New X-Men, Spider-Man and Captain America trailers

Next year will be a big one for comic book fans, so I thought that since many of my readers may be enjoying some well-earned time off, it would be a good idea to summarize them in one place.

X-Men Days of Future Past

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The most ambitious and expensive of all X-Men movies, Days of Future Past reunites Bryan Singer with the merry mutants for a new interpretation of a classic story that garnered praise for the Uncanny X-Men back in the day. Set in a dark future in which Wolverine is sent back in time to his former self (replacing Kitty Pryde who performed this trick in the comic), the film picks up from First Class as mutant hysteria reaches a fever pitch. Wolverine must prevent history from taking a path that will lead to utter destruction, but needs both Professor X and Magneto to work together.

Starring: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Ellen Page, Peter Dinklage, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart

Release date: May 23, 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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Continuing the adventures of Spider-Man (this time played by Andrew Garfield in a rebooted version of the web-spinning superhero), the sequel ups the ante with one half of the Sinister Six. As he struggles to protect the city and people that he loves from danger, Spider-Man will face an unparalleled threat when a trio of villains decides to end him. This story will pick up some threads from the first film involving the role of Norman Osborn’s industrial empire and its deadly experiments that led to the mutation of Peter Parker. In the sequel, we will see more dangerous freakish supervillains duke it out in NYC, Marvel Comics-style.

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Campbell Scott, Paul Giamatti

Release date: May 2, 2014

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Captain America The Winter Soldier


Plucked from the pages of Marvel Comics, the second Captain America film will partly adapt the Winter Soldier, a story that rocked the foundation of the monthly comic book. It will also add depth to the cinematic Marvel Universe by introducing a new hero, the Falcon. A story about fear, war, distrust and paranoia, The Winter Soldier could be an incredibly impressive comic book movie.

Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Emily VanCamp, , Hayley Atwell, Robert Redford, Samuel L. Jackson

Release date: April 4, 2014

Guardians-of-the-Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy is also coming to the big screen next August (but only low-res trailers are available at this time, so I will avoid posting this on) and promises to be a unique blend of science fiction and superheroics. Based loosely on the comic book series by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the film will feature a world-weary human soldier, a giant Tree God, a gun-happy raccoon, a green-skinned killing machine and more teaming up against impossible odds. Done correctly, this will be the runaway hit of them all as it hits so many demographics at once.

Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Benicio del Toro, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel

Release date: August 1, 2014

This week at your comic shop – 11/14/12

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

Not sure where your local comic shop is? Try comicshoplocator.com!

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

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X-Men Legacy #1

X-Men Legacy #1
By: Simon Spurrier, Diogenes Neves, Mike Del Mundo
Legion, the most powerful and unstable mutant in the world and son to Professor Charles Xavier, has killed gods and reshaped the face of the universe. NOW! in the aftermath of Avengers vs. X-Men, Legion will finally attempt to conquer his demons and embrace his father’s legacy!
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Marvel Classic Characters Series 2 #5: Iron Man

Marvel Classic Characters Series 2 #5: Iron Man
The fifth and final release in series 2 is Iron Man, featured in his sleekf, red and gold armor that was first shown in Tales of Suspense #48, setting the tone for the Iron Man we know today.

This particular pose though is taken from an Iron Man pinup from Tales of Suspense #61, art by Don Heck.
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All New X-Men #1

All New X-Men #1
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen
It’s a blast from the past as the original five students of Professor X – Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Angel and Beast – are plucked from the past and brought to the present. But what they find, the state that their future selves are in and the state of Xavier’s dream, is far from the future they dreamed of. And how will the X-Men of the present deal with their past coming crashing forward?
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Batman #14

Batman #14
By: Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
‘DEATH OF THE FAMILY’ continues!

The Joker is back and somehow more sinister than ever! What caused this change? And can even Batman stop a Joker so driven and dangerous? And where is Alfred?

Plus: In the backup feature, The Penguin is running out of options as he’s confronted by The Joker!
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Tarzan: The Once and Future Tarzan (one-shot)

Tarzan: The Once and Future Tarzan (one-shot)
By: Alan Gordon, Thomas Yeates, Thomas Yeates, Lori Almeida
Just in time for the 100th anniversary of Edgar Rice Burroughs’s Tarzan of the Apes, artist Thomas Yeates (Prince Valiant, Conan) spins a surprising new tale that drops the lord of the jungle in an unfamiliar setting-the future! Can Tarzan’s vine-swinging skills serve him in the half-flooded ruins of a future London?

* Artist Thomas Yeates returns to one of his favorite subjects!

* From the pages of Dark Horse Presents!
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Mind MGMT #0

Mind MGMT #0
By: Matt Kindt
Haven’t tried Matt Kindt’s visionary MIND MGMT series yet? Well, lock up your dolphins, shield your brain, and don’t believe anything you see, because this specially priced issue is the perfect initiation into Kindt’s electrifying tale of Mind Management’s psychic spies, its most infamous defector, and Meru, the journalist who stumbles upon their incredible secrets! Available in print for the first time, these three stories introduce the series’ key players and delve deeper than ever into MIND MGMT’s secret history! Whether you’re new to the series or already hooked, this special issue can’t be missed!

* From the creator of 3 Story and Super Spy!

* Specially priced jumping-on point!

* Available for the first time in print!

“Best comic I have read in many, many, MANY months. Exquisitely dense in all the right ways. Bravo.” -Damon Lindelof, creator of Lost

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Demon Knights #14

Demon Knights #14
By: Paul Cornell, Bernard Chang
Trapped in Hell and betrayed by Etrigan, the Demon Knights are on the edge of oblivion! There’s only one way out… But is Jason Blood prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice? And what is the secret of the mysterious black diamond that Lucifer has given to Exoristos?
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Scene of the Crime Deluxe HC

Scene of the Crime Deluxe HC
By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
From the co-creators of Gotham Central and FATALE comes a lost crime noir masterpiece. Long out of print, and presented here for the first time in an oversized hardback edition, SCENE OF THE CRIME was the first time ED BRUBAKER and MICHAEL LARK worked together – before their acclaimed runs on Daredevil and Gotham Central – and it was inked by SEAN PHILLIPS, who also designed this deluxe edition. This is where it all began, with a hard-hitting mystery story, a modern day ‘Chinatown’ that garnered nominations for Best Miniseries and Best Writer in the 2000 Eisner Awards. Also included in this new collection are behind the scenes art and stories, a new foreword by BRUBAKER, and many other extras. This is the book you’ll want on your shelves.

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Saga #7

Saga #7
By: Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples
Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples’ smash-hit ongoing series returns! An all-new adventure begins, as new parents Marko and Alana make an unexpected discovery in the vast emptiness of outer space.
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Batman And Robin #14

Batman And Robin #14
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray
Damian sets out to take down the Z Club!

Batfans won’t want to miss this lead-in to the ‘DEATH OF THE FAMILY’ event!
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Wolverine and the X-Men #20

Wolverine and the X-Men #20
By: Jason Aaron, Nick Bradshaw
STORM joins the faculty of the Jean Grey School! Wolverine is a clown? Iceman is a fire swallower? Rachel Grey a fortune teller? Frankenstein’s Murder Circus comes to town!
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Shadow Double Novel Vol. 66

Shadow Double Novel Vol. 66
By: Maxwell Grant/Walter Gibson, Paul Orban
The Knight of Darkness crushes crime in the classic pulp novels that inspired Hollywood’s first two Shadow feature films! First, the bizarre terms of a dead man’s will lead to a series of murders that will condemn an innocent man unless The Shadow can unmask the true killer in Walter Gibson’s ‘The Ghost of the Manor,’ the inspiration for the 1937 film, ‘The Shadow Strikes.’ Then, the Dark Avenger hunts a sadistic blonde murderess and the masked supervillain known as ‘Foxhound’ in Theodore Tinsley’s violent novel that was filmed in 1938 as ‘International Crime.’
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Green Lantern Sector 2814 TPB Vol. 01

Green Lantern Sector 2814 TPB Vol. 01
By: Len Wein, Dave Gibbons
Featuring stories rom 1984 by Len Wein and art by Dave Gibbons!

Don’t miss Hal Jordan’s battles with some of his greatest foes and hisclash with the Guardians of the Universe!

This title collects
GREEN LANTERN #172-176 and 178-181

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Thor God Of Thunder #1

Thor God Of Thunder #1

By: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic
Throughout the ages, the gods of the Marvel Universe have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW! the Mighty Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future selves. The only hope for these ravaged worlds lies with the God of Thunder unraveling the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher!
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Green Lantern Corps #14

Green Lantern Corps #14
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin, Scott Clark
‘Rise of the Third Army’ continues! Guy Gardner’s life is ruined! The Guardians aim to take John Stewart out of the looming conflict no matter the cost!

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Fantastic Four #1

Fantastic Four #1
By: Matt Fraction, Mark Bagley
Four adults. Two kids. One ‘car.’ NOW! begins a journey through all of infinite time and space.
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Phantom Stranger #2

Phantom Stranger #2
By: Dan DiDio, Brent Anderson
The Phantom Stranger comes face to face with PANDORA! Plus, meet the deadly sons of Trigon – and behold Dr. 13!
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Thief Of Thieves #10

Thief Of Thieves #10
By: Robert Kirkman, Shawn Martinbrough
As Augustus tries his best to save his kidnapped girlfriend from the cartel, Agent Cohen begins to lean in on him for a lead on Redmond. You’ll never guess who he turns to for help with his current situation. Hint: it’s not his father.
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Where Is Jake Ellis #1 (of 5)

Where Is Jake Ellis #1 (of 5)
By: Nathan Edmondson, Tonci Zonjic
‘CHAPTER SIX,’ Jon is in hiding. For almost a year, he has survived on his own in a remote corner of the world, but the powers behind the Facility have not forgotten him. The most wanted man in the world is soon in the crosshairs of powerful and mysterious people, and he will not be able to stop them on his own.
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Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities and the Orm of Loch Ness #2

Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities and the Orm of Loch Ness #2
By: Eric Powell, Kyle Hotz, Daniel Brown
After a narrow escape, Billy and his freaky cohorts arrive at Count Dracula’s in search of their alligator man. They find a welcoming offer of food and a bed, along with a not-so-subtle warning. Will Billy and the biological curiosities fall prey to the count’s charms?”Eric’s got a gift-if you consider gallows humor an admiral talent, which I do. He’s written some sick stuff here, a number of ‘whoa’ moments, and he’s lucky to have a partner that takes the ‘whoa’ and makes it ‘WHOA!'”-Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets)
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Amazing Spider-Man #697

Amazing Spider-Man #697
By: Dan Slott, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Steve McNiven
Spider-Man joins the WAR of the Goblins! We brought back Roderick Kingsley, the original Hobgoblin-will any other Goblins show? And the pieces of the puzzle are almost complete for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #700!
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Avenger Double Novel Vol. 08

Avenger Double Novel Vol. 08
By: Kenneth Robeson
The Pulps’ original ‘Man of Steel’ returns in three action-packed tales by Paul Ernst and Emile Tepperman writing as ‘Kenneth Robeson.’First, The Avenger enters a ‘House of Death’ to unravel the mysterious murders befalling the owners of strange gold medallions!

Then, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance as Dick Benson attempts to prevent ‘The Hate Master’ from winning the presidential election! Finally, a single misstep could result in ‘A Coffin for The Avenger’ in an exciting novelette by Spider-wordsmith Emile Tepperman.
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This week at your comic shop – 11/7/12

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

Not sure where your local comic shop is? Try comicshoplocator.com!

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

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Doctor Who Tardis Collection

Doctor Who Tardis Collection
Join the eleventh Doctor on his adventures with Amy Pond in these six original stories based on the hit series, presented in a beautiful TARDIS-shaped box.

The Runaway Train: the Doctor and Amy chase an alien artifact in the Wild West. Ring of Steel: on Orkney they battle walking electricity pylons with powerful masters. The Jade Pyramid: in medieval Japan they encounter terrifying powerful mannequins. The Hounds of Artemis: in 1920s Smyrna they witness an ancient evil awakening. The Gemini Contagion: in the far future they’re caught up in a frightening virus outbreak. The Eye of the Jungle: with Rory they’re watched by an all-seeing Eye in the Amazon rainforest.
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Action Comics #14

Action Comics #14
By: Grant Morrison, Brad Walker, Rags Morales
Type: Comics
Genres: Superhero
Series: Action Comics
Publisher: DC Comics
Pub. Date: November 07, 2012
Availability: Pre-Order
UPC: 76194130637701411

Brainiac first warned of the Multitude, and now Superman comes face to face with them – on Mars!

Plus: In the backup story, what appointment is so important that Superman would drop everything to attend it?
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All About Bond HC

All About Bond HC
By: Terry O’Neill
This autumn James Bond celebrates his 50th anniversary as a celluloid hero, and All About Bond is a unique memoir that will delight, amuse, and inform Bond’s many fans.

All About Bond is packed with surprises, insights and candid memories, both personal and photographic from legendary names who cut their teeth and carved out careers in some of the most memorable scenes in movie history.

The humor, the drama, and the camaradarie, on set and off, is captured through the immortal lens of one of the world’s most legendary photographers.
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Defenders #12

Defenders #12
By: Matt Fraction, Jamie Mckelvie, Terry Dodson
Series finale! The end of the Defenders! All your questions answered! Everybody dies! Everything ends! So how do the good guys pull it off?
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Blade Runner 30th Anniversary Bd Book

Blade Runner 30th Anniversary Bd Book
‘The #1 Sci-Fi Film of all time’ marks it’s return post 10 month moratorium with an all new 3-Disc Blu-ray/DVD and UV 30th Anniversary commemorative gift set.

Revisit the illustrious Final Cut on Blu-ray, DVD and get a UV copy of the feature. Additionally, the gift set features an all new concept spinner car for your collection, action Lenticular and a 72 page art production book with never-before-seen Ridley sketches, poster art and photos from the set.

Special Features: 36 page Hard Cover book presentation with never-before-seen images from the set and scene sketches from Ridley Scott. · The commemorative gift set includes all 10+ hours of bonus content from the critically acclaimed Ultimate Collector’s Edition from 2007 plus a new, comprehensive photo gallery of newly discovered sketches from director Ridley Scott, photos from the set and more.

Content includes all five feature film versions – The Final Cut, ’92 Director’s Cut, Domestic and International Theatrical versions and the rare Work Print.
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Age Of Apocalypse #9

Age Of Apocalypse #9
By: David Lapham, Renato Arlem, Kris Anka
Jean Grey finds herself on the runÖ from Cyclops! Prophet’s final plan for human survival takes shape. A weapon that could kill Weapon X, a.k.a. the Overlord, is discovered!
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Detective Comics #14

Detective Comics #14
By: John Layman, Jason Fabok
When Bruce Wayne’s life is saved by The Penguin, what surprises are in store for The Dark Knight? And in the backup story, an intimate look at Gotham City’s most dangerous foes provides a hint of the maelstrom to come.

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Before Watchmen Rorschach Red By Pope T-Shirt

Before Watchmen Rorschach Red By Pope T-Shirt
Rorschach Red features the incredible design and art of Steranko screenprinted in color on a Deep Red, 100% cotton shirt.
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Doctor Who Castrovalva Action Figure Set

Doctor Who Castrovalva Action Figure Set
Imported from the UK!

The newly regenerated fifth Doctor escapes with his companions back to the TARDIS, suffering from post-regeneration trauma. He seeks sanctuary in the peaceful domain of Castrovalva, oly to discover that it’s a paradoxical trap set for him by the Master.

Underground Toys’ celebrates Peter Davison’s debut episode of Doctor Who as the Doctor with ‘Castrovalva’ Collector’s Set that comes with a Post-Regeneration Fifth Doctor Action Figure, a Shrunken Figure Accessory, and the Master’s TARDIS.
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Arrow T-Shirt

Arrow T-Shirt
Green Arrrow celebrates his TV debut on the new Arrow T-Shirt. Features the silhouetted Emerald Archer screenprinted in color on a Deep Forest, 100% cotton shirt. Check out the show and the great new shirt today. NOW AVAILABLE for sale in Canada and U.K.
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Uncanny X-Force #33

Uncanny X-Force #33
By: Rick Remender, Phil Noto, Jerome Opena
FINAL EXECUTION races to its thrilling conclusion! X-Force brings the attack to the Brotherhood, but there is dissension in the ranks. Genesis faces the truth about Apocalypse and his destiny!
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Doctor Who Companion Chron Project Nirvana Audio CD

Doctor Who Companion Chron Project Nirvana Audio CD
A new adventure with the Seventh Doctor, as told by his companion, Aristedes. The place is Easterm Europe.

The year is 2015. The TARDIS lands in mid-air, and Captain Lysandra Aristedes is dropped into a daring mission in her own past. There are enemies and creatures out there in the night, and the Doctor is waiting at the rendezvous point.

Because this is all part of his bigger picture. And Aristedes is going to learn something about herself.
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Marvel Classic Characters Series 2 #4: Silver Surfer

Marvel Classic Characters Series 2 #4: Silver Surfer
The fourth release in this second series is the herald of mighty Galactus: Silver Surfer.

One of the greatest moments in the “Marvel Age” of comics was the introduction of Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four #48 in 1966, created by Jack Kirby with an assist from writer/editor Stan Lee.

Silver Surfer features a rough surface texture, visible seam lines, and other slightly distressed aspects, such as paint application. Sculpted by Yoe! Studio.
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Animal Man #14

Animal Man #14
By: Jeff Lemire, Steve Pugh
‘ROTWORLD: THE RED KINGDOM’ part two!

How did The Rot infect the DC Universe? Guest star John Constantine is here to tell you the hideous truth! The Red Kingdom faces an all-out attack by an army of the Rot, led by Felix Faust!

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New Crusaders Rise Of The Heroes #3

New Crusaders Rise Of The Heroes #3
By: Ian Flynn, Ben Bates
‘Legacies,’ Part 1.

The days of being ordinary teens are over: it’s time for them to become the New Crusaders! But the over-confidence of Shield and his charges could spell doom for the fledgling team. Who remains standing at the end of the day? The Red Circle Universe’s greatest heroes begin their journey in this pulse-pounding issue!

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Doctor Who Lost Stories Rosemariners Audio CD

Doctor Who Lost Stories Rosemariners Audio CD
A new adventure in time and space for the Second Doctor, told by his companions Jamie and Zoe.

The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe find themselves on an almost deserted space lab. Years of research are coming to an end and only distinguished xeno-botantist Professor Arnold Biggs remains on board. But is there more to the closure than meets the eye? For the operation is being supervised by the Rosemariners of the planet Rosa Damascena.

Their terrifying Commander, Rugosa, seems to have something to hide. Who is he? What do the Rosemariners want with the scientists? And what is the secret of Rosedream?
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Planet of the Apes Cataclysm #3

Planet of the Apes Cataclysm #3
By: Corinna Bechko, Damian Couceiro, Alex Ross
Running out of options, Cornelius, Prisca and the others try to find shelter before the fragments of the moon set off an even greater calamity: the destruction of the dam, and the only thing keeping Ape City away from the devastating waters… Don’t forget to ask your retailer about the rare Alex Ross Black and White CGC 9.8 Near Mint variant!
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Avengers #33

Avengers #33
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Mayhew, Brandon Peterson
Two classic Avengers return for the first time in years to celebrate the end of an era! But does this modern world really need the Avengers? A giant status quo shift is on the horizon. Watch as the Avengers come to terms with themselves as a team and a family.

PLUS: Hydra with alien tech? Uh oh!
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Time Tunnel Hist Of Television Series SC

Time Tunnel Hist Of Television Series SC
By: Martin Grams Jr, Usamaru Furuya
The Time Tunnel was by no means a superb product of Friday night entertainment. If the plot holes were not as large as the tunnel itself, viewers noticed the same props from Allen’s other television programs popping up on the show. This book documents the entire history of the program, the origin and conception of the series, why it never ran a second season, almost 200 never-before-published behind-the-scenes photographs, and a detailed episode guide.
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Swamp Thing #14

Swamp Thing #14
By: Scott Snyder, Yanick Paquette
‘ROTWORLD: THE GREEN KINGDOM’ continues! Swamp Thing must travel the rivers of Rotworld on his way to Gotham City! True terror awaits our hero on the undead waters!

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Shadow #7

Shadow #7
By: Victor Gischler, Jack Herbert, Alex Ross
The Shadow is known for the mystic power which allows him to cloud men’s minds and read their hearts. But what happens when this power fails him? After the Shadow fails to stop a routine mugging, he travels to the Far East with his pilot and sidekick WWI ace Miles Crofton. In Nepal, he hopes to reconnect with his old masters and to consult with them about what could be amiss with his powers. Instead, he finds opium smugglers. As always, The Shadow faces danger Ö but he must also look within himself.
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Earth 2 #6

Earth 2 #6
By: James Robinson, Nicola Scott, Ivan Reis
The Green vs. The Grey! Who will decide the fate of this dying Earth: Green Lantern or Grundy? Will the new wonders of Earth band together to form the first super team since the death of the Trinity? Does super-genius Sloan really know what’s best for this world?

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Iron Man #1

Iron Man #1
By: Kieron Gillen, Greg Land
Tony Stark-Iron Man: Technological visionary, wealthy playboy, unparalleled engineer, and armored Avenger. His greatest invention becomes his greatest mistake. Iron Man must act fast and Tony Stark must build faster! The lethal techno virus Extremis is out in the wild and out for grabs to the highest bidder! It’s up to Tony Stark to contain it and that means creating a new suit of armor NOW!
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Blast Off!: Rockets, Robots, Ray Guns, and Rarities From the Golden Age of Space Toys TPB

Blast Off!: Rockets, Robots, Ray Guns, and Rarities From the Golden Age of Space Toys TPB
By: S. Mark Young, Steve Duin, Mike Richardson
Back in print in softcover, Blast Off! chronicles the golden era of space toys, featuring hundreds of color photos of these beautiful and sometimes bizarre playthings, plus prototypes, original packaging and instructions, catalogs, advertisements, vintage comic-strip and pulp-magazine art, and more from every corner of the globe. An essential resource for the collector or anyone with an eye for pop culture and the love of fun!

* The definitive examination of vintage space toys.

* Introduction by Harlan Ellison.

* Now in paperback!
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Green Lantern #14

Green Lantern #14
By: Geoff Johns, Doug Mahnke
‘Rise of the Third Army’ continues! The Justice League comes after the new Green Lantern, demanding answers about the missing Hal Jordan! The Green Lantern Corps makes a disturbing discovery about the Guardians!
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New Avengers #32

New Avengers #32
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Carlos Pacheco, Mike Deodato
END TIMES CONTINUES!

The New Avengers are thrown into disarray as one of their deadliest enemies has returned. Many hard and permanent choices need to be made in this final arc of the New Avengers saga.

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Spider-Man on Spider-Man

No, it’s an interview.

The previous Spider-Man Toby Maguire recently interviewed the new man behind the mask Andrew Garfield about the upcoming film and how it will differ from the Sam Raimi trilogy. Yes, the world has become this strange.

Maguire became a household name thanks to 2002’s Spider-Man, and a string of sequels cemented that post in the public consciousness before it was cut short due to creative differences between the studio and director Sam Raimi. Rumor has it that a fourth film would have featured the transformation of Curt Conners into the Lizard and new villain John Malcovich as the Vulture, but other details are scarce.

In any case, a reboot is now on the way courtesy of a new director (Marc Webb) and an entirely new approach (wrist shooters instead of organic webbing being one of many differences). There were many contenders for the big lead role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man, but Andrew Garfield emerged as the latest incarnation of the web-spinning hero.

So just how does one prepare for such an absurd life change? I recall reading interviews with both George Clooney (Batman and Robin) and Ben Affleck (Daredevil) about how crazy the process was and even though in each case the resulting film was terrible, I do have some sympathy for the actors… a little. In the excerpt below, Maguire and Garfield trade stories and wisdom from behind the mask of possibly the most recognizable superhero, Spider-Man.

TM I just want it to be great, and I thought, What a great actor andrew is, i’m glad that’s what’s happening here.

AG That’s so nice of you.

TM What was the process? How did you end up being the guy?

AG It was pretty basic, apart from it being more dragged out and pressure-filled and dra- matic than any other audition process I’ve ever been through. They like to put you through the ringer, in the respect that it creates drama and tension among a generation of actors.

TM [Laughs]

AG And they succeed every time, it seems. But, no, it was great. I’m friends with a few of the guys who were up for it, and I actually had dinner with Jamie [Bell] the night of my screen test and his screen test. We compared notes and war stories, and we kind of got past the ridiculousness of it all and thought it would be a nice idea to get everyone together and kind of interview each other about how messed up the process is, being against each other, and remember that we’re all in it together, knowing that when you take off that bodysuit someone else is going to be stepping into your sweat immediately after. It’s a weird kind of cattle call. But Marc [Webb] was great. He was very open and encouraging. You have the monitoring area with literally about 30 people judging you, looking at your face and whispering to each other—it’s one of the most disconcerting and kind of humiliating things to go through, if you’re aware of it, you know what I mean?

TM Yeah, I completely understand. What kind of effect has this had on you?

AG The main thing I’m thinking about and worrying about is what happens after this movie comes out. What was your experience when you became Spider-Man in people’s eyes? I’m interested to hear what you have to say about the whole life change that it brings. Because right now I have a host of fears that I’m contending with on a minute-to-minute basis. I’m not in the reality of it yet, so I’m sure I’m imagining it will be much worse than it is. I admire you so much because you’re an actor and that’s all you’ve ever been and all you ever will be. It must be very hard to hold on to the simple fact of wanting to be an actor, to tell stories and not have your image become bigger than your art. Do you have a recollection of a definite change, or was it a seamless thing?

TM I think our thing was a little bit different because movies hadn’t been doing the sort of opening-weekend business that’s fairly common—even expected—today. The first Harry Potter came out about six months before us and it was this phenom- enon from Day one. it was so wild because it was a new thing at that moment—and i’m not saying that hasn’t happened in movie history, but at the time that was a big jump. and then that happened with us. People didn’t anticipate [2002’s Spider- Man] to be like that. Leading up to it you start to get reactions and people tell you, you know, what the tracking is and what range your opening weekend box office is likely to be. but for me it was kind of unexpected. So much shifted in my life the weekend the movie came out. it was shocking.

AG Oh wow, that’s crazy.

Via Spinoff

It is beyond strange to me that the comic book has become something of a bottomless resource to the movie industry. I suspect that many of my older readers recall the awkwardness of collecting comic books and the perception that it was juvenile and a waste of time. Fast forward to 2012 and it is the Avengers is the top ranking film in movie history… it’s an odd turnabout. At least sci-fi hasn’t become cool and hip, right?

The Amazing Spider-Man opens in the US on July 3rd.

This week at your comic shop – 5/9/2012

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

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Hulk Smash Avengers #2 (of 5)

Hulk Smash Avengers #2 (of 5)
By: Joe Casey, Max Fiumara, Lee Weeks
A five-part, weekly punch-fest that explores the ever-evolving relationship between the Gamma Goliath and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!Hulk vs. the ’70s-era Avengers: Iron Man, Wasp, Vision and the Beast!

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Batman HC Vol. 01 The Court of Owls

Batman HC Vol. 01 The Court of Owls
By: Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
Following his groundbreaking, critically acclaimed run on Detective Comics, writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire) begins a new era of The Dark Knight with artist Greg Capullo (Spawn) and a new beginning for Batman!

In this hardcover collecting the first six issues, a series of brutal murders rocks not only Gotham City to its core but also the Caped Crusader himself when the prime suspect is one of Batman’s closest allies–Dick Grayson!

This title collects
Batman #1-6

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Batman #9

Batman #9
By: Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
‘NIGHT OF THE OWLS’ continues here!

Batman must stop the TALONS that have breeched the Batcave in order to save an innocent life…and Gotham City! In the backup story, learn more about the Pennyworth family and the secrets they’ve kept from the Wayne family!
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Wolverine and the X-Men #10

Wolverine and the X-Men #10
By: Jason Aaron, Chris Bachalo
An AVX TIE-IN!

Cyclops comes to the Jean Grey School! Will Wolverine’s X-Men join Cyclops against the Avengers? ICEMAN vs RED HULK!

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Doctor Who Classics Series 5 #4 (of 6)

Doctor Who Classics Series 5 #4 (of 6)
By: Grant Morrison, John Ridgway
IDW’s newly recolored reprints of classic Doctor Who tales from years past! This all-new series picks up where Series III left off, with the adventures of the SIXTH DOCTOR! Features two complete stories from celebrated writers Grant Morrison (Batman Incorporated) and Simon Furman (Transformers)!
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Batman And Robin #9

Batman And Robin #9
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray
NIGHT OF THE OWLS continues here!

Robin faces Talon alone with the skies of Gotham City at stake!

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Babys In Black HC

Babys In Black HC
By: Arne Bellstorf
Meet The Beatles… right at the beginning of their careers. This high-energy graphic novel provides an intimate peek into the early years of the world’s greatest rock band. The ‘fifth Beatle,’ Stuart Sutcliffe, falls in love with the beautiful Astrid Kirchherr when she recruits the Beatles for a sensational (and famous) photography session during their time in Hamburg. When the band returns to Liverpool, Sutcliffe stays in Hamburg and becomes engaged to Kirchherr. A year later, his career as a modern artist is cut short when he dies unexpectedly. The book ends as it begins, with Astrid, alone and adrift; but with a note of hope: her life is incomparably richer and more directed thanks to her friendship with the Beatles and her love affair with Sutcliffe.
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Uncanny X-Force #25

Uncanny X-Force #25
By: Rick Remender, Mike McKone, Jerome Opena
Landmark 25th issue! The epic saga THE FINAL EXECUTION begins here! Who are the Omegas and why must X-Force hunt them down? Included in this issue: Two rare stories by Rick Remender and Jerome Opeña starring Wolverine and Deadpool!
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Megalex Complete Story HC

Megalex Complete Story HC
By: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Fred Beltran
On the planet-city of Megalex, urban sprawl consumes the entire planet, leaving only a few bastions of nature on the planet. Megalex’s drug-addled citizens are always searching for a distraction, even the battle Megalex wages on the planets’ environment is seen as giddy entertainment. That all changes when a clone, known only as the Anomaly, is born and rescued from certain destruction by the beautiful Adamâ and her fellow freedom fighters. With the forces of nature on their side, the Anomaly and Adamâ fight to end the stranglehold Megalex has on the planet.
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Conquest of the Planet of the Living Dead One Shot

Conquest of the Planet of the Living Dead One Shot
By: Joe Wight, David Hutchinson
The galactic war has raged for 300 years. The planet of origin has finally been confirmed. Now Humanity will strike at the undead heart of the Zombie Plague. The living must take back the galaxy or forever be condemned to death without end. There is no peace. There is no surrender. There is no escape. There is only eternal damnation…or CONQUEST.

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New Avengers #26

New Avengers #26
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato
AVX TIE-IN!

The secret history of the Phoenix is revealed in K’un Lun’s book of the dead Iron Fists. One of the most important chapters in the AVX story. What is Danny Rand’s secret connection to the Phoenix?
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Punisher #11

Punisher #11
By: Greg Rucka, Mirko Colak, Bryan Hitch
After making the streets run red in “The Omega Effect” with Spider-Man and Daredevil, Frank Castle speaks. And Rachel Cole is not going to like what she hears.

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Demon Knights #9

Demon Knights #9
By: Paul Cornell, Diogenes Neves, Mike Choi
‘THE MURDER OF MERLIN’ begins. Great jumping-on point for new readers to join the series!

Who has the power to murder Merlin–and what else are they capable of?
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Marvel Masterworks Avengers HC Vol. 12

Marvel Masterworks Avengers HC Vol. 12
By: Steve Englehart, Bob Brown, John Romita
Earth’s Mightiest Heroes fight one of the greatest battles in super-hero history! It’s hero against hero in the sensational summer hit of 1973: the ‘Avengers/Defenders War.’ Cap vs. Namor! Thor vs. Hulk!

It’s the original crossover clash, and there’s never been another one like it. But first, there are even more trendsetting classics in store for you: Mantis makes her debut; the Lion God brings the Avengers to their knees; Vision and the Scarlet Witch’s relationship blossoms, but not without the intolerant objections of others; and the Swordsman joins the ranks of the Avengers.

And as an added bonus, we’re including rare pinups, profiles and an interview with the Avengers’ own Jarvis – all from the pages of the ’70s fan-mag F.O.O.M.!
This title collects
Avengers #112-119 (1963), Defenders #8-11 (1972), Foom #5-7

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DC Superhero Chess Figure Coll Mag #5 Catwoman White Queen

DC Superhero Chess Figure Coll Mag #5 Catwoman White Queen

DC Superhero Chess Figure Coll Mag #4 Penguin Black Knight

DC Superhero Chess Figure Coll Mag #4 Penguin Black Knight
The DC Superhero Chess Figure Collector Magazine brings your favorite DC Comics characters to life in a stunning chess-piece collection, complete with a 16-page magazine providing detail on the character as well as instructions on how the piece operates on the chess board! Each official figurine is cast in metallic resin and individually hand-painted.

Get your collection started this month with the first four figures of this amazing set: Batman White King (#1), Robin White Bishop (#2), Joker Black King (#3), and Penguin Black Knight (#4)!
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Frankenstein Alive Alive #1

Frankenstein Alive Alive #1
By: Steve Niles, Bernie Wrightson
Few works by comic-book artists have earned the universal acclaim and reverence that Bernie Wrightson’s illustrated version of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s Frankenstein was met with upon its original release in 1983.

Nearly 30 years later, Wrightson returns to his passion project with a comic series that picks up at the end of the classic novel, hailed as one of the greatest horror stories of all time. Frequent Wrightson collaborator Steve Niles provides the script for this epic, decades in the making.

While appearing to be in black and white, each page was scanned in color to mimic as closely as possible the experience of viewing the actual original art, showing off the exquisitely detailed brush work of one of the greatest living artists in comics today.

Each issue will also include supplemental materials, including interviews, essays and a serialization of the original prose story by Shelley.

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Mystery In Space (One Shot) (Variant Cover Edition)

Mystery In Space (One Shot) (Variant Cover Edition)
By: Andy Diggle, Paul Pope, Ryan Sook, Mike Allred
This one-shot anthology is loaded with unsettling short stories that will hijack your imagination and take you to strange, mysterious places.

Journey to the edge of the abyss with Michael Allred! Arrive in the middle of an intergalactic space heist with Paul Pope!

Plus: Broken hearts will be cryogenically frozen, a zero-gravity menage á trois will be compromised by aliens, and solar systems will spiral out of control when top comics talents and exciting newcomers collide!

This variant cover edition comes bagged and boarded.
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Higher Earth #1

Higher Earth #1
By: Sam Humphries, Carlos Magno, Phil Noto
Space is dead. Why conquer other planets when there’s a perfectly good Earth in the universe next door?

Heidi, a girl born in garbage. Rex, a soldier gone rogue. The only thing between them and their destiny is an empire of a hundred different Earths, across a hundred alternate timelines.

One majestic planet dominates them all: Higher Earth. Created and written by Sam Humphries (Fanboys Vs. Zombies) Higher Earth is his sci-fi follow up to last year’s indie hit Our Love Is Real, a fast-paced epic of infinite possibilities.

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Avengers Academy Prem HC Second Semester

Avengers Academy Prem HC Second Semester
By: Christos N. Gage, Sean Chen, Rodin Esquejo
It’s a new start for the Academy kids! New students! New staff! New West Coast campus! But when a classic Avenger is murdered, everyone becomes a suspect – and guest-stars Captain America, Luke Cage and HawkeyeÖbrawl with the student body?! As student turns on student, and students clash with staff, which cast members are trying to shut down the Academy? It’s a surprise revelation that will have your jaw on the floor! Plus: Reptil’s darkest secret is revealed! And when X-23 joins Avengers Academy, will they survive the experience? Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #21-26.
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Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #5

Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #5
By: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Tonci Zonjic, Dave Stewart, Dave Johnson
Lobster Johnson blasts his way through an army of mad sewer cannibals in order to get to the greedy mob boss Wald!

* From the pages of Hellboy.

* Art by Tonci Zonjic (Who Is Jake Ellis?)

“Lobster Johnson is smart, savvy and fun.” -Comics Bulletin

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Journey Into Mystery #637

Journey Into Mystery #637
By: Kieron Gillen, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Stephanie Hans
Exiled part 2 of 5!

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

A thrilling mythological mystery adventure in the Mighty Marvel manner, the most epic crossover of 2012! (Not counting that one where As fight Xs)
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Lone Ranger Vendetta GN

Lone Ranger Vendetta GN
By: Howard Hopkins, Doug Klauba
From out of the past comes a mysterious killer systematically murdering anyone with a connection to the Masked Rider of the Plains former identity. When all signs point to Butch Cavendish, a man long dead, The Ranger finds himself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the life of his faithful Indian companion hanging in the balance.

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Frankenstein Agent of Shade #9

Frankenstein Agent of Shade #9
By: Jeff Lemire, Alberto Ponticelli
S.H.A.D.E. sends Frankenstein to find the mysteriously missing Animal Man. Frankenstein battles The Rotlings!
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FLCL Omnibus TPB

FLCL Omnibus TPB
By: Gainax, Hajime Ueda
The complete FLCL manga adaptation–now with bonus color illustrations and remastered story pages! In this surreal sci-fi romp, a sullen Japanese boy finds himself in the middle of an interstellar conspiracy.

As his home life unravels, a sexy space assassin becomes his family maid, and his own head becomes a portal for armed robots. Life as he knows it is quickly falling apart, and Ueda doesn’t know who’s friend or foe! One thing’s for certain–he has to grow up quick and save his hometown, whether he wants to or not!

* A popular Adult Swim cartoon–now read the manga series!

* Dark Horse Manga’s FLCL Omnibus will include remastered story pages, a remastered script, and bonus color pages.

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Hulk #51

Hulk #51
By: Jeff Parker, Carlo Pagulayan
General Ross is being haunted by ghosts from his past, but WHOSE ghosts are they? Red Hulk wants answers, but so do . . . RAIZO KODO and THE FORGIVEN?!?! Does salvation lie in the hands of the LEGION OF MONSTERS?
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Green Lantern #9

Green Lantern #9
By: Geoff Johns, Doug Mahnke
‘THE SECRET OF THE INDIGO TRIBE’ part three!

Hal Jordan and Sinestro learn the horrific truth behind the members of the Indigo Tribe and their connection to Abin Sur.

Also, the Guardians begin their plan to replace the Green Lantern Corps–at any cost!

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Essential Black Panther TPB Vol. 01

Essential Black Panther TPB Vol. 01
By: Don McGregor, Rich Buckler, Gil Kane
Embark on an expedition into the heart of Marvel’s dark continent! Join T’Challa, King of Wakanda – the Black Panther – as he fights to uphold peace and justice in both his own African kingdom and New York City’s urban jungle.

Experience the thrills as one of the Marvel Universe’s noblest knights-errant takes on everything from hatemongering heels to futuristic frog time machines, as brought to you by the inimitable imaginations of some of comicdom’s most sensational scribes!
This title collects
Jungle Action (1972) #6-22 and #24, plus Black Panther (1977) #1-10.

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Captain America And Hawkeye #630

Captain America And Hawkeye #630
By: Cullen Bunn, Alessandro Vitti, Patrick Zircher
All the patriotism and arrows in the world may not be enough to save Cap and Hawkeye from a hive of dino-monstrosities! A secret buried beneath the San Andres Mountains begins to unravel.

All this and: Stegron!

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Legion Of Super Heroes Archives HC Vol. 13

Legion Of Super Heroes Archives HC Vol. 13
Written by JIM SHOOTER, PAUL LEVITZ and GERRY CONWAY Art by MIKE GRELL, MICHAEL NETZER, JOE STATON, JIM SHERMAN and others ï Cover by MIKE GRELL ADVANCE SOLICITED ï On sale MARCH 3 ï 240 pg, FC, $59.99 US In these stories, collected from SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #224-233, the 30th century teens battle Stargrave, The Fatal Five and the intergalactic conspiracy known as The Dark Circle.
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Avengers Crossing Omnibus HC

Avengers Crossing Omnibus HC
One of the nineties’ most notorious narratives! It was a day unlike any other, but in which timeline? Warriors from the future and secrets from the past abound when Kang the Conqueror appears to set the Avengers and Force Works against each other in a game for a prize no one can imagine!

Starring Iron Man, War Machine, Crystal and Quicksilver, Hawkeye and the Black Widow, Hercules, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch, Dr. Doom, and more!

This title collects
Avengers (1963) #390-395, Avengers: The Crossing, Avengers: Timeslide, Iron Man (1968) #319-325, Force Works #16-22, War Machine (1994) #20-25 and Age of Innocence: The Rebirth of Iron Man

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Captain America #11

Captain America #11
By: Ed Brubaker, Patrick Zircher
Patrick Zircher joins Ed Brubaker for “System Failure.” Ex super-villains in Witness Protection are murdered! Are they related to the return of an old villain and an old lover? Can Cap solve this mystery before he himself becomes a target?
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Kolchak And Lost World SC

Kolchak And Lost World SC
By: C. J. Henderson, Doug Klauba
After getting a serial killer to confess, Kolchak is offered an international assignment with massive coverage around the world. With fame and fortune finally within reach, Kolchak is ready to cover the story, when he’s confronted by a mysterious monk who warns him that ‘the seventy-two must always be.’ What this means is not explained. But, before he knows it, Kolchak’s dreams are invaded by unexplainable images that let him know every step he takes toward this story is bringing him closer to death.
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Captain America By Ed Brubaker Prem HC Vol. 02

Captain America By Ed Brubaker Prem HC Vol. 02
By: Ed Brubaker, Alan Davis
Cap struggles to find his faith when the new Hydra rises from the ashes and makes its first deadly moves! As the Serpent Squad strikes and Madbomb riots explode through Manhattan, Sharon Carter takes charge – and Cap’s crisis of faith becomes a debilitating physical dilemma! Events spiral out of control as Codename: Bravo returns, Machinesmith breaks loose, and Falcon fights alongside the enemy! Can Cap be cured? And if so, will it be in time to face the new Hydra’s deadly secret? Superstar artist Alan Davis joins the all-star creative team as best-selling Cap writer Ed Brubaker brings you action-packed espionage in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2011) #6-10.

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Avenging Spider-Man #7

Avenging Spider-Man #7
By: Kathryn Immonen, Stuart Immonen
A night out with Spider-Man and She-Hulk! All the thwipping and quipping, and none of the calories! Katherine and Stuart Immonen smash their way into the book so action packed it keeps flying off the shelves…
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Avengers Private War of Dr Doom

Avengers Private War of Dr Doom
By: Steve Englehart, George Perez
In an epic spanning from New York to Louisiana to California to Maryland to the Atlantic Ocean, the Avengers are forced into Dr. Doom’s latest scheme by the Atlantean Attuma, who wants Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to keep Doom from conquering the world – so HE can conquer it, instead!Plus: voodoo, mad science and the resurrection of the dead! With guest appearances from throughout Avengers history! Featuring Namor the Sub-Mariner, the Champions of Los Angeles, the Circus of Crime and more!

This title collects
Avengers #151-156 (1963), Avengers Annual #6, Super Villain Team-Up #9

This week at your comic shop – 4/25/2012

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

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Daredevil #11

Daredevil #11
By: Mark Waid, Paolo Rivera
“The Omega Effect” concludes! Daredevil and Spider-Man join Frank Castle in a blitzkrieg takedown of New York crime–but don’t take it for granted that these heroes are all working together.
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Twelve #12 (of 12)

Twelve #12 (of 12)
By: J. Michael Straczynski, Chris Weston, Paolo Rivera
The grand finale is here!! All your questions are answered and nothing can prepare you for what’s next!
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Batman The Dark Knight #8

Batman The Dark Knight #8
By: Paul Jenkins, David Finch
A series of disturbing events captivates Gotham City as citizens turn on each other all across town. But when toxicology reports turn up negative, it’s left to Batman to determine the source of the problem, bringing him into an encounter with Tweedledum and Tweedledee at an entrance to the mysterious “Wonderland.”With Jim Gordon occupied on a tragic, high-profile case, and madness beginning to take root across the city, can Batman find the source of it all before it’s too late?
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New Avengers #25

New Avengers #25
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato
An Avx Tie-In issue!

Iron Fist discovers the shocking connection between himself and the cosmic Phoenix Force . . .
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Doctor Who The Daemons DVD

Doctor Who The Daemons DVD
Starring Jon Pertwee as the third Doctor. In the peaceful village of Devil’s End something very strange is happening. A professor is preparing to open a nearby burial mound and a local white has foresees death and disaster. Meanwhile, the new vicar looks suspiciously like the Master and he is using black magic to conjure up an ancient Daemon. Can the Doctor, Jo, and UNIT stop their old enemy before he succeeds?
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Abe Sapien Volume 2: The Devil Does Not Jest TPB

Abe Sapien Volume 2: The Devil Does Not Jest TPB
By: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, James Harren, Patric Reynolds, Peter Snejbjerg, Dave Stewart
Paranormal crime scenes wreak havoc on Abe Sapien as he investigates a recluse demonologist’s evil house, a haunted lake, and a sunken Soviet U-boat filled with zombies!
* Abe gets his hands dirty in these early adventures!

If you` are a fan of horror and suspense in the vein of H.P. Lovecraft like I am, then you’ll thoroughly enjoy this miniseries. -Comic Book Movie
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All Star Western #8

All Star Western #8
By: Justin Gray, Moritat, Jose Ladronn
Amadeus Arkham has been arrested in a New Orleans opium den. Jonah Hex has joined an anarchist group called the August 7! Nighthawk and Cinnamon are nowhere to be found, and they’re the ones who dragged Hex and Arkham into this conflict in the first place. But someone must have a plan, right? Right??

Plus: Being trained by a samurai in the desert might have been a strange beginning for a cowgirl vigilante, but Nighthawk and Cinnamon are in for an even stranger twist as they search for a way out of this trap!
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Uncanny X-Men #11

Uncanny X-Men #11
By: Kieron Gillen, Carlos Pacheco
An Avx Tie-In issue!

Cyclops leads the X-Men into their toughtest battle yet! Juggernaut-Powered Colossus vs. the Red Hulk!
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Exile On The Planet Of The Apes #2 (of 4)

Exile On The Planet Of The Apes #2 (of 4)
In the clutches of feral humans, Timon the chimp must survive the terrors of the Forbidden Zone, while Prisca tries to seek help from the one ape that can uncover the secret behind the recent human attacks on apes! The epic from Gabriel Hardman (Hulk), Corinna Bechko (Fear Itself: The Home Front) and red hot artist Marc Laming (The Rinse) continues in this jaw-dropping issue!
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Star Wars: Blood Ties - Boba Fett is Dead #1 (Chris Scalf cover)

Star Wars: Blood Ties – Boba Fett is Dead #1 (Chris Scalf cover)
By: Tom Taylor, Chris Scalf
The news spreads from one end of the galaxy to the other like wildfire: Boba Fett, the galaxy’s most feared bounty hunter, is dead.

But when members of the team that killed Fett are themselves picked off one by one, Connor Freeman–the son of one of Jango Fett’s clones–gets pulled into the action in a most unexpected way!

* Writer Tom Taylor brings Blood Ties back with Boba Fett!

* Interiors and covers by Chris Scalf!
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Aquaman #8

Aquaman #8
By: Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado
Part 2 of “The Other League”! As a deadly hunter continues his murderous quest for the Atlantean trident, an unknown chapter of Aquaman’s life is revealed! Before he was a part of the Justice League, Aquaman was Arthur, the man from Atlantis, and leader of a mysterious team of adventurers. Armed with weapons forged in Aquaman’s past, these men and women were on their way to becoming the most powerful people on Earth–until it all came crashing down.
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Secret Avengers #26

Secret Avengers #26
By Rick Remender and Gabriel Hardman
An Avx Tie-In issue!

Thor leads a secret team of Avengers on a suicide mission to stop the Phoenix by any means necessary!
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Mighty Thor #13

Mighty Thor #13
By: Matt Fraction, Pasqual Ferry
Thor . . . meet Doctor Donald Blake? Just who is the mysterious woman in Dr. Blake’s life? And just why is all of Broxton . . . and all of Asgardia . . . having the same nightmare?

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Flash #8

Flash #8
By: Francis Manapul
The Flash gets pulled into the Speed Force that gives him his super-speed powers . . . and he learns he’s not alone in there! Introducing Turbine, a prisoner of the Speed Force who just wants out–even if it means trading places with The Flash!
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Marvel Classic Characters - The Fantastic Four #4: The Thing

Marvel Classic Characters – The Fantastic Four #4: The Thing
Benjamin Jacob “Ben” Grimm, better known to the world as the Thing, has become one of the best-known comic-book characters of all time. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, he pilots into space on the fateful mission that results in the creation of the Fantastic Four. Transmogrified into an orange humanoid monster, the Thing nevertheless retains his sense of humor, his bright blue eyes, and a big ol’ heart of pure gold. His trademark battle cry, “It’s clobberin’ time!” is world famous.

This ongoing character lineup presents these characters just as they originally appeared, but the statues feature a rougher surface texture, visible seam lines, and other slightly distressed aspects, such as paint-application techniques. Sculpted by Yoe! Studio.
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Gotham Central TPB Book 04 Corrigan

Gotham Central TPB Book 04 Corrigan
By: Greg Rucka, Steve Lieber, Joshua Middleton
Witness the gritty side of the Gotham City Police Department from their perspective, as teens dressed as Robin the Boy Wonder start turning up dead.

In this final hardcover collection of GOTHAM CENTRAL the dead body of Robin the Boy Wonder is found on the streets. Now the detectives of Gotham Central must try to solve the mystery of his death while dealing with Batman and the Teen Titans.

This title collects
Gotham Central #32-40

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Ray Harryhausens Fantasy Scrapbook HC

Ray Harryhausens Fantasy Scrapbook HC
One of the most innovative and influential film animators in the history of the medium reveals a wealth of fascinating never-before-seen film artifacts, many of them recently discovered in a garage in Los Angeles. Designed in the form of a scrapbook, this visual feast for Harryhausen fans reveals models from unrealized projects; prints of outtakes from various films; early concept drawings and storyboards; early film treatments and script extracts; publicity posters and brochures; and more.
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Moon Knight #12

Moon Knight #12
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev
The conclusion of Marvel’s maddest mercenary, Moon Knight, is here! After all he’s been through, will there be anything left of the one-man Avenger?
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FF #17

FF #17
By: Jonathan Hickman, Juan Bobillo, Mike Choi
“Roomies”: Now that he’s back among the living, the Human Torch moves in with Spider-Man! Can two superheroes share an apartment without driving each other crazy? What secret lies behind the door to Annihilus’ closet? Who throws a house party like the Light Brigade?
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I, Vampire #8

I, Vampire #8
By: Joshua Hale Fialkov, Andrea Sorrentino, Jenny Frison
As the Justice League Dark team faces the end of all magic–and perhaps life itself–only one man can challenge the dark force known as Cain: Andrew Bennett. He’s back from the dead, but whose side is he on? Regardless of the answer, nothing will be the same for either series when “Rise of the Vampires” is over!
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Captain America and Hawkeye #629

Captain America and Hawkeye #629
By: Cullen Bunn, Alessandro Vitti, Gabriele Dell
Captain America and Hawkeye vs. Dinosaurs!?! Something’s rotten in the San Andres mountains…and it’s eating the locals.

Join Fearless writer Cullen Bunn as he teams Captain America up with the best, the worst and the downright villainous of the Marvel Universe for all-new, all-action and all-awesome arcs chock-full of high-octane insanity! Best bring a helmet!
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Showcase Presents The Spectre TPB Vol. 01

Showcase Presents The Spectre TPB Vol. 01
Don’t miss these grim tales of vengeance from the pages of SHOWCASE #60, 61 and 64, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #72, 75, 116, 180 and 199, THE SPECTRE #1-10, ADVENTURE COMICS #431-440, DC COMICS PRESENTS #29 and GHOSTS #97-99.

This title collects
Showcase #60, #61, #64, Brave and the Bold #72, #75, #116, #180, #199, The Spectre #1-10, Adventure Comics #431-440, DC Comics Presents #29, Ghosts #97-99
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Darth Vader And Son HC

Darth Vader And Son HC
By: Jeffrey Brown
What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if ‘Luke, I am your father’ was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet comic reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other – except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown’s delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars moments a fresh twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away.
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Freaky Monsters Magazine #9

Freaky Monsters Magazine #9
Freaky Monsters successfully recaptures the spirit and fun of the original ‘monster kid’ boom of the 1960s and celebrates the classic films and colorful characters from the ‘Ghoul-den age of Horrorwood.’ Freaky Monsters covers the horror classics with the respect and admiration they deserve while simultaneously offering readers a light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek writing style. Freaky Monsters is 100% kid friendly. There is no graphic violence, gore or nudity content.
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Popeye #1 (of 4)

Popeye #1 (of 4)
By: Roger Langridge, Bruce Ozella
Popeye the Sailor Man sails again! E.C Segar’s classic creation is back, with his first original comic in over 30 years! Written by the Eisner Award-winning Roger Landridge (The Muppets), with pitch-perfect art from rising star Bruce Ozella, it’s a new take on the classic character that’s true to its roots! With a rare incentive cover from legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer!
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Avx vs. #1 (of 6)

Avx vs. #1 (of 6)
The premier tie-in to Avengers vs. X-men! All-out action featuring cover-to-cover battles, each issue expanding on fights from the main AvX book in ways you can’t imagine! This issue: Iron Man vs. Magneto and Thing vs. Namor!
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Black Orchid Deluxe Edition HC

Black Orchid Deluxe Edition HC
By: Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean
Before introducing the modern version of The Sandman, Neil Gaiman wrote this dark tale that reinvented a strange DC Comics Super Hero in the Vertigo mold. Featuring spectacular painted art by Dave McKean, the 4-issue BLACK ORCHID miniseries is now collected in hardcover for the first time. After being viciously murdered, Susan Linden is reborn as the Black Orchid, a hybrid of plant and human, destined to avenge her own death. Now, as this demigoddess attempts to reconcile human memory and botanical origins, she must untangle the webs of deception and secrets that led to her death. Beginning in the cold streets of a heartless metropolis and ending in the Amazon rainforest, this book takes the reader on a journey through secrets, suffering and self-rediscovery.
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Popeye HC Vol. 06 Me Lil Swee Pea

Popeye HC Vol. 06 Me Lil Swee Pea
It’s finally time for collectors to add the last ‘E’ to the P-O-P-EY-E spelled out on the spines of Fantagraphics’ landmark series. Popeye creator E.C. Segar died at the age of 43, leaving behind less than a decade’s worth of strips and this sixth and final volume collects not only the last of the dailies but also 62 splendid full-page, full-color Sundays. Additional features include two historical articles by Popeye expert Rick Marschall, an illustrated Segar-written biography of Popeye and more rare art and photos.
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Modok Yellow T-Shirt

Modok Yellow T-Shirt
A.I.M.’s leader revels in his villainy on this yellow t-shirt!
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Airboy Deadeye #1 (of 5)

Airboy Deadeye #1 (of 5)
By: Chuck Dixon, Ben Dunn
World War Two is over, but Airboy’s work isn’t done! Davy Nelson, the teenaged fighting ace known to the world as Airboy retrurns to the skies in this brand new limited series!

Using his miraculous plane, Birdy, Davy finds and defeats a Japanese air ace holding out on a remote island. When he visits the man in postwar Tokyo, Airboy uncovers a conspiracy that could plunge Japan into the maelstrom of war once again!
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Captain America #10

Captain America #10
By: Ed Brubaker, Alan Davis
Conclusion of “Powerless”! Can Cap’s condition be cured? Falcon fights alongside the enemy! Hydra revealed and a new name for an arch-enemy!
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X-Men War Machines Prem HC

X-Men War Machines Prem HC
By: Victor Gischler, Will Conrad, Adi Granov
Guest starring Iron Man 2.0! The fallout of Schism pushes the X-Men and War Machine against each other in eastern Europe as sentinels are being traded on the black market. But things aren’t as they seem, and the X-Men and Rhodey will have to work together to stop a genocidal plot.
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Batman Knightfall TPB New Edition Vol. 01

Batman Knightfall TPB New Edition Vol. 01
In the first installment of this classic storyline, the Dark Knight’s greatest enemies have all simultaneously escaped from Arkham Asylum and are preying on Gotham City.

With his city under siege, Batman pushes his body to the limit as he takes on The Joker, the Mad Hatter, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, The Riddler and the Scarecrow.

But things get much worse when Bane, the man behind all the madness, confronts an exhausted Batman – and breaks his back.

This title collects
Batman Vengeance of Bane Special #1, Batman #491-500, Detective Comics #659-660, Showcase ’93 #7-8, Batman Shadow of the Bat #17-18
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Buckaroo Banzai No Matter Where You Go HC

Buckaroo Banzai No Matter Where You Go HC
By: Earl Mac Rauch, Shawn Van Briesen, Matt Haley
Never before collected stories! The 1984 film starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, and Christopher Lloyd is a cult classic loved the world over!

Writer Mac Rauch and director WD Richter return to their creation with brand new stories! Everyone’s favorite adventurer/surgeon/rock star is back again just in time to save the world!

Get the low down on the events that transpired before the movie! See for the first time a good look and Buckaroo’s beginnings!
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Dark Shadows Best of Original Series TPB

Dark Shadows Best of Original Series TPB
By: Donald Arneson, Joe Certa
Hermes Press collects the best stories from its complete reprint of Gold Key Comics’ television tie-in of the legendary supernatural suspense series Dark Shadows just in time for the release of the new big screen Tim Burton version of the show starring Johnny Depp and Eva Green.

Now fans can get in the mood for the upcoming film by reliving twelve of the best Dark Shadows comic books all over again. For those who are curious about Dark Shadows, this collection is the perfect introduction!
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Doctor Who Peri & Rogue Cyberman Action Figure 2pk

Doctor Who Peri & Rogue Cyberman Action Figure 2pk
Imported from the UK! Landing in London, the sixth Doctor and Peri find the Cybermen are hiding in London’s sewers! Becoming their prisoner, the Doctor is forced to take the Cybermen to their home planet, Telos. There he discovers the inhuman monsters have captured another time vessel and plan to change history! This figure 2-pack, based on the classic Doctor Who story ‘Attack of the Cybermen,’ includes 1 Peri figure and 1 Rogue Cyberman figure.

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Leviathan GN

Leviathan GN
By: Ian Edginton, D. Israeli, D’israeli
1928, the world’s largest ocean liner disappears on its maiden voyage to New York. Lost for years in a desolate mist-laden ocean, the passengers and crew try to maintain the routine of shipboard life.

But when people start to be murdered, former cop Detective Sergeant Lament is tasked with solving the crime.
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Essential Daredevil TPB Vol. 01 New Ed

Essential Daredevil TPB Vol. 01 New Ed
Long before his days as the urban protector of gritty Hell’s Kitchen, Daredevil was known as the Man Without Fear! A childhood accident robbed Matt Murdock of his sight–but in exchange, blessed him with an extraordinary radar sense.

Donning a colorful costume, Matt used this powerful gift to fight an ingenious array of super-villains that puts even Spider-Man’s rogues’ gallery to shame!

This title collects
Daredevil (1964) #1-25

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Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde HC Vol. 05 Happy Prince

Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde HC Vol. 05 Happy Prince
By: P. Craig Russell
The Happy Prince is arguably the most famous and well loved of Oscar Wilde’s nine fairy tales, rivaled only by The Selfish Giant. It is also a very timely tale at a time of controversy over the increasing chasm between rich and poor.

The Happy Prince has lived a life of opulence but has died young, and his soul inhabits a beautiful ruby encrusted statue covered all over in gold leaf. From his perch high above the city he is witness to all the poverty, misery, and hopelessness in which his people have been living.

When a small barn swallow in flight to the warm south ahead of the approaching winter stops to rest upon the statue the Happy Prince prevails upon him to delay his travels in order to remove his gold leaf a piece at a time and shower it upon the poor citizens.

Out of love for the Happy Prince the swallow does his bidding. As the days pass the Prince’s beauty is stripped away and as winter sets in the bird’s fate is sealed.

In the spring the townspeople finding only a dull statue with a broken lead heart and a dead bird consign the worthless objects to the ash heap. Only an emissary of God recognizes them as the most valuable treasures of the city and brings them to the gardens of heaven.
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Frazetta Funny Stuff HC

Frazetta Funny Stuff HC
Frank Frazetta! He’s been rightfully called ‘The Grand Master of Fantasy Art’! But, it’s little known that Frazetta also conquered other worlds in the Golden Age of Comics, as shown in his Donald Duck-ish funny animal and hilarious hillbilly comic book stories.

Even those aware of this wonderful Frazetta art don’t know the extent–this book is a whopping 256 page, large-format pages! Did we mention ferocious, terrifying wolves and swampland creatures in the plethora of animal stories illustrations as only Frazetta could draw them?

There’s also lions and tigers and bears–oh my!–before Frazetta’s famous paintings captured the same subjects. But wait, there’s more! (As they say.) You’ll see the roots of the Frazetta Girl in the sexy Kathy teenage girl adventures. And there’s the hot Daisy Mae-look-alike, Clarabelle, in the hillbilly hi-jinks stories of her beau, Looey Lazybones (Holy Li’l Abner!).

The introduction is by the famed cartoon director Ralph Bakshi who well knew Frazetta and closely worked with him when they co-produced the animated feature film, ‘Fire and Ice.’ Bakshi shares rare insights, anecdotes, photos and Frazetta drawings.

And Bakshi has created a special painting of Frazetta and himself as funny animals for this beautiful hardcover full-color coffee table book! Frank Frazetta’s Funny Stuff is edited and designed by Eisner award-winner Craig Yoe.
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Memorial #5 (of 6)

Memorial #5 (of 6)
By: Chris Roberson, Rich Ellis, Michael William Kaluta
Lost in the otherworldly Everlands, Em has finally begun to realize how much she has forgotten. But she also discovers that the only way to regain all that she has lost is not to return to the world she knows, but instead to venture into the very heart of Everlands itself. Between Em and her goal, however, is a crazed patchwork landscape across which walking shadows, living statues, blind kung fu librarians, and forgotten heroes fight to survive in a struggle that could mean the end of time as we know it.
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Mr Fixit Hulk Statue

Mr Fixit Hulk Statue
Thanks to his exposure to gamma radiation, Bruce Banner would, when enraged, transform into a giant, savage creature called the Hulk.

Ordinarily, the Hulk would be a giant green creature, but in the 1980s, as Banner grappled with his personality, he went through a phase where he transformed into a gray Hulk who, for a time, went by the name Mr. Fixit.

This cunning, erudite Hulk worked as a Las Vegas bouncer and wore a tuxedo with a white jacket, and now fans can add this 13 1/2″ tall statue of Mr. Fixit, sculpted by Khurram Alavi, to their collections.
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Avengers Kit

Avengers Kit
Earth’s Mightiest Heroes team up to fight enemies as no single hero can. This powerful kit includes a die-cast pin of the official Avengers logo, a Captain America figurine, and a 48-page book including fascinating history and character profiles, complete with full-color illustrations.
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New Deadwardians #2 (of 8)

New Deadwardians #2 (of 8)
By: Dan Abnett, I. N. J. Culbard
Someone is killing the dead! Inspector Suttle’s investigation continues as he pursues the identity of the victim and attempts to determine the method of murder. But he must work circumspectly, because the answers he is seeking are literally matters of life and death, and they will rock the very cornerstones of Deadwardian Society.

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Shadow Blood & Judgment TPB

Shadow Blood & Judgment TPB
Written and illustrated by legendary and award-winning comic book creator Howard Chaykin, The Shadow: Blood & Judgment is collected for the first time since 1991!!!

Chaykin’s dynamic, visceral style added a new dimension to The Shadow of the 1980’s! The laugh had vanishedÖthe mocking, sinister laugh that signaled doom for the petty souls whose wrongdoing stained the world.

It was gone, lost in the night that echoed it. Now, one by one, his friends and operatives are being ruthlessly murdered. Someone is trying to draw him out. Thirty-five years later, it is time for him to return. The laugh is here again. The Shadow is back. God help the guilty.
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Spaceman #6 (of 9)

Spaceman #6 (of 9)
By: Brian Azzarello, Eduardo Risso, Dave Johnson
Orson is on the run from the cops with the kidnapped Tara. And things just got worse with a bounty hunter on his tail who has a connection to Orson’s life on Mars.
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Doctor Who Davros & Destroyed Imp Dalek Action Figure 2pk

Doctor Who Davros & Destroyed Imp Dalek Action Figure 2pk
Imported from the UK! The TARDIS arrives in London in November 1963, where the seventh Doctor and Ace discover that two rival factions of Daleks, one loyal to the Dalek Emperor and one to the Dalek Supreme, are seeking the Hand of Omega, a powerful Time Lord device hidden on Earth. The Dalek Emperor is revealed to be Davros, now with only the last vestiges of his humanoid form remaining. This action figure 2-pack based on the classic Doctor Who story ‘Remembrance of the Daleks’ includes a Dalek Emperor Davros figure and a Destroyed Imperial Dalek figure.
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Spacegodzilla S.H.MonsterArts Action Figure

Spacegodzilla S.H.MonsterArts Action Figure
Imported from Japan! From the expert craftsmanship of the renowned Godzilla model sculptor Sakai Yuji comes the third installment of the ultimate monster action figure series, S.H.MonsterArts. Introducing Space Godzilla in never before seen figure detail and articulation. The space horn on his head and crystals on his shoulder have been faithfully replicated in clear parts for added realism. Figure is rendered with PVC and ABS materials and includes special Corona Beam effect parts. Ideal for displaying in battle scenes with other S.H.MonsterArts figures!
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Young Justice: Season One - Volumes 1, 2 & 3

Young Justice: Season One – Volumes 1, 2 & 3
In Young Justice, being a teenager means proving yourself over and over-to peers, parents, teachers, mentors and, ultimately, to yourself. But what if you’re not just a normal teenager? What if you’re a teenage super hero? Are you ready to join the ranks of the great heroes and prove you’re worthy of the Justice League? That’s exactly what the members of Young Justice-Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis-will found out, whether they have what it takes to be a proven hero. Based upon characters from DC Comics. This collection includes the first 12 episodes of the series.
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Star Trek Captain James T Kirk Maxi Bust

Star Trek Captain James T Kirk Maxi Bust
Imported from the UK! Titan Merchandise proudly debuts the inaugural items in their limited edition, high-quality Star Trek Masterpiece Collection! This beautifully-sculpted 8″ maxi-bust of Captain James Tiberius Kirk perfectly recreates the iconic 23rd-century starship captain as portrayed by legendary actor William Shatner. Every physical detail of the captain of the original Enterprise has been recreated, from the warmth of his smile to the texture of his uniform top in this astonishingly detailed three-quarter length 8″ tall maxi-bust.
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Star Trek Captain Jean-luc Picard Maxi Bust

Star Trek Captain Jean-luc Picard Maxi Bust
Imported from the UK! Titan Merchandise continues their highly-anticipated Star Trek Masterpiece Collection maxi-bust line with the second item in their inaugural release, Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek: The Next Generation! This beautifully-sculpted 8″ bust captures so completely quiet stoicism of Sir Patrick Stewart’s legendary performance as the commanding officer of the USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-D, that you can almost hear his stentorian voice say, ‘Make it so, Number One!’ Standing 8″ tall, Captain Picard is brought to life with amazingly accuracy in this astonishingly detailed three-quarter length premium sculpt.
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Star Wars Kenner R2-D2 7.5-in Action Figure

Star Wars Kenner R2-D2 7.5-in Action Figure
Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! Gentle Giant continues on with their new line of vintage Star Wars Action figure reproductions with the release of this classic R2-D2!!! Digitally scanned from mint 7 1/2″ Kenner originals and reproduced to a substantial 12″ tall. Nothing has been overlooked. Roto and injection molded and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure is fully articulated with ‘clicking’ head rotation faithfully reproduced just like the original. That’s not all, this classic Kenner creation comes packaged on a 1977, Star Wars inspired blister card, featuring original front and ’12 back’ artwork, in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display!
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Doctor Who Carnival Of Monsters Special Edition DVD

Doctor Who Carnival Of Monsters Special Edition DVD
Starring Jon Pertwee as the third Doctor. The Doctor and Jo take the TARDIS on a test flight. They arrive on a cargo ship, the SS Bernice, that appears to be crossing the Indian Ocean in 1926 but is in fact trapped inside a Miniscope – a banned peepshow of miniaturized life-forms – on the planet Inter Minor. They enter another section of the scope but find themselves confronted by ferocious Drashigs.
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Quick reviews: Spider-Man, Batman and Robin, Avengers and Nightwing


Amazing Spider-Man #582

By: Dan Slott and Stefano Caselli
Dan Slott has been making Spider-Man fans happy since he came on board as series writer with ‘Big Time.’ Peter Parker is no longer the awkward loser of the Marvel Universe, he’s a recognized genius and has saved the population of Manhattan from a spider-infestation. Of course he still has girl trouble and the bad guys just seem to be getting crazier. One of the most interesting innovations of the Slott Spider-Man run has been the many inventions that Parker has developed at Horizon Labs, a kind of brain trust for research and development. From a suit that reduces sound to invisibility and special spider-bombs for any occasion, Spidey is ready for anything.

The Ends of the Earth has been billed as the major Spider-Man event of the summer, much like last year’s Spider-Island story. Doctor Octopus is dying (as seen from his appearances in both Spider-Man and Iron Man books). His body is rapidly decaying as more of it is replaced with tentacled armor. But he will not go silently into his eternal sleep, he’s taking half the world with him. He’s also allied himself with the rest of the Sinister Six for security.

Using a satellite hovering above the planet, Doc Ock gives one half of the planet a taste of death by global warning and then claims that he can solve it… for a price. The result is surprising as everyone from the average person on the street to the Avengers debates cooperating with a person that Spider-Man knows as a super-villain. Outraged and annoyed, Spider-Man dons a unique suit of armor designed to defeat each member of the Sinister Six.

Spider-Man is one of those monthly books that has consistently impressed me with its high quality stories and usually solid art (with a few exceptions). Guest artist Stefano Caselli (of Secret Warriors) is a good fit for this adventure and as it gives him the chance to draw some of the Avengers, I’m really looking forward to seeing the next issue.

With the feature film reboot and new animated series, you may be bitten by the Spider-Man bug (as it were) and start looking for a comic to read. This is a great time to jump on and enjoy the ride.

Batman and Robin #7

By: Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason

One thing almost everyone can agree on is that there are far too many Batman books on the shelves. Unfortunately, most of them are very good. Batman and Robin has been a solid series since its rebirth with the new 52 as it has focused on the relationship between Bruce and Damian Wayne. Raised by his mother Talia Al Ghul, Damian is master assassin and expert gymnast. He’s also just a child and has not gotten the opportunity to have anything close to a normal childhood. Being reunited with Bruce and later taking on the mantle of Robin, Damian has proven his loyalty to the war against crime and to his father, but he’s still shifty enough to keep readers guessing.

In the first story arch, Peter Tomasi has created a new villain NoBody, the child of Henri Ducard, the man who trained Bruce during his formative years. A character created by Batman (1989) writer Sam Hamm, Ducard walks a thin line bordering the role of a master criminal. His son has no such trouble crossing that line and claims that it makes him a greater man than Bruce. Armed with a unique throwing blade and wearing state of the art stealth tech, NoBody makes a claim to replace Batman, a challenge that the dark knight is reluctant to honor.

The previous issues have seen the rich back story of NoBody unfold as Bruce vainly attempts to protect Damian from him by keeping his son in the dark. The plan backfires and Damian ends becoming involved, as NoBody’s apprentice. In the latest issue, Batman and NoBody finally face off while Damian’s life hangs in the balance.

Not everyone likes Robin. I get it. But he can provide a good foil for Batman when used well (as he is here). Damian is in a way, the dark brooding killing machine that Bruce could be if he lets his war against crime get the better of him. But there is so much potential in training Damian to be a better man for Batman to just give up on him. The series is full of great action, superb art and some impressive new ideas. It’s always tough to introduce a new villain (look at the trouble the Dark Knight monthly book is having with the White Rabbit), but NoBody is a great addition to the rogue’s gallery. If you haven’t been reading this series, you really should give it a look.


Avengers #24.1

By: Brian Michael Bendis and Brandon Peterson


It’s Bendis’ last Summer with Marvel, so it’s his last dance with the Avengers. I have had mixed feelings on his run, but in recent years he has raised his game with some of the most impressive stories crossing through both Avengers and New Avengers (note to Marvel, come up with a snappier title for one of these…. please!). The final curtain will fall on AVX as the Avengers and X-Men cross swords with the fate of humanity in the balance… but before that can happen, Bendis has thrown in this odd character study of the Vision, a hero that is very popular with fans.

An android created by Ultron (who was in turn created by Hank Pym), the Vision is a synthetic being on what seems to be a never-ending journey to find himself. It’s funny that around the same time that the Vision popped up, Red Tornado appeared over at DC Comics with a similar situation. Probably just a coincidence. After marrying the Scarlet Witch, the Vision had two magical children who later turned out to not be real at all, driving the Scarlet Witch into a fit of madness that caused the worst cataclysm to ever strike the Avengers. In the uproar of violence, She-Hulk went into a berserker rage and split the Vision in half, after Ultron bombs spat from his mouth.

The latest issue sees the Vision attempting to reconnect with the world and put the past behind him. While I enjoyed this issue, I have to say that his soulful talk with She-Hulk was undercut by her thong. It’s hard to be angry at a voluptuous woman in a costume that revealing.

This Point One issue isn’t going to fly to the top of anyone’s read pile, but it makes for a change of pace from the madness that has filled the Avengers family of comics and will surely do so again throughout the Summer. I expect many things from an Avengers comic by Bendis, but subtlety isn’t one of them. I was pleasantly surprised to find that here.

Nightwing #7

By Kyle Higgins and Eddy Barrows
In sharp contrast to the negative reaction to Robin, Nightwing has a very dedicated fanbase and has been a much beloved hero since he was introduced many moons ago (back when he wore a dickey). Rising from Batman’s shadow, Dick Grayson carved a name out for himself and led the Teen Titans into battle. He’s definitely his own man, but editorial interference has made his path more than a little bumpy in recent years. After escaping death by DiDio, Nightwing floundered about and was finally given the mantle of Batman.

The Dick Grayson Batman issues (collected in Black Mirror and Eye of the Beholder) are superb and well worth a read. They are so good that I was more than a little disappointed to see Bruce return to form and Dick re-appear in the 52-verse as Nightwing. However, his stories are still worth reading and for the first time in ages, Nightwing feels like a book with a solid direction.

In the new Nightwing series, Grayson has come back into contact with his old friends from his circus days. It was a brilliant move dramatically to place Dick as the new manager of Haley’s Traveling Circus and it opened up the possibilities for new locales and new adventures. The villain Saiko (not to be confused with the precision wristwatch) has been only so-so as a threat (he looks like a character who dropped off the drawing board from Marvel in the 1990’s), but the mystery surrounding Haley’s Circus has been more than enough to keep things interesting.

The latest issue wraps up the Saiko/Haley’s Circus story and dovetails into the Nite of the Owls. Dick discovers some dark secrets from his past and things get a little more dangerous for him as he realizes, just as Batman has, that nothing is what it seems. I don’t want to give too much away, but the reveal was a bit of a head scratcher. I do have high hopes that the Nite of the Owls will deliver on what is frankly an awkward turnabout involving a hidden tooth and a well-placed right hook.

Life is complicated in comics…

The artwork by Eddy Barrows has been solid and remains one of the big attractions for me to this series (not to downplay the script). If you are a fan and have been waiting on a good Nightwing series, this could be your lucky day.

This week at your comic shop – 4/11/2012

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Amazing Spider-Man #683 (Variant Cover Edition)

Amazing Spider-Man #683 (Variant Cover Edition)
By: Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos
The biggest movie stars of the summer team up as the amazing Spider-Man and the Avengers square off against Doc Ock and the Sinister Six! The world may be ready to buckle under and give in to Doctor Octopus’ demands . . . But Spider-Man and his fellow Avengers sure ain’t!This variant cover edition comes bagged and boarded.
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Batman And Robin #8

Batman And Robin #8
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray
The “Born To Kill” saga concludes in a storm of fire and water, as Batman and Robin find themselves beaten and battered emotionally, as well as physically, as the fate of NoBody is revealed!
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Captain Action Captain America Deluxe Action Figure
The ultimate action figure of the 1960s returns with the Captain Action Deluxe Action Figure! This 11 1/2″ tall figure is a detailed and updated version of the classic character, and he features an all-new super-poseable body, a cloth costume, and crime fighting equipment. Bonus accessories include a portfolio with top secret documents, photos, map, and blueprints. Comes in a retro-styled half-panel collector’s box. Then, accessorize Captain Action with two official Marvel Comics deluxe costume sets – Spider-Man and Captain America! Each costume comes with accurate accessories, plus bonus pieces to create an exclusive Hawkeye costume!
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Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #4

Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #4
By: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Tonci Zonjic, Dave Stewart, Dave Johnson

As dead gangsters bloody the floor of his secret hideout, crime-fighter Lobster Johnson goes head to head with the powerful Nazi boss-the Black Flame!

* From the pages of Hellboy!

* Art by Tonci Zonjic (Who Is Jake Ellis)

* Mike Mignola’s Year of Monsters!

“The mark of a truly successful comic book artist is the ability to take away all the dialogue balloons and have the reader still be able to follow the story purely through the emotions of the art. And Zonjic does just this perfectly.” -Major Spoilers
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Mst3k Xxiii DVD

Mst3k XXIII DVD
Much like the country that spawned it, Mystery Science Theater 3000 is a melting pot. In every imaginable genre, Joel, Mike and their robot pals Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot have seen the promise of cinema mutilated by mediocrity. Nowhere is this highfalutin’ concept more hilariously exemplified than in this 23rd collection of episodes from the beloved cult comedy television series! You want a Western? It’s here, pardner! Space adventure? Look no further. They’ll even throw in a failed TV pilot and a barely coherent science fiction-horror-thriller. All genres are treated with equal disrespect by the luckless crew of the Satellite of Love. They pledge allegiance only to funny, with justice – SoL style – for all.
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Doctor Who The Face Of Evil DVD

Doctor Who The Face Of Evil DVD
The Doctor (Tom Baker) touches down on a savage planet and befriends Leela (Louise Jameson), a fetchingly-dressed outcast from ‘The Sevateem’ tribe in Story #89, ‘The Face of Evil!’ Includes interviews, and more.
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Famous Monsters Of Filmland Retro #192

Famous Monsters Of Filmland Retro #192
It’s time to take a trip back to the age of flying DeLoreans, actual music on MTV, Flock of Seagulls’ haircuts, and acid-washed jeans: The ’80s! Continuing our tradition of bringing you the ‘missing’ issues of Famous Monsters – it’s time for issue #192! Featuring the original cover by Bill Selby and all the best in horror, Sci-Fi, and fantasy from 1983. Forry returns after his absence from #191 to reclaim his place in the magazine while bringing all new, spooktacular kong-tent!
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Star Wars ROTS Count Dooku Stunt Lightsaber Replica

Star Wars ROTS Count Dooku Stunt Lightsaber Replica
In the Star Wars movies not only do they make multiple copies of the props we see on screen, but different versions, as well. These are divided into two categories commonly referred to in the industry as ‘hero’ and ‘stunt’. Hero props are made for close ups and promotional pictures which require a more beauty shot of the prop. Often they are featured with the main characters while stunt versions are used for the ‘extras’ in the background. Most of the time when a lightsaber is ignited on screen, it is a stunt version of the hilt. These props are usually cast in resin from the hero prop and then painted to look just like the hero prop. They are lighter and easier to wield while filming the exciting lightsaber duels and action scenes. In the case of the stunt lightsabers, there is usually a rod attached to the hilt so that the actors can actually duel and make contact with the blades. These rods are also invaluable reference points for the special effects technicians to later digitally add in the signature glows of the lightsaber blades. This stunt lightsaber is a faithful replica of the hero prop used in the Star Wars movies and comes with a unique lightsaber and plaque stand to display your lightsaber.
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Batman Incorporated Deluxe HC Vol. 01

Batman Incorporated Deluxe HC Vol. 01
By: Grant Morrison, J. H. Williams III
After Bruce Wayne tells the world that he is the financial backer of Batman, he establishes a worldwide franchise of Batmen to protect the entire globe.

This is the beginning of a stunning new direction for the world’s greatest detective that will team him with Catwoman, Batwoman and Batman Incorporated representatives on international crimefighting missions against Lord Death Man in Japan, South America and Argentina.

Then, from the pages of the LEVIATHAN STRIKES special, Batman realizes to his horror that he’s been outwitted as the true identity of Leviathan continues to elude him.

This title collects
Batman Incorporated #1-7, Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes #1
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Winter Soldier #4

Winter Soldier #4
By: Ed Brubaker, Butch Guice, Lee Bermajo
Bucky vs. a gorilla! You heard me, look at that cover. The villains’ plot revealed! Featuring Dr. Doom, Red Ghost, and more!
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Avenging Spider-Man #6

Avenging Spider-Man #6
By: Zeb Wells, Joe Madureira
“The Omega Effect” begins here, bringing together Marvel’s three biggest heroes from the most acclaimed new books of the year! Spider-Man, Daredevil and Punisher in an epic chase across Manhattan for a mysterious treasure that will change the course of all their lives.
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Animal Man Evolve Or Die By Foreman T-Shirt

Animal Man Evolve Or Die By Foreman T-Shirt
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Zombies vs. Robots Ashley Wood Portfolio Set

Zombies vs. Robots Ashley Wood Portfolio Set
Starting this month, IDW will be producing high-end collectible and frameable art portfolios featuring 11″ x 17″ cover art replicas by some of the most notable talents in comics. Up first, eight Zombies vs Robots images from Spectrum Award-winning artist Ashley Wood! Each portfolio will be packaged in customized manila envelopes.
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Doctor Who The Tomb Of The Cybermen

Doctor Who The Tomb Of The Cybermen
Aided by his two assistants Jamie and Victoria, the Doctor lands the TARDIS on Telos, last resting place of the infamous Cybermen. There he discovers a band of archaelogists on a secret expedition to unearth the reason for his old enemies’ extinction. In the shadowy underground depths, they find the icy tomb. A whole army in hibernation. A threat to no one, if the temperature remains low. But if the traitor in their midst gets his way, things could really heat up. Originally broadcast in 1967 and then lost, this unique four part adventure starring Patrick Troughton – the Doctor’s second incarnation – was only recently discovered. It is now available for the first time on this special BBC Video which includes an exclusive interview with director Morris Barry.
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Batwoman #8

Batwoman #8
By: J. H. Williams
Six lives moving through different points in time, all heading toward a crossroads. Batwoman faces gnashing teeth, claws and otherworldly powers. But can she defeat the villains of Gotham Harbor?

Maro, an arcane wizard, harnesses violent magics to create the vile creature known as The Hook. Kate Kane struggles with living multiple lives and how that affects her relationship with Maggie. Detective Maggie Sawyer transports a double agent named Sune. Jacob Kane still holds onto hope for a life that he so desperately needs in his. DEO Agent Cameron Chase covertly aids Batwoman in abducting one of the villain Falchion’s inner circle.

The creative team’s unique take on spy stories continues!
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Star Wars Essential Guide To Warfare SC

Star Wars Essential Guide To Warfare SC
Like many a great epic, Star Wars is rooted in a rich history of armed conflict. Now, for the first time, the facts, figures, and fascinating backstories of major clashes and combatants in the vast Star Wars universe have been documented in one fully illustrated volume. Extensively researched and inventively written, Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare combines action-filled narrative with encyclopedic knowledge that explores notable military units and groups, traces the development of significant armaments and technologies, provides capsule biographies of great military leaders, and presents eyewitness troopers’ accounts of combat.
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Amazing Spider-Man Hooky #1

Amazing Spider-Man Hooky #1
By: Susan Putney, Bernie Wrightson
Spider-Man Vs. The Horrific Tordenkakerlakk In The Dimension Of Cloudsea! Can Spidey And The Spirited Spindrifter Overcome A Foe That Becomes More Powerful – And More Terrifying – Each Time It’s Defeated? A Macabre Masterpiece Illustrated In Disturbing Detail By Horror Master Bernie Wrightson!

Reprinting Marvel Graphic Novel #22: Spider-Man – Hooky.

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Knight Rider Knight License Plate Replica

Knight Rider Knight License Plate Replica
A Diamond Select Release! The super-intelligent car KITT was the true star of the classic TV show Knight Rider, and while anyone would love to own an exact 1:1 replica, preferably one that gets good gas mileage and provides sparkling conversation, most of us realize that’s not an option. But Diamond Select Toys has come up with the next best thing! This stamped-metal ‘KNIGHT’ license plate is an exact replica of KITT’s plate from the show, identifying any car as Knight Industries property — and identifying yourself as a true Knight Rider fan!
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Fantastic Four #605

Fantastic Four #605
By: Jonathan Hickman, Steve Epting, Mike Choi
“The Fantastic Four Of 3030”

One thousand years in the future, who are the Fantastic Four? Why are there no more villains? What happened to all the heroes? Answers to these questions and more in this month’s issue of Fantastic Four!
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Secret Service #1 (of 7)

Secret Service #1 (of 7)
By: Mark Millar, Dave Gibbons
From the writer of Kick-Ass and the artist of Watchmen comes a collaboration decades in the making. Secret Service chronicles the education of a 21st Century super-spy. Expect loads of action!

Says Millar: “Secret Service is the ramifications of [how] America is struggling on the world stage, funding is being seriously undercut to balance the books and some people are trying their best to take advantage of the fragile global situation. The hero and sidekick guys who lead the book are, I think, the best characters I’ve written.”
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Green Lantern #8

Green Lantern #8
By: Geoff Johns, Doug Mahnke, John Mahnke
Green Lantern presents “Secret of the Indigo Tribe” Part 2! On the Indigo homeworld, Hal Jordan and Sinestro are trapped, powerless, and on the run–with the entire Indigo Tribe in hot pursuit!

Their situation grows even more dire when we learn the Indigos’ deadly secret!

Plus: Why Indigo-1 is so interested in Hal’s predecessor, Abin Sur?
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I, Vampire TPB

I, Vampire TPB
A cult favorite series is collected at last! Vampiric Lord Andrew Bennett turned his beloved Mary Seward into a vampire, hoping to keep her by his side through eternity. But what happens when her power turns her evil?

This title collects
House of Mystery #290-291, #293, #295, #297, #299, #302, #304-319, Brave and the Bold #195
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007 Magazine Archive Diamonds Are Forever #1

007 Magazine Archive Diamonds Are Forever #1
Sean Connery’s return for his final outing as James Bond 007 in the official movie series of this 1971 Bond blockbuster is put under the microscope for this 36-page ad free issue, featuring a wealth of rare and never before seen imagery including storyboards and behind-the-scenes shots!
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Uncanny X-Men #10

Uncanny X-Men #10
By: Kieron Gillen, Carlos Pacheco
The X-Men vs. Unit, the galactic genocidal fugitive! What is behind Unit’s sinister interest in hope? Building towards AvX!
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Untold Tales Of Spider-Man Omnibus HC

Untold Tales Of Spider-Man Omnibus HC
Join acclaimed tale-spinner Kurt Busiek as he weaves an intricate web of ‘lost’ stories from Peter Parker’s earliest days as the Amazing Spider-Man! Swing along with Spidey during a series of untold gems in which he encounters the likes of the Human Torch, Dr. Octopus, the Vulture, Sandman and more classic characters – along with some new ones like Batwing and Bluebird – on his way to becoming Marvel’s premiere super hero! Collecting AMAZING FANTASY (1995) #16-18; UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #1-25, #-1, ANNUAL 1996-1997 and STRANGE ENCOUNTER; and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #37.
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Doctor Who The Three Doctors DVD

Doctor Who The Three Doctors DVD
The Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and UNIT are called upon to investigate strange events surrounding Dr. Tyler’s research into cosmic rays. UNIT HQ comes under attack by an alien force, and the Doctor has no other option but to call on the Time Lords for help. But the Time Lords, too, are under attack – from a mysterious power emanating from a black hole in space. With power reserves falling, the only way they can help the Doctor is to break the First Law of Time and allow him to help himself! The First (William Hartnell) and Second (Patrick Troughton) incarnations of the Doctor are lifted out of their time streams and sent to Earth to help the Third. Between the three of them, they must find a solution to the threat that not only endangers UNIT and Earth, but also the future of the Time Lords themselves!
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Secret Avengers #25

Secret Avengers #25
By: Rick Remender, Gabriel Hardman
The final ascension of the Adaptoids, Deathlok Legion, Sentinaughts, Ultravisions, and Machine People! Can the Secret Avengers stop these descendants from carrying out contagious robotic evolution? A dead friend returns! An avenger mortally injured! A spy in their midst! The lighthouse compromised! A new race is born!

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New Avengers #24

New Avengers #24
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato
An Avx Tie-In issue!

The New Avengers have received the call to duty by Captain America to go to war against the X-Men. Wolverine will be forced to choose a side.

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Infestation 2 #2 (of 2)

Infestation 2 #2 (of 2)
By: Duane Swierczynski, David Messina, Alex Garner
The mind-bending terror of the Elder Gods has infested countless universes. Reality, and humanity itself, hang in the balance. Now it all comes down the final battle. C.V.O. is scattered across America, and one of their own may be the key to stoping the threat once and for all-but not without a tremendous sacrifice. Danger Girl and others are on hand to help, but will it be enough?
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Saucer Country #2

Saucer Country #2
By: Paul Cornell, Ryan Kelly
Arcadia Alvarado is the Governor of New Mexico, she’s running for President, and she just released a bombshell: She was abducted by aliens.

As her campaign tries to deal with this startling new information, they must seek help from a disgraced Harvard UFO-ologist who might not be completely sane.

The West Wing meets The X-Files in an adventure through the strange and fascinating world of UFO mythology.
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Frankenstein Agent Of Shade #8

Frankenstein Agent Of Shade #8
By: Jeff Lemire, Alberto Ponticelli, J. G. Jones
Enter: The Spawn of Frankenstein! As Frankenstein and his estranged wife hunt their demonic offspring across Europe, the secrets that tore them apart are revealed. But when Frank finally comes face to face with his long lost son, the fallout may mean the end of S.H.A.D.E.!
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Doctor Who Robots Of Death DVD

Doctor Who Robots Of Death DVD
The latest release in the BBC’s remastered Doctor Who classics is ‘The Robots of Death,’ featuring Tom Baker as the fourth incarnation of The Doctor, along with his new companion, Leela (Louise Jameson). In this exciting four-part story from 1977, The Doctor and Leela land on a mining facility, and wind up the prime suspects in a series of murders! Featuring newly remastered picture and sound, this special edition DVD also includes a Making Of documentary and a new commentary track featuring Baker and Jameson, co-star Pamela Salem, and director Michael Briant.
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Dark Shadows Novel Salem Branch SC

Dark Shadows Novel Salem Branch SC
By: Laura Parker, Joe Sacco
Barnabas Collins is ready to embark on a new life and marriage with his savior, the virtuous Dr. Julia Hoffman. But when Antoinette, a beautiful flower child with a shocking resemblance to the immortal witch Angelique, rebuilds the Old House, his past returns to haunt him. Discovering a grisly corpse in the basement – where his old casket once lay – Barnabas realizes another vampire has invaded his domain. His fight to protect his family from this new threat will take Barnabas back through time to an evil moment in America’s history: the corrupt witch trials of old Salem itself.

2.4 DARK SHADOWS: KINGDOM OF THE DEAD PART IV (FULL CAST)

2.4 DARK SHADOWS: KINGDOM OF THE DEAD PART IV (FULL CAST)
Written by: Stuart Manning and Eric Wallace
CAST:
David Selby (Quentin Collins), Lara Parker (Angelique), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans), John Karlen (Willie Loomis), Jerry Lacy (Reverend), Andrew Collins (Barnabas Collins), David Warner (Seraph), Ursula Burton (Susan Griffin), Jamison Selby (Ed Griffin), Nancy Barrett (Carolyn Stoddard), Marie Wallace (Mrs Griffin), Eric Wallace (Conductor)SYNOPSIS:
“Everything’s unravelling. Soon he’ll come for us… and he won’t stop.”

The Lorelei has gone and Barnabas and Quentin are missing, presumed dead. As Willie attempts to protect Maggie from the sheriff’s investigations, Angelique begins to uncover the truth about Barnabas and Quentin’s fate. But a powerful force is waiting in the wings, and its arrival in Collinsport will soon change the lives of everyone forever…
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Shadow Double Novel Vol. 59

Shadow Double Novel Vol. 59
By: Maxwell Grant/Walter Gibson, Paul Orban
The Shadow’s underworld agents Hawkeye and Cliff Marsland take center stage in two thrilling pulp novels. First, what is the strange secret of ‘The Green Box’ that is worth human life? The Shadow seeks the deadly secret in a masterpiece of misdirection that introduced aides Hawkeye and Tapper. Then, the Master of Darkness and his underworld operatives investigate ‘The Getaway Ring,’ a racket that helps mobsters evade capture via a modern-day ‘underground railway.’
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Mighty Thor #12.1

Mighty Thor #12.1
By: Matt Fraction, Pasqual Ferry
The God of Thunder is back on Earth and ready to make up for lost time! His father is in exile and his mother is on the throne!

Thor’s world is upside down! But if Thor is here then what is Dr. Donald Blake doing here, too? The stunning tale of the man inside of the god–and the god inside of the man–in the Merry Marvel Manner!
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Journey Into Mystery #636

Journey Into Mystery #636
By: Kieron Gillen, Mitch Breitweiser, Stephanie Hans
CONCLUSION OF THE TERRORISM MYTH! o With a little help from a little god, Nightmare has made the crown that makes him king of fear and the world. o Our only hope is that Loki has somehow trapped it… He hasn’t. It works fine. Oh noes! o The time for heroism is over. Now it’s time for something else…
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Goldfish GN HC

Goldfish GN HC
By: Brian Michael Bendis
An enigmatic grifter with a heart of gold returns to his old haunts to find his old flame practically running the city’s underbelly, and his oldest friend and ex-partner in crime a police detective. But Goldfish has come back for one reason, and one reason only: his son.

This completely redesigned, reformatted and reworked hardcover is perfect for both new readers and old!

This title collects
Goldfish: Joker, Ace, Jack, Queen, King

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Daredevil Season One Prem HC

Daredevil Season One Prem HC
By: Antony Johnston, Wellington Alves, Julian Totino Tedesco, Mark Waid, Paulo Rivera, Marcos Martin Includes Free Digital Download Code

Meet Matt Murdock, one of New York’s finest attorneys by day, and swashbuckling crime-fighter Daredevil by night! Discover the dark secrets behind his first days in the costume, as the man without sight became the man without fear–and one of the greatest heroes in comic history.

Daredevil faces off against the Owl, Purple Man and Mr. Fear for the first time . . . but it’s not what you remember! Also features Daredevil #1 by Mark Waid, Paulo Rivera and Marcos Martin!
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Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes returns on the 1st of April

Season 2 of “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!” kicks off inside the Marvel Universe block on Disney XD at 12:00 p.m. ET on April 1.

The Marvel Universe Block will consist of several weekly cartoon series in addition to special material including shorts and brief interviews with creators. I look forward to seeing Jason Aaron and his massive beard explain the latest issues of Wolverine and the X-Men. Curiously there are no plans that I know of for a weekly X-Men cartoon or any animated feature films.

In addition to the Avengers, the new Ultimate Spider-Man will also premiere.

A new Hulk animated series titled Agents of S.M.A.S.H. is on its way too and will likely feature the ‘Hulk family’ of Betty Ross as the Red She-Hulk, the Red Hulk, Skaar- son of Hulk, Rick Jones as A-Bomb and others.

Hey, it makes more sense as a kid’s cartoon than a comic!

A third series of Iron Man: Armored Adventures (how did I miss the second season?) is in the works and there are rumors that it will include a version of Wolverine.

More as it comes, bookmark Marvel.com for updates and get your free AvX digital coupon .

This week at your comic shop – 3/21/2012

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Who Is The Doctor Unofficial Guide To Dr Who

Who Is The Doctor Unofficial Guide To Dr Who
The handbook explores all facets of the six most recent seasons of Doctor Who, providing an essential companion for the show’s avid fans and casual viewers alike. The history of everything related to Doctor Who is touched upon, from Daleks and Cybermen to the eight Classic Series Doctors. Delving into a top-rated series that has made stars out of its actors, gained fame internationally, and encompasses the genres of horror, science fiction, comedy, action, and historical adventure, this all-inclusive guide also features behind-the-scenes tidbits and in-depth analyses of the series’ latest installments.
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Avengers X-sanction #4 (of 4)

Avengers X-sanction #4 (of 4)
By: Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness
As the final hours tick down, Cable must take down a berzerker Wolverine and a wisecrackin’ web-head to ensure a deadly future does not come to pass! Sets the stage for Avengers vs. X-Men!
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Invincible Iron Man #514

Invincible Iron Man #514
By: Matt Fraction, Salvador Larroca
Tony Stark is called out for his actions during Fear Itself! The Mandarin on American soil! Has Bethany Cabe found the mole, or has the mole found Bethany Cabe?
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Star Trek/Legion Of Superheroes #6 (of 6)

Star Trek/Legion Of Superheroes #6 (of 6)
By: Chris Roberson, Jeffrey Moy, Phil Jimenez
It’s all been building up to this. Captain Kirk, Cosmic Boy, and the rest of the timelost Legionnaires and Starfleet officers have reached the end of the line, and are confronted with the powerful forces which have unwritten their respective histories. But with half of their teams stranded in the past and the other half held prisoner in the future, what chance do they have of overcoming the odds and restoring the worlds they once knew?
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Uncanny X-Men #9

Uncanny X-Men #9
By: Kieron Gillen, Carlos Pacheco
Prison break! Featuring the Avengers!

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Batman #7

Batman #7
By: Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
Batman may have survived the Court of Owls’ first strike (barely), but even as he recuperates, the Court is preparing to launch its most deadly and sweeping attack yet.

Plus: The secrets revealed in this issue will change Batman’s world forever! You won’t want to miss the issue everyone will be talking about!

This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
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Venom By Rick Remender TPB Vol. 01

Venom By Rick Remender TPB Vol. 01
By: Rick Remender, Tony Moore, Joe Quesada
A new Venom for a new era! Flash Thompson is Spider-Man’s biggest fan. That hero worship inspired him to enlist in the Army, where he became a decorated veteran and war hero. And though he lost his legs, Flash never lost his dignity – or his desire to serve.

Now, the government has offered him a chance to be a hero once again – to don the alien symbiote that grants its wearer powers similar to those of Spider-Man, but also puts them at risk of permanently bonding with the parasitic creature.

Flash Thompson is Venom, the government’s most lethal special operative – sent into the hottest of hot zones against the worst enemies of the state. He’s fought tough foes before, but the toughest opponent he faces may just be himself.

This title collects
Venom (2011) #1-5

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Flashpoint World of Flashpoint The Flash TPB

Flashpoint World of Flashpoint The Flash TPB
By: Sean Ryan, Ig Guara, Ardian Syaf
This is not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It’s a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war – but where are Earth’s Greatest Heroes to stop it?

This title collects
Grodd of War #1, Kid Flash Lost #1-3, Legion of Doom #1-3, Reverse Flash #1, Citizen Cold #1-3
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Amazing Spider-Man #682

Amazing Spider-Man #682
By: Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos
Part one of “Ends of the earth,” the next big Spider-Man event! The Doc Ock story you’ve waited 50 years for! Doctor Otto Octavius holds the entire earth hostage with his dying breath. What price will Spider-Man have to pay to buy the whole world one more day? Special appearance by the Avengers!
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Legion Of Super Heroes #7

Legion Of Super Heroes #7
By: Paul Levitz, Francis Portela, Chris Sprouse
Marooned in a lake of fire, Element Lad, Chemical Kid and Sun Boy face an ecological disaster of 31st-century proportions! And Dragonwing’s got troubles of her own–with her sister’s claws at her throat!

Meanwhile, at the edges of United Planets space, the Dominators haven’t forgotten their humiliation at the Legion’s hands . . . and the next stage of their plan is about to explode!
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Art Of Daniel Clowes Modern Cartoonist HC

Art Of Daniel Clowes Modern Cartoonist HC
By: Alvin Buenavaentura, Daniel Clowes
Throughout his 25-year career, alternative cartoonist/screenwriter Daniel Clowes has always been ahead of artistic and cultural movements. In the late 1980s his groundbreaking comic book series Eightball defined indie culture with wit, venom, and even a little sympathy. With each successive graphic novel (Ghost World, David Boring, Ice Haven, Wilson, Mister Wonderful), Clowes has been praised for his emotionally compelling narratives that reimagine the ways that stories can be told in comics. The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist is the first monograph on this award-winning, New York Times-bestselling creator, compiled with his complete cooperation. It includes all of Clowes’s best-known illustrations as well as rare and previously unpublished work, all reproduced from the original art.
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Annihilators Earthfall TPB

Annihilators Earthfall TPB
By: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Tan Eng Huat, Timothy Green Ii, Alex Garner
From the fallout of ANNIHILATION and the end of the Guardians of the Galaxy, an all-too-familiar cosmic threat has returned, this time with Earth as his beachhead.

His followers span a thousand worlds, awaiting only the word to begin new wars in his name…unless Gladiator, Quasar, Ronan, Ikon and Beta-Ray Bill – the all-new Annihilators – can silence him first!

So why are the Avengers standing in their way, and what are the true stakes if either side fails? Plus: It’s Mojo versus Rocket Raccoon and Groot onstage for a high-stakes campy cosmic free-for-all!

This title collects
Annihilators: Earthfall #1-4

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Batman Beyond Unlimited #2

Batman Beyond Unlimited #2
By: Adam Beechen, Norm Breyfogle, Dustin Nguyen
The excitement continues in this oversized title chronicling the adventures in the Beyond Universe and making their print debut here!

One of Batman’s most explosive villains is back! In an effort to regain his status in the criminal underworld, however, he loses the one thing he loves best . . . and now all of Gotham may pay the price!

The new Justice League Beyond adventure continues, as the League goes in search of AWOL member Micron–who may or may not have gone native while investigating Kobra!

A larger, darker secret is about to be revealed . . . and it could spell doom for Earth!
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Nightwing #7

Nightwing #7
By: Kyle Higgins, Eddy Barrows, J. P. Mayer
Nightwing vs. Saiko! The truth about Haly’s Circus! A tribute show for the Flying Graysons! They’re all in this amazing issue! Of course, there’s no way they could be related…right?

Plus: As the answers regarding Haly’s Circus are revealed, what do they mean for Dick Grayson’s future in Gotham City? And more important, his future as Nightwing? Be here to find out!
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Flashpoint World of Flashpoint Green Lantern

Flashpoint World of Flashpoint Green Lantern
By: Pornsak Pichetshote, Marco Castiello, Felipe Massafera
This is not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It’s a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war – but where are Earth’s Greatest Heroes to stop it?

This title collects
Hal Jordan #1-3, Abin Sur #1- 3, Frankenstein and the Creatures of the Unknown #1-3, Green Arrow Industries #1
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DC Superhero Chess Figure Coll Mag #1 Batman White King

DC Superhero Chess Figure Coll Mag #1 Batman White King
The DC Superhero Chess Figure Collector Magazine brings your favorite DC Comics characters to life in a stunning chess-piece collection, complete with a 16-page magazine providing detail on the character as well as instructions on how the piece operates on the chess board! Each official figurine is cast in metallic resin and individually hand-painted.

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

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Green Lantern Corps #7

Green Lantern Corps #7
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin, Andy Kubert
In the aftermath of the bloody first arc of the series, John Stewart must bring the body of a fallen Lantern back to his family. But how can John tell them the truth: that he caused this Lantern’s death!
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Gonzo A Graphic Biography of Hunter S Thompson

Gonzo A Graphic Biography of Hunter S Thompson
By: Will Bingley, Anthony Hope-Smith
The great American writer, the great American iconoclast, the great American hedonist – however you choose to view him, Hunter S. Thompson remains the high-water mark for all social commentators worldwide, and a truly fearless champion of individual liberties.

This is his story, the story of a troubled kid from Louisville who went on to become an international icon. A story that plumbs the darkest depths of American society and charts the now legendary adventures that birthed Gonzo Journalism, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and a lifestyle beyond imagination.
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Zorro Rides Again #9 (of 12)

Zorro Rides Again #9 (of 12)
By: Matt Wagner, John K. Snyder
Covers: Matt Wagner Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: John K. Snyder III The one and only Matt (MAGE, GRENDEL) Wagner is in the home-stretch of his epic story of Zorro! Zorro is not alone as another swashbuckler sword expert joins the fray. Who is this person? And what does it mean for Zorro? These are thrilling times ahead as ZORRO RIDES AGAIN with issue #9 from Dynamite Entertainment!
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Justice League #7

Justice League #7
By: Geoff Johns, Jim Lee
Now that the team’s origin story is complete, starting with this issue we shift to the present-day Justice League! What has changed? Who has joined the team since?

Featuring artwork by Gene Ha, the story also reintroduces the team’s greatest champion: Steve Trevor! Also starting in this issue: “The Curse of Shazam!” featuring a story by Geoff Johns and art by Gary Frank!

Discover Billy Batson’s place in DC Comics – The New 52 as we reveal his all-new origin story! This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
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Planet Of The Apes #12

Planet Of The Apes #12
By: Daryl Gregory, Carlos Magno
When the Lawgiver was assassinated by a human freedom fighter, the world plunged into chaos. Sullivan, now free from Alaya’s clutches, takes humanity’s fight for freedom to the next level, in a devastating gambit for ape and human alike! Writer Daryl Gregory and artist Carlos Magno continue their critically acclaimed run and end this arc on a cliffhanger that you have to read to believe!
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New Mutants #39

New Mutants #39
By: Dan Abnett, David Lopez, Leo Fernandez
Trapped on an island consumed by a super virus, the New Mutants fall one by one to the monstrous infection . . . and begin to change. Can Warlock keep the virus in check, even if it means going against his friends?
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Kirby Genesis Silver Star #4

Kirby Genesis Silver Star #4
By: Jai Nitz, Johnny D., Alex Ross
What if the Silver Star had never existed? Tracy Coleman wakes up from her decades-long slumber to find a utopian world full of Kirby superheroes, but Silver Star isn’t among them. Tracy is the only person who remembers the most powerful superhero ever, and she is hunted for her forbidden knowledge. Can Tracy survive when everyone in the superpowered world is out to get her? And what happens when she finally finds the powerless Morgan Miller? Alternate universe action in the Kirby tradition, brought to you by Jai Nitz and Johnny D!
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Peanuts #3 (of 4)

Peanuts #3 (of 4)
By: Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott
From the newspaper strips to the animated specials, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang have held a special place in America’s heart since their first appearance in 1950. Let that young reader in your household discover these beloved characters like they were brand new! Peppermint Patty and Marcy join the series in ‘School Daze,’ and Charlie Brown dons his Manager’s cap for another year of Spring Training. Includes classic Sunday strips from Charles Schulz and a special Linus ‘First Appearance’ variant cover!
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Thunder Agents Vol. 2 #5 (of 6)

Thunder Agents Vol. 2 #5 (of 6)
By: Nick Spencer, Wesley Craig, Frazer Irving
The amazing Mike Choi (X-Force) contributes a sequence in the latest chapter of the miniseries that has everyone talking! The jaw-dropping twists continue, as true intentions come to light, enemies and allies thought long gone return, and the death toll continues to rise . . .
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X-Men First to Last TPB

X-Men First to Last TPB
By: Chris Yost, Paco Medina, Dalibor Talajic, Ed Mcguinness
The Evolutionaries have arrived to save mutantkind. All it will cost is the lives of all seven billion human beings on Earth! Charged with aiding emerging species and helping ensure their survival, the Evolutionaries have judged that mutants are genetically superior to humans.

But since humanity has hunted mutants to near-extinction, all humans must now die so mutantkind can live. And so must Cyclops, an unfit leader who doesn’t share the Evolutionaries’ vision. Does the X-Men’s past hold the key to their future – and that of humanity, as well?

This title collects
X-Men (2010) #12-15, X-Men Giant-Size #1

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Incredible Hulks World War Hulks HC

Incredible Hulks World War Hulks HC
The Hulks go to war! Everything Bruce Banner knows has been turned upside-down – and everything he’s ever desired may be just a heartbeat away. Don’t miss the insane action as Skaar faces his most brutal battle, and Bruce his greatest temptation – and the identity of a certain scarlet smasher is finally revealed!

Plus: Brace yourself for the coming of Hulkpool! And see what the other hulked-out heroes are up to as the gamma-god of thunder and a not-so-friendly neighborhood Spider-Man tear up Washington, D.C., and Wolverine and Bucky Barnes square off!

And what path has led the Savage She-Hulk called Lyra the Wizard’s Frightful Four?

This title collects
World War Hulks #1, Fall of the Hulks: Savage She-Hulks #1-3, Hulked-Out Heroes #1-2, World War Hulks: Spider-Man Vs. Thor #1-2, World War Hulks: Captain America vs. Wolverine #1-2, Incredible Hulk (1968) #312, #609-611
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Avengers West Coast Lost Space Time Prem HC

Avengers West Coast Lost Space Time Prem HC
By: Steve Englehart, Al Milgrom
The West Coast Avengers find themselves flung throughout time in this classic tale featuring everything from Marvel’s Wild West to ancient Egyptian despots!

Witness the ‘Wackos’ as they find themselves face-to-face with such legends as the Two-Gun Kid, the Phantom Rider and the Rawhide Kid – along with the time-tossed villainy of Rama-Tut and Immortus.

With the Fantastic Four and Dr. Strange along for the ride, what other help could the West Coasters need to set things straight? How about Marvel’s modern-day Western heroes, the Texas Rangers!

This title collects
West Coast Avengers (1985) #17-24, Fantastic Four (1961) #19, Doctor Strange (1974) #53
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Axe Cop Volume 3 TPB

Axe Cop Volume 3 TPB
By: Malachai Nicolle, Ethan Nicolle
Axe Cop returns with a collection of new, exciting, and unpredictable stories! Written by the endlessly inventive six-year-old Malachai Nicolle and drawn by his Eisner Award-nominated thirty-year-old brother Ethan Nicolle, Axe Cop joins his comrades Uni-baby, Bat Warthog Man, and Dinosaur Soldier to fight bad guys and restore justice for kids–and grownups–everywhere!

* Foreword by Lost scribe Damon Lindehof!

* Axe Cop Volume 1 has sold over 12,000 copies to date!

“Fun with a capital F.” -Ain’t It Cool News
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Captain Atom #7

Captain Atom #7
By: J. T. Krul, Freddie E. Williams, Stanley Lau
This issue’s got all the answers! Why did Nathaniel Adam sign up for Megala’s experiment? How did he become Captain Atom? Do his powers have any limits? And what’s the deal with those numbers? It’s time to explore the past, present, and future of Captain Atom as he tries to stop a catastrophic event even though he’s already too late!
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Deadpool #52

Deadpool #52
By: Daniel Way, Salva Espin, Nick Bradshaw
‘Pool’s epic “Dead” storyline continues! Deadpool wants to die . . . can he make it happen? Will X-Force stop him . . . or pull the trigger?

Deadpool Pencil Cup Desk Accessory

Deadpool Pencil Cup Desk Accessory
A Gentle Giant Release! Ooh. That’s got to hurt. Inspired by the violent and comedic mutant anti-hero Deadpool, Marvel’s incredibly popular ‘Merc With a Mouth,’ the Deadpool Pencil Cup is the first of Gentle Giant’s line of exciting Marvel desk accessories and is sure to be a conversation starter. Cast in high-quality polystone, this unique piece comes with two shuriken-shaped erasers and a soft plastic arrow fletching cap so you can ‘weaponize’ your favorite pen or pencil!

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Doctor Who Char Building 11 Doctor Mini Figure Set

Doctor Who Char Building 11 Doctor Mini Figure Set
Imported from the UK! The ultimate Doctor Who mini-figure set! This box features all eleven incarnations of the Doctor as highly-detailed mini-figures presented in an impressive TARDIS display box. Each mini-figure includes a Doctor Who display base.

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DC Universe Online Legends #26

DC Universe Online Legends #26
By: Marv Wolfman, Howard Porter
The battle that DCUO Legends has been building to for over a year is finally here: Brainiac versus The Man of Steel! But will even Superman be powerful enough to stop this universal evil? And what stunning role will Lex Luthor play in the events? Find out in the stunning series conclusion!
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Dark Shadows TPB Vol. 01

Dark Shadows TPB Vol. 01
By: Stuart Manning, Aaron Campbell, Francesco Francavilla
Cover: Francesco Francavilla Writer: Stuart Manning Artists: Aaron Campbell Television’s original reluctant vampire is back! Barnabas Collins is re-adjusting to life under his vampiric curse. Haunted by terrifying dreams of his age-old lover and nemesis, Angelique, and fighting his bloodlust, Barnabas fears that danger lies ahead for all who live at Collinwood. Meanwhile, Barnabas’ ally and trusted friend Dr. Julia Hoffman is harboring secrets of her own… Collecting the first four issues of Dynamite’s Dark Shadows series, along with a complete cover gallery!
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Fear Itself Fearless #11 (of 12)

Fear Itself Fearless #11 (of 12)
By: Cullen Bunn, Mark Bagley, Arthur Adams
Valkyrie stands alone against the terrifying power of the D.O.A., while Sin brings her earth-shattering plans to completion! This deadly plot brings in a host of Marvel’s Mightiest Heroes, as a universe fights for survival! Valkyrie faces a shocking fate as the final sleeper awakens on the road to the pulse-pounding climax of The Fearless. Don’t miss it!
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Big Book Of Kolchack Night Stalker TPB

Big Book Of Kolchack Night Stalker TPB
By: Stuart M. Kaminski, Dennis Calero, Cortney Skinner
This tome collects the first two long out-of-print Kolchak trade paperbacks, all in one affordable package! Contains seven complete stories: ‘The Night Stalker’, ‘Get of Belial’, ‘Fever Pitch’, ‘Mask of Moment’, ‘Pain Most Human’, ‘Pain without Tears’, and ‘Devil in the Details’!
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Hellblazer #289

Hellblazer #289
By: Peter Milligan, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Simon Bisley
After another season of hell-raising, John Constantine finally makes it home again. But this time home might be the death of him. Meanwhile, his niece recovers from a brutal attack while his wife goes on the warpath.

Ghostly visitations, bloody decapitations, and a spot of potential fratricide await in “The Unquiet Grave.”
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Hoax Hunters #0

Hoax Hunters #0
By: Michael Moreci, JM Ringuet, Steve Seeley
‘GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER’ Cryptids. Aliens. Monsters. All the world’s bizarre secrets–what if they were real? Their existence would be debunked by a reality TV show! HOAX HUNTERS is that show, publicly disproving all variety of lore. But their real goal is the opposite: as the world’s dark corners surface, the HOAX HUNTERS cover them up. When a mysterious astronaut made of crows appears in Russia, the HOAX HUNTERS are on the case.
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Dead Mans Run #2 (Cover A - Parker)

Dead Mans Run #2 (Cover A – Parker)
By: Greg Pak, Tony Parker
From acclaimed ‘Hulk’ writer Greg Pak, legendary ‘Walking Dead’ producer Gale Anne Hurd, and Tony Parker, artist of the Eisner-nominated ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep’, comes the biggest blockbuster series of the new year – DEAD MAN’S RUN! What does a dead man do when he discovers that Hell is the world’s most horrific maximum-security prison on the planet? If you’re cartographer Sam Tinker, you plan your escape — by pulling together a team of Hell’s most terrifying inmates. Discover how far a good man will go to save his innocent sister, and get ready for an unbelievable supernatural action-packed thriller, as Aspen Comics proudly presents its newest hit series, DEAD MAN’S RUN!
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DC Universe Presents #7

DC Universe Presents #7
By: Paul Jenkins, Bernard Chang, Ryan Sook
What do you do when death wears the face of the one you loved? That’s what June Robbins must deal with, as the one person who didn’t survive last issue’s crash, Ace, returns in a monstrous new form, determined to end the lives of June and the Challengers of the Unknown! Get ready for a globe-hopping, reality-warping thrill ride from Dan DiDio and Jerry Ordway!
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Howard Lovecraft & Undersea Kingdom GN

Howard Lovecraft & Undersea Kingdom GN
By: Dwight MacPherson, Thomas Boatwright
An all-ages H.P. Lovecraft story! Howard Lovecraft’s family has been imprisoned on a far-flung alien planet, Spot hopelessly captured, and he is slowly becoming a mindless Fishman.

Accompanied by his insane father, a pistol-packing constable, and his hungry cat, they must face the all-powerful ruler of the Outer Gods, a revengeful old enemy, an army of deadly monsters, and a lethal world called Yuggoth, to save the day.

All Howard has to do is surrender his father’s Book. But that would mean certain doom for all of mankind!
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Slaine Books Of Invasions TPB (s&s Ed) Vol. 01

Slaine Books Of Invasions TPB (s&s Ed) Vol. 01
By: Pat Mills, Clint Langley
The Sea Devils have risen against Tir Nan Og, the Land of the Young, and Slaine, once the first High King of Ireland, must protect his tribe against this new tide of evil.
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Justice League: Doom [Blu-ray]
The world’s greatest superheroes face their ultimate challenge–the mind of the Batman–when the Darknight Detective’s secret plans to take down his Justice League colleagues should they turn against mankind fall into the hands of immortal villain Vandal Savage and a cabal of their deadliest enemies. Feature-length animated adventure stars the voices of Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly, and Nathan Fillion.
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Keep On Troopin T-Shirt

Keep On Troopin T-Shirt
Don’t let those weirdo Jedi hippies freak you out, man. Just grok the Sith’s groove so you don’t Force-choke…and keep on troopin’.
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Doctor Who Unit Green T-Shirt

Doctor Who Unit Green T-Shirt
Join the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce with this green t-shirt that features the logo of that iconic international military peacekeeping force!
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Star Wars Darth Vader Static Lightsaber Umbrella

Star Wars Darth Vader Static Lightsaber Umbrella
Be ready for any storm, as you wield your lightsaber umbrella against the elements. The handle is based upon the famous lightsaber used by the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader, while the shaft has been beautifully anodized in an iridescent red.The 100% black nylon canopy has the emblem of the Galactic Empire silk-screened on the sides. Comes complete with a sleek nylon carrying sleeve with adjustable shoulder strap. Measures 39″, in length, while the canopy measure 47″ across.
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Thor 1/4 Scale Statue

Thor 1/4 Scale Statue
In the cold wastes of Scandinavia, the Vikings lead a hard and ferocious life in a harsh land, and their gods they worshipped matched their ferocity. Among the gods they worshipped was Thor, a hammer-wielding god who commanded the thunder and lightning and served as humanity’s protector and a sign of virility. ARH Studios casts this thunder god as a 1/4-scale statue that stands 30″ tall. Wearing the rugged clothing of the Norsemen, his hammer is held high and his long red hair flows majestically.
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Universal Monsters Frankenstein Handbag

Universal Monsters Frankenstein Handbag
Available in Four designs: Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, ‘We Belong Dead’, and Dracula.
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Superman 52.1 Symbol T-Shirt

Superman 52.1 Symbol T-Shirt
Three different Man of Steel-inspired shirts are coming at you this Month. Superman 52.1 Symbol shirt inspired by Superman new cape design, features the ‘S’ imprinted on a deep red shirt. Next we have the Superman: Raw T-Shirt featuring the pencil art by Jim Lee imprinted on a white 100% cotton shirt. Last (but certainly not least), we have the long-awaited return of one of our most-popular shirt ever…the Bizarro Superman II Symbol T-Shirt screenprinted on a eggplant-colored, 100% cotton tee. The myth of Superman continues.
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Thor Classic Action Statue

Thor Classic Action Statue
A Bowen Designs Sculpt! ‘I say thee nay!’ With these words, the Norse god Thor would unleash his havoc upon his many enemies, hurling his enchanted uru hammer Mjolnir at his foes or smashing it against the ground. This 18 1/2″ tall statue of Marvel Comics’ Thor brings to life the God of Thunder as only Randy Bowen can sculpt!
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