Origin comic books issue 1

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DELL'OTTO Cover (Captain America) - 1st printing. Collects Ultimate Origins (2008) #1-5.

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by BUTCH GUICE. Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO.

This is it! The story that finally reveals the conspiracies behind the entire Ultimate Universe!

When they first met, Bruce Banner mysteriously warned Spider-Man that "Everything is connected." Now it's time to discover the jaw-dropping secrets that men have fought and died to protect. From the dark days of World War II to the frightening present, journey through history to learn what's really behind the Super Soldier and Weapon X programs - and how heroes such as Captain America, Nick Fury and Wolverine have more in common than codenames and costumes.

The dream team of Brian Michael Bendis and Butch Guice (CAPTAIN AMERICA, IRON MAN) unite for the first time for the Ultimate series of the year that is a must-read lead-in to ULTIMATUM!

Hardcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

TURNER Cover (Wolverine) - 1st printing. Collects Ultimate Origins (2008) #1-5.

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by BUTCH GUICE. Cover by MICHAEL TURNER.

This is it! The story that finally reveals the conspiracies behind the entire Ultimate Universe!

When they first met, Bruce Banner mysteriously warned Spider-Man that "Everything is connected." Now it's time to discover the jaw-dropping secrets that men have fought and died to protect. From the dark days of World War II to the frightening present, journey through history to learn what's really behind the Super Soldier and Weapon X programs - and how heroes such as Captain America, Nick Fury and Wolverine have more in common than codenames and costumes.

The dream team of Brian Michael Bendis and Butch Guice (CAPTAIN AMERICA, IRON MAN) unite for the first time for the Ultimate series of the year that is a must-read lead-in to ULTIMATUM!

Hardcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. Collects Archer and Armstrong (2012-2014 2nd Series) #0, Bloodshot (2012-2014 3rd Series) #0, Harbinger (2012-2014 Valiant) #0, Punk Mambo (2014) #0, Quantum and Woody (2013-2014 2nd Series) #0, Shadowman (2012-2014 4th Series) #0, Unity (2013 Valiant) #0, X-O Manowar (2012-2014 3rd Series Valiant) #0, and material from Archer and Armstrong (2012-2014 2nd Series) #25, Bloodshot (2012-2014 3rd Series) #25, Harbinger (2012-2014 Valiant) #25, X-O Manowar (2012-2014 3rd Series Valiant) #25, and Valiant Universe Handbook (2014 Valiant) Free Comic Book Day. Written by James Asmus. Art by ChrisCross. Cover by Emanuela Lupacchino. At last - the essential origins and early adventures of Valiant's most powerful heroes and allies, collected between two covers for the first time anywhere! Celebrate 25 years of the largest independent superhero universe in comics with these all-star explorations of Valiant's indelible comics book icons, including X-O MANOWAR, HARBINGER, BLOODSHOT, ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, SHADOWMAN, and many more! Who they are, how they came to be, and what they fear the most... This is your essential one-stop guide to the biggest heroes, villains, and super-teams that the Valiant Universe has to offer, just in time for Valiant's 25th anniversary celebration! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Venom: Dark Origin (2008-2009) #1-5.

Written by ZEB WELLS. Art and cover by ANGEL MEDINA.

On the unlikely day when an embittered, washed-up journalist met a spurned symbiotic organism from an alien planet, one of Spider-Man's greatest enemies was born - a force of evil and vengeance like no other in the Marvel Universe - VENOM! But is it as simple as that? Discover the true, twisted roots that gave rise to a lifetime of malevolence for Eddie Brock...AND the symbiote!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Venom: Dark Origin (2008-2009) #1-5.

Written by ZEB WELLS. Art and cover by ANGEL MEDINA.

On the unlikely day when an embittered, washed-up journalist met a spurned symbiotic organism from an alien planet, one of Spider-Man's greatest enemies was born - a force of evil and vengeance like no other in the Marvel Universe - VENOM! But is it as simple as that? Discover the true, twisted roots that gave rise to a lifetime of malevolence for Eddie Brock...AND the symbiote!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Witchblade: Book 1

1st printing. Collects Witchblade (1995-2015) #1-8.

Written by David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, Michael Turner, and Christina Z. Art by Michael Turner, D-Tron, John DiRito, Jose Guillen, Anthony Pompa, and Viet Truong. Cover by Michael Turner and D. Tron.

Featuring the hard-to-find first eight issues of Witchblade in a package that includes a cover by Michael Turner and D. Tron, with high-quality glossy paper interiors, never-before-seen artwork, and lots of behind-the-scenes information.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

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Witchblade: Book 1

1st printing. Collects Witchblade (1995-2015) #1-8.

Written by David Wohl, Brian Haberlin, Michael Turner, and Christina Z. Art by Michael Turner, D-Tron, John DiRito, Jose Guillen, Anthony Pompa, and Viet Truong.

Featuring the hard-to-find first eight issues of Witchblade in a package that includes a cover by Michael Turner and D. Tron, with high-quality glossy paper interiors, never-before-seen artwork, and lots of behind-the-scenes information.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Written by Richard Thomas. Art and Cover by Pat Oliffe. He is the best there is at what he does, but just who is the mystery man known as Wolverine? Learn how sickly James Howlett learned to use his mutants gifts - claws made of bone that he could extend from his fists, and the ability to heal from almost any wound - to live for decades without growing old. See how he survived World Wars and amazing adventures, and learn about the top secret government experiment that covered his bones with adamantium, the hardest metal known to man. Then witness his transformation from tough loner to one of Professor Xavier's most famous X-Men, and see how the unstoppable Wolverine inspires X-Men, mutants, and all of the heroes of the Marvel Universe to never give up and always fight the good fight! Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, Text (with full color illustrations) Cover price $8.99.

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Marvel Premiere (1st) Edition - 1st printing. Collects Wolverine The Origin (2001)# 1-6.

Written by PAUL JENKINS, JOE QUESADA and BILL JEMAS. Art by ANDY KUBERT. Cover by JOE QUESADA.

Collecting the best-selling - and controversial - romantic period piece that defied industry expectations and pulled back the curtain on Wolverine's mysterious past! At long last, all is revealed about the incredible forces that molded the world's most perfect killing machine with a heart as big as the great outdoors.

Plus extras!

Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

NOTE: See Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition HC Vol. 2 for Variant cover.

Cover price $19.99.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Wolverine: The Origin (2001) #1-6.

Written by Paul Jenkins, Joe Quesada, and Bill Jemas. Art by Andy Kubert and Richard Isanove. Cover by Joe Quesada.

Marvel's best-kept mutant mystery revealed!

Before the X-Men, before Weapon X, Wolverine's struggle with his subconscious savagery first flourished in family tragedy. Some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators unite to tell the tale that shaped mutantdom's mightiest misfit.

Softcover, 200 pages, full color.

NOTE: See also Wolverine: The Origin TPB (2002).

Cover price $14.99.

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2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Wolverine: The Origin (2001) #1-6.

Written by Paul Jenkins, Joe Quesada, and Bill Jemas. Art by Andy Kubert and Richard Isanove. Cover by Joe Quesada.

Marvel's best-kept mutant mystery revealed!

Before the X-Men, before Weapon X, Wolverine's struggle with his subconscious savagery first flourished in family tragedy. Some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators unite to tell the tale that shaped mutantdom's mightiest misfit.

Softcover, 200 pages, full color.

NOTE: See also Wolverine: The Origin TPB (2002).

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Wolverine: Origins (2006-2010) #31-36. Written by DANIEL WAY. Art by YANICK PAQUETTE and DOUG BRAITHWAITE. Cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE. A dark Wolverine emerges! For as long as he can remember, Wolverine has lived in fear that he would again revert to the remorseless, feral killing machine he was engineered to be - that a day would come when heroism would be replaced by cruelty, and friendship would be replaced by cold-blooded murder. But now, as his son Daken emerges from the shadows to take his role as one of Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers, Wolverine's worst fears may now be coming to life - only in a way he never expected! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $15.99.

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1st printing. Collects X-MEN ORIGINS: Cyclops (2010), Nightcrawler (2010), Iceman (2009), Emma Frost (2010) and Deadpool (2010) - plus bonus material from Giant Size X-Men (1975) #1 and Uncanny X-Men #131. Written by STUART MOORE, MARK BERNARDIN, ADAM FREEMAN, ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA, VALERIE D'ORAZIO and DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI. Art by JESSE DELPERDANG, JAMES HARREN, CARY NORD, PHIL NOTO, KARL MOLINE and LEANDRO FERNANDEZ. Cover by BENJAMIN ZHANG BIN. The X-Men's secrets revealed! Experience the origin of the X-Men's leader as you follow Cyclops from his childhood through his joining of the X-Men. Relive Nightcrawler's early days as a trapeze artist in Germany, the first time he teleported and the events that made him the hero he is today! See the small-town beginnings that helped forge Iceman, the coolest mutant of them all! Witness Emma Frost's rise from a mousy girl from a wealthy New England family to the rich and terrifying queen of a secret society to the leader of the X-Men! Plus: DEADPOOL: THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! You may have heard there's a Deadpool movie in the works. Wade Wilson's heard the same thing, and he's determined to tell his own story before Hollywood screws it up! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects X-MEN ORIGINS: Colossus (2008), Jean Grey (2008), Beast (2008), Sabretooth (2009), Wolverine (2009), Gambit (2009), Iceman (2009), Cyclops (2010), Nightcrawler (2010), Emma Frost (2010) and Deadpool (2010).

Written by Chris Yost, Sean McKeever, Mike Carey, Kieron Gillen, Roberto Aguirre Sacasa, Stuart Moore, Adam Freeman, Marc Bernardin, Valerie D'Orazio, and Duane Swierczynski. Art by Trevor Hairsine, Mike Mayhew, J.K. Woodward, Dan Panosian, Mark Texeira, David Yardin, Phil Noto, Jesse Delperdang, Cary Nord, James Harren, Karl Moline, and Leandro Fernandez. Cover by Mike Mayhew.

Discover the uncanny origins of some of the greatest X-Men of all! These gripping and personal tales reveal how the young mutants each gained their powers and found their way to the Xavier School - from legendary original members like Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast and Iceman; to iconic additions of the all-new, all-different era like Nightcrawler, Colossus and Wolverine; to the fan-favorite Gambit! Plus: Get inside the head of fiendish foe-turned-stalwart member Emma Frost, and explore the bloody and disturbing past of the savage Sabretooth! And Wade Wilson is determined to tell his own story on the big screen, in Deadpool: The Major Motion Picture! A host of comic-book talents unite to explore the early days of Marvel's merry mutants!

Softcover, 368 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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Written by Naif Al-Mutawa and Fabian Nicieza, and Nabeel Mohan. Art by John McCrea and Jason Dennis. 99 Gems of power lie scattered across the earth. These "Noor Stones" are storehouses for the knowledge of the great city of Baghdad and its illustrious civilisation, now lost to time and history. Legend tells of how these gems once empowered a select few with superhuman abilities. Dr. Ramzi Razem has made it his mission to search for these gems and hose who would bear them. If he succeeds, humanity may once again be able to usher in an age of peace and prosperity. His Years of searching have proved futile. Until Now. Today, something is different. Today the light begins to shine, bringing the promise and power... of the 99! 64 Pages, Full Color.

Limited Edition Director's Cut. Written by Naif Al-Mutawa and Fabian Nicieza, and Nabeel Mohan. Art by John McCrea and Jason Dennis. 99 Gems of power lie scattered across the earth. These "Noor Stones" are storehouses for the knowledge of the great city of Baghdad and its illustrious civilisation, now lost to time and history. Legend tells of how these gems once empowered a select few with superhuman abilities. Dr. Ramzi Razem has made it his mission to search for these gems and hose who would bear them. If he succeeds, humanity may once again be able to usher in an age of peace and prosperity. His Years of searching have proved futile. Until Now. Today, something is different. Today the light begins to shine, bringing the promise and power... of the 99! 64 Pages, Full Color.

1st printing.

By Caleb Roehrig.

Everyone knows the characters from Riverdale: popular Archie Andrews, girl-next-door Betty Cooper, angsty Jughead Jones, and the sophisticated Veronica Lodge. But this is not the Riverdale you know and love.

Something twisted has awoken in the town with pep. Someone is killing the citizens of Riverdale. And after a bloody full moon, Jughead realizes he is the killer! Jughead is a werewolf. Can he keep this secret from his friends, including werewolf-hunting Betty Cooper? Jughead has to get his dark side under control before it is controlling him!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

By Philip J. Riley and Gregory Wm. Mank .

For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.

Includes:

Production Background!
Pressbook!
Rare behind-the-scenes photographs!
Biographical notes on the cast & crew!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 166 pages, B&W.

NOTE:

"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." - Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)

"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." - Forrest J. Ackerman

"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It!'" - Robert Bloch

"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity." - Ray Bradbury

"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore." - Vincent Price

Cover price $34.95.

1st printing.

By Philip J. Riley and Gregory Wm. Mank .

For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.

Includes:

Production Background!
Pressbook!
Rare behind-the-scenes photographs!
Biographical notes on the cast & crew!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 166 pages, B&W.

NOTE:

"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." - Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)

"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." - Forrest J. Ackerman

"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It!'" - Robert Bloch

"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity." - Ray Bradbury

"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore." - Vincent Price

Cover price $24.95.

(W) John Ridley (A) Alitha Martinez (CA) Irvin Rodriguez Discover the untold story of what led Amanda Waller to form the TRINITY OF EVIL and take down Earth's Super Heroes! It's the Suicide Squad's founder as you've never seen her before, in an all-new companion miniseries to the Absolute Power event. The definitive history of one of the DCU's deadliest villains is at last revealed! Amanda Waller's catastrophic attack on the metahumans of Earth has rendered both hero and villain POWERLESS, but what led THE WALL to this place? In Absolute Power: Origins, Academy Award-winning writer JOHN RIDLEY and fan-favorite artist ALITHA MARTINEZ will tell the tale about how one woman lost everything she held dear...powerless beneath the forces of senseless acts of chaos. The path of vengeance would bring her to two simple words that would change her life--and the lives of the entire DCU--forever: NEVER AGAIN. Cover price $3.99.

(W) John Ridley (A) Alitha Martinez (CA) Dave Wilkins Discover the untold story of what led Amanda Waller to form the TRINITY OF EVIL and take down Earth's Super Heroes! It's the Suicide Squad's founder as you've never seen her before, in an all-new companion miniseries to the Absolute Power event. The definitive history of one of the DCU's deadliest villains is at last revealed! Amanda Waller's catastrophic attack on the metahumans of Earth has rendered both hero and villain POWERLESS, but what led THE WALL to this place? In Absolute Power: Origins, Academy Award-winning writer JOHN RIDLEY and fan-favorite artist ALITHA MARTINEZ will tell the tale about how one woman lost everything she held dear...powerless beneath the forces of senseless acts of chaos. The path of vengeance would bring her to two simple words that would change her life--and the lives of the entire DCU--forever: NEVER AGAIN. Cover price $4.99.

(W) John Ridley (A) Alitha Martinez (CA) Alitha Martinez, Danny Miki Discover the untold story of what led Amanda Waller to form the TRINITY OF EVIL and take down Earth's Super Heroes! It's the Suicide Squad's founder as you've never seen her before, in an all-new companion miniseries to the Absolute Power event. The definitive history of one of the DCU's deadliest villains is at last revealed! Amanda Waller's catastrophic attack on the metahumans of Earth has rendered both hero and villain POWERLESS, but what led THE WALL to this place? In Absolute Power: Origins, Academy Award-winning writer JOHN RIDLEY and fan-favorite artist ALITHA MARTINEZ will tell the tale about how one woman lost everything she held dear...powerless beneath the forces of senseless acts of chaos. The path of vengeance would bring her to two simple words that would change her life--and the lives of the entire DCU--forever: NEVER AGAIN. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Seasons 1 & 2!" By Pendelton Ward. This is the first of two beautifully lavish books created to celebrate the distinctive designs behind the Adventure Time title cards. Combining sketches, works in progress, revisions and final title card art, the book will take readers on a visual guide of the title card development, with quotes from each episode and commentary from the artists Pendleton Ward, Pat McHale, Nick Jennings, Phil Rynda, and Paul Linsley. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. Collects Aero (2019 Marvel) #1-6 and Sword Master (2019 Marvel) #1-6.

Written by Greg Pak, Alyssa Wong, and Fonda Lee. Art by Pop Mhan and Ario Anindit. Cover by Jay Anacleto, Billy Tan, and Haining. Back Cover by Ming Ming.

The further adventures of two of the New Agents of Atlas!

Elemental forces of nature clash when Shanghai sensation Aero meets Filipina super heroine Wave! On the outs from Triumph Division, Wave must regain her team's trust - and Aero owes her a favor. The two heroes team up to investigate AlonTech, the shadowy company that gave Wave her powers. But who is the Sea Hunter, and what is her connection to a strange undersea race?

Then, Sword Master's search for his father brings him to America - and into the crosshairs of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu! Lin Lie's magic sword makes a tempting target - but when Ares, Greek god of war, claims the weapon for himself, can the heroes wrest the sword back to its rightful owner? Or will they have to cut a deal with Ares - and face the gods of Madripoor?

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Collects stories from Kelly's Eye, House of Dolmann, Cursitor Doom and Janus Stark. Cover by Brian Bolland. For the first time ever, the rarely seen earliest adventures of classic British characters! This critically acclaimed US comics series is plotted by the legendary Alan Moore, and brings forth Tim Kelly, a boy who finds the Eye of Zoltec. Also present are genius inventor Dolmann, occult troubleshooter Cursitor Doom, and Victorian escapologist Janus Stark. Never-before-collected, this hardcover boasts a brand new intro by Albion writers Leah Moore and John Reppion, a new cover by Brian Bolland, and exclusive new articles exploring the history of these characters! Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing.

By Mary SanGiovanni. Cover by Marco Turini.

While a moon hurtles toward certain destruction, taking with it a Weyland-Yutani bioweapons lab, talks on a nearby colony could lead to all-out war among the colonies.

Hygeia, an outer rim colony, is doomed as the moon on which it was built hurtles toward an inevitable collision with the dead planet Hephaestus. When a distress signal arrives from a Weyland-Yutani biowarfare outpost near the colony, a desperate plan is launched to evacuate the trapped scientists and colonists. Their destination: LV-846, a key United Americas colony where high-level talks are scheduled to address the galaxy-wide hostilities between the colonies. Once there the evacuees, including a contingent of Colonial Marines, discover a plot that could plunge the colonies into all-out war. Their only hope may be an alliance with the deadliest ally imaginable.

BONUS MATERIAL: exclusive to this book, a new RPG scenario from Free League, publishers of the award-winning Alien role-playing game.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 352 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Collects Alien: The Original Screenplay (2020 Dark Horse) #1-5.

Based on the Original Screenplay by Dan O'Bannon. Adapted by Cristiano Seixas. Art and cover by Guilherme Balbi, Walt Simonson, and Dave Stewart. Guilherme Balbi.

In 1976, Twentieth Century Fox bought a screenplay by Dan O'Bannon entitled Star Beast. Three years later Alien was unleashed on unsuspecting filmgoers.

Writer Cristiano Seixas and artist Guilherme Balbi have attempted to stay true to the characters, settings, and creatures described in O'Bannon's original screenplay. A new experience, but still terrifying!

An all new Alien with an all new Alien!

Hardcover, 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

30th Anniversary Edition

1st printing. Collects Aliens vs. Predator (1990) #0-4.

Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood, Chris Warner, Karl Story, and Robert Campanella. Cover by Chris Warner.

Throughout history, the screen's mightiest monsters have clashed: in the 1940s it was Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, in the '60s it was King Kong vs. Godzilla, and in the '90s it was Aliens vs. Predator! Fourteen years before the Aliens and the Predators met on film, they collided in the pages of a comic book. Now, on the thirtieth anniversary of that battle, the original comics stories are collected in one massive volume!

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $37.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Darryl Banks, Ian Nichols, Joe St. Pierre and Pat Broderick on 08/26/2017. Chipping to upper backside clasp. Label #17-383F7F2-006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Ian Nichols. Art by Pat Broderick, Ian Nichols, Joe St. Pierre, and Chris Campana. Cover by Darryl Banks. Cover price $4.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. With great power comes great responsibility... When high school student Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, he is given sensational abilities that allow him to crawl up walls, just like a spider! But when tragedy strikes Peter's Uncle Ben, Peter vows to use those abilities for the good of all mankind as the Amazing Spider-Man! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

Second or later printing, 2011. With great power comes great responsibility... When high school student Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, he is given sensational abilities that allow him to crawl up walls, just like a spider! But when tragedy strikes Peter's Uncle Ben, Peter vows to use those abilities for the good of all mankind as the Amazing Spider-Man! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

1st printing. Art by Fred Gallagher. Cover by Shilin Huang. Dozens of anime artists from the U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, and 17 other countries have joined together for this new original character artbook, Anime Angels. With nearly 100 full-page artworks from professional and emerging amateur artists, this collection of anime-style angel character art makes a fantastic addition to any anime art lover's bookshelf. Includes a special Artist Index and Commentary section. Printed no-sweat in the USA. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st printing. Art by Fred Gallagher. Cover by Shilin Huang. Dozens of anime artists from the U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, and 17 other countries have joined together for this new original character artbook, Anime Angels. With nearly 100 full-page artworks from professional and emerging amateur artists, this collection of anime-style angel character art makes a fantastic addition to any anime art lover's bookshelf. Includes a special Artist Index and Commentary section. Softcover, 8-inx 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

1st printing. Collects First Born (2007 Top Cow) #1-3 and Witchblade #110-112, and First Born Aftermath (2008 Top Cow) #1. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Stjepan Sejic, Luke Ross, Stephen Sadowski Rick Leonardi, Kevin Nowlan, and Mike Mayhew. Cover by Stjepan Sejic. DISCOVER THE SEEDS OF ARTIFACTS! Top Cow launches the "Origins" line of ARTIFACTS trades with one of the stories that led to the event that forever changed the landscape of the Top Cow Universe! The birth of Sara Pezzini's daughter Hope reignited the dormant war between the Darkness and the Angelus, set the bearer of the Witchblade on the path to "War of the Witchblades" and set the stage for ARTIFACTS. Find out how in this re-branded and expanded trade collection! Softcover, 216 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Assassin's Creed: Origins (2017 Titan Comics) #1-4.

Written by Anne Toole and Anthony Del Col. Art by PJ Kaiowa.

Direct tie-in to the brand-new videogame, Assassin's Creed Origins!

Ancient Egypt, a land of majesty and intrigue, is disappearing in a ruthless fight for power. Unveil dark secrets and forgotten myths as we journey to the very beginnings of the Assassin Brotherhood and beyond!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $169.99.

1st printing. Collects Assassin's Creed: Origins (2017 Titan Comics) #1-4.

Written by Anne Toole and Anthony Del Col. Art by PJ Kaiowa. Cover by Toni Infante. Back Cover by Sanya Anwar.

Special Edition of direct tie-in to the bestselling videogame, Assassin's Creed Origins featuring never-before-seen exclusive content.

Ancient Egypt, a land of majesty and intrigue, is disappearing in a ruthless fight for power. Unveil dark secrets and forgotten myths as we journey to the very beginnings of the Assassin Brotherhood and beyond!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Richard Thomas. Art and cover by Pat Olliffe. When the world is overwhelmed with Super Villains, time-traveling conquerors, alien invaders, mythical beasts and robots bent on the total destruction of humanity... the Earth calls upon its mightiest heroes: The Mighty Avengers! Be here to witness the origin of the team as Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man, and the Wasp assemble into the ultimate force for good! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. By David Betancourt. Take a deep dive into the fascinating history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. From their earth-shattering formation and cataclysmic lineup changes to the introduction of fan-favorite characters like the Vision and Black Widow, this unique volume provides a comprehensive look at the origin and evolution of Marvel's premiere super-hero team. This meticulously researched biography reveals unparalleled insights into the characters, backstories and motivations of Iron Man, Captain America, Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, Black Panther, and more. The Avengers' story has been told many times-but never like this! Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

Written by Mark Waid, Louise Simonson. Karl Kesel, and Jeff Parker. Art by Emil Friis Ernst, Chad Lewis, Alexandra Huntington, and Hayden Sherman. Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. Relive the Origins of Thor, Captain America, Black Widow, and Iron Man in this promotional comic showcasing the abilities of Student artists using exclusively Adobe Artist Products! 8 pages, full color.

1st printing. THE AVENGERS is one of the most stylish and successful television series ever made. This book contains the cast list, synopsis and background of each episode and series, and is illustrated with hundreds of original photographs, most of which have never before been published. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings. THE AVENGERS is one of the most stylish and successful television series ever made. This book contains the cast list, synopsis and background of each episode and series, and is illustrated with hundreds of original photographs, most of which have never before been published. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Add to cart Very Good $10.00

1st printing. Collects Avengers: The Origin (2010) #1-5 and Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1. Written by JOE CASEY. Art and cover by PHIL NOTO. The true story of the Avengers is revealed right here! This extravaganza reveals previously untold details of the historic first meeting of Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp! You only THINK you know the full story. From Joe Casey (AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES) and artist extraordinare Phil Noto! Also featuring AVENGERS #1 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $5.00 View scan Signed by artist Phil Noto. Does not include certificate of authenticity.

1st printing. Collects Avengers: The Origin (2010) #1-5 and Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1.

Written by JOE CASEY. Art and cover by PHIL NOTO.

The true story of the Avengers is revealed right here!

This extravaganza reveals previously untold details of the historic first meeting of Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp! You only THINK you know the full story. From Joe Casey (AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES) and artist extraordinare Phil Noto!

Also featuring AVENGERS #1 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

2nd and later printings. Collects Avengers: The Origin (2010) #1-5 and Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1.

Written by JOE CASEY. Art and cover by PHIL NOTO.

The true story of the Avengers is revealed right here!

This extravaganza reveals previously untold details of the historic first meeting of Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp! You only THINK you know the full story. From Joe Casey (AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES) and artist extraordinare Phil Noto!

Also featuring AVENGERS #1 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. An original prequel novel, set before the events of Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice! Set between Man of Steel and Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, this junior novel will feature an original story about Batman and Superman, building up to the events of the new film. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, Text (with 8 pages of full color photos from the film). Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shouko Fukaki. Jin's a happy, irresponsible high school kid with extraordinary powers. The problem is, they only show up once a month. He's got a great group of friends, including the attractive Fusano, who takes her own fighting skills way more seriously than Jin does. But that all changes when some tough guys challenge him on one of the days when he isn't powered up. Turns out they were hired by his estranged brother Soichiro, who is after something that Jin possesses. And when Soichiro later attacks Fusano, the war between brothers is on. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Collects Battlestar Galactica: Origins (2007) #1-11 and Battlestar Galactica: Zarek (2006) #1-4.

Written by Robert Napton, Kevin Fahey, Clay Carmouche, and Brandon Jerwa. Art by Jonathan Lau and Adriano Batista.

Collecting Dynamite's successful run of Battlestar Galactica: Origins along with the Battlestar Galictica: Zarek mini-sereies, focusing on the characters and events of the award-winning Sci-Fi series!

Featuring the "origin" tales of the commander of the Galactica, William Adama, as well as Tom Zarek, Gaius Baltar, Kara "Starbuck" Thrace and Karl "Helo" Agathon. From the academy to their assignment onboard the Galactica, follow them on this previously untold tale!

Softcover, 312 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Sgt. George Baker. Foreword by Alfred Harvey. Hilarious cartoons from the pages of Yank Magazine. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 7 1/2-in. x 6-in., 128 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Written by Glenn Bray. Cover by Charles Addams. Glenn Bray began collecting original comic art in 1965 and eventually amassed the most eclectic collection of comic art in private hands. The Blighted Eye features work by an A to Z of cartooning masters from Charles Addams and Carl Barks to Robert Williams and Art Young and almost everyone in between. The Blighted Eye is a testament to Bray's dogged and visionary commitment to preserving the work by the greatest artists working in an art form habitually sneered at by cultural gatekeepers throughout most of the 20th century. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $100.00.

1st printing.

Written by Kim Harrison. Art by Gemma Magno.

Blood Work, the first Hollows graphic novel by Kim Harrison, debuted at #1 on the New York Times graphic novel bestseller list. Now comes a second original story set in the world of Kim Harrison's urban paranormal series, which has sold more than a million copies in North America alone.

Blood Crime reveals never-before-told backstory between Rachel Morgan and vampire Ivy Tamwood. Someone is out to eliminate Ivy and Rachel - and it doesn't seem to matter who dies first.

Hardcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $25.00.