Comic books November 2005

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"Smoke and Mirrors," pt. 3 of 3 (W) Troy Hickman (P) Wilson Tortosa (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari In the startling conclusion to "Smoke and Mirrors," Manticore, Sister Psyche, and the rest of the Freedom Phalanx are powerless to stop a demon from conquering our plane of existence. Is this the end of Paragon City? Of everything? Even we're not sure! Troy Hickman, creator of the Eisner-nominated Common Grounds, brings you a superhero story like nothing you've seen before! Full color32 pages$2.99ongoing series Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin The shattering conclusion of Howard Chaykin's futuristic miniseries! When Tucker Foyle fled Columbia at age 16, he thought his relationship with his father couldn't get any worse. But just when things are getting good, will revelations about his past destroy his future? On sale Sept 8 ? 6 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

50th Anniversary Special Limited Edition Issue

Volume 124 - 1st printing. "The War of the Worlds!"

Based on the story by H. G. Wells. Art and cover by Lou Cameron.

One of H. G. Wells best science fiction tales, about how the Martians attack Earth. Featuring a Wells biography; "Nostradamus: Prophet or Imposter?"; "The War That Never Was" (Orson Welles).

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

50th Anniversary Special Limited Edition Issue

Volume 124 - 1st printing. "The War of the Worlds!"

Based on the story by H. G. Wells. Art and cover by Lou Cameron.

One of H. G. Wells best science fiction tales, about how the Martians attack Earth. Featuring a Wells biography; "Nostradamus: Prophet or Imposter?"; "The War That Never Was" (Orson Welles).

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. In a tribute to comic legend Will Eisner, creators from all over the industry contribute to this months CBA. Celebrating a 70-year career and unprecedented impact on the art form, Eisner was responsible for inventing the modern graphic novel. Creators such as Frank Cho, Darwyn Cooke, Joe Linsner, Mike Mignola, Alex Ross, Craig Thompson, and many more contribute art to this massive issue, which includes a cover by Dave Gibbons. In addition, heartfelt stories and anecdotes from a wide variety of comic book pros, including Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Stan Lee, Richard Corben, Joe Kubert, David Mazzucchelli, and Joe Simon, paint a beautiful picture of a man dedicated to his art until his passing year. Join us to experience a spirit of good will as Will Eisners admirers celebrate the life and mourn the passing of a true giant. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 252 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

This issue of the world's longest-running magazine about comics includes the following: a feature in Infinite Crisis; a piece on the new Supergirl series; interviews with Alex Ross and Dwayne McDuffie; an article about the ethics of Peter Parker and Clark Kent; plus the usual reviews, price guide, news items, and more. Includes a letter by Paul Levitz. November 2005 $5.99 Cover price $5.99.

DMZ: take a walk through war-torn Manhattan, Death's Head, Testament, Team Zero, Dark Horse Star Wars. DMZ cover by Brian Wood. Cover price $2.95.

The Steve Bell interview; the Jeff Danziger interview; Jerry Robinson & political activism; Diamond purges smallest publishers; John Stanley's 'Thirteen.' Cover price $9.95.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Hunt Begins..." Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Phantom of the Ice" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Raiders Return!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Duel of Giants" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Jeeps Away!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Battle Below" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Aces for Hire" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Tug of War!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), DAVE STEWART (C), and LADRÖNN (Cover) On sale November 23, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Robert E. Howard's seminal Conan tale "The Tower of the Elephant" comes to its blood- spattering conclusion in this final chapter of Busiek and Nord's adaptation. Deep in the Elephant Tower, Conan comes face to face with a god-creature from a far-off world, and has his final confrontation with a sorcerer powerful enough and mad enough to imprison a god. Death has come to the Elephant Tower, and none will walk away unchanged. Cover price $2.99.

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AKIRA YOSHIDA (W), PAUL LEE (A), and PAT LEE (Cover). Having traveled to the exotic land of Khitai, King Conan learns that his mysterious invitation came from Shinzen, the greatest warrior in the Far East, who has gone mad and stolen the most prized relic in Khitai-the obsidian sword Hakkiba, the Blade of Balance. Despite warnings that Shinzen is an insurmountable opponent, Conan sets out for the haunted monastery where Shinzen now resides, determined to confront this mad warrior. Uber-artist Pat Lee provides the cover. Cover price $2.99.

Robert E. Howard Library - 2nd and later printings. Written by Robert E. Howard. Art by Gregory Manchess. Brilliantly illustrated by artist Gregory Manchess, The Conquering Sword of Conan completes the set of Robert E. Howard's Conan stories, featuring five, classic, pulse-pounding adventures showcasing some of his finest work, including the legendary "Beyond the Black River" and "Red Nails," alongside rare early drafts and synopses. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 394 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.95.

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by Matt Mocarski. When the corporations of the world are threatened by evil consumers, only one man can save the day... The Corporate Ninja! A fish company is threatened when they fail to connect with the newly emerging "female consumer." To help, they call upon the legendary Corporate Ninja. But will stealthy skills and katana blades be able to sway these females' buying habits? 7x10, 24pgs, B&WSRP: $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

1st printing.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Pérez.

Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same!

In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics' original universe with CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, a 12-issue series that rocked the comics community, tragically dooming some of DC's most beloved characters and drastically altering others. This 96-page Book contains a compendium featuring the full behind-the-scenes story on the years-long making of the maxiseries complete with memos, notes, original plots and commentary from Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway; the Official Index to Crisis and Official Index to Crisis Crossovers being reprinted for the very first time, completely updated; a look into post-Crisis events and aftermath stories, how the Superboy/Legion conundrum was solved, and a look at the 20th anniversary of this seminal event.

George Pérez provides all-new art for the dustjacket.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 13-in., 96 pages, full color.

NOTE: The Compendium was originally packaged with the Crisis on Infinite Earths HC (2005 Absolute Edition).

Revised and Expanded Edition

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Based on the Novel by Wang Du Lu. Adapted by Andy Seto.

The search for Shu Lien's fiance continues. But first Li must deal with the famous kung fu raider, Little Lu bu - Phoenix Wei.

It's an all out battle with a very unusual outcome. Also, we meet Jade Fox for the first time. And the Green Destiny sword makes an explosive return!

Including 8 new hand-painted pages.

Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.95.

Revised and Expanded Edition

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Based on the Novel by Wang Du Lu. Adapted by Andy Seto.

Has Li Mu Bai finally met his match in the mighty Shaolin adept - Golden Spear Cheung? It certainly looks that way. But like Li has said in the past: "Never underestimate the power of Tai Chi Sword style!" - a style made even more fearsome with the use of the potent Green Destiny sword and, ironically, a little help from Golden Spear's own robust chi!

See your favorite characters with new clarity and color! 30 Pages updated for your enjoyment!

Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $13.95.

Revised and Expanded Edition - Includes Letter Opener (golden spear)

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Based on the Novel by Wang Du Lu. Adapted by Andy Seto.

Has Li Mu Bai finally met his match in the mighty Shaolin adept - Golden Spear Cheung? It certainly looks that way. But like Li has said in the past: "Never underestimate the power of Tai Chi Sword style!" - a style made even more fearsome with the use of the potent Green Destiny sword and, ironically, a little help from Golden Spear's own robust chi!

See your favorite characters with new clarity and color! 30 Pages updated for your enjoyment!

Hardcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

Revised and Expanded Edition - Does NOT Include Letter Opener (golden spear)

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Based on the Novel by Wang Du Lu. Adapted by Andy Seto.

Has Li Mu Bai finally met his match in the mighty Shaolin adept - Golden Spear Cheung? It certainly looks that way. But like Li has said in the past: "Never underestimate the power of Tai Chi Sword style!" - a style made even more fearsome with the use of the potent Green Destiny sword and, ironically, a little help from Golden Spear's own robust chi!

See your favorite characters with new clarity and color! 30 Pages updated for your enjoyment!

Hardcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

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Max Allan Collins (w); J.K. Woodward, Steven Perkins (a). In this exciting conclusive issue, Mac Taylor's CSI team breaks the Cayman murder investigation wide open. An ill-advised document of a forbidden encounter sheds light on the real killer in a shocking turn of events. Based on the smash-hit CBS series. Cover price $3.99.

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Stargate Atlantis Photo Cover. Stargate Atlantis' Torri Higginson on second year, Lovely, The Dead Zone, Knightmare (early 90's show), Without a Trace, and lots more news & reviews. 8.75 x 12, color, 82 slick pages. Cover price $7.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Mark Kidwell. By the light of a bloated moon and the crackling strobe of a cathode tube, Jackson Bale has glimpsed at a corner of hell. A hell where human flesh, bone and sinew twist and contort to form demonic lupine engines of fang and claw. Now, armed only with vengeful fury and bullets of pure silver, he will brave a night of fire and bestial fury to save all that he loves. In the woods of upstate New York, the shadows run red as the Blood Clan comes to feed...on the lives and souls of man. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "From the Darkness!"

Written by Mauro Boselli and Maurizo Colombo. Art by Majo. Cover art by Ashely Wood.

Pretending to be a Professor of Vampirism, Harlan Draka investigates the mysterious and brutal deaths of several female college students. Certain that the killer is a Master of the Night, Harlan must figure out exactly who he is before the monster finds the Spell Book from the Darkness, an ancient book of magic that grants power beyond imagination. But when the bloody bodies start piling up, Harlan realizes he may be too late. Find out what happens in this truly harrowing, bone-chilling tale.

Softcover, 6-in x 8.5-in., 96 pages, B&W.

Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Frank Hampson and Walduck. Collects stories from Eagle Vol. 5 #22- Vol. 6 #18. Dan Dare bravely sets out to save two cadets who have been captured by the Mekon, only to plunge into a plot to conquer both Venus and Earth! Can Dan and the cadets save not one, but two planets? Contains a feature interview with a member of Frank Hampson's studio! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & Cover by Alex Maleev THE MURDOCK PAPERS. The Eisner-Award-winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev continues its final arc as Wilson Fisk makes an offer to the Feds they can't refuse. The Kingpin offers up Matt Murdock in exchange for a free pass out of trouble...and the Feds are taking the deal! Plus, all the women in Matt's life come back to help...at the same time. Part 2 (of 5) Cover price $2.99.

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By Joe Quesada, Danny miki, and richard isanove . Daredevil has his work cut out for him: New York's crippling heat wave shows no signs of relief, a serial killer has a stranglehold on the city, and there's a new super-hero team on the streets that's got a big gripe with him. Featuring a whole new costume look for Daredevil, specially designed for this series by Joe Quesada! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by JOE QUESADA Art by JOE QUESADA, DANNY MIKI, RICHARD ISANOVE Cover by JOE QUESADA. Daredevil has his work cut out for him: New York's crippling heat wave shows no signs of release and a serial killer continues to cut a bloody swath through the city. But Daredevil's beginning to put together the pieces, edging closer and closer to discovering the identity of a killer who just might be hiding in plain sight...or even closer? Cover price $2.99.

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Written by DavID Lapham Pencils & Cover by DavID Lapham Amid a brutal Indian summer, Hell's Kitchen is on the brink of chaos. Hammerhead has placed a $10 million bounty on the Punisher's head, and it's created a minor war zone in Daredevil's backyard. As every two-bit thug and hired assassin tries to take the Punisher out, the vigilante fires back - embarking on a killing spree. Now Daredevil - the new self-proclaimed Kingpin of the Kitchen - takes matters into his own hands, deciding to take out the Punisher and end the debate over ways and means once and for all! Cover price $2.99.

New Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The Dark Tower!" By Stephen King. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba. Creating "true narrative magic" (The Washington Post) at every revelatory turn, Stephen King surpasses all expectation in the stunning final volume of his seven-part epic masterwork. Entwining stories and worlds from a vast and complex canvas, here is the conclusion readers have long awaited—breathtakingly imaginative, boldly visionary, and wholly entertaining. Roland Deschain and his ka-tet have journeyed together and apart, scattered far and wide across multilayered worlds of wheres and whens. The destinies of Roland, Susannah, Jake, Father Callahan, Oy, and Eddie are bound in the Dark Tower itself, which now pulls them ever closer to their own endings and beginnings...and into a maelstrom of emotion, violence, and discovery. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 864 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.99.

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ARROW: Old friends, old enemies: David Wohl and the ANGELUS! (W) David Wohl (P) Martin Montiel (Col) Sonia Oback (Cov) Dale Keown This is it--the Darkness takes on its ancient enemy, the Angelus, in a battle where only one will survive! But whose side is the Magdalena on? The shocking answer to that question will determine who lives...and who DIES! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Bill Willingham Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Walter Simonson. The 6-issue miniseries spinning from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS reaches an unbelievable finale in a tale called "The Death of Magic!" Can the combined forces of the Shadowpact finally stop the Spectre? On sale Sept 21 ? 6 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #826, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #639, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #216, and Day of Vengeance (2005) #1-6.

Written by Bill Willingham. Art by Justiniano, Ron Randall and Walden Wong. Cover by Walter Simonson.

Spinning out of the events of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS and leading into INFINITE CRISIS, the reality-bending 6-issue miniseries from writer Bill Willingham and artists Justiano, Ron Randall, and Walden Wong is collected!

In this volume Superman and Captain Marvel face off against the evil of Eclipso! Meanwhile, Ragman finds himself at the magical core of the DCU, where he ends up aligned with an unlikely ally: The Enchantress. Together with a ragtag team of magic-based heroes they must face down a foe who has sworn to wipe out all magic...the Spectre!

Featuring nearly every magical character of the DCU, DAY OF VENGEANCE may mark the end of magic as we know it.

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents (1965-1969) #15-20. Written by Wally Wood and Steve Skeates. Art by Wally Wood, Steve Ditko, Reed Crandall, Gil Kane, Dan Adkins, and Chic Stone. Cover by Wally Wood. Faetures an introduction by Thunder Agents co-creator and writer Len Brown! The final volume of this classic archive series features work by many of the giants of the Silver Age. Hardcover, 244 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

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by Alex Hamby, Benjamin Hall, & Marlena Hall. Before being taken into Hell the demon Bolabogg fell to Earth and encountered man. From this encounter came the Book of Bolabogg, a manuscript that tells the secrets of creation and the end of times. Now a small band of good men have come to Darlington Hills to claim the book. Some will live, some will die and one will search for knowledge as his friends fight a hellish evil. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Matthew Shepherd. Art and cover by Roy Boney. A dead psychotherapist must deal with the consequences of unexpectedly being undead. As John struggles to keep war from breaking out between the living and the undead, the thing beneath the Pentagon escapes. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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by MacPherson, Fiorentino, T. DeVito, M. DeVito, & Conkling. With the map in Black Bart's hands, the race is on between Blackbeard and Bart himself to find the Treasures of God first! Pursued by His Majesty's Navy, the two men must brave death and worse if they are to capture the ultimate prize. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4)SRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Aron Lusen. A spectacularly told and illustrated tale of betrayal, lost hope, and vampire ninjas. The bodies of local samurai are found mutilated and no culprit can be discovered. Kyuzomo, a man with no memory of what he once was, struggles with the mystery as he fights to destroy an evil menace that is ravaging a village he once called home. Softcover, 48 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Death Jr. (2005 1st Series) #1-3.

Written by GARY WHITTA. Art by TED NAIFEH. Cover by Mike Mignola.

When a school field trip to the local museum coincides with coming-of-age angst and an overly inquisitive friend (a cute goth girl named Pandora), Junior releases something terrible on the world...and its up to him to fix it. Features an awesome cast of back-up characters, including Stigmartha, who's hands bleed when she gets nervous, Smith & Weston, two twins conjoined at the head and The Seep, a foul-mouthed, armless, legless fetus in a tube.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Death Jr. (2005 1st Series) #1-3.

Written by GARY WHITTA. Art by TED NAIFEH. Cover by Mike Mignola.

When a school field trip to the local museum coincides with coming-of-age angst and an overly inquisitive friend (a cute goth girl named Pandora), Junior releases something terrible on the world...and its up to him to fix it. Features an awesome cast of back-up characters, including Stigmartha, who's hands bleed when she gets nervous, Smith & Weston, two twins conjoined at the head and The Seep, a foul-mouthed, armless, legless fetus in a tube.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art by Takeshi Obata. Light thinks he's put an end to his troubles with the FBI by using the Death Note to kill off the FBI agents working the case in Japan! But one of the agents has a fiancée who used to work in the Bureau, and now she's uncovered information that could lead to Light's capture. Also, L has emerged from the shadows to work directly with the task force headed by Light's father. With people pursuing him from every direction, will Light get caught in the conflux? Softcover, 5-in x 7.5-in., B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J. M. DeMatteis Pencils & Cover by Kevin Maguire. While Dr. Strange and the Sub-Mariner are trapped and tortured in his dungeons, the Dread Dormammu enters the cosmic essence of the entitycalled Eternity-absorbing his infinite power! The Hulk, meanwhile, enjoys a steamy romantic interlude with Umar (really! Would we kid you about a thing like that?)...while, back on Earth, the Silver Surfer-just sort of hangs around at the beach (which, come to think of it, is pretty much what he did last issue). Eisner Award-winners Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire are responsible for this travesty...so don't blame us! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by J.H. Williams III Desolation Jones continues his pursuit of what may be the foulest artifact ever created by man! As he makes his way through the filthy denizens of L.A.'s seediest district, he becomes acquainted with a woman who can shed some light on his task ? but there are some willing to do anything to see that he fails! On sale Sept 14 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.