Comic books January 2006

Add to cart VF 8.0 $9.60

Add to cart VF 8.0 $9.60

Written by Alan Moore & Steve Moore Art by Kevin Nowlan, Hilary Barta, Rick Veitch and Melinda Gebbie Cover by Nowlan. Alan Moore returns to some of his most memorable characters in a thrilling 64- page Special illustrated by some of comics' greatest artists! Jack B. Quick returns in a spellbinding 16-page story; the secret origin of the Cobweb is finally revealed; Splash Brannigan dives into the murky end of the pool; and the first part of a brilliant new Jonni Future story is told! Plus, don't miss a lovely Greyshirt tale dedicated to the man who inspired his creation: Will Eisner. Note: Jonni Future tale illustrated by Cameron Stewart. On sale October 26 ? 64 pg, FC, $6.99 US Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Paul Di Filippo Art and cover by Jerry Ordway ABC. As the Hell Ditch Pilgrim once again materializes high in the skies of Neopolis, terrorizing the populace, Toybox is devastated to learn the truth about her boyfriend. Meanwhile, things heat up for Jack Phantom and Panthalassa! On sale Nov 16 ? 4 of 5 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Tetsuya Saruwatari. In his quest to master the Nadashinkage fighting style, Kiibo has honed his skills by defeating formidable opponents like pro wrestler Funada and Samon the Beast. But now Kiibo wants to test his strength in an unfamiliar sport¯full-contact karate with boxing gloves. Only sanctioned moves are allowed in sports karate, however, so Kiibo is going to have to learn the rules fast! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Stormtrooper cover. Whether you're an old hand at collective and selling toys, or a newbie looking to get into it, this is your issue - this issue lets you in on more than 15 years worth of toy trading expertise, from old school methods to eBay. This issue's pull-out guide is devoted completely to Star Wars: Power of the Force series 2 action figures. Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

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Die Hard cover. Whether you're an old hand at collective and selling toys, or a newbie looking to get into it, this is your issue - this issue lets you in on more than 15 years worth of toy trading expertise, from old school methods to eBay. This issue's pull-out guide is devoted completely to Star Wars: Power of the Force series 2 action figures. Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

BEHIND THE SCENES AT WETA WORKSHOP! · We talk to the special effects mavens behind King Kong, Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings about their collectibles! How do they turn their effects into statues and action figures? What are they working on next? What's Peter Jackson really like? · Peter Jackson's King Kong appears on this month's cover to ToyFare. GIANT ADULT SWIM PHOTO COLLECTOR'S GUIDE · You've been snapping up Palisades Toys' Adult Swim figures, but how's your Space Ghost: Coast to Coast collection? Or Family Guy? Or Futurama? We've got pictures of every Adult Swim show toy ever made, with prices for all! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! · After the Earth-shattering events of ToyFare #100, what'll Mego Spidey get up to this month? Even we don't know! Heck, we don't know what pants we're gonna wear until we open up the clothes hamper every morning. DC ANIMATED/JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED! · We showcase every DC character that's been done in the animated style, from the classic Batman: The Animated Series to Justice League Unlimited! They're all in one place, for the first time ever! MARVEL SUPER-PETS! · Marvel is finally jumping on the teen-sidekick bandwagon with the Young Avengers, but where are all the super-pets? We customize our ideas for the Super-Pets of the Marvel Universe, and you'll never look at Spider-Man the same way again! WORST HOLIDAY SPECIALS EVER! · The holidays are a time for giving, sharing-and really bad TV programs! We run down the worst specials to ever grace the small screen, from Star Wars to Scooby Doo! THE MAKING OF A WWE SUPERSTAR! · We talk to JAKKS Pacific about the making of their WWE Classic Superstars line to find out what these legendary Superstars are really like! Cover price $4.99.

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Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa (c) The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars-the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons-is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special miniseries. In chapter one, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim-to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs... is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Furman and Figueroa begin a towering new era of Beast Wars majesty! For this debut issue, artist Figueroa has provided three cover images, one of which is available as a gatefold wraparound. Cover price $2.99.

Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa (c) The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars-the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons-is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special miniseries. In chapter one, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim-to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs... is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Furman and Figueroa begin a towering new era of Beast Wars majesty! For this debut issue, artist Figueroa has provided three cover images, one of which is available as a gatefold wraparound. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $8.49

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $8.49

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"Issue #1 $2.99 D" Blue cover, LOTS of robots, not gatefold cover. Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa (c) The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars-the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons-is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special miniseries. In chapter one, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim-to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs... is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Furman and Figueroa begin a towering new era of Beast Wars majesty! For this debut issue, artist Figueroa has provided three cover images, one of which is available as a gatefold wraparound. Cover price $2.99.

Issue # 1 Retailer Incentive "A": Magmatron cover by Don Figueroa. Limited to 1 in 25. Silver Foil Title. Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa (c) The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars-the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons-is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special miniseries. In chapter one, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim-to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs... is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Furman and Figueroa begin a towering new era of Beast Wars majesty! For this debut issue, artist Figueroa has provided three cover images, one of which is available as a gatefold wraparound. Cover price $2.99.

Issue # 1 Retailer Incentive "B": Optimus Primal cover by Don Figueroa. Limited to 1 in 50. Silver Foil Title. Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa (c) The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars-the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons-is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special miniseries. In chapter one, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim-to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs... is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Furman and Figueroa begin a towering new era of Beast Wars majesty! For this debut issue, artist Figueroa has provided three cover images, one of which is available as a gatefold wraparound. Cover price $2.99.

Issue # 1 Retailer Incentive "C":Megatron cover by Don Figueroa. Limited to 1 in 100. Silver Foil Title. Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa (c) The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars-the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons-is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special miniseries. In chapter one, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim-to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs... is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Furman and Figueroa begin a towering new era of Beast Wars majesty! For this debut issue, artist Figueroa has provided three cover images, one of which is available as a gatefold wraparound. Cover price $2.99.

Issue # 1 Retailer Incentive "D": Extended Gatefold cover by Don Figueroa. Limited to 1 in 150. Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa (c) The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars-the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons-is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special miniseries. In chapter one, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim-to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs... is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Furman and Figueroa begin a towering new era of Beast Wars majesty! For this debut issue, artist Figueroa has provided three cover images, one of which is available as a gatefold wraparound. Cover price $2.99.

Graham Cracker Exclusive Cover by Nick Roche. Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa (c) The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars-the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons-is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special miniseries. In chapter one, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim-to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs... is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Furman and Figueroa begin a towering new era of Beast Wars majesty! For this debut issue, artist Figueroa has provided three cover images, one of which is available as a gatefold wraparound. Cover price $6.00.

New Dimension Comics Exclusive Cover by Don Figueroa and limited to 1000 copies. Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa (c) The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a Beast Wars saga is finally upon us. The Beast Wars-the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic Maximals are pitted against evil Predacons-is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this special miniseries. In chapter one, as one strand of the Beast Wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimate aim-to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs... is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! Furman and Figueroa begin a towering new era of Beast Wars majesty! For this debut issue, artist Figueroa has provided three cover images, one of which is available as a gatefold wraparound.

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Andrew Wildman Cover - Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); EJ Su, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, Andrew Wildman (c) Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as Decepticons. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy Autobot warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again! It begins again-here, now-the saga of the war-torn robots in disguise, the Transformers! Legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman and artist EJ Su pick up where they left off in 'Transformers: Prelude to Infiltration' with the first official issue of Transformers: Infiltration. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

James Raiz Cover - Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); EJ Su, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, Andrew Wildman (c) Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as Decepticons. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy Autobot warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again! It begins again-here, now-the saga of the war-torn robots in disguise, the Transformers! Legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman and artist EJ Su pick up where they left off in 'Transformers: Prelude to Infiltration' with the first official issue of Transformers: Infiltration. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Guido Guidi Cover - Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); EJ Su, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, Andrew Wildman (c) Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as Decepticons. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy Autobot warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again! It begins again-here, now-the saga of the war-torn robots in disguise, the Transformers! Legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman and artist EJ Su pick up where they left off in 'Transformers: Prelude to Infiltration' with the first official issue of Transformers: Infiltration. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

E.J. Su Cover - Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); EJ Su, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, Andrew Wildman (c) Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as Decepticons. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy Autobot warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again! It begins again-here, now-the saga of the war-torn robots in disguise, the Transformers! Legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman and artist EJ Su pick up where they left off in 'Transformers: Prelude to Infiltration' with the first official issue of Transformers: Infiltration. Cover price $2.99.

New Dimension Comics Exclusive cover by Don Figueroa and limited to 1000 copies. Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); EJ Su, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, Andrew Wildman (c) Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as Decepticons. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy Autobot warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again! It begins again-here, now-the saga of the war-torn robots in disguise, the Transformers! Legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman and artist EJ Su pick up where they left off in 'Transformers: Prelude to Infiltration' with the first official issue of Transformers: Infiltration.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

1 in 25. James Raiz Retailer Incentive Silver Foil Cover RI-A - Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); EJ Su, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, Andrew Wildman (c) Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as Decepticons. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy Autobot warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again! It begins again-here, now-the saga of the war-torn robots in disguise, the Transformers! Legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman and artist EJ Su pick up where they left off in 'Transformers: Prelude to Infiltration' with the first official issue of Transformers: Infiltration. Cover price $2.99.

1 in 50. Guido Guidi Retailer Incentive Silver Foil Cover RI-B - Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); EJ Su, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, Andrew Wildman (c) Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as Decepticons. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy Autobot warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again! It begins again-here, now-the saga of the war-torn robots in disguise, the Transformers! Legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman and artist EJ Su pick up where they left off in 'Transformers: Prelude to Infiltration' with the first official issue of Transformers: Infiltration. Cover price $2.99.

1 in 100. Andrew Wildman Retailer Incentive Wraparound Cover RI-C - Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); EJ Su, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, Andrew Wildman (c) Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as Decepticons. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy Autobot warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again! It begins again-here, now-the saga of the war-torn robots in disguise, the Transformers! Legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman and artist EJ Su pick up where they left off in 'Transformers: Prelude to Infiltration' with the first official issue of Transformers: Infiltration.

Rupp's Comics Exclusive cover by Don Figueroa and limited to 1000 copies. Simon Furman (w); EJ Su (a); EJ Su, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, Andrew Wildman (c) Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as Decepticons. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy Autobot warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again! It begins again-here, now-the saga of the war-torn robots in disguise, the Transformers! Legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman and artist EJ Su pick up where they left off in 'Transformers: Prelude to Infiltration' with the first official issue of Transformers: Infiltration.

1st printing. "The Murder of Abraham Lincoln!" Story and art by Rick Geary. Now in paperback! Geary turns his attention to the most famous assassination of the Victorian era, that of President Lincoln. The details he reveals are fascinating. Booth worked with a group of disgruntled Southern sympathizers out to decapitate much of the US Executive branch, not just the President! Geary also details the flight of the culprits and the hot pursuit of federal agents. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

1st printing. "The Case of Madeleine Smith!" Story and art by Rick Geary. A scandalous secret affair in 19th century Scotland between an upper-class woman and a gentleman of lower standing ends in his murder by poison. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

1st printing. "The Case of Madeleine Smith!" Story and art by Rick Geary. A scandalous secret affair in 19th century Scotland between an upper-class woman and a gentleman of lower standing ends in his murder by poison. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Written by Sherwood Smith. Art by William Stout. Big trouble is brewing in the Land of Oz. Dorothy has gone missing and there are rumblings of rebellion in the Nome Kingdom. Princess Ozma sends a desperate plea for help to two resourceful sisters in Kansas. But will they be too late to save the magic kingdom? Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

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by Joe Wight. The secret society Elysium has revealed itself to Old America, and the two forces clash in the darkness of space between Earth and the Moon. Meanwhile, in the Caribbean, Jed and Nigel try to escape through the rain-choked jungles of a Neo-Nazi island, pursued by a dark army bent on capturing or killing them outright. 32pgs, B&W (2 of 7)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

By Adrian Todd, Ryan Odagawa, & Jean-Francois Beaulie. The beautiful-but-deadly 18-year-old twin sisters Bren and Bera have finished their training in the ways of war and have dedicated themselves to insuring the future peace of their homeland. But how can you establish peace in a country torn by war if you can't even get along with your own sister? Will they join forces in time to stand against the malevolent Warlord who is determined to take over their homeland, and possesses weapons that are not of this world? Cover price $3.50.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

By Adrian Todd, Ryan Odagawa, & Jean-Francois Beaulie. The beautiful-but-deadly 18-year-old twin sisters Bren and Bera have finished their training in the ways of war and have dedicated themselves to insuring the future peace of their homeland. But how can you establish peace in a country torn by war if you can't even get along with your own sister? Will they join forces in time to stand against the malevolent Warlord who is determined to take over their homeland, and possesses weapons that are not of this world? Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.10

Add to cart Fine $5.30

Add to cart Fine $5.30

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1, ULTIMATE X-MEN ANNUAL #1, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1 and THE ULTIMATES ANNUAL #1.

Written by MARK MILLAR, BRIAN K. VAUGHAN and BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by JAE LEE, TOM RANEY, MARK BROOKS and STEVE DILLON. Cover by BRYAN HITCH.

The Ultimate Inhumans debut, two lives are forever changed, Ultimate Juggernaut returns, and everyone guest-stars in the first-ever Ultimate Annuals! In ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1, it's the first appearance of the Ultimate Inhumans! From a hidden race, she came to steal the heart of the FF's youngest member: the beautiful elemental called Crystal! In ULTIMATE X-MEN ANNUAL #1, Juggernaut makes a play for the Gem of Cyttorak, the jewel that will make him truly unstoppable. Only two small things stand in his way: Rogue and Gambit, the new prince and princess of thieves! In ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1, Spidey goes toe-to-toe with some old foes - and winds up with a new girlfriend! Who is she? Let's just say she has a familiar face. And in THE ULTIMATES ANNUAL #1, if you thought the Ultimates were the only team S.H.I.E.L.D. was creating - you were wrong! Get ready for the next wave of super-soldiers designed to protect America's vital interests. But is this all Director Nick Fury is up to, or is there much more to this ultra-clandestine program? And can even S.H.I.E.L.D. keep all these super-people under control?

Softcover, full color. Cover price $13.99.

1st printing.

Edited by David Pringle. Foreword by Terry Pratchett.

Revised and updated, this lavishly illustrated, expertly informed essential reference details everything the novice needs to know about the genre and everything the well-read fan is calling out for.

Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Tomb of Namor: Part 2 of 3 - Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND Q: Who's buried in Namor's Tomb? A: The Fantastic Four are about to find out! Fathoms beneath the sea, the quartet explores the lost continent of Atlantis?and find more than they expected! Especially Sue.... Part 2 (of 3). 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by MARK BAGLEY "SILVER SABLE" Part 1 (of 5) The head of Roxxon Oil sics the world's greatest mercenary, Silver Sable, on Spider-Man to learn why the webspinner has targeted Roxxon on his nightly patrols. How violently Ms. Sable wants to handle the situation is strictly up to her. Spinning out of the Ultimate Spider-Man video game (written and designed by our longstanding team of Bendis and Bagley!), Ultimate Silver Sable might be the most dangerous foe Spidey has ever faced! Plus? Who is Ultimate Omega Red? Ultimate Vision flip-book 4 page story that leads into Ultimate X-Men # 65. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Collects Ulimate Spider-man issues 12-13 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by BRIAN VAUGHAN Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN "MAGNETIC NORTH" It's the shocking conclusion to the Ultimate X-Men's biggest adventure. In a story that pits brother against brother, friend against friend, it's Magneto versus the X-Men in final battle?inside the Ultimates headquarters, the Triskelion! Part 5 (of 5). 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Ultimate X-Men (2001-2009 1st Series) #46-57.

Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Brandon Peterson, Andy Kubert and Stuart Immonen. Cover by Brandon Peterson.

This deluxe hardcover collects ULTIMATE X-MEN VOLS. 9-11, plus a hefty helping of DVD-style extras!

In THE TEMPEST, the death of one of their own leaves the remaining X-Men struggling to deal with the loss. And even before a moment of silence can pass, the mysterious Mr. Sinister arrives, intent on giving the X-Men a lot more to mourn!

In CRY WOLF, Gambit's back, but where's he been - and what does he want? The Fenris twins threaten to expose the Ragin' Cajun's past sins - and they are legion - unless he obeys them. But with Rogue on the other side, to whom will Remy finally lend his loyalty? And what decision does Rogue make that will affect her budding relationship with Bobby Drake, Iceman? And in THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME, mutants convicted of capital crimes are being released on an island where contestants hunt them down. Longshot has survived longest, and the X-Men are sent to rescue him - until they become part of the game themselves! With one of their teammates a captive on the island of Krakoa, the malevolent media mogul called Mojo demands the X-Men return Longshot to his headquarters or Angel will soon have a harp to go with his wings!

Hardcover, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

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Written by MARK MILLAR. Pencils & Cover by BRYAN HITCH. "GRAND THEFT AMERICA." With the devastating revelation of the traitor in the Ultimates, the team is reeling in shock! But even that sad situation can't stop wedding bells from ringing for Tony "Iron Man" Stark and Natasha "Black Widow" Romanov. Make sure to bring your invitation?to action! Part 3 (of 6) 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Pencils & Cover by CHRIS BACHALO. GREY'S END! Part 1 (of 3). In the wake of House of M, Marvel Girl's emotions are heating up! Faced with a future she thought was destroyed, Marvel Girl will find out just what she is really made of! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Various When Scrooge buys "The Doom Diamond," he and the Beagles get jinxed in a Carl Barks tale reprinted for the first time since 1976! Gyro struggles "To Supply a Demand" in a story by Kari Korhonen. Then, Launchpad and Donald team up in the New Year's Eve adventure "Never Say Never." Finally Scrooge proves he's "Smarter Than the Toughies" in a new opus by Lars Jensen and Daniel Branca. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Collects Universal Monsters: Frankenstein (1993), Creature From the Black Lagoon (1993), Dracula (1993), and The Mummy (1993). Painted cover by Eric Powell. Featuring long out-of-print artwork by the white-hot Tony Harris (Ex Machina, Starman) and artist Art Adams (Monkeyman & O'Brien), as well as a brand-new introduction and painted cover by multiple Eisner Award Winner Eric Powell (The Goon), this collection tells the original stories of the Universal Monsters - Frankenstein's Monster, the Mummy, Dracula, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. From the 1930s to the 1950s, Universal Studios changed horror cinema forever with its legendary run of monster movies. Since then, these timeless tales of terror and tragedy have enthralled generations of audiences and inspired countless creators of the macabre. Now, read the stories of the Universal Monsters as envisioned by some of comics' finest talents. Softcover, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale January 25, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Master cartoonist Stan Sakai digs into a ghost story in this issue of Usagi Yojimbo! Shortly after escaping their enslavement at the territory's edge, Usagi and the Geishu bodyguard Tomoe return to Lord Noriyuki's castle only to be greeted by a savage murder. The victim was a member of a trade delegation sent by Lord Kojima, and all evidence implicates a maid who died ten years ago! Unless Tomoe and the long-eared ronin can solve this mystery, treaty negotiations will dissolve completely ... and another throat may be clawed out. What is the dark story behind the ghost of Geishu Castle? The hauntings begin in this first half of a two-part story, "The Ghost in the Well"! Usagi Yojimbo was nominated for four Eisner Awards in 2005, including Best Writer/Artist for Sakai! Cover price $2.99.

DVD Insert Edition - 1st printing. Collects V for Vendetta (1988) #1-2. Written by Alan Moore. Art by David Lloyd. This digest came witht he purchase of the Special Edition V for Vendetta DVD. A powerful story about loss of freedom and individuality, V FOR VENDETTA takes place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet. In a world without political freedom, personal freedom and precious little faith in anything comes a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask who fights political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It's a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil. This new trade paperback edition of the classic series from writer Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN) and artist David Lloyd (HELLBLAZER) collects the epic miniseries and features the improved production values and coloring from the 2005 hardcover. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, full color. Mature Readers.

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Dead End. Story by Andrew Dabb. Art and cover by Boussourir, aka Phillipe Doyon. In the dystopian futuristic city Vaistron, a killer named Gabriella fights for her life. Gabby realizes that the only way to escape General Ungers torture chambers is an orgy of violence and explosions, and woe be to anyone who gets in her way. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Demon Deathchase!" Written by HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI. Painted cover and interior art by YOSHITAKA AMANO. The third volume of the popular Japanese series Vampire Hunter D comes to America in Vampire Hunter D: Demon Deathchase. The vampire hunter known only as D has been hired by a wealthy, dying man to find his daughter, who was kidnapped by the powerful vampire Lord Meierlink. Though humans speak well of Meierlink, the price on his head is too high for D to ignore and he sets out to save her before she can be turned into an undead creature of the night. In the nightmare world of 12090 A.D., finding Meierlink before he reaches the spaceport in the Clayborn States and gets off the planet will be hard enough, but D has more than just Meierlink to worry about. The dying man is taking no chances, and has also enlisted the Marcus family, a renegade clan of four brothers and a sister who don't care who they kill as long as they get paid. Beautiful illustrations by Yoshitaka Amano complement the post-apocalyptic plot, filled with chilling twists. Co-Published with Digital Manga Publishing. Softcover novel, 256 pages, 5-in. x 7-in., Text with B&W (chapter illustrations). MATURE READERS NOTE:" This series is comprised of 17 novels. Written in 1983, these are the first English language editions ever published. Cover price $8.95.

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Cover by Mike Lilly - by Carey, Lilly, & Almond. Her mind shattered by the previous issue's events, a helpless Vampirella finds herself trapped in Hell. The conspiracy hiding her origins continues to unravel and the dark forces behind it grow desperate to erase the truth from her mind. The only way to do it, though, is to return to where it all began. An epic trek across the wastes of Hell commences. It's destination? Drakulon, and the grave of her mother, Lilith. The origin of Vampirella continues, told by Mike Carey (Lucifer, Hellblazer) with art by Mike Lilly (Nightwing) and inks by Bob Almond (Black Panther). Available in two cover versions by Mike Lilly and David Michael Beck (G.I. Joe), each also available as limited 'virgin' editions, of which only 1,000 will be printed! Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by David Beck - by Carey, Lilly, & Almond. Her mind shattered by the previous issue's events, a helpless Vampirella finds herself trapped in Hell. The conspiracy hiding her origins continues to unravel and the dark forces behind it grow desperate to erase the truth from her mind. The only way to do it, though, is to return to where it all began. An epic trek across the wastes of Hell commences. It's destination? Drakulon, and the grave of her mother, Lilith. The origin of Vampirella continues, told by Mike Carey (Lucifer, Hellblazer) with art by Mike Lilly (Nightwing) and inks by Bob Almond (Black Panther). Available in two cover versions by Mike Lilly and David Michael Beck (G.I. Joe), each also available as limited 'virgin' editions, of which only 1,000 will be printed! Cover price $2.99.