Comic books June 2015

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Black & White Variant Cover. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Ronilson Freire. Cover by Barry Kitson. Meet Richard Henry Benson - the Avenger! His pallid features forever deadened by a criminal act, he is the ultimate master of disguise and uses his skills to mete out retribution to those who would prey on the innocent! But can even Benson triumph over an Invisible Man...? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Black & White Variant Cover. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Ronilson Freire. Cover by Marc Laming. Meet Richard Henry Benson - the Avenger! His pallid features forever deadened by a criminal act, he is the ultimate master of disguise and uses his skills to mete out retribution to those who would prey on the innocent! But can even Benson triumph over an Invisible Man...? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 35 Retailer Incentive Black & White Variant Cover. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Ronilson Freire. Cover by Walter Simonson. Meet Richard Henry Benson - the Avenger! His pallid features forever deadened by a criminal act, he is the ultimate master of disguise and uses his skills to mete out retribution to those who would prey on the innocent! But can even Benson triumph over an Invisible Man...? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Blank Authentix Cover. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Ronilson Freire. Meet Richard Henry Benson - the Avenger! His pallid features forever deadened by a criminal act, he is the ultimate master of disguise and uses his skills to mete out retribution to those who would prey on the innocent! But can even Benson triumph over an Invisible Man...? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Virgin Cover by Alex Ross. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Ronilson Freire. Meet Richard Henry Benson - the Avenger! His pallid features forever deadened by a criminal act, he is the ultimate master of disguise and uses his skills to mete out retribution to those who would prey on the innocent! But can even Benson triumph over an Invisible Man...? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Justice Inc (2014 Dynamite) #1-6. Written by Michael Uslan. Art by Giovanni Timpano. Cover by Alex Ross. A historic crossover seventy-five years in the making! The Shadow, Doc Savage, and The Avenger, the three iconic crime-fighters first introduced in the pulp magazines of Street & Smith Publications, come together for the first time ever to avert global catastrophe! Out of tragedy, a hero is born... and an alliance formed! When an airliner carrying industrialist Richard Henry Benson and his family disappears, it's the first strike in a secret cabal's master plan for world conquest. As genius adventurer Doc Savage and brutal vigilante The Shadow attempt to avert disaster with their science and bullets, Benson rises from the ashes with a fearsome new identity: The Avenger. Can three men of contrasting ideology and methodology cast aside their inherent differences and band together to conquer the overwhelming threat of the Voodoo Master and his mysterious allies? Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Second Printing. Cover, Story and Art by Zander Cannon. Welcome to Kaijumax, where the worst of the worst monsters are safely locked away from the human world, whether they be villains, anti-heroes, eco-parables, or nuclear metaphors. Electrogor is ripped away from his family and struggles to determine whom to trust, which gangs to avoid, and when to take on the big man to show you aren't to be trifled with. Also: the nation of Mecha! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Story, Art and Cover by Zander Cannon. MechaZon, leader of the Nation of Mecha gang, struggles with his pacifist stance when the monster he was created to destroy shows up at the prison. Also: A raid on a sulphur lab! Conspiracy! Beheadings! Vomit! And... adorable hallucinations? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Story and Art by Zander Cannon. Cover by Ryan Browne. MechaZon, leader of the Nation of Mecha gang, struggles with his pacifist stance when the monster he was created to destroy shows up at the prison. Also: A raid on a sulphur lab! Conspiracy! Beheadings! Vomit! And... adorable hallucinations? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. By Julietta Suzuki. Nanami's journey to the past was a success! She found a way to break the curse and save Tomoe, and he even admitted that he has feelings for her. Now they're both ready to enjoy life as a happy couple. Tomoe is hoping to spend some special alone time with Nanami, but instead they go on a school trip to Okinawa with the entire grade--and things go from tropical paradise to yokai nightmare in no time! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art and Cover by Kagan McLeod. ENTER: MELVON!? BUT REMEMBER: ABANDON ALL HOPE YE WHO ENTER: MELVON! To save their own lives, our heroes must slay the famed, sensual wizard of The Unchanted Forest! A great jumping-on point for anyone who reads! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Robert Tinnell. Art and Cover by Brendon Fraim and Brian Fraim. Creator Robert Tinnell returns to the world of his popular film, KIDS OF THE ROUND TABLE! Middle school student Kevin thought his vivid dreams of Merlin, Excalibur, and some of King Arthur's most dangerous enemies were rough - but now those dreams have spilled over into reality - and brought the danger with them! Can Kevin protect his friends with the power of the magical sword Excalibur? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Spring is in the air, but doubts about the future bloom along with the flowers for Sawako and her friends. A bright spot in this season of worry is White Day, where the boys return gifts for the ones they received on Valentine's Day. Kazehaya has a very special gift in store for Sawako! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Ollie Masters. Art by Ming Doyle. Cover by Becky Cloonan. The violence escalates in THE KITCHEN as Tommy puts his full support behind the girls in the only way he knows how: with a baseball bat and a hammer! And Raven decides it's high time she was the boss...even if it means going through her sister to get there! 32 pages, full color. MR Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.10

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Written by Jolly Blackburn & Various. Art by Jolly Blackburn. Cover by George Vrbanic. This multiple award-winning comic magazine features the hilarious misadventures of a group of gamers (the Knights) and their friends, plus useful HackMaster Basic, D&D-compatible and other articles for games of all kinds, from tabletop to video screen. It's a slice of gamer life in strips, features and reviews, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Written by Eiji Otsuka. Art by Housui Yamazaki. Cover by Bunpei Yorifuji. The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service is back . . . only to find they've got competition from an evil-rival version of themselves, not to mention an . . . American-cartoon version of themselves? But don't fear the reaper, because our original corpse-carrying crew is still ready for any gruesome weirdness, classical or modern-from a headless stiff who only does his séances in binary, to a good old-fashioned iron maiden! Excellent! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $150.00 View scans Paper: White Label #3825894008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Written by Dan Wickline. Art by Marc Borstel. Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Apocalypse wraps up in this stunning oversized final issue! All stands revealed as we see that Satyricon has been pulling Queen Tormina's strings in an effort to destroy the Blacklands. Now only Lady Death stands in his way. Will her new found powers from The Void be enough to stop the mad demon's apocalyptic quest? This is the final fate of the Underrealm and Lady Death. Also featuring a special pinup and behind-the-scenes gallery of art from Lady Death through the ages! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.99.

Written by Dan Wickline. Art by Marc Borstel. Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Apocalypse wraps up in this stunning oversized final issue! All stands revealed as we see that Satyricon has been pulling Queen Tormina's strings in an effort to destroy the Blacklands. Now only Lady Death stands in his way. Will her new found powers from The Void be enough to stop the mad demon's apocalyptic quest? This is the final fate of the Underrealm and Lady Death. Also featuring a special pinup and behind-the-scenes gallery of art from Lady Death through the ages! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.99.

Written by Dan Wickline. Art by Marc Borstel. Cover by Marcelo Mueller. Apocalypse wraps up in this stunning oversized final issue! All stands revealed as we see that Satyricon has been pulling Queen Tormina's strings in an effort to destroy the Blacklands. Now only Lady Death stands in his way. Will her new found powers from The Void be enough to stop the mad demon's apocalyptic quest? This is the final fate of the Underrealm and Lady Death. Also featuring a special pinup and behind-the-scenes gallery of art from Lady Death through the ages! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.99.

Written by Dan Wickline. Art by Marc Borstel. Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Apocalypse wraps up in this stunning oversized final issue! All stands revealed as we see that Satyricon has been pulling Queen Tormina's strings in an effort to destroy the Blacklands. Now only Lady Death stands in his way. Will her new found powers from The Void be enough to stop the mad demon's apocalyptic quest? This is the final fate of the Underrealm and Lady Death. Also featuring a special pinup and behind-the-scenes gallery of art from Lady Death through the ages! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Written by Dan Wickline. Art by Marc Borstel. Cover by Gabriel Rearte. Apocalypse wraps up in this stunning oversized final issue! All stands revealed as we see that Satyricon has been pulling Queen Tormina's strings in an effort to destroy the Blacklands. Now only Lady Death stands in his way. Will her new found powers from The Void be enough to stop the mad demon's apocalyptic quest? This is the final fate of the Underrealm and Lady Death. Also featuring a special pinup and behind-the-scenes gallery of art from Lady Death through the ages! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.99.

Written by Dan Wickline. Art by Marc Borstel. Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Apocalypse wraps up in this stunning oversized final issue! All stands revealed as we see that Satyricon has been pulling Queen Tormina's strings in an effort to destroy the Blacklands. Now only Lady Death stands in his way. Will her new found powers from The Void be enough to stop the mad demon's apocalyptic quest? This is the final fate of the Underrealm and Lady Death. Also featuring a special pinup and behind-the-scenes gallery of art from Lady Death through the ages! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by C. J. Henderson. Art by Michael Netzer. Cover by Daniel Brereton. Back in print for the first time in two decades! Lady Justice FCBD edition reprints issue #1 of Neil Gaiman's lost comics classic.

Written by M. M. Chen. Art by Joe Benitez and Martin Montiel. Cover by Joe Benitez, Martin Montiel and Mike Garcia. Lady Mechanika journeys to the Continent on rumors that young Winifred was taken to the German countryside and imprisoned in a remote castle. But is the source of these rumors a friend or foe? And what is his true interest in the Tablet of Destinies? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Written by M. M. Chen. Art by Joe Benitez and Martin Montiel. Cover by Joe Benitez and Peter Steigerwald. Lady Mechanika journeys to the Continent on rumors that young Winifred was taken to the German countryside and imprisoned in a remote castle. But is the source of these rumors a friend or foe? And what is his true interest in the Tablet of Destinies? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $225.00 View scans Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Joe Benitez (with sketch) on 7/29/200 Retailer Incentive Edition Label #23-0B921EE-019 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by M. M. Chen. Art and Cover by Joe Benitez and Martin Montiel. Lady Mechanika journeys to the Continent on rumors that young Winifred was taken to the German countryside and imprisoned in a remote castle. But is the source of these rumors a friend or foe? And what is his true interest in the Tablet of Destinies? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $8.49

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49

Written by Shannon Eric Denton. Art by Rey Villegas. Cover by Joyce Chin. Now in hot pursuit of the slavers, Lady Zorro and Lady Rawhide run into a surprise winter storm just as they find the enemy! With foul weather in the mountains, it may not be bullet or blade that ends their lives but nature itself! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Black & White Variant Cover. Written by Shannon Eric Denton. Art by Rey Villegas. Cover by Joyce Chin. Now in hot pursuit of the slavers, Lady Zorro and Lady Rawhide run into a surprise winter storm just as they find the enemy! With foul weather in the mountains, it may not be bullet or blade that ends their lives but nature itself! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Matthew Daley. Art by Carlos Magno. Cover by Benjamin Carre. Sander has successfully infiltrated the Airborne division of the Guard, the best and most dangerous branch. Posing as a Captain, Sander will have to act like a leader of his unit, despite having no idea what Guard life is like beyond the public eye. His very life depends on it. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

SDCC Exclusive Jake Wyatt Variant Cover. Written by Matthew Daley. Art by Carlos Magno. Cover by Benjamin Carre. Sander has successfully infiltrated the Airborne division of the Guard, the best and most dangerous branch. Posing as a Captain, Sander will have to act like a leader of his unit, despite having no idea what Guard life is like beyond the public eye. His very life depends on it. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Royal Cup!" Written by Michael Sanaville and Bastien Vives. Art and cover by Balak. Richard Aldana, the mysterious stranger who entered the Games, continues to defeat all of his competitors, despite his outlandish refusal to use any magic, and to rely solely on martial arts. With young Adrian fighting at his side, he's beginning to look like a likely contender for the Royal Cup. But in a breathtaking twist, everything changes: this world is not what you thought it was, and Richard Aldana is certainly not who he claimed. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Signed by Brian Keene

1st printing.

Written by Brian Keene. Art by Joe Wight.

Presenting the complete post-zombie-apocalypse saga by Shocker and Bram Stoker Award-winner Brian Keene (The Rising, City of the Dead, The Conqueror Worm), all in one voracious volume!

This 25-issue tome tells of the cross-country journey of Dr. Ian Scott and a small band of soldiers and scientists in the wake of the zombie apocalypse. As if it weren't already epic enough, we now offer copies SIGNED by Brian Keene himself! Quantities are limited and allocations may occur, so capture one now before they die off!

Softcover, 664 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. By Joe Sergi. Since the creation of the comic book, cases of legal conflict and confusion have often arisen where concepts such as public domain, unincorporated entities, and moral rights are involved. As a result, comics creators are frequently concerned about whether they are protecting themselves. This book seeks to provide those answers, examining the legal history of comics and presenting information in a way that is understandable to everyone. As these lessons are explored, the reader will learn the importance of contracts, the basics of copyright and trademark, the precautions necessary when working with public domain characters and the effects of censorship. Softcover, 268 pages, Text Only. Cover price $49.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Michael Lark. Cover by Owen Freeman. NEW STORY ARC: 'POISON,' Part One The Families are at war, Malcolm hovers at death's door in the wake of Hock's assassination attempt, and Forever must hold the line against enemies from without as well as within...including her siblings. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Very Fine $13.00

1st printing. By Jonathan Morris. For every superhero hitting the big time with a blockbuster movie, there are countless failures, also-rans, and D-listers. The League of Regrettable Superheroes affectionately presents one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print - from Atoman to Zippo - complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, the book celebrates characters that haven't seen the light of day in decades, like Natureboy, Dr. Hormone, Thunder Bunny, and more. It's a must-read for comics fans of all ages! Hardcover, 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Written by Justin Jordan. Art and Cover by Tradd Moore and Felipe Sobreiro. With the help of Delilah, Luther and Petra have tracked the cult to Russia, where they have to confront their deadliest foe yet...the Gardener! Also includes "The Twins: part one" by Tradd Moore and Stephen Green. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

The Black Vortex: Part 12 of 13 - Written by Sam Humphries. Art and Cover by Paco Medina. THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER OF THE BLACK VORTEX. With an entire planet encapsulated in amber, the Guardians and the X-Men have few options left. And when a powerful and ancient entity enters the battlefield, their only choice may be to submit to the Black Vortex. But in saving the galaxy from this threat, the purest among them may be lost forever. Story concludes in The Black Vortex Omega #1. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Sam Humphries. Art by Paco Medina. Cover by Andrea Sorrentino. THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER OF THE BLACK VORTEX. With an entire planet encapsulated in amber, the Guardians and the X-Men have few options left. And when a powerful and ancient entity enters the battlefield, their only choice may be to submit to the Black Vortex. But in saving the galaxy from this threat, the purest among them may be lost forever. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

What The Duck?! Variant Cover by James Stokoe. Written by Sam Humphries. Art by Paco Medina. THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER OF THE BLACK VORTEX. With an entire planet encapsulated in amber, the Guardians and the X-Men have few options left. And when a powerful and ancient entity enters the battlefield, their only choice may be to submit to the Black Vortex. But in saving the galaxy from this threat, the purest among them may be lost forever. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Daryl Gregory. Art by Brent Peeples. Cover by Sergio Fernandez Davila. This is it - the climax to the action packed series! The Green Hornet and Brass Hornet throw down with the Veiled Lady and BlackMass, while Kato and Grimes take on Tik-Tok's Deacons. It's steampulp / kung fu madness! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Black & White Variant Cover. Written by Dan Wickline. Art by Marc Borstel. Cover by Sergio Fernandez Davila. This is it - the climax to the action packed series! The Green Hornet and Brass Hornet throw down with the Veiled Lady and BlackMass, while Kato and Grimes take on Tik-Tok's Deacons. It's steampulp / kung fu madness! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Aneke. Cover by Sergio Fernandez Davila. After franken-monsters, submarine escapes, shark attacks, and shipwrecks, can a mentally and physically exhausted Red Sonja defeat the evil of Victor Frankenstein before he unleashes his master plan upon the world of Legenderry? What new monstrosities have sprung from Victor's deranged and fractured psyche? And will the 'rebuilt' Captain Nemo and Elizabeth Frankenstein help Red Sonja's cause...or be the death of her? Find out all of the answers in the stunning conclusion to Red's first Legenderry solo adventure! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Black & White Variant Cover. Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Aneke. Cover by Sergio Fernandez Davila. After franken-monsters, submarine escapes, shark attacks, and shipwrecks, can a mentally and physically exhausted Red Sonja defeat the evil of Victor Frankenstein before he unleashes his master plan upon the world of Legenderry? What new monstrosities have sprung from Victor's deranged and fractured psyche? And will the 'rebuilt' Captain Nemo and Elizabeth Frankenstein help Red Sonja's cause...or be the death of her? Find out all of the answers in the stunning conclusion to Red's first Legenderry solo adventure! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $5.49

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $4.49

Written by David Avallone. Art by David T. Cabrera. Cover by Sergio Fernandez Davila. Vampirella vs. Everybody, Round Five. She fights the Black Bat, the Council, a great big Zeppelin and her own conflicted feelings. Plus, Black Mass returns, truths are revealed, and election results are questioned. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Black & White Variant Cover. Written by David Avallone. Art by David T. Cabrera. Cover by Sergio Fernandez Davila. Vampirella vs. Everybody, Round Five. She fights the Black Bat, the Council, a great big Zeppelin and her own conflicted feelings. Plus, Black Mass returns, truths are revealed, and election results are questioned. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

High-end variant limited to 50 copies. Written by David Avallone. Art by David T. Cabrera. Cover by Sergio Fernandez Davila. Vampirella vs. Everybody, Round Five. She fights the Black Bat, the Council, a great big Zeppelin and her own conflicted feelings. Plus, Black Mass returns, truths are revealed, and election results are questioned. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Includes Exclusive Sensei Minifigure

1st Edition - 1st printing. Step into the action-packed world of LEGO Ninjago, and discover everything there is to know about the legendary Ninja. Meet the heroes of LEGO Ninjago, learn all about their foes, and join them in their fierce battles with LEGO Ninjago: The Path of the Ninja. Discover their amazing weapons, vehicles, and dragons. Learn how to become a powerful Ninja, just like Kai, Zane, Cole, Jay, Lloyd, with the help of their wise leader, Sensei Wu. Featuring an exclusive minifigure to guide you on your way, LEGO Ninjago: The Path of the Ninja will have you mastering the ways of the ninja in no time! Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

Does NOT Include Exclusive Minifigure

1st Edition - 1st printing. Step into the action-packed world of LEGO Ninjago, and discover everything there is to know about the legendary Ninja. Meet the heroes of LEGO Ninjago, learn all about their foes, and join them in their fierce battles with LEGO Ninjago: The Path of the Ninja. Discover their amazing weapons, vehicles, and dragons. Learn how to become a powerful Ninja, just like Kai, Zane, Cole, Jay, Lloyd, with the help of their wise leader, Sensei Wu. Featuring an exclusive minifigure to guide you on your way, LEGO Ninjago: The Path of the Ninja will have you mastering the ways of the ninja in no time! Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Charles Soule. Art and Cover by Alberto Alburquerque. President Blades realizes that he is running out of time to win World War III, and makes a decision that will change the course of history forever. In space, the Clarke astronauts approach the Builders - the alien visitors to our solar system - with a desperate plea to save the Earth from a world-ending disaster. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.