Comic books October 2005

1st printing. By Peter S. Murano. This is a a comprehensive behind the scenes look at the Adventures of Superman television series that ran from 1982-1958 and its star George Reeves. Featuring hundreds of photos of cast, crew, stills from the program and the man that defined the Man of Steel for a whole generation. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 352 pages, PC/PB&W.

Written by GARTH ENNIS Pencils & Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN This all-new expanded edition reprints GHOST RIDER #1, plus a hefty helping of high-octane DVD-style extras - including Garth Ennis's original series proposal; published and unpublished cover sketches by Clayton Crain; and a soup-to-nuts behind-the-scenes featurette detailing the progression from script to thumbnail to final art. Cover price $3.99.

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With the Joes on the brink of discovering his identity, Vance Wingfield reaches out to a man with no loyalties: Destro! But will the arms-dealer provide him with the key to achieve his ultimate goal, or will he destroy Wingfield and G.I. Joe alike? Cover price $2.95.

Everything you need to know about America's Elite! This is a copy of the actual handbook used by the Central Data Desk support staff inside G.I.Joe headquarters! This encyclopedic one-shot contains an updated profile for each of the Joes and Cobras that are starring in the revamped G.I.JOE title! Cover price $2.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Union of the Snake!" Collects GI Joe (2001 Image/Devil's Due) #36-42. Writen by Brandon Jerwa. Art by Tim Seeley. In the wake of a disaster staged by COBRA, the G.I. JOE team faces a mounting crisis as their membership is either cut to ribbons or arrested by the very government they've sworn to protect! In the midst of these events, a mysterious rash of murders hits the ranks of both G.I. JOE and COBRA. It appears an as-yet-unknown third faction in the war has emerged. Now no one is safe. Loyalties are challenged, masks removed and soldiers pay the ultimate price in this highly explosive collection. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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by Steve Niles & Nat Jones. The year is 2013. Astronaut Don Maggert's first solo manned space flight has him disappear in the grip of an intergalactic horror. Returning to earth, he's been transformed into something that will throw the entire planet into peril! Featuring oversized Kaiji action and giant monster throwdowns! Cover price $6.99.

by Steve Niles & Nat Jones. The year is 2013. Astronaut Don Maggert's first solo manned space flight has him disappear in the grip of an intergalactic horror. Returning to earth, he's been transformed into something that will throw the entire planet into peril! Featuring oversized Kaiji action and giant monster throwdowns! Cover price $6.99.

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Signed Edition, Signed by Cover artist Dave Johnson and Writer Steve Niles. Written by Steve Niles. Art by Nat Jones. Cover by Dave Johnson. The year is 2013. Astronaut Don Maggert's first solo manned space flight has him disappear in the grip of an intergalactic horror. Returning to earth, he's been transformed into something that will throw the entire planet into peril! Featuring oversized Kaiji action and giant monster throwdowns! Cover price $6.99.

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4th Printing - Written by JOSHUA LUNA. Art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA. Ethan Daniels is a typical bachelor who suffers from one, infallible truth: dealing with the opposite sex can be complicated. One night, he bumps into a mysterious woman who will change his life... and maybe even the world. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES ? 32 pg ? FC ? Cover price $2.95.

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3rd Printing - Written by JOSHUA LUNA. Art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA. Like many men, Ethan has always envisioned a dream girl ? someone who could defy the mundane trappings of reality and become a living fantasy. But when Ethan's dreams are finally fulfilled, will it really be that fantastic? ? 32 pg ? FC ? Cover price $2.95.

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Written by JOSHUA LUNA. Art and cover by JONATHAN LUNA. A disturbing discovery turns a bad day into a full-blown nightmare, pushing the people of Pennystown over the edge. Can things possibly get any worse? Of course. ? 32 pg ? FC ? Cover price $2.99.

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Story by Serena Valentino. Art and cover by Vincent Batignole. The classic goth series from Slave Labor Graphics. Moon Raven manages to convince Vermilion that shes responsible for the events of The Carnival Wars, and Vermilions so impressed he asks her to marry him. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Carnival Wars!" Collects Gloom Cookie (1999-2005) #18-23. By Serena Valentino and Harley Sparx. GloomCookie features an ensemble cast of cursed beauties, living wax statues, bad goth poets, malevolent gargoyles, disturbed werewolves, and a boy struggling to come to terms with his enormous power. The Carnival Macabre goes to war against Marguerite and her evil shape shifting acolytes for their horrific misdeeds against Sebastian and his friends. Beautifully packaged, with special guest pin-ups, and goodies from Serena & Sparx, including script pages from Serena's favorite issues, and lovely Lex paper dolls. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

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written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS BOOK FOUR: THE TORTURE NEVER STOPS. A rescue operation goes horribly wrong, and it's up to Commander Adam Archer to save the day! What is the dark secret hidden deep in Discordia's past? And will repressed family strife tear the Archer family apart? Cosmic realization meets emocore characterization! Don't miss it! Cover price $2.99.

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by Fred Perry. Penny and Charlotte return from their explorations of the Amonian ruin of Peru nearly empty-handed, except for a strange key and an even more peculiar lock. Penny soon discovers that the lock and key are magical and can open or seal any portal ? right after she accidentally re-opens the portal to an Amonian Summoning Gate! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Stories by Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, Jessica Moffett, and Rod Espinosa. Art by Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, David Hutchison, Jessica Moffett, Rod Espinosa, Lee Duhig, and Craig Babiar. Cover by Fred Perry. Halloween tales of terror and adventure featuring the heroes of Gold Digger, Gina Diggers and her adopted were-cheetah sister Britanny. Night of the Gobs; Halloween Candy Double-Dash!!!!; GD -13: Pumpkin Patch Peril; Pin-ups; Trek or Treat. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Limited Edition Signed by Eric Powell - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Goon (1999 1st Series) #1-2 and Goon (2003 3rd Series) #1, 3, and 9. Story and art by Eric Powell. This volume collects the essential stories of the Eisner-Award winning Goon, presenting his life in chronological order for the first time-along with a boxcar-load of extras-all in a handsomely designed (and handsomely priced) signed hardcover. Chronicling the histories of the Zombie Priest, Buzzard, Labrazio, and of course, Goon and Franky, this collection is the perfect introduction to the entire Goon mythos. Eric Powell personally arranged the stories (spanning three publishers and nearly ten years) so that the life of the Goon could be read as one complete story. This hardcover is a must-have for every serious fan of the Goon, containing a comprehensive sketchbook and a three-page, never-before-seen Buzzard story. Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Sean Phillips. Guest-starring the Teen Titans! The cops have what appears to be Robin's dead body in the Gotham Morgue. And with an uncooperative Batman in Gotham City, the only people to turn to for answers may be the Teen Titans! On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Pencils & Cover by MIKE NORTON. Gravity versus Black Death: Round Two! This is Greg's chance to prove to the super-hero community he has what it takes to be one of them. But has he bitten off more than he can chew? Find out in the latest installment of Marvel's newest super hero saga! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Family Relations - Written by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Eric Battle & Jack Purcell. Cover by Cliff Chiang. The great-great granddaughter of Solomon Grundy dupes Green Arrow into helping her try to bond with her rather violent relation. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver Red-hot artist Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH) illustrates a story guest-starring Kilowog! What does a strange alien autopsy have to do with Hector Hammond? And what part does it play in a dark conspiracy, years in the making, against Green Lantern? Plus, something is stirring in the waters around Coast City... On sale August 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Green Lantern: Rebirth (2004) #1-6.

Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis Rollins. Cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

The sold out 6-issue miniseries event of 2004-2005 - written by Geoff Johns (THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS) with art by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentis Rollins - is collected for the first time, complete with the preview story from Wizard Magazine!

Hal Jordan was considered the greatest Green Lantern of them all. But Jordan lost control, allowed himself to be corrupted and transformed into the villainous Parallax. Later, Jordan reappeared and made the ultimate sacrifice - a sacrifice that allowed him to become the Spectre, the Wrath of God. After several years of activity on Earth, the Spectre became restless and sought a way to prove himself worthy of that noble reputation. See how a man born without fear and seeking to rebuild his life, puts cosmic forces into motion that will have repercussions not only on Earth but across the universe.

This volume also features an introduction by best-selling author Brad Meltzer and a new cover by Van Sciver!

Hardcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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by Sebastien Caisse & Djief Amandine's battle with Medea goes from bad to worse. Mother and daughter both make mistakes, summoning the wrong people at the wrong time. With the enormity of her mother's condition becoming clearer and her father still imprisoned, what can Amandine do next? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by Brian Pulido & Paulo Siqueira. Cover by Paulo Siqueira. Brian Pulido's latest epic lunges onto the scene with art by sultry sensation Paulo Siqueira. As a great were-beast terrorizes the town, Antoinette comes to grips with the fact that she's become a were-beast herself! What should she do? Luckily, Liza knows. Meanwhile, the gypsies are blamed for the were-beasts atrocities. Can Antoinette and Liza stop the ferocious were-beast and clear their family's name? Or will the gypsies be sentenced to death? 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Platinum Foil Edition polybagged with certificate of authenticity - Limited to 600 copies. Paulo Siqueira cover - by Brian Pulido & Paulo Siqueira. Brian Pulido's latest epic lunges onto the scene with art by sultry sensation Paulo Siqueira. As a great were-beast terrorizes the town, Antoinette comes to grips with the fact that she's become a were-beast herself! What should she do? Luckily, Liza knows. Meanwhile, the gypsies are blamed for the were-beasts atrocities. Can Antoinette and Liza stop the ferocious were-beast and clear their family's name? Or will the gypsies be sentenced to death? 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Wrap Variant Cover by Paulo Siqueira - by Brian Pulido & Paulo Siqueira Brian Pulido's latest epic lunges onto the scene with art by sultry sensation Paulo Siqueira. As a great were-beast terrorizes the town, Antoinette comes to grips with the fact that she's become a were-beast herself! What should she do? Luckily, Liza knows. Meanwhile, the gypsies are blamed for the were-beasts atrocities. Can Antoinette and Liza stop the ferocious were-beast and clear their family's name? Or will the gypsies be sentenced to death? 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Ron Adrian Variant Cover - by Brian Pulido & Paulo Siqueira Brian Pulido's latest epic lunges onto the scene with art by sultry sensation Paulo Siqueira. As a great were-beast terrorizes the town, Antoinette comes to grips with the fact that she's become a were-beast herself! What should she do? Luckily, Liza knows. Meanwhile, the gypsies are blamed for the were-beasts atrocities. Can Antoinette and Liza stop the ferocious were-beast and clear their family's name? Or will the gypsies be sentenced to death? 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Richard Ortiz Variant Cover - by Brian Pulido & Paulo Siqueira Brian Pulido's latest epic lunges onto the scene with art by sultry sensation Paulo Siqueira. As a great were-beast terrorizes the town, Antoinette comes to grips with the fact that she's become a were-beast herself! What should she do? Luckily, Liza knows. Meanwhile, the gypsies are blamed for the were-beasts atrocities. Can Antoinette and Liza stop the ferocious were-beast and clear their family's name? Or will the gypsies be sentenced to death? 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Premium Cover by Paulo Siqueira - by Brian Pulido & Paulo Siqueira. Brian Pulido's latest epic lunges onto the scene with art by sultry sensation Paulo Siqueira. As a great were-beast terrorizes the town, Antoinette comes to grips with the fact that she's become a were-beast herself! What should she do? Luckily, Liza knows. Meanwhile, the gypsies are blamed for the were-beasts atrocities. Can Antoinette and Liza stop the ferocious were-beast and clear their family's name? Or will the gypsies be sentenced to death? 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Devil's Due Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "First Cut!" Collects Hack/Slash (2004), Hack/Slash: Girls Gone Dead (2004), and Hack/Slash: Comic Book Carnage (2005). In every slasher movie, there's one girl who makes it all the way to the end. She's the survivor...the last girl. Meet Cassie Hack, the lone survivor of an attack by a vicious slasher called The Lunch Lady. Now Cassie, along with her monstrous partner, Vlad, travels the country, hunting down other slashers before they can leave a trail of blood and terror. This collection includes the critically acclaimed one-shots Euthanized, Girls Gone Dead, and Comic Book Carnage. It also includes never-before-seen production art, sketches, and pin ups, as well as a new short story, Slashing Through the Snow. Also included is an introduction by award winning author, Craig Thompson (Blankets). Softcover, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $14.95.

by Roman Dirge and various. Welcome foolish mortals to The Haunted Mansion. Featuring stories inspired by the favorite Disney attraction, The Haunted Mansion is a bi-monthly anthology comic featuring some of SLG's favorite creators. Not based on the movie, Haunted Mansion will tell the stories of the 999 happy haunts that call the mansion home. The first issue features a cover by Lenore creator Roman Dirge. Interior stories will feature work by Dirge, Serena Valentino, Darren W. Frydenhall, Jon 'Bean' Hastings and a host of others. Cover price $2.95.

Red Foil Incentive Cover. by Roman Dirge and various. Welcome foolish mortals to The Haunted Mansion. Featuring stories inspired by the favorite Disney attraction, The Haunted Mansion is a bi-monthly anthology comic featuring some of SLG's favorite creators. Not based on the movie, Haunted Mansion will tell the stories of the 999 happy haunts that call the mansion home. The first issue features a cover by Lenore creator Roman Dirge. Interior stories will feature work by Dirge, Serena Valentino, Darren W. Frydenhall, Jon 'Bean' Hastings and a host of others. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Joe Bennett & Kevin Sharpe Cover by Bennett & Ruy Jose. This is it! The issue you've been waiting for is here, as the secret history of the Golden Eagle is revealed! On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet Part 5 of the 6-part "Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go." As Nergal's master plan becomes frighteningly clear, John learns the macabre fate of Cheryl's soul. But surrounded by Rosacarnis and his own demon offspring, it may be too late for Constantine to save his sister ? or himself. On sale August 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.

1st printing. Written by Brian Hodge. Cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. When a group of seraphim attacks the Vatican seeking out an ancient scroll allegedly written by Jesus of Nazarene decades after his crucifixion, Hellboy and Abe Sapien are dispatched to investigate. But why would heavenly creatures cause such destruction? The answer puts Hellboy in the path of ancient gods, vengeful demons, and a hidden world of the purest evil! Hardcover, 5 1/21-in. x 8 1/2-in., 360 pages, Text Only.

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1st printing. Collects Hercules (2005 3rd Series Marvel) #1-5.

Written by Frank Tieri. Art and cover by Mark Texeira.

Reeling from the tragic death of Thor, the Prince of Power knows his star is fading fast. So what better way to pump up his Q-rating then to relive his defining moment? When his most bitter foe throws down the gauntlet, Hercules agrees to the challenge: Twelve labors, each more perilous than the one before it - and each updated for reality - TV consumption. Zounds!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

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by Erick Hogan, Jeremy Treece, & Sean Galloway. One hero stands alone against the Department of Superhuman Registration, the city's most powerful force! Can Super-Amazing Man prove he has what it takes to become Megalotropolis' newest hero? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

The most comprehensive guide to superhero gaming. Is Wolverine #1 with collectors?; Hot 2006 superhero movies; Marvel Armor Wars; Teen Titans; Video Game Reviews - X-Men Legends II, City of Villains, Incredible Hulk, Ultimate Spider-Man; Top 10 Heroclix and Vs. strategies; Price Guides for - Marvel/DC Heroclix, Vs. System Cards, Marvel Legends figures. Cover price $5.99.

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Second Printing. Written by Bill Roseman, art by Patrick Olliffe. Franklin Richards contacts his parents (Reed Richards and Sue Storm) along with the rest of the Fantastic Four, who team up with Spider-Man and the Safety Heroes who work at The Home Depot to rescue a neighborhood from some misguided (but essentially harmless) aliens, who are looking for some mechanically-inclined individuals who can help them repair their failing technology. 16 pgs.

This debut issue takes you deep into the world of monster merchandise and memorabilia to offer in-depth, one-of-a-kind coverage of the very best of the horror collectibles scene-including latex masks, PVC figures, vinyl and resin kits, movie props, and more. Planned features include an interview with the creators of the wildly popular Living Dead Dolls; a history of Don Post Studios and the legendary Calendar Masks; a preview gallery of upcoming toy and figure releases; and a rundown of shows and conventions from across the horror industry. HorrorShow, what screams are made of. Cover price $9.00.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL Cover by ESAD RIBIC The comic event of the decade continues. The Marvel Universe has indeed been rocked to its very core and more and more rebels join to rise up against what has happened. But can Spider-Man handle the truth about his life as it is and his life as it was? The fallout will shock you! Also, the rebels have gathered and are ready to fight! But who is behind the House? Guest-starring EVERYONE!!! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL Cover by ESAD RIBIC The comic event of the decade continues. The Marvel Universe has indeed been rocked to its very core and more and more rebels join to rise up against what has happened. But can Spider-Man handle the truth about his life as it is and his life as it was? The fallout will shock you! Also, the rebels have gathered and are ready to fight! But who is behind the House? Guest-starring EVERYONE!!! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL Cover by GREG LAND The comic event of the decade continues. The Marvel Universe has indeed been rocked to its very core and more and more rebels join to rise up against what has happened. But can Spider-Man handle the truth about his life as it is and his life as it was? The fallout will shock you! Also, the rebels have gathered and are ready to fight! But who is behind the House? Guest-starring EVERYONE!!! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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1st Printing - Sugar and spice and everything nice? Not likely...not with these girls. Just one look into their eyes will tell you that beyond their sweet, wholesome looks, these girls are throbbing with lust and dripping with excitement at the thought of what is about to happen, or what has already gone down. Master illustrator Rebecca takes you into a hidden world behind the scenes of the every day occurrences in the lives of the humdrum suburban housewife. Lust, sex, and torture only scratches the surface of the wonton needs of these ladies' desires. It might look sweet on the outside, but just take one bite, and the bittersweet taste will linger for days. Softcover, 8" x 10", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $9.95.