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Reprints Legion of Super Heroes (1984 3rd Series) #16. Crisis on Infinite Earth tie-in. Can the new Legionnaires get through their first mission, or is their "Baptism" a little too tough? And Brainiac 5 mourns Supergirl's death. Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Steve Lightle and Bob Smith. Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5; Sun Boy (cameo); Dream Girl (cameo); Star Boy (cameo); Shrinking Violet (cameo); Colossal Boy (cameo); Ultra Boy (cameo); Phantom Girl (cameo); Chameleon Boy (cameo); Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart] (cameo); Element Lad; Polar Boy; Quislet; Sensor Girl [Projetra]; Magnetic Kid; Tellus; Mon-El (cameo); Shadow Lass (cameo); Timber Wolf (cameo); Lightning Lass (cameo); Blok (cameo); White Witch (cameo)]; Rond Vidar; Circadia Senius; Bouncing Boy (cameo); Yera Allon (cameo); Proty Two (cameo); Lightning Lad; Saturn Girl; Graym Ranzz; Shvaughn Erin; Doctor Chaseer. Cover by Steve Lightle and Larry Mahlstedt. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Good Cop, Bad Cop?, script by Keith Giffen (plot) and Paul Levitz (plot, script), pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Karl Kesel; Element Lad and Colossal Boy go undercover as Science Police officers to help uncover a blackmailing bomber; Shrinking Violet leaves Dr. Gym'll's care without his approval and Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl begin their maternity leave. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

The mystery surrounding the secret conspiracy within the Legion deepens along with the tension amongst the Legionnaires. Part 2 of 5. Starfinger appearance. Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Greg LaRocque, Pat Broderick and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Ken Steacy. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Fold out posterOn Quarantine, the newest Legionnaire, Kent Shakespeare, makes mincemeat of the Persuader, as the Dominion are revealed to be the true rulers of Earth. In the Pocket Universe, the Empress Glorith has a final confrontation with the Time Trapper. Written by Keith Giffen, Tom Bierbaum, Mary Bierbaum and Al Gordon, with art and cover by Giffen and Gordon. Contains a gatefold poster by Giffen and Gordon featuring the Legion in their new costumes. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

'The Terra Mosaic' continues with an all-out battle between the Dominators and the Legion SUBS, as the Dominators initiate an attack with their new super-agent team. Also, meet Monica Sade, one of the toughest ladies of the 30th century. What is her relationship to the Legion? Written by Keith Giffen, Tom Bierbaum and Mary Bierbaum, with art and cover by Jason Pearson and Al Gordon. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

'The Terra Mosaic' concludes as the Legion picks up the pieces in the aftermath of the war against the Dominators. Bounty and Sade's fight reveals secrets of the mysterious Bounty, and Sun Boy is dismayed over the flight of his senior counterpart. Written by Keith Giffen, Tom Bierbaum and Mary Bierbaum, with art by Jason Pearson and Karl Story. Cover by Pearson. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Live Wire searches for his murderous, power-hungry brother Mekt in "End of the Road". Story continues in Legionnaires (1993-2000) #30. Co-plot and script by Tom Peyer, co-plot by Tom McCraw, pencils by Lee Moder, inks by Ron Boyd. Alan Davis/Mark Farmer cover. Cover price $2.25.

Part 2 of 6. "Dark Circle Rising! Part 2: High Crimes" - Continued from Legionnaires (1993) #62. The twin presidents of Winath have been assassinated, and the murderer is...Chameleon?!? It certainly looks that way to the U.P. worlds heading over to the Affiliated Planets, and it only strengthens the Dark Circle's ever-tightening grip on the galaxy! Written by Tom Peyer and Tom McCraw, with art by Jason Armstrong, Ron Boyd and Prentis Rollins. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.25.

Written by Mark Waid Art by Leonard Kirk, Dave Gibbons & Mick Gray Cover by Barry Kitson & Gray The hot new series continues with the Invisible Kid at a crossroads in a story featuring guest art by Leonard Kirk (BLOODHOUND) & inker Mick Gray! A hero is defined by the choices he makes ? but not everyone is cut out to be a hero. Just ask the Invisible Kid, whose fateful decision inadvertently costs the Legion every bit of the good will the team has earned and radically endangers its future. Plus, a second Legion adventure with art by comics legend Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE ORIGINALS) & Gray! On sale March 30 ? 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray Cover by Kitson. For months, most of the team believed her existence to be a myth, a rumor, a prank. Now, get ready to meet Atom Girl, a.k.a. 'Shrinking Violet,' the Legion's newest member and Brainiac 5's secret weapon! But will her presence be enough to buy Invisible Kid some much-needed trust and credibility? Cover price $2.99.

Enemy Rising: Part 2 - Written by Jim Shooter Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan Cover by Frances Manapul & John Livesay The threat of the extinction of all life grows! Meanwhile, with newfound, hideous strength, Princess Projectra rampages in downtown Metropolis! Invisible Kid, Brainiac 5 and Saturn Girl attempt to spy on a secret U.P. operation! And the Legion is busted! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by YILDIRAY CINAR, FRANCIS PORTELA & WAYNE FAUCHER Cover by YILDIRAY CINAR & WAYNE FAUCHER The first strike of Durlan assassins arrives on Earth! Their goal: kill the United Planets leadership as revenge for R.J. Brande's death...while posing as Science Police officers! Cover price $3.99.

Part 1 of a 4-part miniseries exploring the 30th century's largest law-enforcement agency! Even more important to the daily life of the average United Planets citizen than the Legion of Super-Heroes are the men, women and other sentient beings of the Science Police. For one S.P. officer, however, the job has exacted a heavy toll, and the road to recovery may lie with a new group of heroes called the Ringers. Unfortunately, there's a secret lurking behind this new team, one that could lead to fatal consequences for all involved! Written by David Michelinie. Art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

Science Police Officer Jarik Shadder is learning that the 30th century's newest super-team--the Ringers--isn't all it's cracked up to be. Driana Allon, Ringer Team Leader and sister of the late Legionnaire Leviathan, is coming to the same conclusion. Unfortunately, both may have learned the truth too late, as a Ringer loses it completely and turns a hostile situation into a deadly one! Written by David Michelinie. Art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

Officer Shadder puts his Science Police badge on the line to uncover the real secret behind the super-powered pseudo-heroes called the Ringers--and loses it! Even worse, someone in this issue loses their life! Written by David Michelinie. Art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

Cover by Richard Carter. "Cyborg Force" part 1, script by Kris Silver, art by Richard Carter; While in Washington on vacation and talking about their imminent partnership, Dark Assassin and Chance run into a group of unusual assassins - Cyborg Force; Range Wolf attacks the president of the U.S. story continues in Dark Assassin vol 2 #7. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover by Nigel Tully. "Battle Lords" part 1, script by Kris Silver, pencils by Nigel Tully, inks by Mrs. Brian Riedel; Legion X-2 attempts to settle into their new headquarters; Five Battle Lords attack them and steal their HQ for themselves. Character background on Martin Kane [Grips]. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

"Secrets and Lies!" Lori Morning has had it -- she's tired of the Legionnaires treating her like a little kid. She has super-powers (courtesy of the hero-transforming H-Dial), but they still won't make her a member. But when a crisis breaks out on Lunabase, she finds another opportunity knocking her way! Written by Roger Stern and Tom McCraw, with art by Jeffrey Moy and W.C. Carani. Cover by Chris Sprouse and Al Gordon. Cover price $2.50.

July-August 2011. In this issue: Alien Conquest - Get ready to defend Earth! Plus: LEGO City - Action at the Space Center! Also: Building Fun - Two new models you can build. Saddle Stitched, 8-in x 10 1/2-in, 12 Pages, Full Color.

Created, written & illustrated by Timothy II. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Variant cover. Created, written & illustrated by Timothy II. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Bob Powell. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black and Gardner Fox. Art by Bob Powell. AC Comics reprints classic Western stories that originally appeared in Magazine Enterprises in the 1950s. A trilogy of Bob Powell Western stories, two featuring The Lemonade Kid, the alter ego of 1950s kid cowboy Bobby Benson (of Bobby Benson and the B-Bar-B Riders). The Kid tracks a stolen train full of gold to the villainous Spider; Cheyenne warrior Red Hawk is chosen to deliver a message for the chief. Humpty-Dumpty Was a Killer; Message For the Chief; The Webs of Doom. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Gold foil collector's edition. Cover price $3.95.

Action and adventure reminiscent of James Bond. "In the Heart of Danger," script by James Stewart, art by Joshua Stewart. 8-3/8 in. x 11-in.; black and white; 112 newsprint pages. Published by Wrecking Row.

by Soares, Baehr, Thompson, Jadson, José, Dias. Outlaw Frank Aaron, a police officer in Blackstone City, carries a curse in the form of severe Lycanthropy ? Frank is a werewolf. Sharing the secret of his plight with Dr. Carl Sanchez and his homicide partner Daniel Whitman, Frank hopes to control or end his curse in order to join "The Special Division" which deals in superhuman and paranormal cases to help those like himself. 7x10, 32pgs, FCSRP: $0.75 Cover price $0.75.

Alex Borges Cover - by Rômulo Soares & Bart A Thompson, Alex Borges, & Jackson Gebien His life hanging by a thread after a complicated surgery, Frank's mind and body are in bitter conflict as his lycan traits threaten to extinguish his humanity. Joe is in despair as his duties at the department overwhelm him, while at the same time he tries to find out what happened to Dan. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Mike S. Miller Cover - by Rômulo Soares & Bart A Thompson, Alex Borges, & Jackson Gebien His life hanging by a thread after a complicated surgery, Frank's mind and body are in bitter conflict as his lycan traits threaten to extinguish his humanity. Joe is in despair as his duties at the department overwhelm him, while at the same time he tries to find out what happened to Dan. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Platinum cover. Written by Mike Shoemaker with art by Leonard Kirk. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock, cardstock cover. Mature readers.

regular edition. Cover price $3.00.

Cover by Joe Staton. Stories and Art by Greg Hyland, John Migliore, Brian Lemay, Steve Remen and Various. The new ongoing monthly series of the very best parody comics published today continues! Lethargic Lad is back from the dead...thus begins the 'Ladfall'! Plus, the continuing adventures of the awesomely muscled HIM; the incredible Guy-With-A-Gun; the fab Grad; and the truly disgusting Zit! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Scott Shaw! Stories and Art by Greg Hyland and Various. Lethargic Lad and company, with the guidance and wisdom of Bill Cosby, learn an important lesson about themselves and the true meaning of Christmas -- then sing about it in this issue's finale! Or maybe not. But if you're not careful, you might just learn something, too! All your favorite Lethargic stars continue! And check out "Captives of the Simian Discount Store!" 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Greg Hyland. Edited by Greg Hyland. Stories and art by Greg Hyland, Brian Lemay, and John Migliore. Superhero spoofs galore from Greg Hyland, featuring Lethargic Lad the badly-drawn hero, Punisher spoof Guy-With-a-Gun, Walrus Boy and the No-Mutants, among others. The popularity of Sin City gives Guy-With-a-Gun a chance at gun-toting glory. Cover parodies Sin City: The Big Fat Kill. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Greg Hyland. Edited by Greg Hyland. Stories and art by Greg Hyland, Brian Lemay, John Migliore, and Steve Remen. Reprints Lethargic Comics (1994) #1 and #2. Lethargic Lad is dead, killed off at the end of Lethargic Comics Weakly - but then who are the four new Lethargic Lads? Could they be a shameless spoof of Reign of the Supermen? Also, Guy-With-A-Gun flies over the Cuckoo's Nest; and the Grad attempts to exorcise Lethargic Lad. 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.25.

Cover by Greg Hyland. Stories and Art by Greg Hyland, Brian Lemay, Luc Latulippe, Steve Remen and Various. Tales featuring Lethargic Lad, Mr. Mimico, Guy-With-A-Gun, the Zit, Fart Face, Walrus Boy, the Grad, HIM, the No Mutants and Little Green Boy! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by Greg Hyland. Stories and Art by Greg Hyland and Various. This issue features the stunning appearance of Yucca, the Monster who walks like a monster! Also includes all the regular stories: Lethargic Lad, Guy-With-A-Gun, the Zit, Walrus Boy, the Grad and HIM against the Rubber Skull! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Stories and Art by Greg Hyland and Various. The big confrontation between Yucca and Oomph -- a battle in the Liltin Lethargic Manner! Plus all those other characters you've come to know and love, like Lethargic Lad, Guy-With-A-Gun, HIM, the Zit, Walrus Boy and the Grad! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

1997 series. Stories and Art by Greg Hyland and Various. Hey, it's the second big issue of the only comic book featuring America's comic book sweetheart and satirical super-hero, Lethargic Lad! The Martian invasion of Earth continues, but can Lethargic Lad stop the Martians with...a new costume? The answer will shock and startle! This issue also features the truth about many top secret government projects, an update on the amazing Walrus Boy's horrible condition, and we even take the time to check in with other super-heroes residing south of the border. All this and more, including Part 2 of the HIM/Lethargic Lad team-up! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. German language edition of Lieutenant Blueberry: Broken Nose "Gebrochene Nase" by Jean-Michael Charlier & Moebius (Jean Giraud). Softcover, 8.5 x 11.25, FC, 48 pages. NOTE: This is No. 35 in the Edel-Western series (a western themed series with 4 rotating characters: Leutnant Blueberry, Comanche, Mac Coy, & Jonathan Cartland).

by Michael Mackey & Donny Lin. A day of judgment befalls both Sean Hannity and G. Gordon Liddy, as terrorists hatch their plot to simultaneously assassinate many vocal conservatives across America. Meanwhile, young Reagan McGee takes his first steps toward his destiny. And in the wings, the liberal American government and the United Nations further cement an unholy alliance with Ambassador Usama Bin Laden at the White House. Ships with two covers in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FC (2 of 8) Cover price $2.99.

By Michael Mackey & Donny Lin. As Ambassador Bin Laden's "apology'" approaches, President Chelsea Clinton begins to question America's ties with the United Nations. G. Gordon Liddy's body undergoes repair that explains the origins of both he and Hannity. Although blind, Oliver North begins to set his sights on Freedom, and Reagan McGee remembers a day he wishes he could forget. Shipping with 2 covers by Donny Lin in equal ratio. 32pgs, FC (3 of 8) Cover price $2.99.

By Michael Mackey and Donny Lin. Ambassador Osama bin Laden intends to nuke NYC in less than 24 hours. Reagan McGee rescues the eagle named "Freedom" from a humane PETA death sentence. Sean Hannity and G. Gordon Liddy watch helplessly as the elderly Oliver North's bio-nanite procedure apparently goes desperately wrong. The Conservative underground loses a familiar face forever, but adds a powerful duo -- and with them, a chance for hope. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.