Comic books in 'Mecha', graded by CGC

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Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Matias Bergara. A century ago a portal opened over Central America and the Tetza that came through changed our world. Now the world bends all its effort to making the Iron Kings—great mechs that must battle the Tetza for humanity's continued survival in gladiatorial combat. Anita Marr is the greatest of the pilots and is chosen to pilot a new prototype that could change the tide in humanity's favor. Written by Ram V, drawn by Evan Cagle, colored by Dave Stewart, and lettered by Aditya Bidikar. • An all-ages sci-fi epic from rising stars Ram V and Evan Cagle. • A heartfelt story about a mother fighting for her child, against monsters, terminal illness, and time! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Evan Cagle. A century ago a portal opened over Central America and the Tetza that came through changed our world. Now the world bends all its effort to making the Iron Kings—great mechs that must battle the Tetza for humanity's continued survival in gladiatorial combat. Anita Marr is the greatest of the pilots and is chosen to pilot a new prototype that could change the tide in humanity's favor. Written by Ram V, drawn by Evan Cagle, colored by Dave Stewart, and lettered by Aditya Bidikar. • An all-ages sci-fi epic from rising stars Ram V and Evan Cagle. • A heartfelt story about a mother fighting for her child, against monsters, terminal illness, and time! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Karl Kerschl. Dave Stewart Still recovering from the aftermath of piloting an experimental Iron King in combat for the first time, all-star pilot Anita Marr digs to uncover what happened when the massive mech malfunctioned mid-fight against a ferocious Tetza. • A story of heroes, impossible armors, ghosts and two people, centuries apartm, connected by their need to protect the ones they love. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Evan Cagle. Dave Stewart Still recovering from the aftermath of piloting an experimental Iron King in combat for the first time, all-star pilot Anita Marr digs to uncover what happened when the massive mech malfunctioned mid-fight against a ferocious Tetza. • A story of heroes, impossible armors, ghosts and two people, centuries apartm, connected by their need to protect the ones they love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Foil Cover. Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Evan Cagle. Ace mech pilot, Anita Marr, continues to explore the unusual link forming between her and Dawnrunner, the new prototype Iron King she has been partnered with. Together, they might be humanity's best hope in fighting back the ongoing onslaught of the monstrous Tetza. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Evan Cagle. A new kind of Tetza has arrived and promises to push Anita Marr and Dawnrunner to their limits. Is Dawnrunner doomed or will dramatic revelations strengthen the bond between Anita and Dawnrunner, pushing them to evolve into something new? • Ram V and Evan Cagle deliver a giant mech vs monster story unlike any before it! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by David Liu. A new kind of Tetza has arrived and promises to push Anita Marr and Dawnrunner to their limits. Is Dawnrunner doomed or will dramatic revelations strengthen the bond between Anita and Dawnrunner, pushing them to evolve into something new? • Ram V and Evan Cagle deliver a giant mech vs monster story unlike any before it! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Gax. A new kind of Tetza has arrived and promises to push Anita Marr and Dawnrunner to their limits. Is Dawnrunner doomed or will dramatic revelations strengthen the bond between Anita and Dawnrunner, pushing them to evolve into something new? • Ram V and Evan Cagle deliver a giant mech vs monster story unlike any before it! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Evan Cagle. A new kind of Tetza has arrived and promises to push Anita Marr and Dawnrunner to their limits. Is Dawnrunner doomed or will dramatic revelations strengthen the bond between Anita and Dawnrunner, pushing them to evolve into something new? • Ram V and Evan Cagle deliver a giant mech vs monster story unlike any before it! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Evan Cagle. All things must evolve! Anita and Dawnrunner, driven by their stories, have changed into something unforeseen as they make their stand against The Prime. But in their transcendence lies the potential for both hope and despair. As the true motivation of monsters both alien and homegrown comes to light, sacrifices must be made to protect the ones you love. Written by Ram V, drawn by Evan Cagle, colored by Dave Stewart, and lettered by Aditya Bidikar. • Series finale! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Filipe Andrade. All things must evolve! Anita and Dawnrunner, driven by their stories, have changed into something unforeseen as they make their stand against The Prime. But in their transcendence lies the potential for both hope and despair. As the true motivation of monsters both alien and homegrown comes to light, sacrifices must be made to protect the ones you love. Written by Ram V, drawn by Evan Cagle, colored by Dave Stewart, and lettered by Aditya Bidikar. • Series finale! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by DIS. PATER. All things must evolve! Anita and Dawnrunner, driven by their stories, have changed into something unforeseen as they make their stand against The Prime. But in their transcendence lies the potential for both hope and despair. As the true motivation of monsters both alien and homegrown comes to light, sacrifices must be made to protect the ones you love. Written by Ram V, drawn by Evan Cagle, colored by Dave Stewart, and lettered by Aditya Bidikar. • Series finale! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ram V. Art by Evan Cagle. Cover by Evan Cagle. All things must evolve! Anita and Dawnrunner, driven by their stories, have changed into something unforeseen as they make their stand against The Prime. But in their transcendence lies the potential for both hope and despair. As the true motivation of monsters both alien and homegrown comes to light, sacrifices must be made to protect the ones you love. Written by Ram V, drawn by Evan Cagle, colored by Dave Stewart, and lettered by Aditya Bidikar. • Series finale! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Chapter I: Part 1!"

Story and art by Mamoru Nagano. English adaptation by John Wisnom.

Available for the first time in English! First appearing in New Type in 1986, this series continues into the new millennium. It's the Joker calendar year J.C. 2988.

One of the Galaxy's most prestigious fatima meights, Dr. Chrome Ballanche completes the work on his final two masterpieces. Lachesis and Clotho - only to have to take them into custody by the local lord! He is a depraved upstart merchant by the name of Grand Duke Juba Bardiam, and he covets the two fatimas to satisfy his outlandish lecheries. Ballanche has no one to turn to for help, but his longtime friend Ladios Sopp to save his two daughters from Juba's slimy clutches.

Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.98.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Chapter I: Part 1!"

Story and art by Mamoru Nagano. English adaptation by John Wisnom.

Available for the first time in English! First appearing in New Type in 1986, this series continues into the new millennium. It's the Joker calendar year J.C. 2988.

One of the Galaxy's most prestigious fatima meights, Dr. Chrome Ballanche completes the work on his final two masterpieces. Lachesis and Clotho - only to have to take them into custody by the local lord! He is a depraved upstart merchant by the name of Grand Duke Juba Bardiam, and he covets the two fatimas to satisfy his outlandish lecheries. Ballanche has no one to turn to for help, but his longtime friend Ladios Sopp to save his two daughters from Juba's slimy clutches.

Softcover (Saddle Stitched), 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.98.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Chapter II: Part 1!"

Story and art by Mamoru Nagano. English adaptation by John Wisnom.

Across the five star systems, known as the "Joker Systems," kingdoms dot the heavens like stars. Knights, known as "Headliners," control giant robots called Mortar Heads to protect the sanctity of each kingdom. Bound to the knights are the fatimas, fabricated humanoids who possess expanded mental abilities that make it possible for Headliners to control their robotic armor. One of the Galaxy's most prestigious fatima meights, Dr. Chrome Ballanche, completes the work on his final two masterpieces, Lachesis and Clotho, only to have to take them into custody by the local lord! He is a depraved upstart merchant by the name of Grand Duke Juba Bardiam, and he covets the two fatimas to satisfy his outlandish lecheries. Ballanche has no one to turn to for help, but his longtime friend Ladios Sopp to save his two daughters from Juba's slimy clutches.

Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.98.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mamoru Nagano. English adaptation by John Wisnom.

Across the five star systems, known as the "Joker Systems," kingdoms dot the heavens like stars. Knights, known as "Headliners," control giant robots called Mortar Heads to protect the sanctity of each kingdom. Bound to the knights are the fatimas, fabricated humanoids who possess expanded mental abilities that make it possible for Headliners to control their robotic armor. One of the Galaxy's most prestigious fatima meights, Dr. Chrome Ballanche, completes the work on his final two masterpieces, Lachesis and Clotho, only to have to take them into custody by the local lord! He is a depraved upstart merchant by the name of Grand Duke Juba Bardiam, and he covets the two fatimas to satisfy his outlandish lecheries. Ballanche has no one to turn to for help, but his longtime friend Ladios Sopp to save his two daughters from Juba's slimy clutches.

Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.98.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Chapter I: Part 1!" Story and art by Mamoru Nagano. English adapation by John Wisnom. Available for the first time in English! First appearing in New Type in 1986, this series continues into the new millennium. It's the Joker calendar year J.C. 2988. One of the Galaxy's most prestigious fatima meights, Dr. Chrome Ballanche completes the work on his final two masterpieces. Lachesis and Clotho - only to have to take them into custody by the local lord! He is a depraved upstart merchant by the name of Grand Duke Juba Bardiam, and he covets the two fatimas to satisfy his outlandish lecheries. Ballanche has no one to turn to for help, but his longtime friend Ladios Sopp to save his two daughters from Juba's slimy clutches. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 202 pages, B&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

by Various With over 100 issues of Gold Digger under his belt, Fred Perry is giving his readers even more to appreciate. Now once again, his readers show that appreciation with their own takes on their favorite GD characters. Features an introduction by the man himself, Fred Perry. 48pgs, B&WSRP: $4.50 Cover price $4.50.

The Danger of Dupity Doom! - Story, Art and Cover by Fred Perry. AP Core Title! The Diggers Mansion is hosting a meeting of Earth's Mage Council, which includes King Shamus of the Leprechauns. Naturally, the Vaultron Team are brought along to stand guard. But their arch-enemies, the Uompa-Luompans, are determined to do damage. Haggy the Witch has created the mightiest Snacktekon ever for Prince Lowtor to pilot: the diabolical Dupity Doom! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

by Fred Perry Having served out her prison term, Barbra 'Crush' Duncan is approached by Agent D of Agency Zero to become part of the organization. Barbra decides to join, but the entrance exam and training sessions have one additional attendant. Xane's been written up so often that she has to take a remedial training course! Barbra's going to need every ounce of her strength to survive classes with the most disruptive (if not deranged) of study partners, the overzealous avatar of @$$kick! Cover price $2.95.

Story/Art: Fred Perry The pirate-ninja Leprechaun assault has brought the Leprechaun Vaultron Team and the Oumpa-Loumpa Snacktekons to their knees! Ayane Anno and Brianna are the world's only hope of destroying Captain McMorgan's Pirate Space Lazor platform. But to succeed on their mission impossible, Brianna and Ayane must launch into space using the Vaultron force's real, ultimate power! A new, fun-filled episode of Gold Digger that's perfect for anyone looking for plenty of action & laughs-and a peek at just how weird things can get in the GD universe! Cover price $3.99.

(W/A/CA) Fred Perry Nez has just barely escaped the clutches of the savage, tropical giants of the mystic Oshoosh Islands, but he needs a lot of help to rescue his pal Zan before the buxom Oshoosh queen sacrifices him in a deadly 'Smooshing' ritual! Brianna, Gina and Charlotte load up on whatever they can get to fight off an island of thirty-foot-tall, amorous, psychotic nymphomaniacs! An over-the-top, tongue-in-cheek humor issue. Cover price $3.99.

(W/A/CA) Fred Perry Just in time for the annual Explorer's Society banquet, Chairwoman Gina Diggers is horrified to see that Spellvis, a 'reformed' psionic criminal who's just finished serving his sentence, is applying to join! The group's charter rules that he be allowed the chance, but Gina would rather see Spellvis and his misogynistic psi-music back behind bars! Cover price $3.99.

(W/A/CA) Fred Perry 50 regular black-and-white issues and 150 regular color issues combine to make this bicen-tastic anniversary landmark! Gina heads off on a dangerous expedition to a lost Mayan temple on Monster Island, and this one time, everyone's available to come help out. For the first time, Gina embarks on an expedition with an army of experts to assist, and she's going to need every one of them to help with what she faces! Cover price $3.99.

by Fred Perry & Doug Dlin This indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly who's who and what's what in the Gold Digger-verse. Get character stats (perfect for role-play gaming), histories, aliases, allegiances and more! Issue #9 keeps the ball rolling, bursting with info on everything from Monty to O'Lura, from Night Flight to the Northern Edge Guard! Cover price $3.95.

Written and Art by Derek Kirk Kim. Cover by Derek Kirk Kim. Series Premiere. A lone mermaid roams an endless wasteland on a quest beyond reason. To press ever onward, she must survive the interminable stretches between tiny pockets of water, the roaming bands of cybernetic cannibals, and the fearsome mutant beasts. What propels her forward to take such a risk? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

2nd Printing. Written and Art by Derek Kirk Kim. Cover by Derek Kirk Kim. Series Premiere. A lone mermaid roams an endless wasteland on a quest beyond reason. To press ever onward, she must survive the interminable stretches between tiny pockets of water, the roaming bands of cybernetic cannibals, and the fearsome mutant beasts. What propels her forward to take such a risk? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

3rd Printing. Written and Art by Derek Kirk Kim. Cover by Derek Kirk Kim. Series Premiere. A lone mermaid roams an endless wasteland on a quest beyond reason. To press ever onward, she must survive the interminable stretches between tiny pockets of water, the roaming bands of cybernetic cannibals, and the fearsome mutant beasts. What propels her forward to take such a risk? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

(W/A/CA) Derek Kirk Kim. The mermaid plunges into a hidden water cave, narrowly escaping death. But with her mobile home-the H.A.V.C. (Hybrid Aquatic Vehicular Chamber)-all but destroyed, she may be permanently hindered from her vital mission. At least the water cave makes for an ideal home. Or does it? Cover price $3.99.

2nd Printing. Story by Derek Kirk Kim. The mermaid plunges into a hidden water cave, narrowly escaping death. But with her mobile home-the H.A.V.C. (Hybrid Aquatic Vehicular Chamber)-all but destroyed, she may be permanently hindered from her vital mission. At least the water cave makes for an ideal home. Or does it? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Derek Kirk Kim. The mermaid and her only companion-a tiny axolotl named Lottie-are thrust into peril once again when they encounter a fearsome water beast looking for its next meal. Things get more complicated when a mysterious stranger enters the fray. Is he friend or foe? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Story and Art by Derek Kirk Kim. Cover by Ethan Young. The mermaid and her only companion-a tiny axolotl named Lottie-are thrust into peril once again when they encounter a fearsome water beast looking for its next meal. Things get more complicated when a mysterious stranger enters the fray. Is he friend or foe? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Derek Kirk Kim. Art and Cover by Derek Kirk Kim. Secrets unfold when a mysterious stranger joins the mermaid. At long last, the mermaid reveals her desperate lifelong mission. And much to her shock, the stranger claims to know the way to fulfilling her dream. But can the cautious mermaid put her trust in this enigmatic wanderer? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Derek Kirk Kim. Art and Cover by Derek Kirk Kim. The H.A.V.C.'s water supply grows toxic once more, and the mermaid takes a desperate gamble to speed up her quest. Not only does the gamble backfire, but the mermaid and Torque tumble into mutant territory within the canyons of a volcanic hellscape. A desperate battle ensues! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written and Art by Derek Kirk Kim. Cover by Robin Har. The H.A.V.C.'s water supply grows toxic once more, and the mermaid takes a desperate gamble to speed up her quest. Not only does the gamble backfire, but the mermaid and Torque tumble into mutant territory within the canyons of a volcanic hellscape. A desperate battle ensues! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Derek Kirk Kim. Art and Cover by Derek Kirk Kim. End of Story Arc! Season finale! A close bond begins to bloom between mermaid and Torque. A bond that will be tested by an entire lair of cannibal cyborg mutants who stand between them and only supply of water for miles. Moreover, major revelations about mermaid's past abound, including-at last-her name. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written and Art by Derek Kirk Kim. Cover by Joy Ang. END OF STORY ARC Season finale! A close bond begins to bloom between mermaid and Torque. A bond that will be tested by an entire lair of cannibal cyborg mutants who stand between them and only supply of water for miles. Moreover, major revelations about mermaid's past abound, including-at last-her name. Cover price $3.99.

Written and Art by Derek Kirk Kim. Cover by Jacob Perez. END OF STORY ARC Season finale! A close bond begins to bloom between mermaid and Torque. A bond that will be tested by an entire lair of cannibal cyborg mutants who stand between them and only supply of water for miles. Moreover, major revelations about mermaid's past abound, including-at last-her name. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written and Art by Derek Kirk Kim. Cover by Gene Luen Yang. END OF STORY ARC Season finale! A close bond begins to bloom between mermaid and Torque. A bond that will be tested by an entire lair of cannibal cyborg mutants who stand between them and only supply of water for miles. Moreover, major revelations about mermaid's past abound, including-at last-her name. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov. Art by Marcos Marz. Cover by Pat Lee. Following the best-selling graphic novel Tales From Year Zero, Legendary takes you back to the front lines of a larger-than-life battleground with Pacific Rim: Tales From The Drift. The official new comic series presented by director Guillermo del Toro and Pacific Rim screenwriter Travis Beacham. With Itak about to deliver the fatal blow to Tacit Ronin, Duc and Kaori's lives hang in the balance. In the recesses of their memories, the couple revisits their initial unsuccessful drifts. In the war to stop the apocalypse, will this battle be a victory or a sacrifice for mankind? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.