And THOR! What else is there to say!? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/CARDSTOCK COVER/PARENTAL ADVISORY...$3.50 UPC: 5960605428-00111 Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

"Getting Even More!" Script by John Arcudi. Art by Francisco Ruiz Velasco. Cover by Francisco Ruiz Velasco. Man-Killer, Delilah, and the Scorpion approach Daniel Axum with a plan to get revenge against the web-slinger! But the Battler isn't so sure he wants to waste his time fighting super-heroes again. After a conversation with the Armadillo in the alley behind the gym, Daniel Axum makes his decision. And a while later, surprisingly, Man-Killer makes the same one. Flashback cameo by Spider-Man. (Notes: The title of the Thunderbolts (1997) series changes to the New Thunderbolts (2005) for the next 18 issues and then returns to its legacy title and numbering with issue 100 published in May 2006.) 40 pages. Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. Collects Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) #76-81. Written by JOHN ARCUDI. Cover and art by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO. It's "Fight Club" Marvel style! The world of the comic book super-villain is often a glamorous one - filled with wealth, infamy, and great power - until the inevitable defeat at the hands of superheroes! But what about the super-villains who don't even rate the attention of superhero - the second-class villains without hope? Take a voyeuristic look at a world of bloody fights in abandoned warehouses, the lure of easy money, and the desperate smell of sweaty losers. And if you're trying to reform and walk the straight and narrow path, do you keep slaving away for minimum wage, or make one last grab for fame - by busting heads? Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

By Mike Hoffman.

Combines the three-part epic from "Tigress Tales" with a new cover and new material! The asteroid-dwelling Cal-DATH-erans adopt Tigress as one of their own, returning to a decimated Earth in grand style at a tropical resort where a robot orchestra brawls with government forces!

Softcover, 64 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

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WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JAMES RAIZ AND ANDREW CURRIE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores July 9. The miniseries pitting giant robots against nuclear monsters continues! What would really happen if a giant robot was thrown into a building? Zoe Flynn, a U.S. pilot on a military exchange program, may just find out, as she's thrust into a war between machines and monsters! Training on simulators didn't prepare Zoe for the awesome challenge of piloting an ARCangel, and now she'll need every weapon at her disposal to save Tokyo ? and herself ? from the immense creatures that seem to randomly appear, mysteriously drawn to the center of the city! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.95

Add to cart Fine $16.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Tom Strong (1999-2006) #8-14.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by Chris Sprouse, Alan Gordon, Alan Weiss, Paul Chadwick, Gary Gianni, Russ Heath, Kyle Baker, Pete Poplaski, and Hilary Barta. Cover By Chris Sprouse and Jose Villarrubia.

Alan Moore's Eisner Award-winning TOM STRONG series receives a much-demanded second collection.

With adventures spanning the fearsome depths of a fiery volcano, the furthest reaches of space, a Central American jungle, alternate dimensions, and the very ends of time, this book has something for everyone! Tom Strong, aided by wife Dhalua and daughter Tesla, is the protector of the extraordinary Millenium City. Along with faithful companion Solomon, a highly advanced ape, and Pneuman, their robot valet, the Strong family fights to keep the world a better place! It's another must-have from ABC!

This version also includes a new cover.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

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The cover story features the long known, but never found, Kenner Super Powers Catwoman prototype. Readers will get their first look at this rare, unproduced figure and other Catwoman concepts and production figures. Also: The San Diego Comic-Con follow-up, with several new action figure line introductions, will also be featured, including new announcements from DC Comics. An update on the entire Kenner Super Powers line will be the price guide feature. Plus, AFD's regular departments on new product announcements, international markets, Action News Briefs, and the Star Wars Update. Also: McFarlane Toys; The Lord of the Rings; X-Men. Magazine, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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By Jen Van Meter & Christine Norrie, with Ross Campbell. The bad guys have planted something in Arsenal's bag, and she doesn't know it. Whatever it is, the evildoers want it back, and so does the British secret service. In a city of millions, is anyplace safe? Kung-fu adventure, family comedy, and romance! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

DC Comics: The Joe Kubert Library - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Tor (1975 DC) #1 and Tor (1993 Marvel) #1-4. Story and art by JOE KUBERT. The final volume collecting Joe Kubert's classic series! This oversized archive-quality volume collects the remaining Tor material produced for DC and Marvel, as well as Kubert's self-published Sojourn. This volume also features an introduction by Roy Thomas and an 8-page sketchbook section. Hardcover, 144 pages, 8-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $49.95.

In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: McFarlane's Sports Picks - size matters! Plus: Long live the '80s; Hot Wheels; San Diego Comic Con International 2003; Toy Biz - new Marvel and Return of the King; Defenders of Freedom - 2003 G.I. Joe convention; and Mexicon - first Mexico Star Wars con. Also: Guide to Transformers Beast Wars inside! Cover price $5.95.

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In this issue of the toy magazine for the hardcore collector: McFarlane's Sports Picks - size matters! Plus: Long live the '80s; Hot Wheels; San Diego Comic Con International 2003; Toy Biz - new Marvel and Return of the King; Defenders of Freedom - 2003 G.I. Joe convention; and Mexicon - first Mexico Star Wars con. Also: Guide to Transformers Beast Wars inside! Cover price $5.95.

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TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #73 proudly presents the ultimate Marvel versus DC toy crossover as we match the entire Marvel action figure library against the entire DC library. That's all of your favorites, Spider-Man, Batman, X-Men, Justice League and more from Toy Biz, Diamond Select, Mattel, DC Direct and Hasbro, in one epic battle for toy supremacy. See how these gigantic toy lines compare on a variety of levels in a competition to the finish. Only one toy company will emerge victorious. Wolverine from the new X-Men film takes the stage on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features Transformers toys and action figures. The Transformers are back on TV with all-new adventures and more battles. Behold the most complete Transformers price guide ever published, including prices from Japan along with all of the figures available in the U.S.! The new Dreamwave-style Optimus Prime statue from Palisades is featured on our alternate cover this month. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE smashes into another hysterical episode when the Human Torch seeks revenge on HERBIE the robot for replacing him on the old Fantastic Four cartoon that no one remembers anymore! How does G.I.Joe's perennial foe, the terrorist group known as Cobra, stay in business? Get a glimpse into the bankrolling of Cobra with Cobra Commander and his account in this ToyFare exclusive! Kodiak and the Bearriors return in ToyFare #73. Return to the 1980's when this line of bear-themed figures hit the market and see how they are returning in an all-new form. ToyFare's Marketplace gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (New Movie Wolverine toy cover)$4.99 Magazine (Transformers Optimus Prime cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

Optimus Prime Variant Cover. TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #73 proudly presents the ultimate Marvel versus DC toy crossover as we match the entire Marvel action figure library against the entire DC library. That's all of your favorites, Spider-Man, Batman, X-Men, Justice League and more from Toy Biz, Diamond Select, Mattel, DC Direct and Hasbro, in one epic battle for toy supremacy. See how these gigantic toy lines compare on a variety of levels in a competition to the finish. Only one toy company will emerge victorious. Wolverine from the new X-Men film takes the stage on the cover to this issue of ToyFare. This month's ToyFare Specialty Price Guide features Transformers toys and action figures. The Transformers are back on TV with all-new adventures and more battles. Behold the most complete Transformers price guide ever published, including prices from Japan along with all of the figures available in the U.S.! The new Dreamwave-style Optimus Prime statue from Palisades is featured on our alternate cover this month. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE smashes into another hysterical episode when the Human Torch seeks revenge on HERBIE the robot for replacing him on the old Fantastic Four cartoon that no one remembers anymore! How does G.I.Joe's perennial foe, the terrorist group known as Cobra, stay in business? Get a glimpse into the bankrolling of Cobra with Cobra Commander and his account in this ToyFare exclusive! Kodiak and the Bearriors return in ToyFare #73. Return to the 1980's when this line of bear-themed figures hit the market and see how they are returning in an all-new form. ToyFare's Marketplace gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (New Movie Wolverine toy cover)$4.99 Magazine (Transformers Optimus Prime cover)$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Stan Winston and Francis Takenaga (A) Philip Tan (Painted Cover A) by Stan Winston (Painted Cover B) by Simon Bisley FC 32 pp $2.95 Monthly series. THE CONCEPT: If you like superheroes and monsters, then this is the book for you! Trakk is an immortal monster-hunter on a quest to destroy the very source of all monsters. He is the basis of a countless number of legends of great heroes and warriors across myriad civilizations. He has but one task...to destroy the curse of all human kind, the alien beast known as Vaquoul, the creator of all monsters, from werewolves to vampires. Trakk is cursed to walk the earth until he destroys Vaquoul. The ultimate superhero brought to you by the ultimate monster- creator and multiple Academy Award winner himself, Mr. Stan (Terminator/Jurassic Park/Aliens) Winston. THIS ISSUE: Present day. Trakk, the greatest hero our world has ever known, has been missing for decades. Modern media touts him as only ever being an urban legend, on a par with the albino alligator and Santa Claus. But he does exist and we join him at a crisis point in his long struggle. After all the years of fighting one battle after another on his quest, he only sees his failures and not the many times he has saved all humankind. Now he has all but given up. The once great hero has become a homeless drifter, a barely recognizable shadowy image of his former self. And at the time when we need him the most, he has crawled into the bottle so deep there seems no way out. Can he once again become the hero we need in time to save us all? Get ready for this one comic fans, it's monster "clobbering time!" Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Stan Winston and Francis Takenaga (A) Philip Tan (Painted Cover A) by Stan Winston (Painted Cover B) by Simon Bisley FC 32 pp $2.95 Monthly series In stores the week of September 24th. THE CONCEPT: If you like superheroes and monsters, then this is the book for you! Trakk is an immortal monster-hunter on a quest to destroy the very source of all monsters. He is the basis of a countless number of legends of great heroes and warriors across myriad civilizations. He has but one task...to destroy the curse of all human kind, the alien beast known as Vaquoul, the creator of all monsters, from werewolves to vampires. Trakk is cursed to walk the earth until he destroys Vaquoul. The ultimate superhero brought to you by the ultimate monster- creator and multiple Academy Award winner himself, Mr. Stan (Terminator/Jurassic Park/Aliens) Winston. THIS ISSUE: Present day. Trakk, the greatest hero our world has ever known, has been missing for decades. Modern media touts him as only ever being an urban legend, on a par with the albino alligator and Santa Claus. But he does exist and we join him at a crisis point in his long struggle. After all the years of fighting one battle after another on his quest, he only sees his failures and not the many times he has saved all humankind. Now he has all but given up. The once great hero has become a homeless drifter, a barely recognizable shadowy image of his former self. And at the time when we need him the most, he has crawled into the bottle so deep there seems no way out. Can he once again become the hero we need in time to save us all? Get ready for this one comic fans, it's monster "clobbering time!" Cover price $2.95.