Four comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Helldriver!" Written by Michael Mendheim. Art and cover by Simon Bisley. When sinister forces trigger a dark prophecy, warrior Adam Cahill must travel to Hell itself to stop the Four Horsemen from destroying the Earth. Only with the help of three corrupt souls, chosen by Divinity, can he prevent the End of Days. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Collects Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse GN (2011 Heavy Metal) Vol. 1-3. Written by Michael Mendheim. Art by Simon Bisley. Cover by Ivan Khivrenko. Raised by the ancient Order of Solomon, Adam Cahill is one of a rare handful of highly trained warriors bound by bloodline to guard the Seven Holy Seals that contain the End of Days. But ageless forces have conspired towards a prophetic event foretold by numerous cultures and multiple religions - and when that cryptic date arrives they strike against the order without mercy! Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Love. Hate. Fear. Fate. Four words that define our lives in different ways. Four words that lie at the heart of all our experiences. Four words that have long inspired artists to craft their most resonant work. Four-Letter Worlds examines how these four little words define our individual worlds in very big ways. This brand-new anthology features 16 original short stories by 26 renowned creators, including Joe Casey, Chynna Clugston-Major, Antony Johnston, Phil Hester, Jim Mahfood, Scott Morse, and Andi Watson. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Written by Matthew Sturges. Art by John Lucas. Cover by Esao Andrews. When ace fighter pilot Bendix "Falcon" Falk dies in Afghanistan, he finds himself transported to Valhalla. Which seems cool until he learns that there are no girls and you die every day. Breaking out with the help of three other dead Norsemen, Falk soon runs afoul of gods, demons, and Bendix' own dead father. Can four dead guys save the Universe? Probably not, but it's fun to watch them try. Narrated by God (really!). Softcover, 164 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing. By Nicholas Debon. Emily Carr (1871-1945) was one of the few women painters of her generation. Her life story is traced thought four of her famous painting "Cedar House," "Autumn in France," "Silhouette," and "Beloved of the Sky." Nicholas Debon's illustrations capture Carr's determined, eccentric character and her times. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Horsemen!" Collects Four Points (2015 Aspen) #1-6. Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Jordan Gunderson. They thought she was crazy, and locked her away from the rest of the world. Yet, following a family tragedy, Gia Sorentino has inherited an empire--and with it, the keys to unlocking some of the most unimaginable secrets of mankind. Together, with three other women who possess abilities of inhuman nature, Gia embarks on a journey to discover the full potential of their collective powers. But, along with the amazing comes the sinister, and some things that should have remained hidden--including those that can threaten not only their existence, but the rest of the world as well! From acclaimed writer Scott Lobdell and featuring artwork by rising superstar Jordan Gunderson, The Four Points vol 1 TPB: Horsemen features a complete cover gallery, series concept art, and a whole lot more! Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Comic Bento Variant Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Horsemen!" Collects Four Points (2015 Aspen) #1-6. Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Jordan Gunderson. They thought she was crazy, and locked her away from the rest of the world. Yet, following a family tragedy, Gia Sorentino has inherited an empire--and with it, the keys to unlocking some of the most unimaginable secrets of mankind. Together, with three other women who possess abilities of inhuman nature, Gia embarks on a journey to discover the full potential of their collective powers. But, along with the amazing comes the sinister, and some things that should have remained hidden--including those that can threaten not only their existence, but the rest of the world as well! From acclaimed writer Scott Lobdell and featuring artwork by rising superstar Jordan Gunderson, The Four Points vol 1 TPB: Horsemen features a complete cover gallery, series concept art, and a whole lot more! Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printintg. "It's Not Just Girls' Stuff Anymore!" By Keiko Nishi, Moto Hagio, and Shio Sato. Japanese comics from a uniquely female perspective. Softcover, 5 1 /2-in. x 8-in., 264 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

A collection of sketchbook drawings by Bill Griffith, Art Spiegelman, Spain Rodriguez and Justin Green. Plus a table of useful information. Mature content. B&W. 48 pages. 7.25" x 5".

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Four Women (2001) #1-5. Story and art by Sam Kieth. Collecting Sam Kieth's acclaimed miniseries that tells the complete story of Donna and her friends, from its gruesome beginning to the shattering conclusion. Four friends start out driving to a wedding together...only they never make it. While driving through the desert, their car breaks down - and from that point, they end up taking an entirely different journey - one that leads them to their own Hell and back. A nightmare of mayhem that causes them to question their friendships, their lives, and even themselves. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.95.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Four Women (2001) #1-5. Story and art by Sam Kieth. A pleasant road trip becomes a harrowing tale of survival as four friends are accosted by a pair of brutal predators. Told mainly in the claustrophobic confines of their vehicle, these four women comfort one another and learn more about each other as their ordeal continues, drawing ever closer to its inevitable conclusion. Donna, with the help of a counselor, tries to work through the ordeal that traumatized her and her friends Marion, Bev, and Cindy, who she has tried to avoid since the incident occurred. A grim, chilling tale rendered in Sam Kieth's unique style brings this dark graphic novel to life. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.99.

Fanzine published by Robin Snyder and Steve Ditko. Featuring articles by Steve Ditko. Loose pages, 8 1/2-in x 11-in, 4 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.50

Add to cart Very Fine $8.50

1st printing. Story and art by Seraji. As if young adulthood isn't hard enough, Ava's world is turned upside down when an extra-dimensional fugitive named Mon falls right into it. Literally. The upside? Mon turns out to be the unlikely ally Ava didn't know she needed. The downside? He's brought all the dangers and oddities of his dimension with him. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Scarlet Beriko. The last thing playboy Tatsuyuki Oyamato, fourth-generation heir to a yakuza family syndicate, wants is any responsibility for running the family business, especially when a recent erotic encounter with a male masseur has him totally preoccupied with questioning his sexuality! But Tatsuyukis forced to step up both in the sheets and on the streets when a hot hookup deepens his newfound attraction to men, while also drawing the attention of a mysterious man who seems dangerously obsessed with Tatsuyukis lineage! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 234 paegs, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

by Nodelman, Castillo, & Parvanov A 4-issue prequel to the upcoming animated horror movie from Fangoria Films, T4H tells the graphic and terrifying tale of how the Riders of the Apocalypse meet, rise to power, and bring about the end of the world. If only there was one who could stop them! Cover by John Van Fleet. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Dies Irae!" Collects Fourth Planet (2016 Chapterhouse) #1-5.

Written by Fred Kennedy. Art and cover by Mikko Maciaszek.

The first volume in the acclaimed series from Fred Kennedy and Miko Maciaszek!

A stolen warship loaded with runaway human slaves, Lightstorm, has crashed on an alien planet with three warring races, the most advanced of which has only just begun using gunpowder weaponry. Vastly outnumbered, will the humans become the very thing they were running away from?

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Juan Gimenez. A riveting space opera by Juan Gimenez (The Metabarons)! On the war-ravaged planet Alpha Nebulae, a fighter pilot named Mega learns that she's in danger, for there are those who will stop at nothing to control her - to control the Fourth Power! Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Juan Gimenez. A riveting space opera by Juan Gimenez (The Metabarons)! On the war-ravaged planet Alpha Nebulae, a fighter pilot named Mega learns that she's in danger, for there are those who will stop at nothing to control her - to control the Fourth Power! Hardcover, 68 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Juan Gimenez.

The complete series in one book including volumes 3 and 4, never before available in English. After narrowly escaping an attack by an enemy patrol, Mega begins a perilous journey across enemy lines and discovers she's at the center of a complex, secret experiment to create the ultimate weapon of war. A spectacular and riveting space opera by the creator of Leo Roa and the illustrator of The Metabarons.

Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Juan Gimenez.

A powerful cocktail of science fiction, humor, and social criticism written and drawn by the artist of The Metabarons: Juan Gimenez!

Mega, a young military pilot, is caught up in an interplanetary conflict between the humans and the Krommiums. After narrowly escaping an attack by an enemy patrol, Mega begins a perilous journey across enemy lines. Through a series of encounters, Mega discovers she's at the center of a complex, secret experiment to create the ultimate weapon of war.

A spectacular and riveting space opera.

Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa.

This complete collection offers the beloved four-panel comic strips from the graphic novel series and bonus strips from the anime DVDs of Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, as well as rare strips from Japan!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 136 pages, B&W. For teen audiences.

Cover price $12.99.

Why Stick To Your Studies? Why Work? Why Study English? Why Read? This educational booklet poses 4 life questions and answers those questions. 12 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Very Fine $11.99

Add to cart Very Fine $11.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Future's a Four Letter Word!" Collects Generation Hope (2010 Marvel) #1-5 and material from X-Men: Curse of the Mutants Spotlight (2010 Marvel). Written by KIERON GILLEN. Art by SALVA ESPIN and JAMIE McKELVIE. Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL. Spinning directly out of UNCANNY X-MEN comes the most important new X-Book in years: GENERATION HOPE! When Hope Summers returned from the future, she triggered the rebirth of the mutant gene. Five lights appeared on Cerebra, and five mutants' powers came to life - but their activations have been chaotic and dangerous, nearly killing each of them. It was only the touch of Hope that saved their lives. With Rogue and the four of the five new mutants, Hope heads to Japan to join Cyclops, Wolverine and the fifth light. But will this new light be a hero or a villain? Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Centennial Edition - 1st printing.

By George Orwell. Foreword by Thomas Pynchon. Afterword by Erich Fromm.

Written in 1948, 1984 was George Orwells chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever…

Winston Smith toes the Party line, rewriting history to satisfy the demands of the Ministry of Truth. With each lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that seeks power for its own sake and persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. But as he starts to think for himself, Winston cant escape the fact that Big Brother is always watching… A startling and haunting vision of the world, 1984 is so powerful that it is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the influence of this novel, its hold on the imaginations of multiple generations of readers, or the resiliency of its admonitions - a legacy that seems only to grow with the passage of time.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 368 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.00.

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Add to cart Very Fine $12.50

Add to cart Fine $10.75

1st printing. Collects Grendel Tales: Four Devils, One Hell (1993) #1-6. Written by James Robinson. Art by Teddy Kristiansen and Jan Solheim. Cover by Teddy Kristiansen. Too many devils are looking to rule the underworld. Some of them have to head for higher ground. The gambler, the detective, the madman, the artist -- four displaced devils each in search of a hell to call his own. But while each follows his own path, they all end up on the night train to New Orleans. Four devils are fighting for one town, and an unknown threat with a thirst for power is lurking amongst them, unwilling to give up his town. There's always somethin' hot goin' down in the Big Easy, but forecasts are predicting an all-time high! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Fine $8.30

Add to cart Fine $8.30

2nd and later printings. Collects Grendel Tales: Four Devils, One Hell (1993) #1-6. Written by James Robinson. Art by Teddy Kristiansen and Jan Solheim. Cover by Teddy Kristiansen. Too many devils are looking to rule the underworld. Some of them have to head for higher ground. The gambler, the detective, the madman, the artist -- four displaced devils each in search of a hell to call his own. But while each follows his own path, they all end up on the night train to New Orleans. Four devils are fighting for one town, and an unknown threat with a thirst for power is lurking amongst them, unwilling to give up his town. There's always somethin' hot goin' down in the Big Easy, but forecasts are predicting an all-time high! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 1 -1st Printing. Written by BENIGASHIRA. Art and Cover by MURAMITSU. An ordinary salaryman is recruited by the Demon King to become one of his Four Heavenly Kings in another world–what could possibly go wrong?! Uchimura Denosuke is your normal, everyday salaryman trying to climb the corporate ladder. But then hes summoned to a terrifying fantasy world by the Demon Overlord, who offers him a new job—as one of the Heavenly Kings in his army, with full benefits! Uchimura may not have muscles or magic, but he does have an office workers skills and savvy. Will they be enough to keep him alive? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. By Jim Unger. Collects the Sunday strip. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

1st printing.

Story and art by Jim Toomey.

Sherman's Lagoon is a fantasy place situated somewhere in the tropics. It's inhabited by a motley crew of sea creatures whose marine lives suspiciously mirror our own. Through his comic strip, cartoonist Jim Toomey explores many of the issues that we face daily in our world on dry land. His characters attempt new business ventures, go on disastrous dates, try fad diets, and read the latest bestselling books. 

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

1st Printing.

1st printing.

By John Morrow, Jon B. Cooke, and Richard Kilkman.

For its 80th issue, the Jack Kirby Collector magazine presents a double-sized 50th anniversary examination of Kirby's magnum opus!

Spanning the pages of four different comics starting in 1970 (New Gods, Forever People, Mister Miracle, and Jimmy Olsen), the sprawling "Epic for our times" was cut short mid-stream, leaving fans wondering how Jack would've resolved the confrontation between evil Darkseid of Apokolips and his son Orion of New Genesis.

This companion to that "Fourth World" series looks back at Jack Kirby's own words, as well as those of assistants Mark Evanier and Steve Sherman, inker Mike Royer, and publisher Carmine Infantino, to determine how it came about, where it was going, and how Kirby would've ended it before it was prematurely cancelled by DC Comics!

It also examines Kirby's use of gods in Thor and other strips prior to the Fourth World, how they influenced his DC epic, and affected later series like The Eternals and Captain Victory.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: This item doubles as Jack Kirby Collector (1994 Magazine/Treasury) #80.

Cover price $26.95.

1st printing.

Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Introduction by John Byrne.

Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four. World-shattering events, cosmic calamities, and Kirby Krackle-does it get any better?

Jack Kirby is one of the most important creators in the history of comics, and the Fantastic Four is one of his greatest achievements. First published in 1961, the adventures of Mister Fantastic, the Human Torch, the Invisible Girl, and the ever-lovin' Thing introduced a bold new era in comics. Kirby's dynamic storytelling, coupled with Stan Lee's poignant writing style, were unlike anything comic book readers had seen before-it literally ushered in THE MARVEL AGE OF COMICS!

Including Fantastic Four Annual #6, the 48-page groundbreaking story that featured the birth of Franklin Richards! Also presenting issues #71, #82, #83, and #84, featuring the Inhumans, Doctor Doom, and others-plus a beautiful gallery section of some of Kirby's most incredible pages, all scanned from the original art!

Like all of IDW's award-winning Artist Edition style books, each page has been painstakingly scanned from the original art to ensure the finest possible reproduction, mimicking the experience of seeing Kirby's hand-drawn pages-it's the next best thing owning the art!

Softcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

NOTE: 1st printings of this book have a printing error. Page 864 repeats on page 943 (omitting the page that should be there).

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #133-139 and 141-148, Forever People (1971-1972 1st Series) #1-11, New Gods (1971-1978 1st Series) #1-11, Mister Miracle (1971-1978 1st Series) #1-18, The Hunger Dogs GN (1985 DC ) By Jack Kirby, a story from New Gods (1984 6-Issue Mini-Series) #6, and material from Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe (1985) #2-3, 6, 8-18, 20, 22, and 25.

Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Mike Royer, D. Bruce Berry, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Introduction by Mark Evanier. Foreword by Walt Simonson.

These are the legendary tales written and illustrated by Jack "King" Kirby that introduced the warring worlds of Apokolips and New Genesis, their rulers, Darkseid and Highfather, and countless heroes and villains including Orion, Lightray, Kalibak, Granny Goodness and more. Witness the return of the Newsboy Legion and the struggle of the New Gods and the Forever People to stop Darkseid's quest for the deadly Anti-Life Equation!

Hardcover, 1,536 pages, full color.

NOTE: 1st printings of this book have a printing error. Page 864 repeats on page 943 (omitting the page that should be there).

Cover price $150.00.

2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #133-139 and 141-148, Forever People (1971-1972 1st Series) #1-11, New Gods (1971-1978 1st Series) #1-11, Mister Miracle (1971-1978 1st Series) #1-18, The Hunger Dogs GN (1985 DC ) By Jack Kirby, a story from New Gods (1984 6-Issue Mini-Series) #6, and material from Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe (1985) #2-3, 6, 8-18, 20, 22, and 25.

Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Mike Royer, D. Bruce Berry, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Introduction by Mark Evanier. Foreword by Walt Simonson.

These are the legendary tales written and illustrated by Jack "King" Kirby that introduced the warring worlds of Apokolips and New Genesis, their rulers, Darkseid and Highfather, and countless heroes and villains including Orion, Lightray, Kalibak, Granny Goodness and more. Witness the return of the Newsboy Legion and the struggle of the New Gods and the Forever People to stop Darkseid's quest for the deadly Anti-Life Equation!

Hardcover, 1,536 pages, full color.

NOTE: Reprints of this book do NOT have a printing error on page 943.

Cover price $150.00.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

1st printing.

By Michael Singer.

Jerry Bruckheimer is the most successful producer in the history of both mediums. One need merely look at Bruckheimer's resume to verify this statement. Bruckheimer's films and television shows have not only influenced popular culture, but, in some cases, defined it.

Jerry Bruckheimer: When Lightning Strikes - Four Decades of Filmmaking commemorates the uber-producer's entire career thus far, from his early years in advertising, all the way through to his most recent blockbuster. The stories behind all of his films and television shows are revealed through informative text written by Michael Singer, who has worked beside the producer in deserts, on tropical islands, and at every conceivable filming location in between.

Hardcover (Flexibound Horizontal Format), 16-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $60.00.

UK Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Wagner. Art by Staz Johnson. Cover by Greg Staples. Legendary Judge Dredd co-creator John Wagner has written the longest, most eventful, and world-shattering Dredd epic of his career. Mega-City One has seen nothing like this since the Apocalypse War, and this time things are looking even darker. With the much-loved mayor presumed dead by the citizens, an election has been scheduled to choose his successor. Cadet Judge Hennessey has predicted that something terrible will happen on Election Day, and she may be right. East-Meg assassin Nadia has arrived in the Big Meg, looking for a scientist who has created a very dangerous virus! Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $28.99.

US Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Wagner. Art by Staz Johnson. Cover by Brian Bolland. With the much-loved mayor of Mega-City One presumed dead by the citizens, an election has been scheduled to choose his successor. Cadet Judge Hennessey has predicted that something terrible will happen on election day and she may be right. East-Meg assassin Nadia has arrived in the Big Meg, looking for a scientist who has created a very dangerous virus. The game-changing beginning to the biggest Judge Dredd story ever written! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Marvel Comics preview edition. Features a preview of Justice: Four Balance art. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 20 pgs, B&W illustrations.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Peter Kuper.

Long fascinated with the work of Franz Kafka, Peter Kuper began illustrating his stories in 1988. Initially drawn to the master's dark humor, Kuper adapted the stories over the years to plumb their deeper truths. Kuper's style deliberately evokes Lynd Ward and Frans Masereel, contemporaries of Kafka whose wordless novels captured much of the same claustrophobia and mania as Kafka's tales. Longtime lovers of Kafka will appreciate Kuper's innovative interpretations, including "A Hunger Artist," "In The Penal Colony," and "The Burrow." Kafkaesque stands somewhere between adaptation and wholly original creation, going beyond a simple illustration of Kafka's words to become a stunning work of art.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Derf Backderf.

On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard gunned down unarmed college students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State University. In a deadly barrage of 67 shots, 4 students were killed and 9 shot and wounded. It was the day America turned guns on its own children - a shocking event burned into our national memory.

A few days prior, 10-year-old Derf Backderf saw those same Guardsmen patrolling his nearby hometown, sent in by the governor to crush a trucker strike. Backderf has conducted extensive interviews and research to explore the lives of these four young people and the events of those four days in May, when the country seemed on the brink of tearing apart.

Hardcover, 288 pages, 2C.

Cover price $24.99.

2nd and Later Printings.

Story and art by Derf Backderf.

On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard gunned down unarmed college students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State University. In a deadly barrage of 67 shots, 4 students were killed and 9 shot and wounded. It was the day America turned guns on its own children - a shocking event burned into our national memory.

A few days prior, 10-year-old Derf Backderf saw those same Guardsmen patrolling his nearby hometown, sent in by the governor to crush a trucker strike. Backderf has conducted extensive interviews and research to explore the lives of these four young people and the events of those four days in May, when the country seemed on the brink of tearing apart.

Hardcover, 288 pages, 2C.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Hope Larson. Art and cover by Rebecca Mock. Twelve-year-old twin adventurers Cleopatra and Alexandra Dodge are reunited with their father and realize that two family heirlooms reveal the location of a treasure that is their birthright. When they set sail with Captain Tarboro on the Almira, they know they're heading into danger, for the ocean is filled with new and old enemies, including their nemesis, the infamous pirate Felix Worley. But like a coral reef that lurks below the surface of the waves, trouble is brewing between the siblings. Alex is determined to become a sailor, but Cleo - the only girl on the ship - is tired of washing dishes in the galley. In an effort to find her own purpose, she begins studying sword fighting with Tarboro, but neither Alex nor her father approves. Can the twins remain close as they pursue different goals and dreams, or will their growing differences tear the family apart before the treasure can be found? Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Human Torch 500pts. Komikai Micro Comics are mini versions of Marvel comics small enough to fit in your pocket. This series reprints various Marvel comics with back covers replaced by pin-ups of various Marvel characters. All have other interior changes from originals. Sold individually, and in in plastic blister packs of 5 and 7 comics. Originally packaged with hard, transparent, plastic cases called "Kaiza" that help to protect the Komikai during game-play, and a magnifying glass (called a "Magna-Kaiza") to facilitate reading. Komikai is played like marbles. Kaizas, each containing a mini-comic, are arranged standing up, and players take turns to try to knock them down with a throwing Kaiza. Each Komikai has a points value, from 50 to 500. Players decide whether to play for bragging rights or for keeps. Saddle Stitched, 1 1/4-in. x 1 3/4.