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Gears of War comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1A
    Gears of War (2008-2012 DC/Wildstorm) 1A
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0159388026
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    • Label #4346447015
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4297580025
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    Regular Cover featuring the "Crimson Omen" logo. Written by Joshua Ortega Art by Liam Sharp. The best-selling video game franchise arrives in comic books stores with a blast - one month before the debut of the new Xbox 360 game! The opening six-issue arc of this new ongoing series bridges the end of the first Gears of War game and the start of the second one, following the brutal adventures of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad in the battle against the Locust! What happened after the Lightmass Bombing and how did the Locust react to this devastating weapon? Find out in this new series by Gears of War 2 game-writer Joshua Ortega (Death Dealer) and artist Liam Sharp (LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a 'Crimson Omen' cover), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale October 8 ? 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $3.99.

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    $650 GEARS OF WAR 1 CGC 9.8 SS JOHN DIMAGGIO “LETS DO THIS!” ”MARCUS FENIX” BLOOD SIG

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  • Issue #1B
    Gears of War (2008-2012 DC/Wildstorm) 1B

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    Variant cover by Brandon Badeaux. Written by Joshua Ortega Art by Liam Sharp. The best-selling video game franchise arrives in comic books stores with a blast - one month before the debut of the new Xbox 360 game! The opening six-issue arc of this new ongoing series bridges the end of the first Gears of War game and the start of the second one, following the brutal adventures of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad in the battle against the Locust! What happened after the Lightmass Bombing and how did the Locust react to this devastating weapon? Find out in this new series by Gears of War 2 game-writer Joshua Ortega (Death Dealer) and artist Liam Sharp (LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a 'Crimson Omen' cover), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale October 8 ? 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $3.99.

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    $85 Gears Of War # 1 Brandon Badeaux 1:10 Variant Rare HTF

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  • Issue #1C
    Gears of War (2008-2012 DC/Wildstorm) 1C
    • Paper: White
    • Blockbuster Video Edition.
    • Label #4228823024
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    Blockbuster Video Exclusive Variant. Written by Joshua Ortega Art by Liam Sharp. The best-selling video game franchise arrives in comic books stores with a blast - one month before the debut of the new Xbox 360 game! The opening six-issue arc of this new ongoing series bridges the end of the first Gears of War game and the start of the second one, following the brutal adventures of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad in the battle against the Locust! What happened after the Lightmass Bombing and how did the Locust react to this devastating weapon? Find out in this new series by Gears of War 2 game-writer Joshua Ortega (Death Dealer) and artist Liam Sharp (LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a 'Crimson Omen' cover), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale October 8 ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1D
    Gears of War (2008-2012 DC/Wildstorm) 1D

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    GameStop Exclusive Variant. Written by Joshua Ortega Art by Liam Sharp. The best-selling video game franchise arrives in comic books stores with a blast - one month before the debut of the new Xbox 360 game! The opening six-issue arc of this new ongoing series bridges the end of the first Gears of War game and the start of the second one, following the brutal adventures of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad in the battle against the Locust! What happened after the Lightmass Bombing and how did the Locust react to this devastating weapon? Find out in this new series by Gears of War 2 game-writer Joshua Ortega (Death Dealer) and artist Liam Sharp (LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a 'Crimson Omen' cover), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale October 8 ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $3.99.

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    $200 Gears of War #1 CGC 9.8 GameStop Variant - 1st Marcus Fenix & Dominic Santiago 3

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  • Issue #1A
    Gears of War The Rise of Raam (2018 IDW) 1A

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    Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art by Max Dunbar and Lose Luis Rio. Cover by Ryan Brown. The most iconic villain of the Gears of War universe takes the spotlight! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness. Now, witness that swift and brutal ascent in... The Rise of RAAM! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Gears of War The Rise of Raam (2018 IDW) 1B

    Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art and Cover by Max Dunbar. The most iconic villain of the Gears of War universe takes the spotlight! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness. Now, witness that swift and brutal ascent in... The Rise of RAAM! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1C
    Gears of War The Rise of Raam (2018 IDW) 1C

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    2nd Printing. Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art by Max Dunbar and Lose Luis Rio. Cover by Ryan Brown. The most iconic villain of the Gears of War universe takes the spotlight! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness. Now, witness that swift and brutal ascent in... The Rise of RAAM! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1RIA
    Gears of War The Rise of Raam (2018 IDW) 1RIA

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    Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Game Art Cover. Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art by Max Dunbar and Lose Luis Rio. The most iconic villain of the Gears of War universe takes the spotlight! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness. Now, witness that swift and brutal ascent in... The Rise of RAAM! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1RIB
    Gears of War The Rise of Raam (2018 IDW) 1RIB

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    Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art by Max Dunbar and Lose Luis Rio. Cover by Whilce Portacio. The most iconic villain of the Gears of War universe takes the spotlight! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness. Now, witness that swift and brutal ascent in... The Rise of RAAM! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1
    Gears of War Hivebusters (2019 IDW) 1

    Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art and Cover by Alan Quah. From the creators of Gears of War and Kurtis Wiebe, the writer of the hit Rise of RAAM miniseries, comes a pulse-pounding new mission with a whole new squad-Team Scorpio! After successfully busting a Swarm hive on the remote island of Pahanu, this suicide squad will face their most dangerous mission yet-going after the Swarm that decimated the home settlement of one of their own! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1RI
    Gears of War Hivebusters (2019 IDW) 1RI

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    Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art by Alan Quah. Cover by Pierre Droal. From the creators of Gears of War and Kurtis Wiebe, the writer of the hit Rise of RAAM miniseries, comes a pulse-pounding new mission with a whole new squad-Team Scorpio! After successfully busting a Swarm hive on the remote island of Pahanu, this suicide squad will face their most dangerous mission yet-going after the Swarm that decimated the home settlement of one of their own! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Gears of War TPB (2010-2013 DC) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Gears of War (2008) #1-6. Written by Joshua Ortega. Art by Liam Sharp. The best-selling video game franchise arrives with a blast! This story bridges the gap between the Lightmass Bombing at the end of the first Gears of War game and the start of the second game. Follow the brutal adventures of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad in their battle against the Locust! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Gears of War HC (2009-2012 DC) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Gears of War (2008) #1-6. Written by Joshua Ortega. Art by Liam Sharp. The best-selling video game franchise arrives with a blast! This story bridges the gap between the Lightmass Bombing at the end of the first Gears of War game and the start of the second game. Follow the brutal adventures of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad in their battle against the Locust! Hardcover, 160 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Art of Gears of War 3 SC (2012 Consortium) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. By Ronnie Gramazio. A behind the scenes look at the latest installment in EPIC Games' blockbuster franchise, featuring character and environment concept art as well as production art from the game. The book shows the unseen art that makes Gears of War 3 one of the most anticipated games of the year, talks to the key artists who created the blockbuster game, and shows exclusive behind the scenes access with explanations from the key artists and directors. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $65.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Art of Gears of War 4 HC (2016 Dark Horse) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. From Dark Horse. The Gears of War series has revolutionized third-person shooter action with its gorgeous environments, iconic characters, and brutal action. Now to commemorate the continuation of the Gears epic, Dark Horse Books and The Coalition present The Art of Gears of War 4. Featuring hundreds of individual pieces of art, finished renders, and commentary from the game's creators, this gorgeous volume is a must-have item for veteran Gears and rookies alike! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Gears of War Hivebusters TPB (2020 IDW) 1-1ST



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    Includes Exclusive Gears 5 Digital Content

    1st printing. Collects Gears of War: Hivebusters (2019 IDW) #1-5.

    Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art by Alan Quah, Wagner Reis, Martin Coccolo, Agustin Padilla, and Kieran McKeown. Cover by Ken Ha.

    From Gears 5's brand new Escape mode, follow a whole new squad of soldiers with nothing to lose on a pulse-pounding mission, and dive deep into their story for the first time ever.

    After successfully busting a Swarm hive on the remote island of Pahanu, Mac, Lahni, and Keegan will face their most dangerous task yet - and Mac will have to confront his past head-on. The only way they'll survive this suicide mission is through sheer grit and a perfect balance of teamwork.

    Set on the fictional plant of Sera, the Gears of War series charts the story of humanity's struggle against an army of monstrous, fearsome, and brutal adversaries through a captivating tale of hope, comradery, and survival.

    Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

    Includes Exclusive Gears 5 Digital Content: Hivebuster bundle includes the Mechanic Mac character skin and Hivebuster banner.

    Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #1N-1ST
    Gears of War Hivebusters TPB (2020 IDW) 1N-1ST


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    Does NOT Include Gears 5 Digital Content

    1st printing. Collects Gears of War: Hivebusters (2019 IDW) #1-5.

    Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art by Alan Quah, Wagner Reis, Martin Coccolo, Agustin Padilla, and Kieran McKeown. Cover by Ken Ha.

    From Gears 5's brand new Escape mode, follow a whole new squad of soldiers with nothing to lose on a pulse-pounding mission, and dive deep into their story for the first time ever.

    After successfully busting a Swarm hive on the remote island of Pahanu, Mac, Lahni, and Keegan will face their most dangerous task yet - and Mac will have to confront his past head-on. The only way they'll survive this suicide mission is through sheer grit and a perfect balance of teamwork.

    Set on the fictional plant of Sera, the Gears of War series charts the story of humanity's struggle against an army of monstrous, fearsome, and brutal adversaries through a captivating tale of hope, comradery, and survival.

    Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

    Cover price $17.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Gears of War Judgment - Kilo Squad: The Survivor's Log HC (2014 Insight Editions) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Written as a collection of notes in Damon Baird's journal, The Survivor's Log will expand on declassified testimony and other facets of the game and serve as an in-universe artifact within the timeline of the series. This firsthand account chronicles the soldier's experience in a riveting and beautifully illustrated oral history - the events he witnessed and the deterioration of COG society, his decision to take his unit rogue, and stories from the other members of his cohort. The Survivor's Log provides a rich retelling of the seminal events at the heart of the Judgment narrative and serves as a primer for the entire series. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 148 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Gears of War Omnibus TPB (2018 IDW) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1at printing. Collects Gears of War (2008-2012 DC/Wildstorm) #1-13.

    Written by Joshua Ortega and Mike Capps. Art by Liam Sharp, Henry Flint, Federico Dallocchio, and Simon Bisley. Cover by Shane White.

    Defeat the Horde!

    The comics saga of the best-selling video game series begins here. Discover what happens in the wake of the original game! Bridging the gap between Gears of War 1 and 2, follow the brutal adventures of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad in the battle against the Locusts! Find out what happened after the Lightmass Bombing and how the Locusts will react to this devastating weapon.

    Softcover, 320 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Gears of War Omnibus TPB (2018 IDW) 1-REP


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    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Gears of War (2008-2012 DC/Wildstorm) #1-13.

    Written by Joshua Ortega and Mike Capps. Art by Liam Sharp, Henry Flint, Federico Dallocchio, and Simon Bisley. Cover by Shane White.

    Defeat the Horde!

    The comics saga of the best-selling video game series begins here. Discover what happens in the wake of the original game! Bridging the gap between Gears of War 1 and 2, follow the brutal adventures of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad in the battle against the Locusts! Find out what happened after the Lightmass Bombing and how the Locusts will react to this devastating weapon.

    Softcover, 320 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Gears of War Retrospective HC (2019 Udon) The First Ten Years 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Arthur Gies.

    With its acclaimed gameplay, intense characters, and visceral action, the GEARS OF WAR franchise has helped define the modern shooter genre. Written by Arthur Gies, GEARS OF WAR: RETROSPECTIVE is a detailed look back the entire GEARS franchise, from the first game's initial development as an Xbox 360 title, all the way up to the series' upcoming entry - GEARS 5. Learn the history of GEARS through the words of its developers, designers, and artists, accompanied by key visuals, concept art, and more.

    Hardcover, 200 pages, full oclo0r.

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Gears of War The Poster Collection SC (2014 Insight Editions) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Enter the war-torn world of Sera and join the desperate fight against the Locust with this deluxe Gears of War poster collection. With forty high-quality removable posters, this collection features exciting poster art and striking visuals of the memorable characters, key scenes, and deadly weapons of the critically acclaimed video game series. Softcover, 12-in. x 16-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Gears of War The Rise of Raam TPB (2018 IDW) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Gears of War: The Rise of Raam (2018 IDW) #1-4.

    Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art by Max Dunbar. Cover by Ryan Brown.

    Before he was a general leading the assault against humanity on the surface, RAAM was an upstart commander tasked with waging an unwinnable war against the Lambent to protect the Locust homeland. With the enemy pushing inexorably forward, RAAM knows the Horde must turn its attention to more vulnerable prey, and he'll use every atrocity and deception at his disposal to bring Queen Myrrah around to his way of thinking. See how it all began in this prequel to the original Gears of War, as the Queen's deadliest servant steers the course of history to bring about Emergence Day and the attack on humans, setting in motion the events of the game!

    Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.