Comic books January 2006

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By Chris Kirby & Alan Robinson. Aboard a runaway train packed with demon soldiers and rigged to explode, the squad comes face-to-face with their nemesis and learn the truth about the SYBIL device. Meanwhile, Sergeant Lymangood battles a threat from the sky - flying commandos equipped with jetpacks! Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin. The gritty new Western miniseries by the incomparable team of Brian Azzarello and Marcelo Frusin continues. With the gunsmoke from the last issue still lingering in the air, Wes Cutter is once again confronted by those out for his blood. Meanwhile, Wes's wife Ruth slowly comes to terms with her own horrifying past as she desperately clings to the future Wes promises her. On sale November 23 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. Luba's Comics and Stories (1998) featuring "Fritz After Dark." This issue is all Fritz, all the time. We learn how Luba's sexy half sister got together with Enrique, the details of her meeting with Jerome, and how her ex-husband Mark Herrera gives his take on their marriage together. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta "Morningstar," Part 5 of 6. The throne of God is shattered, the Silver City has fallen, and Lucifer fights on alone in the wreckage. If there's still a way to save the rest of Creation, then it depends on half-angel Elaine Belloc, who's been summoned before a higher tribunal than she ever imagined possible. On sale Nov 23 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Crux!" Collects Lucifer (2000 DC/Vertigo) #55-61.

Written by Mike Carey. Art by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Marc Hempel, and Ronald Wimberly. Cover by Christopher Moeller.

Forces in Hell and on Earth prepare for a final struggle for supremacy in CRUX. This volume ventures through space and time and the places outside both, weaving a sweeping saga out of multiple character threads mortal and immortal alike.

Softcover, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Student!" Story and art by Lance Tooks. Inspired by the German silent film classic The Student of Prague, this is the story of Andre Baldwin, a down-on-his-luck would-be Basquiat who enters into a Faustian bargain with a powerful art critic in exchange for status, riches and the love of a woman. Acquanetta Scapinelli is the critic in question, and she recounts this bitter tale with sardonic delight. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Cover by Mark Fredrickson. Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Desmond Devlin, Jeff Kruse, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Scott Maiko, Dave Croatto, Justin Tyler, Paul Gilligan, Arie Kaplan, Mort Drucker¸ Hermann Mejia, Doug Holgate, Tom Bunk, Scott Bricher, Liz Lomax, Anthony Cipriano, Richard Williams, James Bennett, Jack Syracuse, Tom Nick Cocotos, Tom Richmond, Irving Schild, Paul Coker, Jr., Peter Kuper, and Sergio Aragones, plus Fundalini Pages by Carolyn Abram, Grey Blackwell, John Caldwell, Michael Capozzla, Tom Cheney, Desmond Devlin, Tom Fowler, Megan Ganz, Gary Hallgren, Darren Johnson, Jacob Lambert, Barry Liebmann, Michael Lore, Kevin Pope, Irving Schild, and Rick Tulka. The return of "The Mad 20," featuring art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman, Mort Drucker, and the Usual Gang of Idiots; this one features events from 2005, including Hurricane Katrina, culture wars, and Brangelina. Sergio Aragones looks at alien invasions. Mad's takes on Christmas, ExxonMobil, and King Kong. Monroe, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. The Fundalini Pages; The 25 Worst Things About Christmas; Go Fetch!; A Progress Report from ExxonMonopoly; Monroe and… The Miracle Cream Part II; The Pro-Lifers Practical Joke Handbook; A MAD Look at Alien Invasions; The Mad 20 Dumbest People, Events and Things of 2005; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.99.

Stories and Art by The Usual Gang of Idiots. The very best of our worst stuff from past issues! In this special King Kong issue: Over 20 pages of monkey business! Don Martin King Kong gags! 2 classic King Kong spoofs! And more! Plus: Survivor; Playboy Playmates; and a look at Beck's video fold-ins! And: You could win King Kong - Peter Jackson's Production Diaries! 96 pages. Cover price $4.99.

Inside: Are you a slob? Take our quiz and find out! Plus: Hold your nose! It's Flatulent Stanley...he's a gas! Also: The 15 worst things about school, a silly interview with Carrie Underwood, a wacky look at Paintball, 8 outrageous pull-out door hangers and bookmarks, Spy vs. Spy Jr., video games, jokes & riddles, cartoons, puzzles, Willy Nilly! SpongeSlob Tearpants cover. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Georges Jeanty & Trevor Scott Cover by Neil Goog. Majestic, Zealot and the cyborg Desmond have uncovered a device that could change the face of the world ? literally! But it contains shocking secrets about the origins of the Kherubim race, and it's about to fall into the hands of an enemy they never thought they'd see again. On sale Nov 9 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. By Christopher Hart. Cute chibi-style monsters, appealing cat-girls, and super-deformed manga characters are all ready to be rendered in this step-by-step instruction book that will get every manga fan in on the chibi fun! Softcover. 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. By Christopher Hart. Cute chibi-style monsters, appealing cat-girls, and super-deformed manga characters are all ready to be rendered in this step-by-step instruction book that will get every manga fan in on the chibi fun! Softcover. 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. By Hidenori Kumai and Kozumi Shinozawa. Manga has emerged as the most popular comics category and is one of the fastest growing genres in American publishing. Appealing to kids and adults, readers will find this edgy rendition of the Gospel accounts both compelling and highly engaging. This authentic cutting-edge art style is combined with fast-paced story-telling to deliver Biblical truths to an ever-changing culture that is often a challenge to penetrate. Softcover, 5-in.x 6-in., 286 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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2nd and later printings. By Hidenori Kumai and Kozumi Shinozawa. Manga has emerged as the most popular comics category and is one of the fastest growing genres in American publishing. Appealing to kids and adults, readers will find this edgy rendition of the Gospel accounts both compelling and highly engaging. This authentic cutting-edge art style is combined with fast-paced story-telling to deliver Biblical truths to an ever-changing culture that is often a challenge to penetrate. Softcover, 5-in.x 6-in., 286 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco. Cover by Jesus Saiz. After the events of "Manhunted," Kate and Chase have a much-needed sit-down about Kate's extracurricular activities. Meanwhile, the tabloid noose tightens and Dylan takes action! Plus, an appearance by DEO Director Bones! On sale Nov 16, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

*18+ Mature Readers Only* Written and Illustrated by Peter Snejbjerg. A lurking terror has infected the town of Malborg. Madness and death haunt the luminous Scandinavian nights, and the victims all seem to have one thing in common: their lust for the voluptous Marlene. As he investigates, ace detective Michael Joergendsen must navigate a dangerous course between his official duties and his own growing fixation with the young woman. Is he on the trail of a supernatural killer, or is it the other way around? And the beautiful Marlene? is she the innocent victim of an obsessive stalker, or is she something more sinister? 48 Pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $3.95.

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Written by GREG PAK Penciled by GREG TOCCHINI Cover by SERGIO TOPPI. War comes to the colony of Roanoke! It's the colonists vs. the Indians and Iron Man vs. the Hulk! Peter Parquagh may have super powers, but will they be enough to stop this devastating conflict? Cover price $3.50.

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Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN. Underground action rules the day when the Fantastic Four go head-to-head with the Mole Man! Strange tentacles and other weird stuff has been popping out of the New York City streets. The FF want to get to the bottom of it?literally! But when they tunnel to the Mole Man's subterranean territory, even more fantastic surprises are in store... 32 PGS./ALL AGES ...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-man and Fantastic Four sixth issues Cover price $3.99.

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Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Pencils & Cover by MIKE NORTON. Doctor Doom has finally set the stage for a plot to destroy his most hated enemies! (Hint: There's four of them, and they're fantastic.) But there's one little red-and-blue flaw in his plan he has to do away with first! (Hint: It's Spider-Man. Sheesh, couldn't you figure that one out?) Rising-star artist Mike Norton joins his Gravity cohort, EISNER AWARD WINNER SEAN McKEEVER for the all-new, all-ages, all-action fun! 32 PGS./ALL AGES ...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man (2005) #6, 15, and 21-22. Written by SEAN MCKEEVER, ZEB WELLS, and FRED VAN LENTE. Art by PATRICK SCHERBERGER, MICHAEL O'HARE, and CORY HAMSCHER. Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER. Spidey face down the Green Goblin, the Hobgoblin, and the Sandman all while trying out his new 'smart stealth' black costume! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.99.

Scholastic: X-Men Encyclopedia

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Comprehensive, up-to-date fully illustrated biographies for mutant heroes, villains, teams, and more! A must-have addition to the collections of die-hard fans ...or the perfect entry into the X-Men Universe for new readers! Includes a cover gallery of some of the most memorable X-Men comics.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.99.

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Scholastic: X-Men Encyclopedia

Written by Eric J. Moreels, Ronald Byrd, and Stuart Vandal. Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Comprehensive, up-to-date fully illustrated biographies for mutant heroes, villains, teams, and more! A must-have addition to the collections of die-hard fans ...or the perfect entry into the X-Men Universe for new readers!

Also Includes stories from Giant Size X-Men (1975-2005) #3-4. Written by Joss Whedon and Chris Claremont. Art by Neal Adam, Rick Leonardi, and Jimmy Palmiotti.

Plus: Over a 50+ page cover gallery of some of the most memorable X-Men comics!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.99.

Collects New Avengers 6, and Capt. America (Vol.5) 6 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by JEFF PARKER, MIKE CAREY & SHAENON GARRITY Penciled by REILLY BROWN, MIKE PERKINS & ROGER LANGRIGE Cover by STUART IMMONEN. It's that time of year again (or at least it will be when these books come out), and we've thrown out the rulebook to deliver the wildest set of holiday stories you'll find anywhere! It's a party with the New Avengers as they battle Ultron?programmed to think he's Santa!?! That's courtesy Jeff Parker (Interman, Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four) and hot newcomer Reilly Brown! Then Mike Carey (Ultimate Fantastic Four, Hellblazer) joins Mike Perkins (Spellbinders, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) to take the Fantastic Four on a wild ride! Finally, webcomics superstar Shaenon Garrity (Narbonic) joins indy comics legend Roger Langridge (Fred the Clown, Marvel Monsters: Fin Fang Four) for just the sort of insanity they're known for! 48 PGS./ALL AGES ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by REGINALD HUDLIN Pencils & Cover PAT LEE "THE OTHER: EVOLVE OR DIE" Part 5 (of 12). Having finally accepted his fate, Peter Parker decides to put the red and blue tights in the closet and spend some quality time with Aunt May and MJ. But Morlun's got other plans... 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by REGINALD HUDLIN Pencils & Cover PAT LEE "THE OTHER: EVOLVE OR DIE" Part 5 (of 12). Having finally accepted his fate, Peter Parker decides to put the red and blue tights in the closet and spend some quality time with Aunt May and MJ. But Morlun's got other plans... 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #1-10.

Written by STAN LEE. Art by JACK KIRBY, STEVE DITKO, JOHN BUSCEMA, AL WILLIAMSON, DON HECK, and JOE SINNOTT. Cover by JACK KIRBY.

Marvel Masterworks have brought you classic stories from Marvel's Silver Age super-hero heyday and the start of it all with its Golden Age.

Now thrill to the first offering of Marvel's Atlas Era!

Before the dawn of the Marvel Age, the comics world sat astride the shoulders of Atlas Comics - a world full of gun-fighting outlaws, romantic heartbreak, death-defying heroism in battle, terrifying depths of horror, and visionary science fiction. In TALES TO ASTONISH return to the days when atomic monsters roamed the Earth and alien invasions were a daily occurrence. Marvel's classic creators will make you quake at the sight of the 9th Wonder of the World! You'll tremble before the Things on Easter Island! Beware the might of Mummex-King of the Mummies! Flee before the Giant from Outer Space! Dare defy the Floating Head!

Prepare to be Astonished!

Hardcover, 264 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 56 - 1st printing. "INCREDIBLE HULK" Collects Tales to Astonish #80-101 and Incredible Hulk #102. Written by STAN LEE & GARY FRIEDRICH. Art by JACK KIRBY, BILL EVERETT, JOHN BUSCEMA, GIL KANE & MARIE SEVERIN. Cover by MARIE SEVERIN. Introduction by Stan Lee. Brace yourself, True Believer, Hulk is smashing his way into another marvelous monster-sized Masterworks! The batty bullpen declareth that you'd better hide behind a Hulk-Buster because it's not a happy Hulk who faces off against the likes of bombastic Boomerang, the android Hulk-Killer and the one and only Abomination in his classic first appearance by Stan 'The Man' and Gil Kane! That's only the warm up, though! The cosmos itself shudders when the strongest man-like being in the Marvel U goes toe-to-toe with the Silver Surfer, Prince Namor and the Mighty Thor himself! Grab a crash helmet, bunker down and prepare yourself to be Hulk-inued! Hardcover, full color. NOTE: Limited to 1350 copies. Cover price $54.99.

Volume 57 - 1st printing. "TALES TO ASTONISH (ATLAS ERA)" Collects TALES TO ASTONISH (1959-1960) #1-10. Written by STAN LEE. Art by JACK KIRBY, STEVE DITKO, JOHN BUSCEMA, AL WILLIAMSON, DON HECK, and JOE SINNOTT. Cover by JACK KIRBY. Introduction by Stan Lee. Marvel Masterworks have brought you classic stories from Marvel's Silver Age super-hero heyday and the start of it all with its Golden Age. Now thrill to the first offering of Marvel's Atlas Era! Before the dawn of the Marvel Age, the comics world sat astride the shoulders of Atlas Comics - a world full of gun-fighting outlaws, romantic heartbreak, death-defying heroism in battle, terrifying depths of horror, and visionary science fiction. In TALES TO ASTONISH return to the days when atomic monsters roamed the Earth and alien invasions were a daily occurrence. Marvel's classic creators will make you quake at the sight of the 9th Wonder of the World! You'll tremble before the Things on Easter Island! Beware the might of Mummex-King of the Mummies! Flee before the Giant from Outer Space! Dare defy the Floating Head! Prepare to be Astonished! Hardcover, full color. Cover price $54.99.

Volume 57 - 2nd and later printings. "Atlas Era Tales to Astonish: Book 1!" Collects Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #1-10. By STAN LEE, JACK KIRBY, STEVE DITKO, JOHN BUSCEMA, AL WILLIAMSON, DON HECK, and JOE SINNOTT. Cover by JACK KIRBY. Introduction by Stan Lee. Marvel Masterworks have brought you classic stories from Marvel's Silver Age super-hero heyday and the start of it all with its Golden Age. Now thrill to the first offering of Marvel's Atlas Era! Before the dawn of the Marvel Age, the comics world sat astride the shoulders of Atlas Comics - a world full of gun-fighting outlaws, romantic heartbreak, death-defying heroism in battle, terrifying depths of horror, and visionary science fiction. In TALES TO ASTONISH return to the days when atomic monsters roamed the Earth and alien invasions were a daily occurrence. Marvel's classic creators will make you quake at the sight of the 9th Wonder of the World! You'll tremble before the Things on Easter Island! Beware the might of Mummex-King of the Mummies! Flee before the Giant from Outer Space! Dare defy the Floating Head! Prepare to be Astonished! Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #80-101 and The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #102.

Written by STAN LEE and GARY FRIEDRICH. Art by JACK KIRBY, BILL EVERETT, JOHN BUSCEMA, GIL KANE and MARIE SEVERIN. Cover by MARIE SEVERIN.

Brace yourself, True Believer, Hulk is smashing his way into another marvelous monster-sized Masterworks! The batty bullpen declareth that you'd better hide behind a Hulk-Buster because it's not a happy Hulk who faces off against the likes of bombastic Boomerang, the android Hulk-Killer and the one and only Abomination in his classic first appearance by Stan 'The Man' and Gil Kane! That's only the warm up, though! The cosmos itself shudders when the strongest man-like being in the Marvel U goes toe-to-toe with the Silver Surfer, Prince Namor and the Mighty Thor himself!

Grab a crash helmet, bunker down and prepare yourself to be Hulk-inued this January!

Hardcover, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Written by JOHN WARNER, DAN ABNETT, ANDY LANNING, JACK KIRBY & ROGER STERN Penciled by MIKE VOSBURG, PAT BOYETTE, MICHAEL LOPEZ, JACK KIRBY & JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by GIL KANE He has lived for untold centuries, but today is the day he may die! It's the fear-fraught first appearance of Ulysses Bloodstone from MARVEL PRESENTS #1 (October 1975). And proving that Bloodstone runs thicker than water, his daughter, Elsa, inherits the family business in BLOODSTONE #1 (December 2001). Plus: They made him in their own image, then condemned him to death for being too human! Machine Man, the Living Robot-hunted, hounded-fights to survive in a hostile world in MACHINE MAN #1 (April 1978). And finally, who's that lady? Presenting the exciting origin of the all-new, all-different, all-terrific Captain Marvel from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #16 (1982). Cover price $4.99.

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29 - 4-page preview of Squadron Supreme #1 by J. Michael Straczynski and Gary Frank; 3-page preview of Ms. Marvel #1 by Brian Reed, Roberto de la Torre and Jimmy Palmiotti Cover price $0.99.

Collects Astonishing X-Men 6, and New X-men: Academy X 6 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS. Here's an ULTIMATE SECRET we don't want you to keep: MARVEL SPOTLIGHT celebrates its big second issue with an in-depth profile on Warren Ellis, currently setting his name alongside the legends with stories both thought-provoking and compelling. We'll talk through all subjects high and low-from his first work with Marvel (DOCTOR WHO, EXCALIBUR) to today (ULTIMATE GALACTUS TRILOGY, NEXTWAVE). MARVEL SPOTLIGHT isn't done there, though, as we also bring you up-close to YOUNG AVENGERS' Jim Cheung, a Marvel artist taking the world by storm. We'll look at original art and sketches, and get to know this fan-favorite artist like never before. So don't keep the secret! See you in the pages of Spotlight! Cover price $2.99.

Collects Amazing Spider-man (Vol.2) issue 34, Amaz. fantasy issue 5 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils & Cover by CORY WALKER. The team-up you thought you'd never see! Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker's INVINCIBLE bounces over to the Marvel Universe for a visit! Doctor Octopus is on the loose and Spider-Man is on the job with the help of INVINCIBLE (story continues in Invincibles #33-34). Also, the New Avengers make an appearance- ? so don't miss this one-of-a-kind crossover event! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Collects Modeling with Millie (1963-1967) #44, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #73; Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #35, 57-58 and 100; Sub-Mariner (1968-1974 1st Series) #8 and 14; Not Brand Echh (1967-1969) #12; Captain Marvel (1968-1979 1st Series Marvel) #19; Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #64; Chamber of Darkness (1969) #4; Amazing Adventures (1970-1976 2nd Series) #8; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #147; Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #119 and 176; Dracula Lives (1973-1975 Magazine) #1; Giant Size Invaders (1975) #1; and Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #9.

Written by Roy Thomas and Stan Lee. Art by Stan Goldberg, Gene Colan,Jack Abal, Don Heck, John Buscema, George Klein, Dan Atkins, Barry Windsor-Smith, Marie Severin, Mike Esposito, Tom Palmer, Tom Sutton, Gil Kane, Neal Adams, John Verpooten, Herb Trimpe, John Severin, Joe Sinnott, Syd Shores, George Perez, Alan Weiss, Dick Giordano, Vince, Colletta, Frank Robbins, and Jackson Butch Guice.

Watch Roy Thomas take the Fantastic Four from the sublime to the ridiculous as the team confronts racism, social injustice and the Impossible Man! Meanwhile, the Vision joins the Avengers! The Hulk finds his way to "Heaven," and Captain Marvel escapes the Murder Maze! The origin of the Invaders! Secrets of Doctor Strange revealed! Dracula in Salem and the X-Men in Japan! And who is Starr the Slayer?

Plus: rarely seen stories from Marvel's Silver Age of humor and romance!

Hardcover, 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "February 10, 1957 to January 11, 1958!"

Story and art by Leonard Starr. Introduction by Walt Simonson.

Leonard Starr's This first volume of Classic Comics Press's collection of the comic strip Leonard Starr's Mary Perkins on Stage presents the first three storylines from February 1957 to January 1958, with a special introduction by Walt Simonson. This volume, nominated for a 2007 Eisner Award, also contains interviews, unpublished art, and other special features related to the strip and its creator Leonard Starr.

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Eisner Award Nominee.

See also Heart of Juliet Jones Dailies TPB (2008).

Cover price $19.95.

Mike W. Barr (w); Ariell Padilla (a & c). When victims start dying from the poison of the Fugu fish, Japan's deadliest delicacy, it's up to private eye Jennifer Mays and true-crime writer Gabriel Webb to uncover the truth-are these tragic accidents, or deliberate, cold-blooded murder? Is something fishy? Join The Maze Agency to stop the deadly count of 'One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Doomfish.' Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. By Fred Gallagher. Obsessed anime/manga fan Piro and his friend Largo - a hardcore American gamer - adapt their highly unique perspectives on reality to life in Tokyo. While Piro stumbles around the edges of a girl he finds himself growing closer to, Largo unexpectedly crashes like a comet into the life of her reclusive friend. Chaos reigns in the streets of Tokyo and on the digital plane as they are drawn deeper into the worlds of two very different girls. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Edited by Yoko Ono. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's death, this collection of never-before-published reflections serves as a moving tribute to one of the most influential artists of all time, offering a rare, intimate glimpse of the cultural legend who helped change a generation - and the world. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Alex Garner (w); Ashley Wood (a & c). The saga of Metal Gear Solid continues! This time out, Raiden takes on the villainous Fatman in an explosive battle... a battle that will end in death for one of the combatants. And, what's more, the enigmatic and unpredictable Ninja returns! Artist Ashley Wood provides the stunning visuals to accompany Alex Garner's script. Wood also offers up two more classic covers for this issue. $3.99 ? FC ? 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Alex Garner (w); Ashley Wood (a & c). The saga of Metal Gear Solid continues! This time out, Raiden takes on the villainous Fatman in an explosive battle... a battle that will end in death for one of the combatants. And, what's more, the enigmatic and unpredictable Ninja returns! Artist Ashley Wood provides the stunning visuals to accompany Alex Garner's script. Wood also offers up two more classic covers for this issue. $3.99 ? FC ? 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Metal Gear Solid (2004) #7-12. Written by Kris Oprisko. Art by Ashley Wood. When a genetically-enhanced band of terrorists overrun a secret weapons facility in Alaska, the fate of America-and the world-hangs in the balance. The future lies in the hands of infiltration expert Solid Snake, who must defeat the terrorists or die trying in the exciting conclusion of the comic's first major story arc. This volume collects issues 7 through 12 of IDW Publishing's comic series, based on the smash hit Konami videogame and featuring artwork by Ashley Wood (Popbot, Lore). Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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By Various. "Snow Use" starts as a Doc Static experiment in snow removal. But when Goofy falls into the "snow transport machine" and Mickey follows him, they end up in a parallel world of walking, talking, and very dangerous fish! Stefan Petrucha (The X-Files) and Cesar Ferioli bring us this feature-length yarn. Then, in "Car Pool," Peter Hardfeldt's backup story, Donald and Goofy foolishly hire Horace to fix their cars. 7x10, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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The Entering Dragon Conundrum - Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach. Art by Les McClaine. The theft of the world's rarest diamond by masked wrestlers is only the beginning of a world of trouble for The Middleman and Wendy...who must not only solve the crime, but also confront the most lethal man alive: the master of the Wu-Han Death Thumb -- the man known only as Sensei Ping! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Imperative!" Collects Middleman (2005) #1-4. Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach. Art by Les McClaine. Missed the first four issues of the indy smash hit, 'The Middleman?' Catch up on the story of how talented amateur Wendy Watson became part of the world's most ludicrously secret organization! Featuring a covert introduction by the mysterious Paul Dini, an eyes-only pin-up gallery, and recently-declassified sketches from Eisner-award nominated artist Les MccLaine! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.