Comic books June 2006

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Serving in the Dark!" Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Path of the Assassin, called Hanzo no Mon in Japan, is the story of Hattori Hanzo, the fabled master ninja whose duty it was to protect Tokugawa Ieyasu. Ieyasu was the shogun who would unite Japan into one great nation. But before he could do that, he had to grow up and learn how to love the ladies! As the secret caretaker of such an influential future leader, not only does Hanzo use vast and varied ninja talents, but in living closely with Ieyasu, he forms a close friendship with the young shogun. ? Published in original Japanese format and unretouched which keeps the art intact. ? This is a fifteen-volume story starring the legendary ninja and Kill Bill reference Hattori Hanzo. Hardcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 316 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Serving in the Dark!"

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.

Path of the Assassin, called Hanzo no Mon in Japan, is the story of Hattori Hanzo, the fabled master ninja whose duty it was to protect Tokugawa Ieyasu. Ieyasu was the shogun who would unite Japan into one great nation. But before he could do that, he had to grow up and learn how to love the ladies! As the secret caretaker of such an influential future leader, not only does Hanzo use vast and varied ninja talents, but in living closely with Ieyasu, he forms a close friendship with the young shogun.

Published in original Japanese format and unretouched which keeps the art intact.

This is a fifteen-volume story starring the legendary ninja and Kill Bill reference Hattori Hanzo.

Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 316 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

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

Cover price $9.95.

By Ben Raab & Rick Burchett. When an ancient sea monster is spotted off Bangalla's coast, the Phantom's children investigate, unbeknownst to their dear old purple-clad dad. But the trouble they find is more mundane and more sinister than they expected, as desperate men prepare to savage their peaceful jungle home. The Phantom's on them in a heartbeat, but will he be ready to face these new foes who may just be the advance troops of an invasion planned by his oldest and deadliest enemies? Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Written by James Dracoules. Art by Brandon Hovet and Mark Layne. Cover by Mark Sparacio. Everyone wants the man called Pierce: the cops, the mob, mysterious men in black, even an ancient order of monks. They all want him for various reasons, but most for the same result: they want him dead. And someone succeeds. Now, armed with mysterious powers he doesn't understand, Pierce sets out to avenge his own murder! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

1st printing. "Island of the Pelegostos!" When Will Turner goes looking for Captain Jack Sparrow on a remote island, he has no idea what-or who-lies in wait. Can the ever-crafty Jack escape certain death yet again? Based on the movie starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley. Book consists of highlights from the movie. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $50.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #1989747019 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by John Cassady. The final act begins! Elijah Snow draws together elements from nearly everything he's investigated since rejoining the team, to lay a trap for the two remaining members of the Four. But the Four had fully fifty years to prepare their defenses. Fifty years since their rocket entered the space between universes, and they were changed...but how? 32 pg, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $4.20

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $3.60

MATURE READERS.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Witch Hunt. Story by Keith Davidsen and Aaron Bordner. Art and cover by Aaron Bordner. Bordner creates a spin-off from Drew Hayes celebrated series Poison Elves. A frightened village commissions Lusiphur's warrior pal Cleah to save their children from the vile witch Baba Yaga, but Cleah soon finds more than she bargained for. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $7.10

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Hyena!" Collects Poison Elves: Hyena (2004) #1-4. By Drew Hayes. Poison Elves is one of the longest running independent comic series to date. Read about the life and times of the psychopathic (yet lovable) elf named Lusiphur with these convenient trade paperbacks! Softcover, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

By Ted Naifeh. The exciting final issue is here! Polly has been repeatedly kidnapped and attacked, yet her guile has allowed her to not only survive, but dominate. If she lives through this, will she embrace her destiny of being the Pirate Princess, or will she return to her comfortable Victorian order? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (6 of 6) Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Martin Hirchak. Stories and art by Martin Hirchak, Pete Trudgeon, Carl Lundgren, Nate Higley, Gary Grimshaw, Matt Feazell, Sean Bieri, and Mark Arminski. 6.75" x 10.25", 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ashley Wood.

Artist Ashley Wood's beloved creation returns at long last! And while most things in Popbot's life tend to get complicated, nothing could have prepared him for the all-out Robot War in which he finds himself this time out.

Popbot #7 features the usual assortment of beautiful oddities that fans the world 'round have come to expect from the mind and quill of Ashley Wood.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by PETER BERGTING. Art & cover by PETER BERGTING. The light fades. It's time to leave the world of the living behind. Traveling through the ghost of the world that was once their home, Lin and Milo must find the road to the spirit realm. Can they gather the strength necessary to defeat the horrors that await on the other side? The answer will surprise you. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Potlatch Project is the 6th anthology highlighting non-mainstream creators telling 10 illustrated stories. The stories are well illustrated and include almost all genres. The theme is Robots, Andriods, and AI. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Fine $24.00

1st printing. Collects Showcase (1956-1978) #97-99, Secret Origins (1986-1990 2nd Series) #11, and JSA Classified (2005) #1-4.

Written by Geoff Johns, Paul Levitz, and Paul Kupperberg. Art by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Staton, Dick Giordano, and Mary Wilshire. Cover by Adam Hughes.

Discover the origins of one of the DCU's most powerful heroines in this new collection starring Power Girl!

Is Power Girl the cousin of Earth-2's Superman? Granddaughter of an Atlantean mage? From the future or an alternate dimension? All Karen Starr knows is that she exists in a world that doesn't fit. When her powers begin changing or blanking out altogether, she searches for answers long denied her. The clues lead her to the deranged Psycho-Pirate, who may break her mind before she learns the truth.

This collection features her first solo adventure, plus her second secret origin and the sold-out first four issues of JSA CLASSIFIED, key stories tied to the cosmic events of INFINITE CRISIS!

Softcover, pages, 176 full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING. "SECRET IDENTITY" NEW STORY ARC! JUMPING-ON POINT! Walker and Pilgrim have been homicide detectives and partners for years, but secrets they've kept from each other are now too big and too dangerous to remain secrets for long. Things are about to get really crazy...even for the Eisner Award-winning POWERS! From the writer of NEW AVENGERS! Part 1 (of 6) 32 PGS./MATURE POWERS is TM & (c) 2005 Jinxworld Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cover price $2.95.

200606 - Sneak peeks: 3 pages from Trials of Shazam #1; 4 pages from Emma Vol.1; 2 pages from The Boys #1; 3 pages from Pride of Baghdad; 4 pages from Spawn: Godslayer (one-shot); 4 pages from Strange Girl #10; 4 pages from Stan Winston's Realm of the Claw graphic novel. Flip covers: Spawn: Godslayer by Jay Anacleto; Justice League of America by Ed Benes. $4.50 cover price. Cover price $4.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

By Brett Thompson, Freddie E. Williams III, Jeremy Colwell, & Joe Pekar. This 48-page double-sized first issue tells the story of a young hero, Cameron Williams, as he is thrust into the world of secret societies and super spy wars. While trying to juggle college, a blossoming relationship with his childhood dream-girl, and keeping his parents out of harm's way, Cameron realizes that his life will never be the same again. But is the change for the better, or worse? 48pgs, FC (1 of 3) Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

By Aaron Williams. A mystery malevolence is stalking the Excelsior School playground and classrooms. People are vanishing, valuables are being pilfered, and students are finding themselves instantly transported to the oddest places: lockers, closets... the roof? Can the super-kids of ps238 find out what's going on and how to stop it before the school becomes uninhabitable? And will Guardian Angel recover from her devastating illness? Pick up ps238 #17, because class is in session! 32pgs, B&W Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $11.25

By Chuck D and Adam Wallenta. Albums released by Public Enemy in their near 20-year career have been about race, rage and inequality. Now you can join Chuck D, Flavor Flav, and the entire crew as they come alive in an all-new full-color series that combines the realities of their message with action-packed adventures, drama and suspense. Includes character bios, sketches, pin-ups, preview art, and commentary by Chuck D. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Covers by TIM BRADSTREET "Barracuda," Parts 2 (of 6) "BARRACUDA" Jigsaw, Ma Gnucci, the Russian -- Frank Castle's faced some fearsome foes in his day, but none as stone-cold rotten to the bone as The Barracuda. For most men, Frank Castle is the ultimate game. But for a stone-cold predator like the Barracuda, Frank Castle ain't nothing but a snack. Part 2 (of 6). 32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Punisher vs. Bullseye (2005) #1-5. Written by DANIEL WAY. Art by STEVE DILLON. Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. Alphonse Patrillo's a rare breed: a mob boss who looked down the barrel of the Punisher's rifle and lived to tell about it. Ever since that day, he's taken pains - great pains - to stay under the Punisher's radar while he schemed his revenge. Now, Uncle Fonzie has got a plan: He's going to fight fire with fire. Who do you hire to take out a relentless psychopath like the Punisher? An even more relentless psychopath. And this guy, well, let's just say he never misses. Wall-to-wall action by the creative team behind BULLSEYE'S GREATEST HITS and SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK: Daniel Way and Steve Dillon. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by SCOTT KURTZ. Cover & art by SCOTT KURTZ. ? 24 pg ? BW ? Things are getting out of control in the offices of PvP magazine. Jade's hot sister, Miranda is throwing herself at the gang's arch nemesis Max Powers. She's pulling out all of the stops and using her feminine wiles to seduce the boss. Only one thing can stop her: a company sanctioned sexual harassment class? Temperatures rise in this completely inappropriate issue. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

By Felipe Ferriera & Raphael Albuquerque CHESSMASTER ? Rakan has become a player in a deadly chess match. Only it is not between chess pieces, but living men! Will Rakan survive the final check mate? 24pgs, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Shuda employs more Dark Bring tricks to outwit his opponent, Deep Snow. Elie frantically tries to find Plue before Haru, controlled by Sacrifar, kills the ultra-powerful Lucia. Will the demon sword consume Haru?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Collects stories from Marvel's Real Ghostbusters UK! This is the third in the series of fantastic Ghostbusters stories, bringing all the madcap fun of the animated series to the comics page! Featuring never-before-collected strips from the Real Ghostbusters UK weekly, and creators including Dan Abnett (Majestic) amd Anthony Williams (2000AD)! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Add to cart VG 4.0 $4.00

This issue: Legend of the Werewolf; 7 All New Fantasy Stories - Wizards, Warriors, Fairies & More; Dungeons & Dragons Online - Stormreach, plus 5 More New Fantasy Games Reviewed; Bonus - Poster Inside; Plus - Fantasy Art, New Fantasy Books, & More. Cover price $3.00.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kang-Woo Lee. Inaba and Remi enter the Tower of Trials for the ultimate test. Finally, Millenear faces off against Deshwitat and displays incredible power. Rett learns from Grey that whether Millenear lives or dies, something special about her identity will soon be revealed. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Image Edition - 1st printing. Collects Red Diaries (1997 Caliber) #1-4.

Written by Gary Reed. Art by Laurence Campbell, Chris Jones, Ken Meyer Jr.

Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, the Mob, Fidel Castro, J. Edgar Hoover, the CIA - it was a conspiracy of secrets, a conspiracy of murder. All was revealed in Marilyn's diaries, her Red Diaries, and it is about to blow everything out into the open!

Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover by Billy Tan. By Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos The "Arrowsmith" story arc continues from the team of Oeming, Rubi, Marcos, backed by an an all-star gathering of cover artists including: Billy Tan, Mel Rubi, Pablo Marcos and Joe Benitez! Covers ship in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Joe Benitez. by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos The "Arrowsmith" story arc continues from the team of Oeming, Rubi, Marcos, backed by an an all-star gathering of cover artists including: Billy Tan, Mel Rubi, Pablo Marcos and Joe Benitez! Covers ship in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover by Mel Rubi. by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos The "Arrowsmith" story arc continues from the team of Oeming, Rubi, Marcos, backed by an an all-star gathering of cover artists including: Billy Tan, Mel Rubi, Pablo Marcos and Joe Benitez! Covers ship in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Pablo Marcos. by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos The "Arrowsmith" story arc continues from the team of Oeming, Rubi, Marcos, backed by an an all-star gathering of cover artists including: Billy Tan, Mel Rubi, Pablo Marcos and Joe Benitez! Covers ship in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Perfect 10 Edition, limited to 500 copies with Certificate of Authenticity - Cover by Pablo Marcos. by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos The "Arrowsmith" story arc continues from the team of Oeming, Rubi, Marcos, backed by an an all-star gathering of cover artists including: Billy Tan, Mel Rubi, Pablo Marcos and Joe Benitez! Softcover, 6.5" x 10", 32pgs, full color.

Dynamic Forces Fiery Red Foil Edition with certificate of authenticity and limited to 500 copies. by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos The "Arrowsmith" story arc continues from the team of Oeming, Rubi, Marcos, backed by an an all-star gathering of cover artists including: Billy Tan, Mel Rubi, Pablo Marcos and Joe Benitez! Covers ship in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Negative Retailer Incentive Cover by Billy Tan. By Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos The "Arrowsmith" story arc continues from the team of Oeming, Rubi, Marcos, backed by an an all-star gathering of cover artists including: Billy Tan, Mel Rubi, Pablo Marcos and Joe Benitez! Covers ship in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Negative Retailer Incentive Cover by Joe Benitez. by Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, & Pablo Marcos The "Arrowsmith" story arc continues from the team of Oeming, Rubi, Marcos, backed by an an all-star gathering of cover artists including: Billy Tan, Mel Rubi, Pablo Marcos and Joe Benitez! Covers ship in an equal ratio. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

The Bounty - Written by Michael Avon Oeming. Art by Mel Rubi and Lee Moder. Cover by Pat Lee. ARROWSMITH, Red Sonja's second stunning arc, concludes with this issue! The story: Sonja is reunited with Osin as they battle the deadly Hunter of Borat-Na Fori! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $3.00

The Bounty - Written by Michael Avon Oeming. Art by Mel Rubi and Lee Moder. Cover by Mel Rubi. ARROWSMITH, Red Sonja's second stunning arc, concludes with this issue! The story: Sonja is reunited with Osin as they battle the deadly Hunter of Borat-Na Fori! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

The Bounty - Written by Michael Avon Oeming. Art by Mel Rubi and Lee Moder. Cover by Randy Queen. ARROWSMITH, Red Sonja's second stunning arc, concludes with this issue! The story: Sonja is reunited with Osin as they battle the deadly Hunter of Borat-Na Fori! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

The Bounty - Written by Michael Avon Oeming. Art by Mel Rubi and Lee Moder. Cover by Pablo Marcos. ARROWSMITH, Red Sonja's second stunning arc, concludes with this issue! The story: Sonja is reunited with Osin as they battle the deadly Hunter of Borat-Na Fori! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

1 in 15 Virgin Incentive Cover. The Bounty - Written by Michael Avon Oeming. Art by Mel Rubi and Lee Moder. Cover by Pat Lee. ARROWSMITH, Red Sonja's second stunning arc, concludes with this issue! The story: Sonja is reunited with Osin as they battle the deadly Hunter of Borat-Na Fori! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

1 in 25 Incentive Sneak Peek Cover. The Bounty - Written by Michael Avon Oeming. Art by Mel Rubi and Lee Moder. Cover by Jim Lee. Sonja is reunited with Osin as they battle the deadly Hunter of Borat-Na Fori! ARROWSMITH, Red Sonja's second stunning arc, concludes with this issue! And as the D.E. crew heads into issue #12 and their next exciting story arc, they'll be presenting a surprise that will have to be seen to be believed! Oh, and it'll all be kicked off with a Jim Lee cover! 'Nuff Said! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.