Comic books December 2012

(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A/CA) Frazer Irving Take a look at the twisted origins of Eternia's most loathsome and terrible villain. What horrific events from Skeletor's secret past defined the evil despot he became? Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Hajime Asano. Art by Neet. Kinjiro Sakamachi is a "normal" seventeen-year-old boy who happens to suffer from an abnormal fear of women. A fateful visit to the school bathroom turns Kinjiro's world upside down when he discovers the dashing and popular Konoe Subaru is actually a girl! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Proto-Type: Part 2 of 2 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Gary Martin & Various (CA) Mike Norton 'Proto-Type,' Part 2. The origin of Mega Man's wayward brother, Proto Man, continues! What happened to the robot named 'Blues' after he left Dr. Light? And how did he make is fateful encounter with Dr. Wily? Then, in 'Cold Feat,' Guts Man comes to Ice Man's aid, but is the buff robot the bigger threat? Cover price $2.99.

Proto-Type: Part 2 of 2 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Gary Martin & Various (CA) Sanford Greene 'Proto-Type,' Part 2. The origin of Mega Man's wayward brother, Proto Man, continues! What happened to the robot named 'Blues' after he left Dr. Light? And how did he make is fateful encounter with Dr. Wily? Then, in 'Cold Feat,' Guts Man comes to Ice Man's aid, but is the buff robot the bigger threat? Cover price $2.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Spiritus Ex Machina!" Collects Mega Man (2011 Archie) #13-16. Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Gary Martin. Cover by Patrick Spaz Spaziante. The explosive new chapter in the Mega Man mythology has arrived! What began as a conference to decide the future of advanced robotics turns to pandemonium when the Emerald Spears extremist group takes everyone at the A.R.T.S. hostage and threatens to blow up the robots present! It's up to Mega Man to lead Elec Man, Pharaoh Man and Quake Woman to save the day, but time is running out for our heroes! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. By John C. Fredriksen. MORE SCIENCE THAN FICTION - Before Lost In Space, before Star Trek, and before Space 1999, American audiences were regaled by the weekly thrills, perils, and otherworldly exploits of Men Into Space, the first-ever hard science sci-fi program. Popular actor William Lundigan appeared as the redoubtable Colonel Edward McCauley, who grappled with many of the same problems that real astronauts encountered in their quest to reach the Moon a decade later. It was a somber departure from previous televised science fiction fare, aimed at juveniles, and served up the drama and excitement of space flight in realistic fashion. In 38 black-and-white episodes, McCauley endures lunar crashes, renegade satellites, runaway space stations, meteor strikes, and colliding tankers, in addition to memorable encounters with feuding scientists, balky subordinates, hostile cosmonauts, and space babes. All told, Men Into Space is a classic slice of 1950s Americana and exuberantly reflects the national obsession with astronautics of its day. It is a must for devotees of the heroic age of spaceflight and early science fiction television. This ground-breaking booklet examines the historical context of the series and its rise and fall, along with biographies of all major personalities involved with its production. Includes two appendices and footnotes; profusely illustrated. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 328 pages, Text. Cover price $21.95.

Volume 3 – 1st printing.

The third volume of the Michael Wm. Kaluta Sketchbook Series continues to showcase the acclaimed artists lovely drawings, doodles, preliminaries and illustrations.

All scanned by the artist from his personal sketchbooks, and nearly all has never seen the light of day before now. This book, and the entire series, are a treasure trove of gorgeous Kaluta art!

Softcover, 8 in. x 11 in., 48 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

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Everything Burns: Part 6 of 6 - (W) Matt Fraction (A/CA) Alan Davis EVERYTHING BURNS FINALE! The War against Surtur crushes Thor - literally! Hela and Loki make their move! Can the All-Mother save the Nine Realms? Cover price $3.99.

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Variant cover by Mike Perkins Everything Burns: Part 6 of 6 - (W) Matt Fraction (A) Alan Davis EVERYTHING BURNS FINALE! The War against Surtur crushes Thor - literally! Hela and Loki make their move! Can the All-Mother save the Nine Realms? Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Pasqual Ferry. Everything Burns Epilogue.(W) Matt Fraction. (A) Barry Kitson, Jay Leisten. END OF AN ERA! EVERYTHING BURNS AFTERMATH THE FINAL ISSUE...! After all the blood and thunder that's rocked the nine realms someone has to pay. It will probably be Thor - the only Asgardian brave enough to face...THE DOOM RING. Who dares judge a god? Just wait and see who shows up... Cover price $3.99.

Variant Cover by Simone Bianchi. Everything Burns Epilogue.(W) Matt Fraction. (A) Barry Kitson, Jay Leisten. END OF AN ERA! EVERYTHING BURNS AFTERMATH THE FINAL ISSUE...! After all the blood and thunder that's rocked the nine realms someone has to pay. It will probably be Thor - the only Asgardian brave enough to face...THE DOOM RING. Who dares judge a god? Just wait and see who shows up... Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 15 Variant Cover. Everything Burns Epilogue.(W) Matt Fraction. (A) Barry Kitson, Jay Leisten. END OF AN ERA! EVERYTHING BURNS AFTERMATH THE FINAL ISSUE...! After all the blood and thunder that's rocked the nine realms someone has to pay. It will probably be Thor - the only Asgardian brave enough to face...THE DOOM RING. Who dares judge a god? Just wait and see who shows up... Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Clayton Crain (W) Christopher Yost, Cullen Bunn (A) Lan Medina CARNAGE IS BACK - AND BIGGER AIN'T NECESSARILY BETTER! Scarlet Spider and Venom collide as the hunt for Carnage begins, taking both heroes to a place you'll never believe. Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Mark Bagley (W) Christopher Yost, Cullen Bunn (A) Lan Medina CARNAGE IS BACK - AND BIGGER AIN'T NECESSARILY BETTER! Scarlet Spider and Venom collide as the hunt for Carnage begins, taking both heroes to a place you'll never believe. Cover price $3.99.

SECOND PRINTING Cover by Lan Medina (W) Christopher Yost, Cullen Bunn (A) Lan Medina CARNAGE IS BACK - AND BIGGER AIN'T NECESSARILY BETTER! Scarlet Spider and Venom collide as the hunt for Carnage begins, taking both heroes to a place you'll never believe. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. By Mitch O'Connell. All the good stuff from "The Prince of Pop Art," Mitch O'Connell! From doodles to museum masterpieces, stunning illustrations for Playboy and the New York Times, and art from sold-out art shows worldwide, this magnum opus is sure to be revered as the greatest book ever produced! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 284 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Monster High Magazine is the cool new magazine for fans of this fangtastic brand! Packed with scary-cute features, makes, posters, fashion, monster giveaways, and more, it's the perfect magazine for all ghouls looking to add a little bit of freaky fabulousness to their lives! Cover price $4.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Moon Knight (2011 4th Series) #8-12.

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and cover by Alex Maleev.

Moon Knight throws down with the Kingpin of Los Angeles! But the battle for LA's soul claims a life - one that will be felt throughout the Marvel Universe! And once LA's Kingpin pushes him over the edge, Moon Knight succumbs to the abyss of his new multiple personalities.

What force on Earth can bring him back from the brink? Enter: the Avengers!

But after all he's been through, will there be anything left of the one-man Avenger to save?

Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev continue the adventures of Marvel's psyche-splitting superstar!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $19.99.

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(W/A/CA) Brandon Graham Sexica runs into some old Organ hounds from the Red city that have discovered a magic secret about the city built into the Whaling wall. Cover price $2.99.

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(W/A) Roger Langridge (CA) Elisabetta Melaranci, Gianluca Barone The four-part Muppet Show story 'The Four Seasons' - for the first time in print It's time for the holidays at the Muppet Theatre, and everyone is getting into the spirit of the season! The Swedish Chef causes chaos in the kitchen when he tries to make his special Christmas dessert! Kermit and Piggy exchange holiday gifts! Gonzo introduces his new performing protégé! Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Collects Muppets (2012 Marvel) #1-4. Story and Art by Roger Langridge. Cover Art by Elisabetta Melaranci, and Silvano Scolari. Experience a year in the life of the Muppets in this special four-part story! As the Muppet Theatre celebrates spring, special guest Meredith the Mountain Gorilla arrives - and her many admirers compete for her affections! Then, the Muppets throw a summer beach extravaganza! But when a competing troupe hires Fozzie, Scooter is left without a partner for his act. Can Scooter find a replacement - and can Fozzie overcome his homesickness? As fall sets in, longtime doorman Pops finds himself being forced into retirement by his union. Can the Muppets find a way to keep Pops around? And finally, the holidays arrive, and everyone gets into the spirit of the season! The Swedish Chef causes chaos in the kitchen! Gonzo introduces his new performing protégé! And Kermit and Piggy exchange holiday gifts! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

SECOND PRINTING Cover by Andy Price featuring Twilight Sparkle (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Welcome to Ponyville, home of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and all your other favorite Ponies! Something's not right in the town though, as some of the inhabitants are acting very, very strange! It's up to the Mane Six to find the source of the weirdness before it's too late! Cover price $3.99.

SECOND PRINTING Cover by Andy Price featuring Applejack (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Welcome to Ponyville, home of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and all your other favorite Ponies! Something's not right in the town though, as some of the inhabitants are acting very, very strange! It's up to the Mane Six to find the source of the weirdness before it's too late! Cover price $3.99.

SECOND PRINTING Cover by Andy Price featuring Pinky Pie (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Welcome to Ponyville, home of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and all your other favorite Ponies! Something's not right in the town though, as some of the inhabitants are acting very, very strange! It's up to the Mane Six to find the source of the weirdness before it's too late! Cover price $3.99.

SECOND PRINTING Cover by Andy Price featuring Rainbow Dash (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Welcome to Ponyville, home of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and all your other favorite Ponies! Something's not right in the town though, as some of the inhabitants are acting very, very strange! It's up to the Mane Six to find the source of the weirdness before it's too late! Cover price $3.99.

SECOND PRINTING Cover by Andy Price featuring Fluttershy (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Welcome to Ponyville, home of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and all your other favorite Ponies! Something's not right in the town though, as some of the inhabitants are acting very, very strange! It's up to the Mane Six to find the source of the weirdness before it's too late! Cover price $3.99.

SECOND PRINTING Cover by Andy Price featuring Rarity (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Welcome to Ponyville, home of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and all your other favorite Ponies! Something's not right in the town though, as some of the inhabitants are acting very, very strange! It's up to the Mane Six to find the source of the weirdness before it's too late! Cover price $3.99.

SECOND PRINTING Cover by Andy Price (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price From IDW Publishing. Sensational Second Printing! Welcome to Ponyville, home of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and all your other favorite Ponies! Something's not right in the town though, as some of the inhabitants are acting very, very strange! It's up to the Mane Six to find the source of the weirdness before it's too late! The Box Set collects all six of the "Mane Six" covers in one handy box set, with an exclusive slipcase! All the ponies in one place! Cover price $24.99.

Cover by Katie Cook (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Queen Chrysalis has returned! Our ponies have no time to horse around, as they set off to rescue their friends from Chrysalis kingdom. What magical adventures await them, and where the heck is Princess Celestia? Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Katie Cook (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Chrysalis has returned! Our ponies have no time to horse around, as they set off to rescue their friends from Chrysalis kingdom. What magical adventures await them, and where the heck is Princess Celestia? Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Katie Cook (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Chrysalis has returned! Our ponies have no time to horse around, as they set off to rescue their friends from Chrysalis kingdom. What magical adventures await them, and where the heck is Princess Celestia? Cover price $3.99.

Double Midnight Comics Retailer Exclusive Variant Cover by Amy Mebberson. (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Queen Chrysalis has returned! Our ponies have no time to horse around, as they set off to rescue their friends from Chrysalis kingdom. What magical adventures await them, and where the heck is Princess Celestia?

Midtown Comics Retailer Exclusive Variant Cover by Amy Mebberson. (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Queen Chrysalis has returned! Our ponies have no time to horse around, as they set off to rescue their friends from Chrysalis kingdom. What magical adventures await them, and where the heck is Princess Celestia? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Stephanie Buscema (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Queen Chrysalis has returned! Our ponies have no time to horse around, as they set off to rescue their friends from Chrysalis kingdom. What magical adventures await them, and where the heck is Princess Celestia? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Cover features an original hand-sketch art cover by Katie Cook. PLEASE NOTE: This is a generic picture of one copy only, every cover is unique, please see individual listings for exact cover details. GRADING NOTE: Book handled by artist while creating sketch. Grade does not reflect any of the collateral staining, smudging that results from this process. (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price Queen Chrysalis has returned! Our ponies have no time to horse around, as they set off to rescue their friends from Chrysalis kingdom. What magical adventures await them, and where the heck is Princess Celestia?

1st printing. Collects Nancy in Hell on Earth (2012 Image) #1-4. Written by El Torres. Art by Enrique Lorenzana. Cover by Nacho Molina. Nancy and Lucifer filleted their way out of Hell... and they left the Gates open. Now demons are pouring on Earth, angels want to destroy the whole planet before the Hell spreads through all the realms. And Nancy, her daisy dukes and her trusty chainsaw are in the way! Featuring Lucifer, the Twelve Disciples of Hell, giant demons and nekkid angels! If you like grindhouse films and crazy, gorey fun, be sure to check this volume written by El Torres with artwork by the insane master of detail Enrique Lorenzana! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. By Ernie Bushmiller. Three more full years of Ernie Bushmiller's beloved comic strip, featuring over one thousand meticulously restored daily strips from its post-World-War II graphic high point. Superbly crafted and extremely funny, Nancy Likes Christmas is topped off with a new introduction by Zippy the Pinhead creator Bill Griffith. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 344 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $26.99.

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(W) Rob Williams (A) Trevor Hairsine (CA) Fiona Staples The classic DC character Madame Xanadu is reimagined in a compelling new way! The once-famous tarot card reader Madame X now works at a law firm as the resident 'psychic' - but can her 'powers' help her solve a complicated new case? From the acclaimed team of Rob Williams (Iron Man, Cla$$War) and Trevor Hairsine (Captain America, Cla$$War)! Cover price $3.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Takahashi.

By now, Shinji, Rei, and Asuka thought they knew the drill . . . but they don't know this one-namely, the giant drill coming down from the even more gigantic eight-sided . . . thingie . . . hanging over the streets of the virtual Tokyo-3! Who's behind this new menace-Dr. Akagi . . . her daughter . . . or the man who fascinates them both? Heck, who fascinates everyone!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $9.99.

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End Times: Part 1 of 4 - (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Michael Gaydos (CA) Mike Deodato END TIMES HAVE ARRIVED! The final explosive arc for long-time Avengers writer Brian Michael Bendis. Now that the New Avengers have sacrificed all they had to fight the Phoenix, many are asking hard questions: Is it time for New Avengers to call it quits? Meanwhile, one of the New Avengers deadliest foes hatches his elaborate plot for revenge! Cover price $3.99.

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Ahes to Ashes: Part 2 of 2- (W) Ian Flynn (A) Ben Bates & Various (CA) Ben Bates 'Ashes to Ashes,' Part 2. Tragedy strikes the town of Red Circle! Shaken by the devastation to their town and families, the heirs to the Crusaders legacy face one more surprise: Joe Higgins, aka The Shield, is their legal guardian! But secret bunkers, talking space monkeys and hidden weapon caches aren't exactly the best way to make a first impression. Who knew? The kids made it through a battle with the murderous Brain Emperor - but can they get past Joe Higgins? Cover price $2.99.

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Ahes to Ashes: Part 2 of 2- (W) Ian Flynn (A) Ben Bates & Various (CA) Chris Cross, Thomas Mason 'Ashes to Ashes,' Part 2. Tragedy strikes the town of Red Circle! Shaken by the devastation to their town and families, the heirs to the Crusaders legacy face one more surprise: Joe Higgins, aka The Shield, is their legal guardian! But secret bunkers, talking space monkeys and hidden weapon caches aren't exactly the best way to make a first impression. Who knew? The kids made it through a battle with the murderous Brain Emperor - but can they get past Joe Higgins? Cover price $2.99.

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Ahes to Ashes: Part 2 of 2- (W) Ian Flynn (A) Ben Bates & Various (CA) Ben Bates 'Ashes to Ashes,' Part 2. Tragedy strikes the town of Red Circle! Shaken by the devastation to their town and families, the heirs to the Crusaders legacy face one more surprise: Joe Higgins, aka The Shield, is their legal guardian! But secret bunkers, talking space monkeys and hidden weapon caches aren't exactly the best way to make a first impression. Who knew? The kids made it through a battle with the murderous Brain Emperor - but can they get past Joe Higgins? Cover price $2.99.

Legacies: Part 1 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Ben Bates & Various (CA) Ben Bates 'Legacies,' Part 1. The days of being ordinary teens are over: it's time for them to become the New Crusaders! But the over-confidence of Shield and his charges could spell doom for the fledgling team. Who remains standing at the end of the day? The Red Circle Universe's greatest heroes begin their journey in this pulse-pounding issue! Cover price $2.99.

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Legacies: Part 1 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Ben Bates & Various (CA) Sanford Greene 'Legacies,' Part 1. The days of being ordinary teens are over: it's time for them to become the New Crusaders! But the over-confidence of Shield and his charges could spell doom for the fledgling team. Who remains standing at the end of the day? The Red Circle Universe's greatest heroes begin their journey in this pulse-pounding issue! Cover price $2.99.

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Legacies: Part 1 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Ben Bates & Various (CA) Ben Bates 'Legacies,' Part 1. The days of being ordinary teens are over: it's time for them to become the New Crusaders! But the over-confidence of Shield and his charges could spell doom for the fledgling team. Who remains standing at the end of the day? The Red Circle Universe's greatest heroes begin their journey in this pulse-pounding issue! Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Dan Abnett (A/CA) I. N. J. Culbard The notorious Hinchcliffe Case closes, but it may not do so quietly and cleanly. Secrets have emerged that will shake Deadwardian Society to its foundations. That is, if society survives...because the Restless are inside the zone. Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (A) Felix Ruix (CA) John Tyler Christopher FINAL ISSUE! It's time to raise a glass to Dani Moonstar, Sunspot, Cipher, Warlock, Sunspot and X-Man in this series-ending issue! Cover price $2.99.