Black comic books issue 2

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Written by Ron Fortier and Aaron Shaps. Art by Silvestre Szilagyi. Cover by Michael Stribling. Someone has poisoned Manhattan's water supply and is turning both humans and animals in to de-evolved monsters and beasts. Only the Black Bat and his assembled team - Phantom Detective, Domino Lady, I.V. Frost and Nighthawk - can hope to stem the nightmare tide and save their city before it is too late. 28 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.

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Incentive variant cover by Michael Stribling. Written by Ron Fortier and Aaron Shaps. Art by Silvestre Szilagyi. Someone has poisoned Manhattan's water supply and is turning both humans and animals in to de-evolved monsters and beasts. Only the Black Bat and his assembled team - Phantom Detective, Domino Lady, I.V. Frost and Nighthawk - can hope to stem the nightmare tide and save their city before it is too late. 28 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "June 1952 to December 1952!" Collects Black Cat Mystery (1951-1963 Harvey) #36-41. Launched in the 1950's, The Black Cat Mystery later evolved into Black Cat, The Black Cat Western, and The Black Cat Mystic. We've collected the mystery titles together here for the first time in this unique 4-volume collection. Each contains 5 to 6 issues, digitally enhanced and faithfully reproduced. Each volume also features profiles of the artists such as Howard Nostrand, Rudy Palais, Joe Certa, and Manny Stallman with some fine examples of their original artwork. eatures a special introduction from a leading author and a profile of one of the genre's leading artists, Rudy Palais, plus examples of his original artwork. Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $47.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story by Allen Saunders. Art and cover by Alfred Andriola. Reprints of the long-running comic strip Kerry Drake, a crime strip with villains just as bizarre and violent as those of Dick Tracy, but with a stronger emphasis on the science of crime detection. Kerry hunts a criminal mastermind whose innovative service rents guns to gangsters. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Written by Magdalene Visaggio. Art by Eva Cabrera. Cover by Tess Fowler. The Fighting Kims are broke and stranded. So what do they do about it? The answer, as usual, is 'nothing helpful.' Featuring a journey into the afterlife and an action scene in a fruit stand and also some legit relationship stuff. And now it's an Eisner-nominated series! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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(W/A) Jolly Blackburn, Various (C) Brendon & Brian Fraim The Knights of the Dinner Table's cross-town rivals, the Black Hands, step into the spotlight with this special issue! Head into the back room at the Games Pit to join Pete, Nitro, Newt, Gordo and Stevil for their own unique style of play. Just be sure to watch your back! Cover price $3.99.

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Story and art by Jolly R. Blackburn and Steve Johansson. Cover by Steve Ellis. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. Editorial; The Pinch Hitter; I Wear My Sunglasses to Fight; Bland, James Bland; Mole in One. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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Reprints. Cover by Bob Powell. Untitled story, art by Bob Powell; Using a hoseless diving suit, Richard Otting recovers a sunken treasure. "The Hanging Thread," art by Bob Powell; Humans and immortals debate what is stronger: fate or love. "Slaughter Island" featuring Spirit of '76, art by Bob Powell. Untitled Scarlet Arrow story, art by Bob Powell. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Rise Together!" Collects Marvel Action Black Panther (2018 IDW) #4-6.

Written by Vita Ayala. Art and cover by Arianna Florean.

Wakanda in these middle grade-friendly adventures!

Every 25 years, Wakanda's ruler trades places with one of their subjects to gain perspective on their kingdom. T'Challa's turn has come, and while working in a Vibranium refinery, he uncovers a plot to sell the priceless metal on the black market. Plus, when one of the Black Panther's advisers suffers an injury during an attack, the adviser requests the aid of a traditional healer over modern medicine. Shuri scoffs at the idea, but soon a curse forces her on an epic quest.

Softcover, 80 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

Story by Salvador Sanz. The Jackals, ancient beings trapped deep in the planet's depths, are being freed by a rebellious teenage boy. But the Jackals are not interested in us or our world. They have come to devour something more important than mere flesh. They have come to devour time itself. Salvador Sanz delivers a new chapter in the successful Mega saga! 54 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Galaxy of Brutality!" Collects Space Riders: Galaxy of Brutality (2017 Black Mask) #1-4.

Written by Fabian Rangel, Jr. Art and cover by Alexis Ziritt.

An ancient evil is gathering power throughout the cosmos, and it falls upon the legendary SPACE RIDERS to kick its a**! Having disbanded, the crew of CAPITAN PELIGRO, MONO, and YARA must reunite for what may be their final ride! The cult comic that electrified comic readers in the brain RETURNS to blast your fragile human psyche into oblivion!!

Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 900 copies.

Cover price $29.99.

Local Comic Shop Day Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Galaxy of Brutality!" Collects Space Riders: Galaxy of Brutality (2017 Black Mask) #1-4.

Written by Fabian, Jr. Rangel. Art by Alexis Ziritt.

An ancient evil is gathering power throughout the cosmos, and it falls upon the legendary SPACE RIDERS to kick its a**! Having disbanded, the crew of CAPITAN PELIGRO, MONO, and YARA must reunite for what may be their final ride! The cult comic that electrified comic readers in the brain RETURNS to blast your fragile human psyche into oblivion!!

Hardcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Galaxy of Brutality!" Collects Space Riders: Galaxy of Brutality (2017 Black Mask) #1-4.

Written by Fabian, Jr. Rangel. Art by Alexis Ziritt.

An ancient evil is gathering power throughout the cosmos, and it falls upon the legendary SPACE RIDERS to kick its a**! Having disbanded, the crew of CAPITAN PELIGRO, MONO, and YARA must reunite for what may be their final ride! The cult comic that electrified comic readers in the brain RETURNS to blast your fragile human psyche into oblivion!!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

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Sputnik #2. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.00.

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Written by Patrick Kindlon. Art and Cover by Antonio Fuso. Saheer takes two jobs. One for the right reasons, and one for money. Both are likely to get him killed. Militia controlled high-rises go to war out of boredom--and Saheer's caught in the middle. 28 pages, B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Stories, art and cover by Robert L. Crabb. Another funny-animal spoof from the creator and publisher of Hamster Vice. Junior, a mythical jackalope (a jackrabbit with antelope horns) has wacky adventures that also provide sly commentary on American society as it existed in the 1980s. Dale Warren rides a huge jackalope and poses in front of the statue of the Great Horned Bunny; Junior Jackalope meets Mark Twain and the Rocky Mountain Stream Shark. One Day at the River; Tale of the Comet; The Giant Jackalope of Dubois, Wyoming; The Rocky Mountain Stream Shark; Jackalope Day! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Story, Art and Cover by Fabian Lelay. The time has come for We Are The Danger's first show. With a chance to qualify for Battle City and a record deal at stake, the jitters hit Julie hard. Will the band make the cut? Catch the second issue of We Are The Danger from Fabian Lelay (Jade Street Protection Services), Claudia Aguirre (Kim & Kim, Quantum Teens Are Go), Taylor Esposito and Stephanie Cooke. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayuko Hatta. Translated by Diana Taylor. Erika's heart is aflutter after seeing a new side of Kyoya. But if she confesses her love to him, she risks destroying everything they've built. Plus, she has no idea if Kyoya feels the same way. One thing for certain, though-his sadistic side remains in top form! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $99.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects 100 Bullets (1999-2009) #59-100.

Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. Cover by Dave Johnson. Introduction by Brian Azzarello.

A briefcase. An untraceable gun. One hundred rounds of ammunition. For some, its a once-in-a-lifetime chance to pull the trigger and change their lives. But just who is making these actions possible—and why?

This volume collects the bloody, shocking conclusion!

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,176 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $125.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Sunny Eyes!"

Story and art by Odunze Oguguo.

Young sorcerer and prophesied savior, Sano, continues his quest by attempting to uncover and protect the secrets behind his father's research on the immense power known as Apple Black!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $13.99.

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Written by Ryan Lindsay. Art and Cover by Sami Kivela. All things converge on Alex Ellroy, as Lon Eisley wonders if maybe she was supposed to kill this small child after all. A mindreader walks through Alex's very messy issues, a rich villain wants to manipulate his new abilities, and an unhinged ex-government agent just wants to talk. All while a city prepares to burn. Lindsay & Kivela bring you a gonzo dystopian tale of brutal parenting, fragile dreamscapes, and warped relationships. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Volume 2 - 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. Stardom beckons Betty, but first her contract demands she must lose weight; Betty gets a record deal and faces chaos in the recording studio. Also featuring Betty Boop paper dolls with a variety of outfits. Hardcover, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from June 21, 1953 – March 13, 1955. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. The conclusion of the Death Rock adventure; A mysterious drug called star dust leaves human wreckage scattered across the solar system; A mad plot to hijack an entire city brings Mike back to Earth; Mike and Tham Thmith encounter the brilliant Dr. Moray. 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

(W) Matteo Pizzolo (A/CA) Soo Lee What's the difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist again? Asking for a friend. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Matteo Pizzolo (A) Soo Lee (CA) Alexis Ziritt What's the difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist again? Asking for a friend. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Taiyo Matsumoto. Black and White are street urchins with skyscraper-sized chips on their shoulders, and everyone is afraid of them, even the local yakuza. But when the crime boss known as the "Rat" returns only trouble can follow. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Black Badge (2018 Boom) #5-8.

Written by Matt Kindt. Art by Tyler Jenkins. Cover by Matt Kindt.

The Black Badges are a top-secret branch of boy scouts, tasked with covert missions that no adult could ever undertake. But little do they know, their troop is not alone... sent to a private island off the north shore of Oahu, the team must battle against other elite scouts in a grueling, dangerous competition that will test their skills like never before, all the while investigating the disappearance of their former friend.

The Eisner Award-nominated creative team behind Grass Kings reunites for Black Badge Volume Two, as New York Times bestseller Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT) and illustrators Tyler Jenkins (Peter Panzerfaust) and Hilary Jenkins filter a sobering tale of societal decay through the eyes of the children tasked with cleaning up the mess.

Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Vol. 2 of the complete reprinting of the Black Bat. By Norman Daniels. Blinded by a criminal's acid, DQ Tony Quinn is given a second chance thanks to an operation which not only restores his vision but also gives him the ability to see at night. Aided by Carol Baldwin, Butch O'Leary and Silk Kirby, crime doesn't stand a chance against the Black Bat! 6-in. x 9-in., 344 pages, black and white. Cover price $19.95.

(W/A/CA) Francesco Francavilla Get ready for thrills and chills, Beetlemaniacs! It's a bad time to live in Colt City... The streets are his hunting ground. The citizens are his prey. He's cruel and wild, like a wounded beast... He is Mudman! Only one man can stop this villain's murder binge, but time is running out for the Black Beetle! Plus, on a lighter note, the New Adventures of Little Black Beetle! Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Betty (2017 Action Lab) #5-8.

Written by Shawn Gabborin. Art and cover by Rafael Dantas.

What kind of creature would stalk an idyllic, quiet, small town? None, as far as Betty can tell. But there's one little boy in town who is convinced something is wrong. He's willing to put up his dead grandfather's money if Betty can find the killer... and Betty never turns down a bounty.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Kanoko Sakurakouji. Kyo, the head of the Tengu demon clan, is Misao's only chance for survival. But even though she has sweet memories of him as a childhood friend, she has trouble reconciling them with the man he has become. Despite the strange attraction she feels for Kyo, can she trust her life, let alone her heart, to a man who only cares about the promise of her blood?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 194 pages, Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kentaro Yabuki. Train's partner Sven is determined to rescue Eve - a girl-turned-weapon - from the dangerous arms dealers who are holding her captive. Sven and Train soon discover that the shadowy figure connected to this black market smuggling ring is none other than Train's mortal enemy, Creed. But why does Creed want to join forces with Train? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kentaro Yabuki. Train's partner Sven is determined to rescue Eve - a girl-turned-weapon - from the dangerous arms dealers who are holding her captive. Sven and Train soon discover that the shadowy figure connected to this black market smuggling ring is none other than Train's mortal enemy, Creed. But why does Creed want to join forces with Train? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.99

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Castle of Shadows!" Written by TODD LIVINGSTON and ROBERT TINNELL. Art and cover by NEIL VOKES. The follow-up graphic novel to the Rondo Award-winning best seller for best Horror Comic has pilot Jack Shannon and mystic Archie Caldwell held prisoner in the mysterious Castle of Shadows by a scientist who is creating super-soldiers out of apes - and plans to use our heroes as subjects of an equally monstrous experiment! Also included is an 11-page back-up story of The Wicked West, plus other fun extras!! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Dall-Young Lim. Art by Sung-Woo Park. With Kuro tagging along just about everywhere, videogame programmer Keita struggles to get back to his normal life. But when another human-mototsumitama pair comes looking for a fight - one with Keita's childhood friend, Akane, as the prize - it's clear that the reluctant hero has a long way to go to get back to anything resembling normalcy Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. White Fire, Atomic Death script by Chris Claremont, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Black Goliath battles the Atom-Smasher and Warhawk (and probably the Kingpin working behind-the-scenes, though it's somewhat vague); Black Goliath eventually defeats Atom-Smasher after taking a severe beating. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $ 9p.

NOTE: For previous issues see Detective Yarns (1938-1941 Columbia Publications). Title continues as Hooded Detective (1941-1942 Columbia Publications) with Vol.3#1

Written by Mark Pellegrini. Art by Timonthy Lim and Brian Denham. Cover by Dave Dorman. Alone in the depths of North Korea, it's up to U.S.A.-*-G.I., America's black ops commando leporid, to infiltrate a fiercely guarded ICBM facility. His mission: thwart its launch. Getting in will be next to impossible, and getting out will be even harder, as enemies both unexpected and unbelievable await him... some with guns loaded and some with fangs bared. 32 pages, full color Cover price $3.99.

Previews (PX) Exclusive - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects and to aid victims of crime and corrupt capitalists. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion. The Black Jack series is told in short stories, and each volume contains 16-20 stories, each running approximately 20-24 pages in length. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 304 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $24.95.

Viz Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Two-Fisted Surgeon!" Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Black Jack, a gifted and charismatic surgeon, treats patients on the edge of society, disregarding the rules and regulations of the medical profession. This volume includes Dingoes, Hospital Jack, Assembly-Line Care, Black Jack in Hospital, and more! Softcover, 6-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Vertical Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects and to aid victims of crime and corrupt capitalists. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion. The Black Jack series is told in short stories, and each volume contains 16-20 stories, each running approximately 20-24 pages in length. Softcover, 6-in. x 7 1/2-in., 304 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $16.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Wing Shing Ma.

The Black Sun agent known as Eclipse is more than pleased to put Leopard six feet under for the death of his son. But Martial Sanbu adds his might to lend Leopard a hand. But is it enough to stop this massive powerhouse. Also Ti Jun encounters hard times in Hong Kong.

Softcover, 150 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Passage to the Hereafter!" Written by Rodolphe. Art and cover by Chris Wraight. Rescued at sea by Black Mary, Lord James, the libertine aristocrat who longed for adventure, is utterly enthralled by the fierce pirate captain-enough so that when she boards a royal warship, he chooses to fight at her side. With her ship badly damaged, though, Mary must return to her hidden base, an island not on any map. For good reason: the inhabitants of the island are ... the men and women who died at sea, and remain there until it is time to move on to the afterlife... Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Rick Spears. Art by Chuck BB. Darkness abounds. The Brothers Stronghand return. Unsatisfied with a sword to share, they quest for a second blade of doom. Angels tremble, Demons weep, and Satan himself doesn't dare stand in their way. But alas, a traitor from within does twist words and meanings, setting brother against brother. Will their bond of blood hold them or tear them asunder? Doom's head comes. All is lost. None survive. Dare read at your peril. You've been warned... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Cover art by Ken Meyer, Jr. Anguish Of The Mist Part Two, script by James Pruett, art by Avido Khahaifa; The Mist debates ethics with Kilroy while the Germans discover who he is. Untitled The Scythe story, script by Greg Kendrick, art by Casey Jones; A mugging is prevented by an aggressive saviour. 52 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Vol. 2 #5 - undated, 1960? Full-page pinups. 5 1/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 32 pages, B&W.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shin and Shige-actors at various stages in their careers-are secretly lovers, and to give Shin's career a chance, Shige decides to keep his distance for a bit, a decision Shin is firmly against. But Shin's newfound success is causing a different issue-their renewed intimacy has Shige feeling very possessive of him. Now that he has to share his lover with the world, will Shige's dark feelings turn him from the princely character into the villain? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.