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by LOGAN LUBERA, KRIS FERIC, and CRAIG YEUNG; cover by LOGAN LUBERA With Ricco Rosovich's mystery solved and Bayman Ford found, the new team of heroes rushes off in search of the manablade with Artemis' bounty hunters and Viggen's devilish troops hot on their heels. When Runecrusher vainly tries to defend Orchard City against the tech-witch and her demonic hordes and the reluctant Bayman gives in to the test of the sword's guardians, the evil Artemis Chill is finally free to coldly put his fiendish plans into action. Will Bayman be able to pass the test of the guardians? Will Artemis' bounty hunters even give him the chance to use the sword if he succeeds? Can the injured Runecrusher stop the next raising of the warhulks, even with Kade-one at his side? There's only one way to find out. Don't miss the next exciting episode of Outlaw 7! On sale October 24 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

In "The Word," Hood's deepest secret falls into the King's hands, endangering Hood and his band's efforts to rouse the frightened populace against the evil of the King's oppression. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art and cover by Luke McDonnell. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Ron Randall & Art Thibert. Cover by Matthew Clark. One year ago, a fateful meeting between Nightwing and the Red Hood kicked off the events that led to the Outsiders' 'death.' What happened to Arsenal, Shift and Captain Marvel Jr.? Find out as the 3-part flashback 'Pay as You Go' begins! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

In addition to breaking box office records, selling tons of DVDs and other merchandise, Spider-Man continues to set high marks in back issue sales, all while the current slate of Spidey titles are receiving new levels of praise. Amazing Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man and Marvel Knights Spider-Man are just a few of the titles under the spotlight in this special issue of Overstreet's Comic Price Review, your monthly source for Overstreet pricing in the high-grade 9.4 to 10.0 categories! 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.25.

Cover by Casey Heying (W) Ben Avery, Casey Heying (A) Various Jack Pumpkinhead and Cheshire Cat discover there is more to Mae's books than they first thought, just as Patchwork Girl is captured by the secret group collecting the otherworldly creatures. And, the whereabouts of the Mad Hatter are revealed! Pencils by Russ Manning Award-nominee, Marc Borstel, along with Rick Mays (Gen13, Zatanna) and Matt Martin (Snowman, Anna Mercury)! Cover price $3.99.

Oziana (1975) is published annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.

Written by Jeffrey Morris and Fredrick Haugen. Art by Christopher Jones. Cover by Dylan Hansen. After being captured, Nicholas Morgan faces a potentially deadly interrogation at the hands of the Ascendancy. Meanwhile, on a dangerous Venus-like Earth, Agent Nick Morgan makes his way to the hidden fortress of the dissident Futurists, lead by none other than Alpha One's version of Dr. Carl Sagan. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Terror Is Skin Deep. Story by Beau Smith. Art by Brad Gorby. Cover by Brad Gorby and Tim Truman. The first miniseries in the long-running alien-invasion/cop drama. Chicago cops Maria Lucci and Pendelton Spurr investigate a series of murder-mutilations of men and abducted women, only to discover the culprits are reptilian aliens called Scalons, who want to breed with Earth women, farm human organs and create a new hybrid race. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

by Ron Marz & Walter Simonson; Colored by Atiyeh Master storyteller Walter Simonson takes on a tale of The Path! As General Ryuichi's siege remains in effect, the outlander Wulf finally reveals how he came to Nayado's shores, and the circumstances of his first meeting with the warlord Todosi. Meanwhile, the Emperor of Shinacea sees his opportunity to strike and destroy both Nayado and Obo- san forever. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Cover art by Louise Altson. Rehearsal for Love!, art by Al Jaffee. Patsy's Rodeo Romance, art by Al Jaffee. The Cop and Pop!, art by Al Jaffee. A Date for a Dance!, art by Al Jaffee. Hank and Lank humor story. The Fastest Rising Star in Movies Whip Wilson ad. Fishing Trouble text story. The 3-Dollar Millionaire! starring Margie, art by Morris Weiss. The Rugged Raffle! starring Nellie the Nurse, art by Carl Dorese. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Schulz. Stories and art by Anthony Pocrnich, Dale Hale and John Stanley. A short-lived series translating Charles Schulz' beloved strip to comic books; Schulz only did the covers, farming out the interior stories to friends and co-workers. Violet tells Charlie Brown what he should be like, according to the zodiac. Lucy gives new endings to classic poems while telling them to Linus. Snoopy gets tangled up in cellophane tape. Plus a Sluggo story (as in Nancy and Sluggo) written by Little Lulu legend John Stanley. Wise Advice; Dog Tired Snoopy; Bargain Day; Head Work; The Fish Sitter; Sluggo: New Shoes; Zany Zodiak; Poetic Therapy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Zoooomm! Double Labor. The Dragon Killer text story, script by Nicola Cuti, art by Bill Williams. Dino Strikes Out. Foiled. They're All Mad. Everything's Fine Except. The Big Itch. Featuring Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm (from The Flintstones) as teenagers. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

The Scarlet Pimple Face, Pebbles tries to hide pimple, art by Joseph Louis. Fabian's Fate. Plant Panic. Schleprock's Lucky Day text story. Aromatic Fred. Contest Catastrophes. Featuring Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm (from The Flintstones) as teenagers. Leavin'. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Whose Deal?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tries to divine Archie's future with a pack of cards. Big Moose cartoon, art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Woodworker," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Ethel decides to take up woodworking and envisions a successful future at it. "Puppy Sitting," script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi tries to convince Jinx that puppy-sitting isn't the thrill she expects it to be. "If I Were King," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Beazly feels disrespected. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

by Eric Trautmann & Cold FuZion Studios The year is 2020, and massive 'hypercorporations' are locked in a clandestine war for control of world markets. Joanna Dark, agent of one such hypercorp - the Carrington Institute - must unmask a traitor within her own ranks, a spy planted in the Institute by the sinister dataDyne Corporation. From running gun battles in the mean streets of Los Angeles, to deadly mechanized ambushes in the smoke and sprawl of the City of Industry, she's faced down high-tech mercenaries, street criminals and crooked cops, all to find - and eliminate - the mole. Now, she faces off in a no-holds-barred contest against the one man who can reveal all the secrets, uncloak the lies, and end her deadly mission - Operation: Janus' Tears -once and for all. Cover price $3.50.

Painted cover art by Allan Anderson. "The Wheel of Fate!", pencils by Alice Kirkpatrick; Elaine convinces her fiancé Paul to give up his career as a test pilot for a safer job with an airline; When hes killed in a crash, Elaine blames herself and has a nervous breakdown; Her doctor sends her to recuperate at a fishing village. "The Pharaoh's Curse!", pencils by Bob Oksner; Teacher Fay falls in love with archeologist Stephen and accompanies him on an expedition to Egypt; Theyre separated by a flood and Fay thinks hes dead. "Long-Distance Date" text story. "The Princess and the Pirate"; At a Paris costume ball, American teacher Laura falls in love with another disguised guest, also an American; Theyre separated and since they dont know each others names (or even what they look like out of costume), Laura returns to the USA and her job. "Heaven on Wheels," pencils by Art Peddy; Roller derby participant Daisy is offered a job in a skating show by Jim, who makes himself her agent and her boyfriend; When shes injured doing a stunt, Daisy is surprised to learn Jim has replaced her in the show and has also been cheating her out of much of her salary; She takes a job in a drugstore to make ends meet. Back-cover pinup. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by TODD DEZAGO and SCOTT WEINSTEIN. Art and Cover by JASON COPLAND. Flip cover by CRAIG ROUSSEAU. Finally it can be told! The story that everyone's been waiting for, as we reveal the tragic tale of the Perhapanauts' resident ghost - Molly MacAllister- and how she came to be! Stand alone story! You don't need to know any continuity or anything! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Final issue. Peter Cannon has returned to Tibet and the monastery where he was raised and learns the most startling news of his life: that his predecessor as the Thunderbolt, whom he believed dead, is still alive! Written by Mike Collins, with art and cover by Collins and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Rube Grossman. A Wagon for Dragon!, art by Rube Grossman; Jimmy and Jane find a note in a bottle asking for help, and they go with Peter to help a rhyming dragon whose wagon is stuck on Marshmallow Hill. Ad in strip form for The Three Mouseketeers #1, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Too Much Pumpkin!, art by Rube Grossman; Peter and Mother Goose convince Cinderella to give her pumpkin coach to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater to live in. The Music Lesson!, art by Rube Grossman; Jimmy would rather use his new violin as a bow and arrow instead of learning music. The Forgotten Pheasant text story. A Whale of a Tale!, art by Rube Grossman; Stanley's friends try to scare him with a fake whale when he's out fishing. Call to Colors!, art by Rube Grossman; Peter tries to teach Chubby how to change colors. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

SECOND PRINTING Paris: Part 3 of 5 - (W) Kurtis J. Wiebe (A/CA) Tyler Jenkins PARIS' Part Three Time is against the Lost Boys and they only have one shot to save Felix before he's shipped to Germany. Only one problem: how do you stop a speeding train? 'One of the most consistent books right now, PETER PANZERFAUST continues to amaze.' - Comixosity Cover price $3.50.

Dynamic Forces Variant. Limited to 12,000 copies. John Romita Jr. Cover.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed and numbered by John Romita Jr. Limited to 7,500 copies. Includes a certificate of authenticity from Dynamic Forces.

Howard Mackie/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna Last issue Venom returned... could Carnage be far behind?! At last, Peter Parker and Mary Jane finally get to spend a quiet evening at home... until Venom strikes! Kidnapping, J. Jonah Jameson, the fearsome fiend takes the panicked publisher to the scene of Eddie Brocks near suicide. And when the web-slinger comes to the rescue, he winds up flat on his back at Jonahs feet! At long last, will Spidey get unmasked?! Dont ask Venom?hes too busy going to war with Carnage! Cover by John Romita Jr. FC" Cover price $2.99.

cover by mark buckingham. paul jenkins/mark buckingham/dan green. ? THE SCOOP: Marvel's top hero gets a top creative team: new penciler Mark Buckingham (Batman, Titans) and new writer Paul Jenkins (INCREDIBLE HULK, INHUMANS)! ? THE STORY: At his lowest ebb, Spider-Man has finally accepted the reality of his wife's death. He's been consoled by his friends and family, but there's still one person he must make peace with?his long gone Uncle Ben. This is a story that cuts to the heart of the character as Peter Parker flashes back to the happiest times of his checkered life, revealing never-before-seen moments in one of comicdom's most cherished characters. Be there for a bittersweet and humorously optimitstic tale which catches our star-crossed hero at a crossroads?and acts as a superb beginning for the new team of Jenkins and Buckingham! ? THE WRITER SPEAKS: Will we be seeing much of Peter's supporting cast in his tales? Says Jenkins: "They're extremely important. I always remember all the cool old Stan Lee/Steve Ditko or the Lee/John Romita stories in which Peter constantly had to juggle his school work and his girlfriends and go off to battle the bad guy and somehow make it home in time for dinner. This always seemed so important because his supporting cast were so interesting. We cared about whether or not he'd end up with Gwen or Mary Jane. Or whether or not he'd break Flash's nose without letting on that he had super strength. Because they lived and breathed as much as he did." What will Jenkins stress in his Spidey stories? "To me, it's all about character, character, character," he stated. "There are certain elements that should always be in a Spidey comic: action, humor, fisticuffs, bad guys with outrageous costumes, crazy futuristic weaponry, boatloads of gorgeous women... and Aunt May's meat loaf. So, never fear, those elements will be in the book. But if anyone has ever read my stuff they'll know I feel it's very important to take time to understand the characters." And speaking of characters, what does he think of our main man? "Spider-Man is so full of potential," stated Jenkins. "He's such a tragic figure because he's striving to rectify a mistake he once made?namely the death of his Uncle Ben?but there's no way he can make up for it. The only way would be to somehow bring Uncle Ben back to life, and that can't happen. But this poor guy, he's going to keep trying no matter what... and while he's at it, he'll take the occasional moment to thumb his nose at all the obstacles placed in his way. What a great character." Cover price $2.99.

cover by humberto ramos paul jenkins/mark buckingham/wayne faucher The secrets of Fusion revealed! A helpless Spider-Man is brought to Fusion's lair, where he learns exactly who his strange new foe is, as well as the true scope of his powers. And it's worse than you think! Now featuring covers by Humberto Ramos! Cover price $2.99.

cover by humberto ramos paul jenkins (w)/humberto ramos (p)/wayne faucher (i) The crazed conclusion to the Green Goblin saga! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG2.25 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Senseless Violence!" Collects Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1999) #51-57.

Written by Zeb Wells. Art By Francisco Herrera, Michael O'hare, Sam Keith, and Khary Randolph. Cover By John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna.

After coming to the realization that the circle of violence will never end, Spider-Man is forced to ponder his place in the world. Is he truly helping people by engaging in battle after battle with the same villains? Or has this life or death struggle become nothing more than a game?

Featuring appearances by classic Spidey villains The Shocker, Hydro Man, Boomerang, Scorpion, and Sandman!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

The Ghost Who Walks goes undercover with the members of his Jungle Patrol to crack a ring of modern-day pirates...the drug runners infesting the shores of Africa. Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

by Bullock & Zeu From the Chronicles of the 13th Phantom comes 'Worth Beyond Measure,' a swashbuckling tale of adventure on the high seas! In the days after the Musketeers of the Guard were eliminated by King Louis the XVIII, three former members of the King's faithful will do anything to regain their former glory, including stealing the Heart of Lafitte! What is the Heart and why will the Phantom risk his life to get it back? Featuring special guest artist Zeu! Cover price $3.50.

Written by Mike Bullock, and David Micheline. Art by Silvestre Szilagyi.'End War,' Part 3. Ripped from today's headlines, the End War comes to its violent climax. Kazi has found a way to kill The Man Who Cannot Die, and with The Phantom out of commission, who will put an end to The Cleansing? Plus, the serialized Phantom prose back-ups continue. Available with covers by Herb Trimpe & Terry Austin and Mick Collins. Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Neal Adams. "Journey to the Tomb of the Ice Giants!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Jim Aparo; Terrence Thirteen and his wife Maria are asked to come up and investigate sightings of ice giants in the north on behalf of the Muttson Oil Company when their owner is frozen in a chunk of ice; The phenomenon also brings out the Phantom Stranger; While Terrance and his wife are exploring outside, they come across a giant sword; They are then attacked by an Ice Giant, who knocks Terrance out; The Phantom Stranger arrives to save them, but he encounters Tala, who has come to witness the Giants' insurgence; As it turns out the Ice Giants are an ancient civilization that has been living in hiding, and they intend to come out of hiding and take over the surface world. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Phantom: The Ghost Killer GN (2002), The Singh Web GN (2002), and The Treasures of Bagalla GN (2002). By Ben Raab, Fernando Blanco, Paul Mounts, Mike Collins and Ken Wolak. The legendary newspaper strip hero makes his triumphant return to comics right here! Thrill to three rollicking 48-page adventures of the "Man Who Cannot Die"and "the Ghost Who Walks": The Phantom! This action-packed volume contains the first three graphic novels: The Ghost Killers, The Singh Web, and the sold out Treasures of Bangalla! Plus, extra features like pin-ups, sketches, and author/artist commentary tracks! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Whitman edition Cover price $0.30.

1st printing. Story and art by Milo Manara. No one knows if Paradise exists, but hell is real. It is Piranese, the prison planet where all the outcasts of the empire are held. No one escapes and there is only the faintest hope of survival. But, now this order has been disrupted by the appearance of a young woman who has avoided the genetic tyranny of the guardians. Will she be the liberator that all await? Hardcover, 52 pages, 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by R.A. Jones. Art by M.C. Wyman. In the Old West, only dead men fight fair. Malibu presents a hard edged western that grabs the read by reins and doesn't let go. Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

TERROR COVER. by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma Special super-sized full-color first issue! John Russo (co-writer of Night of the Living Dead) continues to horrify with his latest zombie epic with his Escape of the Living Dead artist Dheeraj Verma! Creeping through cemeteries, morgues and into the city streets, it reanimates the recently deceased, creating a horrifying army of the living dead, murdering and ravenously devouring the living. Nothing can stop it and no one is immune, as the uncontrollable plague begins to spread... The Plague of the Living Dead! Jessica Price and the other residents of Stone Mountain, Virginia have anxiously watched the nightly news broadcasts, awaiting some word that the war in Vietnam will soon end and that the men that they love will return home safely. But now, other more disturbing reports begin to fill the airwaves, detailing the bizarre phenomenon of cannibalistic ghouls rising from their graves, hungry for human flesh. And this unprecedented horror is now lurking outside the doors of Stone Mountain, waiting to rip into the unsuspecting residents and feast upon their blood-drenched remains. While the CDC tries in vain to contain the plague spreading throughout the eastern United States, Jessica's fiancé and his US Army platoon will face the same terror, rearing its head in the jungles of Vietnam... As well as the Standard cover by Mike Wolfer, this issue is available with Terror, Body Count, and Rotting covers by Wolfer and Wraparound and Gore by artist Jacen Burrows! Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Mischievous Little Audrey has misadventures with her friends Melvin, Tiny and Echo. Little Audrey finds a novel method of crowd control during a measles epidemic. Audrey invents "invisible ice cream" to get even with Melvin. Little Audrey; Invisible Ice Cream; Melvin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mischievous Little Audrey has misadventures with her friends Melvin, Tiny and Echo. Audrey has difficulty getting a gift for a friend. A ball seems to have otherworldly powers. Little Audrey; It's a Gift; And Away We Go!; The Magic Ball; The Door; The Amazing House; Lucretia: Having a Bawl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Requiem for an Elf!" Collects I, Lusiphur (1991) #1-6. Story and art by Drew Hayes. Painted cover Janine Johnston. The first volume collects the first six issues of Drew Hayes' breakthrough "I, Lusiphur" comics, the pre-cursor to Poison Elves. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Requiem for an Elf!" Collects I, Lusiphur (1991) #1-6. Story and art by Drew Hayes. Painted cover Janine Johnston. The first volume collects the first six issues of Drew Hayes' breakthrough "I, Lusiphur" comics, the pre-cursor to Poison Elves. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Amrahlynn!" Collects Poison Elves: Ventures (2005) #1-4. By Hayesm Davidsen and Bordner. Amrahlynn is the world of Poison Elves, where Tolkien-fantasy meets Goth-sensibility in a continuing struggle between the races of man, elf, troll and pixie. This volume is a collection of charater solo stories by Keith Davidsen and Aaron Bordner, bound together by the narration of fan favorite, funny-guy Parintichin. Each story features one of Lusiphur's friends or nemeses, like Cassandra, Lynn, Jace and of course, the Purple Marauder, in a complete tale of mayhem and debauchery, as the case may be. Also included are three extremely rare stories by Drew Hayes, never before available in graphic novel form, all wrapped together with a brand new cover by Drew Hayes. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $15.95.