Comic books January 2008

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Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Carlos Rodriguez and Bit and a cover by Doug Braithwaite. Batman and his Outsiders--Catwoman, Metamorpho, Katana, Martian Manhunter, Grace and Thunder--investigate the appearance of a strange Omac-like entity at Jardine Tower in Central City. And to further complicate things, Batman's newest recruit makes her dramatic entrance at the end of the issue - but the Outsiders aren't too sure they want her on their team! Cover price $2.99.

Written by Michael Green Art and cover by Denys Cowan & John Floyd The Joker has been born. Batman has crossed some lines. Now, see just how far the Dark Knight will go in order to bring down the new criminal insanity that's inspiring the denizens of Gotham City. Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. By Ruth Morrison. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, Text Only Cover price $19.95.

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Written by Jai Nitz. Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty. Cover by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill. The streets of Gotham City are free of criminals, and it's Black Mask's fault! Can Batman figure out how to stop a criminal who isn't committing crimes? Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing. Collects Batman: The Man Who Laughs (2005) and Detective Comics (1937-2011) #784-786.

Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher, Aaron Sowd, and Steve Bird. Cover by Doug Mahnke.

Witness Batman's first encounter with The Joker in this hardcover volume collecting the graphic novel BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, by Ed Brubaker and Doug Mahnke! This collection also includes a murder-mystery tale guest-starring Green Lantern Alan Scott!

Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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cover by Stjepan Sejic. by Jerwa & Herbert Features the first missions of the Battlestar Galactica and her crew, including Commander Adama, Starbuck, Apollo, and more! Adama comes face to face with a terrorist Army as he deploys himself Kara, Hadrian, Cottle, Helo and a team of Marines to take on the terrorists headquarters. But when push comes to shove, can Adama pull the trigger on his former Commander? Featuring cover art by Stjepan Sejic, Adriano Batista, Jackson Herbert and a photo cover! Cover price $2.99.

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cover by Adriano Batista. by Jerwa & Herbert Features the first missions of the Battlestar Galactica and her crew, including Commander Adama, Starbuck, Apollo, and more! Adama comes face to face with a terrorist Army as he deploys himself Kara, Hadrian, Cottle, Helo and a team of Marines to take on the terrorists headquarters. But when push comes to shove, can Adama pull the trigger on his former Commander? Featuring cover art by Stjepan Sejic, Adriano Batista, Jackson Herbert and a photo cover! Cover price $2.99.

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cover by Jackson Herbert. by Jerwa & Herbert Features the first missions of the Battlestar Galactica and her crew, including Commander Adama, Starbuck, Apollo, and more! Adama comes face to face with a terrorist Army as he deploys himself Kara, Hadrian, Cottle, Helo and a team of Marines to take on the terrorists headquarters. But when push comes to shove, can Adama pull the trigger on his former Commander? Featuring cover art by Stjepan Sejic, Adriano Batista, Jackson Herbert and a photo cover! Cover price $2.99.

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Photo Cover featuring Lee "Apollo" Adama and Kara "Starbuck" Thrace. by Jerwa & Herbert Features the first missions of the Battlestar Galactica and her crew, including Commander Adama, Starbuck, Apollo, and more! Adama comes face to face with a terrorist Army as he deploys himself Kara, Hadrian, Cottle, Helo and a team of Marines to take on the terrorists headquarters. But when push comes to shove, can Adama pull the trigger on his former Commander? Featuring cover art by Stjepan Sejic, Adriano Batista, Jackson Herbert and a photo cover! Cover price $2.99.

Platinum Foil cover by Adriano Batista. by Jerwa & Herbert Features the first missions of the Battlestar Galactica and her crew, including Commander Adama, Starbuck, Apollo, and more! Adama comes face to face with a terrorist Army as he deploys himself Kara, Hadrian, Cottle, Helo and a team of Marines to take on the terrorists headquarters. But when push comes to shove, can Adama pull the trigger on his former Commander? Featuring cover art by Stjepan Sejic, Adriano Batista, Jackson Herbert and a photo cover!

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Issue 3413 - January 5th, 2008. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Issue 3415 - January 19th, 2008. Weekly Humor Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

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1st printing. Story and art by Geoffrey Hayes. How can Benny be a brave pirate when his pesky little sister, Penny, wants to tag along and is always asking for a hug? He tries to lose her, but when he does, he starts to feel a little lost himself. With rare warmth and humor, veteran children's author/illustrator Geoffrey Hayes insightfully catches the essence of sibling bonds and tensions. Hayes has written and illustrated over forty children's books, including the popular series Otto and Uncle Tooth Mystery Readers (over a million copies sold) and the classic Bear By Himself. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.95.

Volume 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kentaro Miura.

Guts, the feared Black Swordsman, is on the rampage . . . and it's personal. Mozgus, the malefic master Inquisitor of the Holy See, in his murderous campaign against heretics, has captured Guts' former lover Casca and has her at the ready to be burned at the stake in the Tower of Conviction, little knowing that Casca's demonic Mark of Sacrifice is drawing hideous dark powers to the Tower. It'll take everything Guts has and more to defeat Mozgus-who is much, much more than a man-and even if he can, will be be able to save Casca from the hordes of Hell amidst the Inquisitor's disintegrating citadel?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 232 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Draw Magazine (2001-Present) #1-2.

This book compiles material from the first two issues of Draw!, and contains a wealth of interviews and tutorials with top professionals in the industry!

Featured are demonstrations by Dave Gibbons (layout and drawing on the computer), Jerry Ordway (detailing his working methods), Steve Conley (creating web comics and cartoons), and others. Each artist presents their work step-by-step to follow its progress from concept to finished form.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.95.

by Various 'The Shoppers': Veronica thinks she's gotten around the hectic shopping season by staying at home and shopping online, until she remembers a gift she forgot... on Christmas Eve, of course! 'Are You Sure?': Here it is, the story that proves once and for all that Archie is the man of Betty and Veronica's dreams - literally! 'Santa Shortage': A Christmas party for needy kids without a Santa Claus? Better find a replacement... or two... or three... quick! Cover price $2.25.

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by Various It's no 'Holiday on the High Seas' for Veronica, who can't stand to be away from her friends during the holidays, when she embarks on a a holiday cruise with her parents! But when the band booked to provide the cruise's entertainment cancels at the last minute, guess who steps in to fill their shoes? Now the only rough seas are reserved for Mr. Lodge! Plus, other new and classic tales, bonus puzzles, games, and pin-ups! Cover price $3.69.

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1st printing. Collects Beyond (2006 Marvel) #1-6. Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE. Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS. An indescribably powerful cosmic being gathers nine of Marvel's most mismatched super beings for purposes beyond their comprehension. Can Spider-Man, Gravity, Venom, Henry Pym, the Wasp, Medusa, Kraven, Firebird and the Hood keep from killing each other until they must face the dangers of their destination, the deadly artificial planet known as Battleworld? Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Story by Kris Kidd, pencils by Jay Peteranetz and inks by Chris Ivy. They say curiosity killed the cat, but the same could be said about cheese-spraying vigilantes when The Spot investigates a bank robbery only to find himself facing off against his most dangerous foe yet, Rhison! B&W, 16 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Tony Bedard Art by David Cole & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux A colleague has been murdered, and Lady Blackhawk goes missing...but only to honor the memory of her fallen teammate! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy Cover by Mahnke As Teth-Adam finds himself on the verge of death, a new weapon is revealed that may be able to kill Black Adam - even when he is fully powered. Is a secret cabal in possession of this weapon, and will the members of the JLA and JSA be able to bring Black Adam to justice before this weapon is implemented? Cover price $2.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kentaro Yabuki. In order to revert back to his regular-sized self, Train sets out to see Dr. Tearju, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the girl Eve. But before she can help Train return to normal, the Apostles of the Stars come crashing in, with the intent of forcing Dr. Tearju to join their ranks. A mysterious new weapon may be the only hope for keeping the Apostles at bay! 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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LITTLE GREEN MEN: PART 1 of 3 - Written by Reginald Hudlin. Art by Francis Portela and Andrea DiVito. Cover by Billy Tan. Someone get them a road map! The new Fantastic Four have just taken another wrong turn on the dimensional superhighway -- and this time, they've landed in the middle of a gang-war between machine-gun toting Skrulls! Gangsta-gangsta! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Eric Arvin, art by Nicolas Giacondino. Captain Hanna, the beautiful daughter of the infamous pirate Blackbeard, sails the dangerous waters of the sea with her crew of female privateers, searching for bounty wherever they can find it. All the while they are being sought after by the merciless and vengeful Captain Purloin, taking on unwanted stowaways, and fighting with some very angry and ugly zombies. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Variant cover Vinnie Tartamella. Written by Eric Arvin, art by Nicolas Giacondino. Captain Hanna, the beautiful daughter of the infamous pirate Blackbeard, sails the dangerous waters of the sea with her crew of female privateers, searching for bounty wherever they can find it. All the while they are being sought after by the merciless and vengeful Captain Purloin, taking on unwanted stowaways, and fighting with some very angry and ugly zombies. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Book 16 - 1st printing. Written by Laurell K. Hamilton. A favor for Jason, vampire hunter Anita Blake's werewolf lover, puts her in the center of a full-blown scandal that threatens master-vampire Jean-Claude's reign - and makes her a pawn in an ancient vampire queen's new rise to power! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 340 pages, Text Only. Mature Readers Cover price $25.95.

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Cover by Jeremy Roberts. by Kevin Melrose & Andre Coelho After the shocking revelations of Red Blood Run, BloodRayne and a rag-tag group of Brimstone Society members set off in search of the mystical item that may save them from destruction. But two things stand in their way - a seemingly impenetrable tower and the automaton! Available with two covers from artists Jeremy Roberts and Kody Chamberlain. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Kody Chamberlain. by Kevin Melrose & Andre Coelho After the shocking revelations of Red Blood Run, BloodRayne and a rag-tag group of Brimstone Society members set off in search of the mystical item that may save them from destruction. But two things stand in their way - a seemingly impenetrable tower and the automaton! Available with two covers from artists Jeremy Roberts and Kody Chamberlain. Cover price $3.99.

Retailer incentive Cover by Michael DiPascale. by Kevin Melrose & Andre Coelho After the shocking revelations of Red Blood Run, BloodRayne and a rag-tag group of Brimstone Society members set off in search of the mystical item that may save them from destruction. But two things stand in their way - a seemingly impenetrable tower and the automaton! Available with two covers from artists Jeremy Roberts and Kody Chamberlain. Cover price $3.99.

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written by Justin Peniston with art by Andy Kuhn (Firebreather) and a cover by Rafael Albuquerque. In this story, Jaime Reyes gets a shot at punishing the man who crippled his father ? only to discover he's in line behind the Spectre, making for one of the young hero's hardest choices yet! Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Frederik Peeters. At a house party one summer's night, Fred met Cati. Though they barely spoke, he vividly remembered her gracefulness and abandon. Years later they meet again, and their connection is instantaneous. But when things become serious, a nervous Cati reveals that she and her three-year-old son are both HIV-positive. Peeters traces the development of their intimacy and their revelatory relationship with a doctor whose frankness allow them to fully realize their passionate connection. Then Cati's son becomes sick, bringing Fred face to face with death, forcing him to question the meaning of life, illness, and love - until a Socratic dialogue with a mammoth helps him recognize that living with illness is also a gift, allowing him to savor his life with Cati. A brave and unsentimental romance, Blue Pills will resonate with anyone whose love has faced great obstacles and triumphed. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 190 oages, B&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Bombshell - The Good, the Bad, and the Lovely!" Collects Bomb Queen (2007 3rd Series) #1-4.

Story and art by Jimmie Robinson.

"THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE LOVELY" - The girls go wild as Bomb Queen faces the greatest challenge to her authority yet! With special guest stars Blacklight and Rebound - and enough jokes, innuendos and sight gags to make a sailor blush! Let's face it: It's another 128 pages of JUST PLAIN WRONG!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Bombshell - The Good, the Bad, and the Lovely!" Collects Bomb Queen (2007 3rd Series) #1-4.

Story and art by Jimmie Robinson.

"THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE LOVELY" - The girls go wild as Bomb Queen faces the greatest challenge to her authority yet! With special guest stars Blacklight and Rebound - and enough jokes, innuendos and sight gags to make a sailor blush! Let's face it: It's another 128 pages of JUST PLAIN WRONG!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

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52 Pickup: Part 4 - Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund The critically acclaimed smash hit of the decade continues! (Hey, we're optimists!) Booster Gold, Rip Hunter, Barry 'The Flash' Allen and Wally 'Kid Flash' West are stranded in time with a broken cosmic treadmill, and hot on their tail is the murderous...Supernova? Plus, what's going on with Dan Garrett - the Golden Age Blue Beetle? Cover price $2.99.

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by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson It's Hughie and Vas - a.k.a. Love Sausage - alone against the might of Russian Organized Crime. Meanwhile Butcher organizes one surprise for Little Nina and an even bigger one for everybody else. The balance of power shifts dramatically in the conclusion of 'Glorious Five Year Plan.' Cover price $2.99.

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In the wake of the second world war, Professor Trevor Bruttenholm-occult investigator and guardian of the infant Hellboy-founded the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense to investigate and defuse the remains of the Axis's sophisticated occult warfare projects and potential Soviet threats. Now, outfitted with a small band of war-weary Allied soldiers, Bruttenholm begins to unravel the mystery of the Nazi Occult Bureau's greatest and most threatening initiatives: Project Vampir Sturm. Adventure, horror, and mystery in the finest Hellboy tradition. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Mark Waid Art by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek Cover by Pérez A virtually unstoppable force has driven the Doom Patrol to the brink of destruction and despair! And why is The Flash the only hero who can possibly stand between them and utter chaos? Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Habaek, the mysterious Water God, is cursed to live his days in the form of a little boy-while he turns back to his true adult self at night. His new human bride, Soah, thinks that she's been married to a child and has no idea that the attractive "Mui" is actually the adult Habaek. Surrounded by a cast of colorful elemental gods and their servants, Soah is tempted by flirtations from both "Mui" and the rascal Huye. When Tae-eul-jin-in spills Habaek's surprising secret, Soah audaciously plots to uncover the truth for herself. She has to be careful, though, so she doesn't anger the moody gods-including her powerful new husband! Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shoujo manhwa in Korea in 2006. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Foh helps Gai remember his mother just before Gai dies... Wishing everyone would realize that love is the first and ultimate truth, Misha tries to get Nasha to be reborn into a new healthy body, but she refuses and we learn that Misha lost his kind heart. But as heavy as that is, it may be the least of their worries, as Karen is going to have to save her sister and Foh's orphans from rogue Ryucon soldiers!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-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.

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JOSS WHEDON (W), CLIFF RICHARDS (P), ANDY OWENS (I), DAVE STEWART (C), and JO CHEN (Cover) Buffy and Willow meet a demon who reveals a dim future, forcing the two to reflect on their past. Meanwhile, back in Scotland, Dawn confides in Xander the deed that led to her mysterious growth spurt. Series creator Joss Whedon writes Buffy Season Eight #10 with veteran Buffy artist Cliff Richards serving as guest penciller. 'Joss Whedon, the man, the myth, the legend, writes the comic with the same genius as he did the show.' -Janet Evanovich, New York Times bestselling author of Hard Eight Joss Whedon writes Season Eight. Cover price $2.99.

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JOSS WHEDON (W), CLIFF RICHARDS (P), ANDY OWENS (I), DAVE STEWART (C), GEORGES JEANTY (Cover) Buffy and Willow meet a demon who reveals a dim future, forcing the two to reflect on their past. Meanwhile, back in Scotland, Dawn confides in Xander the deed that led to her mysterious growth spurt. Series creator Joss Whedon writes Buffy Season Eight #10 with veteran Buffy artist Cliff Richards serving as guest penciller. 'Joss Whedon, the man, the myth, the legend, writes the comic with the same genius as he did the show.' -Janet Evanovich, New York Times bestselling author of Hard Eight Joss Whedon writes Season Eight. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $24.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects the stories "Play with Fire," "Spike and Dru," and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998-2003) #1-8.

The third volume of our Buffy omnibus series follows the gang through harrowing trials and tribulations-slaying vampires, going to high school, and young love.

Angel has lost his soul and found it again, Xander and Cordelia kiss and make up, and Willow and Oz confront his inner beast.

With so much romance in the air it seems only natural that we would catch up with Spike and Dru in the short story "Who Made Who". We meet the twisted duo in Brazil following a brutal break-up involving Dru's sire and former love interest, Angelus.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects the stories "Play with Fire," "Spike and Dru," and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998-2003) #1-8.

The third volume of our Buffy omnibus series follows the gang through harrowing trials and tribulations-slaying vampires, going to high school, and young love.

Angel has lost his soul and found it again, Xander and Cordelia kiss and make up, and Willow and Oz confront his inner beast.

With so much romance in the air it seems only natural that we would catch up with Spike and Dru in the short story "Who Made Who". We meet the twisted duo in Brazil following a brutal break-up involving Dru's sire and former love interest, Angelus.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Issue #80 - Jan. 2008. Edgar Rice Burroughs fanzine featuring classic pulp reprints, artwork and other related ephemera. 8 /1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages, black and white.

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Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by RON LIM Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG Could DEADPOOL's recent actions be responsible for unleashing the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth on Earth? Can the Crimson Bands of Cytorrak keep DEADPOOL's mouth shut? Will BOB, Agent of Hydra, sprout flame on his head and become the new Dread Dormammu? Shall DR. STRANGE truly suffer through an entire issue dragging our reluctant heroes through mystic realms? The answers are Yes, No, Maybe, Most Likely, but not necessarily in that order. And in a stunning escalation to our simmering sub-plot, CABLE is still dead! Cover price $2.99.