This week at your comic shop – 5/15/13

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

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

Wonder Woman #20

Wonder Woman #20
By: Brian Azzarello, Cliff Chiang
Wonder Woman was certain there was one person in her life she could trust-but she thought wrong!
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Iron Man #10

Iron Man #10
By: Kieron Gillen, Greg Land
Many years ago, Howard and Maria Stark had a baby. There’s something you don’t know.Learn the truth about Las Vegas and Area 51 as the two great myths of Nevada collide.

Meanwhile, in a distant galaxy, Tony Stark screams!

The story that will shake Iron Man to his very core starts here!!!
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Doctor Who Eldrad Must Die Audio CD

Doctor Who Eldrad Must Die Audio CD
By: Marc Platt
A nuclear icebreaker, foundering in Arctic waters. Seabirds washed up in the fishing resort of Ambermouth, their wings encrusted with crystals. A shining artefact of uncertain provenance, up for sale on an auction site. All of these things are linked, as the Doctor, Nyssa, Tegan, and Turlough are about to discover. Linked to the rebirth of a genocidal tyrant, presumed dead many years ago. For the sake of the planets Earth and Kastria alike, Eldrad must die!

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Batman Black & White Statue By Mike Allred

Batman Black & White Statue By Mike Allred
DESIGNED BY MICHAEL ALLRED SCULPTED BY JONATHAN MATTHEWS Celebrated artist Mike Allred brings his distinctive style to the caped crusader with this latest statue in the Batman Black & White line! His batarang at the ready, Batman is rendered in monochromatic tones complemented by Allred’s retro design. Making this statue an exciting addition to any bookshelf. Statue measures 7″ high x 6″ wide x 4.25″ deep.

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FF #7

FF #7
By: Matt Fraction, Mike Allred
Field trip. . . into the heart of the Negative Zone!

Scott Lang has already lost a daughter. . . watch what happens when he puts it all on the line to save. . . Bentley-23?

The shocking reveal of the villain pulling the strings and pitting family against family — and a rescue mission unlike anything you’ve ever seen — FF vs FF!

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Guardians Of The Galaxy 4 Guardians Nvy T-Shirt

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It Girl & The Atomics #10

It Girl & The Atomics #10
By: Jamie S. Rich, Natalie Nourigat, Laura Allred
“TWEENAGE FBI” Part One

BETWEEN GEARS creator NATALIE NOURIGAT joins the Atomics team!

Someone broke into Flem’s lab and stole a dangerous invention. It Girl picks up the crooks’ trail, only to discover it leads to a team of underage secret agents — though the real criminal mastermind is centuries older than all of them.

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Age Of Ultron #8 (of 10)

Age Of Ultron #8 (of 10)
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Brandon Peterson
With the Marvel Universe turned inside out, who will take responsibility for breaking the world? And is there any way to put it back? Wait until you see who is in charge of the new world order and how they got there. . .

A reality-spanning choice is made this issue that will affect the Marvel Universe for years and years to come.

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Grendizer Metaltech01 Diecast Figure Chrome Ver

Grendizer Metaltech01 Diecast Figure Chrome Ver
Imported from Japan!

UFO Robot Grendizer is a robot created by the mangaka Go Nagai during the 1970s. With an elaborate storyline, more mature and complex characters compared to others of its era, UFO Robot Grendizer was an immediate success and a milestone in Japanese animation.

High Dream offers the 6″ tall Grendizer Metaltech01 die-cast figure, this one a limited edition Chrome-finish repaint.

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Batwoman #20

Batwoman #20
By: J. H. Williams, Trevor McCarthy
Batwoman is being played right into a confrontation with Batman. . . and that’s the least of her problems after the final page of issue #20!

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Doctor Who Spaceport Fear Audio CD

Doctor Who Spaceport Fear Audio CD
By: William Gallagher
Starring Colin Baker as the sixth Doctor.

Welcome to Tantane Spaceport where the tribes of Business and Economy have been at war for all of four hundred years, where a terrible creature called the Wailer prowls the corridors around the Control Tower, looking to eat the unwary, where there is one Arrival: a battered blue Police Box containing the time-travelling Doctor and his companion, Mel, where there are no Departures. Ever.

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Comic Book Creator #1

Comic Book Creator #1
Make ready for Comic Book Creator magazine, the new voice of the comics medium! Behind an Alex Ross cover painting, our frantic first issue features an investigation of the oft despicable treatment JAck Kirby endured from the very business he helped establish. From being cheated out of royalties in the ’40s and bullied in the ’80s by the publisher he made great, to his estate’s current fight for equitable recognition, we present Kirby’s cautionary tale in the struggle for creator’s rights.

Plus, CBC #1 interviews artist Alex Ross and writer Kurt Busiek, showcases a joint talk between Neal Adams and Dennis O’Neil on their unforgettable collaborations, as well as throws a whole kit’n'caboodle of other creator-centric items atcha!

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Legion Of Super Heroes #20

Legion Of Super Heroes #20
By: Paul Levitz, Francis Portela, George Perez
The Fatal Five spread death on a galactic scale-and even the Legion may be powerless to stop them!

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Wolverine and the X-Men #29

Wolverine and the X-Men #29
By: Jason Aaron, Ramon K. Perez
See the Jean Grey School of the future!

The students of JGS put a time-capsule together that you can follow into the future and see what happened to all your favorite X-Men.

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Alter Ego #117

Alter Ego #117
Alter Ego shines the spotlight on Golden Age artists and friends L.B. Cole & Jay Disbrow – with the latter writing an intimate memoir of his sometime boss! Cole’s 1940s Cat-Man covers are classics, as was his work on Magno, Black Cobra, Black Venus, and many other features, while Disbrow drew numerous quirky horror tales for Star and ACG! Plus art by Bob Fujitani, Charles Quinlan, Irwin Hasen, and more!

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Doctor Who Prisoners Of Time TPB Vol. 01

Doctor Who Prisoners Of Time TPB Vol. 01
By: David Tipton, Simon Fraser
November 23, 1963: A day that changed the world forever. That day saw the broadcast debut of Doctor Who, which was to become the longest-running science-fiction series on television. And now, 50 years later, we pay tribute to one of the greatest pop-culture heroes of all time with this special series, which tells an epic adventure featuring all 11 incarnations of the intrepid traveler through time and space known simply as… the Doctor.

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Nightwing #20

Nightwing #20
By: Kyle Higgins, Brett Booth
After witnessing so much death in the past few months, how will Nightwing react when he learns a key figure in his life has returned from the grave?

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Cable And X-Force #8

Cable And X-Force #8
By: Dennis Hopeless, Salvador Larroca
Cable and his team go into space facing down an armada!

Will this put them face-to-face with the UNCANNY AVENGERS, who are still hot in pursuit?

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JSA Liberty Files The Whistling Skull #6 (of 6)

JSA Liberty Files The Whistling Skull #6 (of 6)
By: B. Clay Moore, Tony Harris
Dr. Hellman’s escaped experiment gains our sympathy, and John Singleton, the sixth Skull, is still in need of a rescue. Will his successor complete the job in Switzerland in time to lend a hand? The miniseries comes to its epic conclusion here!

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Shadow #13

Shadow #13
By: Chris Roberson, Giovanni Timpano, Alex Ross
A grisly string of random murders has left the authorities baffled, but The Shadow believes there is method to the killer’s madness. At each crime scene, eyewitnesses have spotted the spectral figure of a woman in white. Is ‘The Light’ behind the murders, or a victim’s lost spirit? The Shadow must unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again!

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Doomsday.1 #1 (of 4)

Doomsday.1 #1 (of 4)
By: John Byrne
The Earth may have dodged a bullet on 12/21/2012, but there are worse things in store for our little blue planet. Seven adventurers aboard the International Space Station watch in horror as most of the world is decimated by a monster solar flare. And their only choice is to return to the surface, and face whatever awaits them there!

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Nova #4

Nova #4
By: Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness
The comic everyone is talking about continues!

The mysteries surrounding the disappearance of Sam’s dad deepen and the helmet leads Nova into intergalactic conflict that will affect the entire Marvel Universe!

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Alter Ego #116

Alter Ego #116
Alter Ego pays tribute to comics artist Joe Kubert!

There’s a quartet of interviews with Kubert on the 1940s-1970s career of the legendary artist (and often writer) of Hawkman, Tor, Enemy Ace, Sgt. Rock, Viking Prince, Tarzan, and more!

With added art by Russ Heath, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Sheldon Moldoff, Irv Novick, and others!

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This week at your comic shop – 5/8/13

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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Chin Music #1

Chin Music #1
Shaw is a man on the run and lost in time. Fleeing ancient enemies, Shaw finds himself in prohibition-era Chicago surrounded by gangers and demons alike and caught between law enforcement and the local supernatural underground.

CHIN MUSIC is a tale of mysticism and violence like nothing you’ve experienced before.

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DC Batman Automobilia Figure Coll Mag #6 Detective #156

DC Batman Automobilia Figure Coll Mag #6 Detective #156
he Batman Automobilia Collection gives collectors the most definitive collection of Batman’s vehicles ever assembled.

These amazing die-cast vehicles reproduce the Batmobiles that have been seen in comics, on television, and in the blockbuster Batman movies since Batman’s debut in 1939. Each Batmobile comes with a unique 3-D lenticular backdrop that creates a detailed scene of the Dark Knight and his vehicle. Perfectly reproduced at 1:43-scale and made of zinc alloy, these die-case vehicles have additional metal castings for extra detail, including gadgets.

Every vehicle also comes with an informative 12-page magazine that looks at the history of the vehicle — and Batman himself.

Begin your collection with the Batmobile from Detective Comics #400 (#5) and the Batmobile from Detective Comics #156 (#4).
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Justice League Of America #3

Justice League Of America #3
A new Secret Society is forming–but which of its members has the power to attack the Justice League from within?
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Dark Shadows #16

Dark Shadows #16
By: Mike Raicht, Guiu Vilanova, Francesco Francavilla
Willie and Quentin recruit unlikely allies for their battle to save Collinwood.

Meanwhile, Barnabas makes a desperate attempt to change his, and his family’s, future. . . but will it be all for naught?

A mysterious figure is haunting Collinwood. Could the changes Barnabas is making play right into the hands of one of his oldest foes?
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Doctor Who Auntie Matter Audio

Doctor Who Auntie Matter
Starring Tom Baker and Mary Tamm as the fourth Doctor and Romana. It had all started so well. Finally found a filly worthy of taking to Basset Hall for the blasted Aunt’s approval, bright young charmer called Romana, then everything goes to pot. Now some Doctor cove’s running round the place waving a wand at everything and people are firing weapons at us. It’s all terribly uncivilised. Looks like your hero’s goose might be a trifle on the cooked side. It’s all so dashed frightening. I wonder if it’ll be done for tea?
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Batman #20

Batman #20
By: Scott Snyder, Alex Maleev, Greg Capullo
A strange visitor comes to Gotham City when tragedy delivers the team-up you’ve been asking for since the start of The New 52!
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Gorgo

Gorgo
From VCI! A volcanic eruption in the North Atlantic brings to the surface a 65-foot prehistoric monster. Two treasure divers capture the creature and take it to London when it is put on display in a circus. A scientist discovers that the creature is only an infant, and sure enough Gorgo’s mother comes thundering ashore to reclaim her offspring and return to the sea – but not before she trashes a generous portion of London!
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Steed & Mrs Peel TPB Vol. 01 Very Civil Armageddon

Steed & Mrs Peel TPB Vol. 01 Very Civil Armageddon
By: Mark Waid, Steve Bryant, Joseph Michael Linsner
Saving the world in style! The British icon THE AVENGERS, one of the longest running TV shows in history, returns in comic-book form with all-new adventures! John Steed and Emma Peel face off against a reformed Hellfire Club, led by the children of their past antagonists. This new incarnation does not look to the past, but instead seeks to warp the British Isles to fit their idea of what ‘the future’ should look like. Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid (IRREDEEMABLE, DAREDEVIL) begins a new era of Spy-Fi action alongside Caleb Monroe (BATMAN), and artists Steve Bryant (ATHENA VOLTAIRE) & Will Sliney (FEARLESS DEFENDERS)!
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Batman Media Lamp

Batman Media Lamp
Dressed in his blue and grey outfit, this 12-inch tall lamp features the Caped Crusader sporting a cylindrical head/shade, just like Funko’s previous Star Wars lamps! Window box packaging.
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Secret Avengers #4

Secret Avengers #4
By: Nick Spencer, Luke Ross, Tomm Coker
‘Tehran’

The Scientist Supreme and the new High Council of AIM ignite global war!

The Secret Avengers welcome their newest recruit: The Indestructible Hulk!
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Planet Of The Apes Cataclysm TPB Vol. 01

Planet Of The Apes Cataclysm TPB Vol. 01
By: Corinna Bechko, Damian Couceiro, Alex Ross
THE END IS JUST BEGINNING! Eight years before astronaut George Taylor fell from the stars…the stars fell on the PLANET OF THE APES! Once the destroyer of human civilization, the Alpha-Omega bomb of yore has slept silent in the dark side of the moon. One mad monk seeks to wake the beast…and all of ape society is at risk. It’s a race against time as Doctor Zaius struggles to find an end to the madness that has engulfed all that he knows! Collecting issues 1-4 of the critically acclaimed series from Corinna Bechko (HEATHENTOWN, FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT) and Gabriel Hardman (HULK, AGENTS OF ATLAS) along with fan-favorite artist Damian Couceiro (INCORRUPTIBLE)!
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Phantasm II DVD

Phantasm II DVD
From Shout! Factory! A young man and his friend joins forces to hunt down and destroy The Tall Man, an evil undertaker who terrorized them. Exploding with special effects and unparalleled thrills, Phantasm II climaxes with a blood-curdling conclusion that you have to see to believe!
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Doctor Who Companion Chron Flames Cadiz Audio

Doctor Who Companion Chron Flames Cadiz Audio
By: Marc Platt
A new adventure with the First Doctor, as told by his companions Ian and Susan, performed by William Russell and Carole Ann Ford. The TARDIS materializes in Spain in the late Sixteenth Century. The country is at war with England, and the travelers find themselves on the wrong side of the battle lines. When Ian and his new friend Esteban are captured by the Inquisition, the Doctor, Susan, and Barbara plan to rescue them. But these are dark days in human history. And heretics face certain death.
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Star Wars #5

Star Wars #5
By: Brian Wood, Carlos D’Anda, Gabe Eltaeb, Rodolfo Migliari
When Princess Leia is caught between two squadrons of TIE fighters, her undercover scouting may be at an end. But Luke Skywalker is doing his best to disobey Leia’s own orders, and to once again save the princess. Time is short and the Empire is closing in!

“Brian Wood and Carlos D’Anda truly have the making of a classic on their hands. If you ever wondered if Star Wars could ever recapture that childlike glee of those earliest of memories, wonder no more. Star Wars is back and it’s never been better.” -Newsarama
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DC Heroclix Teen Titans 24 Ct Primer

DC Heroclix Teen Titans 24 Ct Primer
DC HeroClix: Teen Titans offer a whole new level of play and collectability with the introduction of Team Bases!

Utilizing SwitchClix technology, specific HeroClix figures can be exchanged from single base play, to their corresponding Team Base, and back again! Unlock a whole new arena of strategy with Team Bases!

With 88 figures to collect, and 10 figures with all-new dial designs, popular sub-themes include Teen Titans new and old, Young Justice, the Fearsome Five, and more! Available in Gravity Feed Primer packs, Booster Bricks (eight 5-figure boosters, plus one super booster), and a Ravagers Fast Forces Pack.

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Harbinger #12 (Regular Reeder Cover)

Harbinger #12 (Regular Reeder Cover)
By: Joshua D. M. Dysart, Khari Evans, Amy Reeder
HARBINGER WARS: HARBINGER continues here! Battle weary, the Renegades follow Peter Stanchek’s strange dreams and visions into the Southwest American desert, unsure of what exactly they’ll find. Under the duress of constant conflict, and led by the words of the Bleeding Monk – who bleeds but does not die – our band of teens begins to fray, barely even a cohesive group by the time they reach Las Vegas, Nevada – now rechristened ‘Psiot Nation.’ Here Peter and his crew come face to face with the Harbingers who have escaped from Project Rising Spirit’s prisonÖHarbingers who call themselves GENERATION ZERO.
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Archer & Armstrong #0

Archer & Armstrong #0
By: Fred Van Lente, Clayton Henry
The true story of the Epic (Fail) of Giglamesh! Original series artist and Harbinger Wars superstar Clayton Henry returns to tell a tale of the early days of the man known as Armstrong! How early? How’s ancient Ur sound? For the first time, the 100% true story behind the Epic of Gilgamesh can be toldÖ A tale of three warrior brothers, the Anni-Padda – or as you may know them, ARMSTRONG, the ETERNAL WARRIOR and TIMEWALKER – on a quest to the mysterious Faraway to bring back its immortal Boon. What they find is a lost land full of danger, excitement – and the greatest secret of the Valiant Universe! Plus: this issue tees up the next arc of A&A, beginning this June in issue #10!
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Batman Death By Design TPB

Batman Death By Design TPB
n this original graphic novel from superstar writer/designer Chip Kidd and artist Dave Taylor, Gotham City is undergoing one of the most expansive construction booms in its history. The most prestigious architects from across the globe have buildings in various phases of completion all over town. As chairman of the Gotham Landmarks Commission, Bruce Wayne has been a key part of this boom, which signals a golden age of architectural ingenuity for the city. And then, the explosions begin.

All manner of design-related malfunctions-faulty crane calculations, sturdy materials suddenly collapsing, software glitches, walkways giving way and more-cause casualties across the city. This bizarre string of seemingly random catastrophes threatens to bring down the whole construction industry. Fingers are pointed as Batman must somehow solve the problem and find whoever is behind it all.
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Slaine Grail War GN

Slaine Grail War GN
By: Pat Mills, Steve Tappin
Slaine MacRoth, the Celtic warrior and High King of the tribes of the Earth Goddess Danu, continues his journey through time. Slaine arrives in 13th-century France where he comes face to face with Crusader Simon de Montfort, the sworn enemy of the Cathars. While searching for the tortured reincarnation of his lover Niamh, Slaine is compelled to join forces with De Montfort in order to seek out the Grail Stone. The quest won’t be easy, however – Slaine will have to defeat the dark forces of El if he is to stand any chance of saving Niamh’s soul.
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Hellraiser The Road Below TPB Vol. 01

Hellraiser The Road Below TPB Vol. 01
By: Brandon Seifert, Haemi Jang, Tim Bradstreet
Kirsty Cotton: Year One! Kirsty Cotton has gone from a human resisting the forces of Hell, to the ruler of light in the darkest of places. Shortly after becoming Hell’s Priestess, she was called to New Orleans by a holder of the LeMarchand Device — a woman looking to end a decades-long family feud by any means necessary… Writer Brandon Seifert (WITCH DOCTOR, HELLRAISER: THE DARK WATCH) and internationally acclaimed artist Haemi Jang unite to tell the story of the first time Kirsty Cotton was called to Earth as the new Pinhead. This collected edition of the hit mini-series reveals Kirsty’s first days in Hell, and how the road there is always paved with good intentions. Collects Hellraiser: The Road Below #1-4.
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Green Lantern Corps #20

Green Lantern Corps #20
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin, Andy Kubert
‘WRATH OF THE FIRST LANTERN’ epilogue!

In the aftermath of their battle against the First Lantern and the Guardians, it’s up to Guy Gardner, John Stewart and the other survivors to try to put the Corps back together, or decide if there should even BE a Corps anymore. Join Peter Tomasi and Fernando Pasarin for the epic conclusion of their run!
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Iron Man #258.2

Iron Man #258.2
By: David Michelinie, Dave Ross
Micheline. Layton. Two voices that defined Iron Man come together to tell the untold story of his most dire hour – Armor Wars 2!
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Doctor Who Magazine #459

Doctor Who Magazine #459
Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, DWM looks forward to the brand new episodes of the 2013 series; the full-color comic strip continues; showrunner Steven Moffat answers more of your questions; The Fact of Fiction puts another story under the microscope; all the latest audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed; plus in-depth interviews and features, all the very latest news, prize-winning competitions and much, much more.
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Thor God Of Thunder #8

Thor God Of Thunder #8
By: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic
GODBOMB Part Two of Five

Thor in chains. Gorr transcendent. All hope for divinity lost. As the clock ticks down on one very large bomb, as enslaved gods look to the skies for a savior, enter. . . the Girls of Thunder?
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Roy Thomas Presents The Heap Slipcase Ed Vol. 01

Roy Thomas Presents The Heap Slipcase Ed Vol. 01
Comics’ original muck monster, The Heap, returns in this, the first of a three volume set collecting his original adventures! Featuring art by Infantino, Starr, Bolle, Peddy, Leav, Barry, and more, Roy Thomas Presents The Heap Volume 1 boasts a new cover by Michael Ploog and a 5,000 word introduction by Roy Thomas. Limited to 300 slipcased copies, with an exclusive art print signed by Mike Ploog and Roy Thomas.
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Doctor Who Wrong Doctors Audio

Doctor Who The Wrong Doctors
By: Matt Filton
Starring Colin Baker and Bonnie Langford as the Sixth Doctor and Mel. With Evelyn gone, the Doctor sets course for his destiny — in the form of his first meeting with Miss Melanie Bush, a computer programmer from the village of Pease Pottage — and blissfully unaware that her future is on its way, in his TARDIS. Make that two TARDISes. Because at that very moment, a slightly younger Doctor is flying into Pease Pottage, too, returning his future companion Melanie Bush to her rightful place and time, after they were flung together during the course of his Time Lord trial.
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Wolverine #3

Wolverine #3
By: Paul Cornell, Alan Davis
Guest-starring Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.!

How will Logan take down a foe with no permanent body to slash and claw?

And what does the Watcher have to do with all of this?

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Creepy Comics #12

Creepy Comics #12
By: Richard Corben, John Arcudi, Ron Marz, Dan Braun, Peter Bagge, Richard Corben, Peter Bagge, Julian Totino Tedesco, Richard P. Clark, Richard Corben
New terror from legendary artist Richard Corben reveals that six feet of soil can’t keep a good man down! John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) and Julian Totino Tedesco (Uncanny X-Force) explore the aftermath of a deadly plane crash in the ghastly “Pack Leader.” And join Ron Marz and Richard P. Clark for a delightfully twisted fairytale!

* New story written and drawn by Richard Corben (Ragemoor)!

* Creepy Family strips from Peter Bagge (Hate)!
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Uncanny X-Force #4

Uncanny X-Force #4
By: Sam Humphries, Ron Garney, Kris Anka
The first arc comes to a crazy climactic end!

What have Fantomex and Cluster been up to while Bishop has been killing the rest of X-Force?
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Uncanny Avengers #8

Uncanny Avengers #8
By: Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna, John Cassaday
Xavier is dead, now begins the age of The Apocalypse Twins! Now begins Ragnarök and it’s all Thor’s fault!

S.W.O.R.D. Peak station is attacked by Apocalypse’s Ship! A Celestial’s fate so shocking, so impossible, it will rock the Marvel Universe to its core.

This is it, Ragnarök is now and not even the Uncanny Avengers can hold it back!

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Superior Spider-Man By Martin Poster

Superior Spider-Man By Martin Poster
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Free Comic Book Day 2013

Happy Free Comic Book Day!

Iron Man is in the cinemas, Superman is on the way and more guys in tights wait in the wings. For over the past 13 years, people have been exposed to the wondrous world of fantasy, science fiction and escapism of a truly unique fashion. For everyone who has exited the screening of Batman, Iron Man or Avengers, there has been a crowd of devoted fans who have enjoyed this rich and wondrous medium. The comic book has entertained children and adults alike for generations but more recently it has taken on a new identity as part of the modern pop culture (for better or worse).

To coincide with the opening of these blockbuster motion pictures desperately attempting and sometimes achieving a fusion of film and sequential storytelling, comic book shops are welcoming those who have never been in their stores before or who may have fond memories of Superfriends, the Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno Hulk TV series or any number of nostalgic touchstones. Free comics are available thanks to an investment from the store owners, so be sure to buy something and even engage in some conversation. Maybe there are some books, toys, or DVDs that could brighten your abode.

Comic books are lots of fun, so join in… it’s FREE!

TOP SHELF KIDS CLUB

TOP SHELF KIDS CLUB
(W/A) Andy Runton & Various (CA) Rob Harrell
Here at Top Shelf, we’re celebrating FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2013 with friends old and new — the latest lineup of the Top Shelf Kids Club! This FREE comic book contains not one, not two, but SIX different adventures for readers of all ages.
Inside are brand-new stories featuring OWLY by Andy Runton, JOHNNY BOO by James Kochalka, KORGI by Christian Slade, PIRATE PENGUIN VS NINJA CHICKEN by Ray Friesen, and UPSIDE DOWN by Jess Smart Smiley, plus the debut of MONSTER ON THE HILL by Rob Harrell, who also contributes this year’s cover! Come on in and join the party!

INFINITY

INFINITY
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Jim Cheung
{Lead-in to Marvel Comics’ upcoming crossover event.}

KABOOM SUMMER BLAST (NET)

An explosion of All-Ages awesomeness from KaBOOM! this Free Comic Book Day! Sure to be one of the most popular offerings this Free Comic Book Day, the KaBOOM! Summer Blast is 48 pages chock-full of the most popular all-ages comics on the stands today! Featuring excerpts from Adventure Time, Peanuts, Regular Show, Bravest Warriors, Garfield, Ice Age and some brand-new surprises, these series will keep readers young and old coming back to your comic shop again and again!

2000 AD SPEC

(W) John Wagner & Various (A) Henry Flint & Various (CA) Henry Flint
Home of Judge Dredd, 2000 AD is the UK’s award-winning weekly SF anthology comic.
In this bumper 48-page FCBD special, The Jimps Club is a brand new Judge Dredd story about a club of Judge impersonators compete against each other to see who can last the longest on the harsh streets of the ‘Big Meg’. They’ve got being a Judge down to a fine art, nailed the mannerisms and the stance, but all it takes is one mistake for Dredd to spot an imposter…; Zombo returns in the all-new Planetronix: Mohawk Of Menace! – the failed government(TM) robot defense force Planetronix (TM) are on a mission to just say NO to DRUGS! But when Yellow Lion (TM) starts getting into insidious punk rock music, Zombo has to intervene; plus thrill-pounding action from The Visible Man, dimensional instability issues for Indigo Prime and dubious thermo-nuclear advice from alien delinquents DR & Quinch.

FANTAGRAPHICS PRINCE VALIANT

(W/A/CA) Hal Foster
This full-color comic collects two Prince Valiant stories from Hal Foster’s 1950 peak: “Home Again,” in which Val, Aleta, and newborn baby Prince Arn enjoy an eventful ocean journey back to Thule, and “The Challenge,” in which another knight’s unwelcome advances on Aleta result in a classic duel with Valiant.

DC NATION SUPER SAMPLER #1

DC NATION SUPER SAMPLER #1
This super sampler is the perfect place to check out two sensational series from the DC Kids line, Beware The Batman and Teen Titans Go!, based on Warner Bros. Animation’s new animated series coming soon to Cartoon Network’s DC Nation Saturday morning programming block. It includes two exciting, all-new stories that readers of all ages will enjoy!

JUDGE DREDD CLASSICS

JUDGE DREDD CLASSICS
(W) John Howard, Joe Collins (A/CA) Brian Bolland
In advance of IDW’s coming ongoing series re-presenting the best Judge Dredd stories from the past with all-new coloring, this special FCBD release offers one of the most beloved Dredd stories of all time: the introduction of Judge Death, with all-new color! Plus: bonus “Walter the Wobot” strips appearing in color for the very first time, all beautifully illustrated by the brilliant Brian Bolland!

MOLLY DANGER / PRINCELESS

MOLLY DANGER / PRINCELESS
(W) Jamal Igle, Jeremy Whitley (A) Jamal Igle & Various
Two complete stories! She’s Strong, She’s smart, and she’s incredibly brave. She’s the protector of Coopersville, the Princess of Finesse, the petite powerhouse known only as Molly Danger! But what secrets threaten everything she holds dear. And on her way to rescue her sisters, Adrienne finds another mysterious princess locked away in a tower, but she’s guarded by one of the knights sent to hunt Adrienne. Who is this princess and will Adrienne and Bedelia survive trying to rescue her?

VALIANT MASTERS SHOWCASE ED

VALIANT MASTERS SHOWCASE ED
(W) Jim Shooter & Various (A) Barry Windsor Smith & Various (CA) Barry Windsor Smith
This Free Comic Book Day, dive deep into the greatest stories of the original Valiant Universe — remastered and collected together for the first time anywhere! Relive the best-selling adventures of Valiant’s definitive heroes — NINJAK, SHADOWMAN, the ETERNAL WARRIOR, and more — in this special FCBD-only edition previewing the next year’s worth of VALIANT MASTERS hardcover collections. Featuring all-time classic work by some of comics’ most celebrated talent including Jim Shooter, Joe Quesada, Barry Windsor-Smith, David Lapham, Bob Layton and more. There’s never been a better time to discover why the Valiant Universe created a new generation of comics fans and became the stuff of legend.

BUCK ROGERS

BUCK ROGERS
(W/A/CA) Rick Yager
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, the first, best and original sci-fi hero is supporting free comic book day with a special re-print of two complete Sunday stories by fabled artist Rick Yager, who defined the look of the character for over twenty years. Hermes Press’ Buck Rogers FCBD issue will feature two complete, exciting storylines starring Buck Rogers and Wilma Deering in “The Mind of Minds” and “Wilma to the Rescue.” These stories have been painstakingly digitally reconstructed to perfection and look better than the original newspaper Sundays! Hermes Press’ Buck Rogers FDBD issue will also offer bonus material and tons of surprises!

DH STAR WARS CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT AVATAR

All-ages adventure! Star Wars joins fan-favorite villains Darth Vader and Boba Fett! Then explore the upcoming Dark Horse series Captain Midnight, where the search for the missing superhero is on! And the smash hit Avatar: The Last Airbender follows Mai as she deals with her broken heart . . .

TMNT NEW ANIMATED ADVENTURES

Jumping from screen to page, it’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NEW ANIMATED ADVENTURES! This unique series captures the heart of the smash Nickelodeon television show with brand-new stories. Full of action, excitement and laughs, this is the perfect all-ages comic to get you seeing green!!

Click to learn more about Free Comic Book Day

Full list from Comiclist, your number one source of comic book solicitations.

PUBLISHER
TITLE, ISSUE NUMBER, PRICE IN U.S. DOLLARS (“AR” means “ask your retailer for the price”)

AAM MARKOSIA
Endangered Weapon B/The Tentacles Of Doom (FCBD 2013), AR

ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT
Molly Danger/Princeless (FCBD 2013), AR
NFL Rush Zone Season Of The Guardians (FCBD 2013), AR

ALTERNA COMICS
FUBAR (FCBD 2013), AR

ANTARCTIC PRESS
Action Time Buddies (FCBD 2013), AR

APE ENTERTAINMENT
Kizoic Presents Sesame Street/Strawberry Shortcake (FCBD 2013), AR

ARCANA STUDIO
Steampunk Originals Presents The Steam Engines Of Oz (FCBD 2013), AR

ARCHAIA ENTERTAINMENT
Mouse Guard/Rust (FCBD 2013), AR

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
Sonic The Hedgehog/Mega Man (FCBD 2013), AR
World Of Archie Digest (FCBD 2013), AR

ASPEN COMICS
Worlds Of Aspen 2013 (FCBD 2013), AR

AVATAR PRESS
Absolution The Beginning (FCBD 2013), AR
Bleeding Cool Magazine (FCBD 2013), AR

BONGO COMICS
Bongo Free-For-All 2013 (FCBD 2013), AR

BOOM! STUDIOS
KaBOOM Summer Blast (FCBD 2013), AR

CAPSTONE PUBLISHING
Capstone Presents Mr Puzzle (FCBD 2013), AR

COMIC SHOP NEWS
Comic Shop News Free Comic Book Day Special (FCBD 2013), AR

COMIXTRIBE
Red Ten #0 (FCBD 2013), AR

DARK HORSE COMICS
Mass Effect/Killjoys/R.I.P.D. (FCBD 2013), AR
Star Wars/Captain Midnight/Avatar (FCBD 2013), AR

DC COMICS
DC Nation Super Sampler #1 (FCBD 2013), AR
Superman Last Son Of Krypton #1 (Custom Edition)(FCBD 2013), AR
Superman Last Son Of Krypton #1 (Special Edition)(FCBD 2013), AR

DRAWN AND QUARTERLY
Marble Season (FCBD 2013), AR
Pippi Longstocking Color Special (FCBD 2013), AR

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
Damsels (FCBD 2013), AR
Grimm (FCBD 2013), AR

FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant (FCBD 2013), AR

GEMSTONE PUBLISHING
Overstreet Comic Book Marketplace (FCBD 2013), AR

HERMES PRESS
Buck Rogers In The 25th Century (FCBD 2013), AR
Scratch9 #1 (FCBD 2013), AR

IDW PUBLISHING
Judge Dredd Classics (FCBD 2013), AR
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles New Animated Adventures (FCBD 2013), AR

IMAGE COMICS
Aphrodite IX #1 (FCBD 2013), AR
Walking Dead (FCBD 2013), AR

LIQUID COMICS
Ramayan Reloaded (FCBD 2013), AR
Stan Lee’s Chakra The Invincible (FCBD 2013), AR

MARVEL COMICS
Avengers Assemble/Hulk And The Agents Of S.M.A.S.H. #1 (FCBD 2013),
Infinity (FCBD 2013), AR

NEW ENGLAND COMICS
Tick (FCBD 2013), AR

ONI PRESS
Rated Free For Everyone Presents The Crogan Adventures And Mermin (FCBD 2013), AR
Strangers #1 (FCBD 2013), AR

PAPERCUTZ
Disney Fairies (FCBD 2013), AR
Smurfs (FCBD 2013), AR

RANDOM HOUSE
Kellerman/L’Amour (FCBD 2013), AR

REBELLION
2000 AD (FCBD 2013), AR

RED 5 COMICS
Atomic Robo And Friends (FCBD 2013), AR

TH3RD WORLD STUDIOS
Finding Gossamyr The Call Of The Lorelarks/Stuff Of Legend (FCBD 2013), AR

TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
Top Shelf Kids Club (FCBD 2013), AR

UNITED PLANKTON PICTURES
SpongeBob Comics Freestyle Funnies (FCBD 2013), AR

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT
Harbinger Wars Special (FCBD 2013), AR
Valiant Masters 2013 Showcase (FCBD 2013), AR

VIZ MEDIA
It’s An Ugly Doll Comic Book And Other Stuff (FCBD 2013),
Shonen Jump Presents Dragon Ball/Rurouni Kenshin Restoration (FCBD 2013), AR

Games – NECA/WIZKIDS
Marvel HeroClix Iron Man 3 (FCBD 2013), AR

Merchandise
FCBD 2013 Black Adjustable Generic Logo Hat, $12.99
FCBD 2013 Black Generic Logo T-Shirt L, $7.99
FCBD 2013 Black Generic Logo T-Shirt MED, $7.99
FCBD 2013 Black Generic Logo T-Shirt XL, $7.99
FCBD 2013 Black Generic Logo T-Shirt XXL, $9.99
FCBD 2013 Black Generic Logo T-Shirt XXXL, $9.99
FCBD 2013 Bookmark, AR
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Black T-Shirt LG, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Black T-Shirt MED, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Black T-Shirt SM, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Black T-Shirt XL, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Black T-Shirt XXL, $17.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Charcoal T-Shirt LG, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Charcoal T-Shirt MED, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Charcoal T-Shirt SM, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Charcoal T-Shirt XL, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Charcoal T-Shirt XXL, $17.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Silver T-Shirt LG, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Silver T-Shirt MED, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Silver T-Shirt SM, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Silver T-Shirt XL, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung Silver T-Shirt XXL, $17.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung White T-Shirt LG, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung White T-Shirt MED, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung White T-Shirt SM, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung White T-Shirt XL, $14.99
FCBD 2013 Commemorative Artist Series Jim Cheung White T-Shirt XXL, $17.99
FCBD 2013 Eco-Friendly Canvas Shopping Bag, $4.99
FCBD 2013 Eco-Friendly Polypropylene Shopping Bag, $1.99
FCBD 2013 Lanyards, $1.99
FCBD 2013 Mini-Poster, AR
FCBD 2013 Orange Wrist Band, $1.99
FCBD 2013 Postcards, AR
FCBD 2013 Temporary Tattoos, AR

Shazam!

Comic books are weird. There, I said it.

In 1939, CC Beck created the World’s Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel. Young orphan Billy Batson obtained the heroic abilities of mythological figures through the magic word, Shazam. In a flash of magical lightning, Batson was replaced by the brawny adult form of a superheroic powerhouse capable of astonishing deeds. It was a clever idea that utilized an innocent dream-like logic along with the popular long underwear comic book character. It’s so embedded in its time that it fails to translate properly to the modern reader. But at the time, Captain Marvel was big dollars for publisher Fawcett Comics. National Comics (later DC) sued Fawcett for infringement on their headliner Superman and while they lost, Fawcett paid a heavy price in legal fees, leading to an eventual closure of its publishing endeavors.

But comic books are a strange and unusual medium that has many twists and turns leading to DC Comics becoming the home of Captain Marvel, then printed under the title ‘Shazam’ as Marvel Comics had copyrighted the name in the interim. But what worked at Fawcett proved problematic at DC.

Several attempts have been made to update the Captain Marvel for a new audience with mixed results. In animation, he is s surefire hit (as seen in Young Justice and Justice League Unlimited). A colorful and brave defender of the innocent, he seems too good to be true and is often in over his head.

In the 1970′s, a totally bizarre live action Saturday morning TV series was launched pairing an older Billy Batson up with a mentor named… Mentor. They cruised the country in a Winnebago looking for trouble and righting wrongs.

There have been many attempts at getting a feature film off the ground for Shazam, but nothing has come of it. From what I have read, no one seems eager to embrace the unique innocence and fantasy of the core concept. To clarify, Billy Batosn got his powers by wandering into a subway station and ending up on a ‘magic train’ that transported him to the Rock of Eternity, where the wizard Shazam waited to bestow the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury on him. Joined by Captain Marvel Junior, Miss Marvel, a talking tiger named Mister Tawky Tawny, Batson battled such weird foes as Mister Mind, a small worm that wore glasses and talked through a miniature radio.

Captain Marvel is all about the purity of youth in a dark world that no longer understands it. It’s about adventure and wonder without the angst and drama found in most books on the shelf. That may be why it is so hard for creators in the comic book industry and Hollywood to grasp what it’s all about.

But don’t let that stop you from exploring one of the lesser known heroes out there from a different time. I’m not knocking Scott Snyder’s Batman or Bendis’ X-Men which I enjoy, but surely there exists room for variety in comics so that they can share some shelf space, right?

Recommended:

Shazam!: The Golden Age of the World’s Mightiest Mortal

Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam

Power of Shazam

Shazam!: The Greatest Stories Ever Told VOL 01

This week at your comic shop – 5/1/13

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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Iron Man #9 (Variant Cover Edition)

Iron Man #9 (Variant Cover Edition)
By: Kieron Gillen, Greg Land
THE SECRET ORIGIN OF TONY STARK

Death’s Head and Iron Man team-up to hunt down a genocidal criminal. Not the problem.

A shipful of dead badoon. Not the problem.

What Tony finds in the depths of that ship: the problem. Big problem.

The lead into the biggest Tony Stark story of the year.
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Planet of the Apes Cataclysm #9

Planet of the Apes Cataclysm #9
By: Corinna Bechko, Damian Couceiro, Gabriel Hardman
WHAT DANGER LURKS IN THE FORBIDDEN ZONE? Still recovering from the terrible cataclysm that rocked the planet, Doctor Zaius tries to maintain the fragile coalition of apes, chimps and orangutans, in an effort to ensure that the rebuilding of Ape City continues apace. But the cataclysm also shook something loose in the Forbidden Zone that could fracture Ape society as we know it.
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Doctor Who 50th Anniv MMPB Ed Remembrance Of Daleks

Doctor Who 50th Anniv MMPB Ed Remembrance Of Daleks
A seventh Doctor adventure, featuring the Doctor as played by Sylvester McCoy and his companion Ace. With unfinished business to attend to, the Doctor returns to where it all began: Coal Hill School in London in 1963. Last time he was here, the Doctor left something behind: a powerful Time Lord artifact that could unlock the secrets of time travel. Can the Doctor retrieve it before two rival factions of Daleks track it down? And even if he can, how will the Doctor prevent the whole of London becoming a war zone as the Daleks meet in explosive confrontation?
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Action Comics #20

Action Comics #20
By: Andy Diggle, Tony S. Daniel
Superman battles an enemy of his own making in the horrible Hybrid- but what else does Lex Luthor have in store for The Man of Steel and the people of Metropolis? Get set to learn some of the secrets behind Luthor’s role in The New 52!
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Repo Man Criterion Collection Bd

Repo Man Criterion Collection Bd
From the Criterion Collection! A quintessential cult film of the 1980s, Alex Cox’s singular sci-fi comedy stars the always captivating Harry Dean Stanton as a weathered repo man in desolate downtown Los Angeles, and Emilio Estevez as the nihilistic middle-class punk he takes under his wing. The job becomes more than either of them bargained for when they get involved in reclaiming a mysterious and otherworldly Chevy Malibu with a hefty reward attached to it. Featuring the ultimate early-eighties L.A. punk soundtrack, this grungily hilarious odyssey is a politically trenchant take on President Reagan’s domestic and foreign policy.
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Earth 2 #12

Earth 2 #12
By: James Robinson, Nicola Scott, Brett Booth
The drums of war begin to sound as the heroes of Earth 2 rally behind Dr. Fate-and a threat from Apokolips becomes all too real!
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Winter Soldier #18

Winter Soldier #18
By: Jason Latour, Nic Klein, Declan Shalvey
Jason Latour (Loose Ends, Wolverine) and artist Nic Klein (Dancer, Viking, Doc Savage) bring to life the penultimate chapter of THE WINTER SOLDIER’S newest deadly mission.

Seated high above Earth in a S.H.I.E.L.D. satellite, The ELECTRIC GHOST has set her world-shattering plan in motion. A plan that only Bucky knows the truth behind.

But what good can he do while at death’s door?

Plus: the origin of Tesla Tarasova revealed
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Jack Kirby Omnibus HC Vol. 02

Jack Kirby Omnibus HC Vol. 02
Collecting more of Jack Kirby’s epic tales from the 1970s and 1980s starring The Sandman, The Justice League, Atlas and many more.

This title collects
BLACK MAGIC #1-9, 1ST ISSUE SPECIAL #1, 5 and 6, KUNG FU FIGHTER #3, THE SANDMAN #1-6, DC COMICS PRESENTS #84, SUPER POWERS VOL.1 #1-5 and SUPER POWERS VOL. 2 #1-6, and KOBRA #1.
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Doctor Who 50th Anniv MMPB Ed Players

Doctor Who 50th Anniv MMPB Ed Players
A sixth Doctor adventure, featuring the Doctor as played by Colin Baker and his companion Peri. Arriving on the sun-baked veldt in the middle of the Boer War, the Doctor is soon involved in the adventures of struggling politician and war correspondent Winston Churchill. Of course, he knows Churchill is destined for great things, but unseen forces seem to be interfering with Winston’s historic career. The Doctor suspects the hidden hand of the Players, mysterious beings who regard human history as little more than a game. With time running out, can the Doctor find the right moves to defeat them?
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Arrow 1:6 Scale Oliver Queen Statue

Arrow 1:6 Scale Oliver Queen Statue
Sculpted by GENTLE GIANT Destiny leaves its mark!

The Arrow stalks his prey in this stunningly lifelike statue based on The CW’s hot new show, ‘Arrow.’

In order to atone for the sins of his father, Oliver Queen must become a dangerous vigilante who will stop at nothing to rid Starling City of the criminally corrupt.

Based on the likeness of actor Stephen Amell, this is a must-have for fans of the show!

Measuring approximately 13.25″ high x 5″ wide x 5″ deep, his hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.
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Mst3k DVD XXVI DVD

Mst3k DVD XXVI DVD
From Shout! Factory! Four more classic previously unreleased episodes from the Satellite of Love! Magic Sword, Alien from LA, Danger! Death Ray, and The Mole People get skewered as only MST3K can!
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Animal Man #20

Animal Man #20
By: Jeff Lemire, Steve Pugh, Jae Lee
The battle against the Rot has left Buddy’s family in ruins, and now they must withstand another force trying to subvert him: his own celebrity!

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Lone Ranger Snake Of Iron TPB

Lone Ranger Snake Of Iron TPB
The Lone Ranger and Tonto ride once again in this classic western tale set against the cruel backdrop of winter on the badlands of North Texas. Acting alone, the Ranger takes it upon himself to stand in the way of Kiowa war parties who have broken from their reservation in Oklahoma. If the renegades make it far enough into Texas and meet up with their Comanche brothers then the entire Lone Star State will become a battlefield. The masked rider of the plains and Silver follow the stories of a mythical spirit horse, an animal of legend that’s been sighted by the tribes and incited them to ride the warpath. The Ranger believes that this spirit horse is real and is determined to find it to bring peace to the land once again.
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Jack Davis Ec Stories Artist Ed HC

Jack Davis Ec Stories Artist Ed HC
Jack Davis is one of the founding fathers of EC Comics, he is a master of horror, humor, and nearly every other genre EC published. Aside from his work at EC, Davis is one of the most prolific and popular commercial artists of all time. His instantly recognizable style has graced covers of Time Magazine and TV Guide, as well as movie posters and stamps. Jack Davis’ EC Stories: Artist’s Edition will present not only a beautiful selection of some of Davis’ best and most memorable stories-such as FOUL PLAY-and an extensive cover gallery-and all at the same size as originally drawn!
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All New X-Men #11

All New X-Men #11
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen
One of the ALL-NEW X-MEN leaves to join Cyclops and his crew! Jean Grey pushes her power to the limit, shaking her and the rest of the X-Men to the core.
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Green Arrow #20

Green Arrow #20
By: Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino
Komodo and The Outsiders have destroyed Green Arrow’s life, but how far will Ollie fall before he’s forced to take desperate measures?
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Doctor Who 50th Anniv MMPB Ed Dreams Of Empire

Doctor Who 50th Anniv MMPB Ed Dreams Of Empire
A second Doctor adventure, featuring the Doctor as played by Patrick Troughton and his companions Jamie and Victoria. On a barren asteroid, the once-mighty Haddron Empire is on the brink of collapse, torn apart by civil war. The one man who might have saved it languishes in prison, his enemies planning his death and his friends plotting his escape. The Doctor arrives as the last act of this deadly drama is being played out – and with both terrifying killers and cunning traitors to defeat, the future hangs in the balance.
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Dial H #12

Dial H #12
By: China Mieville, Alberto Ponticelli, Brian Bolland
Nelson and Roxie are on the run from the Centipede and The Fixer! Their only hope of rescue lies in the hands of Open Window Man! But who is that masked avenger?
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Red She-Hulk #65

Red She-Hulk #65
By: Jeff Parker, Carlo Pagulayan, Francesco Francavilla
RED SHE-HULK RACES AGAINST TIME IN ‘ROUTE 616″

The SHE-HULK Jen Walters strikes a deal with the military!

And Betty finds others have taken her path before her. . .

. . . others named DR. DOOM, THE RED SKULL, ULTRON and LOKI!
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Detective Comics #20

Detective Comics #20
By: John Layman, Jason Fabok
The superhuman transformation of Ignatius Ogilvy is just the tip of the iceberg when an extremely unexpected character comes to The Penguin’s aid!
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Superior Spider-Man #9

Superior Spider-Man #9
By: Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos
IT ENDS HERE! ‘SUPERIOR NO MORE!’

The hottest comic in comics comes to a turning point that will get you angrier than you were after Spidey #700!

The time has come to see who will live, who will die, and who will emerge as the one, true Superior Spider-Man!
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Aquaman #19

Aquaman #19
By: Geoff Johns, Paul Pelletier
The Ice King takes the throne as the true king of Atlantis-but who will be the first to kneel before him?

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Michael Kaluta Sketchbook Series SC Vol. 04

Michael Kaluta Sketchbook Series SC Vol. 04
Michael Wm. Kaluta has been creating beautiful imagery for more than 40 years. Highlights of his career include what many consider to be the definitive version of The Shadow, the still in-progress Starstruck, and a myriad of stunning covers illustrated for nearly every comics publisher-as well as being part of the legendary The Studio (along with Jeffery Catherine Jones, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Bernie Wrightson).
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Swamp Thing #20

Swamp Thing #20
By: Charles Soule, Kano, Andy Brase
It’s Swamp Thing vs. Superman for the fate of Metropolis — and why are all of Swamp Thing’s worst nightmares coming true? Plus: Who is the mysterious Capucine?
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Age Of Ultron #7 (of 10)

Age Of Ultron #7 (of 10)
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Brandon Peterson
In an attempt to defeat Ultron two Marvel Heroes take it upon themselves to create an all-new Marvel Universe. But is the one they have created better or worse than the one they left behind? The event of the year just got INSANE!!
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Doctor Who 50th Anniv MMPB Ed Ten Little Aliens

Doctor Who 50th Anniv MMPB Ed Ten Little Aliens
A first Doctor adventure, featuring the Doctor as played by William Hartnell and his companions Ben and Polly. Deep in the heart of a hollowed-out moon the Doctor finds a chilling secret: ten alien corpses, frozen in time at the moment of their death. They are the empire’s most wanted terrorists, and their discovery could end a war devastating the galaxy. But is the same force that killed them still lurking in the dark? And what are its plans for the people of Earth?
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Worlds Finest #12

Worlds Finest #12
By: Paul Levitz, Kevin Maguire, Ryan Sook
As Power Girl returns to her classic look, DeSaad wreaks havoc on her tech empire-and PG and Huntress find themselves hunted by the talented torturer from Apokolips.
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Message From Space DVD

Message From Space DVD
From Shout! Factory! The planet of Jillucia is attacked by a Gavarian empire of metal-skinned aliens. To save their people and princess, King Kaiba unleashes eight holy seeds that came into possession of warriors of various backgrounds. With the Earth now threatened with enslavement, the eight chosen fighters set out to free the universe from the alien onslaught.
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Thanos Rising #2 (of 5)

Thanos Rising #2 (of 5)
By: Jason Aaron, Simone Bianchi
THE RISE OF MARVEL’S GREATEST EVIL CONTINUES BY TWO OF THE MOST ACCLAIMED CREATORS IN COMICS!!

Continuing the jaw-dropping origin of the mad Titan who will soon change the face of the Galaxy!

Death follows young Thanos as his inner darkness grows.
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Marvels Iron Man 3 Slipcase HC Art Of Movie

Marvels Iron Man 3 Slipcase HC Art Of Movie
Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie in books, Marvel presents its latest blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork, behind the scenes photographs, production stills, and in depth interviews with the cast and crew, THE ART OF IRON MAN 3 provides an insider s look into the making of the highly anticipated film directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr. This keepsake volume is co-written by comic book authors and novelists Stuart Moore and Marie Javins!
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Hawkeye #10

Hawkeye #10
By: Matt Fraction, David Aja
The most acclaimed new book of the year continues!

Who pulled the trigger?

Where have you seen him before? Have you seen him before? Maybe. But not like this.

It’s murder, mayhem, and greasepaint make-up for the money, kids — and that means playtime is over, Monsieur Hulot. Caw caw.
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Man Of Steel Zod 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

Man Of Steel Zod 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

Man Of Steel Faora 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

Man Of Steel Faora 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

Man Of Steel Jor El 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

Man Of Steel Jor El 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

Man Of Steel Superman 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

Man Of Steel Superman 1:6 Scale Iconic Statue

Before the highly anticipated summer movie, Man of Steel, hits theaters, make sure to pick up these new definitive 1:6 scale statues from DC Collectibles. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios Statue measures 13.25″ high x 8.5″ wide x 5.75″ deep.

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This week at your comic shop – 4/24/13

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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Uncanny X-Men #5

Uncanny X-Men #5
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Frazer Irving
FRAZER IRVING (Batman and Robin) joins the creative team of UNCANNY X-MEN!

Learn what it’s like to be a student at Cyclops’ new school.

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Superman #19

Superman #19
By: Scott Lobdell, Kenneth Rocafort
Who is the one person with the power to turn Wonder Woman against Superman?

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Doctor Who Jago & Litefoot Audio CD Box Se

Doctor Who Jago & Litefoot Audio CD Box Set
By: Jonathan Morris, Alex Mallinson
Starring Christopher Benjamin and Trevor Baxter, featuring the Victorian adventurers first seen in classic Doctor Who story ‘The Talons of Weng-Chiang.’After travelling through time and space with the Doctor, Henry Gordon Jago and Professor Litefoot are back in London starting brand new lives. As they investigate a wealth of new cases — including a restaurant where the food eats the people, and a book with dangerous powers — a long game is playing out. A figure from their past is back, and this time he means to destroy them!
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Mind MGMT #10

Mind MGMT #10
By: Matt Kindt
Only the Futurist can help Lyme and Meru find Mind Management’s hidden training ground, Shangri-la. But how can they track a man who knows their every move before they do?

* From rising star Matt Kindt (Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E., 3 Story, Super Spy)!

* Best-reviewed comic of 2012!

“A triumph of character, idea, design, and plot throughout.”-MTV Geek

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All Star Western #19

All Star Western #19
By: Justin Gray, Moritat, Glenn Fabry
What type of gold means certain death for Jonah Hex?

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Guardians of the Galaxy #2

Guardians of the Galaxy #2
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Steve McNiven
While London deals with the brutal Badoon invasion, the fate of the Guardians of the Galaxy may have been decided millions of miles away.
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DC Batman Automobilia Figure Coll Mag #4 Batman Forever Movie B

DC Batman Automobilia Figure Coll Mag #4 Batman Forever Movie B
The Batman Automobilia Collection gives collectors the most definitive collection of Batman’s vehicles ever assembled. These amazing die-cast vehicles reproduce the Batmobiles that have been seen in comics, on television, and in the blockbuster Batman movies since Batman’s debut in 1939. Each Batmobile comes with a unique 3-D lenticular backdrop that creates a detailed scene of the Dark Knight and his vehicle. Perfectly reproduced at 1:43-scale, these die-case vehicles have additional metal castings for extra detail, including gadgets. Every vehicle also comes with an informative 12-page magazine that looks at the history of the vehicle – and Batman himself. Begin your collection with the 2005 Tumbler from Batman Begins (#3) and the 1994 Batmobile from Batman Forever (#4)._____________________________________

Manhattan Projects #11

Manhattan Projects #11
By: Jonathan Hickman, Nick Pitarra
‘BUILDING’

Following the dramatic events of The LOGIC REVOLUTION, what will the Science Lords of the Manhattan Projects do with an Earth they now completely control? NOTHING GOOD.

The thrilling FEEL GOOD, BAD SCIENCE series continues in THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #11: BUILDING!

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Masks #6

Masks #6
By: Chris Roberson, Dennis Calero, Alex Ross
The Shadow, Green Hornet, and the other heroes have infiltrated the stronghold of the Justice Party, but are they prepared for the dark secrets held within? Meanwhile, the new Zorro and Black Bat stand together, overwhelmed as Black Legion troopers flood the city streets. And what has become of the Spider?
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Doctor Who Justice Of Jalxar Audio CD

Doctor Who Justice Of Jalxar Audio CD
By: John Dorney, Alex Mallinson
They call him The Pugilist. It is the dawn of a new century and a vigilante is on the loose. The scourge of the criminal underclass. The savior of the virtuous and the protector of the weak. The police are baffled, the public enamoured – but Professor George Litefoot and Henry Gordon Jago are on the case. Or at least they will be when they’ve finished their beer. As they descend further into a nefarious netherworld, the infernal investigators may be out of their depth. They’re going to need help if they’re to get out of this alive. The help of an old friend and his new assistant. The help of the Doctor and Romana.
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Uncanny Avengers #7

Uncanny Avengers #7
By: Rick Remender, Daniel Acuña, John Cassaday
Enter The Apocalypse Twins! The beginning of the end begins with their arrival!Why do they seek to anger The Celestials? What is their connection to Kang? How is Thor responsible for their mighty power?!

A death at the hands of an Avenger divides the team!

Will Sunfire torture an S-Man to save mutant lives?
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Justice League Of America By Finch T-Shirt

Justice League Of America By Finch T-Shirt
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Talon #7

Talon #7
By: Scott Snyder, Guillem March
If the Court of Owls isn’t responsible for killing Talon, then who is?

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Twelve HC

Twelve HC
By: J. Michael Straczynski, Chris Weston, Kaare Andrews
Yesterday’s men of tomorrow — today!

The Phantom Reporter. Electro. The Black Widow. The Laughing Mask. The Blue Blade. Dynamic Man. Master Mind Excello. Mister E. The Fiery Mask. The Witness. Rockman. Captain Wonder. Laying dormant for sixty years, they awaken in a tormented world that needs them more than ever. But has the world grown beyond their brand of old-fashioned heroism?

Writer J. Michael Stracyzynski (Babylon 5, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and artist Chris Weston (The Invisibles, FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY) present a post-modernist tale of sacrifice, betrayal and human nature.

Plus: Journey into the past to follow the death-defying exploits of the Phantom Reporter on the front lines of World War II and witness his first encounter with history’s greatest super heroes!

This title collects
THE TWELVE #1-12 and THE TWELVE: SPEARHEAD.

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Doctor Who Seeds Of War Audio CD

Doctor Who Seeds Of War Audio CD
By: Matt Fitton, Mark Plastow
Starring Colin Baker as the sixth Doctor!

Humanity is emerging from a long, exhausting war.Against an enemy so powerful, so implacable, it seemed unstoppable – right up until the moment it stopped. Now, despite its ‘victory,’ the human race is on its knees. The Doctor and Mel join its struggle for survival to try to ensure it has a future. A race against time takes them from the Great Tower of Kalsos to the Reliquaries of Earth. In an epic journey across the ten systems, the Doctor has a plan, but some great evil lurks!

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Justice League Dark #19

Justice League Dark #19
By: Jeff Lemire, Mikel Janin
The House of Mystery is under siege-can special guest star The Flash help Justice League Dark battle this unexpected threat?

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Shadow #12

Shadow #12
By: Victor Gischler, Aaron Campbell, Alex Ross
When robbers use deadly tactics to commit a series of bank holdups, The Shadow scours the underbelly of Manhattan to find the culprits. Will his plan to put together his own robbery trap the criminals or simply lead to another murderous bank heist. The Shadow Knows!

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Batman Inc Symbol By Burnham T-Shirt

Batman Inc Symbol By Burnham T-Shirt

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Doctor Who War Against Laan Audio CD

Doctor Who War Against Laan Audio CD
By: Nicholas Briggs
Starring Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor, with Mary Tamm as the first Romana!

The Doctor, Romana and newly elected President Sheridan Moorkurk take on the all-consuming powers of business tycoon Cuthbert and his vast Conglomerate. But the situation goes beyond a struggle for political power. Cuthbert is intent on revenge on creatures he feels have attacked his interests. But when his revenge looks like leading to inter-species war, the Doctor knows the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Laan are on the move. Is it too late to prevent the destruction of all life on Earth?

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Punisher Dead Sight Blk T-Shirt

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FF#6

FF#6
By: Matt Fraction, Mike Allred
Darla vs Yancy Street! ‘ NUFF SAID!

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Doctor Who Companion Chron Scorchies Audio CD

Doctor Who Companion Chron Scorchies Audio CD
By: James Goss
Starring Katy Manning as Jo Grant.

The Doctor, his companion Jo Grant and the Brigadier face their strangest case yet: — a Saturday night TV show that has been invaded by aliens that look like puppets!

The Scorchies want to take over the world. They want to kill the Doctor. And they want to perform some outstanding showtunes. Though not necessarily in that order. With Jo caught inside The Scorchies Show, can she save the day before the planet Earth falls victim to the dark side of light entertainment?
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Flash #19

Flash #19
By: Brian Buccellato, Marcio Takara, Francis Manapul
What is the latest and greatest threat to The Flash and all those closest to him?
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Katana #3

Katana #3
By: Ann Nocenti, Bill Sienkiewicz, Juan Jose Ryp
If Katana’s sword is shattered, whose souls are escaping?

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Avengers #10

Avengers #10
By: Jonathan Hickman, Mike Deodato, Dustin Weaver
‘VALIDATOR’We learn that the Canadian super team Omega Flight got lost in a Garden Origin Site.

Discover what happens when the Avengers go in to rescue them.

Learn why ADAPTATION is the scariest word in the Marvel Universe.
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Journey Into Mystery #651

Journey Into Mystery #651
By: Kathryn Immonen, Matteo Scalera, Jeff Dekal
Mayhem in the mess hall! Horror in the hash house!Volstagg’s daughter, Hildegund, only wanted a midnight snack! But something else is rampaging in the lower kitchens of Asgardia and she’s going to have to wake the whole house to fight it.

Sif! Thor! The Warrior’s Three! Heimdall’s dog! All join forces to chain this beast once and for all. Unfortunately, everything they need to do it? Never EXISTED!
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Iron Man 3 R And D-m Dirty White T-Shirt

Iron Man 3 R And D-m Dirty White T-Shirt
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Batman Defense Blk T-Shirt

Batman Defense Blk T-Shirt
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Wolverine and the X-Men #28

Wolverine and the X-Men #28
By: Jason Aaron, Ramon K. Perez
Dog Logan, Wolverine’s half-brother from the classic ORIGIN, has defeated Wolverine and taken charge of the Jean Grey School Students.Which student won’t be coming home?

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Superman Defense Blk T-Shirt

Superman Defense Blk T-Shirt

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New Avengers #5

New Avengers #5
By: Jonathan Hickman, Steve Epting, Jock
‘BLACK SWAN’

Learn the history of the enigmatic Black Swan.

What answers can she provide the Illuminati?

And watch as the New Avengers do the unthinkable!

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Batman Incorporated #10

Batman Incorporated #10
By: Grant Morrison, Chris Burnham
When only one can survive, which will it be: the man or the bat?
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This week at your comic shop – 4/17/13

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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Batman Year One Hundred TPB New Printing

Batman Year One Hundred TPB New Printing
By: Paul Pope
A new edition of the acclaimed title from writer/artist Paul Pope!

In Gotham City, 2039, a federal agent is murdered, leaving The Batman, a forgotten icon from the past, wanted for the murder.

This title collects
BATMAN YEAR ONE HUNDRED #1-4, plus a story from BATMAN CHRONICLES #11.

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HP Lovecraft Case Of Charles Dexter Ward GN

HP Lovecraft Case Of Charles Dexter Ward GN
By: H. P. Lovecraft, I. N. J. Culbard
Young Charles Dexter Ward is fascinated by the history of Joseph Curwen, his wizard ancestor of the 17th-century. Curwen was notorious for haunting graveyards, practicing alchemy, and never aging! Ward can’t help his fixation: he himself looks just like Curwen. In an attempt to duplicate his ancestor’s cabbalistic feats, he resurrects the fearsome Curwen – and then the true horror begins!
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Daredevil #25

Daredevil #25
By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
The hidden foe behind DD’s troubles plays his trump card!

Foggy’s life is on the line!

Plus: Who is Nelson & Murdock’s mysterious benefactor–and what does he want?
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Art Of Steve Ditko HC New Ed

Art Of Steve Ditko HC New Ed
Steve Ditko, the co-creator of Spider-Man and Dr. Strange, remains an enigma, though this book draws us closer to the artist and gives us a better understanding of his amazing work.

Introducing the very best of rare and striking Steve Ditko comic book stories and original art, this large-format beautifully showcases Ditko’s work, with many reproductions of original art pieces by the master comic book artist.

Edited and designed by Craig Yoe (Secret Identity), with essays by P. Craig Russell, John Romita, and Jerry Robinson, plus an introduction by Stan Lee.
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Dial H TPB Vol. 01 Into You

Dial H TPB Vol. 01 Into You
By: China Mieville, Mateus Santolouco
Hugo Award-winning novelist China Mieville joins DC Comics-The New 52 with the first collection of DIAL H!

In the town of Littleville, CO, a troubled young man stumbles upon the lost H-Dial and all the power it possesses. Can our hero manage harness the power of the H-Dial and protect it from falling into evil hands? Or will this newfound power plunge our hero into madness?

This title collects
DIAL H #0-6!

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Cable And X-Force #7

Cable And X-Force #7
By: Dennis Hopeless, Salvador Larroca
Cyclops comes face-to-face with his son Cable.

Colossus isn’t faring well in prison.
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House Of Secrets Omnibus HC

House Of Secrets Omnibus HC
By: Steven T. Seagle, Teddy H. Kristiansen
In this hardcover collecting HOUSE OF SECRETS #1-25, a story from VERTIGO: WINTER’S EDGE #1 and the 2-part FAÇADE miniseries, teenage runaway Rain Harper becomes part of a supernatural justice system in a haunted mansion. Five spirits known as the Juris summon people to judge them for their secrets. Acting as a ‘witness,’ Rain must try to save the defendants from their sentences.
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Iron Man 2020 TPB

Iron Man 2020 TPB
By: Various, Bob Wiacek
The armor is familiar, but the man inside isn’t who you’d expect!

He’s Arno Stark, the cold and hard-hitting Iron Man of the future — and Tony Stark’s descendant has quite a legacy to live up to.

Catch all the futuristic action as Arno battles Spider-Man and Blizzard in a time-traveling adventure to stop a nuclear terrorist; faces Machine Man at the behest of Tony’s old foe Sunset Bain; and clashes with the original Death’s Head, industrial saboteur Wellington Marcus and the high-flying Commodore Q!

Can Arno overcome his foes — and himself — to become the hero he’s modeled himself after?

This title collects
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #20, MACHINE MAN (1984) #1-4, DEATH’S HEAD #10, IRON MAN 2020 #1, ASTONISHING TALES: IRON MAN 2020 #1-6 and material from WHAT IF? (1989) #53.

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Frankenstein Agent Of Shade TPB Vol. 02 Secrets Dead

Frankenstein Agent Of Shade TPB Vol. 02 Secrets Dead
By: Jeff Lemire, Alberto Ponticelli
S.H.A.D.E. protects the world from supernatural threats-but what happens when the world nearly comes to an end? Frankenstein and his team give their all to help save the world from THE ROT!

This title collects
FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #0, 8-16 and MEN OF WAR #8.
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Dark Avengers #189

Dark Avengers #189
By: Jeff Parker, Neil Edwards, Joe Quinones
They were Earth’s Deadliest Villains. They’re about to become Avengers.

The penultimate chapter of dark heroics is here!

Parker & Edwards continue this year’s sleeper hit!
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Justice League #19

Justice League #19
By: Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis
Who is the one person dangerous enough to use Kryptonite against Superman?
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Brickjournal #23

Brickjournal #23
BrickJournal, the magazine for LEGO enthusiasts, presents the long-awaited Star Wars issue!

We’ll use the LEGO Force as we spotlight top builders and their creations from a long time ago and far, far away, including Jacob Carpenter’s Imperial Star Destroyer, Mark Kelso’s Invisible Hand, and feature a talk with Simon MacDonald about building Star Wars costume props with LEGO elements!

We’ll also look back at the history of the LEGO X-Wing, from its first appearance in 1998 to the current version over ten years later.
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Legion Of Super Heroes #19

Legion Of Super Heroes #19
By: Paul Levitz, Scott Kolins, Keith Giffen
The Legion of Super-Heroes is lost and hurtling into the sun-is it possible to save them all?
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Dark Shadows Year One #1

Dark Shadows Year One #1
By: Marc Andreyko, Guiu Vilanova, Patrick Berkenkotter
The origin of Dark Shadows, finally revealed! How did Barnabas Collins become a bloodthirsty vampire? What tragedies befell the Collins family through the generations? All it took was one night of weakness, and Barnabas cursed his family — and himself — forever!

The twisted tale of one of pop culture’s most iconic and enduring vampires begins here!
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Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #197 Spider-Man 2099

Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #197 Spider-Man 2099
Fully authorized figurines, teamed up with an amazing magazine put this series in a super-league of its own! The hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Measuring 3 1/2′-4″ tall, each figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box.

The magazine accompanying each figurine will provide a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews.

The fabulous characters featured this month are Spider-Man 2099 (#197) and Wiccan (#198).
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Popeye Classics #9

Popeye Classics #9
By: Bud Sagendorf
‘This comic book contains the singular most bizarre and hilarious comic book story in the history of comic books and anyone that disagrees with me will feel the wrath of me twister-sock,’ proclaims feisty Classic Popeye co-editor Craig Yoe.

The comics historian is referring to ‘Misermerites — or — I’d rather Have Termites!’

Bud Sagendorf follows that right up in this ish with a wild Sappo story ‘The Experiment of the Sound Pills.’ Plus there’s a bonus special story with Swee’ Pea as a plundering pirate entitled Black Jack!

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Nova #3

Nova #3
By: Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness
It’s time for Sam Alexander’s Training Day. And with the Guardians of Galaxy’ s Gamora and Rocket Raccoon in charge, Nova soon learns that old lesson ‘Practice Makes Painful!’

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Wonder Woman #19

Wonder Woman #19
By: Brian Azzarello, Tony Akins, Cliff Chiang
What is the one way Wonder Woman can stop Orion?
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Happy TPB

Happy TPB
By: Grant Morrison, Darick Robertson
Meet NICK SAX – a corrupt, intoxicated ex-cop turned hit-man, adrift in a stinking twilight world of casual murder, soulless sex, eczema and betrayal. With a hit gone wrong, a bullet in his side, the cops and the mob on his tail, and a monstrous child killer in a Santa suit on the loose, Nick and his world will be changed forever this Christmas. By a tiny blue horse called Happy. . .

This title collects
HAPPY! 1-4
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Age Of Ultron #6 (of 10)

Age Of Ultron #6 (of 10)

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Brandon Peterson
The heroes take the fight to Ultron with a near-broken Captain America taking the lead! Meanwhile, Wolverine takes it upon himself to make one of the most controversial decisions in the history of Marvel comics and you’ll never believe who goes along with him!
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Captain America #6

Captain America #6
By: Rick Remender, John Romita
THE ODD WAR OF DIMENSION Z continues!

Steve Rogers is dead–long live Captain Zola!

A traitor strikes.

Arnim Zola gets everything he wants.
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Iron Man #8

Iron Man #8
By: Kieron Gillen, Greg Land
THE MINDBLOWING CONCLUSION TO THE GODKILLER

Tony Stark, The Godkiller is found guilty!

What horrible punishment will the Shi’ard impose?

The surprising consequences of Iron Man’s role in AVX!
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Star Wars #1 (4th Printing)

Star Wars #1 (4th Printing)
By: Brian Wood, Carlos D’Anda, Gabe Eltaeb, Alex Ross
This is Star Wars as you remember it . . . and as you have never seen it before! We’re taking you back to those heady, adventure-filled days following the destruction of the Death Star-when the Empire ruled, the Rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen!”Brian Wood and Carlos D’Anda truly have the making of a classic on their hands. If you ever wondered if Star Wars could ever recapture that childlike glee of those earliest of memories, wonder no more. Star Wars is back and it’s never been better.” – Newsarama “It all just feels like Star Wars, and for a franchise that has been around for over 30 years, D’Anda somehow finds a way to inject new life into it.” – Complex

*Star Wars #1 3rd printing sells out !

* Dark Horse goes back to press for a 4th printing, this time with the Alex Ross art and only the Red Star Wars logo on the cover.
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This week at your comic shop – 4/10/13

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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Earth 2 #11

Earth 2 #11
By: James Robinson, Nicola Scott, Trevor Scott
As Dr Fate emerges as the latest hero on Earth 2, what other heroes make a most unexpected appearance?
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Doctor Who Horror Of Fang Rock Audio CD

Doctor Who Horror Of Fang Rock Audio CD
Tom Baker stars as the Doctor in this four-part TV serial from 1977, in which the TARDIS brings the Doctor and Leela to a darkened lighthouse on a dark and stormy night. They soon discover that an alien presence has arrived on Fang Rock, endangering not only their lives, but those of everyone on the planet. This full-cast drama includes special linking narration by a member of the original TV cast.
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Rocket Raccoon And Groot Complete Collection TPB

Rocket Raccoon And Groot Complete Collection TPB
After the Guardians of the Galaxy disbanded, Rocket Raccoon settled into a quiet life with a steady job in a mailroom.

But when a killer clown made of sentient wood attacks him at work, the trigger-fingered and quick-witted hero must journey to Planet X — home of his old buddy Groot, the giant tree-creature — in search of answers!

The cosmic dream team is reunited at last!

Then: Mojo, bloated entertainment mogul of the Mojoverse, battles Rocket Raccoon and GrootÖonstage! It’s a high-stakes campy cosmic free-for-all! Plus: get caught up on the early adventures of Rocket and Groot!

This title collects
INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #271; ROCKET RACCOON #1-4; and material from TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #13, MARVEL PREVIEW #7, ANNIHILATORS #1-4 and ANNIHILATORS: EARTHFALL #1-4.

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Mind MGMT Volume 1 HC

Mind MGMT Volume 1 HC
By: Matt Kindt
Reporting on a commercial flight where everyone aboard lost their memories, a young journalist stumbles onto a much bigger story, the top-secret Mind Management program. Her ensuing journey involves weaponized psychics, hypnotic advertising, talking dolphins, and seemingly immortal pursuers, as she attempts to find the flight’s missing passenger, the man who was MIND MGMT’s greatest success-and its most devastating failure. But in a world where people can rewrite reality itself, can she trust anything she sees? Collects MIND MGMT #1-#6.

“Matt Kindt is the man. Superb series.” -Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
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Uncanny X-Men #4

Uncanny X-Men #4
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Chris Bachalo, Kris Anka
How is Magik the only one of the Phoenix Five to come out of the experience unscathed?

And there is something strange going on with one of the other members of the UNCANNY X-MEN.
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Star Wars #4

Star Wars #4
By: Brian Wood, Carlos D’Anda, Gabe Eltaeb, Alex Ross
As Princess Leia’s stealth squadron lays a trap for the spy within their ranks, she soon realizes that the Rebels are ill prepared for the Empire’s zealous pursuit. Meanwhile, Han Solo flees from the Empire through the lower levels of Coruscant, and Luke Skywalker enjoys being grounded with a female friend . . .

* Classic era characters!

* Brian Wood! Alex Ross!

* Ask your retailer about the Alex Ross Star Wars #1 sketch variant!
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Batman And Robin #19

Batman And Robin #19
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray
On the darkest of nights, who is the one person Batman meets that could change his life forever?
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Star Trek The Original Series Art Prints Set 1

Star Trek The Original Series Art Prints Set 1
Recalling the style of 1960s-era movie posters, pulp novel covers, comic books and advertisements, these Star Trek art prints are the work of artist Juan Ortiz, who was commissioned by CBS. Ortiz created an original retro-style art print for every episode of the original television series, including the first pilot. As CBS’s exclusive partner for North America, QMx will reproduce the art prints and release them in sets of four over the next 20 months.

Designer/illustrator Juan Ortiz talks about the inspiration for the first set of Star Trek: The Original Series Art Prints, which includes:

Episode 9: Dagger of the Mind.”The image is a stylized version of the patch worn by the doctor in the episode,” says Ortiz. “I tried to give this poster an old Playbill look.”
Episode 28: The City on the Edge of Forever. In drawing the character Edith Keeler, Ortiz went with “a ’70s/’Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ approach.” The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine was and still is a big influence in much of his work.
Episode 53: The Ultimate Computer. Ortiz wanted to be sure to credit not just the lead actors, but the writers and director as well. He says, “They are, after all, the creators. I’m just interpreting their words and visuals in a different format.”
Episode 75: The Way to Eden. The look here is Grateful Dead-esque. “I knew that I wanted to create a black-light poster for this series, and naturally, “The Way to Eden,” with its hippie theme, seemed perfect,” says the artist.

The Star Trek: The Original Series Art Prints Set 1 consists of plated-printed lithographs on 100-pound, aqueous-coated, satin-finish paper. Each print measures 18 inches x 24 inches.

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Marvel Minimates Strange Tales Box Set

Marvel Minimates Strange Tales Box Set
A Diamond Select Release! Designed and Sculpted by Art Asylum!

It’s the most spine-tingling Marvel Minimates set ever! Supernatural Marvel characters Dr. Strange, First Appearance Blade, Werewolf by Night and Morbius the Living Vampire have banded together to take on the strange and unusual corners of the Marvel Universe.

Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories.
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Shadow #11

Shadow #11
By: Victor Gischler, Aaron Campbell, Alex Ross
The pulse-pounding conclusion to REVOLUTIONARY!

El Rey and his enforcer the Black Sparrow have hatched a scheme to seize control of Spain from the ashes of the Civil War. Who can stop this mad would-be dictator and his lust for power? Only the Shadow! With the help of Miles Crofton and George Owell, the Shadow must infiltrate El Rey’s castle to strike at the villain in his own lair. Who lives? Who dies? The Shadow Knows!
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Harvey Horrors Coll Works Witches Tales HC Vol. 03

Harvey Horrors Coll Works Witches Tales HC Vol. 03
Dare you read these eerie tales of the supernatural from this classic title?

Witches Tales ran for 28 issues in the 1950′s. For the first time we have collected together in this exclusive 4 volume set all of these classic tales. Volume 3 collects issues #15-21, October 1952 to October 1953. Digitally enhanced and reproduced in their entirety, plus profiles of the leading artists that worked on the publication Jack Sparling, Warren Kremer, John Sink, and Tom Hickey with examples of their original artwork.Foreword by Joe R. Lansdale, Additional artwork by Glenn Chadbourne

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Batman Lil Gotham #1

Batman Lil Gotham #1
By: Dustin Nguyen
You’re going to love this all-ages series!

First, Robin needs Batman’s help to learn the true meaning of Halloween.

Then, on Thanksgiving, Batman and Robin join the families of Gotham City around the table for a holiday feast-and birds of a feather flock together to stage a march against the city. . . led by The Penguin!
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Doctor Who Efx Dalek Action Figure 6pc Assortment

Doctor Who Efx Dalek Action Figure 6pc Assortment
From Underground Toys. Recreate scenes from Doctor Who with these highly detailed 5″ poseable Dalek action figures. Featuring six Daleks, modeled accurately on some of the famous Daleks from past episodes – ‘Dalek’ (2005), ‘The Dalek Invasion of Earth’ (1964), ‘Power of the Daleks’ (1966), ‘Revelation of the Daleks’ (1985), ‘Planet of the Daleks’ (1973), and ‘Death to the Daleks’ (1974). Each Dalek includes sound FX and speech by era! Collect them all!
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DC Unlimited 6-Inch Injustice Batman Action Figure

DC Unlimited 6-Inch Injustice Batman Action Figure
Celebrate the heritage of DC Comics with the DC Unlimited Action Figures from Mattel. These figures are the only place to get such highly-detailed and articulated figures, and they can be posed in countless ways.

Fans will choose from the “New 52″ Wonder Woman or the Injustice Batman
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Green Lantern Corps #19

Green Lantern Corps #19
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin, Juan Jose Ryp
One of biggest Green Lanterns rises from the dead? Will he help save the corps, or ruin it?
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Doctor Who Classics #2

Doctor Who Classics #2
By: Alan Grant, Martin Griffith, Matthew Dow Smith
This series presents Doctor Who strips never before reprinted, and in color for the very first time!

In this issue, the complete ‘Invaders of Gantac’ story featuring the Seventh Doctor, written by Alan Grant (Judge Dredd, Batman)!
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Fantastic Four #6

Fantastic Four #6
By: Matt Fraction, Mark Bagley
The F4 travel back to the literal dawn of time to witness the big bang.

To their surprise, they are not alone!
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Will Eisner Spirit Artist Ed HC

Will Eisner Spirit Artist Ed HC
Will Eisner was one of the most influential and important creators of all time. He virtually wrote the book on sequential story-telling and remained a vital creator throughout his long career.

Now, with the full cooperation of the Eisner Estate, IDW is proud to offer Will Eisner’s The Spirit: Artist’s Edition. A beautiful collection of Spirit stories, all from Eisner’s well regarded post World War II period, and each one shot from the original art.

This massive book measures an astounding 15 x 22 inches-time to get new bookcases!-and comes in its own custom made box to ensure safe delivery-If you are an art fan THIS IS ONE BOOK YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!
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Avengers #9

Avengers #9
By: Jonathan Hickman, Dustin Weaver
‘NEW UNIVERSE’

Watch as the most dangerous weapon in the Universe is unleashed.

Two Universal SYSTEMS collide.

What good is a White Event if only leads to the destruction of the planet it was meant to transform?

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Star Trek Phaser Kit

Star Trek Phaser Kit
For more than forty years, Star Trek has made a phenomenal cultural impact. Now with the new movie well on its way, trekkies everywhere will want to get their hands on this kit. The kit includes a light-up phaser (to get all the bad guys!) and a 32-page book on the history of phasers, and lots of fun quotes and images from the classic show.
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Wolverine #2

Wolverine #2
By: Paul Cornell, Alan Davis
HUNTING SEASON, PART 2!

Wolverine has to track down a boy on a rampage before he does the unthinkable!
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Age Of Ultron #5 (of 10)

Age Of Ultron #5 (of 10)
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Bryan Hitch
The super hero survivors of the Ultron devastation follow a trail to the Savage Land in the hopes of finding a way to survive or turn the tide of the Ultron apocalypse. But with half the Marvel heroes dead, what chance do any of the survivors have? The choice that will forever change the course of Marvel history!
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Thor God Of Thunder #7

Thor God Of Thunder #7
By: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic
GODBOMB Part One of Five

Somewhere at the end of the time, all the gods of the universe are enslaved, working to build a machine that will forever change the face of creation.

What is. . . the Godbomb? And what can Thor, the last free god in all the cosmos, do to stop it?
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Ultron #1

Ultron #1
Ultron took over the world.

Ultron killed the heroes.

Ultron. . . is your father.

When you’re Victor Mancha, android teen Runaway, ‘daddy issues’ doesn’t quite cover it.
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Secret Avengers #3

Secret Avengers #3
By: Nick Spencer, Luke Ross, Tomm Coker
‘Arlington’

The High Council of A.I.M. launch their first attack — with Quake & Nick Fury caught in the crosshairs!

Learn the deadly secret of the new Iron Patriot!
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Hawkeye #9

Hawkeye #9
By: Matt Fraction, David Aja
More ladies, more problems. Featuring: The Girlfriend, the Work-Wife and the Ex-Wife.

Plus the tracksuits are back and aim to kill. ï Good luck, Hawkeye.

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Uncanny Avengers #6

Uncanny Avengers #6
By: Rick Remender, Daniel Acuña, John Cassaday
The Apocalypse Twins part 1

New regular artist Daniel Acuña joins just in time for Thor vs Apocalypse in the 11th Century! Wait until you see these two titans first meeting and first battle!

The Avengers’ ancestors are being hunted and only a young Thor can save his future companions!

And with Rama Tut and Kang pulling the strings, you know nothing good can come from any of it.

The future begins in the past! This is it! The future of the all-new, all-different Uncanny Avengers begins here and the effects will reverberate across the Marvel Universe for years to come!

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This week at your comic shop – 3/27/13

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.

Guardians of the Galaxy #1

Guardians of the Galaxy #1
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Steve McNiven
There’s a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! No one!! Why has Earth become the most important planet in the Galaxy? That’s what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out!! Join the brightest stars in the Marvel universe: Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and–wait for it–Iron-Man, as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW! These galactic Avengers are going to discover secrets that will rattle Marvel readers for years to come! Why wait for the movie? It all starts here!
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Time Warp #1

Time Warp #1
By: Dan Abnett, Mark Buckingham, Eduardo Risso
Let’s do the time warp again!It’s time for another fantastic Vertigo anthology filled with spectacular sci-fi stories. Robots, deep space and lots of time travel twists by a bevy of comic greats and the up-and-coming stars of tomorrow.

Damon Lindelof and Jeff Lemire bring us a blast from DC’s past, plus another installment of the ‘Dead Boy Detectives’ from Toby Litt, Buckingham and Victor Santos, Matt Kindt presents a stirring story of man vs. machine-and so much more!

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Wolverine and the X-Men #27

Wolverine and the X-Men #27
By: Jason Aaron, Ramon K. Perez
Jason Aaron and Eisner-Award winning best artist Ramón Pérez continue the arc that readers will remember for years to come.

Dog Logan is back and Wolverine is in for a world of hurt.

The students are on their own in the Savage Land with no supervision. Uh-oh.

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Star Wars Kenner Rocket-firing Boba Fett 12-in Action Figure

Star Wars Kenner Rocket-firing Boba Fett 12-in Action Figure
A Gentle Giant Release!

Gentle Giant is proud to present their take on one of the most legendary toys in action figure history – the Rocket Firing Boba Fett. Never released due to safety concerns, the few figures that found their way out of Kenner’s factories are some of the most sought-after Star Wars collectibles in the world. Digitally scanned from an authentic 3 3/4″ Kenner prototype and reproduced to a substantial 12″ tall, no detail has been overlooked.

Injection molded and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure comes fully articulated and includes real rocket-firing action! That’s not all, this classic Kenner creation comes packaged on a 1980 Empire Strikes Back-inspired blister card, featuring original artwork, in a resealable plastic outer clamshell to help protect and display!
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Star Trek Mr Spock 1/4 Scale Statue

Star Trek Mr Spock 1/4 Scale Statue
Hollywood Collectibles presents Mr. Spock, the science officer of the starship Enterprise, recreated in a fantastic 1/4-scale. With an authentic likeness of Leonard Nimoy in character as Mr. Spock, this statue is a must-have for any Star Trek fan! Spock is ready for action with his Phaser in hand, trusty tricorder, and transporter-themed base. Standing approximately 19″ tall and a companion piece to the previously released Captain Kirk statue, this incredible piece of art is constructed from heavyweight polystone and then hand-painted to the finest detail.

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Doctor Who Sands Of Life Audio CD

Doctor Who Sands Of Life Audio CD
Starring Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor and Mary Tamm as Romana.

Sheridan Moorkirk has just been elected president of Earth, but the harsh realities of who really runs the planet are just beginning to dawn on her. And what’s more, she’s starting to hear voices.

Meanwhile, the Doctor and Romana encounter a mass of aliens heading to Earth, aliens who have already made the mistake of upsetting the infamous Cuthbert, all-powerful CEO of The Conglomerate, by destroying one of his space platforms.

Will the Doctor and Romana be able to avert inter-species war that will destroy all life on Earth?
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Green Arrow Symbol Zip Hoodie

Green Arrow Symbol Zip Hoodie
The Emerald Archer has finally made the big-time!! Following his successful new TV show he now gets his own line of apparel. We start with the Green Arrow Full-Zip Hoodie that features not only the Arrow symbol imprinted on the front left, but comes complete with fully-loaded quiver on back of a Deep Forest garment. Very cool and very fun. We follow that with the Green Arrow: Face and Year One shirt designs. Each features GA-inspired designs imprinted in color on Deep Forest and Black shirts respectively. Green Arrow has arrived! NOW AVAILABLE for sale in Canada and U.K.
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Peanuts Vol. 2 #7

Peanuts Vol. 2 #7

By: Charles M. Schulz
Rock and Bowl!

The Peanuts gang is headed to the bowling alley, and no one wants to win that coveted tournament trophy like Charlie Brown! If you’re looking for laughs, this issue is a full strike!

Ask your retailer about the Franklin 1st appearance variant cover!
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Cinefex #133

Cinefex #133
Director Sam Mendes has James Bond hunting a sinister cyber-terrorist through Istanbul, Shanghai, Macau, London, and the Scottish highlands in Skyfall. Special effects supervisor Chris Corbould collaborated with visual effects supervisor Steven Begg to energize the film with a brawny blend of practical, miniature and digital effects.

Plus coverage of Jack the Giant Slayer, Oz: The Great and Powerful, Carrie, and Les Misérables.
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T-shirt: Baltimore Men’s

T-shirt: Baltimore Men’s
By popular demand we have made a T-shirt based on Baltimore, the thrilling comic book series by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden.

This chestnut brown men’s T-shirt features the main character, Lord Henry Baltimore, a World War I soldier determined to wipe out the vampires flooding postwar Europe.
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Uncanny X-Force #3

Uncanny X-Force #3
By: Sam Humphries, Ron Garney, Kris Anka
This is it! Bishop vs. UNCANNY X-FORCE!

Bishop has amazing new powers that help him take down X-Force. But how did Bishop get the new power?

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Talon #6

Talon #6
By: Scott Snyder, Guillem March
Batman uncovers more clues about Calvin’s mission in Gotham City. . . but will he stop The Talon or support him?

Secrets are revealed about Sebastian Clark that could endanger the lives of everyone Calvin cares about!
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Mister X: Hard Candy

Mister X: Hard Candy
By: Dean Motter
Someone has abducted the sole heir to the pharmaceutical company that transformed the City of Dreams into the City of Nightmares. Mister X is hired to find her . . . alive. His payment-all the brain candy he could ever need. Will he trade his principles for this tasty payout, or stay on the path to saving Radiant City?!

* From visionary artist and designer Dean Motter!

* A great introduction to the classic series!
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Green Arrow Year One T-Shirt

Green Arrow Year One T-Shirt
The Emerald Archer has finally made the big-time!! Following his successful new TV show he now gets his own line of apparel. We start with the Green Arrow Full-Zip Hoodie that features not only the Arrow symbol imprinted on the front left, but comes complete with fully-loaded quiver on back of a Deep Forest garment. Very cool and very fun. We follow that with the Green Arrow: Face and Year One shirt designs. Each features GA-inspired designs imprinted in color on Deep Forest and Black shirts respectively. Green Arrow has arrived! NOW AVAILABLE for sale in Canada and U.K.
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Nexus Omnibus Volume 2 TPB

Nexus Omnibus Volume 2 TPB
By: Mike Baron, Steve Rude, Eric Shanower, Eric Shanower, John Nyberg, Rick Bryant, Les Dorscheid
Plagued by nightmares of the horrific misdeeds of his mass-murderer targets, the executioner Nexus chooses a life-threatening procedure to block his tormenting night visions. But though the nightmares cease, the behavior of Nexus becomes increasingly erratic and violent, a dangerous development for a man who wields the power of the stars! Collects Nexus #12ñ#25.

* Nexus has won six Eisner Awards.

* Look for new Nexus in Dark Horse Presents!
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All Star Western #18

All Star Western #18
By: Justin Gray, Moritat, Glenn Fabry
When Catherine Wayne is kidnapped in Gotham City, Alan Wayne turns to Jonah Hex for help! Faced with the machinations of Vandal Savage, can Hex and Mrs. Wayne make their escape?

In the backup feature, John Leather travels to Mexico where he faces werewolves and The Shade!
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Doctor Who Vol. 3 #7

Doctor Who Vol. 3 #7
By: Joshua Hale Fialkov, Horacio Domingues, Mark Buckingham
‘Space Oddity,’ Part 1 of 2

First in a special two-part story written by I, Vampire’s Joshua Hale Fialkov! When a cosmonaut attempts the first space walk in 1965, the rest of his crew watches in horror as he’s swallowed whole by shadow. Only the Doctor can save the spacecraft and the historically important mission.
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Aquaman #18

Aquaman #18
By: Geoff Johns, Paul Pelletier
In the bloody aftermath of ‘THRONE OF ATLANTIS,’ Aquaman must pick up the pieces of his life. But is there enough left to carry on?
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Aquaman Symbol T-Shirt

Aquaman Symbol T-Shirt
Atlantis’ big-boss gets a shirt of his own on the new Aquaman Symbol T-Shirt. Features the Aquaman ‘A’ imprinted in color on an Orange 100% cotton shirt. Long live the king! NOW AVAILABLE for sale in Canada and U.K.
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Journey Into Mystery #650

Journey Into Mystery #650
By: Kathryn Immonen, Valerio Schiti, Jeff Dekal
BERSERKERS GONE. . . well, YOU KNOW!

Sif battles to contain one of her Berserker pals’ murderous rampage!

Can she come to terms with her new abilities and serve Asgard?

The GUT-RIPPING CONCLUSION!!
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Showcase Presents Sgt Rock TPB Vol. 04

Showcase Presents Sgt Rock TPB Vol. 04
By: Robert Kanigher, Joe Kubert
o In these tales, Sgt. Rock meets ace pilot Johnny Cloud, is taken prisoner by German forces, and leads a team of youthful soldiers into action. o Collects OUR ARMY AT WAR #181-216.
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Mark Waid Green Hornet #1 (Ross Subcription Variant)

Mark Waid Green Hornet #1 (Ross Subcription Variant)
By: Mark Waid, Daniel Indro, Alex Ross
For comic fans that signed up ahead of time with their comic shop to reserve this issue, you can Advance Order the Alex Ross cover for Mark Waid’s Green Hornet #1! This Super Special Subscription Variant is only available for Comic Shop subscribers and limited to INITIAL orders ONLY! The FIRST in a series of Alex Ross Subscription covers!
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Batman Incorporated #9

Batman Incorporated #9

By: Grant Morrison, Chris Burnham
The fallout from last month’s shocking turn of events has Batman on the run!

Is The Dark Knight a murderer?
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FF #5

FF #5
By: Matt Fraction, Mike Allred
The mystery that is… Medusa!
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Justice League Dark #18

Justice League Dark #18
By: Jeff Lemire, Mikel Janin

The conclusion to the ‘DEATH OF MAGIC’ comes crashing down upon our heroes, as its consequences dramatically shift the status quo of the team moving forward!

This issue also has ties to the new ongoing CONSTANTINE series, also on sale this month.

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All New X-Men Prem HC Vol. 01 Here Comes Yesterday Now

All New X-Men Prem HC Vol. 01 Here Comes Yesterday Now
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen

It’s a blast from the past as Professor X’s original five students — Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Angel and Beast — are plucked from the past and brought to the present. But what they find, the state their future selves are in and the state of Xavier’s dream, is far from the future they dreamed of.

How will these young, idealistic heroes react when faced with the crushing knowledge of what their future holds? And how will the embittered X-Men of the present day deal with their past coming crashing forward?

When the original team comes face to face with their counterparts, it isn’t a peaceful meeting — and one of the X-Men will be forever changed.

Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen blaze a new trail for the X-Men!

This title collects
Collecting ALL-NEW X-MEN #1-5

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Flash #18

Flash #18
By: Brian Buccellato, Marcio Takara, Francis Manapul
The Trickster is accused of murder! Can The Flash help solve his case?

Plus, a surprising twist ending that will rock the world of . . DIAL H?

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Age Of Ultron #3 (of 10)

Age Of Ultron #3 (of 10)
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Bryan Hitch
For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the artificial intelligence known as Ultron would one day evolve to fulfill its desire to wipe out all organic life and take over the Earth — that day has arrived.

This massive 10-part Marvel Universe-spanning event is brought to you by Eisner award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and comics legend Bryan Hitch.
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Green Arrow Face T-Shirt

Green Arrow Face T-Shirt
The Emerald Archer has finally made the big-time!! Following his successful new TV show he now gets his own line of apparel. We start with the Green Arrow Full-Zip Hoodie that features not only the Arrow symbol imprinted on the front left, but comes complete with fully-loaded quiver on back of a Deep Forest garment. Very cool and very fun. We follow that with the Green Arrow: Face and Year One shirt designs. Each features GA-inspired designs imprinted in color on Deep Forest and Black shirts respectively. Green Arrow has arrived! NOW AVAILABLE for sale in Canada and U.K.

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Art vs. Art? Dave Gibbons on Roy Lichtenstein

Dave Gibbon’s WHAAAT (after Irv Novick)

Roy Lichtenstein’s ‘Whaam!’

Irv Novick;’s art from All-American Men of War #89 (February 1962)

From the moment my eyes were opened by the artwork of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Wally Wood and others I have held a disdain for Roy Lichtenstein’s work. It’s not the paintings themselves that I take umbrage toward (if you’ll allow me to use that word), but the acclaim that they receive while the original art he had used is largely ignored. For the record, Lichtenstein’s art popularized comic book art back in the day, something that wily Stan Lee used to his advantage in the pop art era of Marvel Comics.

It’s interesting to note that when Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert took over Batman, the first foray of fisticuffs was set in a pop art exhibit of paintings not unlike the pop comic art of Roy Lichtenstein!

Image from Batman #656

By and large, a comic book isn’t even regarded as a work of art, at least without using the term ‘graphic novel,’ which is about as frustrating as Lichtenstein’s imitations. Today comic books (at least the guys in tights variety) are fodder for Hollywood. But there is real magic to be found in comic books, especially those drawn by the ‘Masters’ that I cited above.

There’s an interesting piece on Roy Lichtenstein over at Paul Gravett’s site, which includes some back and forth on the validity of the artist’s work with cartoonist and author Dave Gibbons (probably most famous for his work on the Watchmen with Alan Moore).

On February 24th 2013, Gibbons was invited back to be interviewed by Alastair Sooke who fronted an hour-long BBC4 documentary on Roy Lichtenstein. In what was largely a puff piece for the Tate Show with little questioning or controversy, the only interviewee to raise important issues was Dave Gibbons. Here are the highlights of Sooke’s and Gibbons’ discussion, centred around and standing in front of the 1963 canvas ‘WHAAM!’. Sooke began by asking Gibbons about accusations that Lichtenstein was a plagiarist and referred to an article headline from the period, ‘Pop Artists All Copycats’.

Dave Gibbons: “I would say ‘copycat’. In music for instance, you can’t just whistle somebody else’s tune or perform somebody else’s tune, no matter how badly, without somehow crediting and giving payment to the original artist. That’s to say, this is ‘WHAAM! by Roy Lichtenstein, after Irv Novick’.”

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Sooke: “Be honest. Is there any part of you that is narked by the fact that I could buy this comic book for £5.95 and clearly, if this [painting] ever came up on the market, it would be worth tens and tens of millions of pounds.”

Gibbons: “It doesn’t nark me at all. I mean, this is worth, to me, far more than that.”

Sooke: “What, for real? If you were offered this, you wouldn’t have this? You’d take the Irv Novick original?”

Gibbons: “Absolutely.”

It’s revealing that Sooke is genuinely surprised that Gibbons values the comic book far higher than the painting. After all, so-called ‘commercial art’, like comic books, can often be poorly paid and done in part out of a love of the medium, whereas so-called ‘fine art’ can sell for millions, and so in many ways is surely far more ‘commercial’. The art world is the art business and the real star-maker lurking in the wings was Leo Castelli, Lichtenstein’s gallerist from the early Sixties, who saw his chance and lucked out with big-time with these paintings. Both men made the most of their opportunities.

The article is fascinating and well worth a read, including a wealth of material on the history of comic book art.