Comic books in 'Prosthetics', graded by CBCS

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Larry Watts. Cover by Gabriel Hardman. Being hounded by the forces of darkness? Ash understands that. But being trapped on a space station 200 miles above the Earth? That's unfamiliar territory! What would make the Deadites head into outer space? For Ash, the answer is like a kick in the family jewels! And if demonic entities weren't bad enough, an old enemy makes a shocking return! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Endless Hate." Script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Vince Colletta. John Tartaglione cover. Cover price $0.60.

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art and Cover by Nick Dragotta. 'THE APOCALYPSE: YEAR TWO' begins in the over-sized EAST OF WEST #16! Following the dramatic conclusion of YEAR ONE, the Great Beast now roams the fractured United States of America. Deep into an all-consuming war between the splintered nations, the Four Horsemen move to further their individual agendas while resisting the inevitability of The Message. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.50.

Part 1 of 2 - "Soldier Ants from Outer Space!" Guest-starring Vanguard. Cyberforce cameo. Written by Erik Larsen and Keith Giffen. Art by Victor Bridges and Mike Miller. Alien army ants from outer space invade Earth and they are hungry! Freak Force, joined by the alien hero Vanguard, must face their greatest challenge yet and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Includes a centerfold pin-up of Freak Force by Ben Herrera and Mike Miller. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Story by Jeff Katz Written by James Kuhoric Art by Jason Craig Cover by Richard Friend The Necronomicon's demonic passages freed Freddy from the black hole of Jason's subconscious and granted him the power to manipulate reality just like the dreamscape. Jason is being dragged down by hundreds of zombies - victims - from his reign of slaughter. And Ash is stuck in the middle trying desperately to get the book, say the words, and send the two monsters back to hell. It's the non-stop battle royale horror fans have clamored for between the immovable object, the unstoppable force, and the wiseass retail clerk! The horror movie cross-over event of the century rages on! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. Cover price $2.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Rich Stahnke. The alcoholic ape returns to action as he faces a new and enormous threat! Chip fights for his life in the street while his buddy Al fights for his life at the veterinarian office! What terror lurks beneath the coat of The Exhibitionist?! "Exceptionally funny," says jazmaonline.com. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

Origin of the Species: Part 1 of 3 - Story, Art and Cover by Rich Stahnke. The Drunken Monkey returns in an all-new mini-series! Chip, accompanied by his toad buddy Al, is about to find himself in one of his most difficult battles as he uncovers unknown truths about everyone close to him and secrets from his own past. But before that, he must defeat the pouch wearing, big gun toting nemesis known as Deathblud! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Origin of the Species: Part 2 of 3 - Story, Art and Cover by Rich Stahnke. More secrets uncovered as Chip and Al learn more about their hidden pasts, and the truth about their relationship with Chip's foe, the Gene Gnome! Will the new information drive Chip to make a dangerous decision as he desperately looks for a way to make Bunny love him? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

On sale 10.20 $2.95 six-issue monthly miniserues full color, 32 pages written by STEVE ALBERTSON art & cover by JACOB ELIJAH CONCEPT: Kelco Loc is a young bounty hunter, psychologically torn apart by a hyper-violent future. After being infected with the biological toxin Adrenafin, and constant embattlement, Kelco decides to, for the first time, gain control of her own life. THIS ISSUE: After being betrayed by almost everyone in her life, Kelco grabs the world by the throat. Rah's warning to Black Eye comes into violent light as The Doctor Killers stage a multi-front attack in the Forgotten Blocks. This is the beginning of the end! Cover price $2.95.

Painted cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton, Nicola Cuti, Don Newton, Joe Gill, and Tom Peterson. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. Leroy tells his "dawg" to get revenge in case evil Mr. Swift does anything to Leroy, in a story with art (and cover) by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Horror host Baron Weirwulf finally reveals the truth about The Loch Ness Monster, in a story by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti with art by Don Newton. A man finds a hidden treasure, but there's a reason it stayed hidden, in a story with art by future horror legend Tom Sutton. Leroy's Dawg!; Baron Weirwulfs Library: The Loch Ness Monster; The Treasure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

"Bride of the Monster!", "Coalhead Conquers the World!" by John Migliore with art by Geri Bertolo. ""Not Just Another Calendar Murder!!" by John Migliore. "Eegah! It's the Love Thang!" by John Migliore with art by Ted Halsted. 24 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.75.

Cover art by Mike Grell. The Champions [Part 1] starring Green Arrow, script by Mike Grell, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin; A satellite bearing a radioactive biological weapon with untold destructive powers crashes to earth and GA is contacted by the Russians to retrieve it before the Chinese send in their own man to retrieve the deadly substance. History of Green Arrow in comics by Mike Gold. Suggested for Mature Readers. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

The BLOODLINES Summer Annual crossover continues from Legion of Super Heroes (1989) Annual #4. A down and out Vietnam vet has a strange encounter with a beautiful woman...who happens to be one of the deadly extraterrestrial parasites. The encounter rejuvenates him and endows him with incredible super-powers; now he's The Hook, this Annual's infusion of New Blood into the DC Universe. The BLOODLINES saga continues in Detective Comics Annual (1988) #6. Written by Mike Grell, with art by Mike Collins and Jed Hotchkiss. Cover by Jim Balent and Scott Hanna. 68 pages. New Format. Cover price $3.50.

80 pages, full color Written by Mark Waid, Chuck Dixon, Christopher Priest, and Various. Art by MD Bright, Oscar Jimenez, Kevin West, and various. With cover by George Freeman. Cover price $4.95.

(W) Cecil Castellucci (A/CA) Dario Brizuela The Interceptor needs repairs, so the crew visits a junk depot! But the asteroid's inhabitants aren't happy about these visitors... And things get even worse when more ships arrive! Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Art Baltazar, Franco (A) Ig Guara It's not easy being Cecilia Sunbeam, the most famous actress in America...and it's harder still when you suddenly find yourself with a cybernetic arm! The all-out assault on the Green Team by class-warrior Riot has some VERY unexpected consequences, and no one's going to emerge unscathed! Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Art Baltazar, Franco (A) Ig Guara It's not easy being Cecilia Sunbeam, the most famous actress in America...and it's harder still when you suddenly find yourself with a cybernetic arm! The all-out assault on the Green Team by class-warrior Riot has some VERY unexpected consequences, and no one's going to emerge unscathed! Cover price $2.99.

(W) Art Baltazar, Franco. (A) Ig Guara, Robson Rocha, Travis Moore, J.P. Mayer, Julio Ferreira, Jose Marzan, Jr. (CA) J. P. Mayer, Ig Guara. The richest teens in the world are in over their heads. Obviously, it's time to go public with their existence! That is, if everyone survives the fight against Riot and the mysterious villain who's been pursuing them all along!" Cover price $2.99.

Written by JAMES ROBINSON. Painted art by TEDDY H. KRISTIANSEN. Cover painting by KRISTIANSEN & MATT WAGNER. It's Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the devils abound! Mantovani gambles on Calhoun, who is playing his cards for the deadly Renute. Gloria seduces her way to the treasure she's been seeking, while Bixby is attacked by demons - or are they just carnival-goers? And just where do the voodoo vampires come in? Not for children. Cover price $2.95.

Black JacMac joins Grimjack in a deadly family reunion as they try to figure out the mystery of MacCabre in "Blood Relations." Script by John Ostrander and art by Timothy Truman. Issue also has "Munden's Bar – D.T." with script by John Ostrander & Del Close and art by SR Bissette. Cover price $1.00.

Grimjack has to battle the demons emerge in "Demon Blood Part 2." Script by John Ostrander and art by Tom Sutton & Paul Guinan. Issue also has "Munden's Bar – Puppy Love in Papua" with script by John Ostrander & Del Close and art by Howard Bender & Rick Taylor. Cover price $1.25.

It's Grimjack, BlacJacMac, Jericho and Chris Heyman teaming up and going against Kalibos in "Screaming Steel." Script by John Ostrander and art by Tom Sutton & Paul Guinan. Issue also has "Munden's Bar – Deals" with script by John Ostrander and art by Colleen Doran. Cover price $1.25.

By J.C. Tyler & Ralph Tedesco. When a young bride experiences trust issues with her new husband, she enlists the help of a private investigator. Already convinced that he's being unfaithful, she never stops to consider how curiosity killed the cat. Will the lesson she learns help her overcome her jealousy before it's too late? An incredible twist on the Grimm story "Bluebeard"! MATURE THEMES SC, 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.99.

(W) Joey Esposito. (A) Eduardo Garcia. (CA) Mike Lilly. Sela learns how the Reavers are being controlled and tracks down Baba Yaga who is intent on using the crown to finish off the Dark One once and for all but will she convince Baba Yaga to postpone her revenge and turn coat against the other bad girls or will she too fall victim to the powers of the crown. Don't miss the baddest series in the history of Grimm Fairy Tales. Cover price $2.99.

(W) Joey Esposito. (A) Eduardo Garcia. (CA) Alfredo Reyes. This is it! The final knock out battle between the forces of good and evil! The Bad Girls of the Grimm universe versus the forces of Good with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Don't miss out on the issue that sets the stage for the evolution of the Grimm Universe. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Joe Brusha. (A) Jean-Paul Deshong. Cover by Eric Basaldua. The creators of Grimm Fairy Tales and Return to Wonderland bring you a dark new addition to the Grimm Universe. Pan never wanted to grow up and now he's found key to immortality and a way to rule the realm of Neverland forever. All he needs is a steady supply of children to complete his sinister plans. Once a magical paradise, Pan has reshaped Neverland into the ultimate nightmare for any child unlucky enough to visit. Only one child has ever been able to escape. Now as an adult, Hook may be the only person who can put a stop to Pan's madness. Grimm Fairy Tales fans can't afford to miss this special preview issue. Cover price $1.99.

Cover by Al Rio. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Jean-Paul Deshong. Wendy, Dr. Harlow and Cross find themselves transported to the magical world of Neverland where they begin their quest to rescue Michael and John from Pan's island. Their search is side tracked when the meet the islands less then friendly natives. Meanwhile Pan contemplates has his own sinister plans for the boys. This issue is a must have for every Grimm and Wonderland fan! MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Nei Ruffino. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Jean-Paul Deshong. Pan learns that Wendy has come to Neverland and been captured by the islands natives. He unleashes his terrifying army of Lost Boys to rescue her from her captors, laying waste to their village in the process. Meanwhile Cross meets an ally that may hold the key to defeating Pan and saving Michael and John but Neverland itself. Ships with two separate covers. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Sean Chen. (W) Joe Brusha (A) Jean Paul Deshong Both Wendy and Cross find themselves face to face with death. Wendy must face Pan's pet Croc on her own in the depths of his castle while Cross battles the ruler of Neverland himself. With both heroes terribly overmatched will either of them be able to survive and save John and Michael from their horrible fate? Don't miss this action packed issue! Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Steven Cummings. (W) Joe Brusha (A) Jean Paul Deshong (C) Sean Chen, Jean Paul Deshong The final chapter of the story is here! Pan unleashes his full fury on Wendy, Cross and their allies and they have little chance of standing before the ruler of Neverland's power. As hope fades an unlikely ally comes to their aid...Tink has finally had enough of Pan's tyranny. But her help may have come too late...and only in time to doom her with the rest of Pan's enemies. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to this popular spin off of Grimm Fairy Tales. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Artgerm (W) Joe Brusha (A) Jim Rodgers (C) Artgerm [a], Ale Garza [b] For a time the nightmares had left Nathan Cross. After he destroyed Pan and his hold on Neverland he was able to sleep at night. But now the nightmares have returned...and so has something else. People are starting to disappear again and Cross knows that evil lives in Neverland again. Zenescope presents the second series in its hit Grimm Fairy Tales spinoff, Neverland. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Marat Mychaels (W) Joe Brusha (A) Rain Lagunsad, Scott Larson As Belle hovers near death, Cross continues his search for the monster that attacked her. It's a search that leads him back to the place where his childhood nightmares still live... Neverland. Cross will soon learn that the monsters he's faced in the past are nothing compared to the horrors that live there now. Cover price $2.99.

Written By Joe Brusha Cover A By Stjepan Sejic Cross returns to Neverland to find the it devastated by a war waged by the mysterious and evil new ruler of the realm. Known only as the Scourge King, Tiger Lily and her warriors are all that stand between him and the complete destruction of Neverland. Can Cross turn the tide of the battle or will he end up being just be another casualty on the battlefield? Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Marat Mychaels Cross discovers that someone he thought was a powerful ally is in reality his greatest enemy and far more dangerous than Pan ever was. Belle returns to Neverland with Wendy in time to help Cross face this new foe but even their combined powers have little hope of defeating the monster that now seeks to become the new ruler of Neverland. Cover price $2.99.

Written By Joe Brusha Cover A By Stjepan Sejic Barre's power continues to grow and its only a matter of time before Neverland falls to him and the earth soon after. Cross, Tiger Lily and Wendy are all that stand in his way but without Tinker Belles help they don't stand half a chance of defeating the evil tyrant. Unfortunately she has her hands full battling the mysterious dark fairy and even if she manages to win and survive it may prove to late to stop Barre's madness. Cover price $2.99.

They were phantoms -- the ship, the captain, the crew! But the white whale was REAL! Featuring: 7 page story "Call Me Ahab" written by Don Glut and drawn by Frank Bolle. Plus: 6 page story "Poor Mr. Flaherty" written by Freff and drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "Salt Water" written by Freff and drawn by Oscar Novelle; 6 page story "A Lost Soul" written by Warner and drawn by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover price $0.25.

Where is Wolverine: Part 2 of 3 - "Re-Enter: Starhawk!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and Al Milgrom. It's the startling return of Starhawk! But is he friend or foe? Meanwhile, the Guardians face off with the mutant killer Rancor and her kill squad. 32 pages, FC.   Cover price $1.25.

Polybagged with cards. The premiere of this launch title of Marvel UK's Gene Pool books! The survivor of an intergalactic war, Gun Runner finds himself on Earth, where he battles his ancient enemies, the Cynodd, with the help of Ghost Rider and John Blaze. The only problem is, they thought the Cynodd were long dead. When Gun Runner embarks on a journey to find out why they still exist, he discovers that they are thriving and that their threat of destruction is spreading throughout the galaxy. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Terry Clark. Wraparound cover. Cover price $2.75.

Unbagged with no cards. The premiere of this launch title of Marvel UK's Gene Pool books! The survivor of an intergalactic war, Gun Runner finds himself on Earth, where he battles his ancient enemies, the Cynodd, with the help of Ghost Rider and John Blaze. The only problem is, they thought the Cynodd were long dead. When Gun Runner embarks on a journey to find out why they still exist, he discovers that they are thriving and that their threat of destruction is spreading throughout the galaxy. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Terry Clark. Wraparound cover. Cover price $2.75.

Ghost Rider and John Blaze are back in #2 of this lightning-paced limited series! Gun Runner finds an ally in Ghostie, but not before squaring off with him in a skull-splintering skirmish. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Anthony Williams and Jeff Anderson. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.75.

The Cynodd return and Gun Runner needs to find the Enhanced, the group of genetic mutants who helped him fight the Cynodd the last time. The problem is that the Enhanced are scattered to the four corners of the galaxy. Will he be able to find them before the Cynodd unleash their deadliest weapon, the zoo?! Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Anthony Williams. Cover price $1.75.

Having recruited Smith and Heavy Duty to his crusade against the evil Cynodd, Gun Runner must track down Lure, the final member of the Enhanced. But he must battle the Zoo's Cynodd's Elite Guard first. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Anthony Williams. Cover price $1.75.

Gun Runner is reunited with the last member of his crew, Lure! Now all he and the Enhanced have to do is fight their way off a hostile planet and save the Earth before it is turned into a syntropic wasteland. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Anthony Williams and Colin Fawcett. Cover price $1.75.

It's the last issue of the limited series, so Gun Runner and the Enhanced have to stop the alien race Cynodd from taking over the Earth! If they don't, they'll have to head into an ongoing series! Which do you think it will be, True Believer? Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Anthony Williams. Cover price $1.75.

2nd Printing - Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. Cover by Amanda Conner. Sure, Harley has made some enemies along the way. So what happens when a bunch of them show up to kill her dead? She kills them right back, of course! You've been warned: This issue contains violence. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

(W) James Robinson, Keith Giffen. (A) Philip Tan, Howard Porter, Ruy Jose, Livesay. (CA) Philip Tan, Ruy Jose ADAM sets out to reclaim the power of HE-MAN and find TEELA and MAN-AT-ARMS. SKELETOR releases his minions to destroy Adam and keep him from finding his fellow Masters. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE. Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING. Penciled by ROBERT ATKINS. Variant Cover by Harvey Tolibao. Featuring Falcon, Paladin, Misty Knight and Iron Fist! Who is really pulling the strings at Heroes For Hire? Misty thinks she knows, but does even the bionic detective realize how much trouble she's in? It's more awesome street-level action and intrigue featuring some of Marvel's coolest heroes in the most unconventional team book ever! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by ROBERT ATKINS Guest-starring The Falcon, Iron Fist and The Punisher! When the twisted agenda behind the new Heroes for Hire operation emerges, the mercenary known as Paladin gathers all the heroes he can count on to put things right. Be there for the conclusion of the opening story arc of the book that ComicBookResources.com calls 'the type of read that comic books were invented for.' Cover price $2.99.