Comic books January 2007

1 in 25 Signed and Re-Marked Incentive Cover. Want to see the comic book live up to its ultimate potential? Then come along with groundbreaking artist/designer Ashley Wood (Popbot) as he presents his latest opus. D'Airain Aventure is a new ongoing monthly title, offering up 32-ad free pages of story and art from the incomparable Wood. Join Les Morts 13 and a rotating cast of characters and overlapping, intersecting stories for what promises to be one of the most unique tales ever told in comics. This first issue is presented with three special covers from Wood, as well as featuring 4' cover flaps with additional comic strip material on them. Take your comic book expectations and throw 'em out the window for this Aventure of a lifetime. *Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1-to-1 ratio. *Retailers: See your order form for special incentives Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

By Cullen & Brian Hurtt Eddie has killed a few people in his day. He's died plenty of times, too. But how many more knuckle-headed demons have to go down for him to figure out who's behind all this? The walls are closing in on Eddie as he tries to avoid yet another untimely demise. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Written by ED BRUBAKER. Penciled by MICHAEL LARK. Cover by LEE BERMEJO. THE DEVIL TAKES A RIDE - Part 3 of 5. Daredevil finally gets close to the answers he seeks, but before he finds out the truth, he'll have to face down two villains both out for his blood -- TOMBSTONE and the all-new, all-different MATADOR! Brought to you by the fan-favorite team of Brubaker and Lark! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Darkness TPB (1998-2007) Volum 5 - 1st printing. Collects Darkness (2002- 2nd Series) #7-16 and Darkness: Wanted Dead (2003). Written by Paul Jenkins, Ron Marz, and Frank Tieri. Art by Eric Basaldua, Martin Montiel, and Mark Texiera. The 10th Anniversary of The Darkness! This trade paperback collection delivers new tales of The Darkness from some of the industries biggest names! Following the events from The Darkness: Resurrection Jackie has to reestablish his control over the mafia and does a final face off with his Uncle Paulie. With stories by Paul Jenkins (Wolverine: Origins, Civil War) and superstar Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Witchblade) this is a must have for any collection! Softcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover by Stejpan Sejic. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Darkness, Top Cow launches an all new series featuring Jackie Estacado and his deadly little friends. The first five issues of this series are stories springing from the five different levels in the Xbox 360 and Playstation3 video game coming out in early 2007. They're not adaptations from the game script but original stories and the stories are self contained so anyone foolish enough to not play the game will still understand what's going on. This special series, brought to you by The Darkness video game/comic scribe Paul Jenkins and The Darkness co-creator David Wohl, will revisit the fateful day when Jackie Estacado became the Darkness, and will have Jackie embark on a new adventure that will span dimensions and, for the first time, show the INNER WORKINGS of the power that is called The Darkness. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Cover by Starbreeze. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Darkness, Top Cow launches an all new series featuring Jackie Estacado and his deadly little friends. The first five issues of this series are stories springing from the five different levels in the Xbox 360 and Playstation3 video game coming out in early 2007. They're not adaptations from the game script but original stories and the stories are self contained so anyone foolish enough to not play the game will still understand what's going on. This special series, brought to you by The Darkness video game/comic scribe Paul Jenkins and The Darkness co-creator David Wohl, will revisit the fateful day when Jackie Estacado became the Darkness, and will have Jackie embark on a new adventure that will span dimensions and, for the first time, show the INNER WORKINGS of the power that is called The Darkness. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover by Marc Silvestri. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Darkness, Top Cow launches an all new series featuring Jackie Estacado and his deadly little friends. The first five issues of this series are stories springing from the five different levels in the Xbox 360 and Playstation3 video game coming out in early 2007. They're not adaptations from the game script but original stories and the stories are self contained so anyone foolish enough to not play the game will still understand what's going on. This special series, brought to you by The Darkness video game/comic scribe Paul Jenkins and The Darkness co-creator David Wohl, will revisit the fateful day when Jackie Estacado became the Darkness, and will have Jackie embark on a new adventure that will span dimensions and, for the first time, show the INNER WORKINGS of the power that is called The Darkness. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Michael Turner, D-Tron and JD Smith. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Darkness, Top Cow launches an all new series featuring Jackie Estacado and his deadly little friends. The first five issues of this series are stories springing from the five different levels in the Xbox 360 and Playstation3 video game coming out in early 2007. They're not adaptations from the game script but original stories and the stories are self contained so anyone foolish enough to not play the game will still understand what's going on. This special series, brought to you by The Darkness video game/comic scribe Paul Jenkins and The Darkness co-creator David Wohl, will revisit the fateful day when Jackie Estacado became the Darkness, and will have Jackie embark on a new adventure that will span dimensions and, for the first time, show the INNER WORKINGS of the power that is called The Darkness. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $48.00

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Green Lantern (1960-1988 1st Series DC) #39-47. Written by Gardner Fox & John Broome. Art and cover by Gil Kane & Syd Greene. The Silver Age adventures of one of DC's greatest heroes continue in Volume 6 of THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES! This volume includes the classic Hal Jordan GL stories 'The Secret Origin of the Guardians,' 'The Other Side of the World,' and 'Green Lantern Lives Again!' Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Bruce Jones. Art and cover by John Watkiss. Part 4 of the 5-part debut story arc. Scott forces Brandon to confront a series of possible realities, dimensions where death is far from the worst fate. While back in this reality, the bomber-jacketed assassins try to show Brandon and Sarah that getting killed is about as real as it gets. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art by Takeshi Obata. L's protégés are proving to be more of a challenge than anticipated. The more Light mentally maneuvers, the tighter the net around him becomes. And now Near and Mello are working to break the taskforce apart and expose Kira from within! Light has always held up under pressure in the past, but will the stress of this new line of attack and maintaining three different personalities be the beginning of his end? Softcover, 5-in x 7.5-in., B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Brian Azzarello. Art and cover by Carlos D'Anda Variant cover by J.G. Jones Michael Cray, a little worse for wear, is back in the United States and the government's keeping a tight leash on him. His next mission: spend time with his family. Will a little rest and relaxation heal the wounds that haunt Deathblow's mind? ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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1 in 10 J.G. Jones Variant cover. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art and cover by Carlos D'Anda Variant cover by J.G. Jones Michael Cray, a little worse for wear, is back in the United States and the government's keeping a tight leash on him. His next mission: spend time with his family. Will a little rest and relaxation heal the wounds that haunt Deathblow's mind? ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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

Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DEMATTEIS. Art and cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE.

Wong possessed by Nightmare! Dormammu and Umar in unholy alliance! The Hulk and the Sub-Mariner at each other's throats! The Silver Surfer...uh...surfing. Can Doctor Strange reunite the Defenders and save 'Reality As We Know It?' Only the Ancient One knows for sure!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Suddenly Last Summer!" By Arune Singh and Ed Northcott. Second in the new "Extra Credit" series of Degrassi graphic Novels! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

By R.A. Salvatore, Andrew Dabb, Tim Seeley, & Tyler Walpole A terrible evil is rising in the world of Corona, and it's up to a trio of unlikely heroes to stem the tide! Can Pony, her friend Elbryan and a young monk named Avelyn stop the demon and corrupted monastery that are causing the horror gripping their world? Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Prestige Collectors Edition cover by Tyler Walpole. By R.A. Salvatore, Andrew Dabb, Tim Seeley, & Tyler Walpole A terrible evil is rising in the world of Corona, and it's up to a trio of unlikely heroes to stem the tide! Can Pony, her friend Elbryan and a young monk named Avelyn stop the demon and corrupted monastery that are causing the horror gripping their world? Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Desperadoes rides again! Bestselling novelist Jeff Mariotte's critically acclaimed, historically authentic horror/western series returns with a four-issue miniseries about buffalo, the past, the future, and the mysteries of the universe. In the debut, Clay runs into an old adversary, Brood gets naked, and Geronimo sends the group on a mission. With brilliant art by Alberto Dose, this installment is a must for old fans and new readers alike. *Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.40

Add to cart Very Fine $3.40

Written by Royal McGraw. Art by Marcos Marz & Luciana del Negro. Cover by Simone Bianchi. The enigmatic Doctor Phosphorous is back in a story by rising stars Royal McGraw, Marcos Marz and Luciana del Negro! Alex Sartorius was believed to be dead, but rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated! Now more powerful than ever, Doctor Phosphorous seeks to enact revenge on crime boss Rupert Thorne and only one man can stop his reign of terror: The Batman. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

By Basu, Chari, and Singh. Devi has her first encounter with Bala's forces, which leads to certain alarming realizations about the extent of her powers, and how she's able to use them. Liberated from Durapasya captivity, Iyam attempts to regain control of the Darinde, to win back his rightful place at the head of Bala's army, and teach Amara Gaelle a lesson or two in the art of skullduggery. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. By Jeff Lindsay. in his work as a Miami crime scene investigator, Dexter Morgan is accustomed to seeing evil deeds...particularly because, on occasion, he rather enjoys committing them himself. Guided by his Dark Passenger (the voice inside him), he lives his outwardly normal life adhering to one simple rule: he kills only very bad people. Dexter slides through life undetected, working for the Miami police department, helping his fiancé raise her two adorable children, and always planning his next jaunt as Dexter the Dark Avenger under the light of the full moon. But then everything changes. Dexter is called to a crime scene that seems routine, but something feels terribly wrong. When his Dark Passenger gets spooked and goes into hiding, Dexter is left to face a new terrible adversary, alone. Hardcover, 304 pages, Text Only. Cover price $23.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

By Rod Espinosa & Lee Duhig 'The Battle for Earth!' 100 million years ago, the dinosaurs evolved intelligence and escaped into space to avoid the Ice Age. Now they've returned, and they're bent on the extinction of Man! Astronaut Hank Armstrong struggles to save a convoy from biomechanical Jurassic weapons. On the other side of the world, Debra McDonald, a waitress with a dead-end job, encounters a different species of dinosaur. Will these newcomers make a difference? And if so, can they do it in the few hours left before Humanity is wiped out? Cover price $3.50.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Brian Wood. Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood Artist Riccardo Burchielli returns for the 5-part "Public Works" story arc. Now that he's a free agent after severing his contract with Liberty News, Matty goes undercover as a day laborer on various construction sites around the city. And it doesn't take long before he stumbles on some shady business with Trustwell, Inc., the corporation behind most of the reconstruction. ? 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Death in Silver!" & "The Golden Pearl!"

America's first super-hero returns in two of his greatest adventures. In 'Death in Silver,' ruthless terrorists launch a series of attacks that leave Manhattan in flames. The Man of Bronze, his Iron Crew, and Doc's beautiful cousin Patricia Savage must unmask the leader of the Silver Death's-Heads before they achieve their murderous goals, in an epic tale by Lester Dent writing as Kenneth Robeson. Then an international band of mercenaries invade the Republic of Hidalgo to usurp the source of Doc's secret wealth in the sequel to the first Doc Savage novel, The Golden Peril. These thrilling adventures are reproduced with the original pulp covers by Walter Baumhoffer and Robert Harris, interior illustrations by Paul Orban, and historical commentary by Will Murray.

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

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN. Pencils and Cover by MARCOS MARTIN. He's a hero who just wants to be a surgeon, she's a surgeon who just wants to be a hero. From the pages of DAREDEVIL, the mysterious woman known as NIGHT NURSE joins Doctor Strange on a paranormal mission to save millions of lives. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

This is Magazine is a companion series to Doctor Who (1979-Present Marvel UK) Magazine. Each issue may feature posters, fact-files, previews, reviews, behind the scenes features, questions and answers, interviews, quizzes, puzzles, activities, fan letters, pictures and artwork.

Some issues also include comic strip adventures!

Slick full color cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 34 pages, full color. All Ages

This is Magazine is a companion series to Doctor Who (1979-Present Marvel UK) Magazine. Each issue may feature posters, fact-files, previews, reviews, behind the scenes features, questions and answers, interviews, quizzes, puzzles, activities, fan letters, pictures and artwork.

Some issues also include comic strip adventures!

Slick full color cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 34 pages, full color. All Ages

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. By Justin Richards. With exclusive photographs, concept drawings, diagrams, and FX models, this is a lavishly illustrated collection of the scariest monsters from Doctor Who. Written by Doctor Who expert Justin Richards, this is the follow-up book to the bestselling Aliens and Enemies and Monsters and Villains. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Bride & Doom - Christmas comes early as DWM presents a sneak preview of the thrills and spills in store for The Runaway Bride. Plus: All the latest info on Series Three; Script Doctors - Gareth Roberts talks Shakespeare; Award Winners - the 2006 Season Survey results; New Adventures for Sarah Jane Smith - an exclusive look ahead to the spin-off special starring Elisabeth Sladen; "The Green-eyed Monster" (W) Nev Fountain (A) Roger Langridge. Cover price $7.99.

Ring in the New - 2007 kicks off in style as DWM brings you exclusive news of the adventures in store for the Doctor and Martha. Plus: The Runaway Bride, Torchwood and Sarah Jane Adventures - exclusive interviews, set reports and behind-the-scenes secrets from all three shows in a 32-page DWM spectacular. Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. A book of all-new stories for the Tenth Doctor and Rose, based on the hit BBC One TV series starrring David Tennant and Billie Piper. Featuring stories from the writers of the TV show, this book of adventures is sure to delight fans of the Time Lord, both young and old! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Magic Bus!" Collects Doom Patrol (1987-1995 2nd Series) #51-57.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Richard Case, Stan Woch, Ken Steacy, Philip Bond, and Mark McKenna. Cover by Brian Bolland.

The collection of comics savant Grant Morrison's legendary run on DOOM PATROL continues in this fifth trade paperback volume. Featuring the final fate of the Brotherhood of Dada and the rise of the unstoppable Candlemaker, DOOM PATROL VOL. 5 also includes the delightful Jack Kirby tribute issue 'And Men Shall Call Him -- HERO!' as well as a new cover by the incomparable Brian Bolland.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

Cover price $19.99.

Issue #1 - January 2007. Written and drawn by Chris Wisnia. Humorous takeoffs on the late 1950s monster books by Lee and Kirby. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 16 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Featuring sketches of the Phantom, Batman, the JSA, Red Sonja, the Spider, Kolchak, and much more! Softcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Id. Ego. Superego!" Written by John Kovalic. Art by Christopher Jones. Dr. Blink, psychologist to the superheroes, is the breakout smash that's became both a critical and fan favorite. See what all the fuss is about with this, the good doctor's first trade paperback! Including the sold-out issue #1, along with the introductory issue #0 - now in color for the first time! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Campaign Classics: Beyond the World Serpent Inn - Greyhawk, Dark Sun, Al-Qadim, Kara-Tur, Forgotten Realms, Eberron. The Many Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons; 7 Campaign Settings, 1 Very Special Tavern; Introducing New Monthly Forgotten Realms and Eberron Columns; Ecology of the Isle of Dread. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball Z: Part 1 (1998) #1-5. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. Akira Toriyama's epic, as seen on the Cartoon Network, is now available in English in its original comic form! After years of training and adventure, young Son Goku has become Earth's strongest martial artist - but the stakes are increasing, as he and his friends must fight against the deadliest villains of all time and space! Get ready for action as aliens, time travelers, and the mighty Saiyans clash over the fate of the Earth and the awesome power of the seven Dragon Balls that can grant any wish! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 24 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mineko Ohkami.

Thetheus, Rune and Thatz encounter Sydemon and Fedelta in the Dragon Castle's sanctuary. The Shydemon awakens the mourning monster, Yusurugi. Our heroes must band together and combine the powers of the Blizzard Sword and the Furious Fire Sword in order to defeat Yusurgi. Will they have enough power rto stop Shydemon and Fedelta?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rated T

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Writers: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Steve Kurth Cover Artist: A - Steve Kurth Cover Artist: B - Tyler Walpole The explosive conclusion of Weis' and Hickman's NY Time Bestelling Dragons of Winter Night! Secrets will be revealed. A hero will make the ultimate sacrifice. And the friendship of the Companions will be tested as never before! COVER A-48pgs, FC Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $8.00

Collector's Edition cover by Tyler Walpole. Writers: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Steve Kurth Cover Artist: A - Steve Kurth Cover Artist: B - Tyler Walpole The explosive conclusion of Weis' and Hickman's NY Time Bestelling Dragons of Winter Night! Secrets will be revealed. A hero will make the ultimate sacrifice. And the friendship of the Companions will be tested as never before! Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story C.B. CEBULSKI. Art & cover SANA TAKEDA "BLEED WITH ME"?Chinatsu's all-consuming quest for vengeance against the vampire lord who murdered her family has lasted hundred of years... and you don't live that long without making a few enemies of your own. Now in New York, Chinatsu finds her own past, and mistakes, have finally caught up with her as Freya, a powerful vampire with a long-standing grudge has coming looking for payback. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $7.20

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Scott Christian Sava. With over 2,000,000 readers worldwide and growing! Alexander Carter has found a key that takes him back to the land of his childhood dreams. Now every night he enters Dreamland - a magical world filled with dragons, fairies, and giants. Re-united with his childhood friends Paddington, Kiwi, and Nastajia, Alexander now embarks on a quest to save Dreamland from war with the nightmare realm. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., full color. Cover price $19.95.

January 2007. 100% Official Dungeons & Dragons Content. Return to the Lost City; Raid the Vault of the Mountain King; The Savage Tide Reaches the Isle of Dread; All-New Dungeons & Dragons Adventures featuring: Cultists of Zargon, Undead Dwarves, Terror Birds. Plus: The Isle of Dread, Downer, Mt. Zogon. Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

First Printing. Captain Dynamo, the greatest super-hero in the world, was not the most faithful husband. Now he's dead and his family is trying to piece together their lives. As his enemies descend on his unprotected city, Captain Dynamo's widow rounds up his five illegitimate children, each of whom have inherited one of their father's super-powers. Can these total strangers come to terms with their powers, their father's legacy and each other as total chaos erupts? This new ongoing monthly series as Image Comics chronicles a super-hero team like no other - Dynamo 5! Cover price $3.50.

Second Printing. Captain Dynamo, the greatest super-hero in the world, was not the most faithful husband. Now he's dead and his family is trying to piece together their lives. As his enemies descend on his unprotected city, Captain Dynamo's widow rounds up his five illegitimate children, each of whom have inherited one of their father's super-powers. Can these total strangers come to terms with their powers, their father's legacy and each other as total chaos erupts? This new ongoing monthly series as Image Comics chronicles a super-hero team like no other - Dynamo 5! Cover price $3.50.

story RICHARD STARKINGS art MORITAT cover LADRÖNN flip cover J. SCOTT CAMPBELL & DAVE STEWART 'ABANDONED BY GOD' story RICHARD STARKINGS art MORITAT The announcement of the marriage of Obadiah Horn to Sahara sparks a firestorm of controversy, and even their appearance on LIFE's morning show seems destined to end in disaster. 'THE LAST THING I REMEMBER' story RICHARD STARKINGS art DAVID HINE & ROB STEEN Nikken's determination to create new life means that innocent African women must surrender their own lives; willingly or unwillingly. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.99.