Retro Avengers trailer

You may be familiar with the Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ghostbusters and Empire Strikes Back retro trailers done in the style of old serials, but this one is something special. Using footage from Radar Men from the Moon, Thunderball, The Avengers (UK), Amazing Colossal Man, Star Trek: The Cage, the Captain America serial and more, the filmmakers have constructed an outstanding vision that will be hard to top in my opinion.

I give you, the Avengers (retro-style).

New releases 8/25/10

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1 for $1: Conan

1 for $1: Conan
By: Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Dave Stewart
Go back to the beginning with Dark Horse’s 1 for $1 comics!Get in on the ground floor of twelve featured titles from our popular comics pantheon. See what started it all in these first-issue classics from Dark Horse Comics.

Drawing on the original Robert E. Howard stories, the legend of Conan is brought to vivid life for the modern audience. Decades ahead of its time, Howard’s stories can finally get the graphic treatment they deserve in this on going series.
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1 for $1: The Goon

1 for $1: The Goon
By: Eric Powell
Go back to the beginning with Dark Horse’s 1 for $1 comics!Get in on the ground floor of twelve featured titles from our popular comics pantheon. See what started it all in these first-issue classics from Dark Horse Comics.

The Goon is a hilarious blend of pulpy horror and slapstick comedy following the ongoing misadventures of the man they call the Goon and his spastic sidekick Franky as they battle the legions of the undead!
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The Complete Peanuts Boxed Set 1975-1978 (Vol. 13-14) (Complete Peanuts) [Hardcover

The Complete Peanuts Boxed Set 1975-1978 (Vol. 13-14) (Complete Peanuts) [Hardcover]
A gift set of the thirteenth and fourteenth Complete Peanuts volumes, in a handsome and durable slipcase. The Complete Peanuts 1975-1976: Good grief, Charlie Brown, we’re halfway there! That’s right! With this volume, The Complete Peanuts reaches the halfway point of Charles M. Schulz’s astounding half-century run on the greatest comic strip of all time. These years are especially fecund in terms of new canine characters, as Snoopy is joined by his wandering brother Spike (from Needles), his beloved sister Belle (from Kansas City), and… did you know he had a nephew? In other beagle news, Snoopy breaks his foot and spends six weeks in a cast, deals with his friend Woodstock’s case of the “the vapors,” and gets involved in a heated love triangle with Linus over the girl “Truffles.” The Complete Peanuts 1975-1976 features several other long stories, including a rare “double track” sequence with two parallel narratives: Peppermint Patty and Snoopy travel to participate in the Powderpuff Derby, while Charlie Brown finally gets to meet his idol Joe Shlabotnik. And Peppermint Patty switches to a private school, but commits the mistake of allowing Snoopy to pick it for her; only after graduation does she realize something’s not quite right! Plus: A burglary at Peppermint Patty’s house is exacerbated by waterbed problems… Marcie acquires an unwanted suitor… Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty become desk partners… The talking school building collapses… Lots of tennis jokes… and gags starring Schroeder, Lucy, Franklin, Rerun, Sally, and that vicious cat next door. It’s another two years of Peanuts at its finest! Featuring an introduction by comedian Robert Smigel (Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Saturday Night Live).
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Guarding The Globe #1 (of 6)

Guarding The Globe #1 (of 6)
By: Robert Kirkman, Benito Cereno, Ransom Getty, Ottley, Getty, Plascencia
As the VILTRUMITE WAR rages on within the pages of INVINCIBLE, the ranks of the Guardians of the Globe are suddenly depleted.The world is in danger, and the team is in search of new blood. It’s the biggest recruitment drive since Omni-Man slaughtered the original members. But will the new Guardians of the Globe be ready in time to stop The Order? This series is a can’t-miss action extravaganza!

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Avengers #4

Avengers #4
By: Brian Michael Bendis, John Romita Jr
The blockbuster Marvel comic of the year continues!! The timestream is broken and with that the Marvel Universe has fallen into utter chaos. Can the Avengers defeat Kang and even if they do, is it too late? Guest-starring EVERYONE!!Plus! Another startling chapter in the untold oral history of the Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis.

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Doctor Who 13 Inch Dalek Drone RC

Doctor Who 13 Inch Dalek Drone RC
Imported from the UK!The Supreme Dalek has a million killing, exterminating machines at his disposal, ready to send his forces into battle to eliminate all threats to Dalek-kind and to establish the Daleks as the supreme beings of the universe!

With Underground Toys’ Supreme Dalek 13″ R/C Figure, you can unleash this feared leader of the Daleks in your home! Use the remote-control to send the Supreme Dalek into battle, spin its head, swivel its eyestalk, and shake its gun.
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Tango Collection Talent From Australia & New Zealand TPB

Tango Collection Talent From Australia & New Zealand TPB
By: Dylan Horrocks
The perfect introduction for anyone curious about this exciting and versatile storytelling medium, this is a vibrant showcase of the most creative comic book talent in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 50 contributors including Nicki Greenberg, Andrew Weldon, Bruce Mutard, Mandy Ord, Gordon Reece, and many more.Collecting more than 60 stories, this quirky, experimental, and fun collection is a feast for the senses, a celebration of love in all its guises, and an introduction to a new breed of writer. Foreword by comics guru, Dylan Horrocks.

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Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep: Dust To Dust #4 (of 8)

Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep: Dust To Dust #4 (of 8)
By: Chris Roberson, Robert Adler, Trevor Hairsine, Carre
Who hunted androids before Rick Deckard? Just two men: Malcolm Reed, a ‘special’ human with the power to feel others’ emotions, and Charlie Victor, who’s the perfect man for the job – or is he?Don’t miss the conclusion to the first arc of the science fiction milestone that fleshes out Philip K. Dick’s world and Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?’s mythology! Covers by Trevor Hairsine and Benjamin Carre.

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Star Trek: The Original Series 365

Star Trek: The Original Series 365
Star Trek The Original Series 365 is the definitive, authorized guide to Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry’s groundbreaking television program that first aired from 1966 through 1969 and went on to become a cultural phenomenon. A visual celebration of the original voyages of the Starship Enterprise, the book covers the entire series in unprecedented detail, combining in-depth commentary, behind-the-scenes histories, and interviews with writers, cast, and crew, with synopses for each of the series’ 79 episodes.In addition to a wealth of never-before-seen images and newly commissioned photography, Star Trek presents a treasure trove of remastered stills from the CBS archives—bringing to vivid life the famous five-year mission of Captain Kirk, Mister Spock, Doctor McCoy, and count less other beloved characters for old and new fans alike.

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DC Library: Batman The Annuals Vol. 02 HC

DC Library: Batman The Annuals Vol. 02 HC
By: Dick Sprang
Batman’s 80-Page Giant Annuals issues #4-7 are collected in this volume including ‘The Secret Marriage of Batman and Batwoman,’ ‘The Phantom of the Batcave,’ ‘The First Batman,’ plus appearances by Giant Batman, Rip Van Batman, Zebra Batman, Merman Batman and more.
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Legion Of Super Heroes #4

Legion Of Super Heroes #4
By: Paul Levitz, Yildray Cinar, Wayne Faucher
Who kidnapped Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad’s twin children? Whoever it is, the real culprit is trying very hard to make the Legion members believe Darkseid perpetrated the deed. Is the mad New God to blame, or is something even more dangerous at fault?Find out in this issue!

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Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #127 Gorgon

Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag Spec Cloak & Dagger

Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #127 Gorgon
Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag Spec Cloak & Dagger
These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Each 3 1/2′ figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews. The fabulous characters featured this month are the Gorgon (#127), X-Man (#128), and Ant Man (#129).
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Marvel Universe Action Figure Assortment 201006

Marvel Universe Action Figure Assortment 201006
The heroes and the villains of the Marvel Universe make the leap from the comic books to your action figure collection with these all-new Marvel Universe Action Figures!Each figure stands 3 3/4″ tall and comes with accessories to save the day – or conquer the world! Choose from characters like Ghost Rider, Mystique, Captain Britain, Wrecker, Iron Patriot, Colossus, and many others. Blister card packaging.

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Black Widow #5

Black Widow #5
By: Marjorie Liu, Daniel Acuna
Black Widow gets answers! The villain revealed!The mystery plot on Natasha’s life comes to deadly light as the Black Widow uncovers who’s conspiring to destroy her…and gets some payback for the attempt on her life!

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Essential Hulk Vol. 06 TPB

Essential Hulk Vol. 06 TPB
By: Len Wein, David Kraft, Roger Stern, Sal Buscema, Hern Trimpe, George Tuska, Jim Starlin, Rich Buckler
Life is never easy for the Hulk. And it only gets harder as he travels through time, across dimensions, under the ocean, to deserted islands and more to face his deadliest foes yet – including Constrictor, the Leader, Bi-Beast, Psyklop and Absorbing Man!When the woman of both Hulk and Banner’s dreams, Jarella, comes to Earth, could our hero find happiness – or is he doomed for disappointment? Plus: Things aren’t all wedded bliss for Glenn and Betty Talbot! Doc Samson versus Rhino! Guest-starring the Defenders, S.H.I.E.L.D. and Jack of Hearts!

This title collects
INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #201-225 and HULK ANNUAL #6
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Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Tales Of Suspense Vol. 03 HC

Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Tales Of Suspense Vol. 03 HC
By: Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Paul Reinman
It’s a jam-packed Tales of Suspense monster bonanza! And you know you can’t keep a good monster down. No way, no how, and before they revolutionized the super hero set, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby made monsters their daily diet. Klaag. Oog. Bruttu. Monstrollo. Skyscraper-tall lumbering beasts from outer space; muck-covered monsters from the Savannah swamps; lost world anachronisms from beyond time; and they were all here to teach humanity a lesson, whether we liked it or not.After Kirby scares you with his creatures from the id, Steve Ditko will tear at your conscience-from the inside out-in tense suspense-thrillers cast with nervous-eyed dreamers and sweaty-palmed schemers, none of whom make it out with getting theirs. Each and every tale is executed by a master of storytelling-by the talents that defined the comic book medium for a generation-and each one is brought to you, gleamingly restored, in the fan-favorite Marvel Masterworks line!

This title collects
TALES OF SUSPENSE #21-31
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Heroic Age Prince Of Power #4 (of 4)

Heroic Age Prince Of Power #4 (of 4)
By: Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente, Reilly Brown, Salva Espin
It all comes down to this: Vali Halfing of the Pantheon and Amadeus Cho, the new Prince of Power, duke it out for the right to become…a GOD! And no matter who wins, THE MIGHTY THOR will destroy him! For if the Pantheon wins, they will slaughter the Council of Godheads and become the only rulers of the world’s divine realms. And if Amadeus wins, he’ll use omniscience to locate and bring back… All together now: ‘What th-?! YOU?! We thought you were DEAD!
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Namor First Mutant #1

Namor First Mutant #1
By: Stuart Moore, Ariel Olivetti, Jae Lee
Spinning out of the pages of X-MEN #1, comes an all-new series starring the world’s first mutant, NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER.When the X-Men are confronted with a deadly vampire threat, Namor takes matters into his own hands on a mission that might bring down the entire might of the vampires on their headsÖand in the process, destroy Atlantis! What lurks down below the ocean where the sun can’t reach?

What he thought was a fable to scare the children of Atlantis comes to terrifying life in the form of a newly-discovered race of Atlantean Vampires. Namor’s choice, to stand with Atlantis or the X-Men, will define a new chapter in his life…or death.
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Fantastic Four #582

Fantastic Four #582
By: Jonathan Hickman, Neil Edwards, Alan Davis
At collapsed Chronopolis, after the heat death of the universe, Reed, Ben, Doom and Nathaniel Richards battle for both the past and the future.It’s the end of everything as two heroes sacrifice themselves for their family.

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Secret Invasion HC

Secret Invasion HC
By: Brain Michael Bendis, Lenil Yu
Who do you trust?The shape-shifting alien race known as the Skrulls has secretly infiltrated every super-powered organization on Earth with one goal: full-scale invasion! Now, the invasion is here! The Marvel Universe is in shambles. The Skrull Empire’s plan has birthed itself into perfection. It is hero vs. hero! Resurrections and reunions! Is Tony Stark a Skrull? Page after page unveils reveal after reveal and shocking moment after shocking moment!

Brian Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu leap off the pages of mega-hit New Avengers and deliver a story that will forever alter the Marvel Universe! EXPECT CHANGE! This oversized hardcover comes packed with extras, including the original story pitch, script pages, art concepts/designs and more!

This title collects
SECRET INVASION #1-8
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The Chronicles of King Conan Volume 1 TPB

The Chronicles of King Conan Volume 1 TPB
By: Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ernie Chan
Conan is king! Join Conan, king of Aquilonia, his queen Zenobia, and their son Conn in this comics adaptation of L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter, and Björn Nyberg’s stories “The Witch of the Mists,” “Black Sphinx of Nebthu,” “Red Moon of Zembabwei,” “Shadows in the Skull,” and “The Ring of Rakhamon”!King Conan is based on a series of five short stories by Robert E. Howard, originally published in Weird Tales.

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Watchmen Heroclix Collectors Box Set

Watchmen Heroclix Collectors Box Set
Watchmen. DC Comics’ best-selling graphic novel took readers on a journey into a world where superheroes really existed and explored how the existence of masked heroes would alter world history. Visionary director Zack Snyder brought that groundbreaking vision to film in 2009′s Watchmen adaptation, bringing to life the characters and the world so ably drawn by British artist Dave Gibbons. HeroClix players can now campaign in the world of Watchmen with the HeroClix Watchmen Collector’s Set which includes 25 highly detailed miniatures of the film’s characters, including Dr. Manhattan, Rorschach, Nite Owl, and Silk Spectre. Each figure features a sculpt based on the character’s appearance in the film, and they are compatible with other HeroClix sets, allowing you to pit your favorite characters against the heroes and villains of Watchmen.
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Shadowland Moon Knight #1 (of 3)

Shadowland Moon Knight #1 (of 3)
By: Gregg Hurwitz, Bong Dazo, Francesco Mattina
Daredevil, the former defender of Hell’s Kitchen turned leader of the ninja death cult known as the Hand, has summoned the villainous Profile to take Moon Knight out of the picture for good.And to do it, the Profile enlists the aid of a mysterious figure, a second avatar of Khonshu! Has Khonshu finally decided to replace Moon Knight? And if so, what hope does Moon Knight have of saving Daredevil and himself from the darkness of Shadowland?

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Siege: Thunderbolts Prem HC

Siege: Thunderbolts Prem HC
By: Jeff Parker, Migues Sepulveda, Adi Granov
It’s been too long since Mr. X has killed, and he needs his next fix! Ghost has taken notice, and sees an opportunity…while Scourge is seeing things that no one should!Add in the selfish intentions of Paladin and Ant-Man, stir with a stick of dynamite andÖBOOM! You’ve heard raves about Parker’s ATLAS (heroes pretending to be villains)Öbut now it’s time to let him loose on some real fiends!