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Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Todd McFarlane De-Programmed: Part 1 of 2 - (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski DE-PROGRAMMED,' Part One MILESTONE 225th issue! AND...FOR THE FIRST TIME...the results of a Presidential Election will directly affect the events to come. On November 6th, the citizens of the United States of America will select their Commander In Chief. The winner, and his goals and agendas, will play a role in shaping the next stage in Jim Downing's evolution. Meanwhile...Jim's long search for answers about his past comes to an end in this two-part story, featuring the return of fan-favorite villain, Jason Wynn. Wynn, the master puppeteer whose manipulations led to Al Simmons' original fall from grace, now lays bare the full truth regarding Jim's role in 'The Project.' But what are Wynn's true intentions? And what ramifications do they have on global events. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Todd McFarlane (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski 'COLLATERAL DAMAGE' DEATH! BETRYAL! PARANOIA! THE CURSE OF THE SPAWN SPREADS! As Jim Downing has violently sought answers to the many mysteries surrounding his work with The Program, those closest to him have gone about their lives. And while the darkness within Jim continues to grow, he is not the only one haunted by the curse of the Spawn. Witness the dark realities of those whose lives have been touched by Jim's rebirth, as the shadows of damnationbegin to take hold. Changing lives. Threatening lives. Taking lives! Cover price $2.99.

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Todd McFarlane and Szymon Kudranski. After seeking out answers about Sara's whereabouts, Jim leaves the individual responsible, but not without sending a message. Will he make it to Sara's aid in time? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and Cover by Todd McFarlane and Szymon Kudranski. Marc begins putting the pieces together about Jim's past himself, and exposes more than Jim is comfortable with confronting. Meanwhile, Jim and Sara deal with the aftereffects of her kidnapping. They didn't just leave the nightmare behind...it followed them home. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

French Language Edition. Full reprints of issues 9 & 10 of Spawn. #9 Story by Neil Gaiman/Art by Todd McFarlane, #10 Story by Dave Sim/Art by Todd McFarlane. 6 3/4" x 10 1/4", FC, 52 pages.

Violator Figure # 1, was originally available only with the toy.

Cover pencils by Tony Daniel, inks by Kevin Conrad. Blood Feud Part Four, script by Alan Moore, pencils by Tony Danielm, inks by Kevin Conrad; Spawn fights Sansker to a draw; Spawn recovers his costume from the ocean. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Overstreet Fan edition. No cover price. COVER A: Green logo with lightening bolt.

Overstreet Fan Edition Gold Edition

'The Winter King,' Conclusion In the conclusion to the Winter King saga, it's a furious battle to the death between the Godslayer and the cannibal God, Urshrek. But Bairn soon discovers there may be more at stake in the outcome than he had bargained for. Meanwhile, Neva makes a bargain of her own. Cover price $2.99.

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin (A) Liam McCormack-Sharp, Cover by Liam McCormack-Sharp Even the humblest soul cries out for liberty, yearns to cast off the shackles of oppression and breathe free, but at what price? With the fate of his kinsmen in his hands, Lord Covenant, the newly reborn HellSpawn, leads a rebellion against the tyrannical Count Rivalen. On a gray and muddy field in England, a ragged band of common men take arms against a fierce army. This shall be their finest hour, but it may also be their last. For Lord Covenant, any triumph may prove hollow. For what good is victory at the cost of humanity? FC, 32pg$2.50" Cover price $2.50.

Todd Mcfarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Todd Broeker (Cover) Ashley Wood "The Plague Of Man"?Hell has arrived at the City of the Dead. After stealing the Necroplasm, the evil Killian has traveled across the land to bring the prize to his dying master, Bishop Gaston Gui. The madness is set to begin. Meanwhile, Gareth and the warrior girl Raven join forces in search of the Hellspawn Covenant. When they find him, they are in for the shock of their lives. Much has changed since Covenant's powers were stolen. What unravels when they discover the truth will change the lives of all involved. Covenant is not what he was and God help anyone stepping into his path. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I) Kevin Conrad (c) Todd Broeker (Cover) Ashley Wood "Lesion"?Plague is spreading, wiping out an entire city while its dying ruler has taken what no human should possess: Hellspawn Necroplasm. What abomination will erupt when the Necroplasm intermingles with the flesh of a dead holy man? Far away, an old "friend" has returned to Covenant and told him of the catastrophe. Now Covenant, together with Gareth the Druid, must travel to the City of Plague and confront the ungodly horror that awaits them. Cover price $2.50.

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Todd Broeker (Cvr) Ashley Wood "Bubonic Nights" BIG ACTION ISSUE The worst thing that could possibly happen has, of course, happened. The Necroplasm has fallen into the wrong hands and only Covenant, Cog and the Druid can stop the horror before it spreads. A monster of hideous proportions threatens to destroy everything Spawn has worked to create. But it is not the Hellspawn who will lose his life in the ensuing battle. FC 32pp Cover price $2.50.

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Chance Wolf (C) Todd Broeker "One Lunch to Live"?Spawn is a regular customer of a waitress at a surreal diner and they share a bond that she is unaware of: Spawn intervenes at the precise moment of her death. As she draws her dying breath in a pool of blood on the sidewalk, Spawn allows her to live another 20 years in her mind. The struggle between Light and Dark ensues as Spawn questions whether to let her go. It's a sad story about the futile existence of an ordinary waitress and self-doubt. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.25.

GILBERT HERNANDEZ (W/A) High schoolers Paul and Val, with Val's stepmother Linda, continue their aimless murder spree across the US. But when one of the group decides to abandon the others to return home will the others tolerate the defection or turn their murderous rage on the defector? 'The beauty of it is that it doesn't feel forced; it's right on target. The tone, the mood, the drawing, the narrative flow-it all falls like dominoes.' -ComicsComicsMag.com 'Hernandez's art, as always, is a study in pregnant brushstrokes and pools of shadow...' -A.V. Club b&w, 24 pages Cover price $3.50.

'Dudes, I don't think this transport's armored.' 'Thanks, genius. That explains the flaming headless corpse driving!' 'I can't die like this. Who runs out of gas in Iraq?' 'INCOMING!' ALL-OUT ACTION ISH! Torture! WMDs! Bad intel! Mercenaries! You can't make this crap up! It's like CIVIL WAR meets 52, except it's darker and more realistic! Cover price $2.99.

Direct Edition. This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed). "At Death's Door!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Despite the wall-crawler ripping off his mechanical arms in the previous issue, the deranged Doc Ock still fights on. He attacks the Black Cat one more time and pins her long enough for the Octopus gang to fire a hail of bullets in her direction. Spider-Man watches in horror as Felicia is hit multiple times. The web-slinger rushes Felicia to the hospital for emergency surgery, but it may be too late! Is this the end for the Black Cat? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

"A Wolf's Tale!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The gang war intensifies as the wall-crawler intervenes in a shipment of automatic weapons intended for the Lobo Brothers. Also in this issue, Eduardo Lobo tells Glory Grant his origin. Meanwhile at the Lewisburg Penitentiary, Joe Robertson is learning about prison politics and tries to stay out of a looming showdown between Tombstone and Bruiser. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 53. Cameo appearance by the Arranger. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Knight and Fogg" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Arranger has been living on borrowed time since completely botching the gang war with the Lobo Brothers several months ago. Now virtually abandoned by his boss, the Kingpin; the Arranger begs Spider-Man for protection. But when the night falls and the fog rolls in, will the wall-crawler be able to save the Arranger? First appearance of Knight and Fogg. Final appearance of the Arranger. Cameo appearances by the Chameleon, Hammerhead, and Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Faces" Part 3 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. In dramatic fashion the master of evil himself, Baron Zemo II, enters the mutates' hidden lair! And just the sight of the unmasked villain sends Vermin and the mutates into a frenzy! Thus leaving the web-slinger and Dr. Kafka is an extremely vulnerable position to say the least! The spectacular one fights valiantly to save himself and the good doctor, but the sheer number of mutates overwhelms the web-slinger! When Baron Zemo dons Spider-Man's mask, defeat looks inevitable! Can anyone beat Baron Zemo? Or will the deranged and disfigured mastermind win again? A powerful and (at times) disturbing conclusion! Flashback cameo by Captain America. (Note: Baron Zemo returns in Captain America 431.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "At Death's Door!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Despite the wall-crawler ripping off his mechanical arms in the previous issue, the deranged Doc Ock still fights on. He attacks the Black Cat one more time and pins her long enough for the Octopus gang to fire a hail of bullets in her direction. Spider-Man watches in horror as Felicia is hit multiple times. The web-slinger rushes Felicia to the hospital for emergency surgery, but it may be too late! Is this the end for the Black Cat? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Wolf's Tale!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The gang war intensifies as the wall-crawler intervenes in a shipment of automatic weapons intended for the Lobo Brothers. Also in this issue, Eduardo Lobo tells Glory Grant his origin. Meanwhile at the Lewisburg Penitentiary, Joe Robertson is learning about prison politics and tries to stay out of a looming showdown between Tombstone and Bruiser. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 53. Cameo appearance by the Arranger. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Chris Wozniak. "Zombie transit." Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Pencils by Chris Wozniak. Inks by Mark Badger. Jim Corrigan was shot dead at the end of last issue. Thankfully, thats not necessarily permanent if you are the host body of the Spectre. This leads the two into conflict as Jim wants to stay dead. The outcome of the battle leads to another redefining of the Spectre/Corrigan relationship. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.25.

'Ghosts in the Machine,' part 4 of 6. Redditch infects the world's computers, and the Spectre deals with more of the zombie surrogates. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Tom Artis and Tim Gula. Cover by Paris Cullins and Kez Wilson. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

The Spectre and the Reaver meet in their devastating final confrontation as Amy's fate is revealed! Written by John Ostrander, with art by Tom Mandrake. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

The Spectre faces the most powerful people in Hollywood - bloodsucking vampires! Now he must determine if vampires have a right to exist as higher lifeforms, or are mere monsters to be destroyed by the Spirit of Vengeance. Ties into Showcase 95 (1995) #8. Written by John Ostrander, with art by John Ridgway. Painted cover by Dave Johnson. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

Cover by Rafael Garres. "The search for God: A measure of pain". Part 1 of 6. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. Attempting to explain his recent bloodlust, the Spectre heads to Heaven, only to find it empty. Now his quest must take him downward. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Published by former Lone Star Comics employee Craig Miller, Spectrum is a very well-written entertainment magazine. Issue #25 includes: Buffy 4th season analysis and episode guide! Xena 5th season episode guide (part 2); "Reinvesting the X-Files Quest" follow-up article (to Spectrum 16) by John J. Pierce! I, Claudius on DVD reviewed. 48 pages; card-stock cover. Cover price $4.95.

Shock Gibson story with Franz Wigar. Crash, Cork, and the Baron story; Baron becomes British (formerly a German!). Pat Parker, War Nurse story. Arabian Daze story, script and art by David Chasman. The Hand story. Port of Missing Clippers text story by Bob Jackson. Major Colt story. Ted Parrish story, art by Arthur Cazeneuve (Art Sheriff). Speed Taylor story, art by Bob Powell [as Robert Lowell]. Buck Johnson story. Wasp story, art by Art Saaf [as Gordon Knight]. Captain Freedom story, art by Arthur Cazeneuve (Franklyn Flagg). 68 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

The ship touches down on a planet populated by a most unpleasant race of beings...and, much to the crew's alarm, Meredith seems to like it there. Written by Barbara Kesel, with art by Michael Collins, Jim Fern and Jerry Acerno. Cover by Collins and Joe Rubinstein. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Classic tales of pre-code adventure and passion. Cover art by Myke. Article by John Wooley on Frank Armer's 'Spicy' line of pulp magazines from Culture Publications. A Dangerous Mission starring Sally the Sleuth, script and art by Adolphe Barreaux. Killer's Foil starring Dan Turner, script by Robert Leslie Bellem, art by Adolphe Barreaux. Ant-Hill Vengeance starring Polly of the Plains, script and art by Joseph Sokoli. Murder in Wax starring Sally the Sleuth, script and art by Adolphe Barreaux. Spy Trail starring Sally the Sleuth, script and art by Adolphe Barreaux. The Spider starring Sally the Sleuth, script and art by Adolphe Barreaux. Diana Daw story, script by Clayton Maxwell, art by Max Plaisted. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Classic tales of pre-code adventure and passion. Cover art by Darren Goodhart. Beautiful But Deadly! starring Special Agent Hendrix. Back From the Dead starring Sally the Sleuth, script by Ray McClelland, art by Piere Charpentier. Side Show Murder starring Ray Hale, script and art by Newton H. Alfred [as Douglas March]. Tourist Trade starring Sally the Sleuth, script and art by Adolphe Barreaux. Diana Daw story, script by Clayton Maxwell, art by Max Plaisted. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Part 1 of 3: Blood Dance Cover price $4.95.

Direct Edition. Torment: Part 3 of 5. "Something Strange is going on Here!" Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Spider-Man and the Lizard's savage battle continues across the rooftops and through the back alleys of New York City. Plus, don't miss the last page when Spidey witnesses the return of a foe he thought was dead and begins to question his own sanity. Cover price $1.75.

Sub-City: Part 2 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. It's the conclusion to Spider-Man's brutal showdown with one of his most horrifying foes - Morbius the Living Vampire! What will be the ultimate fate of the citizens of Sub-City? Cover price $1.75.

Written by TOM DEFALCO and HOWARD MACKIE. Art by TODD NAUCK. Cover by SANA TAKEDA. MAXIMUM CLONAGE! It's Hoo-Ha Time as MJ goes into labor while Peter, Ben Reilly, and Kaine have a clone war for the ages...in the heart of mid-town Manhattan! Only one will walk away as the controversial crossover rockets to its mind-blowing conclusion! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Variant Cover by DENNIS CALERO. Written by DAVID HINE Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO. Young Peter Parker's been given the power - but does he have what it takes in gritty 1930s New York? There's only so much a kid like Peter can do against corrupt city politicians and slick gangland bosses. But when he gets unexpected inside info on the Goblin's dirty dealings, it's the chance of a lifetime for the Spider-Man to clean up the town! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Variant Cover by DENNIS CALERO. Written by DAVID HINE and FABRICE SAPOLSKY. Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO. Spider-Man has just met one of his deadliest foes. But does he even know it yet? In the crossroads of 1934 America, organized crime cuts a bloody swath through the streets, while political movements like the American Nazi Party promise a vision of a safer world ahead. And with the promise of science to improve Americans' lives, Peter Parker is blinded to the evil of his new role model. Will Spider-Man wise up in time and fight? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by DENNIS CALERO. Written by DAVID HINE and FABRICE SAPOLSKY. Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO. Spider-Man faces the most insurmountable odds of his life! As enemies close in from all sides, Peter Parker tries to outrace the danger and find the truth that's costing innocent lives! Spider-Man is drawn ever closer to the climactic showdown with the man who may be his greatest foe...but will the unstoppable Sandman stop him from even getting there? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

First Printing. Written by KAARE ANDREWS. Pencils and Cover by KAARE ANDREWS. A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by rising star Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). They're whispering about it on the streets. He's back. Come down from the mountain like a righteous wraith of vengeance, dispensing rough justice and then swinging off into the night. For Mayor Waters, who rules over the Big Apple with an iron hand, this is a public relations nightmare -- and it's got to be dealt with pronto. Luckily for him, he has a contingency plan for this type of situation -- and it's sitting right there, in the Vault. Six hard men, with axes to grind. All Waters has got to do is wind them up and point them. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 LONE STAR COMICS REVIEW BY REGIONAL MANAGER AARON SETTLE: I know I talked about it last month, but I can't say enough about Spider-Man: Reign. With the second issue we get to see more of the stories villains, as well as a return of some classic Spider-Man foes. There are also some great scenes of the elderly Peter Parker as he finally gets back into action and an intriguing mystery that is set up involving a child that everyone seems to recognize. But this issue really belongs to J. Jonah Jameson as he takes to the street in his quest to expose the corrupt government and usher in the return of Spider-Man. If you haven't been reading this book, jump on now so you don't miss out on what may easily become one of the most talked about Spider-Man stories of all time. Cover price $3.99.

Written by KAARE ANDREWS Pencils & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by rising star Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK). He was hiding in plain sight, waiting to dash the spark of hope whenever it came. Venom is back and you won't believe how he's changed. For Peter Parker, it all comes down to this. How much fight does he have left in him? Who can he turn to if he can't do it himself? 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Reprints Revenge of the Green Goblin #2 of 3. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Dennis Hopeless. Art and Cover by Greg Land. SPIDER-VERSE EPILOGUE! Jessica comes out of Spider-Verse changed, but what can she do now? Don't miss this character-defining chapter! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Jenny Frison. A Dark Place: Part 3 of 5 - (W) Victor Gischler (A) Paul Lee, Andy Owens (CA) Jenny Frison Spike meets a demon in distress and a familiar, exceptionally nasty duo that are all after something buried in the rubble formerly known as Sunnydale. For a vampire with a soul and an aching heart, dabbling in a little villainy is a welcome distraction. But Spike will have to beware if the distraction becomes too much to handle . . . Cover price $2.99.