Shadows comic books issue 1

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by JUZO TOKORO. Translated by Francis Takenaga.

We're talking UBER MANGA BABY! (600 pages! )

Ken Kurosawa was the bodyguard for a L.A. gang leader. In the midst of a gang war, Ken was murdered by a car bomb. That was when he made his fateful deal with Malebogia, not knowing that from then on he'd be part of his hellish hordes as a SPAWN! Opposed by numerous enemies, constantly manipulated, he is brought to fight his best friend without knowing it.

100% authentic MANGA!!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/4-in., 600 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Fine $5.30

Add to cart Fine $5.30

1st printing. By Michael Jan Friedman. Cover by Keith Birdsong. Dr. Leonard McCoy confronts his past and the wife he left behind. As a young doctor with a beautiful family and a promising medical career, Dr. Leonard McCoy thought he had it all. But when the woman he loved betrayed him, McCoy fled to Starfleet, hoping to lose his pain in the depths of space. Now, more than forty years later, the EnterpriseTM and her crew are ordered to transport a group of mediators to the planet Ssan, a world where assassination is a time-honored tradition, and McCoy is surprised to learn that his ex-wife, now remarried, is one of the mediators. And before he can come to terms with his conflicted feelings for his former love, she and Captain Kirk are trapped on Susan, and McCoy is caught in an explosive civil war, the only one with the power to save the woman who once nearly destroyed him. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 340 pages, text only. Timeframe: between Star Trek VI and Generations, 2293 Cover price $22.00.

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Darth Vader and Cry of Shadows (2013) #1-5. Written by Tim Siedell. Art by Gabriel Guzman. Cover by Felipe Massafera. After he is left for dead during the Clone Wars, a single trooper comes to hate the Jedi who abandoned him. Years later, he hears of a great and powerful warrior-the hand of the new Galactic Empire, Darth Vader! Seeking to serve the Dark Lord, this man, Hock, becomes a stormtrooper and works to gain the respect of Vader! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Beginning with Shadows of the Empire, Luke, Leia, and Chewbacca are determined to foil Boba Fett's plan to deliver carbonite-encased Han Solo to Jabba the Hutt. But these heroes are up against more than they realize. Darth Vader searches for Luke, hoping to turn him to the dark side, and a new threat, Xizor, the ruthless leader of the criminal organization Black Sun, seeks to gain the trust of the Emperor by killing Skywalker and overthrowing Vader! Then, in Shadows of the Empire: Evolution, a beautiful human-droid-previously an assassin for Xizor-searches to find her human side as Luke Skywalker tracks her across the galaxy, determined to bring her to justice! And finally, in Mara Jade: By the Emperor's Hand, the Emperor's personal assassin carries out her last mission, determined to succeed despite the death of her Master-even if it costs her life! Features all your favorite characters from the original Star Wars trilogy: Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo! Includes stories written by acclaimed novelists Timothy Zahn and Steve Perry! The latest in the value-packed line of Star Wars Omnibus editions from Dark Horse! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 408 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. Beginning with Shadows of the Empire, Luke, Leia, and Chewbacca are determined to foil Boba Fett's plan to deliver carbonite-encased Han Solo to Jabba the Hutt. But these heroes are up against more than they realize. Darth Vader searches for Luke, hoping to turn him to the dark side, and a new threat, Xizor, the ruthless leader of the criminal organization Black Sun, seeks to gain the trust of the Emperor by killing Skywalker and overthrowing Vader! Then, in Shadows of the Empire: Evolution, a beautiful human-droid-previously an assassin for Xizor-searches to find her human side as Luke Skywalker tracks her across the galaxy, determined to bring her to justice! And finally, in Mara Jade: By the Emperor's Hand, the Emperor's personal assassin carries out her last mission, determined to succeed despite the death of her Master-even if it costs her life! Features all your favorite characters from the original Star Wars trilogy: Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo! Includes stories written by acclaimed novelists Timothy Zahn and Steve Perry! The latest in the value-packed line of Star Wars Omnibus editions from Dark Horse! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 408 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Titan Books Edition - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution (1998) #1-5. Written by Steve Perry. Art by on Randall, Tom Simmons, and Ron Randall. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Xizor, the leader of the Black Sun criminal organization, has been destroyed, and Guri, a beautiful human-replica droid and Xizor's personal assassin, is left wondering what her future will hold now that she no longer has anyone to answer to. Throughout the ongoing struggle for underworld supremacy, Guri endeavors to uncover hints of her human side-if it even exists. But in her quest to alter her programming and gain humanity, Guri becomes the quarry of both bounty hunters and Rebels (led by a Jedi-to-be named Luke). What secrets lie buried in her android mind that make her such valuable prey? Evolution is the sequel to the best-selling novel Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and is the first foray into comics by best-selling Shadows novelist Steve Perry. Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Large Edition (6-in. x 9-in.) - 1st printing. By Steve Perry. Shadows of the Empire illuminates the shadowy outlines of a criminal conspiracy that exists in the background of the events in the movies, ruled by a character new to us. Prince Xizor is a mastermind of evil who dares to oppose one of the best-known fictional villains of all time: Darth Vader. The story involves all the featured Star Wars movie characters, plus Emperor Palpatine and, of course, Lord Vader himself. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 340 pages, Text Only. Cover price $22.95.

NO Dust Jacket - Large Edition (6-in. x 9-in.) - 1st printing. By Steve Perry. Shadows of the Empire illuminates the shadowy outlines of a criminal conspiracy that exists in the background of the events in the movies, ruled by a character new to us. Prince Xizor is a mastermind of evil who dares to oppose one of the best-known fictional villains of all time: Darth Vader. The story involves all the featured Star Wars movie characters, plus Emperor Palpatine and, of course, Lord Vader himself. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 340 pages, Text Only.

Small Edition (5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in.) - 1st printing. By Steve Perry. Shadows of the Empire illuminates the shadowy outlines of a criminal conspiracy that exists in the background of the events in the movies, ruled by a character new to us. Prince Xizor is a mastermind of evil who dares to oppose one of the best-known fictional villains of all time: Darth Vader. The story involves all the featured Star Wars movie characters, plus Emperor Palpatine and, of course, Lord Vader himself. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 298 pages, Text Only. No Cover Price.

Limited Signed Edition

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) #1-6.

Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett, John Nadeau, and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Christopher Moeller.

Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive.

Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire.

Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for.

Hardcover, 166 pages, full color.

Cover price $79.99.

1st printing. Based on the story by Steve Perry. Adapted by Christopher Golden. Taking place between the events of The EMpire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Shadows of the Empire illuminates the shadowy outlines of a criminal conspiracy that exists in the background of the events in the movies, ruled by a character new to us. Prince Xizor is a mastermind of evil who dares to oppose one of the best-known fictional villains of all time: Darth Vader. The story involves all the featured Star Wars movie characters, plus Emperor Palpatine and, of course, Lord Vader himself. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, Text Only. Cover price $4.50.

2nd and later printings. Based on the story by Steve Perry. Adapted by Christopher Golden. Taking place between the events of The EMpire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Shadows of the Empire illuminates the shadowy outlines of a criminal conspiracy that exists in the background of the events in the movies, ruled by a character new to us. Prince Xizor is a mastermind of evil who dares to oppose one of the best-known fictional villains of all time: Darth Vader. The story involves all the featured Star Wars movie characters, plus Emperor Palpatine and, of course, Lord Vader himself. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, Text Only. Cover price $4.50.

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: The High Republic Trail of Shadows (2021 Marvel) #1-5.

Written by Daniel Jose Older. Art by Dave Wachter. Cover by David Lopez.

A murder the likes of which the Order has never seen before!

One Jedi Master is dead. Another is in a state of complete shock. And Jedi investigator Emerick Caphtor must solve the case before it's too late. The fate of the Jedi, the Hutts, the Nihil and everyone in the galaxy hangs by this tangled thread of lies and deceit. Emerick will need to dive into the darkness, testing himself and his Jedi ideals like never before. And he'll need help. Luckily, private eye Sian Holt lives in the shadows.

Together, the two will follow the trail wherever it leads - if they can work together, that is! From Coruscant to one of the most crime-riddled and dangerous planets in the galaxy, this mystery could bring down the High Republic!

Softcover, 448 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $15.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects Star Wars: The High Republic Trail of Shadows (2021 Marvel) #1-5.

Written by Daniel Jose Older. Art by Dave Wachter. Cover by David Lopez.

A murder the likes of which the Order has never seen before!

One Jedi Master is dead. Another is in a state of complete shock. And Jedi investigator Emerick Caphtor must solve the case before it's too late. The fate of the Jedi, the Hutts, the Nihil and everyone in the galaxy hangs by this tangled thread of lies and deceit. Emerick will need to dive into the darkness, testing himself and his Jedi ideals like never before. And he'll need help. Luckily, private eye Sian Holt lives in the shadows.

Together, the two will follow the trail wherever it leads - if they can work together, that is! From Coruscant to one of the most crime-riddled and dangerous planets in the galaxy, this mystery could bring down the High Republic!

Softcover, 448 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Collects Static Shadows of Dakota (2023 DC) #1-7 and Static Team-Up: Anansi (2023 DC). Written by Nikolas Draper-Ivey, Vita Ayala, and Evan Narcisse. Art by Nikolas Draper-Ivey , Charles Stewart III, and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Nikolas Draper-Ivey. Though Virgil and his friends stopped the government's off-the-books prison operations in Dakota last school year, a powerful new threat lurks in the shadows. The mysterious Ebon is cutting a bloody swath through the underworld on a single-minded quest to find his brother. Against this backdrop of exploding violence, innocent people are finding themselves in the crossfire, with Static facing the most personal challenge he's seen yet! Hardcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing. Collects Summer Shadows (2024 Dark Horse) #1-4. Written by John Harris Dunning. Art and cover by Ricardo Cabral. Cover by Ricardo Cabral. By day the Greek islands are all sand, sea and fun... but by night they're the perfect hunting ground for vampires! Nick Landry is searching for his ex on the unspoiled island of Avraxos. Anthony was the love of his life, and without knowing why he left, Nick can't move on. But Anthony isn't the only one to disappear on Avraxos. Coast guard officer Alekos Kourkoulos is on the trail of another young man who disappeared there. Both men had fallen in with the glamorous set onboard a jet-black superyacht moored offshore before vanishing. As the mystery deepens, Nick and Alekos discover that the brighter the sunshine, the darker the shadows... Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st Printing. Contains a bio on characters as well as 30 stickers and a memory card game. Softcover, 8" x 8", 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

2nd or later printing. Contains a bio on characters as well as 30 stickers and a memory card game. Softcover, 8" x 8", 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing. "Alliance of Light: Book 4!" By Janny Wurts. Arithon, Master of Shadow, has mastered the maze and achieved self-redemption. Now he's the guest of the formidable Sorcerer, Davien the Betrayer, an enigmatic recluse, and a peril in his own right! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 574 pages, Text Only. Cover price $27.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing. "Alliance of Light: Book 4!" By Janny Wurts. Arithon, Master of Shadow, has mastered the maze and achieved self-redemption. Now he's the guest of the formidable Sorcerer, Davien the Betrayer, an enigmatic recluse, and a peril in his own right! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 574 pages, Text Only. Cover price $18.95.

1st printing. This fanzine features interviews, articles, original artwork, photos of cast and crew and a comprehensive look at the longrunning haunting horror soap - Dark Shadows. Softcover (Velo Binding), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Fine $22.00

Valerian Spatiotemporal Agent: Book 1 - 1st Edition - 1st printing. By J.C. Mezieres and P. Christin. This French sci-fi series follows the adventures of Valérian, a spatio-temporal agent, and his redheaded female companion, Laureline, as they travel through space and time. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

1st printing. The vampire of the 21st-century wants to leave the darkness and become human, he wants to love again. And that, coming from an immortal, is a promise of eternal love. Vampires: The World of Shadows Illustrated plunges us into this renovated vampirism mythology through the art of great creators that have been captured by their magic. Featuring art by Heavy Metal artists Melanie Delon, Victoria Frances, Suzanne Gildert, Arantza Sestayo, Cris Ortega, Katarina Sokolova, and more. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $18.95.

1st printing. Super-heavy battle tanks go to war in this explosive action-thriller. Arriving in the Geratomro warzone, Honoured-Lieutenant Bannick and the crew of the Baneblade Cortein's Honour are assigned as close support to a company of Shadowsword Titan-hunters as they find themselves thrust into a deadly battle for the fate of three star systems. New and deadly allies throw into doubt all that Bannick has been told of the Imperium, threatening not only his life, but also his soul. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9 1/2-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $27.00.

1st printing. By Guy Haley. Arriving in the Geratomro warzone, Honoured Lieutenant Bannick and the crew of the Baneblade Cortein's Honour are assigned as close support to a company of Shadowsword Titan hunters and find themselves thrust into a deadly battle for the fate of three star systems. New and deadly allies throw into doubt all that Bannick has been told of the Imperium, threatening not only his life, but also his soul. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

1st printing. By Josh Reynolds. In the beginning, there was fire. And from that fire came eight weapons of terrible power, honed to a killing edge by the chosen weaponsmiths of Khorne. Now, as the Mortal Realms echo with the thunder of war, the great powers seek to acquire the eight wherever they might be found, no matter the cost. In a city of prophecy and secrets, Grungni, smith-god of the duardin, gathers together a group of mortal warriors from across the realms in order to locate the first of the eight weapons. But they are not alone in their quest; agents of the Ruinous Powers search for the weapon for themselves. Now the race is on, as man, duardin and daemon alike seek to claim the Spear of Shadows. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 416 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.00.

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Story and Art by Brian Shearer. ALL AGES! As William and company make their way out of the city, he is troubled by imagery in a dream that pushes him down a dangerous path. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. By Kathleen Resch. Includes photos, articles, and information for the 1957-1958 Season of the horror/drama soap opera Dark Shadows. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 178 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

1st printing. By Michael Jan Friedman. Long ago, the alien Quistalian leadership ordered its agent, Lucifer, to conquer Earth. A young Professor X stopped him, but the victory cost him the use of his legs. Now the Quistalians have returned, so Professor X orders the X-Men to stop them. Can the Children of the Atom stop an all-out invasion from beyond the stars or is there something far more sinister at work here? Hardcover, 328 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.80

1st printing. Collects Xena: Warrior Princess (1999-2000 2nd Series) #7-10. Written by John Wagner and Ian Edginton. Art by David Fabbri, Mike Deodato, Mark Heike, and Neil Nelson. Rome had better be ready to rumble! Eli, the man responsible for resurrecting Xena and Gabriella, is a prisoner set to die in the Roman Coliseum. To free Eli and his devoted followers, Xena must travel to the cultural and governmental center of the world and put her life on the line in the chariot race to end all chariot races before all of Rome in the Circus Maximus! But don't think the Romans will make things easy for her. Sparks will fly and heads will roll! Plus, Vikings, mercenaries, witches, monsters, and more! Softcover, 96 pages., full color Cover price $11.95.