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Stories reprinted in Fun Time (1953) #3. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Pat and Mike" and "Funny Bunny" art by Hal Lockwood; "Tuffy Bear" art by Vincent Fago; "Professor Penguin" and "Nutty Squirrel" art by Hal Lockwood; "Pete the Peke"; and "Marmaduke Monk" art by Hal Lockwood. "Gags and Giggles by Funny Bunny" joke pages. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Tomm Coker Cover by James Jean "Friendly Fire" Part 2 of 3, featuring guest artist Tomm Coker (BLOOD & WATER) and guest-starring Batman! The Incinerator has sworn to keep New York City terror-free by waging a one-man campaign of hate and providing some incendiary terror of his own! Can the Monolith help Batman track him down? On sale Aug 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Steven Cummings (W/A) J.P. Russ Susquatch and the Loch Ness Monster...The Kraken and the Mongolian Death Worm...thousands of people have seen these monsters and pictures and videos of these elusive creatures exist but no one has been able to capture one alive. The Monster Hunters Survival Guide will not only instruct you on how to be the first to catch one of these mysterious Cryptids but it's the only way you'll be able to survive the experience! Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Dan Gordon. Stories and art by Frank Willard and Milt Gross. A collection of Frank Willard's comic strip about streetwise Moon and his wacky neighbors in Emmy Schmaltz's boarding house. ACG's Michel imprint published these early issues. Lord Plushbottom comes home from the night's carousing with someone else's top hat, which causes chaos when it's time for church. Kayo tries to smuggle a pie into the house, but chooses the wrong hiding place. Just to win an argument with his wife, Pop agrees to wrestle "The Turk," in a "That's My Pop" story by Milt Gross. Plus Banana Oil! by Gross. Moon Mullins; Kitty Higgins; Banana Oil!; Moon Makes Music; That's My Pop!; Danger: Moon at Work! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. By Frank H. Willard. Featuring 92 strips originally published from 1929 to 1931. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Vince Sullivan. "The Gavonian Affair: Part 11," script and art by W. C. Brigham; Sandra and Count De Wex try to escape from Tauru's forces. "Prince of Patrania: Part 11," script and art by Vincent Sullivan; Pincus the sailor is thrown overboard. "Island Adventure: Part 1," script and art by Russell Alger Cole; Woozy gets marooned on an island. "Damsel In Distress: Part 8," script by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, art by W. C. Brigham; Jack battles Pancho Villa on the edge of a precipice. "A Chance For Life," script by Ken Fitch, art by Clem Gretter; Don is offered his freedom if he can defeat the new monster. "Fang Gow of China: Part 11," script and art by Leo O'Mealia; Barry ONeill reveals a plot to blow up Paris. "The Bedouin Adventure: Part 10," script and art by Tom Hickey; Ali Ben Saad attacks the camp of the Arab who saved Wing Brady. "The Werewolf: Part 1," script by Jerry Siegel (as Leger), art by Joe Shuster (as Reuths); Doctor Occult and a young girl are attacked by a werewolf. "The Half-Breed: Part 1," script and art by Tom Cooper; Buckskin Jim hunts down Pierre for kidnapping Mary. "The Bank Robbers: Part 3," script and art by Whitney Ellsworth; Linda frees herself from the bank robbers and turns one of them over to the police. "The Purple Tiger: Part 1," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; The Purple Tiger's gang kidnap Doris Bailey, the Police Commisioner's daughter. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Second Printing Variant Cover by Rodin Esquejo. The most anticipated new series of the year starts here! Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country... But behind it's hallowed doors something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers in a place where nothing is what it seems to be! Cover price $3.99.

THIRD PRINTING The most anticipated new series of the year starts here! Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country... But behind it's hallowed doors something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers in a place where nothing is what it seems to be! Cover price $3.99.

Fourth Printing Variant Cover by Joe Eisma. The most anticipated new series of the year starts here! Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country... But behind it's hallowed doors something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers in a place where nothing is what it seems to be! TAG: DOUBLE SIZED FIRST ISSUE, 44 FULL PAGES OF STORY FOR JUST $3.99! IT'S RUNAWAYS MEETS LOST! FROM THE WRITER OF EXISTENCE 2.0, FORGETLESS, AND SHUDDERTOWN! Cover price $3.99.

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Larry's Wonderful World of Comics Limited Edition Exclusive "Wraparound Cover" by Rodin Esquejo. The most anticipated new series of the year starts here! Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country... But behind it's hallowed doors something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers in a place where nothing is what it seems to be! TAG: DOUBLE SIZED FIRST ISSUE, 44 FULL PAGES OF STORY FOR JUST $3.99! IT'S RUNAWAYS MEETS LOST! FROM THE WRITER OF EXISTENCE 2.0, FORGETLESS, AND SHUDDERTOWN!

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story NICK SPENCER art JOE EISMA cover RODIN ESQUEJO It's the Glories' first day of school, and they've already landed themselves in detention! Now anywhere else that might just mean the start of a bad year, but they're about to find out when you're enrolled at Morning Glory Academy, corporal punishment takes on a whole new- and deadly - meaning! TAG: The most hotly anticipated new series of the summer continues! It's RUNAWAYS meets LOST from the writer of FORGETLESS and SHUDDERTOWN! 32 pgs FC. Cover price $3.50.

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story NICK SPENCER art JOE EISMA cover RODIN ESQUEJO With one of their own in danger, the rest of the Glories come together secretly and hatch a plan to rescue her-and escape from the sinister clutches of the Academy together! The teacher versus student showdown starts here! Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Rodin Esquejo. Mutually Assured Destruction. 'Nick Spencer gives each of our six teens a distinct voice, whereas Joe Eisma gives them each a distinct look. I think this is a case where one is not better than the other, they expertly mesh into a fairly flawless book.' -Newsarama Best Shots 'Verdict is that anyone that loved the Runaways needs to check this out. It's a strong story with awesome artwork. This will be a book I will watch very closely!' -Eric Ratcliff, Comic Related TAG: THE HOTTEST NEW SERIES OF THE YEAR! EVERY ISSUE HAS SOLD OUT AND GONE INTO MULTILE PRINTINGS! SEE WHAT ALL OF THE BUZZ IS ABOUT! Cover price $3.50.

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story NICK SPENCER art JOE EISMA cover RODIN ESQUEJO 'P.E. - The Conclusion'""(W) Nick Spencer (A) Joe Eisma (CA) Rodin Esquejo Cover price $2.99.

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Variant Cover by Nick Pitarra Waiting Game: Part 2 - (W) Nick Spencer (A) Joe Eisma story NICK SPENCER art JOE EISMA cover VARIOUS 'THERE IS NO BEGINNING' The double-sized Season 2 premiere! With an astonishing array of covers by some of the hottest artists working today: JENNY FRISSON, ROB GUILLORY, SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, JAMIE McKELVIE, EMMA RIOS and MORNING GLORIES' own JOE EISMA! Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Morning Glories (2010 Image) #1-12. Written by NICK SPENCER. Art by JOE EISMA. Cover by RODIN ESQUEJO. At last, an oversized hardcover of NICK SPENCER's runaway hit series, MORNING GLORIES. This deluxe edition features every cover, plus sketches, character studies and other extras that no collector or fan of the series will want to be without. See why critics everywhere have cited MORNING GLORIES as THE book of the year! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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Free Comic Book Day 2005. "Godpoint" & "Pit Stop (Redux)" written by A. David Lewis with art by Taki Soma, Jeffrey LaJaunie, & Chris Srnka. "Fetch" written & illustrated by Carla Speed McNeil. "I Didn't Know This Place Had a Cellar" written by Joshua Hale Fialkov with art by Scott. A Keating. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Mysterious Manuscript!" Story and art by Lars Jakobsen. On a dark and stormy night, a book collector shows Mortensen the prize of his collection: an illuminated manuscript from 1512. When Mortensen sees a painting of an airplane on one of its pages, he knows he has a mystery to unravel. With a zap from his time gun, he travels back to medieval Scotland to look for clues. A wise scribe and a mute witch help him on his adventure, but neither of them can answer his question: how did an airplane crash land in the Middle Ages? Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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Stories and Art by Gene Ha, Sean Rubin, David Petersen Inside the June Alley Inn, located in the western mouse city of Barkstone, mice are in the midst of an enthralling tall tale-telling competition. In this issue, Gene Ha and Lowell Francis chronicle the legendary exploits of Worley, a stubborn mouse banker who stumbles upon danger and a mink! Legends of the Guard is a continuing anthology series with artists and storytellers handpicked by David Petersen. Featured in this issue are tales by Gene Ha, Sean Rubin, and David Petersen. Cover price $3.50.

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(W/A) David Petersen The Eisner Award-winning Mouse Guard returns with The Black Axe, a third volume to be told in six bi-monthly issues. Set in 1115, this prequel to Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 fulfills the promise the wise oldfur Celanawe made to Lieam the day his paw first touched the Black Axe: to tell the young warrior about the mouse who first wielded the deadly weapon. The arrival of distant kin takes Celanawe on an adventure that will carry him across the sea to uncharted waters and lands, all while unraveling the legend of Farrer, the blacksmith who forged the mythic Black Axe. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Howard Purcell. Stories by Phil Evans and unknown. Art by Howard Purcell, Charles Paris and unknown. Radio's No. 1 hit! Mr. District Attorney in: "Fake Accident Racket!" by Phil Evans, Howard Purcell and Charles Paris; "I Defended the Monkey Man!" by Evans, Purcell and Paris; and "The Phoney Talent Scouts!" with art by Purcell and Paris. Also in this issue: "Parole Cop"; "In the News" half-pager; and The Crime File 2-page text article. Plus: Captain Tootsie stars in the 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie Saves the Day!" with art by C.C. Beck. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Howard Purcell and Charles Paris. Stories by Henry Boltinoff, Morris Waldinger, Al McLean and unknown. Art by Howard Purcell, Charles Paris, Henry Boltinoff, Morris Waldinger, Al McLean and unknown. Brand-new adventures of radio's No. 1 hit! Mr. District Attorney in: "The Case of the Secret Six!" with art by Howard Purcell and Charles Paris; "The Driving School for Death!" with art by Purcell and Paris; and "The Crimes of Caesar Torrow!" with art by Purcell and Paris. Also in this issue: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; "Crime Punishment!" half-pager by Morris Waldinger; "Special Prosecutor!"; Beware the Rackets! half-pager by Al McLean; and The Crime File 2-page text article. Plus: Superboy stars in the 1-page public service announcement "Happy Hobby Time!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Howard Purcell, Charles Paris, Win Mortimer, Henry Boltinoff and Martin Naydel. Brand-new adventures of TV and radio's favorite! Mr. District Attorney in: "Hotel Detective!" with art by Howard Purcell and Charles Paris; "The Man Who Stymied the D.A.!" with art by Purcell and Paris; and "Harrington's Last Case!" with art by Purcell and Paris. Also in this issue: A Casebook Mystery "The Freak Who Was Framed!" with art by Win Mortimer; Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; The Crime File 2-page text article; Casey the Cop half-pager by Boltinoff; and Money Stuff half-pager by Martin Naydel, reprinted from Green Lantern (1941-1949 Golden Age) #38. Plus: Superboy stars in the 1-page public service announcement "Know Your Country!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ruben Moreira. Stories by Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Howard Purcell, Ray Burnley, Bernard Baily and Henry Boltinoff. Brand-new adventures of TV and radio's favorite! Mr. District Attorney in: "The Flying Saucer Mystery" with art by Howard Purcell and Ray Burnley; "The Underworld Fort Knox!" with art by Purcell and Burnley; and "The Crank-Letter Criminal" with art by Purcell and Burnley. Also in this issue: 2-page story "The Case of the Cold Alibi" with art by Bernard Baily; Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and The D.A. File 1-page text article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Poly-bagged with the "Ralph Snart Capsule" included. Story by John Hartman. Art by Michael Hawkins and Tony Colonna. Cover by Marc Hansen. A solo adventure of Ralph Snarts beer-guzzling reptilian pal. Mr. Lizard finally wrangles a date with the girl of his dreams, but she turns out to be nothing but trouble. Originally part of an abortive attempt at a Mr. Lizard book without creator Marc Hansen, although Hansen did do the cover. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Stories by Alan Moore, Michael T. Gilbert, Scott Deschaine and Janet Gilbert. Art by Michael T. Gilbert, Alex Toth, Tom Buss, Shane Glines, Ronn Sutton, Alan Smith, and Mark Pacella. Cover by Michael T. Gilbert. Back cover by Trina Robbins. Alan Moore contributes a Mr. Monster story;. Mary Monster attends the Sinister Slumber Party from Alpha Centauri. Also featuring a pinup by Alex Toth, Kelly paper dolls by Robbins, and Kellys recipe for Too-Hot-for-Satan Devils Food Cake. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Stories and art by Michael T. Gilbert, Jerry Grandenetti, George Evans and Basil Wolverton. Cover by Michael T. Gilbert. Reprints of classic stories from the golden age of horror comics, including a Basil Wolverton three-pager. The Secret Files of Dr. Drew; The Man Who Never Smiled; The Metamorphosis of the Gkmloooms. Includes an introduction by Mr. Monster. Sometimes listed as Mr. Monsters Super Duper Special #2. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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Second Printing Cover by Sara Pichelli (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Adrian Alphona The legend has returned! Marvel Comics presents the all-new MS. MARVEL, the ground breaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is just an ordinary girl from Jersey City--until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm, and prepare for an epic tale that will be remembered by generations to come. History in the making is NOW! Cover price $2.99.

THIRD PRINTING Cover by Sara Pichelli. Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art by Adrian Alphona. The legend has returned! Marvel Comics presents the all-new MS. MARVEL, the ground breaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is just an ordinary girl from Jersey City--until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm, and prepare for an epic tale that will be remembered by generations to come. History in the making is NOW! Cover price $2.99.

THIRD PRINTING Variant Cover by Sara Pichelli. Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art by Adrian Alphona. The legend has returned! Marvel Comics presents the all-new MS. MARVEL, the ground breaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is just an ordinary girl from Jersey City--until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm, and prepare for an epic tale that will be remembered by generations to come. History in the making is NOW! Cover price $2.99.

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4TH PRINTING Variant Cover by Sara Pichelli. Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art by Adrian Alphona. The legend has returned! Marvel Comics presents the all-new MS. MARVEL, the ground breaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is just an ordinary girl from Jersey City--until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm, and prepare for an epic tale that will be remembered by generations to come. History in the making is NOW! Cover price $2.99.

Volume 7 – 1st printing. Art and Story by Yoshiyuki Nishi. Together with Yoichi and Biko, Muhyo attempts to form a pact with the great underlord Pluto himself! Meanwhile, Roji and his classmates weather Executor Page's new-and-improved testing camp...but a marauding spirit wasn't part of the plan! Will Muhyo and Roji be able to overcome their separate challenges? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Variant art cover. by Marv Wolfman & Matt Broome; Colored by Digital Broome. The Mummy comes to Chaos! and it's time for you to unwrap the suspense! It began thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, and now a new year begins in 1927, when the inimitable Rick O'Connell returns with his new wife, Evelyn, her brother, Jonathan and the man named Ardeth Bay to face a menace even more deadly than Imhotep, "The Mummy." But can they stop what lurks beneath the "Valley Of The Gods?" An action-packed, all-original comics novel in three thrilling chapters. Also, introducing the menace of "The Scorpion King," played by the WWFs The Rock ? a powerful force of nature featured in the upcoming blockbuster movie, The Mummy Returns!

Cover by Shelli Paroline. Written by Grace Randolph. Art by Amy Mebberson. The timid Kermie Pan resides in the magical realm of Neverswamp, where the pushy fairy Piggytink tries to toughen him up! One night, while searching for his shadow, Kermie Pan and Piggytink encounter the Darling children, who run away to Neverswamp and encourage Kermie Pan to battle Captain Gonzo! Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Amy Mebberson. Written by Tim Beedle. Art by Armand Villavert Jr. The Muppets tell the Robin Hood legend for laughs, and it's the reader who will be merry! Robin Hood (Kermit the Frog) steals from the rich and gives to the poor. The imprisoned Robin awaits the gallows. Can the Merry Men spring Robin free and defeat Prince John? If only they could find the 'narrator' and discover how the story is supposed to end! Cover price $2.99.

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Story, Art, and Cover by Roger Langridge. Acclaimed creator Roger Landridge's zany romp across The Muppet Show stage continues! This issue is positively Gonzo! Literally! But what exactly is Gonzo? And how expensive is he to insure? Gonzo ponders these mysterious questions, all while performing his hilariously dangerous routine, which might be shut down by the theater's insurance agent! Cover price $2.99.

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Bizarre Murderers. Cover by Don M. Haring Jr. Stories and art by Gregory Benton, Andi Watson, Garret Izumi, Gabby Gamboa, and John Marr. A comics anthology based on the notorious zine of the same title, featuring true tales of death, disaster and crime. The Beast of the Belfrey; Indianapolis; More Fun in Santa Cruz!; Ed Kemper; Looking for Qualtrough. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Charles King, Sol Hess, and W. A. Carlson. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Mutt tries to teach Jeff how to swim so he can get a job as a lifeguard. When they hear that American farmers need help, Mutt and Jeff head to the country to be farmhands. Mutt and Jeff tell the kids about their experiences during the war. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Partners. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Wally Wood and others. Tales of romance with a hint of crime and scandal from Fox Feature Syndicate. Marilyn is ostracized by her community after her parents die in a murder-suicide, but Alan doesn't care, even after rumors surface that Marilyn burned down his store; Billie is fired from her job after covering up for Bob, the boss's son, a gambler who says he loves her; Mig is torn between her bad-girl best friend Paula and her boyfriend Dave, who doesn't trust Paula. Plus love advice to readers and tips on grooming to get That Smooth-As-Silk Skin. I Was Unwanted; My Tarnished Reputation; Love Clinic; Personal Tips; My Foolish Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Numbering continues from All Top Comics (1945 Fox) #18. In order of appearance: "Decision with Danger" art by Wally Wood; "He Loved Another!"; and "I Was a Frightened Bride". "Are You in Love?" and "Between Us Girls, Let's Admit It" text articles. Indicia states "MY EXPERIENCE, (formerly ALL TOP COMICS)". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

Story and art by Derf Backderf.

You only think you know this story.

We all have that one friend we grew up with--the strange kid, the class freak, the one whose anticsamused and entertained, maybe even alarmed us--the kid who sticks in our heads even with the passing of the years. That friend is invariably left behind when we become adults, faded into memory and filed away with our yearbooks and other teenage mementos. But every now and then we might wonder whatever happened to that person. For one cartoonist who grew up in the small town of Richfield, Ohio, that question was answered without warning by every media outlet in the world.

My Friend Dahmer is the hauntingly original graphic novel by Derf Backderf, the award-winning political cartoonist and comix creator. In these pages, Backderf tries to make sense of Jeffrey Dahmer, the future serial killer with whom he shared classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, libraries, and car rides. What emerges is a surprisingly sympathetic portrait of a young man struggling helplessly against the ghastly urges bubbling up from the deep recesses of his psyche. The Dahmer recounted here, universally regarded as an inhuman monster, is a lonely oddball who, in reality, is all too human. A shy kid sucked inexorbably into madness while the adults in his life fail him.

We all know what Dahmer did, but in My Friend Dahmer Derf provides profound (and at times, even strangely comic) insight into how, and more important, why Jeffrey Dahmer transformed from a high school nerd into the most depraved serial killer since Jack the Ripper--coming as close as anyone yet has to explaining the seemingly unexplainable phenomenon of one Jeffrey Dahmer, Revere High, Class of 1978.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, B&W.

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by Sam Kieth & Josh Hagler There are two sides to every coin and every person. No matter how hard you try to hide that second face away, you can never get rid of it. That's what one man is about to learn when his under-developed feminine side materializes into a very real bubble gum-chewing bimbo and turns his world upside down! Cover price $2.99.