Comic books October 2005

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Volume 31 - 1st printing. "Rome's Northern Frontier AD 70–235!" Written by Nic Fields. Art by Donato Spedaliere. When the Romans first fought against Caledonii during the reign of Agricola (AD 77-84), Agricola established a frontier along the Gask Ridge. He also consolidated the Forth-Clyde isthmus, the location at which the Romans would later build the Antonine Wall from AD 138 to 143. The following 100 years saw a cycle of advance into and retreat from Scotland, until the Romans abandoned the Antonine Wall completely. This book examines the Flavian, Antonine and Severan conquests of Scotland and the fortifications along Rome's northern frontier, and it explores the archaeological remains and places them in historical context. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $18.95.

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Written by Phil Jimenez Art and cover by Jimenez & Andy Lanning. As Siobhan and her allies succumb to the warring factions of Otherworld, Jason and his other companions continue to be seduced by the scientific miracles of this new world ? except for Catherine, who's still desperately trying to find her fiancé and discover Jason's role in his disappearance! On sale August 24 ? 6 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Frizell. By Schley, Frizzell, & Martin Mankind. What once was the Earth's most dominant species is now a devolving carrion race after a mysterious contagion infects it from within. Humanity now thralls to animalistic whim, and with only the dark remnants of a bleak distant past to guide them into a choking future's cradling arms, a seemingly insignificant few revolt against the overpowering empire in an attempt to free this yielding world from the frigid chains of ironic fate. It's the year 3030 AD and this is the vehement of the Outlaw... Scorn. Ships with two covers in an equal ratio. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Peter Tomasi Art by Will Conrad & Sean Parsons Cover by Kevin Nowlan. Batman and Katana guest-star in the explosive conclusion to "Tick Tock!" Batman and The Outsiders are together again as the sins of the past blast back, forcing the team into a confrontation with a deadly terror that is not what it seems. On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Wanted!" Collects Outsiders (2003 3rd Series) #16-23.

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Carlos D'Anda, Karl Kerschl, and Dan Jurgens. Cover by Doug Mahnke.

This volume includes the 3-part 'Most Wanted' story arc featuring television personality John Walsh, as well as an IDENTITY CRISIS tie-in story guest-starring Batman!

Softcover, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

by David Hutchison. Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow must now face the most powerful being in Oz, and each must face him alone! Each has faced mortal danger to see the Great Oz. Will they have their wishes fulfilled, or has the journey only just begun? 32pgs, B&W (5 of 8)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by John Porcellino.

Road trips, drunken concerts, and late-night make-out sessions all swirl together in this coming-of-age graphic novel by King Cat cartoonist John Porcellino.

Deceptively and charmingly simple, Perfect Example is a collection of Porcellino's self-published King Cat comics that have won over thousands of readers with its honesty, empathy, and sincerity.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $16.95.

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by Ted Naifeh. Polly continues her curriculum of swashbuckling and treasure seeking in her sensational second issue! Gone are the etiquette and pleasantries of her upperclass boarding school, and in their place are swords, peg legs, and booty! 32pgs, B&W (2 of 6)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Martin Hirchak. Stories and art by Martin Hirchak, Nate Higley, Barb Houck, Gary Grimshaw, Sean Bieri, Pete Trudgeon, and Matt Feazell. 6.75" x 10.25", 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

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Add to cart Fine $3.60

Cover by Martin Hirchak. Stories and art by Martin Hirchak, Pete Trudgeon, Carl Lundgren, Nate Higley, Gary Grimshaw, Matt Feazell, Sean Bieri, and Mark Arminski. 6.75" x 10.25", 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Powers (2000-2004 1st Series Image) #1-11. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING. You asked for it, and now here it is: THE FIRST-EVER POWERS HARDCOVER! But not only is it a hardcover...it's a hardcover collection of the entire first year of POWERS in chronological order! The first three epic POWERS stories, issues #1-11, are presented in order of publication for the very first time?remastered, redesigned and reformatted! Plus all the POWERS bonus features you've come to know and love: sketchwork, scripts, interviews, galleries, original designs and a POWERS collection first ? a Best of the Letter Column, Year One! This is where the story begins! A must-have for your comic library! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 456 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Powers (2000-2004 1st Series Image) #1-11. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING. You asked for it, and now here it is: THE FIRST-EVER POWERS HARDCOVER! But not only is it a hardcover...it's a hardcover collection of the entire first year of POWERS in chronological order! The first three epic POWERS stories, issues #1-11, are presented in order of publication for the very first time?remastered, redesigned and reformatted! Plus all the POWERS bonus features you've come to know and love: sketchwork, scripts, interviews, galleries, original designs and a POWERS collection first ? a Best of the Letter Column, Year One! This is where the story begins! A must-have for your comic library! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 456 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $29.99.

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New Format Edition - Volume 8 - 4th and later printings. "All Hell's A-Coming!" Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #51-58 and Preacher Special: Tall in the Saddle (2000).

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry.

The events leading up to 'Alamo' are reprinted in this thrilling chapter in the lives of Jesse Custer and his motley crew of followers.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Jason Henderson and Tony Salvaggio. Art by Shane Granger. In the not-too-distant future, sovereign nations have been replaced by corporate city-states. War is entertainment-scheduled, televised and rated. It's the new opiate of the masses and its stars are the elite Psychic Commandos, known as "Psy-Comms." In the corp-state of Electromedia, no star shines brighter than that of Mark Leit, a young man destined to become possibly the greatest Psy-Comm of all time. But a tragedy from his past, and a desire for redemption, will cause Mark to abandon everything his life has stood for. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by LEO FERNANDEZ Cover by TIM BRADSTREET "UP IS DOWN AND BLACK IS WHITE" Frank Castle's having a rough day: After taking two blasts to the chest from a sawed-off 12-gauge ? courtesy of Nick Cavella's lethal and not-so-lovely goon Teresa ? he falls into the clutches of Agent O'Brien, a renegade spook who carries a major torch for the Punisher. Is love in the air? Part 6 (of 6). 32 PGS./MAX- EXPLICIT CONTENT ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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The World's Sexiest Vampire has returned - and Devil's Due has her! When human civilization was in its infancy, legend spoke of a woman cursed to walk the earth forever in a hideous form. A figure whose deadly beauty was irresistible to man and woman alike. A being who would eventually threaten the gods themselves! Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $65.00 View scans Signed by artist Eric Basaldua with Jay Company Comics certificate of authenticity. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $50.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Jay Company Comics Virgin Variant Cover with new cover art by Ebas (Erik Basaldua). Limited to 100 copies. NOTE: Jay Company Comics certificate of authenticity may or may not be present.

The World's Sexiest Vampire has returned - and Devil's Due has her! When human civilization was in its infancy, legend spoke of a woman cursed to walk the earth forever in a hideous form. A figure whose deadly beauty was irresistible to man and woman alike. A being who would eventually threaten the gods themselves!

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Regular Edition. Written by SCOTT KURTZ art by SCOTT KURTZ cover by DAVID FINCH. After the devastating destruction of the original PvP staff, just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Cole to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of PvP: DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Spawn®, Savage Dragon®, Invincible® and Shadowhawk® sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as KURTZ, KURTZ and FINCH join with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new PvP! RETAILERS: SEE ORDER FORM FOR SKETCH COVER INCENTIVE Cover price $2.95.

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b&w. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

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2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Viz is pleased to re-release the first two volumes of Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2_in a handy new smaller size and great lower price! Ranma 1/2 is a martial arts/teenage romance comedy like nothing you've ever seen! When Ranma and his father Genma get splashed with cold water, dad transforms into a giant panda_and male Ranma becomes a young girl! Softcover, 5-in x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos. The galaxy-shaking war reaches new heights in this miniseries springing out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! As the greatest warriors in the universe battle, one of Thanagar's greatest enemies stands revealed with conquest on his mind. Beware the destructive might of Onimar Synn! ? 4 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.50.

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This issue: Tim Burton - The Corpse Bride; The Cave; Our Fall Fantasy TV Preview; Terri Windling - Witch's Familiars; Fantasy Fiction - Knights, Fairies, Ghosts, Demons & More; Plus - Fantasy Art, Games, Books & More. Cover price $3.00.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. The battle between Millenear and Marlowe Midius begins. Despite the fact that Millenear can easily beat Midius, she uses the power of light, a dangerous magic, since she is no longer human but a vampire whose body is damned. Meanwhile, Grey tears through the competition as his next opponent is no match for him. Afterward, Desh faces of against Poison Ash. However, her attacks don't faze him at all, forcing her to use her last resort... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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PAUL JENKINS (W), HUMBERTO RAMOS (P/Cover), and LEONARDO OLEA (C) Detective Charlie Northern delves deeper into the secret workings of the Vatican as he tries to unravel the strange death of a highly influential cardinal, only to discover that someone is trying to sabotage his investigation. Luckily, Northern finds an ace up his sleeve-lawyer and Vatican insider Lucille Pellicica who has taken an interest in him. Yet, in underground catacombs, ancient rituals are being acted out, hidden in the darkness from Northern's prying eyes. Don't miss as one of the most original mysteries in comics takes shape at the hands of fan-favorite creative team Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos! Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Fiona Avery (P) Staz Johnson (I) Wayne Faucher (C). Steve Firchow Ghost-talker Lionel Zerb struggles with the weight of the psychic world as he tries to determine what the vortex within the House on Stansbury Lane really contains. Why are spirits ripped to shreds when they go near it? Why was his own consciousness nearly stolen? How can one speak to nothing but a void? Lionel takes a chance in this issue and confronts the great nothingness within the house. Great new Rising Stars action is brought to you by Fiona Avery (Amazing Fantasy, Araña) and Staz Johnson (Spider- Man/Doctor Octopus)! Full color32 pages$2.99part 4 of a 6-part story arc Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens. As Tim prepares to make the biggest decision of his life ? whether or not to leave Batman's employ for a Black Ops job in the U.S. government ? an old flame comes back into his life. The problem? This one died in the Gotham Gang War. Love has never been so creepy! 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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by Frank Espinosa & Marie Taylor The journey to the Hidden Sea begins! At the end of the Solarium War, Rocketo Garrison is a broken man, his mapping abilities useless. He takes a lowly job at Perdition's Point lighthouse but his lonely, self-imposed exile ends when former partner, Spiro Turnstile, suddenly appears. Spiro has the inside track on a rare treasure thought to be in The Hidden Sea. But unbeknownst to him, Spiro has been followed by members of The Hand, a secret criminal syndicate he has betrayed. A citywide chase through Sansebo ends when our hero is thrown unconscious into the Great Atlas Ocean. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by CHRIS BACHALO. Part 1 (of 2). A perfect jumping-on point for the series that Wizard said "could be the most original book to focus on teenaged super heroes since Spider-Man debuted all the way back in 1962!" Fan-favorite artist Takeshi Miyazawa returns to RUNAWAYS for a special two-part story that will change the team's lineup forever! When a dangerous alien invades Los Angeles, the Runaways' own Karolina Dean may be the only hero in the Marvel Universe who can stop him... but at what cost? 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Ganglords of Chinatown!" Collects Ruule: Ganglords of Chinatown (2003) #1-5. Written by JEFF AMANO and IVAN BRANDON. Art by MIKE HAWTHORNE and RICK REMENDER. Cover by DAVID MACK. Featuring a brand new DAVID MACK (KABUKI) cover, Beckett's controversial first series is finally collected into one massive volume. Chinatown has been overwhelmed by vicious biker gangs. One man is chosen to lead his people to freedom, but the price of victory is more costly than blood and darker than war. Includes a cover gallery as well as behind-the-scenes info with the creators. Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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by Jasen Lex. Silas Gordon is foraging a different musical path, but he is plagued. He hates other musicians, owes money to the wrong people, and is harried by a singing cow named Margaret. Witness the simultaneous renewal and disintegration of a man gripped by the creative process in Snapping Turtle Cabaret! 32pgs, FC (3 of 8)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Robbie Busch, Sholly Fisch and John Rozum Art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope, Paris Cullins, Bob Petrecca and Robert Campanella Cover by Staton. The Mystery Inc. gang has found a legendary sunken treasure! But disturbing this ancient civilization's goods awakens its ancient uncivilized guardian! Also, mold is always a problem in old houses. When it comes to life, it's more than a nuisance ? it's a disaster! On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing. Art and cover by Greg Williams, aka The Dark One. Collects Dark One's Third Eye (1996) #1-2. A celebration of the Animal Mystic series featuring bad-girl hero Nikki, aka Queen Jatarri. Pinups, sketches, character concepts, and more featuring Nikki, Klor the centaur, Ryntha the tiger-girl, and other characters and places from the Animal Mystic series, including dragons, demons, voluptuous women, cyborg-type creatures and anthropomorphized animals. 96 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $7.99.

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August 31 ? 32 pg ? 2 color ? $2.95 written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by KIERON DWYER & SALGOOD SAM cover by KIERON DWYER. After 500 years, Marco's wait for revenge ends when he finally confronts the man on whom he blames his fate, Lesser Blackthroat. However, Marco learns that nothing is as it seems when he is confronted by a shadow from his past. Forced to choose between the lives of his friends and revenge, Marco's true character emerges. Cover price $2.95.

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written by JAI NITZ art & cover by KEVIN SHARPE. 'SPRING' Jessica Suddreth was a normal high school freshman until she was magically transported to the fairytale world of Asamondo. Once there she trains to be a Spell Sword, a mystical warrior, to lead the peasants against the tyrannical King Elian. The good news is she's the best Spell Sword ever. The bad news is she still has all the emotions and insecurities of a fourteen-year-old girl and her training includes chopping wood and washing clothes for the peasants. Now, high school doesn't seem so bad. Will she stay in Asamando and work through the hard knocks, or will the comforts of her old life call her home? Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frazer Irving. The SEVEN SOLDIERS saga continues to unfold! Klarion has escaped his underground home in Limbo Town and found himself on the streets of New York City. Can the Witch-Boy avoid the clutches of the evil Mister Melmoth and the Deviant Ones, or will he welcome them? On sale August 17 ? 3 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Simone Bianchi The SHINING KNIGHT's saga concludes with the terrifying showdown between Justin and Galahad, the Perfect Knight, the last survivors of the Round Table! Brought back from the dead and corrupted beyond measure, the Perfect Knight has become a monstrous cannibal in the service of Gloriana, the evil Queen of the invading Sheeda hordes. Can Justin survive in the face of an onslaught from the deadliest of all his former allies? And can the lessons he has learned in the 21st century prevail against the power of Summer's End and the fury of the Perfect Knight? On sale August 31 ? 4 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

1st printing. Written by Tiffany Lei. Art by Tiffany Lei and Sonja Prpich. In a dimension where magic and technology coexisted, an Empire comprised of an amazing and powerful species fell apart. The traitors who were responsible for the downfall fled to remote Earth. However, they were trespassing where they didn't belong and are now forced to do the bidding of Atlantis. Several millennia later, the traitors reconstruct the barrier protecting the Earth from other dimensions. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, B&W Cover price $9.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

by G.P. Taylor, Tony Lee, Inaki Miranda, & Eva de la Cruz. Based on the bestselling novel, Shadowmaster has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide and has now been adapted into a ten-part mini-series. Available with three different covers. Cover price $3.50.

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by G.P. Taylor, Tony Lee, Inaki Miranda, & Eva de la Cruz Based on the bestselling novel, Shadowmaster has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide and has now been adapted into a ten-part mini-series. Available with three different covers. Cover price $3.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

by G.P. Taylor, Tony Lee, Inaki Miranda, & Eva de la Cruz Based on the bestselling novel, Shadowmaster has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide and has now been adapted into a ten-part mini-series. Available with three different covers. Cover price $3.50.

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Ashley Wood cover. Amber Benson, Christina Z (w); Ben Templesmith, Ashley Wood (a&c) Continuing the horrific artistic tour-de-force that is Ashley Wood and Ben Templesmith illustrating vampire tales in the same comic. In 'Demon Father John's Pinwheel Blues, Part 2,' Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Tara) and Ben continue their tale of Pinwheel and the syndicate of vampire street children that gets more than they bargained for after recruiting him. In 'Shunt, Part 2,' Christina Z and Ash continue the tale a heinous human slavery ring run by an elite group of vampires. Each issue will feature two covers, one by Wood and one by Templesmith. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1 to 1 ratio. Cover price $3.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Ben Templesmith cover. Amber Benson, Christina Z (w); Ben Templesmith, Ashley Wood (a&c) Continuing the horrific artistic tour-de-force that is Ashley Wood and Ben Templesmith illustrating vampire tales in the same comic. In 'Demon Father John's Pinwheel Blues, Part 2,' Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Tara) and Ben continue their tale of Pinwheel and the syndicate of vampire street children that gets more than they bargained for after recruiting him. In 'Shunt, Part 2,' Christina Z and Ash continue the tale a heinous human slavery ring run by an elite group of vampires. Each issue will feature two covers, one by Wood and one by Templesmith. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1 to 1 ratio. Cover price $3.99.

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THE SHE-DEVIL #7 (of 7) Written by FRANK CHO Pencils & Cover by FRANK CHO. It's the climactic conclusion of Award-Winning creator Frank Cho's dinosaur epic. Up to her...er...ears in raptors that want to make her their main course, Shanna must make a fatal gamble. 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $5.60

by Geof Darrow & the Wachowski Brothers More of the same philosophical musings and psychological trappings you've come to expect from "The Shaolin Cowboy," as he continues his trip across the pockmarked landscape of the American psyche...and prepares to defeat a demon or get his guts ripped out, and watch his mule violated. 32pgs, FCSRP: $3.50 Cover price $3.50.