This week at your comic shop- 3/23/11

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FF #1

FF #1
By: Jonathan Hickman, Steve Epting, Daniel Acuna
It’s the FANTASTIC first issue of FF! A bold new direction for Marvel’s First Family featuring new members, old friends, older enemies and uneasy alliances that will send shockwaves through the Marvel Universe. With stunning art work by Steve Epting and Paul Mounts, please join writer, Jonathan Hickman, on the second massive arc in the bold new direction for the ‘World’s Greatest Comic Magazine.’
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Replicant Gray T-Shirt XL

Replicant Gray T-Shirt XL
The headquarters of the Tyrell Corporation (of the Blade Runner film) are silhouetted on this gray t-shirt!
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Doctor Who Dalek Projector Alarm Clock

Doctor Who Dalek Projector Alarm Clock
Imported from the UK!Exterminate sleep and wake up with this Dalek alarm clock! This Doctor Who-themed clock projects the time digitially and shouts ‘Exterminate’ to rouse you from your bed!

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Green Lantern Lantern Stripe Hunter Green T-Shirt

Green Lantern Lantern Stripe Hunter Green T-Shirt
Feel the power of Green Lantern’s light with this hunter green t-shirt!
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Captain America #615.1

Captain America #615.1
By: Ed Brubaker, Mitch Breitweiser, Daniel Acuna
Special Marvel Point One issue!START READING with this Point One issue. Steve Rogers emerged from the super soldier program to become the first Captain America, the Sentinel of Liberty. When he died, Bucky Barnes took up the shield to become a new kind of Captain America. With Barnes on trial, who will wield the legendary weapon-who will become the new Captain of America? This is the start of a new era for the famed Avenger!

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Captain America Good Ol Steve Navy T-Shirt

Captain America Good Ol Steve Navy T-Shirt
Join Steve Rogers in his patriotic quest to defend America with this t-shirt that replicates his costume’s logo from his post-Captain America career!
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The Comics: The Complete Collection

The Comics: The Complete Collection
Brian Walker’s two comprehensive guides to American comics, The Comics Before 1945 and The Comics Since 1945, are combined here in one beautifully designed omnibus edition, The Comics: The Complete Collection. Cartoon authority Brian Walker has amassed over a century of strips—more than 1,300 images—including rare examples provided by the artists themselves. Featured cartoonists include George Herriman (Krazy Kat), Walt Kelly (Pogo), Charles Schulz (Peanuts), Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes), Scott Adams (Dilbert), Patrick McDonnell (Mutts), and many more. Organized by decade, with biographical profiles and analysis of the different genres, The Comics is a graphically stunning, and terrifically priced survey of American newspaper comics.About the Author

Brian Walker has written and edited more than two dozen books and curated more than 70 cartoon exhibitions. Since 1984 he has been part of the creative team that produces the comic strips Beetle Bailey and Hi and Lois. He lives in Wilton, Connecticut.
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Hellraiser #1

Hellraiser #1
By: Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette, Larry Wachowski, Leonardo Manco, Tim Bradstreet, Nick Percival
One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched Hellraiser only twice: once to write The Hellbound Heart, and once more to write and direct the original Hellraiser film. Now witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series’ official continuity, a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites, the final Pinhead story!Prepare your soul for an epic journey into horror from one of the medium’s greatest voices, and starring one of the medium’s greatest characters, in an unforgettable new chapter of the Hellraiser.

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Lees Toy Review #217

Lees Toy Review #217
In this issue, new products for Spring 2011 will be reviewed. Plus several market reports, keeping you updated on the newest toy trends. Plus, new action figures and die-cast toys for the 2011 spring season.Also, our famous Lee’s Guide to Collecting installment – Mattel’s DC Super Heroes. The Guide alone is worth the purchase price of the magazine! Also find Vintage Toy reviews, McFarlane’s Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, and more! Includes The nation’s #1 Hot Wheels Price Guide! Just the facts – Cover to Cover!

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Marvel Minimates Series 38 Assortment

Marvel Minimates Series 38 Assortment
A Diamond Select Release!Art Asylum Designs & Sculpts! Diamond Select continues the longest running collector line in toy history!

After 37 series of Marvel Minimates, you might be wondering what is left. Well as long as Marvel is turning out hit series like the Shadowland crossover, then there will be new material for Minimates!

Series 38 celebrates the Shadowland saga featuring Daredevil! This series includes Spider-Man and Iron Fist, Elektra and the new, darker Daredevil, White Tiger and the exclusive Hand Soldier, as well as the short-packed Classic White Tiger to go with the army-building Hand Soldier.

Each Minimate stands 2.5″ tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories.
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Thing Classic TPB Vol. 01

Thing Classic TPB Vol. 01
By: John Byrne, Ron Wilson
It’s Ben Grimm – the ever-lovin’, blue-eyed Thing- on his own for the first time, and he’s clobberin’ everything in sight! The Inhumans! Wonder Man! She-Hulk! Spider-Man! The Fantastic Four! The Yancy Street Gang! The Puppet Master! And the uncanny Goody Two-Shoes! Plus: The Thing proposes marriage, and it’s not to Alicia Masters!This title collects

THING(1983) #1-10

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Namor First Mutant #8

Namor First Mutant #8
By: Stuart Moore, Ariel Olivetti, Phil Noto
NAMOR GOES TO HELL concludes!Abandoned by his greatest ally, Namor finds his escape from the desert netherworld blocked by an army of demonic creatures. To regain his humanity, the King of Atlantis will have to overcome his deepest inner fears — and that’s nothing compared to the shock waiting for him back on Earth.

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Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep #21 (of 24)

Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep #21 (of 24)
By: Philip K. Dick, Tony Parker, Moritat
A MUST-READ ISSUE!The biggest twist in Philip K. Dick’s revolutionary masterwork will leave you breathless. After Rick Deckard’s life-changing decision, things turn upside down when the truth about Mercerism is revealed to the world!

Don’t miss the mind-blowing final arc of the Eisner Award-nominated series from Philip K. Dick and acclaimed artist Tony Parker!
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Doctor Who 7th Doctor Time And The Rani Action Figure

Doctor Who 7th Doctor Time And The Rani Action Figure
Imported from the UK!Mercurial and highly moral, the seventh Doctor would often despair at the cruelty and wastefulness his encountered in his travels through time and space.

This 5″ tall action figure presents the seventh Doctor in the costume that he debuted in his regeneration story, ‘Time and the Rani’ – hat, cream jacket, and umbrella.

Blister card packaging.
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Jeffrey Jones A Life In Art S/N Ltd Ed

Jeffrey Jones A Life In Art S/N Ltd Ed
Jeffrey Jones (w & a & c) Over the past 40 years, there have been few artists who have received as much acclaim and garnered as much attention as Jeffrey Jones. One of the most significant artists of the 20th Century is now one of the most significant artists of the 21st Century. From his early comic book work for Heavy Metal and National Lampoon, to his popular book covers for such authors as Dean Koontz and Andre Norton, to his move into fine art, Jones has inspired generations of painters and artists. This beautiful volume of his personal favorites will only enhance his reputation and cement his standing as one of America’s greatest living artists. From the publishing house and designer of the Eisner Award winning Art of Brian Bolland and Eisner Award nominated The Art of P. Craig Russell. Bullet points: ‘ World-renowned illustration artist Frank Frazetta called Jeffrey Jones ‘the greatest living painter.’ ‘ Winner of the Grand Master Award (chosen by the SPECTRUM board), presented to a living artist for career excellence. ‘ His work has appeared on more than 150 book covers and within the pages of such recognized magazines as National Lampoon, Esquire, and Amazing Stories.
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Back Issue #47

Back Issue #47
Back Issue published the final interview ever with the late, great Dave Stevens. Also, the film version of Stevens’ The Rocketeer is discussed by Danny Bilson and Paul DeMeo. Plus, The Phantom, Indiana Jones, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Dominic Fortune, Sherlock Holmes, and many more.
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Thor Movie Athletic Avenger Red T-Shirt

Thor Movie Athletic Avenger Red T-Shirt
The enchanted hammer Mjolnir is truly mighty on this red Thor t-shirt!
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Avengers Reborn Iron Man Fine Art Statue

Avengers Reborn Iron Man Fine Art Statue
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import!A ‘cool exec with a heart of steel,’ Tony Stark is the invincible IRON MAN, fighting for justice as a modern day knight in high-tech armor. Created in 1963 by a group of comic book luminaries (including Stan Lee and Jack Kirby), Stark was a rich playboy whose capture during the Cold War led him to create the technologically advanced powered armor suit known as Iron Man. Best known for fighting enemies such as the Mandarin and Crimson Dynamo, Stark would over the years combat his own personal demons as well, making him a very nuanced and interesting character popular the world over.

As a member of the Avengers Iron Man joined with other famous superheroes like Captain America and Thor to face even larger threats to humanity, the Earth, and even the universe! Tony Stark is battle ready as he stands in the classic Repulsor Ray-blasting Iron Man pose, both hands pointing toward an unseen enemy that’s about to feel the power of his high tech weaponry!

Stepping right out of the pages of Invincible Iron Man, the Iron Man armor is intricately sculpted to highlight every armor plate and technological detail, with a stunning paint scheme in the character’s traditional red and gold. Based Salvador Larocca’s artwork, the Avenger’s construction was overseen by the artist himself to ensure its faithfulness to the comic series!

Sculpted by master artist Erick Sosa with William Valenzuela and constructed of high-quality cold cast porcelain, Iron Man stands over 13 inches tall (1/6th scale). One foot rests on his exclusive rocky enviromental base that connects to those of the other members of the Avengers Reborn series, Thor and Captain America. Gather all three for the ultimate assembly of Avengers!
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Klaws Of Panther TPB

Klaws Of Panther TPB
By: Jonathan Maberry, Gianluca Gugliotta, Mike Del Mundo
Klaw, Master of Sound, is no more dead than he is human.The killer?composed of living sound is back with a new and deadly plan that will spill blood from the Savage Land to the streets of New York. Shuri, the new Black Panther, has already tried (and failed) to stop this monster – a defeat that owed as much to her own reckless rage as it did to Klaw’s power. So this time, Shuri turns to some unexpected allies for help. Think you know the Black Panther? New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry and artist Gianluca Gugliotta show you just how wrong you are!This title collects

KLAWS OF THE PANTHER #1-4 and material from AGE OF HEROES #4

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Hulk #31

Hulk #31
By: Jeff Parker, Gabriel Hardman
Red Hulk is already used to his past sins coming back to haunt him. Now, even the good he’s done has created a deadly new challenge. The world stage bursts open to make room for a powerful mastermind who wants to remake society in her own vision–after she kills the Red Hulk! Plus: a mysterious group has plans for their newly adopted champion–Rick Jones, the A-Bomb!
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Captain America Comics #1 70th Anniv Ed

Captain America Comics #1 70th Anniv Ed
By: Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Brian Ching
Timely Comics introduces a new hero for a new decade, the man called Captain America! The Wonder Serum creates a Super Soldier to save society and win the war! Plus: Satan’s Murder Mob! Schickegruber’s Sinister Saboteurs! J. Edgar’s Gorgeous G-Girls! Ancient enigmas and modern miracles, and the mysterious life and death of the Red Skull! With a special guest appearance by the president of the United States!
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5 Ronin #4 (of 5)

5 Ronin #4 (of 5)
By: Peter Milligan, Tomm Coker, Dalibor TalajiC, Laurence Campbell, Goran Parlov, Leandro Fernandez, John Cassaday, Mark Brooks, Giuseppe Camuncoli, David Mack, Ed McGuiness, David Aja
5 Books, 5 Heroes-1 unforgettable story of heroes pushed to their limits.It is 17th century Japan, a time and place of violent upheaval, wandering Ronin, and mysterious Geisha. Into this strange and dangerous world come Wolverine, Pyslocke, Punisher, Hulk and Deadpool. Five of Marvel’s greatest heroes as you’ve never seen them before. Each has been wronged by a powerful tyrant. Each has taken a solemn vow…of vengeance! 5 Books, 5 Heroes, 5 Weeks…1 spell-binding story.

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Star Wars Wheat Machine Red Heather T-Shirt

Star Wars Wheat Machine Red Heather T-Shirt
The Chinese theatrical poster for the original Star Wars film is reproduced on this red t-shirt!
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Uncanny X-Force #6

Uncanny X-Force #6
By: Rick Remender, Esad Ribic
‘DEATHLOK NATION,’ PART 2 Buried deep, sequestered under a million years of unnatural evolution, Father, architect of The World, has a solution to the relentless and fruitless super human conflict that has left the Earth teetering on the brink of destruction. The Deathlok virus will spread, acclimate and control them all. In order to protect Earth’s heroes from the Deathlok virus, X-Force must kill The World’s Father, and his perfect future with him. But should they? How many people would a hero allow to die to ensure worldwide utopia?__________________________________________________________

Legion Of Super Heroes #11

Legion Of Super Heroes #11
By: Paul Levitz, Yildray Cinar, Wayne Faucher
A jam-packed extravaganza! Star Boy returns from the 21st century! Sensor Girl searches for Karate Kid! The team trails the escaped Legion of Super-Villains! And Saturn Girl seeks Harmonia Li’s blood-and the reason why will shock you!
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Starstruck HC Deluxe Ed

Starstruck HC Deluxe Ed
Elaine Lee  Michael Kaluta (a & c) The classic, galactic-spanning saga of Starstruck, the renowned stage play/radio drama/heady science fiction classic, continues!Collecting all 13 issues of the completely remastered Starstruck series by Elaine Lee and Michael Wm. Kaluta. 280 pages of Starstruck and Galactic Girl Guides adventures, covers, pin-ups, glossary, postcards, and so much more!

The first truly comprehensive collection of this material in a grand, over-sized hardcover edition. This beautiful book features some of the finest art ever by put to paper by Kaluta, including many pages that were never printed in the original run.

Additionally, Kaluta painstakingly added approximately 20% of art to NEARLY EVERY PAGE to ensure the aspect ratio of the comic would be consistent and correct. The end result is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced, a head-spinning, synapse-snapping, soul-searing ride to a world like no otherÖ the world of Starstruck.
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Showcase Presents The Witching Hour TPB Vol. 01

Showcase Presents The Witching Hour TPB Vol. 01
DC’s mystery/horror series THE WITCHING HOUR is collected for the first time in a value-priced package featuring issues #1-21!Stories include: ‘Let the Judge Be . . . You!’, ‘Once Upon a Surprise Ending’, ‘A Fistful of Fire’, ‘The Lonely Road Home’ and ‘The Turn of the Wheel!’ This volume features artwork by comics luminaries including Neal Adams, Alex Toth, Bernie Wrightson, Michael Wm. Kaluta, Wallace Wood, Gil Kane and more.

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Batman Incorporated #4

Batman Incorporated #4
By: Grant Morrison, Yanick Paquette, J. H. Williams III
The Dark Knight has already been on a trip to Japan and Argentina, but now Batman’s taking a brief breather back in his home base of Gotham City for a team-up with Batwoman!
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Shadow Double Novel Vol. 47

Shadow Double Novel Vol. 47
By: Maxwell Grant/Walter Gibson, George Rozen
The Shadow’s legendary debut novel is paired with one of his most memorable cases by Walter B. Gibson writing as ‘Maxwell Grant,’ in an extra-length spectacular commemorating the 80th anniversary of both The Shadow Magazine and the modern single-character hero magazine.Plucked from a suicidal leap by a sinister cloaked rescuer, Harry Vincent is recruited into an international crime-crushing organization by The Living Shadow. Then, the Dark Avenger battles merciless foes who wield the night itself as a weapon in The Black Hush.

This instant collectors’ item features one of George Rozen’s greatest cover paintings, plus classic interior illustrations by George H. Wert and Tom Lovell, and commentary by popular-culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray.