Comic books October 2008

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1st printing. Featuring an amazing gatefold spread focusing on the Jedi's different lightsabres - boasting a unique page flap that, when opened, reveals the myriad hues of the lightsabre blades - this comprehensive companion to Star Wars: The Clone Wars film and animated TV series includes profiles of characters, vehicles and spaceships, armies, battles, and locations. Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

#366-374 were online only issues.

100 page special - Featuring: Season Five Revealed!, On the set of Stargate: Atlantis, interviews with David Hewlett, Joe Flanigan, Rachel Lutrell, Jason Momoa, and Robert Picardo, and more. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. By Milton Caniff. The stories which ran throughout the ninth year of the Steve Canyon adventure strip and into very early 1956 include "Twice Broken Heart," "Scarlet Princess," and more! The new page layout presents each detailed panel 20% larger than previous volumes of the groundbreaking strip. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Written by Steve Niles. Art by Breehn Burns, Hector Casanova, Chuck BB, Chee, and Milx. Cover by Milx. This HUGE collection of Steve Niles' graphic novels includes Aleister Arcane, The Lurkers, Secret Skull, and Wake the Dead (recently optioned by Holding Pictures). Niles' 30 Days of Night came to life last year on the big screen, and now fans have the chance to collect more of the dark fiction he's made a name for himself creating. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 416 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Butch Guice & Eduardo Barreto Cover by Butch Guice The bloody tale of World War II and Operation Olympus continues as the first U.S. Marines storm the beaches of Japan! But the Land of the Rising Sun will not consider surrender, and every man, woman and child is prepared to make the Americans pay for their impudence. The battle that could have been is only just beginning in this amazing alternate world epic! ? 2 of 6, 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Wildstorm Wold's End tie in - Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage Art by Leandro Fernández, Francisco Paronzini and Trevor Hairsine Cover by Leandro Fernández After the shattering conclusion to NUMBER OF THE BEAST, Jackson King has once again resumed the role of Weatherman, taking StormWatch in a startling new direction! But what role does StormWatch have in this dramatic, deadly new world? Plus: the fourth and final chapter of the John Lynch backup story that began in WILDCATS: WORLD'S END #1, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Tundra Edition - 1st printing. Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Adapted by Alan Grant. Art by Cam Kennedy. Good and evil, right and wrong. Both are seen through the eyes of John Utterson, a lawyer and friend of the scientist Dr. Henry Jekyll. After hearing the alarming account of the horrendous trampling of a small girl "like some damned juggernaut" by a violent man named Mr. Edward Hyde, who also holds a connection to the lawyer's dear friend, Utterson's curiosity gets the better of him and he begins to investigate. As he probes further into the events and the hidden life of Mr. Hyde, Utterson slowly uncovers a terrifying and ghastly story. This graphic novel adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde brings together the creative comic "dream team" of Alan Grant (Batman) and Cam Kennedy (Star Wars: Dark Empire). Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

Hexicon Comics Library: Book 6 - 1st printing. By Jean-Marc Lofficier, Lina Buffolente and Jean-Jacques Dzialowski. A super-powered alien becomes stranded on Earth in this prequel to Image Comics' 2003 series, Strangers. Includes a foreword by Marv Wolfman and cover artwork by the legendary Steve Rude. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 364, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

The New Mexico Campaign - Strategy & Tactics magazine is the longest running military history magazine. Includes in-depth looks at historical battles and campaigns and features articles with maps and pictures showing key moments, action, personalities, equipment and more! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Includes complete game.

Cover by Jeffrey Cruz. By Ken Siu-Chong & Jeffrey Chamba Cruz The World Warriors return to comics in this all-new ongoing Street Fighter series! Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Cammy, and combatants from around the globe have gathered for the biggest tournament of their lives. And if M. Bison has his way, this could be the last tournament they ever enter! The action is faster, the stakes higher and the Hadokens are deadlier in Street Fighter II Turbo! Cover price $3.95.

Cover by Alvin Lee. by Ken Siu-Chong & Jeffrey Chamba Cruz The World Warriors return to comics in this all-new ongoing Street Fighter series! Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Cammy, and combatants from around the globe have gathered for the biggest tournament of their lives. And if M. Bison has his way, this could be the last tournament they ever enter! The action is faster, the stakes higher and the Hadokens are deadlier in Street Fighter II Turbo! Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. Garth Ennis' powerhouse saga of the Old West comes to its blood-drenched conclusion! The times are changing, and Colonel Joseph R. Dunn is a relic of the past, no longer welcome in Gladback. But no one has ever had luck forcing Dunn to do anything he didnt want to, and hes not interested in leaving, not while his daughter is in danger. The streets will run red with the blood of tyrants. Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full-color series that promises to thrill every fan of Garths powerful storytelling and brutal violence. 40 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.99.

Foil Variant. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. Garth Ennis' powerhouse saga of the Old West comes to its blood-drenched conclusion! The times are changing, and Colonel Joseph R. Dunn is a relic of the past, no longer welcome in Gladback. But no one has ever had luck forcing Dunn to do anything he didnt want to, and hes not interested in leaving, not while his daughter is in danger. The streets will run red with the blood of tyrants. Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full-color series that promises to thrill every fan of Garths powerful storytelling and brutal violence. 40 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Written by John Wagner. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Warped by the mutating effects of radioactive Strontium-90 fallout, many mutants have taken the only job open to them - the one job too dirty for norms - bounty-hunting! Feared and despised by norms, these Search/Destroy Agents hunt the criminals too dangerous for the Galactic Crime Commission. One such Strontium Dog is Johnny Alpha, who, with his norm partner Wulf Sternhammer, fights injustice and prejudice wherever he find's it! Softcover, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.50.

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Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Dario Brizuela Cover by J. Bone You're invited to a special day: The Challenge of The Super Friends! Thrill as our heroes design special traps for each other at a charity event. Chill as those traps are sabotaged by the Key! How will they escape? ? 32 pg, FC, Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Kelley Puckett Art by Ron Randall. Cover by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder. It's the moment of truth, as Supergirl struggles to do the impossible by fulfilling her promise to find a cure for a young boy's fatal illness. If she succeeds, she will change the course of history - and maybe not for the better! And if she fails, a child will die. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. By Bob Mcleod. Silly and zany, and armed with the most unusual skills, these heroes are out to save the world - one letter at a time! Bubble-Man blows big bubbles at bullies, and laughing lass laughs at lawbreakers! Together, these one-of-a-kind defenders represent the ABC's in a way never seen before. Renowned comic-book illustrator Bob Mcleod has created a full cast of humorous and delightful characters, sure to please anyone in need of a hero to save the day! Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 40 pages,full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

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The Coming of Atlas: Part 3 of 4 - Written by James Robinson Art by Renato Guedes & José Wilson Magalháes Cover by Alex Ross Two supermen: One, a man of yore, the other, the Man of Tomorrow! Atlas and Superman continue their all-out war, with Metropolis as the prize. But for all his power, Superman seems unable to defeat this titan of myth. With our hero down for the count, it will take another, unexpected hero to save the day. Guest-starring Supergirl and - someone else! On sale August 27 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Lil' Leaguers: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art by Rafael Albuequerque Cover by Ryan Sook The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight are shocked to discover little versions of themselves fighting a threat in Metropolis. But where did these tiny heroes come from? As Superman and Batman search for answers, things get worse with the arrival of the Li'l League! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #668-670, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #847, and a story story from Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) Annual #13.

Written by Kurt Busiek and Dwayne McDuffie. Art by Rick Leonardi, Dan Green, and Renato Guedes. Cover by Renato Guedes.

Who - or what - is The Third Kryptonian? Find out in this exciting eye-opening volume!

A year ago, Superman learned of another Kryptonian on Earth. Now the hunt goes into overdrive, as the Man of Tomorrow and the Dark Knight Detective's search takes them from China to Gotham City to California and more.

Plus, important developments for Superman's foster-son Chris Kent, who also gets to meet Robin the Boy Wonder!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #44-49.

Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson. Art and cover by Shane Davis and Matt "Batt" Banning. Introduction by Jonathan Nolan (co-writer of the film The Dark Knight).

The epic adventure by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, two of the writers of the hit TV series Heroes, is collected! The World's Finest team has a new mission: collect all Kryptonite from across the globe - no matter who gets in their way!

Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Peter Johnson & Rebecca Dessertine Art by Diego Olmos Cover by Dustin Nguyen After John's shattering realization last issue, he must come to terms about the possibility of who or what Sam is - and what to do about him. But will his decision be made for him when Sam disappears from their motel room? Could the mysterious black car that's been following them hold the answer? ? 5 of 6, 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA What happens when a human attempts to kill a god? Dara's battle with Zakros comes to an end. ? 32 PAGES ? FC ? Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Ryan Foley. Art by Goof. Cover by Ron Boyd. As the trial reaches its conclusion, detective LJ McCloud finds herself in the crossfire as she struggles to bring the truth of the murder conspiracy to light. However, the revelations that come from exposing the truth will shake Atlanta to its core! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

by Dan Berger 'Night of the Living Gingerbread.' Michelangelo tells Shadow a Halloween bedtime story that explains how Renet accidentally teleported the Turtles to the ancient past. There, the Turtles ran into ghouls and beasties of all nefarious varieties and were befriended by a gingerbread man named Gutwallow. Will our heroes have a happy Halloween or be eaten by hideous monsters from the nether realms? Cover price $3.25.

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by Kenny Kiel Hey you! Yes, you - with the nice teeth and discriminating taste in graphic literature. Do you crave action? Suspense? Romance? Introducing Tales To Suffice, an all-new, all-thrilling anthology series guaranteed to knock your socks off! Damsels in distress! Men in tights! Zombies in neckties! This book takes everything you love about comics and mercilessly skewers it for your entertainment! Five senses-shattering stories for the paltry price of one, and sure to be a collector's item - so stock up on copies while they're cheap! Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Dan Jurgens & Ron Marz. Art by Jamal Igle, Fernando Pasarin, Robin Riggs & Mark McKenna. Cover by Matt Haley. The secret protector of the Tangent Earth's band of freedom fighters is revealed! And when the Tangent Superman learns the secret to traveling between worlds, the battle between the Supermen of two worlds begins! ? 6 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Book 1: Transit!" Story and art by TED McKEEVER. Spud, a self-proclaimed urban rebel, finds that when he inadvertently becomes involved in a political nightmare of power and corruption, he's going to need a lot more than half a can of spray-paint and a pair of worn out roller blades to survive. That is, if the entire city itself doesn't self-destruct before it's all over! Contains all five original issues of the series, and the never-before-published final chapter. Plus a full gallery of unpublished art, character designs, ads and more! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 156 pages, B&W. NOTE: See also Ted Mckeever Library Collector's Slipcase (2009) which can hold and display all three volumes of this series. Cover price $24.99.

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Written by Sean McKeever Art and cover by Eddy Barrows & Ruy José Guest-starring Cyborg! When villains attack, it's up to two remarkable teens to pick up the pieces so the Teen Titans don't have to. This issue: a heartwarming look at Titans Tower through the eyes of its least-known inhabitants: Wendy, Marvin ... and Wonderdog?! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. By Zoe B. Alley and R.W.Alley. The fairy-tale wolf comes out to play in this whimsical comic! Face to face with three little pigs, the boy who cried wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, sheep who see instantly through his sheep's clothing disguise, and seven canny goslings who would rather not be eaten, the dapper, top-hatted lupine protagonist's attempts to secure himself a tasty dinner are constantly thwarted. But the clever wolf always bounces back from these dinnerless evenings with a cunning new plan! Illustrated in ink and watercolor, There's A Wolf at the Door is a hilarious read for kids of all ages! Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 34 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Archers!"

Written by Van Hamme. Art and cover by Grzegorz Rosinski.

Jolan has become a robust kid who is interested in everything. The strange signs he draws without knowing their meaning thoroughly intrigue his parents. During one escapade, he makes friends with a boy his age. The child seems to be lost and is terrified of adults. Along with being deaf and mute, he cannot answer questions raised by his mysterious presence. Surprised by a storm, Thorgal has been taken in by an old couple. Without boat or money, he can't return to his village. Perhaps an archery competition will allow him to buy a new boat. Of all the competitors, the beautiful Kriss de Valnor is without a doubt the most formidable!

Softcover, 7 1/4-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

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Secret Invasion tie-in - Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by FERNANDO BLANCO Cover by BILLY TAN The Skrull armada rains destruction on our nation's capitol! The only thing standing in their way? The Thunderbolts. But if salvation depends on a group of criminals and madmen who can barely keep from killing each other, is Earth doomed? Or are they exactly what we need against the merciless alien invaders? A major turning point for the Thunderbolts begins here! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Welcome to the ninth volume in this long-running series of vintage dirty comix from the past. This one focuses on cartoon women straight off the pages of the Sunday funnies from those dear departed days. You may not recognize a lot of these women - Dixie Dugan, Fritzi Ritz, Black Cat, Astra, Fanny, Connie, Tillie the Toiler, Boots, Dumb Dora, Winnie Winkle, and even a few who are still around - but in their day they were the cat's pajamas, the bee's knees - sassy girls who were drawn with a little bit of sex appeal to brighten up dad's morning as he perused the comics with his toast and coffee. Although never as explicitly as in these under-the-counter eight-page triple-x extravaganzas, lovingly collected and printed in their unexpurgated form for you enjoyment! Softcover, 6" x 9", 128 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By Tim Sale. The perfect supplement to the Image reissue of Tim Sale: Black and White, the Tim Sale: Heroes, Villains & Babes Sketchbook is a 7" x 11" booklet featuring a selection of high-quality ink-and-wash drawings and pencil sketches, with notes by Tim. Color flip covers are provided by Sale and Captain America: White colorist Dave Stewart. Softcover (Stapled/Saddle-Stiched), 7-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

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Written by Art Baltazar & Franco Art and cover by Art Baltazar Get ready for a Tiny Titans trip to space! Join the gang as they journey through the galaxy to help Starfire clean her room. And find out what happens at your local Bird Scouts meeting. Plus, Supergirl stops by to save the day! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing. Written by Alisa Kwitney. Art and cover by Joëlle Jones. Can a Jewish girl out of time and a Spanish old soul survive culture clashes and criminal records to find true love in the sun-drenched, sequined miasma that was South Beach in the 1980s? Noted comics writer and novelist Alisa Kwitney (Flirting in Cars, DESTINY: A CHRONICLE OF DEATHS FORETOLD) and amazing artist Joëlle Jones (12 Reasons Why I Love Her) team up for the ultimate retro romance. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

In this issue: AFD reports directly from San Diego Comic-Con International with exclusive photos and interviews! The event is becoming larger than the New York Toy Fair in terms of new license announcements! Plus: Transformers; NECA; Mezco; Mattel. Also: All the regular AFD features! Cover features Iron Man Mark II Movie Masterpiece by Hot Toys. Cover price $5.95.

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In this issue: Kotobukiya; Sideshow Collectibles; Gentle Giant; DC Direct; Mattel. Cover features Jack Skellington's lab from the first series of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas by JUN Planning. Cover price $5.95.

NEAL ADAMS Cover - 1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Tomb of Dracula (1972-1979 1st Series) #1-31, Werewolf by Night (1972-1977 1st Series) #15, Giant-Size Chillers (1975) #1 and Giant-Size Dracula (1974) #2-4.

Written by GERRY CONWAY, ARCHIE GOODWIN, GARDNER F. FOX, MARV WOLFMAN, CHRIS CLAREMONT and DAVID KRAFT. Art by GENE COLAN, MIKE PLOOG and DON HECK. Cover by NEAL ADAMS.

Dracula rises from the grave and steps into the Marvel Universe - facing a disembodied brain, a gigantic heart and a ghost with the nerve to steal Dracula's victims! The lord of vampires visits a horrible fate upon the daughter of a long-time enemy, but will his worst enemy prove to be his own daughter? Plus: voodoo, time travel and motorcycle gangs! The cosmic-powered Chimera and a Legion of Doom unlike any other! And who's the tough guy with the knives that snuffs out vampires' lives? BLADE! Can you dig it? Also featuring Werewolf by Night and Hannibal King, the Vampire Detective!

Hardcover, 768 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

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Written by Joe Kubert Art and cover by Joe Kubert Tor and his female companion fight their way back to the surface world, but their bloodthirsty pursuers haven't given up their plans for Tor - plans that involve ritual sacrifice! Can Tor survive in this strange, prehistoric world? ? 4 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Radio Active - Martha and the team get physical in the proton-packed Lost Souls; PC Andy; Inside the SUV; New Fiction; Amazing concept art; Secrets of the makeup chair; Gerald and Harriet return. Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. Written by Dava Savel. Art and cover by Tom LaBaff. Meet Zack-an ordinary boy with an extraordinary way of viewing the world! Zack is a boy who is all-boy-and he just wants to do boy things.But Zack has three sisters-three annoying sisters-who insist on being girls, and in his room, no less! They're always trying to dress up his dog or have tea parties on his bed, and they never leave, and they never knock, and they never take no for an answer. So Zack, desperate for a break, transforms the old jungle gym at school into the new Town of Zack-a place where he can finally have his own space to be who he wants to be and to do the things he wants to do. The problem is the other kids at school think that Zack's town is a great idea-so great, in fact, that they want to join it! Author Dava Savel is the Emmy Award-winning writer of television series including That's So Raven, Ellen, Will & Grace, Dharma & Greg, and Grace Under Fire. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Oliver East. Manchester artist Oliver East sets out on a journey. On foot, by dusty road, by train, Oliver moves from train station to train station, cataloging the things he sees, the people he meets, and the life he leads. Part-travelogue, part-autobiography, East's "Trains are...Mint" stands as a testament to the inherent curiosity in every human being. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 116 pages, full oclor. Cover price $24.99.

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Cover by Guido Guidi. Shane McCarthy (w) ? Guido Guidi (a) As the world systematically falls before the might of the DECEPTICON army, the AUTOBOTS are left stranded on their home world of CYBERTRON. Crippled and slowly dying, the AUTOBOTS desperately struggle to keep a semblance of order in their ranks, all the while completely unaware they're being hunted. FC ? 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Trevor Hutchinson. Shane McCarthy (w) ? Guido Guidi (a) As the world systematically falls before the might of the DECEPTICON army, the AUTOBOTS are left stranded on their home world of CYBERTRON. Crippled and slowly dying, the AUTOBOTS desperately struggle to keep a semblance of order in their ranks, all the while completely unaware they're being hunted. FC ? 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Limited Edition Variant Cover by Guido Guici. Shane McCarthy (w) ? Guido Guidi (a) As the world systematically falls before the might of the DECEPTICON army, the AUTOBOTS are left stranded on their home world of CYBERTRON. Crippled and slowly dying, the AUTOBOTS desperately struggle to keep a semblance of order in their ranks, all the while completely unaware they're being hunted. FC ? 32 pages ? Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Marcelo Matere. Marty Isenberg (w) ? Dario Brizuela, Boo (a) ? Boo, Marcelo Matere (c) OPTIMUS PRIME and his crew clash with a new female super villain whose high-tech heels can slice through anything-even AUTOBOTS! Also included is an untold tale of RATCHET's tour of duty in the Great Wars where the young field tech must wrestle with his decision to treat a wounded DECEPTICON. *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC ? 32 pages ? Cover price $3.99.