Comic books December 2012

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "By the Sword!" Collects X-O Manowar (2012 3rd Series Valiant) #1-4.

Written by Robert Venditti. Art by Cary Nord. Cover by Esad Ribic.

The beginning of the all-new Valiant Universe starts here!

Aric of Dacia is a brash warrior and heir to the throne of the Visigoth people. He has lived his life under the heel of the Roman Empire, but now a far more terrible enemy has come to subjugate him. Taken from his home and family, Aric is enslaved aboard a starship belonging to a brutal race of alien colonizers known as The Vine. If he is to have any hope of escaping and returning to Earth, he will have to steal the Vine's most powerful weapon - a sentient suit of indestructible armor - and become X-O Manowar!

This volume collects the first four issues of the acclaimed, breakout series by New York Times-best-selling author Robert Venditti (The Surrogates, The Homeland Directive) and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (Conan)!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "By the Sword!" Collects X-O Manowar (2012 3rd Series Valiant) #1-4.

Written by Robert Venditti. Art by Cary Nord. Cover by Esad Ribic.

The beginning of the all-new Valiant Universe starts here!

Aric of Dacia is a brash warrior and heir to the throne of the Visigoth people. He has lived his life under the heel of the Roman Empire, but now a far more terrible enemy has come to subjugate him. Taken from his home and family, Aric is enslaved aboard a starship belonging to a brutal race of alien colonizers known as The Vine. If he is to have any hope of escaping and returning to Earth, he will have to steal the Vine's most powerful weapon - a sentient suit of indestructible armor - and become X-O Manowar!

This volume collects the first four issues of the acclaimed, breakout series by New York Times-best-selling author Robert Venditti (The Surrogates, The Homeland Directive) and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (Conan)!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

(W) Greg Pak (A) Paco Diaz (CA) Kalman Androsofsky The Xavier Gang attacks! Dazzler versus Cyclops, the most deadly gunslinger in the West! Will the team be able to save this reality, or will they have to leave it behind to make the jump to the next one? Cover price $2.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Operation Montecristo!"

Written by Jean Van Hamme. Art and cover by William Vance.

Arrested by the Costaverdean authorities because of pressure from the U.S., XIII and his friends are awaiting their extradition. Instead, they're freed by Costaverdean troops in disguise. But they can't afford to stick around, as they're still on the run from the most powerful nation on Earth. Desperate for money, McLane decides to go after Maximilian's gold, as Mullway believes he's found the location of the third silver watch. The problem is that the location is under 150 feet of water...

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.95.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "Maximilian's Gold!"

Written by Jean Van Hamme. Art and cover by William Vance.

Convicted of murder and sent to a high-security prison for the criminally insane, XIII finds himself not only unable to continue searching for his past, but also at the mercy of his enemies. Unknown to him, though, General Carrington and the beautiful (and deadly) Lieutenant Jones are still trying to unravel the mystery of the presidential assassination. All they have to do is find a way to help him before he loses his life - or his mind.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

(W) Greg Weisman (A) Christopher Jones (CA) Min S. Ku Aliens have arrived on Earth-16! Superboy and five Justice Leaguers have been abducted! Metropolis is in danger! Enter: BRAINIAC! Cover price $2.99.

Includes a Blackship of Corn Card - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Original concept by Kazuki Takahashi. Written by Shin Yoshida. Art by Naohito Miyoshi. Yuma finds out that the only way to help his brother return to normal is to collect all one hundred Numbers Cards. The power these cards give to the Duelist who wields them is immense, and many other Duelists are seeking them. Yuma must face these "Numbers Hunters," starting with the mysterious Kaito! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Does NOT include a Yu Gi Oh Card - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Original concept by Kazuki Takahashi. Written by Shin Yoshida. Art by Naohito Miyoshi. Yuma finds out that the only way to help his brother return to normal is to collect all one hundred Numbers Cards. The power these cards give to the Duelist who wields them is immense, and many other Duelists are seeking them. Yuma must face these "Numbers Hunters," starting with the mysterious Kaito! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Story and Art by Michel Gagné. When a cute little alien named ZED demonstrates his invention to the Hierarchy of the Galaxy, something goes wrong - terribly wrong! Before long, ZED's universe is thrown into complete turmoil and our little hero must face nearly insurmountable odds trying to survive and save the very fate of his home world. Imbued with a dark edge, peppered with pure silliness, and wrapped up in a childlike sense of wonder, ZED's adventures will keep readers tickled and captivated from start to finish. Originally published in comic book form over a period of eleven years, ZED has been completely revised and remastered for this definitive edition. Softcover, 280 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.