Comic books May 2006

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By Various. "Missing Puzzle Pizzas!": Archie becomes a pizza delivery boy, and his first order is topped with sauce, extra cheese, bank robbers and F.B.I. agents! "Action Faction": When Chuck designs some new action figures, he turns to an unlikely source of inspiration: his classmates! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Free Comic Book Day 2006. Archie has to tell his friends that hes moving away from Riverdale, which prompts a trip down memory lane. The story and the cover feature almost every major character who has appeared in Archie comics over the last six decades. Script and art by Dan Parent. Also, two pages of art submitted by young Archie fans. 32 pages. Cover by Parent.

by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! BONUS: Puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $3.59.

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by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. BONUS: Puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $3.59.

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Written by MICHAEL OEMING Pencils & Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN. As Olympus burns, hatred spreads through her walls like pestilence. Gods turn against Gods, children stand against their fathers, and the stench of evil rises above all. Now, as chaos seizes Ares' homeland, he must make the ultimate decision: will he turn his back on the city? Or will he take up arms with his despised nemesis, Hercules, the favorite son of Zeus? What evil could be so great as to bring rival gods together? Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Edited by Craig Yoe. Arf Museum explores the unholy marriage of art and comics in a stunning array of rare masterpieces, guaranteed to make you "pop-eyed!" With 120 large format and colorful pages, Arf is a treat for the senses, encompassing a rich treasure trove of images spanning the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. This iconoclastic tome showcases the gamut of artists, from celebrated innovators to forgotten geniuses. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ben Avery. Art by Sherwin Schwartzrock. It has been many years since the Emperor drove the dragons north. Many years since the minions of the Dragon Prince required tributes from the humans. But times are changing. The dragons are growing bolder, brasher, more aggressive -- and in their path lies the home of a young boy named Timothy. Leaving everything he holds dear, Timothy embarks upon a quest; A quest to travel south and join the ranks of the Emperor's Knights of the Way with nothing but a sword, a pair of allies, and a hope to one day return home as a hero. High fantasy, action and adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Collects the entire six issue mini-series by Ben Avery (Lullaby, The Hedge Knight) and Sherwin Schwartzrock (Deal with the Devil). Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, B&W. COVER is not Final Cover. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Art and cover by BRIAN BOLLAND. Often referred to as the 'artist's artist,' BRIAN BOLLAND has spent the last quarter century producing some of the most memorable and inspiring illustrations the comic industry has ever seen. This handsome volume is a retrospective of this astonishing artist's career and a look at the man himself. Hardcover, 310 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. By Hayao Miyazaki. A 13-year-old girl sets off on a journey to become a witch. In the process, she learns how to be a woman. Based on the movie of the same name, this prestige format, lavishly illustrated hard-bound book gives fans a rare glimpse into the creative process of Academy Award-winning director, Hayao Miyazaki. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Daniel Wallace. Foreword by Bryan Singer. Featuring over 200 pieces of gorgeous art and showcasing the film's inventive costumes, sets, and breathtaking locations, complete with interviews and commentary by the screenwriters, artists, and production designers, as well as director Bryan Singer, The Art of Superman Returns is an in-depth celebration of the concept and developmental art that served as an aesthetic foundation for this highly anticipated film. Hardcover (Horizonyal Format), 11-in. x 9 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Featuring an Introduction by director Brett Ratner, this fabulous, lavishly illustrated visual companion to the climax in 20th Century Fox's X-Men motion picture trilogy boasts more than 360 illustrations, including striking movie stills, unique set designs, concept drawings, costume sketches and storyboards appearing exclusively in this edition. The text includes commentary about the production, along with an original history of the X-Men by comics historian Peter Sanderson (author of X-Men: The Ultimate Guide), illustrated with archival Marvel Comics art. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, fullcolor. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Featuring an Introduction by director Brett Ratner, this fabulous, lavishly illustrated visual companion to the climax in 20th Century Fox's X-Men motion picture trilogy boasts more than 360 illustrations, including striking movie stills, unique set designs, concept drawings, costume sketches and storyboards appearing exclusively in this edition. The text includes commentary about the production, along with an original history of the X-Men by comics historian Peter Sanderson (author of X-Men: The Ultimate Guide), illustrated with archival Marvel Comics art. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, fullcolor. Cover price $19.95.

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By Andrew Dabb & Sal Abbinanti "God is Red" part 7 of 12. Arohnir has come for what is his ? the child Chernobyl. But how can Atomika give up the only creature he has ever truly loved? Meanwhile, the hunted has become the hunter as the forge god Khar-Kov makes an attack on Moscow itself, hoping to root out Atomika. Featuring a cover by acclaimed artist Eric Powell (The Goon). 32pgs, FC (7 of 12) Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Authority: The Magnificient Kevin (2005) #1-5. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Glenn Fabry. Collecting the 5-issue miniseries by Garth Ennis & Carlos Ezquerra revisiting an AUTHORITY favorite: Kev! The Boss has another lethal mission for Kev involving his least-favorite allies - the Authority - and it will lead Kev down the darkest path of his life! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: For Volume 1 see "Authority: Kev TPB (2005)." Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 16 - Issue 5. In this issue: The Night Angelina Jolie Came to My House - amazing in-person celebrity encounters. Plus: Don Knotts - an Autograph Collector tribute; Gary Graham - an exclusive interview; and Gary Cooper. With over 300 celebrity autograph addresses. 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

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Tokyopop Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Wind. Earth. Fire. Air. Only the Avatar was the master of all four elements. Only he could stop the ruthless Fire Nation from conquering the world. But when the world needed him most, he disappeared. Until now... On the South Pole, a lone Water Tribe village struggles to survive. It's here that a young Waterbender Katara and her warrior brother Sokka rescue a strange boy named Aang from a cavernous iceberg. Not only is Aang an Airbender - a race of people no one has seen in a century - but, they soon discover, Aang is the long lost Avatar. Now it's up to Katara and Sokka to make sure Aang faces his destiny to save the tribe - and himself. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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By Todd Vicino and Allan Goldman. CLONE ORDER: Part 1?A murderous creature, a mad scientist, romantic friends, and ancient ruins... what more could a girl-detective ask for? 24pgs, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Futaro Wamada and Masaki Segawa. Art by Masaki Segawa. The Iga clan and the Kouga clan have been sworn enemies for more than four hundred years. Only the Hanzo Hattori truce has kept the two families from all-out war. Now, under the order of Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, the truce has finally been dissolved. Ten ninja from each clan must fight to the death in order to determine who will be the next Tokugawa Shogun. The surviving clan will rule for the next thousand years. But not all the clan members are in agreement. Oboro of the Iga clan and Gennosuke of the Kouga clan have fallen deeply in love. Now these star-crossed lovers have been pitted against each other. Can their romance conquer a centuries-old rivalry? Or is their love destined to end in death? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

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First Printing. Written by James Robinson. Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by Simone Bianchi. It's One Year Later...and who's responsible for the murder of another Gotham villain? And what fateful decision must Batman make that could change his relationship with Robin forever? Join writer James Robinson (JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE, HAWKMAN, STARMAN), artists Don Kramer & Keith Champagne (JSA) and cover artist Simone Bianchi (SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT) for a turning point in the life of the Dark Knight in Part 2 of a 6-part story continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #817! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Second Printing. Written by James Robinson. Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by Simone Bianchi. It's One Year Later...and who's responsible for the murder of another Gotham villain? And what fateful decision must Batman make that could change his relationship with Robin forever? Join writer James Robinson (JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE, HAWKMAN, STARMAN), artists Don Kramer & Keith Champagne (JSA) and cover artist Simone Bianchi (SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT) for a turning point in the life of the Dark Knight in Part 2 of a 6-part story continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #817! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

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1st DC Edition - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #426-429.

Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Aparo and Mike DeCarlo.

In defiance of Batman, Jason Todd, the second Boy Wonder, embarks on a quest to find his mother, but meets the Joker... and his final fate!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

NOTE: Other recommendations - Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying TPB (1990) and Batman Under the Hood TPB (2005 DC)Vol. 1-2. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner. The action and intrigue come to a head as mobsters and mutants converge in the nightmares of the World's Greatest Detective! Will Batman's strength be enough to defend both his city and the woman he loves? On sale March 8 ? 5 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Andrew Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee. Things are really heating up in Gotham City! When a series of mysterious fires sweeps through a run-down neighborhood, Batman investigates...only to come face-to- face with the arsonist ? a 12-year-old boy? On sale March 29 ? 8 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Christos N. Gage. Art by Ron Wagner & Bill Reinhold. Cover by Ariel Olivetti. Start of the 3-part 'Cold Case,' written by Christos N. Gage (DEADSHOT, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) with art by Ron Wagner (DAY OF VENGEANCE) & Bill Reinhold (Earth X) and cover art by Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! A journalist has researched the identity of the Gotham Ripper, a mad serial killer - and the evidence points to Thomas Wayne! Can Batman clear his father's name? Things get more confusing when the journalist turns up dead! Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Christos N. Gage Art by Ron Wagner & Bill Reinhold Cover by Ariel Olivetti. LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT ships twice in March for the start of the 3-part 'Cold Case,' written by Christos N. Gage (DEADSHOT, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) with art by Ron Wagner (DAY OF VENGEANCE) & Bill Reinhold (Earth X) and cover art by Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! A journalist has researched the identity of the Gotham Ripper, a mad serial killer - and the evidence points to Thomas Wayne! Can Batman clear his father's name? Things get more confusing when the journalist turns up dead! Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth The Dark Knight faces off against his most villainous adversary ? The Joker ? in this 5-issue miniseries written and illustrated by Sam Kieth (SCRATCH, The Maxx)! Kieth weaves a dark tale of violence and mayhem, and how heroes are treated by the media and viewed by the public. As Batman and The Joker face off, their confrontation is inadvertently caught on film ? and Gotham's protector appears to be pummeling Joker without mercy, much to the delight of the frenzied press! Plus, a secret from young Bruce Wayne's past is revealed! On sale March 1 ? 1 of 5 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USEdited by Scott Dunbier Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Paul Pope. Art and cover by Pope. How can a man who isn't supposed to exist be in two places at once? Batman continues to baffle both federal agents and GCPD officers as he pursues his mysterious endgame. This action-packed tale reveals the motivation behind the Dark Knight's return in the year 2039. ? 4 of 4 ? Prestige Format ? 48 pg, FC. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. This sophisticated, complex science fiction tale of Alita, a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan the Hunter-Warrior - whose pride Alita has injured one too many times - and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Issue 3328 - May 6th, 2006. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, Color.

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Issue 3331 - May 27th, 2006. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, Color.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Harold Sakuishi. Koyuki is left alone after Izumi graduates. Loosing Izumi is the least of his problems because he still faces Hyodo's bullying. In spite of everyone's doubts, Koyuki's guitar playing skills are quickly getting better. Koyuki continues to remain victorious in the eyes of the naysayers. Hyodo plots to humiliate Koyuki at school one more time. And, will Koyuki ever be good enough to make the band? 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 $9.99.

1st printing. Written by Carlos Trillo and Eduardo Maicas. Art by by Jordi Bernet. Loved and lusted after all over Europe, the legendary Clara finally comes to the U.S.A. in her own volume of hilarious nocturnal adventures - many appearing here fore the first time in English! Known in her native Spain as Clara De Noche (Clara After Dark), she's a cute, carnal combination of Bettie Page and Julia Roberts from Pretty Woman. Drawn by comics maestro, Jordi Bernet, this sexy seductress with a golden heart will have you smitten and in in stitches! There is some nudity and sexual situations in this book. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

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by Various "Primary Proposal": Archie has some new competition! When Betty becomes an assistant teacher, her class is filled with grammar school Romeo's! "Pin Din": Betty's new beau is a bowling strike pro, but will he throw a 'gutter ball' in the romance department? "Changing Rumor": A romantic trek down a nature reserve trail turns raucous when Betty and Archie encounter ATV's instead of horses! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

by Various "Had Enough?" Forget the infinite secret crisis wars in other publishers' comics ? in this story, the whole Archieverse is turned on its head as Betty, Veronica and Archie all date other people! "Puppy Love": Veronica jumps on the latest bandwagon ? Hollywood starlets who carry puppies as "accessories!" Wait until she learns responsibility comes with owning a pet! "No News Isn't Good News": Betty and Veronica think modern technology like text messaging is a wonderful thing ? if only Veronica would remember to clean out her inbox! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

1st printing. Collects Bart Simpson Comics (2000) #17-20. By Matt Groening. Bart Simpson puts the spring in Springfield with a brand-new collection of comics and stories brimming with delicious donuts, derring-do, water balloons, warm milk, sidekicks, spy rings, moviemakers, Molemen, zip lines, and zombies! Soar above rooftops with three generations of Simpson superheroes. Dive in as Bart and Nelson go head to head in an all-you-can-eat battle royale, and Milhouse and Martin spend a potentially exciting day without Bart. All this and more! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $13.95.

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Story and Letters by Kris Kidd, Pencils by TG Sangalang. "Separation Anxiety" Cover price $2.25.

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Story and Letters by Kris Kidd, Pencils by TG Sangalang. "Separation Anxiety" Pt.2 Cover price $2.25.

Variant Cover Featuring art by Spider-Girl artist Ron Frenz! Limited to only 100 copies! Story and Letters by Kris Kidd, Pencils by TG Sangalang. "Separation Anxiety" Pt.2 Cover price $5.00.

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Lego promotional title distributed by DC Comics. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Gail Simone. Art by Paulo Siqueira & Robin Riggs. Cover by Terry & Rachel Dodso. It's One Year Later...and the Birds have a new mission ? with a new lineup that will shock you! Don't miss new art team Paulo Siqueira (Lady Death: Lost Souls) & Robin Riggs as they join acclaimed writer Gail Simone for a turning point in the history of the Birds of Prey! 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kentaro Yabuki. Train's partner Sven is determined to rescue Eve - a girl-turned-weapon - from the dangerous arms dealers who are holding her captive. Sven and Train soon discover that the shadowy figure connected to this black market smuggling ring is none other than Train's mortal enemy, Creed. But why does Creed want to join forces with Train? 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 $7.99.