Comic books March 2009

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $145.00 View scans Paper: White Variant Edition. Label #0165944006

Cover by MIKE MCKONE - Dark Reign tie-in - Living in Darkness: Part 1 - Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by JEROME OPENA. The fight against the 'Dark Reign' begins as the duty of chronicling Frank Castle's war journal is passed to new regular team of writer Rick Remender (End League, Fear Agent) and Jerome Opeña (Wolverine, Fear Agent). One man with one bullet, in the right place, at the right time, can change the world. That's why the Punisher is perched atop a building on the Jersey shore with a high-powered Skrull rifle, his crosshairs trained on a target in Midtown Manhattan. But who is his target -- and why? One thing's for sure: They're anything but helpless. Someone is watching their back. Someone big. Enter: The Sentry! 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Second Printing. Cover by Jerome Opena - Dark Reign tie-in - Living in Darkness: Part 1 - Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by JEROME OPENA. LIVING IN DARKNESS,' PART 1 The fight against the 'Dark Reign' begins as the duty of chronicling Frank Castle's war journal is passed to new regular team of writer Rick Remender (End League, Fear Agent) and Jerome Opeña (Wolverine, Fear Agent). One man with one bullet, in the right place, at the right time, can change the world. That's why the Punisher is perched atop a building on the Jersey shore with a high-powered Skrull rifle, his crosshairs trained on a target in Midtown Manhattan. But who is his target -- and why? One thing's for sure: They're anything but helpless. Someone is watching their back. Someone big. Enter: The Sentry! 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Atomic Comics Hero Initiative B&W Variant Cover. Cover by Jerome Opena - Dark Reign tie-in - Living in Darkness: Part 1 - Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by JEROME OPENA. LIVING IN DARKNESS,' PART 1 The fight against the 'Dark Reign' begins as the duty of chronicling Frank Castle's war journal is passed to new regular team of writer Rick Remender (End League, Fear Agent) and Jerome Opeña (Wolverine, Fear Agent). One man with one bullet, in the right place, at the right time, can change the world. That's why the Punisher is perched atop a building on the Jersey shore with a high-powered Skrull rifle, his crosshairs trained on a target in Midtown Manhattan. But who is his target -- and why? One thing's for sure: They're anything but helpless. Someone is watching their back. Someone big. Enter: The Sentry! 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Jigsaw!" Collects Punisher War Journal (2006-2009 2nd Series) #18-23.

Written by MATT FRACTION and RICK REMENDER. Art by HOWARD CHAYKIN. Cover by ALEX MALEEV.

All the players are assembled...the stage is set...the lights are lowered...and a conspiracy 18 issues in the making begins. This is it: the ultimate revenge saga as designed and engineered by Punisher's arch-rival, Jigsaw!

He's killed off the loose ends from Frank Castle's life before the Punisher; he's replacing him on the streets with a leaner, meaner psychotic; and now Jiggy's taking out everyone and everything that Castle holds dear and framing him for it. And this is just the bloody beginning.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Cover price $16.99.

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The Resurrection of Ma Gnucci: Part 5 of 6 - Written by GARTH ENNIS Pencils & Cover by STEVE DILLON The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, 'Welcome Back, Frank.' She's back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless, supposed-to-be-dead evil. And that's not the end of Frank Castle's problems! It would appear that someone else Frank put six feet under is alive and kicking -- and wants dibs on the Punisher. Enter: Elite. 32 PGS.(each)/Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

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The Resurrection of Ma Gnucci: Part 6 of 6 - Written by GARTH ENNIS Pencils & Cover by STEVE DILLON ' The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, 'Welcome Back, Frank.' She's back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless, supposed-to-be-dead evil. And that's not the end of Frank Castle's problems! It would appear that someone else Frank put six feet under is alive and kicking -- and wants dibs on the Punisher. Enter: Elite. 32 PGS.(each)/Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman Art by Bruno Redondo & Aaron Minier Cover by Mario Alberti He's broken back into Division to help free his fellow agents held captive there, and now Ezra and his new band of rogue psychics must derail a plot to ignite an international incident - one so devious it could force even more power into Division's grasp. Having learned the secrets of Division's sordid past and its nefarious plans for the future, Ezra and company must determine a way to shut Division down for good. The prequel to the upcoming motion picture continues! 4 of 6 32 pg, FC Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman Art by Bruno Redondo & Aaron Minier Cover by Mario Alberti He's broken back into Division to help free his fellow agents held captive there, and now Ezra and his new band of rogue psychics must derail a plot to ignite an international incident - one so devious it could force even more power into Division's grasp. Having learned the secrets of Division's sordid past and its nefarious plans for the future, Ezra and company must determine a way to shut Division down for good. The prequel to the upcoming motion picture continues! On sale January 28 5 of 6 32 pg, FC Cover price $3.50.

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1st printing. Story and art by John Higgins. A sequence of events create a nexus that gives the death-bitch, Razorjack, and her twisted handmaidens the opportunity to finally break through into our world, the most important dimension of them all - The Core Dimension. Three college kids inadvertently create the opening from the alternate universe of The Twist Dimension and become a focus for the evil that is Razorjack. Maverick cops, Frame and Ross, are drawn into what could be the final battle between good and evil. For the first time, Com.x collects John Higgins' story into one, complete graphic novel, along with a new story created exclusively for this book. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Cover by Fabiano Neves. by Brian Reed & Walter Geovanni The countdown is on! As her quest for the Blood Dynasty continues, Red Sonja is about to face her ultimate destiny, only she has no idea what's waiting for her! Reed and Geovani continue to astound and delight fans new and old! Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Adriano Batista. by Brian Reed & Walter Geovanni The countdown is on! As her quest for the Blood Dynasty continues, Red Sonja is about to face her ultimate destiny, only she has no idea what's waiting for her! Reed and Geovani continue to astound and delight fans new and old! Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Jackson Herbert. by Brian Reed & Walter Geovanni The countdown is on! As her quest for the Blood Dynasty continues, Red Sonja is about to face her ultimate destiny, only she has no idea what's waiting for her! Reed and Geovani continue to astound and delight fans new and old! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Keith Giffen Art by Tom Derenick & Bill Sienkiewicz and Chad Hardin & Walden Wong Cover by Justiniano The war hits its horrifying crescendo, and Zatanna, Dr. Fate and the rest of the DCU's magical characters must pick their sides as the new powers in Hell emerge! Plus, Dr. Occult learns Hell's nastiest little secret, with grave consequences for the nature of life itself. But will he share it? Better yet, should he? 7 of 8 40 pg, FC Cover price $3.50.

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(W) Stephen Baldwin, Andrew Cosby, Caleb Monroe (A) Julian Totino Tedesco The whole world is falling apart, and CIA agent David Sacker is stuck in the middle of it. He comes face-to-face with the true villains that are behind the planet-wide attacks in this gripping finale. Featuring sensational interiors and cover by hot newcomer artist Julian Totino Tedesco! Cover price $3.99.

In this issue: Becoming Serena - From Soccer Mom to Ren Faire Performer; Tale of Genji - The Japanese Lancelot; Making Good Scents - Fragrance in the Middle Ages and Renaissance; The Dance of Death; and Grand Tour of The Maryland Renaissance Festival. Plus: Book, Music, Game and Movie Reviews, and 2009 Faire Listings! Cover price $5.95.

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Written by Mike Costa Art by Ramón Pérez Cover by CP Smith The best-selling Sony PlayStation 3 game comes to comics! Nathan Hale leads a desperate fight against the extraterrestrial Chimera as the invasion of America begins! Coinciding with the release of the highly-anticipated second game in the Resistance franchise, the miniseries, from writer Mike Costa (SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY: HAWKSMOOR) is integral to the game story and helps further define this complex universe! 1 of 6 32 pg FC MATURE READERS Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mike Costa Art by Ramón Pérez Cover by CP Smith The best-selling Sony PlayStation 3 game comes to comics! Nathan Hale leads a desperate fight against the extraterrestrial Chimera as the invasion of America begins! Coinciding with the release of the highly-anticipated second game in the Resistance franchise, the miniseries, from writer Mike Costa (SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY: HAWKSMOOR) is integral to the game story and helps further define this complex universe! 2 of 6 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. By David A. Hornung. Perhaps best known for his work in the film industry, Reynold Brown was the artist behind such seminal movie posters as Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, I Was A Teenage Werewolf, Ben Hur, Spartacus, and many more. This fantastic volume profiles all facets of Brown's work, from his early days with North American Aviation during World War II, to his work as a paperback and magazine illustrator in New York City, to his prolific career as one of Hollywood's finest movie poster artists. Illustrated in full-color with hundreds of images reproduced from the original paintings and drawings, this landmark volume on one of America's greatest illustrators is not to be missed. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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Faces of Evil - Batman R.I.P. Aftermath - Search for a Hero: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Freddie E. Williams II Cover by Brian Stelfreeze The stunning conclusion to 'Search for a Hero! In order to stop Anarky, do you impose order with an iron fist or embrace chaos? Or can Robin find a different way? After 'Batman R.I.P.,' Gotham City demands a better class of hero, and the new Robin is going to give them exactly what they deserve... On sale January 21 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Alex Sheikman. Niko, the Steampunk Samurai, is in Her Majesty's service. But is he a faithful royal bodyguard or a for-hire yojimbo? A perfect warrior, or a soulless weapon? Follow Niko on his journey of self-discovery with Uri Bronski and Cherokee Geisha as they discover a world filled by silent samurai, fast-talking geisha, deadly mecha-betsushikime, digital dijhits, and morphing butterflies. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

The World's leading horror culture and entertainment publication! In this issue: THE CULT OF SUFFERING - The French New Wave of Horror continues to shower us in gore with one of the cruelest modern genre movies - Pascal Laugier's religious-themed torture porn vehicle Martyrs. In interviews with the director and its star Morjana Alaoui, Rue Morgue examines the controversial film. by Kier-La Janisse and Jason Lapeyre. Cover price $8.95.

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Written by TERRY MOORE Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS 'Dead Wrong' The conclusion of Terry Moore's (Strangers in Paradise) first heart-wrenching story-arc. It's the final showdown between Karolina's fellow Majesdanians and the Runaways. The effects of this will shake the core of the Runaways and change their lives. And with Humberto Ramos (X-MEN, WOLVERINE) on board you KNOW you can't miss this. Part 6 (of 6) 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Runaways (2008 3rd Series Marvel) #1-6. Written by TERRY MOORE. Art and cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS. The beginning of a whole new Runaways! Comics legend Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Echo) and super-star artist Humberto Ramos (X-MEN, WOLVERINE, SPIDER-MAN) run back to Los Angeles with your favorite teen heroes. But it's not the same city they left so long ago. The Runaways try to stay off the radar, but the sins of their parents won't make that possible. Hardcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Direct Markey edition - 1st printing. Collects Runaways (2008 3rd Series Marvel) #1-6. Written by TERRY MOORE. Art and cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS. The beginning of a whole new Runaways! Comics legend Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Echo) and super-star artist Humberto Ramos (X-MEN, WOLVERINE, SPIDER-MAN) run back to Los Angeles with your favorite teen heroes. But it's not the same city they left so long ago. The Runaways try to stay off the radar, but the sins of their parents won't make that possible. Hardcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Rurouni Kenshin TPB (2003-2006 Viz Digest) Vol. 13-15. Story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki. One of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 568 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $17.99.

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The Final Battle: Part 2 of 3 - by Tania del Rio, Lindsey Cibos & Jim Amash With the aid of their new allies, the Four Blades, Sabrina and her friends set out to battle the villainous Vosblanc. They journey to the main plaza of the Magic Realm only to find that the source of all magic, the Mana Tree, is dying. Not very good timing as the first wave of Vosblanc's followers attack! And just as he did before, Vosblanc tries to turn the entire Magic Realm against Sabrina and her friends. Their only hope is to convince everyone of the withered Mana Leaf's existence, but Vosblanc has other plans. With the situation more desperate than ever, it's up to Sabrina, now one of the most powerful magic users in the realm, to do the unimaginable to save it. Can she save the day or will life as she knows it be changed forever? Cover price $2.25.

Canadian Price Variant. $2.65 cover price. The Final Battle: Part 2 of 3 - by Tania del Rio, Lindsey Cibos & Jim Amash With the aid of their new allies, the Four Blades, Sabrina and her friends set out to battle the villainous Vosblanc. They journey to the main plaza of the Magic Realm only to find that the source of all magic, the Mana Tree, is dying. Not very good timing as the first wave of Vosblanc's followers attack! And just as he did before, Vosblanc tries to turn the entire Magic Realm against Sabrina and her friends. Their only hope is to convince everyone of the withered Mana Leaf's existence, but Vosblanc has other plans. With the situation more desperate than ever, it's up to Sabrina, now one of the most powerful magic users in the realm, to do the unimaginable to save it. Can she save the day or will life as she knows it be changed forever? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $2.65.

1st printing. By Mort Walker and Jerry Dumas. A SHORT-LIVED '60s COMIC STRIP STARRING THE YELLOW KID, JIGGS AND CHARLIE BROWN!? Sam's Strip was ahead of its time when it debuted in 1961. Mort Walker and Jerry Dumas' offbeat creation took the inside joke of breaking the "fourth wall" to a new level, playing with the basic elements of the cartoon form, experimenting with different art styles and featuring famous characters from other strips. Sam and his cartoonist assistant owned and operated the comic strip they inhabited. The Yellow Kid, Jiggs, Krazy Kat, Dagwood, and Charlie Brown were among the many familiar faces who made walk-on appearances. Sam and his assistant discussed the inner workings and hidden secrets of life within the panel borders. This type of self-referential humor, called "metacomics" by scholar Thomas Inge, had been explored previously by Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, and Walt Kelly and has been used on a more regular basis by such contemporary cartoonists as Garry Trudeau, Berke Breathed, and Bill Griffith. Sam's Strip, which never appeared in more than 60 newpapers, was too esoteric for most readers, and was terminated by its creators in 1963. It is considered a cult classic among comic-strip aficionados today.This collections features the complete 20-month run, almost 510 daily strips, of Sam's Strip. Mort Walker and Jerry Dumas provide first-hand accounts of the creation of the strip and other rare, behind-the-scenes material, including unpublished sketches, original artwork, photographs and sales brochures. Take a trip beyond the fourth wall and rediscover this unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of comic strip humor. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai Legend (2008 Marvel Soleil) #1-4. Written by JEAN-FRANCOIS DI GIORGIO. Art and cover by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT. The European best-seller - now finally presented in English! Writer Jean-Francois Di Giorgio and artist Frédéric Genêt tap into the rich mythology of the noble Samurai, creating a nuanced look at the fabled Japanese warriors. Having become a samurai, Takeo feels strong enough to confront his past. On the borders of Japan, a terrible plan is being plotted: General Akuma, one of the Empire's most influential figures, seems to be dead set on betraying the Emperor to his own advantage. However, a grave secret links the two men: the 13th prophet. Meanwhile, Takeo hopes to discover who he is. Why did he grow up in a monastery? And why was he abandoned by his brother ten years earlier? His quest will put him in deep torment, placing him in the middle of the dark destiny of the Empire and the 13th prophet! Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The Mist and The Phantom of the Fair!" Collects Sandman Mystery Theatre (1993) #37-44. Written by Matt Wagner and Steve T. Seagle. Art by Guy Davis. Cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. The crime-filled, noir world of the '30s continues! Collecting issues of the acclaimed series as the Golden Age Sandman discovers the origin of one of his oldest adversaries and unravels the mystery of a series of brutal murders amid the 1939 New York World's Fair. Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Cover by Yuko Shimizu. Story by Neil Gaiman Adaptation and art by P. Craig Russell. The monk journeys across a bridge of fireflies and a talking garden to the Palace of Dreams, all to plead for the life of the fox who sacrificed her life for his. But whose side will the King of Dreams take? Continuing the adaptation of best-selling author Neil Gaiman's prose story THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS into sequential format by master storyteller P. Craig Russell (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS), this issue also features a variant cover by artist Paul Pope (BATMAN: YEAR ONE HUNDRED)! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Yuko Shimizu), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Paul Pope). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale January 7 3 of 4 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Variant cover by Paul Pope. Story by Neil Gaiman Adaptation and art by P. Craig Russell. The monk journeys across a bridge of fireflies and a talking garden to the Palace of Dreams, all to plead for the life of the fox who sacrificed her life for his. But whose side will the King of Dreams take? Continuing the adaptation of best-selling author Neil Gaiman's prose story THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS into sequential format by master storyteller P. Craig Russell (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS), this issue also features a variant cover by artist Paul Pope (BATMAN: YEAR ONE HUNDRED)! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Yuko Shimizu), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Paul Pope). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale January 7 3 of 4 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. By Stephan Pastis. Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 128 pages. B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Bob Larkin. There are innovators who blaze trails to show the way forward, and creative genius Bob Larkin is certainly one of them. His magazine and paperback covers are both legendary and iconic. From Conan to Star Wars, Doc Savage to The Hulk, there are few pop culture touchstones that artist Bob Larkin hasn't brought his unique and powerful style of illustration to. This full color retrospective of over 100 paintings also includes an introduction by Joe Jusko and an afterword by Alex Ross. Exquisitely produced in an oversized format, this is 64 pages of full color awesome glory! Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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The Dragon is out to shut down Chicago's notorious criminal organization the Vicious Circle and that means breaking up speakeasies, bookie joints, gambling houses, fight clubs, nightclubs, distilleries, breweries and brothels. The Dragon is back on the force! Criminals beware! Cover price $3.50.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #49-60.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema.

This volume contains some of the most ambitious adaptations of Conan material to date, reprinting the epic battle that leads to Conan becoming the king of Aquilonia in "Conan the Liberator," the sword-and-sorcery classic "Sword of Skelos," and the exhilarating "Conan and the Sorcerer." This volume also includes the frontispieces and pinups from each issue, drawn by such amazing talent as Ernie Chan, Carl Potts, and Neal Adams! As a special bonus, you'll find a companion piece to Savage Sword Volume 1's "A Witch Shall Be Born" story-that hasn't seen print since its original publication in 1980!

For the first time ever, these classic, uncensored tales are being collected in a series of omnibus-style books, with over 500 pages of sword-and-sorcery adventure in each volume--for the complete Conan collector!

Softcover, 544 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.95.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #49-60.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema.

This volume contains some of the most ambitious adaptations of Conan material to date, reprinting the epic battle that leads to Conan becoming the king of Aquilonia in "Conan the Liberator," the sword-and-sorcery classic "Sword of Skelos," and the exhilarating "Conan and the Sorcerer." This volume also includes the frontispieces and pinups from each issue, drawn by such amazing talent as Ernie Chan, Carl Potts, and Neal Adams! As a special bonus, you'll find a companion piece to Savage Sword Volume 1's "A Witch Shall Be Born" story-that hasn't seen print since its original publication in 1980!

For the first time ever, these classic, uncensored tales are being collected in a series of omnibus-style books, with over 500 pages of sword-and-sorcery adventure in each volume--for the complete Conan collector!

Softcover, 544 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.95.

High Lonesome: Part 1 - Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock In this first part of an all-new arc that sets up major events on the Prairie Rose reservation, we see the landscape through the eyes of a newcomer - a card shark and con man - whose presence could spell doom for one of our main characters. The countdown to chaos begins here! 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. By Alex Summersby. Foreword by William Gibson. Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History traces the evolution of this popular art form from the earliest illustrations of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells through the classic cover art of pulp magazines from the 1920s and 30s, to graphic novels in the 60s and 70s, and right up to contemporary film posters, movies, and television shows. This comprehensive compilation reveals fascinating background information, anecdotes, ideas, and inspirations relied on by iconic artists from Chris Foss, Jim Burns, and David Mattingly to Moebius, Albert Robida, and Frank Kelly Freas, complete with illuminating analyses of these sci-fi masters' use of technique, tools, materials, and media. Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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Written by John Rozum Art by Joe Staton & Horacio Ottolini and Robert Pope & Scott McRae Cover by Joe Staton When the Mystery, Inc. gang investigates a series of snowbound robberies in this issue reprinting SCOOBY-DOO #103, they find a real live Snowman - and he's anything but holly and jolly! Plus, a Ghastly Ghoul haunts an apartment building, and a ghost-infested pirate ship! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.50.

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Written by VALRIE MANGIN Pencils & Cover by ALEKSA GAJIC Adaptation by PAUL BENJAMIN Halfway between sci-fi and heroic fantasy, the lavishly illustrated tale of intergalactic conquest builds to a climax as Attila, king of the Huns, seeks to subjugate the galactic Roman empire known as the Orbis. Attila will stop at nothing to win back Kerka, the goddess of chaos, so that he might conquer the Orbis' throneworld. But Kerka has been reborn in the body of Roman princess Flavia Aetia, and she cannot forgive Attila for destroying the planet where she was raised. Now, Kerka has taken her father's throne, and she will use all the powers at her disposal to bring Attila's reign of terror to an end. 48 PGS./Mature ...$5.99 Cover price $5.99.

In this issue: A cover story on Tim Burton's Dark Shadows! We interview the director on his much anticipated project which stars Johnny Depp. Plus: Ridley Scott discusses his Alien prequel, Prometheus. Also: DVD reviews and the usual madness that readers find in every issue of Screem magazine! Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Collects Secret History of the Authority: Jack Hawksmoor (2008) #1-6.

Written by Mike Costa. Art by Fiona Staples. Cover by Cully Hamner.

This is the story of The Authority's urban hero Jack Hawksmoor before he joined the team. While preventing a massive robot attack on the Golden Gate Bridge, Hawksmoor gets unexpected assistance from a mysterious woman, then stumbles upon a locked-room murder mystery.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Written by Craig Yoe. Introduction by Stan Lee.

Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman's Co-creator Joe Shuster showcases rare and recently discovered erotic artwork by the most seminal artist in comics, Joe Shuster. Created in the early 1950s when Shuster was down on his luck after suing his publisher, DC Comics, over the copyright for Superman, he illustrated these images for an obscure series of magazines called "Nights of Horror," published under the counter until they were banned by the U.S. Senate.

Juvenile deliquency, Dr. Fredric Wertham, and the Brooklyn Thrill Killers gang all figure into this sensational story.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. Collects Secret Invasion: Amazing Spider-Man (2008) #1-3 and The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (2008).

Written by BRIAN REED and MARC GUGGENHEIM. Art by MARCO SANTUCCI and MIKE MCKONE. Cover by MIKE MCKONE.

New York is full of Skrulls and Spider-Man... where the heck is Spider-Man, anyway?

Now, thanks to Brian Reed (MS. MARVEL) and exciting newcomer Marco Santucci, Jackpot and the rest of the cast of Brand New Day must pick up Spidey's slack and go toe-to-toe with Super-Skrulls-- including one that might just be Spidey himself!

Plus, one of the biggest mysteries of BRAND NEW DAY is revealed! Who is the mysterious Jackpot? What is her dark and mysterious secret? And how does Walter Declun (Wolverine: Civil War) play a part in it? We're not telling, but Marc Guggenheim and Mike McKone are!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Secret Invasion: Inhumans (2008) #1-4, plus "The origin of... the Incomparable Inhumans!" from Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #146-147.

Written by JOE POKASKI. Art and cover by TOM RANEY.

The hunt for Black Bolt begins!

You learned that he was replaced by the Skrulls in New Avengers: Illuminati, now it's time to find out if the Inhumans' former king is dead or alive! How will the loss of their leader tear apart the Royal Family? Can the mighty monarch recover from this personal blow - that is, if he's even still living? And how far will Medusa, Crystal, Triton, Karnak and Gorgon go to find their disposed king?

Writer Joe Pokaski (TV's Heroes) and artist Tom Raney (Annihilation: Conquest) unite for an adventure that not only expands the events of this year's biggest story, but will lead to huge events in 2009!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

NOTE: This tale sets the stage for the epic War of Kings Saga. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Collects New Warriors (2007-2009 4th Series) #14-20.

Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX. Art by KOI TURNBULL and REILLY BROWN. Cover by NIC KLEIN.

Skrulls. Shape-changing aliens who have invaded Earth. Impersonating and replacing your friends and family. Maybe even taking the place of a brother.

When an army of Skrulls arrives in Manhattan, Donyell Taylor asks: Was the Night Thrasher who died in Stamford, Connecticut really his brother? Or could it have been a Skrull? Desperate to find out if his brother is alive, Donyell rushes off to investigate. Little does he know, some familiar faces might be launching an investigation of their own. One that puts them on a collision course with their former teammate.

From the pages of AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE, enter: Counter Force!

Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

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1st printing. Collects Secret Invasion Thor (2008) #1-3 and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #142. Written by MATT FRACTION. Art and cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE. The Skrulls are coming for Asgard, and they've got the gods in their sights! But it's not just the pantheon who stand to suffer the repercussions of the aliens' secret invasion -- the citizens of small-town Broxton, Oklahoma are about to become collateral damage in the attack...and the God of Thunder must defend two cites at once! For a job this big, Thor will have to turn to one of his oldest and closest allies...Beta Ray Bill! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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First Printing. Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER & BONG DAZO Cover by BRANDON PETERSON It's finally here...WAR OF KINGS! The Secret Invasion may be over, but the Inhumans are still reeling from the terrible wounds inflicted on them by the Skrulls. And this time, the Royal Family and their massively powered people have been pushed too far! You have never seen the Inhumans like this - and it's only the beginning! Plus: How will the empire-expanding Vulcan react to these recent universe-shaking developments? Before this double-sized shocker is over, vengeance will be had, daring alliances will be forged, and the first shots in a destiny-changing battle will be fired! The acclaimed team of writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (NOVA) and artist Paul Pelletier (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) unite to revamp heroes, reveal villains and rock the universe! 48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ ...$3.99 WAR OF KINGS SAGA available this January. See upcoming Marvel Mailers for more details. Cover price $3.99.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Brandon Peterson. Limited to 25 copies. Includes Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. First Printing. Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER & BONG DAZO Cover by BRANDON PETERSON It's finally here...WAR OF KINGS! The Secret Invasion may be over, but the Inhumans are still reeling from the terrible wounds inflicted on them by the Skrulls. And this time, the Royal Family and their massively powered people have been pushed too far! You have never seen the Inhumans like this - and it's only the beginning! Plus: How will the empire-expanding Vulcan react to these recent universe-shaking developments? Before this double-sized shocker is over, vengeance will be had, daring alliances will be forged, and the first shots in a destiny-changing battle will be fired! The acclaimed team of writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (NOVA) and artist Paul Pelletier (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) unite to revamp heroes, reveal villains and rock the universe! 48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ ...$3.99 WAR OF KINGS SAGA available this January. See upcoming Marvel Mailers for more details. Cover price $3.99.