Comic books October 2006

Prism Foil cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to 400 copies. Comes with Avatar Certificate of Authenticity. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Wellinton Alves. Celebrate 15 years of Lady Death with this special one shot that features and all-new Lady Death short story by stellar new artist Wellinton Alves. When Lady Death seeks vengeance on a weapons maker that's done her wrong, she finds herself in a horrifying situation she can't get out of! Pure undiluted horror with Lady Death caught in the middle! 16 pages, B&W.

Majestic cover by Daniel HDR. Limited to 1000 copies. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Wellinton Alves. Celebrate 15 years of Lady Death with this special one shot that features and all-new Lady Death short story by stellar new artist Wellinton Alves. When Lady Death seeks vengeance on a weapons maker that's done her wrong, she finds herself in a horrifying situation she can't get out of! Pure undiluted horror with Lady Death caught in the middle! 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

Arabian Night cover by Matt Martin. Limited to 1000 copies. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Wellinton Alves. Celebrate 15 years of Lady Death with this special one shot that features and all-new Lady Death short story by stellar new artist Wellinton Alves. When Lady Death seeks vengeance on a weapons maker that's done her wrong, she finds herself in a horrifying situation she can't get out of! Pure undiluted horror with Lady Death caught in the middle! 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

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Up Close cover by Daniel HDR. Limited to 1000 copies. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Wellinton Alves. Celebrate 15 years of Lady Death with this special one shot that features and all-new Lady Death short story by stellar new artist Wellinton Alves. When Lady Death seeks vengeance on a weapons maker that's done her wrong, she finds herself in a horrifying situation she can't get out of! Pure undiluted horror with Lady Death caught in the middle! 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

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Under Attack cover by Daniel HDR. Limited to 1000 copies. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Wellinton Alves. Celebrate 15 years of Lady Death with this special one shot that features and all-new Lady Death short story by stellar new artist Wellinton Alves. When Lady Death seeks vengeance on a weapons maker that's done her wrong, she finds herself in a horrifying situation she can't get out of! Pure undiluted horror with Lady Death caught in the middle! 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

1st printing. Collects Last Planet Standing (2006) #1-5.

Written by TOM DEFALCO. Art and Cover by PAT OLLIFFE.

At last! The long awaited sequel to last year's surprise hit, the sold-out Last Hero Standing, which Ray Tate of Silver Bullet Comics called 'a comic book mini-series that's worth buying!'

For centuries beyond reckoning, Galactus has consumed entire worlds to satiate his never-ending quest for sustenance, but now he has a new plan - one that may threaten the very existence of the entire Universe!

Featuring Thor, the Warriors Three, the Avengers, Spider-Girl, the Fantastic Five and the Shi'ar Imperial Guard!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

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by B. Clay Moore & Jeremy Haun. The penultimate issue of this summer's hottest indy miniseries! Secret agent/Hollywood heartthrob Nick Walker has one chance to stop the evil machinations of the terrorist organization Code Black, but will Nick's on-screen co-star be a help or a hindrance in this off-screen take down? MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (4 of 5) Cover price $3.50.

By Harry Gallan, Chuck Satterlee, Inaki Miranda and Eva de la Cruz. The gruesome death of a Phoenix warrior whilst on a "friendly" visit to the gigantic fortress of the Leopard tribe confirms Koss' fears for the future. The fragile peace is soon shattered as Reena challenges her betrothed in defense of a friend, which leads to a critical moment in the relationship between the two tribes. The critically acclaimed series continues -- a story that has captured the hearts of many readers. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Written by Alessandro Mainardi, plus an introduction by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins. Art and cover by Werner Maresta. Translated by Kathleen Koeneman and Stefano Gaudiano. The life story of Karol Jozef Wojtyła, better known as John Paul II, the first non-Italian pope in modern history, from his youth defying a communist regime to join the church in his native Poland, through his long reign as the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Reprinted from the Italian comic La Vita di Giovanni Paolo II a Fumetti. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Written by Alessandro Mainardi, plus an introduction by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins. Art and cover by Werner Maresta. Translated by Kathleen Koeneman and Stefano Gaudiano. The life story of Karol Jozef Wojtyła, better known as John Paul II, the first non-Italian pope in modern history, from his youth defying a communist regime in his native Poland through his long reign as the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Reprinted from the Italian comic La Vita di Giovanni Paolo II a Fumetti; Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $16.95.

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1st printing. By Stephen King. Lisey Landon lost her husband, Scott, two years ago, after a twenty-five-year marriage of profound, sometimes frightening intimacy. Scott was a celebrated, award-winning, novelist. And a complex man. Lisey knew there was a dark place where her husband ventured to face his demons. Boo'ya Moon is what Scott called it; a realm that both terrified and healed him, that could eat him alive or give him the ideas he needed to write and live. Now it's Lisey's turn to face her husband's demons. And what begins as a widow's effort to sort through her husband's effects becomes a perilous journey into the heart of darkness. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 514 pages, Text Only. Cover price $28.00.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. By Stephen King. Lisey Landon lost her husband, Scott, two years ago, after a twenty-five-year marriage of profound, sometimes frightening intimacy. Scott was a celebrated, award-winning, novelist. And a complex man. Lisey knew there was a dark place where her husband ventured to face his demons. Boo'ya Moon is what Scott called it; a realm that both terrified and healed him, that could eat him alive or give him the ideas he needed to write and live. Now it's Lisey's turn to face her husband's demons. And what begins as a widow's effort to sort through her husband's effects becomes a perilous journey into the heart of darkness. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 514 pages, Text Only. Cover price $28.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Leave It to Lulu!" Collects Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) #48-52.

Written by John Stanley. Art by John Stanley and Irving Tripp.

Dark Horse continues to bring you one of the greatest humor comics of all time with the twelfth volume of Little Lulu. Containing every story and strip from Dell Comics' Marge's Little Lulu 48-52, first published between June and October of 1952, this jam-packed volume captures some of the very best yarns ever to star Lulu, Tubby, Annie, Alvin, and all the rest of the rambunctious gang. Whether it's the troublesome truant officer Mr. McNabbem or the awful Witch Hazel, there's no grownup too smart for these clever kids. Sit down, have a laugh-or fifty-with these classic all-ages stories that both parents and kids are sure to love! ? When Dell first published Little Lulu's funny-book adventures they were immediate bestsellers, no one had ever seen such wit and grace between the comics pages. Now, relive that magic with this whopping collection of tales filled with truth, laughs, and a grand old time!

'Little Lulu was one of my favorite comics as a kid. Simple enough for kids to enjoy, but hip enough to make grownups laugh out loud, it's one of the great unsung comics.' -Harvey Pekar, creator of American Splendor

Softcover, 200 pages, 6-in. x 9-in., B&W. All Ages

Cover price $9.95.

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Second Printing Variant Cover by John Cassday. By Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, & Dean White The Lone Ranger #1, Year One - The Origin is a powerful tale of the Old West and begins the origins of the Lone Ranger in a way never before presented. Evoking shades of such powerful Westerns as Unforgiven, the tone of such powerful modern interpretations of the Old West as Deadwood, and written in the most reverential way, this is the must-read comic of 2006. Written by Brett (Firefly) Matthews and art directed by John (Astonishing X-Men) Cassaday - who also provides each 'dynamite' cover for the series. Lone Ranger #1 also features the interior veteran illustrator Sergio Cariello and colorist Dean (Punisher) White. Cover price $2.99.

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By Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, & Dean White. The "Year One" origin of the Lone Ranger continues from creators Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, and colorist Dean White! In the second issue of our series, John Reid has been left for dead and found by an uneasy ally ? Tonto! Determined to seek his revenge, Reid forms a plan as Tonto aids in his recovery, but will Julius Bartholomew, aka Black Bart, uncover the truth about Reid? This issue features a powerful cover by John (Astonishing X-Men, Planetary) Cassaday! 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Sketch Cover. By Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, & Dean White. The "Year One" origin of the Lone Ranger continues from creators Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, and colorist Dean White! In the second issue of our series, John Reid has been left for dead and found by an uneasy ally ? Tonto! Determined to seek his revenge, Reid forms a plan as Tonto aids in his recovery, but will Julius Bartholomew, aka Black Bart, uncover the truth about Reid? This issue features a powerful cover by John (Astonishing X-Men, Planetary) Cassaday! 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.99.

Virgin Cover. By Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, & Dean White. The "Year One" origin of the Lone Ranger continues from creators Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, and colorist Dean White! In the second issue of our series, John Reid has been left for dead and found by an uneasy ally ? Tonto! Determined to seek his revenge, Reid forms a plan as Tonto aids in his recovery, but will Julius Bartholomew, aka Black Bart, uncover the truth about Reid? This issue features a powerful cover by John (Astonishing X-Men, Planetary) Cassaday! 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.99.

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1st Printing, Recolored Variant Cover. By Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, & Dean White. The "Year One" origin of the Lone Ranger continues from creators Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, and colorist Dean White! In the second issue of our series, John Reid has been left for dead and found by an uneasy ally ? Tonto! Determined to seek his revenge, Reid forms a plan as Tonto aids in his recovery, but will Julius Bartholomew, aka Black Bart, uncover the truth about Reid? This issue features a powerful cover by John (Astonishing X-Men, Planetary) Cassaday! 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.99.

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2nd Printing, Variant Cover. By Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, & Dean White. The "Year One" origin of the Lone Ranger continues from creators Brett Matthews, John Cassaday, Sergio Cariello, and colorist Dean White! In the second issue of our series, John Reid has been left for dead and found by an uneasy ally ? Tonto! Determined to seek his revenge, Reid forms a plan as Tonto aids in his recovery, but will Julius Bartholomew, aka Black Bart, uncover the truth about Reid? This issue features a powerful cover by John (Astonishing X-Men, Planetary) Cassaday! 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.99.

Written by Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch, Frank Strom and Earl Kress Art by Pablo Zamboni, Walter Carzon, Leo Batic, Mike DeCarlo, Horacio Ottolini and Ruben Torreiro Cover by Scott Gross Porky takes Sylvester in for a dental check-up, not suspecting that he's meeting a doctor who believes all toothaches can be cured by brain removal! 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.25.

8 page preview printed on cardstock. B&W. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. by Josh Howard, creator of Dead at 17.

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Regular cover. 2006 Yearbook. Full color, 96 pages, slick paper stock. Cover price $9.99.

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Variant cover. 2006 Yearbook. Full color, 96 pages, slick paper stock. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by Brian Azzarello. Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin Part 2 of "Thicker Than Blackwater." While the notorious Bloody Bill terrorizes the town of Blackwater, Wes realizes that his own plans for revenge and redemption must be put on hold. But will Wes be able to put an end to the outlaw's brutality given their shared past? ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Ghost Town!"

Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Morris.

The comic strip character who can shoot faster than his own shadow. As he roams with his horse Jolly Jumper, Lucky Luke meets two suspicious characters - Denver Miles and Colorado Bill. Together they arrive on the outskirts of a deserted city, Gold Hill. It's sole inhabitant is an old man who is the only survivor of a gold rush. Despite years without success, he continues to work his mine, but Denver and Colorado soon try to take over any way they can. Can Lucky Luke, who has taken a liking to the old man, thwart their dastardly plans?

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

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Cover by Mark Fredrickson. Stories and art by Keith Knight, Ted Rall, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Tom Fowler, David Shayne, Jacob Lambert, Simon Rich, Tim Carvell¸ Frank Santopadre, John Caldwell, Hermann Mejia, John Kovaleski, Jason Yungbluth, M. K. Perker, Don Asmussen, Rich Moyer, Douglas Paszkiewicz, Glen LeLievre, Dustin Glick, Tom Bunk, Mort Drucker, Teresa Burns Parkhurst, Tom Fowler, Tom Richmond, Peter Kuper, and Sergio Aragones, plus Fundalini Pages by Garth Gerhart, Jeff Kruse, Jacob Lambert, Scott Maiko, Patrick Merrell, Rich Powell, Teresa Burns Parkhurst, Johnny Ryan, Kiernan P. Schmitt, Jack Syracuse, P. C. Vey, and Adam Zyglis. Parodies of TV's My Name Is Earl and Hell's Kitchen, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Tom Richmond. Stories featuring art by indie cartoonists Ted Rall, Johnny Ryan and Keith Knight. Monroe returns after a five-issue hiatus, with a new artist, Tom Fowler. Mad's takes on the DMV, hospitals, and children's holiday characters. Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. The Fundalini Pages; How Lame Is Earl; A Back-To-School Look at the Common Miscues, Flubs & Screw-Ups of the Novice Class Clown; A Mad Look at Price Clubs; The Strip Club; The DMV Road Test for the Real World; 10 Things Not to Say During a Hospital Visit; Monroe and the New Beginning; Childrens Holiday Characters from Round the World; 7 Periods Closer to Death; Spy vs. Spy; Yells Kitchen; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.99.

Stories and Art by The Usual Gang of Idiots. The very best of our worst stuff from past issues! In this issue: Over 20 terrible pages on 25 terrible years of MTV! Spoofs of movies starring guys named Tom: Cruise in Mission: Impossible II! Hanks in Cast Away! Also: We put C.S.I. under a microscope! Plus: Superman's Jewish parents! Crappy amusement parks! Dead video game characters! 96 pages. Cover price $4.99.

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October/November 2006. Cover by Max Bertolini. Fantasy and science fiction stories: "Abandon the Ruins" by Charles Coleman Finlay, "El Regalo" by Peter S. Beagle, "Pop Squad" by Paolo Bacigalupi, "Pol Pot's Beautiful Daughter" by Geoff Ryman, "Revelation" by Albert E. Cowdrey, "Killers" by Carol Emshwiller and "...With By Good Intentions" by Carrie Richerson. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text Only. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Glenn Fabry. After fleeing the United Kingdom in search of a new beginning, Kev tracks down an old friend and his beloved tiger. What he discovers, though, will have a profound effect on his future - if he can escape the sins of a past that are about to come crashing down on everyone he knows! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Bruce Jones. Art and cover by Mike Huddleston. The shocking miniseries conclusion! All roads have led to the secret hideout of Black Mask, where Kirk Langstrom faces a crucial turning point that will allow him to regain his humanity ? or lose it once and for all to the beast known as Man-Bat! And with Hush in the mix, Langstrom's chances for salvation are slim, even with Batman's help! ? 5 of 5 ? 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco. Cover by Jesus Saiz. The solo adventures of Kate Spencer come to a stunning conclusion, but her new life as a dark hero has only just begun! 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Scott Lobdell. Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen. The innovative series leaps forward 25 years into the intergalactic war! Enter the Spellbreaker, a warship with a deadly mission in service of mankind's empire and operated by a motley crew of humans, aliens, and...children? Space battles with baby dragons and fisticuffs with goblin infiltrators are just the tip of the iceberg! 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by A.J. Lieberman Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Exploding from the pages of BRAVE NEW WORLD, Martian Manhunter stars in his first solo adventure in over five years! Written by A.J. Lieberman (Harley Quinn, BATMAN: Gotham Knights), who's reunited with the artistic team of Al Barrionuevo and Bit (BATMAN: Gotham Knights), this series will change the way you see the last son of Mars! Since coming to Earth, J'onn J'onzz has strived to fit in with his adoptive people, even altering his appearance in order to not frighten Earthlings. And in that time, he has struggled between following the ways and customs of his people and becoming human. But now everything he believed about his past has been shattered, and his tolerance for the failings of humanity is at an end. On a mission to seek the real facts about his past and his long-lost race, Martian Manhunter will stop at nothing to discover the truth about himself and the world he lives in! ? 1 of 8 ? 32 pg, FC. Edited by Matt Idelson Cover price $2.99.

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Written by JEFF PARKER. Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA. Cover by AARON LOPRESTI. Ultron couldn't do it. Baron Zemo couldn' t do it. Even The Leader with The Abomination couldn't do it. But together these super-powered creeps form a team that could finally defeat The Avengers! Now that would make them truly...THE MASTERS OF EVIL! 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Heroes Assembled!" Collects Marvel Adventures: Avengers (2006-2009) #1-4.

Written by JEFF PARKER. Art by MANUEL GARCIA. Cover by AARON LOPRESTI.

When global threats surface, they have to contend with the combined might of: Captain America! Storm! Iron Man! The Hulk! Giant-Girl! Wolverine! Spider-Man!

Still, powers higher-up think their new computerized defenses will be even MORE reliable than our heroes. (Just wish they hadn't named the system...ULTRON!)

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.99.

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Written by JUSTIN GRAY. Penciled by JUAN ROMAN CANO SANTACRUZ. Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS. The Fantastic Four travel to the South Pole to study a newly-discovered species, but find themselves on the front lines of a battle against TERMINUS, the cosmic scavenger! The clock is ticking down toward Armageddon as the FF make their stand against a superior force from outer space! 32 PGS./All Ages. Cover price $2.99.

Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-man 15, and Fantastic Four 11 Cover price $4.99.

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Written by PETER DAVID. Penciled by MIKE NORTON. Cover by CAMERON STEWART. Those with fear in their heart burn at the touch of MAN-THING! Knowing that the Thingster's lurking about, will Spidey be able to summon the courage to save people trapped in a Florida swamp? We ain't tellin' ya here! Pick up the issue! 32 PGS./All Ages. Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man (2005) #1-8. Written by KITTY FROSS, ERICA DAVID & SEAN MCKEEVER. Art by PATRICK SCHERBERGER. Cover by TONY SALVADOR DANIEL. This deluxe hardcover collects MARVEL ADVENTURES: SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1: THE SINISTER SIX and MARVEL ADVENTURES: SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2: POWER STRUGGLE! What separates the super-villains from just plain old villains? When they escape from prison, regular villains might lay low for a while and enjoy the sweetness of freedom. But not a super-villain like Doctor Octopus - the minute he's free, he's gathering up the most dangerous crew ever assembled: the Vulture, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Sandman, and Mysterio! And they've all got one thing on their minds: bringing down Spider-Man once and for all! Also, catch the story that started it all: the origin and Spider-Man! Plus: the return of the Human Torch, the villainy of the Scorpion and more! Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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DK/Marvel Edition - 1st printing. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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DK/Marvel Edition - 2nd and later printings. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Limited Slipcase DK/Marvel Edition - 1st printing. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. NOTE: This limited edition includes 2 pieces of art (one feature the Marvel Heroes and the other the Marvel Villains), both are signed by artist Frank Cho. Cover price $100.00.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Collects New Avengers 15, Young Avengers 2, House of M 4 Cover price $4.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #68-77 and Marvel Super Heroes (1967-1982 1st Series) #14.

Written by STAN LEE. Art by JOHN ROMITA, SR., JIM MOONEY and JOHN BUSCEMA. Cover by JOHN ROMITA, SR.

It's time for another round of webslinging wonderment by two of the men who put the 'master' in Masterworks, Stan 'The Man' Lee and 'Jazzy' John Romita. They'll be coming at you in this arachnid eighth volume with a storyline as epic as they come: The Saga of the Stone Tablet! All the swingin' calamity and social consciousness kicks off with the Kingpin's quest to decipher an ancient clay tablet whose secrets promise great power. Poor ol' Spidey gets into the mix and after saving the day finds himself branded Public Enemy No. 1. With the Kingpin on one side and J. Jonah Jameson turning up the heat in the Daily Bugle, things go from bad to horrible with the introduction of Man-Mountain Marko and Maggia bossman, Silvermane. It's a Peter Parker pressure cooker only gets that only gets turned up from there!

Also featuring battles with Quicksilver, the Shocker, and the Lizard along with an extra-special bonus, the 1968 Stan Lee/Ross Andru Spidey yarn from Marvel Super-Heroes 14.

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

NOTE: Vol. 8-Up have the Silver Dust Jackets.

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #1-10.

Written by STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER & VARIOUS. Art by JACK KIRBY, STEVE DITKO, DON HECK, JOE SINNOTT, AL WILLIAMSON, BILL EVERETT, JOHN BUSCEMA, and USS HEATH. Cover by JACK KIRBY.

What's Halloween without a little scare?

Well, how about a big scare?! A big scare in the form of monsters galore, and another awesome Atlas Era addition to the Marvel Masterworks! In 1958 Atlas Comics Editor-in-Chief Stan Lee was joined by two titanic talents: Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. Together this trio of storytellers launched Tales of Suspense and its sister title, Tales to Astonish, and along with them the beginnings of a creative revival that would change comics forever.

With startling twist-enders featuring Martians, killer robots, and massive monsters like Diablo, Cyclops and Monstro they, hand in hand with a growing group of artists including Don Heck, Joe Sinnott and John Buscema, began to burn up the racks with a style and creativity that comics hadn't seen in years. With artwork by an absolute who's who of comic-book talents, this volume is an absolute must-have for fans with a desire to dig into the foundation would be built into the Marvel Age of Comics! So strap on your tin-foil hat, grab your ray gun, and get ready to dive into one of the most amazing eras of comics history!

Featuring an introduction by noted Atlas Era historian, Dr. Michael J. Vassallo.

Hardcover, 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 68 - 1st printing. "SPIDER-MAN" Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (Vol. 1) #68-77 and MARVEL SUPER-HEROES #14. Written by STAN LEE Art by JOHN ROMITA, JIM MOONEY & JOHN BUSCEMA. Cover by JOHN ROMITA. Introduction by John Romita, Sr. It's time for another round of webslinging wonderment by two of the men who put the 'master' in Masterworks, Stan 'The Man' Lee and 'Jazzy' John Romita. They'll be coming at you in this arachnid eighth volume with a storyline as epic as they come: The Saga of the Stone Tablet! All the swingin' calamity and social consciousness kicks off with the Kingpin's quest to decipher an ancient clay tablet whose secrets promise great power. Poor ol' Spidey gets into the mix and after saving the day finds himself branded Public Enemy No. 1 ('natch). With the Kingpin on one side and J. Jonah Jameson turning up the heat in the Daily Bugle, things go from bad to horrible with the introduction of Man-Mountain Marko and Maggia bossman, Silvermane. It's a Peter Parker pressure cooker only gets that only gets turned up from there! Also featuring battles with Quicksilver, the Shocker, and the Lizard along with an extra-special bonus, the 1968 Stan Lee/Ross Andru Spidey yarn from Marvel Super-Heroes 14. Hardcover, full color. Cover price $54.99.

Volume 68 - 1st printing. "ATLAS ERA - TALES OF SUSPENSE" Collects TALES OF SUSPENSE 1-10. Written by STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER & VARIOUS. Art by JACK KIRBY, STEVE DITKO, DON HECK, JOE SINNOTT, AL WILLIAMSON, BILL EVERETT, JOHN BUSCEMA, & RUSS HEATH. Cover by JACK KIRBY. Introduction by Dr. Michael J. Vassallo. What's Halloween without a little scare? Well, how about a big scare?! A big scare in the form of monsters galore, and another awesome Atlas Era addition to the Marvel Masterworks! In 1958 Atlas Comics Editor-in-Chief Stan Lee was joined by two titanic talents: Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. Together this trio of storytellers launched Tales of Suspense and its sister title, Tales to Astonish, and along with them the beginnings of a creative revival that would change comics forever. With startling twist-enders featuring Martians, killer robots, and massive monsters like Diablo, Cyclops and Monstro they, hand in hand with a growing group of artists including Don Heck, Joe Sinnott and John Buscema, began to burn up the racks with a style and creativity that comics hadn't seen in years. With artwork by an absolute who's who of comic-book talents, this volume is an absolute must-have for fans with a desire to dig into the foundation would be built into the Marvel Age of Comics! So strap on your tin-foil hat, grab your ray gun, and get ready to dive into one of the most amazing eras of comics history! Featuring an introduction by noted Atlas Era historian, Dr. Michael J. Vassallo. Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $54.99.

SPIDER-MAN &BROTHER VOODOO Written by BILL MANTLO, LEN WEIN & MARV WOLFMAN Penciled by FRANK ROBBINS, JIM MOONEY & JOHN BUSCEMA Cover by ED HANNIGAN Get ready for the most spine-tingling team-up of all! Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius and Werewolf by Night join supernatural forces to form the Legion of Monsters, from MARVEL PREMIERE #28 (February 1976). Plus: Spider-Man stands with Brother Voodoo in MARVEL TEAM-UP #24 (August 1974), and Dracula rises to become Lord of the Vampires in DRACULA LIVES #3 (October 1973). 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

MARVEL MILESTONES: X-MEN & THE STARJAMMERS PART 2 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Pencils by JIM LEE Cover by JIM LEE The sides stand revealed as we conclude the story begun in last month's MARVEL MILESTONES! In UNCANNY X-MEN #276 (May 1991), Wolverine kills Professor X!? And in UNCANNY #277 (June 1991), it's an all-out space battle between the X-Men and the War Skrulls! 48 PGS./NO ADS/ Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.