Comic books November 2008

FALL ANIMATION PREVIEW Get your TiVos ready for all kinds of animation domination this fall! ToyFare gives you a look at the upcoming cartoons that make our geek-sense tingle: Batman: Brave and the Bold, Wolverine and the X- Men, Speed Racer, Secret Saturdays and many, many more.We've also got an especially in-depth look at Star Wars: Clone Wars-and look out for Clone Wars toys to appear right smack on our cover! MC CHRIS SPOTLIGHT He's a rapper, an [adult swim] voice actor, one of the most multi-talented dudes around - and we've got him just for readers! MC Chris talks about his records, his obsessions and his experience working in the world of cartoons. BOND FAMILY HIT LIST James Bond's got his fair share of enemies, so it's a good thing he doesn't have much of a family to get in the way of an assassin's bullet. Or does he? ToyFare sneaks a look at Bond's unusual family tree, calling out some targets you may know-and plenty you don't. Retro: Blackstar Sure, Blackstar and He-Man have a lot in common, but it's their differences that make them interesting (at least we hope so). Find out what those differences are along with us. MINIMATES TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE Michael J. Fox and Madonna take a trip through time (and Diamond Select's huge selection of MiniMate properties) visiting the wild west, Vietnam, the present and the future! Magazine (Star Wars: The Clone Wars Cover) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Casey Coller. Shane McCarthy (w) ? Guido Guidi (a) The AUTOBOTS make a shocking discovery on their home planet of CYBERTRON that could be their greatest hope, or their worst nightmare. This is an issue of startling discoveries as a secret is revealed that will shake the foundation of the AUTOBOT cause and a brand-new TRANSFORMER makes his first appearance! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Trevor Hutchinson. Shane McCarthy (w) ? Guido Guidi (a) The AUTOBOTS make a shocking discovery on their home planet of CYBERTRON that could be their greatest hope, or their worst nightmare. This is an issue of startling discoveries as a secret is revealed that will shake the foundation of the AUTOBOT cause and a brand-new TRANSFORMER makes his first appearance! Cover price $3.99.

Limited Edition Sketch Variant Cover by Guido Guici. Shane McCarthy (w) ? Guido Guidi (a) The AUTOBOTS make a shocking discovery on their home planet of CYBERTRON that could be their greatest hope, or their worst nightmare. This is an issue of startling discoveries as a secret is revealed that will shake the foundation of the AUTOBOT cause and a brand-new TRANSFORMER makes his first appearance! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Marcello Matere. Marty Isenberg (w) o Dario Brizuela, Boo (a) BULKHEAD is up in arms (or is it servos?) over a gas-guzzling 'megavan' created by corporate slimeball Porter C. Powell. Also, DECEPTICON bounty hunter LOCKDOWN searches for 'the AUTOBOT who put MEGATRON offline' and stumbles into a surprising and dangerous encounter along the way. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover by Josh Burcham. Marty Isenberg (w) o Dario Brizuela, Boo (a) BULKHEAD is up in arms (or is it servos?) over a gas-guzzling 'megavan' created by corporate slimeball Porter C. Powell. Also, DECEPTICON bounty hunter LOCKDOWN searches for 'the AUTOBOT who put MEGATRON offline' and stumbles into a surprising and dangerous encounter along the way. Cover price $3.99.

Limited Edition Variant Cover featuring Megatron! Marty Isenberg (w) o Dario Brizuela, Boo (a) BULKHEAD is up in arms (or is it servos?) over a gas-guzzling 'megavan' created by corporate slimeball Porter C. Powell. Also, DECEPTICON bounty hunter LOCKDOWN searches for 'the AUTOBOT who put MEGATRON offline' and stumbles into a surprising and dangerous encounter along the way. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Dan Khanna. Simon Furman (w) Dan Reed (a) A clash of future and present day threatens to tear apart the fabric of time itself! In this penultimate issue, GALVATRON teams with MEGATRON to take on the combined might of the Autobot WRECKERS and the Decepticon MAYHEM ATTACK SQUAD! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Dan Reed. Simon Furman (w) Dan Reed (a) A clash of future and present day threatens to tear apart the fabric of time itself! In this penultimate issue, GALVATRON teams with MEGATRON to take on the combined might of the Autobot WRECKERS and the Decepticon MAYHEM ATTACK SQUAD! Cover price $6.00.

2nd and later printings. Collects Transformers: Megatron Origin (2007) #1-4. Written by Eric Holmes. Art by Alex Milne and Marcelo Matere. Cover by Alex Milne. Before allegiance, rank and function-before war-a civilian will become a warrior, and warrior will become a leader. As a leader he will learn of the most powerful weapon on the planet - a weapon powerful enough to bind legions to his will - a faction named DECEPTICON. This landmark collection brings the would-be major players of that faction together for the first time in a seminal story for MEGATRON, the DECEPTICONS, and THE GREAT WAR. Also includes a cover gallery by artist Alex Milne and variant cover artist Marcelo Matere. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

1st printing. Collects Transformers Movie Sequel: Reign of Starscream (2008) #1-5. Written by Chris Mowry. Art and cover by Alex Milne. When MEGATRON falls in battle, STARSCREAM assumes the role of DECEPTICON leader on Earth. Mustering his surviving allies, he sets out to put his own plan in motion. But before he can do that, he'll need to retrieve a fallen comrade, carry out a plan of revenge, and leave the Earth to meet up with a major player in the DECEPTICON army. Picking up where the film ended, "The Reign of Starscream" also reveals the fates of other surviving film characters, as writer Chris Mowry and artist Alex Milne present a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and dark ambition featuring both old and all-new TRANSFORMERS characters. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Cover by Casey Coller. Shane McCarthy (w) o Casey Coller (a) It was a time before the Great War, and Cybertron was experiencing the end of its Golden Age and was in desperate need of heroes. Instead, it found itself with celebrities, the greatest of which was Blurr. But change is swift, and Blurr was faced with a decision that could send Cybertron into its darkest age. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Trevor Hutchinson. Shane McCarthy (w) o Casey Coller (a) It was a time before the Great War, and Cybertron was experiencing the end of its Golden Age and was in desperate need of heroes. Instead, it found itself with celebrities, the greatest of which was Blurr. But change is swift, and Blurr was faced with a decision that could send Cybertron into its darkest age. Cover price $3.99.

Limited Variant Cover by Guido Guidi. Shane McCarthy (w) o Casey Coller (a) It was a time before the Great War, and Cybertron was experiencing the end of its Golden Age and was in desperate need of heroes. Instead, it found itself with celebrities, the greatest of which was Blurr. But change is swift, and Blurr was faced with a decision that could send Cybertron into its darkest age. Cover price $3.99.

WITH 3-D GLASSES. Cover by Thomas Hoon. Simon Furman (w) o Don Figueroa (a) o Ray Zone (3-D effects) Re-presenting Spotlight OPTIMUS PRIME in glorious full-color 3-D! Get ready to see Prime in a way you never have before! To those under his command, he is an island, forever stood apart, aloof. In times of dire personal crisis he has no one to turn to... save one. Guest-starring OMEGA SUPREME! Cover price $5.99.

WITH 3-D GLASSES. Limited Edition 3-D Virgin Cover by Thomas Hoon. Simon Furman (w) o Don Figueroa (a) o Ray Zone (3-D effects) Re-presenting Spotlight OPTIMUS PRIME in glorious full-color 3-D! Get ready to see Prime in a way you never have before! To those under his command, he is an island, forever stood apart, aloof. In times of dire personal crisis he has no one to turn to... save one. Guest-starring OMEGA SUPREME! Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

story JONATHAN HICKMAN art J.M. RINGUET cover JONATHAN HICKMAN 'MARKETING'-ChimeraCorp wins the marketing war on the back of superior branding, aggressive pricing and consumer apathy. Then, 10 years later when all the players get back together to reminisce about old times, old wounds resurface. Plus, the return of experimental monkeys. ? 32 PAGES ? FC ? Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

1st printing.

Cover by Michael Turner and Alex Ross.

Join Aspen Comics and a host of the industry's finest comic book writers, artists and creators as they pay special tribute to acclaimed artist, creator, colleague, friend, and Aspen Comics President and founder, Michael Turner.

The creative force behind such best-selling titles as Fathom, Soulfire, and Witchblade, and the cover artist to numerous mainstream comic events such as Marvel's Civil War and DC Comics' Identity Crisis and Justice League of America, Michael Turner's artistic vision was unlimited.

In honor of Turner's tremendous spirit and body of work, as well as his countless contributions to the comic book industry, Aspen Comics and the entire comic book community will return the favor by remembering Michael's amazing life both in and outside of comics.

Softcover, 80 pages, full color.

Contributing Creators: Agnes Garbowska, Ale Garza, Alex Garner, Alex Konat, Alex Ross, Alex Sinclair, Andy Smith, Beth Sotelo, Billy Tan, Brad Meltzer, Billy Tucci, Brandon Peterson, Buzz, CB Cebulski, Chris Moreno, Christina Strain, Dan Didio, David Finch, Dan Fraga, David Wohl, Dene Mason, Don Ho, Eddie Berganza, Eddie Nunez, Eduardo Francisco, Eric Basaldua, Francisco Herrera, Francis Manapul, Frank Mastromauro, Gary Frank, Geoff Johns, Grace Crick, Greg Pak, Humberto Ramos, Jason Eden, Jason Rubin, Jeph Loeb, J. Scott Campbell, Jim Lee, Jim McLauchlin, Joe Benitez, Joe Madureira, Joe Quesada, Joel Gomez, John Starr, Josh Reed, JD Smith, JJ Kirby, J.T. Krul, Leonardo Olea, Lori Hanson, Marc Andreyko, Marc Silvestri, Marcus To, Mark Roslan, Megan Fox, Micah Gunnell, Michael Birkhofer, Michael Gaydos, Oliver Nome, Paul Jenkins, Peter Steigerwald, Randy Green, Richard Isanove, Richard Starkings, Rob Liefeld, Sam Campos, Sana Takeda, Simone Bianchi, Simone Peruzzi, Stephen Platt, Siya Oum, Talent Caldwell, Tim Townsend, Vince Hernandez.

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $90.00

Signed Edition - 1st printing.

Cover by Michael Turner and Alex Ross.

Join Aspen Comics and a host of the industry's finest comic book writers, artists and creators as they pay special tribute to acclaimed artist, creator, colleague, friend, and Aspen Comics President and founder, Michael Turner.

The creative force behind such best-selling titles as Fathom, Soulfire, and Witchblade, and the cover artist to numerous mainstream comic events such as Marvel's Civil War and DC Comics' Identity Crisis and Justice League of America, Michael Turner's artistic vision was unlimited.

In honor of Turner's tremendous spirit and body of work, as well as his countless contributions to the comic book industry, Aspen Comics and the entire comic book community will return the favor by remembering Michael's amazing life both in and outside of comics.

Softcover, 80 pages, full color.

Contributing Creators: Agnes Garbowska, Ale Garza, Alex Garner, Alex Konat, Alex Ross, Alex Sinclair, Andy Smith, Beth Sotelo, Billy Tan, Brad Meltzer, Billy Tucci, Brandon Peterson, Buzz, CB Cebulski, Chris Moreno, Christina Strain, Dan Didio, David Finch, Dan Fraga, David Wohl, Dene Mason, Don Ho, Eddie Berganza, Eddie Nunez, Eduardo Francisco, Eric Basaldua, Francisco Herrera, Francis Manapul, Frank Mastromauro, Gary Frank, Geoff Johns, Grace Crick, Greg Pak, Humberto Ramos, Jason Eden, Jason Rubin, Jeph Loeb, J. Scott Campbell, Jim Lee, Jim McLauchlin, Joe Benitez, Joe Madureira, Joe Quesada, Joel Gomez, John Starr, Josh Reed, JD Smith, JJ Kirby, J.T. Krul, Leonardo Olea, Lori Hanson, Marc Andreyko, Marc Silvestri, Marcus To, Mark Roslan, Megan Fox, Micah Gunnell, Michael Birkhofer, Michael Gaydos, Oliver Nome, Paul Jenkins, Peter Steigerwald, Randy Green, Richard Isanove, Richard Starkings, Rob Liefeld, Sam Campos, Sana Takeda, Simone Bianchi, Simone Peruzzi, Stephen Platt, Siya Oum, Talent Caldwell, Tim Townsend, Vince Hernandez.

NOTE: Includes an Aspen certificate of authenticity.

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Double Duel!" Story and art by YASUHIRO NIGHTOW. The stage is set for the chaotic climax to this nonstop thrill ride! Vash the Stampede has seen a lifetime's worth of fighting, space travel, and gunplay. Now his twelve-volume trek is almost at an end. But after a savage beating, can Vash defeat his foes, keep his friends safe, and save the universe? More of the eyeball-blistering action and interstellar intrigue that you've come to expect await you in Trigun Maximum Volume 13: Double Duel! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-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 $9.95.

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Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Mike Norton, and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher Covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman lead the heroes of the DCU against the machinations of their malevolent counterparts, resulting in a cataclysmic event that will change the world - but not like anyone involved expects. Plus, Hawkman and Gangbuster make their move to rescue Tarot, and Konvikt breaks loose. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Mike Norton, and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher Covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman lead the heroes of the DCU against the machinations of their malevolent counterparts, resulting in a cataclysmic event that will change the world - but not like anyone involved expects. Plus, Hawkman and Gangbuster make their move to rescue Tarot, and Konvikt breaks loose. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Mike Norton, and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher Covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman lead the heroes of the DCU against the machinations of their malevolent counterparts, resulting in a cataclysmic event that will change the world - but not like anyone involved expects. Plus, Hawkman and Gangbuster make their move to rescue Tarot, and Konvikt breaks loose. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway Covers by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang The heroic Trinity is long gone and their legacy fades by the minute. But where exactly are Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman - and will they ever return? Don't miss the halfway point in this action-fueled, weekly series exploring the three greatest heroes of all time! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway Covers by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang The heroic Trinity is long gone and their legacy fades by the minute. But where exactly are Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman - and will they ever return? Don't miss the halfway point in this action-fueled, weekly series exploring the three greatest heroes of all time! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

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Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway. Cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams. The heroic Trinity is long gone and their legacy fades by the minute. But where exactly are Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman - and will they ever return? Don't miss the halfway point in this action-fueled, weekly series exploring the three greatest heroes of all time! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

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Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway. Cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams. Delperdang The heroic Trinity is long gone and their legacy fades by the minute. But where exactly are Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman - and will they ever return? Don't miss the halfway point in this action-fueled, weekly series exploring the three greatest heroes of all time! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Sunao Yoshida. Art and cover by Kiyo Kyujyo. Character Design by Thores Shibamoto. Translated by Beni Axia Conrad. Adapted by Christine Boylan.

A plot to assassinate the Methuselah Emperor is revealed at last, but Ion, Esther and company are accused of the crime! Astharoshe struggles with her own immortality and how feelings of loyalty and love can change over the course of centuries, and Dietrich has yet another cruel twist of fate in store for his beloved Esther...

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.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

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Written by CARY BATES Pencils & Cover by PAUL GULACY Guest-starring Luke Cage! As therapy sessions with Dr. Worth help Mavis Trent come to terms with the variant symbiote that dwells within her, we learn the secret behind her Payback identity and discover the role Luke Cage played in the formation of the True Believers. But past and present violently collide when efforts to solve the mystery of her father's murder lead Mavis into a lethal death trap from which there is no escape! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

1st printing.

Edited by Dian Hanson.

Introducing the Golden Age of bad girls - gun-toting femme fatales caught in the action! Follow the evolution and devolution of this distinctly American genre from 1924 to 1969. Hundreds of covers and interior images from dozens of magazine titles tell the story, not just of the "detectives," but also of America's attitudes towards sex, sin, crime, and punishment over five decades.

With text by magazine collector Eric Godtland, George Hagenaur, and True Detective editor Marc Gerald, True Crime Detective Magazines is an informative and entertaining look at one of the strangest publishing niches of all time.

Hardcover, 9-in.x 11-in., 336 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Clamp. Sakura is the princess of Clow - and possessor of a mysterious, misunderstood power that promises to change the world. Syaoran is her childhood friend and leader of the archaeological dig that took his father's life. They reside in an alternate reality, where whatever you least expect can happen - and does! When Sakura ventures to the dig site to declare her love for Syaoran, a puzzling symbol is uncovered - which triggers a remarkable quest! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

If you loved the previous eight volumes of collected TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE high jinks, then you are bound by law to love this one. And if you've never before experienced "TTT" (as the cool kids call it), this is your chance to get in on the ground floor! Well, the ninth floor. But it's close enough to the ground that you probably won't die if you fall out the window. Bottom line: buy this 104-page book-it's full of the funniest award-winning "Twisted ToyFare" comic strips from ToyFare magazine, starring the beloved toys of your childhood doing things that no child dared and no grown man should ever be thinking about!

Includes "TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE" STRIPS! Because without them, the name of the book would be very misleading. "Twisted ToyFare Theatre Volume 9" is guaranteed to be the only place outside your own fevered imagination where you can see Lord Voldemort attend his high school reunion, Cobra Commander join G.I. Joe, Mego Iron Man lead a Civil War on alcohol and Mirror Universe Spock pilot a space-Weinermobile. Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, calls it "the most gut-bustingly hilarious thing I've read in years," and we totally didn't even pay him to say it!

THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE "TTT" UNIVERSE Collect them all! The Official Handbook is your only source to find out everything there is to know about your favorite "Twisted ToyFare" characters and locales! From the Avengers Mansion to Smurf Village, find out the secret histories of our Mego cast members! Well, maybe much, much more is a bit of an exaggeration. But there's definitely at least one much more. Buy it! he sandwich is starting to smell a little funny, otherwise we'd just eat it ourselves.

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Manga Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Thomas Fischbach.

The popular web series is collected for the first time in print! After waking up without any memory of his past, the lone mage Trace finds himself in the company of Flora, a girl from a bestial species known as the Keidran. Along with a reluctant Basitin warrior named Keith, they journey in search of a place to call their own. But with war between the races brewing, love conflicts with loyalty.

Includes a bonus five-page epilogue not available online!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in. 124 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Written by ARON COLEITE & JOE POKASKI, Penciled by Brandon Peterson and Eric Nguyen A group of X-Men from the future come back in time to try and assassinate the Fantastic Four - attempting to prevent the events of Ultimatum from ever happening. Who are these warriors from the future and what role will they play in the shocking scenario to follow? 48 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $12.75

Add to cart Fine $9.49

1st printing. Collects Ultimate Human (2008 Marvel) #1-4.

Written by WARREN ELLIS. Art and cover by CARY NORD.

It's the Ultimate war between the Hulk and Iron Man! Desperate for a cure to his dark disease, scientist Bruce Banner begs Tony Stark for a release from the curse of the Hulk! Stark agrees, but in the midst of the experimentation, something goes horribly wrong. And you know what happens next: man and monster collide!

Be there as writer Warren Ellis (ULTIMATE GALACTUS) begins his next Ultimate epic -joined by amazing artist Cary Nord (Conan)!

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yudetamago. As you can see from the front cover, our slovenly hero has gotten his act together for the final round of the Superhuman Olympics, and is, as we rejoin the story, about to slam Kevin Mask into the canvas with an inescapable finisher. What, then, can account for the troubling image we see to the right? Is Kevin Mask about to muscle his way out the jaws of defeat? Is Kid Muscle about to get beaten like a red-headed stepchild? Is the superhuman wrestling world about to witness the most astonishing upset in all its storied history? Or can Meat make it to ringside in time to save the day and uphold the mighty Muscle legacy? Well, heck, I'm not telling. Stop staring at this cover and read the book! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yudetamago. As you can see from the front cover, our slovenly hero has gotten his act together for the final round of the Superhuman Olympics, and is, as we rejoin the story, about to slam Kevin Mask into the canvas with an inescapable finisher. What, then, can account for the troubling image we see to the right? Is Kevin Mask about to muscle his way out the jaws of defeat? Is Kid Muscle about to get beaten like a red-headed stepchild? Is the superhuman wrestling world about to witness the most astonishing upset in all its storied history? Or can Meat make it to ringside in time to save the day and uphold the mighty Muscle legacy? Well, heck, I'm not telling. Stop staring at this cover and read the book! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by BUTCH GUICE 50/50 Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO & DEAN WHITE 50/50 Variant Cover by ALEX MALEEV Continuing the shocking exploration of the dark side of the Ultimate Unverse! For the first time we learn: How did Nick Fury become Nick Fury? How did the Hulk become the Hulk? And, finally, how did a baby Peter Parker connect to it all? Plus: the Ultimate Watcher has appeared and he is here to witness the Ultimatum! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by BUTCH GUICE 50/50 Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO & DEAN WHITE 50/50 Variant Cover by ALEX MALEEV Continuing the shocking exploration of the dark side of the Ultimate Unverse! For the first time we learn: How did Nick Fury become Nick Fury? How did the Hulk become the Hulk? And, finally, how did a baby Peter Parker connect to it all? Plus: the Ultimate Watcher has appeared and he is here to witness the Ultimatum! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.80

Add to cart Fine $2.80

War of the Symbiotes - Part 4 of 6 - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN Guest-starring the Ultimates! The worst has happened -- Peter Parker has become the dreaded symbiote Venom! And not only is Silver Sable and her Wildpack on his gooey trail, but our troubled hero is also in the crosshairs of the Ultimates! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Aron Coleite and Joe Pokaski. Art by Dan Panosian, Mark Brooks, Danny Miki and Troy Hubbs. Cover by Brandon Peterson. Who can stop the future X-Men from killing today's Fantastic Four? Who else...the future Fantastic Four! Witness the revelations that have torn this young family of adventurers apart. And this is only the beginning as Ultimatum changes the very landscape of the Ultimate Universe! 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

Cover by Joe Madureira. Written by JEPH LOEB Art by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER This is it, the ending you've been breathlessly waiting for! Who killed the Scarlet Witch -- and why? The answers will rock you as the Ultimate Universe is about to explode! Betrayals, secrets, and even another murder are all laid bare as superstars Jeph Loeb, Joe Madureira and Christian Lichtner conclude Volume 3! But the next big Ultimates story is just beginning, as right around the corner is...Ultimatum! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Limited Edition, autographed by writer Jeph Loeb, limited to 120 copies. Comes with Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. Cover by Joe Madureira. Written by JEPH LOEB Art & 50/50 Wraparound Covers by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER This is it, the ending you've been breathlessly waiting for! Who killed the Scarlet Witch -- and why? The answers will rock you as the Ultimate Universe is about to explode! Betrayals, secrets, and even another murder are all laid bare as superstars Jeph Loeb, Joe Madureira and Christian Lichtner conclude Volume 3! But the next big Ultimates story is just beginning, as right around the corner is...Ultimatum! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99

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Cover by Joe Madureira. Written by JEPH LOEB Art & 50/50 Wraparound Covers by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER This is it, the ending you've been breathlessly waiting for! Who killed the Scarlet Witch -- and why? The answers will rock you as the Ultimate Universe is about to explode! Betrayals, secrets, and even another murder are all laid bare as superstars Jeph Loeb, Joe Madureira and Christian Lichtner conclude Volume 3! But the next big Ultimates story is just beginning, as right around the corner is...Ultimatum! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Gabriel Bá. Gerard Way (W), Gabriel Bá (A), Dave Stewart (C). On sale Nov 26 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá return with a story as American as semiautomatic weapons. The Umbrella Academy has saved the world, but the house they were raised in is destroyed. One member is bedridden, the side of her head held together with tape; and another has lost her voice, the source of her power. Now that they've fulfilled their destiny, does the Umbrella Academy have any future at all? The Umbrella Academy returns for a second six-issue series-Dallas, where we put the term-hero-to the test. o Variant cover by Jim Lee! o 32 pages, no ads! o The acclaimed series from Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá returns! 2008 Eisner Award winner-Best Limited Series! The Umbrella Academy? 2008 Gerard Way. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Gabriel Bá. Gerard Way (W), Gabriel Bá (A), Dave Stewart (C). Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá return with a story as American as semiautomatic weapons. The Umbrella Academy has saved the world, but the house they were raised in is destroyed. One member is bedridden, the side of her head held together with tape; and another has lost her voice, the source of her power. Now that they've fulfilled their destiny, does the Umbrella Academy have any future at all? The Umbrella Academy returns for a second six-issue series-Dallas, where we put the term-hero-to the test. FC, 32 pages Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Children of Paradox!" Collects Un-Men (2007- ) #6-13. Written by John Whalen. Art by Mike Hawthorne. Cover by Tomer Hanuka. Explore what it means to be a freak in a society filled with gawkers in this final collection of the chilling series. When the albino government agent known as Kilcrop investigates a mysterious illness infecting the town of Aberrance, he winds up facing temptations he never could have imagined. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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X-Men: Manifest Destiny tie-in - Written by MATT FRACTION & ED BRUBAKER Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND The hunters become the hunted as the X-Men let the Hellfire Cult know they won't be going down without a fight. Beast brings a special guest star to visit the Cult's latest victim. Cyclops and Karma chalk up a victim of their own. Nightcrawler's extracurricular activities are brought to light. And learn, for the first time, what Wolverine listens to while fixing his car. All this and the team leaps into battle against the Cult in a full-frontal assault...the prize, San Francisco! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by Carl Barks, Lara Molinari & Don Rosa It's the American debut of Italian master Lara Molinari! In 'Breakfast of Champions,' Scrooge's jam factory endorses extreme sports stunts - all of which Scrooge expects Donald to perform! Then, in Carl Barks' 'Spending Money,' Donald gets even - by frittering away Scrooge's millions! A new Don Rosa poster wraps the book! 68 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans #1-SPOTLIGHT Kevin Grevioux (w) o Andrew Huerta (a & c) Underworld screenwriter and actor Kevin Grevioux pens a special two-part adaptation to the upcoming big-screen bonanza! The origin of Lucian and the untold story behind the age-old war between the Lycans and the Vampires! Sonja, daughter of the Vampire King, is a respected member of the Council of Vampires. But what happens when this Vampire of royal blood falls in love with Lucian, the very first Lycan werewolf and a slave? Will their forbidden love survive or will it destroy them both? The werewolf revolution begins here! In stores on 11/12 FC ' 32 pages ' $3.99 Cover price $3.99.