Comic books December 2005

By Keith Giffen & Andy Kuhn. Ten innocent people become unwilling contestants in a game of death. Given 10 bullets and a gun, it's kill or be killed as they're forced to hunt the other 9 contestants! In the dark, horrific tradition of Battle Royale, this is a non-stop adrenaline-fueled tale of pain and terror. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

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Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson. Check back in with Loop, Lono and Victor, as the felonious trio leaves Chicago and hits the road in search of revenge. Their targets: any remaining members of the Trust stupid enough to cross their path. But can the three trust each other enough to work together, or will road rage get the better of them? 32 pg, FC, MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.

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Written by Adam Gallardo. Art by Todd Demong. Sylvia and the rest of the Girls have now merged into one super-being. How powerful, no one knows. Tabitha Carver, Peter Chase and the rest of GSI are going to be lucky to make it out of this alive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and Art by horror virtuoso Kelley Jones (Batman, Deadman, The Dark Horse Book of the Dead, Last Train to Deadsville), The 13th Son tells the story of the world's ultimate monster hunter. A creature far more horrific and terrible than any of the monsters it hunts! The third issue of this nightmarish tale drags readers clawing and screaming through the darkest realms of the Earth, where an all-out monster war is on between the Son and his quarry-every vampire, werewolf, ghoul, and demon on the planet. Meanwhile, the witch who birthed the Son into this world is acting on nefarious designs of her own, which could derail the plans of the Son, and send humanity scurrying from the terrors she seeks to unleash! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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December 7, 2005. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Global Psycho" (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Ian Gibson), the Red Seas in "Underworld" part 9 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), and Sinister Dexter in "And Death Shall Have No Dumb Minions" part 10 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis). Yeowell cover. Between issues 1468 and 1469 is Prog 2006, a special 100-page issue.

Collecting the best of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic - complete and uncut! Every eight weeks, alien editor Tharg opens up his high-security Thrill Archives to re-release little-seen classics from 2000 A.D.'s 27-year history, digitally restored for the 21st century and with new covers from the hottest Art Droids around! 116 pages

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Written by Steve Niles. Art and by Nat Jones. In "The Journal of John Ikos," a special extra-length 30 Days of Night tale, Steve Niles welcomes artist Nat Jones (Spawn: The Dark Ages) to the world of vampires. When we last saw John Ikos, he was standing ever vigilant in Barrow. But his obsession with tracking down the vampiric Agent Norris sees his paths cross with Billy, on the run since last issue, as well as Dark Days's Dane. This annual features two covers from artist Nat Jones. 128 pages, full color. Cover price $7.49.

RETAILER INCENTIVE. limited 1 for 10. Written by Steve Niles. Art and by Nat Jones. In "The Journal of John Ikos," a special extra-length 30 Days of Night tale, Steve Niles welcomes artist Nat Jones (Spawn: The Dark Ages) to the world of vampires. When we last saw John Ikos, he was standing ever vigilant in Barrow. But his obsession with tracking down the vampiric Agent Norris sees his paths cross with Billy, on the run since last issue, as well as Dark Days's Dane. This annual features two covers from artist Nat Jones. 128 pages, full color. Cover price $7.49.

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Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA. Art by VALENTINE DE LANDRO. Cover by MIKE ALLRED. One of the Marvel U's most powerful entities--the reality-bending, green-skinned alien Imposssible Man--pops up to cause havoc in this offbeat tale that blurs the line between fact and fiction, men and myth! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Pedro Delgado - by Nick Schley, Pedro Delgado and Bob Pedroza. Little Red struggles with the internal ever burning rage which is consuming her fading purity one gasping breath at a time. The black witch Sabbath's treachery has decieved a hate blinded Red into striking against StitchKin, a mystical serpent of the Green Mountain, and although a suspicious Bjor views Sabbath's word as lies it may just be too late to stop the raging sword of a damaged child, our Little Red. Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Khary Randolphby. By Nick Schley, Pedro Delgado and Bob Pedroza. Little Red struggles with the internal ever burning rage which is consuming her fading purity one gasping breath at a time. The black witch Sabbath's treachery has decieved a hate blinded Red into striking against StitchKin, a mystical serpent of the Green Mountain, and although a suspicious Bjor views Sabbath's word as lies it may just be too late to stop the raging sword of a damaged child, our Little Red. Cover price $3.50.

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By Nick Schley and Pedro Delgado. Continuing 2005's biggest selling independent comic series that has created a massive stir and left everyone speechless. As Red's morality slips further evermore into ruin, Noctura struggles to salvage her humanity as she discovers hidden treasures throughout her past. The crimson dusk of a failing sun is soon to set, and the Autumn of Red's vengeance is at hand. Cover price $3.50.

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by Nick Schley and Pedro Delgado. Continuing 2005's biggest selling independent comic series that has created a massive stir and left everyone speechless. As Red's morality slips further evermore into ruin, Noctura struggles to salvage her humanity as she discovers hidden treasures throughout her past. The crimson dusk of a failing sun is soon to set, and the Autumn of Red's vengeance is at hand. Cover price $3.50.

Markosia Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Abiding Perdition (2005) #1-6. As a dark brume of ancient malignity devours the world all humankind can cling to is a most modest salvation lying within the beating heart of a small child. Yet watching her grandmother be torn apart by the mongrel De'Grey, our Little Red's purity begins to wither. Red, now being raised in the far to the north of her former land by a warrior named Bjor Erisson, she learns the way of honor and steel. As a quest to avenge her family brings her back to her homeland, the lines between good and evil are not as clear as she remembers. Blinded by hatred and vengeful purpose, Red must distinguish between sides. Yet in choosing the wrong path our dear Little Red may become the dying fall of a world she's vowed to save. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.00.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing. By Chris Ware. This newest edition of The ACME Novelty Library features the first serial installment of Rusty Brown, Ware's first major lengthy 'narrative indulgence' since his Jimmy Corrigan graphic novel. Rusty Brown will be serialized in ACME over the course of several issues. The first installment begins with young Rusty, an outcast in his suburban Chicago elementary school, befriended solely by his Supergirl action figure... until he meets new kid on the block and fellow comic nerd, Chalky White. Rusty's story is an uncomfortably vivid and uncompromising look into the life of a social outcast. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.95.

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Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning. Art by John Byrne & Nelson. Cover by Dan Jurgens & Wayne Faucher. The Spectre has come for Satanus, Metropolis's resident demon! On All Hallow's Eve, the dead will rise to protect their dark master ? and Superman is caught in the middle! But Lois has her own demons to confront when her dead father returns. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

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Art by Ryan Dunlavey. A Xeric Award winner. By buying this comic book you can embark on a new and rewarding career thanks to the ideas of the world's greatest thinkers! Spawn world-wide revolution with Karl Marx! Seize political power with Niccolo Machiavelli! And command the very building blocks of reality with Moses de Leon and The Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Greg Rucka, Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir. Art by Karl Kerschl, Renato Guedes & Wayne Faucher. Cover by Karl Kerschl. While Superman deals with a full-on Omac assault, Lois discovers an alarming connection between her would-be assassin and the Dark Knight! Meanwhile, Luthor is back in Metropolis to build a new power base...starting with the Parasite! 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Written by MIKE KENNEDY. Art by TIMOTHY GREEN II. As the Bregnan government prepares to unleash their new defoliant weapon on the dense jungle outside their walls, Aeon and Sithandra infiltrate the heavily guarded labs with plans of sabotage. But even the Monican Rebellion's top agent is caught off guard, as escape becomes a matter of life and death. Their mission jeopardized, her life draining from a bullet hole, and the clock ticking towards a potentially genocidal mistake, Aeon has little choice but to reveal her secret to her sister. But hers is not the only secret revealed-the Bregnan government assaults the Rebellion's hideout, thanks to information provided by their mysterious inside informant ... Cover price $2.99.

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Cover art by Eric Shanower. Untitled story, script and art by Eric Shanower; While the Achaeans are busy feasting their victory on the island of Tenedos, Paris leads a sneak attack against them; High King Agamemnon becomes convinced that a final Embassy to Troy may have some merit, and Odysseus comes up with a way to deal with the mad King of Methone. This critically acclaimed series tells the complete story of the world-famous War at Troy, freshly retold for the 21st century. 28 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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Story and art by Lia Fiengo. After meeting Ari Norvant, a young assistant who also happens to be a researcher, and telling him his 'points of view,' Rene in one of his night wanderings finds an object which seems to be a very old hologram. It turns out that this hologram carries two old data transmissions: a personal recording, and a strange interview fragment with strange kids in a strange place. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams. Creative titans Frank Miller, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue their striking new vision of the Dark Knight in this tale of young Dick Grayson's transformation from orphaned acrobat into the Batman's first sidekick: Robin, the Boy Wonder! Cover price $2.99.

1 for 10 retailer incentive variant. Written and cover by Frank Miller Art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams. Creative titans Frank Miller, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue their striking new vision of the Dark Knight in this tale of young Dick Grayson's transformation from orphaned acrobat into the Batman's first sidekick: Robin, the Boy Wonder! Cover price $2.99.

Fawcett Christmas Issue with an Alex Ross cover! This issue features Golden Age Fawcett creators Jack and Otto Binder, Ken Bald, and Vic Dowd answering questions during an in-depth interview, as well as a new 1943 pin-up calendar starring Mary Marvel, Wonder Woman, Bulletgirl, Phantom Lady, and Hawkgirl, portrayed by WWII movie femme fatales. (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

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Written by KARL KESEL & JAY FAERBER Penciled by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO & CARLOS MANGO Cover by TONY HARRIS Introducing a new kind of hero named Vegas and a corner of the Marvel Universe you've never seen before! Welcome to the new borderland where bad guys don't always wear colorful costumes, but that doesn't make them any less deadly or dangerous. It's a lesson Vegas learns the hard way when a super-powered gang, the Renegades, kills his sister. Now he's out to even the score. Trouble is, Vegas doesn't have any powers himself...or does he? Doesn't matter. As far as Vegas is concerned, life's a gamble and he always plays to win. Parts 1 & 2 (of 2). PLUS: The return of Marvel's most unique cosmic character -- Captain Universe -- in a two-part 8-page bonus story kicking off next month's Captain Universe Event!!! Cover price $2.99.

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Written by KARL KESEL & JAY FAERBER Penciled by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO & CARLOS MANGO Cover by TONY HARRIS Introducing a new kind of hero named Vegas and a corner of the Marvel Universe you've never seen before! Welcome to the new borderland where bad guys don't always wear colorful costumes, but that doesn't make them any less deadly or dangerous. It's a lesson Vegas learns the hard way when a super-powered gang, the Renegades, kills his sister. Now he's out to even the score. Trouble is, Vegas doesn't have any powers himself...or does he? Doesn't matter. As far as Vegas is concerned, life's a gamble and he always plays to win. Parts 1 & 2 (of 2). PLUS: The return of Marvel's most unique cosmic character -- Captain Universe -- in a two-part 8-page bonus story kicking off next month's Captain Universe Event!!! Cover price $2.99.

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Guest Writer PETER DAVID Pencils and Cover by MIKE DEODATO "THE OTHER" Aunt May becomes aware that Peter and Mary Jane are hiding something extremely bad from her. But between dealing with Tracer's endgame and the unexpected return of a foe that Spider-Man has never defeated, Peter has more than enough to worry about. Part 3 (of 12). 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP Cover price $2.50.

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Guest Writer PETER DAVID. Pencils by MIKE DEODATO. Cover by MIKE WIERINGO and KARL KESEL. "THE OTHER" Aunt May becomes aware that Peter and Mary Jane are hiding something extremely bad from her. But between dealing with Tracer's endgame and the unexpected return of a foe that Spider-Man has never defeated, Peter has more than enough to worry about. Part 3 (of 12). 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP Cover price $2.50.

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December 2005. Cover by David Mattingly. Stories: "Sun of Suns" (Part 2) by Karl Schroeder, "Audubon in Atlantis" by Harry Turtledove, "Do Neanderthals Know?" by Robert J. Howe, "A Christmas in Amber" by Scott William Carter, "Hotel Security" by Carl Frederick, and "The Slow Ones" by Larry Niven. Science Fact: "Testosterone Replacement: Beyond Viagra to Successful Aging" by Fran Van Cleave. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 144 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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David Messina Cover - Jeff Mariotte (w); David Messina (a); David Messina, Neil Vokes, Tone Rodriguez, Sean Phillips (c). Upon learning that nothing is what he thinks it is, Angel finds his reunion with friends and allies is no cheerful affair. A rash of vampiric murders continues to rock L.A., and Angel feels drawn back into the city in spite of himself. But who can he trust in this strange new world? If he doesn't find out soon, it may be too late for everyone... this latest miniseries spinning out of Joss Whedon's fan-favorite TV show was once again written by Angel novelist and comics writer Jeff Mariotte (Angel: The Curse) with full art and colors once again provided by David Messina (Angel: The Curse). Messina also provides the cover, as do variant cover artists Neil Vokes, Tone Rodriguez, and Sean Phillips. Cover price $3.99.

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Neil Vokes Cover - Jeff Mariotte (w); David Messina (a); David Messina, Neil Vokes, Tone Rodriguez, Sean Phillips (c). Upon learning that nothing is what he thinks it is, Angel finds his reunion with friends and allies is no cheerful affair. A rash of vampiric murders continues to rock L.A., and Angel feels drawn back into the city in spite of himself. But who can he trust in this strange new world? If he doesn't find out soon, it may be too late for everyone... this latest miniseries spinning out of Joss Whedon's fan-favorite TV show was once again written by Angel novelist and comics writer Jeff Mariotte (Angel: The Curse) with full art and colors once again provided by David Messina (Angel: The Curse). Messina also provides the cover, as do variant cover artists Neil Vokes, Tone Rodriguez, and Sean Phillips. Cover price $3.99.

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Sean Phillips Cover - Jeff Mariotte (w); David Messina (a); David Messina, Neil Vokes, Tone Rodriguez, Sean Phillips (c). Upon learning that nothing is what he thinks it is, Angel finds his reunion with friends and allies is no cheerful affair. A rash of vampiric murders continues to rock L.A., and Angel feels drawn back into the city in spite of himself. But who can he trust in this strange new world? If he doesn't find out soon, it may be too late for everyone... this latest miniseries spinning out of Joss Whedon's fan-favorite TV show was once again written by Angel novelist and comics writer Jeff Mariotte (Angel: The Curse) with full art and colors once again provided by David Messina (Angel: The Curse). Messina also provides the cover, as do variant cover artists Neil Vokes, Tone Rodriguez, and Sean Phillips. Cover price $3.99.

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Lee Kohse Cover - Jeff Mariotte (w); David Messina (a); David Messina, Neil Vokes, Tone Rodriguez, Sean Phillips (c). Upon learning that nothing is what he thinks it is, Angel finds his reunion with friends and allies is no cheerful affair. A rash of vampiric murders continues to rock L.A., and Angel feels drawn back into the city in spite of himself. But who can he trust in this strange new world? If he doesn't find out soon, it may be too late for everyone... this latest miniseries spinning out of Joss Whedon's fan-favorite TV show was once again written by Angel novelist and comics writer Jeff Mariotte (Angel: The Curse) with full art and colors once again provided by David Messina (Angel: The Curse). Messina also provides the cover, as do variant cover artists Neil Vokes, Tone Rodriguez, and Sean Phillips. Cover price $3.99.

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Retailer Variant Photo Cover - Jeff Mariotte (w); David Messina (a); David Messina, Neil Vokes, Tone Rodriguez, Sean Phillips (c). Upon learning that nothing is what he thinks it is, Angel finds his reunion with friends and allies is no cheerful affair. A rash of vampiric murders continues to rock L.A., and Angel feels drawn back into the city in spite of himself. But who can he trust in this strange new world? If he doesn't find out soon, it may be too late for everyone... this latest miniseries spinning out of Joss Whedon's fan-favorite TV show was once again written by Angel novelist and comics writer Jeff Mariotte (Angel: The Curse) with full art and colors once again provided by David Messina (Angel: The Curse). Messina also provides the cover, as do variant cover artists Neil Vokes, Tone Rodriguez, and Sean Phillips. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Ant (2004 1st Series Arcana) #1-4.

Written by Mario Gully, Sean O'R'eilly, and Ken F. Levin. Art by Mario Gully.

Poor eight year-old Hanna Washington must cope with an absent mother, tormenting schoolmates, and a father who is convicted of murder. To deal, Hanna retreats to her journals where she has created fantastic stories. Psychologists call this "juvenile power fantasy." However, in Hanna's world she is beautiful and strong. Brave and courageous. In her world she is a superhero.

In Hanna's world she is the Ant. Includes 12 pages of pin-ups and a cover gallery.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Jacen Burrows, Laurenn McCubbin, Carla Speed McNeil, and Juan Jose Ryp. Pulp fiction mutated into modern comics with a spark of true madness. Features four stories written by Warren Ellis, and drawn by top artists. Collected here are all four of the first year's worth of Warren Ellis' Apparat, including Simon Spector with art by Jacen Burrows, Angel Stomp Future with art by Juan Jose Ryp, Quit City with art by Laurenn McCubbin, and Frank Ironwine with art by Carla Speed McNeil! The four Apparat books are inspired by the pulp magazines of the 1930's and imagine modern day comic books that evolved from the pulps without the influence of super-heroes. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $12.99.

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Written by John Arcudi Art by Andy Clarke & Leonard Kirk Cover by Patrick Gleason. An OMAC PROJECT tie-in! Black Manta begins the water-breather gene therapy that will transform him forever! Aquaman must ask Geist to save Mera's life, but when the OMAC is activated by Brother Eye, it's Aquaman's life that may be lost! 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Written by FIONA AVERY Pencils and Cover by ROGER CRUZ. Araña goes head-to-head against the mystic crime lord known as Jade, but will she lose control to the Hunter? Also, Amun discovers secrets of Araña's past when looking into Jade's dark history. Cover price $2.99.

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by James S. Abrams & Brett C. Marting. In the ancient world of Tzenebraum, Lord Petr Drakanov battles to protect his family from his murderous uncle, King Groznyj. Technology and dark magic intertwine in a bloodbath that marks the beginning of an epic struggle between the cursed Drakanov bloodline and the powers that hold the throne. 24pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, & Stan Goldberg. "It's My Life": In the classic tradition of Archie stories that break down the "fourth panel," Archie ponders his existence as the star of comic book misadventures...or rather, what life could be like free from the constraints of the funny pages! Along the way, he imagines himself as a superhero, a manga character, and more! "Mean Girls": Move over, Lindsey ? Betty has her own "mean girl" to deal with in the form of Veronica! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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by Scott Cunningham & Stan Goldberg "Fowl Mouth": Archie's life turns upside down and inside out when he finds a parrot that won't shut up. When the parrot starts giving clues to where it lives, things get even crazier, and soon Archie and his friends find themselves in an abandoned house with a parrot who's claiming there's a maniac on the loose! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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by Various "Silent Treatment": Archie can't contain his emotions when approaches a girl he'd love to date. The only problem is, he's in the library and forced to keep his voice down! "Watchful I": its déjà vu all over again when Archie baby-sits a little boy who's just like he was as a child! Digest, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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by Various "Artful Dodgeballers": Inspired by a funny film, Archie and his friends are "bombarded" with childhood memories of dodgeball. "Memory Lame": A summer job cleaning up the high school leads to happy memories of foul-ups, pranks and pretty classmates. Digest, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

By George Gladir and Pat Kennedy. 'Tis the season to be jolly as Archie and his friends celebrate in true holiday style! Archie and crew have long displayed their holiday spirit, and now through the magic of this digest series, many of the Christmas classics of old are re-presented along with new yuletide tales. It's a stocking-full of good holiday cheer you won't want to miss! "The Job": A stint as a department store Santa listening to children's Christmas wish lists could inspire a list of Archie's own: incorrigible, bratty, and pushy are some words that come to mind! Digest, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Donut Cometh!" Collects Arsenic Lullaby (1998-2004) #12-18.

This bad boy has all of the best, most vital stories from Arsenic Lullaby #12-18, plus stories from Laughter of the Damned, and other spin-offs. This collection contains such classics as Baron Von Donut getting killed by Nazi's, Voodoo Joe at an old age home, Aliens kidnapping and ridiculing a fat woman, and much, much more! Read this and find out why Arsenic Lullaby is called 'The King of Dark Humor.'

Softcover, 144 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Gary Martin. Art by Steve Rude, Gary Martin, Terry Austin, Brian Bolland, Mark Farmer, Rudy Nabres, Kevin Nowlan, Jerry Ordway, Tom Palmer, Joe Rubinstein, P. Craig Russel, Mark Schultz, Dave Stevens, Karl Story, Bill Stout, Scott Williams, Brent Anderson, Randy Green, Terry Dodson, Adam Warren, Mike Royer, Hilary Barta, Steve Leiahola, Al Gordon, Michael Bair, Randy Emberlin, Alex Garner, Rachel Dodson, and Karl Kesel.

Gary Martin's two volumes of The Art of Comic-Book Inking have become the industry-standard manuals for aspiring inkers seeking to take their work to the next level or for working professionals looking to broaden their skills base.

Now, these two textbooks have been combined into a single value-priced volume and expanded with new material, including three additional blue-lined art boards featuring pencil art by master comics illustrators Jack Kirby, John Buscema, and Gil Kane. Gain insights into the techniques, tools, and approaches of some of the finest delineators in comics today, including Terry Austin, Mark Farmer, Scott Williams, Alex Garner, and many more. When putting pen or brush to paper, no tool is more helpful than The Art of Comic-Book Inking.

Includes eight full-sized blue-lined art boards featuring pencil art by some of the top illustrators in the comics industry, present and past, to use for practice and/or to use as samples to show to editors and publishers.

Combines volumes one and two of the acclaimed Art of Comic- Book Inking!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Jim Balent. A perfect holiday gift for fantasy lovers! The beautiful illustrations of Jim Balent continue with the second volume of this glossy perfect bound art book. Never seen before pencil and ink versions of Tarot covers and lithographs punctuate the pages of lusciously illustrated women frolicking with dragons, ghouls, and fairies. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Signed by Jim Balent - Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Jim Balent. A perfect holiday gift for fantasy lovers! The beautiful illustrations of Jim Balent continue with the second volume of this glossy perfect bound art book. Never seen before pencil and ink versions of Tarot covers and lithographs punctuate the pages of lusciously illustrated women frolicking with dragons, ghouls, and fairies. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.