New Releases 12/22/10

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Tokidoki X Marvel Vs Red Skull Zip-Up Hoodie

Tokidoki X Marvel Vs Red Skull Zip-Up Hoodie
Tokidoki X Marvel Vs Red Skull Zip-Up Hoodie is an Urban Collector pre-order. Marvel Comics, tokidoki, and Diamond Comic Distributors join forces once more to present Simone Legno’s Fall 2010 collection of hip Marvel apparel. The Spring 2010 collection was acclaimed by both press and fans alike, and Simone has brought his talents to bear on this second wave of men’s and junior’s apparel, as well as a new skate deck. Celebrate football season with Tony Stark carrying the pigskin, or show your dissatisfaction with traffic patterns with Norrin Radd stuck at a red light. tokidoki’s all-over print zip-up hoodies will keep you warm all winter long, whether you’re eating well like Wolverine or delivering a knockout punch to the Red Skull. Keep the fun going through the end of the year with these distinctive, playful takes on all your Marvel favorites.

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Toon Tumblers Robin Pint Glass

Toon Tumblers Robin Pint Glass
PopFun’s next wave of DC Comics ‘Toon Tumblers features not only solo pint glasses of The Flash, Green Arrow, Robin, Supergirl, and Harley Quinn, but a stunning team glass of the Teen Titans. Each clear pint glass holds a 12 oz. beverage. Not for sale in California.
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Incal Classic Collection Deluxe HC

Incal Classic Collection Deluxe HC
Alexandro Jorodowsky (A) Moebius Detective John Difool is the key to the Universe after accidentally discovering the mystical Incal artifact. The international comic masterpiece by Moebius and Jodorowsky collected in an oversized hardcover with slipcase. Presented in its original colors for the first time by Humanoids!
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DC Comics 75th Annniversary Super Deluxe Kubrick Set

DC Comics 75th Annniversary Super Deluxe Kubrick Set
Under special arrangement with Japanese toymaker MEDICOM TOY, DC DIRECT is pleased to wrap up DC Comics’ 75th Anniversary year with an extra-special, super deluxe set of DC Comics’ best-known heroes and villains, in an array of versions … KUBRICK style!EXCLUSIVE NEW DECOS! Featured in this 10-figure, super deluxe set are:

Superman (Superman Returns movie)
Batgirl (animated-style): NEW DECO!
The Joker (The Dark Knight movie): NEW DECO! NEW ACCESSORY!
Batman (animated-style): NEW DECO!
Batman (The Dark Knight movie)
Batman (Batman movie 1989): NEW DECO!
Robin (animated-style): NEW DECO!
Catwoman (Batman Returns movie)
Harley Quinn (animated-style): NEW DECO!
Batman (comics-style): NEW DECO!

Average size of each figure is 2.7 inches high.

Assortment is packaged in a super deluxe 4-color window box measuring approximately 8″ high x 7″ wide x 2″ deep. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
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Reid Fleming Worlds Toughest Milkman HC Vol. 01

Reid Fleming Worlds Toughest Milkman HC Vol. 01
By: David Boswell
David Boswell’s classic counterculture icon is collected here in an oversized hardcover format. This volume collects the first Reid Fleming comic and the mini-series, Rogues to Riches, as well as Heartbreak Comics. Bullet points: ‘ A classic series that has gained cult status since its initial publication 30 plus years ago. ‘Two volumes that will collect the entire run of Boswell’s hilarious anti-hero!

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Marvel Select Deadpool Action Figure

Marvel Select Deadpool Action Figure
A Diamond Select Release!Featuring everyone’s favorite loud-mouthed, smart-aleck, super-assassin/mercenary, our Marvel Select line expands to include one of the most irreverent characters in comic history – Deadpool! Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez, this seven-inch portrayal of the infamous “Merc With a Mouth” depicts Deadpool in his most iconic costume and includes 16 points of articulation. Also included is a deluxe base depicting a damaged wall and street – perfect for on-shelf display!

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Warlord Of Mars #3

Warlord Of Mars #3
By: Arvid Nelson, Stephen Sadowski
We dive into this issue head-first. At long last John Carter arrives on Mars and meets the green Martian warrior Tars Tarkas.Carter butts heads with the brutal greens pretty quickly, but he’s got an edge on them – Mars’s weaker gravity means he’s got superhuman strength.

Who said you can’t beat the truth into somebody?
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Green Lantern Larfleeze Christmas Special (One Shot)

Green Lantern Larfleeze Christmas Special (One Shot)
By: Geoff Johns, Brett Booth, Gene Ha
It’s BRIGHTEST (CHRISTMAS) DAY! What do you want for Christmas? Orange Lantern Larfleeze wants everything – including Santa Claus himself!And nothing, not even the heroes of the DC Universe can to stop the Orange Lantern from getting what he wants! Plus, you won’t want to miss the strange holiday season shenanigans starring the rest of the Orange Lantern Corps!

ONE-SHOT
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DC Superhero Figure Coll Mag #70 Power Girl

DC Superhero Figure Coll Mag #70 Power Girl
The ultimate collection for comics fans, the DC Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine brings together DC Comics’ greatest heroes and villains!Official figurines of the characters, both good and evil, are cast in lead, individually hand-painted and numbered to form an authentic collector’s edition.

Each comes with a 20-page magazine providing detailed history and background on the featured characters, including exclusive images and interviews.
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Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #136 Snowbird

Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #136 Snowbird
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.

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Batman Dark Knight Archives Vol. 07 HC

Batman Dark Knight Archives Vol. 07 HC
By: Don Cameron, Bill Finger, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang
Don’t miss the latest set of 1940s stories from BATMAN #26-31! Includes appearances by Two-Face, the Cavalier, the villainous duo Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Crime Surgeon and more.This title collects

BATMAN #26-31
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Superman Bronze Statue

Superman Bronze Statue
Superman is captured in all his glory as this 10″ tall, solid bronze statue. Evoking the heroic spirit of the Man of Steel, this action-posed bronze statue comes mounted on a wood display base emblazoned with the classic Superman ‘S’ shield icon!
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Black Widow Prem HC Name Of Rose

Black Widow Prem HC Name Of Rose
By: Marjorie Liu, Daniel Acuna
The deadly super-spy from IRON MAN 2, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN and CAPTAIN AMERICA in her own action-packed tale!Natasha Romanoff is not a super hero. She’s not psychic. She doesn’t fly. And yet as the Black Widow, she manages to hold her own against a world of incredibly powerful enemiesÖand allies. But now someone has tried to kill NatashaÖand almost succeeded.

Injured gravely, almost beyond her ability to recover, Black Widow sets out to find her attackerÖwith no suspects and no leads. Who could be deadly enough to get the drop on Natasha? And what connections do they have to some of her closest super hero friendsÖ?

This title collects
BLACK WIDOW #1-5 and material from ENTER THE HEROIC AGE

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Incredible Hulks #619

Incredible Hulks #619
By: Greg Pak, Paul Pelletier, Carlo Pagulayan
A CHAOS WAR TIE-IN! As the onslaught of the Chaos King threatens existence itself, a terrible secret from the past makes Marlo Chandler, Rick Jones’s wife, the most important mortal on the planet.The Incredible Hulks race their most demonic enemies across the country to reach Marlo in time — but can they handle the revelations she brings?

Plus: the return of Doctor Strange’s darkest side! Plus an all-new backup showcasing one Hulk’s Allies!
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Invincible Iron Man #33

Invincible Iron Man #33
By: Matt Fraction, Salvador Larroca
The FINALE TO STARK: RESILIENT is here! Tony Stark must outrace Detroit Steel and a fleet of Hammer Murderdrones or it’s the end of everything — of him, his company, his legacy, and of the Iron Man itself.The only thing more shocking than the first 19 pages are the last 3. The end of the past is HERE. The birth of the future is NOW. The End Of All Things is just around the corner and it’s got Tony Stark dead in its sights. . .

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Hit-monkey TPB Year Of Monkey

Hit-monkey TPB Year Of Monkey
By: Daniel Way, Dalibor Talajic, Dave Johnson
A troubled soul, set upon a path of vengeance he does not understand. An assassin without equal, trained in the most secret of killing techniques. A flesh-and-blood specter, haunting the killers of the world. A monkey with a gun. Bear witness as the legend is born!This title collects

HIT-MONKEY #1-3 and HIT-MONKEY ONE-SHOT

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Marvels Eye Of Camera TPB

Marvels Eye Of Camera TPB
By: Kurt Busiek & Roger Stern, Jay Anacleto
Following the trials of photographer Phil Sheldon as he documents the true life exploits of the Marvel Universe’s heroes and villains, Marvels: Eye of the Camera is the sequel to the sensational Kurt Busiek/Alex Ross series MARVELS. Written by Busiek (Avengers, Thunderbolts) with legendary comics scribe Roger Stern (Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers Forever), Eye of the Camera includes visuals by rising star Jay Anacleto (Athena, Inc., Aria) that capture both the grittiness and grandeur of the Marvel Age.This title collects

MARVELS: EYE OF THE CAMERA #1-6

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Batman: The Lazarus Syndrome: A BBC Full-Cast Radio Drama

Batman: The Lazarus Syndrome: A BBC Full-Cast Radio Drama
Michael Gough, Garrick Hagon and Bob Sessions star in this thrilling radio drama featuring the Batman! The Batman is dead. Police Commissioner Gordon has received a recording by the Batman that reveals his real identity. But who is the occupant of Wayne Manor? It soon becomes a desperate journey into the background of Gotham City’s famous vigilante to find out who killed the Dark Knight. 

On CD for the first time, this fantastic full-cast adventure stars Michael Gough as Alfred, Garrick Hagon as Bruce Wayne, Kerry Shale as Dick Grayson, Lorelei King as Selina Kyle, and Bob Sessions as The Batman, and it comes from renowned producer Dirk Maggs. This stunning audio production was first broadcast on BBC Radio, and this all-action adventure can now be heard remastered—complete with dazzling sound effects.
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Namor First Mutant #5

Namor First Mutant #5
By: Stuart Moore, Ariel Olivetti, Mike Mayhew
A special issue showcasing the different sides of Prince Namor: proud king, valiant hero-and arrogant, unfaithful lover.Years ago, when Namor was young, he fell in love with a surface woman, only to break her heart. But what is her connection to the new generation of X-Men?

A stand-alone story that sets the stage for an unexpected new NAMOR storyline!
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Punisher In Blood #2 (of 5)

Punisher In Blood #2 (of 5)
By: Rick Remender, Roland Boschi, Nic Klein
Betrayal! In the Punisher’s absence, the Jigsaw Brothers have carved out a respectable niche in New York’s criminal underground. But Frank Castle is back, and he’s killing their men – a lot of ’em.Good thing for them, the Jigsaw Brothers know Frank well, and they have a contingency plan, one that’s been in place, gestating, for a long time. Frank has forgiven the fact his cyber sensei, Henry, is the son of Billy Russo, Jigsaw I. What will his trust cost him? The Punisher will soon discover in the Russo family, blood runs thick.

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Secret Avengers #8

Secret Avengers #8
By: Ed Brubaker, Mike Deodato Jr
Marvel’s newest hit Avengers team continues its breakneck pace! Steve Rogers comes face-to-face with an old comrade in arms from the war who’s now working for the Shadow Council! The Secret Avengers Hong Kong Kung Fu extravaganza continues!
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Uncanny X-Men #531

Uncanny X-Men #531
By: Matt Fraction & Kieron Gillen, Greg Land
‘Quarantine’ The X-Men on Utopia are getting sicker and sicker and their powers are shutting down one-by-one. Wolverine’s healing factor is down and he’s suffering adamantium poisoning, but he’s much better off than the mutants whose mutation defines their bodies, like Rockslide and Mercury.And if that weren’t bad enough, The Collective Man has Chinatown in the palms of his many hands and the Sublime Corporation is kicking the plan they’ve been hatching since #515 into high gear!

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What If Dark Reign

What If Dark Reign
By: Jason Henderson, Sana Takeda, Mike Deodato
Before the events of Siege, long-time Avenger Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) sought to take matters into his own hands and kill Norman Osborn himself. Why should a menace like Osborn be allowed the chance to live? Slay the monster, save the kingdom…right?The kill shot is just the beginning in this twisted tale of conspiracy and intrigue that takes Dark Reign to even blacker depths. What’s the worst that could happen? See for yourself in this one-shot. PLUS, What If: The Venom Symbiote Possessed Deadpool – Part 1!

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X-Men #6

X-Men #6
By: Victor Gischler, Paco Medina, Adi Granov
CURSE OF THE MUTANTS,’ conclusion! Somehow, the X-Men have weathered the vampire raid on Utopia, but mutants can’t claim total victory yet.Jubilee still needs the X-Men’s help, and Xarus still commands an overwhelming force of bloodsuckers. Will Dracula’s intervention be the final nail in Xarus’s coffinÖor will he make even more trouble for the X-Men than his upstart son ever could?

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Sherlock Holmes & Kolchak Cry Of Thunder GN

Sherlock Holmes & Kolchak Cry Of Thunder GN
By: Joe Gentile, Andy Bennett, Carlos Magno, Leonardo Manco
Two of the most unique investigators of all time try to untangle the same mystery, one hundred years apart from each other! Follow Holmes’ trail of a man who was wrongfully – and willingly – imprisoned, to shocking New World Order anarchy, to a beautiful woman who needs Kolchak to delve into the surreal past, to the shunned man who has the key to it all. Collects the sold-out 3-issue mini-series.
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Famous Monsters Of Filmland #253

Famous Monsters Of Filmland #253
The #1 film monster magazine, in full-color and packed with all of the features that you’ve come to love and expect-now coming to you bi-monthly and with a lower cover price!Travel to the mysterious island of Moreau in our in-depth look at the 1932 classic Island of Lost Souls! New film coverage includes Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, an interview with Guillermo del Toro, and much, much more! All this (and a few surprises) wrapped up in a brilliant cover by Kerry Gammill!

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Charleys War The Great Mutiny HC

Charleys War The Great Mutiny HC
By: Pat Mills, Joe Colquhoun
Renowned UK comics writer Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and legendary artist Joe Colquhoun (Johnny Red) continue the thrilling, humorous, and horrifying story of World War One soldier Charley Bourne.In September 1917, Charley is caught in the mutiny by troops against harsh treatment at Etaples and faces divided loyalties as the rebellion gathers pace. Eventually, back on the front line, he faces death once more as a stretcher bearer.

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Go undercover in Widowmaker

The bow-slinging Avenger Hawkeye has had a banner year after coming back from the dead, just in time for his big screen debut in the Avengers film set for release in the summer of 2012.

Introduced as a crook who was led down the path of crime by Soviet super spy Black Widow, Hawkeye attempted to destroy industrialist Tony Stark’s installation before he saw the error of his ways. Seeking to redeem himself, Hawkeye became part of Captain America’s ‘Kooky Quartet’ in the 1960’s alongside Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, hot-headed Clint Barton proved that he had what it took to stand alongside the big guns of the Marvel Universe. After finding a woman worthy of his brash attitude and devil-may-care recklessness in Mockingbird, the pair headed the West Coast Avengers.

Armed only with trick arrows and an uncanny ability to never miss a target, Hawkeye met a bitter end when the Scarlet Witch lost her mind and control over her chaos magic powers, causing the worst day in the Avengers’ history. Returned from the dead mysteriously by a parting gesture of the Scarlet Witch, looking to right her mistakes, Barton was full of resentment and confusion. Rejoining the New Avengers in the guise of the weapons specialist Ronin, he fought alongside friend and foe alike against a Skrull Invasion. This of course led to his reunion with his departed ex-wife Mockingbird. Comic book love is complicated.

The ongoing Hawkeye and Mockingbird series has been a cult hit with readers, but in the massively competitive comic book market, a good read doesn’t always lead to high sales. The series has focused on the relationship between the two heroes and the clashing of their personalities as they fight evil doers. After the 6th issue on sale next month, the series’ future is uncertain but the next chapter is certainly unexpected. Hawkeye will be fighting alongside Black Widow, the very villainess who turned him to a life of crime back in the start of his costumed career.

What a weird turn of events.

Another criminal who turned sides, the Black Widow was the product of a top secret KGB assassin program known as the Red Room.  Older than she looks, Natasha Romanov has sought to destroy Iron Man for the Russian government, fought crime in California alongside Daredevil and also led the Avengers later in her career. In recent years, several top ranking writers and artists have taken their turns at building some depth into her character including Duane Swierczynski (Punisher, Iron Fist). The Black Widow and Hawkeye have mainly avoided each other until the upcoming mini-series that promises to end with some surprising developments.

Writer Jim McCann who has breathed new life into Hawkeye and Mockingbird recently spoke to ComicBookResources.com about the upcoming mini-series, Widowmaker.

“This arc was about revealing that Clint and Bobbi have serious issues between the two of them that they haven’t resolved. In the ‘New Avengers: The Reunion’ miniseries that preceded this, we resolved Bobbi’s feelings surrounding the last time she saw Clint before her abduction by the Skrulls. At the time, she wanted to divorce him, but eventually came around to dating. Then in this book, by issue #5, we finally put to rest the specter of the Phantom Rider, because I felt like the two of them had not really dealt with that and Bobbi still had a lot of post traumatic stress built up from it and the aftermath; the way she and Clint dealt with it and the death of the Phantom Rider,” McCann told CBR News. ” So this time around, Clint has been doing everything he can to try and help her. And that’s been great, but she’s still been kind of pushing him away. They’ve had a bit of a push and pull throughout all of this arc, in how much Clint is overstepping into her life and how much she is comfortable letting him in. Also factoring in is the question of how much is Clint himself overstepping his own boundaries that he has set up? So we’ve really taken both of these characters on a ride and pushed them to see how comfortable they are each willing to go and to see how comfortable they’re willing to see the other one go. That’s pretty key to what’s going on right now.”

At the end of “Hawkeye & Mockingbird” #5, readers saw that Hawkeye wasn’t comfortable with how cold-blooded the spy life was making him. After disarming Crossfire, the Avenger ripped the villain’s cybernetic eye out and almost did something even worse before realizing how brutal he was behaving. “Clint is looking at what their relationship and being a part of Bobbi’s lifestyle as a spy brings out in him. That’s an aspect of a relationship that people in real life don’t tend to look at as much. They tend to look at the other person and ask themselves if they’re happy. They don’t usually stop to consider, though, what they’re bringing out in the other person and what the other person is bringing out in them,” McCann said. “In this arc, he’s really been pushed to the brink. He reunites Bobbi with her mom as a way of trying to help her, and almost gets her mom killed. Then, they concoct a plan to take down Crossfire and the Phantom Rider, which leads to Hamilton Slade, the heroic modern day Phantom Rider, being killed by Crossfire. Hawkeye then retaliates by ripping Crossfire’s eye out.

“So that leads to Clint questioning his own place in all of this,” McCann continued. “How far can he go, personally? Does that mean he doesn’t fit into specific groups and specific life styles? He asks Bobbi, ‘Is this what spy life is?’ Bobbi’s answer, ‘Only if you let it.’ is very true. I think she really does mean that. She feels like he’s got a choice. He just needs to figure out what his choice is and hold to it.”

“Hawkeye & Mockingbird” #6 will also set the stage for the four issue “Widowmaker” by McCann and Lopez and the current “Black Widow” creative team of writer Duane Swierczynski and artist Manuel Garcia, which begins in December. “The last few pages of issue #6 are kind of the prequel to ‘Widowmaker.’ You can go into ‘Widowmaker’ totally cold though too. So ‘Widowmaker’ is designed very much to be a great jumping on point for readers who haven’t had a chance to pick up ‘Hawkeye & Mockingbird’ or ‘Black Widow.’ It’s really cool because it’s also designed to move these characters forward. It doesn’t deal with too many past issues. This arc of ‘Hawkeye & Mockingbird’ was definitely about setting the past to rest. ‘Widowmaker’ sets up a lot of new things,” McCann revealed. “There are threats from the past that do show up, but that’s because there are so many awesome things out there to play with. So the mini features the debut of a new villain group that David Lopez got to design and we’re going all over the world. It’s really fun and exciting. I’m really stoked.”

Globe-hopping action is just one aspect of “Widowmaker.” McCann and Swierczynski have also designed the story to be a very personal and dramatic tale for their respective characters. ” It’s an incredibly personal story for each of them in different ways,” McCann hinted. “There’s a mysterious character running around wearing Hawkeye’s old Ronin costume and is killing spies around the world, including some that Bobbi and the Black Widow know. On top of that, they’re both targeted for death and it doesn’t get much more personal than that.”

“Critical and audience reception has been great for the book over these past five issues. This is my dream couple to write as everybody knows and I hope to keep writing them,” McCann continued. “So fans, if you want to get friends in on the book pick up issue #6 and also go into ‘Widowmaker’ then keep following us. There are some awesome things in store. I can’t believe what I’m going to get away with.”

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New releases 8/25/10

For the complete list of this week’s comics, click here.

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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]
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!

New releases 7/21/10

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Comic Art Propaganda SC

Comic Art Propaganda SC
By: Fredrik Stromberg
As one of the most effective and powerful forms of communication, it comes as no surprise that comic art has been misappropriated by governments, self-interest groups, do-gooders, and sinister organizations to spread their message.This book examines every kind of propaganda, and how positive or pernicious messages have been conveyed in the pages of comic books over the last 100 years. A fascinating visual history of some of the most outrageous, unbelievable, and politically charged comics ever published.

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Groo: Hogs of Horder TPB

Groo: Hogs of Horder TPB
By: Mark Evanier, Sergio Aragonés
You probably think Groo the Wanderer is the most destructive force in his world. Not so! Even at his most inept, Groo cannot destroy a village faster than the hogs of Horder. Theirs is an evil species that has existed forever and that spreads death and annihilation to this day. They control your mind, they control your body, and worst of all, they control your money. So what happens when Groo comes nose to nose with them? Find out in this latest Groo adventure!This title collects

Groo: The Hogs of Horder #1-4
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You Only Live Twice Audio GN

You Only Live Twice Audio GN
By: Percy Carey, Jim Mahfood
Two-time Eisner nominee Percy Carey (Sentences: The Life of M.F. Grimm) presents You Only Live Twice: The Audio Graphic Novel.A rarity in comics, Twice blends striking art with symphonic tracks to stimulate the imagination of comic book and music fans alike. Jim Mahfood (Kevin Smith’s Clerks) helps Carey map his journey.

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Green Lantern: Rage Of The Red Lanterns TPB

Green Lantern: Rage Of The Red Lanterns TPB
By: Geoff Johns, Shane Davis
The War of Light begins! First, the ruthless Alpha Lanterns are born, creating tension within the Green Lantern Corps. Then, Hal Jordan battles for his life when the Red Lanterns attack!This title collects

GREEN LANTERN #26-28, #36-38 and FINAL CRISIS: RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS #1
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Atlas #3

Atlas #3
By: Jeff Parker, Gabrieal Hardman, Ramon Rosanas, Carlo Pagulayan
The 3D Man has been found, and if ATLAS stands with him they die with him- and even the Hidden City isn’t safe from the unstoppable beings known as THE ECHO PEOPLE. The one agent who can help the most is hit the hardest! AND turn back half a century for a strange insight, the dreams of a killer robot!
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Avengers #3

Avengers #3
By: Brian Michael Bendis, John Romita Jr
The time space continuum is broken, and the Avengers must travel to the far flung future to see exactly what terrible mess their children have made of the world, but maybe, just maybe, Kang didn’t tell our heroes the truth about what has gone wrong.Guest starring the Next Avengers, the Future Imperfect Hulk and the Amazing Spider-Girl! Yeah, you heard us! Another blockbuster issue from Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita, Jr.! Plus! Another chapter in the untold oral history of the Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis!

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Black Widow #4

Black Widow #4
By: Marjorie Liu, Daniel Acuna
Iron Man, Captain America and Wolverine haven’t been able to help…the U.S. government is somehow involved, and the web of intrigue and danger surrounding Natasha has tightened into a noose! Will the Black Widow discover who’s out to destroy her before it’s too late?
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Deadpool Merc With A Mouth #13 (of 13)

Deadpool Merc With A Mouth #13 (of 13)
By: Victor Gischler, Bong Dazo, Arthur Suydam
SPECIAL DOUBLE-SIZED ISSUE!The exciting and climactic …uh…climax to Deadpool’s adventures in the zombie dimension! Can Deadpool and pals find their way back through the Nexus of All Whatchacall to their home dimension? SEE our heroes battle zombie Deadpool before he lost his head. HEAR the hilarious wisecracks of Headpool! SMELL the pungent aroma of rotting zombie corpses. TASTE whatever snack you usually enjoy while reading stuff.

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Fantastic Four By Jonathan Hickman Vol. 01 TPB

Fantastic Four By Jonathan Hickman Vol. 01 TPB
By: Jonathan Hickman, Dale Eaglesham, Neil Edwards, Alan Davis
Solve everything!Inside a room kept secret from even his closest friends and family, Reed Richards had scrawled upon the walls 100 of the biggest and boldest ideas his brain could produce. And, recently, he added a 101st, the most audacious ever: ‘Solve everything.’ It would be a mantra that would lead the obsessively intellectual Mr. Fantastic to doing great works on behalf of humanity – and, in typically fantastic fashion, lead him into even greater trouble! For, as the big brain of the Fantastic Four will find out, solving everything carries with it a great cost, and one that is perhaps too much to pay.

With art by Dale Eaglesham and covers by the legendary Alan Davis, Jonathan Hickman’s bristling take on the Fantastic Four leads Marvel’s First Family in an exciting new direction!

This title collects
FANTASTIC FOUR #570-574
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Hit-monkey Poster

… ’nuff said!

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Batman Beyond #2 (of 6)

Batman Beyond #2 (of 6)
By: Adam Beechen, John Stanisci, Dustin Nguyen
A mysterious new threat targets the original Batman’s villains, and only Terry McGinnis – the Batman of the future – has a chance of finding and stopping him. But of a Catwoman stalks into the picture, Terry is torn between the lady she appears to be and the deadly tiger she might turn out to be!
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Brightest Day #6

Brightest Day #6
By: Geoff Johns, Peter Tomassi, Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Adian Syaf, Scott Clark, Joe Prado, David Finch, Scott Williams
Deadman discovers the truth behind the formation of the White Lantern and what it means to the twelve returnees and the rest of the DC Universe.Plus, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Hawkman, Hawkgirl and Firestorm discover the price for their resurrections…and why they may be doing more harm than good to the world.

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Alter Ego #95

Alter Ego #95
Who says a comic book has to be good? Not Brand Echh, from 1967-69! Behind a fabulous cover by Marie Severin, we feature a look at Marvel’s madcap parody mag, with rare art and artifacts by Ross Andru, John Buscema, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and more! Plus the conclusion of the cataclysmic George Kashdan interview.
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Back Issue #42

Back Issue #42
DC Comics’ latest movie star, Jonah Hex, headlines our ‘Wild West’ issue, in a rare interview with the bounty hunter’s long-time writer, Michael Fleisher, plus art galore by Tony DeZuniga, Luis Dominguez, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Keith Giffen, Ed Hannigan, and a posse of popular artists! Plus Scout, the Two-Gun Kid, the Rawhide Kid, Dick Ayers’ original Ghost Rider, DC’s Weird Westerns, Red Wolf, Caleb Hammer, Charlton’s Westerns, and the Vigilante’s 1970s revival.
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Blackest Night Power Ring Spectrum Set

Blackest Night Power Ring Spectrum Set
Embody the entire emotional spectrum of Blackest Night with this special light-up ring set from DC Direct!Featuring designs that are authentic to the comic, each of these wearable, adjustable plastic rings (one each in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, plus black and white!) instantly lights up with a long-lasting LED bulb when slipped on a finger. Each light can be turned off manually to preserve the battery, and batteries can be changed by using a special key included with the set.

Packaged in a deluxe window box, the rings make a beautiful display when they are not being worn.
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Essential Defenders Vol. 05 TPB

Essential Defenders Vol. 05 TPB
By: J.M. DEMATTEIS, MIKE W. BARR, DON PERLIN, MIKE ZECK, JERRY BINGHAM, STEVE DITKO, HERB TRIMPE, AL MILGROM
The further adventures of the team that’s not a team! Hulk! Dr. Strange! Namor! Silver Surfer! Hellcat, Valkyrie, and Nighthawk! Son of Satan, Devil-Slayer, Clea, Gargoyle, and the Beast! As several Defenders struggle to manage the mistakes of their pasts, the team must face their deadliest threat, the demonic cabal, the Six-Fingered Hand! Guest-starring Dracula, Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Spider-Man, Mr. Fantastic, Daredevil, Thor, Captain America, and Wonder Man! Versus the threats of the Nebulon the Celestial Man, Secret Empire, Null the Living Darkness, the Serpent-Men, and more!This title collects

DEFENDERS (1972) #92-106; MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #101, #111, #116 and CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #268
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