The Mystery Man comic books issue 1

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THE TARANTULA ACT I - In the span of years when Morpheus of the Dreaming was held captive by a human sorcerer, the universe knew someone was missing and tried to replace him. In the late 1930s, haunted by dark dreams, Wesley Dodds, a quiet, studious man, the heir to a fabulous fortune, took to wearing a gasmask and going out at night to battle bizarre criminals with names like the Tarantula, the Mist and the Phantom of the World's Fair. Dodds put his foes to sleep with gas and sprinkled sand on them. Somewhere along the line, they took to calling him the Sandman. The curtain goes up on SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE! Matt Wagner is the regular writer, with rotating artists on each story arc. The first storyline is drawn by Guy Davis. Together, Wagner and Davis team up to create baroque new tales of a mysterious night avenger, combining the relentless plotting of a hardboiled detective novel and the subtle psychological ambiguities of classic film noir. In the premiere issue, Dodds follows the trail of the Tarantula, a mysterious kidnapper who wants the last dance on every young woman's card. Painted photo cover by Gavin Wilson. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Kyle Higgins and Matt Groom. Art by David Lopez and Davide Tinto. Cover by EJ Su. Giant kaiju roam. A sinister conspiracy consolidates power. And there's nobody left to stop it - because Ultraman is GONE! How did the situation go so wrong…? And how can the United Science Patrol claw their way back from the brink? The answers lie in the appearance of an enigmatic new Ultra, and a secret that has remained hidden for decades. From distant stars to lost dimensions, untangling this twisted web will require Shin Hayata to go farther and fight harder than ever before! So strap in - THE MYSTERY OF ULTRASEVEN unfolds now! PLUS: ANOTHER STORY FROM THE HISTORY OF ULTRA Q AND TWO MORE INSTRUCTIONAL KAIJU STEPS! 36 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Kyle Higgins and Matt Groom. Art by David Lopez and Davide Tinto. Cover by Francesco Manna. Giant kaiju roam. A sinister conspiracy consolidates power. And there's nobody left to stop it - because Ultraman is GONE! How did the situation go so wrong…? And how can the United Science Patrol claw their way back from the brink? The answers lie in the appearance of an enigmatic new Ultra, and a secret that has remained hidden for decades. From distant stars to lost dimensions, untangling this twisted web will require Shin Hayata to go farther and fight harder than ever before! So strap in - THE MYSTERY OF ULTRASEVEN unfolds now! PLUS: ANOTHER STORY FROM THE HISTORY OF ULTRA Q AND TWO MORE INSTRUCTIONAL KAIJU STEPS! 36 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Kyle Higgins and Matt Groom. Art by David Lopez and Davide Tinto. Cover by Nick Roche. Giant kaiju roam. A sinister conspiracy consolidates power. And there's nobody left to stop it - because Ultraman is GONE! How did the situation go so wrong…? And how can the United Science Patrol claw their way back from the brink? The answers lie in the appearance of an enigmatic new Ultra, and a secret that has remained hidden for decades. From distant stars to lost dimensions, untangling this twisted web will require Shin Hayata to go farther and fight harder than ever before! So strap in - THE MYSTERY OF ULTRASEVEN unfolds now! PLUS: ANOTHER STORY FROM THE HISTORY OF ULTRA Q AND TWO MORE INSTRUCTIONAL KAIJU STEPS! 36 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kyle Higgins and Matt Groom. Art by David Lopez and Davide Tinto. Giant kaiju roam. A sinister conspiracy consolidates power. And there's nobody left to stop it - because Ultraman is GONE! How did the situation go so wrong…? And how can the United Science Patrol claw their way back from the brink? The answers lie in the appearance of an enigmatic new Ultra, and a secret that has remained hidden for decades. From distant stars to lost dimensions, untangling this twisted web will require Shin Hayata to go farther and fight harder than ever before! So strap in - THE MYSTERY OF ULTRASEVEN unfolds now! PLUS: ANOTHER STORY FROM THE HISTORY OF ULTRA Q AND TWO MORE INSTRUCTIONAL KAIJU STEPS! 36 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Central Park is the idyllic setting for a series of sinister crimes, each involving a mysterious mugger who bears a disturbing resemblance to the Golden Age Sandman. Wesley Dodds must discover the motivation behind these violent attacks before the police close in on him. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with art by Alex Ross, John Bolton, George Pratt, David Lloyd, Guy Davis, Peter Snejbjerg, Dean Ormston and Stefano Gaudiano. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. 68 pages. New Format. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Sandman Mystery Theatre (1993) #1-36 and ANNUAL #1. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle. Art by Guy Davis, John Watkiss, R.G. Taylor, David Lloyd, John Bolton, Stefano Gaudiano, George Pratt, Peter Snejbjerg, Dean Ormston, Warren Pleece, Vince Locke, and Alex Ross. Cover by Gavin Wilson. Foreword by Patton Oswald. In this noir collection, millionaire Wesley Dodds becomes the Sandman to fight injustice in 1930s New York City, going after kidnappers, blackmailers, and predators who prey on rich socialites. Armed with a tranquilizing gas gun and driven by an unrelenting sense of justice, the Sandman moves through a decadent post-Depression landscape, stalking the predators who hide themselves beneath society's callous indifference to the weak and vulnerable. Includes an introduction from comedian Patton Oswalt, the voice of Matthew the Raven on Netflix's THE SANDMAN! Softcover, 984 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $59.99.

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Written by John Ney Rieber Art by Eric Nguyen Cover by Tim Bradstreet A Vertigo classic returns - with a vengeance! The fertile mind of writer John Ney Rieber (BOOKS OF MAGIC, Captain America) and the dynamic pen of artist Eric Nguyen (Strange Girl) have created a Sandman tale that both honors the classic character and will stand as a classic in its own right. A new age of terror demands a new Sandman to quell its nightmares. This disturbing new miniseries follows the final days of Wesley Dodds and his lifelong love Dian Belmont as they encounter a harrowing fate while traveling in Afghanistan circa 1997. Ten years later, with American troops on the ground in that country, wartime photojournalist Kieran Marshall is forced to take on the mantle of Wesley's former alter-ego, the terrifying crimefighter known as The Sandman. A dark and relevant tale that will appeal to new readers as well as fans of the classic Vertigo series, SLEEP OF REASON questions what it means to be human when confronted with evil. Marshall is a man in search of a career-making interview with master-terrorist Masad. When he confronts Masad face-to-face, he learns to his horror that this terrorist can teach him more about himself than he ever wanted to know. Becoming the new Sandman will be the only way Kieran can save his own life - but, possibly, at the cost of his humanity. Cover price $2.99.

Longest running British mystery magazine lasting from 1949 to its 132nd issue in 1982. Title changes to "London Mystery Selection" after issue 35. 5.5" x 7.25", 132 pages, B&W

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Tarantula!" Collects Sandman Mystery Theatre (1993) #1-4. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Guy Davis. Cover by Wagner. In this noir detective tale of intrigue, bigotry and incest, millionaire Wesley Dodds takes on the costumed persona of the Sandman to catch a sadistic killer in 1930s New York. Donning a gas mask, fedora, business suit and cape, Dodds goes after the Tarantula, a brutal kidnapper who is mercilessly preying upon the women of high society. But as the Sandman walks through a world of corruption and deceit, he uncovers the true secret of the murders and their implausible connection to the city's most prominent family. Softcover, 112 pages, full color ? Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Tarantula!" NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Sandman Mystery Theatre (1993) #1-4. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Guy Davis. Cover by Wagner. In this noir detective tale of intrigue, bigotry and incest, millionaire Wesley Dodds takes on the costumed persona of the Sandman to catch a sadistic killer in 1930s New York. Donning a gas mask, fedora, business suit and cape, Dodds goes after the Tarantula, a brutal kidnapper who is mercilessly preying upon the women of high society. But as the Sandman walks through a world of corruption and deceit, he uncovers the true secret of the murders and their implausible connection to the city's most prominent family. Softcover, 112 pages, full color ? Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Jerome Charyn. Art by Joe Staton.

In the not too distant future crime is out of control and chaos reins supreme. Street gangs terrorize the streets of New York and rogue cops patrol dystopian remains of the once great mecca. Now, someone is killing off the Heads of the last remaining Mob Families. Only Alonzo, the Family Man, may be able to stop the madness.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 94 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. Collects Flex Mentallo (1996) #1-4. Written by Grant Morrision. Art and cover by Frank Quitely. YOU! BUY THIS BOOK NOW-- OR THE EARTH IS DOOMED! The wait is over--The Man of Muscle Mystery has returned! Born in the fertile pages of the groundbreaking series Doom Patrol, the force of nature that is Flex Mentallo was willed back into existence by the legendary creative team of New York Times best-selling writer Grant Morrison and superstar artist Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman, Batman and Robin, We3) for a special four-issue miniseries that shook the very foundations of reality! Now, this singular vision of heroism and the redemptive power of imagination is finally available in a single hardcover volume. Featuring all-new coloring as well as a special sketchbook section showcasing more than a dozen pages of behind-the- scenes material, Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery Deluxe will not only change the way you look at comics, it will alter your understanding of spacetime itself! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing. Collects Ultraman: The Mystery of Ultraseven (2022 Marvel) #1-5. Written by Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom. Art by David Lopez,d Davide Tinto, Gurihiru. Cover by EJ Su. Back Cover by David Lopez and Davide Tinto. Ultraman is gone! Giant kaiju roam. A sinister conspiracy consolidates power. And there's nobody left to stop it! How did the situation go so wrong? And how can the United Science Patrol claw their way back from the brink? The answers lie in the appearance of an enigmatic new Ultra and a secret that has remained hidden for decades. From distant stars to lost dimensions, untangling this twisted web will require Shin Hayata to go farther and fight harder than ever before! But he is powerless and trapped in the lion's den. With the walls closing in, all hope rests on unraveling a decades-long mystery! How is it related to a galactic conspiracy, how can Dan Moroboshi still be alive, and why is Ultraseven menacing Japan? Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $17.99.

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Harkening back to the classic EC horror comics, Mystery Manor is a new take on the genre, brought to the page by a stable of hot young artists and writers who pay homage to the masters of suspense while bringing a hip, 21st century sensibility to the horror comic. The narrators are based upon the characters portrayed by the actors of 'Wayne Sealy's Mystery Manor Haunted Theatre' in Omaha, Nebraska. This former Victorian bordello has been the scene of untold horrors - now the ghouls of the real 'Mystery Manor' are ready to follow you home! Gruesome deaths and curious encounters are found within, and these are not lackluster morality tales or spoofs, but genuine explorations of the dark corners of the human psyche. But of course, there is always room for just a touch of graveyard humor as no horror tale is complete without a few giggles! Cover price $2.95.

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#1, 1982, 60c. Anthology comic featuring suspenseful, spooky and mystery tales. Issue features "What If...," "Two Predictions," "The Stone-Age Astronomers," "Flight of Fancy," "The Red Lady," The Isle of One-Eyed Giants." Story and art credits: unknown. Number/month on cover: 90309-206, no month listed. Cover price $0.60.

1st printing. Collects Flex Mentallo (1996) #1-4. Written by Grant Morrision. Art and cover by Frank Quitely. Once he was Hero of the Beach...and of the Doom Patrol. Now Flex Mentallo, Man of Muscle Mystery, returns to investigate the sinister dealings of his former comrade, The Fact, and a mysterious rock star whose connection to Flex may hold the key to saving them both. Don't miss this deluxe hardcover collecting the four-issue miniseries from the team behind ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, including a special sketch section and recolored art. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects Flex Mentallo (1996) #1-4. Written by Grant Morrision. Art and cover by Frank Quitely. Once he was Hero of the Beach...and of the Doom Patrol. Now Flex Mentallo, Man of Muscle Mystery, returns to investigate the sinister dealings of his former comrade, The Fact, and a mysterious rock star whose connection to Flex may hold the key to saving them both. Don't miss this deluxe hardcover collecting the four-issue miniseries from the team behind ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, including a special sketch section and recolored art. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Sandman Mystery Theatre (1993) #1-12.

Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Guy Davis. Cover by Matt Wagner.

In these noir tales from SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE, millionaire Wesley Dodds becomes the Sandman to fight injustice in 1930s New York City, going after kidnappers, blackmailers and predators who prey on rich socialites.

Softcover, 328 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.99.

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1st Printing. Hardcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 210 pages, B&W, mostly text with a few illustrations.

1st printing.

Written by Duane Swierczynski. Art by David Lapham.

In the tradition of Quirk's The Crimes of Dr. Watson, this interactive mystery pits a legendary detective - Batman - against a shocking and seemingly inexplicable crime.

When a construction crew at Wayne Manor discovers a long-buried corpse, all the evidence points to Bruce Wayne's late father, Thomas, as the murderer. Torn between the need to protect his father's honor and his thirst for dispensing justice, Batman sets out to solve this coldest of cases, using police reports, his father's private journal, maps of Wayne Manor, news clippings, forensic samples, and photographs from family albums (all included throughout the book as removable facsimiles).

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 70 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $24.95.

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(W) Sholly Fisch (A/CA) Christopher Uminga. Batman is a great detective, but he rarely works alone. His sidekicks Robin and Batgirl, his butler Alfred, and the police of Gotham City all play a role in helping him keep his city safe. You can too! In this special Batman Day edition, we'll take you to a maze and see how you fare against the Riddler!

1st printing. Collects Flex Mentallo (1996) #1-4. Written by Grant Morrision. Art and cover by Frank Quitely. Once he was Hero of the Beach...and of the Doom Patrol. Now Flex Mentallo returns to investigate the sinister dealings of his former comrade The Fact, and a mysterious rock star whose connection to Flex may hold the key to saving them both. Collecting the four-issue miniseries, including a sketch section and recolored art. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Adapted by Steve Frazee. Art by Larry Harris. Based on the original television show. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 214 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Harold Gray. Collects Little Orphan Annie daily strips from early 9/20/1929 to 12/31/1929. Following their successful reprints of the classic Cupples & Leon Little Orphan Annie books, Pacific Comics Club continues reprinting the adventures of Harold Gray's indefatigable kid hero and her beloved blank-eyed supporting cast, including Daddy Warbucks, Punjab and the Asp, and of course Sandy. Unlike the Cupples & Leon books, which abridged some sequences, these volumes contain complete runs, including some previously unreprinted strips. A mystery man helps Annie out of a tight spot. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.50.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Arnold Arre. Introduction by Emil Flores.

In a world yearning for stability, a renegade force arrives, spreading chaos amidst the populace in the form of a gruesome plague. This is when the world needs Andong Agimat- and his mysterious amulet, a talisman purposed to protect Ando and ward off evil.

Get ready to meet an intriguing cast of characters, including a cult leader and the group of followers that he has transformed into a superhuman gang bent on destroying the city. And of course, you'll meet the main character Ando-a silver-haired bounty hunter with a checkered past and supernatural abilities, taking to the streets to deal with the criminal forces beyond the reach of local law enforcement.

Can Andong Agimat and his talisman's secret powers repel the forces of chaos?

Softcover, 232 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Written by David Kraft. Art by Marie Severin and Earl Norem.

Witness the origin of the Amazing Spider-Man and watch in wonder as he saves the circus from a diabolical foe who wants to stop the fun.

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $1.50.

1st printing.

Written by Michael Anthony Steele. Art by Dario Brizuela.

When a mysterious, uncharted island springs up in Gotham City Harbor, Batman and Mystery Inc. join forces to uncover who created the tropical paradise. Before long, they find themselves under attack by a host of vile vegetation and prehistoric plants.

Can the Dark Knight help Scooby and the gang escape from this mysterious island before they become a feast for the ferocious foliage?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 72 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.95.

1st printing.

Written by Michael Anthony Steele. Art and cover by Dario Brizuela.

When a wicked werecat plagues a big cat park on the outskirts of Gotham City, Mystery Inc. joins forces with Batman to crack the case. Little do they know, more than one crafty kitten is at play in the preserve.

Can Scooby and his friends help the Dark Knight unmask the felonious feline trying to pull off the purr-fect crime?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 72 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.95.

1st printing.

Written by C.B. Lee. Art by Francesca Perrone. Cover by Mattia Di Meo.

Ben wants to be selected for his favorite supernatural reality show--and he's going to do it by solving the mystery of a famous haunted house! Luckily, Ben Tennyson isn't your average 10-year-old...he's also the wielder of the Omnitrix, an alien device that allows Ben to shift into 10 different alien forms from around the galaxy. Together with his cousin Gwen and his Grandpa Max, they're going to dig into the truth behind the spirits haunting this house - and discover a few shocking surprises along the way!

Join Rainbow Award-winning writer CB Lee (Not Your Sidekick) and artist Francesca Perrone for the newest installment of original graphic novels based on Cartoon Network's hit Ben 10 series.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.99.

Digest-sized, 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W Cover price $0.95.

Digest-sized, 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W Cover price $0.95.

1st Printing. Authorized TV Edition based on the "Fury" television program. Written by Troy Nesbit, Illustrated by Paul Frame. Hardcover, 5" x 7", 282 pages, B&W text, partial color illustrations.

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Story, art and cover by Scott Saavedra. Another offbeat adventure from Saavedra, creator of Dr. Radium and Java Town. As mad scientist Dr. Thorn prepares his latest mad scheme, everywoman Shirley discovers the entrance to a mysterious cave behind the shower curtain of her cheap apartment. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

1st printing. by Sax Rohmer. London, 1913—the era of Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, and the Invisible Man. A time of shadows, secret societies, and dens filled with opium addicts. Into this world comes the most fantastic emissary of evil society has ever known... Dr. Fu-Manchu. Denis Nayland Smith pursues his quarry across continents and through the back alleys of London. As victim after victim disappears at the hands of the Devil Doctor, Smith must unravel his murderous plot before it is too late. Includes a special feature by Leslie S. Klinger. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text Only. Cover price $9.95.

Printed in 1916 by the George H. Doran company. Written by James Montgomery Flagg. Hardcover. 5.5-in. x 8-in. 266 pages, B&W.

Limited to 750 copies - Originally Available with the Carlos Trillo/Alberto Breccia Collection HC Set (2026 Epicenter Comics) Masterwork Edition

1st printing. Written by Carlos Trillo. Art and cover by Alberto Breccia. Translated by Vladimir Jovanovic. NOBODY is a British Secret Service spy who, as in the classic adventure comics, from episode to episode tries to get out alive from dangerous missions that he is entrusted with. Many enemies work in the shadows, but situation becomes critical when on the scene enters terrible, Fu Manchu! Discover the brilliance of legendary Argentinian creators Alberto Breccia and Carlos Trillo in this exclusive, limited-edition graphic novel - Nobody: The Mystery of Fu Manchu - showcasing the duo's unparalleled storytelling and artistic innovation. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st Printing - Written by Grant Malcom. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7", 128 pages, B&W, text only.

1st printing. Collects Sandman Mystery Theater: Sleep of Reason (2006) #1-5. Written by John Ney Reiber. Art by Eric Nguyen. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. The Vertigo classic is back - with a vengeance. Wartime photojournalist Kieran Marshall must take on the mantle of Wesley Dodds' alter ego, The Sandman, to save his own life. But will donning the mask cost him his soul? Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Written by Heather Alexander. Art by Sanford Greene. When Mary Jane lands a lead role in a big Hollywood action film, special effects wizard Mysterio becomes jealous of all the attention she's getting. His spotlight-envy drives him to kidnap M. J. to keep the movie from being made. Will Spider-Man see through Mysterio's trickery and get the cameras rolling again? Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.