Comic books May 2010

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THE END IS HERE. THE SWORD's highly anticipated finale arrives as Dara Brighton's epic quest for revenge against the three god-siblings who murdered her family comes to its conclusion. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by KIERON GILLEN. Art by STEVEN SANDERS. Cover by MIKE DEL MUNDO. With Agent Brand imprisoned, all hell breaks loose! Norman Osborn and the Dark Avengers set out to destroy a group peaceful aliens while a war-like race is about to unleash the most intelligent and dangerous being in the universe! Now Brand herself is about to walk in a trap that could spell the end of everything she's worked for...and her life! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Bryan Talbot. Helen Potter lived a happy life until she got lost in a nightmare of sexual abuse. Now she's on a journey, a journey which takes her through urban and rural England along the same path that another Potter, Beatrix Potter, once took. Across the decades, two lives touch, and Helen discovers that the strength of two is far greater than one. Bryan Talbot constructs a very special story in The Tale of One Bad Rat, which immediately endears the reader. The victim of childhood sexual abuse, Helen Potter becomes the armored knight before her own personal demons in this story of heroism and courage. o This new deluxe hardcover edition features a new foreword by Neil Gaiman, updated background material, plus entirely new color separations that better highlight the dazzling artwork of this acclaimed, Eisner Award winning graphic novel. Hardcover, 136 pages, full color. NOTE: "A story of strength and pain and survival." - Neil Gaiman"Thoroughly excellent." -Alan Moore Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Based on the epic poem by Homer. Adapted by Mary Pope Osborne. Includes Book 1: The One-Eyed Giant, Book 2: The Land of the Dead, and Book 3: Sirens and Sea Monsters. In the aftermath of the epic Trojan War, the hero Odysseus and his brave crew must face giants, cannibals, and witches if they are ever to make it home to their waiting families. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 274 pages, Text Only. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Based on the epic poem by Homer. Adapted by Mary Pope Osborne. Includes Book 4: The Grey-Eyed Goddess, Book 5: Return to Ithaca, and Book 6: The Final Battle. The hero Odysseus and his brave crew have faced many challenges to make it home but they will soon learn that things are not how they left them. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 290 pages, Text Only. Cover price $5.99.

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Cover by Al Rio. Written by Troy Brownfield, and Raven Gregory. Wonderland returns with three brand new incredible one-shots for the third Volume of the best selling Tales From Wonderland series. A young boy born of an unholy union in ancient times finds himself transported to the world of madness and mayhem. Donning a suit of magical armor he finds on a desolate battle field he becomes the heroic White Knight whose purity lights the darkness of Wonderland. But when the knight is faced with the choice of destroying evil at the cost of his own innocence will he fall and become as corrupted as the monsters he hunts? Also contains a back up story featuring the final story of Charles Dodgson rise to power and the woman whose actions would lead him to the path of redemption. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Marat Mychaels. (W) Troy Brownfield, Raven Gregory Wonderland returns with three brand new incredible one-shots for the third Volume of the best selling Tales From Wonderland series. A young boy born of an unholy union in ancient times finds himself transported to the world of madness and mayhem. Donning a suit of magical armor he finds on a desolate battle field he becomes the heroic White Knight whose purity lights the darkness of Wonderland. But when the knight is faced with the choice of destroying evil at the cost of his own innocence will he fall and become as corrupted as the monsters he hunts? Also contains a back up story featuring the final story of Charles Dodgson rise to power and the woman whose actions would lead him to the path of redemption. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by ANGE. Adapted by PAUL BENJAMIN. Art and Cover by SYLVAIN GUINEBAUD. The life of a Veill hunter is difficult. To retrieve the treasures protected by the dragons, his timing must be perfect so that he might avoid being changed by the Veill, and get his reward without the other hunters getting there first. Haïrin is one of these Veill hunters in search of riches, while trying to protect his niece who adores the dangerous lives of the beautiful adventurers, the Dragon Knights. When Mara, a young Dragon Knight comes to the region tracking a dragon, Haïrin will go to the limits to protect his family. 48 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $5.99.

Written by Jake Black. Art by Jim Lawson. Flipbook. Set during the Return to New York story line, Raphael lies in a sewer tunnel, remembering the past few days. The fight with Leo was 4 days ago, yet Raph still feels the pain in his shoulder. He knows at this time that he can't show any sign of weakness, for it's up to him alone to rid the sewers of the overwhelming plague that infests them. He must exterminate the Foot. Cover price $3.25.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Talisman: Road of Trials (2009 Del Rey) #0-5. Written by Stephen King, Peter Straub, and Robin Furth. Art byTony Shasteen and Nei Ruffino. The gripping novel that follows young Jack Sawyer on a desperate quest between two worlds - ours, and a mysterious alternate version of Earth called The Territories - comes to magical life in glowing artwork by Tony Shasteen, scripted by Stephen King expert Robin Furth. Featuring original, never-before-seen material, including interview with Stephen King and Peter Straub, a cover gallery, and early character sketches. Hardcover, 164 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

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BOOGA thinks he's a cowboy, BARNEY becomes a giant, JET GIRL is about to expire, war breaks out, and TANK GIRL mutates into... well, you're gonna have to read it to find out! Artist Rufus Dayglo and Tank Girl co-creator Alan C. Martin bring you a story more far-out than Alpha Centuri. Cover price $3.99.

(W/A) Jim Balent 'The Swordmaiden,' Part 2. Tarot's quest to become the Swordmaiden to the Goddess continues as she finds herself battling the fallen Witches of years past and the Darkness within. Raven Hex's mysterious relationship with the sickle Moon Coven comes to an ugly end and forces her relive her darkest hour. Cover price $2.95.

(W/A) Jim Balent 'The Swordmaiden,' Part 2. Tarot's quest to become the Swordmaiden to the Goddess continues as she finds herself battling the fallen Witches of years past and the Darkness within. Raven Hex's mysterious relationship with the sickle Moon Coven comes to an ugly end and forces her relive her darkest hour. Cover price $2.95.

Features a limited signed and numbered b&w art print by Jim Balent. Limited to 500 copies. (W/A) Jim Balent 'The Swordmaiden,' Part 2. Tarot's quest to become the Swordmaiden to the Goddess continues as she finds herself battling the fallen Witches of years past and the Darkness within. Raven Hex's mysterious relationship with the sickle Moon Coven comes to an ugly end and forces her relive her darkest hour. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Studio Edition Limited Collector's Cover signed by artist Jim Balent and numbered on the cover (Litho Style) has a limited printing of 1,000 copies and includes a Broadsword certificate of authenticity. (W/A) Jim Balent 'The Swordmaiden,' Part 2. Tarot's quest to become the Swordmaiden to the Goddess continues as she finds herself battling the fallen Witches of years past and the Darkness within. Raven Hex's mysterious relationship with the sickle Moon Coven comes to an ugly end and forces her relive her darkest hour. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers.

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Written by FELICIA D. HENDERSON. Co-feature written by SEAN MCKEEVER. Cover by YILDIRAY CINAR and JÚLIO FERREIRA. Art by JOE BENNETT and JACK JADSON. Co-feature art by YILDIRAY CINAR and JÚLIO FERREIRA. The Teen Titans are reunited with Static, but can they survive the power of Holocaust? And will Static stay with the Titans if he survives? Plus, Ravager's nemesis forces her to make a decision: Is her life worth the lives of a dozen innocent girls? Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Zack Whedon. Art by Andy MacDonald and Dan Jackson. Covers by Massimo Carnevale. The first story arc in Dark Horse's thrilling reimagining of the Terminator franchise reaches its stunning climax! All the fighting Kyle Reese has lived through has led to this moment, the most important of his life. On the precipice of the mission that will send Kyle to his fate in 1984, his friend Ben has discovered something in 2029 that makes Kyle's trip a life-changing moment for Ben as well. Will the future be rewritten once again, and can Ben do anything to help prevent Judgment Day? 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN - Written by KIERON GILLEN. Art by BILLY TAN & BATT, with 11 pages by RICH ELSON. Cover by MICO SUAYAN. War has often come to Asgard before...but never like this! As the Shining City suffers the most brutal earthly attacks in its history, Thor and his allies fight to stay alive and save what they can! Might be a lost cause...The critically acclaimed breakout THOR run by Kieron Gillen (DARK AVENGERS: ARES) and Billy Tan (NEW AVENGERS) barrels on strong and takes turns you won't want to miss! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Collects Thor (2007-2011 3rd Series) #604-606, Sif (2010 Marvel) #1 and material from THOR #600.

Written by KIERON GILLEN, KELLY SUE DECONNICK, STAN LEE and CHRIS GIARRUSSO. Art by BILLY TAN, RYAN STEGMAN, DAVID AJA, and CHRIS GIARRUSSO. Cover by BILLY TAN.

Dr. Doom has committed barbaric atrocities against the Asgardians living in his realm of Latveria. Now Balder has marshaled his forces, and called upon the counsel of his general, Tyr, the God of War. Even the outcast Thor has rallied to the defense of his people. But what secret weapon has Doom wrought with secrets plundered from Asgard?! And whose side is the duplicitous Loki truly on? Also, finally restored to her own body, Sif sets out with Beta Ray Bill to fight her way back to true warrior's glory!

Plus, a story by Stan Lee in celebration of THOR #600!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Reprints Thor (2007 3rd Series) #1. Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art and Cover by Olivier Coipel & Mark Morales. Not a clone! Not a robot! Not an imaginary story! The God of Thunder is officially BACK! You've waited for it, you've demanded it...and we say thee YEA! The Odinson comes roaring to life in this highly anticipated ongoing series by red-hot superstars J. Michael Straczynski and Olivier Coipel! But how does a god return from Ragnarok? And what place will he find in a world torn by CIVIL WAR? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

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2nd and later printings. By Rich Koslowski. Through a series of never-before-seen interviews and rare photos, documentary-maker Rich Koslowski reveals the horrifying true story behind the Cartoon industry and our most celebrated cartoon actors - the story that Hollywood doesn't want you to see.. Told in the style of a Ken Burns documentary, with interviews of 'toon stars today as well as historical "file footage" of the "early years," you will forever rethink those beloved characters in the white gloves. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Siege tie-in - Written by JEFF PARKER. Art by Wellington Alves. Cover by ADI GRANOV. As the Mighty Avengers clash with the Thunderbolts in the Siege of Asgard, surprises abound. What are everyone's true motivations, and when push comes to punch, where do their loyalties lie? Will this most twisted version of the team produce any heroes - or will the Thunderbolts' tradition of redemption get stomped into the muddy battlefield that is The Siege? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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In honor of this year's FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, and to commemorate the first appearance of The Tick 24 years ago, NEC Press offers this special re-presentation of Ben Edlund's legendary first issue of THE TICK, in a special FREE COMIC BOOK DAY SPECIAL EDITION! The complete original first comic book appearance of The Tick, as it originally hit the stands in 1986! BW 32pgs

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Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO. Art and cover by Art Baltazar. It's the time of year for an all-green, never-mean issue of TINY TITANS! Miss Martian chases after Gizmo! Beast Boy chases after Miss Martian! Kroc eats things! Hmm, that last one doesn't quite fit... But wait - some of the things he eats are green! That's better. Cover price $2.50.

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Rise and Fall (Uncredited): Prelude - Written by EDDIE BERGANZA. Art by SCOTT CLARK, ARDIAN SYAF, DAVE BEATY and VICENTE CIFUENTES. Cover by ANGEL UNZUETA. Spotlight on Red Arrow! As Roy Harper lies in critical condition after the events of JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #5, his fever dreams show him the perfect future life he wants for the Titans. Unfortunately for him, it's a life the Titans will never see. Story continues in Justice League Rise of Arsenal (2010) #1. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Fractured!" Collects Titans (2008-2011 2nd Series) #14 and 16-22. Written by ERIC WALLACE, CHRIS YOST, PAT McCALLUM, BRYAN Q. MILLER, J.T. KRUL and MIKE JOHNSON. Art by ANGEL UNZUETA, MICHAEL SHOYKET, SERGIO ARINO, WAYNE FAUCHER, JACK PURCELL and MARK McKENNA. Cover by ANGEL UNZUETA. Following Jericho's betrayal, The Titans struggle to rebuild the team while dealing with the problems of growing up and apart. Each issue of this story arc spotlights an individual hero and how his or her choices impact the team's future. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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In this issue: San Diego Comic-Con International preview! Shocker Toys Indie Spotlight and more Comic-Con exclusives! Plus: The success of Avatar has sparked new interest by manufacturers in taking a chance on new properties! Also: Mezco! And: Hasbro! Plus: Action News Briefs; Tomart's Speed Shop's news on Hot Wheels collecting; and other regular features! Cover price $5.95.

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'A Funeral in Berlin': Part 1 of 3 - Written by ALEX ROSS and MIKE CAREY. Art by PATRICK BERKENKOTTER. Cover by ALEX ROSS. The Torch may not truly be alive, but now he's dying, condemned by the same chemical agent that defeated the Thinker's artificial virus. His only chance? To follow a seventy-year-old trail into the depths of the Bolivian jungle, and face a monstrous parody of himself in a battle to the death!! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Who's the Boss? Take over Torchwood and see your story in print; The Director's guide to Children of Earth; Russell T Davies - "My secret life as Leo Vaughn!"; Even Steven - Jack's grandson speaks out; 25 pages of new fiction; Deadly Assassin - Liz May Brice is a hot shot; plus John Fay, James Moran, Dr. Rupesh, Cosplay. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. The continued adventures of Luca Torelli, a cold-hearted gangster in the 1930s, and those in his merciless orbit. Abuli portrays the characters with humor and poignancy, and Jimmy Palmiotti's translations provide a true sense of New York in the 1930s. Jordi Bernet's art, of course, is lovely, but Torpedo is Bernet's masterpiece-the closest the graphic novel medium has ever come to The Godfather. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, BW. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

Learn how to survive the current economic gloom and doom and make money on the toys you want to sell. Plus, new action figures and die-casts coming for Summer 2010. Also, the famous Lee's Guide to Collecting installment this issue covers Playmates' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure line. Cover price $5.95.

Learn how to survive the current economic gloom and doom and make money on the toys you want to sell. Plus, new action figures and die-casts coming for Summer 2010. Also, the famous Lee's Guide to Collecting installment this issue covers Playmates' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure line. Cover price $5.95.

Cover by Tanya Roberts. (W) Jesse Blaze Snider. (A) Tanya Roberts & Travis Hill. The toys' jealousy over Andy's new videogame continues to grow, as Andy spends less and less time using his imagination. Buzz Lightyear's imagination, however, may be running wild as he has some bizarre conspiracy theories about why toys have begun to disappear from Andy's room! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Michael Cavallaro. (W) Jesse Blaze Snider. (A) Tanya Roberts & Travis Hill. The toys' jealousy over Andy's new videogame continues to grow, as Andy spends less and less time using his imagination. Buzz Lightyear's imagination, however, may be running wild as he has some bizarre conspiracy theories about why toys have begun to disappear from Andy's room! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. The Toys are back! Join Buzz, Woody, and Jessie as they leave Andy's house and meet a whole new group of toys. Be part of the action as they set off on their rollicking adventure. Each time you turn the page, you'll find a picture that changes and moves as the book is tilted. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Collects Toy Story (2009- 3rd Series Boom Studios) #0-3. When Andy is given a surprise gift by his grandmother, no one is more surprised than the toys in his room... it's a second Buzz Lightyear! The stage is set for a Star Command showdown as only one Buzz can stay... but when the wrong Buzz is returned to the store, Woody and the other toys must mount a rescue mission! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

BLACKEST NIGHT Brand-new toys from the hottest event in comics! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE Secrets of G.I. Joe revealed! EXCLUSIVE: Hasbro Star Wars-The Figure 30 Years In The Making! Available in Comic Book Stores: March 10, 2010 Available on Newsstands: March 23, 2010 Cover price $4.99.

BLACKEST NIGHT Brand-new toys from the hottest event in comics! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE Secrets of G.I. Joe revealed! EXCLUSIVE: Hasbro Star Wars-The Figure 30 Years In The Making! Available in Comic Book Stores: March 10, 2010 Available on Newsstands: March 23, 2010 Cover price $4.99.

Summer Movie Toy Mania Prince of Persia - From Video Game to Movie to Hit Toy Line Iron Man 2 - The Toys and Collectibles so cool they'll give you whiplash! Twisted Toyfare Theater - The Manly Men of Action return! Cover price $4.99.

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Summer Movie Toy Mania Prince of Persia - From Video Game to Movie to Hit Toy Line Iron Man 2 - The Toys and Collectibles so cool they'll give you whiplash! Twisted Toyfare Theater - The Manly Men of Action return! Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Jonathan Lincoln. Art and cover by Francis Tsai. The first property from Top Cow and Heroes and Villains Entertainment is here! FBI tracker Alex O'Roark and his partner Jezebel Kendal become more and more desperate to capture serial killer Herod and resort to using a young boy afflicted with lycanthropy as bait. Will the risky gambit come back to bite them? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Don Figueroa. Written by Mike Costa. Art by Don Figueroa. As the dust settles down on Earth, we look to the Heavens to ask a burning question: Where have MEGATRON and the retreating DECEPTICONS been all this time? What have they been up to? The answer, of course, is: nothing good. Take a conspicuously infernal single-issue look into the heart of darkness with Costa and Figueroa. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Andrew Wildman. Written by Mike Costa. Art by Don Figueroa. As the dust settles down on Earth, we look to the Heavens to ask a burning question: Where have MEGATRON and the retreating DECEPTICONS been all this time? What have they been up to? The answer, of course, is: nothing good. Take a conspicuously infernal single-issue look into the heart of darkness with Costa and Figueroa. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Don Figueroa. Written by Mike Costa. Art by Don Figueroa. As the dust settles down on Earth, we look to the Heavens to ask a burning question: Where have MEGATRON and the retreating DECEPTICONS been all this time? What have they been up to? The answer, of course, is: nothing good. Take a conspicuously infernal single-issue look into the heart of darkness with Costa and Figueroa. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Marcelo Matere. During the Great War on Cybertron, one of the Autobots' fallen heroes was Optimus Prime's best friend-IRONHIDE. What does that have to do with the fate of the planet today? Find out in this all-new miniseries by TRANSFORMERS writer Mike Costa and the phenomenal Casey Coller. You didn't really think his death was just some stunt with no ramifications, did you? Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Casey Coller. During the Great War on Cybertron, one of the Autobots' fallen heroes was Optimus Prime's best friend-IRONHIDE. What does that have to do with the fate of the planet today? Find out in this all-new miniseries by TRANSFORMERS writer Mike Costa and the phenomenal Casey Coller. You didn't really think his death was just some stunt with no ramifications, did you? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Virgin Variant Cover by Marcelo Matere. During the Great War on Cybertron, one of the Autobots' fallen heroes was Optimus Prime's best friend-IRONHIDE. What does that have to do with the fate of the planet today? Find out in this all-new miniseries by TRANSFORMERS writer Mike Costa and the phenomenal Casey Coller. You didn't really think his death was just some stunt with no ramifications, did you? Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Nick Roche. Written by Nick Roche and James Roberts. Art by Nick Roche and Josh Burchman. The endgame begins. Their teammates are dead, their mission is in tatters, and all hope is lost. Time has run out for the last of the Wreckers, who confront the maniac responsible for the atrocities of the last 48 hours. Deaths, betrayals and long-promised revelations-truly, this one has it all! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Trevor Hutchison. Written by Nick Roche and James Roberts. Art by Nick Roche and Josh Burchman. The endgame begins. Their teammates are dead, their mission is in tatters, and all hope is lost. Time has run out for the last of the Wreckers, who confront the maniac responsible for the atrocities of the last 48 hours. Deaths, betrayals and long-promised revelations-truly, this one has it all! Cover price $3.99.