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2ND PRINTING. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Ploog and Butch Guice. Cover by Mike Ploog. Three all-star creators launch an all-new coming-of-age thriller! Writer J.M. DeMatteis explains it best: "ABADAZAD ? the series ? is a fantasy-adventure in the tradition of Oz, Narnia, Neverland, Dr. Seuss, Madeleine L'Engle, A.A. Milne, Susan Cooper and all the great children's literature that has nurtured my soul. Abadazad ? the place ? is a magical land that Kate, a cynical fourteen year-old, has only known through a series of famous fantasy novels by Franklin O. Barrie... until she is told that her long-missing brother is being held there!" Can it be true? Do The Lanky Man, Mr. Gloom, the Twofold Witch and Professor Headstrong really exist? And if Abadazad is real, how is it far stranger?and dangerous?than fiction? Find out as DeMatteis, legendary artist Mike Ploog and Butch Guice launch this new epic adventure! (Note: Nearly all of this 1st chapter? which is set on Earth? will be illustrated by Guice. Ploog will draw all of the scenes in Abadazad in this and all upcoming issues.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

The Impossible Task! starring Superboy, script by William Woolfolk, art by John Sikela; Smallville High gets a new teacher who's really young. Sheriff Johnny Quick! starring Johnny Quick, script by Don Cameron, art by Ralph Mayo. The Father of the Submarine, art by Fred Ray; the story of David Bushnell. Portrait in Peril starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by John Daly. The Book of Doom! starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Ogden Whitney, Edvard Moritz, Milt Knopf, Leo Morey, Edvard Moritz, George Wilhelms, and King Ward. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories by Harry Lazarus, Bob Forgione, Pete Riss, Ken Bald, and Ken Landau. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jimmie Robinson. Untitled Evil and Malice story, script and art by Jimmie Robinson; Evelyn and Malinda are the daughters of the city´s number one super-villain, The Black Eye; Their father blamed the city for taking his wife away and turned to crime to get revenge; The girls foil the plot of Cold Heart, Drip and Chef not knowing that they are working with their father; The girls overhear the three plot against their father when the job is done; They decide to become the heroes Evil and Malice. Big Bang Comics 25th issue ad, art by Jeff Weigal. Tellos #2 The Quest Begins ad, art by Mike Wieringo. 36 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Winter 1945. The Justice Society stars in "The Plunder of the Psycho-Pirate." Plot by Gardner Fox and Shaldon Mayer, script by Fox. Art by Joe Gallagher plus individual chapters featuring Hawkman (art by Sheldon Moldoff), Starman (art by Stan Aschmeier), Dr. Mid-nite (art by Aschmeier), Johnny Thunder (art by Aschmeier), the Spectre (art by Gallagher), and the Atom (art by Gallagher). No Wonder Woman. Two-page text story, "Peruvian Problem." Gallagher cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Crime of the Ages!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Al Avison; The All-Winners Squad is hurriedly called to meet with the curator of a museum, whose exhibit, "The Ages of Mankind", has been smashed. The Age of Bronze! starring Captain America, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Vince Alascia, inks by Bob Powell; Cap and Bucky head to a museum of art to locate a valuable piece of bronze art and find the "Idol With the Starry Eyes".....a bronze idol that actually has star sapphires for eyes. The Iron Age! starring The Whizzer, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Al Avison, inks by Al Gabriele. The Steel Age (Chapter 4) starring The Human Torch, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Al Avison, inks by Don Rico. The Stone Age (Chapter 5) starring Miss America, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Vince Alascia. The Ice Age! (Chapter 6) starring the Sub-Mariner, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Al Avison. Conclusion! (Chapter 7) starring the All-Winners Squad, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Al Avison, inks by Al Bellman. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob White. The Puppet Masters, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica admits to Betty and Reggie that she sees Archie as her puppet. Leg Work, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge forces Veronica to clean the pool when he finds her and Betty wearing shorts in the business district of town. Dry Run, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica tries to convince Betty that she can navigate around the lake blindfolded. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Cover and Atomic Mouse art by Al Fago. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Guess-It Game, Part One"; "Atomic Mouse, Deep Sleep"; "Willie the Worm, Lighting Fast"; "Animal Quiz"; "Leon the Lyin' Lion", "Leon the Lyin' Lion"; "Benny Beaver Meets Ali Baba and the Forty Rat Thieves"; "Atomic Mouse"; "Tubby the Scout, Camping Out"; and "Guess-It Game, Part Two, Answers". "Backward Land" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. The ultra top-secret Batman arc known only as 'Endgame,' continues - it's a story arc so steeped in mystery, all we can tell you is the title! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Classic kids' comics from Harvey, featuring the Friendly Ghost and his pals, including good little witch Wendy and tuff little ghost Spooky. When Wendy goes missing, Casper tracks her to Fairytale Kingdom, which is run by puppets, in a three-part story. Casper must reverse the spell that is causing the puppet people to go rogue. Papa Pipers Puppets; Where Have Our Friends Gone?; The Tables Are Turned; Birthday Present; First Prize; Spooky: The Try-Out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Written by Mike Hunau. Art and Cover by Carlos Trigo. Jack's past meets his present, and his recently 'upgraded' curse is put to the test as he and his allies are caught on the wrong side of town. When an all-out attack threatens what matters most to Jack, can he rise to the challenge? 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $3.99.

Written by Nathan Edmondson. Art and Cover by Mike Perkins. DEATHLOK is tasked with infiltrating a hostage situation in Stuttgart, Germany, but why? SHIELD agent Andrea Hope has a lead in her investigation into Henry Hayes… But she'll go to AN AVENGER for help! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. School Blues! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Puppet Master starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Death at Ten Fathoms! starring Captain Compass, art by Joe Certa. Batman Whirly-Word Game activity page. Catching the Car Crooks text article. Mysto -- Country Slicker! starring Mysto Magician Detective, art by Leonard Starr. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

By Roger Langridge. Another collection of material from the award-nominated web comic, with new stories produced specially for this issue. Humor! Pathos! Paranoia! Ventriloquism! Formal inventiveness and a fluid, attractive cartooning style combine with Langridge's offbeat sense of humor to make Fred the Clown a uniquely rewarding reading experience. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil and Fritzi each wonder if the other is being faithful to them during vacation travel. Fritzi's niece Nancy, future star of the strip, gets into misadventures. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts. Other backup strips include the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wayne Osborne (w); John Byrne (a & c) What's the worst that could happen at the school science fair? Too much vinegar in the clay volcano? Not when all-new villain Madcap's entered. And when a stricken friend is taken to the hospital, the journey is violently interrupted by yet another new baddie, Mudslide. Who is pulling his strings? What's going on here? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this pulse-pounding fourth issue brought to you by Wayne Osborne and John Byrne. Cover price $3.99.

Written by SIMON SPURRIER Penciled by JAVIER SALTARES Cover by CLINT LANGLEY This is it. The moment of truth. The moment when a broken hero with a good heart faces his demons, his fiery foes, and his own twisted future. Burning rat-gods, manipulative masters, the land Beyond the Veil, a soul up for sale...DANNY KETCH concludes his cataclysmic spiral into the dark...and is reborn! Flamehead-fans: You Cannot. Afford. To miss. This. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Steve Morisi, Joe Gill and Pete Morisi. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. Evil ventriloquist Malik forces sculptor Schoen to create one of his life-like dummies, in a story with art (and cover) by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Zarko can travel into other people's bodies, and soon has everything he needs - but he wants more. A man plots to murder his identical twin and take his place. Hocus Pocus!; The Man Who Was Twins; The 3rd Victim. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Robert Atkins. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by S L Gallant & Gary Erskine. The M.A.S.S. Device tips the balance of power in the COBRA's favor in a big way. And Destro is a guest of Major Bludd in the COBRA gulag known as Section Ten. But Destro has a plan and that means a rising body count on the Siberian tundra. Cover price $3.99.

Author: Mark Powers Artist: Mike Bear Cover Artist: Mike Bear SINS OF THE MOTHER: Part 4 (of 4) - Finally, the Baroness' quest for revenge takes her face-to-face with her biggest betrayer: Cobra Commander! But when the G.I. Joe team and Destro get involved, will she even have a chance to extract vengeance? Plus: A huge twist that will shape the world of G.I. Joe for years to come - it happens here! Cover price $3.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Tom & Jerry...!" Andy Panda goes to the mountains to write a novel, story and art by John Carey; Droopy Dog becomes an organ-grinder, story and art by Harvey Eisenberg. More classic funny-animal comics featuring Woody Woodpecker, Tom and Jerry, Chilly Willy, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Cool Cat, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, Tweety and Sylvester, and Bugs Bunny. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 160 pages. full color. All Ages Cover price $0.50.

(W) Eric Powell (A) Eric Powell, Mark Buckingham (CA) Eric Powell When Sproule's Biological Curiosities and Wild West Extravaganza pulls into town on Halloween, it's all tricks and little treats for Goon and company. The cast of Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities guest-star in this multigenerational mystery. Cover price $3.50.

Stories, art and cover by Mike Allred. The first full-color series by future Madman creator Allred (credited as Michael Dalton Allred). Calvin Lennox tries to learn how to fly; Frank Einstein, aka Madman, takes a key role in the Crept and Mattress saga as he attempts to contact a woman's dead husband. 24 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

Stories, art and cover by Mike Allred. This series by future Madman creator Allred (credited as Michael Dalton Allred) switches to black & white for its final issue. Calvin Lennox visits the year 2001; Frank Einstein encounters aliens. Frank next appeared in Tundras Madman #1. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. Buzzy Says: Free Speech -- Free For All! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Planet of Doomed Men, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Hal Jordan's energy-duplicate is summoned by the Guardians for the first time. After he is returned to Earth the Guardians send him to Calor, a nearby planet, to save the Calorians from the ape-monster Dryg. Many Loves of Dobie Gillis ad, art by Bob Oksner. Menace of the Giant Puppet!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; The Puppet-Master invents a Hypno-Ray and commits crimes using others as puppets, until he attempts to capture Green Lantern, who instead captures him. Meanwhile, Carol Ferris daydreams of marrying Green Lantern. Letter to the editor from comic writer Roy Thomas. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Arnold Pander and Jacob Pander. Cover by Matt Wagner. Poor Dominic Riley: he's just a cop doing a dirty job in a dirty city. Sometimes he has to get rough to do that job properly, but so what? Unfortunately for him, one of the people he roughed up happens to be Grendel's boyfriend, Brian Li Sung. And now Dominic's about to find out that the Devil is not very forgiving! Dark Horse continues to re-present Matt Wagner's groundbreaking original run of Grendel, newly recolored by Jeromy Cox. Wagner's experimentation continues apace with this tale of (nearly) silent retribution. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by David Nakayama - Pinocchio: Part 1 of 2 - by Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco & David Seidman '. A single father has only his young son left in the world. It's a bond that can never be shattered, but what if your son isn't really the boy you thought he was? Will Belinda find a way to corrupt yet another young mind, or will a father's love be enough to protect his flesh and blood from evil? Two lives mirror one another if the first part of what might be the most intense and heart-wrenching Grimm Fairy Tales to ever hit store shelves! Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Eric Basaldua. Pinocchio: Part 2 of 2 - by Tyler, Tedesco & Seidman The conclusion to the terrifying story of the wooden puppet who longed to by a real boy is here! Gepetto searches for his son and will not give up on him. But a viscous evil stirs inside of Pinnochio, and it might be too late for Gepetto to help him. Can a father's love prove to be enough to save Pinnochio, or will evil prevail and doom Gepetto once and for all? Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Paul Roper. Written by Joe Brusha. For centuries Sela has helped put her human charges on the right path. Using her book as a gateway to the fairy tale realm to harness its powers and magical creatures to teach her lessons. Now she finds herself pulled into that same fairy tale world where war is imminent and not everyone is going to live happily ever after. Don't miss this prelude to the incredible 50th milestone issue of Grimm Fairy Tales. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Angel Medina. (W) Joe Brusha (A) TBD Grimm Fairy Tales turns 50! The smash hit independent comic reaches the incredible milestone this month. In this special double sized issue Sela and the forces of good prepare for battle with the Darkhorde while Belinda and Baba Yaga carry out their own sinister plans. The outcome of both events spins the Grimm Fairy Tales universe in a new and unexpected direction that will leave you on the edge of your seat. You can't afford to miss this landmark issue in one of the most popular independent comics to ever hit stands. Cover price $4.99.

Limited to 500-Zenescope Exclusive Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua & Nei Ruffino. 2012 April Fool's Edition. (W) Ralph Tedesco. (A) Eric J, Anthony Spay, Eddy Swan, Scott Woodward, David Seidman, Andrew Elder, Claudio Sepulveda. The sophomoric yet hilarious foray into the Grimm Fairy Tales universe makes a return! The first two editions left most fans wanting more and left others' wondering if we'd completely lost our minds. But we're back at it yet again so read at your own risk! Some of your favorite stories from the Grimm Fairy Tales Universe are completely re-lettered to create brand new story-lines that will have you laughing out loud. Grimm Fairy Tales once again gets the 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' treatment and you don't want to miss the fun!

Cover by David Seidman. Written by Ralph Tedesco, and David Seidman. Art by David Seidman, and Dave Hoover. Two powerful stories collide in one of the most powerful and gut-wrenching Grimm Fairy Tales collections to ever hit stands! A single father has only his young son left in this world. It is a bond that can never be shattered, but what if your son wasn't really the boy you thought he was? Will a father's love be enough to stop a viscous evil that stirs inside his son? Meanwhile Gepetto attempts to rescue his wooden creation he calls a son. But something is not right with Pinnochio and it might be too late for Gepetto to save him. Can Gepetto's blind love prove to be enough to save the wooden boy or will evil prevail and doom Gepetto once and for all? Cover price $4.99.

Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "The Puppeteers" in which Groo unintentionally starts a competition between rival puppeteering companies. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragonés. Cover price $1.00.

In "The Aisle of Doctor Morose," Charmaine gets a temp job as a security guard in a supermarket, and Shlomo, the Pickett family's double-ended dog, comes along as protection. Soon Shlomo's lost in the bowels of the store, and it's up to Brian and Terri Pickett to find him. Little do our nihilistic heroes know (or care), but they're about to come face-to-face with bathos, in the form of the abominable Doctor Morose! If you're creeped out by a dog with two ends, wait'll you see the beginning! Written by Matt Wayne. Art and cover by Roger Langridge. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Michael Allred. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. Harley makes a new friend - and he happens to be a murderous cyborg who's on a rampage in search of retribution! Fun! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Stories by unknown. Art by John Rosenberger, Arthur Peddy and Mike Sekowsky & Bernard Sachs. Featuring: "The Thief of Love"; "Don't Throw Away My Love"; and "Take My Love -- He's Yours"! Plus: 1-page text filler "It's Over/Is There a Place?/Lonely" by Linda L., Sherry Speak and Kim Lister. Also: 1-page text filler "The End is Near/Love/Hope/It Hurts" by Sherrill Bemis, Louann Erickson, L.E. and Gayle Burton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

The Roots of Coincidence: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Lee Bermejo Andy Diggle's final issue! John Constantine's journey of self-discovery comes full circle as he returns to the Ravenscar mental hospital he spent years at to face down the individual who has been manipulating him from the shadows. But this rogue has been hiding in the last place Constantine would ever think to look. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Photo Cover of Charlie McCarthy. Written by Art Gates, Ed Wheelan and unknown. Art by Bob Powell, Harry Sahle, Art Gates, Ed Wheelan, Sam Glanzman and unknown. Short story comics! Featuring: Martin Epp story "Nipponese Nightmare" with art by Bob Powell; Skip Flynn in "The Case of Stolen Shakespeare" with art by Harry Sahle; V-22 story "Trail of the Mystery Caravan"; Scarlet Sentry in "Death Rides the Rails"; Snowshoes the Great Detective story "The Strange Case of the Missing Statue" by Art Gates; Globe Trotter in "The Curse of the Corpse"; Scoop Daley story "Heel of Tyranny"; 3-page text story "Three Lives for Three"; Rufe McGoof in "The Daredevil Volunteer" by Ed Wheelan; and "The Third Front" with art by Sam Glanzman. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

by Erick Hogan, Jeremy Treece, & Sean Galloway. One hero stands alone against the Department of Superhuman Registration, the city's most powerful force! Can Super-Amazing Man prove he has what it takes to become Megalotropolis' newest hero? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

(W) Kevin Eastman, Tom Ziuko, Chris Ryall, Russ Heath, Christian Gossett, Alan Kupperberg, Richard Starkings, Robert Washington (A) Kevin Eastman, Tom Ziuko, Gerry Acerno, Ashley Wood, Russ Heath, Christian Gossett, Alan Kupperberg, Dave Sim, Chris Ivy (CA) J. Scott Campbell Hero Comics 2012 presents some of the GREATEST creators in comics using their talents to tell great stories AND raise much-needed money for the Hero Initiative, the charity that helps comic book creators in medical or financial need! This year's annual includes: A NEW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story written and drawn by Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman; an original Zombie vs. Robots tale by Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood; a NEW Red Star story by Red Star creator Christian Gossett; an original Elephantmen story written by Richard Starkings with art by Dave Sim; and creators Tom Ziuko, Russ Heath, Alan Kupperberg and Robert Washington tell their OWN stories of how Hero Initiative has changed their lives! And it all comes wrapped in a great cover by J. Scott Campbell! Cover price $3.99.