Black comic books issue 3

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Written by Julian Lawler III. Art and Cover by Martin Montiel. Are vampires real? Are urban myths? Rumors? As Emo Girl follows a hunch, an unexpected ally provides confirmation of the unreal. The confession takes Emo Girl into a world far more dangerous than high school, into a world full of horror and darkness. A patch of dirt. Loss of innocence. And a detective hell bent on catching his perp. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Carlos Giffoni. Art and Cover by Alexis Ziritt. The satanic nightmare continues. A vortex of death and blood takes the riders to an unexpected location before they can reach the empress of darkness, María Lionza. The final barrier, demonic versions of themselves ready to take over the reins of their souls! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 3 – 1st printing. Stories by Russ Manning. Art by Russ Manning and Mike Royer. Cover by Russ Manning. Reprints the Tarzan Sunday comic strip from Jul. 12, 1970 - Apr. 2, 1972 (strips #2053 - 2143) and Feb. 5, 1978 - Jan. 28, 1979 (strips #2448 - 2498). Blackthorne's Comic-Strip Preserves reprints celebrated fantasy artist Russ Manning's run on the Tarzan comic strip. Including a visit to the subterranean world of Pellucidar, and a biographical sketch of Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs. Edgar Rice Burroughs; The Slave Traders; Dead Moon of Pellucidar. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Written by Vita Ayala. Art by Emily Pearson. Cover by Natasha Alterici. Awakening in captivity, Heather realizes that she is at the mercy of monsters worse than the Abominations. She uncovers horrifying secrets in the dark underbelly of Medical Central, which could shatter what is left of human society. Out in the wild, Daisy has traveled to The Pit to say a final goodby to a fellow Runner, but finds herself besieged by a horde of Abominations the likes of which have never been seen... 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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2nd Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Transmetropolitan (1997-2002) #40-60. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Geof Darrow. Introduction by Warren Ellis. In this final Absolute edition starring Spider Jerusalem, everyone's favorite renegade journalist is starting to have blackouts and episodes of mental confusion that are not related to his usual diet of narcotics and whiskey. Then, the City has been designated a disaster zone - and disaster zones are always visited by presidents, which means a confrontation between Spider and his greatest foe that will lead to the series' stunning conclusion! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 544 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $125.00.

2nd Edition (2025) - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Transmetropolitan (1997-2002) #40-60. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Geof Darrow. Introduction by Warren Ellis. In this final Absolute edition starring Spider Jerusalem, everyone's favorite renegade journalist is starting to have blackouts and episodes of mental confusion that are not related to his usual diet of narcotics and whiskey. Then, the City has been designated a disaster zone - and disaster zones are always visited by presidents, which means a confrontation between Spider and his greatest foe that will lead to the series' stunning conclusion! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 544 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $125.00.

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Written by Iolanda Zanfardino. Art and Cover by Elisa Romboli. Valentine's Day can be a rough time of year if your fairytale fantasy doesn't hold up to reality. What are the chances of mending a broken heart on a dating app? Probably not too far off from the chances of mending your broken heart in a sex-positive shop... but, at least at the shop fun is guaranteed! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Ryan Waterhouse. The disastrous, carnage-filled last issue is finally ready to be unleashed on the world! Everything has gone wrong for Soo Park and her team of survivors while trying to find their way out of a city of cannibal zombies. But even if they do -- what happens when the zombies themselves break the city limits? Should she just run...or should she find a way to contain the outbreak? Can a million people who inhaled the Blackgas be saved? This is a zombie holocaust. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. (Note: #3A cover by Jacen Burrows, #3B cover by Max Fiumara, #3C cover by Max Fiumara, #3D cover by Max Fiumara.) Cover price $3.99.

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Wrap cover. Written by Warren Ellis with art by Ryan Waterhouse. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Gore cover. Written by Warren Ellis with art by Ryan Waterhouse. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Terror variant. Written by Warren Ellis with art by Ryan Waterhouse. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Frank J. Barbiere. Art and Cover by Victor Santos. The worst thing you can do in the black market business is get sloppy, and Ray has found himself at the beck and call of two very crooked cops.With the BioChem noose tightening and the crew forced to nab a Gammalevel Super or face termination, has Ray reached the end of his rope? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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From the Hand of My Brother - Written by John Hervey. Art by Rod Pereira and Arne Starr. Cover by Greg Horn. The Los Santos Police Department becomes concerned as the new Black Tiger begins exercising justice with deadly force. Jenn confronts Eric regarding the relationship between the Black Tiger's Gift and their family, learning in the process Eric's overriding desire to slay their father's murderer. Jenn realizes that the pieces of the puzzle to their father's murder do not fit together and works to learn the truth before Eric can act on his misguided thirst for vengeance. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Eric Palicki. Art by Wendell Cavalcanti. Cover by Liana Kangas. The hit werewolf crime story continues! Out of leads and quickly running out of time, Strummer and Ben are willing to talk to anyone who might know anything. So what if they have to fight a vampire or two along the way? But the further they think they're getting to answers, the closer the truth is to closing in on them. All AHOY books come with short stories and other great extras! 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Fables (2002-2015) #83-113, Fables: Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland HC (2012 DC/Vertigo), Jack of Fables (2006-2011) #33-35 and The Literals (2009 DC Vertigo) #1-3.

Cover by Mark Buckingham.

As the free Fables struggle to regroup following the destruction of their New York City stronghold, Mr. Dark grows more powerful than ever!

Sitting amid the wreckage that was once Fabletown, this sinister figure is building a web of fear and anger that threatens to ensnare any Fable who strays too close. Who among the Fables could defeat such a foe? The witches and warlocks formerly of the 13th floor? A damaged Rose Red with nothing to lose? Or perhaps its a job…for a super-team!

Softcover, 1,096 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Credits:

Written by Bill Willingham and Mark Buckingham Lilah Sturges.

Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Andrew Pepoy, Jim Fern, Craig Hamilton, Tony Akins, Ramon Bach, Russ Braun, Zander Cannon, Mark Farmer, Richard Friend, Dan Green, Adam Hughes, Dave Johnson, David Lapham, Rick Leonardi, Craig T. Hamilton, Jose Marzan, Jr., Kate McElroy, Shawn McManus, Inaki Miranda, Terry Moore, Ron Randall, Joao Ruas, P. Craig Russell, Eric Shanower, Ray Snyder, J.H. Williams III, Bill Willingham, and Chrissie Zullo.

Cover price $59.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects stories from Fables (2002-2015) #83-113, Fables: Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland HC (2012 DC/Vertigo), Jack of Fables (2006-2011) #33-35 and The Literals (2009 DC Vertigo) #1-3.

Cover by Mark Buckingham.

As the free Fables struggle to regroup following the destruction of their New York City stronghold, Mr. Dark grows more powerful than ever!

Sitting amid the wreckage that was once Fabletown, this sinister figure is building a web of fear and anger that threatens to ensnare any Fable who strays too close. Who among the Fables could defeat such a foe? The witches and warlocks formerly of the 13th floor? A damaged Rose Red with nothing to lose? Or perhaps its a job…for a super-team!

Softcover, 1,096 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Credits:

Written by Bill Willingham and Mark Buckingham Lilah Sturges.

Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Andrew Pepoy, Jim Fern, Craig Hamilton, Tony Akins, Ramon Bach, Russ Braun, Zander Cannon, Mark Farmer, Richard Friend, Dan Green, Adam Hughes, Dave Johnson, David Lapham, Rick Leonardi, Craig T. Hamilton, Jose Marzan, Jr., Kate McElroy, Shawn McManus, Inaki Miranda, Terry Moore, Ron Randall, Joao Ruas, P. Craig Russell, Eric Shanower, Ray Snyder, J.H. Williams III, Bill Willingham, and Chrissie Zullo.

Cover price $59.99.

Fantastic Monsters of the Films (1962 Black Shield) #003 Cover price $0.50.

Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art and Cover by Anna Muckracker. Dark magic. Flesh eating spiders. And a fight to the death. After this finale, nothing in Godkiller will ever be the same again. 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art and Cover by Anna Muckracker. Dark magic. Flesh eating spiders. And a fight to the death. After this finale, nothing in Godkiller will ever be the same again. 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 30 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art and Cover by Anna Muckracker. Dark magic. Flesh eating spiders. And a fight to the death. After this finale, nothing in Godkiller will ever be the same again. 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

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Written and Art by VARIOUS. What's black and white and dread all over? A 3-issue miniseries presenting horror art in its rawest form, stark black and white. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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Story by Andy Owens. Cover and Art by Patrick Blaine. Max and Liz search for clues into the Blackfire corporation. Max will put his healing ability to the test against a villain that can not only control, but become fire. And what nefarious plan does the Slasher have for our heroes? 24 pages. Full Color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written and illustrated by Mark Wheatley. 16 pages folded 8 ways, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Issue 3. Written by Pat Shand and illustrated by Emily Pearson. The deeper Haley gets into her new role as alt-model / middleman for the drug cartel and its American distributors, the more Haley realizes that she's in over her head. As the money comes in, the certainty of tomorrow falls away, but is it still possible for Haley to make it out with her life? In the penultimate issue of the winter's hottest crime series, everything is thrown into question! 6.5" x 10.25". 32 pages. Color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Fabian Rangel. Art and Cover by Alexis Ziritt. Wrongfully accused of attempted God Murder, Capitan Peligro, Mono, and Yara find themselves captured by an alien robot army. Meanwhile, an all powerful evil is gathering forces across the galaxy, and they're in hot pursuit of our heroes. Hold on to your butts as the Space Riders hunt for the Tomb of the Space Gods! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

(W) Seth Sherwood, Michael Moreci (A/CA) John Bivens Find out what happens when some degenerate space punks find themselves in possession of an alien artifact that could change the course of humanity! Do they start a war? Do they save billions? Do they use it to make themselves stinking rich and blow it on beer and Moon Hookers? Do we have to really answer that? This is the perfect book for old-school Vertigo fans, sci-fi nerds, indie kids, punks, and people looking for something a little dirty and unsafe. Cover price $3.99.

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Published by Black Eye. Story, art & letters by Jay Stephens. Character appearances by Big Bang, Jay Stephens, Adam, The Quirk, Skinman, Fanatic Man, Z-Girl, Doc Phantom, The Green Torpedo, The Bruise, Tin Man, Oz, Billy. Letters page includes comments from Paul Pope and Chris Ware. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects B&W stories from Batman: Gotham Knights (2000-2006) #17-49. Cover by Frank Miller. A new collection of classic Batman tales in black and white, featuring unique visions of the Dark Knight from such comics luminaries as Brian Azzarello, Darwyn Cooke, Judd Winick, Jill Thompson, Michael Wm. Kaluta and many more! Hardcover, 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

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Written by Adam Cogan. Art and Cover by Francesco Francavilla. The Butcher is on a city-wide killing spree, and Lt. Gen. Savidge is pinning the crimes on The Black Coat! Ursula has a plan to clear The Black Coat's good name, but will she become The Butcher's next victim instead? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Manuel P Godoy, Jr. Art and cover by David Lenormand. The legend continues with Black Sands Ultimate volume 3. Contains chapter 7 thru 10. Witness Ausar and the Minoans fight the massive invasion led by the Spartans in the ultimate battle of wills. Sumer is up to no good while the battle rages and our heroes might be fighting against destiny itself! Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Painted cover art by Peter Grau. Blackmailer's Auction, script by George Stryker, Dave Darrigo, and Phil Latter, art by Peter Grau; Black Scorpion gets hold of a videotape of Mayor Barry Marien snorting cocaine and having sex with prostitutes; He gives it to Pulse reporter Africa Thorne to deliver to the F.B.I. The Ravenia Ripper Strikes Again!!, script by George Stryker, Dave Darrigo, and Phil Latter, art by Brian Chin; Africa Thorne, backed up by Black Scorpion and Dart, goes undercover to catch a serial killer of black prostitutes. 36 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

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Alex Simmons and Joe Bennett. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Jonathan Helland. Art by Terrell Bobbett. In the climactic finale of Blackpool: Sacrifice, Agent Sanchez is taken captive by the sacrificial cult, intent on adding her to the souls at the bottom of Blackpool Lake. Damian and Annabelle discover help in an unlikely ally, an anonymous Immortal who can snap a cultist's spine with a twitch of his ferocious jaws. As the first story arc of this hot new title winds to a close, our heroes rush to the site of the sacrificial slab...but will they be in time to save Eleana? Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Matt Miner. Art and Cover by Jonathan Brandon Sawyer. Jeanette and Sarah are locked in a thrillkill gang's dungeon and one of them is near death, but these fan-favorite heroines have not yet begun to fight! Everyone from Anonymous to USA Today is talking about this animal-rescuing duo, but, as they approach the climax of this horror tale, the girls will have to figure out how to rescue themselves! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Story, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus supplemental material by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints the strips from November 17, 1946 - April 29, 1947, featuring the "Influence" and "Hypo" story arcs. Tracy meets teen Misty Waters while tangling with the hypnotic Influence. Then, Tracy goes after a killer who poses as a magazine photographer. Also featuring a letter of appreciation from Chester Gould (on Dick Tracy stationery); reprints of vintage public service announcements featuring Dick Tracy; and historical notes from publisher Shel Dorf. An Enduring Art; Why Reprints?; Dear Shel; Dick Tracy Suggests. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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2nd or later printing. Story, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus supplemental material by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints the strips from November 17, 1946 - April 29, 1947, featuring the "Influence" and "Hypo" story arcs. Tracy meets teen Misty Waters while tangling with the hypnotic Influence. Then, Tracy goes after a killer who poses as a magazine photographer. Also featuring a letter of appreciation from Chester Gould (on Dick Tracy stationery); reprints of vintage public service announcements featuring Dick Tracy; and historical notes from publisher Shel Dorf. An Enduring Art; Why Reprints?; Dear Shel; Dick Tracy Suggests. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Lou Fine was one of the most impressive and influential artists to ever work in comics. His fluid figures were admired and copied by such greats as Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. In addition to his impressive covers, he worked on such comics as the Black Condor; aka Richard Grey Jr. having lost his parents was raised by giant black condors and after studying his condor foster parents, he learned to fly. He befriended a hermit monk named Father Pierre who convinced him that he should use his unique attributes to do good and so was born the Black Condor. Lou Fine also created The Ray, a reporter named Hubert "Happy" Terrill who was covering the story of a high-flying "strato-balloon" exploring the upper atmosphere. An electrical storm struck and while closing the outer airlock door, "Happy" got the full brunt of the storm's energy and the unfiltered sunlight giving him his super powers to absorb energy from his surroundings and emit it from his body in any form he chose, also using it to propel himself through the air. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $52.99.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Cover by Bob Powell. The Man in Black tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold. Alexander the Great's encounter with a young boy leads to one of the world's great art treasures. A man is upset because he missed his flight out of Europe, on an airship called the Hindenburg. A child's toy becomes a key device in the aerial dogfights of World War I. The Genius; Smuggler; The Invention; The Plotters; Island Dreams; Fame; This Is How It Might Have Happened. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY TOMM COKER AND TROY HUBBS In stores December 1. A gripping tale of supernatural menace and gripping horror concludes! The explosive ending finds Mace Black investigating an abandoned Louisiana orphanage. But these walls haven't contained human children for years. And if there is anything inside, it isn't looking for its Mommy. Don't miss the action as Mace and Proteus face off in a battle to the death! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3)" Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Chuck Dixon and Sharad Devarajan. Art and Cover by Graham Nolan. Rajan continues to discover how to control the black crystal's power to unleash terror in the hearts of the criminals who threaten his city. But the more he begins to use the power the more he discovers such power may come with a price and the crystal is connected to a larger supernatural mystery. Please see Black Tiger (2015 Graphic India) for issue #1. Cover price $2.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Ben Seto. Since arriving in Seedin, Sunflower has saved a life, been chased by cops, and has been run over and pushed down by a bum -- all in her first night. But before Sunnie can take time to settle in, she must prepare for the start of the fighting season which begins the next day! Will Sunflower be ready to face the many challenges that await her? First however, she must get over her lingering heartache, or she'll lose her first fight before the season even starts. 7-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Todd Fox and Enrique Villagran. Cover by Brian Denham. 'Firestorm' Agent Mathis realizes that his mystery killer called Alias must be a professional, but one who isn't being paid. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Bud Counihan, plus paper dolls designed by Barb Rausch. Edited by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of vintage comic-strip reprints featuring the famed animated cartoon star Betty Boop. Betty finds love with her diminutive new beau Hunky Dory, but Hollywood stardom still eludes her; Bubby and Aunt Tillie have their own adventures in Tinseltown. Also featuring Betty Boop paper dolls with a variety of outfits. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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(W) Ramel Hill (A/CA) Federico Sabbatini. The comedic duo of Santino Lugo and Bryan Clay are still on the hunt to figure out how they ended up with super powers, while becoming fast friends. The action doesn't stop on the quest for answers. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Golden Era of Pen & Ink Illustration 1885-1922!"

Edited by Jim Vadenboncoeur.

ImageS is back!

The third B&W ImageS Annual contains over 200 carefully selected works from the Golden Age of Pen & Ink Illustration (1885-1922), featuring great reproductions on rare, classic art from the likes of Harrison Cady, Charles Sarka, T.S. Sullivant, Pyle, Kay Nielsen, DuMond, Pogany, Mucha, Paus and many others.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies.

Cover price $20.00.