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Secret Avengers #21.1
Secret Avengers #21.1
By: Rick Remender, Patrick Zircher
CAPTAIN AMERICA AND HAWKEYE UNDERTAKE A MISSION TO THE RED LIGHT NATION, A COUNTRY RUN BY CRIMINALS FOR CRIMINALS!RICK REMENDER TAKES OVER AS THE NEW REGULAR SERIES WRITER WITH THIS INTRODUCTORY POINT ONE ISSUE.
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Dark Shadows #3
Dark Shadows #3 By: Stuart Manning, Francesco Francavill, Aaron Campbell
There’s trouble ahead for vampire Barnabas Collins as the vengeful spirit of his eternal nemesis Angelique continues to make her presence felt. What links the mysterious statue in the woods to the Collins family, and who among them can Barnabas trust?
Doctor Who Patrick Troughton Statue
Imported from the UK!
Patrick Troughton’s defining portrayal of the second Doctor is at last captured in a statue of exacting detail! This is the first in a series of collector statues from Underground Toys that will bring you beautiful detailing and incredibly accurate likenesses of characters from Doctor Who, the most successful science fiction series ever.
The Doctor’s costume is from ‘The Tenth Planet,’ first broadcast on October 29, 1966. While Doctor Who was broadcast in black and white at the time, the colors used on the statue are authenticated by the many behind-the-scene shots. This piece itself is made from polystone and once set on its base, stands 9″ tall.
It is presented in a high-quality, fully illustrated closed gift box. Masterfully painted and beautifully crafted, the Second Doctor is packaged with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Infestation 2 #1 (of 2) Duane Swierczynski o David Messina (a) o Alex Garner, Livio Ramondelli (c) Last year’s groundbreaking Infestation series, IDW’s first-ever event, saw many teams from multiple universes fight off a zombie invasion. Now, an even bigger threat has risen to threaten the growing IDW multiverse: Lovecraftian demons threaten to reach across time and space and destroy everyone everywhere and everywhen! Also featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this framing issue presents a threat that perhaps not even TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOEs, Danger Girl, and others can surmount!
Infestation HC
Infestation HC By: Dan Abnett, David Messin, Ashley Wood
IDW’s first-ever mega event is collected in this hard cover collection as something goes horribly awry in the IDW universe: a dimensions-spanning zombie outbreak of epic proportions, which threatens to tear many of IDW’s biggest realities asunder!The infestation spreads through the TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, STAR TREK, and GHOSTBUSTERS universes. Zombie apocalypse looms and the remaining members of CVO are running out of options…
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Warren Ellis Atmospherics Color Ed GN
Warren Ellis Atmospherics Color Ed GN
Cover: Ken Meyer Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ken Meyer Warren Ellis and painter Ken Meyer unleash a totally re-mastered and fully-painted color version of this terrifying alien tale! She’s in a hospital. Except it may be a police station. She’s been traumatized. Or she’s been arrested. She’s the only living witness of a cattle-mutilation style attack on humans. Or she’s a multiple killer who has a psychotic reaction to heroin use. Who may not survive discovering who she really is? This graphic novel also features a gallery of stunning paintings Ken Meyer produced for the series, a special section focusing on how Ken creates his work, and an introduction by Warren Ellis!
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Russia #5 By: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Tyler Crook, Dave Stewart, Dave Johnson
After a brutal assault from proletariat zombies, the B.P.R.D. and the Russian bureau must form an alliance in order to rescue Johann from a deadly mine!
* From the pages of Hellboy.
* Showdown with the Russian bureau!
“Is there a more talented supernatural comics storyteller than Mike Mignola?”-Wired.com
“This is among the best in modern serialized comics.”-iFanboy
Strikeforce Morituri TPB Vol. 01 By: Peter B. Gillis, Brent Anderson
A savage alien race called The Horde has invaded Earth, enslaving its people and plundering its resources. Scientists have devised a method of fighting back – the Morituri process, which grants enhanced abilities to a select few compatible humans – but the transformation is fatal within a year.
Now, a handful of brave volunteers make up Strikeforce: Morituri – an elite, experimental and highly effective fighting force against the depredations of the horde. But the heat of every battle, the celebration of every victory and every quiet moment alone is tainted by the inescapable knowledge that – win or lose – their fate is sealed.
Red Skull Incarnate TPB By: Greg Pak, Mirko Colak, David Aja
Witness the chilling creation of Marvel’s greatest monster and liberty’s greatest enemy. As berlin descends into chaos and ruin, sinister forces are on the rise – and the men who will form the Nazi party ascend to power.
Against this tragic backdrop of history, a boy comes of age: Johann Schmidt. Orphan, thug, urchin – Johann has nothing. And how far he goes to gain power will change the world. Greg Pak, the writer of Magneto: Testament and breakout artist Mirko Colak (Secret Warriors) bring to life the twisted birth of the Red Skull.
King Conan: The Phoenix on the Sword #1 By: Tim Truman, Tomas Giorello, Jose Villarrubia, Andrew Robinson
First hailing Conan as a liberator after he annihilated Aquilonia’s foes on the battlefield, common folk and politicians alike now rally to unseat the Cimmerian from his stolen throne. Conspirators plot to kill King Conan and take the crown for themselves, but their schemes pale in comparison to a terror waiting quietly in the wings–Thoth-Amon, an enemy who has haunted Conan his whole adult life and whose wicked aspirations dwarf those of maneuvering politicians!
ADD HC By: Douglas Rushkoff, Goran Sudzuka
The Adolescent Demo Division are the world’s luckiest teen gamers. Raised from birth to test media, appear on reality TV and enjoy the fruits of corporate culture, the squad develop special abilities that make them the envy of the world – and a grave concern to their keepers.
One by one, they ‘graduate’ to new levels that are not what they seem. But their heightened abilities can only take them so far as the ultimate search for their birth families leads to an inconceivably harrowing discovery.
Written by Douglas Rushkoff, world-renowned media theorist, Frontline TV correspondent and author (Ecstasy Club, Media Virus and Program or Be Programmed, TESTAMENT), with full color art by Goran Sudzuka and Jose Marzan Jr. (Y: THE LAST MAN).
Absolute Kingdom Come Edition HC New Printing
Now back in print! The unforgettable, best-selling miniseries by acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross returns, with a sketchbook section, annotations on the series, rare art and more!
Mighty Thor #10 By: Matt Fraction, Pasqual Ferry
TANARUS VS. HEIMDALL!
THOR STRUGGLES TO FREE HIMSELF BEFORE THE DEMOGORGE CONSUMES HIM AND A STARSHIP FULL OF OTHER FALLEN GODS!
WHAT DID LOKI AND THE SURFER FIND IN THE DESERT AND HOW CAN IT HELP A GOD NO ONE CAN REMEMBER?
All Star Western #5 By: Justin Gray, Moritat, Ladronn
Slippery sewer pipes make a brutal place for a fight – but that won’t stop Jonah Hex and Amadeus Arkham from facing off against a gang of kidnappers beneath Gotham City. And when the thugs get the best of them, Hex and Arkham find themselves swept away to a pitch-black cave with seemingly no way out – and lots of bats! Will they find a way to escape Gotham City’s dark underbelly before Hex’s matches are all burned out? Also: For the Barbary Ghost, death is only the beginning of her plan for revenge!
FF Prem HC Vol. 02 By: Jonathan Hickman, Greg Tocchini, Daniel Acuna
The war of four cities escalates as Black Bolt returns, determined to reclaim his throne. And as the war expands to encompass the entire Marvel universe, the Future Foundation is caught in the middle! What does it all mean for Marvel’s first family?
This title collects
FF #6-11
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Aquaman #5
Aquaman #5 By: Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado
Aquaman has been left for dead in the middle of the desert! But how did the King of Atlantis find himself marooned in such a hellish environment? As Aquaman struggles to survive impossible odds, what extreme measures will he resort to in order to stay alive?
Fantastic Four #602 By: Jonathan Hickman, Steve Epting, Mike Choi
FOREVER PART 3
THE KREE EMPIRE VS. THE ANNIHILATION WAVE… WITH EARTH’S HEROES IN THE MIDDLE!
GALACTUS RETURNS TO JUDGE THE WORLD!
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Batman And Robin White Knight Dark Knight HC
Batman And Robin White Knight Dark Knight HC By: Paul Cornell, Peter J. Tomasi, Judd Winick, Scott Mcdaniel, Patrick Gleason, Guillem March, Greg Tocchini
The Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder face foes new and old, including the mysterious White Knight, the villainous Absence and the renegade Robin of the past, Jason Todd.
This title collects
Batman and Robin #17-25
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Daredevil Prem HC Vol. 01
Daredevil Prem HC Vol. 01 By: Mark Waid, Paolo Rivera
The devil is reborn. Renewed. Resurrected. With new enemies, new friends and that same old ‘grinnin’ in the face of hell’ attitude, the man without fear is back in action and leading with his face! Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man, Irredeemable, Ruse) joins neo-legendary artists Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin for a new spin on Daredevil that will leave you gasping for air.
Having turned his world upside during the past several years, Matt Murdock realizes justice may not be blind to his past and villains may not be the only ones looking for answers. Bring it on! If Matt Murdock could see what he was doing, he’d be terrified.
This title collects
Daredevil (2011) #1-6
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Batman Beyond Industrial Revolution TPB
Batman Beyond Industrial Revolution TPB By: Adam Beechen, Dustin Nguyen, Ryan Benjamin
In these new stories, a super-powered criminal has gotten in way over his head – and the whole Justice League has come to Neo-Gotham to hunt him down!
Daredevil By Brubaker And Lark Ult Coll TPB Book 01
Daredevil By Brubaker And Lark Ult Coll TPB Book 01 By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark, Tommy Lee Edwards
This title collects
Daredevil (1998) #82-93
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Batman The Dark Knight #5
Batman The Dark Knight #5 By: Paul Jenkins, David Finch
When a madman attacks Batman with a new and powerful fear toxin, The Dark Knight visits the coldest and most distant part of his soul. And as his deepest fears resurface, he must rely on old friends to help quell the terrible effects, and to remind him of his true mission as a hero. But what Batman discovers hidden in a moment of courage may change his life forever… for a dark figure from his past has returned – the one adversary The Dark Knight truly fears.
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Blackhawks #5
Blackhawks #5 By: Mike Costa, Graham Nolan, Ken Lashley
Three of the Blackhawks are incapacitated with injuries, and two more are stranded in outer space! The team has suffered a serious beating, but they still have one more crazy, hail Mary stunt up their sleeve as our first story is brought to its explosive conclusion by Mike Costa and new fan-favorite artist CAFU!
Captain America And Bucky #626 By: Ed Brubaker, Francesco Francavilla
CAPTAIN AMERICA BATTLES BUCKY BARNES!
WHO IS THIS UNCANNY TWIN TO CAP’S FIRST SIDEKICK, AND WHERE DID HE COME FROM?
THE DEADLY LEGACY OF THE ORIGINAL HUMAN TORCH AND THE MAD ANDROID ADAM II REVEALED!
Flash #5 By: Francis Manapul
Central City in chaos! Iris West captive in Iron Heights prison! And as Flash tries to deal with all of it, he must also try to save the life of his old friend Manuel Lago from Mob Rule, DC Comics’ hottest new Super Villain!
Alpha Flight #8 By: Greg Pak, Dale Eaglesham, Carlo Pagulayan
THE FINAL ISSUE!
THE BIG SHOWDOWN BETWEEN ALPHA FLIGHT AND THE MASTER OF THE WORLD!
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Green Lantern New Guardians #5
Green Lantern New Guardians #5 By: Antony Bedard, Tyler Kirkham, Robert Kirkman
A spacecraft the size of a solar system is on a collision course with Oa, home of the Guardians! As the AWOL Green Lantern Kyle Rayner and members of each of the different Corps make their way to the alien vessel, deep within the ship – within the very sun that serves as the craft’s fuel source – the creature known as Seraphon stirs. A major new threat to the DC Universe debuts here!
Sam & Twitch Complete Collection HC Vol. 02 By: Brian Michael Bendis, Ashley Wood
The Spawn Universe’s favorite detectives come at you full-force in their own ground breaking series. Featuring an all-star cast of creators, the bar was set high for gritty crime fiction when Sam and Twitch first came on the scene.
Follow the exploits of NYPD’s two most dedicated public servants as they try to uncover the secrets behind the ‘Bounty Hunter Wars’. Also includes the never before reprinted ‘John Doe Affair’ story arc by TODD MCFARLANE (story), with ALEX MALEEV (art) and PAUL LEE (art).
Collected in an all-new size and format, SAM AND TWITCH: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, VOL. 2 brings you the art and stories that made this series a classic. Extra features include an ASHLEY WOOD cover gallery and behind-the-scenes art.
This title collects
Sam and Twitch #14-26
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Elephantmen #37
Elephantmen #37 By: Richard Starkings, Axel Medllin, Boo Cook
‘THE KILLING SEASON,’ Part Two RAZORBACK! Old friend or new foe..?
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Hawkman By Geoff Johns Omnibus HC Vol. 01
Hawkman By Geoff Johns Omnibus HC Vol. 01 By: Geoff Johns, James Robinson, Patrick Gleason, Rags Morales, Scot Eaton, Don Kramer, Ethan Van Sciver, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Andrew Robinson
Geoff Johns’s complete, acclaimed run on HAWKMAN are collected in hardcover for the first time! These stories, also featuring the talents of James Robinson, Rags Morales, Patrick Gleason and many others, reintroduced Hawkman into the DCU as he tries to reunite with Hawkgirl.
But with no memory of their past lives together, Kendra wants nothing to do with Hawkman – that is, until she learns that the deaths of her parents years ago were actually murders, and she is forced to enlist Hawkman’s help in unlocking the mystery and finding their killer!
This title collects
Hawkman #1-25, JSA #56-58, Hawkman Secret Files
Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters #11 Jason Ciaramella o Victor Santos (a) o David Messina (c)
The twins are back, and they are after the King of Monsters himself! Riding into America on the backs of Battra and Rodan, the evil twins head toward Godzilla in an attempt to enslave the gargantuan to their will. But they may be underestimating the true power of Godzilla… get ready for a battle of titans in Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #11!
Kirby Genesis #5
Covers: Alex Ross (main), Ryan Sook (1-in-10) Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist and Painter: Jack Herbert, Alex Ross Colorist: Vinicius Andrade The stakes are already high in a battle royale pitting Silver Star, Captain Victory and the Glory Knights versus Darius Drumm, the Lightning Lady and Roag over the Proto-Seed — and when Sigurd Dragonsbane and the Mythics join in, the results will shake he heavens themselves. Meanwhile, Kirby’s only hope for survival on the Phantom Continent lies in the Primals, whose secrets are rooted deep in the history of mankind itself.
Justice League #5 By: Geoff Johns, Jim Lee
Now, with the teenaged powerhouse Cyborg at their side, this group of individual heroes must somehow put their differences aside to face the terror of Darkseid!
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I Vampire #5
I Vampire #5 By: Joshua Hale Fialkov, Andrea Sorrentino, Jenny Frison
The war of the vampires comes to Batman’s doorstep! The Queen of Blood has deadly plans for the citizens of Gotham City, but before Andrew can stop her, he must face The Dark Knight!
Struck by the sudden realization that you are lacking gift ideas for your friends and family?
Here are some fine offerings for the fan of comic books, cult TV, sci-fi and outsider music in your life:
Wednesday Comics
Wednesday Comics by Various
The most amazing experiment ever undertaken in comics, these over-priced books were released once a week on newsprint. However, they featured some of the most amazing comic stories ever; Batman by Brian Azzarello and Ediardo Risso, Supergirl by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, the Metal Men by Dan Didio and Jose Garcia Lopez, Sgt. Rock by Joe and Andy Kubert, Kamandi by Dave Gibbons and Ryan Sook, Hawkman by Kyle Baker, Metamorpho by Neil Gaiman and Mike Allred, Adam Strange by Paul Pope, Green Lantern by Kurt Bisiek and Joe Quinones, Superman by Joe Arcudi and Lee Bermejo, Demon and Catwoman by Walt Simonson and Brian Stelfreeze… and more!
The stories in Wednesday Comics were outside of continuity, so they were not restricted by the team line-up of the Justice League, who was Green Lantern of Earth or what version of Supergirl was flying around Metropolis. These were classic tales using the characters that fans love in fun adventures. To be honest, this is exactly the approach that I think DC Comics should use across the board and continuity be damned.
Wednesday Comics was perhaps a bit too over-ambitious at the time (and again, over-priced at $3.99 a pop), but it is a really impressive piece that most comic book fans missed out on for the reasons above. If there is a comic book fan on your list, consider picking this up for him or her, it’s a great prize.
Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 1978-1984
Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 1978-1984 by Simon Reynolds
Rip It Up and Start Again is the first book-length exploration of the wildly adventurous music created in the years after punk. Renowned music journalist Simon Reynolds celebrates the futurist spirit of such bands as Joy Division, Gang of Four, Talking Heads, and Devo, which resulted in endless innovations in music, lyrics, performance, and style and continued into the early eighties with the video-savvy synth- pop of groups such as Human League, Depeche Mode, and Soft Cell, whose success coincided with the rise of MTV. Full of insight and anecdote and populated by charismatic characters, Rip It Up re-creates the idealism, urgency, and excitement of one of the most important and challenging periods in the history of popular music.- description from Amazon.com
Comic Book Confidential
Comic Book Confidential by Ron Mann
From the early days of comic strips bundled together into a book for a dime to the post-modern days of the graphic novel, Comic Book Confidential is a superb documentary about funny books. A celebration of the medium from men in tights to R. Crumb, this film embraces all facets of comics and remains one of my all time favorite films about the industry.
”] Godzilla (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The classic monster film to end all monster films, Godzilla is a masterpiece. Finally released as part of the Criterion Collection, this Blu-ray edition has all the bells and whistles including new documentaries, a cleaned up cut of King of the Monsters and new commentaries. A glorious addition to any collection.
MST3K Vs. Gamera: Mystery Science Theater 3000
MST3K Vs. Gamera: Mystery Science Theater 3000
For ages, the Gamera films were missing from the Rhino releases of MST3K due to Sandy Frank (distributor of the original editions) being unhappy with the cast’s blatant disrespect for him and the work as well. Being the barb of numerous songs about Frank flinging poop from trees and various other activities, I can see his point.
In any case, finally all of the Gamera films covered by MST3K can be purchased on one glorious edition complete with the original trailers and added documentaries. If you have a MSTie on your shopping list, get them this and watch them coo like a little baby.
The Adventures of Mark Twain
The Adventures of Mark Twain is an amazing journey of imagination, humour and heart, and a must for fans of Aardman Studios.
The film features a series of vignettes extracted from several of Mark Twain’s works, built around a plot that features Twain’s attempts to keep his “appointment” with Halley’s Comet. Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher, and Huck Finn stow away with Mark Twain on an incredible journey in Twain’s airship.
The journey introduces the three friends to a variety of the author s characters from; The Diary of Adam and Eve, Huckleberry Finn, The Mysterious Stranger, The Famous Jumping Frog of Caliverous County and Captain Stormfield s Visit to Heaven. The sequence based on The Mysterious Stranger reportedly received over ten million views upon being posted on YouTube. The sequence was allegedly banned from TV due to its ‘disturbing content’.
The Adventures of Mark Twain was the first full length feature film in the magic of claymation, directed by Will Vinton (best known for The California Raisins animation).- via Eureka
Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang (Special Edition)
Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang (Special Edition)
Starring Tom Baker
With the current popularity of Doctor Who, there are many who may hazily recall the program from their youth when it was shown on the local PBS station here in the ‘States and they may be interested in revisiting their history. There are even more who only know Doctor Who as ‘that show that David Tennant used to be on’ and they may be in need of some education.
There are several great Doctor Who DVD releases of the classic program that I could easily recommend, but Talons of Weng Chiang is one of the finest. A very slick and lavish production, it features a period setting, a marvelous villain, some outstanding supporting parts and a killer ventriloquil figure. It’s Phantom of the Opera meets Jack the Ripper, Sherlock Holmes and more. Tom Baker is in fine form as the eccentric alien who travels time and space righting wrongs and handing out sweets. Joined by the leggy Leela, the pair are iconic for my generation as representing a high note of Doctor Who on TV.
On the DVD, there are several added features including a marvelous program documenting the history of the series up to 1977 when Talons was being filmed. For anyone unclear on the rich legacy of Who, this is an essential purchase.
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THIS IS IT! The 50th anniversary issue of the Fantastic Four! This month we begin the 5-part conclusion to the story that began over two years ago.
Join us for the epic celebration of Marvel’s First Family with 96 pages of all-new content written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Steve Epting, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Leinil Yu and Farel Dalrymple.
All-New Material. No Reprints.
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All Star Western #3
All Star Western #3 By: Gray, Justin, Bernet, Jordi, Moritat
The Gotham City Police Department teams up with the vigilante Jonah Hex to bring a serial killer to justice, setting a dangerous precedent – but even that won’t stop the Religion of Crime from staking its claim on these streets.
Will Hex ever get away from this place that makes the Wild West seem tame – and can he survive Gotham City’s first drive-by shooting? Plus: Will El Diablo’s rampage against a zombie horde be halted by the bloodthirsty White Arrow?
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Rocketeer Jetpack Treasury Ed
Rocketeer Jetpack Treasury Ed Dave Stevens (w & a & c) Remember when you were a kid and the big comics companies put out those super-cool, gigantic treasury editions? Well those days are back, and what could possibly be more fun than a huge Rocketeer treasury? Crammed from cover to cover with gorgeous Dave Stevens art! Added bonus-they’ll fit in your treasury bags! Collecting the complete first graphic novel!
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Mighty Thor #8
Mighty Thor #8 By: Matt Fraction, Pasqual Ferry
In the cataclysmic wake of Fear Itself, Asgard is forever changed! Who is Tanarus, and why is he the new God of Thunder? Fan-favorite artist Pasqual Ferry returns to the world of Thor!
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5 Ronin TPB
5 Ronin TPB Written by PETER MILLIGAN Penciled by TOMM COKER, DALIBOR TALAJIC, LAURENCE CAMPBELL, GORAN PARLOV & LEANDRO FERNANDEX Covers by JOHN CASSADAY & DAVID AJA In the age of samurai, death is their only master. Wolverine – the undying killer. Hulk – the barely contained monster. Punisher – the soldier without a war. Psylocke – the beauty who can look within you. Deadpool – the world’s most dangerous fool. In feudal Japan, the spirits of these five heroes live on as you’ve never seen them before. These aren’t super heroes. They are disgraced warriors, masterless samurai. They are 5 Ronin. Collecting 5 RONIN #1-5.
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Classic Heroes Doc Savage Statue
Classic Heroes Doc Savage Statue
He rights wrongs and punishes evildoers. Electric Tiki presents the eighteenth character in its ongoing tribute to Classic Heroes, Doc Savage!
Clark Savage, Jr., aka Doc Savage, first appeared in 1933 in the pages of Doc Savage magazine. Created by Henry W. Ralston and John L. Nanovic for Street and Smith publications, Doc Savage was created to capitalize on the success of another pulp hero, The Shadow. Writer Lester Dent was the first to fully flesh out the character, and artist James Bama gave the ‘Man of Bronze’ the classic appearance he is known for today.
Having been trained by a team of scientists from birth, Doc grew to almost superhuman abilities. Electric Tiki’s Doc Savage statue depicts the hero on an icy winter base, featuring the original ‘Fortress of Solitude.’
The translucent blue dome reveals a hidden hatch, featuring the Doc Savage logo. Standing 12″ tall, Doc Savage is sculpted by Rubén Procopio and Bryan Wynia.
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Alpha Flight #6
Alpha Flight #6 Written by FRED VAN LENTE & GREG PAK Penciled by DALE EAGLESHAM FIGHT FOR FLIGHT! Alpha Flight continues to fight for the integrity of the country they love, but one of their own is being torn apart! The split personality of Aurora and Jean Marie grows increasingly unstable and threatens to destroy the hero, and the rest of Alpha Flight! Only Jean-Marie’s brother, Northstar, can save her… but will Jean-Paul be able to do what needs to be done to save his sister and all those he hold dear? Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente’s lauded revival of one of Marvel’s most beloved teams continues with art by the incomparable Dale Eaglesham!
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Curious Cases Of Sherlock Holmes GN
Curious Cases Of Sherlock Holmes GN
Sherlock Holmes, the great detective, stars in four of his strangest cases in this graphic novel. In ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes’, Sherlock must help a friend immersed in a split personality spinning towards madness. In ‘The Adventure of the Opera Ghost’, Holmes travels to France to uncover the murderous ‘Phantom’, terrorizing the Opera House. In ‘Murder at Moulin Rouge’, Holmes and Watson return to France to unravel death at the famed club and gain assistance from notables such as Oscar Wilde and Toulouse Lautrec. In the fourth full-length mystery, a budding reporter attempts to uncover the disappearance of Holmes in his retirement years, only to find that Holmes has a new passion and it deals with corpses. As a bonus, ‘The Amazing Holmes’ short tale is included as Holmes is put to the test to see if he can solve a challenging maze.
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Wolverine and the X-Men #2
Wolverine and the X-Men #2 Written by JASON AARON Cover and Pencils by CHRIS BACHALO Marvel Comics 50th Anniversary Variant by ED McGUINNESS X-MEN REGENSIS Wolverine and his X-Men have very little chance of surviving the new Hellfire Club. And that’s without another classic villain (the villain of the most important X-Story ever) returning!
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Freaky Monsters Magazine #6
Freaky Monsters Magazine #6
Freaky Monsters successfully recaptures the spirit and fun of the original monster-madness boom of the 1960s and celebrates the classic films and colorful characters from the ‘Ghoul-den age of Horrorwood’ for exactly what they are – a heck of a lot of fun! Each issue features a wide selection of rare vintage stills from classic horror films with entertaining and informative articles, reviews and commentary. Freaky Monsters is 100% kid friendly. 100% Classic Horror. 100% freaky fun.
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Superman #3
Superman #3 By: GEORGE PEREZ, JESUS MERINO
Superman finds himself beset as a TV reporter at the new Daily Planet makes a case that Superman brings Metropolis more harm than good, while a vicious new foe attacks those nearest and dearest to Clark Kent!
Who are all these new villains attacking Metropolis lately, and what deadly secret connects them? Superman’s not going to like the answer!
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Invincible Iron Man #510
Invincible Iron Man #510 Written by MATT FRACTION Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA Marvel Comics 50th Anniversary Variant by MIKE CHOI With FEAR ITSELF over, Tony Stark must deal with the consequences of his startling actions. Hounded by the media, can Stark overcome his Demon?
Iron Man My Iron Suit Zip-up Hoodie LG
Iron Man My Iron Suit Zip-up Hoodie LG
Iron Man Director Of SHIELD TPB - nick & dent
Iron Man Director Of SHIELD TPB – nick & dent Written by DANIEL KNAUF & CHARLIE KNAUF Penciled by PATRICK ZIRCHER Cover by ADI GRANOV Tony Stark, director of S.H.I.E.L.D. It¹s day one of a new role for Tony as he takes up the mantle of the missing Nick Fury to lead S.H.I.E.L.D. into the 21st century! But what does this mean for the future of Iron Man? Collecting IRON MAN #15-18 and featuring comprehensive profiles of Iron Man and S.H.I.E.L.D! Also reprinting the first appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D. in STRANGE TALES #135; and IRON MAN #129 in which Tony Stark avoids a hostile takeover of Stark International by S.H.I.E.L.D.
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Dr Who 11Th Doctor Matt Smith Maxi Bust
Dr Who 11Th Doctor Matt Smith Maxi Bust
Imported from the UK! Titan Merchandise proudly debuts the inaugural items in their limited edition, high-quality Doctor Who Masterpiece Collection! This beautifully-sculpted 8′ Eleventh Doctor maxi-bust perfectly recreates Matt Smith’s quirky, brilliantly quick-witted, and star-making performance as the fiercely cerebral, super-intelligent, utterly tireless eleventh incarnation of the last of the Time Lords, the Doctor. Every physical detail of the latest galaxy-saving Time Lord, from his trademark quiff to his natty tweed jacket and newly-engineered sonic screwdriver, is brilliantly captured in this astonishingly detailed three-quarter length 8 inches tall maxi-bust.
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Showcase Presents Ghosts TPB Vol. 01
Showcase Presents Ghosts TPB Vol. 01 Written by VARIOUS Art by VARIOUS Cover by NICK CARDY From the 1970s comes this value-priced collection of classic ghost stories, featuring stories like: o ‘Ghost in the Iron Coffin’ o ‘The Tattooed Terror’ o ‘Death Held the Lantern High’ o ‘The Dark Goddess of Doom’ o ‘The Haunted Hero of Saint Helena’ o ‘The Screaming Skulls’
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Savage Hawkman #3
Savage Hawkman #3 By: TONY S. DANIEL, PHILIP TAN
Using his unique gift for deciphering alien symbols, Carter Hall learns the secets knowledge of his new foe, Morphicius, even as his deadly power continues to grow! Unraveling this mystery is Hawkman’s only chance to defeat Morphicius before he becomes unstoppable.
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Secret Avengers #19
Secret Avengers #19 Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils by MICHAEL LARK Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Marvel Comics 50th Anniversary Variant by LARRY STROMANRUN THE MISSION. DON’T GET SEEN. SAVE THE WORLD. In the decadent and crumbling city of ANIANA, in the Eastern European country of SYMKARIA, a local drug lord is planning to sell something mysterious to the Shadow Council. The Secret Avengers cannot risk that, or an interception after the fact — they must get to the drug lord before the handover, and take whatever the goods are. Their covert mission uncovers something utterly unexpected, ancient and terrible and a threat to the entire world.
Avengers Logo Heather Blue T-Shirt
Avengers Logo Heather Blue T-Shirt
Join the Avengers and save the Earth with this blue t-shirt!
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Green Lantern New Guardians #3
Green Lantern New Guardians #3 By: TONY BEDARD, TYLER KIRKHAM
Lanterns united! Green, yellow, red, blue – soldiers from every Lantern Corps stand shoulder-to-shoulder against an unthinkable enemy: the Guardians of Oa! It’s the New Guardians vs. old in a battle that will forever change Kyle Rayner’s standing in the Green Lantern Corps!Plus: If the lone Orange Lantern ring is with Kyle Rayner, then what happened to its owner, Larfleeze? Finally, the answer revealed!
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Milk and Cheese: Dairy Products Gone Bad HC
Milk and Cheese: Dairy Products Gone Bad HC By Evan Dorkin
A carton of hate. A wedge of spite. A comic book of idiotic genius. The Eisner Award-winning dairy duo returns in this deluxe hardcover collecting every single stupid Milk and Cheese comic ever made from 1989 to 2010, along with a sh*t-ton of supplemental awesomeness. This has everything you need! Don’t judge it–love it! Or else!
* Look for brand-new stories by Evan Dorkin in upcoming Dark Horse Presents issues!
“Evan’s calcium-rich creations are guaranteed to spread lactose intolerance everywhere.”-David Mazzucchelli (Asterios Polyp, Batman: Year One)
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Flash #3
Flash #3 By: FRANCIS MANAPUL, BRIAN BUCCELLATO
If the Fastest Man Alive is going to capture Mob Rule, he must first tap into his new amped-up super brain to save the citizens of Central City from the EMP that has blacked out the city.
Witness a spectacular sequence of out-of-control cars, trains and even airplanes that must be stopped from destroying the city!
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Destroy All Monsters
Destroy All Monsters
A must-have for monster fans, starring Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah, Anguirus, Minya, Spiega, Baragon, Gorosaurus, Manda, and Varan, all in one movie! The year is 1999, and all of Earth’s monsters have been captured and detained at Ogasawara Island. All is well in the solar system until, one day, a race of alien women brainwashes the monsters and releases them, causing havoc around the world. Godzilla attacks New York City, Rodan invades Moscow, Mothra lays waste to Beijing, Gorosaurus destroys Paris, and Manda attacks London! The classic 1968 film is remastered and loaded with extras!
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Batman The Dark Knight #3
Batman The Dark Knight #3 By: PAUL JENKINS, DAVID FINCH, RICHARD FRIEND, JAY FABOK
A wave of fear washes across Gotham City as a mysterious toxin radically alters the bodies of its criminals, sending crazed villains into the streets and stretching the resources of the police department.
Can Batman and his vigilante partners follow the clues and uncover the perpetrator’s real identity? And when one fabled hero is stricken by the poison, the trail will point to the mysterious White Rabbit.
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Tokidoki X Marvel Retro Spidey Jrs Hoodie XL
Tokidoki X Marvel Retro Spidey Jrs Hoodie XL
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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Batman The Black Mirror HC
Batman The Black Mirror HC By: Scott Snyder, Jock, Francesco Francavilla
First, in ‘The Black Mirror,’ a series of brutal murders pushes Batman’s detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City’s oldest evils. Helpless and trapped in the deadly Mirror House, Batman must fight for his life against one of Gotham City’s oldest and most powerful evils!
Then, in a second story called ‘Hungry City,’ the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City’s foremost banks. The event begins a strange and deadly mystery that will bring Batman face-to-face with the new, terrifying faces of organized crime in Gotham.
DC Comics Flashpoint 6pc Magnet Set
Six of the covers of DC’s Flashpoint event, the summer series that will remake the DC Universe this fall, are reproduced on this set of magnets, perfect for collecting or decorating your refrigerator.
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Aquaman #3
Aquaman #3 By: Johns, Geoff, Reis, Ivan, Prado, Joe
The secret of the Trench revealed! Where did these cannibalistic sea creatures come from? What fuels their monstrous hunger? Why have they chosen now to invade the surface world? To unravel the mystery of the Trench, Aquaman must seek help from the last person on earth he ever wanted to see again.
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Giant Cthulhu Foam Dice Green
Giant Cthulhu Foam Dice Green
Giant Cthulhu Dice comes in four different colors. It’s a 4″ foam 12-sided dice, with tentacles, Elder signs, and Great Cthulhu himself. It’s squishy! Instead of the glass beads that the original set used for Sanity, Giant Cthulhu Dice includes 18 ‘silly bands’ in the shape of the Great Cthulhu himself. Put them on your wrist or your tentacale or wherever you want. Go crazy!
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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!
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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Showcase Presents Green Lantern TPB Vol. 05
Showcase Presents Green Lantern TPB Vol. 05
By: DENNIS O’NEIL, ELLIOT S. MAGGIN, NEAL ADAMS, DICK GIORDANO, MIKE GRELL, VINCE COLLETTA
Green Lantern’s SHOWCASE PRESENTS series continues with issues #76-100, including the famed stories that teamed Green Lantern with Green Arrow, in which the two heroes face issues of the day including women’s rights, political corruption, religious intolerance and more – all while battling evil. This volume also includes adventures from GL’s 1976 relaunch, collected here for the first time!
Doctor Who: The Mutants
Doctor Who: The Mutants Starring Jon Pertwee
Jon Pertwee’s Doctor is sent by the Time Lords to deliver a mysterious sealed container to an unknown recipient. So begins “The Mutants,” the penultimate adventure in the ninth series of Doctor Who (1972), a run that also included “The Sea Devils” and “The Day of the Daleks.” The Doctor and Jo (Katy Manning), find themselves on a space station belonging to Earth’s crumbling 30th-century empire, while below the planet Solos is on the verge of independence, a situation the corrupt Marshal (Paul Whitsun-Jones) is at pains to avert. What follows is a tale of opposing factions, assassination, genetic mutations, and running around in caves. The story concerns the aftermath of empire, a topic very relevant in the Britain of 1972, and the devastating environmental effects of industrial development (though with the ecology movement then gathering force, the following year’s “The Green Death” addressed similar topics far more effectively).
There are plenty of elements packed into “The Mutants,” yet the story feels padded and, the mutant costumes apart, is not helped by weak production values. Though far from a classic, this is still an entertaining Doctor Who adventure with Geoffrey Palmer in a small supporting role and a startling homage to the Monty Python “It’s” man. –Gary S. Dalkin
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons Starring Jon Pertwee
“I have come to destroy you Doctor, once and for all!” The Earth is in terrible danger! The Master is back with an evil scheme to destroy humanity and silence the Doctor forever. His plan: To awaken the awesome power of the Nestene-a ruthlessly aggressive alien life form. Once mixed with plastic, they will form into faceless automatons, a willing army of destruction easily controlled by the evil Time Lord himself. This is the terrible threat now facing the Earth-the terror of the Autons. Aided by the Brigadier and his enthusiastic new assistant, Jo Grant, only the Doctor can combat their evil power, but first he must defeat the Master… Originally transmitted in color January 2nd-23rd 1971, this four part adventure starring Jon Pertwee was lost in its original form. Only a black and white version and an edited color American NTSC standard version remained until now when technology worthy of the Doctor himself has reconciled the two, synchronising them into one full color version.
Thor Asgards Avenger (One Shot) By: Gus Vazquez, Tom Raney
Verily! The ideal companion for the THOR motion picture!
Begin quenching thy curiosity of all things Asgardian with this assemblage of all-new Thor-related profiles in the time-honored OHOTMU manner! Learn of foul rogues such as Malekith, Mangog and the fiery Surtur; lovely visions like Jane Foster, Kelda and Karnilla; mystical items including the Norn Stones and the Oversword; and, of course, heroes worthy of song: the new Thunderstrike, Vidar, Volstagg and an update on the noble Thor himself!
Plus: the Nine Worlds of Asgard, an Appendix of its citizenry and more! Featuring new art by Gus Vazquez! Truly, a tome worthy of the gods! Miss it not!
Shadow Double Novel Vol. 48 By: Walter Gibson, George Rozen, John A Coughlin
The Shadow’s explosive second adventure is paired with a gripping novel of international intrigue in an extra-length special commemorating the 80th anniversary of The Shadow Magazine.
The Dark Avenger assumes the identity of Lamont Cranston to investigate serial murders in The Eyes of The Shadow, the groundbreaking novel that introduced the Dark Avenger’s famous alter ego and his enigmatic agent, Burbank.
Then, can The Shadow stop The Money Master before his financial machinations destroy the global economy?
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Avengers #12.1
Avengers #12.1
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Bryan Hitch
Special Marvel Point One issue!
START READING with this Point One Issue! Prepare for the upcoming high-stakes Avengers event with a battle between the Avengers and the Intelligencia, the return of SWORD, and the disappearance of Spider-Woman! Bendis and modern master Bryan Hitch join forces for this very special, all-new Avengers story that is not only an explosive action-packed self-contained thriller but a prologue to an Avengers saga that will rock the entire Marvel Universe next year. Guest starring the New and Secret Avengers!
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Tokidoki X Marvel Floating Heads Zip-up Hoodie
Tokidoki X Marvel Floating Heads Zip-up Hoodie
Marvel Comics’ top heroes are given a stylish makeover by Simone Legno for the tokidoki x Marvel t-shirts and hoodies!
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Captain America #617
Captain America #617 By: Ed Brubaker, Butch Guice, Marko Djurdjevic
Your monthly dose of Cap is now bigger than ever, as a new era begins! Now also starring STEVE ROGERS, SUPER-SOLDIER in a story that intertwines with, and complements, the main story, both written by Cap mastermind Ed Brubaker.
Bucky’s life takes a turn no?one ever expected, but that’s all top secret. Meanwhile, Steve Rogers faces a world without a Captain America.
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X-Men vs. Avengers And Fantastic Four TPB
X-Men vs. Avengers And Fantastic Four TPB
Two titanic tussles for the price of one! First: When Magneto’s on trial, he needs all the help he can get – and he finds it in the remnants of his former fortress, Asteroid M! The X-Men aren’t sure what his scheme is, but they’re positive they don’t want the Avengers and the Soviet Super-Soldiers to find out before they do! It’s multi-team warfare with the eyes of the world on all three!
Then: On the verge of disintegration, Kitty Pryde seems resigned to her doom – but the X-Men will do anything to save her, even bargain with a worse doom…Doctor Doom! What stunning secret prevents Mr. Fantastic and the Fantastic Four from saving the day instead? Is he terrified of failing because his greatest failure – the fateful rocket flight – might have really been his greatest success? Do the answers all come down to wunderkind Franklin Richards?
Also featuring the X-Men’s fabulous first face-offs with the Avengers and Fantastic Four in Marvel’s early era!
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Punisher TPB Franken-castle
Punisher TPB Franken-castle By: Rick Remender, Tony Moore
The Punisher joins the Legion of Monsters! Hundreds have tried, but only Daken, the son Wolverine, succeeds in killing Frank Castle – but even in the face of death, the Punisher won’t stay down!
With his remains stitched back together into a heap of scarred flesh and machinery, the Punisher is reborn as the terrifying monster Franken-Castle! The monsters of the Marvel universe are being hunted into extinction, and the Punisher is resurrected by Morbius the Living Vampire and his cohorts in the Legion of Monsters to be their savior.
Will Franken-Castle forsake those who saved him, or does enough humanity remain beneath the stitched-together husk of a man to join their cause and fight alongside the Legion as one of their own?
Plus: Franken-Castle seeks revenge on his killer, and he finds it in Tokyo!
Parental Advisory
This title collects
DARK REIGN: THE LIST – PUNISHER, PUNISHER #11-16, FRANKEN-CASTLE #17-21 and DARK WOLVERINE #88-89
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Captain America Operation Rebirth Prem HC
Captain America Operation Rebirth Prem HC By: Mark Waid, Ron Garney
The death of Captain America?! The world again believes Captain America dead, but his life is saved by one he himself thought lost forever: S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter, the gallant girlfriend he saw perish in flames long before!
But his one-time true love has only rescued him on behalf of his deadliest enemy, the Red Skull, who can’t conquer the world until he and Cap stop Adolf Hitler and the Cosmic Cube from doing it first! Will working with one evil against another cost Cap his place as the U.S.A.’s premier protector? Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Doom!
This title collects
CAPTAIN AMERICA #444-448 & #450-454
Undying Monsters Magazine #1
ach new issue of Undying Monsters offers a trove of never-before-seen stills, as well as an in-depth review of a classic monster movie, along with a host of regular features such as ‘Brain Busters,’ ‘Digital Screams,’ ‘Ghoulish Games,’ and ‘The Horror Of It All.’
The magazine faithfully recreates the style first pioneered by the late, great Forrest J. Ackerman, and the focus will always be horror, sci-fi, and fantasy-related items released prior to the mid-1980s.
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Uncanny X-Men #536
Uncanny X-Men #536 By: Matt Fraction & Kieron Gillen, Terry Dodson
‘BREAKING POINT’ Part 2 (of 4).
When the X-Men left the militaristic alien Breakworld, its political structure was reduced to ashes. It didn’t stay that way forever. Now a warship is crossing the gulf of space, with a mission that will strike the lives of star-crossed lovers Colossus and Kitty Pryde with all the force of a meteor.
Join them as they discover what the vessel them means for them, mutantkind and the rest of the Earth.
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Mighty Thor #1
Mighty Thor #1 By: Matt Fraction, Olivier Coipel
It’s a shining, golden, new age for the Thunder God and Matt Fraction and Olivier Coipel are back to lead the charge! Thor and Sif dive deep into the heart of the fractured World Tree to reclaim an artifact from beyond time and space, an artifact that attracts the attention of the Silver Surfer.
And when a herald such as he arrives on Earth, the arrival of his master is certain to follow. Prepare for the return of the World Eater, prepare for the return of Galactus! Fans can’t miss an all new behind the scenes look at the highly anticipated major motion picture with a sneak peek at some of the art!
Thor Deluxe Hammer Prop Replica
Thor Deluxe Hammer Prop Replica
Without Mjolnir, the Mighty Thor’s magical hammer, Thor would not be as heroic, just as you cannot complete your Mighty Thor costume without this deluxe hammer replica of Mjolnir!
Add this hammer to your costume, and summon the power of the thunder!
Mercury 9 Rocket Model Kit
Bringing together some of the most talented artists and designers in the industry, Pegasus Hobbies offers some of the coolest designs ever available in a modeling kit.
Inspired by the classic television and movie rockets of the 1960s and 1970s, the Mercury 9 Rocket is a modern take on those classic rocket designs.
The kit includes launch pad, fueling station, and command center. It comes in gray plastic and includes decals and assembly instructions.
Some assembly required.
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X-Men God Loves Man Kills TPB
X-Men God Loves Man Kills TPB By: Chris Claremont, Brent Anderson
The Uncanny X-Men. Magneto, Master of Magnetism. The bitterest of enemies for years.
Now, they must join forces against a new adversary who threatens them all and the entire world besides – in the name of God. The members of the Stryker Crusade are poised to cleanse the earth, no matter how much blood stains their hands. With Professor X as their enemy and Magneto as their ally, the X-Men undergo an apocalyptic ordeal ordained by a minister gone mad!
One of Chris Claremont’s most powerful and influential stories, the partial basis for X2 is reprinted in softcover for the first time in years.
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X-Men Omnibus HC Vol. 02 Cassaday Cover
X-Men Omnibus HC Vol. 02
Marvel’s merry mutants are coming at you again with another massive Omnibus! It’s the original X-Men-Cyclops, Beast, Angel, Iceman and Marvel Girl-in their first adventures as Professor X’s mutant teen team supreme.
Featuring page after page of X-Men milestones-from the team’s new costumes, to the death of Professor X, and the first appearances of Havok, Polaris and Sunfire, this volume chronicles a turbulent era for mutantdom. But for every problem there is a solution: Enter Roy Thomas and Neal Adams, and True Believer, you had better grab onto your hat and get ready for one of the most amazing evolutions in Marvel history!
These two titanic talents threw caution to the wind with sensational stories that brought the X-Men in sync with the thriving youth culture of the late ’60s. Adams’ lavish and dynamic visuals merged with Thomas’ challenging and contemporary stories to create a comic book series that throbbed with the pulse of the times like none other.
Featuring bonuses galore, not to mention the original letters pages, this collection is one for the ages, so reserve your copy today, True Believer!
This title collects
X-MEN #32-66, AVENGERS #66, KA-ZAR #2-3, MARVEL TALES #30 and NOT BRAND ECHH #4 & #8
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Tokidoki X Marvel The Avengers Navy T-Shirt
Tokidoki X Marvel The Avengers Navy T-Shirt
Marvel Comics’ top heroes are given a stylish makeover by Simone Legno for the tokidoki x Marvel t-shirts and hoodies!
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Punisher Face 14oz Ceramic Mug
Punisher Face 14oz Ceramic Mug
Have a warm drink in the colder months or in the mornings to get your day started with these Big Face ceramic mugs of all your favorite Marvel heroes!
Each mug holds 14 ounces of liquid and is dishwasher safe.
Choose from Captain America, The Punisher, and Wolverine.
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Star Trek TWOK Communicator
Star Trek TWOK Communicator
A Diamond Select Release!
The latest in the DST hit role-play replica line is here! For all of those Star Trek fans that have been waiting over 25 years to have a communicator that accurately recreates one of Kirk’s most memorable moments on film, then your moment is here! Open this up and hear ‘KHAAAAN!!!’ as many times as you like.
Featuring flashing lights and phrases from Admiral Kirk, Spock, Khan, and Uhura, as well as the authentic communicator chirp SFX. Features 3 play modes: Voice Chip Mode, Screaming Kirk Mode, and Hail/Call-Back function. Communicator chirps when Communicator is open or closed. Hail/Call-Back function has two different scenarios.
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Tigra Statue
Tigra Statue
A Bowen Designs Sculpt! Half-human, half-tiger, all feral, Tigra serves as the defender of the enigmatic Cat People in the modern day! Greer Grant-Nelson, severely injured attempting to defend a scientist from H.Y.D.R.A. agents was transformed through sorcery, science, and alchemy in an attempt to save her life into a mutated feline warrior, becoming the legendary champion of the Cat People and a member of many super-teams over the decades, including the Avengers and the West Coast Avengers.
This feline femme fatale is brought to life by Mike Cusanelli in a 13″ tall statue.
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Sensational She-hulk By John Byrne TPB Vol. 01
Sensational She-hulk By John Byrne TPB Vol. 01 By: John Byrne
From SAVAGE to SENSATIONAL! With John Byrne at the helm, witness She-Hulk go where no super hero has gone before: right through the fourth wall! Vs. Spider-Man!
Beheaded! Against the wrath of Dr. Bong! Alongside Santa Claus! On her own Star Truck! Hosting a Golden Age guest star! Featuring the Wasp, Mr. Fantastic and Razorback!
This title collects
SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK #1-8, material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #18
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Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters #2
Godzilla Kingdom Of Monsters #2 By: Eric Powell, Tracy Marsh, Phil Hester
The world is in panic as Godzilla reduces Tokyo to rubble. No one knows where the giant lizard has come from and even the most extreme military counter-measures prove useless. As the people of Japan struggle to survive Godzilla’s wrath, the world’s governments start thinking outside the box. Unfortunately, Godzilla may not be the only monster-sized threat the world faces…
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Age Of X Universe #2 (of 2)
Age Of X Universe #2 (of 2)
By: Simon Spurrier, Khoi Pham, Simone Bianchi
The Avengers have been ordered to hunt down Magneto and his army of fugitive mutants. But when the team is given a license to kill, not every member is up to the task.
Who will kill and who will be killed? You may just be surprised.
Also featuring an untold tale from the Age of X!
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Flash #11
Flash #11 By: Geoff Johns, Francis Manapul
Part of DC’s Flashpoint!
The road to FLASHPOINT is paved with good intentions, but the Flash is about to learn the truth behind those good intentions – and the secret of Hot Pursuit!
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Dracula Company Of Monsters #9
Dracula Company Of Monsters #9 By: Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory, Scott Godlewski, Ron Salas
A new story arc begins! As Dracula and Conrad’s fight reaches a fever pitch, Evan enters into an unlikely – and dangerous – alliance with Marta and her men.
It’s vampire vs. vampire vs. vampire hunters as the ongoing horror series from the mind of Kurt Busiek continues!
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Secret Avengers #12
Secret Avengers #12 By: Ed Brubaker, Roberto De La Torre, Mike Deodato
Steve Rogers’ old friend and fellow soldier John Steele is working with the Shadow Council against the Secret Avengers and against the world. What dark secret led to Steele’s fall from grace?
Can Steve Rogers learn the secret in time to save his friend and stop the Shadow Council? And if all else fails, can the Secret Avengers rise to the occasion and stop this covert menace?
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Batman: The Brave and the Bold - Season One, Part Two
Batman: The Brave and the Bold – Season One, Part Two
This second set in the Cartoon Network’s reboot of an animated Batman series continues the fun of part one in brilliant colors, dazzling if low-tech animated resolution, and dry-witted, square-jawed, super-fun superhero action. The series’ conceit is to team up the Dark Knight (not so dark in this incarnation) with another marquee crime fighter from the DC Comics stable. Aquaman, Green Arrow, Jonah Hex, Black Canary, Blue Beetle, Red Tornado, and a slew of other notable or obscure figures make guest appearances in each episode to help Batman outwit and/or out-brawn a supervillain who also may or may not be well known to Batman aficionados.
The tone is light and filled with humor and wisecracking between the rock ’em, sock ’em action sequences, with banter that may appeal as much to the older fanboy set as the young Saturday morning kiddie market. Each 22-or-so-minute episode (13 in all) keeps to its own character and story arc and moves briskly along with fast pacing and snappy banter.
Highlights include a team-up between Batman and Sherlock Holmes, and an encounter between Batman and Bat-Mite (voiced by Paul “Pee Wee Herman” Reubens) that is perhaps the most bizarre adventure of the bunch. But the standout is “Mayhem of the Music Meister,” an all-musical episode with the Music Meister played by none other than Neil Patrick Harris.
Fans of Joss Whedon’s Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog know about Harris’s penchant for wacky side projects and his made-for-Broadway-show-tunes voice. They will particularly enjoy the thoughtful wit and playful sensibility that infuses this and most other installations of a popular Cartoon Network offering that deserves a good healthy run as a standout from most of the dreck that is 21st-century TV animation. –Ted Fry
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”]Batman Beyond: Return of Joker [Blu-ray]
Some diehard Batfans have been slow to warm to the animated series Batman Beyond even though it was created by the same team responsible for the excellent Batman cartoon of the early ’90s. The Dark Knight should be a brooding avenger in a noir-nightmare Gotham City, the purists argue, not some smart-aleck teen four decades in the future, with jet packs, invisibility shields, and other sci-fi gizmos loaned him by an elderly Bruce Wayne (voiced, excellently as always, by Kevin Conroy, his stony bass given a raspy hint of old age), now confined to hobbling about on a cane and monitoring his protégé’s activities from the Batcave. Between its respectful reexamination of the “tortured hero” mythos and its sleek, anime-inspired look, this feature-length movie should go a long way toward quieting their complaints.
Of course, it doesn’t hurt that they’ve brought back the most legendary figure in the Rogues Gallery (voiced by Mark Hamill, deliciously deranged), but exactly how and why the Joker has managed to turn up 40 years after his last meeting with Batman still as youthful and diabolical as ever is explained not only logically but terrifyingly as well. The secret behind his arrival is perhaps the saddest, grimmest twist any purported “kids’ show” has dared to attempt.
(Parents may well want to preview this tape before screening it for the very young.)
Once again, Warner Brothers’ cartoon Batman has outshone all the live-action films, never allowing the thrilling action set pieces or flashes of wry humor to drown out the drama, even tragedy, of the all-too-human superheroes. –Bruce Reid
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DC Comics Presents Night Force #1
DC Comics Presents Night Force #1 By: Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan, Bob Smith, Dick Giordano
The acclaimed creative team behind Tomb of Dracula reunited in 1982 for DC’s NIGHT FORCE! Now, DC reprints issues #1-4 of this cult favorite series that taps into the lore of Dracula. The series begins as the mysterious sorcerer Baron Winter assembles a team to take on an occult evil. But can the granddaughter of Dracula’s greatest foe, a powerful parapsychologist and a timelost warrior from the court of King David tackle these threats?
Jonah Hex Tall Tales TPB
By: Justin Gray, Jummy Palmiotti, Darwyn Cooke
In this volume collecting JONAH HEX #55-60, we learn more about Hex’s savage origins and how love played a crucial part in making him the bounty hunter he became.
This title collects
JONAH HEX #55-60
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Doctor Who Vol. 2 #4
Doctor Who Vol. 2 #4
By: Tony Lee, Richard Piers Rayner, Tommy Lee Edwards
‘Ripper’s Curse,’ Part 3 of 3: Mary Kelly’s dead, but was she supposed to die? In a changing future, the Doctor discovers his actions have led to a larger number of ‘canonical’ Ripper victims-and that Amy is remembered as the next to be murdered …
Can they find her before the future becomes real?
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Batman Black & White Statue Joker By Lee Bermejo
Batman Black & White Statue Joker By Lee Bermejo
From fan-favorite artist Lee Bermejo! The next Batman Black and White statue is based on Bermejo’s art from the critically acclaimed hardcover graphic novel JOKER by Brian Azzarello, with art by Lee Bermejo and Mick Gray.
This limited edition statue measures approximately 7″ high x 5.75″ wide x 5.75″ deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box.
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Who Is Jake Ellis? #1 By: Nathan Edmondson, Tonci Zonjic
Jon Moore is the most sought after spy-for-hire in Europe’s criminal world. This is because of Jake Ellis, a psychic man who is invisible to everyone except Moore.
When a deal goes bad, the only one who can protect Moore from Europe’s most dangerous criminals is Jake Ellis. No one but Moore can see Jake Ellis.
But Jake Ellis can see everything.
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Fraction TPB
Fraction TPB By: David Tischman, Timothy Green III
The cult-favorite 2004 series is collected in its entirety for the first time! FRACTION stars four tough young men from Philly’s mean streets who pull off a drunken robbery. What they end up stealing are the components to a high-tech suit of battle armor. How far will each of them go to use the armor for his own purposes?
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I Zombie #9
I Zombie #9 By: Chris Roberson, Micheal Allred
While Gwen and Horatio get to know each other better at the miniature golf park, Diogenes the monster hunter is left to face the leader of the Blood Sports vampires all on his own.
The mad scientist Galatea begins revealing her larger scheme to her new assistant, ghost girl Ellie decides that it’s high time she did something about her whole ‘intangible’ problem, and were-terrier Scott and his friends spend a thrilling evening embroiled in role-playing games.
Brightest Day #17 By: GEOFF JOHNS|PETER J. TOMASI|IVAN REIS|PATRICK GLEASON|ARDIAN SYAF|Soft coverOTT CLARK|JOE PRADO|DAVID FINCH
Hawkman and Hawkgirl pay a visit to the Star Sapphires, but with the Hawks’ connection to the cosmic corps, it looks like this meeting may end in bloodshed. And more even more blood may be drawn as Captain Boomerang hunts down Deadman and Dove!
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Heroes Of The DCU Etrigan The Demon Bust
Heroes Of The DCU Etrigan The Demon Bust
Summoned by Merlin in desperate defense, Bound to Blood, he speaks convoluted sense, Change to human and back with a spell Unleashed from the pit, A son of Hell! Gone, gone, the form of man Now The Demon Etrigan… …is the next to arise within the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust line!
Designed by New York Times best-selling artist Gary Frank, this bust features The demon Etrigan atop a fire, brimstone and spell-inscribed base. Hand-painted and cold-cast porcelain, it measures approximately 5.5″ high x 2.25″ wide x 3.25″ deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
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Doom Patrol #18
Doom Patrol #18 By: Keith Giffen, Matthew Clark, Ron Randall
The Doom Patrol just met The Aristocrats, and how better to follow a punchline than with some actual punching? The world’s strangest Super Heroes face off with the world’s most horrific family – and they’ve never had a fight like this before!
Starman Congorilla (One Shot) By: James Robinson, Brett Booth, Gene Ha
In this tie-in to the ‘JLA Omega’ storyline, the new blue and gold team of Congorilla and Mikaal Tomas work to unlock the secrets behind the toxic Omega Man’s dark energy, which encases Washington D.C.
To do this they must embark on a quest to find the Fountain of Youth, encountering diverse heroes from the DCU along the way including Animal Man, Sirocco and a certain wonder dog named Rex. And all the while, Mikaal and Congorilla must outrun and outwit a cadre of terrorist assassins from Gorilla City.
This is a breakneck chase through the DCU, but with a serious end-goal – saving the lives of their fellow members of the JLA! ONE-SHOT
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Star Trek Romulan Bird Of Prey Model Kit
Star Trek Romulan Bird Of Prey Model Kit
A Star Trek fan-favorite returns with the arrival of the Romulan Bird-of-Prey! The mysterious ship from the classic Star Trek episode ‘Balance of Terror’ has been gone for 35 years and Round 2 brings it back!
At 1/650-scale, this model is molded in white, with clear parts, and comes with an optional plasma weapon, accurized nacelle caps, and a decal sheet. Serve the Praetor! Some assembly required.
Star Trek Starfleet Logo Flask
Star Trek Starfleet Logo Flask
Carry Romulan Ale or Saurian Brandy with you wherever you go with the Starfleet Logo Flask. This stainless steel flask features a secure screwtop lid and an etched Starfleet delta emblem.
Packaged in a gift box, this flask is the perfect gift for the Star Trek fan in your life.
World War 3 Illustrated #41 By: Sandy Jimenez (Ed.), Various
Consider the ‘Food Chain,’our place in it and our relationship and experiences with/within it, both literally and metaphorically.
Big fish eat little fish; rich men eat organic; poor men eat McDonald’s. Everybody eats, but how do we stop from being eaten? This issue unearths some of the answers and asks the big questions.
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Invincible Iron Man TPB Vol. 04 Stark Disassembled
Invincible Iron Man TPB Vol. 04 Stark Disassembled By: Matt Fraction, Salvador Larroca, Patrick Zircher
Running out of time – and running out of mind! He’s outrun Norman Osborn, embarrassed him on worldwide television, and kept the database filled to the brim with superhuman secret identities safe and secure. But in doing so, Tony Stark has lost just about everything: His armor. His power. Even his very mind.
Now, at his absolute lowest point, with his whole life disassembled and the Siege of Asgard raging outside his door, it will take Tony Stark’s last reservoir of will and a band of brothers standing by him including Thor, Captain America, War Machine and Black Widow to keep from losing it all.
A Nedor Comics Extravaganza! A tribute to this venerable Golden Age publisher includes a complete reprinting of Black Terror #27, featuring art by Mort Meskin!
Also, other Nedor stories starring Fighting Yank, Doc Strange, Captain Future, Commando Cubs, Liberator, Pyroman, American Eagle, and other Golden Age surprises!
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Papertoy Monsters: Make Your Very Own Amazing Papertoys!
Papertoy Monsters: Make Your Very Own Amazing Papertoys!
A breakthrough paper-folding book for kids—paper airplanes meet Origami meets Pokemon. Papertoys, the Internet phenomenon that’s hot among graphic designers and illustrators around the world, now comes to kids in the coolest new book. Created and curated by Brian Castleforte, a graphic designer and papertoy pioneer who rounded up 25 of the hottest papertoy designers from around the world (Indonesia, Japan, Australia, Italy, Croatia, Chile, even Jackson, Tennessee), Papertoy Monsters offers 50 fiendishly original die-cut designs that are ready to pop out, fold, and glue. The book interleaves card stock with paper stock for a unique craft package; the graphics are colorful and hip, combining the edginess of anime with the goofy fun of Uglydolls and other collectibles. Plus each character comes with its own back-story.
And the results are delicious: meet Pharaoh Thoth Amon, who once ruled Egypt but is now a mummy who practices dark magic in his sarcophagus. Or Zumbie the Zombie, who loves nothing more than a nice plate of brains and yams. NotSoScary, a little monster so useless at frightening people that he has to wear a scary mask. Yucky Chuck, the lunchbox creature born in the deepest depths of your school bag. Plus Zeke, the monster under your bed, Nom Nom, eater of cities, and Grumpy Gramps, the hairy grandpa monster with his very own moustache collection.
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Batman Beyond #1
Batman Beyond #1 By: Adam Beecgen, Ryan Benjamin, John Stanisci, Dustin Nguyen
Yep, you read that right – the future of the DC Universe continues, as BATMAN BEYOND becomes an ongoing series! Terry McGinnis and Bruce Wayne are stronger than ever after the battle with ‘Hush’ brought their alliance close to the breaking point. But now a super-powered criminal has gotten in way over his head – and the whole Justice League has come to Neo-Gotham to hunt him down!
To top it all off, the crook’s taken hostages… including Terry’s mom! It’s the start of a story that will change Terry’s life – and the BEYOND universe – forever… so don’t miss out!
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Doc Macabre #2 (of 3)
Doc Macabre #2 (of 3) By: Steve Niles, Bernie Wrightson
Back at his homebase, the good Doctor asks his butler/lab assistant robot, Llyod, to help him build an Ecto-Refractor Suit and get his latest invention, the Ecto-Fusion Coil, back up and running to summon back the ghost that attacked him last issue! But he soon finds out that the apparition is a scam and sends Lloyd on a mission which means the robot must venture outside of the headquarters… for the first time EVER!
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Elric Swords and Roses (Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melnibone)
Elric Swords and Roses (Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melnibone) By: Michael Moorcock Foreword by Tad Williams
Feared by enemies and friends alike, Elric of Melniboné walks a lonely path among the worlds of the Multiverse. The destroyer of his cruel and ancient race, as well as its final ruler, Elric is the bearer of a destiny as dark and cursed as the vampiric sword he carries—the sentient black blade known as Stormbringer.
Del Rey is proud to present the sixth and concluding installment of its definitive omnibus editions featuring fantasy Grand Master Michael Moorcock’s most famous—or infamous—creation. Here is the full text of the novel The Revenge of the Rose, a screenplay for the novel Stormbringer, the novella Black Petals, the conclusion to Moorcock’s influential “Aspects of Fantasy” essay series and other nonfiction, and an indispensable reader’s guide by John Davey.
Sumptuously illustrated by John Picacio, with a Foreword by Tad Williams, Elric: Swords and Roses is a fitting tribute to the most unique fantasy hero of all time.
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Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities and the Ghastly Fiend of London #4 (Eric Powell cover)
Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities and the Ghastly Fiend of London #4 (Eric Powell cover) By: Eric Powell, Kyle Hotz, Dan Brown, Dave Stewart
Billy the Kid’s mission to stop Jack the Ripper comes to its explosive finish! In this issue, the Ripper kills people, the freaks look freaky, and Billy says something offensive. Don’t miss the conclusion to Eric Powell and Kyle Hotz’s weirdest tale yet!
* Goon backup story by Eric Powell!
* Powell’s The Goon was named the number–four essential indie comic by ugo.com!
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Gotham City 14 Miles Essays On 1960s Batman
Gotham City 14 Miles Essays On 1960s Batman
This essay collection offers the 1960s Batman television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward as the Dynamic Duo the critical reexamination it deserves, on subjects like counter-culture, Batmania, women, camp, gadgetry, music, and more.
Contributors include well-known comics writers including Chuck Dixon, Paul Kupperberg, and Robert Greenberger, as well as noted scholars like Peter Sanderson, Will Murray, Timothy Callahan, and Jeff Rovin.
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Star Wars Farm Boy Luke Skywalker Mini-bust
Star Wars Farm Boy Luke Skywalker Mini-bust
Before he joined the Rebellion, before he trained to become a Jedi, before he knew his father was the Dark Lord Vader, Luke Skywalker spent his days working on his Uncle Owen’s Moisture Farm where he dreamed of adventures beyond Tatooine, joining the Imperial Academy, and becoming the greatest pilot in the galaxy. In Star Wars: A New Hope, Obi-Wan Kenobi hands Luke his fathers lightsaber for the first time, as depicted here in this new Gentle Giant mini bust capturing the youthful essence of the soon-to-be Jedi Knight.
Painstakingly crafted and cast in high-quality poly-stone, no detail was over looked. Luke stands approximately 6″ tall, is hand-numbered, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Deadworld Omnibus SC Vol. 01
Deadworld Omnibus SC Vol. 01
A chance to get all of the recent Deadworld series together in one volume! Starting with the reboot of Deadworld in ‘Requiem for the World,’ which ran for six issues from Desperado and Image Comics, and continuing into Deadworld: Frozen Over, which moves the desperate battle for survival to a storm-laden New York City.
Bringing fans up to date is the complete Deadworld: Slaughterhouse, previously available only in hardcover, which shows that zombies aren’t the only menace in a world plagued by a supernatural holocaust.
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Thor Classic Mini-bust
Thor Classic Mini-bust
The Mighty Thor is captured in all his glory as this mini-bust sculpted by Randy Bowen and based on the character’s classic appearance from the classic Lee/Kirby era. Standing over 9″ tall (to the top of Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir), this mini-bust features a real leather strap on the hammer.
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John Byrne's Next Men #2
John Byrne’s Next Men #2
Past, present and future continue to collide as the Next Men struggle to find a common thread-and each other.
Plus, more on the startling discovery from the end of our first issue!
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Shadow Double Novel Vol. 44
Shadow Double Novel Vol. 44
The Shadow is captured by the inventor of a deadly atomic disintegrator ray in a novel that reintroduces audiences to the real Lamont Cranston. Then, the truth behind a fatal automobile accident is concealed in ‘Buried Evidence.’ Can the Shadow unearth the million-dollar secret and prevent more murder?
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Avengers Prime #5 (of 5)
Avengers Prime #5 (of 5) By: Brian Michael Bendis, Alan Davis
The blockbuster Avengers series that brings the holy trinity of Avengers brotherhood together comes to a whopper of a conclusion as Captain America, Iron Man and Thor team up for the first time in years to bring down the Hela, goddess of death, who threatens the existence of the whole of the Nine Realms! From Avengers writer Brian Bendis and comics legend Alan Davis!
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A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series, 2d ed.
A Critical History and Filmography of Toho’s Godzilla Series, 2d ed.
Like Godzilla trashing Tokyo, U.S. critics have stomped all over Toho Studio’s venerable series of monster films. Kalat’s project is consequently a rehabilitation. A writer and independent filmmaker, Kalat questions cultural biases and supplies a welter of information in the form of complete synopses and credits for the 23 Godzilla features, impressive production notes, and analyses of sociopolitical subtexts. Although his analyses lack academic rigor, his scholarship is commendable in its harnessing of details from both sides of the Pacific. The author draws upon film industry publications, the mainstream press, and fanzines to rectify the mainstream’s poor critical treatment of Godzilla. Among other things, he reveals that most of the films were scored by Akira Ifukube, Japan’s distinguished classical composer, and that many of them share personnel associated with Akira Kurosawa. Sure to please Godzilla fans, Kalat’s work will also interest scholars pursuing Japanese cultural studies.?Neal Baker, Dickinson Coll. Lib., Carlisle, Pa.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc
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Thor Modern Mini-bust
Thor Modern Mini-bust
Lightning strikes twice as Randy Bowen summons down the power of Asgard to sculpt an exciting new mini-bust based on the Norse Thunder God’s ‘modern’ appearance from the J. Michael Straczynski run.
Standing over 9″ tall to the top of his hammer, this mini-bust features a real leather strap on the hammer.
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Doc Savage Double Novel Vol. 43
Doc Savage Double Novel Vol. 43 By: Lester Dent
Thrill to the original pulp exploits of the newest DC Comics superstar as the Supreme Adventurer returns in two thrill-packed novels! First, Doc’s investigation of a mysterious whaling ship brings the Man of Bronze and Pat Savage to South America in search of the strange secret that lies in Spook Hole.
Then, Doc, Monk and Ham’s Miami vacation is interrupted by a failed attempt on Doc’s life which lures them into a sinister sea snare.
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Thanos Imperative Devestation (One Shot)
Thanos Imperative Devestation (One Shot) By: Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, Miguel Sepulveda, Alex Garner
THE THANOS IMPERATIVE is overÖbut who and what has survived? What happened to Thanos? What about Lord Mar-Vell and the Cancerverse? Who rules the Kree and the Shi’Ar? Is anyone left to guard the galaxy?
And who will hold the shattered civilizations of the Marvel Universe together in this bleak new age? Find out from the creative team that delivered the cosmic event that IGN.com hailed as ‘Unbelievably incredible & unimaginably entertaining.
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Mighty Thor Omnibus HC Vol. 01 Kirby
Mighty Thor Omnibus HC Vol. 01 Kirby By: Olivier Coipel, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Robert Bernstein, Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, Don Heck, Al Hartley
Whosoever holds this Omnibus, if he be worthy, shall possess the epic stories that began the saga of the Mighty Thor! While vacationing along the coast of Norway, Dr. Donald Blake happened upon a secret chamber and inside it found a strange, gnarled cane.
Upon striking the cane a shower of lightning rained down and the hobbled doctor found himself transformed into the Mighty Thor, God of Thunder and champion of Asgard! Stan Lee and Jack Kirby crafted an epic of power and myth, drama and action, and in this painstakingly-restored Omnibus collection, you’ll experience it all from the very beginning.
Including the first appearances of Odin, the mischievous Loki, noble Balder, Heimdall, the warriors three- Volstagg, Hogun and Fandrall-and the lovely Jane Foster. Packed with the fan-favorite Tales of Asgard, classic battles from Thor vs. the Hulk and the unstoppable Destroyer to the Absorbing Man and the Executioner, along with letters pages and bonus features galore, it’s Mjolnir-class package that’s a must for every Asgardian to be.
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DC Universe Online Statue Batman
DC Universe Online Statue Batman
DC Direct is proud to introduce a brand-new statue series based on art from one of the most anticipated online games of the year! The DC UNIVERSE ONLINE STATUES are from Sony Entertainment’s Massively Multi-Player Online Game, based on the art of Jim Lee!
Set to include many heroes and villains from the game, each character is shown in a dynamic pose, atop a consistent base that features a character-specific logo.
This statue features Batman clutching his cape as he prepares to set off to the rescue. Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 7.5″ high x 5.5″ wide x 3.5″ deep, this statue is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition.
Fantastic Four Resurrection Of Galactus Prem HC Variant Ed 53
Fantastic Four Resurrection Of Galactus Prem HC Variant Ed 53 By: Carlos Pacheco, Jeph Loeb, Rafael Marin, Jeff Johnson, Tom Grummett
Abraxas attacks! His first volley has left Galactus dead, the Watcher in a coma and all of reality rewritten! Can the Fantastic Four and their allies stop this all-powerful madman before it’s too late?
Guest-starring the Silver Surfer! Moondragon! Quasar! Captain Marvel! Namorita! She-Hulk! Witness the most narrow of victories as the weakest among them saves the world, trading the defeat of one galactic threat for the rebirth of another! And is the Invisible Woman pregnant?
This title collects
FANTASTIC FOUR (1998) #46-50 and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL 2001
Iron Man Legacy #10 By: Fred Van Lente, Steve Kurth, Juan Doe
‘INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION’ (Part 5 of 6) Before their children, the RUNAWAYS, became their greatest nemeses, the villainous PRIDE of Los Angeles faced their greatest threat when a destitute and penniless TONY STARK came to Los Angeles.
Through cat’s-paws both super powered and mundane they tried to break him, but every attempt failed. But now they’ve made a mistake by kidnapping the person closest to him and sacrificing her to their dark masters, THE GIBBORIM. Tony will do everything to get her back, including attacking The Pride on their own turf … with some surprise guest-stars in tow!!!
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A series of atomic explosion awakens a horror that challenges the senses. A creature unlike anything seen before launches an attack on downtown Tokyo, leaving humanity powerless in its wrathful violence.
A monster movie of mythic proportions, I was not prepared for the grandeur of this film. I am much more familiar with the campy later films in what became a franchise, hence my surprise at finding myself faced with what I soon realized was a moving and powerful film. Growing up in suburbia, my exposure to the Godzilla film series came through snippets glimpsed on TV during the WLVI Channel 56 Creature Double Feature, which is just what it sounds like; a double shot of monster movies on a UHF channel. In these movies, guys in rubber suits wrestled over model cities while helpless locals milled about and model tanks were hurled like… well, model tanks.
I admit that aside from the MST3K covers of a few choice selections, my memory of Godzilla is very limited. This isn’t that surprising as I was more of a child of the Star Wars/Star Blazers generation that followed the Godzilla/Kung Fu generation. In any case, the 1954 film is so very poignant and evocative that I found myself shocked that it included the rubber suited monster at all. The cinematography is wonderful and the black & white images create an air of mystery and fantasy around the monster during the raiding sequences in which Godzilla takes on a ethereal quality, appearing to be something from a half-remembered dream.
The plot is rather straight-forward and revolves around a series of mysterious attacks on fishing boats that are crippling Japan’s business. Several investigative teams are sent to discover the cause of these attacks only to disappear just as mysteriously. Talk amongst the elder fishermen around an ancient horror story involving the angry god (Gojira or Godzilla as he is known today) of the sea scares the locals, but its not until a Dr. Yamane proves its existence that the impossible becomes reality. An ancient and gigantic beast, safely living in isolation since before the dawn of mankind has returned.
Godzilla’s revival and subsequent attacks on Tokyo, which no one can stop, are strikingly reminiscent of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Even someone who fails to make the connection would be driven to hopelessness and sorrow at the devastation. The people at large are unsure of what to do and the military is determined to find a way to destroy the monster, much to the disappointment of the scientist who has theorized the beast’s origins, who feels that it is a precious relic of a forgotten age and has a right to live.
The introduction of a love triangle seems straight out of nowhere, but we are given a few details regarding Dr. Yamane’s daughter Emiko having promised herself to a childhood friend and fellow brilliant scientist, Serizawa. However, Emiko has fallen in love with the dashing Ogata and decided that given the state of emergency, it’s the ideal time to call it off and move on. Imagine her surprise when her fiancée shows her his horrific invention and makes her swear to secrecy of it’s existence. It is not until all attacks on the monster have failed and Dr. Yamane is split in his interest to protect the monster despite the death toll it is responsible for that Emiko breaks down and reveals what Serizawa has done. It’s very clever and a wonderful narrative twist.
Serizawa has been engaged in research of oxygen and its molecular structure. In the course of his research he has found a way to dissolve the molecular bond, causing death to any and all sea life. To a culture that depends on the fishing industry, this is massive. Understandably, Serizawa wishes the invention to remain a secret for fear that he would have introduced something more terrifying than the hydrogen bomb. Through an awkward confrontation, Serizawa is convinced that he has to use his invention against Godzilla. Both Serizawa and Ogata descend into Tokyo bay with the device in a beautifully atmospheric sequence. The pair of divers watch in stunned silence as Godzilla is seen walking along the ocean floor, wraith-like in its silent gait. Ogata sacrifices himself by remaining in the water while his device is activated to save both humanity from his knowledge being made public and Emiko and Ogata who can be married now that he’s out of the way. As the oxygen-killing weapon is activated, Godzilla’s body deteriorates, leaving only a massive skeleton behind.
In 1956, the movie was re-cut, including Raymond Burr of TV fame as an American reporter to give the English-speaking audience some kind of familiar face to connect to. Godzilla, King of Monsters, remains a cult phenomenon today.
In case my trip down memory lane sounded too obscure, here’s a glimpse of the Creature Double Feature TV Promo from back in the day (fellow north-easterners may want to have a hankie handy or get ready to feel very old).
In the 1970’s, Godzilla films were shown on late night TV and in cinemas to a growing fan base. Looking to capitalize on this phenomenon, Marvel Comics released a Godzilla monthly comic book. Featuring a division of S.H.I.E.L.D. specially created to deal with the giant lizard’s threat, the series is pretty goofy but delivers in what it promises, month-to-month devastation in the mighty Marve manner. Set firmly in the Marvel Universe (Godzilla even fights the west coast team the Champions!), the book was the result of a very limited legal use of the character, resulting in any subsequent appearances being unlikely (though Godzilla-like monsters have appeared since). Doug Moench and Hulk comic book legend Herb Trimpe gave the kids at the time a real treat that worked in concert with theShogun Warriors title also on the stands at the time.
The imagery of Gojira is remarkably powerful and not at all of the campy variety that I found in the sequels that followed in the 1960’s and 70’s. This was an intelligent and emotional film that knew what it was doing. I’m not trying to educate anyone on the movie’s importance as there are better authorities for that task. But I am overcome with admiration for one of the most important horror films of the 20th Century.
Recommended:
Gojira / Godzilla Deluxe Collector's Edition
Japanese Movie Posters: Yakuza, Monster, Pink, and Horror
Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters: Defending the Earth with Ultraman and Godzilla
With all of the monsters constantly attacking Japan, something had to be done. Created in 1966 by Eiji Tsuburaya, the father of Godzilla, the answer to the monster problem finally arrived in the form of Ultraman. A powerful vision in red and silver, Ultraman gave the kaiju of Japan a reason to be afraid.
Ultraman by Alex Ross
The initial TV series if Ultraman underwent several revisions. A sci-fi series similar in some ways to U.N.I.T. from Doctor Who whereby the Earth was protected from the regular attacks of bizarre aliens by an even weirder jump-suited force. Set in the distant future, a well-armed planet-wide defense known as Science Special Search Party utilizes the most advanced arsenal of weapons and vehicles known to mankind. One key member of the global organization called the Space Patrol, Hayata, is abducted by aliens and granted the unlikely ability to grow into fantastic size, thus leveling the playing field against the race of skyscraper-sized monsters.
While Utlraman easily has the most diverse and amazing list of super abilities ranging from super speed to telekinesis to a kind of supreme super soaker ray, he primarily relies on his fighting fists. As Ultraman, Hyata primarily utilizes wrestler-style moves and the occasionally inexplicable blast of energy from a special positioning of his arms. Hyata has a limited but vague amount of time in which to defeat the alien threat, the limit of which is signaled by a flashing light on his chest. However, it’s not fair to really discuss Hyata and Ultraman as if they were one persona as they swap places in much the same way the Captain Marvel and Billy Batson do. While Ultraman is fighting a giant alien monster, Hyata is in some strange limbo.
The program also has some of the trippiest visuals this side of a Doctor Who episode, the least mind-blowing of which is the opening (dubbed in English for this instance).
Syndicated in the US in the late 1960’s on various UHF channels, Ultraman gained a very devoted following in much the same way that Godzilla had before and Starblazers would later on. After 39 episodes, it was thought that Ultraman was gone forever. After sacrificing himself so that his human host Hyata may live, Ultraman disappeared from TV screens. Many a young lad at the time shed a tear for Ultraman who asked for nothing but gave so much. If anyone really thought he was gone forever, boy were they wrong.
Several animated, live action and feature film adaptations followed up to the current day. In fact, Ultraman is the bearer of the Guinness World Record for spin-offs. He also had his imitators, most notably Jet Jaguar from Godzilla vs. Megalon, there is only one Ultraman. A mega star of film, animation, and TV, it should come as no surprise that Ultraman also conquered the video game world.
Sure, each Ultraman adventure is essentially sweaty guys in rubber suits beating each other up over a model city, but it’s also so innocent in its execution that you can’t help but find it charming and somehow… iconic. After seeing cities getting trampled to powder every week and the future of humanity hanging on a thread protected only by Ultraman… you kinda have a spiritual awakening.
Either that or I have to stop drinking Chimay while watching these things.
Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who’s thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV shows beloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this highly visual biography details his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, and delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters to crush landmark buildings. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also features profiles of Tsuburaya’s film collaborators, details on his key films and shows (most available on DVD), and features on the enduring popularity of the characters he helped create.
This fantastic book offers insight to the world of sweaty guys in rubber suits we call monster movies. From the first time we heard that weird trumpet blast from the Lizard King, many if us became Japanese Monster Movie Maniacs, while others just think they’re silly. Nevertheless, they hold a certain mystique that is still hypnotic to this day.
To purchase this great tome of wisdom, click here.
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o David Messina (a) o Alex Garner, Livio Ramondelli (c) Last year’s groundbreaking Infestation series, IDW’s first-ever event, saw many teams from multiple universes fight off a zombie invasion. Now, an even bigger threat has risen to threaten the growing IDW multiverse: Lovecraftian demons threaten to reach across time and space and destroy everyone everywhere and everywhen! Also featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this framing issue presents a threat that perhaps not even TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOEs, Danger Girl, and others can surmount!
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