Comic books 2005 w/ month not specified

Volume 1, 2nd or later printing - Story and art by Aoi Hiiragi. When awkward schoolgirl Haru rescues a cat on her way home from school one day, the last thing she expected in return is to be honored by a feline royal family! Before she knows what's happening to her, Haru is drawn into a world inhabited by talking cats - and is recruited to be the next cat princess! Only the dapper Baron and his friends, a magical crow and a comical fat cat, along with a friend from Haru's past, can help her return home. Softcover, 5"x 7", B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st Printing - Comic book annual featuring "The Bash Street Kids, originally featured in the British newspaper "The Beano". Hardcover, 8" x 10", 90 pages, full color.

1st printing. By David Pere and the editors of Weekly World News. All the news that's not fit to print! Admit it. You've sneaked a peek at the supermarket checkout. Where else could you find the scoop on which senators are aliens, or Saddam and Osama's torrid love affair? Serious newshounds know the Weekly World News broke the story that Elvis still lives, but it also has exclusives on what kind of pizza was served at Jesus' last supper, who's the father of the Loch Ness monster's baby, and (of course) the various escapades of Bat Boy, the half man/half bat found in a West Virginia cave almost 15 years ago. For the dedicated follower of the fantastic, and for the uninitiated too, Bat Boy Lives! contains all these vital dispatches and much more! Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 198 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

2nd and later printings. By David Pere and the editors of Weekly World News. All the news that's not fit to print! Admit it. You've sneaked a peek at the supermarket checkout. Where else could you find the scoop on which senators are aliens, or Saddam and Osama's torrid love affair? Serious newshounds know the Weekly World News broke the story that Elvis still lives, but it also has exclusives on what kind of pizza was served at Jesus' last supper, who's the father of the Loch Ness monster's baby, and (of course) the various escapades of Bat Boy, the half man/half bat found in a West Virginia cave almost 15 years ago. For the dedicated follower of the fantastic, and for the uninitiated too, Bat Boy Lives! contains all these vital dispatches and much more! Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 198 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Mattel action figure reprint. Part 2 of 2, continued from last issue. The Scarecrow lures Batman to an amusement park fun house for a duel of terror. Written by Doug Moench, with art and cover by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Miraweb Format. 36 Pages, Full Color.

1st Printing - Adapted by Peter Lerangis. Bruce Wayne's battle to conquer his fear leads him up the highest mountains in the Himalayas, where he trains to be a ninja, and down to the depths of the suburban underworld, where he clashes with one of the nastiest villains imaginable. He must turn his inner darkness inside-out and become a symbol of fear to the criminals who have corrupted Gotham and to those who seek to destroy it. For the city's only chance for survival, Bruce Wayne must become The Batman. Contains 8 full color photos from the blockbuster movie! Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 158 pages, mostly text with some color photos. Cover price $4.99.

2nd or later printing - Adapted by Peter Lerangis. Bruce Wayne's battle to conquer his fear leads him up the highest mountains in the Himalayas, where he trains to be a ninja, and down to the depths of the suburban underworld, where he clashes with one of the nastiest villains imaginable. He must turn his inner darkness inside-out and become a symbol of fear to the criminals who have corrupted Gotham and to those who seek to destroy it. For the city's only chance for survival, Bruce Wayne must become The Batman. Contains 8 full color photos from the blockbuster movie! Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 158 pages, mostly text with some color photos. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

1st printing. Collects Secret Origins of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, Detective Comics #27, Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1, and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special (1993). Written by Denny O'Neal, Bill Finger, and Jeph Loeb. Art by Dick Giordano, Bob Kane, and Tim Sale. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 7-in., 70 pages, full oclor. Cover price $10.00.

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Facsimile Edition reprinting the comic Tie in to the 2002 Video game "Batman: Dark Tomorrow". This Edition was packaged with the Killer Croc Action figure from the DC Super Heroes toy line by Mattel. "Setups" Written by Scott Peterson. Art by Rick Burchett and David Baron. 20 Pages, Full Color.

This issue reprints the first appearance of the Riddler, Batman #171. Originally came packaged with DC Direct 1st Appearances Series 3 Riddler action figure. Measures 2.75-in. x 4-in.; Full color; 28 pages cover to cover.

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Updated Edition - 3rd and later printings. By Scott Beatty. Revised and updated with 16 new pages packed with new photographs and illustrations! Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 11 - 2nd or later printings. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. English adaptation by Keith Giffen. When Sugimura meets up with Kotohiki, the excitement makes him forget just how volatile and dangerous the situation is. As Sugimura and head toward Shuuya's group, Kiriyama catches up to them, causing Sugimura to protect Kotohiki. As he tries to fight, Sugimura begins to feel that it's meaningless to try to defeat the monster Kiriyama. Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in x 7-in, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 2nd or later printings. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. English adaptation by Keith Giffen. Sugimura loses his faith in himself when he realizes he can't beat Kiriyama. But somewhere in the battle, he awakens to find a whole other view of the world and comes close to Victory. But Kiriyama has an ace up his sleeve and it's called Kevlar! With the end in sight, Sugimura tries to protect Kotohiki at all costs. Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in x 7-in, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 2nd or later printings. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. English adaptation by Keith Giffen. Five students remain out of the original 42 who began this latest episode of The Program, but this volume will be an absolute fan-pleaser from start to finish. First, the two biggest psychos finally meet face-to-face, Kazuo Kiriyama and Mitsuko Souma. Having racked up the highest body counts between the two of them, these two are responsible for the majority of deaths on the island. But when the cold-hearted killer boy meets the psychosexual killer girl, will they team up to become a murderous match or take each other down? Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in x 7-in, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 2nd or later printings. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. English adaptation by Keith Giffen. It's the beginning of the final battle; Shuuya, Kawada and Noriko against the psychotic Kiriyama. Kawada leads his group away from the pursuing Kiriyama in an intense barrel-blazing chase ending with Kawada attempting to pull off one final stunt... but will it be enough to take down the seemingly invincible Kiriyama? Softcover, 5-in x 7-in, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

*18+ Only* - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Baldazzini. Softcover, 48 pages, full color, 9" x 12", Adults Only Cover price $11.95.

Story, Art and Cover by Jeffrey Brown. Jeffrey Brown's own self-parody of his "ultra-sensitive" graphic novel, Clumsy (see Clumsy GN (2006 Top Shelf) #1). A heaping of in-your-face male chauvinism, over-the-top machismo, and self-involved gratification. For all those jerks who complained that Jeffrey Brown was a sissy, finally you can see him be a man! 5-in. x 7-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.00.

British hardcover annuals featuring characters and stories from "The Beano" and "The Dandy" line of comics. Hardcover, 8" x 10", 100 pages, full color.

Written by Mark Ricketts. Art by Steve Buccellato. Cover by David Michael Beck. Who killed Belle Starr? Belle Starr, infamous lady outlaw of the Old West, recounts her life story to an eager journalist. From debutante to debaucher, she paints him an image of a beautiful woman driven bad by hunger and hard men. She moves from town to town, seeking any place to hide from her one true demon. But this night, it has all caught up with her, and she has no choice but to turn and fight. But there's no such thing as a fair fight in the Wild West! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Mark Ricketts. Art and Cover by Steve Buccellato. Belle Starr's biographer, having witnessed her murder, attempts to bring closure to a tragic story. Delving into the bandit queen's lurid past, questioning prostitutes and bitter family members, he uncovers many dark secrets. But the closer he comes to discovering the identity of Belle's assassin, the more his own life is at risk! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart VF/NM 9.0 $127.00 View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Signed sketchbook by Bernie Wrightson. Distributed and signed at San Diego Comic Con in 2005. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 24 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Syd Shores. Stories by Gardner Fox? and unknown. Art by Frank Bolle, Syd Shores, Jack Kirby, Joe Certa & John Belfi, and Dick Ayers. Featuring: Redmask in "The Crooked Cook"; Wild Bill Pecos in "Battles Chief Angry Sun"; Davy Crockett in "King Ram!"; The Durango Kid in "Tough As They Come!"; The Haunted Horseman [Ghost Rider] in "The Murdering Medium!" 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

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Edited by Bill Black. Art by Joe Certa, Tom Cooke, Bob Powell, Dick Ayers, Frank Bolle, and Ruben Moreira. AC Comics reprints classic Western stories that originally appeared in comics from Magazine Enterprises, Fawcett, Charlton and others in the Golden Age. Gunplay and horsemanship from Western heroes the Durango Kid, The Haunted Horseman, Daniel Boone and Kitty Carson, The Golden Arrow and Western movie star Rocky Lane. Reprints from Durango Kid #2, Rocky Lane #46, and (the 1950s) Ghost Rider #14. Two-Timing Guns; The Ace of Death; Target: The Haunted Horseman; The Death Hat; One-Man Law. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Cover by Gil Kane. Edited by Bill Black. Art by Fred Guardineer, Dick Ayers, Mort Meskin, Al Luster, Ted Galindo, John Severin, and Tom Cooke. AC Comics reprints classic Western stories that originally appeared in comics from Magazine Enterprises, Fawcett, Charlton and others in the Golden Age. Introducing The Lazo Kid; The Haunted Horseman explores Doom Valley; Black Diamond uncovers the tragedy at Snake Creek. Reprints from Redmask, Prize Western, Rocky Lane Western, and Black Diamond Western. The Death That Walked Like a Man; Into Doom Valley; Tales from Red Masks Cave; Blood at Snake Creek; The Acid Test; Assignment Peril. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $5.00

Cover by Frank Bolle. Stories by unknown. Art by Frank Bolle, Dick Ayers, Tom Cooke, Carl Pfeufer & John Jordan, Fred Guardineer, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. Featuring: Tim Holt as Redmask in "Redmask vs the Strawman!"; The Haunted Horseman [Ghost Rider] in "The Horror of Dead Man's Cave!"; Rocky Lane in "The Frame-Up"; Tom Mix in "The Mortgage on Murder"; The Durango Kid in "Strong Medicine!"; Masked Raider in "Unsolved Mystery"! Plus: Nighthawk illustration by Gil Kane! 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Ayers, Frank Bolle, Fred Guardineer, Tom Cooke, Clem Weisbecker and unknown. Featuring: The Haunted Horseman [Ghost Rider] in "The Man Who Hated!"; Redmask in "The Man Who Rescued Redmask"; The Durango Kid in "The Big Hunt!"; Rocky Lane in "The Devil's Hoof"; Rod Cameron in "The Human Shield!"; Black Diamond in "Comanche War Drums"! Plus: Riding the Range with Tex Ritter text story! 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Cover by Bob Lubbers. Stories by Carl Memling and unknown. Art by Dick Ayers, Fred Guardineer, Joe Maneely, Lee Elias and Frank Bolle. Featuring: The Haunted Horseman [Ghost Rider] in "He Who Laughs!"; Jolly Jim Dandy in an untitled story; The Durango Kid in "Terror in the Timber!"; Latigo Kid [Texas Kid] in "The Necktie Party!"; Firehair in an untitled story; Redmask in "The Diggers"! 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Spanish language reprint of Incredible Hulk #181-187 (1st Wolverine) and Marvel Team-Up #27. (W) Len Wein (A) Herb Trimpe, Jim Mooney. Softcover digest, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 164 pages, black and white.

Add to cart Very Good $4.30

1st Printing. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Don't be shy! Enter the exciting and hysterical world of Big Top, Rob Harrell's new three-ring comic strip. Loaded with hilarious cartoons from the internationally syndicated comic, this first collection of Big Top strips will tickle your funny bone and prove why Harrell has already packed the main tent with fans eager for his hilarious take on life, love, friendship, and all things circus. Whether you're big or small, young or old, the lovable, laughable, and sometimes freakish characters that come to life in Big Top are sure to strike a chord and leave you cheering for an encore! Softcover, 8.5" x 9", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

1st Printing. They're here: the Toa Metru, the Toa Nuva, the Vahki, the Matoran, and the Rahi. Find out about the different Kanoka disks and their powers, the secrets of the various masks, and the special tools the Toa use in their mission to protect the Matoran. Discover more about the City of Legends, the Island of Mata Nui, and maybe get a secret glance at the wonders that lie in store as the legend of Bionicle continues to grow. Softcover, 8.5" x 10", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

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Written by Larry Young. Art by Jon Proctor. Fifty years from now, an elevated highway spans the nation. Initially a response to international terrorism, the U.S. government grounds commercial airline flights and builds The Black Diamond. The project leader and chief architect is named Jim Maddox. Years pass and Maddox's daughter Kate becomes an engineering savant in her own right. Married to Dr. Don McLaughlin, DDS, they have an idyllic relationship; both are at the top of their fields and highly respected. But when the government decides to clean up The Black Diamond, and when Kate is kidnapped to be used as a hostage by forces loyal to the road, Dr. McLaughlin has to borrow his brother-in-law's illegal 1973 Mercury Cougar to get on the highway and rescue his wife. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Fine $5.99

1st printing. By Michael V. LaRiccia. Being a man can be difficult at times when you don't fit the social mold. In Black Mane, Michael LaRiccia's manhood and identity is challenged on a daily basis by hyper-testosterone jocks, openly abusive men in relationships, and even himself. In public he deals with these challenges through contemplation and reason, but in his most private dreams he revels in the imnediacy and thrill of solving these situations through violence. This violence is articulated through LaRiccia's own fantasy hit man, Black Mane, a man/lion hybrid cloaked in midnight black fur. Humor and horror combine to tell this Xeric award-winning tale. Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $10.00.

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Art and Cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Blade: Nightstalking (2005) is published by Marvel Comics and was distributed in the 3-DVD Blade Trilogy Box Set. The events in this prelude lead right up to the intorduction of the Night Stalkers in the movie Blade: Trinity. It is an origin story revealing an inside look at the relationship between the deadly beauty Abigail and and her estranged father, Abraham Whistler. On a vampire hunting mission Abigale meets a kindred spirit in the vampire known as Hannibal King and a new partnership is formed. A must read for any Blade fan. 24 pages, 4.75-in. x 7-in. Parental advisory, mature content.

Special Collector's Edition. The World's Greatest Comic Book goes Hollywood! Spotlighting Fantastic Four (plus other summer blockbuster films). Complete coverage -- from the comics to the silver screen, including the epic FF battles with Doctor Doom. Plus: Batman Begins and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.99.

Features an inside look at the cast & characters of Star Wars III, behind the scenes, a complete recap of all six Star Wars films, and other must-see Summer blockbusters. Color/B&W, 64 pages, slick paper stock. Cover price $5.99.

Limited edition, signed and limited to 100 copies. Text by Bob Hickey. Art by Joe Martin, Brad Gorby, Bob Hickey, Leanne Buckley, Andrew Dimitt, Joe Corroney, and Mark Hester. Cover by Andy Kuhn. A limited edition  sketchbook covering 10 years of Blood & Roses, the saga of female warriors from the past and future who travel through time to fix problems with the timestream. The art is reproduced at its original size, resulting in a Treasury edition-sized collection of sketches, roughs and finished artwork. Series creator Bob Hickey offers an extended commentary, describing everything from how artists were chosen to what worked and what didnt. 11-in. x 17-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.80

Add to cart Very Good $7.10

Add to cart Very Good $7.10

1st printing.

Written by Ange. Art by Alberto Varanda. Cover by Dave Johnson.

When their parents are brutally murdered, teenagers Kevin and Lauren search for the truth behind the attack. What they find traps them in a lethal international affair that involves the FBI, the Mossad, and a group of neo-Nazis!

Don't miss the sizzling noir thriller in the tradition of 100 Bullets!

Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $13.95.

Convention exclusive.

Special Edition. Cover by Romano Molenaar. Go behind the scenes of Bloodrayne Lycan Rex (2005) #1 and Bloodrayne Dark Soul (2005) #1 in this comic book which was previously offered only at conventions. Now you can see raw pencils, sketches, layouts, and unused cover and interior art from both one-shots. Plus visions of BloodRayne drawn by Kody Chamberlain, Ryan Ottley, and many more! A true collectible for any BloodRayne fan. 24 pages.

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Life in a high school with metasapiens. Story and art by M. Torez. 7" x 10.25", 32 pages, FC. Cover price $3.25.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Out From Boneville!" Collects Bone (1991-2004) #1-6. Story and art by Jeff Smith. Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins - Fone, Phoney, and Smiley - as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. This ultimate presentation of the adventures of the Bone cousins is a perfect gift for adults and children alike! Hardcover, full color. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Great Cow Race!" Collects Bone (1991-2004) #1-6. Story and art by Jeff Smith. The award-winning Great Cow Race story is now available collected into one hardcover edition! Includes the short story 'Up On the Roof' from Wizard Presents Bone #13 1/2! It also includes new illustrations and a new poem about the possum kids. hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Story, art and wraparound cover by Richard Moore. A kid-friendly comic about Michael, who inherits a haunted cemetery and becomes involved in the afterlives of its goofy residents. The gang tries to relax with a friendly game of football; the Feds seek Abbey's help to find out who is killing teens at a lakeside summer camp. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Richard Moore. A kid-friendly comic about Michael, who inherits a haunted cemetery and becomes involved in the afterlives of its goofy residents. The chainsaw killer at Camp Waterlake turns out to be more trouble than Abbey imagined; to make matters worse, Michael shows up at the camp at exactly the worst time. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story, art and cover by Richard Moore. A kid-friendly comic about Michael, who inherits a haunted cemetery and becomes involved in the afterlives of its goofy residents. Michael returns from the campground fiasco to find the entire Boneyard gang under the nightmare spell of the pumpkin-headed stranger – so its up to the human to save the monsters once again. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Boneyard (2001) #1-4. Story and art by Richard Moore. Abbey must attend the Illuminary's Ball, a posh affair where a good impression with the Illuminary, head of all fantastic creatures, is crucial. But heading with Michael into her private meeting, arch-rival Lilith slips her a mickey that makes her act uncontrollably badly! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $12.95.