This week at your comic shop – 5/16/2012

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Incredible Hulk #7.1

Incredible Hulk #7.1
By: Jason Aaron, Jefte Palo, Michael Komarck
Whatever happened to Bruce Banner? RED SHE-HULK knows, and she is NONE TOO PLEASED. ________________________________________________________

Grant Morrison Talking With Gods Spec Ed DVD

Grant Morrison Talking With Gods Spec Ed DVD
The first-ever feature-length documentary on the mysterious and iconic Grant Morrison, one of the most critically-acclaimed and best-selling writers in the history of comics. This 2-disc deluxe Special Edition inludes over 3 and a half hours of new material, including Grant blueprinting his creative process from concept to completion, and Grant teaching viewers how to summon the News Gods at home.________________________________________________________

Back Issue #56

Back Issue #56
Back Issue lets the ‘Avengers Assemble,’ starring Marvel Comics’ mightiest super-team! This issue features: Writer Roger Stern’s acclaimed 1980s Avengers run, West Coast Avengers, early Avengers toys, and histories of Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Wonder Man. Featuring art by and/or commentary from John and Sal Buscema, John Byrne, Brett Breeding, Tom Defalco, Steve Englehart, Bob Hall, Al Milgrom, Tom Morgan, Tom Palmer, Joe Sinnott, and more. With a George Pérez cover spotlighting the Avengers’ ‘Big Three.’
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Nightwing #9

Nightwing #9
By: Kyle Higgins, Eddy Barrows
‘NIGHT OF THE OWLS’ continues here!

Nightwing faces another villain claiming to be The Talon at City Hall as the Court of Owls’ plans go into action – but will he be able to figure out what’s going on before it’s too late?
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Who’s The Boosk T-Shirt

Who’s The Boosk T-Shirt
Show your love for the galaxy’s most terrible Trandoshan. He never had a line, but his scornful gurgling spoke volumes! He’s the strong, silent type of bounty hunter that eats Wookies and smugglers for breakfast (and lunch and dinner, to be honest)! He’s here to kick glutes and receive recompense, so he’s gonna need your names and aliases. Why? Simple. ‘Cause HE’S THE BOSSK.
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Saga #3

Saga #3
By: Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples
BKV’s and FIONA STAPLES’ controversial epic continues! Stranded on a mystical alien world, new parents Marko and Alana encounter their greatest fear.
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Amazing Spider-Man Ends Of Earth #1

Amazing Spider-Man Ends Of Earth #1
By: Brian Clevinger, Rob Williams, Thony Silas, Sebastian Fiumara
From one “Ends of the Earth” to the other, Spider-Man isn’t the only hero fighting free the globe from Doctor Octopus’s treacherous tentacles in this extra sized story!

And the dying doctor has some wicked worldly associates of his own.

Guest starring: Big Hero Six and Union Jack
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Conan the Barbarian #4

Conan the Barbarian #4
By: Brian Wood, James Harren, Dave Stewart, Massimo Carnevale
Conan’s adventures in Messantia ended with the Cimmerian nearly losing his head, but now that he has an entire pirate crew backing him up, returning to take a city’s worth of gold is just too tempting-and pirate queen Bêlit has a plan!

* Writer Brian Wood begins a new story arc with artist James Harren!

“James Harren’s art echoes the old EC horror masters while still managing to be current. The motion of the action is superb on every page and it is ably matched by the character moments in between.”-Comic Book Resources
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Avengers Black Widow Perfume

Avengers Black Widow Perfume
Like changing clothes in the back of a chauffeured car, strip away the facade and live the life of a Russian Spy, Trained Assassin, and World Class Ballerina as you walk with the subtle scent of this Avengers Black Widow Perfume. A clear shot of citrus creates a bold statement, slowly giving way to a sensual caramel and honey note; kept too sweet by a pairing of dry sandalwood. Like a spider spindling silently from above, Black Widow dries down to a desirous gourmand delight of bitter chocolate and praline. This is a fragrance for those who can navigate the high-tension tightrope of love and duty – and who knows what it takes to be called a Black Widow. Ages 14 and up.
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Shadow #2

Shadow #2
By: Garth Ennis, Aaron Campbell, Alex Ross
Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane fly west on Pan Am’s fabulous China Clipper- but the golden age of air travel might just mean fiery death above the clouds for our heroes. In Shanghai, Major Tateo Kondo of Japanese military intelligence puts his own plans in motion, while his American counterparts struggle to catch up. The Shadow battles aerial assassins and worse, in part two of the six-part The Fire Of Creation.
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Deadenders TPB

Deadenders TPB
By: Ed Brubaker, Warren Pleece, Philip Bond
In this stylish science fiction epic from award-winning writer Ed Brubaker, a drug-dealing car thief must discover the secret behind his visions to save the world.

Twenty years after the devastating Cataclysm, society has been separated into sectors in which the rich are able to enjoy machine-generated weather and sunlight while the poor are forced to live an eternally dank and dark existence.

Banished to the dismal Sector 5, the angst-ridden Beezer discovers that the corrupt city police are hunting him because of his experiential visions of a pre-apocalyptic world. Now Earth’s reluctant savior must learn his true origin and the meaning of his visions before he is captured and killed.

For the first time, Vertigo collects the entire sixteen-issue run of DEADENDERS, along with a tale from WINTER’S EDGE #3.

This title collects
Deadenders #1-16, material from Winter’s Edge #3

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Star Trek Enterprise Ship Cufflinks

Star Trek Enterprise Ship Cufflinks
Dress for success or a night on the town with the Star Trek Cufflinks from Cufflinks, Inc.! Trekkies can choose from the USS Enterprise Cufflinks, which bring to life the classic starship; the Red Squadron Cufflinks, featuring the logo of Starfleet Academy’s elite pilot squadron; and the Starfleet Command Cufflinks, which feature the logo of Starfleet.

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Green Lantern HC Vol. 01 Sinestro

Green Lantern HC Vol. 01 Sinestro
The first six issues of the star-spanning series from DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 are collected in hardcover, with stories by superstar writer Geoff Johns and artist Doug Mahnke!

There’s an unexpected new Green Lantern in town: Sinestro. And now, this renegade GL has set a course for Korugar with one purpose: To free his homeworld from the scourge of his own Sinestro Corps – with the not-so-willing help of Hal Jordan!

This title collects
Green Lantern (2011) #1-6

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Doctor Who Lost Tv Episodes Audio CD Coll 04

Doctor Who Lost Tv Episodes Audio CD Coll 04
Doctor Who: The Lost TV Episodes Collection 4 presents in chronological order of transmission, the original audio soundtracks to the 1967 TV episodes to which the video no longer exists. Stories in this collection include: ‘The Macra Terror’ (remastered with a brand new linking narration by Anneke Wills), ‘The Faceless Ones’, ‘Evil of the Daleks’, ‘The Abominable Snowmen’, and ‘The Ice Warriors’, all starring Patrick Troughton as the second Doctor.
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Last Unicorn HC Deluxe Ed

Last Unicorn HC Deluxe Ed
Whimsical. Lyrical. Poignant. Adapted for the first time from the acclaimed and beloved novel by Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn is a tale for any age about the wonders of magic, the power of love, and the tragedy of loss.

The unicorn, alone in her enchanted wood, discovers that she may be the last of her kind. Reluctant at first, she sets out on a journey to find her fellow unicorns, even if it means facing the terrifying anger of the Red Bull and malignant evil of the king who wields his power.

Adapted by Peter B. Gillis and lushly illustrated by Renae DeLiz and Ray Dillon.
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Planet Of The Apes #14

Planet Of The Apes #14
By: Daryl Gregory, Carlos Magno, Damian Couceiro
As Sully struggles to sustain the fragile alliance between man and ape, Alaya must root out the traitor in the midst of her closest confidants! Writer Daryl Gregory and artist Carlos Magno continue their critically acclaimed run that Comics Alliance calls ‘…a wonderful world, not just worthy of the Planet of the Apes name, but better than it.’
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Pop Amazing Spider Man Movie Vinyl Figure

Pop Amazing Spider Man Movie Vinyl Figure
Inspired by the urban and stylized character designs of today’s designer toys, Funko presents a new take on one of comic’s top characters, Spider-Man, with their new POP! Marvel: The Amazing Spider-Man Vinyl Figure, based on this summer’s new movie! This 3 3/4″ tall figures of Spider-Man features Spider-Man’s movie costume plus all the unique design, bobbing heads, and articulation that collectors expect from Funko! Window box packaging.
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Adventure Time #4

Adventure Time #4
By: Ryan North, Shelli Paroline, Chris Houghton
Oh My Glob! The Latest Super-Cool Issue of the Hit Series! Finn, Jake, Marceline, Princess Bubblegum and even Lumpy Space Princess have banded together to stop that jerk the Lich from throwing all of Ooo into the sun! It’s gonna take a lot more than a sweet punch to knock this guy out – luckily, Finn and Jake are on it! The Cartoon Network cartoon’s brand-new comic book series is a huge hit! Don’t miss this arc-ending issue!
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Star Trek The Gorn 1/6 Scale Statue

Star Trek The Gorn 1/6 Scale Statue
The Gorn are among the most popular alien species ever to appear on Star Trek, due to their memorable appearance in the classic episode ‘Arena. The Gorn are an intelligent, bipedal reptilian species whose Captain fought with Captain Kirk on stardate 3045.6, under the assumption that the Federation was threatening the Gorn claim to the planet Cestus III. This incredible piece of art is constructed from heavyweight polystone and then hand painted to the finest detail. Sculpted in 1/6-scale, The Gorn stands roughly 13″ tall and is limited to just 500 individually numbered pieces.

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Thunderbolts #174

Thunderbolts #174
By: Jeff Parker, Declan Shalvey, Mark Bagley
The Clash of the Bolts concludes! In their most dire hour, the Fixer makes a devastating decision! Will Zemo’s legacy of evil destroy our present, or can the Thunderbolts pull the world back from oblivion?!
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Legion of Super Heroes #9

Legion of Super Heroes #9
By: Paul Levitz, Francis Portela, Steve Lightle
Kicking off an all-new storyline! Great jumping-on point for new readers!

Brainiac 5 and Dream Girl have been abducted by the Dominators…so why is the Legion refusing to rescue them? One of the greatest Legionnaires quits!
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Voltron #5

Voltron #5
By: Brandon Thomas, Ariel Padilla, Alex Ross
The Voltron Force is back where they belong…in the cockpits of their formidable robot lions. Zarkon’s final desperate play has failed and all that’s left now for the team is to break the blockade Planet Doom has erected around the Earth. The first arc of Generation Voltron comes to an explosive conclusion as the Voltron Force takes on any and everything Doom can throw at them…but can even they survive the secret weapon buried beneath the surface of Moon-2? For twenty-two pages, the action never stops in the story that could only be called ‘Interlock’…

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DC Superhero Chess Figure Coll Mag #2 Robin White Bishop

DC Superhero Chess Figure Coll Mag #2 Robin White Bishop
The DC Superhero Chess Figure Collector Magazine brings your favorite DC Comics characters to life in a stunning chess-piece collection, complete with a 16-page magazine providing detail on the character as well as instructions on how the piece operates on the chess board! Each official figurine is cast in metallic resin and individually hand-painted.

Get your collection started this month with the first four figures of this amazing set: Batman White King (#1), Robin White Bishop (#2), Joker Black King (#3), and Commissioner Gordon White Pawn (#4)!
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Walt Kelly The Life and Art of the Creator of Pogo HC

Walt Kelly The Life and Art of the Creator of Pogo HC
By: Thomas Andre, Carsten Laqua, Walt Kelly
For the first time an exhaustive look at the art and career of Walt Kelly, from his days at Disney working on such films as Snow White, Fantasia, and Dumbo to his work for Dell comics culminating with his work on Pogo, this full-color artbook has it all! Full of original never-before-seen artwork, Disney artwork, beautiful examples of Kelly’s comic book and book covers, and animation art. This definitive survey of Kelly’s career presents essays by Walt Kelly scholars Tom Andrae, Carsten Laqua, and Mark Burstein together with an appreciation by Kelly’s stepson, Scott Daley. Also featured is the complete never-before-printed interview with Ward Kimball, one of Disney’s ‘Nine Old Me,’ sharing an inside look at Walt Kelly and the Disney Studio. Also featured is a full-color Pogo Sunday sequence.

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Godzilla Fire-breathing Olive Zip-up Hoodie

Godzilla Fire-breathing Olive Zip-up Hoodie
Gozdilla lets you on his secret affection for Tokyo with this black hoodie!
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Steed And Mrs Peel #5 (of 6)

‘The Deadly Rainbow’ continues! Emma Peel has been reunited with her husband – but if they aren’t careful, they’ll both be gone forever! Who – or what – followed Emma’s husband back from the jungle? Anne Caufield and Ian Gibson bring swinging spy action back – you don’t want to miss it!
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Marvel Classic Characters – The Fantastic Four #5: Dr. Doom

Marvel Classic Characters – The Fantastic Four #5: Dr. Doom
Victor von Doom, aka Dr. Doom, is the true archenemy of the Fantastic Four and is one of the most recognizable villains in the Marvel universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #5.

A fellow student and intellectual peer of Reed Richards, von Doom’s face is severely disfigured in an experiment gone wrong. Doom forges a suit of armor and a mask that only he can remove and sets out to menace those he feels are responsible for his accident, including Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four.

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Kult TPB

Kult TPB
By: Jeremy Barlow, Iwan Nazif, Michael Atiyeh, Jake Murray
Fondly remembered for its philosophical complexity and controversial content, Kult has achieved legendary status amongst role-playing gamers.
The Kult graphic novel introduces this setting anew with parole officer Tomas Zenk, one of the few who can pierce the illusion. As he overcomes monsters sent to kill him, Zenk discovers the true extent of his powers, including the ability to exert control over the machinery of humanity’s enslavement. But will he aid the forces attempting to bring down the illusion . . . or succumb to the temptations of power? Collects the four-issue miniseries.

* The legendary RPG comes to comics!

* For fans of The Matrix and Hellraiser!
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Green Lantern Corps #9

Green Lantern Corps #9
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin
‘ALPHA WAR’ part one. Great jumping-on point for new readers! John Stewart is put on trial for the murder of a fellow Green Lantern by the Alpha Lanterns!
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Dazzler Statue

Dazzler Statue
Alison Blaire, the so-called ‘Disco Dazzler’ made her Marvel Comics debut in February 1980’s Uncanny X-Men #130, and went on to a solo series and team affiliations with the X-Men and Excalibur. A mutant with the ability to channel sonic vibrations into light and energy beams, her career lasted much, much longer than the disco craze from which she was born. Sculpted by Mike Cusanelli, the 14.5″ tall Dazzler statue features a genuine crystal pendant and stands atop a chromed disco ball display base.
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Complete Chester Goulds Dick Tracy HC Vol. 13

Complete Chester Goulds Dick Tracy HC Vol. 13
Dick and Tess’s house fire bombed! B.O. Plenty riddled with bullets! Sam Catchum apparently crushed to death! This volume’s villains include Blowtop, T.V. Wiggles, Dr. Plain, and Empty Williams. Plus a baby named Bonnie Braids is born, Vitamin Flintheart returns, and who’s the mysterious woman named Crewy Lou? Contains all strips from March 26, 1950 – September 15, 1951.
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Avengers #26

Avengers #26
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Walter Simonson
An AVX TIE-IN!

One of the Avengers must betray the team to fulfill their destiny with the Phoenix. A game-changer for the Avengers franchise…and it is not who you think! Comics legend Walt Simonson is back!!
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Avengers vs. X-Men #4 (of 12)

Avengers vs. X-Men #4 (of 12)
By: Jason Aaron, Jonathan Hickman, Jim Cheung
All across the globe-in the Savage Land, in Wakanda, in Tabula Rasa and more-Avenger battles X-Man for the fate of the world! Hope has a suicide mission to propose to Wolverine! While in space, the Avengers’ away team meets the Phoenix head on
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Avx vs. #2 (of 6)

Avx vs. #2 (of 6)
By: Kieron Gillen, Salvador Larroca
The premier tie-in to Avengers Vs. X-Men! Read all about Spider-Man Vs. Colossus and Captain America Vs. Gambit.
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James Bond 50th Ann Trading Card Collector Album

James Bond 50th Ann Trading Card Collector Album
Fifty years ago Sean Connery picked up his gun and entered cinematic history as James Bond in Dr. No, the first of EON Productions’ films based on Ian Fleming’s Cold War spy thrillers. Rittenhouse Archives’ James Bond 50th-Anniversary Trading Cards draws upon the history of the films for a 100-card base series that features gold foil stamping/embossing on every card matched to imagery from the films from Dr. No through Quantum of Solace. In addition, ther are bonus sets including Parallel Card, Dr. No, Dr. No Gold Foil, ‘Bond… James Bond,’ Commemorative Gold Foil, 007 Gold Gallery, and Shadowbox cards. Collectors will want to store these cards in the official Collector’s Album, custom-designed to store the entire collection plus a bonus promo card. 5 cards per pack, 24 packs per box.
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Alter Ego #109

Alter Ego #109
Alter Ego focuses this month on the Golden Age Justice Society of America, behind a fabulous cover by George Pérez, never before printed full-size! There’s a spotlight on Spectre/Hour-Man creator Bernard Baily and Johnny Thunder creator John B. Wentworth, startling additions to the 4 volumes of The All-Star Companion, the JSA-style 1940s super-groups that might have been, a gorgeous JSA Color Section, and many surprise features!
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Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde HC Vol. 01 New Printing

Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde HC Vol. 01 New Printing
Russell’s Harvey and Eisner awards winning first volume adapting Wilde’s lyrically worded tales presents two stories.

The Selfish Giant will not share anything of his until a little boy manages to open his heart. The Star Child is full of vanity, cruelty and haughtiness…until he meets his beggar woman mother.

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Daredevil #13

Daredevil #13
By: Mark Waid, Khoi Pham
THIS IS IT: “Megacrime and Punishment.” Be here as Megacrime strikes back at Daredevil, and Matt’s “happy go lucky” veneer begins to peel back at last, revealing . . . darker truths that may end his career as Daredevil.

Artist Khoi Pham returns!
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Fantastic Four #605.1

Fantastic Four #605.1
By: Jonathan Hickman, Mike Choi
Fantastic Four #605.1 reveals the secret history of the Fantastic Four. Everything starts just like you remember . . . but it ends completely differently.
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Hulk Smash Avengers #3 (of 5)

Hulk Smash Avengers #3 (of 5)
By: Roger Stern, Karl Moline, Lee Weeks
A five-part, weekly punch-fest that explores the ever-evolving relationship between the Gamma Goliath and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!

Hulk vs. the ’80s-era Avengers: Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Wasp, Captain Marvel and Thor!
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Winter Soldier #5

Winter Soldier #5
By: Ed Brubaker, Butch Guice, Lee Bermajo
Ed Brubaker and Butch Guice bring the Winter Soldier’s first arc to a dramatic ending! Can Bucky and the Black Widow prevent war with Latveria? Can Bucky stop the Sleepers he himself trained? Can this series get any cooler?
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Alter Ego #108

Alter Ego #108
Behind a ‘Sub-Mariner vs. Human Torch’ cover by Bill Everett & Carl Burgos, 1970s Bullpenner Warren Reece talks about Marvel Comics and his encounters with legends Everett, Burgos, John Romita, Stan Lee, Marie Severin, Neal Adams, Gary Friedrich, Roy Thomas, and more with rare and never-seen art and artifacts! Plus Dewey Cassell throws a biographical spotight on Standard/Nedor Golden Age artist Mike Peppe, featuring art by Alex Toth, Ross Andru, George Tuska, John Celardo, Bob Lubbers, and others!
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Venom #18

Venom #18
By: Rick Remender, Lan Medina, Michael Del Mundo
Venom faces a gauntlet of doom as the Crime-Master unites Jack O’Lantern, The Human Fly, Toxin and more to destroy Flash Thompson!

The Crime-Master’s plan is so diabolical, so vile, that it forces Eddie Brock to become a symbiote’s host once more – and takes the war to Flash Thompson’s family, Betty Brant, and even Peter Parker!

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New Mutants #42

New Mutants #42
By: Dan Abnett, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Stephanie Hans
Exiled part 3 of 5!

Gods made mortal, with mutants their only hope for survival! Undead cannibals on the loose, San Francisco turned inside out by forbidden magic!

A thrilling mythological mystery adventure in the Mighty Marvel manner, the most epic crossover of 2012! (Not counting that one where As fight Xs)
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Moon Knight By Bendis And Maleev Prem HC Vol. 02

Moon Knight By Bendis And Maleev Prem HC Vol. 02
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev
Moon Knight throws down with the Kingpin of Los Angeles! But the battle for LA’s soul claims a life – one that will be felt throughout the Marvel Universe! And once LA’s Kingpin pushes him over the edge, Moon Knight succumbs to the abyss of his new multiple personalities.

What force on Earth can bring him back from the brink? Enter: the Avengers! But after all he’s been through, will there be anything left of the one-man Avenger to save?

Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev continue the adventures of Marvel’s psyche-splitting superstar!

This title collects
Moon Knight (2011) #8-12

This week at your comic shop – 5/25/2011

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

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X-Men Spotlight

X-Men Spotlight
The X-Men head to the front of the class in May with a SPOTLIGHT all their own!

First up is an in-depth account with writer Jeff Parker of X-MEN: FIRST CLASS, the much-beloved series that happens to share a name with theblockbuster movie!

Then, we investigate the four-color pasts of Magneto and Emma Frost – two Marvel characters who’ve straddled the line between good and evil.

We also catch up with Kieron Gillen, newly ensconced as writer of UNCANNY X-MEN, Marvel’s flagship mutant title for almost fifty years!

And speaking of those classic days, we’ll take a look at some of Chris Claremont’s greatest hits during the X-Men’s ’80s heyday!
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Doctor Who Special #28

Doctor Who Special #28
Doctor Who Magazine takes readers behind-the-scenes of Sarah Jane Smith’s latest adventure, with an in-depth episode guide written by Who scholar Andrew Pixley, including original storyline ideas, deleted scenes, and hundreds of facts about her own series, all illustrated with gorgeous, never-before-seen photographs! This DWM Special is essential reading for all Doctor Who fans, because life on Earth can be an adventure, too!

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DC Comics Presents Green Lantern Willworld #1

DC Comics Presents Green Lantern Willworld #1
By: J. M. Dematteis, Seth Fisher
Don’t miss a new printing of this story of Hal Jordan’s early days as a Green Lantern!

An inexperienced Hal Jordan must undergo a surreal right of passage in order to master his power ring. Waking up on a strange, hallucinatory world with no recollection his journey there, Green Lantern attempts to decipher the insanity around him while instilling justice in a mad existence.

Dealing with a senseless reality, Hal is forced to learn how to focus his will, thus accessing the true, unbridled power of his ring. Featuring strikingly beautiful artwork, this book reveals how Hal Jordan transformed himself from a novice hero to a legend.
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This week at your comic shop – 5/11/2011

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

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Fighting American TPB

Fighting American TPB
By: Joe Simon, Jack KirbyThe complete adventures of the quirky Cold War superhero, launched in 1954 by the creators of Captain America, are presented here in an affordable graphic novel format, with weird and wonderful characters like Yucha Liffso, Jiseppi the Jungle Boy, and Poison Ivan! These are the explosive adventures of the Cold War’s answer to Captain America, by the great comics duo of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby!
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Flashpoint #1

Flashpoint #1
By: Geoff Johns, Andy Kubert
Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It’s a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war – but where are Earth’s Greatest Heroes to stop it?

It’s a place where America’s last hope is Cyborg, who hopes to gather the forces of The Outsider, The Secret 7, SHAZAM!, Citizen Cold and other new and familiar-yet-altered faces! It’s a world that could be running out of time, if The Flash can’t find the villain who altered the time line!

Welcome to FLASHPOINT!
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New Mutants #25

New Mutants #25
NEW CREATIVE TEAM! NEW DIRECTION!

DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING (ANNIHILATORS, HEROES FOR HIRE) are joined by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ (HULK, 5 RONIN) at the helm of NEW MUTANTS.

Cyclops is sick of unfinished business coming back to haunt the X-Men, so he’s tasking the New Mutants to finish it. Their first mission: Find X-Man. Nate Grey returned in DARK X-MEN, but ended up in the hands of Norman Osborn and H.A.M.M.E.R.. But with the Dark Reign at an end, where is X-Man?

FIND OUT HERE!
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Star Wars Darth Vader Artfx+ Statue

Star Wars Darth Vader Artfx+ Statue
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import!

The hit line of smaller scale Star Wars ARTFX+ Statues continues with more of your favorite heroes and villains from the original films in the all new Saga Collection!

Joining the initial releases of Boba Fett and the Stormtrooper 2-Pack comes none other than the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, DARTH VADER!

Ruthless and powerful, Darth Vader stands at the ready with the knowledge that his mastery over the Force can overcome any enemy. His classic armored suit has every detail you’ve come to know and love since Empire Strikes Back was first released 30 years ago. Intricate sculpting brings out the different parts of his chest piece and belt module, while his gloves are accurately textured. Of course, the most attention to detail was put into recreating Vader’s helmet! Darth Vader has a standard stance standing tall with his hands at his belt, though he does come with bonus arm parts for alternate poses. And, like the other ARTFX+ Statues, he has magnets in his feet for display on the included base!

ARTFX+ Statues are fun-to-assemble pre-painted snap-fit kits that can be easily put together in seconds without glue or modeling skill. Darth Vader stands approximately 8 inches tall (1/10th scale) and is the perfect centerpiece for your Saga Collection!
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Thor Lord Of Asgard

Thor Lord Of Asgard
By: Dan Jurgens & Jose H.p Armenta, Tom Raney

The king is dead…long live the king! He is the Norse God of Thunder – master of the storm and lightning, heir to the throne of immortal Asgard. And in the wake of Odin’s heroic sacrifice, Thor is called upon to fulfill his father’s legacy as lord and master of the Eternal Realm – leaving Earth’s protection in the hands of the untested Tarene! But an old foe of the Thunder God has embarked on a quest for immortality, one that may spell the end of both Midgard’s fledgling guardian and Thor’s new reign! And from beyond the stars comes an even more formidable foe, one whose sights are set on dethroning Asgard’s new liege and wiping the Norse Gods from the pages of history. It’s Thor, Lord of Asgard vs. Desak, Destroyer of Pantheons! In the aftermath, the first steps in a startling change for the once-Thunder God will have ramifications for the entire Marvel Universe!

This title collects
THOR (1998) #44-50

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Superboy The Boy Of Steel

Superboy The Boy Of Steel
By: Geoff Johns, Francis Manapul, francis manapul
Superboy is back – and he can’t wait to jump back into his life in these tales from ADVENTURE COMICS #0-3 and 5-6, plus a tale from SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2009.

But which life will it be? Conner makes a beeline for the greatest place on Earth: Smallville. While Conner reunites with his former girlfriend, Wonder Girl, Lex Luthor and Brainiac form a partnership that will cause havoc throughout the DC Universe.
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Elias The Cursed

Elias The Cursed
By: Sylviane Corgiat, Corrado Mastantuono
A mighty wizard stole Elias’ face. With his kingdom gone, he wanders the land wearing the face of his enemy. Elias will stop at nothing to find the one who stole his face, his land, and his identity. Highly recommended for fans of Conan the Barbarian and Northlanders.
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Young Marvelman Classic Prem HC Vol. 01

Young Marvelman Classic Prem HC Vol. 01
By: Mick Anglo
By shouting the famous name of his hero, Marvelman, the orphan Dicky Dauntless assumes the form of the redoubtable Young Marvelman! Watch as the Mightiest Boy in the Universe metes out atomic-powered justice to robot bandits, underwater pirates, foreign revolutionaries and more in his earliest adventures!

Black & White
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Godzilla 9in Vinyl Figure 1955

Godzilla 9in Vinyl Figure 1955

Anguirus 9in Vinyl Figure 1955

Anguirus 9in Vinyl Figure 1955

Gamera 8in Vinyl Figure

Gamera 8in Vinyl Figure
Imported from Japan!

For over 50 years Marusan Toys Inc. has been the standard in Japanese vinyl toys. With classics like Godzilla, Ultraman, and Gamera to the recent Michael Jackson figure, Marusan remains a designer toy leader.

In celebration the 50th-anniversary of Godzilla’s arrival on American shores and in her cineplexes, Marusan Toys, makers of the very first Godzilla toy, offers the first US-exclusive Godzilla, Gamera and Anguirus vinyl figures!
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New Avengers #12

New Avengers #12
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato & Howard Chaykin, Mike Deodato
SECRETS!! Who were the first Avengers? That is the question and this chapter will bring you the shocking answer.

And how will the first mission of the earliest Avengers affect the survival of one of the most beloved Avengers of the modern day?

The Dark Avengers team of Bendis and Deodato reunite and bring comics legend Howard Chaykin with them!
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Hellboy: Being Human (one-shot)

Hellboy: Being Human (one-shot)
By: Mike Mignola, Richard Corben, Dave Stewart
A horrible witch and her zombie servant host a dinner party for a family of corpses, and Hellboy and Roger turn up to blast them all back to hell in this team-up story from Roger’s early days at the B.P.R.D.

* Art by Richard Corben (Hellboy: The Bride of Hell, Hellboy in Mexico, Hellboy: The Crooked Man).

* Features an early team-up with fan-favorite Roger!

* Twenty-eight story pages of blood-curdling horror!

“Each comic is able to effortlessly welcome and envelop you back into its strange world filled with odd characters and even odder ideas. I’ve cherished every one of my forays into the world of Hellboy.” –IGN
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Batman And Robin Deluxe HC Vol. 03 Batman Must Die

Batman And Robin Deluxe HC Vol. 03 Batman Must Die
By: Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely
Grant Morrison’s best-selling run on BATMAN & ROBIN continues with this volume collecting issues #13-16 and BATMAN: THE RETURN #1. On the eve of Bruce Wayne’s return to Gotham City, the new Batman and Robin team that battled crime during his absence must deal with the deadly return of The Joker.

Then, Grant Morrison connects BATMAN & ROBIN with the best-selling THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE for the climactic showdown between Batman and The Black Glove. And in an epic tale illustrated by acclaimed artist David Finch, learn what happens to Dick Grayson after the ‘real’ Batman returns.
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X-Men Classic Five Charcoal T-Shirt

X-Men Classic Five Charcoal T-Shirt
The original X-Men in their classic original costumes star on this charcoal gray t-shirt!
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Journey Into Mystery #623

Journey Into Mystery #623
By: Kieron Gillen, Doug Braithwaite, Stephanie Hans
FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN

Loki, the great betrayer, the great destroyer has returned! But in all the nine realms there is no one who trusts him. Sadly, when he’s the first to discover the dread secret behind FEAR ITSELF and issues forth a call to arms, none will heed his call. Thrill to the latest JIM installment as the youthened Trickster God makes his devious move for power and control!
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Flash #12

Flash #12
By: Geoff Johns, Francis Manapul
Part of DC’s Flashpoint!

‘The Road to Flashpoint’ concludes as everything Barry Allen knows and cares about is lost. What is the Flashpoint? Find out in the upcoming FLASHPOINT #1!
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Incredible Hulks #628

Incredible Hulks #628
By: Greg Pak, Tom Grummett, Marko Djurdjevic
THE SPY WHO SMASHED ME!

Spy versus spy meets gamma-powered mayhem as Red She-Hulk (Hulk’s estranged wife Betty Banner), partners with a mysterious villain to steal an ancient artifact of unimaginable power. Now it’s up to Banner, Bruce Banner, to save the world — and possibly his marriage.

But will Secret Agent Banner be able to keep his domestic affairs from turning into an international Hulk-off? It’s a story that will leave you shaken, stirred and SMASHED!

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Captain America Omnibus HC Vol. 01

Captain America Omnibus HC Vol. 01
By: Stan Lee With Roy Thomas, Ron Garney (cover)
As America began preparation for the inevitable entry into World War II, a secret military project gave birth to the greatest one-man fighting force ever known: Captain America!

Transformed by the Super-Soldier Serum from a 97-pound weakling into the Star-Spangled Avenger, Steve Rogers led the charge to liberate the world from the Axis Powers’ grasp. But before the war’s end, an accident left Cap frozen in suspended animation and his sidekick Bucky seemingly dead, while the world turned on for decades.

When the Avengers resuscitated him decades later, Steve Rogers was greeted by a world vastly changed. He was a man out of time tormented by the death of his partner, but no less committed to the cause of fighting evil in all its forms.

In this amazing OMNIBUS collection, you’ll experience Captain America’s trend-setting Silver Age solo-stories from the very beginning. Packed with page after page of Stan-and-Jack magic, it’s Cap vs. his most classic foes of the Marvel Age – including the Red Skull, Baron Zemo, M.O.D.O.K., the Super-Adaptoid and more!

And as if every story and every letters page wasn’t enough, we’re topping it off with an in-depth visual analysis of Jim Steranko’s legendary Cap run by no less than Steranko himself! It’s Comics 101 by one of the medium’s greatest innovators! ‘Nuff Said!

This title collects
TALES OF SUSPENSE #59-99, CAPTAIN AMERICA #100-113 and NOT BRAND ECHH #3

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Star Wars Empire Boba Fett Navy T-Shirt

Star Wars Empire Boba Fett Navy T-Shirt
Commemorate the 30th-anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with this Boba Fett t-shirt!
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Tokidoki X Marvel Mighty Thor Storm T-Shirt

Tokidoki X Marvel Mighty Thor Storm T-Shirt
Simone Legno’s world of tokidoki collides with Marvel Comics on this stylish t-shirts that features cute versions of the Mighty Thor!
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Marvel Universe Action Figure Assortment 201103

Marvel Universe Action Figure Assortment 201103
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 World War Hulk, Modular Armor Iron Man, Spider-Man 2099, Spider-Woman, Cable, First Appearance Wolverine, Apocalypse, Cyclops, Gladiator, and others to bring the Marvel Universe to life! Blister card packaging.
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FF #3

FF #3
By: Jonathan Hickman, Steve Epting, Daniel Acuna
What has become of the surviving members of the Council, loosed upon our world by Valeria? That’s what Reed Richards and the new FF must now discover!
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Wolverine X Force Statue

Wolverine X Force Statue
A Bowen Designs Sculpt! In the aftermath of Second Coming, Cyclops ordered that X-Force, the mutant strike team he had secretly established, be disbanded. Desperate times, however, call for desperate measures, and when Wolverine uncovers the shocking truth that Apocalypse is soon to strike, he has no choice but to resurrect X-Force.

This statue depicts team leader Wolverine in his sleek and stealthy gray-and-black X-Force costume. Sculpted by Randy Bowen and Ulises Cantu, Wolverine stands 12″ tall.
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Back Issue #48

Back Issue #48
Back Issue resurrects ‘Dead Heroes’!

The man behind the Death of Captain Marvel graphic novel, Jim Starlin, discusses his remarkable career in a lavishly-illustrated exclusive interview.

Also, Deadman after Neal Adams, the Jason Todd Robin, the death and resurrection of The Flash and Elektra, and the many deaths of Aunt May!
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John Byrne Next Men #6

John Byrne’s Next Men #6
By: John Byrne
The American Civil War grinds to its grim conclusion, with one last act to be written in blood across the pages of history. But what if someone from the future had prior knowledge of that act? And took steps to prevent it? And what if that someone was Tony Murcheson?
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Deadman TPB Vol. 01

Deadman TPB Vol. 01
By: neal adams

Master comics artist Neal Adams illustrates the original adventures of deceased, revenge-driven hero Deadman, one of the heroes of BRIGHTEST DAY.

These are the stories that introduced costumed high-wire performer Boston Brand, who is assassinated by an unknown marksman in his first adventure, only to return when mysterious deity called Rama Kushna gives him a mission: find his murderer!

This title collects
STRANGE ADVENTURES #205-213

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Marvel Comic Action Figure 2-pk Assortment 20110

Marvel Comic Action Figure 2-pk Assortment 20110
The detailed and highly-articulated Marvel Comics 3 3/4″ action figure line continues with these exciting figure 2-packs! With character combinations like Deadpool/Taskmaster, Wolverine/Silver Samurai, Wolverine/Captain America, Thor/Iron Man, and Spider-Man/The Sentry to choose from, kids can live out their fantasies of defending – or destroying! – the Marvel Universe! Blister card packaging.
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DC Comics Presents The Flash #1

DC Comics Presents The Flash #1
By: John Broome, Robert Kanigher, Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert
Spotlighting tales of time travel and the Rogues, these tales from SHOWCASE #4 and 14, THE FLASH #125, 130 and 139 pit The Scarlet Speedster against ‘The Giants of The Time World,’ ‘The Conquerors of Time,’ along with Mirror Master, Captain Boomerang, The Top, Captain Cold, The Trickster and The Reverse Flash!

This title collects
SHOWCASE #4 and 14, THE FLASH #125, 130 and 139
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Black Panther Man Without Fear #518

Black Panther Man Without Fear #518
By: David Liss, Francesco Francavilla, Simone Bianchi
T’Challa vs. Vlad The Impaler – the final battle!

He’s left a wake of destruction across Hell’s KitchenÖnow Vlad feels the wrath of the Panther! From dark alleys to rain-soaked rooftops, T’Challa must end the bloody career of a ruthless monster, but at what terrible cost?

Plus, don’t miss the shock ending that will launch the next arc of the series that has Aint It Cool News raving ‘I bet you a red billy club Liss and Francavilla will be up for an Eisner…This is good comics!’
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Batman Streets Of Gotham TPB Vol. 01 Hush Money

Batman Streets Of Gotham TPB Vol. 01 Hush Money
By: Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs, dustin nguyen
How will the police feel about Gotham City’s new Dark Knight – and can he control the crime in Gotham the way the old Batman did? Commissioner Gordon’s about to find out as he teams with the new Batman to combat the Firefly in this title.

This title collects
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #1-4, DETECTIVE COMICS #852 and BATMAN #685.
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Amazing Spider-Man #660

Amazing Spider-Man #660
By: Dan Slott, Stefano Caselli
THIS ISSUE IS PACKED!!!

The SINISTER SIX versus SPIDER-MAN and the FFÖ and by FF, we mean ALL of the Future Foundation! Know what’s not a good place for children, even super powered kids? A full-scale battle with the world’s deadliest super villains!

It’s not ‘Bring Your Kids To Work’ Day, not a field trip, and it’s definitely not a game! This is a high stakes battle and there’s no way it will end well…

You also get part 3 of the death-defying team up of Spider-Man and Ghost Rider by Rob Williams and Lee Garbett. And also this issueÖour 2nd in a series of ‘Infested’ preludes leading to this summer’s top secret Spidey event!

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Marvel Ms Marvel Bishoujo Statue

Marvel Ms Marvel Bishoujo Statue
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import!

Ms. Marvel stands just over 9″ tall (in the new Marvel x Bishoujo 1/7th scale) atop an exclusive display base.
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DC Comics Presents Legion Super Heroes Damned #1

DC Comics Presents Legion Super Heroes Damned #1
By: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Oliver Coipel
With the hardcover collection of LEGION LOST coming in June, DC Comics collects the tale that led into that space-spanning epic: LEGION OF THE DAMNED.

The story begins as Cosmic Boy, Brainiac 5 and other heroes return to Earth, only to find it dominated by the alien race known as the Blight. How can the team stop these alien invaders when they’re being picked off one by one?

This title collects
LEGIONNAIRES #78-79 and LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #123-124

This week at your comic shop – 5/4/2011

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

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(note: all information including ad copy is from the publisher)
If you can’t make it to the shop, just click on any of the images below to be taken to an online retailer. I don’t get any referrals for these sales, I’m just doing my bit to spread the word on some neat products

Alexandro Jodorowsky Screaming Planet HC

Alexandro Jodorowsky Screaming Planet HC
By: Alexandro Jodorowsky, Williams, Ladronn, Various, Travis Charest
As a remnant of a destroyed planet soars aimlessly through space, it inspires inhabitants of different worlds in ways both tragic and awesome. Written by Alexandro Jodorowosky (Metabarons, The Incal). Includes short stories illustrated by J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), Ladronn (The Spirit), and Adi Granov (Iron Man: Extremis). Cover by Travis Charest.
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Thor Wolves Of North TPB

Thor Wolves Of North TPB
By: Mike Perkins
All-new, classic tales of Thor unchained!

In WOLVES OF THE NORTH, Hela lays siege to Asgard, and demon hordes are loose on Earth. Weakened and alone, Thor must strike a dangerous bargain with a mortal woman to launch a last-ditch assault on the forces of death and chaos – as his enemies were hoping he would. Valiant Vikings, grotesque goblins and lascivious ladies – what more could any Thunder God ask for?

In THE TRUTH OF HISTORY, Thor embarks on one of his most epic adventures ever when the God of Thunder and his fellow Asgardians visit Midgard’s ancient Egypt – and leave behind a startling legacy that will change our world forever!

And in THOR ANNUAL #1, Thor finds himself exiled from Asgard. Without his allies at his side, the wounded and isolated God of Thunder discovers time does not heal all wounds – especially when it’s the Egyptian pantheon bearing the grudge! Seth! Grog! The enemies from Thor’s past have returned, and they’re howling for revenge – ready to exploit Thor’s misery and finish him off once and for all.
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Doctor Who: The Movie (Special Edition)

Doctor Who: The Movie (Special Edition)
Starring Paul McGann
Made to re-launch television’s most famous time traveler, Doctor Who: The Movie is an expensive feature-length episode which attempts to continue the classic series and work as a stand-alone film. Transporting the remains of the Master, Sylvester McCoy’s Seventh Doctor is diverted to San Francisco in 1999. Regenerating in the form of Paul McGann, the Doctor gains a new companion in heart surgeon Dr. Grace Holloway (Daphne Ashbrook) and must stop the Master from destroying the world. All of which might have been fine, had not the most eccentrically British of programs been almost entirely assimilated by the requirements of American network broadcasting. Matthew Jacobs’ screenplay is literally nonsense, dependent on arbitrary, unexplained events while introducing numerous elements that contradict established Doctor Who mythology. The Tardis is re-imagined as a bizarre pre-Raphaelite/Gothic folly, while the Doctor, now half-human, becomes romantically involved with his lady companion. From the West Coast setting to metallic CGI morphing, from the look of Eric Roberts as the Master to a motorcycle/truck freeway chase, director Geoffrey Sax borrows freely from James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). Doctor Who fans should feel relieved this travesty was not successful enough to lead to a series, though McGann himself does have the potential to make a fine Doctor. –Gary S Dalkin
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Fear Itself #2 (of 7)

Fear Itself #2 (of 7)
By: Matt Fraction, Stuart Immonen, Steve McNiven
The Mighty Thor–imprisoned by his own father! As Odin and the Asgardians leave the Earth to fend for itself against the God of Fear, the Avengers and the world’s remaining heroes battle the unstoppable tide of terror! And then–the Serpent’s Hammers fall!

Who are the Worthy? Who shall rise up and join the Serpent as living avatars of his evil? And how can the Avengers respond…to fear itself?

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Thor Hero Dyad Flex Fit Cap M/l

Thor Hero Dyad Flex Fit Cap M/l
The New Era classic-style baseball cap is known by many names: the 59Fifty, the ‘fitted,’ the ‘tight lid.’ Whether it’s on the head of professional baseball players worldwide, or adorning the crown of hip-hop royalty, the 59Fifty is a crucial part of any fashion-minded fanboy.

Now you can show your loyalty to your favorite DC or Marvel heroes with these2-tone branded caps. Just one thing to remember: it’s hard to be balla enough to wear this if you pull off the size sticker!
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Taskmaster TPB Unthinkable

Taskmaster TPB Unthinkable
By: Fred Van Lente, Jefte Palo, Alex Garner
Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by JEFTE PALO Cover by ALEX GARNER Taskmaster has trained henchmen for every terrorist organization and criminal cartel in the Marvel Universe. So when the rumor starts that he’s turned traitor and now works for Steve Rogers, a billion-dollar bounty is put on his head. Now, every cadre of costumed fanatics – A.I.M., Hydra, Ultimatum, the Sons of the Serpent and more – is looking to collect. Taskmaster must fight hordes upon hordes of his psychopathic students while at the same time uncovering who framed him – which requires him figuring out who he really is! That’s right, the man with the photographic reflexes has no memory of his true identity – and you’ll learn the unexpected truth along with him! The action-packed secret origin comes courtesy of New York Times bestselling writer Fred Van Lente (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and acclaimed artist Jefte Paolo (DOCTOR VOODOO)! Collecting TASKMASTER #1-4 and material from AGE OF HEROES #3. 112 PGS./Rated T+
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Robert Fawcett: The Illustrator's Illustrator

Robert Fawcett: The Illustrator’s Illustrator
Robert Fawcett who was known by his peers as ‘The illustrator’s illustrator’, is recently chronicled in a book by Auad publishing, a well known publisher for quality books on artists from the turn of the century to the ‘Golden Age of Illustration’. Walt Reed who is a legend in his own time as an artist and a purveyor of famous artists for almost a century was a personal friend of Robert Fawcett wrote the introduction for the book. The book will contain more than a hundred color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings. These are images which have long been out of circulation and are largely unavailable today. Many of the images from the book were made from the originals which have been hidden away for decades by private collectors so the quality will be superior to the images published in magazines decades ago. The book will measure 9X12”, Hardcover with a dust jacket, 182 pages plus a fold-out. Best of all, the 12 Fawcett Sherlock Holmes illustrations will be together in a book for the first time, some taken from the original paintings.
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Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep #22 (of 24)

Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep #22 (of 24)
By: Philip K. Dick, Tony Parker, Connor Willumsen
Finally, Rick Deckard crosses paths with J.R. Isidore, the only barrier between Deckard and the last three Nexus-6 androids. Will Isidore give up the ‘friends’ he’s been hiding, and is Deckard prepared to retire his greatest enemy?

The countdown to the last issue continues in the mind-blowing final arc of the Eisner Award-nominated series from Philip K. Dick and acclaimed artist Tony Parker!
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They're Here Already!

They’re Here Already!
WOW! I have never seen two sister books as captivating, inviting and amazing as these! I can’t wait to read them both cover to cover – many times. The images are nothing short of breath taking, you have really done an amazing job… –Anonymous Reader

Hello again, Jim! I’m so glad to hear that you did a Sci-Fi book! As I was looking at the other last night, I thought, I sure hope this guy does one on the ’50s films! –Anonymous Reader

It’s the best 1950’s poster book. REALLY champion! –Anonymous Reader

Product Description
If you loved the science fiction movies of the 1950s, you will love this book. War of the Worlds, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Attack of the 50 ft. Woman, Creature From the Black Lagoon, and virtually every other great Sci Fi poster from the 1950s is pictured in this book. Not only are they pictured, but in virtually every size known. This book has over 1,500 pictures on 230 full-color pages, all found in one comprehensive, organized location. Never have these posters been assembled in one location before.
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Hellraiser Masterworks TPB Vol. 01

Hellraiser Masterworks TPB Vol. 01
By: Barker, Wachowski, & More, Ross, O’niell, More, Alex Ross
Straight from the far reaches of Hell, comes a collection of classic Hellraiser tales that will light your soul on fire! This must-have collection features stories originally published by Marvel Comics – classic spinetinglers for die-hard fans and new readers alike, collecting a host of work form comic luminaries that you will not want to miss! Featuring the work of Clive Barker (Hellraiser), Neil Gaiman (Sandman), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Alex Ross (Kingdom Come), Kevin O’Neill (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), and many more!

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Moon Knight #1

Moon Knight #1
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev
The wait is over! Moon Knight is here…like you’ve never seen him before!

And we mean NEVER! The Eisner award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev tear into the mythos of Moon Knight with the same verve and derring-do they brought to Daredevil.

A MARVELOUS reinterpretation of one of the most enigmatic characters in Marvel history starts right here!
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Jonah Hex No Way Back TPB

Jonah Hex No Way Back TPB
By: Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Tony Dezuniga
Discover how Jonah Hex’s upbringing transformed him into the justice-thirsty vigilante he became.

Legendary Hex artist Tony DeZuniga returns to illustrate a new, archetypal epic written by the acclaimed HEX team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray.

This heartbreaking, brutal original graphic novel is set against the unforgiving landscape of the Wild West and delves into Hex’s painful past.
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Doctor Who 4th Doctor Sontaran Experiment Action Figure Set

Doctor Who 4th Doctor Sontaran Experiment Action Figure Set
Imported from the UK!

The Doctor, Sarah Jane, and Harry arrive on a desolate future Earth where they discover a group of astronauts, stranded and the subject of a series of experiments by an unknown alien.

That alien is a Sontaran, Field-Major Styre, who is compiling a report on human physical and mental capabilities. This gift set presents the Fourth Doctor in his duffle coat and hat and Field-Major Styre, along with his Sontaran spacecraft, as seen in the classic Doctor Who storyline, ‘The Sontaran Experiment.’

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Conan Volume 10: Iron Shadows in the Moon TPB

Conan Volume 10: Iron Shadows in the Moon TPB
By: Timothy Truman, Tomás Giorello, José Villarubia, Cary Nord
On the run from the army of Turan, Conan and fellow fugitive Olivia hide out on a small island in the Vilayet Sea. They soon find themselves stalked by an unseen terror in the jungles and threatened by a group of pirates belonging to the Red Brotherhood, which is led by Conan’s sworn enemy-Sergius of Koth! However, those may be the least of Conan’s concerns, because when the moon rises on this island, the ruins of a lost civilization stir and an ancient, deadly curse awakens! Conan will be pushed to his limits as he and Olivia fight to survive!

* Collects Conan the Cimmerian issues #22-#25, plus the Weight of the Crown one-shot with its MySpace Dark Horse Presents short-story prologue.

* This collection completes the epic Dark Horse series Conan the Cimmerian.

* Features a foreword by series writer Timothy Truman and an afterword by Robert E. Howard biographer and genre writer Mark Finn!
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Solomon Kane: Red Shadows #2 (Guy Davis cover)

Solomon Kane: Red Shadows #2 (Guy Davis cover)
By: Bruce Jones, Rahsan Ekedal, Dan Jackson, Dave Stewart, Guy Davis
When a dying girl reveals that it’s the despicable Le Loup who has raped and stabbed her, Solomon Kane vows to finally trap and kill this elusive fiend. Le Loup is not an easy man to find, though, and Kane will have to carve, shoot, and burn a path through the criminal mastermind’s murderous minions as he searches for the aloof villain!

* An entirely new creative team takes Solomon Kane into an exciting new era-and all the way to Africa with comic-book titan Bruce Jones at the helm!

* Each issue features two covers.

* Adapts Robert E. Howard’s “Red Shadows” adventure!
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Thor Iron Man Prem HC God Complex

Thor Iron Man Prem HC God Complex
By: Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, Scot Eaton, Stephen Segovia
Thor – God of Thunder, Son of Asgard, heir to the ancient and mythic heritage of divine power!

Iron Man – invincible hero, miracle of technology, offspring of scientific genius and engineering wonder!

These two mightiest of Avengers come together to face a menace that is both magical and technological, and which threatens to wipe away the pantheons of legend and science so it can replace them with a shocking new order for the 21st century!

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Doctor Who 5th Doctor Rev Ot Daleks Action Figure Set

Doctor Who 5th Doctor Resurrection Of the Daleks Action Figure Set
Imported from the UK!

The TARDIS, trapped in a time corridor, brings the Doctor, Tegan, and Turlough to Earth, 1984, where they come across a plot to resurrect Davros, the creator of the Daleks, to give the Daleks an edge in their long and futile war against the Movellans. But Davros is merely a pawn in the plans of others, and that is an affront he cannot tolerate as he pushes the Daleks to the brink of civil war!

This action figure pack, based on the season 21 Doctor Who storyline ‘Resurrection of the Daleks,’ comes with the fifth Doctor, Davros, the Dalek Supreme (black), and a Dalek (gray).
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Thor For Asgard HC

Thor For Asgard HC
By: Robert Rodi, Simone Bianchi
Beginning an epic adventure showcasing the God of Thunder as you’ve never seen him before!

The vassals of Asgard are?in armed revolt…Odin is missing…Balder is dead…and the entire continent is battered by a years-long winter. How can Thor?put the empire back together, especially with his mighty hammer Mjolnir mysteriously denied him?

Parental Advisory

This title collects
Collecting THOR: FOR ASGARD #1-6.
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Doctor Who Magazine #433

Doctor Who Magazine #433
Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, Doctor Who Magazine has all the latest news about the new series in 2011, including Neil Gaiman’s highly-anticipated episode; information on spin-offs Torchwood: The New World and The Sarah Jane Adventures; the full-color comic strip continues; behind-the-scenes secrets are revealed in Steven Moffat’s ‘Production Notes’; all the latest audios, books, and DVDs are previewed and reviewed; plus in-depth features and more!

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Jinx GN HC Essential Collection

Jinx GN HC Essential Collection
By: Brian Michael Bendis
POWERS co-creator Brian Michael Bendis brings back his Eisner Award-winning crime-comic classic in an all-new collection!

A female bounty hunter, a handsome small-time grifter and his smarmy partner search for a hidden treasure that takes them on a winding trail through the seedy underbelly of Cleveland – a treasure that’s a ticket out of the city and out of ‘the life.’

The treasure hunt propels this character-driven film noir loosely based on the western classic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

FOR MATURE READERS.

This title collects
JINX #1-4

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Brightest Day HC Vol. 02

Brightest Day HC Vol. 02
By: Geoff Johns, Peter J. Tomasi, David Finch
Once dead, twelve heroes and villains were resurrected by a white light expelled from deep within the center of the earth. Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all. In this second volumes, which issues #8-16 of the series, find out whether Deadman is truly destined to wield the White Lantern and who the new Aqualad is. Plus, Firestorm’s dueling alter egos take a bizarre journey, while Martian Manhunter returns to Mars to learn about the strange creature that’s stalking him.
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DC Comics Presents Son Of Superman #1

DC Comics Presents Son Of Superman #1
By: Howard Chaykin, David Tischman, J. H. Williams Iii, Mick Gray
Reprinting a classic Superman tale featuring the art of J.H. Williams III! Fifteen years after the disappearance of Superman, a teenage Jon Kent awakens one day to learn that not only is he the son of the Man of Steel, but he has suddenly inherited his powers.

Looking to follow in his father’s footsteps, Jon joins a rebel organization that fights against the now completely corrupt U.S. government and their plan for total economic segregation. But by becoming an enemy of the state, the son of Superman instantly becomes a target of the government-run Justice League.

Now in order to live up to the legacy of his father, Jon must defeat corrupted and deviant versions of Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and The Flash.

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Doom Patrol #22

Doom Patrol #22
By: Keith Giffen, Ron Randall, Matthew Clark
Final issue!

It’s all been building to this! To retake Oolong Island, The Doom Patrol must face a pan-galactic array of foes, old and new alike. Hanging in the balance is the fate of the team, the island – and maybe even the world!
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Doctor Who: The Episode Guide (Pocket Essentials)

Doctor Who: The Episode Guide (Pocket Essentials)
Doctor Who has seen many ups and downs in its long and colorful history, and this guide tracks all of them. From humble beginnings in November 1963 to its cancellation in 1989 and eventual resurrection in 2005, Doctor Who has always been a quintessential element of sci-fi, and British popular culture. The spine-chilling theme music, the multidimensional Tardis, the evil metallic Daleks, and the ever-changing face of the Doctor himself have become trademarks of the program’s witty, eclectic style. Over the years Doctor Who has embraced such diverse genres as science fiction, horror, westerns, history, romance, adventure, and comedy—but has never strayed from its first and most important remit: telling damn good stories. Eleven Doctors, a multitude of companions, and a veritable cornucopia of monsters and villains: the show has it all. This guide includes sections on TV, radio, cinema, stage, and internet spin-offs; novels and audio adventures; missing episodes; and an extensive website listing and bibliography.
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Captain America Forever Allies HC

Captain America Forever Allies HC
By: Roger Stern, Lee Weeks
AMERICA’S IN A RACE ACROSS THE WORLD TO SOLVE A MYSERY FROM WORLD WAR II! James ‘Bucky’ Barnes has led many lives. Once he was Captain America’s partner Bucky, a proud member of the Invaders, a founder of the original Young Allies.

Now he is Captain America, the Sentinel of Liberty, and when an old enemy suddenly reappears, Jim must re-open the last, unsolved case of the Young Allies — to stop a menace that threatens the world! Roger Stern (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) travels from World War II with Nick Dragotta (X-MEN FIRST CLASS) to the modern age with Marco Santucci (SIEGE: SPIDER-MAN) to tell a time-tossed epic tale of mystery, intrigue, and high adventure!

This title collects
CAPTAIN AMERICA: FOREVER ALLIES #1-4, YOUNG ALLIES COMICS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 and YOUNG ALLIES #1
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Green Lantern Super Spectacular #1

Green Lantern Super Spectacular #1
By: GEOFF JOHNS, JOHN BROOME, ALAN MOORE, DARWYN COOKE, ETHAN VAN SCIVER, GIL KANE, KEVIN O’NEILL, CARLOS PACHECO, JESUS MERINO
As excitement for the blockbuster Green Lantern movie continues to build, DC Comics collects these GL classics in a new, magazine format Super Spectacular!

Don’t miss ‘Flight,’ by Geoff Johns and Darwyn Cooke from GREEN LANTERN SECRET FILES 2005; ‘Alientated,’ featuring Hector Hammond, from writer Geoff Johns and artist Ethan Van Sciver, from GREEN LANTERN #4; ‘The Secret Origin of The Guardians,’ by John Broome and Gil Kane, pulled from GREEN LANTERN #40; and ‘Tygers,’ starring Abin Sur from GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #2 by Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill.
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Batman Long Shadows TPB

Batman Long Shadows TPB
By: Judd Winnick, J. G. Jones
Can the new Batman maintain his grip on Gotham City’s criminal element? With Bruce Wayne gone in the wake of BATMAN: R.I.P., Dick Grayson – formerly known as both Robin and Nightwing – becomes the new Batman in this new title. And it’s not long before the city’s criminals put him to the test!

With the Penguin intent on becoming Gotham’s new crime kingpin and Two-Face waging a war of his own, how can any hero, let alone one who’s just stepped into his role, stop them? It won’t be easy – especially since he also has to round up a posse of escaped Arkham Asylum inmates.

This title collects
BATMAN #687-691

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Captain America First Vengeance #1 (of 4)

Captain America First Vengeance #1 (of 4)
By: Fred Van Lente, Luke Ross & Neil Edwards, Tbd
The OFFICIAL comics prequel to the Marvel Studios summer blockbuster begins here!

As Captain America, Steve Rogers is the inspiration for millions during the dark days of World War Two — but where did he get his inspiration from? How did he meet his best friend, ‘Bucky’ Barnes? And what set him on the path to becoming the First Avenger?
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Tokidoki X Marvel Captain America Knit Beanie

Tokidoki X Marvel Captain America Knit Beanie
The fourth season of high-fashion apparel pairing classic Marvel characters with the cheerfulness of the tokidoki universe continues to roll through 2011!

Acclaimed artist Simone Legno brings his unique design aesthetic to the Marvel Universe with his Fall 2011 collection, giving the House of Ideas a hip and hot makeover for the 21st-century and the chillier weather of the autumn months. Whether it’s a knit beanie in the style of Captain America’s cowl, hoodies of Thor or Spider-Man, pop art quads of the heroes or villains of the Marvel U, or shirts that feature Marvel favorites like the X-Men or the Hulk, tokidoki x Marvel brings the fun to Marvel’s classic, beloved characters. Smash it up as the Fall 2011 collection ships to customers beginning in time for the turning of the leaves.

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This week at your comic shop- 2/2/11

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DC Universe Online Legends #1

DC Universe Online Legends #1
By: Tony Bedard, Marv Wolfman, Howard Porter, Livesay, Adriana Melo, Norman Lee, Ryan SookThe DC event of the year begins, coinciding with the release of the wildly anticipated DCU MMO! Get ready for the ride of a lifetime with this immense, 26-issue biweekly series!

Lex Luthor’s obsession with destroying Superman reaches a fevered limit when he cuts the ultimate Devil’s deal with Brainiac…but with the shake of a hand, has Luthor consigned humanity to genocide?

Comic book legend Marv Wolfman joins fan-favorite writer Tony Bedard and artist Howard Porter to tell the ultimate DC Universe Super Hero tale of good versus evil!
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Brightest Day #19

Brightest Day #19
By: Goeff Johns, Peter J. Tomasi, IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK, JOE PRADO, DAVID FINCH, SCOTT WILLIAMS
The BRIGHTEST DAYS are numbered as this best-selling series heads toward its shocking conclusion, and fans won’t want to miss a single page of the action!’Aquawar’ breaks out with Aquaman, Mera, Aqualad and a surprise guest star facing off against the terrorist forces of Black Manta and Siren to keep the vast waters of the world from sinking the United States!

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Deadpool And Cable #26

Deadpool And Cable #26
By: Duane Swiercyznski, Leo Fernandez, Dave Wilkins
Cable is dead, and no one’s more devastated than his old friend and partner, Deadpool (a.k.a. Wade Wilson, a.k.a. the Merc With the Mouth, a.k.a. the guy who’s in pretty much every other solicit this month). Sitting by Cable’s grave, Deadpool struggles to find the perfect way to honor his fallen mutant pal.Then… light bulb! Deadpool remembers Rumekistan, the troubled and totally fictional European country that Cable once tried to turn into a Utopia on earth. Deadpool travels there to establish up a Cable museum! A Cable amusement park! A Cable cable TV show! But Rumekistan isn’t quite what it used to be, and Deadpool’s appearance only makes things worse. To set things right, Deadpool will have to do more than just honor his old friend — he must become him!

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Batman Beyond #2

Batman Beyond #2
By: Adam Beecgen, Ryan Benjamin, John Stanisci, Dustin Nguyen
Terry’s family is being held hostage by a crook who’s boosted technology so powerful, he doesn’t even understand what he has – and the Justice League intends to neutralize the threat with full aggression.But Neo-Gotham is Batman’s town, and Bruce Wayne doesn’t intend to give up one iota of control over the situation! With his loved ones’ lives on the line, which way will Terry turn under the pressure?

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Amazing Spider-Man #653

Amazing Spider-Man #653
By: Dan Slott, Stefano Caselli
REVENGE OF THE SPIDER-SLAYER Part 2 of 3 ‘All You Love Will Die’ The SPIDER-SLAYER’S assault escalates as his INSECT ARMY descends on Manhattan!No one in Spidey’s life is safe-from the offices of the Daily Bugle to the Mayor’s staff at City Hall! It’s way more than our wall-crawler can handle. Good thing he’s also a member of the NEW AVENGERS!

Guest-starring LUKE CAGE, JESSICA JONES, MS. MARVEL, MOCKINGBIRD, IRON FIST–and a few surprises.
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Doctor Strange From Marvel Vault #1

Doctor Strange From Marvel Vault #1
By: Roger Stern, Neil Vokes, Mario Alberti
A Marvel Masterpiece from deep inside the treasure vaults can now be told! For decades, Doctor Stephen Strange has worked as a practicing sorcerer out of the weird old brownstone at 177A Bleecker Street in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. But what eerie secrets does the building hide? What lurks within its walls? Is it Ö haunted?Now, at last, the full story of Doctor Strange’s first night in his Sanctum Sanctorum stands revealed — in a tale tastefully told by Roger Stern (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and dramatically drawn by those Masters of the Comic Arts, Neil Vokes and Jay Geldhof (UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN: STRANGE ENCOUNTERS, The Black Forest).

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Shadow Double Novel Vol. 45

Shadow Double Novel Vol. 45
The Shadow confronts a European mastermind of evil to end the murderous menace that lurks on ‘Terror Island.’ Then, Lamont Cranston seeks the strange secret behind the deadly ‘accidents’ that have caused a once-thriving community to become a ‘City of Ghosts.’
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Hulk #29

Hulk #29
By: Jeff Parker, G. Hardman & M. Robinson, Ed McGuinness
SCORCHED EARTH FINALE! Bruce Banner has found the key to stopping the Intelligencia’s assaultÖand it’s going to require RED HULK to team up with the one partner he never thought he would… THE HULK!

With the wounds between them still fresh, the two big brutes of the Marvel Universe must bring their incredible power together or it all ends here.

But was there an even bigger development hidden behind this master plan? Meanwhile on Stage 2- The A-BOMB takes a break from fighting really big monsters, so that he can get killed dead by the mysterious murdering alien-looking dudes!!!
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Superman Forever #1 Mini Statue

Superman Forever #1 Mini Statue
A classic DC Direct statue gets miniaturized!Based on one of the most popular Alex Ross covers ever, this 1:2 scale mini statue features all the sculptural details and intricate painting fans of DC Direct have come to expect.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 6.375″ high x 5.875″ wide, is packaged in a 4-color box and is manufactured to order.
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Night of the Living Dead DVDTee

Night of the Living Dead DVDTee
This DVDTee includes both a DVD of George A. Romero’s 1968, Night of the Living Dead, and a tee shirt with the original poster art on it. Night of the Living Dead, widely acknowledged as one of the most influential horror films of all time, tells the story of seven people who are secluded in a Pennsylvania farmhouse trying to avoid savage attacks by zombified corpses seeking to eat their flesh. Through radio and TV reports they learn that radiation from outer space is thought to be responsible for a wave of zombie attacks all over the eastern United States. It seems that this radiation from a fallen satellite has caused the dead to walk, and now they hunger for human flesh. Once bitten, you become one of them. The only way to kill them is by gunshot or a severe blow to the head.

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The Savage Sword of Conan Volume 9 TPB

The Savage Sword of Conan Volume 9 TPB
By: Michael Fleisher, John Buscema, Val Mayerik, Pablo Marcos, Ernie Chan, Vince Colletta, Rudy Nebres
Conan has his hands full in this set of era–defining stories by Michael Fleisher, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Pablo Marcos, and other familiar talents! In these pages, the Cimmerian faces a demigod who wields the awesome powers of the leopard, three deadly dwarves, a siren with an army of undead pirates, and the return of the Devourer of Souls! Plus, fan–favorite stories “The Blood Ruby of Death,” in which a priceless gem turns even the staunchest allies into enemies, and “When a God Lives,” where the theft of a seemingly harmless statue unleashes the ancient, arcane energies of a god whose only goal is to destroy Conan!

* Over 500 jam–packed pages of adventure, betrayal, and revenge!

* This volume collects The Savage Sword of Conan #94 to #101, complete with covers, frontispieces, backup stories, and pinups from each issue!
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Doc Savage Double Novel #44

Doc Savage Double Novel #44
When mysterious earth tremors endanger New York’s hydroelectric dams, Doc Savage must unearth the strange secret of The Roar Devil.Then, Doc Savage is jailed and charged with murder while investigating oil pipeline sabotage in Arkansas in ‘Satan Black.’

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Famous Monsters Of Filmland #254

Famous Monsters Of Filmland #254
May 27, 2011 marks the centennial birthday of Vincent Price. Join Famous Monsters of Filmland as they celebrate a century of mayhem and menace by giving horror fans a birthday gift, wrapped up in a glorious cover by Jason Edmiston!Plus, Joe Nazzaro fills readers in on spring’s films and April Snellings adds her usual magic.

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Iron Man Legacy #11

Iron Man Legacy #11
By: Fred Van Lente, Steve Kurth, Juan Doe
THE ILLUMINATI versus THE PRIDE as ‘INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION’ reaches its senses-shattering conclusion!… ‘NUFF SAID!
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Atari Cocktail Recipe Pint Glass

Atari Cocktail Recipe Pint Glass
Make cocktail concoctions inspired by Atari’s classic video games with this pint glass that comes imprinted with the recipes!
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Metropolis DVD & XL T-Shirt

Metropolis DVD & XL T-Shirt
In Fritz Lang’s influential silent classic Metropolis, set in a sprawling city of the future, a workers’ uprising threatens to destroy the metropolis. In the 21st century, society has been divided into two classes – the lowly workers who live underground, and the wealthy ruling class who indulge in a decadent existence in the towering skyscrapers above. One of the ruling class is lured below ground and becomes horrified by what he witnesses. He endeavors to help improve their plight, but a mad scientist and his evil robots are enlisted to thwart the young man and crush the labor reform efforts. This special edition DVD comes with an X-Large t-shirt that features the movie’s original poster art.

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Blake's 7: The Early Years | Season 1

Blake’s 7: The Early Years | Season 1
Featuring Colin Salmon, Craig Kelly, Keeley Hawes, Geoffrey Palmer, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jake Maskall, Peter Guinness, Owen Aaronovitch, Michael Cochrane, Carrie Dobro, Stephen Lord, Jan Chappell and Michael Keating
VILA & GAN (Story 1.1), TRAVIS (Story 1.2), AVON (Story 1.3), CALLY (Story 1.4.1 and 1.4.2), JENNA (Story 1.5.1 and 1.5.2).The audio adventures feature DEREK RIDDELL (The Book Group, Ugly Betty) as the eponymous rebel leader Roj Blake, COLIN SALMON (James Bond, Alien vs Predator) as computer genius Kerr Avon and DANIELA NARDINI (This Life) as Supreme Commander Servalan.

Other cast members include CRAIG KELLY (Queer as Folk) as arch-villain Travis, CARRIE DOBRO (Babylon 5) as Jenna, MICHAEL PRAED (Robin of Sherwood), DOUG BRADLEY (Hellraiser), GEOFFREY PALMER (As Time Goes By) and KEELEY HAWES (Ashes to Ashes).

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Marvel Knights: Black Panther

Marvel Knights: Black Panther
Djimon Hounsou (Actor), Alfre Woodard (Actor), Mark Brooks (Director)
Deep in the heart of Africa lies Wakanda, an advanced and unconquerable civilization. A family of warrior kings possessing superior speed, strength and agility has governed this mysterious nation as long as time itself. The latest in this famed line is young King T’Challa, the great hero known worldwide as the Black Panther.Now, outsiders once again threaten to invade and plunder Wakanda. Leading this brutal assault is Klaw, a deadly assassin with the blood of T’Challa’s murdered father on his hands, who brings with him a strong army of super-powered mercenaries. Even with Wakanda’s might and his own superhuman skills, can the Black Panther prevail against this deadly invading force?

From respected filmmaker/producer Reginald Hudlin and legendary comic book artist John Romita, Jr., comes the epic Black Panther story for which comic fans have waited 25 years. Starring Djimon Hounsou (Gladiator, Blood Diamond) and Alfre Woodard (True Blood, Star Trek: First Contact).
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Marvel Minimates Series 37 Assortment

Marvel Minimates Series 37 Assortment
A Diamond Select Release! Art Asylum Designs & Sculpts!Diamond Select continues the longest running collector line in toy history. After 36 series of Marvel Minimates you might be wondering what is left. How about the always popular Spider-Man paired with the long awaited Minimates debut of the classic villain Lizard. Next up two eagerly awaited mutants rounding out previous release get ready for 90’s era Professor Xavier and X-Force’s own Warpath. Rounding out the main release the ever loving blue eyed Thing as well as the army building Doombot.

For the specialty exclusive two pack get ready to make room for Thing in his trench coat disguise and more Doombots. Each Minimate stands 2.5″ tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories.

NOTE: This is a factory sealed case assortment.
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Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep #19 ( of 24 )

Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep #19 ( of 24 )
By: Philip K. Dick, Tony Parker, Brett Weldele
The Eisner-nominated series from the novel that inspired Blade Runner continues as Rick Deckard makes a decision that may be the biggest mistake of his life.Or it may also be the most enlightening experience of his life. Only three renegade Nexus-6 remain, you won’t believe what happens next in Philip K. Dick’s sci-fi masterpiece!

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Quicksilver Costume Turquoise T-Shirt XXL

Quicksilver Costume Turquoise T-Shirt XXL
Feel the speed of Quicksilver with this t-shirt! Dress up as the Avenger/Evil Mutant Pietro Maximoff and speed past the jibes and snickers from your foes!
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Hellboy: The Sleeping and the Dead #2

Hellboy: The Sleeping and the Dead #2
By: Mike Mignola, Scott Hampton, Dave Stewart
Hellboy is trapped in a dark basement littered with bones and small coffins, and the only way out is through the floating creature of death!For the first time, Mike Mignola teams up with artist Scott Hampton (Batman, The Sandman Presents: Lucifier) for this gothic tale.

* Classic vampire horror!

* The exciting conclusion!
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War of the Worlds 2005 1/8 Scale Alien Creature Model Kit

War of the Worlds 2005 1/8 Scale Alien Creature Model Kit
Straight from Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster 2005 movie War of The Worlds comes the incredible alien creature model kit! From its unique three limbs and creepy walk, to its refractive eyes and long fingers, it’s striking design invokes feelings of fear and fascination.Created from the original 3D computer model used in the movie, the kit consists of one alien figure with alternate neck for posing options and detailed logo display base.

War of the Worlds 1:8 Scale Martian Model Kit

War of the Worlds 1:8 Scale Martian Model Kit
When meteors began to fall on the Earth in the mid-1950s, no one could have imagined that they were not rocks from space but the vanguard of an invasion from another world.This model kit recreates the Martian from George Pal’s classic 1953 film, The War of the Worlds. Taken from images from Paramount’s original studio prop, this model comes with 2 sets of arms for multiple posing options, and it stands atop a detailed film logo display base.

Assembly required.

New releases 9/9/10

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

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Simon & Kirby Superheroes HC

Simon & Kirby Superheroes HC

By: Steve Saffel (Ed.), Joe Simon, Jack Kirby

Beginning with Blue Bolt in June 1940, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby set the standard for costumed heroes. Their creation Captain America, remains one of the most famous heroes in comic book history, and their work for Timely and DC Comics raised the bar.

This volume introduces some of their most exciting characters: Fighting American, The Fly, Lancelot Strong, and the Hollywood swashbuckler known as Stuntman. Presenting the complete Fighting American, their first collaboration, ‘The Black Owl,’ and Captain 3-D, lavishly restored and presented in full-color for the first time, this is the only edition authorized by both Joe Simon and the estate of Jack Kirby, gathered from the official Simon and Kirby archives. With an introduction from comics legend Neil Gaiman!
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Thor #614

Thor #614
By: Kieron Gillen, Rich Elson, Mico Suayan

THOR IN HELL!

It’s the poisonous fruit of Loki’s trickery during the Siege, as the God of Thunder battles demons and monsters to cross from one side of the desolate dimension to the other! At stake…his life and the fate of all Asgardians!
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Amazing Spider-Man #641

Amazing Spider-Man #641
By: Joe Quesada, Paolo Manuel Rivera
This is it! The startling conclusion to ONE MOMENT IN TIME!How did the world REALLY forget Peter Parker was Spider-Man? And what does the future hold for Peter & Mary Jane? Every question is answered, the past laid to rest, and Spider-Man swings into a new direction for the future!

Amazing Spider-Man #642

Amazing Spider-Man #642
By: Mark Waid, Stan Lee, Paul Azaceta, Marcos Martin, Marko Djurdjevic
A five part spider-odyssey begins in ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES!

With Peter Parker’s ONE MOMENT IN TIME behind him and Mary Jane back in his life, Spidey finds himself ready for a new start…but the various threads of his life since his BRAND NEW DAY are about to crash together violently. When Norman Osborn’s baby is born… every villain on the planet wants the first ever strain of pure Goblin blood, leaving Spider-Man’s friends and family exposed to a Sinister plan that threatens to bring down every strand or Peter’s life that’s been stitched together carefully over the past few years.

It may be a cliché to say it…but after ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES absolutely nothing will be the same. Also this issue, we begin a series of covers by the brilliant Marko Djurdjevic that when all put together will form a giant wall-sized Spider poster featuring the people in Spider-Man’s life!

Plus…the Spidey Sunday feature continues breaking the 4th wall of Web-swinging Wonder by legends Stan Lee and Marcos Martin (well, Stan’s a legend…Marcos is just a man who draws like one.)

Cthulhu Bobble Head

Cthulhu Bobble Head
Even bobble heads need their unholy gods, and for those bobble heads seeking insanity and fear that is the Cthulhu Bobble Head! The unspeakable horror from the dawn of time revealed in the writings of H.P. Lovecraft is brought to a strangely deformed life with this 6″ tall bobble head that comes complete with the Elder Gods’ wings! Window box packaging.
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From Shadow To Light GN Mort Meskin

From Shadow To Light GN Mort Meskin
CAREER-SPANNING BIOGRAPHY-CUM-ARTBOOK ON NEAR-FORGOTTEN GOLDEN AGE COMICS MASTER

From Shadow to Light: The Life and Art of Mort Meskin is a coffee table art book and critical biography of one of the twentieth century’s most influential and overlooked comic book artists. Meskin’s career spanned both the Golden and Silver ages of comics, from the 1940s to the 1960s. His drawing, chiaroscuro technique, and storytelling are considered by connoisseurs of the form to be among the most sophisticated of his time.

Following World War II he formed a studio with the legendary Jerry Robinson, co-creator of The Joker and Robin. He later worked for Joe Simon and Jack Kirby’s company S&K Studio and with Stan Lee at Atlas (Marvel). From Shadow to Light compiles for the first time the best of Meskin’s art from his comic book career, his post-comics career bin advertising, and his fine art. Many of the comics pages are scanned form the original art, thanks to the cooperation of the Meskin estate.

Mort Meskin’s story is one of perseverance and overcoming personal demons. It is the tale of the indomitable spirit of a true artist and innovator. From Shadow to Light: The Life and Art of Mort Meskin will finally set the record straight and add his name to the pantheon of comic book artists who helped create this distinctly American art form.
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B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth-New World #2

B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth-New World #2
By: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Guy Davis, Dave Stewart
Paranoia and suspicion plague members of the B.P.R.D. as agent Kate Corrigan, strained over the new UN control, must also play mediator between a manipulative Panya and a broken down Johann, devastated over the giant body in a vat he can’t have. Meanwhile, Abe breaks from the team and investigates the horrors of the Northwestern woods.

Join the B.P.R.D.!
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Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities and the Ghastly Fiend of London #1 (Eric Powell cover)

Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities and the Ghastly Fiend of London #1 (Eric Powell cover)
By: Eric Powell, Eric Powell, Kyle Hotz, Dan Brown, Dave Stewart
The world believes the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid was killed by Pat Garrett, but in reality the Kid is very much alive, the hired gun of Fineas Sproule’s traveling spectacle of biological curiosities–or “freaks,” as Billy calls them. In their latest adventure, Billy and crew confront their most vicious challenge yet: Jack the Ripper!

In London to visit a true Elephant Man, Billy, Sproule, and the company learn about the Whitechapel murders and the fact that disfigured people are being blamed for the killings and targeted for mob justice. As the group applies themselves to the case, Sproule looks for information at every bar in the city, while Billy tags along to drink whisky and flirt with prostitutes at each one-which might be a better way to find the Ripper than he realizes.

* Includes Goon backups by Eric Powell!
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Creepy Archives Volume 7 HC

Creepy Archives Volume 7 HC
Creepy Archives Volume 7 collects a fascinating array of stories from the second great generation of artists and writers in the history of the world’s best illustrated horror magazine. As the 1960s ended and the ’70s began, the original, classic creative lineup for Creepy was eventually infused with a slew of new talent, with phenomenal new contributors like Richard Corben, Ken Kelly, and Nicola Cuti joining the ranks of established greats like Reed Crandall, Frank Frazetta, and Al Williamson. This volume of the Creepy Archives series collects more than two hundred pages of distinctive short horror comics in a gorgeous hardcover format.

This title collects
Creepy #33-36
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Conan: The Newspaper Strips Volume 1

Conan: The Newspaper Strips Volume 1

By: Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Alfredo Alcala, Rudy Nebres, Pablo Marcos, Alan Kupperberg, Tom Yeates
From September 4, 1978, until April 12, 1981, thousands of readers across the country thrilled to the daily adventures of everyone’s favorite barbarian, Conan! Now Dark Horse Comics is proud to present the Conan newspaper strips collected for the first time in a handsome hardcover volume. Readers will once again enjoy the talents of Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Alfredo Alcala, Rudy Nebres, Pablo Marcos, Alan Kupperberg, and Tom Yeates as they artfully unfold the continuing saga of Conan in these daily comic strips!

* Conan remains one of the most popular licensed comics, with newly created Conan stories and an extensive reprint program, both from Dark Horse!

* Collects daily newspaper strips from September 4, 1978, through April 12, 1981.
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Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag Ronan

Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag Ronan
As ‘Supreme Accuser of the Kree Empire’ it’s Ronan’s duty to pass judgment on heroes and villains across the galaxy. Hailing from the distant planet Hela, Ronan has been at the forefront of the Kree’s attempts to conquer Earth and dominate the entire Milky Way.

A mighty warrior who dishes out his own brand of justice with his hammer, ‘the Universal Weapon’, Ronan has clashed with the likes of the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Prepare to be judged with this special edition of Classic Marvel Figurine Collection Magazine featuring a comprehensive, 20-page magazine focusing on Ronan, complete with an imposing, hand-sculpted lead figurine and exclusive slipcase and double-sided poster.

DC Superhero Figure Coll Mag #61 Adam Strange

DC Superhero Figure Coll Mag #61 Adam Strange
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. Choose this month from Adam Strange (#61), Red Arrow (#62), and Hawkgirl (#63).
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Next Men Premiere Ed HC Vol. 03

Next Men Premiere Ed HC Vol. 03
By: John Byrne

It’s the conclusion of John Byrne’s ground-breaking series!

Presented oversized and in their original color, the members of Project: Next Men begin to understand the role they play in Sathanas’ master plan. The explosive ending will leave you on the edge of your seat, wishing/hoping Byrne will one day tell the rest of this exceptional saga. This final hardcover edition features an all-new cover by Byrne.
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X-9 Secret Agent Corrigan Vol. 01 TPB

X-9 Secret Agent Corrigan Vol. 01 TPB
By: Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson

Al Williamson’s run on Secret Agent Corrigan from 1967 to 1979 stands as one of the artistic highlights in the history of the American comic strip. Williamson’s illustrious career included stints at EC Comics on their legendary science fiction titles, Star Wars, Flash Gordon, and Secret Agent Corrigan (AKA X-9).

Archie Goodwin was one of the most acclaimed writers and editors to work in comics. He edited the groundbreaking Blazing Combat series for Warren Publications, as well as Creepy and Eerie. His writing credits included Batman and the Eisner Award-winning Manhunter series.
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Incredible Hercules Assault On New Olympus TPB

Incredible Hercules Assault On New Olympus TPB
By: Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente, Rodney Buchemi, Adi Granov
The Fourth Extinction is nigh!

Hera’s plot to become the universe’s ultimate goddess has reached its final stage: With Continuum unleashed, the destruction of mankind is here! But the heroes of Earth and Olympus won’t go down without a fight! Witness Hercules’ final showdown with the nihilistic god, Typhon! Behold the evolution of Amadeus Cho into the kind of champion Athena has been grooming him to be! Watch as the combined faces of the New and Mighty Avengers race through legions of Amazon warriors!

And be there as Peter Parker puts the moves on Hercules’ hot babe of a wife!

This title collects
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #138-141 & ASSAULT ON NEW OLYMPUS PROLOGUE
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Invaders #1 (of 5)

Invaders #1 (of 5)
The greatest super heroes of World War II blaze into action-this time in the modern world! For the first time in decades, the original Invaders are alive and active at the same time! But what mysterious force has drawn them all together…and how does it relate to the darkest moment in Invaders history, an event so horrifying it threatens all life on Earth today?

Featuring: Captain America! The Sub-Mariner! The original Human Torch and Toro! The Golden Age Vision! Spitfire! Union Jack! And Steve Rogers!
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New Avengers #4

New Avengers #4
With reality under furious attack by arcane power far beyond anything anyone on Earth has ever dealt with before, the Avengers have to start getting creative or forfeit all that we know.

The rules of magic and mysticism in the Marvel Universe are about to change in a gigantic way and it’s all going to happen here! All this plus a brand new chapter in the oral history of the Avengers.
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Shadowland Blood On Street #2 (of 4)

Shadowland Blood On Street #2 (of 4)
By: Antony Johnston, Wellinton Alves, Francesco Mattina
Silver Sable…Paladin…Misty Knight…The Shroud! Four very different heroes, all ensnared in a mystery spinning out of Shadowland!

Is Daredevil using The Hand to kill mobsters untouchable by the law? Or is something even more sinister spreading throughout the city? Each hero approaches the puzzle from a different angle, and now they must race to discover the truth-but The Hand has other ideas, and time is running out!

Can this quartet of strange bedfellows put their differences aside and come together before death strikes again?

Join writer Antony Johnston (DAREDEVIL) and artist Wellinton Alves (THUNDERBOLTS) for a trip down the mean streets of Shadowland!
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How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack: Defend Yourself When the Lawn Warriors Strike (And They Will)

How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack: Defend Yourself When the Lawn Warriors Strike (And They Will)
Move over zombies and adolescent vampires.

There’s a new threat in town—and it’s only twelve inches tall. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack is the only comprehensive survival guide that will help you prevent, prepare for, and ward off an imminent home invasion by the common garden gnome. Once thought of as harmless yard decorations, evidence is mounting that these smiling lawn statues are poised and ready to wreck havoc. The danger is real. And it’s here.
Class 1 gnome-slayer and gnome defense expert Chuck Sambuchino has developed a proven system—Assess, Protect, Defend, Apply—for safeguarding property, possessions, and loved ones. Strategies include step-by-step instructions for gnome-proofing the average dwelling, recognizing and interpreting the signs of a gathering hoard, and—in the event that a secured perimeter is breached—confronting and combating the attackers at close range.

About the Author: Chuck Sambuchino is a produced playwright, and a magazine writer, freelance editor, husband, dog owner, and cover band guitarist. He is the author of Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript, 3rd Edition, and editor of Guide to Literary Agents and the Screenwriter’s & Playwright’s Market. Sambuchino lives in a heavily fortified residence in a secret Midwest location.
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Doctor Who: The Episode Guide (Pocket Essential series)

Doctor Who: The Episode Guide (Pocket Essential series)
A successful new Who series has introduced a whole new generation to the joys of the beloved show, and this updated guide covers the more than 700 episodes and 10 different actors who have inhabited the role of the Doctor

From humble beginnings to its cancellation in 1989 and eventual resurrection in 2005, Doctor Who has a long and colorful history. The spine-chilling theme music, the multi-dimensional Tardis, the evil metallic Daleks, and the ever-changing face of the Doctor himself are explored here as trademarks of the show’s witty, eclectic house style. Over the years Doctor Who has embraced such diverse genres as science fiction, horror, westerns, history, romance, adventure, and comedy—but has never strayed from its first and most important remit: telling good stories. This new, updated edition puts the first 10 doctors under the microscope with facts, figures, and opinions on every Doctor Who story televised. There are sections on TV, radio, cinema, stage, and internet spin-offs; novels and audio adventures; missing episodes; and an extensive website listing and bibliography.

About the Authors: Mark Campbell writes for the Independent and has produced Pocket Essentials on Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, and Carry On Films. Kim Newman is a contributing editor to Sight & Sound and Empire magazines and the author of BFI TV Classics: Doctor Who. He is the author of The Secret Files of the Diogenes Club and Doctor Who: Time and Relative.
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X-Men #3

X-Men #3
By: Victor Gischler, Paco Medina, Adi Granov
‘MUTANTS VERSUS VAMPIRES,’ PART 3

In a desperate bid to fend off an endless horde of vampires, the X-Men do the unthinkable: They resurrect Dracula. Will the former Lord of the Vampires go along with Cyclops’ scheme to take down Dracula’s upstart son, Xarus?

Meanwhile, Wolverine sets off to rescue Jubilee, unaware of the chilling transformation she has undergone. To attempt to free his former teammate, Wolverine must embark down his darkest path yet.
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Thanos Imperative #4 (of 6)

Thanos Imperative #4 (of 6)
By: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Miguel Sepulveda, Aleksi Briclot
The all-star alliance of sci-fi heroes strike! Silver Surfer, Quasar and Nova lead a make-or-break attack against the undying Lord of the Cancerverse forces!

It’s either total victory or utter defeat! Meanwhile, in the Cancerverse itself, Star-Lord’s rag-tag team learns whether attempting to make a deal with Thanos was the smartest choice they ever made-or the worst decision of their entire lives!

It’s more star-blasting adventure from the minds of Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, the writing duo that IGN.com calls ‘cosmic masters…(who have) deftly placed Marvel’s cosmic lineup back on top of the pack!’
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Spider-Man Fever TPB

Spider-Man Fever TPB
By: Brendan McCarthy
One of comics’ most innovative and original voices, Brendan McCarthy, brings SPIDER-MAN: FEVER – a truly unique and surreal story evoking the classic Silver-Age psychedelia of Steve Ditko’s Dr Strange.

In FEVER, Spider-Man is abducted by a depraved tribe of spider-demons to a bizarre dimension, where he is to be eaten alive. Dr. Strange goes on a perilous occult quest to rescue his friend – and tangles with some very peculiar characters along the way.

Plus: this collection also includes a special reprint of one of Spidey’s earliest adventures into the wondrous world of Dr. Strange!

Parental Advisory

This title collects
SPIDER-MAN: FEVER #1-3, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #2
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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]
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!