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Written by Max Bemis. Art by Matt Gaudio. Cover by David Nakayama. Bob Benton has settled into his 'boring' life of being a pharmacist. A daily routine, a co-worker he has a crush on…these are the things that keep him happy. But creeping below the surface are his memories of being a hero. Struggling against his urges to fight crime, he is suddenly sent down a path he thought he had left behind, wanting…needing to be a vigilante, ready to once again punch crime in the face and become the Black Terror! Join Max Bemis (Moon Knight, Foolkiller) and Matt Gaudio (John Wick, Bettie Page) as they take you for a ride through the life of superhero and all the weirdness along the way. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Colton Worley. Cover by Gabriel Hardman. Rob Benton is in hospital and his secret is about to be revealed. But there's another secret that he doesn't even know he has, and now Marietta Chesler, possessed by the spirit of something from The Other Side, is coming to tear it out of him. Across town, Jeff Dumont has quietly returned from Tibet, even as The American Spirit is circling Blackcross like a raptor. When Bart Hill, head of the American Spirit case, finds out, he might not think it's a coincidence - but something else is already stalking Bart... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Colton Worley. Cover by Gabriel Hardman. The American Spirit has Federal Agent Bart Hill's throat in his hand. Maggie Allen is bleeding from the eyes. Marietta Chesler and Rob Benton are burying a body. Gary Preston is still missing, presumed incinerated. All these people were part of an escape plan, but it's all gone wrong. In the penultimate episode of Blackcross, secrets are told, threats become real, and six haunted people are about to be murdered. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Colton Worley. Cover by Gabriel Hardman. The American Spirit is in Blackcross. Six haunted people are in his murderous path. This is where it ends. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Australian Edition. Full length comic story starring Brick Bradford in "Pirates of Space!". Unclear if this is original material or a reprint. 7 1/2" x 10 1/4"; black and white; 24 pages-all newsprint.

When beautiful Queen Zenobia is captured by the pirate Iron Bones, King Conan sets sail on a hair-raising rescue mission. But...maybe she doesn't want to be rescued! "Bones and Blade" is written by Alan Zelenetz, with art by Marc Silvestri and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Mike Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Written by John Layman. Art by Javier Garron. Cover by Alexander Lozano. The bad news: The Starjammers are about to die! The good news: Cyclops is no longer a Starjammer. Scott Summers is aboard a new space pirate ship, with a cruel, cutthroat captain, and a crew of criminals and killers. None of them trust Scott-- and a few just might want to kill him! But, hey, that Captain's daughter is kinda cute, right? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

by Josh Howard & Various This fall, get the whole story! This 48-page special detaures four writers and four artists providing their unique spin on the Dead@17 world, uncovering the tales that have until now been left untold. Featuring Egg Embry, David Hopkins, Alex Hambry, Greg Gatlin, Martin Abel, Sean Stephens, and Ben Hall. All this, plus an all-new story by creator Josh Howard. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

'Wave of Mutilation,' Part 1 of 2 - Written by DANIEL WAY. Art by SHAWN CRYSTAL. Cover by JASON PEARSON. Deadpool has ceased to exist, he's given his good-byes, he's driven his car into the ocean. They'll think he's dead, but he'll sail away. Then, he becomes a pirate! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

2nd printing variant cover. 'Wave of Mutilation,' Part 2 of 2 - Written by DANIEL WAY. Art by SHAWN CRYSTAL. Cover by JASON PEARSON. Deadpool has ceased to exist, he's given his good-byes, he's driven his car into the ocean. They'll think he's dead, but he'll sail away. Then, he becomes a pirate! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Nathan Edmondson. Art by Mike Perkins. Cover by Rich Buckler. DEATHLOK goes up against an aerial assault on the battlefield, but his more difficult struggle may be closer to home. S.H.I.E.L.D. turns on Agent Hope. Domino finds MICHAEL COLLINS - what can he reveal about the DEATHLOK program? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Boom Studios Limited Edition. (W) Max Bemis (A) Ransom Getty WHY WE LOVE IT: After POLARITY, we just had to work with writer (and Say Anything lead singer) Max Bemis again, and his thrilling take on how our modern society could evolve into an evil empire is absolutely terrifying. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT: Every fan of fiction is aware of the trope of the 'evil, sinister empire' i.e. the Empire in 'Star Wars.' Oftentimes, when we are introduced to these totalitarian establishments, they are already fully in power and it's up to our hero to bring back order and peace. However, in EVIL EMPIRE, we explore how that would unfold in a real-world setting. How close to the precipice are we right now in the world we live in? Would we let it happen? More specific to this tale: Would we secretly WANT it to happen? WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Told through the perspective of an underground rapper named Reese, Max Bemis' gripping story explores a scenario in which we watch our modern society gradually evolve (or is it devolve?) into an evil empire.

Cover pencils by Joe Brozowski, inks by Mag. Due Monday, script by Barbara Randall, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Steve Mitchell; Disgruntled student Max Fuller takes his revenge on the school president and student body by releasing a poisonous gas on campus. From the Den column by Denny O'Neil. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Stories and art by Dick Briefer and Alan Maver. Cover by Dick Briefer. The first incarnation of Dick Briefer's famed Frankenstein comic featured Addams Family-style dark comedy and monster hijinks. Chaos ensues after a wheel of cheese and a clock are mistakenly switched; Jerry Seagull and Joe Shoestring (spoofs on Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster) introduce the Monster to their comics creation, Blooperman; Frankenstein recalls a case of mistaken identity on a tropical island. The Zombies; The Musical Horse; The Pie-Eyed Piper; Blooperman by Seagull & Shoestring; Hector; Hail the King. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Khary Randolph. (W) Eric Esquivel. (A) Josh Covey. Val and Cass' search for their former instructor puts them on a collision course with the woman at the top of the Freelancer food chain, Kathy Rushmore. Our heroines are outgunned and out of cash, but they literally can't afford to fail. The fight that began way back at the Kung Fu orphanage spills out into the streets of L.A.! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 15 Variant Cover by Khary Randolph. (W) Eric Esquivel. (A) Josh Covey. Val and Cass' search for their former instructor puts them on a collision course with the woman at the top of the Freelancer food chain, Kathy Rushmore. Our heroines are outgunned and out of cash, but they literally can't afford to fail. The fight that began way back at the Kung Fu orphanage spills out into the streets of L.A.! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Al Fago. Stories and art by Al Fago, Al Stahl, Mickey Klar Marks, Jim Adams, Marty Taras, E. J. Reeves and Milt Hammer. Sometimes listed as Frisky Fables #22. Funny-animal hijinks in a cutesy style from Novelty Press. Dopsy Durvy uses his Magic Storybook to transform the Ugly Duckling into a king. Neddy Bear tells his disbelieving friends the fable of the Lion and the Mouse. The forest animals must choose between Orpheus Owl or Zany Giraffe for Mayor. Neddy Bear; Bright Company; Lee O'Lion; Zany Giraffe; Tick, Tack and Toe; Bill and Koo: Try, Try Again!; Frosty and Gabbie; Bimbo's Talking Bracelet; Dopsy Durvy; Sniffy. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Nickel. Art by Andy Hirsch, Roger Langridge and Yehudi Mercado. Cover by Roger Langridge. 'His 9 Lives, Part 2' Our trip through Garfield's 9 Lives continues with two more all-star artists! This month, Roger Langridge (The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow) brings us The Fat Cat on the High Seas, as we learn of Garfield's pirate past! Also, Yehudi Mercado (Guardians of the Galaxy: Universal Weapon) draws Garfield in the Old West. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Dave Manak. Featuring: 8 page story "Pirate's Skull" written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Mark Texeira & Tony DeZuniga; 8 page Squire Shade story "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime!" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Howard Bender & Ken Landgraf; 1 page text article "But the Spirit Lingers" explaining why Ghosts is being cancelled; 8 page Abel story "A Little Knowledge" written by Stan Timmons and drawn by Arthur Geroche. Cover price $0.60.

Writer: Brandon Jerwa Artist: Tim Seeley and Emiliano Santalucia Cover by Tim Seeley Special Double-Sized Issue!!! Rise of the Red Shadows?the Conclusion! This is it ? the End of G.I. Joe as you know it! The enigmatic Red Shadows have thrown the world into a state of utter chaos and violence. Who will pay the ultimate price? And will a rag- tag group of Joes be enough to prevent the Red Shadows' horrific vision from coming to pass? Leads directly into the biggest G.I. Joe event ever! 48pgs, FC$4.50 Cover price $4.50.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Ryan Dunlavey (W) Fred Van Lente (A) Steve Kurth He's the one man all of COBRA fears-that no COBRA operative will follow-but the man that will bring New York City to his knees. The G.I. JOE team has to fan out across the Big Apple as THE MAD MONK continues his very personal vendetta against DUKE. What is the secret shared between them? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Danny Cruz. Cobra Civil War Tie-In - Chuck Dixon (w) o Alberto Muriel, Juan Castro (a) o Atkins, Agustin Padilla (c) COBRA CIVIL WAR infects the world! A Joe is dying and only Snake Eyes can save him. The Joes are struck by a pandemic released by Cobra madman Rodrigo Vargas. To save the lives of millions, Snake Eyes goes on a suicide mission to find Vargas and retrieve the antidote. If there IS one! Cover price $3.99.

(W) Greg Sepelak, S. Trent Troop (A) Sheldon Goh, Jesse Wittenrich The Red Shadows are back! To secure an alliance with Cobra, the Black Major must demonstrate the power of his mind-altering chemical weapons to Cobra Commander and Flint is the perfect guinea pig. With cover art by G.I. Joe artist Tim Seeley based on 2010 convention exclusive figures and other bonus content! Cover price $4.95.

All reprints: the Black Terror in "Grandpa Shows His Medals" (pencils by Jerry Robinson, inks by Mort Meskin, from Exciting Comics 66) and "The Girl Who Cleared Her Name!" (by Robinson/Meskin, from Black Terror 25); the Fighting Yank in "The Shadow Killers!" and "The Beasts of the Sea!" (both with art by Robinson/Meskin, from Fighting Yank 26); Golden Lad in "The Haven For All" (art by Meskin, from Golden Lad 2); "Tomboy" in "The Claw" (art by Meskin, from Captain Flash 1); Daredevil and the Little Wise Guys in an untitled story (art by Robinson, from Daredevil Comics 47). Interview with Robinson. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 36 - 1st printing. "Little Lulu and Her Friends...!" Classic Little Lulu and Tubby stories, along with Alvin, Witch Hazel and Little Itch by John Stanley, Irving Tripp and others. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 128 pages. full color. All Ages Cover price $0.69.

Cover by Al Gabriele. Stories and art by Jerry Robinson, Art Helfant, and Jill Elgin. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. Green Hornet battles saboteurs who are derailing trains, in a story with some nice train art by Joker co-creator Jerry Robinson. The Blonde Bomber discovers an Axis plot to further bomb Pearl Harbor during World War II. Spirit of '76 battles a tiger and Japanese spies in the jungles of Burma. Green Hornet: Revenge Rides the Death-Tracks; Private Pinky; Blonde Bomber: The Helicopter Bandits; The Spirit of '76: The Spy of Burma; Green Hornet Buzzers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"A Ring of Endless Might." Using her power ring, Kaylark has made herself empress of her homeworld, and Green Lantern must step in. Script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Frank McLaughlin. "Sins in the Stars." A dying Green Lantern falls from space in a world where stars are considered evil. Script by Jack C Harris, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Ring of Endless Might." Using her power ring, Kaylark has made herself empress of her homeworld, and Green Lantern must step in. Script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Frank McLaughlin. "Sins in the Stars." A dying Green Lantern falls from space in a world where stars are considered evil. Script by Jack C Harris, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by H.C. Kiefer. Stories by unknown. Art by Doug Wildey, Tony Tallarico, Stephen Kirkel and Henry Kiefer. Blazing stories of the West! In this issue: Gunsmoke in "The Thing" with art by Doug Wildey; The Masked Marvel in "Beasts of Horror" with art by Tony Tallarico; "The Invisible Assassin" with art by Stephen Kirkel; "Indian Fighting President of the United States" with art by Henry Kiefer; and 2-page text story "The Lost Ancietta"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Tim Seeley. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Chris Burnham, Ross Campbell, Daniel Leister, and Jason Millet. SUPER SIDEKICK SLEEPOVER SLAUGHTER prelude! Before Cassie and Vlad ever smashed a head, another duo patrolled the night: the fearsome NIGHTMARE and his sidekick SLEEPY! What is their bizarre connection to Samhain, and how will this all lead into a teen sidekick / slasher movie mash-up? Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by Carl Burgos and others. Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A self-centered actor begins glimpsing a beautiful woman after an accident. A mad scientist wants to know which is stronger - love or hunger, featuring art by Human Torch creator Carl Burgos. A baboon develops a fatal attraction to a visiting prospector. Famous, oft-reprinted cover by an unknown artist. Experiment in Terror; Rendezvous with Doom; Death Do Us Part. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Jean Sole. Untitled Den story, script and art by Richard Corben. Untitled Vuzz story, script and art by Philippe Druillet. Telefield, script and art by Sergio Macedo. Fortune's Fool!, script by Len Wein, art by Howard Chaykin. The Mauve Sideshow, script by Elisabeth Salomon [as Zha], art by Nicole Claveloux. Black Thursday, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. One-page illustration by Howard Chaykin. Dec, 1977, issue 9. 180 pgs. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Death and Cigarettes: Part 2 of 3 - (W) Peter Milligan (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Landini (CA) Simon Bisley In part 2 of 'Death and Cigarettes,' it's the funeral to end all funerals! Epiphany finds herself alone, in basic black, mourning the loss of her husband, urban occultist John Constantine. Cover price $2.99.

Stories by Roger Broughton and Richard Hughes (credited as Shane O'Shea). Art by Dan Day and Ogden Whitney. Sometimes listed as The Return of Herbie, the title according to the indicia. Reprints of stories featuring Herbie, the all-powerful fat little boy who loves lollipops and occasionally averts world disasters. Herbie's disapproving dad wants to make him into a hockey player; A story from classic sci-fi comic Forbidden Worlds, featuring an early proto-Herbie named Herbert Jones; A science fiction story in which Herbie makes another brief early appearance. Also featuring classic portraits of Herbie creators Shane O'Shea (Richard E. Hughes) and Ogden Whitney. Reprints from Forbidden Worlds #51 and Unknown Worlds #20, along with a new story that was originally scheduled for Dark Horses Herbie #3. Pass the Puck, Herbie; Watch Your Step, Fella!; 1,000 Years Ago In…1962! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Halloween Comicfest - Written by Kyle Puttkammer, and Jeremy Whitley. Art and Cover by Marcus Williams. A Hero Cat's life is exciting enough, but what happens when imaginations run wild after a scary movie marathon at the local drive-in?! Ace, Midnight, Cassie, Rocket, Rocco, and Belle will win your heart in this frightfully fun-filled tale! Plus, an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated new Princeless series! 26 pages, full color

Painted cover by Henry Kiefer. Stories and art by Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, Ed Moore, Bill Walton, Tony DiPreta, Harold LeDoux, and Ruth Atkinson. Non-fiction comics featuring true tales of heroism from everyday people and courage on the battlefield. A 10-year old boy saves a young friend from drowning, featuring early art by comics legends Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson. High school students think fast after a freak accident sends fire shooting across a street. Two children free a third from an avalanche of sand. Thankless Job; Runaway Rescue!; Jars Popped Fire Stopped!; Fireman of the Year!; Modest Cop; Heroine by Habit; Housewife Heroine; Burned Child; The Frightened Hero; Situation Well in Hand; The 3 Students and the Flaming Oil; Brother Saves Sister; Sunny's Sunday; Sailor Saved; Hero of the Highway; Barber in Hairbreadth Rescue; The Boy in the Water; Grid Star Hero; Hero Team; Four Saved - 3 by Boy Scout; Sand Slide; Coast Guard Auxiliary Hero. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS;ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA. "Closing Time" races toward its conclusion! Deep within the bowels of the underground center that houses Truman's Bloodlines project, Tommy, Natt and McAllister go up against CIA guards bent on protecting the secrecy of the horrific experiments at all costs. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Rube Grossman. Lost- A Free Education public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. Treasure Island, art by Rube Grossman; The cast reenacts the movie "Treasure Island"- in a nutsy manner, of course. Untitled Bo Bunny story, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Reservoir For Sale, art by Howie Post; Mortimer cons Rufus into building an ark and then sells everyone cruise tickets. Untitled Nip and Chip story, art by Otto Feuer; Chip tries to get Nip to help him steal Farmer Brown's chickens. 44 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bernie Mireault, Marc Bell, Rupert Bottenberg, David Bacha, and Howard Chackowicz. Cover by Bernie Mireault. Back cover by Luc Giard. Mireaults Jammer, an ordinary man in an altered jogging suit, encounters offbeat superhero action and slice-of-life adventures. Backup stories include Bottenbergs X-Ray Love. 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.

Danzig: Silo. Stories, art and cover by James OBarr. ACG reprints an offbeat, little-seen war story by indie comics legend OBarr (better known for The Crow). Petrol, Caddy (short for cadaver), a 7-foot-tall mohawked Frankenstein named Danzig, and two female special-ops soldiers form a troop of misfits battling enemy soldiers in the jungles of a Communist country. Their feuding somehow bonds them as a fighting unit, especially when theyre set upon by Russian snipers. Also includes a gallery of OBarr pinups, including The Crow. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

by Mike Mignola & Troy Nixey A gorgeous mini-graphic novel from the mastermind behind Hellboy and the artist of The Matrix TP and Grendel: Black White, & Red, Jenny Finn features the material from Oni Press' mini-series with all-new art and an extensive sketchbook section. Described as a Lovecraftian descent into dread and fear, Jenny Finn: Doom spotlights a mysterious little girl that arrives in Victorian England with carnage in her wake. Prestige Format, Squarebound, with cardstock covers. NOTE: Issue #2 advance-solicited for February shipping. #1: DOOM?56pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 #2: VIRUS?56pgs, B&W (CAUT: 2) SRP: $6.99 Cover price $6.99.

Capt. Chuck's Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Paolo Pantalena - Limited Edition of 750 Exclusive. (W) J. T. Krul (A) Paolo Pantalena Take an incredible JIRNI with Aspen's newest '10 for 10' series debut! Discover a whole new world of adventure! Trekking through a violent and dangerous frontier of savage barbarians, devious thieves, and wild creatures, a warrior-princess named Ara searches for her mother, who was stolen away from her kingdom by a mysterious sorcerer with the help of his powerful D'jinn. What great and terrible secrets await her in the distant horizon? Prepare to experience an epic tale of fantasy and wonder without boundaries. This is Ara's quest. This is Ara's destiny. This is Ara's - JIRNI. After years of preparation, creator JT Krul is ready to take you on a JIRNI unlike any other! Accompanied by the incredible talents of artist Paolo Pantalena and colorist Brett Smith, prepare yourself for the ride of a lifetime and the premiere of 2013's newest hit series! Cover price $1.00.

Written by Peter Milligan. Art and Cover by Brett Ewins. Strange Days presents...The Johnny Nemo Magazine! This issue, it's a death trip! Featuring: Johnny Nemo in "The Spice of Death" (part 2 of 2). Plus: Sindi Shade in an untitled back-up story (part 2 of 3). And: 1-page article "Milligan's Endgame" by Peter Milligan. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Written by MATTHEW STURGES Art and cover by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II The mystery of 'The Puzzle Men' concludes! Only by piecing together clues and weaponry from the past will the All-Stars be able to get to the bottom of Arthur Pemberton's master plan! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

by Fernando Ruiz "Fun for the History Books": When a blackout leaves the Jones family without TV, Jughead is bummed... until his father pulls out a book containing the Jones family history! This entertaining look through the ages gives long-time Archie Comics readers a glimpse at some familiar faces ? like the "Archie One" version of Jughead and Sir Jugalot ? as well as some other clever creations such as Pontius Nosus, a little known Roman senator. Digest, SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.49 Cover price $2.49.

by George Gladir & Fernando Ruiz "The House of Fright": An enterprising couple decides to test their high-tech haunted house attraction on Jughead, but the thing that scares Jughead the most is the lack of tasty treats inside! Digest, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

Story and Art by David Lapham. The deadliest bug battle in the history of Weeville is imminent when the Juice Squeezers awaken the dormant horde below Valley May Farms! But what secrets hide below the surface? If he can live through the insect onslaught, the newest Squeezer might just find something truly unbelievable! Cover price $3.99.