The Comics comic books issue 2

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3rd Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "The Kings to The Prophets!" Collects The Kingstone Bible TPB (2023 Kingstone Comics) Vol. 3-4. Written by Ben Avery and Art A. Ayris. Art by Paul Abrams, Edgar Bercasio, Richard Bonk, Danny Bulanadi, Kevin Conrad, Yvel Guichet, Kyle Hotz, Geof Isherwood, Jim Jimenez, Scott McDaniel, Fabio Nahon, Cliff Richards, Mario Ruiz, Javier Saltares, Jeff Slemons, Sal Velluto, Kevin West, Bob Almond, Enrique Savory, Jr., Bill Anderson, Marc Deering, Derek Fridolfs, Johnny Gerardy, Jason Gorder, Jeff Huet, Chris Ivy, Jason Moore, Andrew Prpoy, and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Danny Bulanadi. THE KINGSTONE BIBLE is the most complete graphic adaptation of the Bible ever done. Volume 2 of this hardcover series begins with the transition of the kingdom of Israel from David to Solomon, covers the succession of kings of both Judah and Israel, the Babylonian exile, each of the major and minor prophets and ends with the Intertestamental Period. This graphic novel covers from II Kings through Malachi in the Old Testament as well as a survey of the Intertestamental Period in world history. Hardcover, 620 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st Printing - Story by Iruka Shiomiya based on an original story by Keiichi Sigsawa, Character Design by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Based on the hit novel series, Kinos Journey now has a beautiful manga adaptation with illustrations by Iruka Shiomiya (Ningen Series). Kinos Journey is about a character named Kino who travels around the world with a talking motorcycle named Hermes. Together they travel to different countries and meet the inhabitants there. Kinos policy is to only stay three days in every town without exception, saying its enough time to learn about the each place and moving on to explore the next new place. Softcover Manga, 5.5" x 7.5" 174 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Komikai Micro Comics are mini versions of Marvel comics small enough to fit in your pocket. This issue reprints Ultimate X-Men (2001) #8. Back cover features Storm worth 100 Komikai Points. Saddle Stitched, 1 1/4-in. x 1 3/4.; 24 Pages, Full Color.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. " 04/01/21 - 06/30/21!" Stories, art and cover by George Herriman. Collects Krazy Kat daily strips from April 1, 1921 to June 30, 1921. George Herriman's surreal and beloved comic strip from the early 20th century influenced many later generations of cartoonists. Krazy Kat adores Ignatz Mouse, taking his hurled bricks as signs of reciprocated love. Trying to restore order, Officer Pupp only manages to become the third corner in their eternal triangle. Softcover, 4-in. x 3 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W.

Volume 2 - 1st printing, limited to 1000 numbered copies. Stories, art and cover by George Herriman. Collects Krazy Kat daily strips from January 1, 1922 - December 31, 1922. George Herriman's surreal and beloved comic strip from the early 20th century influenced many later generations of cartoonists. Krazy Kat adores Ignatz Mouse, taking his hurled bricks as signs of reciprocated love. Trying to restore order, Officer Pupp only manages to become the third corner in their eternal triangle. This volume includes all the strips from 1922. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 316 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Sleep-Fighting!" Collects Kung Fu Panda (2015 Titan) #3-4.

Written by Simon Furman. Art by Iwan Nazif.

The Valley of Peace is rocked by a raging elemental storm that seems to have a life of its own. Po is just about capable of fighting anyone - but how can he battle the elements? And is a mystery villain behind the stormy situation?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.99.

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By Various. Spotlighting Carson Fire's The Sprite, a multi-dimensional creature who is able to exist in many different realities at once. This sometimes confuses him so that he mistakes fictional game worlds for real life, and that's created problems! Also: Real Life by Greg Dean and a gaggle of other great gaming comics. Polybagged with an additional 24-page Keenspot comic book. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Aaron Duran, illustrated by James Sinclair. Althalia Cabrera is the new girl at the Golden Bought Pawn Shop. The only pawn shop that caters to Goblins, Elves, Trolls, and all the creatures that go bump in the night. The job would be weird enough if Althalia didn't discover she's the last living Bruja in the world. As her abilities grow, old powers and even older adversaries wake up to claim what is theirs and the world will never be the same! Mixing Latin American and Mexican folklore with European fairy tales, La Brujeria is the strangest ride you'll ever take! 7 1/4-in. x 10 1/2-in., 32 pages, black and white. Cover price $5.00.

Spanish language reprint of Incredible Hulk.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects La Muerta: Retribution (2018 Coffin) #1-2, La Muerta: Ascension (2019 Coffin), and La Muerta: Retaliation (2021 Coffin Comics).

Written by Mike MacLean. Art by Joel Gomez. Cover by Sorah Suhng. Cover by Paolo Pantalena.

Returning home from the war in Afghanistan, army veteran Maria Diaz wanted to settle into a quiet, peaceful life. Those dreams were shattered when her family was slaughtered by a death worshiping crime cartel. Now Maria dons the guise of the vigilante LA MUERTA, seeking bloody vengeance against the city's most ruthless criminals.

In this 144 page volume, La Muerta faces off against the legendary La Llorona, the ruthless, criminal mastermind known as Brujo and features the return of the nefarious Mama Z. Can La Muerta overcome and prevail? Or has she finally met her match?

Hardcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects La Muerta: Retribution (2018 Coffin) #1-2, La Muerta: Ascension (2019 Coffin), and La Muerta: Retaliation (2021 Coffin Comics).

Written by Mike MacLean. Art by Joel Gomez. Cover by Mike Krome. Back Cover by Paolo Pantalena.

Returning home from the war in Afghanistan, army veteran Maria Diaz wanted to settle into a quiet, peaceful life. Those dreams were shattered when her family was slaughtered by a death worshiping crime cartel. Now Maria dons the guise of the vigilante LA MUERTA, seeking bloody vengeance against the city's most ruthless criminals.

In this 144 page volume, La Muerta faces off against the legendary La Llorona, the ruthless, criminal mastermind known as Brujo and features the return of the nefarious Mama Z. Can La Muerta overcome and prevail? Or has she finally met her match?

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

Whitman edition. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Too Many Villains!" Written by Max Brallier and Joshua Pruett. Art by Doug Holgate and Jay Cooper. Cover by Penguin Random House LLC. Back Cover by Doug Holgate. The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series from worldwide phenomenon Max Brallier-- a spin-off based on the mega-bestselling The Last Kids on Earth! Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk face their biggest challenge yet: creating the sequel to their hit graphic novel! And like all sequels, it must be BIGGER, BETTER, and PACKED WITH EVEN MORE NEAT STUFF! While the kids get to work, their superhero alter-egos make a startling discovery: supervillains do not come up with their own evil plans! The shocking truth? Every supervillain scheme comes from the mind of a single, mysterious bad guy. Now, Jack, June, Quint, and Dirks BIGGEST SEQUEL IN HISTORY has our superheroes in a mad-dash, puzzle-filled race across Apocalyptia to stop the BIGGEST EVIL PLAN IN HISTORY! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

(W) Sebastian Suarez (A) Richard Ortiz (CA) Francisco Paronzini Vida Gedmintas and the Order of the Golden Lance race through the shadowed alleys of London, hunting those who would summon Abaddon, the Angel of Death. But the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Meanwhile, the London Vampire Covenant watches with patient, predatory interest. Their kind has long existed in the shadows, but now, whispers of the coming darkness stir old rivalries-and secret alliances. The storm is coming, and not everyone will survive! Cover price $6.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Evan Young and Lou Lovino. Art by Novo Malgapo. Cover by Kody Chamberlain. All secrets are finally revealed in the dramatic conclusion to this surprise breakout series. Bobby Whittenheimer knows the world is dying. He's been watching it crumble his entire scientific career. But now that he can set right what was broken amidst the desert sands sixty years ago, is he willing to pay the ultimate price to save us all? Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Ayu Watanabe. Aoi appears to finally be coming to terms with her feelings for Shusei. But before she can come to a conclusion, she witnesses a shocking scene between Shusei and a beautiful woman. However, it turns out that Shusei is not the only one whos popular with the opposite sex, as a younger rival enters the fray and vies for Aois attention. One boy is enough headache, but what will Aoi do with two gorgeous boys as love interests? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. NOTE: Read Right to Left. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 -1st printing. Written by Louis Cha. Art by Tony Wang. Yung Huang and Jing Guo take their daughter and Kuo Yung back to Peach Flower Island. To no one's surprise, Kuo Yung doesn't get along with the other kids and it's off to Clan Zen where, the Zen masters may be able to help him. In the interim, the Mongolian raiders attack and Jing Guo helps to fight them off. And Kuo Yung wonders off to see what all the raucus is about at the Ancient Tomb. His answer comes in the form of a beautiful woman, but who is she? Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $13.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sooyeon Won.

Eunhyung, Yooneun, and Jaehee are all mottled with indelible scars... Jaehee is confused over his deepening feelings for Dai. Meanwhile, Dai's longstanding enemies take Jaehee to use him as bait to get Dai, but Dai lets his beloved fall into a deeper pit... Jaehee's heart cries - "Dai... I want to see you... I want to see you no matter what... The feelings I have for Dai... I can't understand them! What is this? What the hell is this?!"

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Rated T

Cover price $9.99.

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Cover by Levi Krause. Story by Rebecca Krause, art by Levi Krause. 6.75" x 10.25", 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Quest for Iron Mountain!" Written by Shidan Youssefian and Roshan Youssefian. Art and cover by Mahui Duque. Freddy, Ruffles, and Hanks travel to the Pinky Toe Kingdom, a realm of irresistibly cute baby socks, to enroll in a royal contest. The prize? The legendary Dial of Desires, a powerful artifact that could help Freddy in his search for his long lost sock twin, Peter. But getting their hands on the dial won't be easy, as our heroes will need to descend into the infernal Iron Mountain to win! And while steaming geysers, molten lava, and fierce competition will prove to be great challenges for Freddy and his friends, the biggest test will come from within. Action-packed adventure awaits in this hilarious second graphic novel installment in the Life Really Socks series, which will reveal that friendship-and doing the right thing-are the most precious prizes of all. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. The comic was loosely autobiographical, with characters based on Parkhill's friends at the time: her boyfriend Justin, his band mates Nate and Jack, her friend/roommate Sarah, and others. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 30 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Jim Mooney World War II cover. "Flash Lightning" renamed "Lash Lightning", the result of litigation by All-American Comics, Inc.; DC's "Flash" debuted in Flash Comics (1940 DC) #1, six months prior to Flash Lightning's debut in Sure-Fire Comics (1940) #1. In order of appearance: "Lash Lightning" art by Jim Mooney; "The Raven"; Doctor Nemesis Rx"; "Marvo the Magician and Tito"; "Congo Jack" art by Mark Schneider; "Hap Hazard"; and "Whiz Wilson and His Futuroscope". "Mother's Little Helpers" in-house comic advertisement for Super Mystery Comics Vol. 2 (1941), art by Warren Kremer. "The Gold Coin Case: A True Scotland Yard Story" text story by Cliff Howe. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Keiko Suenobu. Mizuki has found herself in a position where her not only her social life is at risk, but her survival rests in the hands of the young women she was so desperately attempting to avoid. In the wild the strong survive, and while Alisa may not be smart or cute, she is physically strong. So she immediately takes command by gathering anything that may be used as a weapon to threaten the lives of anyone who may attempt to usurp her new found authority. Mizuki will have to win over the trust of three people who truly despise her. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: Read Right to Left Cover price $10.95.

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Bandits and Betrayers!" Collects Little Guardians (2017 Scout) #0-5.

Written by Ed Cho. Art and cover by Lee Cherolis.

When a strange spirit panther starts following Subira around, she realizes she may be more than just the local shop girl. Subira yearns to accompany Soma in pursuit of a summoning orb but wild bandits have made the roads treacherous to unsuspecting travelers. Soma assures her parents the two ladies will be perfectly fine traveling alone. Maybe she knows something they don't. Meanwhile Voss, a visiting guardian, and his overachieving son interrupt Tane and Idem's afternoon training session. They are surprised to learn Idem has not heard the famous story of his father and the spirit dragon. After much cajoling, Tane recounts this perilous tale from his youth. Combining humor with big adventure, Little Guardians is a fun-filled all-ages romp!

Softcover, 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Cover by Frank Carin. Art by Frank Carin and others. Adventures of Little Miss Sunbeam, the bread-company mascot created by Ellen Segner. A promotional series of the same title was also published as a giveaway. The kids find a magician's suitcase and decide to put on a magic show of their own; A grocer's least favorite customer has to try everything in the store; The gang accidentally frees a circus tiger and tries to help recapture it. What's Wrong with This Picture?; Out West; Toothy Snyder, Delivery Boy; The Magic Suitcase; Danger Road; Gus the Grocer; Little Dog Gone!; Sunbeamland Puzzle Page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This is the Quality Bakers bread giveaway series (#1-4), 14-pages. NOTE: A #1-4 series also exists that was sold on newstands (36-page, full-color, standard-sized comics).

Story by Todd Meister. Art and cover by Jennifer Feinberg. The original run of the goth-life series later published by Slave Labor Graphics. The cats encounter evil fashion zombies and discover the truth about the rise of the dread Cthulu. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, Art, and Cover by Keiko Iwashita. With the help of her housemates, high schooler Meeko begins to adjust to her new life away from her parents. Even the initially frightening Matsunaga-san helps her out—and between one kind act and another, Meeko finds herself falling for him. After an accidental kiss while enjoying takoyaki, Meeko ends up confessing her feelings! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

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LO-FI, the Comics and Entertainment magazine, re-launches with a new first issue, bigger and better than before! Each issue covers the best in indy comics culture as well as undergound music, urban vinyl, and much more! This issue includes the big indy comics fall preview; the comback of Roller Derby... dirty-style; learn about "deviantart.com," hot spot for emerging artists; fall in love with the Tranimals, right angle plushie friends; and read some of the best original comics around, including an exclusive Runes of Ragnan prequel! (Urban Robot Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FCSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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LO-FI, the Comics and Entertainment magazine, re-launches with a new first issue, bigger and better than before! Each issue covers the best in indy comics culture as well as undergound music, urban vinyl, and much more! This issue includes the big indy comics fall preview; the comback of Roller Derby... dirty-style; learn about "deviantart.com," hot spot for emerging artists; fall in love with the Tranimals, right angle plushie friends; and read some of the best original comics around, including an exclusive Runes of Ragnan prequel! (Urban Robot Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FCSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Volume 2 - Issue 3, January 2006. LO-FI, the Comics and Entertainment magazine covers the best in indy comics culture as well as undergound music, urban vinyl, and much more! This issue includes Josh Howard's "Black Harvest" and Aaron McGruder's "Boondocks". 8" x 10.5", 80 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.

An epic samurai adventure of staggering proportions Lone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the groundbreaking cinematic visuals of the late Goseki Kojima, creating unforgettable imagery of stark beauty, kinetic fury, and visceral thematic power that influenced a generation of visual storytellers both in Japan and in the West.

This volume includes Flute of the Fallen Tiger and The Bell Warden.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 490 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.

An epic samurai adventure of staggering proportions Lone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the groundbreaking cinematic visuals of the late Goseki Kojima, creating unforgettable imagery of stark beauty, kinetic fury, and visceral thematic power that influenced a generation of visual storytellers both in Japan and in the West.

This volume includes Flute of the Fallen Tiger and The Bell Warden.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 490 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

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Written by Matthew Erman. Art and Cover by Lisa Sterle. Stranger Things meets Ghost World in Long Lost. Piper and Frances reunite only to confront the horrible and strange creature stalking them. What happens next sets them on a journey back to their home of Hazel Patch in the hopes of uncovering the bizarre circumstances surrounding their mother... but they must deal with each other first. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Spanish reprint series. Reprints material from Avengers (1963 1st Series). 7 1/2-in x 11-in, 40 Pages, Full Color, Spanish Language.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $250.00 or Best Offer View scan Paper: Off white to white Los Vengadores #2 Spanish Edition Label #4458847005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Spanish reprint series. This issue reprints material from Avengers (1963 1st Series) #196-197. Spanish Language.

Written and illustrated by Melissa Mendes. 12 Pages, Saddle stitched/stapled, 4 1/4-in x 5 1/2-in, B&W.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. #LovesickOmie Eriko Ichimura spends her high school days in complete obscurity. As if that werent enough, popular boy Akira Ohmi has discovered her Twitter account, Lovesick Ellie, which is filled to the brim with thirsty tweets—including fantasies about him. The two-faced Ohmi finds Ellies perverse and wild fantasies funny and interesting, eventually inviting her to a date at the local festival—but they miss the last bus home. What is a pervy girl going to do when she has the ultimate opportunity land before her? Will they or wont they?! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Wane!"

Written by James F. Wright. Art by Li Buszka and Martin Clinch. Cover by Li Buszka.

After years of growing up in the wild, Lupa finally encounters her destiny and finds her tribe.

Far in the mountains, the monks at the mysterious monastery welcome Lupa into a world she never expected and introduce her to her true sisters. Each of the young women represents a different aspect of the same goddess, and each of them will have to learn to work together in order to save their world!

As Lupa uncovers the secrets of her past, she finds herself enmeshed in a story bigger than she could imagine. From the evil empress Salkis to the imprisoned goddess Corasina - the fullness of Lupa's destiny becomes clear!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

(W) Jon Price, David Norton (A) Rebekah Isaacs Thousands of years ago, magic was stripped from nearly all humankind and sealed away by the choices of a few. Forgotten and believed to be myth by the majority of the world, magic is about to be unleashed on everyone, as the Seal is close to breaking. Now dangerous alliances are forming and deadly plans are being set into motion - all to ensure one man is left standing when the dust from the chaos settles. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Coverless $69.00 COVERLESS. INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing (missing page 1 and 2 of "Major Victory", pages 3-7 of "Serg't Bell RAF Demon" and pages 1-3 of "Unholy Thee"), interrupts art and story.

Major Victory, Dynamic Boy, Red Herring, Serg't Bell, the Unholy 3, K-9, and Scoop Daley Cover price $0.10.

Issue 2. Circa 1996. Story and art by Michael Dixon. Story of Jacques Plante, the goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens. 6.5" x 10". 20 pages. Full color.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #39-50 and material from Marvel Age (1983-1994 Marvel) Annual #4.

Written by Marv Wolfman and Erik Larsen. Art by John Buscema, Joe Rubinstein, Klaus Janson, and Erik Larsen. Cover by John Byrne.

Like things as clear as black and white? You're in luck -- but Wolverine isn't, as the mysterious Black Shadow/White Shadow uses his energy powers to double-team everyone's favorite feral fighter!

Then, Wolverine wanders into a costumed kidnapping scheme run by an old classmate of the web-slinger known as Spider-Man! And find out just how connected Wolverine is as we meet another mysterious marvel from his past!

Includes the rare, never-before reprinted WOLVERINE preview from MARVEL AGE ANNUAL #4.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $30.00

Add to cart Near Mint $30.00

3rd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #11-20. Written by Stan Lee, Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken], and Larry Lieber. Art by Don Heck, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo), and Wally Wood. Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Introduction by Stan Lee. The original Marvel Masterworks collection of the Avengers, re-released at last! By popular demand! Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel's reMasterworks! Brought together to fight the biggest menaces in the Marvel Universe, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man and the Wasp represented the heavy-hitters of the super-hero set, but Marvel heroes don't just hang out, they live, breathe, argue-and even fall out. In an innovative twist that would come to define the Avengers, Stan Lee chose to have those original Avengers depart, leaving Captain America alone to carry on. But it who replaced them that really got reader's attention. Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch-all conflicted and villains in their own right-became Cap 's new recruits creating a dynamic, unpredictable and exciting quartet that to many would become the Avengers's heart and soul. Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $75.00.

Issue #2 - July(?) 1946. Assume reprints partial contents of Mary Marvel Comics #2. Canadian edition published by Anglo-American Publishing Company. Cover price $0.10.

April-May 1945 edition. Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Tony DiPreta, Leo Morey, and Maurice Del Bourgo. Mystery-adventure anthology from the publisher variously known as Rural Home and Croydon. This edition contains the same contents and cover as the variant; only the indicia date is different. Wounded during D-Day and discharged, Gordon and Red return home and decide to fight crime as the Black Raider. In a story similar to the Spectre's origin, a police officer is allowed to continue fighting for justice after death, as The Collector of souls. When gangsters stage a deadly robbery during his act, Merlin the Boy Magician decides to use his talents to track down the killers. Wicked cover by L. B. Cole. Black Raider; Chin Chop; Avalanche; Treachery, Inc.; Shroud: The Collector; Merlin the Boy Magician. Final issue of the series. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fall 1945 edition. Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Tony DiPreta, Leo Morey, and Maurice Del Bourgo. Mystery-adventure anthology from the publisher variously known as Rural Home and Croydon. This edition contains the same contents and cover as the variant; only the indicia date is different. Wounded during D-Day and discharged, Gordon and Red return home and decide to fight crime as the Black Raider. In a story similar to the Spectre's origin, a police officer is allowed to continue fighting for justice after death, as The Collector of souls. When gangsters stage a deadly robbery during his act, Merlin the Boy Magician decides to use his talents to track down the killers. Wicked cover by L. B. Cole. Black Raider; Chin Chop; Avalanche; Treachery, Inc.; Shroud: The Collector; Merlin the Boy Magician. Final issue of the series. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Rise of the Rocket!" Written by Serge Lehman. Art by Stephane Crety. In a basement in Montmartre, Brafford regains consciousness. As he struggles to remember what has happened to him, a powerful explosion rocks Paris and a new monster emerges, bent on destroying the city... Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.