Comic books January 2009

Justice League: Cry for Justice cover by Mauro Cascioli. $5.99 THE BEST OF 2008 We take a look back at 2008's biggest events, writers, artists and trends, from Grant Morrison's 'Batman R.I.P.' to Matt Fraction's breakout year to the emergence of J.G. Jones (Final Crisis) as an art superstar-all that and more in our annual 'Best Of' coverage! HEATH LEDGER'S JOKER We look back at his startling performance from 'The Dark Knight,' which has already been called Oscar-worthy. Is Ledger's role now the high-water mark for comic book-based acting? We look back at the greatest year EVER in comic movie history. 'SECRET INVASION' COMMENTARY From its first issue to the shocking conclusion, writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Leinil Yu talk about the series' greatest moments, including the jaw-dropping Spider-Woman reveal, Mockingbird's 'rebirth' and the top-secret final page! HEROES As TV's hottest show wraps up the first half of Season 3, we get answers on all your biggest questions. Is Sylar really immortal? Who else will get powers this year? And will Hiro kill Ando? Get all the buzz on your favorite NBC super-show! MORRISON AND BENDIS The two prolific writers elevated their performances even higher in 2008, authoring the year's two biggest events. We examine the comic book legends! Cover price $5.99.

WIZARD: THE MAGAZINE OF COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #207 $5.99 THE BEST OF 2008 We take a look back at 2008's biggest events, writers, artists and trends, from Grant Morrison's 'Batman R.I.P.' to Matt Fraction's breakout year to the emergence of J.G. Jones (Final Crisis) as an art superstar-all that and more in our annual 'Best Of' coverage! HEATH LEDGER'S JOKER We look back at his startling performance from 'The Dark Knight,' which has already been called Oscar-worthy. Is Ledger's role now the high-water mark for comic book-based acting? We look back at the greatest year EVER in comic movie history. 'SECRET INVASION' COMMENTARY From its first issue to the shocking conclusion, writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Leinil Yu talk about the series' greatest moments, including the jaw-dropping Spider-Woman reveal, Mockingbird's 'rebirth' and the top-secret final page! HEROES As TV's hottest show wraps up the first half of Season 3, we get answers on all your biggest questions. Is Sylar really immortal? Who else will get powers this year? And will Hiro kill Ando? Get all the buzz on your favorite NBC super-show! MORRISON AND BENDIS The two prolific writers elevated their performances even higher in 2008, authoring the year's two biggest events. We examine the comic book legends! Cover price $5.99.

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Old Man Logan: Part 4 of 8 - Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN 'OLD MAN LOGAN' In a decimated future where America is dominated by super-villains, old man Logan lives out his days, but as far as he's concerned, WOLVERINE died fifty years ago with the rest of the super heroes. Now he's on a cross-country journey with the blind archer HAWKEYE to deliver a secret package to Hawkeye's contacts on the east coast. But dinosaurs and earthquakes might just finish them off for good! Plus: the identity of the PRESIDENT is revealed! MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN continue their post-apocalyptic epic for the ages! Part 4 (of 8). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Second Printing Variant Cover by Steve McNiven. Old Man Logan: Part 4 of 8 - Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN 'OLD MAN LOGAN' In a decimated future where America is dominated by super-villains, old man Logan lives out his days, but as far as he's concerned, WOLVERINE died fifty years ago with the rest of the super heroes. Now he's on a cross-country journey with the blind archer HAWKEYE to deliver a secret package to Hawkeye's contacts on the east coast. But dinosaurs and earthquakes might just finish them off for good! Plus: the identity of the PRESIDENT is revealed! MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN continue their post-apocalyptic epic for the ages! Part 4 (of 8). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by MIKE BENSON Penciled by ROLAND BOSCHI Cover by TOMER HANUKA You've heard the story before: A beautiful woman picks up a guy in a bar. They have a couple drinks, show each other a good time. And when he wakes up the next morning, the guy finds himself in a bathtub full of ice, with two fewer kidneys than he had the night before. Well, Wolverine's heard this story too and he ain't too thrilled by it. In fact, he's willing to bring an end to it in the most direct way he can think of... 32 PGS./One-Shot/Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by FRANCIS PORTELA Cover by SALVA ESPIN Flashing claws versus fists of fury! That's right -- Wolverine takes on SHANG-CHI, MASTER OF KUNG-FU! 'Nuff said! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Wolverine: First Class (2008) #5-8 and Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #139-140. Written by FRED VAN LENTE and Chris Claremont. Art by CLAYTON HENRY and John Byrne. Cover by SALVADOR ESPIN. "TO ME, MY X-MEN! You must immediately pursue Wolverine into Canada! He has defected back to ALPHA FLIGHT...and taken Kitty Pryde with him!" Then, the SOVIET SUPER SOLDIERS have kidnapped Kitty's flame Colossus, and she and Wolverine must brave the dangers of Russia's irradiated Forbidden Zone to save him! Plus, learn how Kitty joined the X-Men in a classic tale by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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Written by JASON AARON Penciled by STEPHEN SEGOVIA Cover by DAVE WILKINS Wolverine is back in Chinatown, settling old scores. First up, his vengeful ex-girlfriend. Only problem, she now commands an army of gun-toting thugs, along with four mystical Kung Fu warriors, who together put a beatdown on Wolvie the likes of which hasn't been seen in years. Now with Wolverine driven into hiding and the entire city out searching for him, who will dare come to his aid? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

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Original Sin: Part 5 of 5 - Written by DANIEL WAY Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO ORIGINAL SIN Continued from X-MEN: LEGACY #218! Searching for his kidnapped son, Wolverine will let nothing stand in his way-not even The Hellfire Club! Meanwhile, what dark secrets will Professor X unearth inside the scorched battlefield that is Wolverine's mind? And what will it tell him about his own past deeds? Find out here in the mind-shattering-literally mind-shattering-conclusion to ORIGINAL SIN! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

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Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS GIARRUSSO Art by GURIHIRU & CHRIS GIARRUSSO Cover by GURIHIRU 'All right, bub. Gimme my appearance schedule for October...' 'Sure, Mr. Logan! There's your regular solo title, of course. Plus, the usual line-up of team books.' 'So that's just UNCANNY, ASTONISHING, NEW AVENGERS and X-FORCE. No prob.' 'There's also your side projects. ORIGINS, FIRST CLASS, MANIFEST DESTINY, another FIRST CLASS...' 'Uh huh. Anythin' else?' 'Don't forget cameos! Possibly AVENGERS/INVADERS... maybe a SECRET INVASION appearance...' 'Hmph. Sounds like a light month to me. Think I got room for one more book. You got anythin' FUN?' 'Actually...' 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by John Cassaday. 96 PGS./All Ages Cover price $5.99.

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Cover by Aaron Lopresti. Rise of the Olympian: Part 1 - Written by Gail Simone Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan. 'Rise of the Olympian' begins! Penciller Aaron Lopresti returns to the series just in time for Wonder Woman's world to change radically! For months, speculation over a new, male Wonder Woman and his fellow Manazons has run rampant, and now the gossip can end! What horrific new threat is Special Agent Diana Prince unknowingly leading her team of agents up against? And, at long last, the fate of the Amazons is finally revealed. On sale November 26 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Limited Edition Variant Cover by Aaron Lopresti. Rise of the Olympian: Part 1 - Written by Gail Simone Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan 'Rise of the Olympian' begins! Penciller Aaron Lopresti returns to the series just in time for Wonder Woman's world to change radically! For months, speculation over a new, male Wonder Woman and his fellow Manazons has run rampant, and now the gossip can end! What horrific new threat is Special Agent Diana Prince unknowingly leading her team of agents up against? And, at long last, the fate of the Amazons is finally revealed. On sale November 26 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Samwise Didier. Written by Walter Simonson Art by Jon Buran & Jerome K. Moore. It's off to Theramore Island as our heroes must resolve the damage done by the evil usurper of the throne. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Ludo Lullabi. Written by Walter Simonson Art by Jon Buran & Jerome K. Moore. It's off to Theramore Island as our heroes must resolve the damage done by the evil usurper of the throne. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Chris Robinson. Written by Micky Neilson Art by Ludo Lullabi & Tony Washington Aided by the Argent Dawn, Darion will drive into the very heart of the Scourge stronghold. But will he find resolution or death? 3 of 4 40 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

Limited Edition Variant Cover by Ludo Lullabi. Written by Micky Neilson Art by Ludo Lullabi & Tony Washington Aided by the Argent Dawn, Darion will drive into the very heart of the Scourge stronghold. But will he find resolution or death? 3 of 40 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

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"Wrath of the Titans Cyclops" written & illustrated by Matt Frank. FLIPBOOK with Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" written by Marc Lougee. Art by Susan Ma. Full color, 48 pages, slick paper stock. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO Cover by BOO COOK It's a showdown in the Motor City as X-Factor goes toe-to-toe with the mysterious Karma organization. And when it seems the team is at its darkest moment, Madrox loses all control. Meanwhile, Val Cooper and her government forces claim to be working in X-Factor's best interest. But are they really? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Tony Shasteen. Written by Frank Spotnitz Art by Brian Denham. Search for the truth inside this new miniseries based on the hit FOX television show! A research scientist, recently agitated by paranoid fears, is found dead in his suburban D.C. apartment. His sister refuses to accept the coroner's ruling that his death was suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Federal investigator Scully discovers forensic details that would seem to defy rational explanation and when her partner Agent Mulder learns the scientist was working on a top-secret project for a government contractor, Mulder becomes agitated by his own paranoid fears, which eerily parallels the behavior that led to the scientist's death! From show writer Frank Spotnitz Part 1 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Tony Shasteen. Written by Frank Spotnitz Art by Brian Denham. Search for the truth inside this new miniseries based on the hit FOX television show! A research scientist, recently agitated by paranoid fears, is found dead in his suburban D.C. apartment. His sister refuses to accept the coroner's ruling that his death was suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Federal investigator Scully discovers forensic details that would seem to defy rational explanation and when her partner Agent Mulder learns the scientist was working on a top-secret project for a government contractor, Mulder becomes agitated by his own paranoid fears, which eerily parallels the behavior that led to the scientist's death! From show writer Frank Spotnitz Part 1 of 6, 32 pg, FC Cover price $3.50.

Convention Exclusive Edition. Cover by Tony Shasteen. Written by Frank Spotnitz Art by Brian Denham. Search for the truth inside this new miniseries based on the hit FOX television show! A research scientist, recently agitated by paranoid fears, is found dead in his suburban D.C. apartment. His sister refuses to accept the coroner's ruling that his death was suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Federal investigator Scully discovers forensic details that would seem to defy rational explanation and when her partner Agent Mulder learns the scientist was working on a top-secret project for a government contractor, Mulder becomes agitated by his own paranoid fears, which eerily parallels the behavior that led to the scientist's death! From show writer Frank Spotnitz Part 1 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US Cover price $3.50.

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Old Ghosts: Part 3 of 4 - Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils & Cover by MIKE CHOI 'OLD GHOSTS' As Warpath fights for his life and very soul in the American Southwest, Wolverine gets lucky in Japan. Because you demanded it, DOMINO joins X-Force as they continue to hunt down the . Vanisher has begrudgingly led the team right to the abandoned labs of recently deceased MISTER SINISTER, but X-Force's enemies are right on their heels. PLUS: What's happening to Wolfsbane? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

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Messiah Complex Aftermath - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Angels and Demons!" Collects X-Force (2008 3rd Series) #1-6. Written by CRAIG KYLE and CHRIS YOST. Art and cover by CLAYTON CRAIN. There are lines that the X-Men have sworn never to cross. But after the shocking events of Messiah CompleX, Cyclops realizes that some enemies need to be dealt with permanently - and the X-Men can never know about it. Enter the new X-Force - Wolverine, Warpath, X-23 and Wolfsbane! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $15.99.

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Original Sin : Part 4 - Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by SCOT EATON Cover by MIKE DEODATO Wolverine and Professor X face off against an unholy alliance of enemies old and new, as Sebastian's Shaw's schemes come to fruition. But the greatest danger arises from the most unlikely source, as Xavier's determination to atone for past sins takes him into Daken's scarred and traumatized mind. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Written by GREG PAK Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The harrowing saga of young Magneto's struggle to save his family from the Nazi onslaught continues as the German army invades Poland--and our hero learns brutal new lessons and discovers new strength within himself. But even with all of his hard-won smarts and developing skills, how can one boy fight against the horrors of the Warsaw ghetto and the killing winter of 1941? It's a poignant Marvel Knights take on the life of a young Magneto, by Greg Pak (WORLD WAR HULK) and Carmine Di Giandomenico (DAREDEVIL: BATTLIN' JACK MURDOCK). 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mike Carey, Marc Guggenheim & Chris Yost. Art by Michael Ryan, Victor Olazaba, Yanick Paquette, Serge Lapointe, Humberto Ramos & Carlos Cuevas. Cover by Humberto Ramos & Brian Reber. Iceman continues his quest toward the West Coast and discovers something new about his powers. But is it enough to save his life from a friend turned foe? Plus stories featuring Colossus and a mysterious Young X-Man. 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects X-Men: Legacy (2008-2012 Marvel) #217-218, Wolverine: Origins (2006-2010) #28-30 and X-Men: Original Sin (2008).

Written by MIKE CAREY and DANIEL WAY. Art by SCOT EATON and MIKE DEODATO. Cover by MIKE DEODATO.

After his bruising encounter with Cyclops and Emma Frost, Professor X is forced to revisit the biggest challenge and the biggest failure of his career: Logan. But the layers of lies hide one last, deadly secret which goes back to the days of the X-Men's founding, and the Professor's timing couldn't possibly be worse.

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Written by Christos Gage, Art & Cover by MARIO ALBERTI. Christos Gage (THUNDERBOLTS, HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS) is joined by international superstar-tist Mario Alberti (CREDITS) to bring you the most misunderstood team of all time meeting the most misunderstood super hero of all time in a 4-part mystery that starts in the early days of the Marvel Age and winds it's way through to today! In Part One, Kraven the Hunter and the Blob attack the world's strangest teens while deep in the background an even greater threat watches...and waits. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST Penciled by DIOGENES NEVES Cover by DAVID YARDIN The game is set. The Black Panther, ruler of Wakanda, is being held captive and the military might of his entire kingdom has been turned on the one person who could free him: his wife and queen, Storm. But if Storm chooses to fight her fellow Wakandans and rescue her husband, she does so at a cost: she may not be able to save her teammates, the X-Men, who are in similar peril halfway around the world. Writer Chris Yost (X-FORCE, NEW X-MEN) and up-and-coming artist DIOGENES NEVES pose the question: Does Storm stand by the Black Panther or the X-Men? 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Miguel Montenegro. Brandon Jerwa & Elliott Serrano (W) Miguel Montenegro (A) We're still not done with this? How many issues? 4!?!? Really? Ok, if you say so, let's juts get this over with, allright? Jerwa and Serrano continue to amaze as they are again joined by artist Miguel Montenegro for a time-spanning, thrill-inducing, literary adventure! Featuring two covers by series artist Miguel Montenegro! Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Miguel Montenegro. Brandon Jerwa & Elliott Serrano (W) Miguel Montenegro (A) We're still not done with this? How many issues? 4!?!? Really? Ok, if you say so, let's juts get this over with, allright? Jerwa and Serrano continue to amaze as they are again joined by artist Miguel Montenegro for a time-spanning, thrill-inducing, literary adventure! Featuring two covers by series artist Miguel Montenegro! Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Miguel Montenegro. Brandon Jerwa, Elliott Serrano (W) Miguel Montenegro (A) Thank GOD it's over... I mean, this one was really running on fumes, wasn't it? Four. Issues. Of. This? Oof! But, when Dynamite gives you lemons you make lemonade (w/alternate covers) and that's what we have here as we wrap up this mess by Brandon (I can do more than licensed books) Jerwa, Elliott (who am I again) Serrano and Miguel (never make fun of the artist, he's the most important part of this mess) Montenegro! Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Miguel Montenegro. Brandon Jerwa, Elliott Serrano (W) Miguel Montenegro (A) Thank GOD it's over... I mean, this one was really running on fumes, wasn't it? Four. Issues. Of. This? Oof! But, when Dynamite gives you lemons you make lemonade (w/alternate covers) and that's what we have here as we wrap up this mess by Brandon (I can do more than licensed books) Jerwa, Elliott (who am I again) Serrano and Miguel (never make fun of the artist, he's the most important part of this mess) Montenegro! Cover price $3.50.

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Written by David Lapham Art and cover by David Lapham Driven by his quest to restore Sadie's sanity, Danny tracks down the one person in the world who may be able to help - her mother. And he's called upon to make either the most noble gesture or the biggest mistake of his life. The hideous secret behind the Brown Bag Empire is revealed, and it's too absurd to take seriously. But if the revelation is true, is it any more insane than the mentally addled killer known as Tweezers? ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by Rafa Sandoval and Roger Bonet. Cover by Michael Ryan. Discover the secret origin of Ink. The bad-boy of the Young X-Men has been shrouded in mystery, but that ends here, and the truth will shake the team of young mutants. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

story JOE CASEY art DEREC DONOVAN covers DEREC DONOVAN & ROB LIEFELD The Televillain has delivered the highest ratings of his career! The new Youngblood chases the almighty dollar! But the real heroes are finally ready to take it all back! Also this issue: a mind-blowing, senses-shattering secret is finally revealed - and the consequences are staggering. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.99.

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story JOE CASEY art DEREC DONOVAN covers DEREC DONOVAN & ROB LIEFELD The Televillain has delivered the highest ratings of his career! The new Youngblood chases the almighty dollar! But the real heroes are finally ready to take it all back! Also this issue: a mind-blowing, senses-shattering secret is finally revealed - and the consequences are staggering. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.99.

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Written by CHRISTOPHE ARLESTON Adaptation by C.B. CEBULSKI Pencils & Cover by ADRIEN FLOCH The first-ever English adaptation of the critically acclaimed European science-fiction epic continues! Shipwrecked on planet Ythaq, officers Granite and Navarth attempt to save Callista, the sumptuous passenger for whom they're responsible. What they don't know is that she stole the identity of the terrible military chief Ophyde and now seems to control the region. But what role does Dhokas the cruel mercenary play? It's in the heart of the Kreac'h lagoon palaces that Navarth and Callista will make some surprising discoveries: Ythaq is a world where the echoes of many mysteries ring. 64 PGS./Mature Cover price $5.99.

1st printing. Written by Jeff Mariotte. Art and cover by Szymon Kudranski. Joe Mundy is a doomed cop, desperately clinging to the last vestiges of his humanity before the virus that infected his town turns him into a zombie as well! Will he have enough time to solve the mystery of what caused the virus before he succumbs to his horrific fate? Alternately humorous, horrific and tragic Zombie Cop will leave you questioning just what it means to be...human. Critically acclaimed author Jeff Mariotte brings a tale of horror you're unlikely to forget! Softcover, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Cover by Michael DiPascle. Shane Oakley. by Pat N. Lewis & Ralph Soll Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and marvel before the talent of Pat Lewis, author and artist of IDW's The Claws Come Out, who brings before you the tale of 'The Great American Whistle-Stop Zombie Flim-Flam of Nineteen Twelve!' Also in this issue: Ralph Soll brings the gore and horror! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Lee Moder. by Pat N. Lewis & Ralph Soll Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and marvel before the talent of Pat Lewis, author and artist of IDW's The Claws Come Out, who brings before you the tale of 'The Great American Whistle-Stop Zombie Flim-Flam of Nineteen Twelve!' Also in this issue: Ralph Soll brings the gore and horror! Cover price $3.99.