Comic books in 'Sword', graded by CBCS

Written by Robert Wayne Hickey, Bill Nichols and Joe Martin. Art by Willie Peppers, Jake Jacobson, Jim Webb and Tracy Moore. Cover by Willie Peppers. SkyStorm Origins spans the width and breadth of the SkyStorm universe as a massive quest for shards of the TimeStone ramps up toward the Paradox Wars. Stories of StormQuest, Hellgirl, the Darkness Chronicles, Tempered Steele and others all tie into this epic journey! The first issue has Merlin on the run in medieval times with Marta hot on his heels. He has something that she wants and is welling to do whatever it takes to take it from him. StormQuest appears to stop her from achieving her goals. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Story and Art by Jeremy Dale. Now an ongoing series! Skerrigan has uncovered Quinn's hidden sanctuary - now it's a fight to the finish as Quinn, the Travelers, and the Rabites fight for their lives! Also, is that an army at Three Rivers' gates? Cover price $2.99.

Into the Grim (A Cautionary Tale for Errant Rabites). Stories by Jeremy Dale and Shawn Gabborin. Art by Jeremy Dale, Steve Downer and Chad Cicconi. Cover by Jeremy Dale and Steve Downer. Halloween ComicFest 2013 Giveaway. A special issue featuring the storybook adventure Skyward and the split-persona superhero tale Fracture. In Skywad, orphan Quinn and other lost villagers find themselves trapped in a conflict that is much bigger and fantastic than they could possibly imagine. In the Fracture story, superhero Jeff fights to control his own evil side, and finds himself seeking help from an unlikely source - his evil side's former ally! 32 pages, Full Color.

Stories and art by Gus Ricca, Hal Sharp, and Mike Suchorsky. An adventure anthology from Fawcett, featuring such little-known heroes as Jungle King, Hurricane Hansen, and time traveler Mark Swift. Jim Dolan seeks the truth about The Phantom Racketeer Chief. A sheik's ill-advised jungle safari releases murderous djinn, and jungle king Lee Granger must try to put them back in the bottle. Mark Swift and the Time Retarder meet Blackbeard the pirate, and soon wish they hadn't. Diamond Jack; War Bird; Jim Dolan; The Forgotten Gun; Lucky Lawton; Lee Granger, Jungle King; Hurricane Hansen; Mark Swift and the Time Retarder: Among Pirate Perils. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Set in Prussia in 1764, Slaughter is about two sisters from a wealthy family who hone their fighting skills with one another but are bored in a life of attending balls with unattractive men who aren nearly dashing enough for them. One night, their lives are changed after saving one of their parties from a werewolf. Seeking another adrenaline rush, they relocate to Spain to get their kicks. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Art by Howard Larsen. Cover by Howard Larsen. Tales of adventure in the ancient past featuring Malu, a princess taken captive as a slave girl, and her defender, the warrior Garth. Geoffry Garth and Sandy Worth encounter a mystic ring that gives them visions of past lives as an enslaved princess and a warrior; Malu and Garth are trapped in a hidden city; Malu is abducted by bandits. Malu, the Slave Girl; The Banquet of Thuz; The Curse of Ahmen Ra; Malu, the Slave Girl and the Bandits of Tal Azmut; The Slave Market of Manoch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Howard Larsen. Cover by Howard Larsen. Tales of adventure in the ancient past featuring Malu, a princess taken captive as a slave girl, and her defender, the warrior Garth. Trapped on Phao's trireme and doomed to be sold into slavery, Garth and Malu escape, but find themselves adrift on the ocean; The duo is imprisoned in the Tower of Indecision; The army of Tirza the Good invades the city of Zankhara. Slave Girl and the Pirates of Abmur; The Lost Princess; Malu: The Tower of Indecision; The Revel in Vardon Hall; The Flame Goddess; Malu: The Fall of Zankhara. Final issue of the series; one last Malu story appeared in Strange Worlds (1950 Avon) #3. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Paul H. Way. Stories and art by Eric Jones, Landry Quinn Walker, Ian Carney, Woodrow Phoenix, Jeremy Tinker, and Paul H. Way. An ashcan-sized anthology offering previews of projects from Slave Labor Graphics. Slice-of-life comedy X-Ray Comics; cartoon spoof Sugar Buzz; fantasy adventure Dragon Knights. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 16 pages, B&W.

Cover by Bob Simpkins. Stories and art by Bob Simpkins and Ted Couldron. An anthology sampler of stories from various Slave Labor Graphics titles. Samurai Penguin: Why We Hate the French; A Letter; Fat People. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka The Slayers is one of the most popular Japanese anime series ever imported to the U.S.! The Slayers features some of the most popular characters in the history of anime and manga: the hot-headed, red-haired sorceress Lina Inverse, and the strong and bull-headed adventurer, Goury Gabriev! The Slayers is also one of the funniest Medieval fantasy series every created, with dashing heroes, evil demons, princesses in danger, and wild jokes that everyone will love! And this is where it all began ? the first Slayers comics! In this first wild issue, Lina meets Goury for the very first time! It's the beginning of their fabulous adventures, and all the business that the fans have come to love is at it's best here. These lovable heroes are always led astray by their hunger ? for lots and lots of food, and for get-rich-quick schemes that never seem to work out! If you like adventure comics, humorous comics, and great fantasy, Slayers is for you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Hajime Kanzaka and Shoko Yoshinaka The Slayers?one of the most popular Japanese anime series ever imported into the United States! The Slayers?starring some of the most popular characters in the history of anime and manga: the hot-headed, red-haired sorceress Lina Inverse, and the strong and bullheaded adventurer Goury Gabriev! The Slayers?the funniest Medieval fantasy every created anywhere, with dashing heroes, evil demons, princesses in danger, and wild jokes that everyone will love! And this is where it all began?the first Slayers comics. This series is the beginning of their fabulous adventures, and all the business that the fans have come to love is at it's best here. These lovable heroes are always led astray by their hunger?for lots and lots of food, and for get-rich- quick schemes that never seem to quite work out right! If you like adventure comics, if you like humorous comics, if you love great fantasy, Slayers is for you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka The Slayers ? starring some of the most popular characters in the history of anime and manga: the hot-headed, red-haired sorceress Lina Inverse, and the strong and bullheaded adventurer Goury Gabriev! The Slayers ? the funniest Medieval fantasy every created anywhere, with dashing heroes, evil demons, princesses in danger, and wild jokes that everyone will love! And this is where it all began ? the first Slayers comics. This series is the beginning of their fabulous adventures, and all the business that the fans have come to love is at it's best here. b&w $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

There's a book of sorcery guarded by a dragon... sounds pretty typical for a Medieval fantasy adventure... of course this is no typical medieval fantasy adventure this is the Slayers Super Explosive Demon Story, and nothing is ever as it seems when Lina and Gourry are involved. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

This edition DOES include a pull-out poster. Number 30042-009. September 1970. Reprint of the comic book adaptation of the 1950s Disney animated movie "Sleeping Beauty," that appeared in Four Color 973. This edition features pinups of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip on the inside and back covers and a pullout poster. Entire book is comic, no ads. Story and art credits: unknown. 25-cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

This edition does NOT include a pull-out poster. Number 30042-009. September 1970. Reprint of the comic book adaptation of the 1950s Disney animated movie "Sleeping Beauty," that appeared in Four Color 973. This edition features pinups of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip on the inside and back covers. Entire book is comic, no ads. Story and art credits: unknown. 25-cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Sleeping Dragons. Story by Kevin Mason. Art and cover by Alex Szewczuk. Tales of adventure in a fantasy kingdom. A zealous knight, a conniving wizard and the town coward debate whether villagers should attack the nearby lair of a sleeping dragon. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Becca's Scarecrow, Part 1. Story by Kevin Mason. Art and cover by Alex Szewczuk. Tales of adventure in a fantasy kingdom. Knight Philip visits the city of Gan, where he learns the history of the Great War and, more importantly, meets lovely female archer Rebecca. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Becca's Scarecrow, Part 2. Story by Kevin Mason. Art and cover by Alex Szewczuk. Tales of adventure in a fantasy kingdom. Philip and Becca watch a play about the Crough invasion, but soon learn that the war with the Crough is far from over. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Becca's Scarecrow, Part 3. Story by Kevin Mason. Art and cover by Alex Szewczuk. Tales of adventure in a fantasy kingdom. As Philip and Becca defend the walled city of Gan from siege, they are growing closer romantically. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Becca's Scarecrow, Part 4. Story by Kevin Mason. Art and cover by Alex Szewczuk. Tales of adventure in a fantasy kingdom. Lovers Philip and Becca face a night of shadow and fire in the besieged city of Gan. Final issue of the series. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Sarah Vaughn. Art and Cover by Leila del Duca and Alissa Sallah. Lady 'Poppy' Pyppenia is guarded by the Sleepless Knight Cyrenic, but danger is around every corner once the new king is coronated. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Written by Sarah Vaughn. Art and Cover by Leila del Duca and Alissa Sallah. Poppy makes a decision at the king's tournament that backfires on her. Meanwhile, Cyrenic begins to struggle with side effects of his Sleeplessness. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Written by Sarah Vaughn. Art and Cover by Leila Del Duca and Alissa Sallah. Poppy faces her first night with her new husband. If anything happens the way she plans, it will go down in history. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Bret Blevins. You Can't Tell A Bookworm By Its cover, script by Bob Budiansky, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson; The research assistent Nelson Gruber becomes the Bookworm and gets the ability to make literary persons come to life and do his bidding. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

(W) Dan Wickline (A) Alberto Cortes (CA) Alé Garza After the shocking ending of issue 1, the group responsible for a murder pledge to keep it a secret. But Sela has showed up on campus for a lecture on Tarrytown's infamous 'Headless Horseman' as she tells the real story behind the legend. That night, a body returns to collect the heads of those responsible for taking his... The soul of the Headless Horseman has returned and vengeance is necessary! Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Matt Triano (W) Dan Wickline (A) AC Osorio The Headless Horseman has returned and those who are responsible for his murder are in for a terrifying surprise. As the guilt continues to torture Ty for his part in his friend's murder, he starts seeing things that may or may not be there. Meanwhile, Craig's headless body has returned to seek his vengeance and he will stop at nothing to get it! From the minds of Ralph Tedesco, Joe Brusha and Raven Gregory, written by Dan Wickline (30 Days of Night), this is one horror series you do not want to miss! Cover price $2.99.

WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND JASON MOORE; BASED ON THE STORY "THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW" WRITTEN BY WASHINGTON IRVING AND THE FILM STORY BY ANDREW KEVIN WALKER AND KEVIN YAGHER WITH A SCREENPLAY BY YAGHER.

One of the most anticipated films of the year is Paramount Pictures' Sleepy Hollow, a moody, atmospheric masterpiece from director Tim Burton (Batman, Beetlejuice). With an all-star cast headed by Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, Sleepy Hollow features Burton's trademark brilliant visual sequences and offbeat characters, wrapped around a supernatural mystery. Sleepy Hollow is based on the original story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" written by Washington Irving and the film story by Andrew Kevin Walker (Seven) and Kevin Yagher with a screenplay by Yagher.

Now writer Steven T. Seagle (HOUSE OF SECRETS, Uncanny X-Men), is joined by artists Kelley Jones (BATMAN, THE SANDMAN) and Jason Moore (The Incredible Hulk) in the SLEEPY HOLLOW Movie Adaptation, a Prestige Format VERTIGO one-shot timed to coincide with the release of the movie.

It is 1799, the eve of a new century. In New York City, young Constable Ichabod Crane is eager to use the latest scientific methods and his powers of deduction to solve the most brutal of crimes. But nothing can prepare him for the shocking murders that take him far from the city's cobblestones to the eerie town of Sleepy Hollow. Awaiting him are three beheaded bodies, all apparently victims of a legendary Headless Horseman returned from the grave to exact revenge. With the help of an orphaned child and a beautiful young woman, Ichabod uses reason to confront the horrors of the unexplained. But the reality of Sleepy Hollow's waking nightmare is always before him. A reality where witches cast spells in the darkened woods...trees bleed...and a demon rides at night.

Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG"

Cover price $7.95.

Written by Eric Carrasco. Art and Cover by Victor Santos. The battle between The Wild Hunt and the Witnesses rages on, with the entire Hexemeister community caught in the middle. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Chicken Rage!, Part 2. Story, art and cover by Tyrone Ford. In the tradition of Little Archie and the small-bodied or chibi tradition of Japanese manga, a look at the early years of Ben Dunns Ninja High School cast. Giant robots, magic swords, and destructive fights involving both – its just another day at the SBNHS. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

The Ray story, art by Lou Fine [as E. Lectron]; Ray and a boy and two men are stranded on a Pacific Island after their plane is shot down. Midnight story, script and art by Jack Cole. Wings Wendall story, art by Vernon Henkel. Purple Trio story, script by Jerry Iger [as S.M. Regi]. Wun Cloo story, script and art by Jack Cole [as Ralph Johns]. Invisible Justice story. Espionage Starring Black X story. Abdul the Arab story, art by John Celardo [as Powell Roberts]. Scarlet Seal story, art by Harry Campbell (as Duane Byrd Monroe). Magno story, art by Paul Gustavson. Chic Carter story, art by Vernon Henkel. Bozo the Robot story. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY ZANDER CANNON A new miniseries spinning out of the Eisner Award-winning TOP 10! When Jeff Smax's beloved uncle passes away, the Top 10 officer is called back to his homeworld with his partner, Robyn "Toybox" Slinger. But what they find is a world filled with magic, spells and bizarre creatures! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY ZANDER CANNON AND ANDREW CURRIE; COVER BY ZANDER CANNON In stores September 17. The secret origin of TOP 10's Smax is revealed in this 5-issue miniseries! Smax is back home, but he can't escape his past, when he was known as the greatest Dragonslayer of them all. Be here for the grim, sad truth of the life he left behind, and why he forged a new existence. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY ZANDER CANNON AND ANDREW CURRIE; COVER BY ZANDER CANNON In stores October 15. The miniseries spinning out of TOP 10 continues! Jeff Smax, back on his home planet for the funeral of his beloved Uncle Mack, is confronted by the dragons of his past. Accompanied by his partner, Toybox, he soon finds that he must do just that...but can he see the signs pointing him in the right direction while navigating through the bureaucratic red-tape necessary to get a Dragon-Slaying License? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY ZANDER CANNON AND ANDREW CURRIE; COVER BY CANNON In stores January 21. The final battle with the fierce dragon Morningbright! Jeff Smax and his fellow Neopolis police officer Toybox are engaged in an epic struggle when Death comes a-calling. But whom will the dark harbinger choose, Smax or Morningbright? Can Robyn redeem herself, even without her toys? And what will become of Jeff's sister? FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.