Comic books in 'Sword', graded by CBCS

Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Ghosts In the Machine, script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; When Johann Bessler (Stonecold) sacrifices two people to his "perpetual motion machine" in an effort to get his humanity back it backfires by attracting the attention of the Ghost Rider; He goes to the Nightstalkers for help, and after a small skirmish convinces them to help him; Together they destroy the machine but Stonecold escapes when Frank Drake freezes because of a vision of a demonic, bloody Blade from the future. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Cover pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Art Nichols. Limbus Fatuorum, script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Bill Anderson; Hannibal King attacks Blade in retaliation for Blade killing him in the last issue. While both Hannibal and Frank Drake try to deal with memories from the past, Blade uses the "Edge of Intrados" to help him relive his past; In doing so, Blade finds a bit of hope that he can cling to and focus on. D.O.A. (Hydra's Department of Occult Armaments) show up at Suze Harlow's grave to get some vampire DNA from her body; They don't realize that the vampire that killed Suze was none other than Dracula. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Cover pencils by Andrew Wildman, inks by Frank Turner. Siege of Darkness Part One: The Storm Before the Storm, script by Steven Grant, pencils by Andrew Wildman, inks by Frank Turner; John Blaze and the Ghost Rider summon the rest of the Nine to tell them that they have defeated Lilith; The Nightstalkers will not accept this without proof, and when they go to look for it they instead find a strange mist that is eating people; They also run into Bad Timing and other demons; Bad Timing gets away and John and Ghost Rider realize that Lilith is not dead; The Nine (plus Jinx and Modred) break up into two groups and go looking for Lilith. The story continues from Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992 series) #16 and in Ghost Rider (1990 series) #44. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Cover pencils by Andrew Wildman, inks by Frank Turner. Bad Blood Siege of Darkness Part 9, script by Steve Grant, pencils by Andrew Wildman, inks by Frank Turner; The Nightstalkers think they have won when the Lilin are pulled back into their own dimension, but Dr. Strange tells them that Zarathos and The Fallen are an even bigger threat; The Nightstalkers are tired of cleaning up what they feel is The Nine's screw-ups and leave, which allows Zarathos to beat John Blaze, Ghost Rider, Vengeance and Dr. Strange; He then takes Caretaker underground and the Nightstalkers go after him. In a pitched battle Frank Drake overloads "Linda" and blows up one of the underground caverns with him in it; Hannibal King goes to get the others for help and Blade goes back after Frank. The story continues from Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992 series) #17 and in Ghost Rider (1990 series) #45. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Cover art by Bill Wylie. Strange Tales starring Blade, Frank Drake, Hannibal King, Dr. Strange; HYDRA's Lt. Belial, HYDRA Dreadnought, Domini (from the original Tomb of Dracula series), and Marleen Drake, script by Frank Lovece, pencils by Bill Wylie, inks by Frank Turner; story features the introduction of Bloodstorm, a Dracula clone. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Cover pencils by Ed Murr, inks by Frank Turner. The Bride Of Dracula, script by Frank Lovece, pencils by Ed Murr, inks by Frank Turner; Blade battles a Blade clone; appearances by Domini and Taj Nital from the original Tomb of Dracula series. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Lady's Night - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Nightwing battles Lady Vic aboard an out-of-control yacht to save the life of a mob lawyer's child. Meanwhile, more is revealed about Bludhaven's mysterious Officer Soames. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Greg Land and Drew Geraci. Tad and Dudley have had enough and are planning to break out of prison at any cost. Meanwhile, Blockbuster prepares to unleash his latest weapon ? the assassin known as Shrike ? on an unsuspecting Nightwing!FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN. The conclusion of the 4-part "Something About Mary." Mary's flight takes her to London, where she faces the most dangerous villains of her long journey: Lady Vic and Brutale! Can Nightwing save Chief Redhorn's wife from two of the world's most dangerous assassins? It's a pulse-pounding conclusion that can't be missed! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. Deathstroke's in town and he's here on business! Can Nightwing stop the DCU's premier "terminator" from taking out his target ? a target who's close to home for Dick Grayson? It's Nightwing vs. Deathstroke...and this time, it's personal! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. Part 2 an action-packed 3-issue arc! Nightwing's been shot! With our hero out of commission, it's up to Batgirl to track Deathstroke the Terminator through the streets of Blüdhaven! She's fought and won against the very best in the DC Universe, but can Batgirl take down the man known as "The Terminator?" FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY PATRICK ZIRCHER AND ANDY OWENS Blockbuster has surrounded himself with the most lethal cadre of assassins ever assembled: Stallion, Lady Vic, Brutale, the Trigger Twins, Mouse, Giz and an army of gun-laden gangsters. But can even the deadliest of killers stop a hero who has nothing left to lose? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY PATRICK ZIRCHER AND ANDY OWENS. Blockbuster has thrown every assassin and cutthroat he could at Nightwing. Now, he's bringing in his biggest gun: Shrike! The gloves are off for the biggest rematch of the year! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Written by Devin Grayson. Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks. Dick Grayson's gone undercover. Maybe too far undercover! When the criminals whose trust he's earned stab him in the back, the parts of his life that have been under wraps come to the surface. And why is Deathstroke the Terminator at the head of Dick's crime world? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Written by Devin Grayson. Pencils by Wellington Alves & Marcos Marz, inks by Eddie Wagner & Rodney Ramos. Cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks. The full scope of Deathstroke's fury is revealed! Dick Grayson has been "on the inside" for a long time, but to what end? Who's watching whom? And who will pay the price when lives are on the line? You simply can't miss the explosive secrets revealed in this issue! 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Second Printing. The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul: Part 2 of 7 - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher. Cover by Tony S. Daniel & Jonathan Glapion. Could it be? Nightwing and Robin fighting side by side with Damian? Will the combined might of Batman's three 'sons' be enough to overcome the machinations of the newly reborn Ra's al Ghul? And what will Nightwing do when Robin is tempted with an offer he can't refuse? Guest starring Talia al Ghul and the Sensei! Cover price $2.99.

Freefall: Part 3 of 7 - Written by Peter Tomasi. Art and cover by Rags Morales & Michael Bair. Why is another super-powered body, this time the corpse of the KGBeast, being stolen from the Gotham Cemetery - and how is Nightwing going to stop it? Nightwing starts to piece together the diabolical plans of Dr. Creighton Kendall, a scientist whose twisted mind harbors dark and devious plans that may fit into the far-reaching scheme of Talia al Ghul and her desire to protect herself once and for all from the evil clutches of her father and the world at large. Guest-starring Robin and Dr. Mid-Nite ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Freefall: Part 4 of 7 - Written by Peter J. Tomasi Pencils by Don Kramer, inks by Christian Alamy & Mark McKenna. Cover by Rags Morales & Michael Bair. In an attempt to stop Dr. Kendall's mad experiments with the dead, Nightwing and Robin head to a remote island hideaway to confront the doctor and his fiendish creations once and for all. The only obstacle in their way: The League of Assassins! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Freefall: Part 6 of 7 - Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Rags Morales & Michael Baer. Cover by Andy Kubert. As the stakes get higher, Nightwing finds not only his own life in danger, but quite possibly the future of the entire country. Talia's grand new plans take shape thanks to the forced assistance of a kidnapped Mother of Champions now under Creighton's complete control. 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Republic of Tomorrow, Today: Part 1 of 3 - (W) Kyle Higgins. (A) Eddy Barrows, Geraldo Borges, Ruy Jose, Eber Ferreira. (CA) Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira. NIGHTWING begins investigating a double murder in OLD GOTHAM that happens to feature part of his costume as evidence. Introducing the REPUBLIC OF TOMORROW and their leader, PARAGON. Cover price $2.99.

(W) Tom DeFalco. (A) Andres Guinaldo, Mark Irwin. (CA) Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira The epic martial arts throwdown of the year: Nightwing vs. Lady Shiva! Nightwing may be outmatched this time, but he's not going down without a fight! This issue leads directly into the 'DEATH OF THE FAMILY' event! Cover price $2.99.

'THE CRIMSON KABUKI'! Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing. Art by Jorge Corona. Cover by Jorge Jimenez. When Damian Wayne disappears during a solo mission to Tokyo, Nightwing must enter the seedy underworld to save the boy who was once his Robin. But Dick will have to ascend the Crimson Kabuki's tower of crime and survive a game of death against three of Japan's most powerful fighters. Can Nightwing defeat an entire building of elite fighters, or will he lose Damian forever? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Nightwing (1996-2009) #140-146.

Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Rags Morales, Don Kramer, Michael Bair and Christian Alamy. Cover by Andy Kubert.

Writer Peter Tomasi's first tale of Nightwing are collected! When the bodies of fallen villains begin to disappear, Nightwing is drawn into a web of intrigue involving Talia al Ghul and the diabolical Dr. Creighton Kendall.

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Written by Kyle Higgins. Art and Cover by Trevor McCarthy. After a stunning revelation about the nature of Jake's powers, the former Titans head to Metropolis to join forces with the one person who they believe they can restore the world's superpowers-the depowered Superman! Caught between his old friends and the new order he created, Dick Grayson refuses to let his son become a weapon for either side... but is it even his choice anymore? How far will Dick go to protect his son? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Paolo Leandri and Adam McGovern. Art and Cover by Paolo Leandri and Dominic Regan. The forsaken spirit Plenilunio's secret! The final confrontation at Hellena's fortress! The smart@$$ schemes of Underboss! The high-speed chase to hell comes to its explosive, emotional finale as mortals and demons stand against their most frightening foes-but what will happen when they come face-to-face with themselves? 28 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

1st prinitng. Written by Robbie Morrison. Art by Simon Fraser. Nikolai Dante; lover, thief, buccaneer, legend. Bio-bonded with an alien Weapons Crest which grants him amazing superhuman abilities, Dante lives life on the edge in a dangerous future Russia where Tsar Vladimir the Conqueror is on the edge of all-out war with the powerful Romanov clan. Can Nikolai remain neutral, carefree and more importantly alive when a life-changing secret about his past is revealed! Softcover, 208 pages, full oclor. Cover price $23.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Romanov Dynasty!" Written by Robbie Morrison. Art by Simon Fraser, Chris Weston, Charlie Adlard, and Henry Flint. Cover by Simon Fraser. Russia, 2666 A.D.: Where a man can become a legend if he's fool enough to stake his life on it. That man is Nikolai Dante - lover, rogue and thief, son of a pirate-queen and altogether too cool to kill! Created by Robbie Morrison (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS) and Simon Fraser (Lux & Alby), this collection features art by Chris Weston (THE FILTH), Charlie Adlard (THE ESTABLISHMENT) and Henry Flint (Judge Dredd/Aliens). When chance leaves him working with the Tsar's beautiful daughter Jena, Dante discovers his heritage - bio-bonding with the alien Weapons Crest, which grants him astonishing abilities. But with the new enemies he's making - much less the family he never knew about - can Dante keep his head? Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Tsar Wars: Part 2!" By Robbie Morrison, John Burns, and Yeowel. 2669: The Russian Empire is being torn apart by the war between the Tsar and the Romanovs. Nikolai Dante has re-named himself Nikolai Romanov and joins the bitter conflict against members of his own family. Leading the Rudinshtein Irregulars Dante must wade through the horrors of war to finally find a chance of peace but, at the end of day, who will survive... and what will be left of them? Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $23.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Hell and High Water!" Collects stories from 2000 A.D. (1977-2007 United Kingdom) #1273-1274, 1280-1287, 1322-1328, and 1420-1427. By Robbie Morrison, John Burns, and Simon Fraser. Year of the Tsar 2671 AD, and bastard son of the Romanovs, Nikolai Dante, has bonded with a cyberorganic Weapons Crest, an alien combat computer which gives him accelerated healing and allows him to extrude lethal bio-blades. Following the civil war, Tsar Vladimir the Conqueror stands victorious over the remains of the Romanov dynasty. A wanted man, Romanov has been abandoned after helping steal the Romanov forturne and is cast adrift at sea! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $31.50.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Sword of te Tsar!" Collects stories from 2000 A.D. (1977-2007 United Kingdom) #1428-1431, 1433-1436, 1487-1489, 1500-1507, and 1511-1516. Nikolai Dante has bonded with a cyborganic Weapons Crest, an alien combat computer, which allows him to extrude lethal bio-blades. Following the civil war, Dante is the most wanted man in the Empire. Now, he's battling for his life in Akita Sagawa's Pacifica stronghold against the lethal Dragon clones! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $30.50.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Beast of Rudinshtein!" By Robbie Morrison, John Burns and Simon Fraser. Year of the Tsar 2674 AD, and the bastard son of the Romanov's, Nikolai Dante, has bonded with a cyberorganic Weapons Crest, an alien combat computer, which allows him to extrude lethal bio-blades. Following the civil war, Tsar Vladimir the Conqueror is strengthening his control over Imperial Russia, and he's appointed Dante as his troubleshooter! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $27.50.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Hero of the Revolution!" Written by Robbie Morrison. Art by John Burns and Simon Fraser. Year of the Tsar 2676 AD. The bastard son of the Romanovs, Nikolai Dante, leads a rebellion against Vladimir the Conqueror. Supported by the tyrant's daughter, Jena Makarov, his mother - pirate queen Katarina Dante - and some of his weapons-crest-enabled siblings, can Dante finally bring down Vladimir? And if so, can he bring peace to the empire, or is there someone else vying for power? Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $29.00.

(W) Aaron Bullock & Brian Haberlin (P) Clayton Henry (I) Crime Lab Ink Works (C) Haberlin Studios 36 CHAMBERS...9 RINGS...1 WU-TANG CLAN! Be there from the beginning! In a long-forgotten past where martial arts and magic blend together, an ancient evil is reborn and only a rag-tag band of mercenaries can stop it from plunging the world into eternal darkness. Expect the unexpected! Featuring the stunning talents of newcomer Clayton Henry as penciller and fantastic stories woven by Brian (Witchblade, Aria) Haberlin and Aaron Bullock, this book is sure to be a winner! A must see for fans of Battle Chasers and Wu-tang Clan. Note: This issue will ship with an alternate cover by ARIA artist, Jay Anacleto. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

Tour Edition variant cover.

Tower Records Exclusive cover. (W) Aaron Bullock & Brian Haberlin (P) Clayton Henry (I) Crime Lab Ink Works (C) Haberlin Studios 36 CHAMBERS...9 RINGS...1 WU-TANG CLAN! Be there from the beginning! In a long-forgotten past where martial arts and magic blend together, an ancient evil is reborn and only a rag-tag band of mercenaries can stop it from plunging the world into eternal darkness. Expect the unexpected! Featuring the stunning talents of newcomer Clayton Henry as penciller and fantastic stories woven by Brian (Witchblade, Aria) Haberlin and Aaron Bullock, this book is sure to be a winner! A must see for fans of Battle Chasers and Wu-tang Clan.

Tower Records Exclusive cover. (W) Aaron Bullock & Brian Haberlin (P) Clayton Henry (I) Crime Lab Ink Works ( C) Haberlin Studios Ride forth with the WU-TANG CLAN! As an dark force is let loose on the countryside turning light to darkness, sucking the very life from the living, only the Clan can stop it. But with member opposing member, could this be the end of the Clan? Secrets revealed! With art by stunning newcomer CLAYTON HENRY, this book is a must have for fans of fantasy and hip hop alike. FC, 32pg"

An Image Comic (W) Brian Haberlin/Aaron Bullock (P) Clayton Henry (C) Haberlin Studios The Clan is really in for it this time! As Rza and Mza attempt to set things straight and keep the world from falling into chaos, another dark cloud appears on the horizon. The corruption brought on by The Bringers of Sleep is much more widespread than previously thought. Friends and loved ones are in jeapordy, and it's up to the Wu-tang to save the day... If they dare! Just when you thought it was safe to go into your local comic store, another stunning issue of THE NINE RINGS OF WU-TANG magically appears there. By now you know this comic is the real deal! FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

An Image Comic (W) Aaron Bullock & Brian Haberlin (A) Clayton Henery Whispers from the wise have foretold the coming of the evil. They said it would come from the shadows: unexpected. New Year's Eve has passed and you are safe and comfortable, but...Darkness is Coming. The only key is your past. WU-TANG !! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

Regular edition. Written by Brian Haberlin and Aaron Bullock; penciled by Clayton Henry. Cover price $5.00.

Written by Brian Haberlin and Aaron Bullock; penciled by Clayton Henry. Limited to 10,000 copies. Allocations may occur. Cover price $5.00.

Wizard Con Chicago 1999 edition. Written by Brian Haberlin and Aaron Bullock; penciled by Clayton Henry. Cover price $5.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Book of Days!" Collects Nine Rings of Wu-Tang Preview (1999), Nine Rings of Wu-Tang (1999) #0-5. Nine Moorish warriors, martial artists in the highest caliber, individually fearless, unstoppable as a team. With them, they would carry the ark of knowledge and the spark for future remembrance. Because you demanded it, this collection binds the impossible to find Preview issue, Wizard Zero issue, and issues #1-5, plus a cover gallery and sketchbook. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Story and art by J. P. Kalonji. Cover by Dan Jackson. In ancient Japan, a witch seeks to use the warrior-monk Ningen's enlightened body and spirit to resurrect a demon-samurai and unleash an era of chaos on an already-troubled country. After leaving the safety of his temple to protect poor commoners who are caught in bloody battles between feuding warlords, Ningen soon finds that several colorful bounty hunters are on his trail - seeking his head and his very lifeblood for the witch's twisted spells! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Written by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt. Art by Yutaka Kondo. An entire generation has become fascinated with the stealth, ferocity and wisdom of the ninja--the epitome of the Japanese "tough guy." Ninja Attack! is the ultimate reference for those who want to know more about them and their legendary lives. This book covers the most unforgettable ninja in history, ranging from the leaders of ninja clans to solo artists, occult masters, warlords who used their cunning to help their climb to the top, and vicious assassins and warriors. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER AND ALÉ GARZA; ART AND COVER BY BY GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores August 15. White-hot artist Alé Garza's wild new ongoing series debuts! Journey to a mystical, ancient Japan where fast-paced martial-arts action and adventure are executed with an exciting manga flare! Nakio, the youngest member of the Mugen ninja clan, must journey to the center of the Old Forest to overcome the evil Lord Mikaboshi. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. Cover price $3.50.