Comic books in 'Sword', graded by CGC

Part 2 of 6 - Written by Rick Sanchez. Art and cover by Kevin Sharpe and Jim Clark. The prequel to the most anticipated new game of 2009 continues as Chris Redfield's fight against the proliferation of B.O.W.s rages on! His current mission takes him to the jungles of Brazil and on the hunt for a Nazi scientist whose dark genetic research has gone awry. And through it all, learn more about the failed mission that still haunts Chris! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Ricardo Sanchez. Art by Jheremy Raapack & Al Barrionuevo. Cover by Kevin Sharpe. Veteran gaming industry writer Ricardo Sanchez and artist Kevin Sharpe bring the bio-weapons of the terrifying world of Capcom's best-selling game Resident Evil to the boiling jungles of South America. Follow two agents as they unravel the connections between the destruction of a Space Station, a telepathic G-Virus discovered in Grezbekistan, and the shadowy munitions firm known as Geisel Industries. Empty villages, flesh-eating zombie children, and a trip to a reclusive CEO's fortified compound bring them closer to the truth. But none of the terrors they've encountered so far could have prepared them for what happens next! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Rick Sanchez. Art by Jheremy Raapack & Al Barrionuevo. Cover by Kevin Sharpe Neuermann Giesel is the cat's meow of Ubelandia's 20-something party scene. So it's only natural that BSAA Agents Gere and Sugarman wonder why he's chosen to hang at the remote jungle compound of Fritz Giesel - the CEO of Giesel Industries - instead of at a trendy club. And a tour of the compound turns deadly as the two agents are caught in Neuermann's idea of a T-Virus play date. Plus don't miss superstar artist Ed Benes' 2-page origin story of Agent Mina Gere! On sale January 13 o 4 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US o MATURE READERS Cover price $3.99.

Written by Kris Oprisko and Ted Adams. Art by Shawn Crystal and John Nyberg. Cover by Lee Bermejo. The secretive Umbrella organization reveals its plans for the X-Virus -- and how the captured members of the S.T.A.R.S. Charlie Team tie into those plans. Hint: Our heroes aren't going to be happy! The non-stop action unfolds in Mexico and Alaska, as Charlie Team battles zombies in both places! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Dennis Fujitake. "Ultimatum," script by Keith Laumer (original story), Dennis Fujitake (adaptation), and Jan Strnad (adaptation), art by Dennis Fujitake; Retief negotiates with the Qornt who have awakened from their 200 year hibernation and are ready to fight to the death; Adapted from the short story by Keith Laumer, first published as 'Mightiest Quorn' in IF Worlds of Science Fiction, July 1963. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.00.

By Adam Wallenta and Peov. The people of Earth are left with nothing more than memories of their beloved heroes and the villains they did battle with so often in the name of justice. All that's left is memorabilia to purchase in the name of the lost. It's up to the Retributors, the sole survivors of truth and justice, to expose the lies and deceptions perpetrated on the common men and women who have fallen victim to the corporate predators out to control the masses and drain them of their hard earned dollars, all in the name of profit. Can the heroes defeat the one enemy the people can't seem to live without? Find out in this series conclusion! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Alison Dare and the Arabian Knights - Written by J. Torres. Art by J. Bone. It's the return of everyone's favorite kid adventurer! Alison has traveled to the Sultanate of Shahrazad with her mother, the world famous archaeologist Dr. Dare. When she stumbles across a magic lamp, Alison suddenly finds herself with a mischievous genie ready to do her bidding. Just what will a little girl ask for when she can have everything she wants? From the acclaimed team of writer J. Torres (Sidekicks) and artist J. Bone (Solar Stella) comes an exciting new mini-series that will thrill readers of all ages! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By Greg Erb, Jason Oremland, and Hunter Clark. Twenty-five years ago the Kingdom of Valdonia was under siege by an army of darkness. The magical forces of good only had one hope - a chosen one destined to lead them to victory. Douglas Peterson was that hero. Only he wasn't. He was an 8-year-old boy from Earth scared out of his mind! The frightened boy turned tail and skedaddled, hoping to never see his childhood wonderland again. Now as an adult, Doug is about to learn that his adventure in Valdonia was only beginning and that there are some things you can never run away from. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Nicole Virella. Cover by Ryan Stegman. Last year, Cullen Bunn brought us NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEADPOOL, the hit tale of the Merc with the Mouth trapped in the zombie apocalypse. In the end, our hero found a 'cure' of sorts to this horrible outbreak-any zombie that ate Deadpool transformed...into another Deadpool. And they lived happily ever after? Not so fast, as Cullen Bunn returns, joined by the amazing artwork of Nicole Virella, to let us know that wandering hordes of Deadpools might just be worse than flesh-hungry walking corpses. 28 pages, full color. Parental Cover price $3.99.

Steve Ditko art. Cover price $1.75.

Marvel/DC Edition - 1st printing. Challengers of the Fantastic (1997), Exciting X-Patrol (1997), Iron Lantern (1997), Magnetic Men featuring Magneto (1997), Spider-Boy Team-Up (1997), and Thorion of the New Asgods (1997). Written by Kurt Busiek, Keith Giffen, Barbara Kesel, Karl Kesel, Tom Peyer, and Roger Stern. Art by Tom Grummett, Bryan Hitch, Barry Kitson, Jo Ladronn, John Romita, Jr., and Paul Smith. Softcover, 256 pages, full color Cover price $12.95.

Titan Edition - 1st printing. Challengers of the Fantastic (1997), Exciting X-Patrol (1997), Iron Lantern (1997), Magnetic Men featuring Magneto (1997), Spider-Boy Team-Up (1997), and Thorion of the New Asgods (1997). Written by Kurt Busiek, Keith Giffen, Barbara Kesel, Karl Kesel, Tom Peyer, and Roger Stern. Art by Tom Grummett, Bryan Hitch, Barry Kitson, Jo Ladronn, John Romita, Jr., and Paul Smith. Softcover, 256 pages, full color

Written by Jason Starr. Art by Andrea Mutti. Cover by Frazer Irving. Beth Turner has been lied to, shot at, and put through the ringer in her quest for answers. Now, in the conclusion of Jason Starr and Andrea Mutti's thriller, Beth will find out the truth about her accident, and whether the mysterious man known as Marcus is either friend or foe. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

featuring PABLO PICASSO, SCOTT LOBDELL, JEFF MATSUDA, JOE CASEY, SEAN PHILLIPS, PETER DAVID, ALEX MALEEV, FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO, and others cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Dark Horse presents a new anthology showcasing what we do best, with a healthy and diverse mix of action-adventure strips by some of the biggest and the best in mainstream and alternative comics creators. In a landmark Buffy story, Scott Lobdell and Jeff Matsuda reveal the first meeting between Angel and Dawn, set before Buffy ever came to Sunnydale, before she and Angel ever met. The X-Men and WildCats team of Joe Casey and Sean Phillips present autobiographics from the mainstream, with a short piece about a comics writer. Peter David and Alex Maleev give us a glimpse into Spyboy's dark future, and Francisco Ruiz Velasco provides a short story spin off from Lone Wolf and Cub 2100, which is featured on the cover by X-Men and Highroads artist Leinil Francis Yu. Also featured are new strips by Dave Land (Star Wars: Infinities) and Craig Thompson (Goodbye, Chunky Rice), and Scott Allie (Star Wars: Empire) and Paul Lee and Brian Horton (Creatures of Habit novel). Hellboy editor Scott Allie interviews Hellboy director Guillermo Del Toro (Blade II) and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola during the early days of production on their Hellboy film. We are also proud to present a special Dark Horse Fine Arts section, with shorts by R. Sikoryak (Drawn & Quarterly) and the Fillbach Brothers (Poison Elves), and, we kid you not, a two-page comic strip by the most important artist of the twentieth century, Pablo Picasso (Guernica). On sale October 2 SC, 64pg, FC . . . $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

"Fading Past" by Jose Calderon & Daphne Lage. "Home is Where the Hell Is" by Jose Calderon & Xahc M. Lennieson. "War Angel" and "Dreaming Tears" by Jose Calderon & Matt Lunsford. "Stalkings" by Jose Calderon & Poy Yee. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Jose Calderon with art by Les Denis, Gerald Bartley, Matthew Lunsford, Xahc, and Daphne Lage. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.75.

Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Mike Norton. Cover by Jenny Frison. Em and Dana come face to face with the Amish samurai who has been hunting them, and the Revivers start getting... hungry. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by John Barber. Art by Fico Ossio. Cover by Andrew Griffith. ENTER THE SHADOW! One of the REVOLUTIONARIES is missing-and when his teammates launch a rescue mission, they get a little help... from the 4'-tall other-dimensional MICRONAUTS! Together they'll have to face the swords of the all-new, all-different STORM SHADOW-and she's not taking prisoners! Enter the all-new, all-different STORM SHADOW! The secrets of the Hasbro universe are revealed here! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "To Plant!" Story and art by by Chiho Saito. In this volume: Jealous of Utena's abilities, Juri faces off against her supposed rival in another bizarre duel. But against Juri's superior skill, it will take a miracle for Utena to beat her! Then, Utena has become good friends with Miki, another member of the mysterious student council. But due to the manipulations of the enigmatic entity known as World's End, Miki chooses to challenge Utena to a duel! Can Utena bring herself to raise a sword against her friend? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "To Bud!" Story and art by by Chiho Saito. Still searching for her elusive prince who saved her life as a young girl, Utena now faces her toughest challenge yet: the romantic overtures of Akio Ohtori. Can she trust the handsome but rakish older man? And, if so, will he be able to help her ascend to the castle in the sky? After one night of passion, Utena hopes the power of love will change her destiny forever. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

2nd Edition (Shojo Edition) - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "To Till!" Story and art by by Chiho Saito. New smaller size and lower price! The amazing manga that inspired the hit animated series! When she was young, Utena Tenjou accidentally fell into a roaring river only to be rescued by a mysterious man-her prince. Since that day, Utena is determined to grow up to be not a princess, but a strong and noble prince. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

2nd Edition (Shojo Edition) - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "To Plant!" Story and art by by Chiho Saito. New smaller size and lower price! The amazing manga that inspired the hit animated series! When she was young, Utena Tenjou accidentally fell into a roaring river only to be rescued by a mysterious man-her prince. Since that day, Utena is determined to grow up to be not a princess, but a strong and noble prince. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover (W) Andy Lanning, Alan Cowsill (A/CA) Gary Erskine • Colonel Liger, formerly of the evil organization Mys-Tech, has started working as an agent of MI:13, Mys-Tech's rival agency. • Not everything is as it appears, though - because Liger has just discovered that his old team, The Warheads, are still alive - and nothing's going to stop him from finding them. Cover price $26.00.

A science fiction adventure anthology edited by Robin Snyder. Featuring two Star Guider stories by Jack C. Harris and Steve Ditko, an unpublished adventure series from the 1970s. Also featuring Marshall of the Zodiac by Rich Margopoulos and Tom Mandrake. More stories and art by Nestor Redondo, Henry Boltinoff (Silver Age DC artist), Bill Dubay and Cliff Thomas. Mature readers. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Ditko. Cover price $1.70. NOTE: Dare is continued in Crisis # 55 - 56. Cover price $1.70.

(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Eric J FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of October 8th. THE CONCEPT: Paris, 1933. Europe is still in the grip of feudalism, sorcerers stalk the streets at night, and secret societies vie for power. It is the world of REX MUNDI. Rex Mundi means "King of the World" in Latin. THIS ISSUE: "Father of Wisdom." Genevieve must save Julien's medical practice from being shut down by the Guild of Physicians. Can she do it? Later, Julien visits Rabbi Maiselles and discovers a clue to the true identity of the mysterious entity known as "Baphomet." No, it's not the devil... Julien also trys to question the wealthy Hugo deMedici, who is somehow connected to the stolen scroll and Marin's murder. But deMedici isn't accepting visitors... Cover price $2.95.

Written by ARVID NELSON. Art by JUAN FERREYRA. Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS. May 10 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.99. Europe is at war. Julien and Genevieve must flee the Duke's country estate, but even if they make it out, can Julien trust Gen to stay by his side? Cover price $2.99.

Written by Kel Symons. Art and Cover by Nathan Stockman. Reyn is a freelance swordsman and monster hunter who also might be the last of the legendary 'Wardens' of the land of Fate, whose ranks long since faded into myth. He's haunted and driven by visions from a 'guiding angel' who sets him on the path of a great quest-though Reyn's hardly the errant knight-type. He'll rescue and partner with the sorceress Seph, a member of a coven known as the Followers of Tek, hunted as heretics for their beliefs, but who may know what secrets Fate holds. 28 pages, full color. Rated T= Cover price $2.99.

Written by Kel Symons. Art and Cover by Nathan Stockman and Paul Little. Reyn returns Seph to her father and the Followers of Tek, who ask him to join them on a mission to stop the Venn from destroying Fate. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Written by Kel Symons. Art and Cover by Nathan Stockman. 20 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

B/W comic Cover price $2.00.

Diamond Traders of Ishti part 2 Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. Collects Rhudiprrt, Prince of Fur (1990) #1-6. Written by Dwight R. Decker. Art by Teri S. Wood. Do cats dream? Warren Schafer died a lonely and bitter old man. Only one thing held any meaning for him during his life: his cat. When he is denied the chance to be reunited with her in the afterlife, he is offered a unique opportunity by the cat goddess: a new life as a cat. "I make no promises," she warns, "Your new life as a cat could be as disappointing and frustrating as your life as a man! I only offer you a second chance - nothing more!" Warren had just one question: "Will I see my cat again?" Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Story, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Part 2 of 4. The main hero is a three foot tall green woman. The heroic sorceress is trapped in the body of a foot high fluffball. This is the force that is supposed to free Thog from the bowels of The Iron Citadel? You might be surprised. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS In stores July 28. Nightwing guest-stars in a battle royale in Blüdhaven! Richard Dragon and Bronze Tiger team up with Blüdhaven's swift-fisted protector to take on the fearsome Circle of Six! And if that isn't enough muscle and blades to rip the city to shreds, the cops and local gangstas join the fray in a wall-to-wall free-for-all! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens A great jumping-on point for new readers as a new story arc begins with a cameo appearance by Batman! As the Bronze Tiger clings to life in a Detroit hospital, Richard Dragon is confronted by a dangerous face from his past ? a past that includes training the Dark Knight himself! On sale Nov 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $149.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4278620015 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $292.00 View scans Paper: White Label #0296223013 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Island of the Inferno starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, Lady Shiva, and Slash, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; Slash and an erupting volcano are double trouble for our heroes. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Command: Slay the Dragon! starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, Benjamin Turner (later Bronze Tiger), Lady Shiva, Dr. Moon, Guano Cravat, and Topper, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; Richard Dragon and Lady Shiva team up to battle the bad guys. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Slay the Blind Dragon starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (later Bronze Tiger), Lady Shiva, and Slash, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; while battling the Slash gang, Richard Dragon is blinded by light. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. When Strikes the Samurai! starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, Benjamin Turner (later Bronze Tiger), Lady Shiva, Telegram Sam, Sung Ling Po, and The Samurai, script by David A. Kraft, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Jack Abel; Richard Dragon faces the evil of The Warrior Clan. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

"To Catch an Assassin!" Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children, #8" (pencils by Curt Swan?). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua")/Vince Colletta cover. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. The Axeman starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, Benjamin Turner, Lady Shiva, The Axeman, and Luke Lewis, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada; Richard Dragon and The Ninja Assassin try to stop The Axeman. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

The world's richest kid and his pals return to comics as part of Harvey Comics' revival in the early 1990s. Richie's mean cousin Reggie wants to beat Richie in a contest to win Wildmoor Castle. So while Richie and Cadbury explore the castle, Reggie has his hired thugs dress as Robin Hood and his Merry Men to scare them, in a multi-part story. The stress starts to get to Mr. Rich as he hallucinates seeing money everywhere. Little Dot's Uncle Alter changes his mind frequently. The Secret of Wildmoor Castle; Reggies Plot; Backfire!; Little Dot: Uncle Alter Makes Good. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

(W) Jason M. Burns (A) Marcelo Ferrerira While hiking through the snowy Himalayas, Richie and the gang runs afoul of a group of exotic animal poachers who have captured the elusive Yeti! Vowing to rescue the creature and return it to the wild, Rich Rescue finds itself at odds with an ancient order of ninja-monks sworn to protect the Yeti at all costs - and they've mistaken Rich Rescue for the poachers! Cover price $3.95.