Comic books May 2011

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story WILL CARLTON, art SZYMON KUDRANSKI & TODD MCFARLANE, cover SZYMON KUDRANSKI 'Q&A' Part One Spawn vs. Twitch! Twitch confronts Jim for the first time! But can he survive Jim's growing wrath? Meanwhile, Detective Rowand is introduced to the dark forces at work on Earth, as Sam's life hangs in the balance. A new story arc begins here! Old questions answered! New questions asked! And the return of a villain first brought to life in the pages of the critically-acclaimed HELLSPAWN! Cover price $2.99.

Creative Director ORSON SCOTT CARD Written by AARON JOHNSTON Penciled by POP MAHN Cover by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI Ender and Jane have uncovered a lifetime of lies and deceit on planet Lusitania, and now Starways Congress is threatening to shut the planet down. Can Ender learn the secret of the alien pequeninos before they take another human life? Only one way to find out: meet the pequeninos face to face on their turf! Based on the Hugo- and Nebula-award-winning novel from science-fiction master Orson Scott Card. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Isuna Hasekura. Art and cover by Keito Koume.

Proud of his skillful transaction in Poroson (with more than a little help from Holo), Lawrence turns his cart toward Ruvinheigen in hopes of swelling his profits. Along the way, Lawrence and Holo meet the shepherdess Norah, whom they engage to "protect" them along the way. But it isn't wolves from which Lawrence needs protection, but his own ambition. The threat of a merchant's worst nightmare awaits him in Ruvinheigen - bankruptcy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Paul Tobin. Art by MATTHEW SOUTHWORTH & SERGIO CARIELLO. Cover by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic. THE SPIDER VS. THE HUNTER! Will Spider-Girl catch Ana Kraven in her web or has the young huntress finally gained the upper hand in this fearsome family feud?! The Next Generation of one of comics great rivalries takes center stage - and in the wings, is a Goblin lurks! By Paul Tobin (MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN) and Matthew Southworth (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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Expanded Edition

1st printing. Collects Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) #1-3 and The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #259-261.

Written by Roger Stern and Glenn Greenberg. Art By Ron Frenz, Luke Ross, Al Milgrom, George Perez, Jerome Moore, Scott Hanna and Bob Mcleod. Cover By John Romita.

For years, the mystery of the Hobgoblin's identity plagued not only Spider-Man and his friends, but also fans!

Now, all is revealed - and the answers will shock you! As the Hobgoblin stands exposed at last, the threats of Norman Osborn and an all-new Green Goblin wait in the wings! Featuring all your favorite Spidey characters, from Mary Jane to Betty Brant to Robbie Robertson!

Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

May 2011. (Newsstand #19) Reprints Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #25-26 and Marvel Age Spider-Man #7-8. Cover price $6.99.

May 2011. (Newsstand #19) Reprints Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #25-26 and Marvel Age Spider-Man #7-8. Cover price $6.99.

May 2011. (Newsstand #19) Reprints Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #25-26 and Marvel Age Spider-Man #7-8. Cover price $6.99.

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Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by MATTEO LOLLI Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER It's been boiling...it's been bubbling over...and now the war between Spider-Man and the Torino crime family explodes! It's an all-out battle on the streets of New York, and it won't be without a long term casualty in Peter's love life... and quite possibly a short and immediate effect on his life span! 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Cover A by Franco Urrru. IDW's last Spike issue! Tears! Terror! Will Spike be able to put his demons to rest (figuratively and literally), or will this final challenge be 'the end' of our favorite vampire, poet, lover, and friend? Hint: It won't. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover B by Nick Runge. IDW's last Spike issue! Tears! Terror! Will Spike be able to put his demons to rest (figuratively and literally), or will this final challenge be 'the end' of our favorite vampire, poet, lover, and friend? Hint: It won't. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Cover by Jenny Frison. IDW's last Spike issue! Tears! Terror! Will Spike be able to put his demons to rest (figuratively and literally), or will this final challenge be 'the end' of our favorite vampire, poet, lover, and friend? Hint: It won't. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by DAVID HINE Art by MORITAT Cover by LADRÖNN Death is coming for Commissioner Dolan - and it wears The Spirit's face! The assassin sent to Central City by the South American cartels is a master of deadly automatons, but do The Spirit and the cops even know what they're looking for? They'd take a bullet for Dolan, but can they stop a killer who's taken countless lives without touching a gun? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2011 - ONI PRESS (W) Joe Harris (A) Brett Weldele Driven to discover the truth regarding his father's mysterious death many years prior, Melvin Reyes seeks to prove the existence of Spontaneous Human Combustion after fresh outbreaks of the phenomenon reveal a pattern only he can see, a predictability model only he can read, and the terrifying realization that whatever phenomenon consumed his father is also boiling inside of him, just waiting for release.

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Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by MIKE PERKINS Cover by TOMM COKER As Flagg's influence continues to draw Nadine and Harold further towards madness and destruction, the Free Zone Committee makes their first play against the Kingdom of Evil: They will send three spies to Vegas--provided, of course, that their 'volunteers' agree to what could very well be a suicide-mission. It's bitter goodbyes in this heart-wrenching chapter of Stephen King's?apocalyptic epic. Also: What's the trouble with young Leo Rockway? 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory Published by arrangement with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc. This graphic novel is produced under licensefrom The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group and Stephen King. TM & © 2010 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by MIKE PERKINS Cover by TOMM COKER The Free Zone Committee has sent their spies to the west and is now mere days away from getting the electricity back on in Boulder, but darker plans are afoot... When a tormented Nadine discovers the horrific truth of what Harold's been plotting, the dark man makes his presence known to ensure nothing stops him... The clock is ticking for the forces of good, True Believers, and we've hit the point of no return... Don't dare miss it! 32 PGS./Cadrstock Cover/Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Newsstand Edition. The Ultimate Sacrifice. The Expendables. Beyond the Red Line. Cover price $6.99.

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Previews Exclusive Edition. The Ultimate Sacrifice. The Expendables. Beyond the Red Line. Cover price $6.99.

1st printing.

Written by Jeremy Barlow. Art by Daxiong. Cover by Sean McNally.

The wreck of the Reverie, a four-hundred-year-old abandoned luxury liner is rumored to house an ancient relic of immense value. When Boba comes into possession of a map revealing the ship's current whereabouts, he sets his sights on the prize. But he's not alone-two bounty-hunting brothers with a grudge against Fett are now on his trail, hoping to win the treasure for themselves.

But, neither Boba nor the brothers are prepared for what else is lurking within the creepy corridors of the forsaken Reverie.

An original Boba Fett graphic novel for all ages! The of Fett continues!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color All Ages

Cover price $7.99.

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1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Blood Ties - A Tale of Jango and Boba Fett (2010) #1-4.

Written by Tom Taylor. Art and cover by Chris Scalf.

Here begins a multigenerational tale of honor and redemption, starring two of the heaviest hitters in the Star Wars galaxy-the father-and-clone team of Jango and Boba Fett!

A mission that begins with Jango Fett-before the Clone Wars-will affect the course of Boba Fett's life some twenty years into the future. When an important assignment with a big payday from Count Dooku goes awry for Jango, Boba will be tasked with picking up the pieces . . .

This volume is full of Mandalorian mayhem!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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The final battle with the insurgents brings a resolution to the mystery of Moff Tarkin's son. Vader resolves the entire mission in a way that only he, the darkest lord of the Sith, can! Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. By Aaron Allston. While Luke and Ben Skywalker continue their exploration of the mystery known as Abeloth with their unlikely Sith allies, the galaxy is abuzz with the trial of former Jedi Knight Tahiri Veila. The moment when the fate of the Jedi might be determined is close at hand, as the exiled Grand Master works to find a reason behind the madness afflicting the Jedi, while those charged with keeping the Order intact struggle against a Republic that seems to have already declared their verdict in the only court that matters: the court of public opinion. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 256 pages, Text Only. Cover price $27.00.

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Science fiction Book Club Edition - 1st printing. By Aaron Allston. While Luke and Ben Skywalker continue their exploration of the mystery known as Abeloth with their unlikely Sith allies, the galaxy is abuzz with the trial of former Jedi Knight Tahiri Veila. The moment when the fate of the Jedi might be determined is close at hand, as the exiled Grand Master works to find a reason behind the madness afflicting the Jedi, while those charged with keeping the Order intact struggle against a Republic that seems to have already declared their verdict in the only court that matters: the court of public opinion. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in, 256 pages, Text Only. Cover price $27.00.

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Cover by Mahmud Asrar. Twenty-one years before the events in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn is dispatched to prevent the outbreak of a civil war on the homeworld of his Padawan Xanatos-whose father is king. It is a mission that will lead Qui-Gon into close contact with the dark side and start him on a quest that will have a major impact on the future of the Jedi Order! Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Stephane Roux. Twenty-one years before the events in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn is dispatched to prevent the outbreak of a civil war on the homeworld of his Padawan Xanatos-whose father is king. It is a mission that will lead Qui-Gon into close contact with the dark side and start him on a quest that will have a major impact on the future of the Jedi Order! Cover price $2.99.

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Battleground Coruscant. The allies have carried the battle to the Sith. The war for control of the galaxy is not over yet . . . . . . but it will be by the end of this issue. Traitors will be revealed, heroes and villains will fall, and empires will be toppled. It all ends here! Cover price $3.50.

Includes 3-D Glasses - 1st printing. NEW Enemies...NEW Secrets...The Clone Wars REVEALED in 3-D! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color (3-D). Cover price $9.99.

Does NOT Include 3-D Glasses - 1st printing. NEW Enemies...NEW Secrets...The Clone Wars REVEALED in 3-D! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color (3-D). Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Threat of Peace!" Collects Star Wars: The Old Republic #1-27, which appeared originally online at swtor.com. Written by Rob Chestney. ARt by Alex Sanchez. Coevr by Benjamin Carré. A look at the era of Star Wars: The Old Republic, written by one of the writers behind LucasArts and BioWare's wildly anticipated massive multiplayer online game, Threat of Peace unveils a galaxy on the brink of destruction three hundred years after the events of Knights of the Old Republic! For decades, the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire have been at war. The Sith have gained control of the Outer Rim, but their efforts to penetrate the Core Worlds have so far been thwarted. Now, representatives from both sides attempt to negotiate a peace treaty-but deception by the Sith puts the Jedi in an unfortunate position. Bonus behind-the-scenes content found nowhere else! Written by Rob Chestney, one of the writers behind the game! Critical events prior to LucasArts and BioWare's massive multiplayer online game! Discover more of the newest Star Wars era! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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Cover A by Dimitri Armand. (W) Chris Roberson (A) Khary Randolph Stan Lee's sensational sci-fi superhero series with New York Times bestselling author Superman writer Chris Roberson spins into high gear! Benjamin battles through space to return to his homeworld, but will he reach it in time? The critically acclaimed series reaches new heights and provides high-octane entertainment that is truly not of this world! Covers by Dimitri Armand and Matteo Scalera. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover B by Matteo Scalera. (W) Chris Roberson (A) Khary Randolph Stan Lee's sensational sci-fi superhero series with New York Times bestselling author Superman writer Chris Roberson spins into high gear! Benjamin battles through space to return to his homeworld, but will he reach it in time? The critically acclaimed series reaches new heights and provides high-octane entertainment that is truly not of this world! Covers by Dimitri Armand and Matteo Scalera. Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Virgin Cover by Dimitri Armand. (W) Chris Roberson (A) Khary Randolph Stan Lee's sensational sci-fi superhero series with New York Times bestselling author Superman writer Chris Roberson spins into high gear! Benjamin battles through space to return to his homeworld, but will he reach it in time? The critically acclaimed series reaches new heights and provides high-octane entertainment that is truly not of this world! Covers by Dimitri Armand and Matteo Scalera. Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing. Collects StarCraft (2009 DC/Wildstorm) #1-7.

Written by Simon Furman. Art by Federico Dallocchio, Brian Denham, Mike S. Miller and Carlos D'Anda. Cover by Federico Dallocchio.

Collecting the first seven issues of the series based on Blizzard's smash-hit game. Join the War Pigs, a team of outlaws reunited by their former captain for one last job: the assassination of Jim Raynor!

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. By Jeff VanderMeer and S. J. Chambers. Steampunk - a grafting of Victorian aesthetic and punk rock attitude onto various forms of science-fiction culture - is a phenomenon that has come to influence film, literature, art, music, fashion, and more. A burgeoning DIY community has brought a distinctive Victorian-fantasy style to their crafts and art. Steampunk evokes a sense of adventure and discovery, and embraces extinct technologies as a way of talking about the future. This ultimate manual will appeal to aficionados and novices alike with a wild ride through the clockwork corridors of Steampunk history. Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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(W) Michael Lent, Brian McCarthy (A) Kent Hurlburt One of the bestselling authors of all time, Stephen King's books have sold over 500 million copies worldwide and been translated into 33 languages. Generations of terrified readers and moviegoers have dubbed Stephen King the 'Master of Horror,' but he is much, much more. This is a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into King's private world. Cover price $3.99.

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It's been five years since Mr. Edward Hyde went on his rampage through London, and a new madman-Jack the Ripper-is terrorizing the city's Whitechapel district. Inspector Thomas Adye of Scotland Yard, convinced the Ripper is using the same serum that gave birth to Hyde, has reluctantly partnered with Hyde's alter ego, the imprisoned Dr. Henry Jekyll, for help in his hunt. Written by Cole Haddon and illustrated by M. S. Corley, part 2 of Hyde sees Jekyll temporarily released from his dungeon, albeit shackled and under heavy guard. Will it make a difference? Cover price $3.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Jungle!"

Written by Mike Raicht and Brian Smith. Art and cover by Charles Paul Wilson III.

Unsuccessful in their quest thus far, the band of heroic toys travel farther behind enemy lines in search of their human master.

There they uncover the true history of the mysterious closet realm known as the Dark in the bombed out husk of a ruined Zoo. Battle weary and vastly outnumbered by the armies of the cunning Boogeyman, Maxwell the teddy bear and Percy the piggy bank lead their troops into the savage wilds of the Jungle in search of sanctuary.

Loyalties will be tested and horrible secrets exposed.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

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Cover A by Cameron Stewart. As the Suicide Girls get closer to finding the missing girls, their archenemy, the Way of Life organization, amps up their attacks. Meanwhile, Frank and Sana have it out over what's really going on and an SG close to them is put in mortal danger. Mature readers. Cover price $3.99.

Jetpack Comics Exclusive Cover. As the Suicide Girls get closer to finding the missing girls, their archenemy, the Way of Life organization, amps up their attacks. Meanwhile, Frank and Sana have it out over what's really going on and an SG close to them is put in mortal danger. Mature readers.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Photo Cover. As the Suicide Girls get closer to finding the missing girls, their archenemy, the Way of Life organization, amps up their attacks. Meanwhile, Frank and Sana have it out over what's really going on and an SG close to them is put in mortal danger. Mature readers. Cover price $3.99.

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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2011 - DRAWN & QUARTERLY (W/A) John Stanley Drawn & Quarterly presents what will surely be the best, most rollicking and pleasure-filled FCBD offering, one that appeals to a myriad of readers; young or old, new to the genre or drowning in stacks of plastic covered pulp, John Stanley's Summer Fun will leave the reader smiling. Spotlighting the world's most loved all-ages cartoonist, John Stanley, and one of today's best contemporary cartoonists and designers, Seth, John Stanley's Summer Fun features stories from the John Stanley Library--Melvin Monster and Nancy--as well as Stanley classics Dunc and Loo and The Little King, making the collection as diverse as it is engaging. Not only will D+Q's FCBD issue appeal to the mainstream media, but its direct link to the John Stanley Library makes it relevant to what retailers have in store. Capturing the essence of FCBD while showcasing comics that are accessible to all readers, John Stanley's Summer Fun offers great value in an eye-catching package. How could you pass this up?

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. With the reconstruction complete, Koushi begins his training at the brand-new Inuzuka dojo. But he is still unable to master his family's extreme martial arts techniques. Confessing his true weakness to his friends, Koushi begs them to help him with his training. But if Koushi thought the Inuzuka training techniques were over the top, his friends' methods might push him over the edge! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Third Printing Variant Cover ALL-NEW FROM ROBERT KIRKMAN & JASON HOWARD! This is where it begins! The Evil Max Maximus wants to get to Inner-Earth! He wants the dinosaurs that live there! He wants the powerful DynOre mineral that originates there! SUPER DINOSAUR and DEREK DYNAMO are the only ones who can stop him! The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a ten year-old kid and his best friend, a nine-foot tall Tyrannosaurus Rex who loves to play video games. Cover price $2.99.

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story ROBERT KIRKMAN, art & cover JASON HOWARD ALL-NEW FROM ROBERT KIRKMAN & JASON HOWARD! At long last, Max Maximus makes his move! Super Dinosaur and Derek Dynamo find themselves face to face with the most fearsome foe they've ever faced... and that's only if they don't freeze to death first! This issue can't be missed, just like every issue of SUPER DINOSAUR! Cover price $2.99.

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Second printing. story ROBERT KIRKMAN, art & cover JASON HOWARD ALL-NEW FROM ROBERT KIRKMAN & JASON HOWARD! At long last, Max Maximus makes his move! Super Dinosaur and Derek Dynamo find themselves face to face with the most fearsome foe they've ever faced... and that's only if they don't freeze to death first! This issue can't be missed, just like every issue of SUPER DINOSAUR! Cover price $2.99.

story ROBERT KIRKMAN, art / cover JASON HOWARD Super Dinosaur is finally here! In this stand-alone origin special, you will learn everything there is to know about Derek Dynamo's best friend, Super Dinosaur! Where did he come from? How did he avoid extinction? What is Inner-Earth? And what the heck is DynOre and why is it so dangerous?! All this and more will be revealed - don't miss out! Cover price $2.99.

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Free Comic Book Day Edition! story ROBERT KIRKMAN, art / cover JASON HOWARD Super Dinosaur is finally here! In this stand-alone origin special, you will learn everything there is to know about Derek Dynamo's best friend, Super Dinosaur! Where did he come from? How did he avoid extinction? What is Inner-Earth? And what the heck is DynOre and why is it so dangerous?! All this and more will be revealed - don't miss out!

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Cover by EDDY BARROWS & J.P. MAYER Written by JEFF LEMIRE Art by PIER GALLO Get ready for the first-ever Superboy/Kid Flash race! Bart Allen may have the speed, but Conner Kent has the power - who will win?! Meanwhile, a dangerous threat is nipping at their heels, one that may mean the end for Superboy, Kid Flash and all of Smallville! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL Written by JEFF LEMIRE Art by PIER GALLO Get ready for the first-ever Superboy/Kid Flash race! Bart Allen may have the speed, but Conner Kent has the power - who will win?! Meanwhile, a dangerous threat is nipping at their heels, one that may mean the end for Superboy, Kid Flash and all of Smallville! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.