Comic books in 'Orc', graded by CGC

Cover by Jack Lawrence. by Troy Dye, Tom Kelesides & Collin Fogel An all-ages fantasy epic in the vein of Shrek meets The Lord of the Rings! Magic, monsters, and mayhem lead four young heroes on a quest to stop the evil Dark Queen from destroying just about everything! It's classic fantasy fun! Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Collin Fogel. by Troy Dye, Tom Kelesides & Collin Fogel An all-ages fantasy epic in the vein of Shrek meets The Lord of the Rings! Magic, monsters, and mayhem lead four young heroes on a quest to stop the evil Dark Queen from destroying just about everything! It's classic fantasy fun! Cover price $3.50.

by Troy Dye, Tom Kelesides & Collin Fogel Before the heroes can confront the Dark Queen, they must consult a mysterious oracle. With the queen's evil minions in pursuit, they venture into a mad wizard's domain, where they must successfully solve his magical maze - or become his eternal servants! Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Colin Fogell. by Dye, Kelesides & Fogel The Dark Queen captures the heroes, but all is not lost! The goblin, elf, troll and shape-shifter armies unite and attack her castle. Enraged, she summons an army of dark fey to destroy everyone! Will the captured heroes save the day? Covers by Collin Fogel and Joe Suitor. Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Abhishek Malsuni. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Larry Watts. THE FINAL ARC OF THE ROBYN HOOD TRILOGY CONTINUES! Robyn's ragtag team of rebels has been divided as Robyn and Will must face Cal's army on their own. However, when the truth of Will's impeding fate comes to light, Robyn is down another soldier in the face of the greatest foe she's ever fought. Will she live up to her legend, or be snuffed out for good? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

#02: Azog the Defiler - The makers of The Lord of the Rings trilogy have returned to Middle-earth to complete the story in The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy: a series of epic movies that reveal how Bilbo Baggins came by the one true ring and how a band ofDwarves struggled to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug. This official figurine collection reproduces the filmmakers' vision in loving 1:25-scale, with incredible attention to detail from the patterns in the cloth to the runes on the weapons. Cover price $16.00.

15 Orcs on a Dead Dwarfs Chest. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. Gary, Gary, Quite Contrary; Room to Improve; The Pep Talk; The Lame Master; Not on My Watch!; Childs Play; The Prize Fighters; The Shields of Bandran; Heard It on the Gamevine; Home Brewed KoDT; Brians Small Press Picks; Disk of Wondrous Power; Parting Shots; Chop Til You Drop; Rumble for the Dinner Table. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

(W/A) Jolly R. Blackburn & Various The Knights of the Dinner Table's cross-town rivals, the Black Hands, step into the spotlight with this special issue! Head into the back room at the Games Pit to join Pete, Nitro, Newt, Gordo and Stevil for their own unique style of play. Just watch your back! Cover price $3.99.

by Manny Vega The HackMasters are dead. Long live the "EverKnights!" One by one, the EverKnights have been collected by a mysterious armored figure, and delivered to their fates. Individually, they are wildly unpredictable, and a danger to all things decent and good in the world. Together they are a force of chaos, parody, and hilarity that no one can resist. Why then, would someone actively seek to bring these miscreants back together? What sinister plot could revolve around their reunion? Join us for the spectacularly, stupendous, re-vamp of the ongoing adventures of the HackMasters of Everknight, as they star in a brand new bi-monthly series! Plus the bonus hype of the amazing cover art by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers, Jay & Silent Bob)! The #1 means it's new! b&w, 32pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Story by Jolly R. Blackburn, Brian Jelke, Steve Johansson, and David S. Kenzer. Art by Aaron Williams, Brendon Fraim and Brian Fraim. Cover by Aaron Williams. A spin-off of the beloved Knights of the Dinner Table strip, portraying the role-playing gamers world from their characters point of view. Knuckles and El Ravager refuse to bow before King Feldinar; El Ravager convinces the group to dig up the intelligent sword, Marvin; The original 'Carvin' Marvin' strip. The Portal; Orcs at the Gates; A Critical Situation; Angel of Mercy; An Orc Too Far; Carvin Marvin. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim The Southern Orc League attacks! Teaming up with Thorina, their mysterious new companion, Knuckles, El Ravager and Teflon Billy fight back ? but will the results be what anyone expects? b&w, 24pg$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes (2008-2010 1st Series) #9-12. Written by PAUL TOBIN, TODD DEZAGO and LOUISE SIMONSON. Art by JACOPO CAMAGNI, DEREC DONOVAN, SCOTT GRAY and ROGER LANGRIDGE. Cover by TOM GRUMMETT. All ages action featuring your favorite Marvel super heroes! See Dr. Strange enlist the help of Foggy Nelson as they go up against the dreaded Dormammu. Then, Ant-Man goes looking for a job but finds the SANDMAN instead! And Captain America faces the hyper-technological might of Hydra! Plus, an epic tale featuring THOR, god of thunder! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

The darkest forces imaginable crash together as Medieval Spawn investigates what he believes to be the ultimate battle between Heaven and Hell. Joined by Katarina, the latest bearer of the Witchblade, the two heroes enter into the land of Faerie for the first time. Also in this issue, we learn the real agenda of one Matthew Royale! Written by Garth Ennis. Art and cover by Brandon Peterson and BATT. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.

Story, Art and Cover by JAMES STOKOE. A one-eyed orc with the ability to find the weak spot in any structure has started to notice cracks in the endless war and conquest of orc existence. JAMES STOKOE, who won over hearts and minds with his space trucking cooking adventure Wonton Soup, brings you his first ongoing series. Frontline green slaughter comics in full orc color. 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Story, Art and Cover by JAMES STOKOE. 'THE CHOPPING BLOCK' Uneasy graverobbers One-Eye and Pointyface return from looting the mountains to Skrubtown, an orc gang stronghold. There, they must pay tribute to the local boss, 'The Norman', or face his blood soaked chopping block. 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

'ESCAPE FROM SKRUBTOWN', One Eye is ready for a little relaxation after being up on the chopping block, but soon finds himself in a desperate chase to escape Skrubtown. Meanwhile, the Great Mob of the south marches ever onwards, sending out their shadowy dark robed agents to find the key to unlocking the god organ. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

'BOWIE THE POISON THROWER', After collapsing from the effects of a strange poison, One-Eye finds himself in the clutches of a dreaded Swamp Ramba; a notorious nymph-witch known to perform bizarre and deadly experiments on any stray orc that crosses their path. Cover price $2.99.

The story of Orc Stain continues, as the agents of the great Orc Tzar finally catch up to One-Eye. Thousands of other one eyed orcs have been gathered to an arena by the mysterious Beard, who is hellbent on finding which of them is the key to unlocking the god organ. Cover price $3.99.

'THROUGH MONDU PASS' A daring escape puts fugitive orc One-Eye and his would be ransomer Bowie between a rock and a hard place. The Orc Tzar's continent-spanning mob hot on their heels, it seems the only option is to travel through Mondu Pass, the rumored home of an ancient implacable evil. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Orc Stain (2010 Image) #1-5. For a million millennia the world has cracked and convulsed under the indomitable mob of the orc. Savage, bloodthirsty creatures, they are without number, staining nearly every corner of the globe. The mighty Orc Tzar, newest leader of the mob, marches ever north to find the lost organ of a forgotten god. Only a lone one-eyed orc with a mysterious gift can find the key to breaking the cycle forever. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Orc Stain (2010 Image) #1-5. For a million millennia the world has cracked and convulsed under the indomitable mob of the orc. Savage, bloodthirsty creatures, they are without number, staining nearly every corner of the globe. The mighty Orc Tzar, newest leader of the mob, marches ever north to find the lost organ of a forgotten god. Only a lone one-eyed orc with a mysterious gift can find the key to breaking the cycle forever. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "!" Written by Stan Nicholls. Art by Joe Flood. This is the first graphic novel in Stan Nicholls' beloved Orcs universe. The fantasy landscape in this world is brutal and unforgiving, and populated by a race of unlikely protagonists: the powerful and violent warriors, orcs. Orcs: Forged For War is an original story - a new entry in this series, not an adaptation of old material. It follows a ruthless and deadly cohort of warrior orcs as they fight their way free of the dominion of an evil human enchantress. Orcs presents the world of its ogrish protagonists with technicolor violence and unexpected sympathy. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Cover by Lucio Parillo Includes a poster/map insert and an adventure module. (W) Jim Zubkavich (A) Andrew Huerta Goblins chew, goblins fight! Goblins cut, goblins bite! The goblins of Varisia sing twisted songs as their blood boils with ferocious rage and mystic power. Valeros and his companions may discover the forces behind the goblin tribes' newfound strength, but stopping it is another matter entirely. Paizo's incredible award-winning fantasy world, fiction line and tabletop RPG is now the ultimate fantasy comic from Dynamite Entertainment. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art by Tess Fowler. Cover by Roc Upchurch. 'BRAGA: THE ONCE PRINCE, NOW BASTARD' Before joining the Peaches, Braga was destined to become the greatest leader of her people. But a life changing decision proved too controversial for even her most devout followers. A former life paved on the bodies of her enemies left behind...what choice was worth losing everything? 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

Conan stars in "The People of the Black Circle." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. Bran Mak Morn stars in "Worms of the Earth." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith and Tim Conrad, inks by Conrad. Adapted from the story by Howard. The Hyborian Age (part 5), "Fire and Slaughter." Script by Thomas, art by Walt Simonson. Adapted from the essay by Howard. Pin-ups: Buscema/Tim Conrad (Conan and Belit), Gene Day (Conan), Rich Corben (Conan), Roy Krenkel (King Kull), Frank Giacoia (Conan), John Allison (Conan and Red Sonja), and Virgil Finlay (Conan). "A Probable Outline of Conan's Career." Article by P. Schuyler Miller and John D. Clark with illustrations by J. Wilcox, Hugh Rankin, Margaret Brundage, Frank Thorne, and Pat Broderick. Mike Zeck frontispiece. Earl Norem cover. Cover price $1.00.

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SOJOURN #1-Greg Land art. by Marz, Land, & Geraci. CrossGen's newest monthly series debuts, featuring stunning Greg Land artwork! Graced with the enormous power of the sigil, the warlord Mordath has returned from the dead and cast his shadow over the Five Lands. The archer Arwyn holds the key to ending his evil, but only if she can overcome the tragedy threatening to destroy her before the quest even begins. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1, Issue 3, October 2001. Stated first printing, published by CrossGen Comics. Written by Ron Marz, pencils by Greg Land, inks by Drew Geraci, colors by Cesar Rodriguez, lettering by Dave Lanphear and Troy Peteri. Arwyn, imprisoned, meets Gareth, and together they escape the clutches of the evil Mordath. Full color, 32 pages. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

In this issue: Middle Earth toys from Toy Vault! Plus: New Grateful Dead Bean Bears; Batman: The Animated Series line review; new WWF figures; Elvira action figures; KISS Psycho Circus; new Star Wars Power of the Force 2 figures; Lord of the Rings collectibles; and 1998 Teenie Beanies. Also: Collectible Action Figure, Toy and Beanie Price Guide. Cover price $5.95.

Never Turn Your Back on a 500 lbs. Cello. Story by Tony DiGerolamo. Art and cover by Brian Dawson and Carmen Imperato. Another comic about adventurers in a fantasy world, this one set in the Kingdom of Beastlyville. The heroes find themselves caught up in a magical murder mystery, as a monster preys on the merchants of the city and then escapes through unknown means. Published by Tony DiGerolamos South Jersey Rebellion Productions. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Barbarian Real Estate Blues. Story by Tony DiGerolamo. Art by Brian Dawson and Carmen Imperato. Cover by Brian Dawson. Another comic about adventurers in a fantasy world, this one set in the Kingdom of Beastlyville. Barbara the Barbarian inherits a castle and finds it infested with zombies…and, just possibly, with the solution to all her financial problems. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Games Workshop Present their Monthly Games Magazine. In this issue: Marienburg for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay - Locations & NPCs; Waaargh Orks preview; Gifts and Magic of Nurgle; 'Eavy Metal; Illuminations; The Quest for Sonneklinge; Space Hulk. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Written by Doug Wagner. Art by Jheremy Raapack. Cover by Samwise Didier and Alex Horley. In this new WORLD OF WARCRAFT original graphic novel, the Cataclysm rips through Azeroth as Warchief Garrosh Hellscream orders the best warriors of the Horde to come forward and serve in a new army, lest their foes in the Alliance sense weakness and attack. We meet these warriors as they come forward-from very different lands, backgrounds, traditions. Will they be able to overcome their differences and work together to serve the Horde, especially when challenged by a powerful, unfamiliar race claiming to be the real rulers of Azeroth? Hardcover, 152 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Celebrating the phenomenon that is World of Warcraft! Featuring hundreds of artists from around the globe, World of Warcraft Tribute showcases professionals and fan artists alike, each paying homage to the most popular MMORPG of all time. Every denizen of Azeroth deserves to have this gorgeous artwork collection in their personal library. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $44.99.

1st printing. The easily accessible and beautifully illustrated World of WarCraft: The Ultimate Visual Guide presents the people, places, and events which make this blockbuster game so undeniably compelling. Packed full of up to date information for both established fans and newcomers to the world of Azeroth, this volume features exclusive, never-before-seen art and showcases gorgeous official artwork from the World of WarCraft universe. A highly entertaining overview of the characters, lore, locations, and events of World of WarCraft, including every expansion. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.