Comic books January 2012

Issue #63 - Jan. 2012. Fanzine devoted to Doc Savage. Edited by Howard Wright. Front cover Tim Faurote. Doubting Savage? by Howard Wright and news. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 38 pages, partial color/black and white. Cover price $6.00.

1st printing. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and cover by Glenn Barr. The complete critically acclaimed saga is re-collected in hardcover for this collection of J.M. DeMatteis and Glenn Barr's Brooklyn Dreams. Celebrated by fans and critics alike, and long out of print, don't miss this chance to own a book that many say will change your life. Hardcover, 384 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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Cover by Steve Morris Andrew Chambliss (W), Karl Moline (P), Andy Owens (I), Michelle Madsen Buffy's dreams have become all too real lately as she deals with a magicless world. She's still fighting creatures of the night, as Willow and Xander grow distant and nightmares plague the Slayer. But something is telling Buffy that there is more to her dreams than meets the eye . . . and that her greatest fears may yet become reality! Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Georges Jeanty Andrew Chambliss (W), Karl Moline (P), Andy Owens (I), Michelle Madsen Buffy's dreams have become all too real lately as she deals with a magicless world. She's still fighting creatures of the night, as Willow and Xander grow distant and nightmares plague the Slayer. But something is telling Buffy that there is more to her dreams than meets the eye . . . and that her greatest fears may yet become reality! Cover price $2.99.

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story DAVID HINE art & cover SHAKY KANE 'KILLER INSIDE' - THE ORIGIN OF THE SHIELD OF JUSTICE Back from the grave! The cult hit of 2011 returns with a tale of treachery, murder and unrequited lust. When headless corpses start to appear on the first night of the full moon, ace detective Johnny P. Sartre smells a rat... Contains profanity, nudity, violence and the graphic depiction of alcohol abuse. Cover price $3.99.

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Issue #104 - Jan. 2012. Edgar Rice Burroughs fanzine featuring classic pulp reprints, artwork and other related ephemera. 8 /1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages, black and white.

The Folio Society Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Arrian. Translated by Aubrey de Selincourt. Introduction by J.R. Hamilton. Preface by Annabel Lyon.
Maps by Reginald Piggott.

The Campaigns of Alexander is widely considered the most reliable source for the history and achievements of Alexander the Great, the man that conquered the world.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 308 pages, Text (with full color photos and illustrations).

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Cover by Zach Howard. Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella (w) o Zach Howard (a) o Howard, Nelson Daniel (c) What pushes someone to hurt the people they love? Eric has shown us that his capacity for evil is limitless, but is something else to blame? Find out as Eric confronts Nicky in the final chapter of the critically acclaimed miniseries, The Cape, by the Eisner-nominated creative team of Jason Ciaramella, Joe Hill, Zach Howard, and Nelson Daniel. Explore your dark side. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Nelson Daniel. Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella (w) o Zach Howard (a) o Howard, Nelson Daniel (c) What pushes someone to hurt the people they love? Eric has shown us that his capacity for evil is limitless, but is something else to blame? Find out as Eric confronts Nicky in the final chapter of the critically acclaimed miniseries, The Cape, by the Eisner-nominated creative team of Jason Ciaramella, Joe Hill, Zach Howard, and Nelson Daniel. Explore your dark side. Cover price $3.99.

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Jetpack Comics store wraparound cover variant by Nelson Daniel. Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella (w) o Zach Howard (a) o Howard, Nelson Daniel (c) What pushes someone to hurt the people they love? Eric has shown us that his capacity for evil is limitless, but is something else to blame? Find out as Eric confronts Nicky in the final chapter of the critically acclaimed miniseries, The Cape, by the Eisner-nominated creative team of Jason Ciaramella, Joe Hill, Zach Howard, and Nelson Daniel. Explore your dark side. Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Zach Howard. Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella (w) o Zach Howard (a) o Howard, Nelson Daniel (c) What pushes someone to hurt the people they love? Eric has shown us that his capacity for evil is limitless, but is something else to blame? Find out as Eric confronts Nicky in the final chapter of the critically acclaimed miniseries, The Cape, by the Eisner-nominated creative team of Jason Ciaramella, Joe Hill, Zach Howard, and Nelson Daniel. Explore your dark side. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN American Dreamers: Part 4 of 5 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils by STEVE MCNIVEN Brubaker and McNiven continue their heart-stopping run on Cap with a nightmarish trip down memory lane - and that's bad news when your memory lane goes right through World War 2! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 50 Fantastic Four Anniversary Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC American Dreamers: Part 4 of 5 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils by STEVE MCNIVEN Brubaker and McNiven continue their heart-stopping run on Cap with a nightmarish trip down memory lane - and that's bad news when your memory lane goes right through World War 2! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by ED BRUBAKER & MARC ANDREYKO Penciled by CHRIS SAMNEE Cover by ED McGUINNESS The final chapter in Cap and Bucky's first arc is here, completing the retelling of Bucky's early days with a heartbreaking tale of the Winter Soldier and Black Widow in the 1950s, and our secret narrator is finally revealed - as are the things that tie this series to current continuity. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Captain America (2011) #1-5.

Written by Ed Brubaker. Art and cover by Steve McNiven.

Bestselling Cap writer Ed Brubaker and superstar artist Steve McNiven bring you the next chapter in Steve Rogers' life, and it's a perfect jumping-on point for fans of the movie!

A funeral for a fallen friend turns into a race against time as the original Captain America makes his explosive return! Learn the secrets of the mission that went wrong in WWII, and why old friends are now old enemies!

It's all-out Cap action and history the way you like it, in a cage match for your comic-reading pleasure!

Hardcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Written by J.T. KRUL Art by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II Cover by STANLEY 'ARTGERM' LAU Captain Atom is taking his powers to new heights - saving people all across the world in the blink of an eye. But he's not the only one who can move at super speed. Enter: The Flash! And when their paths cross, don't expect them to share the secret hero's handshake - because Captain Atom may be a bigger threat than any villain. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by CLAMP. Now that Sakura has proven herself as a magician, she finds that there are other unnatural forces threatening her town . . . forces linked somehow to two mysterious transfer students who've just arrived-one attracted to her brother, the other attracted to her! Li and Sakura may be friends now instead of rivals, but if there's a rival for Sakura's affections, is he going back to Hong Kong . . . ? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 576 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

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Written by ROB HOEGEE and EUGENE SON Art by MIN S. KU Cover by MIKE CAVALLARO While chasing the Pack through a dimensional portal, Rex ends up on another Earth and runs into its hero Ben Tennyson! The two heroes must team up to figure out what the Pack is up to and stop them! Cover price $2.99.

Volume 41 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Gosho Aoyama.

When Richard Moore flubs a ten-million-yen case, two women step in to save the day: Eva Kaden, crack attorney and Richard's ex-wife, and Vivian Kudo, brilliant actress and Jimmy Kudo's mom! But the brainy blond duo is up against a killer who can go anywhere without being seen! Meanwhile, shadowy figures are trailing Anita and Conan, and ditzy American teacher Miss Jodie seems to know far more than she pretends. Have the Men in Black finally caught up to the shrunken sleuth?"

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

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By Linda Medley. Surprise! After a long break to recharge her creative batteries, Linda Medley returns to finish the second volume of the Castle Waiting saga! In this issue: Our heroine Jain gets an unpleasant surprise as she moves into her new room, while Sister Peace has an awkward moment at the housewarming party; baby Pin surprises Jain and Chess with his amazing new ability; and mischief is brewing with Castle's supernatural residents! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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By Linda Medley. Linda Medley continues to gather loose ends and drop new hints in this new issue. Chess reveals a vital clue about the identity of baby Pinter's father -- could it be tied in with the war? Dayne and Tolly bid farewell to the castle, but not before leaving behind a surprise gift. And after helping Simon with his reading lessons, Jain faces off with the castle ghost! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by JUDD WINICK Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH Cats hate baths. Cats hate dogs. And cats hate being caught. Catwoman stole from the wrong man, and now he's got her. He wants his stuff back, he wants answers and he wants blood. Cats had better have nine lives, because Selina Kyle is about to lose one! Cover price $2.99.

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Regular Edition. As the snow begins to melt and the harshest winter ever recorded in Marshville's history comes to a close, the townspeople begin to dig themselves out with a renewed hope. But even as everybody celebrates their good fortune, a bigger and more deadly threat descends upon their isolated town. Somewhere in the wilderness surrounding Marshville lurks a creature of unnatural ferocity and power. Rumors spread of the creature being a werewolf. As the frozen snows recede, the countless bones of the creature's previous victims begin to reveal themselves. If Meriem can't destroy the monster, the future of Marshville looks bleak! Mature readers. Cover price $3.75.

Regular Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. As the snow begins to melt and the harshest winter ever recorded in Marshville's history comes to a close, the townspeople begin to dig themselves out with a renewed hope. But even as everybody celebrates their good fortune, a bigger and more deadly threat descends upon their isolated town. Somewhere in the wilderness surrounding Marshville lurks a creature of unnatural ferocity and power. Rumors spread of the creature being a werewolf. As the frozen snows recede, the countless bones of the creature's previous victims begin to reveal themselves. If Meriem can't destroy the monster, the future of Marshville looks bleak! Mature readers.

Nude Special Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. As the snow begins to melt and the harshest winter ever recorded in Marshville's history comes to a close, the townspeople begin to dig themselves out with a renewed hope. But even as everybody celebrates their good fortune, a bigger and more deadly threat descends upon their isolated town. Somewhere in the wilderness surrounding Marshville lurks a creature of unnatural ferocity and power. Rumors spread of the creature being a werewolf. As the frozen snows recede, the countless bones of the creature's previous victims begin to reveal themselves. If Meriem can't destroy the monster, the future of Marshville looks bleak! Mature readers.

A seemingly innocent encounter will have disastrous effects on The Charmed Ones as the final piece of Rennek's plan falls into place. While Leo goes after his old arch nemesis, Piper, Phoebe, and Paige must deal with a visitor from the past that could destroy their future. Cover price $3.50.

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Baseball, Hotdogs, and Apple Pie: Part 3 - story JOHN LAYMAN art / covers ROB GUILLORY Hey, remember that dead baseball player we put on the back cover of Issue #15? Tony learns his story this issue. And not voluntarily, either. Cover price $2.99.

In this issue, you'll find Real Steel set in the near-future world of professional robot boxing, and Giant Studios motion-captured professional boxers to provide visual effects supervisor Erik Nash and his crew at Digital Domain with raw data for their animated CG robots. For Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the filmmakers generated digital apes based on performances captured on-location. Hugo, the film adaptation of Brian Selznick's illustrated children's novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, stars Ben Kingsley as filmmaking pioneer Georges Melies in stereoscopic 3D. And rounding out the issue is The Tree of Life. Softcover, 9-in. x 8-in., 122 pages, full color. Cover price $12.50.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Sons of Destiny!" Written by Darren Shan. Art by Takahiro Arai. Dead if he loses — damned if he wins. The time has finally come for Darren to face his archenemy, Steve Leopard. One of them will die. The other will become the Lord of the Shadows — and destroy the world. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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1st printing. Written by Stephen Blackmoore. Art by Sean Phillips. Joe Sunday has been a Los Angeles low-life for years, but his life gets a whole lot lower when he is killed by the rival of his crime boss-only to return as a zombie. His only hope is to find and steal a talisman that he learns can grant immortality. But, unfortunately for Joe, every other undead thug and crime boss in Los Angeles is looking for the same thing! Featuring illustrations by Sleeper, Criminal, and Fatale artist, Sean Phillips. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Return to Jurassic Park: Part 1!" Collects Return to Jurassic Park (1995) #1-4.

Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton. Cover by Michael Golden.

The fourth volume of Classic Jurassic Park stories continues! When a U.S. soldier is found floating, dead, off the coast of Costa Rica word makes its way to InGen headquarters in Palo Alto. Before long, Grant, Ellie, and Muldoon are headed back to Isla Nublar! And they're not going to like what they find on the island... Fills in the story between the first JP and The Lost World.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Special #25: M.O.D.O.K - NOTE: Does NOT include Figurine. M.O.D.O.K. is the ultimate villain. His name stands for Mobile Organism Designed Only for Killing. Designed by the evil scientists of AIM to investigate the Cosmic Cube, Modok has fought the Hulk, the Avengers, Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America and just about every hero in the Marvel Universe. Villains don't come much bigger, badder or crazier than Modok! Slick card-stock cover, 20 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. NOTE: Due to packaging, condition of magazine may vary. Near-Mint Grade refers to the fact that the figurine is undamaged.

Karnak - NOTE: Figurine NOT included. This magazine provides a detailed history and background on the character, including exclusive images and interviews. Slick card-stock cover, 20 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color.

Hydro-Man - NOTE: Figurine NOT included. This magazine provides a detailed history and background on the character, including exclusive images and interviews. Slick card-stock cover, 20 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color.

Captain Marvel - NOTE: Figurine NOT included. This magazine provides a detailed history and background on the character, including exclusive images and interviews. Slick card-stock cover, 20 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color.

Photon (Captain Marvel II) - NOTE: Figurine NOT included. This magazine provides a detailed history and background on the character, including exclusive images and interviews. Slick card-stock cover, 20 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color.

Volume 43 - 1st printing. "Robinson Crusoe!" Based on the story by Daniel Defoe. Art by Sam Citron. Daniel Defoe's story of the shipwrecked hero and his lonely adventure. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also includes theme discussions and study questions. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Book 2: Cyborg - 1st printing. By Patricia C. McKissack and Frederick L. McKissack. TThe Clone Codes sci-fi adventure trilogy continues with this second book that blends a futuristic society with pivotal moments in world history. In the next Clone Codes installment, Houston, a cyborg, tells his story. Set in the year 2130, The World Federation of Nations determines through laws and regulations that all enhanced persons with three or more synthetic body or organ replacements are classified as three-fifths of a human being. As such, Houston is considered less than human and must fight to overcome the rules of his strange universe. Drawing on parallels to slavery, terrorism, caste system oppression, and war, readers confront the troubling and complex moral questions probed throughout history. If the government learns of Houston's cyborg status it could cost him his life - and change the course of history forever. With the help of Leanna, his friend, Houston is in a race with time, and he?s in a fight against the oppressive ways of The Cyborg Act of 2130, which says: *All cyborgs must be registered with the Bureau of Cyborg Affairs (BCA) *Those that are cyborgs must live within designated areas set aside on the Moon Colony. If a cyborg desires to live or work elsewhere, it must acquire BCA permission. *It is mandated that cyborgs may not serve as officers in The World Federation of Nations? defense forces, or serve in any national law enforcement agencies. *Cyborg children must attend one of four cyborg academies based on test scores and abilities. *All Cyborgs over the age of 16 must be gainfully employed. *Cyborgs need permission from the BCA to marry or have children. *The BCA will provide Cyborgs with medical insurance, and will take care of their health care needs. *Cyborgs cannot inherit real property. *Cyborgs can only participate in amateur or professional sports within the Cyborg Leagues. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, Text Only. All Ages Cover price $6.99.

Cover A by Dave Wilkins. Mike Costa (w). Alex Cal (a). 'Cobra Command: Part 3 of 9 - As the takeover of a foreign nation by the new COBRA COMMANDER continues, we follow other members of COBRA HIGH COMMAND who are not as amenable to the new COMMANDER as they first seemed. While certain COBRA agents quietly plot their vengeance, others align themselves with the new COMMANDER... but he may have more in store for COBRA than just a military coup. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover B by Antonio Fuso. Mike Costa (w). Alex Cal (a). 'Cobra Command: Part 3 of 9 - As the takeover of a foreign nation by the new COBRA COMMANDER continues, we follow other members of COBRA HIGH COMMAND who are not as amenable to the new COMMANDER as they first seemed. While certain COBRA agents quietly plot their vengeance, others align themselves with the new COMMANDER... but he may have more in store for COBRA than just a military coup. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover C by Nick Runge. Mike Costa (w). Alex Cal (a). Cobra Command: Part 3 of 9 - As the takeover of a foreign nation by the new COBRA COMMANDER continues, we follow other members of COBRA HIGH COMMAND who are not as amenable to the new COMMANDER as they first seemed. While certain COBRA agents quietly plot their vengeance, others align themselves with the new COMMANDER... but he may have more in store for COBRA than just a military coup. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by menton3 Chuck Dixon (w) o S L Gallant (a) Now that the COBRA CIVIL WAR has ended, a new, more ruthless Cobra Commander has stepped into place. But how much do we really know about this new Commander? There's only so much we can tell you! In this first-ever COBRA ANNUAL, Cobra Commander's origin is finally revealed! Once a [CLASSIFIED] in the [CLASSIFIED], the Commander led a [CLASSIFIED] and stole from [CLASSIFIED] and [CLASSIFIED]. Soon, this caught the attention of COBRA. A choice was given: join us or die. Little did High Command suspect that [CLASSIFIED] would one day become the newest leader of COBRA. Cover price $7.99.

Cover by Robert Atkins Chuck Dixon (w) o S L Gallant (a) Now that the COBRA CIVIL WAR has ended, a new, more ruthless Cobra Commander has stepped into place. But how much do we really know about this new Commander? There's only so much we can tell you! In this first-ever COBRA ANNUAL, Cobra Commander's origin is finally revealed! Once a [CLASSIFIED] in the [CLASSIFIED], the Commander led a [CLASSIFIED] and stole from [CLASSIFIED] and [CLASSIFIED]. Soon, this caught the attention of COBRA. A choice was given: join us or die. Little did High Command suspect that [CLASSIFIED] would one day become the newest leader of COBRA. Cover price $7.99.

Cover by Robert Atkins Chuck Dixon (w) o S L Gallant (a) Now that the COBRA CIVIL WAR has ended, a new, more ruthless Cobra Commander has stepped into place. But how much do we really know about this new Commander? There's only so much we can tell you! In this first-ever COBRA ANNUAL, Cobra Commander's origin is finally revealed! Once a [CLASSIFIED] in the [CLASSIFIED], the Commander led a [CLASSIFIED] and stole from [CLASSIFIED] and [CLASSIFIED]. Soon, this caught the attention of COBRA. A choice was given: join us or die. Little did High Command suspect that [CLASSIFIED] would one day become the newest leader of COBRA. Cover price $7.99.

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Cover A by Johny Byrne. John Byrne (w & a & c) Damocles Project: Part 4 of 4 - Former MI-6 agent Michael Swann is in Russia, working against time to prevent the Soviets from gaining nuclear dominion over the planet. But what he doesn't know is that he may already be too late! John Byrne's latest creation concludes its initial storyline, 'The Damocles Contract,' here! Hopefully Swann survives to fight another day, but that remains to be seen... Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Johny Byrne. John Byrne (w & a & c) Damocles Project: Part 4 of 4 - Former MI-6 agent Michael Swann is in Russia, working against time to prevent the Soviets from gaining nuclear dominion over the planet. But what he doesn't know is that he may already be too late! John Byrne's latest creation concludes its initial storyline, 'The Damocles Contract,' here! Hopefully Swann survives to fight another day, but that remains to be seen... Cover price $3.99.

Original Enveloped Edition. A hero is only as good as his or her opponents, which is why this month Comic Heroes is celebrating those bothersome creeps by dedicating a whopping 15 pages to a count down of the top 50 comic gad guys, as voted for by the readers of Comic Heroes - that's you lot! Disagree with the decisions? Then you've only got yourself to blame. Elsewhere, we shift focus from villains to anti-heroes, one anti-hero in particular, mob-boss Jackie Estacado who returns in videogame sequel The Darkness II. We're so excited about the long-anticipated sequel we got on the blower with the creator of the original comic - and a man closely involved with the creation of the game - Marc Silvestri to chat about what to expect and why it could be the best comic book adaptation ever. That's not all! Bryan Singer looks back on bringing the X-Men and Superman to the big screen, we celebrate 20 years of Madman with Mike Allred, Frank Miller gives us the lowdown on his work from The Dark Knight Returns to Holy Terror, your bluffers guide to DC and Vertigo and we ask the mighty George Perez about his inspirations. And as always our extensive reviews section covers the best of the month's releases, including Paul Dini's collected Batman: Arkham City graphic novel, the League Of Gentlemen Omnibus HC, Self Made Heroes' Hellraisers, a round up of the latest Marvel, DC and Dark Horse releases and Alan Moore's superb Neonomicon. Plus Jeff Lemire, Jason Aaron, Scott Snyder, and Luke Cage - an appreciation. Free stuff - 48-page graphic novel Thorgal: The Invisible Fortress, plus 3 free Batman new 52 postcards. Cover price $18.99.

Magazine Only. A hero is only as good as his or her opponents, which is why this month Comic Heroes is celebrating those bothersome creeps by dedicating a whopping 15 pages to a count down of the top 50 comic gad guys, as voted for by the readers of Comic Heroes - that's you lot! Disagree with the decisions? Then you've only got yourself to blame. Elsewhere, we shift focus from villains to anti-heroes, one anti-hero in particular, mob-boss Jackie Estacado who returns in videogame sequel The Darkness II. We're so excited about the long-anticipated sequel we got on the blower with the creator of the original comic - and a man closely involved with the creation of the game - Marc Silvestri to chat about what to expect and why it could be the best comic book adaptation ever. That's not all! Bryan Singer looks back on bringing the X-Men and Superman to the big screen, we celebrate 20 years of Madman with Mike Allred, Frank Miller gives us the lowdown on his work from The Dark Knight Returns to Holy Terror, your bluffers guide to DC and Vertigo and we ask the mighty George Perez about his inspirations. And as always our extensive reviews section covers the best of the month's releases, including Paul Dini's collected Batman: Arkham City graphic novel, the League Of Gentlemen Omnibus HC, Self Made Heroes' Hellraisers, a round up of the latest Marvel, DC and Dark Horse releases and Alan Moore's superb Neonomicon. Plus Jeff Lemire, Jason Aaron, Scott Snyder, and Luke Cage - an appreciation. Free stuff - 48-page graphic novel Thorgal: The Invisible Fortress, plus 3 free Batman new 52 postcards. Cover price $18.99.

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Cover by Mark Sparacio. In this issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics: Holiday Gift Guide! For Comics Buyer's Guide #1685, the experts at CBG (Maggie Thompson, Brent Frankenhoff, Tony Isabella and Peter David) provide their recommendations to help you plan your wish list this holiday season! Plus: Cover artist Mark Sparacio is interviewed about the upcoming Omega Paradox! Also: Mr. Silver Age awards his annual Mopee Awards! And: Reviews and commentary you can't get anywhere else! Saddle-stitched, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

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Invasion Watch - Written by Mac MacDonald. Art and Cover by Carlos Pino. In the early days of the Second World War, men too young, too old or too infirm for the regular services flocked to join Britain's Home Guard to "do their bit." Because of this, the units were dismissed as a bit of a joke in some quarters. If those naysayers had listened to the conversation in one Home Guard headquarters on a night in 1940, though, they might have changed their minds. For as the men there shared their stories, it became very clear that they had fought, and would fight again. And fight like the demons they were. Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W.