Comic books December 2008

Cover by Zeu. by Mike Bullock, Zeu & Silvestre Szilagyi 'Man O' War.' From the Chronicles of the 13th Phantom! While returning to the United States with his wife, Jeannette, The Ghost Who Walks finds himself embroiled in a battle with sea faring slave traders. Will The Phantom be able to free the enslaved members of the Llongo tribe, or join them in chains? And how does this tie in to the life of the 21st Phantom? Find out here! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Andy Smith. by Mike Bullock, Zeu & Silvestre Szilagyi 'Man O' War.' From the Chronicles of the 13th Phantom! While returning to the United States with his wife, Jeannette, The Ghost Who Walks finds himself embroiled in a battle with sea faring slave traders. Will The Phantom be able to free the enslaved members of the Llongo tribe, or join them in chains? And how does this tie in to the life of the 21st Phantom? Find out here! Cover price $6.00.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

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Cover by by Mike Bullock, Kevin Grevioux & Samicler Goncalves Lee Falk's Mandrake the Magician and The Phantom come together in one comic for the first time! When a botanist is thrown from a high-rise window in NYC, the murderer's trail leads Mandrake and Lothar to the far away jungles of Bangalla, where it's up to them and The Phantom to find the killers. But the plot they uncover is far more sinister than cold blooded murder. Can they stop the killers before they strike again or will our heroes become the next victims? By Mike Bullock and Kevin Grevioux (Underworld, New Warriors)! Cover price $5.99.

Limtied Edition Variant Cover by Leonardo Manco. by Mike Bullock, Kevin Grevioux & Samicler Goncalves Lee Falk's Mandrake the Magician and The Phantom come together in one comic for the first time! When a botanist is thrown from a high-rise window in NYC, the murderer's trail leads Mandrake and Lothar to the far away jungles of Bangalla, where it's up to them and The Phantom to find the killers. But the plot they uncover is far more sinister than cold blooded murder. Can they stop the killers before they strike again or will our heroes become the next victims? By Mike Bullock and Kevin Grevioux (Underworld, New Warriors)! A limited edition noir cover by Nick Derington is also available, limited to just 300 copies! Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Limited Edtion Variant Cover by Nick Derrington. by Mike Bullock, Kevin Grevioux & Samicler Goncalves Lee Falk's Mandrake the Magician and The Phantom come together in one comic for the first time! When a botanist is thrown from a high-rise window in NYC, the murderer's trail leads Mandrake and Lothar to the far away jungles of Bangalla, where it's up to them and The Phantom to find the killers. But the plot they uncover is far more sinister than cold blooded murder. Can they stop the killers before they strike again or will our heroes become the next victims? By Mike Bullock and Kevin Grevioux (Underworld, New Warriors)! A limited edition noir cover by Nick Derington is also available, limited to just 300 copies! Cover price $5.99.

*First Printing* The critically-acclaimed PHONOGRAM returns with seven issues of stand-alone Phonomantic stories, each set in the same night at a single nightclub. First up, Penny B wrestles with the big questions: Will she get the boy? Will the DJ play her record? Why was her gin and tonic so expensive? In a world where music is magic, she'll discover just how deep shallow actually gets. Plus: Two complete back-up stories featuring guest artists MARC ELLERBY (LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE) and LAUREN McCUBBIN (RENT GIRL). First printing (2nd printings exist) Cover price $3.50.

*Second Printing* The critically-acclaimed PHONOGRAM returns with seven issues of stand-alone Phonomantic stories, each set in the same night at a single nightclub. First up, Penny B wrestles with the big questions: Will she get the boy? Will the DJ play her record? Why was her gin and tonic so expensive? In a world where music is magic, she'll discover just how deep shallow actually gets. Plus: Two complete back-up stories featuring guest artists MARC ELLERBY (LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE) and LAUREN McCUBBIN (RENT GIRL). First printing (2nd printings exist) Cover price $3.50.

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Dan Taylor (w) ? Orlando Baez (a & c) The young mouse Pip sets course for adventure aboard the Vile Vermin, the pirat ship commanded by the notorious Captain Blacktail. The open sea proves to be a dangerous route to traverse while in search of untold wealth. Jolly Roger flags are raised and swarthy swashbuckling rats swing from ship to ship in a classic broadside battle with the villainous Bartholomew the Blade, captain of the Scarred Serpent. 'Avast ye hands! Scubber the ol' tub and take no quarter!' Written by Dan Taylor (Hero Happy Hour, Pop! Darlings of America), with art by Orlando Baez. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.95

Add to cart Near Mint $14.95

1st printing. Two cosmic tales from the Golden Age of Science Fiction are reprinted in this replica edition of Planet Stories from Summer 1947! First, in Gardner Fox's "Vassals of the Lode-Star," the outlaw man-beats of the Settlements, caught in a mad space-time snarl and making their last grim stand against a surging android horde, could not see why might-thewed Thor Masterson of Terra chose instead to battle a strange green flame! Then, in Raymond F. Jones' "The Martian Circle" SBI Captain Roal Hartford must dare the death of the Thousand Minds to learn the dreadful secret of a sweet-voiced singer who weaves a spell of dreams and drugs that drove men mad and threatened to smash the System! Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.00

Add to cart Near Mint $2.00

COVER ART: The latest projects from Gemstone Publishing and DC Comics! Since 1988, PREVIEWS has been your ultimate source for the comics and merchandise to be available from your local comic book specialty retailer... revealed to you approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics and graphic novels from the best comic publishers; the coolest pop-culture merchandise on Earth; plus PREVIEWS exclusive items available nowhere else! Now, more than ever, PREVIEWS is there to show the toys, treasures and tales in your future! This issue features items scheduled to ship from February 2009 through April 2009. Cover price $4.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.99

Add to cart Near Mint $17.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Programme (2007) #7-12. Written by Peter Milligan. Art and cover by C.P. Smith. What happens when the new weapons of mass destruction wield super-powers? That's the question posed in this gritty tale as a long-forgotten weapon from the Cold War resurfaces with destruction on its mind. This volume collects the disturbing finale to the engrossing series! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Project Superpowers (2008) #0-7. By Alex Ross, Jim Krueger, Stephen Sadowski, Doug Klauba and Carlos Paul. It was the beginning of the Age of the Superpowers, yet with the closing of the Second World War, this new spark seemingly flickered and died. Until now! Now the story can be told of the great missing Superpowers - men and women with incredible abilities who changed forever the course of human history, and who had been thought forever lost! All eight issues (#0-7) of the blockbuster Dynamite Entertainment mini-series Project Superpowers are collected in this hardcover edition, plus a cover gallery, Alex Ross sketches and designs, and unseen artwork! The saga of the Superpowers begins here! Hardcover, full 264 pages, color. Cover price $29.99.

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story ALEX GRECIAN art & cover RILEY ROSSMO 'Thunderbirds are Go!' ends with a bang! And a familiar face returns. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $3.50.

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Add to cart Near Mint $12.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Company of Men!" Collects Proof (2007) #6-9. A big-game hunter wants to eat a sasquatch and he has his sites set on Proof. Meanwhile, Ginger and Elvis attempt to save an endangered dinosaur in Africa. Also includes the stand-alone stories, "A Perfect Gentleman" and "Manifest Destiny." Plus, a complete script and a fun & games section! Softcover, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Oliver East. Following on from his breakout book Trains are...Mint, this book sees Oliver further adventuring out on walks from Manchester until he reaches Liverpool, recording the many things that pass us by in everyday life. Part travel book, part diary, Oliver manages to capture both the beauty and problems of this part of the country while passing some social and political comment as he goes. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 172 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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by Aaron Williams After alien invasions, incursions into our world by the supernatural, and choices about the future of superheroes, it's back to schoolwork for the kids of ps238. Miss Kyle has assigned a creative writing assignment, and we get to read along. What insights into the budding superhero mind will we see? And is Zodon using this exercise to drop hints about his next evil scheme? Cover price $2.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Senseless Acts of Tourism!" Story and art by Aaron Williams. The super-kids are taking trips to Las Vegas, deciding the fate of all super-powers, and discovering that super-villainy can be big business! Journey to the Masquerade Casino with Zodon, Julie Finster, Poly-Mer, and the Flea and watch them unravel a threat to the gaming industry. See the Castle Beyond Time & Space where Tyler must choose the destiny of every superhero yet to be. And go with Cecil Holmes as he finds out that many corporate CEOs have spandex outfits in their past. All this and an introduction by Wildstorm's editor supremo, Scott Peterson! Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

Variant - Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Spider Strikes!" and "Satan's Workshop!" Two action-packed adventures of the 1930's and 1940's pulp-era hero The Spider are reprinted in this single volume, complete with their original illustrations! The October 1933 story, "The Spider Strikes!" and the March 1937 story, "Satan's Workship" are reprinted in commemoration of The Spider's 75th anniversary! Softcover, 128 pages Text (with B&W chapter illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

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GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES: PART 3 of 5 - Written by GREGG HURWITZ Penciled by LAURENCE CAMPBELL Cover by DAVE JOHNSON 'SHE IS DEAD' The first of three story arcs written by three of the hottest writers in crime fictions start here! Best-selling crime novelist Gregg Hurwitz (The Kill Clause, The Crime Writer) and Laurence Campbell (PUNISHER ANNUAL: THE HUNTED) bring you a tale of death, depravity and revenge south of the border. A little girl dead. By his hand. A line the Punisher swore he'd never cross. Now the hooded men who have been preying on the little Mexican town have something more to worry about. Frank Castle has never had less to lose...or more pain to dole out. 32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Secret Invasion tie-in - Written by MATT FRACTION & RICK REMENDER Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by ALEX MALEEV With an alien armada laying the world to waste, Stuart RAMPAGE Clarke decides to make his move. Skrull Armageddon is just a backdrop for his ultimate revenge- against Tony Stark, against S.H.I.E.L.D., and against anyone that ever stood in his way. And what about Frank Castle? Where does THE PUNISHER fit into Clarke's plans? It's the end of the world as we know it-- time to cross some names off the old enemies list. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Jigsaw!" Collects Punisher War Journal (2006- 2nd Series) #18-23. Written by MATT FRACTION and RICK REMENDER. Art by HOWARD CHAYKIN. Cover by ALEX MALEEV. All the players are assembled...the stage is set...the lights are lowered...and a conspiracy 18 issues in the making begins. This is it: the ultimate revenge saga as designed and engineered by Punisher's arch-rival, Jigsaw! He's killed off the loose ends from Frank Castle's life before the Punisher; he's replacing him on the streets with a leaner, meaner psychotic; and now Jiggy's taking out everyone and everything that Castle holds dear and framing him for it. And this is just the bloody beginning. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "In Service of the Queen!" Pollo, the evil goat everyone loves to hate, is still up to no good... this time enlisting the help of two more villains in an attempt to take over the world's computers. Dahlia's tech-expert father is called into the fray, only to once again find himself trapped by his own creation. Enter our band of unlikely heroes, Weatherby, Wikkity, Dahlia and Panda! But all is not well with our intrepid band, as Weatherby accidentally uncovers the awful truth behind his own past, and the key to Pollo's devilish scheme. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8-in. x 6 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Jiro Taniguchi. Mountaineer Shiga made a promise to his best friend following his tragic death in the Himalayas. Twelve years later and he is called upon to honor that promise. But if the Mountains are unforgiving, then the City is treacherous! So, when Shiga comes down from his Mountain refuge to look for his friend's missing daughter Megumi, all he finds is trouble! Twice Eisner-nominated Taniguchi builds the tension to a massive climax in this exciting drama. Softcover, 6+-in. x 8-in., 336 pages, B&W. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style GN and is meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $25.00.

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Written by Jim Starlin Art by Ron Lim, Jim Starlin & Rob Hunter Cover by Jim Starlin & Rob Hunter The opposing forces of Lady Styx and Synnar threaten to tear Rann apart as Styx's fleet enters the planet's airspace and Synnar establishes his basecamp on the surface. Is there anything that Adam Strange can do to stop the tides of war from engulfing his adopted home planet? Or is it too late for him and his galactic allies to win the day? ? 6 of 8 ? 40 pg, FC Cover price $3.50.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Drift!" Collects Rasl (2008) #1-3.

Story and art by Jeff Smith.

Cartoon Books proudly presents Jeff Smith's new adventure series - RASL - a stark, sci-fi series about a dimension-jumping art thief, a man unplugged from the world who races through space and time searching for his next big score - and trying to escape his past. In this first of three graphic novels, Rasl faces an assassin's bullet and stumbles across a mystery that not only threatens to expose his own illicit activities, but could also uncover one of the world's most dangerous and sought after secrets!

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Volume 31 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Haru continues his mad dash (with Sylpharion's super-speed) to save Resha, finally locating her while Resha's situation deteriorates. A cut inflicted by her captives suddenly appears on Elie's body simultaneously, mystifying Sieg. Can Haru save Resha and get her to the dance festival at Elie Village in time?

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.

Volume 31 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Haru continues his mad dash (with Sylpharion's super-speed) to save Resha, finally locating her while Resha's situation deteriorates. A cut inflicted by her captives suddenly appears on Elie's body simultaneously, mystifying Sieg. Can Haru save Resha and get her to the dance festival at Elie Village in time?

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.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The American Films!" By Mike Hankin. Foreword by Jim Danforth.

Mighty Joe Young, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, It Came from Beneath the Sea, The Animal World, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, 20 Million Miles to Earth, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - these classic films and more owe a great deal to the movie magic talents of one Ray Harryhausen. This book includes pictures and illustrations, reviews, synopses, trivia, obscure facts and more!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 370 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $74.99.

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Cover by Fabiano Neves. Brian Reed (W), Walter Geovani (A) Covers: Fabiano Neves, Paul Renaud, Patrick Berkenkotter Red Sonja is BACK! But what does that mean? Red Sonja learns many answers concerning her life's recent mysteries in this latest issue from Brian Reed and Walter Geovani , but she also learns her adventures in this strange new world are just beginning! Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Patrick Berkenkotter. Brian Reed (W), Walter Geovani (A) Covers: Fabiano Neves, Paul Renaud, Patrick Berkenkotter Red Sonja is BACK! But what does that mean? Red Sonja learns many answers concerning her life's recent mysteries in this latest issue from Brian Reed and Walter Geovani , but she also learns her adventures in this strange new world are just beginning! Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Paul Renaud. Brian Reed (W), Walter Geovani (A) Covers: Fabiano Neves, Paul Renaud, Patrick Berkenkotter Red Sonja is BACK! But what does that mean? Red Sonja learns many answers concerning her life's recent mysteries in this latest issue from Brian Reed and Walter Geovani , but she also learns her adventures in this strange new world are just beginning! Cover price $2.99.

Renaud Black & White Cover. Brian Reed (W), Walter Geovani (A) Covers: Fabiano Neves, Paul Renaud, Patrick Berkenkotter Red Sonja is BACK! But what does that mean? Red Sonja learns many answers concerning her life's recent mysteries in this latest issue from Brian Reed and Walter Geovani , but she also learns her adventures in this strange new world are just beginning! Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

Add to cart Very Fine $15.75

Add to cart Very Fine $15.75

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "World on Fire!" Collects Red Sonja (2005-2013 Dynamite) #25-30. Written by Michael Avon Oeming. Art by Homs. Red Sonja and her crew are back in Hyboria, now subjugated under the iron hand of Kulan Gath. With a small, but determined band of resistance fighters, Sonja struggles to make a dent in Gath's proverbial armor, but can she save the very world from the tyranny and evil of Gath! The story marks Red Sonja's return to Hyboria - a land under the rule of Kulan Gath - and her desperate attempt to assemble an army to battle Kulan Gath and his growing legions. But, will the people follow Sonja or lead her right into Gath's trap to save their own desperate lives! Hardcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.95

Add to cart Near Mint $11.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "World on Fire!" Collects Red Sonja (2005-2013 Dynamite) #25-30. Written by Michael Avon Oeming. Art by Homs. Red Sonja and her crew are back in Hyboria, now subjugated under the iron hand of Kulan Gath. With a small, but determined band of resistance fighters, Sonja struggles to make a dent in Gath's proverbial armor, but can she save the very world from the tyranny and evil of Gath! The story marks Red Sonja's return to Hyboria - a land under the rule of Kulan Gath - and her desperate attempt to assemble an army to battle Kulan Gath and his growing legions. But, will the people follow Sonja or lead her right into Gath's trap to save their own desperate lives! Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Add to cart Very Good $2.00

Written by Keith Giffen Art by Tom Derenick & Bill Sienkiewicz and Stephen Segovia Cover by Justiniano A 'Sightings' tale! It's the unlikely return of a major character as a mysterious prisoner is discovered during the war between Neron and Lord Satanus. Also, prolonged exposure to Hell begins to take an unexpected toll on the DCU heroes who have been forced into the underworld. ? 4 of 8 ? 40 pg, FC Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Very Fine $2.40

Add to cart Very Fine $2.40

Cover by Paul Azaceta. by Stephen Baldwin, Andrew Cosby, Caleb Monroe & Julian Totino Tedesco Actor Stephen Baldwin and writer Andrew Cosby (creator of Sci-Fi Channel's Eureka) unleash The Remnant at BOOM! Studios! When natural disasters erupt around the world and people start to vanish, CIA agent David Sacker is pulled into a dangerous mystery that will challenge everything he knows about reality! Featuring sensational interior art by hot newcomer artist Julian Totino Tedesco. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.00

Add to cart Near Mint $2.00

Cover by Julian Totino Tedesco. by Stephen Baldwin, Andrew Cosby, Caleb Monroe & Julian Totino Tedesco Actor Stephen Baldwin and writer Andrew Cosby (creator of Sci-Fi Channel's Eureka) unleash The Remnant at BOOM! Studios! When natural disasters erupt around the world and people start to vanish, CIA agent David Sacker is pulled into a dangerous mystery that will challenge everything he knows about reality! Featuring sensational interior art by hot newcomer artist Julian Totino Tedesco. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Return of the Gremlins (2008) #1-3. Written by Mike Richardson. Art by Dean Yeagle and Fabio Laguna. Cover by Dan Jackson. Our story opens on Gus, a man visiting England from the States. His grandfather's house is part of his inheritance, and he plans to sell it as soon as he can. Even though the locals think the house is haunted-something Gus immediately dismisses-a slick man named Mr. Snide promptly appears with his "associates" and makes an offer. But when Gus declines to sign over the house right then and there, Snide reveals that his arrangement with the mayor will seal the deal soon enough!??Left to explore the place, Gus experiences a series of very odd events. How did his folded clothes end up in knots? Who on earth would drill a hole in a coffee cup? Certainly not ghosts, but for a former fighter pilot's abandoned old home, it sure is clean . . .?? When the house's tiny residents decide to take extreme measures, Gus will meet the gremlins up close and personal-just like his grandfather, who first discovered them sixty years ago! Collects the three-issue series, plus forty pages of the classic World War II era Gremlins material including their first appearance in print! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.95.

Arvid Nelson (W), Juan Ferreyra (P), and Gerard Way (Cover) Genevieve arrives at the Castle of the Holy Grail, little knowing the danger that lurks within. She finally lays eyes on the grisly horror of the true Holy Grail, unaware Lorraine's Imperial Guard have captured Julien the night before. Her days as a duchess might be coming to a very abrupt and unpleasant end! Isabelle has escaped her father's men, but she is weak and desperate. Can she rally to save Julien and take on her father? She has a plan . . . and the duke, at the height of his power, surrounded by the might and majesty of the Castle of the Holy Grail, might not be as safe as he thinks! o Special guest cover by Umbrella Academy creator Gerard Way! The stage is set for the final showdown! FC, 32 pages Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.99

Add to cart Near Mint $4.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Martin Fisher. Art by Kurt Belcher. When people die with a secret, they often come back as living corpses; in order to finally pass on they must reveal their secret. In Annette Thomas' case, she can't figure out what her secret is and why she has come back. One thing is clear though - she better find out soon, otherwise she will slowly start turning into one of the permanently undead: an animalistic, flesh eating, zombie! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $42.00

1st printing. Collects Rising Stars (1999-2005) #1-24, #0, #, Prelude issue, Rising Stars Bright (2003) #1-3, Rising Stars: Voices of the Dead (2005) #1-6, and Rising Stars: Untouchable (2006) #1-5. Stories by J. Michael Straczynski and Fiona Avery. Art by Keu Cha, Ken Lashley, Christian Zanier, Stuart Immonen, Brent Anderson, Gary Frank, David Finch, Dan Jurgens, Staz Johnson, Al Rio, Jason Gorder, John Livesay, Edwin Rosell, Marlo Alquiza, Victor Llamas, Al Vey, Wayne Faucher, Will Conrad, Steve Nelson, Alp Altiner and Rick Basaldua. When Rising Stars first debuted in 1999, people hailed its fresh take on the superhero mythos, grounding the fantastic in reality. The groundbreaking series by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Thor) spawned three spin-off mini-series and has influenced successful TV shows like The 4400 and Heroes. Now, for the first time ever, every issue of Rising Stars, from the #0 to the last issue of the last mini-series, is collected into one comprehensive deluxe hardcover. Hardcover, 1,010 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

1st printing. Collects Rising Stars (1999-2005) #1-24, #0, #, Prelude issue, Rising Stars Bright (2003) #1-3, Rising Stars: Voices of the Dead (2005) #1-6, and Rising Stars: Untouchable (2006) #1-5. Stories by J. Michael Straczynski and Fiona Avery. Art by Keu Cha, Ken Lashley, Christian Zanier, Stuart Immonen, Brent Anderson, Gary Frank, David Finch, Dan Jurgens, Staz Johnson, Al Rio, Jason Gorder, John Livesay, Edwin Rosell, Marlo Alquiza, Victor Llamas, Al Vey, Wayne Faucher, Will Conrad, Steve Nelson, Alp Altiner and Rick Basaldua. When Rising Stars first debuted in 1999, people hailed its fresh take on the superhero mythos, grounding the fantastic in reality. The groundbreaking series by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Thor) spawned three spin-off mini-series and has influenced successful TV shows like The 4400 and Heroes. Now, for the first time ever, every issue of Rising Stars, from the #0 to the last issue of the last mini-series, is collected into one comprehensive deluxe hardcover. Softcover, 1,010 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.00

Batman R.I.P. Aftermath - Search for a Hero: Part 3 - Written by Fabian Nicieza Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II 'Search for a Hero' continues as Robin tries to save one young boy from drowning in the tidal wave of gang warfare drenching a newly anarchic Gotham City. But why does Ragman not want the boy to be saved? And why is Spoiler paying a visit to the General?On sale October 15 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Roninbebop is 224 page of madness, with six different tales of insanity brought to you from the twisted minds of Kevin Eastman, Simon Bisley, Eric Talbot, and Tom Skulan! It's got it all - nasty flesh eating aliens and monsters in "Zombie War," body swapping serial killers in the lust drenched "Infectious," over-the-top superheroes fight the evil Mental Head for the sake of planet Earth in "Thump's Guts," convicted murders are transported into the middle of an off world war as their penance is "No Guts No Glory," tiny mutant animals fight for their life and turf in "The Very Angry Seven," and Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley's comic character alter egos come to line in the mad cap adventures of "Biz and Buzz!" Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.