Top comic books issue 4

Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov with art by Lee Ferguson. Cover by Rick Mays. The table is set for the final showdown between Cyblade and Cyberdata. Dominique must face her toughest foe yet, in the form of RIPCLAW! More than just her life hangs in the balance, as she must decide between her freedom and the lives of all those tortured by Cyberdata. Cover price $2.99.

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Story by BRYAN EDWARD HILL & ROB LEVIN. Art by DENNIS CALERO. Cover by TONY SHASTEEN. We ARE all lost! There will come a moment when Ray wishes he'd never met Alexis or the Men in White. Nor that he'd ever looked into the innocent eyes of Madeline. But most certainly, he'll wish that he'd never crossed Cyrus Kane. That moment is... now. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Darkness (2007- 3rd Series) #80-84. Written by Phil Hester. Art by Phil Hester, Michael Broussard, and Whilce Portacio. Cover by Michael Broussard and Steve Firchow. Guest-Starring Hunter-Killer! Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, was blackmailed and lied to by a devil calling himself The Sovereign. Now free from The Sovereign's grips, Jackie has assembled a motley crew of criminals with one goal - destroy every last one of The Sovereign's reliquaries. His quest will take him to the Florida Everglades, against the Russian Mob, and even into Fort Knox. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Cover by Jeff Wamester (W) David Hine (A) Jeff Wamester The Darkest Tale of The Darkness Yet! Apocalypse has come to Ginsberg, CA! Two ominous powers arrive in town, one of ultimate light and the other of deepest darkness, and Jackie Estacado is trapped between them. The Four Horsemen are ascending to their full power. Can Jackie muster the power to prevent the end of the world? From David Hine (Batman: Arkham Asylum) and up-and-coming artist Jeff Wamester (Frenemy of the State). Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Jeff Wamester (W) David Hine (A) Jeff Wamester The Darkest Tale of The Darkness Yet! Apocalypse has come to Ginsberg, CA! Two ominous powers arrive in town, one of ultimate light and the other of deepest darkness, and Jackie Estacado is trapped between them. The Four Horsemen are ascending to their full power. Can Jackie muster the power to prevent the end of the world? From David Hine (Batman: Arkham Asylum) and up-and-coming artist Jeff Wamester (Frenemy of the State). Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Paul Maybury. Art by Sam Lotfi and John Rauch. Cover by Sam Lotfi. The wheels are screeching and the conductor's said his piece. We've reached the harrowing conclusion to Last Stop on the Red Line. Detective Torres' partner Ben Damon has traced crime scene evidence back to an old asylum. Detective Torres and Yusef reconvene with Ben. Yusef's connection to the invisible entity known as X unlocks memories that prove vital to finding Boston's phantom strangler. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Cradle of Life!"

Story and art by Sergio Toppi.

The fourth volume contains ten tales set in Africa, India, and Australia, presented in English for the first time: The Kokombo Dossier, Bwuma, my Son, Warramunga, M'Felewzi, and Pacific Island.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd or Later Printings. "The Cradle of Life!"

Story and art by Sergio Toppi.

The fourth volume contains ten tales set in Africa, India, and Australia, presented in English for the first time: The Kokombo Dossier, Bwuma, my Son, Warramunga, M'Felewzi, and Pacific Island.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.99.

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A Tale of Suspense and Psychological Horror! Brian Cohn is living a nightmare. His recently deceased father, who Brian shares the disease of schizophrenia with, confessed to being a serial killer of little girls on his death bed. Now Brian is racing to solve the mystery of a missing child in his town, all the while feeling his condition taking a deeper and deeper grip on his psyche and his mind beginning to unravel. From acclaimed author Joshua Hale Fialkov (Tumor, Pilot Season: Alibi) and rising star artist Rahsan Ekedal (Creepy) a disturbing story of murder and mystery wrapped in questions of sanity. 'This is an absolute buy. I can't recommend it enough.' - Graphic Policy Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Al Capp, Sam Leff, Henning Mikkelsen, Raeburn Van Buren, Arnie Mossler, Ving Fuller, and Ernest Hix. Tip-Topper Comics collected some of United Features Syndicates most popular comic strips of the 1940s in full color, including Lil Abner and Fritzi Ritz. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Palooka-like boxer Curly Kayoe doesn't want to fight Sleepy Lagoon, but fortune-teller Margo may have a solution. The pro-men advocates of Nomenallowedistan are shocked to learn that their ideal man now looks like Bathless Groggins. Li'l Abner's favorite cartoonist Lester Gooch, creator of Fearless Fosdick, is released from a sanitarium. Plus the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems by Ernest Hix. Swimsuit cover by Bushmiller. Fritzi Ritz; Curly Kayoe; Ferd'nand; Stamp Tips; Abbie an' Slats; Li'l Abner; How It Began; Doc Syke; Strange as It Seems. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Invasion of the Filipino Artists" featuring the "Fearless Stylings of Alex Nino. Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier! A long, insightful interview with the amazing "new" fan-favorite artist (Selina's Big Score, Catwoman, Batman: Ego) on his careers in animation and comics, from his involvement on the ground-breaking Batman animated show to Darwyn's current DC maxi-series, The New Frontier! Plus a massive gallery of rarely-seen and unpublished artwork. Beginning in this issue is a series of interviews with the best editors in the field, starting with Mark Chiarello, acclaimed art director and significant creative force behind the recent DC resurgence, and noted artist in his own right. This issue's "CBA Classic" explores The Adventures of Little Archie, the late '50s-'60s comic book that transcended the typical kids comics of the day. Also, a new Jay Stephens sketchbook section, plus the usual news, views & reviews. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 112 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.50.

Happy: Female. Stories, Art and Cover by Josh Simmons. Not for the weak of heart, Josh Simmons' incredibly drawn comics are a disturbing exposé on the dark side of the American Dream, pointing out the sometimes ludicrous underbelly of Democracy and Prosperity. His delicious art and unusual concepts are simply mind-boggling. Fans of Ivan Brunetti's SCHIZO, Pete Sickman-Garner's HEY, MISTER and Johnny Ryan's ANGRY YOUTH COMIX will definitely want to "get HAPPY." In this issue: Join an underground gypsy/circus group for their gut-busting, bladder-shattering performances in a gay bar and an underground party in New York City, in "Zirkus Summer 2000: Part 2," Josh Simmons' concluding chapter of his zirkus [circus] diary travelogue. Also: "Scary Monsters"; some dream cartoon gals; "Don't Ask Me How I Did It"; and an ode to the fairer gender of the human species in "Female An Ode"! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by H. Houel and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Fleeing a marriage arranged by her cruel stepfather, Linda falls for Hank, but she believes he's already engaged to someone else. Blonde "hussy" Marsha throws herself at Bob, much to Anne's disgust, in a story (and cover) with vintage warnings about the dangers of "teasing." Storm of Passion; My Love - Not for Sale; I Found Love; Just As We Were; The Last Laugh!; Our Love Drama. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Absolute Corruption!" Collects Witchblade (1995-2015) #166-169.

Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Diego Bernard. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. After sealing off the main artery of an interdimensional black market trade in the supernatural, Witchblade-bearer Sara Pezzini wears a target on her back. Between Chicago's corrupt elite and common criminals, everyone wants a piece of the Witchblade-but who will get to her first?

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Scott Lobdell and Malachy Coney. Art by Clarence Lansang and Joe Benitez. Cover by Joe Benitez. In this final volume of The Darkness: Origins trade line, Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the Darkness. First, Jackie's family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Then Jackie discovers he has a twin sister he never knew right before the Angelus and Sonatine return for a climactic showdown. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Story, Art and Cover by Arthur Dela Cruz. Arthur Dela Cruz's second miniseries concludes, as the teenage revolutionaries bring down their city in a violent explosion of art -- while Ashley makes her final move to unload the nefarious computer file and start her life anew. Kissing Chaos is a daring crime comic for a new century. Ashcan format, 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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by Kirk Kushin & Gonzalo Martinez. Being a teen super-hero means you always get picked first in PE, right? In this issue see why super-powers don't necessarily make you a star athlete as Cameron Smith takes on the girls volleyball team! Plus, Blackjack and Diva practice flying and discover it's best to look both ways before taking to the unfriendly skies. Don't miss the highly acclaimed super-soap that puts character before costume. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Paul Di Filippo Art and cover by Jerry Ordway ABC. As the Hell Ditch Pilgrim once again materializes high in the skies of Neopolis, terrorizing the populace, Toybox is devastated to learn the truth about her boyfriend. Meanwhile, things heat up for Jack Phantom and Panthalassa! On sale Nov 16 ? 4 of 5 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

The Pilot Season Winner is Back! The clock counts down to zero as the taut, pulse pounding series races to its conclusion. Carin Taylor, the hero known as Velocity, has been infected with a deadly techno-virus. Thus far she has been successful in saving most of her teammates from the same virus, but now the exertion is taking its toil and the fastest girl in the world may not be able to win this race. The issue concludes the creative collaboration of writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer). Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Jeff Johnson. Imprisoned in a dungeon high up in the Himalaya Mountains, Aaron Chiang comes face to face with the father he always believed was dead - the Dragon King. Can father and son manage to escape from their imprisonment...or will one have to sacrifice his own life to save that of the other? The modern fantasy by Ron Marz and Lee Moder roars to its pulse-pounding climax! Cover price $2.99.

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Variant cover by Ryan Sook. Imprisoned in a dungeon high up in the Himalaya Mountains, Aaron Chiang comes face to face with the father he always believed was dead - the Dragon King. Can father and son manage to escape from their imprisonment...or will one have to sacrifice his own life to save that of the other? The modern fantasy by Ron Marz and Lee Moder roars to its pulse-pounding climax! Cover price $2.99.

NYCC exclusive cover by David Peterson. Imprisoned in a dungeon high up in the Himalaya Mountains, Aaron Chiang comes face to face with the father he always believed was dead - the Dragon King. Can father and son manage to escape from their imprisonment...or will one have to sacrifice his own life to save that of the other? The modern fantasy by Ron Marz and Lee Moder roars to its pulse-pounding climax!

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Voices of the Dead Bright!" Collects Rising Stars: Voices of the Dead (2005) #1-6.

The Rising Stars saga marches on in this stellar paperback! See Special Matthew Bright and his career as a super-powered cop and "ghost detective" Lionel Zerb confront the Well of Souls!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Stories and art by Chris Flag, Otis, and P. Klein. A collection of funny-animal and humor comics from Fox Feature Syndicate. A salesman keeps interrupting Percy's sleep; Cosmo Cat faces a cigar-smoking, bank-robbing duplicate of himself; A rare text story featuring the Blue Beetle. Cosmo Cat: Double Trouble; Percy; Blue Beetle: Ruse in Red; Walter the Waiter; Lil Pan and his Magic Horn; Roscoe Bear. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen comedy featuring Mazie and her group of friends, particularly the wacky guy whose haircut gives him his nickname. Flat-top tries to figure out how to use the latest "theme party" craze to his advantage with the girls. Mazie imagines what life would be like if stuck-up Jeanie became a movie star. When Flat-top impresses the girls with his fancy new car, the other guys decide to build a set of custom wheels like none other. Also featuring profiles of popular TV and radio stars of the era. Plus a vintage ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil featuring Fearless Fosdick, with art by Al Capp. Flat-top; Party Smarty; Confidentially Yours; Mortie; Mazie: Seeing Stars; Mazie's Tattler; Mazie: The Whole Campus Is Cheering!; Motor Madness; Hollywood Tell-Tales; Flat-Top's Favorite Jokes; Stevie: Teacher's Fret. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by William Harms. Art and cover by Matt Timson. This fresh, new take on the vampire mythos from International Horror Guild-nominated writer William Harms continues! Victor learns the price for his miraculous recovery - vampires can no longer kill him. Vlad demands Victor's eternal servitude as payment. In Washington, D.C., Lt. George Wagner and his men take refuge at the top of the Washington Monument, but things take a turn for the worst when one of Wagner's own turns on him. 32 pages full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Book 4: Problem with Potions!"

Story and art by Christian Slade.

Magic potions can be powerful stuff, but they don't always turn out like you want. Our canine hero, Sprout the Korgi, learns this the hard way-and goes through quite the transformation-in his latest adventure! This mixed-up woodland fairy tale features Ivy's first meeting with Sprout, a surprisingly musical new trick, an undead unicorn, more of those pesky Creephogs, and at least one giant boulder. As always, the story unfolds in lovingly detailed pen-and-inkdrawings.

From the heart, mind, and hands of Christian Slade comes the most fantastic and creative chapter yet from the enchanting world of Korgi.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Reprints Flintstones #43. "The Vocal Yokel" and others.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "U.S. Acres Runs Amuck!" By Jim Davis. Look out for laughter! Orson, Wade, and the rest of the U.S. Acres gang are on the loose again! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "U.S. Acres Runs Amuck!" By Jim Davis. Look out for laughter! Orson, Wade, and the rest of the U.S. Acres gang are on the loose again! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Rebirth!" Collects Artifacts (2010 Top Cow) #14-18. Written by Ron Marz. Art and cover by STJEPAN SEJIC. In this introductory-priced volume, the longtime WITCHBLADE team of RON MARZ and STJEPAN SEJIC unveil the new shape of the Top Cow Universe. Former priest and current FBI profiler, Tom Judge, can't shake the feeling that something is horribly and inherently wrong with the world. He blames it on past trauma, but a new investigation of gangland violence linked to mobster Jackie Estacado will reveal he may very well be right... and setting things right may destroy everything. ! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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Controlled Fury - Art by Rod Whigham and Yujin Kiem. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

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Cover by Dale Keown. Written by Rick Loverd. Art Jeremy Haun. The bone-crushing new series produced by Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia and DiVide Pictures continues this month! Both Aaron and Farris have been courted, hunted and manipulated by Midgard and Asgaard since they manifested their powers. But have they been pushed too far? And what path have they chosen? 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Jeremy Haun. Written by Rick Loverd. Art Jeremy Haun. The bone-crushing new series produced by Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia and DiVide Pictures continues this month! Both Aaron and Farris have been courted, hunted and manipulated by Midgard and Asgaard since they manifested their powers. But have they been pushed too far? And what path have they chosen? 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.