Comic books September 2008

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Darwyn Cooke A special issue drawn by Eisner Award-winning artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, THE SPIRIT)! Jonah Hex travels to Canada on the trail of his latest bounty. But with the Mounties hot on his heels, this isn't going to be an easy job. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Green Lantern: Brightest Day/Blackest Night (2002) and JSA Classified (2005- ) #25 and 32-33. Written by Steven T. Seagle, Tony Bedard and Junior Thomas. Art by John K. Snyder III, Dennis Calero, Staz Johnson, and Mike Norton. Cover by John K. Snyder. Earth's first Green Lantern, Alan Scott, stars in this new collection with tales that includes his battle royal with Solomon Grundy! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects stories from 2000 A.D. 700-711 and 1263-1272 and Judge Dredd Megazine. Written by Alan Grant. Art by Arthur Ransom. Judge Anderson and a team of scientists travel deep beneath the Himalayas to the mysterious city of Shamballah, there to search for a solution to the cataclysmic events that are threatening to tear the planet apart. This is just one of the exciting stories in this collection, gathering together the very best of the Alan Grant and Arthur Ranson strips! Softcover, full color. Cover price $34.00.

Polybagged with Graphic Novel 01 - The Jock Collection

Megazine Only (No longer polybagged with bonus content)

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by Craig Boldman & Jeff Shultz Don't miss this mouth-watering tribute to Buffalo Wings and their birthplace! Jughead and his friends 'shuffle off to Buffalo' for the National Buffalo Wing Festival! Along the way, they encounter many famous people and buffalo wing landmarks including festival organizer Drew Cerza, Mayor Brown, the Anchor - the birthplace of Buffalo Wings - and Dunn Tire Park, the home of the Buffalo Bisons and host of the Wing Festival. Jughead's entry is sure to be the favorite of the competition, unless a shifty saboteur sours the sauce! Will Jughead's dreams of winning the festival take flight, or will he be grounded? Cover price $2.25.

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The Matchmakers: Part 4 of 4 - by Melanie Morgan, Joe Staton & Al Milgrom The thrilling conclusion to the epic saga of Jughead's new love life, Featuring Jughead's new, realistic look! Having 'set-up' Jughead and Sandy, matchmakers Archie, Betty, Reggie, and Veronica now must face off against them in the couples' competition at the school picnic. The friends are surprised at how well Jughead and Sandy work together in the contest - especially for a 'new couple!' Is their relationship the 'real deal,' or have they merely set up those who set them up? Last year's 'Bad Boy Trouble' set the comics world on its ear as the teens were depicted in a realistic style. Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively, in what is sure to be one of the more intriguing Archie stories of the year! Cover price $3.69.

Number 2 in the Comic Book Cover Portfolio series - 2008. All the covers, including the variants for issues #1 and #12, that award-winning painter Alex Ross did for the limited comic book series, Justice. Superman, Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman, Atom and Hawkman are all here in Ross' inimitable style. Presented without any logos, issue numbers or other text... just the artwork, printed to exacting standards on quality stock in a large format for framing. Comes in an illustrated folder with pockets to hold the plates. Limited to 1,100 copies. 10-in. x 15 1/4-in., 14 plates, full color.

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Part 2 of 5 - Written by Dwayne McDuffie Art and cover by Ed Benes It's all-out Amazon fury against Amazo! Wonder Woman is the last Leaguer standing against the souped-up android - and the prize is Red Tornado's body! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $11.00

Add to cart Fine $8.30

Add to cart Fine $8.30

1st printing. Collects Justice League of America (2006- 2nd Series) #1-6. Written by Brad Meltzer. Art by Ed Benes and Sandra Hope. Cover by Michael Turner. New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, The Book of Fate) redefines the World's Greatest Super Team for a new generation in this hardcover collecting the first six issues of the all-new JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA series, featuring art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope! Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman decide to re-form the Justice League and must choose the new roster of members. A new villain appears during their selection process, and he's just one of the many sinister forces gathering to bring an end to the league. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

One World Under Gog: Part 3 of 11 - Story continued from Justice Society of America (2006 3rd Series) #17 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Jerry Ordway Cover by Alex Ross 'Welcome to Earth-2!' Power Girl has made a life for herself on our world, as a member and chairwoman of the Justice Society of America and as a hero in her own right. But she's never stopped dreaming of one day returning to her Earth - the parallel world where the members of the Justice Society were the only heroes. Where her best friend was Helena Wayne, the daughter of Batman. And where evil was a little easier to fight...wasn't it? As her greatest wish comes true, Power Girl's about to find herself back on Earth-2, surrounded by friends she thought she'd lost forever. ? 48 pg, FC NOTE: Story continues in Justice Society of America (2006 3rd Series) #18. Cover price $3.99.

September 2008. The New York City Graffiti Issue. Featuring: Seen, Haze, Freedom, Revolt, Crash, Lady Pink, Chino, Jest and more. Cover price $4.99.

story JIM MAHFOOD art & cover JIM MAHFOOD Kick Drum Comix is an over the top full color two-issue miniseries from fan-favorite JIM MAHFOOD (GRRL SCOUTS, CLERKS)! All-new material here, including the exciting stories 'Coltrane's Reed' and 'Death of the Popmaster.' Great stories, beautiful artwork, all in a full color package! Highly recommended. ? 48 PAGES ? FC ? Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Written by Ra In-Soo and Kim Jae-Hwan. Art by Kim Jae-Hwan.

The Battle continues as we find Young fighting the Sa Gok Wolf man! Then it's Chung Poong's turn, but the man that Chung Poong fights against has a body as tough as steel! Chung Poong's sword can't even make a scratch. And even if it does, the man informs Chung Poong and Young that he doesn't feel pain! How will Chung Poong defeat him?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rated T

Cover price $9.99.

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Add to cart Fine $16.75

Add to cart Very Good $9.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Kingdom Come (1996) #1-4.

Written by Mark Waid. Painted art and cover by Alex Ross.

Eisner Award-winning artist Alex Ross provides an amazing new cover painting for this new edition of KINGDOM COME, which features a deluxe foldout cover only on its first printing! (Subsequent printings will not include the foldout).

Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Ross, this is the unforgettable, best-selling tale of a world spinning inexorably out of control. Waid and Ross weave a tale of youth versus experience, tradition versus change, and what defines a hero. KINGDOM COME is a riveting epic that pits the old guard - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their allies - against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes.

Softcover, 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

by Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster and other articles for gamers, 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.

2nd and late printings. By George Herriman. In 1999, the Comics Journal named Herriman's Krazy Kat the greatest comic strip of the 20th century. It's never been too well known (in the course of its 30-year run, it often survived only because of William Randolph Hearst's support), but cartoonists more or less agree it's a masterpiece. The premise couldn't be simpler: Krazy Kat loves Ignatz Mouse, who rejects the Kat's affections by throwing a brick at him? her? Krazy is both and neither whereupon Offisa Pupp arrests Ignatz. This was the plot of nearly every episode, but the beauty was in the variations Herriman could work on it and in his delirious sense of style. The primal comedy played out in thousands of ways, drawn with an incomparable design sense against a gorgeously stylized backdrop of the American Southwest and delivered with Herriman's hilarious dialogue half invented, half quasi-Joycean wordplay ("Ooy-yooy-yooy wot a goldish oak finish like a swell mihoginny piyenna l'il dusky dahlink!!!"). This first in a new series of reprints (designed by Chris Ware and edited by Bill Blackbeard) picks up where the series published by Eclipse Books left off 10 years ago; it'll cover two years in each volume. This 1925-1926 collection shows how Herriman began to stretch out, opening up his layouts and experimenting with storytelling technique and the basic conventions of the comic strip itself. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 118 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By George Herriman. KONCLUDING THE KOMPLETE KRAZY KAT KOLOR SUNDAYS! Krazy and Ignatz 1943-1944 covers the last two years of Herriman's master-piece. With this volume, Fantagraphics and its precursor Eclipse will have reprinted the entire 29-year run of the Krazy Kat Sundays! Like Charles Schulz, George Herriman was a cartoonist to the very end. Aside from collecting the last masterful year and a half of "Krazy Kat," this new volume will offer a retrospective look at Herriman's life at the drawing table, offering many never before seen samples of his original art (which the cartoonist often lovingly hand-colored for friends). Gathered from many scattered collections, these pages testify to Herriman's invererate passion for drawing. Rounding out the volume are scores of Krazy Kat daily strips also from Herriman's last years, further testament to the cartoonists vitality. Series editor and veteran comics historian, Bill Blackbeard, also provides a concluding, wide-ranging essay on the life and art of Herriman. More than a simple reprint collection, Krazy and Ignatz 1943-1944 portrays the full range of a cartoonist who remained an artist all his life. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in. x 88 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Signed by Justin Sweet - 1st printing. Written by Robert E. Howard. Art by Justin Sweet. This groundbreaking collection, lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Justin Sweet, gathers together all of Robert E. Howard's stories featuring Kull; from his first published appearance in "The Shadow Kingdom" to "Kings of the Night," Howard's final tale to feature the cerebral swordsman. The stories are presented just as Howard wrote them, with all subsequent editorial emendations removed. Also included are previously unpublished stories, drafts, and fragments, plus extensive notes on the texts, an introduction by Howard authority Steve Tompkins, and an essay by noted editor Patrice Louinet. Hardcover (Slipcase), Text (with B&W Chapter Illustartions). NOTE: Limited to 1,500 numbered copies signed by artist Justin Sweet. Cover price $150.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by by Masanori Ookamigumi Katakura.

Zero's dead and Kurohime's trying to resurrect him - again! But it must be done before she loses all memories of him. To bring him back from the dead she must face the gods, but she's not doing that unarmed. Wielding a powerful sword hardened by the sun called the Yamato-Dachi, she only needs to find the four great spirit kings in order to stand a chance. But finding them is no easy task!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T+

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

Cover price $7.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Eiji Otsuka. Art by Housui Yamazaki. Collecting can take over a fan's life . . . but what if it takes over their death as well? Zombie robot otaku and plastic-surgery disasters are only the latest faces of horror as Kurosagi continues its eternal struggle to turn corpses into cash! Yet with Kuro trapped in a coma and seeing visions of the dark forces battling over him, it's up to the rest of the gang to survive the grotesque schemes of the Shirosagi pair . . . as dead flesh reaches for the living! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 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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by David Hutchison Beaten, tired and on the run, Tip and his companions stumble upon the battlefield where the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman and the Cowardly Lion once fought against the armies of the Wicked Witch of the West. After telling his friends the tales of those days, the Scarecrow leads them to the castle of the Tin Woodsman and gains his aid for battling the army marauding across Oz. However, General Jinjur sets dark forces in motion as she and old Mombi plot their revenge against Tip and his growing list of allies! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by JOE CASEY Penciled by JIM MUNIZ Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI It's finally come down to this -- literally the last Defender standing, as Kyle Richmond goes head-to-head with his past, his present AND his future...! And Yandroth is right there to exploit all three of them! And...at long last: Dr. Strange! The Hulk! Namor, the Sub-Mariner! Together again...for the first time! Plus, the Squadron Sinister! All this...and a last page that will leave you shell-shocked! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

2nd and later printings. By Jason. F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, and James Joyce walk into a Parisian bar. Set in 1920s Paris, The Left Bank Gang is a deliciously inventive re-imagining of these four literary figures as not only typical Jason anthropomorphics, but graphic novelists! Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Cover by Francis Manapul. Written by Jim Shooter Art by Francis Manapul & Livesay. On planet Velmar V, the invincible Ikilles has already trashed Timber Wolf and Shadow Lass. Now, the Legion's last hope is - Invisible Kid?! Meanwhile, while the rest of the weary, wounded Rimbor Team fights an army of heavily armed Science Police, Atom Girl squares off against the vicious Commodore. And on Earth the mysterious M'Rissey awes everyone with his unexpected power! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul & Livesay), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Neal Adams). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Variant cover by Neal Adams. Written by Jim Shooter Art by Francis Manapul & Livesay. On planet Velmar V, the invincible Ikilles has already trashed Timber Wolf and Shadow Lass. Now, the Legion's last hope is - Invisible Kid?! Meanwhile, while the rest of the weary, wounded Rimbor Team fights an army of heavily armed Science Police, Atom Girl squares off against the vicious Commodore. And on Earth the mysterious M'Rissey awes everyone with his unexpected power! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul & Livesay), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Neal Adams). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $10.00.

Written by Matthew Manning Art by Shawn McManus Cover by Alexander Serra It's the issue you've been waiting for: The untold story of Arm-Fall-Off Boy! The embarrassingly powered would-be Legionnaire wants nothing more than a flight ring and for Saturn Girl to know his name. But since flight technology and easily detached limbs don't always mix, Arm-Fall-Off Boy has his work cut out for him! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.25.

September-October 2008. All New: Lego Universe: Find out how you can help inspire part of the new online game! Mars Mission: New comic adventure and a new model you can build! Saddle Stitched, 8-in x 10 1/2-in, 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.50.

September-October 2008. This issue: Mars Mission: New comic adventure and a new model you can build! Lego Star Wars The Clone Wars: Go behind the scenes with a Lego set designer! Lego Batman Contest: You could win an Xbox 360 and more!

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Written and illustrated by Dave Chisholm. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Little Shoppe of Horrors is a movie fanzine. Issue #21 includes: Film Views with all the news on new Hammer DVD releases; notes on Night of the Demon; The Making of Curse of Frankenstein; Terence Fisher interviewed; Peter Cushing and Tony Hinds on Hammer's Frankenstein Films; An Analysis of Phil Leakey's makeup for The Curse of Frankenstein; Hugh Harlow – I remember Bray Studios; Ted Newsom looks back at Tales of Frankenstein; the lost The Curse of Frankenstein script; Interviews with Peter Sasdy and Shane Briant; and interior art by Neil Vokes, Frank Dietz, and Bruce Timm. Back cover art by Dietz. Cover art by Jeff Preston. 100 pgs. Tons of photos. Cover price: $ 8.95. Cover price $8.95.

1st printing. Collects Local (2005) #1-12. By Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly. Crossing genres as it crosses the country, Local examines Megan McKeenan, a young woman who sets off from Portland, Oregon with nothing but a backpack and a bad case of wanderlust. Set in twelve real life cities across the United States and Canada, this painstakingly researched and meticulously illustrated volume has earned G4 TV's "Indie Book of the Year" and is "some of the sharpest slices of life the medium has ever seen" says Brian K. Vaughan. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 376 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects Local (2005) #1-12. By Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly. Crossing genres as it crosses the country, Local examines Megan McKeenan, a young woman who sets off from Portland, Oregon with nothing but a backpack and a bad case of wanderlust. Set in twelve real life cities across the United States and Canada, this painstakingly researched and meticulously illustrated volume has earned G4 TV's "Indie Book of the Year" and is "some of the sharpest slices of life the medium has ever seen" says Brian K. Vaughan. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 376 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Welcome to Lovecraft!" Collects Locke and Key (2008) #1-6. Written by Joe Hill. Art and cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) creates an all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder: Locke & Key. Written by Hill and featuring astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all. Locke & Key creator Hill has received the Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection, the British Fantasy Award for Best Collection and Best Short Story, and the Sydney J. Bounds Best Newcomer Award-2007, among his growing collection of critical accolades. This collection of Locke & Key, in development as a major motion picture by Dimension Films, features an introduction by Robert Crais, author of the best-selling Elvis Cole novels. Hardcover, 170 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Vol. 61, #3. The Magazine of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Field. This issue: Neal Stephenson - And Now the News; Gregory Frost - True Stories; Report on the Hugo Awards Ceremony; Forthcoming Books Through June 2009. Cover price $6.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Scorched Earth: Part 2 of 4 - by Brett Matthews & Sergio Cariello Hi-Yo Silver, The Lone Ranger rides again! Issue #13 continues our four part 'Scorched Earth' storyline by Brett Matthews, Sergio Cariello and cover artist John Cassaday! With Cavendish aiming to re-stake his claim on the Western world (and Winthrop), the Ranger and Tonto learn more about each other as the two battle a wildfire! Also available is a Dynamite 'Authentix' cover edition - each unsigned and unsketched! Cover price $3.50.

Dynamite Authentix Cover Edition (unsketched and unsigned) Scorched Earth: Part 2 of 4 - by Brett Matthews & Sergio Cariello Hi-Yo Silver, The Lone Ranger rides again! Issue #13 continues our four part 'Scorched Earth' storyline by Brett Matthews, Sergio Cariello and cover artist John Cassaday! With Cavendish aiming to re-stake his claim on the Western world (and Winthrop), the Ranger and Tonto learn more about each other as the two battle a wildfire! Cover price $3.50.

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Add to cart Fine $6.00

Cover by Scott Gross. Written by Robbie Busch and Sam Agro. Art by Omar Aranda, Walter Carzon, Alberto Saichann, Ruben Torreiro and Horacio Ottolini. Hey-nonny-nonny! Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck are merry knights, and their nights are merry! But that's all about to end, because lo, 'tis jousting time! Don't miss..."Hard Day's Knights" by Robbie Busch, Omar Aranda and Alberto Saichann. Plus: Bugs Bunny in "Iron Chump" by Sam Agro, Walter Carzon and Ruben Torreiro, along with "Zoo Snafu" by Sam Agro, Walter Carzon and Horacio Ottolini. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by SHERRILYN KENYON Adapted by ROBIN FURTH Pencils & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA Now that Seren carries the child destined to become the next Penmerlin, she can no longer hide from the forces of Darkness. As Morgen's minions surround the castle of Joyous Gard, Kerrigan and his mandrake Blaise help her to escape. But can Kerrigan really betray the forces of Chaos which he has served for so long? And is he willing to make the one sacrifice that will keep Seren safe forever? Find out in the final issue of Sherrilyn Kenyon's acclaimed Arthurian fantasy, Sword of Darkness. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Regular Edition - 1st printing. Collects Lords of Avalon: Sword of Darkness (2008) #1-6. Written by SHERRILYN KENYON and ROBIN GILLESPIE. Art and cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA. In a world where Camelot is ruled by Lord Kerrigan, the peasant Seren has become a pawn between the rulers of light and the rulers of darkness. But the talented seamstress faces a dilemma after Lord Kerrigan kidnaps her: Is Kerrigan truly the demon others portray him to be, or is he her savior in disguise? Jump into this new twist on Arthurian legend, adapted from bestselling author Kinley MacGregor. MacGregor, known for her historical romance novels, is the pen-name of Sherrilyn Kenyon, the bestselling and award-winning American author known for her supernatural romance and vampire novels. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Direct Market Edition - 1st printing. Collects Lords of Avalon: Sword of Darkness (2008) #1-6. Written by SHERRILYN KENYON and ROBIN GILLESPIE. Art and cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA. In a world where Camelot is ruled by Lord Kerrigan, the peasant Seren has become a pawn between the rulers of light and the rulers of darkness. But the talented seamstress faces a dilemma after Lord Kerrigan kidnaps her: Is Kerrigan truly the demon others portray him to be, or is he her savior in disguise? Jump into this new twist on Arthurian legend, adapted from bestselling author Kinley MacGregor. MacGregor, known for her historical romance novels, is the pen-name of Sherrilyn Kenyon, the bestselling and award-winning American author known for her supernatural romance and vampire novels. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Hans Rodionoff Art by Joel Gomez Cover by Jonathan Wayshak Edgar and Alan Frog find, to their shock and horror, that one of their heroes is in reality one of the undead - albeit a member willing to turn on his kind for the good of mankind and his family. ? 3 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $3.50.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Blackwater Falls!" Collects Loveless (2005-2008) #13-24. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Danijel Zezelj and Werther Dell'Edera. Cover by Marcelo Frusin. In this final volume of the acclaimed series, the mysterious secret of Blackwater Falls comes into focus when Ruth finally confronts her tragic past. Softcover, 288 pages, full color ? MATURE READERS Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. "The Rivals of Painful Gulch!"

Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Morris.

Two rival families live in Painful Gulch - the O'Timmins clan, who have big noses, and the O'Haras, who have big ears. They've been fighting for decades and don't even know why anymore. Lucky Luke is appointed mayor in order to bring peace back to the town. But the men and their thick-headed sense of honor will wreck all of Lucky Luke's plans for reconciliation!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

story DWIGHT L. MACPHERSON & BRUCE BROWN art MIKE BARENTINE cover THOMAS BOATWRIGHT 'THE FEAR'-In this thrilling premier episode, a government scientist receives a startling transmission of extraterrestrial origin!A promising college student makes a terrifying discovery!And a group of deep space explorers encounter a shocking nemesis... at the outer limits of our galaxy! ? 32 PAGES ? FC ? Cover price $3.50.

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1st printing.

By Stephan Pastis.

The original bad boys of the comics page are back in this wildly entertaining seventh collection of Pearls Before Swine comic strips by Stephan Pastis. You know the lineup: Mucho macho Rat, who's ready to get down with anyone he can; sensitive Pig, who can't give up his disco dreams; Zebra, who will survive; and Goat, the brains of the outfit. Violent, unstable Guard Duck and the Crocs next door round out this fabulous cast. The dark, twisted adventures continue as these characters dance the night away.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages. B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Cover art by Mark Fredrickson. "Inadiaper Jones And The Kingdom of The Creative Dry Spell," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Hermann Mejia; Inbanana and company bumble throught the jungle to his marriage; Indiana Jones parody. "A Mad Look At Summer Fun," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Amy," art by Gary Hallgren; Parody strips in the style of Cathy. "Planet TAD!!!!!", script by Tim Carvell; A month in the life of Tad, as he finds and cares for a lost dog. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Peter Kuper. "Monroe and...The New Phone," script by Anthony Barbieri, art by Tom Fowler; A phone company erects a cell tower in Monroe's yard and gives the family top-of-the-line phones as payment. As usual, Monroe has a great time for a while until everything falls apart. "When The Recession Hits Funeral Homes," script and art by Teresa Burns Parkhurst; Extreme examples of funeral homes' money-saving efforts. "MAD Heads For The Hills Outtakes"; Stills from the tv show "The Hills" with fake dialog. "The MAD World of Travel," script by Stan Sinberg, art by Marc Hempel. "The Chronic-Ills of Yawnia Prince Thespian," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; The children and Prince Thespian defeat the forces of King MyAss. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots. Don't miss fun-filled games, puzzles, interviews, posters and lots of laughs - plus the all-new adventures of Spy vs. Spy Jr. Also: You won't believe what we do to the Wimpy Kid, Jonas Brothers/Camp Rock fakeout DVD label and crazy quiz, we make the Hulk mad, the dumbest things about waterparks, jokes, mutant animals, gross gags, cartoons, and WALL-E! 64 pg, FC/B&W Cover price $4.99.

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Cover by Amy Reeder Hadley. Written by Matt Wagner Art by Amy Reeder Hadley. The mystery behind Madame Xanadu's past and future continues! The fair enchantress Nimue has the power to see the future but is blind to the hearts of men - all promises are poison, and betrayal is her only hope as the world falls apart around her. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Hadley), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Variant cover by Michael Kaluta. Written by Matt Wagner Art by Amy Reeder Hadley. The mystery behind Madame Xanadu's past and future continues! The fair enchantress Nimue has the power to see the future but is blind to the hearts of men - all promises are poison, and betrayal is her only hope as the world falls apart around her. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Hadley), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.