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Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Written by MARK MILLAR. Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. The sequel to the New York Times best-selling comic--which spawned the hit movie--continues! When Dave Lizewski put on his mask and became Kick-Ass, he never imagined things would go this far. Now Dave comes face-to-face with a world he helped bring about, as his dreams of a world of superheroes come true...but will those dreams turn to nightmares? Don't miss the comic book event of the year! Plus: Hit-Girl! 32 PGS. Cover price $2.99.

Second Printing. Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Written by MARK MILLAR. Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. The sequel to the New York Times best-selling comic--which spawned the hit movie--continues! When Dave Lizewski put on his mask and became Kick-Ass, he never imagined things would go this far. Now Dave comes face-to-face with a world he helped bring about, as his dreams of a world of superheroes come true...but will those dreams turn to nightmares? Don't miss the comic book event of the year! Plus: Hit-Girl! 32 PGS. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by John Romita Jr. (W) Mark Millar (A) John Romita Jr. The mayhem continues! FC Cover price $2.99.

Cover by John Romita (W) Mark Millar (A) John Romita The Mother****er and his team of Toxic Mega-***** are running rampant through New York City. With his life in shatters and his allies dead or locked away in prison, it falls to Kick-Ass to strike back against the supervillain uprising, with a little help from everyone's favorite pint-size death-dealer: Hit-Girl. The fight to save NYC from the Mother****er's masterplan beings here! 32 PGS./Mature Cover price $4.99.

Cover by John Romita (W) Mark Millar (A) John Romita The brutal extra-sized finale of the best comic ever! Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl square off against the Motherf*cker and Mother Russia! Can they put a stop to the rampaging Toxic Mega C*nts? 48pgs Cover price $4.99.

Cover A by John Romita (W) Mark Millar (A/CA) John Romita Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl's blockbuster return for the LAST EVER story arc of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr's mega-selling series. Hit-Girl's in jail, leaving Kick-Ass to lead the superhero team of Justice Forever. Their first mission: Bust Hit-Girl out of the clink. But superheroes have now been outlawed, leaving Kick-Ass to dodge both cops AND criminals. For the first time since donning the costume, Kick-Ass is beginning to have his doubts. Is he now in too deep to get out? The phenomenal follow-up to the Kick-Ass 2 movie coming this June. Issue #1 features six different covers by the industry's biggest artists, all available for order. Each cover will feature a different character, and when all six covers are linked, a special message will be revealed. Cover price $2.99.

Cover B by Adam Hughes (W) Mark Millar (A) John Romita (CA) Adam Hughes Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl's blockbuster return for the LAST EVER story arc of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr's mega-selling series. Hit-Girl's in jail, leaving Kick-Ass to lead the superhero team of Justice Forever. Their first mission: Bust Hit-Girl out of the clink. But superheroes have now been outlawed, leaving Kick-Ass to dodge both cops AND criminals. For the first time since donning the costume, Kick-Ass is beginning to have his doubts. Is he now in too deep to get out? The phenomenal follow-up to the Kick-Ass 2 movie coming this June. Issue #1 features six different covers by the industry's biggest artists, all available for order. Each cover will feature a different character, and when all six covers are linked, a special message will be revealed. Cover price $2.99.

Cover F by Adam Kubert. (W) Mark Millar. (A) John Romita. Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl's blockbuster return for the LAST EVER story arc of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr's mega-selling series. Hit-Girl's in jail, leaving Kick-Ass to lead the superhero team of Justice Forever. Their first mission: Bust Hit-Girl out of the clink. But superheroes have now been outlawed, leaving Kick-Ass to dodge both cops AND criminals. For the first time since donning the costume, Kick-Ass is beginning to have his doubts. Is he now in too deep to get out? The phenomenal follow-up to the Kick-Ass 2 movie coming this June. Issue #1 features six different covers by the industry's biggest artists, all available for order. Each cover will feature a different character, and when all six covers are linked, a special message will be revealed. Cover price $2.99.

Cover G by Adam Hughes. (W) Mark Millar. (A) John Romita. Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl's blockbuster return for the LAST EVER story arc of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr's mega-selling series. Hit-Girl's in jail, leaving Kick-Ass to lead the superhero team of Justice Forever. Their first mission: Bust Hit-Girl out of the clink. But superheroes have now been outlawed, leaving Kick-Ass to dodge both cops AND criminals. For the first time since donning the costume, Kick-Ass is beginning to have his doubts. Is he now in too deep to get out? The phenomenal follow-up to the Kick-Ass 2 movie coming this June. Issue #1 features six different covers by the industry's biggest artists, all available for order. Each cover will feature a different character, and when all six covers are linked, a special message will be revealed. Cover price $2.99.

SECOND PRINTING - Cover A by John Romita (W) Mark Millar (A/CA) John Romita Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl's blockbuster return for the LAST EVER story arc of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr's mega-selling series. Hit-Girl's in jail, leaving Kick-Ass to lead the superhero team of Justice Forever. Their first mission: Bust Hit-Girl out of the clink. But superheroes have now been outlawed, leaving Kick-Ass to dodge both cops AND criminals. For the first time since donning the costume, Kick-Ass is beginning to have his doubts. Is he now in too deep to get out? The phenomenal follow-up to the Kick-Ass 2 movie coming this June. Issue #1 features six different covers by the industry's biggest artists, all available for order. Each cover will feature a different character, and when all six covers are linked, a special message will be revealed. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by John Romita (W) Mark Millar (A) John Romita Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown...and that goes double for the cowl! Kick-Ass is now leading the reformed superhero team Justice Forever...just in time to face some terrifying new foes. But there's dissension in the JF ranks; will he be able to fend off a coup with Hit-Girl still in prison? Meanwhile, a broken Red Mist gets some tough love from Mommie Dearest. Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by John Romita (W) Mark Millar (A) John Romita Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown...and that goes double for the cowl! Kick-Ass is now leading the reformed superhero team Justice Forever...just in time to face some terrifying new foes. But there's dissension in the JF ranks; will he be able to fend off a coup with Hit-Girl still in prison? Meanwhile, a broken Red Mist gets some tough love from Mommie Dearest. Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Philip Bond. Written by Mark Millar. Art by John Romita. At long last, the earth-shattering event destined to tear apart the Kick-Ass universe forever: Dave gets a girlfriend! Also, a new vigilante team known only by their Skull and Bones masks makes its presence known. Cover price $2.99.

Variant Cover by Jerome Opena. Written by Mark Millar. Art by John Romita. It's the flashback issue you've all been waiting for: The secret origin of Hit-Girl! Training, first blood, and of course, lots of hugs and positive reinforcement from Big Daddy. Exactly how does little Mindy McCready earn her assassin stripes? Hint: It ain't by collecting stickers. This issue will be extra-sized for extra awesome! Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Kyle Baker. Written by Mark Millar. Art by John Romita. Hit-Girl's day of reckoning has arrived. Tied up mentally and physically, she's an easy mark even for a washed-up super-villain like Chris Genovese (formerly known as The Mother F**ker). Where is Kick-Ass when she needs him most? What's happened to ALL the costumed superheroes? A major character death is imminent and with only one more issue before the series finale, it could be anyone! Cover price $3.99.

Collects Kick-Ass #1-3. Written by Mark Millar with art by John Romita Jr. Full color, 72 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Hit-Girl (2012 Marvel) #1-5. Written by MARK MILLAR. Art and cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. This month marks 10 YEARS OF KICK-ASS-the greatest superhero comic of all time! That also means it's been 10 years since Hit-Girl, the world's deadliest tween assassin, exploded onto the scene to slaughter super villains and serve hot justice to the scum of New York City. In KICK-ASS: THE DAVE LIZEWSKI YEARS, VOL. 2, she trains a novice Kick-Ass in the lethal fighting styles she learned from Big Daddy. In return, Kick-Ass is helping her survive middle school...without any bloodshed. When Kick-Ass gets benched, Hit-Girl has to take on the mafia solo. Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Written by TOM DEFALCO Penciled by RICK BURCHETT Cover by LUKE ROSS Framed for murder, Blaine Cole, one of Marvel's original western heroes saddles up to ride again as KID COLT! Against a deadly bounty hunter, a corrupt Sherriff and the scavengers of the west, odds are against the Kid and his ally, the steady-shooting Everrett Hawkmoor. But that's the way they like 'em. By Tom DeFalco (AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL) and Rick Burchett (SHE-HULK). 48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Barry Blair. Untitled story, script and art by Barry Blair; Kiku rescues a female elf who introduces him to their elven kingdom below the city of New York; The city dwellers hunt the elves as thieves and troublemakers. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by Sheldon Vella Written by Claudio Sanchez, and Chondra Echert. Art by Sheldon Vella. One of the most unique and powerful minds in rock unleashes one of the strangest and thrilling comics of 2009! His name is Kill Audio, and he is on the road to meet Clockwork, the Keeper of Sight and Sound. And he has one simple question: 'Why can't I die?' From the creator of the best-selling The Amory Wars! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Kristian Donaldson. Written by Claudio Sanchez, and Chondra Echert. Art by Sheldon Vella. One of the most unique and powerful minds in rock unleashes one of the strangest and thrilling comics of 2009! His name is Kill Audio, and he is on the road to meet Clockwork, the Keeper of Sight and Sound. And he has one simple question: 'Why can't I die?' From the creator of the best-selling The Amory Wars! Cover price $3.99.

Limited (1 for 10) Variant Cover by Sheldon Vella. Written by Claudio Sanchez, and Chondra Echert. Art by Sheldon Vella. One of the most unique and powerful minds in rock unleashes one of the strangest and thrilling comics of 2009! His name is Kill Audio, and he is on the road to meet Clockwork, the Keeper of Sight and Sound. And he has one simple question: 'Why can't I die?' From the creator of the best-selling The Amory Wars! Cover price $3.99.

Baltimore Comic con variant edition - Limited to 500 copies - cover by Kristian Donaldson. Written by Claudio Sanchez, and Chondra Echert. Art by Sheldon Vella. One of the most unique and powerful minds in rock unleashes one of the strangest and thrilling comics of 2009! His name is Kill Audio, and he is on the road to meet Clockwork, the Keeper of Sight and Sound. And he has one simple question: 'Why can't I die?' From the creator of the best-selling The Amory Wars! Cover price $3.99.

2nd printing variant cover by Sheldon Vella. Written by Claudio Sanchez, and Chondra Echert. Art by Sheldon Vella. His name is Kill Audio, and he is on the road to meet Clockwork, the Keeper of Sight and Sound. And he has one simple question: 'Why can't I die?' Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Chuck BB. Written by Claudio Sanchez, and Chondra Echert. Art by Sheldon Vella. The world of Sight and Sound is in chaos, and Kill Audio is its only savior! Reluctantly going along with a plan he knows little of, he is hoping to discover his mysterious past and learn why he cannot die, although not for lack of others trying! Cover price $3.99.

Story, art and cover by Bill Maus. A spoof of the popular 1990s childrens TV series Barney, and the animated MTV show Beavis and Butthead. TV-watching goofballs decide theyve had enough of the syrupy saurian and take matters into their own hands. Also featuring a spoof of The Tick. Dinosaur Baseball; Barny Meets Godzilla; What If Barny Was Cool?; Berny the Nostril Man; Game Section; Barny Goes to th' Wrong Doctor; Ticked. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story by Bill Maus. Art by Bill Maus and Ben Go. Cover by Bill Maus. A spoof of the popular 1990s childrens TV series Barney and the animated MTV show Beavis and Butthead. TV-watching goofballs decide theyve had enough of the syrupy saurian and take matters into their own hands. Includes some new material not in the original Kill Barny comic. Dinosaur Baseball; What Goes 'Round; What If Barny Was Cool?; Jurassic Air-Bag!; Game Section; Barny Meats Godzilla. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

2nd Printing. Written by Ed Brubaker. Art by Sean Phillips and Elizabeth Breitweiser. Cover by Sean Phillips. The bestselling team of ED BRUBAKER and SEAN PHILLIPS (THE FADE OUT, CRIMINAL, FATALE) launch their new monthly series: KILL OR BE KILLED, the twisted story of a young man who is forced to kill bad people, and how he struggles to keep his secret as it slowly ruins his life and the lives of his friends and loved ones. Both a thriller and a deconstruction of vigilantism, KILL OR BE KILLED is unlike anything BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS have ever done. 44 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Kagan McLeod. What Fables does for fairy tales, Kill Shakespeare does with the greatest writer of all time. This dark take on the Bard pits his greatest heroes (Hamlet, Juliet, Othello Falstaff) against his most menacing villains (Richard III, Lady Macbeth, Iago) in an epic adventure to find and kill a reclusive wizard named William Shakespeare. This debut- featuring a full 32-page story-will change the way you look at Shakespeare forever. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Kagan McLeod. What Fables does for fairy tales, Kill Shakespeare does with the greatest writer of all time. This dark take on the Bard pits his greatest heroes (Hamlet, Juliet, Othello Falstaff) against his most menacing villains (Richard III, Lady Macbeth, Iago) in an epic adventure to find and kill a reclusive wizard named William Shakespeare. This debut- featuring a full 32-page story-will change the way you look at Shakespeare forever. Cover price $3.99.

2010 Convention Edition cover by Kagan McLeod. What Fables does for fairy tales, Kill Shakespeare does with the greatest writer of all time. This dark take on the Bard pits his greatest heroes (Hamlet, Juliet, Othello Falstaff) against his most menacing villains (Richard III, Lady Macbeth, Iago) in an epic adventure to find and kill a reclusive wizard named William Shakespeare. This debut- featuring a full 32-page story-will change the way you look at Shakespeare forever.

Cover by Kagen McLeod. In this exciting second issue of the saga that combines Fables, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Northlanders, Hamlet begins his epic quest to find the reclusive wizard, William Shakespeare. Joined in arms by the imposing Richard III and his lieutenant Iago, Hamlet is attacked and has his life threatened by multiple forces-a violent rebel group known as the Prodigals, a mysterious fool, and someone he least expects... Cover price $3.99.

Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (w) ? Andy Belanger (a) ? Kagan McLeod (c) And thus the Bard appears! As Richard's massive army confronts the rebel Prodigals, Hamlet reaches the end of his quest - the mysterious Globe Woods, fabled home of the wizard-god, Shakespeare. But what the Dane discovers in the darkness of the forest is not at all what he expected, putting Juliet, Othello and all the Prodigals in mortal danger. FC ? 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

All that live must die! As a desperate Hamlet struggles to free himself from Lady Macbeth's magical trap, the hopelessly outnumbered Prodigals confront the brute strength of Richard III in a battle that will find some of its main players exit the stage... forever! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Simon Davis (W) Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (A) Andy Belanger The critically acclaimed series returns with a new adventure of Shakespearean proportions! With Richard III and Lady Macbeth defeated, Hamlet, Juliet, Othello and Romeo face an even greater danger-Prospero, a rogue wizard who plans to destroy all of creation. Hamlet must embark on a perilous journey to a remote island whose inhabitants have gone mad and want the Dane's blood... if they aren't beaten to the chase by one of Hamlet's allies. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (A/CA) Andy Belanger With Hamlet in the clutches of Lady Macbeth, Juliet and Romeo grapple with the island's powers-and their past-to save him and themselves. But another, even greater, threat has entered the stage: Prospero, the mad wizard whose dominion over the island promises a deadly end for our heroes. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (A) Andy Belanger (CA) Andy Belanger, Simon Davis Chaos is come again! This new instalment of the Harvey-nominated series ends with a broken Shakespeare at the mercy of the mad-wizard Prospero and Juliet fleeing her star-crossed lover Romeo, who has decided if the two are not meant to be then death is the only option. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Adam Beechen. Art and cover by Trevor Hairsine. With their manager held hostage by a face from their past, tensions among band members are on the rise. And the countdown to the concert of the year is on as The Clap come one deadly step closer to learning the identity of their rivals for a multimillion-dollar assassination payday! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

by Brian Denham After the daring rescue of American missionaries, the lost Marine tankers roll into a deserted town to refuel. But as shots ring out, they discover the locals left behind a dangerous surprise for them?one who has her finger on the trigger and the Marines dead to rights! b&w, 32pg $5.00 Cover price $5.00.

by Brian Denham "Killbox" is the military term for enemy territory that is target-rich. Deadly force is authorized for anything that moves inside "the box." Marine Corps tank commander Lalone leads his men into the heart of battle to deliver humanitarian supplies. When the enemy advances, his escape route is cut off. Trapped behind enemy lines and inside the killbox, the tankers must face-off against brutal warlords, warring factions, snipers and wily female missionaries sabotaging their every move. Can this tank crew survive their first foray into the Killbox, the most dangerous place on Earth? Packed with sketches, interviews, photos, and a full-length story, this preview book takes you behind the scenes of the making of this exciting new series. Comics creator Brian Denham (Evil Ernie, Warrior Nun, Violator vs. Badrock) delivers a tour-de-force of explosive military action. Alternate cover by Joseph Wight (Twilight X). b&w, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

By Matz & Luc Jacamon. Long Fire: Part Two-His target hasn't shown up, and the waiting is getting to him. He is stuck, reminiscing over past hits and the accumulated blood on his hands. Cover price $3.95.

Blood Ties: Part 2 of 2 - by Matz & Luc Jacamon. Mariano delivers to the Killer the men who beat up his girlfriend, and the Killer is surprised by his own thirst for revenge. He begins to piece together the clues surrounding the hit that went wrong in Paris, but his pursuit of the truth leads him and Mariano right into an ambush! Cover price $3.95.

Based on the hit Capcom video game! When a volley of earth-shattering nuclear missiles are set to be launched at Japan, it's up to a group of assassins known as the 'Killer 7' to stop the launch before Japan is reduced to an irradiated smear. The strike is linked to the Yakumo, a worldwide conspiracy responsible for a plague of zombie terrorists known as 'Heaven's Smiles.' The fate of millions of people hangs in the balance. Cover price $2.95.

Variant cover by Sanford Greene. Tora, Tora, Tora! A conspiracy to destroy the United States, a secret society of Japanese fascists that dates back to World War II... and of course, exploding zombie terrorists! It's all in a day's work for the Killer 7. The Smith Syndicate is hired to stop the assassination of a group of high-level US and Japanese diplomats. In doing so they come face-to-face with the mastermind behind the plague of terrorist attacks that grips the world with fear. Cover price $5.95.

Killer 7 Issue 4: Welcome to Paradise The killer 7 must hunt down Andrei Ulmeyda, an evangelical Texas preacher with an afro and a tendency for spontaneous ejaculation. Ulmeyda is connected to the mysterious Yakumo, a secret at the heart of an underground network of Japanese fascists bent on the destruction of the United States! What is the Yakumo? If the killer 7 can survive the hordes of exploding zombie terrorists, they just might find out. Cover price $5.95.

Written by Brian Pulido. Art and Covers by Eddy Barrows. The newest tale of terror and carnage from the creator of Evil Ernie! Life was going along pretty good for Brad and his wife until the day Brad went to the newly opened nursery on the edge of town. While there, he bought a smiling garden gnome that Brad hoped would protect their garden. But Brad didn't know the nursery hid a deadly secret that would cost hundreds of people their lives. What started out as an innocent gift turns into a terrifying, relentless nightmare as the Killer Gnomes take protecting gardens to a deadly extreme! A story of pure, undiluted horror. Not for the squeamish. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Brian Pulido. Art and Covers by Eddy Barrows. The newest tale of terror and carnage from the creator of Evil Ernie! Life was going along pretty good for Brad and his wife until the day Brad went to the newly opened nursery on the edge of town. While there, he bought a smiling garden gnome that Brad hoped would protect their garden. But Brad didn't know the nursery hid a deadly secret that would cost hundreds of people their lives. What started out as an innocent gift turns into a terrifying, relentless nightmare as the Killer Gnomes take protecting gardens to a deadly extreme! A story of pure, undiluted horror. Not for the squeamish. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Ollie Masters. Art and Cover by Eoin Marron. In 1970s Los Angeles, Jonny is one of the thousands of musicians trying to make it big while working a crummy bar job, and getting drunk with his whiskey soaked P.I. friend, Jackie. When Jonny gets tangled up with a local mob hitman, he not only finds a new and violent career, but maybe the inspiration for his music as well. From Ollie Masters (The Kitchen, Snow Blind) and Eoin Marron (HER INFERNAL DESCENT, Army of Darkness, James Bond) comes the next rock'n'roll crime sensation, with a beat that'll kill you dead. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

KILLER OF DEMONS #1 (of 3) - GEM OF THE MONTH story CHRISTOPHER YOST art & cover SCOTT WEGENER Hell has invaded Earth, and only one man can stop it... junior account executive Dave Sloan, aka the Killer of Demons! With an angel at his side, Dave can see the demons that have infiltrated our world... and they all have to die! But these 'demons' are mostly Dave's co-workers at the office or people that annoy Dave in some way, leading him to believe that he's gone totally insane. Or has he? Now Dave must fight to survive and find out the truth... is he a whacked out mass murderer, or the last hope the world has against the forces of Hell? 40 PAGES FC Cover price $3.99.

Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST. Art and cover by SCOTT WEGENER. The fiendish finale! But what's at stake? Dave Sloan's mind and soul? Or the fate of humanity? Is Dave fighting his way through a horde of demons, or is he blazing a trail of death through his co-workers and cementing his place as a mass murderer? Who is telling the truth... the angel, or the devil? But as Dave faces off with Astaroth, Archduke of Hell (or possibly his creative director), one thing is for sure... demons are going be be killed, whether they're real or imaginary. 40 pages. Cover price $3.99.