Comic books 2012 w/ month not specified

Written by J.P. Roth Art by Mike Krome Cover art Eric Basaldua. The touch of her hands set off a string of shock waves in the deepest gush of his brain. It was like grabbing scalding ice. Steam lifted up into the air from the place they were touching and the heat was such that he knew he should be screaming out in pain, but there was nothing, only more shocks rattling his changing brain. And a smell - something lifting pleasure out of the pores of his mind. He didn't even feel it as she made a claw with her manicured nails and ripped out his throat, then she lifted her blood soaked lips and smiled softly at the face of the moon. 22 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Connecting Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua, Nei Ruffino, and Dawn McTeigue. Story by JP Roth. Art by Mike Krome. "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. 16 pgs. Full Color.

Raw Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua - limited to 25 copies. Story by JP Roth. Art by Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art and Cover by Mike Krome. Cara and Lily delve deeper into their family's histories, and Cara dreams of Drake. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Connecting Cover by Eric Basaldua. (W) JP Roth (A) Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

San Diego Comic Con "Risque" Virgin Connecting Variant. Cover by Ebas (Eric Basaldua). (W) JP Roth (A) Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

San Diego Comic Con Variant. Cover by Dawn McTeague. (W) JP Roth (A) Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

San Diego Comic Con "Risque" Virgin Connecting Variant. Cover by Dawn McTeague. (W) JP Roth (A) Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

San Diego Comic Con "Risque" Virgin Connecting Variant. Cover by Nei Ruffino. (W) JP Roth (A) Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome. Cover by Dawn McTeigue. Cara Wynter is a beautiful young writer, tormented by dreams of her own death. As she struggles to unlock the secrets of her painful nightmares, she finds herself caught in a contest between love and the will of the ancient gods. Through the pages of an ancient book she discovers that the only way to preserve her life and love in the present is to merge with her eternal soul, trapped in the past. The clock is ticking, she has only 13 days to remember, understand, and break a deadly curse. But in order to do so, she must first face her worst fears, to save a god she has treasured for centuries, and a love that she cannot live without. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art and Cover by Mike Krome. Following the star map, Cara and Lily travel to Romania to find missing their missing Aunt. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome. Cover by Dawn McTeigue. Cara is drawn deeper into the life of Arias and comes to learn about Hades. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Fall Collection. Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome. Cover by Sabine Rich. Cara is drawn deeper into the life of Arias and comes to learn about Hades. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

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Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Written by J.P. Roth. Cover by Nei Ruffino. Born into the twenty-first century, Cara Wynter is a beautiful young writer, tormented by dreams of her own death. The clock is ticking, she has only 13 days to remember, understand, and break a deadly curse. But in order to do so, she must first face her worst fears, to save a god she has treasured for centuries, and a love that she cannot live without. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art and Cover by Mike Krome. Cara opens Blood and Shadows and falls through time. Draken son of Hades, and Ares, god of war meet as brothers. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art and Cover by Mike Krome. Taken to the temple of Aphrodite, Cara meet the priestess, Arias in the pages of Blood and Shadows. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art and Cover by Mike Krome. Taken to the temple of Aphrodite, Cara meet the priestess, Arias in the pages of Blood and Shadows. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Warriors of the Nile. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Struggle for control: Wars in ancient Sicily. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Movement and supply: Logistics and the army train. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Collects Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Laughing Corpse (2008) #1-5; Necromancer (2009) #1-5; and Executioner (2009) #1-5. Based on the story by LAURELL K. HAMILTON. Adapted by LAURELL K. HAMILTON and JESSICA RUFFNER. Art by RON LIM. Cover by HARVEY TOLIBAO. Adapting the second novel in Laurell K. Hamilton's bestselling Anita Blake series! St. Louis is a city of the damned. The supernatural is commonplace, and the undead enjoy free rein. But whether warm- or cold-blooded, the laws of man still apply - and nobody dispenses justice better than Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter! This time out, a child's parents are gruesomely slaughtered by an unknown entity. With the child missing and time running out for his safe return, Anita is called in to lend her special expertise as an Animator - one who can raise the bodies of the dead. But as she pursues the truth behind his abduction, she descends into a maelstrom of voodoo mysticism and the many dark secrets of her foes, her friends and - inevitably - herself! THE LAUGHING CORPSE continues the exploration of Hamilton's inventive universe of vampires, werewolves, zombies and ghouls - and the brave hunter who tries to keep them all in line! Softcover, 360 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

No issue number, 2012. Cover by Tim Durning. Anthology comic featuring stories from historical events. Periods covered include World War II, the Titanic disaster, Irish Rebellion, Cuban Missile Crisis, Russian Revolution. The standout story is illustrated by Fabio Pio and written by Sean Leonard entitled "Duty," the story of a young boy during the 1920s in Ireland. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

Free promotional booklet to promote the full-size hardcover. Written by Jody Duncan Jesser and Janine Pourroy. Stills, concept art, behind the scenes, etc. 5 1/4-in. x 6 3/4-in., 64 pages, full color.

2nd and later printings. Written by Alvin Buenavaentura. Art and cover by Daniel Clowes. Throughout his 25-year career, alternative cartoonist/screenwriter Daniel Clowes has always been ahead of artistic and cultural movements. In the late 1980s his groundbreaking comic book series Eightball defined indie culture with wit, venom, and even a little sympathy. With each successive graphic novel (Ghost World, David Boring, Ice Haven, Wilson, Mister Wonderful), Clowes has been praised for his emotionally compelling narratives that reimagine the ways that stories can be told in comics. The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist is the first monograph on this award-winning, New York Times-bestselling creator, compiled with his complete cooperation. It includes all of Clowes's best-known illustrations as well as rare and previously unpublished work, all reproduced from the original art. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

2nd and later printings. Written by Jason Surrell. Marvel Studios Takes Readers Behind The Scenes Of One Of The Most Eagerly Anticipated Films Of All Time In The Art Of The Avengers. This Keepsake Volume Is An Experiential Journey Through The Entire Film From Beginning To End - Featuring Stunning Concept Art, Full-Color Photographs From The Set As Well As The Finished Film, Excerpts From The Script, And Exclusive Interviews With The Cast And Crew - Including Writer/Director Joss Whedon, Producer Kevin Feige And, Of Course, The Avengers Themselves. From Costume And Production Design To Visual Effects And Creature Creation, The Art Of The Avengers Is A Lavish Showcase Of All The Artistry And Creativity That Brings The Marvel Cinematic Universe To Life Onscreen. Avengers Assemble! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 304 pages, Full Color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

2nd and later printings.

Written by Casey Hudson and Derek Watts. Art by BioWare.

The Mass Effect trilogy is a groundbreaking epic that has immersed gamers in one of science fiction's richest universes. Now BioWare and Dark Horse are proud to invite fans deeper than ever into the Mass Effect saga with The Art of the Mass Effect Universe!

Featuring concept art and commentary by BioWare on the games' characters, locations, vehicles, weapons, and more - including Mass Effect 3 - The Art of the Mass Effect Universe is the most complete companion available to gaming's most compelling series!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $20.00

Second or later printing.

Inspired by the Writings of Sun Tzu. Written by Kelly Roman. Art and cover by Michael DeWeese.

This stunning and gritty two-color graphic novel integrates the iconic strategy text by Sun Tzu into a sweeping adventure story set 20 years in the future when Wall Street is militarized and China is the world's dominant economy. KR was sent to prison for a friendly fire incident which left his unit in tatters. Upon release he learns that his brother was brutally murdered while serving as a financial analyst under the brilliant mogul Sun Tzu, a modern incarnation of the ancient master. He heads into Manhattan to get inside Sun Tzu's organization and find out who killed his brother and why.

Softcover, 352 pages, PC.

Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, B/W.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. Story and Art by Karl Kerschl and Cameron Stewart. Part of a special pre-order bonus only available at Ubiworkshop. This book combines both Assassin's Creed The Fall and Assassin's Creed The Chain into one book. Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

1st printing. Collects Astro City: Astra Special (2009) #1-2,Silver Agent (2010) #1-2, and Astro City: The Dark Age Special - Beautie (2008). Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art by BRENT ANDERSON. Cover by ALEX ROSS. A new hardcover starring Astro City's most popular heroes! Astra Furst, a third-generation super hero of Astro City, is graduating from college. It's a time of friends and family, new opportunities, changing relationships - and danger! Featuring the First Family, the creatures of Monstro City, a new hero team and more on a graduation night nobody's ever going to forget! Also in this volume: at last, the full story of the Silver Agent's fateful journey through time is revealed - including his origin, his greatest battles and his ultimate fate. Plus, Beautie, the life-size super-powered fashion-doll member of Honor Guard, doesn't know who she is. Now, she's determined to get answers. Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Gene Yang, Michael Dante DiMartino, and Bryan Konietzko. Art and cover by Gurihiru. The wait is over! Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its millions of fans have been hungry for more - and it's finally here! This series of digests rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a faceoff against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang's powers and ingenuity! The continuation of Airbender and the link to its upcoming sequel, Legend of Korra! Written by Gene Yang, author of the National Book Award-nominated American Born Chinese. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in. x 80 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Gene Yang, Michael Dante DiMartino, and Bryan Konietzko. Art and cover by Gurihiru. Aang and Katara are working tirelessly for peace when an impasse between Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei over Fire Nation colonies within the borders of the Earth Nation threatens to plunge the world back into war! Meanwhile, Sokka must help Toph prepare her hapless first class of metalbending students to defend their school against a rival class of firebenders! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in. x 80 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

Promotional Comic from VISA credit card to provide financial and savings information to young readers. Cover by Andrea Di Vito and Laura Villari. "Saving The Day" Written by James Asmus and Christos Gage, Art by Andrea Di Vito and Laura Villari. 12 Pages, Full Color.

Promotional Comic from Navy Federal Credit Union and VISA credit card to provide financial and savings information to young readers. Cover by Andrea Di Vito and Laura Villari. "Saving The Day" Written by James Asmus and Christos Gage, Art by Andrea Di Vito and Laura Villari. 12 Pages, Full Color.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $8.99

Custom Edition- 1st printing. Written by Peter David. Art by Andrea Di Vito, Jon Buran, Nigel Raynor, Mike Bowden and Walden Wong. Cover by Adi Granov. An all-new original graphic novel, modernizing the formative first days of the super-hero icons that defined pop culture! A hidden foe manipulates the newly minted Avengers from the shadows, meticulously sowing the seeds of discord and mistrust - and causing the new teammates to question the very ties that bind them together as they hunt for the fugitive Hulk. Thor - a shape-shifting alien with a secret agenda? Captain America - a hoax? Iron Man - an enemy conspirator? Their confidence in each other shattered, will the heroes destroy each other before the conspirator is revealed? Only the smartest among them will see through the deception...and it's not who you think! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Note: this was a through the mail walmart exclusive that was included with the purchase of Marvel's The Avengers movie.

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Wyndham Rewards Giveaway. 8 page story plus pin-ups. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Brad Walker and Bruno Hang. Cover by Ron Garney and Jason Keith. 16 Pages, Full Color.

Ashcan sized convention sketchbook by Budd Root for Pittsburgh Comicon 2012. Signed by Budd Root (year of signature may vary). Mature readers.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "The Curse Bells!" Collects Baltimore The Curse Bells (2011 Dark Horse) #1-5. Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden. Art by Ben Stenbeck. Cover by Dave Stewart and Mike Mignola. A horrific ritual will create havoc on a small European town, as Lord Baltimore takes on the twisted blessing of vampiric nuns and an insane warlock! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Issue #1. Anthology comic book centered around music. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 44 pages, black and white. Cover price $5.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

2nd and later printings. "Batman and Robin Must Die!" Collects Batman and Robin (2009- ) #13-16 and Batman: The Return (2010 DC). Written by GRANT MORRISON. Art by CAMERON STEWART, FRAZER IRVING and DAVID FINCH. Cover by FRANK QUITELY. Grant Morrison's best-selling run on BATMAN & ROBIN continues! On the eve of Bruce Wayne's return to Gotham City, the new Batman and Robin team that battled crime during his absence must deal with the deadly return of The Joker. Then, Grant Morrison connects BATMAN & ROBIN with the best-selling THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE for the climactic showdown between Batman and The Black Glove. And in an epic tale illustrated by acclaimed artist David Finch, learn what happens to Dick Grayson after the "real" Batman returns. Softcover,, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 – 2nd and later printings. "Born to Kill!" Collects Batman and Robin (2011-2015 2nd Series) #1-8. Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray. The hit DC Comics – The New 52 series is collected for the first time! Batman and Damian – the new Robin – Are Driven apart by the insidious Nobody! Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Promotional giveaway reprint comic for the release of Dark Night Rises. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Rick Burchett. 52 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Faces of Death!" Collects Detective Comics (2011-2016 2nd Series) #1-7. Story and art by Tony S. Daniel. As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics - The New 52 event, DETECTIVE COMICS is relaunched for the first time! With the first seven hard-hitting issues from acclaimed writer/artist Tony S. Daniel, Bruce Wayne returns as Batman - and sets his sights on the Gotham Ripper, who in turn has his sights on Batman. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne explores a budding romance with TV journalist Charlotte Rivers, who's visiting Gotham City to cover the gruesome slayings. But time is running out as Commissioner Gordon and Batman work to uncover the secret of the dread Dollmaker! Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Fine $16.00

Add to cart Fine $16.00

2nd and later printings. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011) #871-877.

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Jock and Francesco Francavilla. Cover by Jock.

Don't miss this epic Batman mystery from Scott Snyder, creator of AMERICAN VAMPIRE!

First, in "The Black Mirror," a series of brutal murders pushes Batman's detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City's oldest evils. Helpless and trapped in the deadly Mirror House, Batman must fight for his life against one of Gotham City's oldest and most powerful evils!

Then, in a second story called "Hungry City," the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City's foremost banks. The event begins a strange and deadly mystery that will bring Batman face-to-face with the new, terrifying faces of organized crime in Gotham.

Hardcover, 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Booklet about Batman's history that originally came with replica of Batman's Bat Signal kit. 2 1/2-in. x 3-in. 48 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

2nd and later printings. Collects Batman: Return of Bruce Wayne (2010) #1-6.

Written by GRANT MORRISON. Art by CHRIS SPROUSE, FRAZER IRVING, RYAN SOOK, YANICK PAQUETTE, LEE GARBETT, GEORGES JEANTY KARL STORY and MICK GRAY. Cover by ANDY KUBERT.

Grant Morrison's best-selling multipart Batman epic continues with this collection of the six-issue miniseries!Witness Bruce Wayne's adventures across time as he is swept through the time stream, from the ancient days that predate history itself through epics set in the times of pirates and the Old West, through his triumphant return to present day Gotham City!

Softcover, 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Trevor Von Eeden, Russell Braun, and José Luis García-López.

Introducing the strength-enhancing drug Venom.

After Batman fails to save a young girl, he becomes addicted to Venom - and his entire life begins to spiral out of control.

Softcover, 126 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 – 2nd and later printings.

Story and Art by Mike Norton. Cover by Allen Passalaqua.

The epic tale of blood and drool begins here!

Join Molly and her dogs Mingo and Colfax, as she recounts the legend of "The Warrior and the Battlepug"-a tale of a fearless barbarian, his trusty and freakishly large pug, and evil baby harp seals.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 8-in. 72 pages, Full Color.

Cover price $14.99.

Vol. 56 - Number 2 - Autumn 2012 (whole number 164). B&W., 48 pages, standard paper stock.

British hardcover annuals featuring characters and stories from "The Beano" and "The Dandy" line of comics. Hardcover, 8" x 10", 100 pages, full color.