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The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects HC Collection
The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects HC Collection
By: Mike Mignola, Dave Stewart
Mike Mignola has deservedly become one of the biggest names in comics for his creation of Hellboy. But when Mignola needs a short break from the Hellboy universe, he turns to diversions such as The Amazing Screw–On Head, winner of the Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication!When Emperor Zombie threatens the safety of all life on earth, President Lincoln enlists the aid of a mechanical head. With the help of associates Mr. Groin (a faithful manservant) and Mr. Dog (a dog), Screw–On Head must brave ancient tombs, a Victorian flying apparatus, and demons from a dimension inside a turnip. This new collection of oddball Mignola creations also includes “The Magician and the Snake” from Dark Horse Maverick: Happy Endings, and nearly fifty pages of brand new material, all as weird and hilarious as the beloved Screw-On Head.
* The Amazing Screw–On Head won an Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication.
* “The Magiciphilip k dock an and the Snake” won an Eisner Award for Best Short Story.
* Amazing Screw–On Head was the source for the cult animated short starring Paul Giamatti, David Hyde Pierce, and Patton Oswalt.
_____________________________________________________Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep #14 (of 24)
Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep #14 (of 24)
By: Philip K. Dick, Tony Parker, Brett Weldele, Scott Keating
All-new revelations about the Nexus-6 androids in this brand new issue of what the Village Voice called one of the ‘Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2009′! And you’ll never believe who shows up at the end! This is a must-read issue of the sci-fi masterpiece that inspired Blade Runner!Covers by Brett Weldele and Scott Keating will be shipped randomly._____________________________________________________
Roger Corman Presents Battle Amongst Stars #3
Roger Corman Presents Battle Amongst Stars #3
By: Martin Fisher, Ben Hansen
After escaping from the Malmori warship, Zed and Nell must now cross the deadly Lambda Zone, avoiding the pirates known as The Jackers who reside there. Meanwhile at Oztem, preparations begin for the final battle for possession of the Oztems’ replication technology. Some will live. And some will die.
_____________________________________________________Doctor Who: Nuclear Time
Doctor Who: Nuclear Time
Oli Smith (Author)
Colorado, 1978. The Doctor and Amy arrive in Appletown – an idyllic village in the remote American desert where the townsfolk go peacefully about their suburban routines. But when two more strangers arrive, things begin to change. The first is a mad scientist, whose warnings are cut short by an untimely and brutal death. The second is the Doctor… As death falls from the sky, the Doctor is trapped. The TARDIS is damaged, and the Doctor finds he is living backwards through time. With Amy being hunted through the suburban streets of the Doctor’s own future and getting farther away with every passing second, he must unravel the secrets of Appletown before time runs out! A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor and Amy, as played by Matt Smith and Karen Gillan in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television.Doctor Who: The King's Dragon
Doctor Who: The King’s Dragon
Una McCormack (Author)
In the city-state of Geath, the King lives in a golden hall, and the people want for nothing. Everyone is happy and everyone is rich. Or so it seems. When the Doctor and Amy look beneath the surface, they discover a city of secrets. In dark corners, strange creatures are stirring. At the heart of the hall, a great metal dragon oozes gold. Then the Herald appears, demanding the return of her treasure – the ‘glamour’ – and next come the gunships. The battle for possession of the glamour has begun, and only the Doctor and Amy can save the people of the city from being destroyed in the crossfire of an ancient civil war. But will the King surrender his new-found wealth? Or will he fight to keep it?Doctor Who: The Glamour Chase
Doctor Who: The Glamour Chase
Gary Russell (Author)
An archaeological dig in 1936 unearths relics of another time… and, as the Doctor and Amy realise, another place… another planet. But if Emmaline Porter, noted adventuress, has really found evidence of an alien civilization, how come she isn’t famous? How come Amy’s never heard of her? Come to that, since she’s been travelling with him for a while now, how come Amy’s never even heard of the Doctor? As the ancient spaceship reactivates, the Doctor discovers that nothing and no one can be trusted. The things that seem most real could actually be illusion. Obvious illusions could be real – and deadly!
_____________________________________________________Jerry Robinson: Ambassador of Comics
Jerry Robinson: Ambassador of Comics
N. C. Christopher Couch (Author), Jerry Robinson (Illustrator), Pete Hamill (Introduction), Dennis O’Neil (Foreword)
Jerry Robinson is one of the living legends of American comics. As a member of the original Batman team, he created the first and most iconic of all supervillains, the Joker, and cocreated Robin, the archetypal sidekick. During the Golden and Silver Ages of comics, Robinson worked on every comic book genre there was, and brought to life his own super heroes such as London, Jet Scott, and Atoman. His artistry also extended beyond comic books into editorial cartooning and popular syndicated newspaper strips such as Still Life and Flubs & Fluffs, as well as magazine and book illustration, fine arts, academia, and humanitarian affairs. Robinson has been an influential teacher, an important curator of cartooning art exhibits, and a tireless champion of artists’ rights. This rich, fully illustrated collection of his work was written in collaboration with the artist himself.
_____________________________________________________Back Issue #43
Back Issue #43
This issue of Back Issue features jungle and barbarian characters that are ‘Born To Be Wild’!Shanna fans will be bedazzled by a star-studded line-up of creators who tell all about the She-Devil and a Shanna art gallery including pinups by John Byrne, Michael Lopez, Aaron Lopresti, Jason Pearson, and Stephane Roux. Then, Bruce Jones and Brent Anderson speak ‘Pro2Pro’ about Ka-Zar the Savage and barbarian go-to guy Larry Hama is spotlighted in an exclusive interview. Plus: Beowulf, Claw the Unconquered, Korg 70,000 B.C., Red Sonja, Rima the Jungle Girl, and Steven Alan Payne asks: Was Conan a racist?With art and/or commentary by Brian Azzarello, Pat Boyette, Ernie Chan, Peter B. Gillis, Paul Gulacy, Gerard Jones, Joe Kubert, David Michelinie, Nestor Redondo, Carol Seuling, Louise Simonson, Roy Thomas, and Barry Windsor-Smith! All this, and a jaw-dropping Shanna cover by Frank Cho!
_____________________________________________________Alter Ego #96
Alter Ego #96
This issue of Alter Ego focuses on The Mighty Crusaders – the Archie group’s 1960s challenge to Marvel Comics! This historical overview features vintage art and artifacts by Jerry Siegel, Paul Reinman, Simon & Kirby, and John Rosenberger – plus titanic tributes to the Crusaders by Bob Fujitane, George Tuska, Bob Layton, and others.Also: Ron Goulart on 1940s MLJ, an interview with 1950s comics artist Mell Lazarus, FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with C.C. Beck and Marc Swayze, and more about Mary Marvel on TV. Plus, Michael T. Gilbert’s Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt!_____________________________________________________
Torchwood #2
Torchwood #2
By: John Barrowman, Tommy Lee Edwards
Two Torchwood comic adventures! In ‘Fated to Pretend’, the Torchwood team get stuck in a prison … surrounded by deadly zombies! Plus, Jack, Gwen and Ianto face the threat of Bilis Manger in Part Two of ‘Broken’!
_____________________________________________________Torch TPB
Torch TPB
By: Mike Carey, Alex Ross, Patrick Berkenkotter
The Torch is dead – buried with full military honors. But what does death mean for an artificial man?The Mad Thinker is determined to find out, with the reluctant help of the Torch’s best and oldest friend – Tom (Toro) Raymond. But the Thinker’s true goals go far beyond his brief, and in his hands, all knowledge is power.This title collects
THE TORCH #1-8
_____________________________________________________Shadowland #3 (of 5)
Shadowland #3 (of 5)
By: Andy Diggle, Billy Tan, John Cassaday
THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF NEW YORK CONTINUES!The Heroic Age has begun…but Daredevil didn’t get the memo. As The Man Without Fear’s reign over Hell’s Kitchen continues, his allies and friends come together to try and, for one last time, put an end to his rule over The Kitchen.Will the Devil’s reign continue, or will the heroes triumph?
_____________________________________________________Origins Of Marvel Comics X-Men
Origins Of Marvel Comics X-Men
By: CHRIS YOST, MIKE CAREY, PETER DAVID, GREG LAND, MARK BROOKS, NICK BRADSHAW, JILL THOMPSON, MIKE DEL MUNDO
The origins of your favorite X-Men written and drawn by the best in the industry collected in one place! Cyclops! Wolverine! Magneto! All the big characters’ origins boiled down to one beautiful page that every reader will cut out and tape up on their wall!
_____________________________________________________1 for $1: Star Wars Legacy
1 for $1: Star Wars Legacy
By: John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson
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 Jedi Temple is attacked, an Emperor is betrayed, and the Sith are born anew! A lot can happen in a hundred years, but all of the above happens just in this first issue! Not since Luke Skywalker first stepped aboard the Millennium Falcon has the galaxy seemed like such a vast, exciting, dangerous place!
_____________________________________________________1 for $1: Groo
1 for $1: Groo
By: Sergio Aragones, Sergio Aragones, Mark Evanier
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.If you thought Groo was a dangerous idiot, wait till you see how dangerous he is now that he’s intelligent.
_____________________________________________________Astro City Silver Agent #2 (of 2)
Astro City Silver Agent #2 (of 2)
By: Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross
The Silver Agent faces his last battle to save a world he’s already saved. A heroic life comes full circle and a heroic legacy lives on in ways no one – much less the Agent himself – could ever have expected. Say goodbye to one of Astro City’s finest and uncover more of the city’s secrets in this finale to the 2-issue event.
_____________________________________________________Buck Rogers In 25th Century: Dailies Vol. 04 HC
Buck Rogers In 25th Century: Dailies Vol. 04 HC
By: John F. Dille, Dick Calkins
The saga of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, the world’s most famous science-fiction newspaper strip, continues with Volume Four of Hermes Press’ complete reprint of this ground-breaking title.Included in this volume are two more years of the strip, from 1936 to 1938, comprising five complete adventures, plus details on the strip’s history and its impact on the culture of the times._____________________________________________________
Dark Shadows: Comp Series Vol. 01 HC
Dark Shadows: Comp Series Vol. 01 HC
By: Donald Arneson, Arnold Drake, Joe Certa
The forerunner to today’s popular vampire-themed television series and films, Dark Shadows still garners attention as one of the most memorable TV shows of the last forty years.As anticipation builds for director Tim Burton’s big-screen remake of Dark Shadows, the time seems ripe to reprint the full run of 35 Gold Key comic books based on the show, first published from 1968 to 1976. These stories present tales of vampires, werewolves, and the supernatural.In addition to reprinting the stories, each volume is supplemented with poster art, pin-ups, and documentary material from the series.
_____________________________________________________Land Of The Giants Comp Series HC
Land Of The Giants Comp Series HC
By: Irwin Allen, Tom Gill
Based on the classic Irwin Allen television series, the Land of the Giants comic, originally published by Gold Key comics, returns in a single volume. The series features stunning artwork by Lone Ranger artist Tom Gill. In addition to the complete reprint of all five issues, the collection features essays about the show, behind-the-scenes and never-before published documentary photos, blue-prints, models, design artwork, and more!
_____________________________________________________Strange Science Fantasy #3
Strange Science Fantasy #3
By: Scott Morse
Written and illustrated by award-winning talent Scott Morse, features a tale grounded only by bizarre landscapes and ‘off the wall’ characters.Exploring the ‘pop-culture as religion,’ this issue we discover the mysterious stalker in the shadow world of cinematic icons: THE PROJECTIONIST!_____________________________________________________
Haunt #9
Haunt #9
By: Robert Kirkman, Capullo, McFarlane, Greg Capullo
After many months of training Daniel Kilgore is now being sent on his first mission. Deep into enemy territory, he has to use everything he’s learned, and all his brother knows in order to get out of this alive. Witness HAUNT at full power, in action for the first time!
_____________________________________________________Avengers Childrens Crusade #2 (of 9)
Avengers Childrens Crusade #2 (of 9)
By: Allan Heinberg, Jim Cheung
THE RACE IS ON as the Avengers, the Young Avengers, and the X-Men compete to be the first to find the Scarlet Witch.When the Young Avengers discover the secret of Wanda Maximoff’s disappearance, the Avengers attempt to neutralize the Scarlet Witch before the Young Avengers can find her. But their efforts soon lead to an all-out war between the Avengers and the X-Men that only the Young Avengers can stop._____________________________________________________
Heroic Age One Month To Live #1 (of 5)
Heroic Age One Month To Live #1 (of 5)
By: RICK REMENDER, STUART MOORE, JOHN OSTRANDER, ROB WILLIAMS, ANDREA MUTTI, KOI TURNBULL, MIKE FYLES
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH ONE MONTH TO CHANGE THE WORLD?An all-star creative roster brings you a weekly Marvel event! Featuring Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers! In a world of unlikely heroes, Dennis Sykes is about to become Marvel’s unlikeliest. Banker by day, struggling parent by night – and unhappy about it all. But when a tragic turn of events gives Dennis a 30 day death sentence, he discovers his accident comes with super-powers.And as the weeks in Dennis’ life tick down, he sets out to leave a mark one way or the other – - even if he has to go through Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers to do it. Everyone is the hero of their own story…but not every hero is a good guy.
_____________________________________________________Hawkeye & Mockingbird #4
Hawkeye & Mockingbird #4
By: Jim McCann, David Lopez, Paul Renaud
Is the love already destroyed, in the book that IGN.com calls ‘A hell of a good time’?Torn and battered – and rocked by the actions taken last issue – can Hawkeye & Mockingbird even trust each other anymore? The deadly duo known as Crossfire and Phantom Rider are betting against it as they continue their bloody path of revenge!To turn the tables, our quarreling couple must put aside their differences, set their own trap, and bring in a surprise player!
_____________________________________________________Invaders By Alex Ross Poster
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Iron Man Legacy #6
Iron Man Legacy #6
By: Fred Van Lente, Steve Kurth, Juan Doe
The second action-packed story arc begins here!Come back with us to a time when Tony Stark lost his company and his fortune to his greatest enemy, Obadiah Stane. Forced to rebuild a new company from scratch, Tony arrives in a run-down Los Angeles neighborhood and brings the people jobs, hope, and a new beginning — but unbeknownst to Tony, this district is under the iron thumb of the super-villain lords of L.A. — THE PRIDE!The Runaways’ super-powered parents will do everything they can to destroy this new enterprise, but this is Tony Stark they’re messing with here. And he — and the people he’s inspired — won’t give up the streets without a fight!
_____________________________________________________Marvelman Familys Finest #3 (of 6)
Marvelman Familys Finest #3 (of 6)
By: Mick Anglo, Marko Djurdjevic
With one word – KIMOTA! – newspaper copy boy Micky Moran becomes the invincible, indestructible Marvelman! In 1954, MARVELMAN #25 began the saga of one of the most storied characters ever to emerge from the British comics market.Now, thrill to the adventures of Marvelman, Young Marvelman and Kid Marvelman as they take on enemy agents, mad scientists and more in this ‘best of’ series!
