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Written by David Tischman. Art by Kody Chamberlain. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Luke McBain recovers from the second attempt on his life at a local bar -- until his brother's henchmen disrespect his girlfriend. That's not the way you treat a lady. Insults are hurled, punches are thrown, and bottles are broken in an all-out brawl, Louisiana style. But as the sheriff drives up, McBain sneaks out the back -- using the arrival of law enforcement to cover his break-in at Eden's Hall of Records, where he discovers his brother's true plan for the McBain family Mill. Later, when those henchmen cause the death of someone close to McBain, he's forced to reconsider his choice 14 years ago. If he had done the right thing, none of this would have happened. In many ways, this is his fault, and he's going to make it right...even if it means going back to jail. Country superstar TRACE ADKINS continues his comic book portrayal of Louisiana ex-con LUKE McBAIN, in a story of right and wrong in the modern South. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

"War Against the Mafia" written by Don Pendleton with art by Sandu Florea and inked by Mike Deodato, Sr. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.50.

"War Against the Mafia" written by Don Pendleton with art by Sandu Florea and inked by Mike Deodato, Sr. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $3.95.

Gold Cover - gold foil around logo. "War Against the Mafia" written by Don Pendleton with art by Sandu Florea and inked by Mike Deodato, Sr. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.95.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Wiped Out," pencils by Gus LeMoine; Fran the Fan is not going into hysterics at seeing the Didit brothers. "Dress Mess," pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Who will take the longest to get ready? Betty and Veronica Summer Fun ad. "Short Changed," art by Samm Schwartz; Rod tries to change his image to get Fran and Bippy to like him, but his plan backfires. "The Sleeper," pencils by Gus Lemoine; Bippy the Hippy wakes Dick up, and Dick realize he's late to go to the recording studio. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories by Richard E. Hughes, credited as Zev Zimmer. Art by Pete Costanza. Cover by David Day and Dan Day. Reprints of one of the few super-heroes from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. The immortal son of the wizard Cagliostro, Magicman assumes a secret identity in the present day. He joins the Army to fight in Vietnam as PFC Tom Cargill, while he attempts to solve a string of murders as Magicman. In Vietnam, Magicman battles Agent A-214, a diminutive Communist agent who disguises himself as an infant. Trying to solve a robbery performed by sorcery, Magicman travels to the past to ask Merlins advice. But the crimes are happening all through time, pointing to one person: Magicmans father, the wizard Cagliostro. Contains Magicman reprints from Forbidden Worlds #125, 127 and 128. Watch out for A-214!; Magicman Meets Merlin!; The Case of the Young Old Men! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

(W) Jon Price, David Norton (A) Rebekah Isaacs Magic is coming back to our world. The Seal keeping it from all of humanity is crumbling and its keepers frantically race to stop it. With magic slowly creeping across the globe, chaos is looming on the horizon. And, just as things seemed to be settling down for Ben and Darius, they must face-off with a dangerous - and hungry - magical creature! Cover price $3.99.

September 1965. Volume 9 No. 6. Men's adventure stories with some model photo galleries. Cover by George Gross. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

1st printing. Based on the story by William Shakespeare. Adapted by Richard Appignanesi. Art by Mustashrik. In William Shakespeare's enduring tale of ancient Rome, Julius Caesar stands at the height of his powers - but there are men plotting his destruction. Is Caesar a tyrant or a dynamic leader? Are his enemies greedy or noble? The Manga Shakespeare adaptation of this important work maintains the language - and the fierce political intrigue - of the original while including a fresh perspective through the style of modern manga. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Cover by Joseph Wight. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Brian Farrens, Chris Allen, Fred Perry, Nathan Lumm, Mustang Robertson, and Ted Nomura. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 9, Gold Digger 9, Warrior Nun Areala 9, and World War II 1946 9; Powder Burn; Mighty Tiny; news and features on anime and manga series. 86 pages, Full Color. Cover price $8.99.

"The Tale Behind the Tales." - 2 page text feature by Archie Goodwin. All stories by Archie Goodwin. Cover and all art by Walt Simonson. Stories reprinted from Detective Comics #s 437-443. "The Himalayan Incident." - 8 pages. "The Manhunter File." - 8 pages. "The Resurrection of Paul Kirk." - 8 pages. "Rebellion." - 8 pages. "Cathedral Perilous." - 8 pages. "To Duel the Master." - 9 pages. "Gotterdammerung." - 20 pages. Paul Kirk, the original Manhunter, died in 1946. In 1974, a group know as The Council have cloned Kirk. Many times. These clones are the enforcement division tasked with helping The Council save humanity "from itself." When it becomes clear The Council is only out for themselves, the leader of the clones adopts the guise of Manhunter to stop them. To do so hell need help. First from Interpol agent Christine St. Clair, then martial arts master Asano Nitobe, and finally, The Batman. 72 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Here Comes Santa

"Befuddled Befriender"; Bugs Bunny helps Elmer Fudd elude Gertrude, an elephant who has followed him home from the circus. 2 pages of puzzles featuring Bugs Bunny. 20 pgs., full color.

Cover inks by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Vince Alascia. War comics from Charlton featuring the US Marines. A medic is captured by the Viet Cong after an ambush in the jungles of Vietnam. Marines search for a captured soldier during the Guadalcanal campaign. Able Company makes a last desperate charge during the Korean War. Plus a look at Marine fighter jets. Ambush in Viet Nam; The Sharps Rifle; Night Raid at Guadalcanal; Able Companys Last Charge; The Marine Air Wing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Final Issue. "Afghan Strike!" Part 5 of 5. Story by Doug Murray. Art by Vince Giarrano and Pat Redding. Story continued from Mark Hazzard: Merc Annual (1987). It's the final battle between the Afghani freedom fighters and their Russian oppressors. Don't miss the last stand of these brave revolutionaries as their fates and the future of their country is decided in the hot sands of Afghanistan. NOTE: Mark Hazzard's adventures are revisited years later in Amazing Fantasy (2004-2006) #18. Cover price $0.75.

Variant Cover #44 "Battle in the Air." (W) John Layman (A) John McCrea The invasion begins! The first stories of an all-new MARS ATTACKS universe are here, bringing outrageous action and dark humor to the comics page. Eisner-winning writer John Layman (Chew) is joined by Eisner-winning artist John McCrea (Hitman) to sound the alarm. Beware! The Martians are coming! Cover price $3.99.

"The Death Wind," script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Mike Roy, inks by Mike Peppe; The "Crab" invaders use weather control to attack key sites; The President sends the M.A.R.S. team to fend off an attack on the Panama Canal, but the invaders flood New Orleans with a hurricane, killing thousands, wrecking the city, and destroying its defenses. Gold Key Comics Club News. "Part II: Guerilla Warfare," script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Mike Roy, inks by Mike Peppe; With New Orleans devastated, cut off, and occupied, M.A.R.S. Patrol gathers the remnants of other forces and starts guerrilla war from a lumber camp, operated by Joe's uncle, in the bayous; They strike back aided by Lisa Kane, who insists that in total war, women too must fight; Guerrillas blow up the enemy transport base and attack, paving the way for airborne to recapture the city. Fact page about plesiosaurs. # on cover 10145-811. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Javier Saltares, inks by Bob McLeod. God's Country Part 5: The Secret Is There's No Secret starring Colossus, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by P. Craig Russell. Panther's Quest Part 2: Forgotten Corpses starring The Black Panther, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The Feathered Felon starring Speedball, plot by and art by Steve Ditko, script by Jo Duffy. Angel in the Snow starring Nomad, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Larry Alexander, inks by Carl Potts. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

cover by alberto ponticelli john figueroa (w)/alberto ponticelli (p & i) ? THE SCOOP: Daredevil, Black Widow and the Punisher -- now in one street-level book! ? THE STORY: Without the money to pay off Kingpin's former associates, the Brothers Grace decide to bail out on New York -- but the Marvel Knights won't let them get away that easily! And when Mr. Tune decides to stay behind to finish his masterpiece of evil, it's up to Punisher to shut the madman down! ? THE CREATORS: Screenwriter John Figueroa (The Project) and artist Alberto Ponticelli (Sam and Twitch) take the Marvel Knights back to the streets for a whole new level of danger! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05229-5-00511 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Reprints Daredevil Vol. 2 # 2, Punisher Vol.3 #2, and Black Widow Vol. 1 #2. Cover price $3.99.

This set contains 12 Marvel Masterprints featuring full color, beautiful art printed on 6.5-in. x 10-in. slick card-stock, perfect for framing and display or collecting. Set 2001B includes: Elektra by Greg Horn, The Avengers by Alex Ross, Black Widow by J.G.Jones, Captain America by Travis Charest, Daredevil by Joe Quesada, Punisher by Tim Bradstreet, Spider-Man by John Romita Jr., Wolverine by Frank Quitely, Spider-Man & Daredevil by Alex Ross, Hulk by Kaare Andrews, Phoenix and Wolverine by Ian Churchill, and Elektra by Bill Seinkiewicz. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #110-120.

Written by STAN LEE and GERRY CONWAY. Art by JOHN ROMITA, SR. and GIL KANE. Cover by JOHN ROMITA, SR.

The tension-torn adventures of comics' most put-upon super hero, the Amazing Spider-Man, continue in another round of Marvel Masterworks classics! Stan Lee kicks it off with one of his craziest creations of all time, the Gibbon. And when that bestial baddy teams up with the vengeful Kraven the Hunter-well, it's enough excitement to give a hero an ulcer-and it does! Then, words between Peter's lovely gal Gwen and Aunt May push his doting aunt out of his life and into the arms of-an octopus! Doc Ock returns to do in Spidey, but with Hammerhead, the only gangster with more steel in his dome than in his gun, waging a turf war to take over the city it's open season on spiders! Always a man of the people, Spidey uncovers the machinations of a mayoral candidate who's not quite what he seems. Let's just say there's no doubt Richard Raleigh put the "action" in political action, alright? And topping it off comes a knuckle-busting, knock-down, drag-out fight between Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk that's one for the ages!

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $54.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Sub-Mariner Comics (1941-1955) #33-42. Written by STAN LEE. Art by BILL EVERETT, DICK AYERS, MORT LAWRENCE, and HOWARD POST. Cover by SYD SHORES. The Atlas Era Heroes hits the high-water mark of the 1954 revival with the sovereign of the seven seas, the Sub-Mariner! Collected for the first time ever, the Atlas SUB-MARINER series showcases Bill Everett's most lavish, most manic and most exciting interpretation of his undersea creation. Supported by Namora, Princess Fen and intrepid love interest Betty Dean, Namor faces off against the nefarious Prince Byrrah, his own doppelganger, giant crocodiles and Communists a-plenty in issue after issue of pre-Code action and marine adventure. From all-out invasions of the surface world to the perils of exile from Atlantis, these pages define the Sub-Mariner in a way never before, and perhaps never since, captured in any comic series! Along with Dick Ayer's Human Torch and backup stories featuring the terrors of the deep, you'll also be treated to Everett's tales of the young Namor and how he came to be the hot-headed protector the kingdom beneath the Antarctic ice. Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

Cover art by Mike Sekowsky. Trapped by Dizzy Daze starring Human Torch. Terror at Sea starring Sub-Mariner, art by Bill Everett. The Statue Came to Life starring Venus. Man Trap text story. Death Waits a Million Years starring Captain America, art by Ken Bald. Alone With a Killer starring Blonde Phantom, art by Carl Burgos. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover features: The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Master Edition, Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser, Hollywood Superstars. 6 5/8-in. x 11 1/2-in., 8 color pages.

Cover features: Excalibur: Weird War III graphic novel, Elektra Lives Again hardcover, Hearts and Minds graphic novel. 6 5/8-in. x 11 1/2-in., 8 color pages.

Cover pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Klaus Janson. Assignment: The Infinity Formula!, script by Jim Starlin, art by Howard Chaykin; it is revealed that Nick Furt was seriously wounded in France during World War II; Professor Sternberg's Infinity Formula saves him; he must be inoculated by the serum every year or he will instantly get old; in Las Vegas, Nick battles Steel Harris and his minions. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD stars in "Assignment: The Infinity Formula!" Script by Jim Starlin, art by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Klaus Janson. "Assignment: The Infinity Formula!", script by Jim Starlin, art by Howard Chaykin; it is revealed that Nick Furt was seriously wounded in France during World War II; Professor Sternberg's Infinity Formula saves him; he must be inoculated by the serum every year or he will instantly get old; in Las Vegas, Nick battles Steel Harris and his minions. 36 pgs.

Cover art by John Romita. The Ghost That Haunted Octopus, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Spidey battles Doctor Octopus; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #157. Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic starring Dr. Strange and Nightmare, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; reprinted from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #110. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

"The Razor's Edge!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Black Panther. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Al Milgrom. The wall-crawler is on the trail of the Black Panther...after the Wakandan king (or someone dressed like him) abducts a well-known minerals dealer outside the Manhattan federal courthouse! When Spider-Man drops by the Wakanda Embassy, T'challa and the web-slinger first talk with their fists, but later with their mouths and conclude that someone is blackmailing the panther. Who is it? The duo doesn't have to wait long as the razor sharp villain drops by the embassy too! First appearance of Hellrazor. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Cat Yronwode.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Razor's Edge!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Black Panther. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Al Milgrom. The wall-crawler is on the trail of the Black Panther...after the Wakandan king (or someone dressed like him) abducts a well-known minerals dealer outside the Manhattan federal courthouse! When Spider-Man drops by the Wakanda Embassy, T'challa and the web-slinger first talk with their fists, but later with their mouths and conclude that someone is blackmailing the panther. Who is it? The duo doesn't have to wait long as the razor sharp villain drops by the embassy too! First appearance of Hellrazor. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Cat Yronwode.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Pandemonium reigns in the streets of merry olde England when a dangerous anarchist rises from the past. Can MASK reverse this eerie resurrection? Written by Michael Fleisher, penciled by Mike Chen, inked by Joe Delbeato. A special cover by the ever-popular Howard Chaykin. Cover price $0.75.

NOTE: It is believed that these comics were originally packaged in with the first line of M.A.S.K. vehicle toys by Kenner. "A Monster from VENOM". Full color, 16 pages (cover to cover), standard paper stock, 2.75-in. x 4.25-in.

Limited 1 for 10 "Ninth Wave" Variant Cover by Rafael Grampa (W) Brian Wood (A) Kristian Donaldson Hidden from pirates in the ice and fog of the Bering Sea, the crew of the Kapital weigh the risk of detection against the need to rescue their missing crewmates. Revealed are details about the events of the crash, including the Kapital's resupply visit to an underwater Hong Kong and the new city that has, literally, grown out of the debris. Hyperdetailed world building meshed with forward-thinking social sci-fi. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Brian Wood. Art by Garry Brown. Cover by John Paul Leon. When the Ninth Wave crew vote to undertake a side mission off the coast of a war-ravaged country, they get more than they bargained for, and Callum Israel ends up on the FBI's Most Wanted list. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

"Like a God Weeping Fire!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Fooled again, Shang Chi attempts to pick up the trail of his sinister father, Fu Manchu. But first, he'll have to fend off an attack by the always dangerous jaguar Men. Cover price $0.40.

"Perilous Reign!" Story by Doug Moench and Gene Day. Art by Gene Day and Jack Abel. As Shang Chi and Leiko train, Dark Angel tells Tarr, Reston, and Sir Denis the tale of the deadly man known as the Ghost Maker. Can even the Master of Kung Fu defeat the single most dangerous man in Russia? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Perilous Reign!" Story by Doug Moench and Gene Day. Art by Gene Day and Jack Abel. As Shang Chi and Leiko train, Dark Angel tells Tarr, Reston, and Sir Denis the tale of the deadly man known as the Ghost Maker. Can even the Master of Kung Fu defeat the single most dangerous man in Russia? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Written by DOUG MURRAY. Art by JOE KUBERT and STEVEN LIEBER. Cover by JOE KUBERT. Dark Horse Comics is proud to present this masterpiece of true wartime experiences fully sanctioned by the United States Congressional Medal of Honor Society. This special edition features two different tales of acts of courage based upon the real lives of Medal of Honor recipients, Lt. Charles Q. Williams and Sgt. Desmond Doss, adapted by comics author and Vietnam veteran Doug Murray. The first chapter titled "Night of Hell" is masterfully illustrated by comics legend Joe Kubert, who actually met Lt. Williams. The second story, "The Bible Tells Me So," features the sensational artwork of penciller Steven Lieber. Both stories are beautifully colored by Matthew Hollingsworth. 32 pages of cover-to-cover action! Cover price $2.50.

Cover pencils by Sal Trapani, inks by Charles Paris. Element Man, Public Enemy!, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Sal Trapani, inks by Charles Paris; The Govenor and the Police Commissioner come to Metamorpho asking for help in stopping Doc Dread; Metamorpho infiltrates Doc Dread's gang disguised as Dyna-Man and takes control from Doc Dread. Get Hip to Old Folks! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Morris Waldinger. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Ark Enemy - Written by Cindy Goff. Art by Peter Krause & Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Dusty Abell & Jackson Guice. As Superman heads into space to stop the oil platform destroying satellites, Maggie Sawyer and her Special Crimes Unit race to locate the eco-terrorist behind it! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover title says "Mickey Mouse and Goofy." Mickey Mouse in "The Space Bandits" in which Mickey and Goofy investigate the hijacking of Gyro Gearloose's space machine. Issue also has The Junior Woodchucks in "The Leaf Collectors," one-page text story "Triple Trouble," and Gold Key Comics Club News pages throughout book. No art/story credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Written by Gary Phillips. Art by Jeremy Love & Jeff Wasson. Cover by Mike Huddleston. Danny Shaw was on the move, running from a murder investigation and from his past. Unfortunately, he didn't go fast enough or far enough and now he's in the custody of the LAPD. But will the caged bird sing or will Detectives Oh and Padilla find the real culprit? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

"The Men Who Saved Arkville!" (script by Richard Hughes as "Zev Zimmer"; art by John Forte), "Mystery Elephant" (script by Hughes as "Kurato Osaki"; art by Paul Reinman),"Project T!" (script by Hughes as "Pierre Alonzo"; art by Ed Moritz). Ogden Whitney cover. Cover price $0.10.

Story by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. Art by Sergio Aragones. Untitled. Part 4 of 6. Magnor just wants some peace and quiet. But when you are the latest media darling, that may be impossible. More so as agent 3-P-2 sent from his home world to retrieve him gets closer. Meanwhile, will Delaney and Gillman finally see some reward for creating Magnor? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by Phil Noto. J.T. Krul - Writer / Alex Konat - Pencils / Jon Bolerjack - Inks / John Starr - Colors The war on terror has just begun! The CIA has created an elite team of telepathic agents dedicated to fighting domestic terrorism. But as Connor and the rest of his crew take to the streets, can they handle the dark thoughts buried inside the minds of 'we the people?' Aspen's newest hit series, MINDFIELD, comes to you courtesy of creator J.T. Krul and new comer Alex Konat, who present to you a world of action and intrigue the likes of which you've never seen! The thrilling saga continues as Connor and the rest of the team are still reeling from their startling encounter with the rogue telepaths, Malcolm and Ian. Who are they? Where did they come from? But the time for answers might have to wait because Lucien has the codes necessary to rain nuclear fire on the United States...and the clock is ticking! Plus, don't miss out on the next exciting 4 page 'Project Cobalt' character story, featured in the back of every issue! That's 26 total pages of MINDFIELD action, brought to you each and every month! Cover price $2.99.