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The Resurrection of Ma Gnucci: Part 6 of 6 - Written by GARTH ENNIS Pencils & Cover by STEVE DILLON ' The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, 'Welcome Back, Frank.' She's back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless, supposed-to-be-dead evil. And that's not the end of Frank Castle's problems! It would appear that someone else Frank put six feet under is alive and kicking -- and wants dibs on the Punisher. Enter: Elite. 32 PGS.(each)/Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

(W) Greg Rucka. (A) Carmine Di Giandomenico. (CA) Marco Checchetto Kings take Castle. Now its his move! It takes more than bullets to take out the Avengers' biggest guns. Cover price $2.99.

Direct Market Edition - 1st printing. Collects Punisher: War Zone (2008) #1-6. Written by GARTH ENNIS. Art and cover by STEVE DILLON. The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a sequel to their legendary story arc, "Welcome Back, Frank." It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can't easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That's right -- she's back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Punisher (2000 5th Series) #1-12.

Written by GARTH ENNIS. Art by STEVE DILLON. Cover by TIM BRADSTREET.

The bestselling saga that redefined one of the Marvel Universe's most unique characters!

Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon deliver a wild ride of innovative chaos, reinstating the Punisher as an unstoppable force dispensing his vigilante justice on the streets of New York City. But not everyone is happy to see him return: Two unlucky cops draw the unenviable task of capturing him, while the ruthless Ma Gnucci and her gang will stop at nothing to see him dead.

The Punisher also must contend with nosy neighbors and the rise of three copycats - the Holy, Elite and Mr. Payback - who want him to join their crime-cleansing force.

Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Cover price $24.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Punisher (2000 5th Series) #1-12. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Frank Castle - the Punisher - is a one-man army locked, loaded and ready to take down anyone in his way, meting out the ultimate punishment to criminals: death. The Punisher makes his return by eliminating the ruthless Ma Gnucci's crime family - pursued by the NYPD's two-detective Punisher Task Force, crazed contract killer the Russian and super hero Daredevil; and emulated by three copycat killers who want to join forces with him. The over-the-top action builds toward a showdown in the apartment building Frank shares with the mousy Joan, overweight Mr. Bumpo and punk Spacker Dave. Now, Castle must survive to finish his vendetta, making sure his neighbors aren't caught in the crossfire while evil is punished. When WELCOME BACK, FRANK debuted in 2000, writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon (with inker Jimmy Palmiotti and iconic cover artist Tim Bradstreet) gave the?Punisher a redefining fresh start that once more made him a force to be reckoned with and served as the catalyst for two?feature films. Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Written by STUART MOORE Pencils and Cover by C. P. SMITH 'THE LIST' He's making a list, checking it twice, gonna shoot anyone that hasn't been Nice! The Punisher is coming to town to sleigh... er, slay...those responsible for a little boy's murder. Unfortunately, between a disgraced cop, a grieving single mother, and a fugitive lawbreaker, the line between Naughty and Nice has been blurred. This mystery's as deep as a chimney and just as dirty, but when it leads to the Punisher's final target, will he be able to pull the trigger? Put aside your lump of coal and glass of eggnog and unwrap the gift of holiday homicides, Punisher-style, by writer Stuart Moore and artist C.P. Smith (WOLVERINE). 48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

The penultimate issue of this limited series reveals untold details of the Punisher's origin! The Costas have tried to hit Frank twice already, and missed both times. But they're determined to give it one more shot! But will the marked man take the crime family out first? Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Dale Eaglesham and Scott Koblish. Cover by Dale Eaglesham and Vince Evans. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects Punisher Year One (1994-1995) #1-4. Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING. Art by DALE EAGLESHAM. Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI. Punisher War Journal, Page One: We've known for years about the deaths of Frank Castle's wife and children, but now we see Castle himself mere hours later, when his grief and rage were at their freshest. To the police, he's a lead. To a reporter, he's a story. To the mob, he's just one more loose end. In four issues, they'll all learn what he's really become. Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by D.G. Chichester. Art by Larry Stroman and Mark Farmer.

Frank Castle, the scourge of the underworld known as the Punisher, must team-up with super-spy the Black Widow to stop a madman from unleashing Armageddon on the world.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Written by David Barnett. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Matt Taylor. Take a Technicolor trip into the mysterious past of the Department of Extra-Usual Affair's own Dorothy Culpepper as she carves her unique path of contained chaos across London in the swinging '60s! It's part five of 'Teenage Kicks.' You've been warned. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Giffen here. What do Acclamation, Oregon and Tokyo, Japan have in common? Oh, sure. We tell you that and there goes any reason to buy the book! Let's just say that if you like those giant monster movies -- you know, the ones where some guy in a big rubber lizard suit stomps some cardboard buildings flat, while making noises like an eighteen-wheeler trying to downshift with a shot clutch -- you're gonna LOVE this! Written by Keith Giffen, with art and cover by Kevin Lau. Cover price $2.50.

Mile High Comics Variant. Puppet Master X Movie Poster Cover. Written by Shawn Gabborin. Art by Michela Da Sacco. Charles Band's long-running cult classic horror film series makes its way to the comic page! When a group of friends sets out to use the abandoned Bodega Bay Inn as a party spot, they find out first-hand that the bizarre local folklore is more truth than fantasy as an army of twisted autonomous Puppets have their way with the trespassing teens! The Puppets are back, and they're out for blood! 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $4.99.

PURGATORI: THE HUNTED #2 by Joshua Dysart & Fabiano Neves Purgatori is trapped! Trapped in human form, trapped in Los Angeles, trapped by dangerous hi-tech vampires that close in on her from all sides! With no memory of who she is or how she can tap into her awesome powers, Purgatori is forced to rely on instinct alone to survive! Think she'll prevail? We can promise you one thing: Hollywood has never seen a night like this! Chaos! is proud to present the conclusion to the series by writer Joshua Dysart (of the cult-hit Violent Messiahs) that will change the Demon Goddess forever, and set the stage for an even grander battle to come. Purgatori: The Hunted ? expect the unexpected! Cover by Romano Molenaar. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.99.

Written by La Morris Richmond. Art by Roberto Goiriz. Featuring "Trouble Rides a Fat Horse" and "The Trail of Death"! An army of outlaws intends to eradicate a small town from the face of the world. All that stands in their way is the law! Or what there is of it. Welcome to Stagnation, Oklahoma 1872, where in this notorious town of ill-repute, a lawman's murderous rampage has set into motion a chain of events with devastating consequences. Thrust into this chaotic fray is U.S. Marshall John-Nathan Axelrodd -- a college-educated and wet behind the ears peace officer, who must take charge of this volatile situation and use it to bring down the territory's most feared outlaw horde. But can Axelrodd get there in time, or will his luck run out when he crosses paths with the corpse caravan? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Written by La Morris Richmond. Art by Roberto Goiriz. Featuring: "Enemy Inside the Gate"; "The Best Laid Plans"; and "Texas Thunderstruck"! A trap is sprung by the No Man's Land Tracker, and Axelrodd is caught in it. Meanwhile, The Seminole Kid is thrown in jail, and General Riftkind sends his sadistic reply to the townies of Stagnation. With the town cut off from the outside world, it's every scoundrel for themselves. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Shawn Lewis. Art by Andres Guinaldo & Juan Felipe Salcedo. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse discover an element that will give each of them the power of God Himself, allowing them to not only bring about the end of the world, but to wage war on Heaven and Hell. Their threat is so great, that God and the Devil must set aside their differences and place the task of stopping the Horsemen with a man who believes in nothing; not God, the Devil...or even himself. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

Comics and articles. Hubert Selby Jr., H.R. Giger, Henry Rollins, Ted McKeever, Russ Meyer interview, Hammer films, Derek Raymond, and more. Jamie Hewlett cover. 8.25-in. x 11.5-in.; part color, part black and white; 80 pages on white paper; heavy card-stock cover; squarebound. Cover price $8.50.

Written by Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman Art by Bruno Redondo & Aaron Minier Cover by Mario Alberti He's broken back into Division to help free his fellow agents held captive there, and now Ezra and his new band of rogue psychics must derail a plot to ignite an international incident - one so devious it could force even more power into Division's grasp. Having learned the secrets of Division's sordid past and its nefarious plans for the future, Ezra and company must determine a way to shut Division down for good. The prequel to the upcoming motion picture continues! 4 of 6 32 pg, FC Cover price $3.50.

Written by Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman Art by Bruno Redondo & Aaron Minier Cover by Mario Alberti He's broken back into Division to help free his fellow agents held captive there, and now Ezra and his new band of rogue psychics must derail a plot to ignite an international incident - one so devious it could force even more power into Division's grasp. Having learned the secrets of Division's sordid past and its nefarious plans for the future, Ezra and company must determine a way to shut Division down for good. The prequel to the upcoming motion picture continues! On sale January 28 5 of 6 32 pg, FC Cover price $3.50.

The Adventures of Pussycat was a one-shot comics magazine that reprinted the risqué, black-and-white feature "Pussycat" that ran throughout various men's adventure magazines published by Martin Goodman's Magazine Management Company in the 1960s. The feature's creative staff came largely from Magazine Management's sister company, Marvel Comics. Features work from Wally Wood, Bill Ward, and Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.35.

Written by Vince Brusio. Art by Ivica Sretenovic. Cover art by Mats Engesten. The owner of escort service 'Sophie's Place' is missing for three months, and manager Tammy Carpenelli is left to run the failing business. Things spiral out of control when Tammy's Russian co-worker, Nurse Nancy, attempts suicide because KGB have come looking for her, and Cowgirl Cathy goes redneck on the clueless comrades. Cover price $3.99.

Listen, Chief. Were out there on the mean streets every day, trying to make people laugh with a black and white humor book in a diminishing market. If that means breaking your precious rules and regulations to get the job done, then THAT'S what we're gonna do. If you don't like it, then you can have my badge and gun. Didn't think so. Cover price $2.99.

Story, art, and cover by Scott Kurtz. THE JADE FONTAINE MYSTERIES! When Jade and Brent get invited to their high-school reunion it can mean only one thing: MURDER! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Unbagged copy with no premiums enclosed. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Christopher Preist. Art and Cover by M.D. Bright. The most demanded return in comics is finally here! The original Quantum and Woody are back! Legendary creators Christopher Priest and M.D. Bright return to one of the most acclaimed series of the modern era for an all-new mini-series event! Whatever happened to the world's worst superhero team? Twenty years past their prime, the unlikely crime-fighting duo known as Quantum and Woody (not a couple) have long since parted ways…until a middle-aged Quantum suddenly reappears with a brand-new teenage partner. Now Woody is out to break up the all-new, all-different Quantum and Woody and put an end to Quantum's recklessness…just as Quantum takes on a life-or-death personal mission for national security. Can these former friends set aside their differences…and their age…and their numerous health difficulties…to join forces one last time without driving each other crazy? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Christopher Preist. Art and Cover by MD Bright. It all ends here! Quantum. Woody. The other Quantum has disappeared. The other Woody has been revealed. Heroes, enemies, frenemies, and armies of vicious mercenaries descend on one luxurious ballroom during a black-tie affair…they all want the secret young Woody guards, and nothing will stop them from taking it. As the bullets fly and the champagne flows, can Quantum save the life of his young ward? And just whose side is the slippery Woody finally on…? 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christopher Preist. Art by MD Bright. Cover by Marc Laming. It all ends here! Quantum. Woody. The other Quantum has disappeared. The other Woody has been revealed. Heroes, enemies, frenemies, and armies of vicious mercenaries descend on one luxurious ballroom during a black-tie affair…they all want the secret young Woody guards, and nothing will stop them from taking it. As the bullets fly and the champagne flows, can Quantum save the life of his young ward? And just whose side is the slippery Woody finally on…? 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

From the guys who brought you "Star Reach" comes "Quack!" Featuring stories by writers and artists who would go on to have a major impact on the industry. "The Duckaneer," art and story by Frank Brunner; "The Wraith" by Michael Gilbert; "You-All Gibbon" by Scott Shaw!, "E.Z. Wolf" by Ted Richards, "On the Skids" by Howard Chaykin and Alan Kupperberg, "Duckula" by Scott Shaw!, and "Kosmo Cat," story by Mark Evanier, art by Scott Shaw! and Dave Stevens. Brunner cover. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

2nd printing, reprinted 10/76 Cover price $1.25.

The Beavers by Dave Sim (Cerebus) Cover price $1.25.

PAINTED COVER, Aclaim logo top left. "Klang" - This, folks, is the world's worst superhero team up! Woodrow Van Chelton and Eric Henderson were once close childhood friends. They haven't seen or spoken to each other in more than fifteen years, with their lives going in drastically different directions. A tragedy reunites them and sets them on the path of finding their fathers' killer. In the process they become inextricably linked, sharing an incredible power, and giving birth to the spandex 'Odd Couple,' Quantum and Woody! Armed with amazing super high-tech gadgets, a Beretta, and a Zippo lighter, can two people who are exact opposites survive being stuck together forever? Script by Christopher Priest, with art by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. FC, 32 pgs. Painted cover by Vince Evans. Cover price $2.50.

"Yet Another Story" - It's the Dysfunctional Duo's first case -- a murder mystery that sets them on the trail of lots of sweaty guys with big guns. Quantum & Woody unravel a world-threatening international conspiracy and rack up frequent flyer miles as they crisscross the globe on the strength of a single incredibly flimsy clue! All this, and Woody buys a goat. Script by Christopher Priest, with art and cover by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

"Yikes" - Quantum & Woody execute a beautiful plan to stop an evil terrorist from ransoming America's political elite. A flawless mission for the world's worst superhero team? Do you honestly think so? And we finally discover what those bands they wear can do! Cool, huh? Script by Christopher Priest, with art and cover by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

"Tick Tick Tick" - Woody has gone missing, and Quantum suspects foul play. The search for his partner leads Quantum to a startling discovery. Warrant, the main suspect in the deaths of his and Woody's fathers, may still be alive...at his mommy's house! Script by Christopher Priest, with art and cover by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

"Tock, David Warrant Is Not Dead" - David Warrant isn't dead. The man who Quantum and Woody believe killed their fathers is alive...at his mother's house. See Quantum attacked by a man and his mother armed with a frying pan. See Quantum get whipped by a man and his mother armed with a frying pan. Plus, we find out where in the heck Woody has been. Script by Christopher Priest, with art by Mark Bright and Romeo Tanghal. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

"Switch" - As a result of Calamity's chaos field at Zeus: Control (last issue), Quantum and Woody find themselves trapped in each other's bodies. Also, it's the beginning of Goat Month, and the goat finally gets a name -- just in time to go missing! Script by Christopher Priest, with art by Mark Bright, Greg Adams and Keith Williams. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Eliot Rahal. Art by Francis Portela. Cover by A. J. Jothikumar. The major leagues are calling! Now that Eric and Woody Henderson know they have what it takes to save the day, they finally have a shot at going pro - and they're in luck, because UNITY might just be making a comeback! But the brothers aren't ready for primetime just yet...they still have to audition for their spots, under the watchful eyes of G.A.T.E. and X-O Manowar! Start stretching now, 'cuz you don't want to pull a muscle when rising star writer Eliot Rahal (The Paybacks) and fan-favorite artist Francis Portela (FAITH) begin tryouts for the biggest and best superhero team around in this sensational one-shot finale! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Quantum and Woody (1997-1999) #5-8. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Collects Quantum and Woody (1997) #14-17. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Cover by Valerio Schiti. Third printing. (W) James Asmus (A) Tom Fowler Writer James Asmus (Thief of Thieves, Gambit, The End Times of Bram & Ben) and artist Tom Fowler (Venom, Hulk: Season One) punt the world's worst superhero team headfirst into the Valiant Universe! Once upon a time, Eric and Woody Henderson were inseparable. Adopted brothers. Best friends. Brilliant minds. Years later, they are estranged siblings, petty rivals, and washed-up failures. But when their father's murder leads them into the throes of a life-altering scientific accident, Eric and Woody will find themselves with a whole new purpose - and a perfectly legitimate reason to wear costumes and fight crime. Go big or go home, folks! Quantum and Woody are coming! And the action-packed, zeitgeist-shredding exploitation stunt comic you demanded is here at last. (And, yes, there will be a goat too. Eventually.) Cover price $3.99.

Written by James Asmus. Art and Cover by Kano. Quantum and Woody - against the world…or against each other?! Woody always had a weakness for the ladies…and when an old flame lures the goofus into a gang of mad-science super-crooks, Woody flips back to his old lawless ways! Where does this leave Woody's sweet clone girlfriend? And now it's up to his own brother Eric, who isn't that sure he even wants to be a superhero, to bring Woody in! Don't miss this bro-down for the ages! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Regular cover. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Max Allan Collins. Art by Edu Menna. Cover by Ricardo Drummond. When his latest contract turns out to be an old acquaintance from his military days, the fresh faced hit man finds himself battling against his own conscience as secrets from the past begin the reveal themselves. Written by reknowned comic writer and author of the Quarry Hard Case Crime novels, Max Allen Collins (Road to Perdition, Batman, Action Comics Weeky) and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski (Batman: Streets of Gotham, Spider-Man, Spawn). 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Max Allan Collins. Art by Edu Menna. Cover by Mack Chater. When his latest contract turns out to be an old acquaintance from his military days, the fresh faced hit man finds himself battling against his own conscience as secrets from the past begin the reveal themselves. Written by reknowned comic writer and author of the Quarry Hard Case Crime novels, Max Allen Collins (Road to Perdition, Batman, Wild Dog, Action Comics) 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Quasar encounters the past protectors of the universe in the White Room, the resurrected Marvel Boy (now calling himself Blue Marvel) partners up with the Punisher, and Kayla unleashes her power in "The White Room". Script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Andy Smith, inks by Ralph Cabrera. Smith cover. Cover price $1.25.

There is a bounty on Tara Chace's head that has already led to one open attack in broad daylight. MI5 realizes the only way to neutralize this threat is to lure her enemies out from hiding, and this means using Tara as bait. But how can Tara and the other Minders do this without turning London into a battleground, or without violating MI5 orders not to use guns? After all, you can't take knives to the OK Corral and not get your head blown off! An all-new tale of espionage and adventure from Greg Rucka, the award- winning writer of Whiteout and Detective Comics, with art by newest kid on the block, Steve Rolston and covers by Tim (Daredevil: Yellow) Sale and Matthew (Preacher) Hollingsworth. MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

The beginning of an all-new, three-issue story arc! In Afghanistan, the Taleban Militia has arrested foreign reporters as suspected spies. Unfortunately, one of the men taken into custody really is gathering information for the Ministry of Intelligence and was about to relay a juicy chunk of it to MI6 when he was arrested. The Minders have to launch a daring mission on the Taleban's turf to either rescue their source or find where he stashed the goods. The second story line of Greg Rucka's acclaimed Queen & Country is illustrated by newcomer Rebecca Woods, with painted covers by John K. Snyder III (Dr. Mid-Nite). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Greg Rucka, Brian Hurtt, & Christine Norrie. Painted cover by John K. Snyder III. The conclusion of the second Queen & Country story arc brings the end of a dangerous game. Wallace, Kittering, and their Afghani undercover agent, Avasti, are in downtown Kabul, looking for the information list hidden by one of SIS's top informants before he was executed by Taliban forces. It's a race against time, as their illegal presence in Afghanistan could be detected at any moment, and the key to their finding what they need is thousands of miles away. Tara Chace is the only one who can unravel the puzzle, and she is back in England, wrestling with her personal demons. Will she reach the right conclusion before it's too late? Noted author Greg Rucka unravels yet another intriguing story from the tangled world of international intelligence, ably assisted by artists Brian Hurtt (Captain America) and Christine Norrie (Hopeless Savages). MATURE READERS. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.