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Third Eye Comics Virgin Variant Cover by Jimmy Giegerich. Written by Eric Powell. Art by Brian Churilla. WHY WE LOVE IT: BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA is one of our favorite cult-classic films because it mashed together '80s action and supernatural fantasy movies with '70s kung-fu flicks. This is the first time any new BIG TROUBLE stories have been told, and we have the film's original directer, John Carpenter, working with Eric Powell (THE GOON) on the story. You can't beat that! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Eric Powell is a huge fan of BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, so the sense of humor and over-the-top action he brings to THE GOON will be all over this book. Plus, Brian Churilla's (THE SIXTH GUN) art on this perfectly captures the outrageous world of BIG TROUBLE. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Jack Burton, a macho, truck-driving adventurer, finds a stowaway hiding on his rig, 'The Pork Chop Express', but that soon becomes the least of his troubles. He helped his best friend Wang save his fiancée from the clutches of a demon, but now the wedding has been invaded by more evil forces with one thing on their minds-revenge against Jack Burton! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by James Asmus and Fred Van Lente. Art by Kano. Cover by Paolo Rivera. BROS BEFORE HOBOS! After battling, befriending, breaking-up, and making-up, our suckers supreme - Quantum, Woody, Archer, and Armstrong - have finally arrived at their destination...Big Rock Candy Mountain! With their enemies rapidly gaining on them can our dreamed-up-team-up find the lost treasure of the hobos before it is too late? You've read the other three issues, you've played the board game, WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU NOT SEE HOW IT ENDS?! See you at the finish line, hobolievers! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Feb 1942. Western adventure stories by Walt Coburn "That Bloody Sangria Trail!", Dane Gregory "You'll Never Ride Again!", Dee Linford, Lloyd Eric Reeve, M. Howard Lane, Robert E. Mahaffy, Fred Gipson, and William Benton Johnston . 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white text with spot illos.; 98 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

June 1942. Western adventure stories by Walt Coburn "Last Call for Diamond-A Fighting Men", Harry F. Olmsted "Friar Robusto Meets the Devil", William R. Cox "Death Wears Buckskins", Frank Bonham, Tom Roan, Lloyd Eric Reeve, and Fred Gipson. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white text with spot illos.; 98 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Carol Lay. Number 23. Polite Society; Irene, hiding her face, is invited by a neighbor to a cosmetics party; The neighbors react badly when her face is revealed but a little girl finds it cool; Meanwhile Kurt has discovered Irene is a heiress but doesn't find her at her home. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

1st printing. Issue #9 of Graphic Story Magazine (formerly Fantasy Illustrated) includes the following: letters by artist Jeff Jones, Comics Revue editor Rick Norwood, Romance Without Tears editor John Benson, and comic book editor Archie Goodwin; "Master Tyme Mobius Tripp" strip by George Metzger; an interview with Dan Noonan (including bibliography); The Sons of Aesop funny animals column by Mike Barrier; The Last Weapon strip by Vincent Davis (based on a story by Robert Sheckley); and cover art by Tom Sutton. Summer, 1968. 48 pgs.

August 29, 1952. "America's First Motion Picture Trade Journal." Variety-like magazine covering the movie news of the week. Full-page two-color ad for "One Minute to Zero" starring Robert Mitchum and Ann Blyth. 9.25 in. x 12.25 in.; black and white with spot color; 24 pages.

A storytelling experimental issue in which we get Grendel's side of the story from the "Devil by the Deed" saga in an untitled story. Matt Wagner, the creator of Grendel uses a different layout arrangement in this issue. Script and art by Matt Wagner. Issue also has the Mage in "Interlude – Troisieme Partie." Script and art by Matt Wagner. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.75.

Cover art by Tim Sale. Devil in Image: Chapter 35 starring Grendel, script by Matt Wagner, art by Tim Sale; Manny, a telepath, becomes Orion's assistant; Japan using subliminals on Australia; Australia joins with CalAmerica to become UNOW. Tales from the Underground: Viva Las Vegas starring Grendel, script by Matt Wagner, art by Tim Sale; Grendel's Palace opened to the public; Japanese minister visits Cross and is bitten and released. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Comic Book Realm Exclusive "Nice" Cover by Anthony Spay & Sanju Nivangune Limited to 500. (W) Joe Brusha. (A) Federico De Luca. Out of prison and finally back on earth Sela looks to return to some semblance of the life she lived before she her exile. Intent on finding her daughter and Sela is sidetracked by an old friend who shows her that the earth needs her and her special gifts more than ever. In a return to the format of the early issues of GFT, Sela teaches another Highborn a lesson by telling a new version of the classic fairy tale The Seal Skin.

Comic Book Realm Exclusive "Naughty" Cover by Anthony Spay & Sanju Nivangune Limited to 100. (W) Joe Brusha. (A) Federico De Luca. Out of prison and finally back on earth Sela looks to return to some semblance of the life she lived before she her exile. Intent on finding her daughter and Sela is sidetracked by an old friend who shows her that the earth needs her and her special gifts more than ever. In a return to the format of the early issues of GFT, Sela teaches another Highborn a lesson by telling a new version of the classic fairy tale The Seal Skin.

Cover A "The Nature Boy" by Anthony Spay & Ivan Nunes. (W) Ralph Tedesco. (A) Eric J, Anthony Spay, Eddy Swan, Scott Woodward, David Seidman, Andrew Elder, Claudio Sepulveda. (CA) Anthony Spay. 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 price $3.99.

MegaCon Exclusive "Nice" Variant Cover by Ivan Nunes Limited to 500. (W) Patrick Shand (A) TBD (CA) Stjepan Sejic The earth is changing...the powerful Highborn's who had remained hidden for so long have come out in the open and many of them do not have the best intentions for human kind. The Dark One and his Horde want control of the realms of power starting with the nexus and there are even more sinister threats still hiding in the shadows. How can humans hope to survive against beings of such incredible power? Alone they have no hope but fortune has smiled on them...in the form of the Realm Knights, a powerful team of Highborn's who've made it their job to protect earth and all the realms of power from the forces of evil.

Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Maneely, Marion Sitton and unknown. Ride with Red Larabee...the Gunhawk! Thrill to fast moving tales of danger and trigger-quick action! The cowboy with the smoking guns stars in three tales with art by Joe Maneely: "The Train That Never Arrived"; "Revolt in Cartridge City!"; and "Escape from Torture!" Plus: Back-up story "Cash Devlin, The Man Who Faced the Ghost of Murder!" with art by Marion Sitton; 2-page text story "Duel on the Rio Grande!"; Scrapbook of the West 1-pager "Gold!"; and Scrapbook of the West 1-pager "Death Valley," reprinted from Two-Gun Kid (1948) #10. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Graham Ingels. Stories by unknown. Art by B. Tiedeman and unknown. Blazing stories of the West! In this issue: Gunsmoke in "Gunpowder Trail"; "The Masked Marvel and the Raiders"; "The Logan Boys"; 2-page text story "Trapped"; and "Calamity Jane" with art by B. Tiedeman. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Gene Colan and unknown. Featuring Kid Colt in "The Capture of Kid Colt" with story by Stan Lee and pencils by Jack Keller. Also in this issue: "The Life and Death of Blast Larkin" by Lee and Dick Ayers; "The Rustlers of Red Gap!" by Lee and Don Heck; "The Sheriff's Secret" by Lee and Gene Colan; and 2-page text story "Mesa by Moonlight," reprinted from Western Tales of Black Rider (1955) #28. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, George Olesen, and Howard Larsen. Tough marshal Bob Hardie is better known to friend and foe alike as The Hawk. Female rancher and action girl Buckskin Belle offers to teach her handsome but clueless neighbor the ways of the West, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. The Hawk discovers that the two gamblers who tried to cheat prospector "Dusty" of his gold are killers who will stop at nothing. Notorious gunfighter "Santa Fe" reluctantly agrees to take on the outlaw gang that wounded the town sheriff. Secret of the Sands!; Doublecross at Devil's Den; The Bold Buckeroo; Ambush at Alkali Flats; Peril on the Prairie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

There were only three hombres in the county nearly as tough as Copperhead Daly, art by Leonard Starr; Lobo is chasing bankrobbers, and uses a huge bow to catch them. It was only an old buffalo hide, art by Ed Moritz; Two white badmen are stirring up trouble between the Sioux and the Apache to get to some valuable battle trophies. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Story, art and cover by Ted Naifeh and Tristan Crane. A tale of drugs, drag and counterculture in 1990s San Francisco, by the artist of Gloom Cookie and Courtney Crumrin. Catherine and her disreputable friend Nick swap stories of gender-bending and chemical excess; Nicks new career as a drug dealer takes a dangerous turn. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Stories and art by Bernie Mireault, Rupert Bottenberg, David Bacha, and Jeff Lang. Cover by Bernie Mireault. Mireaults Jammer, an ordinary man in an altered jogging suit, encounters offbeat superhero action and slice-of-life adventures. Lang takes over the scripting on Jammers adventures. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. NOTE: This series changes publishers three times. Issues 1-5 Slave Labor, issues 6-8 Dark Horse, issues 9-14 Caliber. All issues B & W. A color reprint series was published by Tundra in 1992. Cover price $2.95.

Jane's Husband Drank Too Much (1972) is an educational comic book published Al-Anon Family Group. Jane's husband, Jim alienates his family and friends, beats his wife, drives drunk, crashes his car, loses his house, and remains in denial throughout. Al-Anon offers another outcome. Full color, 6.5-in. x 3.5-in., no cover price.

by Blackburn, Jelke, Johansson, & Kenzer "HAILING FREQUENCIES OPEN!"?Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features articles for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture. Cover by Benjamin Hall. b&w, 80pg$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

by Jolly Blackburn & Various THURSDAY KNIGHT FEVER?Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features articles for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! Cover by George Vrbanic. b&w, 112pg $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

(W/A) Jolly Blackburn (CA) TBD This multiple award-winning comic magazine features the hilarious misadventures of a group of gamers (the Knights) and their friends, along with useful role-playing and other articles for gamers, from a gamer's perspective. It's a slice of (fantasy) life in strips, articles, reviews and features, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! Cover price $5.99.

April 20, 1980 32 pages of comic strips. Tarzan, Star Wars, Ripley's Believe it or not, Hulk, Superman, Phantom, Steve Canyon, B.C., Doonesbury, Walt Disney, and many more. All in color. Kane, Manning, Kuppenberg, Hart, Caniff, plus many others.

Cover by Nei Ruffino (W) Tom Hutchison (A) Alisson Borges After a rough and tumble meeting with the Winged Monkeys, Gale and her newfound friend mount up and ride for the Emerald City. The desert gives way to forest and forest means lions and tigers and bears - and Kalidahs! The Wild West reimagining of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz continues! Cover price $3.50.

1st printing.

Written by Marc Tessier and Stéphane Olivier.

Mac Tin Tac, a dystopic allegory of modern life told through a unique combination of myth and hard-edged realism, was originally serialized in five comics between 1990 and 1995, but was uncollected until now. To illustrate their vision, Montreal authors Tessier and Olivier commissioned the emerging talent of Quebec's avant garde. The story is a mix of Orwell's 1984 and Gabriel Garcia Marquez's magic realism. Mac's desperate attempt to create beauty in a bleak world is the overarching theme in the book. But the dazzling variety of drawing styles keeps the reader immersed in the lives of various peripheral characters as well.

Mac Tin Tac, which includes new material done especially for this edition, is an impressive cultural document from Quebec's fin-de-siècle underground.

Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.95.

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "G.I. Shmoe!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; A parody of war comics. "Sane!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by John Severin; Sane beats Wilson in a gun battle through trickery; Parody of the film "Shane." "Operation Under-the-Ground Chapter 35" (Chapter 4) text story. E. C. Fan-Addict Club ad. "The Face Upon the Floor!", script by Jack Davis (plot) and H. Antoine D'Arcy (text), art by Jack Davis (signed) and Basil Wolverton (final panel); Illustrated version of D'Arcy poem. "Woman Wonder!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; Parody of Wonder Woman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Peter David. Penciled by Pablo Raimondi. Cover by David Lloyd PART 3 (OF 5) Ever been totally beside yourself? Ever feel as if sometimes you're your own worst enemy? Then you can sympathize with Jamie Madrox as his investigation into his "own" death spirals out of control in Chicago, causing him to doubt everyone and everything, including ? most especially -- himself. Meanwhile, Guido has a major smackdown with the assassin, Clay, while Wolfsbane seeks the goods on a philandering husband who may be cheating on his wife...but only spiritually. 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605555-00311 Cover price $2.99.

Top Cow Convention Wizard World Texas Virgin "Cow Girl" Edition by Mike Choi - Limited to 100. NOTE: Jay Company Certificate of Authenticity may or may not be present. (W) Marcia Chen (P) Joe Benitez (I) Joe Weems (C) Tyson Wengler "Blood Divine" - Part III In the stunning conclusion to the "Blood Divine" mini-series, the Magdalena is brought before the vampire queen for infiltrating the coven circle. There she discovers the true origin of the vampires and the motives behind the killer. Plus, Cardinal Innocent deals with the possible ramifications of Father Jasper's find and the true fate of the Magdalena is finally revealed! FC, 32pg

Gil Kane reprint Cover price $1.00.

"A Night in October's" - A beer-drinking duel in the neighborhood tavern! Maze stalks fireflies! Written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Stephen DeStefano, inked by Karl Kesel. Plus: The very fun adventures of Zoot Sputnik and his friends by Denton Fixx and Fred Hembeck - part 1 of a 4-part back-up epic! Cover by DeStefano and Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

by Michelinie, Lim, & Layton The surviving members of Team Metallix cope with the tragic loss of their comrade through a unique form of 'primal therapy' ? they make other people scream! In lieu of flowers, please send bandages... Cover by Ron Lim and Bob Layton. FC, 24pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

WRITTEN BY JOHN ALBANO, BOB KANIGHER AND VARIOUS; ART BY TODD DEZUNIGA, GRAY MORROW AND VARIOUS. A handsome reprint of the classic 1972 comic that introduced battle-scarred bounty hunter Jonah Hex! This extra-length issue ? reprinted in its entirety ? also features tales of the Old West starring El Diablo and Bat Lash. FC, 48 PG." Cover price $2.95.

By Tony Bedard, Fabrizio Fiorentino, Matt Ryan, and Andrew Crossley. Something's gone very wrong with Giselle as her behavior becomes increasingly hostile and unpredictable. But the answer to her current dilemma is at hand as she comes face to face with Ingra, the voluptuous, volatile vixen of the almighty First! Giselle's secret agenda against the most powerful foe she's ever encountered will explode in next month's second anniversary spectacular! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

January 1974. Animals. A songbook for whales; Popular Evolution magazine; a spoof of Penthouse magazine for pets. Stories and art by Michael O'Donoghue, P. J. O'Rourke, Frank Springer (as Francis Hollidge), Sean Kelly, Tony Hendra, Alan Kupperberg, Gahan Wilson, Jeff Jones, Shary Flenniken, Vaughn Bode, Byron Preiss and Ralph Reese, Michael Gross, Henry Beard and Doug Kenney. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover price $0.75.

Wrap around cover by Darryl Banks and Mike Gustovich. "Blind Justice." Part 3 of 3. Story by Mark Ellis. Pencils by Stan Timmons and Darryl Banks. Inks by Mike Gustovich. On slightly suspect evidence, the Justice Machine are sent to help quell a rebel uprising on the tropical Ariba Atoll. All is not as it seems though, and all they may end up accomplishing is aiding an old enemy. Storylines lead directly into the Innovation regular Justice Machine series. 24 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

Written by MIKE BARON. Art & cover by MIKE NORTON. "THE BAR" As Boston prepares for the 4th of July, crime is out of control. An eerie army of inhuman creatures threatens anyone who ventures away from well-lit streets. Two teen runaways escape to the only shelter they can find from the rain and danger of the streets: an old bar under the freeway. The preacher Walter knows this is no coincidence. Those who join together in its walls are the Night Club. Armed with the word of God, he draws the others to him to prepare for the apocalypse. Cover price $2.95.

Cover art by John Severin. "When the Owlhoots Rode," art by Doug Wildey; The Outlaw Kids clashed with Chad Burrows and his gang who had just stolen $10,000 from the Express Office; However he is winged by a bullet and the gang manages to get awayl After getting patched up the doc suggests after such a haul that Burrows will retire, but the Kid doesn't think this is the last of the gang. "A Man of the West" text story, art by Gray Morrow. "Revenge of the Redmen!", art by Doug Wildey; There is a great deal of unrest over the Native Americans attacking burning their crops and homes; Leading this pack is a local named Darrow who suggests they take up arms against the Natives; Listening to this is the Outlaw Kid suggests that cooler heads prevail. "Gun Crazy!", art by Doug Wildey; Spotting a local named Mapes taking shots at an old man's feet making him "dance," the Outlaw Kid gets in his way; Mapes then decides to challenge the Kid to a duel; However, Kid beats him in a fist fight and sends Mapes packing. "Hide-Out!", pencils by Carl Burgos; Outlaw Kid vs. Mr. Duane. "Treachery In Caliber City!", art by Doug Wildey; Seeing a gang of men outside the Caliber City bank, the Kid goes to see what is going on and is refused to be allowed in; When the Kid refuses to stand down they draw, but the Kid shoots the guns out of their hands; Out comes their employer, comes out and scolds the Kid for acting rashly, telling the Kid that he just conducted business and they soon leave. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY. Betrayals abound as Jesse confronts Cassidy in Part 6 of the 7-part "Alamo." As the two have a painful discussion of their fractured friendship, Tulip comes to know a new betrayal and Starr takes his relationship with Hoover and Featherstone to the next level. No one can escape their past...or their fate. MATURE READERS. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Mark Zingarelli. Letter from Charles Bukowski. Memoirs of a Fightin' Missionary, script by Dennis Eichhorn, art by Jim R. Williams; A thug gets more than he bargained for. The Goeist Philosophy, script by Dennis Eichhorn, art by Michael Dougan; Denny works at a bar whose owner lives to annoy the landlord. Het!, script by Dennis Eichhorn, art by Stanley Shaw; Denny meets a new girlfriend at a womens event. Soap Opera, script by Roberta Gregory; Denny gets a job as a chef in a Hungarian tavern. *18+ Mature Readers Only* 28 pgs., black and white. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Newbury Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by David Peterson. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by John Cassaday. THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME RETURNS TO MARVEL! Luke Skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory yet-the destruction of the massive battle station known as the Death Star. But the Empire's not toppled yet! Join Luke along with Princess Leia, smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca, droids C-3PO and R2-D2 and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they strike out for freedom against the evil forces of Darth Vader and his master, the Emperor. This is the Star Wars saga as only Marvel Comics could make it! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

Mile High Comics Variant. Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Terry Dodson. When Princess Leia Organa was captured by the Empire as a Rebel spy, she never betrayed her convictions, even in the face of the complete destruction of her home world, Alderaan. When her rescue came, she grabbed a blaster and joined the fight, escaping back to the Rebel Alliance and helping strike the biggest blow against the Empire-the destruction of the Death Star. But in the aftermath of that victory, the question remains...what is a princess without a world? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by GARY FRANK. "THE SQUADRON" PART 5 (OF 5) "The Deconstruction of Mark Milton" concludes: There's love in the air for Doctor Spectrum and a certain amphibious creature...and a storm on the horizon for Hyperion. Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad. 32 PGS./ MAX- Explicit Content ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Cover pencils by Reed Crandall. Stories by unknown. Art by Reed Crandall, John Belcastro, Dan Zolnerowich, Edmond Good and unknown. In this issue: T-Man in "Panama Peril" with pencils by Reed Crandall; "Waxey Gordon's Life of Crime" with art by John Belcastro; T-Man in "The Body in the Bull Ring!" with pencils by Dan Zolnerowich - Trask is sent to Madrid to get details on a communist uprising and an attempt to kill a female bull fighter for testifying about the plot against the government; 1-page text story "Smuggler's Eye"; and T-Man in "The Scimitar of Ali Musta" with pencils by Edmond Good - Trask has to play gangster to get information when deporting a big crook back to Turkey. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Story, art and cover by Tony Basilicato. The monstrous bartender at the Stone Troll Cafe regales his customers with fanciful stories. Space-faring heroes Daze and Knight battle an alien invasion; an unlikely barbarian warrior sets out to save sacrificial virgins from a giant troll. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

By Murphy and Steve Rolston. "Shanghaied": Raphael and Cha Ocho have a few beers together, talk about Leo, and get slipped a Mickey Finn. That's when the fun starts. This book features art by Eisner Award winner Steve Rolston and a Frontispiece by NYC Mech's Andy MacDonald! 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

Tex Morgan in "Valley of Missing Cowboys," "The Killer's Brand," and "The Mystery of the Desert Sands!" Blaze Carson back-up story, "Killer's Mistake!" Cover price $0.10.