SWORD comic books issue 4

Written by David Avallone. Art by Roy Allen Martinez. Cover by Alex Toth. Track down a super limited 450 copy of Zorro Swords of Hell by the legendary Alex Toth! Don't miss a chance to put this historic Limited-Edition issue under glass with your favorite grading company! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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With Fire and Sword, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. Art by George Woodbridge. (HRN 167, with 3/65 date). The year 1647 in Poland was a mysterious year in which signs in the heavens and on the earth forecast a great war. The Following year, the fiercest cavalry in Europe, the Cossacks, rose up against their Polish masters. Allied with the peasants and Tartars and armed with fire and sword, they fought one of the bloodies revolutions in history.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Yuu Tanaka. Art and cover by Llo. Translated by Michael Rachmat. Adapted by C.A. Hawksmoor.

A modern otaku is reborn into a fantasy world as a sword in this hilarious new light novel series! When a 30-year-old salaryman and games enthusiast is suddenly killed in a car accident, he finds himself reborn into a fantasy world... but in the form of a sword! Now he's in search of a beautiful woman to wield him, and a cat girl named Fran might be the exact adventuring partner he needs.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+)

Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art by Tomo Hirokawa and Abec.

After the raid is interrupted by Kizmel's sudden entrance, the dark elf tells Kirito and Asuna about the Six Sacred Stones and the two goddesses living within game. Upon Seven's advice, Kirito visits the game operators for more clues, only to find the shocking truth behind Sword Art: The Origin!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

Won By the Sword, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 166, with 7/67 date). In 1618, a fearful struggle began among nations of Europe. It is known as the Thirty Years' War. By 1635, it seemed that all of Germany would soon fall to the armies of Austria. As an ally of Spain, Austria would then dominate France. To prevent this, Richelieu, the French minister, brought France into the war. Then began the final phase of the long and bloody conflict. Cover price $0.15.

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Reprints; Says "DC Silver Edition" across top of cover with silver border. Cover price $1.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Louis Cha. Art by Wing Shing Ma. The apparent forces for good are on a trek to topple the evil Ming Clan. On their journey, Pristess Ruin and her Omei Sect stumble upon an injured WuJi and new friend Spider. The two are taken captive, unable to defend themselves against such skilled opposition. But before they reach the Ming Clan a blood thirsty, vile creature has come to feast on their life's blood. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryo Shirakome. Art and cover by Misaki Mori. Character Design by llo. Translated byMichael Rachmat.

Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with memories of his past life, but not his name, a magical sword saves a young beastgirl from a life of slavery. Fran, the cat-eared girl, becomes his wielder, and wants only to grow stronger, while the sword wants to know why he is here. br>
Together, the strange duo's journey has only just begun!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Smith, Sal Buscema, and Sam Rosen. 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Fairy Dance: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito plunges into a suspicious new VRMMORPG called ALfheim Online to rescue Asuna, who never returned from Sword Art Online. ALO offers many features to entertain players in the wake of SAO: ultra high-end graphics, action-heavy gameplay, and a choice of fairy races, complete with a next-generation flight engine. Playing as a Spriggan, Kirito heads for the location of Asuna's prison - the top of the World Tree, the final destination of every player in the game! Along the way, Kirito nearly falls to a plot hatched by the enemy Salamanders, just barely surviving the ordeal with the help of a Sylph named Leafa and his Navigation Pixie, Yui. But just as Kirito and Leafa make it to the foot of the World Tree, the end of their quest in sight, both Kirito and Leafa each realize the other has a very big secret!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

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Written by JASON HENDERSON Art by WILLIAM BELK Cover by TONY HARRIS BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Six-issue bimonthly miniseries On sale 12 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: You've seen Dracula... but you've never seen him like this. Think Dracula: Impossible. Think Black Hawk Dracula. At 600 years old, Dracula controls blood so keenly that he can make almost anything his army needs. And he will rule the earth. But what happens when the King of Vampires faces the return of an even greater, older evil? What unholy alliance must Dracula form with Ronnie Van Helsing, the young leader of the massive agency known as the Polidorium? THIS ISSUE: "The Elders," Part Three?The moment we've been waiting for: Ronnie Van Helsing has Dracula in captivity?but a man who can boil the blood in your head is a hard man to interrogate. And what if the only way to save the world is to set the Polidorium's most dangerous enemy free? Cover price $2.95.

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Written by SHERRILYN KENYON Adapted by ROBIN FURTH Pencils & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA To keep Seren safe from Morgen Le Fey's treachery, Kerrigan and his shape-shifting servant Blaise have whisked our young weaver away to the haunted castle of Joyous Gard. But it seems that danger lurks everywhere. The castle's ghostly owner wants nothing more than to steal Kerrigan's magical sword, even if it means leaving our dark knight-and those whom he protects-vulnerable to Morgen's machinations. How long will Kerrigan be able to keep his location secret from the evil mistress of enchantment? And has Seren really fallen for her captor though she knows, full well, that he could easily kill her? Find out in issue 4 of Sherrilyn Kenyon's acclaimed Arthurian fantasy, Sword of Darkness. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Neko Nekobyou.

Kirito might not be around, but that doesn't mean the girls aren't still ready for adventure. The fetching lasses of Sword Art Online - Leafa, Silica, Liz, and Lux - are back for a third volume, and they're determined to make the most of their virtual youth!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

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Written by Brian Clevinger. Art and Cover by Scott Wegener. Atomic Robo and his Action Scientists are trapped in Hollow Earth. If the magma, monsters, two different armies, Dr. Dinosaur, or his Time Bomb set to destroy the previous 65 million years don't get them, then Majestic 12 will! 'Cause those guys are invading Tesladyne Island. Don't worry, there's still one more issue for things to get worse. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Tang Jiu Qing. Art and cover by St. Translated by XiA, Jia, and amixy. Adapted by Dara. OPENING GAMBIT. Having successfully foiled the bandit attack on the city of Cizhou in Zhongbo, Xiao Chiye sets off in pursuit of their leader, attempting to cut him off before he returns to his lair. At the same time, having gained control of Cizhou, Shen Zechuan sets his sights on the neighboring prefecture of Chazhou in hopes of brokering a trade agreement. But Chazhou is a lawless place, ruled by a ruthless bandit chief who has long neglected the starving populace. If Shen Zechuan wishes to make his mark here, he must rely not on any army, but his own cunning. As Shen Zechuan fights for a foothold in Zhongbo, a new power is rising in the capital of Qudu. Those with ambition eye the throne from all sides. The board is set for a game of wits that will decide the fate of the nation—and Shen Zechuan is playing to win. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 430 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Original Story by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Kimi. Composition by Mito Sato. Translated by Stephen Paul. After a player dies in a what was supposed to be an area inaccessible to monsters, Kirito and Asuna immediately head over to investigate. Could a fellow player be behind this incident...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asagi Tosaka. Translated by Roman Lampart. Leonis continues his efforts to rebuild the Dark Lords' Armies to keep his promise to Roselia, the Goddess of Rebellion. In the midst of this, he and the girls of the eighteenth platoon are busy preparing a cosplay café for the large-scale school festival welcoming the Sixth Assault Garden. But while the festivities heat up, a Dark Lord buried in ice for countless years is about to be exhumed! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 170 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up. Cover price $15.00.

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(W) Brendan Deneen (A) Eduardo Garcia The Invasion Continues! As Flash Gordon deals with the consequences of Ming the 'Merciful's' betrayal, King Thun finds himself battling none other than Fria, Queen of the distant, icy land known as Frigia. She has a deadly secret - and she's willing to kill to protect it! Meanwhile, the forces of the Red Sword continue to hunt Dale Arden and Prince Vultan, who become the unwilling guests of the Power Men of Mongo! Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Tanaka. Art and cover by Hinako Inoue. Character Design by Llo. Translated by Michael Rachmat. Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with all memories of his past life except for his name, a magical sword saved a young beast girl from a life of slavery. As his wielder, Fran the cat-eared girl only wants to grow stronger, while the sword wants to know why he is here. Follow their new adventures in this spin-off manga series! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by kiki. Art and cover by Sunao Minakata and kinta. TRUE FACE! Flum has triumphed over Dein and thwarted his hostile takeover. With Milkit safe once again and her scars healed, Flum can finally remove Milkits bandages and reveal the face of her beloved partner. Things take an abrupt turn, however, when a child without a face of their own arrives on Flums doorstep, and the ghost of a defeated foe is revived by the Church of Origin. Just what sinister schemes are lurking behind their pious façade?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Kiseki Himura.

While Nezha attempts to atone for his misdeeds, the battle against Sword Art Online's second-floor boss begins! Kirito's uneasy alliance with the other front-runners seems to be holding, but what will happen when the floor boss corners them? Can Nezha rise to the occasion and seize a hero's prize?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yuu Shimizu. Art and cover by Asuka Keigen. Character Design by Asagi Tohsaka. Translated by Roman Lempert. At the evening party aboard the Hyperion, a group of terrorists take the fourth princess of the empire and the entire ship hostage. Time is running out for Leonis and his friends to rescue the princess and prevent everyone on the ship from sinking to their watery graves—and what lurks beneath the surface is far more sinister than a mere rebellion. A dangerous mastermind sits at the center of the plot, and perhaps she holds a clue to the goddess Leonis has been seeking all this time! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Koutarou Yamada. After Ronie and Tiese try to save their friend from the clutches of noble knights Raios and Humbert, they end up getting captured themselves! With the two girls bound and helpless, Kirito's going to need Eugeo's help to save them...but Eugeo finds himself paralyzed by the thought of breaking the Taboo Index! With the fate of his page hanging in the balance, can he violate his world's most sacred code to rescue her? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Story, Art and Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. War! Witness the beginning of the end as Avalon and her companions face off against the combined might of the Red Clan and the Templar Order in the first half of an epic two-issue battle! Do our heroes have what it takes to prevail? 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Story, Art and Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. War! Witness the beginning of the end as Avalon and her companions face off against the combined might of the Red Clan and the Templar Order in the first half of an epic two-issue battle! Do our heroes have what it takes to prevail? 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Story, Art and Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. War! Witness the beginning of the end as Avalon and her companions face off against the combined might of the Red Clan and the Templar Order in the first half of an epic two-issue battle! Do our heroes have what it takes to prevail? 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Art and cover by Yu Satomi. Translated by Yui Kajita. Jinya, now settled in the town of Edo, has been hunting down demons to make a living. Always alert to new rumors of incidents involving demons, he hears about a peculiar case of street murders while eating at his usual soba shop. He goes to investigate at once, but what awaited him there was a demon who could make himself invisible. Faced with Jinya and his demon strength, the stranger cries innocence-Is there really something else afoot in Edo? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Cover by Dennis Calero. Written by Andrew Cosby, Michael Alan Nelson. Art by Ayhan Hayrula. Toshiro Ono has spent his life making the best swords that have ever been forged and selling them to the highest bidder. When his family is killed by a blade of his own making, master swordsmith Toshiro promised to do whatever it took to make sure none of his swords ever kill again. Now that promise comes to the test in this stunning conclusion! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by John Nofsinger. Written by Andrew Cosby, Michael Alan Nelson. Art by Ayhan Hayrula. Toshiro Ono has spent his life making the best swords that have ever been forged and selling them to the highest bidder. When his family is killed by a blade of his own making, master swordsmith Toshiro promised to do whatever it took to make sure none of his swords ever kill again. Now that promise comes to the test in this stunning conclusion! Cover price $3.99.

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Limited to 1,500 copies. Written by Josh S. Henaman. Art by Andy Taylor and Tamra Bonvillain. Cover by Dave Hamann and Jules Rivera. Bigfoot and Bagworm find themselves lost in the Jungle of Death and in the crosshairs of the galaxy's deadliest poacher, Leonnes the Unrelenting! More importantly, Bagworm discovers WHY Bigfoot was brought to the alien planet... and why he must be stopped at all costs! Cover price $4.99.

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Limited Edition Variant by Dave Hamann and Jules Rivera - Limited to 1500 copies. Written by Josh S. Henaman. Art by Andy Taylor and Tamra Bonvillain. Cover by Dave Hamann and Jules Rivera. Bigfoot and Bagworm find themselves lost in the Jungle of Death and in the crosshairs of the galaxy's deadliest poacher, Leonnes the Unrelenting! More importantly, Bagworm discovers WHY Bigfoot was brought to the alien planet... and why he must be stopped at all costs! Cover price $4.99.

NO Hardcover Case - Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wing Shing Ma. As a child, Hero's family was attacked and killed by a practitioner of Northern Mantis kung fu. This assassin was entrusted, by the affluent head of a local triad, to retrieve Hero's family heirloom - the legendary Blood Sword! Softcover (No hardcover case), 240 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Yuy Beop-Ryong. Art by park Hui-Jin. The Emperor Moosungje has used the cursed Pachun sword to conquer his neighbors, but the evil blade is corrupting his soul. Now the scheming Shiyan seeks to use the emperor's brother, Jaryoon, to continue his plans. Meanwhile, Rey struggles with the demon within him. They allow him to wield the Pasa sword, but to defeat Shiyan and his sinister allies, Rey will have to master his inner powers. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Barbarians and Black Magicians!" Edited by Lin Carter. Art by Rick Bryant. Featuring astonishing tales of swords and sorcery. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter illustrations).

Full Title: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now, and They Wont Leave Me Alone

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Shigeru Sagazaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. Art and Cover by Kazuki Sato. While searching for the pickpocket girl Mewi Freyas older sister, Beryl and Lucy storm the hideout of Mewis bandit gang to interrogate its mastermind, Twilight. Although the thieves are dispatched handily, the mystery of Mewis missing sister remains unsolved. An exhausted and dejected Beryl decides to drown his sorrows at the bar, where he quickly hits it off with a skilled knight named Spur. But behind the scenes, it seems Beryls new drinking buddy is up to something suspicious! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kiyotaka Haimura. Translated by Dale DeLucia.

A spin-off of one of Yen On's breakout bestsellers--Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?--covering the journey of Aiz Wallenstein, the strongest member of Loki Familia! (Volume 3) After the tumultuous events in the Dungeon, Aiz has finally reached the vaulted Level 6! But in spite of this amazing news, the Sword Princess seems to be completely depressed. There are two reasons. The first is that she finally managed to meet the white-haired boy again, but once more, he ran away from her with everything he had. The second is that the monster tamer she fought so hard against knew her name--a name that absolutely no one else should know, and yet...Meanwhile, from the depths of the Dungeon comes a mysterious crystal ball that's about to plunge both underground and surface worlds quietly into chaos!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art and cover by Satoshi Yamamoto. Translated by Tetsuichiro Miyaki. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

"Casey and Henry's journey through the Galar region continues! Casey is finally reunited with another of her missing Pokémon! Will she be able to find all of them?

And can Henry win the challenge against Allister?!"

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi.

Old frenemies become staunch allies as the strongest team in the history of Gun Gale is born! This time, LPFM will enter the third annual Squad Jam and overcome fierce competition to uncover the mysteries of the UNKNOWN area!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

It's been just two months since they were trapped in the game of death that is Sword Art Online, and Kirito and Asuna continue their struggle at the vanguard of progress through the game. The fifth floor of Aincrad is a mazelike ruin, and the two dare to take pleasure in raiding it for the treasure it contains. Upon returning to the fourth floor, it's time to do some questing on behalf of the Elf Lord Yofilis - but here begins Asuna's discontent, for in doing so they will have to face her least favorite monster ever!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

It's been just two months since they were trapped in the game of death that is Sword Art Online, and Kirito and Asuna continue their struggle at the vanguard of progress through the game. The fifth floor of Aincrad is a mazelike ruin, and the two dare to take pleasure in raiding it for the treasure it contains. Upon returning to the fourth floor, it's time to do some questing on behalf of the Elf Lord Yofilis - but here begins Asuna's discontent, for in doing so they will have to face her least favorite monster ever!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "Look Homeward, Atom!" Written by Jan Strnad. Art by Gil Kane. Trapped at his six-inch height, lost in the Amazon Jungle, believed dead by the outside world, Ray Palmer has found a new purpose as the Atom, leader of a band of alien rebels in a war against their mighty oppressors. If he should prove victorious, will he stay in this new world he has discovered, or will he return to the life and betrayal he had left behind. Industry legend Gil Kane concludes his decidedly unique take on a classic hero. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.95.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Gil Kane art. Cover price $0.75.

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Volume 4 -1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. AN UNLIKELY PACT. It is year two of the Bunkyu era. Six years have passed since the alcohol craze that stole yet more loved ones from Jinyas life, but as time marches forward, so must he. The new era keeps Edo on edge as the anti-shogunate movement gains momentum with each passing day. Meanwhile, Jinya investigates rumors of a demonic sword and meets Hatakeyama Yasuhide—a samurai who serves the feudal lord of Aizu and has sworn loyalty to the shogunate. But just how far will this samurai go to prevent the shogunate from becoming just another relic of the past? Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 328 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.