Comic books in 'Blood', graded by CBCS

Full color, 48 pages Written by ERIK LARSEN. Art & cover by FRANCHESCO! She-Dragon in her own book at last! Savage Dragon's curvaceous counterpart on her own! Hurled into the dangerous Dimension-X by the diminutive death-dealing dictator known as Mr. Glum, Amy Belcher must fight for her life against dangers aplenty. The ever-sensational She-Dragon fights for survival in a deadly dimension where monsters dwell and creatures are on the loose! She-Dragon has a quest: to get across Dimension-X to Mr. Glum's planet in hopes of finding her way back to Earth. A thousand dangers stand between her and goal, and surprising allies come to her aid. Featuring the malevolent menace of Killmore the Cruel! The return of Savage Dragon's son, Malcolm Eugene Jackson Dragon! And the awe-inspiring art of FRANCHESCO! As a special bonus: a sneak peek behind the scenes featuring a look at creator ERIK LARSEN's layouts for this pulse-pounding project! No SAVAGE DRAGON fan should be without it! Cover price $5.99.

Written by DAN SLOTT. Penciled by RICK BURCHETT. Cover by GREG HORN. PLANET WITOUT A HULK: Part 2 of 4 'When the Hulk's away... SHE-HULK SMASH!' It's more two-fisted action as SHE-HULK, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D., faces off against Hulk-rogues around the globe! And this time she's brought some company: the one and only WOLVERINE! That's right, true believers! It's Green Genes and the Ol'Canucklehead in a tag-team like no other! So get ready for a smashin', slashin' slugfest that'll leave you cryin' for your mama, cryin' for more, and cryin' WEN-DI-GO!!! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Tim Seeley. by Rodi, De Souza & Merhoff Who is Sheena? Is she really who everyone thinks she is, or are those claims full of hot water? One thing's for sure: Val Verde will never be the same once the truth comes out - and it happens here! Cover price $3.50.

Story by Kevin Nagel. Art by Anthony Correa and Edwind Nieves. Cover price $2.50.

Image Expo Exclusive Variant Cover by Johnnie Christmas. (W) Ed Brisson (A/CA) John Christmas A PRE-APOCALYPTIC TALE OF SURVIVAL AT ANY COST. The men and women of Safe Haven have been preparing for any-and-all end of world scenarios for years. However, their bunkers, weapons and training can't save them from the one threat they never could have expected: Their own children.

Written by Ed Brisson. Art and Cover by John Christmas. In the final issue of the second arc, things take a dark turn for the children of Safe Haven. Not all will survive the issue! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Tom King. Art by Mitch Gerads. Cover by John Paul Leon. Things are heating up in Baghdad. What started as the search for one man's killer has turned into something much deeper, and everyone has lost something in the violence that followed. Now Nassir is in the hands of the men who may have been responsible for all of it. What they want from him is unclear, but it's a payment they intend to take in blood. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Story by Steven Jones. Art by Aldin Baroza. Cover by Guy Davis and Nate Pride. Calibers classics imprint Tome Press presents new adventures of Sherlock Holmes inspired by the original Conan Doyle stories. In the catacombs beneath Paris, Holmes and Watson encounter the mysterious Phantom who haunts the Opera House. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Written by David Liss. Art by Daniel Indro and Olavo Costa. Cover by Francesco Francavilla. Bimonthly! Driven by a promise to a dying woman and a vow of vengeance, the world's most notorious villain must take on a madman who is a brilliant as he is dangerous. In deep disguise, Moriarty works his way deeper into the trust of his new enemy, but even as he forms new alliances and plots new treacheries, his own allies begin to move against him. But when charged with a task too sinister to contemplate, Moriarty must find a way to maintain his cover and pursue his plot. Its mastermind versus mastermind, as the plot thickens! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Francesco Francovilla (W) Leah Moore, John Reppion (A) Matt Triano Sherlock Holmes is busy doing what he does best, solving a case of far-reaching international notoriety. It has landed him at the Port of Liverpool, a bustling hub of commerce both legitimate and illicit. As that chapter closes, ours begins. They head to Lime Street Station, to catch a fast steam locomotive home to London and Baker Street, when violent weather keeps The Great Detective and Watson in Britain's second city a while longer. Long enough to encounter a monster, discover the Liverpool underworld, and to become embroiled in one of his strangest cases yet. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Francesco Francovilla (W) Leah Moore, John Reppion (A) Matt Triano Sherlock Holmes is busy doing what he does best, solving a case of far-reaching international notoriety. It has landed him at the Port of Liverpool, a bustling hub of commerce both legitimate and illicit. As that chapter closes, ours begins. They head to Lime Street Station, to catch a fast steam locomotive home to London and Baker Street, when violent weather keeps The Great Detective and Watson in Britain's second city a while longer. Long enough to encounter a monster, discover the Liverpool underworld, and to become embroiled in one of his strangest cases yet. Cover price $3.99.

It started off with the murder of a woman of low standing. Will it lead to the death of the greatest lady in the land? Holmes and Watson race to stop a plot that could rock Great Britain to its core, but will they be too late? Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Aaron Campbell Of the 3,816,483 citizens of London in 1881, a dozen are fated to die at the hands of the 'Twelve Caesars' kill. Sherlock Holmes and his reluctant partner Dr. John Watson have deduced the method and means of the crime, but not the madman responsible! While both Watson and the Metropolitan Police lose patience with Holmes and his eccentricities, the young sleuth goes missing to help an old friend! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 in 10 Variant Cover by Daniel Indro Of the 3,816,483 citizens of London in 1881, a dozen are fated to die at the hands of the 'Twelve Caesars' kill. Sherlock Holmes and his reluctant partner Dr. John Watson have deduced the method and means of the crime, but not the madman responsible! While both Watson and the Metropolitan Police lose patience with Holmes and his eccentricities, the young sleuth goes missing to help an old friend! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Black and White Variant Cover by Daniel Indro Of the 3,816,483 citizens of London in 1881, a dozen are fated to die at the hands of the 'Twelve Caesars' kill. Sherlock Holmes and his reluctant partner Dr. John Watson have deduced the method and means of the crime, but not the madman responsible! While both Watson and the Metropolitan Police lose patience with Holmes and his eccentricities, the young sleuth goes missing to help an old friend! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Aaron Campbell (W) Scott Beatty (A) Daniel Indro As the mystery of the 'Twelve Caesars' deepens, Holmes is reunited with a woman from his past with heartbreaking news for the young sleuth. While Watson follows a hunch, the good doctor closes in on the identity of the serial killer terrorizing London when an intended victim is spared an ignoble end! Unfortunately, the mad murderer will not be satisfied until a dozen deaths are done, even if it means slaying someone close to the intrepid detectives! Cover price $3.99.

Ryp cover. Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Juan Jose Ryp. Shi is back in an all-new sequential tale featuring Juan Jose Ryp's amazing art! Desperate for passage to Europe, Tori No Shi is willing to trade her services as an assassin for passage on a boat. All she has to do is kill a stranger she is told is an immortal demon. A woman named Pandora. But evil lurks in many forms and not everything is as it appears in this action packed epic that takes Shi to the very edge of living Hell! The Tiger of Death has a new face at Avatar! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Adrian cover. Written by Robert Lugibihl. Art by Juan Jose Ryp. Spanish superstar Juan Jose Ryp takes the artistic reigns of Shi in this tale of Tori No Shi in the distant past. Her quest for passage to Europe takes her into dangerous territory as she must unravel the mystery of a monster of legend in order to retrieve a mystic arrow that she can trade for freedom. But the mission is far more dangerous than she expected...and now she must face the legendary beast itself! This special issue leads directly into Shi Pandora's Box (2003) #1. 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

A cover by Karl Waller. Limited to 4000 copies. Written by Billy Tucci. Art by Karl Waller. Billy Tucci's Shi is re-launching at Avatar and this special half issue provides an exclusive new story leading directly into the first issue! Karl Waller provides the stunning artwork for this story from Shi's past set in Feudal Japan. But her days appear to be numbered as a vicious group of Samurai attack her! Printed on glossy stock with cardstock covers, our #1/2's are the highest possible production quality. 16 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Wrap cover. Written by Billy Tucci and JC Vaughn. Art by Wellington Alves. The Shi adventure in World War II continues as she is overwhelmed by Nazi forces and may not be able to save the man who's life is trusted to her! Shi must escort Japanese General Sempo Sugihara while he provides an escape for thousands of Jewish refugees, but with the forces of Germany determined to stop her, her lightning quick blade might not be enough! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Wraparound Ryp cover. Written by Billy Tucci. Art by Rafa Lopez. The tales of Shi throughout history continue as this series finds Ana dropped into World War II action against the Nazis! Shi must guard an old ally against Nazi forces that threaten to kill those few working for peace. Ana is back in this all-new sequential story only at Avatar and Shi fans don't want to miss it! 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Deadly Tomoe cover by Tucci. Limited to 1000 copies. by Billy Tucci & Craig Shaw Gardner. Ana Ishikawa abandons her quest for vengeance and attempts to leave her tortured and murderous past behind. She begins a budding romance with police detective Peter DeNyse and is overjoyed by the unexpected arrival of her best friend, the vivacious and beautiful Tomoe Gozan. But, storm clouds have gathered overhead as Arashi, thirsting for revenge, brings in the most notorious off all assassins - the black-cloaked Nara Sohei. These ruthless warriors have dedicated their lives to the destruction of their centuries-old enemy, the Kyoto Sohei. And Ana has carelessly left behind several clues, all leading to her Kyoto lineage, and the Nara are sent to hunt down the Shi killer. This can only mean one thing: Ana Ishikawa, once the hunter, is now the hunted! Shi: The Illustrated Warrior combines the best aspects of New York Times best-selling author Craig Shaw Gardner's novelized verse and Shi creator Billy Tucci's dynamic and richly detailed illustrations! b&w, 32pg Cover price $5.95.

by Billy Tucci with Craig Shaw Gardner The time of Battle is upon us. Ana Ishikawa dons the ancient Kyoto armor her mother had forsaken as she attempts to halt the Nara Sohei once and for all. One by one the Nara assassins are sought out and destroyed, and Shi will finally purge New York of such bloodshed. She will duel against the leader of the black-cloaked warriors atop the Queensborough/59th Street Bridge. But Ana's best friend, the lethally beautiful Tomoe, leads the Nara. Tomoe's mantra is that of the butterfly, and she wields her bladed war-fans in a delicate-but-deadly sweep of a song. Bound by honor, a broken-hearted Tomoe must deliver the head of Shi to the ruthless Yakuza crime lord, Masahiro Arashi. Stinging rain and striking lighting slash as embattled friends clash 400 feet above the East River in an incredible dance of death. There will be only one victor, but two lives will be destroyed. The Illustrated Warrior combines the best aspects of New York Times best-selling author Craig Shaw Gardner's novelized verse and Shi creator Billy Tucci's dynamic and richly detailed illustrations. Warrior is based on the legendary Way of the Warrior story arc but with an added twist that forever alters the Shi universe we've all come to know. b&w (6 of 7) $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Special Commemorative Edition, limited to 3000 copies. By William (Billy) Tucci.

Standard cover. Cover price $2.50.

0A on cover (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Warui Namakemono (I) Ramil Sunga A despotic empire rules in the land of Shidima. An empire fueled by the terrifying fighting abilities of both its emperor, and his retainers. Amidst a bloody civil war for control of the throne, one outsider makes a choice that changes the fate of the entire nation. Join our hero as he makes the choices that ultimately entwine him in the brutal battle for succession to the lordship of the most enigmatic realm in the Warlands Universe. This issue also includes an exclusive art gallery with sketches and never before seen artwork! Note: This book ships with two covers: Cover A by Pat Lee, Cover B by Warui Namakemono. Cover price $2.25.

SECOND PRINTING Variant Cover by Dustin Weaver. Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by DUSTIN WEAVER Leonardo Da Vinci was an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. So was Sir Isaac Newton. So were Imhotep and Zhang Heng and Galileo and many other geniuses throughout time. They were the first heroes to defeat Galactus and the Brood and turn Celestials back. They saved the world long before Captain America or Iron Man were ever born, but what does this mean to our heroes of today? What does this mean to Nick Fury? Do not miss this Marvel Comics masterpiece that fans will be talking about for decades to come. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Historical Variant by DUSTIN WEAVER Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by DUSTIN WEAVER Why don't we know about the first super heroes of the Marvel Universe? Leonardo Da Vinci, Imhotep, Sir Issac Newton, Nostradamus and Galileo are among the members of the Brotherhood of the Shield and have saved us all countless times. What events did they set in motion that still affect the Marvel U today? Do not miss the book that will be talked about for the next ten years. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

3rd Printing Variant Cover. Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by DUSTIN WEAVER Why don't we know about the first super heroes of the Marvel Universe? Leonardo Da Vinci, Imhotep, Sir Issac Newton, Nostradamus and Galileo are among the members of the Brotherhood of the Shield and have saved us all countless times. What events did they set in motion that still affect the Marvel U today? Do not miss the book that will be talked about for the next ten years. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 15 Vampire Variant Cover by MIKE MAYHEW Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by DUSTIN WEAVER 'THE MADNESS, THE STAR CHILD AND THE CELESTIAL MADONNA' The hottest book of 2010 continues! The world is still shaking from the revelations of #3 and there are more where those came from. IN THIS ISSUE- The true history of Nostradamus, the defeat of a Celestial at the hands of a mortal man and HOW THE WORLD ENDS! Oh, and Jonathan Hickman (FANTASTIC FOUR) and Dustin Weaver (X-MEN) have also created the most troubling idea ever-THE FOETUS OF GOD! 32 PGS. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Matt Martin and Barry Gregory. Story by Mark Seifert and William Christensen. Inside art by Rick Lyon. B&W art. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by LEE MODER, MATTHEW WAITE & MICHAEL ATIYEH Throne of Blood: Part 2 - story RON MARZ art LEE MODER, MATTHEW WAITE & MICHAEL ATIYEH Bloody action and blood-curdling horror collide, courtesy of RON MARZ (ARTIFACTS) and LEE MODER (Wonder Woman), as Shinku's one-woman war against the vampire clan continues! The lone surviving member of her samurai family, Shinku invades the vampire stronghold in modern Tokyo. But what does she seek in the lair of her enemies? Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Stjepan Sejic Throne of Blood: Part 2 - story RON MARZ art LEE MODER, MATTHEW WAITE & MICHAEL ATIYEH Bloody action and blood-curdling horror collide, courtesy of RON MARZ (ARTIFACTS) and LEE MODER (Wonder Woman), as Shinku's one-woman war against the vampire clan continues! The lone surviving member of her samurai family, Shinku invades the vampire stronghold in modern Tokyo. But what does she seek in the lair of her enemies? Cover price $2.99.

Throne of Blood: Part 3 of 5 - story RON MARZ art & cover LEE MODER, MATTHEW WAITE & MICHAEL ATIYEH 'THRONE OF BLOOD,' Part Three The key to destroying the vampire plague is almost within Shinku's grasp. But can she keep her new ally, Davis, alive long enough to actually use it? Blood splatters as RON MARZ & LEE MODER's martial arts and horror mash-up continues! Cover price $2.99.

Michael Avon-Oeming artwork Cover price $2.95.

Written and Illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming and Bryan J. L. Glass. 48 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

The Magazine of Horror Entertainment. In this issue: Gormenghast - Christopher Lee and Jonathan Rhys Meyers star in the weird fantasy; Jeffrey Combs - confessions of a Re-Animator from this popular horror star; Naked Lunch - how David Cronenberg filmed the unfilmable; The League of Gentlemen - enter the wild and wicked world of TV comedy's darkest half-hour; Nameless; Victor Buono; Ingrid Pitt. Plus all the latest horror news and reviews. Cover price $5.99.

The Magazine of Horror Entertainment. In this issue: The making of the Evil Dead - the full story of the original fear film and modern horror classic; X-Men - director Bryan Singer reveals the mutants' secrets; Jorge Grau - an interview with the Spanish master of terror; Vampyres - meet the beautiful ladies with a thirst for blood; Supernova - discover the troubled genesis of this new outer space shocker; Peter Cushing; Ingrid Pitt. Cover price $5.99.

All reprints. Cover by Wally Wood. The Orphan, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Jack Kamen; A little girl murders her drunken father and frames her uncaring mother for the crime so that she can go live with her nice aunt. The Whipping, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; A bigot murders his own daughter when she marries a Mexican. You, Murderer, script by Otto Binder, art by Bernard Krigstein. As Ye Sow..., art by George Evans. 36 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Summer 1988. Interviews with John Waters, Wes Craven, Robert Englund, & Jorg Buttgereit; history of blaxploitation, plus more. Stapled, 8-in x 11 1/2-in, 32 Pages, B&W.

Winter 1988-1989. Interviews with David Cronenberg, Ken Russell, Chris Wicking, Ray Dennis Steckler, and John Carradine; history of biker movies, plus more. Stapled, 8-in x 11 1/2-in, 40 Pages, B&W.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Myron Fass. Pre-Code crime comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Small-time hood Garton is plagued by guilt after he kills a man. The murder of a patient in the operating room leads to a redheaded nurse with a secret vendetta. Modern-day train robbers murder the locomotive crew on the Siskayu Tunnel. A Murderer's Reward; Corpse - Without Teeth!; Bloody Hands of Vengeance; Weird Operation!!; The Shocking Tunnel Murders. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Pre-Code crime comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Escaped convicts Tanko and Hall lead police on a deadly chase across the state of California. Hood Bud Camber is undone by a strategic phone call. Masquerade of Murder; The Man Who Vanished; Death Made A Phone Call; Death Of A Stranger; Weird Mystery; The Deadly Trail. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly Shojo manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Yuki Cross - Guardian Angel; 6 Mood-Fixing Recipes; Best-Selling Accessories from Japan; Chinese Horoscopes Reveal the Animal Inside. Plus: Boys Oh Boys - The Rock Star, the Robot Lover, and Drop-Dead-Gorgeous Vampires in this month's dramatic chapters! Also: Beauty Pop - Exclusive Manga Preview. And: Enter to win cool graphic tees, buttons, charms and more! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

Written by Gary Phillips. Art and Cover by Brett Weldele. Phil Tangiers did everything he could to disappear. He changed his name. He moved halfway across the country. He started a new life living off of his ill-earned fortunes. He thought he was set for the long haul. He didn't count on his double-crossed ex-lover, Nea, even being alive, much less on his trail like a hawk on a field mouse. The hunt is on! But can Nea find him before the gangsta' they ripped off finds her? It's a race to riches by veteran crime novelist Gary Phillips and mixed-media maven Brett Weldele! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Bridges. Story by Herb Mallette. Art by Joseph Wight, plus pinups by Richard Pollard Sr., Pete Woods, Michael-Anthony Lisboa and Pat L. Duke. Cover by Pat L. Duke. A spin-off from Warrior Nun Areala, featuring a female rogue nun with a penchant for bikes and big guns. Mary finally tracks down the depraved Tuyranev family, but its going to take more than shotgun shells to banish the demon that theyve summoned. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Story by Herb Mallette. Art by Pete Woods, Steve Powell, Rich Pollard, Michael-Anthony Lisboa, Jochen Weltjens, Paul H. Way, Bryant Velez, and John Bounds. Cover by Jochen Weltjens. A spin-off from Warrior Nun Areala, featuring four short tales of the rogue nun with a penchant for bikes and big guns. Mary plays hardball with a demonic Little League team; a demon learns that Mary's still deadly even when shes in the tub; Mary pursues a courier from Hell; a filmmaker makes a movie about Shotgun Mary. Beelzeball; Splish, Splash; Bike Messenger from Hell; Interview with the Demon Hunter. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Story by Miljenko Horvatic, translated by Darko Macan and Tanja Jambrisak. Art and cover by Esad Ribic. A spin-off from Warrior Nun Areala, featuring a rogue nun with a penchant for bikes and big guns. Mary tracks a demon that is collecting human hearts. She follows it into the desert, but instead of threatening her with violence, the demon offers her her greatest temptation. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.