Top Shelf comic books issue 3

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "2009!"

Written by Alan Moore. Art and Cover by Kevin O'Neill.

The narrative reaches its cataclysmic conclusion in London 2009.

The magical child whose ominous coming has been foretold for the past century has now been born and has grown up to claim his dreadful heritage. His promised age of unending terror can commence, the world can now be ended, and there is no League, extraordinary or otherwise, to stand in his way.

The bitter, intractable war in Q'umar crawls bloodily to its fifth year, away in Kashmir a Sikh terrorist wages a holy war against Islam that must push the world into a nuclear holocaust, and in a London asylum there's a patient who insists she has all the answers.

Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin. Art by Nate Powell. Top Shelf is honored to present the stunning conclusion to the award-winning and best-selling MARCH trilogy. By Fall 1963, the Civil Rights Movement is an undeniable keystone of the national conversation, and as chair of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, John Lewis is right in the thick of it. With the stakes continuing to rise, white supremacists intensify their opposition through government obstruction and civilian terrorist attacks, a supportive president is assassinated, and African-Americans across the South are still blatantly prohibited from voting. To carry out their nonviolent revolution, Lewis and an army of young activists launch a series of innovative projects, including the Freedom Vote, Mississippi Freedom Summer, and a pitched battle for the soul of the Democratic Party waged live on national television. But strategic disputes are deepening within the movement, even as 25-year-old John Lewis heads to Alabama to risk everything in a historic showdown that will shock the world. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Written by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin. Art by Nate Powell. Top Shelf is honored to present the stunning conclusion to the award-winning and best-selling MARCH trilogy. By Fall 1963, the Civil Rights Movement is an undeniable keystone of the national conversation, and as chair of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, John Lewis is right in the thick of it. With the stakes continuing to rise, white supremacists intensify their opposition through government obstruction and civilian terrorist attacks, a supportive president is assassinated, and African-Americans across the South are still blatantly prohibited from voting. To carry out their nonviolent revolution, Lewis and an army of young activists launch a series of innovative projects, including the Freedom Vote, Mississippi Freedom Summer, and a pitched battle for the soul of the Democratic Party waged live on national television. But strategic disputes are deepening within the movement, even as 25-year-old John Lewis heads to Alabama to risk everything in a historic showdown that will shock the world. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier! A long, insightful interview with the amazing "new" fan- favorite artist (Selina's Big Score, Catwoman, Batman: Ego) on his careers in animation and comics, from his involvement on the ground-breaking Batman animated show to Darwyn's current DC maxi-series, The New Frontier! Plus a massive gallery of rarely- seen and unpublished artwork. We also begin our series of interviews with the best editors in the field as we chat with Mark Chiarello, acclaimed art director and significant creative force behind the recent DC resurgence and noted artist in his own right. This issue's CBA Classic explores The Adventures of Little Archie, the late '50s-'60s comic book that transcended the typical kids comics of the day. Also, a new Jay Stephens sketchbook section, plus the usual news, views and reviews. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 112 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.50.

Happy: Zirkus. Stories, Art and Cover by Josh Simmons. Not for the weak of heart, Josh Simmons' incredibly drawn comics are a disturbing exposé on the dark side of the American Dream, pointing out the sometimes ludicrous underbelly of Democracy and Prosperity. His delicious art and unusual concepts are simply mind-boggling. Fans of Ivan Brunetti's SCHIZO, Pete Sickman-Garner's HEY, MISTER and Johnny Ryan's ANGRY YOUTH COMIX will definitely want to "get HAPPY." Included in this issue is a rare peek into the real-life underground, as it explores Josh's travels with a bohemian zirkus [circus] know for its crude performances. A brilliant glimpse of a world we never get to see in "Zirkus Summer 2000"! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Book 3: A Hallow Beginning!"

Story and art by Christian Slade.

Every story has a beginning.

It is time for this one to be told. Ivy and Sprout follow their curiosity about the shard of stained glass they discovered in the woods. What they find is a clue to the very origin of their beloved home, the Korgi Hollow.

In this third book, many questions are answered and a few are created. Follow the brave Ivy and her loveable Korgi cub Sprout as they start to unravel the mysteries surrounding their magical land.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Century!" Collects League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Century GN (2009-2012 Top Shelf) Vol. 1-3. Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Kevin O'Neill. The nineteenth century, expiring with a flourish of Moriarty and Martians, has left the division of Military Intelligence commanded by Mina Murray in a state of disrepair. While she and her lover Allan Quatermain have achieved a measure of eternal youth, recruiting new talents such as the trans-gendered immortal Orlando, the ghost-finder Thomas Carnacki and the gentleman thief A.J. Raffles to replace their deceased or missing colleagues. Now it is the early years of a new and unfamiliar century, and forces are emerging that appear to promise ruin for the Murray group, the nation and indeed the world, even were it to take a hundred years for this apocalyptic threat to come to its disastrous fruition. From the occult parlours and crime-haunted wharfs of 1910, through the criminal, mystical and psychedelic underworlds of 1969 to the financially and culturally desolated streets of 2009, the disintegrating remnants of Miss Murray and her League must combat not only the hidden hand of their undying adversary, but also the ethical and psychological collapse accompanying this new era. And a lot of things can happen in a Century. Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $29.95.

The third issue of Top Shelfs self-titled anthology series, back when the indie publisher was known as Primal Groove Press. Includes art and stories by James Kochalka, Josue Mejivar, Mitch OConnell, Jeff Johnson, and Mike Macropoulous. Edited by Brett Warnock. Cover by Charise Mericle. Mature readers. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $5.00. Cover price $5.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Lars Martinson. Story and art by Lars Martinson. The long awaited final volume of the critically acclaimed Tonoharu series rejoins Dan Wells several months into his tenure as an English teacher in the Japanese village of Tonoharu. As personal stresses push Dan to the breaking point, he decides to take an extended cross-country vacation to let off steam. His time away grants him a fresh perspective on his troubles, but upon his return to Tonoharu, Dan discovers that dramatic change has occurred in his absence. Will this upheaval render his new found epiphany moot? With hundreds of beautiful, detailed illustrations that evoke 19th century line engravings, Tonoharu provides a nuanced portrayal of the joys and frustrations of living abroad. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Glork Patrol and the Magic Robot!"

Story and art by James Kochalka.

The Glork Patrol meets a TINY new friend... and a HUGE new enemy? Robots come in all shapes and sizes in this loony space adventure from the award-winning creator of Johnny Boo and Banana Fox!

A mysterious package arrives with a tiny robot inside, named Glorkbot. Say hello to the newest member of the Glork Patrol! But when Gonk and Baby Quackaboodle quickly deplete its batteries by making it do too many funny dance moves, there's only one entity they can turn to for help: the giant floating head known throughout the galaxy as the Magic Robot. Will the Magic Robot heed their plea for help... or blast them with his laser eyes?

This action-packed laugh-fest from Eisner award-winner James Kochalka is the goofiest sci-fi comic in the entire universe!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Fine $9.49

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "A Last Call!"

Written by Steve Nedvidek, Ed Crowell, and Jack Lowe. Art by Prentis Rollins. Cover by Jason Scott Jones. Back Cover by Prentis Rollins.

Cities burn, electricity crackles, and the world hangs in the balance as the award-winning alternate-history graphic novel trilogy comes to a stunning conclusion!

The action picks up where The Jekyll Island Chronicles (Book Two): A Devil's Reach left off: the cabal of anarchists, known internationally as Zeno, have stolen the plans to Nikola Tesla's Death Ray and intend to build it and use it first on the heroes of Jekyll. Meanwhile, Tesla and his contemporaries Charles Proteus Steinmetz and Henry Ford work against the clock to come up with an improbable chance to render the weapon useless.

For their biggest challenge yet, our heroic regulars - mechanically-limbed Peter Karovik, electrically-powered Helen Huxley, high-flying Billy Colfield, and the brilliant cryptologist Solomon Taylor - must build an army of new heroes that join the battle royale on the tiny Georgia island of Jekyll. With more thrilling science-heroism than ever before, A Last Call completes the Jekyll Island trilogy as the forces of good stand up one last time against those seeking to burn the world.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Praise for the Jekyll Island series:

o "The Jekyll Island Chronicles can satisfy your curiosity, and blow your mind with previously unknown facts, all while entertaining you." - The Geekian Report
o "I swear my heart was going to explode as I read this." -Goodreads
o "The story and the design in the world of The Jekyll Island Chronicles is refreshingly original...and very cool. I can't think of anything that is quite like it. Wish I'd had the chance to bring this project to life on film years ago!" -Joe Alves, BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated Production Designer, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Production Designer, Jaws, Escape from New York
o "As a history teacher in Georgia, The Jekyll Island Chronicles has been an eye-opener for me. My students are such visual learners and giving them a chance to learn about our movers, creators, inventors and dreamers from history in a beautifully illustrated platform is a dream come true. What a breath of fresh air for educators to have something like this that not only reinforces many of our educational standards but also helps student engagement and fosters imagination. If history could be taught this way, our students would never forget it." -Thomas Panter, Durham Middle School, Acworth, Georgia
o "It's hard to believe The Jekyll Islands Chronicles is a new graphic novel series because it's full of classic adventure set in a clever mixture of science fantasy and historic reality. Everything you like about heroics, epic battles and grounded stories is in there. It's been special privilege contributing and a lot of fun getting to know the creators and their stories and I can't wait to read more!" -Jason Scott Jones, Eisner nominee, veteran comic colorist, video producer and motion graphics director, working on assorted titles for Milestone, DC, and recently IDW.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Flying Lessons!"

Story and art by Andy Runton.

The third graphic novel in the breakout, all-ages series is a charming story of understanding and acceptance, where Owly learns that everyone is special and it's okay to be different.

Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Andy Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Mike Kunkel's Herobear and the Kid.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $10.00.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Flying Lessons!"

Story and art by Andy Runton.

The third graphic novel in the breakout, all-ages series is a charming story of understanding and acceptance, where Owly learns that everyone is special and it's okay to be different.

Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Andy Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Mike Kunkel's Herobear and the Kid.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $10.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Macaroni and Bees!"

Story and art by Ray Friesen.

You're telling me this pirate is a penguin?? That's not all, buddy. This ninja is a chicken. And in their THIRD ridiculous book together, they're even funnier than ever!

Your favorite Flightless Fighting Friends, those Bouncy Battle Birds are back! They never left! They've been standing right behind you this whole time! But in a fun way, not a creepy way. Don't turn around. Or do! I'm not the boss of you.

Also! As a bonus, using state of the art inflatable-origami-technology, this book can transform into over 8 types of hats, to help you express your entire personality through headgear, the Pirate Penguin Way. Note: any folding or inflating of this book may cause it to get ruined forever, but it's totally fine, don't worry about it.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Kind of Strength that Comes from Madness!" Story and art by Jeffrey Brown. This pocket-sized graphic novel series showcases a variety of Jeffrey Brown's experimental comics. Bighead returns! And then he dies. And then he returns! It also features all new villains like Beefy Hipster, and introduces Little Bighead, who must stop the villainous Sleeper before naptime. Other volumes contain science fiction and fantasy stories, as well as Brown's meditations on the comics form, and more. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.