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Trakk Monster Hunter Collectors Preview Ashcan San Diego Comic-Con 2003. 16 page B & W. (W) Stan Winston and Francis Takenaga (A) Philip Tan (Painted Cover A) by Stan Winston (Painted Cover B) by Simon Bisley FC 32 pp $2.95 Monthly series. THE CONCEPT: If you like superheroes and monsters, then this is the book for you! Trakk is an immortal monster-hunter on a quest to destroy the very source of all monsters. He is the basis of a countless number of legends of great heroes and warriors across myriad civilizations. He has but one task...to destroy the curse of all human kind, the alien beast known as Vaquoul, the creator of all monsters, from werewolves to vampires. Trakk is cursed to walk the earth until he destroys Vaquoul. The ultimate superhero brought to you by the ultimate monster- creator and multiple Academy Award winner himself, Mr. Stan (Terminator/Jurassic Park/Aliens) Winston. THIS ISSUE: Present day. Trakk, the greatest hero our world has ever known, has been missing for decades. Modern media touts him as only ever being an urban legend, on a par with the albino alligator and Santa Claus. But he does exist and we join him at a crisis point in his long struggle. After all the years of fighting one battle after another on his quest, he only sees his failures and not the many times he has saved all humankind. Now he has all but given up. The once great hero has become a homeless drifter, a barely recognizable shadowy image of his former self. And at the time when we need him the most, he has crawled into the bottle so deep there seems no way out. Can he once again become the hero we need in time to save us all? Get ready for this one comic fans, it's monster "clobbering time!"

Standard edition. Cover price $2.50.

Direct Edition. Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Frank Springer & Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Frank Springer and Dave Hunt. While traveling in space together in the starcruiser Steelhaven, the Autobots and the Nebulans discover a traveling carnival and circus that has an Autobot as part of its act. What is an Autobot doing in a carnival? The Autobots and Nebulans try to find out in "The Cosmic Carnival." Cover price $1.00.

A film production company manages to use Skullgrin, a Decepticon on Earth in disguise as a monster, for promotional and profitable purposes. And that brings out Circuit Breaker, who is more than ready to fight in "Monstercon from Mars." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt. Cover by Bob Budiansky and Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $64.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4431455025 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

The Micromasters, the new Autobots, arrive on Earth as the Decepticons have established a new base with a plan to steal more energy than ever before in King Con. Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Bill Sienkiewicz cover. The Matrix Quest, the search for the creation matrix, continues, as in this chapter, the Autobots follow the trail to the creation matrix and are led to an abandoned station on a planet. And when they are captured by Decepticons, a deadly new threat emerges in Dark Creation. Script by Simon Furman and art by Geoff Senior. Issue also has profile pages on Spinister and Windsweeper Decepticons. Cover price $1.00.

As the Neo-Knights and the Autobots try to heal their critically-wounded leader, Optimus Prime, a new group of villains begins to make its move against the Transformers. Written by Simon Furman, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers 3-D does not come with 3-D glasses. Story by Andrea Lafrance. Art by Dennis Francis. Cover by Dennis Francis. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #29. Blackthorne Publishing presents another in its series of 3-D comics, this one featuring an adventure of The Transformers. A group of human children joins forces with the Transformers when the Decepticons create a new weapon intended to turn humans into slave labor. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Irineo Maramba. Marty Isenberg (w); Dario Brizuela, Marcelo Matere (a); The all-new, original comic based on the hit TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series on Cartoon Network continues here! TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series head writer Marty Isenberg and artist Dario Brizuela continue their all new tales of Detroit's favorite alien robots with 'Attention Surplus Disorder,' in which the AUTOBOTS clash with Detroit's FORMER favorite hero, who's craving to steal the spotlight back from the giant cybernetic upstarts. Also, in the backup story 'Whatever Happened to Whatisname?', Isenberg teams with artist Marcelo Matere to tell the untold tale of what became of a certain DECEPTICON after his defeat by the AUTOBOTS. The answer may surprise and disturb you! Matere and Animated Series director Irineo Maramba each provide covers. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Simon Furman; Penciled by Guido Guidi; Inked by Elaine To Colored by David Cheung As SCORPONOK targets KICKER, convinced that he can fast-track their ENERGON program, so OPTIMUS PRIME faces off against UNICRON'S Four Horsemen on CYBERTRON. Trapped, outgunned, PRIME can only wonder helplessly at the fate of Earth. Unless, that is, he and his fellow AUTOBOTS get a helping hand from SIG OMEGA... and the Spark of Combination! From Simon Furman and Guido Guidi! FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly Cover price $2.95.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Cover art by Guido Guidi, colors by Josh Perez. The time for conflict has arrived! But can Drift possibly hope to survive the coming onslaught? Old fears are put aside and new bonds are forged as Drift and the Knights prepare to make their final stand! Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $280.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Halloween Special Edition. Label #2038130001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Promotional Special Edition comic. "Ghost in the Machine!" written by Simon Furman with art by Geoff Senior. 6-5/8" x 11-3/8", Full color, 8 pages (including covers), newspaper style binding, all newsprint stock.

Nick Roche cover. IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special monthly series continues to present classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. Nick Roche (Transformers Spotlight: Shockwave) once again presents a new cover recreation of the original cover art. This issue features the threat of Astrotrain in the story, 'The Cure!' originally presented in Marvel Comics' The Transformers #30! *Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive Cover price $3.99.

R1A-Nick Roche Incentive Sketch cover. IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special monthly series continues to present classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. Nick Roche (Transformers Spotlight: Shockwave) once again presents a new cover recreation of the original cover art. This issue features the threat of Astrotrain in the story, 'The Cure!' originally presented in Marvel Comics' The Transformers #30! *Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive Cover price $3.99.

Retro Art cover. IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special monthly series continues to present classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. Nick Roche (Transformers Spotlight: Shockwave) once again presents a new cover recreation of the original cover art. This issue features the threat of Astrotrain in the story, 'The Cure!' originally presented in Marvel Comics' The Transformers #30! *Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover featuring the Animation Art. Written by Mairghread Scott, Mike Johnson. Art by Agustin Padilla. THE FIGHT FOR CYBERTRON! GRIMLOCK and his DINOBOTS meet up with old allies and try to stop the new threat to the planet. But as things get heated, the outcome becomes uncertain. A new beginning… or the end of the DINOBOTS? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover (W) Simon Furman (A) Guido Guidi (CA) Geoff Senior THE GREATEST ENEMY... the greatest challenge... shall come from within. And there will be an ending. This is it, the battle the TRANSFORMERS must win, and yet dare not. The original and founding TRANSFORMERS comic comes to an epic and giant-sized conclusion, with all-out battle on CYBERTRON. Or should that be 'Cybertrons'? Shocks, surprises, guest stars and more. It may be a cliché, but this one really does have it all. Cover price $5.99.

Cover by Klaus Scherwinski. Simon Furman (w); Klaus Scherwinski (a) A second Transformers Spotlight this month finally showcases one of the most underrated of all TRANSFORMERS, the Autobot Wheelie! Cover artist Klaus Scherwinski teams up with TRANSFORMERS über-scribe Simon Furman to introduce Wheelie to the IDW generation of readers. Trapped, alone on a hostile, faraway planet, the diminutive Autobot must dig deeper than ever before just to survive, running a gauntlet of pain and self-sacrifice that leads, ultimately, to a choice that will test not just his allegiance, but his very soul! Featuring two special covers from Scherwinski. Cover price $3.99.

Limited Variant Sketch Cover by Klaus Scherwinski. Simon Furman (w); Klaus Scherwinski (a) A second Transformers Spotlight this month finally showcases one of the most underrated of all TRANSFORMERS, the Autobot Wheelie! Cover artist Klaus Scherwinski teams up with TRANSFORMERS über-scribe Simon Furman to introduce Wheelie to the IDW generation of readers. Trapped, alone on a hostile, faraway planet, the diminutive Autobot must dig deeper than ever before just to survive, running a gauntlet of pain and self-sacrifice that leads, ultimately, to a choice that will test not just his allegiance, but his very soul! Featuring two special covers from Scherwinski. Cover price $3.99.

Promotional comic for New York Sanitation Department. The DSNY teamed up with Marvel Comics to create grade-specific literacy components supporting the K-5 RRR lesson plans that help educators implement the three R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) at school. Cover by Gregg Schigiel and Wayne Faucher. (W) Doug Bernstein and Vivian Trakinski (A) Lee Moder & Jose Marzan/Alex Saviuk & Bob McLeod. Features two stories and six pages of games and activities. No marvel heroes within the stories, but Spider-Man and characters from Fantastic Four and the X-Men do appear in the advertisement and activity pages. Full color, 32 pages.

(W) Mark Waid, Tom Peyer (A) Chad Hardin Final Issue! It's here, the cataclysmic can't-miss finale! With the help of Soldier Zero, The Traveler is faced with a horrific decision with consequences greater than even The Traveler can imagine - and he's seen them all! Don't miss out as Stan Lee, Mark Waid, Tom Peyer, and Chad Hardin break time and space in half in this epic series finale that will blow your mind! Cover price $3.99.

Edited by Samuel Bierman. Cover by John Giunta. Stories by Charles Voight, Walter Johnson, Clem Colbert, H. C. Kiefer, W. F. Baldwin, Munson Paddock, and Manny Stallman. Adventure stories starring such characters as Paul Bunyan, Dr. Styx, and Marco Polo--these are comics to Treasure! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Frank Frazetta art (5 pages). Edited by Samuel Bierman. Cover by H. C. Kiefer. Stories by H. C. Kiefer, W. F. Baldwin, Clem Colbert, Frank Frazetta, John Giunta, and August Froehlich. Adventure stories starring such characters as Paul Bunyan, Dr. Styx, Marco Polo, and The Treasure Keeper--these are comics to Treasure! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $149.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4420572020 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $89.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4420572021 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

2001 Annual (#7). Written by Garth Ennis. Art by John McCrea. Cover by Matt Groening and Bill Morrison. After seeing an Itchy and Scratchy cartoon based on the movie Alien, Bart dreams that Springfield has been invaded. Written by Troy Nixey. Art by Troy Nixey. Homer finds himself on display as a primitive man in the year 1875. Written by Mark Hamill. Art by Bill Morrison, Jason Ho, and Mike Rote. Professor Frink creates a machine that creates a "flawed" clone of Homer. Bios and Halloween tales from the guest contributors to this issue. Back cover by Dan Brereton. 68 pages, full color. $4.50. Direct Edition cover has issue #7, Newsstand Edition has Annual 2001. Cover price $4.50.

As Doctor Occult relives the savage childhood of Mister E, the arrogant young cossack who will become known as Misery commits an act of betrayal that will echo through the centuries. Meanwhile, the Phantom Stranger experiences a different kind of Hell, John Constantine has a cigarette, and the mysterious force behind Misery is revealed. Written by John Ney Rieber. Art by John Ridgway. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

The miniseries starring a quartet of Vertigo's most mysterious figures concludes. The Trenchcoat Brigade--John Constantine, Mister E, Doctor Occult and the Phantom Stranger--are reunited as the pitiful man called Misery faces his mysterious master. But to save both the world and his own soul, the murderous Mister E must come to terms with both his own inner demons and those of his teammates. Written by John Ney Rieber. Art by John Ridgway. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Judd Winick. Art and cover by Howard Porter. Acclaimed writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) redefines the mighty Captain Marvel in a 12-issue maxiseries featuring a stunning new art style for fan-favorite illustrator Howard Porter (THE FLASH, JLA)! The world is in magical turmoil as Captain Marvel tries to keep everything under control in the aftermath of the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE. And with the rest of the Marvel Family powerless, it's all up to him - unless some drastic changes occur fast. Luckily, everything changes by this issue's end! Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Howard Porter and limited to 100 copies. Comes with numbered DF Certificate of Authenticity. Written by Judd Winick. Art and cover by Howard Porter. Acclaimed writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) redefines the mighty Captain Marvel in a 12-issue maxiseries featuring a stunning new art style for fan-favorite illustrator Howard Porter (THE FLASH, JLA)! The world is in magical turmoil as Captain Marvel tries to keep everything under control in the aftermath of the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE. And with the rest of the Marvel Family powerless, it's all up to him - unless some drastic changes occur fast. Luckily, everything changes by this issue's end!

Written by Judd Winick. Art and cover by Howard Porter. Freddy Freeman barely makes it through his first task ? because he still has no powers! And the mysterious Council of Merlin has its own plans to make sure things stay that way for the young Marvel! ? 3 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Written by Judd Winick. Art and cover by Howard Porter The red-hot maxiseries by Judd Winick and Howard Porter continues! Sabina, the Council of Merlin's representative in the Middle East steps in and sabotages Freddy's latest trial - succeeding in taking some power for the evil members who sponsor her! ? 5 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Gene Colan. In conjunction with the Hero Initiative, Marvel's top creators (Stan Lee, Ed Brubaker, Tom Palmer, Tom Brevoort & Ralph Macchio) select their favorite stories featuring the groundbreaking artwork of Gene Colan - reprinted here in their entirety - and offer commentary on his prolific contributions to the comic-book industry, from TOMB OF DRACULA to DAREDEVIL to HOWARD THE DUCK! The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. Net proceeds from sales of this book by The Hero Initiative will benefit Gene Colan. 96 PGS./Rated T+ ...$9.99 Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

Written by Michael Dougherty. Art by Fiona Staples. Cover by Zid.

From the twisted imagination of creator Michael Dougherty (director of the upcoming Krampus and Trick 'r Treat, screenwriter of X-Men 2 and Superman Returns) and a top-notch team of artists including Fiona Staples (Saga), Stephen Byrne (Buffy/Angel), Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker's Death Ship) and Zid (Son of Merlin) comes this 4-part collection that paves the way for the Trick 'r Treat film sequel!

Across the centuries of Halloween horror, wherever fear lies, Sam will be waiting. "Seed" explores two star-crossed lovers in the old world whose fate will change Halloween forever! "Corn Maiden" is a tale about pioneers who venture West and bring darkness with them; "Echoes" is a horror noir set in 1950s Los Angeles amid a serial killer's vicious rampage, and "Monster Mash" unleashes Halloween on small town America, and two boy's lives will never be the same!

The dark and twisted face of the cult horror hit Trick 'r Treat is back... are you ready for the return of Sam?

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

2009 Convention Exclusive. Ashcan sized comic based on the film written & directed by Michael Dougherty. The non-convention edition originally came with the DVD. Written by Marc Andreyko with art by Fiona Staples. Full color, 24 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers, 5-in. x 7-in.

UK/British Comic. Cover by John Ridgeway. Mature Readers. B & W comic. "Light Brigade" by Neil Gaiman & Nigel Kitching. "Baccus" by Eddie Campbell. "Shadows" by Mike Collins, Robin Laing, & Pete Martin. "Lowlife" by Gavin Butler & Steve Martin. "St. Swithin's Day" by Grant Morrison and Paul Grist. "Dom Zombi" by Dominic Regan. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Nigel Kitching. "Light Brigade" by Nigel Kitching & Rob Moran. "Fun with Leonardo" by Andrew Elliot & Mark Buckingham. "The Shipwreck" by Stephen Walsh & Kellie Strom. "Lowlife" by Gavin Butler & Steven Martin. "Pirate Days" by Michael Cook. "Dom Zombi" by Dominic Regan. "Rockin' Resurrection" by Caspar Williams. "Baccus" by Eddie Campbell & Dylan Horrocks. Cover price $3.50.

By Mike Bertino. The second issue of Mike Bertino's Trigger brings us the next chapter of "Grown Ups", as well as two more hilarious stories that take Mike's idiosyncratic fusion of insane logic and sincere storytelling to a whole new level!. 24 Pages, B&W. Cover price $5.00.

A special anthology promoting the first Trilogy Tour of independent comics artists Jeff Smith, Linda Medley and Charles Vess. Contains short stories, info and sketches about their fantasy series Bone, Castle Waiting, and The Book of Ballads and Sagas, respectively. Includes artist bios and background. Clever jam cover by Smith, Medley and Vess. Black and white. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton Covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams and Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino The Dark Trinity, having revealed a traitor in their midst, attempts to take the newly ordered world by storm with a new recruit by their side! Meanwhile, find out exactly where the original Trinity - Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman - are and what's become of them and the strange new world they inhabit! On sale December 3 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Ande Parks Cover by Shane Davis There's war on Earth, war in space and war in another dimension. And at the heart of it all stands a desperate mission to track down and save Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman by some of their most devoted family and friends. But to save the Trinity, the rescue squad will have to defy gods as the fate of Earth hangs in the balance. On sale January 21 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Mike Norton & Ande Parks, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher. Cover by Scott McDaniel & Wayne Faucher. Earth - and all of reality - is under assault from space, magic forces, other dimensions and more! But if Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman changed forever, does it mean salvation for everybody else - or disaster? The Trinity leads DC's heroes and some surprising allies in a sprawling battle to save reality! Featuring Krona, Morgaine Le Fey, the Crime Syndicate, Despero, Enigma, the JLA and loads of other DC heroes and villains! On sale April 22 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Painted cover. Presenting the sexiest, sassiest siblings since the Golden Girls! Three young women wearing outlandish costumes wake up in the forest with no idea who they are or how they got there, but the freakish Trenchmouth and Rubberneck aren't so kind as to let them get their bearings in this debut adventure! Script & pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Dan Panosian. Cover price $2.50.