Comic books December 2007

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Written by Daniel Knauf and Charlie Knauf. Art by Butch Guice. Cover by Gerald Parel. Plagued by the ghosts of his past, Iron Man continues his investigation into the tragedy in Omaha despite being pressured by the Commission on Superhuman Activities to close the case. But troubling questions remain unanswered. Who is really behind Gadget's murder, and what marked her for death? The only witness is a madman named Graviton. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by JOE CASEY Pencils & Cover by ERIC CANETE The first historic clash between Iron Man and his greatest nemesis continues! Untold secrets abound when the ultimate battle between technology and magic kicks into high gear, as Iron Man discovers this new terrorist threat is much more dangerous than even he realized. Plus, the Mandarin isn't the only enemy waiting to throw down with ol' Shellhead -- when the Scarecrow strikes! You want classic Iron Man...you got it! Cover price $2.99.

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2nd and later printings. Story and art by DOUG TENNAPEL. Cover by JOE POTTER. Preston Struck is an incompetent outlaw with a heart of fool's gold. He discovers an army of metal men bent on destroying central California. While Struck avoids any form of heroism, he gets a little help from a magical old shaman and his sidekick Sasquatch. Struck is going to need all the help he can get because he's deputized just as the mechanical men have take over the railroad and are mutating the train into a giant demonic iron monster. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Jan is a talented - though arrogant - young chef at Tokyo's top restaurant, Gobancho. He always challenges Kiriko, a talented chef at Gobancho and niece of the head chef. In this final volume, both Jan and Kiriko have entered a cooking competition. Who will win the culinary battle? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Small Minded!" Collects Irredeemable Ant-Man (2006) #7-12. Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art by PHIL HESTER and CORY WALKER. Cover by FRANK CHO and JASON KEITH. Eric O'Grady has found himself in need of a little employment. It costs money to be on the run from the law. Luckily Damage Control is on the lookout for someone who can safely sift through rubble for survivors. Don't worry, though - he'll still have plenty of time to spy on the ladies like the despicable human-being that he is. Plus: Why fight super-villains when you can watch attractive ladies take their clothes off in the privacy of their own homes? Our little Irredeemable Ant-Man has got it made! That is, until he realizes that the current subject of his perverted voyeurism is none other than Carol Danvers - otherwise known as MS. MARVEL! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Andrew Robinson Cover by Brian Bolland Witness the rebirth of a classic legend as our very own Jack gives rise to the haunted spirit of Halloween in this issue featuring guest art by Andrew Robinson, writer/artist of the fan-favorite Dusty Star! Go back in time to one of Jack's many misadventures - when he was none other than the legendary Jack O' Lantern. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Aimee Major Steinberger. A professional animator with a passion for all things cute, Aimee captures the world of Japanese pop-culture in a manga journal that is both adorable and breathtaking. This rapid-fire adventure is full of everything fans dream of seeing - cosplay on the infamous Harajuku Street, fantasy restaurants, maid cafes, Tokyo's largest doll store, beautiful shrines, bookstores full of manga, outrageous all-female Takarazuka musicals, cherry festivals, hot springs, special ceremonies, and so much more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $16.99.

Cover by Mike Grell. by McIntee & Rantz Jason finds that Circe's island may be neither as unpopulated nor as welcoming as it seemed. While Atalanta finds herself in a battle for the Argonauts' lives, the various forces ranged against our heroes begin to draw a mysterious net around them! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Bobby Breed. by McIntee & Rantz Jason finds that Circe's island may be neither as unpopulated nor as welcoming as it seemed. While Atalanta finds herself in a battle for the Argonauts' lives, the various forces ranged against our heroes begin to draw a mysterious net around them! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Rantz. by McIntee & Rantz Jason finds that Circe's island may be neither as unpopulated nor as welcoming as it seemed. While Atalanta finds herself in a battle for the Argonauts' lives, the various forces ranged against our heroes begin to draw a mysterious net around them! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Justin Gray Art by Rick Leonardi & Sean Phillips Covers by Walter Simonson 'The Ghosts of Mars' Parts 3 and 4 of 5. The original Justice League learns how to accept the Martian Manhunter as one of their own, but the most alien of the League comes with some baggage - in the form of his brother's ghost! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Justin Gray Art by Rick Leonardi & Sean Phillips Covers by Walter Simonson 'The Ghosts of Mars' Parts 3 and 4 of 5. The original Justice League learns how to accept the Martian Manhunter as one of their own, but the most alien of the League comes with some baggage - in the form of his brother's ghost! Cover price $2.99.

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On the Darkside: Part 2 of 2 - Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by John McCrea. All hell breaks loose on the JLA moonbase as the Bloodlines contagion once more spreads its shadow over Earth. With the Justice League out of action, what can Tommy Monaghan do on his own? And just what has happened to Superman? 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

by Fred Chao Johnny and Mayumi go to the opera where they see Toshi, an old friend from Japan. As Toshi starts putting the moves on Mayumi, 47 ronin businessmen attack seemingly from nowhere. What could they be after? A modern spin on a classic Japanese tale! Come aboard for the series that Charlito of IndieSpinnerRack.com describes as 'one-third manga, one-third superhero, one-third cartoony, and 100% fun!' Cover price $2.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hirohiko Araki. A long journey down the Nile separates the heroes from their destination, and danger awaits every step of the way. In Kom Ombo, Polnareff fights a mighty swordsman imbued with the power of Anubis, the Egyptian God of the Dead! Then, in the Valley of the Kings, Joseph Joestar meets a mysterious woman, and finds his powers of attraction increased to the point of mortal danger! 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.

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Halloween Issue - Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by David Michael Beck The return of El Diablo and Bat Lash! Just in time for Halloween, a tale of possession and murder in the Wild West! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Arvid Nelson Art and cover by Alex Sanchez 'Mr. Horrific' Part 3 of 3. Mr. Terrific has uncovered the full scope of the mystery that made him a fugitive, sending him and his teammates to the Moon. There they will face the mind of one of the Third Reich's most despicable villains. Millions of people will die if Mr. Terrific and the JSA can't stomp out the evil lurking on the dark side of the Moon. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Suu Minazuki. Thanks to Mizuki's hard work on the Puzzle of Truth, Judas now has his body back! He beats John and his angels and releases the Apostles, thereby finally ending the battle. Peter even shows up, returning Kogiku. The reason behind Zero's anger against Judas is finally revealed, and the battles between John and Zero as well as between Judas and Peter are brought to an end. Find out in this climatic conclusion what the tragic truth about Judas really is! 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. Collects stories from 2000 A.D. (1977- United Kingdom) 1453-1464 and -1555-1566. Written by John Wagner. Art by Kev Walker. Nate Slaughterhouse is the veteran of a bloody war fought on an alien planet. Blown apart, crushed, broken, then rebuilt - Nate becomes more machine than man, a mandroid! When Nate returns to Mega-City One he's unable to deal with his new existence and, after a vicious attack on his family, decides to turn vigilante. But there's room for only one law in this town - and Dredd's on the case! Softcover, full color. Cover price $26.99.

by Various 'All I Can Stand': The gift of a sentry's hat goes to Jughead's head - literally and figuratively! 'Panic on the 13th Floor!': Guess who panics when Jughead gets stuck in a stalled elevator with three glamorous models? 'The Suspenders is Killin' Me': Jughead decides to become a 'snappy' dresser - with his own pair of flexible suspenders! Cover price $2.25.

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by Various 'Chick Magnet': When Jughead's mom buys him cologne 'engineered to drive the girls crazy,' all the girls in town find Jughead 'odorable!' It's going to take a whole lot more than common 'scents' to shake the marauding maidens! Plus, other new and classic tales, pin-ups, puzzles, and games! Cover price $2.49.

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by Various 'The Gift': Seeking the perfect gift for his sister Jellybean, Jughead turns to Ethel for advice... and before all is said and done, Jellybean, Jughead, and Ethel all benefit from the gift of 'giving!' Plus, new and classic tales, games, puzzles, and pin-ups! Cover price $3.69.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Guillermo Mendoza and Eduardo Alpuente. Blackbeard! Shiver Me Timbers! Even he brought some good into the world. Junior Pirates! The story of the orphaned children of Blackbeard and his Pirate crew! Thrill to the adventures of young Eddie Teach, Caesar, John, Joe, and Felicity as they risk all to find and restore Blackbeard's own treasure to its rightful owners. Watch them evade capture by bloodthirsty pirates, English and Spanish navies and nature itself. Junior Pirates brought to life by comics legend, writer Chuck Dixon, and legend in the making - artist Guillermo Mendoza, with inks by Eduardo Alpuente and color by Javier Ponsoda! Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kia Asamiya. The advent of the third Junk brings a new reign of terror to Tokyo as the white Junk is overpowered by its superior technology. Meanwhile, Hiro goes to Okinawa to visit Ryoko, who is recuperating from the kidnapping incident. As they come to terms with each other, will Hiro find what he is missing in his life? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. "Just Can't Get Enough: Toys, Games, and Other Stuff From the '80s that Rocked!" By Matthew Robinson and Jensen Karp. From Hit Stix to Hungry, Hungry Hippos, My Little Pony to My Buddy, in this fond trip down memory lane, Just Can't Get Enough celebrates all the awesome products kids collected, begged their parents for, threw tantrums about, and obsessed over in the 1980s. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 214 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

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Written by Dwayne McDuffie Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope Cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund The League loses a member as writer Dwayne McDuffie turns up the heat in the 'Injustice League' story arc! A party has turned very deadly for the World's Greatest Heroes when they find themselves prisoners of the Injustice League! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Matt Wayne. Art by Dario Brizuela. Cover by Zach Howard. Giganta's back in town and looking for the Flash! But it's not revenge she has in mind, it's...dating? Cover price $2.25.

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Thy Kingdom Come: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross. Pencils by Dale Eaglesham, inks by Ruy Jose & Drew Geraci, with painted sequence by Alex Ross. Alex Ross joins Geoff Johns as co-writer for Part 1 of 'Thy Kingdom Come,' the epic story years in the making, springing from KINGDOM COME! Not a hoax! Not a dream! Not an imaginary story! Welcome the newest member to the Justice Society of America: the Kingdom Come Superman! Coming from an Earth plagued by heroes-gone-extreme, how will this Superman react to an incarnation of the Justice Society he never knew? This Superman's world needed better heroes. So does ours. Cover price $2.99.

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Limited Edition Variant Cover by Dale Eaglesham. Thy Kingdom Come: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross Pencils by Dale Eaglesham, inks by Ruy Jose & Drew Geraci, with painted sequence by Alex Ross. Variant cover by Eaglesham & Jose Alex Ross joins Geoff Johns as co-writer for Part 1 of 'Thy Kingdom Come,' the epic story years in the making, springing from KINGDOM COME! Not a hoax! Not a dream! Not an imaginary story! Welcome the newest member to the Justice Society of America: the Kingdom Come Superman! Coming from an Earth plagued by heroes-gone-extreme, how will this Superman react to an incarnation of the Justice Society he never knew? This Superman's world needed better heroes. So does ours. Cover price $2.99.

December 2007. This issue: Stephen Powers, Evan Hecox, Charles Glaubitz, Liz McGrath, Jack Rudy, Matsuyama. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by DAVID MACK Art & Cover by DAVID MACK This square-bound art book acts as a tie-in to the DVD documentary on Mack's work, THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK from Herovideoproductions.com. REFLECTIONS #9 features details and commentary on never-before-seen art and stories - including Mack's new children's book THE SHY CREATURES, which debuted from Holtzbrinck Publishing this September, and handmade books and paintings from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, and loads of art and extras you've never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models and figure drawings? It's all in here with lots of extras! Cover price $5.99.

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Cover by Stjepan Sejic. by O'Reilly, Niklovitch & Sejic The epic journey of the gothic demon hunter continues in Kade: Shiva's Sun. Kade has been trying to come to grips with the death of Ezra ...slightly refocused, he sets out after the Seven Fallen to redeem the mistake he made fifty years ago. The hunt of the first demon has forced him to travel across Asia into India during their Golden Age. The sites, culture and language is completely foreign to him, but he is all too familiar with the evil he's chasing! Alex Niklovitch (Spawn) provides his unique writing insights defining the historical world that Kade is traveling and Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) graces the book with his painted style throughout the interiors and cover. Cover price $3.95.

Limited Edition Variant Cover by Ashok Bhadana. by O'Reilly, Niklovitch & Sejic The epic journey of the gothic demon hunter continues in Kade: Shiva's Sun. Kade has been trying to come to grips with the death of Ezra ...slightly refocused, he sets out after the Seven Fallen to redeem the mistake he made fifty years ago. The hunt of the first demon has forced him to travel across Asia into India during their Golden Age. The sites, culture and language is completely foreign to him, but he is all too familiar with the evil he's chasing! Alex Niklovitch (Spawn) provides his unique writing insights defining the historical world that Kade is traveling and Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) graces the book with his painted style throughout the interiors and cover.

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Cover by Toby Cypress. It's the final battle: Sara is forced to face down her former mentor. But Nightmare has discovered that Sara has an 'Achilles Heal.' She actually has feelings for FBI agent, Charlie Baker. Nightmare plans to kill Charlie in front of Sara before eliminating her as well. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Frank Espinosa. It's the final battle: Sara is forced to face down her former mentor. But Nightmare has discovered that Sara has an 'Achilles Heal.' She actually has feelings for FBI agent, Charlie Baker. Nightmare plans to kill Charlie in front of Sara before eliminating her as well. Cover price $2.99.

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writer: Chuck Dixon art: Tone Rodriguez cover: Nei Ruffino When an ancient evil threatens the Earth, the KISS 4K team must use their powers (both supernatural and musical) to replace the Aurora Borealis. If they fail, Santa Claus won't be able to guide his sleigh, an dthe demons will rule the Earth forever. This is a KISSMAS 4K story that could only be told by Chuck Dixon and drawn by Tone Rodriguez! Cover price $4.99.

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by Jolly Blackburn Knights of the Dinner Table is a multiple award-winning periodical featuring the gaming industry's most popular comic strip, as well as being a full-fledged gaming magazine. More than half of each issue is devoted to reviews, adventure ideas and tips, maps, monsters, NPCs, magic items, and many other articles for a wide variety of games and game systems, written from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! Cover price $4.99.

Signed by Jeff Rice (Slipcase) - 1st printing. By Jeff Rice. In 1972 Jeff Rice's novel The Night Stalker introduced Carl Kolchak to the world. This spine-tingling novel of supernatural terror became an instant bestseller and served as the basis for the film of the same name starring Darren McGavin. Now, after more than three decades out of print, Jeff Rice has agreed to release the original novel and its sequel, The Night Strangler. This slipcased, hardcover, cloth bound collectors edition is signed by Kolchak's creator Jeff Rice. Hardcover (Slipcase), 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text Only. NOTE: Limited to 300 copies. Cover price $99.00.

Signed by Jeff Rice (NO Slipcase) - 1st printing. By Jeff Rice. In 1972 Jeff Rice's novel The Night Stalker introduced Carl Kolchak to the world. This spine-tingling novel of supernatural terror became an instant bestseller and served as the basis for the film of the same name starring Darren McGavin. Now, after more than three decades out of print, Jeff Rice has agreed to release the original novel and its sequel, The Night Strangler. This slipcased, hardcover, cloth bound collectors edition is signed by Kolchak's creator Jeff Rice. Hardcover (NO Slipcase), 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, Text Only. NOTE: Limited to 300 copies. Cover price $99.00.

by Chuck Satterlee & Dan O'Connor Jack Driscoll uses the map of Skull Island to make his way through the tunnels to Vincent Denham, the son of Carl Denham, who is recovering after the incident at sea. The Storyteller begins to explain the strange history of Skull Island and how Kong fits in to the mix. This prequel and sequel to the Miriam C. Cooper novel is based on the book by Joe DeVito. Cover price $3.99.

Retailer Incentive Sketch Variant by Chuck Satterlee & Dan O'Connor Jack Driscoll uses the map of Skull Island to make his way through the tunnels to Vincent Denham, the son of Carl Denham, who is recovering after the incident at sea. The Storyteller begins to explain the strange history of Skull Island and how Kong fits in to the mix. This prequel and sequel to the Miriam C. Cooper novel is based on the book by Joe DeVito. Cover price $4.50.

1st printing. By George Herriman. This, the third color volume in Fantagraphics' Krazy & Ignatz reprint series, includes all the Sunday strips from 1941 and 1942, with most of these strips not having seen print since originally running in Hearst newspapers over 70 years ago. Krazy Kat is a love story, focusing on the relationships of its three main characters: Krazy Kat, Ignatz Mouse, and Offisa Pup. Critic Jeet Heer contributes an essay about the friendship between Herriman and John and Louisa Wetherill, who ran a trading post in Monument Valley where Herriman often visited. It was through the Wetherills that Herriman absorbed much of his knowledge about Native American culture, specifically Navajo, which made its way into Krazy Kat. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Eiji Otsuka. Art by Housui Yamazaki. The corpses whose last wishes Kurosagi delivers usually died not too long ago . . . for reasons that are gruesomely obvious. But when the ominous Mr. Nire returns to the scene with a re-animated mummy in tow, what they're gonna do is go back . . . way back, as the kids kick it Egyptian Old Kingdom school! Then, travel from the past into the future of death, as the Kurosagi crew unlocks the cold business behind some cryogenically frozen heads! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 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.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Eiji Otsuka. Art by Housui Yamazaki. The corpses whose last wishes Kurosagi delivers usually died not too long ago . . . for reasons that are gruesomely obvious. But when the ominous Mr. Nire returns to the scene with a re-animated mummy in tow, what they're gonna do is go back . . . way back, as the kids kick it Egyptian Old Kingdom school! Then, travel from the past into the future of death, as the Kurosagi crew unlocks the cold business behind some cryogenically frozen heads! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 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.

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Swimsuit pin-up book with art by Juan Jose Ryp, Ivan Rodriguez, Raulo Caceres, Gabriel Guzman, Richard Ortiz, Matt Martin, Rafa Lopez and Daniel HDR. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.99.

Gold Foil Edition. Limited to 650 copies. Includes Avatar Certificate of Authenticity. NOTE: Gold foil tends to look black in the scan. Swimsuit pin-up book with art by Juan Jose Ryp, Ivan Rodriguez, Raulo Caceres, Gabriel Guzman, Richard Ortiz, Matt Martin, Rafa Lopez and Daniel HDR. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers.

Platinum Foil Edition. Limited to 550 copies. Includes Avatar Certificate of Authenticity. NOTE: Silver foil tends to look black in the scan. Swimsuit pin-up book with art by Juan Jose Ryp, Ivan Rodriguez, Raulo Caceres, Gabriel Guzman, Richard Ortiz, Matt Martin, Rafa Lopez and Daniel HDR. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers.

Red Foil Edition. Limited to 500 copies. Includes Avatar Certificate of Authenticity. Swimsuit pin-up book with art by Juan Jose Ryp, Ivan Rodriguez, Raulo Caceres, Gabriel Guzman, Richard Ortiz, Matt Martin, Rafa Lopez and Daniel HDR. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers.

Take a Bite cover. Limited to 1000 copies. Swimsuit pin-up book with art by Juan Jose Ryp, Ivan Rodriguez, Raulo Caceres, Gabriel Guzman, Richard Ortiz, Matt Martin, Rafa Lopez and Daniel HDR. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $5.99.