Comic books December 2005

SET-01 - From renowned artist, ARTHUR SUYDAM, 10 plates ready for framing featuring his illustrative work on Death Dealer, the Swamp Witch and the landscape of a brutal age. Large 11x17 sheets housed in their own slipcase envelope showcase this vibrant and evocative art as never before, while giving insight into the persona of one of SUYDAM's most popular barbarian subjects. The art practically jumps off the page. The first plate is signed and numbered by the artist, making this the perfect compliment to your barbarian in literature displays. Includes: Ten 11-in. x 17-in. B&W plates. Cover price $38.99.

Stories by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, William Sanders, Liz Sanders, Chris Beckett, Therese Littleton. Softcover, square bound, 144 pages, B&W text, digest size. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

Add to cart Fine $2.80

Aspen Seasons returns with this amazing Fall edition that contains two brand new Fathom stories! The first tale comes fully written and digitally painted by none other than Aspen's own Peter Steigerwald! Peter explores some of the untold myths of the Blue, as only his pen could illustrate! The second story by J.T. Krul and Marcus To showcases Kiani on one of her first missions, and her initial encounter with Siphon and Brande. Find out just what happened that fateful day that led to these three becoming such close allies and defenders of the Blue! Complete with a brand new cover by artist Michael Turner. Cover price $2.99.

Wizard World Texas Edition. Aspen Seasons returns with this amazing Fall edition that contains two brand new Fathom stories! The first tale comes fully written and digitally painted by none other than Aspen's own Peter Steigerwald! Peter explores some of the untold myths of the Blue, as only his pen could illustrate! The second story by J.T. Krul and Marcus To showcases Kiani on one of her first missions, and her initial encounter with Siphon and Brande. Find out just what happened that fateful day that led to these three becoming such close allies and defenders of the Blue! Complete with a brand new cover by artist Michael Turner. Limited Edition of 1500. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $4.20

Add to cart Fine $4.20

Add to cart Very Good $2.80

Add to cart Very Good $2.80

Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross. The explosive conclusion of the first arc of the DARK AGE epic! Madame Majestrix holds all of North America hostage, and the only man who can save it from complete destruction is the Silver Agent. But he's in jail...or is he? Plus, the First Family, the Blue Knight and more! On sale Sept 28 ? 4 of 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

by Andrew Dabb, Sal Abbinanti & Buzz, cover by David Mack. Atomika's journey takes him deep into Russia's vast, towering forests, home to the ancient nature god Leshi. For decades, the Father of the Woods has watched his domain get eaten away by the forces of industry and he realizes that his time on this plane is over. Leshi does not want to fight Atomika, he wants to give him a gift: the wisdom to rule the kingdom of men. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen. The startling conclusion of the critically acclaimed series! Jenny Quantum and the Authority square off against Henry Bendix in a last brutal stand, a vicious battle for the very heart of their team! Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Garth Ennis Art by Carlos Ezquerra Cover by Glenn Fabry. Kev Hawkins has been party to some terrible events while in the service of the S.A.S. While ruminating over his betrayal at the hands of a mate, Kev recalls a crucial moment in his career that will define the man he will become. Can he live up to the motto 'Who dares, wins'? Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Very Fine $13.00

Add to cart Fine $11.00

1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #36-40 and 56, ANNUAL 2001, and Avengers: The Ultron Imperative (2001).

Written by Kurt Busiek, Steve Englehart, Roger Stern, and Roy Thomas. Art By Alan Davis, Ian Churchill, Steve Epting, Tom Grummett, Klaus Janson, John Paul Leon, Jorge Pereira Lucas, John Mccrea, Pat Olliffe, Ivan Reis, Paul Smith and Jim Starlin. Cover By Alan Davis.

The Avengers learn what too much of a bad thing can be when they face a city of robots and a village of Hulks! And in other international news, Blood Wraith has a BIG problem with Ultron's extermination of Slorenia! Meanwhile, Silverclaw shines and Triathlon triumphs in Kurt Busiek's penultimate Avengers saga! Featuring the villainy of Ultron, Diablo and Kang the Conqueror!

Softcover, 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Nick Cardy relives his days as the DC Comics cover artist in an exclusive art-packed interview. Steve Englehart and Doug Moench kick back for a look at kung-fu comics, and Joe Staton and Nick Cuti go 'Pro2Pro' about Charlton's super-hero E-Man! Cover by Nick Cardy & Scott Hanna. Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

1st printing. Written by STEVE NILES & THOMAS JANE art & cover by LEWIS LAROSA & TIM BRADSTREET. Arachnid predators from space threaten to knock mankind off the top of the food chain. In our darkest hour, a lone alien warrior may be our only salvation - if mankind doesn't KILL him first! Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pop Mhan & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Tim Sale. Don't miss the debut of new penciller Pop Mhan (ROBIN) and cover artist Tim Sale (BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN)! Encased in ice by Mr. Freeze and held hostage by Nyssa, Batgirl is offered a choice: regain her destiny with the legendary League of Assassins or die a slow, frozen death! Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects Batgirl (2000-2006) #60-64.

Written by Andersen Gabrych. Art by Alé Garza, Pop Mhan, and Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Alé Garza and Jesse Delperdang.

It's a new start for Batgirl!

Cassandra Cain begins to build a new life for herself in Blüdhaven, but with the Penguin looming large in the city once protected by Nightwing, can Batgirl keep the streets safe, or will she face something more sinister and foul than ever before?

Featuring the villainy of Deathstroke the Terminator.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $65.00 View scans Paper: White Label #21-259294A-014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Written by Judd Winick Pencils by Shane Davis, inks by Rodney Ramos, Wayne Faucher & Lary Stucker. Cover by Jock. An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! The Villains United want a piece of Gotham, and Black Mask is just the man to deliver it. Batman has his hands full with the criminals of Gotham, but before he can neutralize Deathstroke and company, Red Hood plans to take matters into his own hands! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

1st Edition - 3rd and later printings. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #553-554, Detective Comics (1937-2011) #719-721, Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992-2000) #73-74, Nightwing (1996-2009) #19-20, Catwoman (1993-2001 2nd Series) #56, Robin (1993-2009) #53, Batman Chronicles (1995-2001) #12, Batman Blackgate Isle of Men (1998) #1, and Batman: Huntress/Spoiler (1998).

Written by Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Devin Grayson, Doug Moench, Rick Burchett, Klaus Janson, Kelly Puckett, and Chris Renaud. Art by Jim Aparo, Jim Balent, Eduadro Barreto, Mark Buckingham, Stewart Johnson, Scott McDaniel, Graham Nolan, and Alex Maleev.

Gotham City is struck by a devestating earthquake that registers 7.5 on the Richter scale. In a single instant the batcave and Wayne Manor are destroyed, thousands dead, and Batman missing.

Softcover, 320 pages, full color.

NOTE: " Also makes a great addition to Batman No Man's Land TPB (1999-2001)."

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00	Add to cart Very Fine $8.00	Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00	Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49
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Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Scott Hampton. The thrilling mini-series conclusion! Batman comes to the realization that all is not what it seems in his investigation of a bizarre, ritualistic killer. And the revelations that follow may make him wish he'd never left Gotham! On sale Dec 14 ? 3 of 3 ? Prestige Format ? 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by A.J. Lieberman. Art by Al Barrionuevo and Bit. Cover by Claudio Castellini. Batman and Hush race to find the former Clayfaces and unravel the mystery of the shapechangers! Just when Hush thought he had control over this new Clayface, he's proven wrong. Dead wrong! And when is one Clayface too many? 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #232, 234, 237, 243-245 and 251Written by Dennis O'Neil, Bob Haney, and Len Wein. This volume features introductions by Adams and frequent collaborator Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano. Cover by Neal Adams. The extra-sized final volume collecting Neal Adams's acclaimed covers and stories featuring the Dark Knight! This volume features Two-Face, the Joker, and more members of Batman's famed Rogues Gallery. Plus, two never-before-reprinted stories done for Peter Pan records and a sketchbook section showcasing Adams' advertising and custom comics work with the Caped Crusader! Hardcover, 282 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Andy Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee Batman seeks clues about the mysterious plague unleashed on Gotham in the depths of the subway system and has a close encounter with an express train! Meanwhile, the Carrier makes an alliance that could lead to even more trouble for Gotham. On sale Oct 19 ? 3 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson Art and cover by Seth Fisher. The conclusion of the 5-part "Snow," featuring Batman's first confrontation with Victor Fries ? a.k.a. Mr. Freeze! And what "conclusion" will Batman draw from his experiences with a strike force? On sale Oct 12 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $5.20

Add to cart Very Fine $5.20

Add to cart Fine $3.90

Written by Bill Matheny. Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty. Cover by Jeff Matsuda. Based on the hit cartoon on The Kids' WB! He was once Bruce Wayne's closest friend... now he's Batman's most dangerous enemy. It's Batman vs. Clayface! Cover price $2.25.

The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1995) Volume 49 #3 (whole # 144) is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club. 60 Pages, B&W.

Issue 3307 - December 3rd, 2005. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, Color.

Issue 3309 - December 17th, 2005. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, Color.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Story, Art and Cover by Jason Lutes. Kurt Severing has an explosive confrontation with Margareth von Falkensee, his scheming ex-lover, while Marthe Muller explores the demimonde of the city's lesbian nightlife. Meanwhile, the steamy between the American jazz clarinetist, Kid Hogan, and cabaret girl, Pola Mosse, continues. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

2006 Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Charles Brooks. Provocative and controversial, this collection, edited by Charles Brooks, offers the thirty-fourth edition of the most thought-provoking editorial cartoons of the year. Showcasing a variety of viewpoints, the cartoonists satirize headline-making news that defines and shapes the world. Agree or not, these award-winning cartoons are bound to stir your own emotions and opinions, making Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year: 2006 Edition all the more enjoyable. This edition surveys the mood of the nation on the passing of a pope, a Supreme Court chief justice, and a civil rights icon. As always, the political arena proves fruitful, from antiwar protests to the Bush administration's high and lowlights. Since 1972, Pelican has presented this diverse compilation of the most outstanding editorial cartoons from publications across the country. Selected for clarity of position as well as for exceptional execution, this collection includes the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning artists, the year's major award-winning cartoons, and the best work from Canadian cartoonists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Storya nd art by Will Eisner. DC Comics is proud to present its first-ever collection celebrating the greatest stories by comics mastermind Will Eisner starring one of the most indelible characters ever created: The Spirit! THE BEST OF THE SPIRIT collects 22 Spirit sections from 1940-1950, featuring famous first appearances, classic confrontations, human interest tales, and all those magnificent splash pages! Eisner's blue-suit-clad, fedora-wearing crimefighter starred in hundreds of newspaper adventure stories that thrilled readers with Eisner's groundbreaking style. Eisner was a master of utilizing the comics format to its greatest strengths, and his Spirit stories are some of his finest examples! This volume also features an introduction by New York Times best-selling novelist Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN). Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Will Eisner. DC Comics is proud to present its first-ever collection celebrating the greatest stories by comics mastermind Will Eisner starring one of the most indelible characters ever created: The Spirit! THE BEST OF THE SPIRIT collects 22 Spirit sections from 1940-1950, featuring famous first appearances, classic confrontations, human interest tales, and all those magnificent splash pages! Eisner's blue-suit-clad, fedora-wearing crimefighter starred in hundreds of newspaper adventure stories that thrilled readers with Eisner's groundbreaking style. Eisner was a master of utilizing the comics format to its greatest strengths, and his Spirit stories are some of his finest examples! This volume also features an introduction by New York Times best-selling novelist Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN). Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

by Kathleen Webb, George Gladir, Barbara Slate, & Jeff Shultz "Above ?C' Level": Betty works hard to make the grade, so imagine her bewilderment when she gets the same trigonometry grade as Veronica! "Apple Pickin' Time": When the girls go apple picking, Betty is pleased as apple pie, but Veronica is bored to the core! "The Search is On": What do you do when don't have shoes to match your dress? If you're name is Veronica, you fly to Italy of course! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

by Various "Mind Your Own Business Suits": The girls of Riverdale High have all bought the last suit in the store ? the only trouble is it's the same exact suit in different stores! "Cultured Pearls": The girls are loving every moment of the ballet, but Archie and Reggie are hoping to tip-toe out of there! Digest, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Gail Simone Pencils by Joe Bennett & Eddy Barrows, inks by Jack Jadson & Robin Riggs. The two masterminds behind DCU's heroes and villains meet at long last, as Oracle and the Society's Calculator face off! 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US. REVIEW BY LONE STAR'S AARON SETTLE: From the moment Brad Meltzer revitalized The Calculator in the pages of Identity Crisis, readers have been waiting to see him clash with Oracle. Finally in Birds of Prey 87 this conflict begins. This issue does more to flesh out Calculator's character than any issue since the wrap of Identity Crisis. He's seen as a man obsessed with solving puzzles and the latest one to appear before him is the identity of the mysterious icon that blocks him at every turn. So he turns his attention to not only learning the identity of Oracle, but destroying her as well. It's a great issue in a book that has been full of great issues lately. If you're a fan of Identity Crisis but haven't been checking out Birds of Prey, this is a great issue to start with. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

On the eve of the phenomenon known as the Jericho Lights, Zaya's return has not been the happy homecoming everyone expected. Dark secrets are being exposed and the dead bodies are piling up. Caught in the middle is internet reporter Daniel Webster, who may be onto the biggest story of his career...that is, if he can survive it. Cover price $3.25.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00	Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00	Add to cart Fine $6.00	Add to cart Fine $6.00
Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $5.00

Written by REGINALD HUDLIN Penciled by DAVID YARDIN Cover by ANDY BRASE "WILD KINGDOM" The conclusion of the 4-part crossover with X-MEN picks up where X-MEN #176 left off! Investigating a sudden outburst of strange, mutated wild animals in Africa, the Black Panther and the X-Men ? led by Storm ? team up to contend with their creator ? the nefarious Dr. Paine. But to get to Paine, they've first got to get through Red Ghost, the Dragon Man, and an endless array of Super-Apes! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 SEE PAGE 63 FOR X-MEN #176 (PART 3 OF THIS STORY) Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Written by RICHARD K. MORGAN Layouts by SEAN PHILLIPS Finishes & Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ. Nobody denies that the former Cold War spy Natasha Romanova is a force to be reckoned with. The last man foolish enough to send killers after her paid the highest price, but his friends on Capitol Hill will ensure that Natasha doesn't get off easy and not even Col. Nick Fury can protect her this time. Richard K. Morgan is the Phillip K. Dick Award-winning sci-fi author of Altered Carbon, Broken Angels, and Market Forces. Returning to BLACK WIDOW is comics legend Bill Sienkiewicz (ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN), joined by Eisner Award-nominated artist Sean Phillips (Sleeper). Read the red-hot sequel to the limited series praised by Entertainment Weekly, Ain't It Cool News, SFX Magazine and more! Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Sketch Files!" Written by Juan Díaz Canales. Art by Juanjo Guardino. The popular European anthropomorphic graphic novel series continues! Here is a stunning behind-the-scenes look at how the series was created, including never-before-seen production sketches, concept art, and commentary about the characters, scenes, and story. A rare look at how a graphic novel sensation is created! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Hidden in a fortified prison cell near Edo Castle, Manji endures rough inspections at the hands of Habaki Kagimura's medical examiners. Oddly enough, despite being imprisoned and tortured, Manji finds some comfort and friendship in a conversation with his cellmate-a simple man with a sad story. Giichi, Mugai-ryü assassin extraordinaire, is also missing, and Hyakurin and Rin consider their next move as they search for their friends. Politics, horror, and squabbling, demented surgeons! Hiroaki Samura is pulling our favorite immortal warrior down a very disturbing, bloody pathway ... and the twisted fun in this 'Shortcut' story arc is just getting started! Cover price $2.99.

Fall 2005/Winter 2006. Double Issue - Features articles covering adventure, mystery and melodrama in various media. In this issue: Talbot Mundy - the Early Years; Pulp Humorist Thomas Thursday; the Glories of Short Stories II; Sherlock Holmes' Predecessor in The Story Papers; the "Crimes" of Cornell Woolrich; Murder at the Hillary Building; Mystery Ranch - "Western Gothic." Cover price $12.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Dan Green Cover by Byrne. What is manipulating Etrigan to face challenges throughout a succession of strange worlds and time periods? On sale Oct 5 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.99

Add to cart Near Mint $7.99

Add to cart Fine $4.70

1st printing. Written by MIKE AVON OEMING and DANIEL BERMAN. Art and cover by BRIAN QUINN. Sex, Drugs and Zeppelin! In the 1970s four life-long friends plan their escape from a small town in New Jersey. Unfortunately they find that fate, nature, or some monstrous power has other plans for them... based on a true story. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Delatorre Cover - by Steven O'Connell, Rob Delatorre, Stacie Ponder, & Jackie Tiexeira. BloodRayne investigates the disappearance of two Brimstone Society members, leading her to an ancient cemetery. Once inside, BloodRayne finds her hands full as she's hit from all sides by dark nasties. And Rayne's evil alter-ego - DarkRayne rises from the shadows! Also introducing the all-new Tiger Wraith. Based on the smash hit video game character! Available with two covers. Cover price $3.99.

Molenaar Cover - by Steven O'Connell, Rob Delatorre, Stacie Ponder, & Jackie Tiexeira BloodRayne investigates the disappearance of two Brimstone Society members, leading her to an ancient cemetery. Once inside, BloodRayne finds her hands full as she's hit from all sides by dark nasties. And Rayne's evil alter-ego - DarkRayne rises from the shadows! Also introducing the all-new Tiger Wraith. Based on the smash hit video game character! Available with two covers. Cover price $3.99.

Limited Edition Cover 500 copies - by Steven O'Connell, Rob Delatorre, Stacie Ponder, & Jackie Tiexeira. BloodRayne investigates the disappearance of two Brimstone Society members, leading her to an ancient cemetery. Once inside, BloodRayne finds her hands full as she's hit from all sides by dark nasties. And Rayne's evil alter-ego - DarkRayne rises from the shadows! Also introducing the all-new Tiger Wraith. Based on the smash hit video game character! Available with two covers.

Rupps world exclusive variant cover.

Comic Central Exclusive Limited Edition 750 copies- by Steven O'Connell, Rob Delatorre, Stacie Ponder, & Jackie Tiexeira. BloodRayne investigates the disappearance of two Brimstone Society members, leading her to an ancient cemetery. Once inside, BloodRayne finds her hands full as she's hit from all sides by dark nasties. And Rayne's evil alter-ego - DarkRayne rises from the shadows! Also introducing the all-new Tiger Wraith. Based on the smash hit video game character!