Comic books January 2004

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January 7, 2004. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dreddin "Cincinnati" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Carl Critchlow), the Red Seas in "Twilight of the Idols" part 2 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), the V.C.s part 2, "Hit the Ground Vaping" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams), Slaine in "Scota" part 2 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), and Robo-Hunter in "Like a Virgin" part 2 (script by Alan Grant, art by Ian Gibson). Greg Staples cover.

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January 14, 2004. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Cincinnati" part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by Carl Critchlow), the Red Seas in "Twilight of the Idols" part 3 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), the V.C.s part 3, "Absent Friend" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams), Slaine in "Scota" part 3 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), and Robo-Hunter in "Like a Vigin" part 3 (script by Alan Grant, art by Ian Gibson). Langley wraparound cover.

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January 21, 2004. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Cincinnati" part 3 (script by John Wagner, art by Carl Critchlow), the Red Seas in "Twilight of the Idols" part 4 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), the V.C.s part 4, "Hide & Seek" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams), Slaine in "Scota" part 4 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), and Robo-Hunter in "Like a Virgin" part 4 (script by Alan Grant, art by Ian Gibson). Yeowell cover.

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January 29, 2004. All color except for Terror Tales and the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "S.A.M." (script by John Wagner, art by Val Semeiks and Cliff Robinson), Terror Tales in "Frozen Stiffs" (script by Steve Moore, art by Phil Winslade), Slaine in "Scota" part 5 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), the V.C.s part 5, "Home" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams), and the Red Seas in "Twilight of the Idols" part 5 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell). Ian Gibson cover.

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December 17, 2003/January 6, 2004. 100 pages. All color except for the Red Seas and Caballistics. Features include Judge Dredd in "The Good Man" (script by John Wagner, art by Jim Murray), the Red Seas in "Twilight of the Idols" part 1 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), one-page Tharg's Alien Invasions: "The Orange Jellyfish Crisis" (script and art by Henry Flint), Monsters of Rock (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Frazer Irving), Slaine in "The Books of Invasions" (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), Caballistics, Inc. in "Krystalnacht" (script by Rennie, art by Dom Reardon), one-page Tharg's Alien Invasions: "Rain" (script and art by Flint), Robo-Hunter in "Like a Virgin" part 1 (script by Alan Grant, art by Ian Gibson), the V.C.s in "Down"(script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams), one-page Tharg's Alien Invasions: "The Mysterious Petroleum Wedge" (script and art by Flint), and Nikolai Dante in "The Sea Falcon) (script by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns). Five-page Sinister Dexter short story, "Five Go Postal in Downlode" (text by Dan Abnett, illustrations by Simon Davis). Shako pin-up by Jock, Chopper pin-up by Andy Clarke and Chris Blythe. Cover by Duncan Fegredo and Graham Rolfe.

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Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Written by Steve Niles. Art by Brandon Hovet & Various. Cover by Ben Templesmith. All the terror that made 30 Days of Night and Dark Days the breakout hits that redefined horror comics for the modern age is captured in four short tales written by Steve Niles and illustrated by a veritable witches brew of talent, both established and new, including Josh Medors, Brandon Hovet, and Szymon Kudranski, along with regular 30 Days artist Ben Templesmith, who also provides a new painted cover. MATURE READERS, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Limited edition that features additional art and a preview of 30 Days of Night: Return to Barrow! Written by Steve Niles. Art by Brandon Hovet & Various. Cover by Ben Templesmith. All the terror that made 30 Days of Night and Dark Days the breakout hits that redefined horror comics for the modern age is captured in four short tales written by Steve Niles and illustrated by a veritable witches brew of talent, both established and new, including Josh Medors, Brandon Hovet, and Szymon Kudranski, along with regular 30 Days artist Ben Templesmith, who also provides a new painted cover. MATURE READERS, 56 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $5.60

WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY FERRY. Who killed Jack Ryder? While on vacation with Lois, Clark becomes the prime suspect in a murder mystery. Since he was in action as Superman, he's the only one without an alibi! 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. The chilling prophecy of the Minuteman comes to pass as children are turning to insects! Meanwhile, Superman finds himself battling the Anti-Angelica in both his world and theirs! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by David Mack. "PURPLE" pt. 5 (of 5)- SERIES FINALE! Jessica Jones confronts the sickest, most reprehensible villain in the Marvel Universe! This is the biggest, baddest issue yet as "PURPLE" concludes! 32 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Tony Harris. "Saturday in the Park With May," script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Scott Hanna; May sits on a bench and speaks about her concerns over Peter being Spider-Man; She thinks back on her visits to the cell phone store and tells about her worry over Spider-Man's battle with the Shaker; Her cell phone rings; It is Peter, making sure he is the first to call her new phone; He invites her to dinner and a movie with he and Mary Jane; May agrees and leaves the benches in the cemetery, saving good night to Ben, Richard, and Mary Parker who all have grave markers there. A brand new story arc starts following the historic issue #500! The drive to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 starts here! 36 pgs., $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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January-February. Double Issue. Cover by George Krauter. Stories: "Inherit the Vortex" by Ramona Louise Wheeler, "Private Eyes" by Grey Rollins, "Caged" by Kyle Kirkland, "Short Line Loco" by Stephen L. Burns, "Weapon of Mass Distraction" by Richard A. Lovett, "Deletion" by Steve Bratman, "Inversus" by Alec Nevala-Lee, "Swings" by Marie Ming, "Shed Skin" by Robert J. Sawyer, "Decisions" by Michael A. Burstein, "Annual Annular Annals" by F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre, and "The Dragon Wore Trousers" by Bob Buckley. Science Fact article: "Hot-Air Balooning Through Space: The Promise of Mini-Magnetospheric Plasma Propulsion" by Gary Lai. Probability Zero article: "Equivalence Principle" by Robert Scherrer. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 240 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY HOWARD PORTER. JLA cameos at beginning and end of story. In "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," the conflict between Aquaman and The Thirst reaches its climax! The action-soaked first year of AQUAMAN concludes with a final battle that will leave Aquaman changed forever and have a dramatic effect on the city of Atlantis. FC, 32 PG $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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by Mike Pellowski & Rex Lindsey "Mind Games": When Archie displays astonishing feats of extra-sensory perception, Riverdale High enters him in the State Science Fair. But is Archie's ESP for real or merely a misperception? FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino & Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double- digest full of them! Digest, FC$3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double-digest full of new stories and classic tales! FC, 32pg $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double- digest featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO CLIFFHANGER. In stores October 15. The fantasy-adventure series by the acclaimed team of Busiek, Pacheco and Meriño (Avengers Forever) takes a dramatic turn! Even if they survive, Fletcher and those he loves will be forever changed! In the thick of battle in the skies over Europe, Fletcher's illusions are shattered. There are two kinds of airmen: those who learn fast and those who die hard. Every day is a struggle against death, and Fletcher's starting to think it wouldn't be so bad to lose... FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Sherard Jackson. Working as a medic, Shon is bombarded daily with the gruesome sights of wrecked mechs and wounded pilots. She is still relatively safe, but as the conflict escalates, pilots are becoming scarce, and soon anyone with piloting experience will be called upon to sacrifice for their country... b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $3.50.

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WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA EYE OF THE STORM. In stores November 5. The Church of Transcendence has made the first move against the world's religious centers, preaching their brand of salvation while laying waste to entire cities. It's the Authority's turn for retaliation.but this religious conflict is a marketing war as much as it's a contest of champions. Are our heroes' reputations strong enough to withstand intense, worldwide scrutiny? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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The Search for She-Hulk Part 3 of 4. "Sticks and Stones" Script by Geoff Johns. Art by Scott Kolins. Cover by Scott Kolins and Edgar Delgado. Hawkeye the Marksman arrives in Idaho to challenge the She-Hulk! However Clint knows he can't overpower her, but he might be able to lure his former teammate away from the city. With a mix of snappy banter and trick arrows, Hawkeye leads She-Hulk into the snowy countryside...where he is promptly defeated. It looks like She-Hulk's trail of destruction will continue unimpeded, but then a familiar and familial face appears: Bruce Banner! Can She-Hulk's cousin talk sense into her? It's worth a try -- just don't turn into the Hulk! Cameo appearance by Doc Samson. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and She-Hulk. (Notes: This four-part story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Avengers The Search for She-Hulk. The Marvel Premiere Edition collects issues #71 thru #76.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY CHRISTINE NORRIE AND DANIEL KRALL; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE In stores November 5. The Bad Girls of San Narciso High attend a funeral for a friend - or at least a cremation for a cohort. And just as Lauren is learning to like her spiffy new mind-reading ability, she discovers a depressing downside to it: It's not always fun to find out what other people really think of you, especially boys! Plus, the mysterious Men in Suits are revealed as secret agents. Hollywood agents! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

by Bates, DiGerolamo, Escobar, & Rivette. Bart displays the merits of demerits in his "Guide to the Junior Campers," Lisa goes off to saxophone camp, and Maggie goes on an exciting adventure through outer space. And, finally, after a trip to Frink Labs, Bart unleashes a terrible and unstoppable computer virus upon the world. Menace meets machine this December! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores November 19. Guest-starring Oracle, with cameos by Batman and Nightwing! Batgirl seeks out the source of the new designer drug, Soul, that's bringing chaos to the streets of Gotham City. But when her investigation leads Cassandra to the "enhanced" street gang called The Lost Girls, Batgirl is suddenly thrust into battle against the one enemy she thought she'd never face: herself! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $41.00 View scans Paper: White Label #21-2591D31-009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores November 26. Part 2 of the 6-part "Broken City" by the creative team of 100 BULLETS! Batman continues the hunt for the man who killed a boy's parents in Gotham's underground, with the help of GOTHAM CENTRAL's Detective Crispin Allen. But as luck would have it, the Dark Knight runs into a little problem. Little problems in Gotham? Fat chance. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT AND TY TEMPLETON. ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY. COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON. Batman faces off against the Black Mask! Whose side will the deadly Phantasm take? Plus, in a brooding back-up story, Bruce reflects on the many masks he wears. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND MARK PANICCIA; ART BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND ALVARO LOPEZ; COVER BY THE PANDER BROTHERS The new miniseries illuminating Gotham City continues! As a new Gotham rises, one madman threatens to tear it apart. His name is Purge, and his relentless attacks have thrown this new "City of Light" into chaos. And the one man who can save the day - the dark avenger who has always fought to save Gotham - is losing himself in an intense internal battle. Can Batman pull himself together? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 8) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY KLAUS JANSON. The final Ra's al Ghul story continues! Bruce must weigh the cost of Ra's al Ghul's incredible offer and determine whether he can accept making a deal with the devil. Plus, we at last begin to learn the history behind Nyssa's war with Ra's. And Batman is confronted by the last person he ever imagined he'd see again! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 9) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND JUDD WINICK. ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, WHILCE PORTACIO, JOHN FLOYD, AND SAL REGLA. COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND. Kicking off a new story arc that reveals a major secret from Bane's past and guest stars Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, and Oracle! Batman's decision to help Bane walk the path of the angels may come back to haunt him, as Bane has resurfaced in the Himalayas targeting the remnants of a Kobra base containing potentially devastating weapons. Batman must gather his allies in an attempt to stop Bane from locating the motherlode! And in the back-up, "Riddle Me This," Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, CAPER), Whilce Portacio (STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES) and Sal Regla (EXTINCTION EVENT) chronicle the Riddler's career of mayhem! PC, 40 PG. Cover price $2.75.

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WRITTEN BY JOHN WAGNER; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BRUNNER. Batman confronts Rough Justice! Frustrated by the extreme methods of the group, Hellfire tries to leave. But the only way out is in a body bag. Plus, Detective Ehrlich is convinced that Batman is connected to Rough Justice and leads the Gotham City Police Department on a manhunt for the Dark Knight! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Trial by Fire!" Collects Battle of the Planets (2002 Image) #1-9 and Battle of the Planets: Mark (2003).

Written by Munier Sharrieff. Art by Wilson Tortosa. Cover by Alex Ross.

Join Mark, Jason, Tiny, Keyop, and Princess on their adventures to save the earth from the evil Zoltar and the forces of Spectra! The attack on Earth has begun, and only the super-team known as G-Force stands between the forces of evil and our planet's utter destruction. Can the crew defeat Zoltar and the soldiers of Spectra? Earth had better hope so, because time is running OUT!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 244 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

2nd and later printings. By Wesley Craig Green and Jason Whitley. What was supposed to be a weekend getaway for five teenagers at a secluded mansion soon turns into a trip into Hell! An archaic book is discovered late one night, unleashing a demonic evil that begins infecting the mansion's visitors one-by-one! Escaping the nightmare they find themselves trapped in will not be enough for those still alive. Outside, the living dead are approaching, hungry for the taste of human flesh! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kentaro Miura.

The evil Count uses his dark powers to transform a defeated guard captain into an inhuman horror to combat Guts, the Black Swordsman. Puck, Guts' pint-sized fairy sidekick, is captured when he attempts to stop an old doctor's execution, and he is given as a gift to the count's daughter, a sweet girl in a gilded cage, imprisoned by her father in her own room. Guts, determined to make mincemeat of the Count, assaults the castle and carves a swath of blood-soaked destruction through the Count's minions. Face-to-face with the Black Swordsman at last, the Count reveals his true form, and even Guts' super- sized sword may not be big enough to contend with this demonic monstrosity!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $13.95.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "What's the Matter with Betty?", script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty's parents are worried about a change in her attitude. "Role Model," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty asks Ethel to help coach her youth basketball team for a specific reason. "The Method," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; The girls compare methods of catching men. "Get Real!", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty's new hobby, creating silk flowers, leads to confusion between Archie and Adam when they both think the other has bought her an expensive bouquet. "Dressed for Success!", script by Kathleen Webb, pencil by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty has a night with nothing to do so she tries on her old homecoming dress from a few years earlier; When Archie sees her in the dress, he invites her to this years homecoming dance. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

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Story by Kris Kidd and Art by Michael Duron - Big Epsilon #7 The Peacekeepers are struggling to find a stolen treasure before their reputation is ruined. The truth of the treasure will shock you. This issue has a low print run. BW 20pgs 6.75-in x 8.25-in Cover price $1.95.

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Promotional comic for the Lego Bionicle toys. Full color, 6.5-in. x 10.25-in., 20 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI. In issue #60, Oracle made a shocking decision. Now Babs and Dinah must face the consequences! And to make matters worse, the Birds are hunted by their most powerful foe yet: the U.S. government! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

The fifth trade release from the hugely popular book club series by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee. These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. Mean Mrs. Green says that everyone has to invent something for the school science fair. But everyone would rather invent a way to get out of it! Hubie can't decide on what to invent and all of his friends have already started their projects! It comes down to a choice between cloning himself or building a laugh machine. But after a bad dream, he decides to build the machine. Will his innovation be enough to earn a passing grade, or will mean Mrs. Green have the last laugh?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon!"

Written by Mike Thaler. Art by Jared Lee.

The fifth trade release from the hugely popular book club series by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee. These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. Mean Mrs. Green says that everyone has to invent something for the school science fair. But everyone would rather invent a way to get out of it! Hubie can't decide on what to invent and all of his friends have already started their projects! It comes down to a choice between cloning himself or building a laugh machine. But after a bad dream, he decides to build the machine. Will his innovation be enough to earn a passing grade, or will mean Mrs. Green have the last laugh?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

by HIROAKI SAMURA FOR MATURE READERS Manji's fiercest and sexiest combatant returns! When they fought in the "Dreamsong" storyline, Makie Otono-Tachibana, as swordswoman of the Ittö-ryü, left our near- immortal hero lying helpless in bloody dirt. Now, Anotsu finds her in a small town as he flees Kaga, and she's a run-down husk of the warrior she once was. What brutal and unfortunate circumstances drove her to hate...and hunt...her own father? When she finally found him, something happened to turn her into a quivering, suicidal wreck. Will Anotsu's love for both Makie the woman and Makie the warrior still hold true after he sees the physical scars of her despair? ? Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Eisner Award. ? Ten volumes of fantastic translated works in the Dark Horse backlist! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by ADAM SHAW & PENNY REGISTER Art & cover by ADAM SHAW FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue monthly miniseries On Sale 7 JANUARY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: Exotic dancer Amber O'Neill is all too familiar with men taking advantage of her, but nothing could prepare her for becoming the target of a secretive biotech company developing an experimental new blood substitute. Now, her very survival depends on finding those responsible and sifting through the lies to uncover the truth about her life. THIS ISSUE: A typical night for Amber ends in nightmarish visions of masked doctors, needles and tubes of red fluid. Is this real? Retreating deep into her subconscious always helped her cope before, but will it now? Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Rob Vollmar. Art by Pablo Callejo. This story, structured like a traditional 12-bar Blues song, with three sections - each made of four chapters - follows Blues musician Lem Taylor's harrowing journey across Arkansas in the late twenties, hunted for a crime he didn't commit. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

By Antony Mazzotta. By trying to run away from her problems, Sangeeta creates a couple of new ones. That is, until a vaguely-familiar face lends a helping hand. Dreams can come true when you're blue! Join the full-color fun! Bi-monthly, by Jove! It's the bomb, baby! FC, 24pg.$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.50

Add to cart Very Fine $14.25

1st printing.

Written by Alexandro Jodorowsky. Art and Cover by Francois Boucq.

A Western tale of a washed-up, one-armed gunslinger and his nephew's quest for revenge! The Bouncer is the law inside the Inferno Saloon, but he's got no life left beyond its walls. When his 15-year-old nephew shows up with tales of a one-eyed man who killed the boy's mother, father and dog, the Bouncer finds himself pulled once more into the legacy of violence and degradation that has marked their family for two generations.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

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Chuck Dixon (w), Andrea Di Vito (p), Roland Paris (i), Rob Schwager (c) It's all-out action when Brath fights as a gladiator! The crowd may love him, but the Emperor wants the Man-Killer dead! Blood stains the sands as the Hammer of Ure stands alone against man and beast in history's most deadly circus! FC, 32pg $2.95 on sale Nov. 26 Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Fine $7.10

1st printing. By Mark Kneece and Bob Pendarvis. A full college class on creating comics in a graphic novel! Learn the secrets of the trade but also the secrets of the students who make quite a cast of characters. Can the professors keep up? Life is art! By two professors of the Savannah College of Art & Design with a class of their best seniors. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

Add to cart Fine $4.10

1st printing. Written by BRIAN HABERLIN and JAMES HABERLIN. Art and cover by BRIAN HABERLIN. Okay: You're Bob and you just got fired from your job. You're taking a ride on Cal, your vintage Harley Davidson Sportster, to clear your head. Things look a little better through the speed and the haze of engine oil, when all of a sudden you fishtail through a dimensional portal and wind up in another world. Isn't that just always the way?! You find yourself in a world where magic exists side by side with atomic weapons. It's a world where elves, dwarves, vampires, Nazis and oversized barbarians (the type that would make Conan himself blush with envy) live, work and play. And the only hope for the survival of that world and our own is... What's that you ask? Of COURSE the world needs saving! Every novel needs some sort of jeopardy, and two worlds on the brink of destruction, well, that's a whole LOT of jeopardy! The only hope is you, Bob, and your now living motorcycle Cal. Oh yeah, and two big ol' nasty barbarians (hence the title). BUT...BUT...BARBARIANS?: AN ILSDALE ADVENTURE truly brings the fun back to fantasy! Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (BW chapter illustrations). Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Book 1: The Road to Cao Bang!"

Written by Laurent Rullier. Art and cover by Stanislas.

The year is 1948 and Victor Levallois is entrusted with an unusual errand: Deliver a suitcase full of U.S. currency to the port of Marseilles. The suitcase is stolen and Victor finds himself bound for Saigon and the decadence, intrigue and adventure of a colonial war!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.