Comic books February 2006

The Hills Have Eyes 2; Grindhouse - first news/pics on Tarantino & Rodriguez team-up; Ghost Rider - Marvel's flaming hero; Hannibal Rising - young Lecter bites; The Messengers - Sam Raimi's latest ghost house; Blood & Chocolate - werewolves in heat; The Hitcher - new highway to hell. Cover price $8.99.

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Written by ZEB WELLS Pencils & Wraparound Cover by SETH FISHER Do you know kung fu? Armed with the knowledge that the mother of all Big Monsters is headed their way, the Fantastic Four and Iron Man are heading south! To Antarctica, that is, and to the very source of the disturbance sending monsters worldwide into an uncontrollable panic. But even the greatest scientific minds in the Marvel U, and their Japanese cohort, monster expert, Dr. Yamane, may have met their match when the unknowable, the unimaginable, the biggest darn big monster ever, comes home to crush a little planet called Earth. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE Penciled by CASEY JONES Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU "My Dinner With Doom" - It's a day of celebration and reflection in Latveria, but deep within the confines of the Latverian Embassy to America, Victor Von Doom and Reed Richards engage in a subtle battle of wits, with all of Manhattan as the playing field. What are the stakes? And can Mister Fantastic triumph when all of the moves have been made in advance? A timeless stand-alone special by Dwayne (Justice League Unlimited) McDuffie and Casey (GUARDIANS) Jones! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $5.95.

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By J.T. Krul, Koi Turnbull, & Jason Gorder. As the Tigersharks lay siege on the capital city of Muria, Cannon returns home just in time! However, his welcome isn't a warm one, as even in this time of war, Cannon needs to be held accountable for his actions. Meanwhile, Aspen and Chance's road trip to find Captain Matthews turns into a rescue mission as the Tigersharks trap is sprung! In the scorching heat of the desert, can even Aspen's abilities prevent them from being captured? Or, has Maylander finally gotten the upper hand on the Blue? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

by J.T. Krul, Marcus To, Don Ho, & Beth Sotelo The final issue of the highly regarded Cannon series reaches it's climatic ending as Cannon and Taras face off one last time, winner take all!! Will Cannon fall to Taras' might and be lost eternally within himself, or is Taras' ultimate demise at hand? All we know is only one will walk away, claiming rightful ownership of Cannon's body and mind... forever 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Written by RICK REMENDER. Art by TONY MOORE & SEAN PARSONS. Colors by LEE LOUGHRIDGE. Cover by TONY MOORE. Exiled on an arctic world populated by a race of Killer Robots bent on the extermination of all life, Heath Huston and his unwilling accomplice, scientist Mara Esperanza must fight for their very lives! Do the Killer Robots that rein supreme in this arctic wasteland hold the secrets to the fate of Heath's family? And can Heath fight his way past the Automaton's of planet ice and warn the Earth of impending doom?!! December 28 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull Cover by Matt Haley. An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! In deep space, Firestorm and guest star Animal Man follow Donna Troy's team to a rendezvous with cosmic destiny ? and a deadly battle with an army of wingmen over a priceless Thanagarian artifact. On sale December 14 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Gordon Purcell. Written by Wilson Hill and Dennis Mallonee. Art by Gordon Purcell, Tim Burgard and Terry Pallot. On the cover of this special Christmas issue, Flare does homage to Norman Rockwell and the Saturday Evening Post! It's classic Americana at its finest when Flare's boyfriend Lucas takes her home to meet the family. Trouble is, little sister Jessie is a huge fan of one of Flare's arch-enemies, the savage Tigress! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Joey Cavalieri Art by Val Semeiks & Livesay Cover by Art Thibert Run for cover! Part 3 of the explosive story 'Finish Line' brings the Fastest Man Alive face-to-face with one of the deadliest mortal enemies for all generations of the Flash: the immortal killer Vandal Savage! Cover price $2.50.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. By Dan Fogel, Larry Todd, and Randy Vogel. Veteran creator and retailer Dan Fogel (Cherry, UG!3K) presents the first Underground and Adult Comix price guide in two decades! This comic store exclusive edition has a photocover starring Playboy Playmate Teri Weigel, current prices, market reports, interviews, articles, reviews, and new and classic comix! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Special TV Issue! J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Jeremiah) contributes a new essay, "Dave Sim: Marathon Man." Also, Sim talks about the television medium in a follow-up to his "Comics and the Mass Medium" series of essays from almost a decade ago in pages of Cerebus. Also in this issue you'll find rare artwork and Sim's always-interesting "About Last Issue" and "Favorite Buffy Pic of This Month" and, of course, a new Sim/Gerhard cover! 40pgs, B&WSRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Resurrection!" Written by Paul Kemp and R.A. Salvatore. The Spider Queen lives again! But, something is different, something her priestesses can hear in the winds, feel in their spirits, and for a select few see with their own eyes. Hardcover, 370 pages, Text only. Cover price $24.95.

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by Gianluca Piredda, Jimmy Palmiotti, Eric J. Lynx, & cover by Jay Anacleto, Christmas is coming and people's thoughts are on the gifts for their loved ones. Sean has to make a quick decision, and he doesn't have much time: should he accept Tim Bradley's offer or not? It's just a jump, a free fall which would change the lives of his family forever. He doesn't trust Tim, but he has no real choice, and now must deal with his ghosts before making the final plunge. 32pgs, FC (2 of 5)SRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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ARROW: The Seductress head-to-head with The Puppeteer-- literally! (W) Hugh Sterbakov (P) Leonard Kirk (Col) Tyson Wengler (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari. With The Puppeteer, trapped inside the psyche of the comatose Seductress, the team reels from their losses while their worst blow yet looms: A heartbreaking betrayal! This special issue follows The Puppeteer as she uses her power and shows what it's like to enter a person's memories. Plus! An insight into The Beaver's musical tastes, and The Intoxicator delivers the best line of dialogue in the entire series! Co-created by Austin Powers and Buffy star Seth Green and written by His Fatness, Hugh Sterbakov. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

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Guest Writer J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by MIKE WIERINGO "THE OTHER: EVOLVE OR DIE" Part 7 (of 12) THE SPIDER-MAN CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE DECADE CONTINUES HERE! It's the moment you never thought you'd see, True Believer! Pushed to the brink of death at the hands of Morlun, Spider-Man finds himself poised at the final precipice. Worse, his fate is out of his hands. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Guest Writer J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by MIKE WIERINGO "THE OTHER: EVOLVE OR DIE" Part 7 (of 12) THE SPIDER-MAN CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE DECADE CONTINUES HERE! It's the moment you never thought you'd see, True Believer! Pushed to the brink of death at the hands of Morlun, Spider-Man finds himself poised at the final precipice. Worse, his fate is out of his hands. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Cover A Wraparound. Written by Simon Reed. Art by Simon Bisley. The war against the Phoenix concludes! Tagar of the Sabre Clan leads his allies and amasses hulking siege mammoths to storm the gates of the Phoenix clan...but everything is not as it seems. While war is waging, have both sides been played for fools? Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Cover B. Written by Simon Reed. Art by Simon Bisley. The war against the Phoenix concludes! Tagar of the Sabre Clan leads his allies and amasses hulking siege mammoths to storm the gates of the Phoenix clan...but everything is not as it seems. While war is waging, have both sides been played for fools? Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Cover C Exclusive Variant LTD to 1,500. Written by Simon Reed. Art by Simon Bisley. The war against the Phoenix concludes! Tagar of the Sabre Clan leads his allies and amasses hulking siege mammoths to storm the gates of the Phoenix clan...but everything is not as it seems. While war is waging, have both sides been played for fools? Mature Readers.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Shouji Gatou. Art by Retsu Tateo.

The run-away hit manga series concludes, with even more comedy, action, and military hardware than ever! With a teenaged commando-turned-bodyguard and the beautiful high school girl he's sworn to protect, America's #1 teen comedy explodes with high-powered laughs!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 172 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa. Once, Edward and Alphonse Elric were willing to do anything to become alchemists. But when they tried to use their newfound skills to resurrect their dead mother, they broke a taboo and encountered something more terrifying than death itself. Now, hardened by years of military training, Edward and Alphonse have returned to the woman who first taught them alchemy...but can she help them, or even forgive them? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.30

Add to cart Very Fine $7.30

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Abducted Alchemist!"

By Makoto Inoue. Based on the concept by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Alexander O. Smith.

Alphonse and Edward get caught up in a string of terrorist bombings. Enlisting the help of Col. Roy Mustang, the two alchemists must hunt down the insurrectionists and stop their reign of terror.

The second of three novels based on the best-selling VIZ Media manga!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $9.99.

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Cover by Heather Bruton. Stories and Art by Sheryl Schopfer, Ana Maria Hendricks, Mickmo and Robbie Allen. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "It's a Wonderful Day" by Sheryl Schopfer; "The Nameless Horror" by Ana Maria Hendricks; "The Artifact" by Mickmo; and "D.B. & Co. Part 2" by Robbie Allen. Plus: Illustration by Shon Howell. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuu Watase. Takiko has found three Celestial Warriors, but four remain hidden - and Limdo, the first Celestial Warrior, still refuses to join her quest. While Takiko and her friends journey to the Oracle Anlu. Limdo travels undercover with the army of Qu-dong. At Turning Point Rockfield, where the Oracle lives, their destinies will intertwine again... and Takiko will learn that her quest is more difficult than she imagined. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $8.99.

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#19. Volume 5, Issue 3. Collects the entire story from G-8 and His Battle Aces, "The Cave-Man Patrol," originally published in April of 1935. They were strange creatures - grayish-skinned beings who could see in the darkness like wild cats, and who fought steel bullets with ancient bows and arrows! Who were they? Why did they roam No-Man's Land in the dead of night? Why did they ride war skies on dynamite death wings? G-8 took up their trail grimly, and hurtled straight into the deadliest snare ever set in the horror cloud lanes! Softcover, 112 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Hiroyuki Tamakoshi. Kouhei was just developing feelings for his childhood friend Kurara when she went on vacation to Hawaii. On her return, she brought home a sexy new split personality, Arisa. Kouhei swore to stay by Kuraras side and protect her shocking secret–but just when hes growing accustomed to Arisas antics, suddenly Kurara transforms into Alice, another personality! Alice may look like Kurara on the outside, but on the inside shes a fourteen-year-old girl whos convinced that Kouhei is her tutor. Sounds simple enough, but theres a catch: It seems the only subject Alice is interested in is male anatomy. How in the world will Kouhei cope with this development? Plus–the origin of Kuraras split personalities is revealed, along with a fourth, deadly personality. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 Pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

Winter 2006. Artifician Human--expansion for Full Metal Alchemist; educating with games; Jordan Weisman, president of WizKids; columns, articles, and more. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; color; 64 pages on slick white paper. Cover price $3.95.

Story and art by Kevin Huizenga. Kevin Huizenga introduces his everyman Glenn Ganges (previously seen in the acclaimed Drawn and Quarterly Showcase and Or Else) to the "Ignatz" family with this suite of all-new stories. Ganges tries to decide what to do when confronted with "The Litterer", gets into an argument with his wife Wendy about The Beatles' "She's Leaving Home", and indulges in some whimsical "Time Travelling" while on a walk around his neighborhood! Saddle Stitched with cover sleeve, 8 1/2-in by 11-in, 32 Pages, B&W with Green. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 42 - 1st printing. "Garfield Pigs Out: His 42nd Book!" By Jim Davis. Collects the Garfield comic strips. In a new larger full color format, Garfield spreads even more mirth - and his girth - to cartoon lovers everywhere. This book features strips from July 28, 2002 – February 22, 2003. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $10.95.

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Written by PAUL JENKINS. Penciled by RAMON BACHS. Cover by STUART IMMONEN DECIMATION Tie-In! In the wake of House of M, a new generation tries to pick up the pieces. Their lives have been changed forever. One reporter tries to share their stories with the world, but not everyone wants to hear the stories. In fact, someone wants to make sure that these mutants' stories end now. Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kio Shimoku.A short time ago, college freshman Kanji Sasahara was struggling with an otaku identity crisis, but joining the Genshiken gave Kanji the confidence to fully embrace the otaku lifestyle. So when club president Madarame resigns from office, he pegs Kanji as the best candidate to fill his shoes. And what is President Sasaharas first order of business? To create a Genshiken fanzine to sell at the next Comic-Fest, which seems to many like a bold step for the notoriously inactive Genshiken. Meanwhile, cosplay aficionados Ohno and Tanaka appear to be spending a lot of time together. Does that mean love is in the air? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

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Add to cart Fine $6.00

Ghost Assassin: Prelude (2006). Story by Adam Watson. Art by Charles Carvalho. David is an assassin and he's all business. The one thing that separates him from others like him though is the fact he sees and talks to ghosts. 16 pages, full color. Cover price $3.00.

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Written by GARTH ENNIS Pencils & Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN 'The Road to Damnation,' Part 4 of 6: The Demon Kazaan wants to build a pipeline to hell - and the evil oil baron Earl Gustav is only too glad to oblige. It's up to Ghost Rider to stop him. But first, he'll have to deal with the archangel Ruth. Cover price $2.99.

by Joe Casey, Stefano Caselli, & Imaginary Friends. The unbelievable events of last issue have massive impact on the team! In light of what's happened, a past member returns to pitch in during these dark days... but not in time to prevent an unthinkable theft! PLUS: Duke continues to get closer to what he's searching for... and he may end up paying with his life! Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Newest War!" Collects GI Joe: America's Elite (2005-2008) #0-5.

Written by Joe Casey. Art by Stefano Caselli and Nelson Blake II.

The beginning of a new era for America's finest, collected in one volume!

The sky burns, cities fall, terror reigns...in the midst of this chaos, the best of the best in America's armed forces step forward to protect the innocent and destroy the ruthless! A bold new direction of action, drama and intrigue.

Collects the hard-to-find or sold-out issue 0, and 1-5 of the critically acclaimed re-launch, written by popular comic book writer Joe Casey (X-Men, Wildcats).

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Graham Crackers Variant - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Newest War!" Collects GI Joe: America's Elite (2005-2008) #0-5.

Written by Joe Casey. Art by Stefano Caselli and Nelson Blake II.

The beginning of a new era for America's finest, collected in one volume!

The sky burns, cities fall, terror reigns...in the midst of this chaos, the best of the best in America's armed forces step forward to protect the innocent and destroy the ruthless! A bold new direction of action, drama and intrigue.

Collects the hard-to-find or sold-out issue 0, and 1-5 of the critically acclaimed re-launch, written by popular comic book writer Joe Casey (X-Men, Wildcats).

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

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By Andrew Dabb & Chris Lie. Based on the hit animated series! Tunnel Rat takes center stage! Everyone's favorite bug-eating, self-talking, tunnel-crawling nature lover comes up against the ultimate in evil technology: Overkill and his army of Battle Android Troopers! The worst part? Tunnel Rat is alone, and without his Sigma Suit, in the middle of Siberia! How's he going get out of this one?! Cover price $2.95.

By B. Clay Moore, Mike O'Sullivan, & Sam Wells, Jeremy Haun, Sean Dove, & Various Even though they are the best of the best, even America's Elite can't be all places at all times... so, what happens before they can get there? When a terrorist group invades a New York City skyscraper to get a virus that could kill millions, it's a race against time between former Cobra agent Neurotoxin and a team of G.I. Joe reserves! It's the return of Beach Head, Cover Girl and Tunnel Rat! PLUS: in a special tale - the debut of America's elite... pets?!? Cover price $4.95.

Manhattan New York Comic-Con Exclusive! Limited 500 copies! by B. Clay Moore, Mike O'Sullivan, & Sam Wells, Jeremy Haun, Sean Dove, & Various Even though they are the best of the best, even America's Elite can't be all places at all times... so, what happens before they can get there? When a terrorist group invades a New York City skyscraper to get a virus that could kill millions, it's a race against time between former Cobra agent Neurotoxin and a team of G.I. Joe reserves! It's the return of Beach Head, Cover Girl and Tunnel Rat! PLUS: in a special tale - the debut of America's elite... pets?!?

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $21.00 View scan

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Written by BRIAN REED Pencils & Cover by ROB De La TORRE Featuring Classic Reprints by ROY THOMAS, GERRY CONWAY, CHRIS CLAREMONT, GIL KANE, JOHN BUSCEMA & DAVE COCKRUM The female fury fights back! Re-presenting Ms. Marvel's earliest adventures, this Giant-Size issue also includes an all-new, 16-page story written by Brian Reed (SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN). It's your best bet to prepare for Ms. Marvel's new ongoing series from Reed and hot new penciler Rob DeLatorre, hitting stands next month! See how it all began: Exposed to the energies of the alien Psyche-Magnitron, a bold new super heroine is born in CAPTAIN MARVEL #18 (November 1969). Witness the woman warrior's untold secret origin, even as she fights alone against the Scorpion and the Destructor, in MS. MARVEL #1-2 (January-February 1977). And a new era of greatness begins as Ms. Marvel gets new costume, and faces the lethal lizards from below, in MS. MARVEL #20 (October 1978). Cover price $4.99.

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Written by JOSHUA LUNA. Art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA Are you afraid of girls? ? 32 pg ? FC ? Cover price $2.99.

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Story by Serena Valentino. Art and cover by Vincent Batignole. The classic goth series from Slave Labor Graphics. The Gloom Cookie gang returns just in time for Vermilion & Moon Ravens wedding, which they feel it would be a shame to spoil with the truth. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Fine $7.20

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $40.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #1206557004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by MATT HALEY, GEORGES JEANTY, MIKE WIERINGO, MIKE KAZALEH, TY TEMPLETON & PAUL GRIST Cover by PAUL PELLETIER. Marvel's own Milwaukee-based Misfits are back?in their very own, double sized X-mas special! Sure, they survived the GLA mini-series, but can Squirrel Girl, Mr. Immortal, and pals survive... the HOLIDAYS?!? 6 all-new features of mockery, morbidity, and merriment-- including the return of Grasshopper, Deathurge... and the Yuletide tyranny of Dr. Tannenbaum?! By Dan Slott (GLA), Georges Jeanty (Gambit), Paul Grist (Jack Staff), Mike Kazaleh (Ren & Stimpy), and special guest, Mike Wieringo (Friendly Neighborhood something-or-other). 48 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS BOOK EIGHT: THE ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE. What other book would you need to read this month?!? All the answers are within! When the secret of Iboga is finally revealed, will Adam Archer be able to comprehend or even accept the ultimate truth? Cosmic deities and unimaginable ideas collide as GØDLAND shows you the money! Cover price $2.99.

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by Fred Perry. Celebrating 15 years of Gold Digger! Thrill-seeking adventurer Ryan Tabbot is brought to Infinitus, a secret land where the ancient weapons of Earth's first civilization still exist. Within Infinitus, Ryan learns exactly what happened 65 million years ago! Is the revelation too shocking for him to handle? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by Fred Perry Celebrating 15 years of Gold Digger! Think you've seen Gold Digger? Think again! For the first time ever, the classic Gold Digger: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lost Cities is presented digitally remastered in magnificent full-color! Until now, this original four- issue miniseries was almost impossible to find. Now AP re-offers these timeless tales, while adding a whole new dimension, including an all-new cover and an introduction by Fred Perry! 32pgs, FC (2 of 4)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.