Comic books May 2005

1st printing. Collects Trencher (1993) #1-4. A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...No. Wait. That's Star Wars. You know, I really hate doing this. This solicitation stuff? Hate it. I mean, it's a collection of previously published stuff. Trencher. The repo guy from beyond. Ring any bells? No? Then maybe you should consider buying this, because God forbid, you ever land on Jeopardy and Trencher comes up as a Final Jeopardy answer and you passed on the Trencher collection because they were reprinting that X-Men thing where they kill Wolverine... again...and you wind up looking like a dork on live TV and...Is solicitation copy supposed to run this long? The Boom Studios Editors interrupt Mr. Giffen's rambling to explain that this trade collects Keith Giffen's memorable run on Trencher issues #1-4 originally published by Image Comics. It's 100% pure bastich, baby! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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Written by Jason Hall Art and cover by John Watkiss Life used to be so simple for Carter Lennox, but after a series of odd (and sometimes deadly) occurrences around him, he's no longer certain what to expect of the Ethicorp-run world. After a hypno-therapy session, Carter soon learns a few answers that will leave him spinning. On sale March 23 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Break Out!" Story and art by YASUHIRO NIGHTOW. Vash the Stampede and his cohorts remain locked in a frenetic and terribly destructive battle with the remaining members of the Gung-Ho Guns, who are terribly resistant to defeat. The bitter fued promises to reveal secrets about both Vash and his mortal enemies. Just when you thought this series had reached its most feverish pitch, Yasuhiro Nightow turns up the heat in his wildly popular manga series, Trigun Maximum! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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Add to cart Fine $7.70

Add to cart Fine $7.70

Ait/Planet Lar 1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "This One Goes to 11!" Collects True Story Swear to God (2001 Clib's Boys) #5-11. Story and art by TOM BELAND. A relationship is tough enough when there's three thousand miles separating two lovebirds, toss in a category 5 hurricane named Georges and you've got some real problems. How do you pack up your life, say goodbye to everything you hold dear and take a leap of faith based on what your heart tells you? Find out. Live. Laugh. Love. True Story, Swear To God: This One Goes To Eleven collects issues #5-11 of the Eisner-nominated romance/comedy series by Tom Beland. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $4.10

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Clamp. Sakura is the princess of Clow. Syaoran is her childhood friend, and lead of the archeological dig that cost him is father. Fans of Cardcaptor Sakura will recognize the names and the faces, but these aren't the people you know. This is an alternate reality where everything is familiar and strange at the same time. Sakura has a mysterious power, a power that no one understands a power than can change the world. On the day she goes to the dig to declare her love for Syaoran, a mysterious symbol is uncovered tat will have vast repercussions for Sakura and Syaoran. It marks the beginning of a quest that will take Syaoran and his friends through worlds that will be familiar to any CLAMP fan, as our heroes encounter places and characters from X, Chobits, Magic Knight Rayearth, xxxHOLIC and many more! But all that matters to Syaoran is his goal: saving Sakura. Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle crosses over with CLAMP's other hit series, xxxHOLIC. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Cover Star Wars Photo. Features Star Wars Tribute. 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 168 pages B&W with several color photos. Cover price $2.99.

Darth Vader/Anakin lenticular cover. May 1, 2005. Inside: report on "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith"; "Grey's Anatomy"; Matt Lauer; Marg Helgenberger; "Family Guy." Cover price $2.99.

Emperor lenticular cover. May 1, 2005. Inside: report on "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith"; "Grey's Anatomy"; Matt Lauer; Marg Helgenberger; "Family Guy." Cover price $2.99.

Final Battle lenticular cover. May 1, 2005. Inside: report on "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith"; "Grey's Anatomy"; Matt Lauer; Marg Helgenberger; "Family Guy." Cover price $2.99.

Padme/Leia lenticular cover. May 1, 2005. Inside: report on "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith"; "Grey's Anatomy"; Matt Lauer; Marg Helgenberger; "Family Guy." Cover price $2.99.

Regular cover (not lenticular effect). May 1, 2005. Inside: report on "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith"; "Grey's Anatomy"; Matt Lauer; Marg Helgenberger; "Family Guy."

Wookiees lenticular cover. May 1, 2005. Inside: report on "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith"; "Grey's Anatomy"; Matt Lauer; Marg Helgenberger; "Family Guy." Cover price $2.99.

Elvis cover # 1: Tampa Concert, 1955, WITH bonus CD disc attached. May 8, 2005. Inside: Elvis extravaganza: CBS miniseries, book excerpt, and Priscilla Presley interview; Enrique Murciano of "Without a Trace"; "Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition"; real specialists discuss "House." Cover price $2.99.

Elvis cover # 1: Tampa Concert, 1955, WITHOUT bonus CD disc attached. May 8, 2005. Inside: Elvis extravaganza: CBS miniseries, book excerpt, and Priscilla Presley interview; Enrique Murciano of "Without a Trace"; "Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition"; real specialists discuss "House." Cover price $2.99.

Elvis cover # 2: publicity still, 1956, WITH bonus CD disc attached. May 8, 2005. Inside: Elvis extravaganza: CBS miniseries, book excerpt, and Priscilla Presley interview; Enrique Murciano of "Without a Trace"; "Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition"; real specialists discuss "House." Cover price $2.99.

Elvis cover # 2: publicity still, 1956, WITHOUT bonus CD disc attached. May 8, 2005. Inside: Elvis extravaganza: CBS miniseries, book excerpt, and Priscilla Presley interview; Enrique Murciano of "Without a Trace"; "Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition"; real specialists discuss "House." Cover price $2.99.

Elvis cover # 3: Jailhouse Rock, 1957, WITH bonus CD disc attached. May 8, 2005. Inside: Elvis extravaganza: CBS miniseries, book excerpt, and Priscilla Presley interview; Enrique Murciano of "Without a Trace"; "Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition"; real specialists discuss "House." Cover price $2.99.

Elvis cover # 3: Jailhouse Rock, 1957, WITHOUT bonus CD disc attached. May 8, 2005. Inside: Elvis extravaganza: CBS miniseries, book excerpt, and Priscilla Presley interview; Enrique Murciano of "Without a Trace"; "Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition"; real specialists discuss "House." Cover price $2.99.

Elvis cover # 4: the comeback special, 1968, WITH bonus CD disc attached. May 8, 2005. Inside: Elvis extravaganza: CBS miniseries, book excerpt, and Priscilla Presley interview; Enrique Murciano of "Without a Trace"; "Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition"; real specialists discuss "House." Cover price $2.99.

Elvis cover # 4: the comeback special, 1968, WITHOUT bonus CD disc attached. May 8, 2005. Inside: Elvis extravaganza: CBS miniseries, book excerpt, and Priscilla Presley interview; Enrique Murciano of "Without a Trace"; "Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition"; real specialists discuss "House." Cover price $2.99.

Ray Romano/Patricia Heaton cover. May 15, 2005. Inside: "Everybody Loves Raymond" farewell; Patrick Dempsey article/interview; Jerry Seinfeld talks about the fourth-season DVDs; Quentin Tarantino directs "CSI"; Lena Olin on "Alias." Cover price $2.49.

May 22, 2005. Cover: Carrie Underwood, Bo Bice, Vonzell Solomon, and Anthony Fedorov of "American Idol." Inside: "American Idol"; Jon Cryer of "Two and a Half Men"; brief Vincent D'Onofrio interview; "Empire Falls"; Amber Frey:' "NCIS." Cover price $2.49.

May 29, 2005. Cover: Josh Holloway, Harold Perrineau, Malcolm David Kelley, Daniel Dae Kim. Inside: secrets of "Lost," favorite episodes, and Q&A with Damon Lindelof and J.J. Abrams; John McCain; Indy 500 preview; "Hell's Kitchen." Cover price $2.49.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Juan Santacruz The futuristic new miniseries continues! Ghosts of the past haunt paramedic Rene Doyle as she sets out in search of her father, who disappeared nearly a decade ago. But even if he's alive, will he have the answers to the unexplained events in her life? Meanwhile, Twilight faces his last training session aboard the orbital space station! On sale March 2 ? 2 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

"Second Skin" or "Where Stalks the Skinwalker!" An illustrated adventure written by Paul Milligan and drawn by Kevin Steele. 50 pages, Text with black and white illustrations. Cover price $1.00.

1st printing. Collects Ultimate Adventures (2002) #1-6. Written by RON ZIMMERMAN. Cover & pencils by DUNCAN FEGREDO. Because Joe Quesada demanded it! An aging orphan receives his fondest wish and is adopted by the wealthiest man in town...who also happens to be the costumed adventurer known as Hawk-Owl, the Midnight Avenger, Chicago's crime-fighting scourge! If you ever wondered about the relationships between super heroes and their sidekicks, this action-packed yet hilarious adventure answers all the questions you were afraid to ask! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils & Cover by ADAM KUBERT "N-ZONE" In a dying universe, only the smartest, strongest and meanest survive. The Ultimate Fantastic Four are about to have a nasty surprise when the deadly foes who inhabit this doomed universe decide to hitch a ride. Can the FF stop them and save our universe? Part 5 (of 6) 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Orson Scott Card Pencils by Andy Kubert Foil Cover by BRYAN HITCH Brace yourself for the most imaginative, groundbreaking comic of 2005. International bestseller, four-time Hugo award, two-time Nebula award and World Fantasy Award winner Orson Scott Card (author of Ender's Game, Speaker for the Dead, Shadow Puppets) comes to the Ultimate Universe. He's joined by industry legend Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men,1602, Origin) to show shocking beginning of ULTIMATE IRON MAN!!! If you thought The Ultimates told you everything you needed to know about Ultimate Iron Man, think again. It all starts here! 32 PGS./PSR+ ...$2.99 NOTE TO Retailers: THERE WILL BE A 50/50 ANDY KUBERT FOIL Variant Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Adam Kubert. Limited to 699 copies. Includes Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Written by Orson Scott Card Pencils by Andy Kubert Foil Cover by BRYAN HITCH Brace yourself for the most imaginative, groundbreaking comic of 2005. International bestseller, four-time Hugo award, two-time Nebula award and World Fantasy Award winner Orson Scott Card (author of Ender's Game, Speaker for the Dead, Shadow Puppets) comes to the Ultimate Universe. He's joined by industry legend Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men,1602, Origin) to show shocking beginning of ULTIMATE IRON MAN!!! If you thought The Ultimates told you everything you needed to know about Ultimate Iron Man, think again. It all starts here! 32 PGS./PSR+ ...$2.99 NOTE TO Retailers: THERE WILL BE A 50/50 ANDY KUBERT FOIL Variant Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Orson Scott Card Pencils by Andy Kubert Foil Cover by BRYAN HITCH Brace yourself for the most imaginative, groundbreaking comic of 2005. International bestseller, four-time Hugo award, two-time Nebula award and World Fantasy Award winner Orson Scott Card (author of Ender's Game, Speaker for the Dead, Shadow Puppets) comes to the Ultimate Universe. He's joined by industry legend Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men,1602, Origin) to show shocking beginning of ULTIMATE IRON MAN!!! If you thought The Ultimates told you everything you needed to know about Ultimate Iron Man, think again. It all starts here! 32 PGS./PSR+ ...$2.99 NOTE TO Retailers: THERE WILL BE A 50/50 ANDY KUBERT FOIL Variant Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

3rd Printing. Written by Orson Scott Card Pencils by Andy Kubert Foil Cover by BRYAN HITCH Brace yourself for the most imaginative, groundbreaking comic of 2005. International bestseller, four-time Hugo award, two-time Nebula award and World Fantasy Award winner Orson Scott Card (author of Ender's Game, Speaker for the Dead, Shadow Puppets) comes to the Ultimate Universe. He's joined by industry legend Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men,1602, Origin) to show shocking beginning of ULTIMATE IRON MAN!!! If you thought The Ultimates told you everything you needed to know about Ultimate Iron Man, think again. It all starts here! 32 PGS./PSR+ ...$2.99 NOTE TO Retailers: THERE WILL BE A 50/50 ANDY KUBERT FOIL Variant Cover price $2.99.

3rd Printing. Not for resale edition. Written by Orson Scott Card Pencils by Andy Kubert Foil Cover by BRYAN HITCH Brace yourself for the most imaginative, groundbreaking comic of 2005. International bestseller, four-time Hugo award, two-time Nebula award and World Fantasy Award winner Orson Scott Card (author of Ender's Game, Speaker for the Dead, Shadow Puppets) comes to the Ultimate Universe. He's joined by industry legend Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men,1602, Origin) to show shocking beginning of ULTIMATE IRON MAN!!! If you thought The Ultimates told you everything you needed to know about Ultimate Iron Man, think again. It all starts here! 32 PGS./PSR+ ...$2.99 NOTE TO Retailers: THERE WILL BE A 50/50 ANDY KUBERT FOIL Variant Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Written by Warren Ellis Pencils & Cover by Steve McNiven "ULTIMATE Galactus TRILOGY: BOOK TWO" The second story arc in the great Ultimate Universe trilogy that began with Ultimate Nightmare! A hidden alien race is trying desperately to keep Man from reaching the stars. Cape Canaveral scientist Phillip Lawson knows of the hideous plan and will use all his considerable power to stop it...the power of Captain Mahr Vehl! *(Wondering what the mysterious title of this trilogy is?The answers to that--and the key to this saga ? are found in the final pages of Ultimate Nightmare 5! Trust us, these events will shake up the entire Ultimate Universe for the next 2 years!) 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A RE-SOLICITATION. ALL PREVIOUS ORDERS HAVE BEEN CANCELED Cover price $2.99.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY "HOBGOBLIN" Part 2 of 6. Harry Osborn learns the horrifying truth of his father's existence as the evil Green Goblin. But that's only the beginning of the revelations -- young Harry discovers the awful destiny his father has planned for him. Truly shocking! Part 2 (of 6). 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY "HOBGOBLIN" Part 3 of 6. The newly returned Harry Osborn comes between Peter and Mary Jane and may actually cause their breakup. Worse, Harry knows Peter's secret identity. And even more frightening, Harry tells MJ he knows Spider-Man killed his father! Part 3 (of 6). 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Brian K. Vaughan Pencils & Cover by Stuart Immonen "THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME" The X-Men lead a desperate assault to rescue their kidnapped teammate In Mojo's citadel in the heart of the island Krakoa. But will everyone make it out alive? And is the initial object of the X-Men's rescue effort, the mutant Longshot, what he first seemed to be--or something much, much more? Find the answers in this dangerous conclusion! Part 4 (of 4). 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Mark Millar Pencils & Cover by Bryan Hitch Nick Fury has dispatched the Ultimates to take down thier most powerful member ? Thor! S.H.I.E.L.D. is convinced that the Thunder God is a former mental patient who's far too dangerous to be loose ? and the awesome Asgardian is doing little to dispel that notion. Meanwhile, things are heating up between Tony Stark and Natasha Romanov. And we mean heating up! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $4.00

1st printing. Written by John Layman. Art by Dave Crosland. IDW presents a collection of one of the most darkly hilarious comics to come along in recent years, Puffed, finally available in a stunning deluxe trade paperback. By day, Aaron is stuffed into a sweltering, ridiculous-looking amusement park dragon costume, and he's about to have the worst night of his life, beaten up and trapped in his costume in the 'hood. Written by John Layman (Gambit) with spectacular art by Dave Crosland (Heaven LLC). The Unauthorized Puffed Movie Adaptation collects the entire delightfully twisted cult-hit Puffed mini-series, along with the hysterically cruel where-are-they-now follow up one-shot, Stay Puffed, and a brand-new story, "Mo' Puffed." This definitive Puffed collection also features "director's cut" extra scenes, as well as an all-star pin-up and cover gallery of comic superstars John Cassaday, Frank Quitely, Sam Kieth, Ashley Wood, Jim Mahfood and many more. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $12.00

Add to cart Fine $9.60

Reprint of Uncanny X-Men #5 from Marvel Legends Series 10 toys. This 32 Page comic came packaged with Angel (Red and Blue) of the Marvel Legends Series X (Sentinel Series) Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Reprint of Uncanny X-Men # 201. This 32 Page comic came packaged with Cyclops (Regular and X-Factor versions) of the Marvel Legends Series 10 (The Sentinel Series). Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Reprint of Uncanny X-Men #243. This 32 Page comic came packaged with Mr. Sinister of the Marvel Legends Series 10 (The Sentinel Series) Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Written by Chris Claremont Pencils & Cover by Alan Davis "ON ICE!" High adventure in the Savage Land! The X-Men discover a wondrous and advanced new civilization...but it's none too friendly toward humans?or mutants! And could the X- Men have unintentionally helped them take their first steps toward world domination? Part 3 (of 5). 32 PGS./Marvel Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $99.99 View scan Paper: White Reprint. Label #2023427017 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

NOTE: DOES NOT Contain Foil Poster, adds for Marvel Legends Series 6 on Back. Reprint of Uncanny X-Men #141. This 36-page standard-size, full-color reprint comic came with the Wolverine Reissue figure from Marvel Legends Series 6 action figures. Note: This reprint is dated 2005 in the indica and contains new advertising and other changes so that it cannot be easily confused with the original comic.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49

Carl Barks' "Magic Hourglass" leads this book ? a story in which Scrooge attributes his wealth to the mytical trinket of the title. Often considered an apochryphal story, Gary Leach and William Van Horn have come up with a new framing sequence to explain it. Barks, Branca, and Scarpa tales balance the issue. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Free Comic Book Day 2005. "Only a Poor Old Man" Written & illustrated by Carl Barks. Originally published in 1952 as Four Color (1942 Series 2) #386. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing. Story and art by Marc Ngui. What happens when you try to double cross the tooth fairy? Marc Ngui's follow-up to his popular and critically acclaimed book, Enter Avariz, answers this question with an intricately crosshatched cartoon conflation of several popular childhood fears into a morally ambiguous suburban fable. Taunted in the schoolyard Lordie Jones slowly realizes something is wrong inside him, a secret that continues to grow. Told with wicked delight and dark humor in the tradition of Roald Dahl, Edward Gorey, or Tim Burton, Toronto native Marc Ngui has created a graphic novel with all the ghoulish verve of a classic unexpurgated fairytale. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.00.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49

Add to cart Fine $6.00

STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale May 25, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Internationally celebrated storyteller Stan Sakai continues his tales of samurai adventure in Usagi Yojimbo! This issue is the second installment of the multipart story "The Treasure of the Mother of Mountains." Lord Sanada, a power-hungry tyrant from last issue, is operating a secret gold mine in the neighboring Geishu Province?and keeping inquisitive minds at bay with rumors of the plague. The warriors sent by Lord Noriyuki to investigate have been either killed or captured, and Sanada's samurai are now in hot pursuit of Tomoe! Back at the Geishu castle, ambitious sycophant Lord Horikawa plots to get rid of Tomoe himself. Unaware of any trouble, a familiar rabbit ronin enters into Geishu territory... ? Usagi Yojimbo is a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association Award Winner! ? Stan Sakai has won many industry awards over the past 20 years for Usagi, including a Parents' Choice Award, an Inkpot Award, multiple Eisner Awards, and the prestigious National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award. Cover price $2.99.