Arriving Wednesday 6/14/06
100 BULLETS #73
Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson 'A Wake,' Part 3. While two Midwestern brothers deal with the horrible fate that comes with every 'gift' from Agent Graves, Augustus Medici, Megan Dietrich and Lono have plans of their own that will shake The Trust to its very core.
52 WEEK #6
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Art by various Backup feature by Dan Jurgens & Art Thibert Covers by J.G. Jones The series filling in the gaps of the DCU's lost year continues! In WEEK 5, illustrated by Chris Batista & Jimmy Palmiotti, It's a mystery in space and a surprise so unexpected that even the cover is top secret! WEEK 6, with art by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose, features the debut of some major players, as Green Lantern discovers the world's newest sensations: China's own super-hero team! Booster Gold sells out in WEEK 7, illustrated by Ken Lashley & KWL Designs! But he's sure to see the same people on the way down that he met on the way up! And WEEK 8, with art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Stull, puts the spotlight on John Henry Irons…Man of Steel! With Superman gone, can he stop the never-ending schemes of Lex Luthor? Plus, 'The History of the DC Universe,' backup feature continues each week by Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.
AMERICAN VIRGIN #4
Written by Steven T. Seagle Art by Becky Cloonan Cover by Joshua Middleton The first American Virgin story arc reaches a jaw-dropping conclusion. Adam Chamberlain lived his whole life knowing that God had ordained him to be with only one woman sexually. When she was taken long before her time - and definitely before the physical consummation of their relationship - Adam felt his world collapse. So what's a boy to do when his hired mercenary, Mel, places the responsible party directly in his hands? Salvation? Damnation? Adam is staring down a decision that will change his life forever.
ANNIHILATION SUPER SKRULL #3
Written by JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH Penciled by GREGORY TITUS Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO SUPER-SKRULL RETURNS! Cutting a swath of enemy carnage, Super-Skrull has built an army of alien rogues and villains united under a common goal: to frag the Annihilation Wave all the way back to the Negative Zone... but as the final battle draws close, a betrayal in the ranks may spell doom for Super-Skrull and his crusade!
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #101
by Andrew Pepoy 'Where in the World are The Veronicas?': featuring the return of Katy Keene! Ever since her smash hit reintroduction in the 2005 Free Comic Book Day giveaway comic from Archie, fans have been asking for Katy's return. Now she's back in a brand-new story that's sure to be 'in fashion' this or any other year! An appearance at the 'VTV Movie Awards' affords Katy the opportunity to fill reporters in on the exciting turns her career has taken. In the process, comic book readers will be reintroduced to some of Katy's old friends, as well as some new people in this glamour girl's life. Don't miss all the fashionable fun!
BATMAN LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #207
Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti Part 1 of the 5-part 'Darker Than Death,' by Bruce Jones (MAN-BAT) and Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! A very old - and very rich - family is threatened by a kidnapping, and Batman's investigation is compromised by Bruce Wayne's involvement with the victim's sister!
BATMAN STRIKES #22
Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig It's a race against time for Batman when Gearhead comes back to town! Will Gearhead's control over all vehicles allow him to take over the Batmobile and the streets of Gotham? It's going to be a high-speed demolition derby through the city!
BATTLE POPE #8
written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by MATTHEW ROBERTS, TONY MOORE & STAPLES After a brutal attack on his apartment building Battle Pope comes face to face with one of his greatest threats thus far...BRENDA. Reprinting ROBERT KIRKMAN's first published work, now in stunning full color, with a brand new cover by original artists MATTHEW ROBERTS, TONY MOORE and original cover colorist VAL STAPLES.
BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #114
It's time for Manji's dimwitted-yet-likeable cellmate, Dewanosuke, to shine . . . or die! Searching for the key to immortality, the twisted doctor Burando finally feels that his experiments are leading towards success. However, the Shogun's bangashira, Habaki Kagimura, grows impatient and decides to 'up the ante' in the tests on Dewanosuke's regenerative abilities. Also, while all of the Itto-ryü warriors are supposed to be keeping a low profile, one cute sparkplug is about to threaten everything. Yes, it's the return of Döa, the feisty Itto-ryü renegade who's been causing so much trouble for Rin! This time, however, Döa's headstrong attitude may turn up something very essential to Rin's search for her beloved, missing Manji. • 'Blade of the Immortal's image of pre-modern Japan might be filled with anachronism, but it is also gifted with loving detail and interesting perspective.'- VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates).
BLUFF #2 (Of 3)
by Giovanni Masi & Yoshiko Watanabe After winning $22 million in the lottery, the Porters are in the seventh heaven. They move to New York and they start fulfilling all their wishes. But then the family breaks up. Tom, the little baby, is nursed by a lot of nannies. Bluff is a stray dog now, but this seems not to ruffle the dog and his friend, the tiny flea that lives in his fur. When they will meet 'Tom,' New York will never be the same again!
CABLE DEADPOOL #29
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by LAN MEDINA Cover by MARK BROOKS There's a new president in charge of Rumekistan and he has a blue glowing eye and a buncha metal on his arm... but he also has a gun to his head. Will DOMINO pull the trigger? Meanwhile, DEADPOOL finds out that the man who jeopardized the country to begin with is still involved in Rumeki politics... it's DP vs. CV as CITIZEN V, the spy with style, goes up against the Merc With a Mouth!
CANT GET NO SC (MR)
Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Veitch Corporate exec Chad Roe had the 'perfect' modern life. But the trophy wife, the prestigious job and the pills have always threatened to overwhelm him, and things go from bad to ugly when one night of debauchery hits the sobering light of September 11, 2001. Comics iconoclast Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING, Brat Pack) writes and illustrates a graphic novel as singular in its execution as it is in the events it portrays. Half the height of a standard comic, told in landscape format with over 350 pages of story, Can't Get No features Veitch inventing a poetry unique to the medium to tell the story of a man and nation torn by tragedy. Reeling from the financial collapse of his business, Chad Roe descends into a night of depravity, only to wake up a 'marked' man - literally - his body covered in a permanent tattoo. But Chad will be only one of the many whose lives are forever changed after that Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001. Instead of picking up the pieces, he takes to the road, heading straight into the shell-shocked heart of America on a desperate search for salvation.
CAPTAIN ATOM ARMAGEDDON #9
Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Wraparound cover by Camuncoli & Gabrielle Del'Otto The end is nigh as Captain Atom's final battle begins! He fights for his life and the lives of everyone in the WildStorm Universe, but will it be enough? Can this hero from another world save the Earth one last time - even if it's not his own? Find out in the brutal miniseries conclusion!
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #2
Written by Judd Winick, Tom Warburton and Man of Action Art by Matt Jenkins, Mark Chiarello and various Production art cover Meet Juniper Lee, an ordinary schoolgirl who just happens to be the Protector and keeps the balance between our world and the magical one. Then turn the page for Ben 10, an ordinary schoolboy with an extraordinary alien watch, and Kids Next Door!
CAT WITH REALLY BIG HEAD ONE OTHER STORY THAT ISNT AS GOOD
by Roman Dirge The tragic story of a cat named 'Cat,' and his misfortunes in life due to his enormously oversized head. This digest-size tale comes with a glossy card-stock cover, and includes an all-new back up story by Dirge.
CHECKMATE #3
Written by Greg Rucka Art by Cliff Richards Cover by Lee Bermejo It's White Bishop's move as Checkmate tries to crack Beijing's secret metahuman project! Featuring guest art by Cliff Richards (OMAC PROJECT, WONDER WOMAN).
CIVIL WAR #2
Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER The super-heroes split as the CIVIL WAR heats up! Registration has become law, household names have gone rogue and a Marvel legend makes a decision that will change a life forever. Featuring the NEW AVENGERS, the FANTASTIC FOUR, the YOUNG AVENGERS and pretty much everybody else! And, no fooling, true believer... this issue features one of the most shocking climaxes in Marvel Comics history. Miss THIS one and you might just regret it for the rest of your life!
CRISIS AFTERMATH THE BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN #5
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Dan Jurgens & Palmiotti Cover by Daniel Acuña The fight for the devastated city continues as Hal Jordan arrives in Blüdhaven. And when Major Force is there to greet him, it won't be pretty!
DMZ #8
Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood Part 3 of the 5-part 'Body of a Journalist.' The big story's broke, and now the whole world is focused on Matty as he struggles to pull a deal together to not only save his life, but the lives of everyone close to him. And to pull this off, he's going to need the help of his old guide, but will Zee even give him the time of day?
DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #341
by Carl Barks & Michael T. Gilbert Uncle Eider sends Donald 'Farragut the Falcon,' and it's not long before the feathers fly in Carl Barks' famed 1944 falconry epic! Then fan-favorites Michael T. Gilbert (Mr. Monster) and Paco Rodriguez spin an all-new tale of Duck magic and mayhem when Donald becomes a powerful, but 'Careless Genie.' Finally, Goofy joins the ranks of Sea-Monkey owners in Stefan Petrucha's 'Monkey See, Monkey Do.'
DREADFUL ED HC
Poor Ed! What's a normal kid like him doing in a place like Nocturnia? He's supposed to be the heir to the throne of his dastardly dad-otherwise known as the Boogeyman himself, Silas Grimm! But Ed just isn't cut out for the work. Quiet, gentle, and altogether unspooky, it appears to everyone that Ed will never have what it takes to rule the land of nightmares and dark deeds. Rather than giving up on his only heir, Silas ships Ed off to fright school, hoping his woefully un-strange little boy will learn the skills befitting of the next Boogeyman. Instead, Ed ends up learning something about himself that will shock everyone-everyone, that is except the mother who switched him at birth! This beautifully illustrated hardcover book will be an instant favorite for anyone who loves fanciful kids' stories with a delightfull dark edge.
ELRIC MAKING OF A SORCERER #3
Written by Michael Moorcock Art and cover by Walter Simonson The thrilling miniseries continues! In this third action-packed installment, Elric embarks on another dreamquest! This time, he must complete a trial to test his worthiness for the throne of Melniboné. But once Elric has proven himself, can he wrest control from the clutches of his rival: his scheming cousin Yyrkoon? On sale Nov 24 • Prestige Format • 3 of 4 • 48 pg, FC
EX MACHINA SPECIAL #2 (Of 2) (MR)
Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Tony Harris The explosive conclusion of the two-part 'Life and Death!' In this all-new story from Mayor Mitchell Hundred's mysterious past, superstar artists Chris Sprouse & Karl Story (Tom Strong, Ocean) bring to life the final confrontation between the Great Machine and his archenemy, the all-powerful Pherson!
EXILES #82
Written by TONY BEDARD Pencils & Cover by JAMES CALAFIORE 'WORLD TOUR: HEROES REBORN' This is it folks! The earth-busting conclusion to the World Tour epic that has ripped through the Exiles' lives is here! One of their own has been taken by Proteus! Is it too late to save them? It's all been building to this! Part 2 (of 2)!
FABLES #50
Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean This unforgettable, double-sized anniversary issue of FABLES answers many of your burning questions: What will happen with the doomed love story of Snow White and Bigby Wolf…not to mention their seventh child? What's going on in the homelands with Pinocchio and his dad, Geppetto? When does Bagheera get out of jail? And where the hell are Jack's lost magic beans? It's an extra-sized issue chock-full of story and art, plus a special bonus: an exclusive 8-page preview of the new monthly series JACK OF FABLES, co-written by Willingham & Matthew Sturges with pencils by Tony Akins and inks by Andrew Pepoy. Consider yourself personally invited to the most unexpected, major event in the history of Fabletown.
FEAR AGENT #5 (Res)
written by RICK REMENDER art by TONY MOORE & SEAN PARSONS cover by TONY MOORE For the first time in eight years, Heath returns to Earth in a futile attempt to save his home planet from the scourge of a Feeder alien infestation. Once there, though, he finds little left to greet him. Fan favorite, Eisner nominated artist TONY MOORE (THE WALKING DEAD, Vertigo's The Extreminators) continues to shine in the bloody conclusion of the 'Re-Ignition' storyline.
FIRESTORM THE NUCLEAR MAN #26
Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne Cover by Brian Stelfreeze Meet The Pupil, a twisted genius who's determined to learn all about Firestorm and Firehawk - by torturing Professor Martin Stein! Firestorm must battle his way through a bizarre army of cyborgs to rescue Stein - but is he already too late?
FLAMING CARROT VOL 1 TP
written by BOB BURDEN art & cover by BOB BURDEN A humble man, lonely at heart, seeks out the rejected 'freaks' of the world, taking these misbegotten outcasts under his wing in a traveling show of oddities. But life is not without its own irony and his true self is revealed in a twist of fate and revenge. Collects FLAMING CARROT #1-4 (#33-36 in regular series) and FLAMING CARROT PHOTO SPECIAL
FOUR #30
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Penciled by CLAY MANN Cover by GARY FRANK THE SUPER HERO'S APPRENTICE Part 2 (of 2) After 30 fantastic issues, the little series that could comes to an end. In our last issue, the Fantastic Four's honorary fifth member, a young super hero with dark intentions, believes he is heir to throne of...Latveria? To prove himself to Dr. Doom, he is determined to take down the FF once and for all-and on National Television!
GI JOE AMERICAS ELITE #12
by Joe Casey & Nelson Blake II The unit faces an unbeatable foe, and an impossible reality that causes G.I. Joe blood to be spilled! Duke's quest reaches an incredible turning point, but has he truly found the person he's been looking for? All this, and a member of the team quits!
GREEN ARROW #63
Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Deathstroke gets sent up the river, but things don't get any easier for Green Arrow! Brick is up to his neck in rabid, homicidal maniacs! What's causing the citizens of Star City to turn into flesh-eating monsters? When Green Arrow shows up to help, they both uncover an even deadlier secret behind the insanity.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1
Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins Get ready for the amazing new adventures of a rebuilt Green Lantern Corps, brought to you by the GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE creative team of Dave Gibbons, Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins! A year has passed since the massed ranks of the Green Lantern Corps defeated the Spider Guild. From the Guardians' citadel on the newly fortified planet Oa, Green Lantern Guy Gardner is assigned - against his will - to a feudal world of shadows and sudden death. And across the galaxy, new Lanterns discover what it truly means to wear the Corps insignia, as their courage and comradeship is tested to the limit. Retailers please note: See the order form for details on a special Green Lantern promo ring order incentive.
HORRORWOOD #2
by Brandon Terrell & Brent Schoonover An underground cult led by a madman known simply as 'The Father' has attacked a carnival sideshow. Sophia St. Claire and Bruno Barnsworth track the mysterious cult back to a run-down theater, and discover The Father's intentions. But the cult has other plans for them!
I AM SPARTACUS GN
by Dan Wickline & Ilkka Lesonen The heads of a corporation are sent reeling after several attacks of corporate espionage. But when it escalates to the murder of the vice president, they must turn to someone outside their inner circle for help. Tiffany Munday, former police detective and now head of Hallotech security, begins the investigation. But the only clue that ties the crimes together is a tag line left at the scenes: 'I Am Spartacus.'
IN MY LIFETIME
by Tony Fleecs Tony Fleecs' manhood is on the line. His debut comic explains why girlfriends are barred from comic stores and how cancer improved his sex life. Warren Ellis, creator of Planetary, Transmetropolitan, and The Authority, calls it 'Brave, brilliantly observed comedy,' and 'the first autobio comic in years that hasn't made me want to punch the author in the stomach.'
JENNA AND NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #3
by Ben Dunn The crossover between Jenna and Ninja High School continues! Jeremy, Ichi, Asrial and their new friend Jenna, all team up to stop the artifact as it rampages across Quagmire causing all kinds of destruction!
JLA CLASSIFIED #22
Written by Steve Englehart Art by Tom Derenick & Mark Farmer Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway Parts 1 and 2 of the 4-Part 'A Game of Chance,' written by Steve Englehart (BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE) with art by Tom Derenick (JLA) & Mark Farmer (JLA: THE NAIL) and covers by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway (DEADSHOT covers)! In this amazing story, the spotlight falls on the long-lost 'Detroit League': Steel, Vixen, Vibe, Gypsy and team leader Martian Manhunter! J'onn J'onzz takes the novice members of the untested Justice League to a remote location for some badly needed training -- but as luck would have it, Amos Fortune intends to build up his Royal Flush Gang's reputation by destroying the fledgling group!
JLA CLASSIFIED NEW MAPS OF HELL TP
Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by Butch Guice Collecting the 6-part story from JLA CLASSIFIED #10-15, by Warren Ellis and Butch Guice! The various members of the JLA are drawn into a deadly web of illusions, each visiting a very personal vision of Hell. Manipulating them is a mysterious being known only as Z, and if he succeeds, the World's Greatest Super-Heroes are doomed!
LAST SIN OF MARK GRIMM #1 (Of 4)
by M. Sean McManus & Chris Moreno Dark streets, crooked alleys, the echo of gunfire... Mark Grimm is a detective hunting the criminal underworld. When his wife is kidnapped, no amount of bloodshed will stop Grimm from getting her back. In this tale, the truth will only be found when the smoke clears and the bodies are counted! Cover by Evil Ernie artist, Tommy Castillo!
MAGE VOL 2 HERO DEFINED TP
written by MATT WAGNER art & cover by MATT WAGNER In the eagerly awaited sequel to the MAGE, VOL. 1: THE HERO DISCOVERED TP, Kevin Matchstick's path brings him into the company of other legendary heroes, reborn in the modern world under the most everyday guises. Trouble arises when their purpose and challenges seem to be drying up and the number of supernatural 'nasties,' rapidly diminishing. Have the forces of darkness been DEFEATED, or is there a more sinister manipulation at work? PLUS: A comprehensive of gallery of MAGE covers, development artwork, merchandise and even pages from the special 3-D edition of issue #1! COLLECTS MAGE: THE HERO DEFINED #1-15
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #13
Written by JUSTIN GRAY Penciled by JUAN SANTACRUZ Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS The space-faring Fantastic Four discover an amazing new planet! One race of aliens rules another on the surface of this strange world, but in space, things are not always as they appear. High adventure, super hero action and science fiction collide in this tale of a world gone bonkers!
MARVEL ADVENTURES FLIP MAGAZINE #13
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #13 Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Pencils & Cover by MIKE NORTON
MARVEL HEROES FLIP MAGAZINE #13
NEW AVENGERS #13 CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 HOUSE OF M #2 (Part 3)
MARVEL TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #12
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #41 RUNAWAYS #6 HOUSE OF M #1 (Part 1)
MARVEL TEAM-UP VOL 3 LEAGUE OF LOSERS TP
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by CORY WALKER & PACO MEDINA Cover by CORY WALKER The heroes of the Marvel Universe are no more. Spider-Man? Wolverine? Captain America? Iron Man? Gone - but the people of the world still need saving; they still need heroes. Make way for The League of Losers! Plus: The team-up you thought you'd never see! Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker's Invincible bounces over to the Marvel Universe for a visit! Collects MARVEL TEAM-UP #14-18.
MARVEL WESTERNS TWO GUN KID
Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by EDUARDO BARRETO Cover by ERIC POWELL 'TOOTH & CLAW' A modern day adventure with SHE-HULK reminds the TWO-GUN KID of one of his most fraught-filled yarns of yesteryear! So saddle up, pards, and ride with the Wild West Avenger as he sets his sights on some rustlers, but finds himself face-to-fang with critters that are neither man nor beast! It's a timeless twin-barreled tale a' terror comin' your way courtesy a' Dan Slott and Eduardo Barreto! Plus! A classic Kirby RAWHIDE KID tale!
MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #290
by Romano Scarpa Gemstone proudly presents 'The Photonic Muffler,' a hitherto lost Mouse epic by fan-favorite Romano Scarpa! Pegleg Pete wants to sell super-powered army tanks to the highest evil bidder, and he's making captive techie Blint Brandon build them for him. Mickey settles Pete's hash - but good! Great Danish artist Mårdøn Smet wraps the book with Donald Duck's 'A Shot in the Dark.'
MONSTER HOUSE ONE SHOT
Joshua Dysart (w), Simeon Wilkins (a) A companion to the all-ages film, Monster House follows the lives of BONES AND SKULL, a two-man heavy metal outfit with questionable talent on the road to nowhere fast. When a fight over the future of the band tears the two friends apart, Bones finds himself, inexplicably, in front of old man Nebbercracker's Monster House. There, Bones must confront a wrathful home, childhood memories and his dejected girlfriend if he plans on saving his friendship… and his life. Also features 'Final Roll,' a bonus back-up story with art and script provided by Simeon Wilkins.
MS MARVEL #4
Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by ROB DE LA TORRE Cover by FRANK CHO GUEST STARRING DR. STRANGE! HOUSE OF M SPIN-OFF VILLAIN RETURNS! Carol Danvers is having one heck of a day. Half the planet's media outlets are camped out in front of her building, a TV crew is in her living room, and the half-crazed time traveling former Sorcerer Supreme known as Warren Traveler has landed in her bedroom! Guest star Doctor Strange does his best to help Ms. Marvel in the latest pulse pounding issue! And check out that cover by Frank Cho!
NIGHTWING #121
Written by Bruce Jones Art by Paco Diaz & Bit Cover by Jock Nightwing's been captured, and the only man who can save him is…Nightwing? When Jason Todd's life is on the line, will Dick Grayson be ready and willing to save him? After Jason's actions in this issue, he may not!
NIGHTWOLF #0
The family curse turned Davey Doyle into a werewolf. Powerless to stop himself, he slaughtered his family. Davey has chosen his penance: to use the power of his curse for good...as Nightwolf. As he struggles to balance the demon and the hero within, Davey learns it's not as simple as good vs. evil. An exciting, dark new super-hero from Visible Light Entertainment!
PORTENT #3
written by PETER BERGTING art & cover by PETER BERGTING The light fades. It's time to leave the world of the living behind. Traveling through the ghost of the world that was once their home, Lin and Milo must find the road to the spirit realm. Can they gather the strength necessary to defeat the horrors that await on the other side? The answer will surprise you.
PUBLIC ENEMY #0
by Chuck D. & Adam Wallenta Albums released by Public Enemy in their near 20-year career have been about race, rage, and inequality. Now you can join Chuck D., Flavor Flav, and the entire crew as they come alive in an all-new full-color series that combines the realities of their message with action packed adventures, drama, and suspense. Includes character bios, sketches, pin-ups, preview art, and commentary by Chuck D.
RED SONJA CLAW DEVILS HANDS #4 (OF 4)
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #27
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by ANGEL MEDINA Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN 'FERAL' builds to its b lood-pounding conclusion! With the very laws of evolution breaking down around him, Spidey faces the man responsible for turning all of his foes into more prehistoric versions of themselves. But is this man...really a man? And will the combined efforts of the Iron Spider, the Black Cat, and the Puma be enough to shatter...the so-called 'rock of life'? Part 5 (of 5).
SHE-HULK VOL 3 TIME TRIALS TP
Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by JUAN BOBILLO with PAUL PELLETIER, SCOTT KOLINS, MIKE VOSBURN, AMANDA CONNER, RON FRENZ, MIKE MAYHEW, DON SIMPSON, LEE WEEKS, ERIC POWELL & TOM GRUMMETT Cover by GREG HORN Join She-Hulk as she deals with the bizarre legal problems of the Marvel Universe! Strange twists, exciting adventures and lots of guest-stars! See why Aint it Cool News says, 'She-Hulk is the best comic Marvel publishes today.' And She-Hulk isn't the only one returning. Get ready, True Believer! Hawkeye's back! We kid you not! So why is Clint Barton giving Jen Walters such a hard time? And how is his fate tied in to She-Hulk's latest case? Featuring guest appearances by the New Avengers and Cassie Lang (Stature from YOUNG AVENGERS). Collects SHE-HULK (2005) #1-5.
SHRUGGED #1
by Turner, Gunnell, Gorder, & Sotelo A unique tale of the human intellect, the heart's desires, and the reason behind your every decision! However, these 'reasons' aren't just in your head, they're real, and they want out! From the butterflies in your stomach to the zany thoughts running through your mind, you won't believe just how influential (and dangerous) these feelings can be.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #163
by Ian Flynn & James Fry DARKEST STORM: Part 2 (of 3)-The action-packed, multi-issue epic warps into overdrive! Sonic not only squares off against some of his deadliest foes, the Magical Ixis Naugus and the Immortal Mammoth Mogul, but must also deal with an army of spider ninjas and the newest threat, The Destructix! Can even the combined strength of Sonic, the Freedom Fighters, Knuckles and the Chaotix be enough to save the day? And can another showdown with the ultimate evil, Dr. Robotnik be far away? Another sizzling Sonic back-up tale! Features the second in a set of triptych covers by Spaz - collect all three issues for a complete image!
SPIDER-GIRL #99
Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ While the Black Tarantula moves behind the scenes and the Scriers continue their attempts to murder her, Spider-Girl goes to war against the original Hobgoblin--'nuff said!
SQUADRON SUPREME #4
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by GARY FRANK Whether it's fascist generals in Africa or insurgents in the Middle East, the newest weapon in America's might arsenal has arrived! Hyperion! The Blur! Power Princess! Doctor Spectrum! The greatest heroes on the planet, all working together to protect you, America! The Squadron Supreme! Working abroad to protect America at home!
SQUIRREL MOTHER GN
by Megan Kelso The Squirrel Mother is Megan Kelso's second collection of graphic short stories, all of which originally appeared in various magazines and anthologies between 2000 and 2005. Kelso's work is characterized by subject matter that fits roughly into two disparate camps: personal and semi-autobiographical stories that draw heavily on the details of her childhood and adolescence, and stories about the idea of America and American history, such as a trilogy of short pieces about Alexander Hamilton. The Squirrel Mother features 15 stories, including two stories, 'Meow Face' and 'Aide de Camp' done especially for this volume.
STARSHIP TROOPERS #3 (Of 4)
by Lee, Hart, Reis, & Oats As the bugs attack and the base is invaded, Tanner discovers the true reason for Alamar Bay, and why Dr Andrews is so desperate to keep it a secret. But with the Normandy Beach damaged and out of control, who can the Tigers tell? Ships with three covers.
STRUGGLERS GN
by Tim Fish Three recent college graduates share an apartment together in St. Louis. Tighe, the confused boy, struggles to find himself. Tracey has boundless ambition, but can't stay focused. Alison has no ambition at all, except a desire to live life on her own terms and without critics. The trio must quickly grow up as the mundane realities of finding jobs, romance and a decent social life press on them.
STUPID COMICS COLL TP
written by JIM MAHFOOD art & cover by JIM MAHFOOD All four issues of the fan-favorite STUPID COMICS under one cover! Including the rare, out of print STUPID COMICS #1! Plus: 30 pages of all-new, never-before-seen strips! Political and social satire at its finest! Collects STUPID COMICS #1-4
SUPER F$$$$$S #3
by James Kochalka This is the 'love and romance' issue... or, you could say it's the 'betrayal' issue, or even the 'head injury' issue... maybe it's the 'everything' issue. Emotions run hot and fisticuffs ensue as the plot twists in unexpected direction after unexpected direction. The story will blow your mind just as surely as the intense colors will sear your eyeballs. There's more glorious full-color mayhem in this single issue than in a 100 ordinary superhero books, and more heart too.
SUPERMAN #653
Written by Kurt Busiek & Geoff Johns Art by Pete Woods Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Part 7 of the 8-part 'Up, Up and Away!' Lex Luthor's ultimate gambit becomes clear, as he uses his Kryptonian technology in an attempt to destroy Superman once and for all! And while the battle between Luthor's war machine and Superman rages on, the secret of Superman's return may finally be revealed!
SUPERMAN RETURNS MA KENT
Story by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris Script by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Karl Kerschl Cover by Adam Hughes In this second special conceived by Brian Singer and illustrated by Karl Kerschl (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), learn how the woman who raised the Man of Tomorrow has lived since her son's disappearance!
SUPERMARKET #3 (Of 4)
With her new friends in tow and a greater knowledge of the city-aka the Supermarket-Pella's come to grips with her status in the criminal underworld, realizing her power and potential. Additional clues in the encrypted email hint at why the Yakuza and Porno Swedes want her dead, as well as a possible solution to it all. The secret to a mythical underworld money stash is at stake here, and Pella Suzuki, criminal heiress-at-large, just might be holding all the cards.
TALES OF WOODMAN PETE GN
by Lilli Carré From the inventive mind of Lille Carré, one of the bright new faces in the indy comix scene, comes a collection of vignettes and stories about a solitary, yet gregarious woodsman with a loose grasp on his own life and the outside world. Woodsman Pete forms relationships with his inanimate surroundings and muses to a dead audience, specifically his bear rug, Philippe. His own tales eventually become entangled with that of the legendary Paul Bunyan, and the lives of both Paul and Pete encounter such things as the questionable origin of an ocean and the desire for the preservation of everything. A unique and endearing debut.
THE DROWNERS TP
written by NABIEL KANAN art & cover by NABIEL KANAN James Quinn has built himself a dotcom empire. But when this empire starts to fall, dark secrets from his past emerge, not least of which is the drowning years earlier of a beautiful, mysterious young woman whose presence still haunts him. From the Eisner Award nominated creator of LOST GIRL and EXIT. Collects THE DROWNERS #1-4
THUNDERBOLTS #103
Written by Fabian Nicieza Pencils & Cover by Tom Grummett CIVIL WAR TIE-IN! The superhuman registration act has been signed into law -- sides are being chosen -- but what side do our former villains fall on? Well... time for the T-BOLTS to kick some spandex butt!
ULTIMATE X-MEN #71
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils & Cover by BEN OLIVER 'PHOENIX?' The quest to learn if Jean Grey is, in fact, the Phoenix reaches a shattering conclusion! And the mystery surrounding the X-Men's newest member, the Magician, deepens-as Nick Fury starts putting the pieces together! Part 3 (of 3).
UMBRA #1
written by MURPHY art & cover by MIKE HAWTHORNE Set in Iceland in 1999, UMBRA is a three-issue mini-series about a young police forensics technician with an anxiety disorder and a bit of a drinking problem, and how her discovery of a very strange skeleton sets in motion a series of violent and tragic events. And then things get weird.
URSA MINORS #1
by Kleid, Cote, & Pinto Tom, Richard, and Harry are gifted with high-tech robotic bear suits that grant them incredible strength, night vision and razor sharp claws. While most would be tempted to use them heroically, the pop-culture raised/Internet age defenders of Bigby City focus their strengths on comics, beer, and comics about beer. Spending their days at the local ice cream/comic shop, the amazing Bear Suits occasionally protect the city from ninjas, dinosaurs, and robotic movie directors.
VERONICA #171
by Dan Parent 'One Man's Treasure': On a carribean vacation, Veronica stumbles across a sunken treasure chest filled with bangles, beads and baubles. Trying to determine its worth, she learns it's really a prop for the 'Pirates Ahoy' movie sequel. Of course, Veronica can't pass up a chance to date the film's star, hunky Johnny Dred, but that's about the only good thing that happens as the treasure turns out to be real… and cursed! Don't miss the larger-than-a-film-set adventure!
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #3
Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by JOE QUESADA 'BORN IN BLOOD' The new ongoing series continues as Logan's quest for revenge takes him deep into the jungles of Vietnam where he must face one of the more formidable ghosts of his past-the psychotic super-soldier, Nuke! How can Logan, a man who has committed innumerable acts of atrocity, hold Nuke responsible for his actions? Then again, with Nuke raising the body count by the minute, how can he not? Logan already has plenty of innocent blood on his hands-is he willing to spill more in order to get what he wants? Part 3 (of 5).
YOULL HAVE THAT VOL 1 TP
by Wes Molebash In the first volume of the webcomic strip, You'll Have That, newlyweds Andy and Katie battle noisy neighbors, have an unpleasant visit, and cope with the everyday struggles of married life. Foreword by Jef Mallett, creator of the syndicated strip, Frazz.
ZOMBIE HIGHWAY #1
by Pell, Viacava, & Bazan The cult hit about four guys with a red car are back in an all-new full-color ongoing series! Betrayed and on the run from more than one sort of monster, our heroes continue their cross-country trip for revenge while popping a few zombies on the way.
Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson 'A Wake,' Part 3. While two Midwestern brothers deal with the horrible fate that comes with every 'gift' from Agent Graves, Augustus Medici, Megan Dietrich and Lono have plans of their own that will shake The Trust to its very core.
52 WEEK #6
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Art by various Backup feature by Dan Jurgens & Art Thibert Covers by J.G. Jones The series filling in the gaps of the DCU's lost year continues! In WEEK 5, illustrated by Chris Batista & Jimmy Palmiotti, It's a mystery in space and a surprise so unexpected that even the cover is top secret! WEEK 6, with art by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose, features the debut of some major players, as Green Lantern discovers the world's newest sensations: China's own super-hero team! Booster Gold sells out in WEEK 7, illustrated by Ken Lashley & KWL Designs! But he's sure to see the same people on the way down that he met on the way up! And WEEK 8, with art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Stull, puts the spotlight on John Henry Irons…Man of Steel! With Superman gone, can he stop the never-ending schemes of Lex Luthor? Plus, 'The History of the DC Universe,' backup feature continues each week by Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.
AMERICAN VIRGIN #4
Written by Steven T. Seagle Art by Becky Cloonan Cover by Joshua Middleton The first American Virgin story arc reaches a jaw-dropping conclusion. Adam Chamberlain lived his whole life knowing that God had ordained him to be with only one woman sexually. When she was taken long before her time - and definitely before the physical consummation of their relationship - Adam felt his world collapse. So what's a boy to do when his hired mercenary, Mel, places the responsible party directly in his hands? Salvation? Damnation? Adam is staring down a decision that will change his life forever.
ANNIHILATION SUPER SKRULL #3
Written by JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH Penciled by GREGORY TITUS Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO SUPER-SKRULL RETURNS! Cutting a swath of enemy carnage, Super-Skrull has built an army of alien rogues and villains united under a common goal: to frag the Annihilation Wave all the way back to the Negative Zone... but as the final battle draws close, a betrayal in the ranks may spell doom for Super-Skrull and his crusade!
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #101
by Andrew Pepoy 'Where in the World are The Veronicas?': featuring the return of Katy Keene! Ever since her smash hit reintroduction in the 2005 Free Comic Book Day giveaway comic from Archie, fans have been asking for Katy's return. Now she's back in a brand-new story that's sure to be 'in fashion' this or any other year! An appearance at the 'VTV Movie Awards' affords Katy the opportunity to fill reporters in on the exciting turns her career has taken. In the process, comic book readers will be reintroduced to some of Katy's old friends, as well as some new people in this glamour girl's life. Don't miss all the fashionable fun!
BATMAN LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #207
Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti Part 1 of the 5-part 'Darker Than Death,' by Bruce Jones (MAN-BAT) and Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! A very old - and very rich - family is threatened by a kidnapping, and Batman's investigation is compromised by Bruce Wayne's involvement with the victim's sister!
BATMAN STRIKES #22
Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig It's a race against time for Batman when Gearhead comes back to town! Will Gearhead's control over all vehicles allow him to take over the Batmobile and the streets of Gotham? It's going to be a high-speed demolition derby through the city!
BATTLE POPE #8
written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by MATTHEW ROBERTS, TONY MOORE & STAPLES After a brutal attack on his apartment building Battle Pope comes face to face with one of his greatest threats thus far...BRENDA. Reprinting ROBERT KIRKMAN's first published work, now in stunning full color, with a brand new cover by original artists MATTHEW ROBERTS, TONY MOORE and original cover colorist VAL STAPLES.
BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #114
It's time for Manji's dimwitted-yet-likeable cellmate, Dewanosuke, to shine . . . or die! Searching for the key to immortality, the twisted doctor Burando finally feels that his experiments are leading towards success. However, the Shogun's bangashira, Habaki Kagimura, grows impatient and decides to 'up the ante' in the tests on Dewanosuke's regenerative abilities. Also, while all of the Itto-ryü warriors are supposed to be keeping a low profile, one cute sparkplug is about to threaten everything. Yes, it's the return of Döa, the feisty Itto-ryü renegade who's been causing so much trouble for Rin! This time, however, Döa's headstrong attitude may turn up something very essential to Rin's search for her beloved, missing Manji. • 'Blade of the Immortal's image of pre-modern Japan might be filled with anachronism, but it is also gifted with loving detail and interesting perspective.'- VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates).
BLUFF #2 (Of 3)
by Giovanni Masi & Yoshiko Watanabe After winning $22 million in the lottery, the Porters are in the seventh heaven. They move to New York and they start fulfilling all their wishes. But then the family breaks up. Tom, the little baby, is nursed by a lot of nannies. Bluff is a stray dog now, but this seems not to ruffle the dog and his friend, the tiny flea that lives in his fur. When they will meet 'Tom,' New York will never be the same again!
CABLE DEADPOOL #29
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by LAN MEDINA Cover by MARK BROOKS There's a new president in charge of Rumekistan and he has a blue glowing eye and a buncha metal on his arm... but he also has a gun to his head. Will DOMINO pull the trigger? Meanwhile, DEADPOOL finds out that the man who jeopardized the country to begin with is still involved in Rumeki politics... it's DP vs. CV as CITIZEN V, the spy with style, goes up against the Merc With a Mouth!
CANT GET NO SC (MR)
Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Veitch Corporate exec Chad Roe had the 'perfect' modern life. But the trophy wife, the prestigious job and the pills have always threatened to overwhelm him, and things go from bad to ugly when one night of debauchery hits the sobering light of September 11, 2001. Comics iconoclast Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING, Brat Pack) writes and illustrates a graphic novel as singular in its execution as it is in the events it portrays. Half the height of a standard comic, told in landscape format with over 350 pages of story, Can't Get No features Veitch inventing a poetry unique to the medium to tell the story of a man and nation torn by tragedy. Reeling from the financial collapse of his business, Chad Roe descends into a night of depravity, only to wake up a 'marked' man - literally - his body covered in a permanent tattoo. But Chad will be only one of the many whose lives are forever changed after that Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001. Instead of picking up the pieces, he takes to the road, heading straight into the shell-shocked heart of America on a desperate search for salvation.
CAPTAIN ATOM ARMAGEDDON #9
Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Wraparound cover by Camuncoli & Gabrielle Del'Otto The end is nigh as Captain Atom's final battle begins! He fights for his life and the lives of everyone in the WildStorm Universe, but will it be enough? Can this hero from another world save the Earth one last time - even if it's not his own? Find out in the brutal miniseries conclusion!
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #2
Written by Judd Winick, Tom Warburton and Man of Action Art by Matt Jenkins, Mark Chiarello and various Production art cover Meet Juniper Lee, an ordinary schoolgirl who just happens to be the Protector and keeps the balance between our world and the magical one. Then turn the page for Ben 10, an ordinary schoolboy with an extraordinary alien watch, and Kids Next Door!
CAT WITH REALLY BIG HEAD ONE OTHER STORY THAT ISNT AS GOOD
by Roman Dirge The tragic story of a cat named 'Cat,' and his misfortunes in life due to his enormously oversized head. This digest-size tale comes with a glossy card-stock cover, and includes an all-new back up story by Dirge.
CHECKMATE #3
Written by Greg Rucka Art by Cliff Richards Cover by Lee Bermejo It's White Bishop's move as Checkmate tries to crack Beijing's secret metahuman project! Featuring guest art by Cliff Richards (OMAC PROJECT, WONDER WOMAN).
CIVIL WAR #2
Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER The super-heroes split as the CIVIL WAR heats up! Registration has become law, household names have gone rogue and a Marvel legend makes a decision that will change a life forever. Featuring the NEW AVENGERS, the FANTASTIC FOUR, the YOUNG AVENGERS and pretty much everybody else! And, no fooling, true believer... this issue features one of the most shocking climaxes in Marvel Comics history. Miss THIS one and you might just regret it for the rest of your life!
CRISIS AFTERMATH THE BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN #5
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Dan Jurgens & Palmiotti Cover by Daniel Acuña The fight for the devastated city continues as Hal Jordan arrives in Blüdhaven. And when Major Force is there to greet him, it won't be pretty!
DMZ #8
Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood Part 3 of the 5-part 'Body of a Journalist.' The big story's broke, and now the whole world is focused on Matty as he struggles to pull a deal together to not only save his life, but the lives of everyone close to him. And to pull this off, he's going to need the help of his old guide, but will Zee even give him the time of day?
DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #341
by Carl Barks & Michael T. Gilbert Uncle Eider sends Donald 'Farragut the Falcon,' and it's not long before the feathers fly in Carl Barks' famed 1944 falconry epic! Then fan-favorites Michael T. Gilbert (Mr. Monster) and Paco Rodriguez spin an all-new tale of Duck magic and mayhem when Donald becomes a powerful, but 'Careless Genie.' Finally, Goofy joins the ranks of Sea-Monkey owners in Stefan Petrucha's 'Monkey See, Monkey Do.'
DREADFUL ED HC
Poor Ed! What's a normal kid like him doing in a place like Nocturnia? He's supposed to be the heir to the throne of his dastardly dad-otherwise known as the Boogeyman himself, Silas Grimm! But Ed just isn't cut out for the work. Quiet, gentle, and altogether unspooky, it appears to everyone that Ed will never have what it takes to rule the land of nightmares and dark deeds. Rather than giving up on his only heir, Silas ships Ed off to fright school, hoping his woefully un-strange little boy will learn the skills befitting of the next Boogeyman. Instead, Ed ends up learning something about himself that will shock everyone-everyone, that is except the mother who switched him at birth! This beautifully illustrated hardcover book will be an instant favorite for anyone who loves fanciful kids' stories with a delightfull dark edge.
ELRIC MAKING OF A SORCERER #3
Written by Michael Moorcock Art and cover by Walter Simonson The thrilling miniseries continues! In this third action-packed installment, Elric embarks on another dreamquest! This time, he must complete a trial to test his worthiness for the throne of Melniboné. But once Elric has proven himself, can he wrest control from the clutches of his rival: his scheming cousin Yyrkoon? On sale Nov 24 • Prestige Format • 3 of 4 • 48 pg, FC
EX MACHINA SPECIAL #2 (Of 2) (MR)
Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Tony Harris The explosive conclusion of the two-part 'Life and Death!' In this all-new story from Mayor Mitchell Hundred's mysterious past, superstar artists Chris Sprouse & Karl Story (Tom Strong, Ocean) bring to life the final confrontation between the Great Machine and his archenemy, the all-powerful Pherson!
EXILES #82
Written by TONY BEDARD Pencils & Cover by JAMES CALAFIORE 'WORLD TOUR: HEROES REBORN' This is it folks! The earth-busting conclusion to the World Tour epic that has ripped through the Exiles' lives is here! One of their own has been taken by Proteus! Is it too late to save them? It's all been building to this! Part 2 (of 2)!
FABLES #50
Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean This unforgettable, double-sized anniversary issue of FABLES answers many of your burning questions: What will happen with the doomed love story of Snow White and Bigby Wolf…not to mention their seventh child? What's going on in the homelands with Pinocchio and his dad, Geppetto? When does Bagheera get out of jail? And where the hell are Jack's lost magic beans? It's an extra-sized issue chock-full of story and art, plus a special bonus: an exclusive 8-page preview of the new monthly series JACK OF FABLES, co-written by Willingham & Matthew Sturges with pencils by Tony Akins and inks by Andrew Pepoy. Consider yourself personally invited to the most unexpected, major event in the history of Fabletown.
FEAR AGENT #5 (Res)
written by RICK REMENDER art by TONY MOORE & SEAN PARSONS cover by TONY MOORE For the first time in eight years, Heath returns to Earth in a futile attempt to save his home planet from the scourge of a Feeder alien infestation. Once there, though, he finds little left to greet him. Fan favorite, Eisner nominated artist TONY MOORE (THE WALKING DEAD, Vertigo's The Extreminators) continues to shine in the bloody conclusion of the 'Re-Ignition' storyline.
FIRESTORM THE NUCLEAR MAN #26
Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne Cover by Brian Stelfreeze Meet The Pupil, a twisted genius who's determined to learn all about Firestorm and Firehawk - by torturing Professor Martin Stein! Firestorm must battle his way through a bizarre army of cyborgs to rescue Stein - but is he already too late?
FLAMING CARROT VOL 1 TP
written by BOB BURDEN art & cover by BOB BURDEN A humble man, lonely at heart, seeks out the rejected 'freaks' of the world, taking these misbegotten outcasts under his wing in a traveling show of oddities. But life is not without its own irony and his true self is revealed in a twist of fate and revenge. Collects FLAMING CARROT #1-4 (#33-36 in regular series) and FLAMING CARROT PHOTO SPECIAL
FOUR #30
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Penciled by CLAY MANN Cover by GARY FRANK THE SUPER HERO'S APPRENTICE Part 2 (of 2) After 30 fantastic issues, the little series that could comes to an end. In our last issue, the Fantastic Four's honorary fifth member, a young super hero with dark intentions, believes he is heir to throne of...Latveria? To prove himself to Dr. Doom, he is determined to take down the FF once and for all-and on National Television!
GI JOE AMERICAS ELITE #12
by Joe Casey & Nelson Blake II The unit faces an unbeatable foe, and an impossible reality that causes G.I. Joe blood to be spilled! Duke's quest reaches an incredible turning point, but has he truly found the person he's been looking for? All this, and a member of the team quits!
GREEN ARROW #63
Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Deathstroke gets sent up the river, but things don't get any easier for Green Arrow! Brick is up to his neck in rabid, homicidal maniacs! What's causing the citizens of Star City to turn into flesh-eating monsters? When Green Arrow shows up to help, they both uncover an even deadlier secret behind the insanity.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1
Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins Get ready for the amazing new adventures of a rebuilt Green Lantern Corps, brought to you by the GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE creative team of Dave Gibbons, Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins! A year has passed since the massed ranks of the Green Lantern Corps defeated the Spider Guild. From the Guardians' citadel on the newly fortified planet Oa, Green Lantern Guy Gardner is assigned - against his will - to a feudal world of shadows and sudden death. And across the galaxy, new Lanterns discover what it truly means to wear the Corps insignia, as their courage and comradeship is tested to the limit. Retailers please note: See the order form for details on a special Green Lantern promo ring order incentive.
HORRORWOOD #2
by Brandon Terrell & Brent Schoonover An underground cult led by a madman known simply as 'The Father' has attacked a carnival sideshow. Sophia St. Claire and Bruno Barnsworth track the mysterious cult back to a run-down theater, and discover The Father's intentions. But the cult has other plans for them!
I AM SPARTACUS GN
by Dan Wickline & Ilkka Lesonen The heads of a corporation are sent reeling after several attacks of corporate espionage. But when it escalates to the murder of the vice president, they must turn to someone outside their inner circle for help. Tiffany Munday, former police detective and now head of Hallotech security, begins the investigation. But the only clue that ties the crimes together is a tag line left at the scenes: 'I Am Spartacus.'
IN MY LIFETIME
by Tony Fleecs Tony Fleecs' manhood is on the line. His debut comic explains why girlfriends are barred from comic stores and how cancer improved his sex life. Warren Ellis, creator of Planetary, Transmetropolitan, and The Authority, calls it 'Brave, brilliantly observed comedy,' and 'the first autobio comic in years that hasn't made me want to punch the author in the stomach.'
JENNA AND NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #3
by Ben Dunn The crossover between Jenna and Ninja High School continues! Jeremy, Ichi, Asrial and their new friend Jenna, all team up to stop the artifact as it rampages across Quagmire causing all kinds of destruction!
JLA CLASSIFIED #22
Written by Steve Englehart Art by Tom Derenick & Mark Farmer Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway Parts 1 and 2 of the 4-Part 'A Game of Chance,' written by Steve Englehart (BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE) with art by Tom Derenick (JLA) & Mark Farmer (JLA: THE NAIL) and covers by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway (DEADSHOT covers)! In this amazing story, the spotlight falls on the long-lost 'Detroit League': Steel, Vixen, Vibe, Gypsy and team leader Martian Manhunter! J'onn J'onzz takes the novice members of the untested Justice League to a remote location for some badly needed training -- but as luck would have it, Amos Fortune intends to build up his Royal Flush Gang's reputation by destroying the fledgling group!
JLA CLASSIFIED NEW MAPS OF HELL TP
Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by Butch Guice Collecting the 6-part story from JLA CLASSIFIED #10-15, by Warren Ellis and Butch Guice! The various members of the JLA are drawn into a deadly web of illusions, each visiting a very personal vision of Hell. Manipulating them is a mysterious being known only as Z, and if he succeeds, the World's Greatest Super-Heroes are doomed!
LAST SIN OF MARK GRIMM #1 (Of 4)
by M. Sean McManus & Chris Moreno Dark streets, crooked alleys, the echo of gunfire... Mark Grimm is a detective hunting the criminal underworld. When his wife is kidnapped, no amount of bloodshed will stop Grimm from getting her back. In this tale, the truth will only be found when the smoke clears and the bodies are counted! Cover by Evil Ernie artist, Tommy Castillo!
MAGE VOL 2 HERO DEFINED TP
written by MATT WAGNER art & cover by MATT WAGNER In the eagerly awaited sequel to the MAGE, VOL. 1: THE HERO DISCOVERED TP, Kevin Matchstick's path brings him into the company of other legendary heroes, reborn in the modern world under the most everyday guises. Trouble arises when their purpose and challenges seem to be drying up and the number of supernatural 'nasties,' rapidly diminishing. Have the forces of darkness been DEFEATED, or is there a more sinister manipulation at work? PLUS: A comprehensive of gallery of MAGE covers, development artwork, merchandise and even pages from the special 3-D edition of issue #1! COLLECTS MAGE: THE HERO DEFINED #1-15
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #13
Written by JUSTIN GRAY Penciled by JUAN SANTACRUZ Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS The space-faring Fantastic Four discover an amazing new planet! One race of aliens rules another on the surface of this strange world, but in space, things are not always as they appear. High adventure, super hero action and science fiction collide in this tale of a world gone bonkers!
MARVEL ADVENTURES FLIP MAGAZINE #13
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #13 Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Pencils & Cover by MIKE NORTON
MARVEL HEROES FLIP MAGAZINE #13
NEW AVENGERS #13 CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 HOUSE OF M #2 (Part 3)
MARVEL TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #12
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #41 RUNAWAYS #6 HOUSE OF M #1 (Part 1)
MARVEL TEAM-UP VOL 3 LEAGUE OF LOSERS TP
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by CORY WALKER & PACO MEDINA Cover by CORY WALKER The heroes of the Marvel Universe are no more. Spider-Man? Wolverine? Captain America? Iron Man? Gone - but the people of the world still need saving; they still need heroes. Make way for The League of Losers! Plus: The team-up you thought you'd never see! Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker's Invincible bounces over to the Marvel Universe for a visit! Collects MARVEL TEAM-UP #14-18.
MARVEL WESTERNS TWO GUN KID
Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by EDUARDO BARRETO Cover by ERIC POWELL 'TOOTH & CLAW' A modern day adventure with SHE-HULK reminds the TWO-GUN KID of one of his most fraught-filled yarns of yesteryear! So saddle up, pards, and ride with the Wild West Avenger as he sets his sights on some rustlers, but finds himself face-to-fang with critters that are neither man nor beast! It's a timeless twin-barreled tale a' terror comin' your way courtesy a' Dan Slott and Eduardo Barreto! Plus! A classic Kirby RAWHIDE KID tale!
MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #290
by Romano Scarpa Gemstone proudly presents 'The Photonic Muffler,' a hitherto lost Mouse epic by fan-favorite Romano Scarpa! Pegleg Pete wants to sell super-powered army tanks to the highest evil bidder, and he's making captive techie Blint Brandon build them for him. Mickey settles Pete's hash - but good! Great Danish artist Mårdøn Smet wraps the book with Donald Duck's 'A Shot in the Dark.'
MONSTER HOUSE ONE SHOT
Joshua Dysart (w), Simeon Wilkins (a) A companion to the all-ages film, Monster House follows the lives of BONES AND SKULL, a two-man heavy metal outfit with questionable talent on the road to nowhere fast. When a fight over the future of the band tears the two friends apart, Bones finds himself, inexplicably, in front of old man Nebbercracker's Monster House. There, Bones must confront a wrathful home, childhood memories and his dejected girlfriend if he plans on saving his friendship… and his life. Also features 'Final Roll,' a bonus back-up story with art and script provided by Simeon Wilkins.
MS MARVEL #4
Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by ROB DE LA TORRE Cover by FRANK CHO GUEST STARRING DR. STRANGE! HOUSE OF M SPIN-OFF VILLAIN RETURNS! Carol Danvers is having one heck of a day. Half the planet's media outlets are camped out in front of her building, a TV crew is in her living room, and the half-crazed time traveling former Sorcerer Supreme known as Warren Traveler has landed in her bedroom! Guest star Doctor Strange does his best to help Ms. Marvel in the latest pulse pounding issue! And check out that cover by Frank Cho!
NIGHTWING #121
Written by Bruce Jones Art by Paco Diaz & Bit Cover by Jock Nightwing's been captured, and the only man who can save him is…Nightwing? When Jason Todd's life is on the line, will Dick Grayson be ready and willing to save him? After Jason's actions in this issue, he may not!
NIGHTWOLF #0
The family curse turned Davey Doyle into a werewolf. Powerless to stop himself, he slaughtered his family. Davey has chosen his penance: to use the power of his curse for good...as Nightwolf. As he struggles to balance the demon and the hero within, Davey learns it's not as simple as good vs. evil. An exciting, dark new super-hero from Visible Light Entertainment!
PORTENT #3
written by PETER BERGTING art & cover by PETER BERGTING The light fades. It's time to leave the world of the living behind. Traveling through the ghost of the world that was once their home, Lin and Milo must find the road to the spirit realm. Can they gather the strength necessary to defeat the horrors that await on the other side? The answer will surprise you.
PUBLIC ENEMY #0
by Chuck D. & Adam Wallenta Albums released by Public Enemy in their near 20-year career have been about race, rage, and inequality. Now you can join Chuck D., Flavor Flav, and the entire crew as they come alive in an all-new full-color series that combines the realities of their message with action packed adventures, drama, and suspense. Includes character bios, sketches, pin-ups, preview art, and commentary by Chuck D.
RED SONJA CLAW DEVILS HANDS #4 (OF 4)
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #27
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by ANGEL MEDINA Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN 'FERAL' builds to its b lood-pounding conclusion! With the very laws of evolution breaking down around him, Spidey faces the man responsible for turning all of his foes into more prehistoric versions of themselves. But is this man...really a man? And will the combined efforts of the Iron Spider, the Black Cat, and the Puma be enough to shatter...the so-called 'rock of life'? Part 5 (of 5).
SHE-HULK VOL 3 TIME TRIALS TP
Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by JUAN BOBILLO with PAUL PELLETIER, SCOTT KOLINS, MIKE VOSBURN, AMANDA CONNER, RON FRENZ, MIKE MAYHEW, DON SIMPSON, LEE WEEKS, ERIC POWELL & TOM GRUMMETT Cover by GREG HORN Join She-Hulk as she deals with the bizarre legal problems of the Marvel Universe! Strange twists, exciting adventures and lots of guest-stars! See why Aint it Cool News says, 'She-Hulk is the best comic Marvel publishes today.' And She-Hulk isn't the only one returning. Get ready, True Believer! Hawkeye's back! We kid you not! So why is Clint Barton giving Jen Walters such a hard time? And how is his fate tied in to She-Hulk's latest case? Featuring guest appearances by the New Avengers and Cassie Lang (Stature from YOUNG AVENGERS). Collects SHE-HULK (2005) #1-5.
SHRUGGED #1
by Turner, Gunnell, Gorder, & Sotelo A unique tale of the human intellect, the heart's desires, and the reason behind your every decision! However, these 'reasons' aren't just in your head, they're real, and they want out! From the butterflies in your stomach to the zany thoughts running through your mind, you won't believe just how influential (and dangerous) these feelings can be.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #163
by Ian Flynn & James Fry DARKEST STORM: Part 2 (of 3)-The action-packed, multi-issue epic warps into overdrive! Sonic not only squares off against some of his deadliest foes, the Magical Ixis Naugus and the Immortal Mammoth Mogul, but must also deal with an army of spider ninjas and the newest threat, The Destructix! Can even the combined strength of Sonic, the Freedom Fighters, Knuckles and the Chaotix be enough to save the day? And can another showdown with the ultimate evil, Dr. Robotnik be far away? Another sizzling Sonic back-up tale! Features the second in a set of triptych covers by Spaz - collect all three issues for a complete image!
SPIDER-GIRL #99
Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ While the Black Tarantula moves behind the scenes and the Scriers continue their attempts to murder her, Spider-Girl goes to war against the original Hobgoblin--'nuff said!
SQUADRON SUPREME #4
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by GARY FRANK Whether it's fascist generals in Africa or insurgents in the Middle East, the newest weapon in America's might arsenal has arrived! Hyperion! The Blur! Power Princess! Doctor Spectrum! The greatest heroes on the planet, all working together to protect you, America! The Squadron Supreme! Working abroad to protect America at home!
SQUIRREL MOTHER GN
by Megan Kelso The Squirrel Mother is Megan Kelso's second collection of graphic short stories, all of which originally appeared in various magazines and anthologies between 2000 and 2005. Kelso's work is characterized by subject matter that fits roughly into two disparate camps: personal and semi-autobiographical stories that draw heavily on the details of her childhood and adolescence, and stories about the idea of America and American history, such as a trilogy of short pieces about Alexander Hamilton. The Squirrel Mother features 15 stories, including two stories, 'Meow Face' and 'Aide de Camp' done especially for this volume.
STARSHIP TROOPERS #3 (Of 4)
by Lee, Hart, Reis, & Oats As the bugs attack and the base is invaded, Tanner discovers the true reason for Alamar Bay, and why Dr Andrews is so desperate to keep it a secret. But with the Normandy Beach damaged and out of control, who can the Tigers tell? Ships with three covers.
STRUGGLERS GN
by Tim Fish Three recent college graduates share an apartment together in St. Louis. Tighe, the confused boy, struggles to find himself. Tracey has boundless ambition, but can't stay focused. Alison has no ambition at all, except a desire to live life on her own terms and without critics. The trio must quickly grow up as the mundane realities of finding jobs, romance and a decent social life press on them.
STUPID COMICS COLL TP
written by JIM MAHFOOD art & cover by JIM MAHFOOD All four issues of the fan-favorite STUPID COMICS under one cover! Including the rare, out of print STUPID COMICS #1! Plus: 30 pages of all-new, never-before-seen strips! Political and social satire at its finest! Collects STUPID COMICS #1-4
SUPER F$$$$$S #3
by James Kochalka This is the 'love and romance' issue... or, you could say it's the 'betrayal' issue, or even the 'head injury' issue... maybe it's the 'everything' issue. Emotions run hot and fisticuffs ensue as the plot twists in unexpected direction after unexpected direction. The story will blow your mind just as surely as the intense colors will sear your eyeballs. There's more glorious full-color mayhem in this single issue than in a 100 ordinary superhero books, and more heart too.
SUPERMAN #653
Written by Kurt Busiek & Geoff Johns Art by Pete Woods Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Part 7 of the 8-part 'Up, Up and Away!' Lex Luthor's ultimate gambit becomes clear, as he uses his Kryptonian technology in an attempt to destroy Superman once and for all! And while the battle between Luthor's war machine and Superman rages on, the secret of Superman's return may finally be revealed!
SUPERMAN RETURNS MA KENT
Story by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris Script by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Karl Kerschl Cover by Adam Hughes In this second special conceived by Brian Singer and illustrated by Karl Kerschl (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), learn how the woman who raised the Man of Tomorrow has lived since her son's disappearance!
SUPERMARKET #3 (Of 4)
With her new friends in tow and a greater knowledge of the city-aka the Supermarket-Pella's come to grips with her status in the criminal underworld, realizing her power and potential. Additional clues in the encrypted email hint at why the Yakuza and Porno Swedes want her dead, as well as a possible solution to it all. The secret to a mythical underworld money stash is at stake here, and Pella Suzuki, criminal heiress-at-large, just might be holding all the cards.
TALES OF WOODMAN PETE GN
by Lilli Carré From the inventive mind of Lille Carré, one of the bright new faces in the indy comix scene, comes a collection of vignettes and stories about a solitary, yet gregarious woodsman with a loose grasp on his own life and the outside world. Woodsman Pete forms relationships with his inanimate surroundings and muses to a dead audience, specifically his bear rug, Philippe. His own tales eventually become entangled with that of the legendary Paul Bunyan, and the lives of both Paul and Pete encounter such things as the questionable origin of an ocean and the desire for the preservation of everything. A unique and endearing debut.
THE DROWNERS TP
written by NABIEL KANAN art & cover by NABIEL KANAN James Quinn has built himself a dotcom empire. But when this empire starts to fall, dark secrets from his past emerge, not least of which is the drowning years earlier of a beautiful, mysterious young woman whose presence still haunts him. From the Eisner Award nominated creator of LOST GIRL and EXIT. Collects THE DROWNERS #1-4
THUNDERBOLTS #103
Written by Fabian Nicieza Pencils & Cover by Tom Grummett CIVIL WAR TIE-IN! The superhuman registration act has been signed into law -- sides are being chosen -- but what side do our former villains fall on? Well... time for the T-BOLTS to kick some spandex butt!
ULTIMATE X-MEN #71
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils & Cover by BEN OLIVER 'PHOENIX?' The quest to learn if Jean Grey is, in fact, the Phoenix reaches a shattering conclusion! And the mystery surrounding the X-Men's newest member, the Magician, deepens-as Nick Fury starts putting the pieces together! Part 3 (of 3).
UMBRA #1
written by MURPHY art & cover by MIKE HAWTHORNE Set in Iceland in 1999, UMBRA is a three-issue mini-series about a young police forensics technician with an anxiety disorder and a bit of a drinking problem, and how her discovery of a very strange skeleton sets in motion a series of violent and tragic events. And then things get weird.
URSA MINORS #1
by Kleid, Cote, & Pinto Tom, Richard, and Harry are gifted with high-tech robotic bear suits that grant them incredible strength, night vision and razor sharp claws. While most would be tempted to use them heroically, the pop-culture raised/Internet age defenders of Bigby City focus their strengths on comics, beer, and comics about beer. Spending their days at the local ice cream/comic shop, the amazing Bear Suits occasionally protect the city from ninjas, dinosaurs, and robotic movie directors.
VERONICA #171
by Dan Parent 'One Man's Treasure': On a carribean vacation, Veronica stumbles across a sunken treasure chest filled with bangles, beads and baubles. Trying to determine its worth, she learns it's really a prop for the 'Pirates Ahoy' movie sequel. Of course, Veronica can't pass up a chance to date the film's star, hunky Johnny Dred, but that's about the only good thing that happens as the treasure turns out to be real… and cursed! Don't miss the larger-than-a-film-set adventure!
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #3
Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by JOE QUESADA 'BORN IN BLOOD' The new ongoing series continues as Logan's quest for revenge takes him deep into the jungles of Vietnam where he must face one of the more formidable ghosts of his past-the psychotic super-soldier, Nuke! How can Logan, a man who has committed innumerable acts of atrocity, hold Nuke responsible for his actions? Then again, with Nuke raising the body count by the minute, how can he not? Logan already has plenty of innocent blood on his hands-is he willing to spill more in order to get what he wants? Part 3 (of 5).
YOULL HAVE THAT VOL 1 TP
by Wes Molebash In the first volume of the webcomic strip, You'll Have That, newlyweds Andy and Katie battle noisy neighbors, have an unpleasant visit, and cope with the everyday struggles of married life. Foreword by Jef Mallett, creator of the syndicated strip, Frazz.
ZOMBIE HIGHWAY #1
by Pell, Viacava, & Bazan The cult hit about four guys with a red car are back in an all-new full-color ongoing series! Betrayed and on the run from more than one sort of monster, our heroes continue their cross-country trip for revenge while popping a few zombies on the way.
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