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Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Andy Park (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith Featuring a painted cover by Joe Jusko "Death Dance"?Lost in a long forgotten world where only the savage can survive, Lara and Chase are trapped in their wildest adventure yet! Beyond the immediate threat of death, they must also answer the mystery of the Burning Head! It's a clash of old and new, of yesterday and tomorrow, of man and dinosaur in the aptly titled, "Death Dance"! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

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(W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C) Matt Nelson Patriot and Matthew Bright star in the next incredible chapter of the acclaimed Rising Stars story line. Also, Poet begins to confront the man responsible for the murders, and a dark alliance starts to form between the killer and other specials interested in self- preservation. Don't miss a minute of this highly revered and fan favorite comic as J. Michael Straczynski continues to please fans with his award winning writing! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Stories and art by Hal Foster, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Bill Conselman, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Gus Mager, Mo Leff, Paul Berdanier, Becky Sharp, Laverne Harding, Harry O'Neill, H. E. Homan, Dudley T. Fisher Jr., Olive Ray Scott, Edward Daniel Kuekes, R. M. Brinkerhoff, Robert Dickey, George Lichty, and Amelia Opdyke Jones. Sometimes listed as Tip Top Comics Vol. 1 #6. Tip Top Comics presented color reprints of United Features newspaper comic strips. Tarzan is invited to join the modern-day Egyptian society, in "The Egyptian Saga" with art by Hal Foster. But Niktoris is abducted by apes, and Tarzan must act. Li'l Abner's Cousin Solomon visits from Skunk Hollow. How It Began describes the origins of the words "boxing" and "punk." Lessons in drawing comics by Little Mary Mixup artist R. M. Brinkerhoff. The Captain and the Kids; Tarzan of the Apes; Peter Pat; Percy Penguin; The Boomers; Frankie Doodle; How to Draw Comics; The Tip Top Cartoonists Club; Cynical Susie; Broncho Bill; Looy Dot Dope; Opportunity Knox; Benny; Freddie and Fritz; How to Make It; Bucky and His Pals; Mr. and Mrs. Beans; Hawkshaw the Detective; How It Began; Of All Things; For Junior Readers; Phil Fumble; Fritzi Ritz; Back Home Again; All In The Family; Billy Make Believe; Alice in Wonderland; Knurl the Gnome; The Boys of Wynnecastle; Joe Jinks; Grin and Bear It; Little Mary Mixup; Ella Cinders; Chris Crusty; Danny Dingle; Li'l Abner; The Young Idear. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY GENE HA AND ZANDER CANNON In stores December 15. They're making a list, they're checking it twice, they're going to find out who's naughty and nice. Neopolis' finest find Christmas coming a little early this year as they are called upon to deal with a most unusual traffic violation involving reindeer. Also, while it may not be the night before Christmas, all through the house there are lots of things stirring, including a mouse or two. Find out how domestic pest control works in a city full of super-beings, and learn a little more about everyone's favorite misanthropic man-mountain, Jeff Smax. FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Phil Noto (W) Ron Marz (A) Whilce Portacio. The Battle Begins in Earnest! The mysterious villain's plans continue to unfold with deadly precision as Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus, Tom Judge, and Magdalena are drawn into a conflict with the heroes of Cyberforce. But even as friends become foes, Aphrodite IV arrives with murderous intentions. Can an opponent who doesn't tire or even feel pain be defeated? From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by John Tyler Christopher. (W) Ron Marz (A) Whilce Portacio. The Battle Begins in Earnest! The mysterious villain's plans continue to unfold with deadly precision as Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus, Tom Judge, and Magdalena are drawn into a conflict with the heroes of Cyberforce. But even as friends become foes, Aphrodite IV arrives with murderous intentions. Can an opponent who doesn't tire or even feel pain be defeated? From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 50 B&W Variant Cover by Phil Noto (W) Ron Marz (A) Whilce Portacio. The Battle Begins in Earnest! The mysterious villain's plans continue to unfold with deadly precision as Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus, Tom Judge, and Magdalena are drawn into a conflict with the heroes of Cyberforce. But even as friends become foes, Aphrodite IV arrives with murderous intentions. Can an opponent who doesn't tire or even feel pain be defeated? From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 100 Foil Symbol Variant Cover. (W) Ron Marz (A) Whilce Portacio. The Battle Begins in Earnest! The mysterious villain's plans continue to unfold with deadly precision as Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus, Tom Judge, and Magdalena are drawn into a conflict with the heroes of Cyberforce. But even as friends become foes, Aphrodite IV arrives with murderous intentions. Can an opponent who doesn't tire or even feel pain be defeated? From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist. Cover price $3.99.

Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Exclusive Cover by Michael Broussard. (W) Ron Marz (A) Whilce Portacio. The Battle Begins in Earnest! The mysterious villain's plans continue to unfold with deadly precision as Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus, Tom Judge, and Magdalena are drawn into a conflict with the heroes of Cyberforce. But even as friends become foes, Aphrodite IV arrives with murderous intentions. Can an opponent who doesn't tire or even feel pain be defeated? From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Kazasa Sumita. (W) Yasuko Kobayashi (A) Kazasa Sumita (C) Blond (Cov) Sumita, Mack The battle between the demon Kira and Takeru rages on in this issue! With Kuo trapped by Kira, Takeru is distracted. Will Takeru be able to turn the tide of the fight to ensure her and Kuo's survival? And how much of herself will she need to give over to the Witchblade to do so? Originally serialized in Japan's popular magazine, CHAMPION RED and written by WITCHBLADE ANIME head writer, Yasuko Kobayashi, this issue also features a second beautiful alternate cover by artist David Mack (KABUKI: ALCHEMY, DAREDEVIL). Cover A) Kazasa Sumita Cover B) David Mack Full Color 32 pages $3.99 continuing series Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by David Mack. (W) Yasuko Kobayashi (A) Kazasa Sumita (C) Blond (Cov) Sumita, Mack The battle between the demon Kira and Takeru rages on in this issue! With Kuo trapped by Kira, Takeru is distracted. Will Takeru be able to turn the tide of the fight to ensure her and Kuo's survival? And how much of herself will she need to give over to the Witchblade to do so? Originally serialized in Japan's popular magazine, CHAMPION RED and written by WITCHBLADE ANIME head writer, Yasuko Kobayashi, this issue also features a second beautiful alternate cover by artist David Mack (KABUKI: ALCHEMY, DAREDEVIL). Cover A) Kazasa Sumita Cover B) David Mack Full Color 32 pages $3.99 continuing series Cover price $3.99.

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A Whale of a Coffin - Written by Don McGregor. Art by Vince Russell & Armando Gil. Cover by Mike Mignola. Zorro in chains! His prison is the gaping maw of a rotting blue whale carcass. And if that wasn't bad enough, a fierce storm is whipping up the waters of the Pacific Ocean, and Zorro is drowning. Also: the return of Lady Rawhide! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Newsstand Edition with cover by Claude St. Aubin. "Man-Eater" Part 3 of 3. Roy Thomas script. Claude St. Aubin art. Plus back-up Xenozoic tale by Thomas and Estaban Maroto. Cover price $2.50.

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Special Collector's Edition with cover by Sam Keith. "Man-Eater" Part 3 of 3. Roy Thomas script. Claude St. Aubin art. Plus back-up Xenozoic tale by Thomas and Estaban Maroto. Cover price $2.50.

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Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Donne Avenell, Chris Lowder, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Brosnan, Barrie Pattison, John Fleming, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by John Bolton and Brian Lewis. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's third Dracula film features early art by legendary artist John Bolton and introduces Father Shandor, who went on to have his own spin-off series in this magazine and Warrior. A revived Dracula stalks English tourists in Transylvania, but luckily Father Shandor is on the case. In a Terror Tales short, antique dealer Harold covets an ancient mirror, and commits murder to obtain it. Plus a look at 1931 in horror-film history, how gory film effects are created, and a Christopher Lee portfolio. Another great Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Dracula Prince of Darkness; Monster Gallery; The Golden Age of Horror: The Year of Fear: 1931; Media Macabre; Answer Desk; Blood and Guts; The Crazies; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Malvoisin's Mirror. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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(W) Joshua Ortega (P) Francis Manapul (Col) Brian Buccellato. (Cov) Francis Manapul. Reluctant teen sorceress Abby lies bleeding to death, while the demon Berzelius forces her friend to commit suicide. Ana and Gabriel know Abby is in mortal danger, but can they reach her in time to save her? And where is Locke amidst all of the drama and despair? The second arc reaches its startling conclusion, in this surprise-filled issue brought to you by critically acclaimed novelist Joshua Ortega (Frequencies) and star artist Francis Manapul (Witchblade)! Cover price $2.99.

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Melvin Megabucks, the richest and meanest kid in town, returns and he is still convinced that Top Dog can talk and still determined to own Top Dog. And Melvin will go to any lengths to do that, including hiring the world's greatest mad scientists to help in "Frank 'N' Stein" and Lightning Strikes Twice." Then, in "The Check-Up," Top Dog doesn't want to go to the doctor but has no choice. Issue also has a one-page gag strip. Scripts by Lennie Herman and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $0.65.

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Artifacts: Prelude - Written by Ron Marz. Art and cover by Stjepan Sejic. The ARTIFACTS lead-in series concludes! The final battle for the mantle of the Angelus reaches its climax as Dani Baptiste takes on a foe who knows her every weakness, inside and out. Will Dani have to sacrifice everything dear to her, even her humanity, to survive? Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Michael Moorcock & P. Craig Russell. Art and Cover by P. Craig Russell. The world lies beneath the heel of Chaos. But it is the spawn of Chaos, Elric of Melnibone, who is destined to bring order to the planet, to strike the balance between Chaos and Law. P. Craig Russell's outstanding adaptation of Michael Moorcock's classic novel continues! Co-published with Topps. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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The ARTIFACTS lead-in series reaches its mind-blowing end! Pandora's Box has been unleashed and Elias Legion's dream of murdering the world appears imminent. Only by accepting their destinies can Finn and Glori stop the fanatical madman, but will they have to relinquish free will to do it? From newcomers Rob Levin (The Darkness: Shadows & Flame) and Bryan Edward Hill (Broken Trinity: Aftermath), and artist Facundo Percio. Featuring covers by Tommy Lee Edwards (Book of Eli, Turf)! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Ray Dirgo. Charlton's version of the popular prime-time cartoon, featuring con artist Top Cat and his gang of alley cats. Dibble demands that the gang clean up the alley before the mayor's inspection. TC has a dream that spins out of control. Top Cat Comes Clean!; Goin' to the Dogs!; Spanish Is Simple; Oh Wotta Lovely Dream!! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Edd Ashe. Edited by Abner Sundell. Stories by Will Harr, Edd Ashe, Harry Shorten, Lin Streeter, Joe Blair, Irv Novick, William Wills, Ed Smalle, Mort Meskin, Gerry Thorp, Ed Wexler, and C. A. Winter. Heroic tales of action and adventure—these are Top Notch Comics! 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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(W) Paul Jenkins (P) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Glapion (c) Jonathan D. Smith Monthly Series In stores the week of March 6th. The Concept: This is it ? the rhyme and reason behind the Top Cow Universe. Examining the connection between The Darkness, The Witchblade, and The Angelus, Universe takes you through Hell to connect the Top Cow Universe as never before. This Issue: Tom Judge discovers that the source of his great shame - the guy who killed his own wife and kids after speaking with Tom in church - is holding his family hostage for eternity in Hell. Meanwhile, the mysterious Mr. Black continues with his nefarious plans for Hell...and Tom Judge. FC, 32pg$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Witchblade (1995) #116-120. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Stjepan Sejic. The new era of Witchblade featuring the team of writer Ron Marz and artist Stjepan Sejic begins here! The pair committed to staying on the title until at least issue #150 and their first complete arc together is collected in this trade paperback. If you've never read Witchblade, this is the perfect place to start! Features an eye-catching cover gallery that includes pieces by Sejic, Greg Horn, Luke Ross and Marc Silvestri. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Witchblade (1995) #116-120. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Stjepan Sejic. The new era of Witchblade featuring the team of writer Ron Marz and artist Stjepan Sejic begins here! The pair committed to staying on the title until at least issue #150 and their first complete arc together is collected in this trade paperback. If you've never read Witchblade, this is the perfect place to start! Features an eye-catching cover gallery that includes pieces by Sejic, Greg Horn, Luke Ross and Marc Silvestri. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Double-sided card with full color images. One side features a DC superhero, the other side features Topps-supplied artwork. Folding either or both Topps images over the DC superhero portrait allows for nine different picture possibilities. Comes prefolded and precut. Cardstock. 4 3/4-in. x 2 1/2-in.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by PHIL HESTER. Art by SHELDON MITCHELL. Cover by MICHAEL BROUSSARD. OUTER DARKNESS! In one of the most explosive THE DARKNESS arcs yet, longtime writer PHIL HESTER (WONDER WOMAN, GODZILLA) and artist SHELDON MITCHELL (PILOT SEASON: STEALTH) push Jackie Estacado, current bearer of the Darkness, to the brink. Having defeated his enemy, The Sovereign, Estacado had hoped to settle into a quiet, peaceful life in Chicago. But a series of attempts on his life, set him on a path that reunites him with old friends, allies and enemies. However, Jackie soon finds that the most dangerous enemies don't come from outside, but rather, from within... Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Japan!"

Story and art by Sergio Toppi. Foreword by Kent Williams.

This sixth volume contains five tales set in feudal Japan, presented in English for the first time: Tanka, Kimura, Sato, Ogari 1650, and Momotaro. Featuring a new foreword by celebrated artist Kent Williams.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Al Capp, Sam Leff, Henning Mikkelsen, Ed Dodd, Ving Fuller, and Ernest Hix. Tip-Topper Comics collected some of United Features Syndicates most popular comic strips of the 1940s in full color, including Lil Abner and Fritzi Ritz. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil Fumble impersonates a talent scout, in a strip that showcases Bushmiller's "good girl" art. Society heiress Oona Minoot determines to manage boxer Sleepy Lagoon, to get revenge on Curly Kayoe. Li'l Abner's favorite cartoonist, Lester Gooch, unleashes his strangest Fearless Fosdick foe yet. Plus the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems by Ernest Hix. Swimsuit cover by Bushmiller. Fritzi Ritz; Curly Kayoe; Ferd'nand; Stamp Tips; Strange as It Seems; Li'l Abner; Doc Syke; Back Home Again. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. In a tribute to comic legend Will Eisner, creators from all over the industry contribute to this months CBA. Celebrating a 70-year career and unprecedented impact on the art form, Eisner was responsible for inventing the modern graphic novel. Creators such as Frank Cho, Darwyn Cooke, Joe Linsner, Mike Mignola, Alex Ross, Craig Thompson, and many more contribute art to this massive issue, which includes a cover by Dave Gibbons. In addition, heartfelt stories and anecdotes from a wide variety of comic book pros, including Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Stan Lee, Richard Corben, Joe Kubert, David Mazzucchelli, and Joe Simon, paint a beautiful picture of a man dedicated to his art until his passing year. Join us to experience a spirit of good will as Will Eisners admirers celebrate the life and mourn the passing of a true giant. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 252 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Cover art by L. B. Cole. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. "My Heart Was Haunted"; Daphne's wealthy husband dies; Her sister-in-law Mildred begins running her life, and disapproves of the young widow's budding romance with estate lawyer Chad Derleth; Mildred brings a spiritualist to the house to contact Daphne's dead husband for advice. "Love? or Her Career," art by Max Elkan; Film star Anne Preston is a passenger in actor Wes Edwards's car when he hits a pedestrian and speeds away; The accident will negatively impact their latest film as well as the career of producer Sam Kasper. "Faithful" text story. "I Suffered for Love," art by Wally Wood and Martin Rose; reprinted from My Life True Stories in Pictures (Fox, 1948 series) #10; Secretary Phyllis Mott becomes the mistress of shady businessman, Fred MacKay; When Dan Kostello, a gangster, comes to the office looking for MacKay, he slips out the back door with Phyllis; Eventually, Kostello finds the two and guns down MacKay. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.