Comic books December 2011

1st printing. By Gary Tonge. With more than 100 ingenious state-of-the-art 'tricks' from one of the world's leading digital art professionals, Digital Painting Tricks & Techniques will help artists of all skill levels to master today's technology and revolutionize their computer-generated (CG) art techniques. Divided into core elements of digital painting, this book provides beginner, intermediate and advanced artists with techniques to ensure progression relevance to their skills. This is the ultimate tool to help emerging CG artist get started with digital painting and advanced CG artists improve their techniques. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Published by Robin Snyder and Steve Ditko. Written & illustrated by Steve Ditko. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $4.00.

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Written by BRIAN WOOD Art by RICCARDO BURCHIELLI Cover by JOHN PAUL LEON Only three issues of DMZ left! As Matty continues his tour of the recovering and the rebuilding of New York City, the secret he's carrying around can't be held in any longer. He confides in Zee, just days before his life will change forever. Will he ever see the city again? 32 pg, FC, MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

All New Wild Adventures of Doc Savage: Book 2 - 1st printing. By Will Murray and Lester Dent. Doc Savage confronts the most fiendish foe he ever faced-a modern alchemist who turns gold into violent death in the second entry in the all-new Wild Adventures of Doc Savage! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 53 - 1st printing. "OST!" and "According to the Plan of a One-Eyed Mystic!"

Doc Savage follows his stolen dirigible to a magic island and discovers the lost city of Ost. Then, Renny Renwick awakens in the body of a fugitive gangster after encountering a strange impish man in According to Plan of a One-Eyed Mystic. What is the bizarre connection between the One-Eyed Mystic, a stolen military secret and a Nazi plot?

Softcover, 128 pages, text with B&W chapter illustrations.

Cover price $14.95.

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Cover by Mark Buckingham A special, silent Christmas story that reunites writer Tony Lee with The Time Machination's Paul Grist! When robots attack Santa in order to destroy Christmas, it's up to the Doctor to save the day! But when one of Santa's reindeer is injured, can the TARDIS manage to get to everyone's house over Christmas Eve? Cover price $3.99.

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Photo Cover A special, silent Christmas story that reunites writer Tony Lee with The Time Machination's Paul Grist! When robots attack Santa in order to destroy Christmas, it's up to the Doctor to save the day! But when one of Santa's reindeer is injured, can the TARDIS manage to get to everyone's house over Christmas Eve? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Paul Grist. Special, silent Christmas story that reunites writer Tony Lee with The Time Machination's Paul Grist! When robots attack Santa in order to destroy Christmas, it's up to the Doctor to save the day! But when one of Santa's reindeer is injured, can the TARDIS manage to get to everyone's house over Christmas Eve? Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. "The Underwater War!" and "Rain of Terror!" By Mike Tucker. First, The Doctor, Amy, and Rory join an undersea exploration ship on the planet Hos in The Underwater War. When a virus infects the crew, they discover the ship is hiding a dangerous secret! Then, on the planet Xirrinda, terrible tiny creatures swarm down from the sky in "Rain of Terror." Can the Doctor, Amy, and Rory help the colonists escape from the alien infestation? The Doctor, Rory, and Amy take a trip to the 1966 World Cup in Extra Time. Rory ends up playing a crucial part in this historic football match, while the Doctor and Amy discover that the Doctor isn't the only alien visiting Wembley! Softcover, 400 pages, Text. Cover price $10.99.

Flip Book - 1st printing. "Heart of Stone!" and " Death Riders!" By Justin Richards. Introducing exciting, action-packed, original fiction for younger Doctor Who fans, each containing two fast-paced, fun-filled adventures! Monsters made from moon rock are attacking an Earth farm in Heart of Stone. Everything they touch turns to stone - even people. Can the Doctor, Amy, and Rory find out what the creatures want before it's too late? In Death Riders, the Galactic Fair has arrived on the mining planet of Stanalan and the Death Ride roller coaster is really drawing in the crowds. But there's something sinister going on behind all the fun of the fair. Join the Doctor, Amy, and Rory as they investigate! Softcover, 400 pages, Text. Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. "The Web in Space!" and "Terminal of Despair!" By Dave Bailey. First, in THE WEB IN SPACE, a distress signal calls the TARDIS to the Black Horizon, a spceship under attack from the Empire of Eternal Victory. But the robotic scavangers are the least of the Doctor's worries. Something terrifying is waiting to trap him in space... Then, in "Terminal of Despair", the TARDIS crew find themselves trapped in a quarantined spaceport where the waiting passengers have lost all hope of ever getting home. Can the Doctor save them? Softcover, 400 pages, Text. Cover price $10.99.

Flip Book - 1st printing. "System Wipe!" and "The Good, the Bad and the Alien!" By Oli Smith. Aliens have crash-landed in the Wild West and they're ready for a showdown in The Good, the Bad and the Alien! Can the Doctor, Rory, and Amy work out which are the good guys and which are the bad? Then, the Doctor finds himself trapped in a virtual world in System Wipe. As he tries to save the characters of the virtual world from being destroyed by a deadly virus, Amy and Rory must fight to keep the Doctor's body in the real world safe from the mysterious entity known as Legacy. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 400 pages, Text. Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. Written by Pat Mills, Steve Moore, Steve Parkhouse, and John Wagner. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. Industry legend Dave Gibbons illustrated a classic run of Doctor Who comics, and this oversized, hardcover book collects them all for the first time! And in full color! Gibbons-drawn strips began appearing in the very first issue of Doctor Who Magazine (then titled Doctor Who Weekly), starring the Fourth Doctor as portrayed by Tom Baker, and Gibbons continued as the primary artist until issue #69, a Fifth Doctor tale. This volume also features an introduction by Gibbons! Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 372 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "When Worlds Collide!" Collects Doctor Who (2011 IDW) Volume 2 #5-8.

Written by Tony Lee. Art by Mark Buckingham and Matthew Dow Smith. Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.

Join the Doctor and his companions, Amy and Rory, as they travel to the far reaches of space - a vacation planet built on a rift where multiple alternate adventures overlay each other - and the distant past - where our heroes must face Vikings to save their friend and the future of Britain!

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. By Jamie Smart. Where is the Doctor? The time travelling Time Lord could be anywhere in time and space in these incredibly detailed intergalactic images. Search through the Cybermen, dig through the Daleks, and ogle the Ood to find the Doctor and his friends! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

2nd and later printings. By Jamie Smart. Where is the Doctor? The time travelling Time Lord could be anywhere in time and space in these incredibly detailed intergalactic images. Search through the Cybermen, dig through the Daleks, and ogle the Ood to find the Doctor and his friends! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Written by Jamie Smart. Where is the Doctor? The time travelling Time Lord could be anywhere in time and space in these incredibly detailed intergalactic images. Search through the Cybermen, dig through the Daleks and ogle the Ood to find the Doctor and his friends! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Collects Domino Lady (2009 Moonstone) #1-5. Written by Nancy Holder. Art by Steve Bryant. Cover by Mark Sparacio. This will be the only time this material is reprinted in color! Join New York Times best-selling author Nancy Holder as she makes sure that Domino Lady gets embroiled in all kinds of mysteries that need her special touch. She will bring the bad guys to their knees any way she can! This volume collects Domino Lady #1-5 of the regular series, plus an exclusive brand-new Domino Lady/Boston Blackie Cthulhu tale! Hardcover, 162 pages, full color. Cover price $41.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Q Hayashida.

Everyone is looking for that special someone... Convinced that Risu is the key to his past (and his head), Caiman heads to the Sorcerers' dimension on his own. While he's tracking down Risu, he finds the Sorcerers getting ready for "Blue Night" a festival where Sorcerers find their partners. Meanwhile, Risu is looking for his old partner Aikawa to see what he might know about the people who killed him. Shin and Noi are both being hunted by Sorcerers who've long coveted them as partners. En is relentlessly hunting a Sorcerer who can manipulate time. And Fujita's looking for...well, any partner who will have him.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - Second or later printing.

Story and art by Q Hayashida.

Everyone is looking for that special someone... Convinced that Risu is the key to his past (and his head), Caiman heads to the Sorcerers' dimension on his own. While he's tracking down Risu, he finds the Sorcerers getting ready for "Blue Night" a festival where Sorcerers find their partners. Meanwhile, Risu is looking for his old partner Aikawa to see what he might know about the people who killed him. Shin and Noi are both being hunted by Sorcerers who've long coveted them as partners. En is relentlessly hunting a Sorcerer who can manipulate time. And Fujita's looking for...well, any partner who will have him.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.99.

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Written by ERIC SHANOWER Art & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG The Wizard of Oz is back and the Mangaboos have him! These deadly vegetable people also have Dorothy, her cousin Zeb, their horse Jim and kitten Eureka. To save their lives, the humbug Wizard must win a contest of magic against a real Sorcerer-using only his wits and nine tiny piglets. The beloved Oz adaptation continues with the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award winning team-up of Eric Shanower and Skottie Young. 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

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Knight in Shadow: Book 1 - 1st printing. By Richard A. Knaak. More than two centuries ago, the three kingdoms of Rundin, Wallmyre, and Tepis banded together to combat the ambitions of the sorcerer-king Novaris. Although they were triumphant and the forces of the sorcerer-king were scattered, Novaris himself was not to be found. Uncertain as to whether their foe is dead, a wizard sends forth knight Evan Wytherling on a quest to seek the truth. In ferreting out the secrets of Novaris's disappearance, Evan uncovers the sorcerer-king's long-dreamt plot of vengeance! Hardcover, 5-in. x 9-in., 595 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Chris Eric Peterson. It is a world of struggle. Where conflict is measured by the fallen. An epic battle between numbers and power. This is a land where weakness is swallowed whole and spit out upon the merciless. This is not a battle between good and evil - this is Dragons vs. Dinosaurs! Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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(W) Raphael Moran (A) Marc Borstel, Dave Hedmark The epic mini-series continues as shocking secrets are finally revealed! Just as our heroes come to grips with the truth, the Spook King's army breaks the walls of the Celestial Spire. Can the Dream Reavers learn the true secrets of their powers in time to fend off the monsters and save the world? Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Chuck Jones. We all harbor a secret wish that we could find a previously unseen project by one of the greatest figures in animation history. Well, wish no more-celebrating the 2012 centennial of Chuck Jones's birth, IDW's Library of American Comics unveils Chuck Jones: The Dream That Never Was. The Academy Award-winning director of "Duck Amuck," "What's Opera, Doc," "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" and other timeless classics, created dozens of cartoon characters throughout his decades-long career: Pepé Le Pew, Marvin the Martian, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote...And Crawford, an accident prone, nine-year-old boy whose daily routine includes surviving his own boyhood. Chuck Jones: The Dream That Never Was follows the twenty-seven year journey it took Jones to bring "Crawford" to the public, from conception to storyboard to newspaper strip. This incredible volume is loaded with never before seen sketches, drawings, storyboards and production notes, and the six-month run of the Crawford newspaper comic strip from 1978. Accompanying the artwork is a biography of Chuck Jones's career in the sixties and seventies and how it influenced the creation of Chuck's only foray into the world of comic strips. Produced with the full cooperation of the Chuck Jones family, the book was conceived by Kurtis Finday, who says, "My first surprise when I started researching the Crawford comic strip was how little people knew about it. My second surprise was the treasure trove of Chuck Jones art we would find. Crawford just kept popping up in places I didn't expect, making the history of this little-known character incredibly rich." The book is edited by Findlay and Dean Mullaney, and designed by Lorraine Turner. Chuck Jones: The Dream That Never Was is a dream come true in that almost all the art is being reproduced from Chuck Jones's originals! It is a treasure trove of previously unknown artwork that is a must for all fans of animation and comics. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 228 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Ken Krekeler. Tom Ferris lives in a world of super-heroes - vibrant colors that streak across the sky, that hurl themselves over rooftops at night. They are commonplace. But Tom doesn't notice that world anymore, because his world is made up of spreadsheets, of phone bills, of software and coffee and button-down shirts. Long ago, Tom had been someone special. Today, Tom has become someone else. A respectable, quiet man with a decent job and a dead dream. But each night, he lies awake, wishing for the chance to do things differently, to be the man he really is. One day, Tom gets his wish. And the world will never forget him again! Softcover, 110 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Cover A by Tyler Walpole. Separated in the Underdark, Fell's Five find an ancient temple filled with unspeakable sacrifices... and dwarven heroes who are not what they appear to be! Join us as John Rogers and Andrea Di Vito bring us the latest chapter in their thrilling adventures of swords and sorcery! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Steve Ellis. Separated in the Underdark, Fell's Five find an ancient temple filled with unspeakable sacrifices... and dwarven heroes who are not what they appear to be! Join us as John Rogers and Andrea Di Vito bring us the latest chapter in their thrilling adventures of swords and sorcery! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Tim Seeley. The first original comic starring DRIZZT DO'URDEN concludes! R.A. Salvatore maps out the future of his most famous creation from the popular FORGOTTEN REALMS setting with his son, Geno. Events come to a head, as DRIZZT faces a difficult decision in this stunning finale! Part of IDW's photo-cover month! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Todd Lockwood. The first original comic starring DRIZZT DO'URDEN concludes! R.A. Salvatore maps out the future of his most famous creation from the popular FORGOTTEN REALMS setting with his son, Geno. Events come to a head, as DRIZZT faces a difficult decision in this stunning finale! Part of IDW's photo-cover month! Cover price $3.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "First Encounters!" Written by John Rogers. Art by Andrea Di Vito . Cover by Tyler Walpole. This second volume of the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons comic reveals how our favorite band of adventurers first came together! But in present day, Fell's Five has found itself stranded in the mystical realm known as the Feywild, with few options for returning home. Join the party, as John Rogers and Andrea Di Vito bring us a new chapter in their thrilling adventures of swords and sorcery! Hardcover, 152 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Cover A by Menton3. The limits of sanity are stretched as the horror continues! After gaining access to the fabled Necronomicon, four young friends attempt to harness its power to stop the cosmic horror they have unleashed upon an unsuspecting world. A new vision of the most famous H.P. Lovecraft story continues, courtesy of Joe R. Lansdale and company! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Nick Percival. The limits of sanity are stretched as the horror continues! After gaining access to the fabled Necronomicon, four young friends attempt to harness its power to stop the cosmic horror they have unleashed upon an unsuspecting world. A new vision of the most famous H.P. Lovecraft story continues, courtesy of Joe R. Lansdale and company! Cover price $3.99.

Special Edition Chapbook, written by H.P. Lovecraft. Cover by Menton3. In the degenerate, unliked backwater of Dunwich, Massachusetts, Wilbur Whateley, a most unusual child, is born. son of a deformed albino mother and an unknown father, Wilbur matures at an abnormal rate, reaching manhood within a decade - all the while being indoctrinated into dark rituals and witchcraft by his grandfather. Presenting the final two chapters of Lovecraft's horrific masterpiece. 6"x9", 24 glossy pages, all text. Cover price $5.00.

1st printing.

Ross' ultra-realistic, painted renditions of iconic superheroes have made him a superstar. In the vein of such hit Alex Ross books such as Mythologies and Rough Justice, we are proud to present the ultimate collection of Alex Ross art from his extensive collaboration with Dynamite. Containing sketches, designs, layouts and pencils, interior work, covers, and a wealth of unpublished art.

Collecting all of Alex's Dynamite covers and interior art in one complete hardcover volume, along with commentary throughout the book by Alex Ross himself, as well as special bonus material, this is a package not to be missed. A must-buy for Alex Ross' legion of fans!

Hardcover, 220 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

2nd and later printings.

Ross' ultra-realistic, painted renditions of iconic superheroes have made him a superstar. In the vein of such hit Alex Ross books such as Mythologies and Rough Justice, we are proud to present the ultimate collection of Alex Ross art from his extensive collaboration with Dynamite. Containing sketches, designs, layouts and pencils, interior work, covers, and a wealth of unpublished art.

Collecting all of Alex's Dynamite covers and interior art in one complete hardcover volume, along with commentary throughout the book by Alex Ross himself, as well as special bonus material, this is a package not to be missed. A must-buy for Alex Ross' legion of fans!

Hardcover, 220 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Signed and numbered by Alex Ross

1st printing.

Ross' ultra-realistic, painted renditions of iconic superheroes have made him a superstar. In the vein of such hit Alex Ross books such as Mythologies and Rough Justice, we are proud to present the ultimate collection of Alex Ross art from his extensive collaboration with Dynamite. Containing sketches, designs, layouts and pencils, interior work, covers, and a wealth of unpublished art.

Collecting all of Alex's Dynamite covers and interior art in one complete hardcover volume, along with commentary throughout the book by Alex Ross himself, as well as special bonus material, this is a package not to be missed. A must-buy for Alex Ross' legion of fans!

Hardcover, 220 pages, full color.

Note: Limited to 300 copies.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "May's Memories!" Written by Smudge (Christina Hanson). Art by Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia. More medieval romance, intrigue and adventure, as Prince Ebin and May's wedding must be put on hold as war looms ever closer. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Haunt of Fear (1950 #15-17) #15-17 and Haunt of Fear (1950 E.C. Comics) #4-6.

Cover by Al Feldstein.

The hauntingly spectacular artwork by legendary comic artists such as Johnny Craig, Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, Feldstein, and Kurtzman has been fully restored in this first volume of The Haunt of Fear, which reprints the first six issues, twenty-four stories orinally published in 1950 and 1951.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 212 pages, full color.

NOTE: Published by GC Press. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. Written by Lazarus Chernik. Art by Echo Chernik. As an instructor of Graphic Design and Illustration at Pratt Institute and Skidmore CCI, and one of the industry's most in-demand advertising illustrators, Echo Chernik has designed this book not only as a collection of previously uncompiled illustrations, but also as a conduit for dispensing years of accumulated knowledge and advice to fledgling and hopeful young illustrators. Through a stunning visual tour of published works, Echo divulges hints and tips on how to navigate the business. She also shares often humourous stories about working on individual projects. Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 100 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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Cover A by Francesco Mattina. See why critics and fans love Elric's return to comics! The mystery is deepening for the Eternal Champion, as Elric, Hawkmoon, Corum, and Eric Beck come face to face with nearly unstoppable forces of Law and Chaos. But can they find the key to restoring the balance in time to stop catastrophe across the Multiverse? New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson and legendary fantasy author Michael Moorcock are bringing Elric back to comics in a big way in this critically acclaimed series! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover B by Dimitri Armand. See why critics and fans love Elric's return to comics! The mystery is deepening for the Eternal Champion, as Elric, Hawkmoon, Corum, and Eric Beck come face to face with nearly unstoppable forces of Law and Chaos. But can they find the key to restoring the balance in time to stop catastrophe across the Multiverse? New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson and legendary fantasy author Michael Moorcock are bringing Elric back to comics in a big way in this critically acclaimed series! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Francesco Mattina. See why critics and fans love Elric's return to comics! The mystery is deepening for the Eternal Champion, as Elric, Hawkmoon, Corum, and Eric Beck come face to face with nearly unstoppable forces of Law and Chaos. But can they find the key to restoring the balance in time to stop catastrophe across the Multiverse? New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson and legendary fantasy author Michael Moorcock are bringing Elric back to comics in a big way in this critically acclaimed series! Cover price $3.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Elric The Balance Lost (2011 Boom) #1-4. Written by Chris Roberson. Art by Francesco Biagini. Cover by Erik Jones. Fifty years ago, Michael Moorcock introduced readers to Elric of Melniboné, the last prince of a doomed city, kept alive through the unholy sorceries of his runesword Stormbringer. Together, Elric and Stormbringer had many adventures, and Elric returns to comics in Elric: The Balance Lost! Written by Chris Roberson, with an afterword by Neil Gaiman, Elric: The Balance Lost sees the classic fantasy anti-hero Elric team with two more incarnations of the Eternal Champion - Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon - to restore the universal balance! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Piece of Mind!" By Roger Reger. The final entry in the quirky four-book story arc starring international fashion icon-and soon to be recording star-Emily the Strange. Emily the Strange stands for: Do it yourself; think for yourself; be yourself. The final volume of a four-book story arc.Told in Emily's established diary format, her fourth novel features her strong, unique first-person narrative along with a penchant for Top 13 lists. The books are illustrated with black-and-red art representing Emily's own sketches, doodles, and archival photographs. Hardcover, 6-in. x 7 1/2-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W and Red Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $17.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Adam Warren.

Empowered returns for further misadventures, as a distress-prone girl wonder struggles with life on the superheroic C-list! Clad-or unclad, as fate would too often have it-in her embarrassingly revealing and maddeningly unreliable supersuit, she fights a neverending battle against overly sensitive supervillains, irrationally envious superheroines, and her own body-image issues! Meanwhile, her boyfriend, Thugboy, plays with fire when he foolhardily attempts to compliment his profoundly insecure sweetheart on the awe-inspiring power of her . . . well, booty. And her often-inebriated gal-pal, Ninjette, pursues a drunken and ultimately disastrous mission to acquire Empowered some respect-by force if necessary!

All this, plus crossword-obsessed goons, speech-impaired superbeasts, 'Ninjas Gone Wild,' and even a few self-help hints from nigh-omnipotent cosmic overlords! You know, the usual.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Collects Ender's Game (2008-2009 1st Series) #1-5 and Ender's Game: Command School (2009 Marvel) #1-5.

Based on the story by ORSON SCOTT CARD. Adapted by Christopher Yost. Art and cover by Pasqual Ferry.

SCI-FI LEGEND ORSON SCOTT CARD'S HUGO AND NEBULA AWARD-WINNING CLASSIC IS BROUGHT TO VIVID LIFE! ANDREW "ENDER" WIGGIN IS 6 YEARS OLD. HIS PEERS BULLY HIM, HIS PARENTS ARE ALOOF, AND HIS OLDER BROTHER IS VIOLENTLY RESENTFUL OF HIM. HE MIGHT ALSO BE HUMANITY'S ONLY HOPE. ENDER IS RECRUITED INTO THE INTERNATIONAL FLEET'S LEGION OF CHILD WARRIORS, TRAINING TO BECOME A COMMANDER IN EARTH'S DEFENSES. HIS PROMISE IS HIGH, AND HIS TEACHERS ARE SURE HE WILL RISE TO THE TEST - THAT IS, IF BATTLE SCHOOL DOESN'T KILL HIM FIRST. ENDER STRUGGLES TO FIND A PLACE IN HIS SOUL FOR TRANQUILITY, HUMANITY AND A CONNECTION WITH SOMETHING GREATER THAN THE BRUTAL MECHANICS OF WAR AND STRATEGY.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "My Best Friend is a Germ!" Written by Guillame Bianco. Art and cover by Antonello Dallena. Rebecca is a six and a half year-old girl who is out of luck - her parents are on the verge of divorce and she is always getting sick due to a weak immune system. One rainy day Rebecca's luck changes when she meets a magical microbe named Ernest, who becomes her best friend! Ernest is no regular germ-he's about the same height as Rebecca and he can talk. Can Rebecca keep her parents together with the help of her new friend? And can anyone really have a friend who belongs in a Petri dish? Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $11.99.