Comic books in 'Comic Convention'

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Written by Jon Solo and Dana Braziel-Solovy. Art and Cover by David Beauchene. Follow Dana on her misadventures in and around the comic convention scene. It's a fast and furious look at the quirky characters of the comic community and their rivalries, where the battles are so bitter because the stakes are so small. Dramatic license has been taken with the con goings-ons, but the content will still have you nodding in ruthless agreement. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gary Dumm, Scott A. Gilbert and Josh & Joe Zabel. Cover by Scott A. Gilbert. If you've never before been to a comics convention, there's no need to start now! Instead, pick up the latest issue of Harvey Pekar's autobiographical comic American Splendor, in which he tackles the comings and goings of the summer convention scene. Knowing that places are only as good as the people who inhabit them, Harvey focuses his sights on con guests and attendees in three brand-new stories. In "Huckster" and "The Worst Possible Job," Harvey tells the life story and working methods of Kapitan Kartoon, a budding artist with brilliant salesmanship. Also, "The Warning" details a conversation with Simpsons-creator Matt Groening about Harvey's ambitions. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by Angelo Decesare, Hal Smith and Kathleen Webb. Art and Cover by Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli. After walking in on one of her facials, Veronica forbids Archie to visit without calling first! Of course, just when he needs a phone, there's none available in "Close Call"! Plus, Mr. Weatherbee hits upon a bright idea: not only do the students have to get passing grades to get through school, they have to get pass-cards to get through the school building. But as with all the best laid plans, things go terribly awry when -- you guessed it -- he puts Archie in charge of the pass-cards in "A Passing Phase"! Also: "That Certain Uncertainty" and "I Forgot to Remember to Forget"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. Stories by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb and Craig Boldman. Art by Stan Goldberg, Pat Kennedy, Bob Smith and Rudy Lapick. Get set for star-studded comics cameos (Batton Lash, Jackie Estrada and Mark Evanier among them) when Archie and his pals attend the San Diego Comic Con! While Mr. Lodge searches for hot properties, Archie gets autographs, Chuck gets his portfolio reviewed, and Betty and Nancy enter the costume contest in "A Con to Remember"! Plus: "The Big Shake-Up"; juggling in the 1-pager "Neat Feat"; lobster sells for the market price in "What the Market Will Bear"; Moose in the 1-pager "Getting the Bird"; and "No Place Like Gnome"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

The Crooked Comic Con Caper: Part 1 of 3 - by Alex Simmons & Fernando Ruiz When news of Archie and his friends' worldwide, mystery-solving adventures spreads, it isn't long before Hollywood comes knocking. MGG Studios exec Perri DeLane is sure the gang will be a hit, and takes them to the Catalina Comic Con to unveil her latest franchise. Later, the 'Minute Men of Menace,' a gang of thieves who pull off their crimes in lightning-fast fashion, crash a swank invitation-only party that the gang are attending - and promptly kidnap all the celebrity guests! Can Archie and his friends solve yet another mystery so hot on the heels of their European tour? Is the plot of their movie being written before their eyes? Cover price $2.25.

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Pep. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Comic Con Conniptions," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Chuck wins a trip to the San Diego Comic Con, where he and Archie meet several of its staff members, as well as Archie Comics editor Victor Gorelick, who critiques Chuck's cartooning portfolio. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Getting the Business," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Reggie's father insists that he get a job, so he finds one outside of Riverdale so no one will know he has to work. Archie's Club News. "Hot Car Hot Dog," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Hot Dog foils two thieves who have stolen Archie's car. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Cover Limited to 350 by Elias Chatzoudis. (W) Joe Brusha. (A) Rolando Di Sessa, Glauber Matos. AT LONG LAST, THE FINAL REALM OF POWER IN THE GRIMM FAIRY TALES UNIVERSE IS R EVEALED... AND THERE'S NEVER BEEN AN OZ QUITE LIKE THIS! This modern take on the story re-imagines the classic tale in the signature Zenescope style. The Witches of OZ are searching for a lost weapon of power known as the Veridian Scepter. Their quest leads them to the most unlikely of places...the farmlands of Kansas and the home of the unlikeliest of heroes... Dorothy Gale. Incredible cover art by superstars J. Scott Campbell, Artgerm, Eric Basaldua, and Ale Garza! The epic Oz adventure starts here!

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $78.00 View scans Paper: White Sketch Cover. Label #1264766013 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $64.00 View scan Paper: White Sketch Cover. Label #1264766019 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $48.00 View scan Paper: White Sketch Cover. Label #1264766010 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Wraparound Sketch Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Amanda Conner, Marco Failla, Javier Garron, Dave Johnson, Paul Pope, Stephane Roux, Damion Scott, Rob Campanella and John Timms. Cover by Amanda Conner. The title says it all! Our favorite little troublemaker, Harley Quinn, takes on Comic-Con International: San Diego in this over the top issue! She'll have to battle long lines, crazy crowds and the dread con crud, all in the quest to get her own comic book published! 48 pages, full color.

NYCC Convention Exclusive Cover by Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Powree and Gary Martin. The ALL-NEW storyline begins here! The epic adaptation of the legendary game, MEGA MAN 3, begins with 'Legends of the Blue Bomber' Part One: We've seen Mega Man battle Robot Masters plenty of times before, but now witness the mechanical madness unfold as only the Masters' masters see it! Get a birds-eye view of battle from the lens of the great (and not-so-great) Doctors that have created our heroes and menaces! As this unfolds, Top Man plans for his elegant 'last dance' with Mega Man, while Snake Man prepares his amphibious ambush! But how is this all playing into Dr. Wily's hands? Find out in this battle royale you definitely won't want to miss out on! 32 pages, full color.

Detroit Fanfare Con Exclusive Virgin Cover by Franchesco Bufano. Written by Paul Russ with illustrations by Shawn McCauley & Anthony Spay. Monsters surround us. They're everywhere; on TV, in movies ...they haunt our nightmares. But are they real? Do Vampires, Werewolves and Zombies really exist? And if so how can we survive against them? At last here is the comprehensive guide every Monster Hunter must have! Whether you're a weekend Bigfoot hunter or a hardcore Vampire slayer you simply can't afford not to own this book. Issue #1 in this new mini-series focuses on creatures that have returned from the grave - The Undead.

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive with Variant Cover by Whilce Portacio and Michel Atiyeh. (W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Tom Mandrake, Brian Miller WITNESS A MODERN HERO'S FALL FROM GRACE! The Cowl and Flyboy: renowned superhero and sidekick despite dopey names. They were famous, popular, and happy until the Cowl's assassination. Now, no one takes Flyboy seriously. Follow his trajectory from barely tolerated hero to figure of ridicule, and witness his slow descent into madness, darkness and crime."