Comic books August 2006

By J.C. Tyler & Ralph Tedesco. Gwen is a beautiful professional thief who always makes it look way too easy. When she decides to go for the biggest score of her life, she finds she may have finally bitten off more than she can chew! Greeted by an intriguing stranger with an exceptional power, Gwen is shown into the world of Grimm Fairy Tales...Goldilocks loves the finer things in life and she is willing to do whatever it takes to get them. Whether it be using her sex appeal or straight manipulation, she is extremely good at what she does. But when the "gold-digging" Goldilocks eyes up the treasures of a mysterious nobleman, she's in for a rude awakening as our greedy heroine gets nothing out of this con but a terrifying surprise! Cover by Al Rio. 32pgs, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Very Fine $3.00

Add to cart Very Fine $3.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Powerless!" Collects Grounded (2005 Image) #1-6. Written by MARK SABLE. Art and cover by PAUL AZACETA. The good news: Superheroes are real. The bad news: You're not one of them. When Jonathan is sent to a high school for super-powered teens, he's forced to abandon his dream of having powers and deal with the reality that he's the only kid without them. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

By Shannon Eric Denton, Keith Giffen, & Matt Jacobs. A remote section of France near the German border, a joint U.S./British Division pushes into German-held woodlands. Sporadic resistance winds down as the Germans pull back. Before the allies can fully settle in for the night, it comes under savage, relentless attack. Four German supermen mount a devastating assault. Meanwhile, lost in the dark woods, an American loser squad stumbles and bumbles, and eventually finds it's way to the Allied rendezvous ? just in time to catch the tail end of the German superhuman assault... NOTE: Not available in Germany. 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

Volume 13 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Hisaya Nakajo. DIVA BY DESIGN! Mizuki is broke, so she lands a part-time job with Akiha, the photographer. Among her first-day experiences: spilling tea on male diva supermodel "Alex." This sparks a mutual animosity that is not assuaged when Mizuki discovers the model's most closely guarded secret! Meanwhile, at Mizuki's school, food is disappearing, with the culprits leaving flowers in place of what they've heisted! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Steve Gerber & Mary Skrenes Art and cover by Brian Hurtt. It's 49 years later, but what has become of Ethan and his struggle to survive the prison life? His saga comes to a touching conclusion in this series finale. ? 32 pg, FC ? Final issue Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Written by Richard Corben & RICH MARGOPOULOS Pencils & Cover by Richard Corben What scares you? Serial killers? Vampires? Earthquakes? Extreme sports? The dentist? Horror comics legend Richard Corben (Creepy, Eerie) and long-time collaborator Rich Margopoulos leave no gravestone unturned in this 3-issue limited series that offers wicked spins on the classic poems of Edgar Allen Poe. Each issue features three adaptations -- lovingly rendered in B&W with gray tones as only Corben can do it -- along with the full text of Poe's poem for comparison. In issue #2: 'Tell-Tale Heart'... 'Spirits of the Dead'...'Eulalie'...and 'The Lake.' Cover price $3.99.

Welcome once again foolish mortals, the Doombuggies are waiting to take you on a journey through the next selection of stories inspired by the favorite Disney attraction. This issue includes a cover from fan-favorite artist Roman Dirge, and the next chapter of the thrilling "Mystery of the Manse" story. 999 happy haunts are dying to meet you! 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Walter Simonson. Art and cover by Howard Chaykin. Hawkgirl goes wing-to-claw against Khimaera, the ancient evil that has been plaguing St. Roch! But, with all of the recent turmoil in her life, Hawkgirl isn't in top fighting form... ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

The team's mission to free the UN General Assembly has gone to hell. Shroud, the ruthless leader of the kidnappers, seems to hold all the cards. With Ashley AWOL, can the team hope to succeed before it's too late? Meanwhile, what will Ashley find as she delves into Jack's death? 32 pgs, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Denise Mina. Art by Leonardo Manco. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Novelist Denise Mina's debut story "Empathy is the Enemy" nears its climax in an issue featuring a cover by artist Lee Bermejo (LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL). Constantine searches for his missing companion, Chris Cole, and finds a trail of secrets that leads straight to Steve Evans ? and Constantine's own death. Mina "works wonders" with this tale, says Entertainment Weekly. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Hellblazer (1988-2013) #194-200. Written by Mike Carey. Art by Leonardo Manco, Chris Brunner, Marcelo Frusin and Steve Dillo. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. STATIONS OF THE CROSS finds John Constantine in the aftermath of the near-apocalypse he unwittingly caused, alone and with no memory of his identity or history. But the Hellblazer still has his usual luck, and soon enough he's being hunted by man and demon alike ? and about to make the worst mistake of his long, blood-soaked life. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

By Keith Giffen, JM DeMatteis, & Joe Abraham A story of two funerals. Milo and Captain Valor attend a funeral, and Milo finds himself blamed for the death! It's no Bwah-ha-ha-ing matter, he's a wanted man! Meanwhile, Stephanie holds her own funeral - for Milo! Cover price $3.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Hi-Fructose returns this summer with Volume 3, jam packed with more under-the-counter culture. Featuring Mark Ryden: Interview, gallery, cover, and photos of his bizarre curio collection by Brian McCarty, the art and toys of Jim Woodring & Interview, Chris Ware's handmade mechanical wonders and art feature, a mind blending Pixel Art feature, Tokyo Plastic, Designer toy Exposes, a specially created D.I.Y. Paper Toy pattern, and more Toysplotation surprises yet to be revealed. Edited by Attaboy and Annie Owens. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 88 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 6 - 1st prinitng. "Fleshing Out the Characters!" By Hikaru Hayashi, Go Office. Previews Exclusive! If you're serious about learning to draw in the manga style, then the Ultimate Manga Lessons series from the creators of the How to Draw Manga series is for you! These informative volumes will take you from beginner to seasoned hand with step-by-step instructions from the pros. Volume 6 features topics such as casting the actors (i.e. designing characters), creating the set (i.e. establishing and portraying the setting and setting up the background), dramatizing memorable scenes (i.e. camera work, lighting, detailed dramatization), and other totally new content. ! English text. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by James Howe. Art by Lynn Munsinger. Not a great place to visit, and you wouldn't want to live there. The Monroes have gone on vacation, leaving Harold and Chester at Chateau Bow-Wow -- not exactly a four-star hotel. On the animals' very first night there, the silence is pierced by a peculiar wake-up call -- an unearthly howl that makes Chester observe that the place should be called Howliday Inn. But the mysterious cries in the night (Chester is convinced there are werewolves afoot) are just the beginning of the frightening goings-on. Soon animals start disappearing, and there are whispers of murder. Is checkout time at Chateau Bow-Wow going to come earlier than Harold and Chester anticipated? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Fine $14.00

Add to cart Fine $17.75

Add to cart Good $5.99

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Identity Crisis (2004) #1-7.

Written by Brad Meltzer. Art and cover by Rags Morales and Michael Bair.

The best-selling, critically acclaimed comics event written written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (GREEN ARROW) with art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair (WONDER WOMAN) is now available in a stunning softcover edition!

This volume collects 2004's evocative 7-issue miniseries that took all-too-human look into the lives of super-heroes, and the terrible price they pay for doing good. When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super-hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets! But before the mystery is fully solved, a number of long-buried secrets rise to the surface, threatening to tear apart and divide the heroes before they can bring the mysterious killer to justice.

Bonus features for this edition include extended commentary by Meltzer and Morales, the rest of the creative team talking about their favorite moments, a look at Morales's sketchbook and more!

Softcover, 264 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Fine $13.00

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Identity Crisis (2004) #1-7.

Written by Brad Meltzer. Art and cover by Rags Morales and Michael Bair.

The best-selling, critically acclaimed comics event written written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (GREEN ARROW) with art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair (WONDER WOMAN) is now available in a stunning softcover edition!

This volume collects 2004's evocative 7-issue miniseries that took all-too-human look into the lives of super-heroes, and the terrible price they pay for doing good. When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super-hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets! But before the mystery is fully solved, a number of long-buried secrets rise to the surface, threatening to tear apart and divide the heroes before they can bring the mysterious killer to justice.

Bonus features for this edition include extended commentary by Meltzer and Morales, the rest of the creative team talking about their favorite moments, a look at Morales's sketchbook and more!

Softcover, 264 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Hee-Joon Son. Art and cover by Youn-Kyung Kim. Finally, the characters of Lost Saga are back in action, but this time in the real world. They finished one of their most deadly assignments. Roto comes face-to-face with Alpha. The true identity of all the players are revealed! Someone new meets the group in Last Saga. The group must decide to listen to this mysterious individual or follow their own path. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Edited by Julius Wiedemann. Highlighting examples of recent work complemented with the artist's contact information, favorite media, awards, and work philosophy, this comprehensive guide showcases 150 of today's best commercial and editorial illustrators including Brian Cronin, Charles Burns, Gary Baseman, Jody Hewgitt, Olaf Hajek, and Simone Legno. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 544 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Ron Marz. Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten. Cover by Kalman Andraszofsky. Torn between the way he's been and the strange force he seems to be becoming, Kyle Rayner is drawn to the one Green Lantern who may be able to help him find his way: Mogo, the planet-sized emerald warrior! Will Kyle find what he needs, or is he in a world of trouble? ? 3 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Written by Daniel and Charlie Knauf. Penciled by Patrick Zircher. Cover by Adi Granov. "The List" While an unknown assassin continues to target a globe-spanning hit list and now Tony Stark and Iron Man are under suspicion. In a show of good faith, Tony turns himself in to prove his innocence. Part 3 of 6. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

1st printing. Collects IRON MAN: THE INEVITABLE (2005) #1-6. Written by JOE CASEY. Art by FRAZER IRVING. Cover by FRAZER IRVING. It was only a matter of time before Iron Man's longtime enemies re-emerged to confront him once again. And now, they've got more than revenge on their minds. An all-new, action-packed story spotlighting the return of classic villains like the LIVING LASER and the SPYMASTER (to name but two)! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Here we're treated to another intense flashback. Learn how Suguru-the self appointed All Around Genius-came to know his servant and partner. This was no heartwarming introduction. It was surrounded by a grueling cooking battle. Battle Spice to be specific! Also Suguru meets a strange new chef with arrogance and skill rivaling his own. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by PAUL GRIST. Art & cover by PAUL GRIST. He's the Eternal Warrior, a champion destined to wander through time and space for all eternity. Fighting. So what's he doing in the middle of a supermarket carpark in the center of Castletown? More fighting, really. And, his fist opponent is John (Jack Staff) Smith! Also in this issue, find out the secret history of the Nazi Super Villain Kaptain Krieg! ? 32 pg ? FC ? Cover price $3.50.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Overwhelmed Part 2: Distractions - Written by Faye Perozich. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque and Rafael Kras. First, terrorists. Then, bank robbers. Then, brothers. Life is never easy, and an old enemy is determined to see that it stays that way! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Paige Braddock. Jane's mom pays a surprise visit to Spud Point, and since she's not clued into Jane's "lifestyle, Ethan has to pretend to be Jane's longtime, fake boyfriend! Too bad they didn't have time to explain this whole plan to Jane's new girlfriend, Skye. There are other speed bumps ahead for this budding romance between Jane and Skye, the biggest of which is Dorothy. She and Jane spend an unexpected night in the city after bad fortune cookies and too much wine. Meanwhile, Jill gets sent on assignment to the snowy Sierras, and after discovering how hot her female assignment is, decides to extend her stay for a few days. On the last day of her mountain getaway she has a hostile encounter with a strange man that she doesn't even know is connected to her past. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Tom Derenick & Mark Farmer. Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway. Continuing the lost adventure of the Detroit League! Vixen is the key player when Amos Fortune loses control of his Royal Flush Gang... but the young Leaguers may still need beginners' luck if they're going to escape with their lives! 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray. Art by Dylan Teague. Cover by David Michael Beck. When an old acquaintance and fellow bounty hunter rides into town with an army of killers on his trail, he turns to Jonah Hex for help. And, when the shootin' starts, truth and justice come with a heavy price. ? 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Paul Levitz Art by Rags Morales, Jerry Ordway and Luke Ross Cover by George Pérez The penultimate chapter of the storyline by legendary writer Paul Levitz (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) with art by Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS) and cover art by George Pérez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS)! Hot on the Gentleman Ghost's trail, the JSA travel to London ? only to walk into the Ghost's trap! Plus, more startling revelations come to light in the origin of the Gentleman Ghost! ? 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Stuart Moore. Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Gulacy. "The Fall and Rise of Vandal Savage" concludes! Trapped in Savage's lair, Alan Scott must escape before he falls victim to his dying foe's wrath. But, when you're up against a man who has been planning his revenge for centuries, getting out alive won't be easy. ? 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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By Johnny Lowe, Alex Julian, & Logan Lubera Judo Girl knows Lincoln (a.k.a. Hep Cat) is somehow behind her recent blackouts and she storms his Malibu mansion in search of the truth. But Lincoln anticipates her coming and prepares for their final confrontation. Not only does Judo Girl discover the final fate of the assassin Silencer, she will bring Lincoln to justice - even if it means sacrificing her secret identity. Cover price $3.50.

Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Table Fable," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Chuck is representing Riverdale at a billiards contest; When his opponent tries to psyche him out, Chuck goes and practices on his "lucky table"; While Chuck is napping, Archie and Jughead play a game on the lucky table. "Reader's Choice," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead decides Dilton is reading too much and convinces him to join Archie and him to a day on the beach; But even there, Dilton has trouble not reading everything within eyeshot. "The Tenderfoot," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; While at the beach, the lovely ladies won't give Archie or Reggie a second glance; But they're more than happy to help Jughead, who keeps burning his feet while trying to cross the hot stand in order to get to the Snack Shop. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

By Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Bonus puzzles, games and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $3.69.

1st printing. By Mike Hoffman. Nobody draws the fair sex like Hoffman, and this bevy of actual commissions created especially for this magazine sized convention-style sketchbook bear out the artist's love of the female form in a serious way! His pencil swirls and caresses every sensuous curve and cranny, plus there's big cats and gorillas too! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 40 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross. Script by Krueger. Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross. Cover by Ross. Things look bad for the Justice League as the best-selling maxi-series by Jim Krueger, Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite continues! The villains-turned-benefactors are in the ascendant, while the most powerful League members are conveniently out of the way! ? 6 of 12 ? 40 pg, FC. Cover price $3.50.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Limited to 805 copies. Includes Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Story by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross. Script by Krueger. Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross. Cover by Ross. Things look bad for the Justice League as the best-selling maxi-series by Jim Krueger, Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite continues! The villains-turned-benefactors are in the ascendant, while the most powerful League members are conveniently out of the way! ? 6 of 12 ? 40 pg, FC. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.80

Written by Adam Beechen. Art by Rick Burchett. Cover by Ty Templeton. Gypsy's impetuousness causes Martian Manhunter and the rest of the JLU team to distrust her dire warnings. Can she convince them to listen when she learns that heads of state are imperiled by an army of giant killer robots? 32 pg, FC,. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects All Star Comics (1940-1978) #58-67 and DC Special (1968-1977) #29.

Written by Paul Levitz and Gerry Conway. Art by Wallace Wood, Joe Staton, Ric Estrada, Keith Giffen and Bob Layton. Cover by Brian Bolland.

Witness the continuing adventures of The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Wildcat and the rest as they are joined by younger heroes Robin, Power Girl and Star-Spangled Kid! Includes the origin of the JSA from DC Special!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

August 2006. This issue: Blaine Fontana's Vision Quest. Plus: Chet Zar, Cannibal Flower, Alex Gross, Cristina Vergano, Beat the Devil, Chris Mars. Cover by Blaine Fontana. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

1st printing. Collects Kafka (1987) #1-6. By Steven T. Seagle and Stefano Gaudiano. The Eisner-nominated series, collected for the first time! Dan Hutton lost everything...his name, his past, his wife, his life. Now in a witness relocation program, Dan is told his new identity has been compromised by two different groups each claiming to be U.S. agents. Not knowing who to trust, Dan runs back to the world that took everything he loved. Can a man who's forgotten his past hope to reclaim it? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 20 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Now that Reiji has revealed his true colors, Soichiro must stop him from tearing the family apart. Can Soichiro save his mother and learn the full story of his parents' past, or will he be doomed to continue their legacy of madness? More is at stake than he ever knew...and Yukino has an announcement that will change his life forever! 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 $9.99.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

Add to cart Good $2.49

1st printing. Story and art by David Lloyd. Joe Canelli is a crooked cop working in a corrupt police force. Joe is haunted by nightmares of powerlessness. When his partner is brutally murdered and he's betrayed by his colleagues, it appears that Joe's nightmares are coming true. With his back against the wall there's only one thing he can do--turn against the criminal network that he once embraced. Kickback is a fast-paced, action-filled, noir-style, crime thriller from the co-creator of V for Vendetta, David Lloyd. Hardcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Story and Art by Brian Denham. "Killbox" is the military term for enemy territory that is target-rich. Deadly force is authorized for anything that moves inside "the box." Marine Corps tank commander Lalone leads his men into the heart of battle to deliver humanitarian supplies. When the enemy advances, his escape route is cut off. Trapped behind enemy lines and inside the killbox, the tankers must face off against brutal warlords, warring factions, snipers and wily female missionaries sabotaging their every move! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Very Fine $4.70

Volume 14 - 1st printing. KITCHEN SINK, the Utne Award-winning "magazine for people who think too much," is pleased to be partnering with Image Comics for the first issue in KITCHEN SINK's fourth volume. KS14 includes: graphic journalism and Fantagraphics' MOME; how King Kong '76 ascends its own tower of crap; Eugene Mirman and indie-rock comedy; fallen rapper Pez dispensers and other art by Packard Jennings; strippers for Christ; dating for monkeys; meditations on the first line of Moby Dick; green sex clubs in Japan and so very, very much more. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

By Jolly Blackburn & Various. Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shineD through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster and other articles for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and features, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture ? don't miss it! 80pgs, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "The Dragons Revealed!" As fiends soar the skies and monsters prowl the streets, the Knights have but one hope left: the dragons that long ago pledged to protect their order. As Zendric readies the ritual for recalling their winged allies and the Knights race back to the dungeons to restore the seal, there's one thing they aren't prepared for - a traitor in their midst! Softcover, 5-in. x 7.5-in., 192 pages, Text (with Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.99.