Comic books May 2007

1st printing. Collects Hellblazer #10-13, Annual #1, and Horrorist (1995) #1-2. Written by Jamie Delano. Art by Mark Buckingham and David Lloyd. Cover by Glenn Fabry. This volume features some of Constantine's earliest adventures by writer Jamie Delano, including his first victory in the long war with the demon Nergal and an encounter with a strange woman who is the embodiment of the world's horrors, painted by V FOR VENDETTA co-creator David Lloyd. Softcover, 264 pages, full color ? MATURE READERS Cover price $19.99.

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Hecate is gone, and the witches of the world want something from Hellboy. But can Hellboy put aside past grudges long enough for the witches to make their case? The long-awaited follow-up to 2005's The Island, the six-issue Darkness Calls series sees Mike Mignola pushing his greatest creation, Hellboy, toward the next major turning point in his life, with haunting art by Duncan Fegredo (Enigma, Ultimate Adventures). Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Cover by John Cassaday. Collecting stories from the Dark Horse comic series Hellboy: Weird Tales, this volume features tales of the supernatural by John Cassaday, Gene Colan, Tom Fassbender, Ron Marz, Ovi Nedelcu, Jim Pascoe, Dpug Petrie, Eric Powell,m Mark Ricketts, Tom Sniegoski, Jim Starlin, Jill Thompson, Eric Wight, and Simeon Eilkins. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, full color.

1st printing. Collects Hellstorm: Son of Satan (2006) #1-5. Written by ALEXANDER IRVINE. Art by RUSSELL BRAUN. Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. When the Son of Satan is your best option, God help you. New Orleans. The Big Easy. The membrane between our world and the underworld has always been a little thinner here. Now, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the outpouring of human misery has drawn demons like sharks to a bloodbath. What better time for Daimon Hellstrom - a.k.a. the Son of Satan - to pay a visit? It starts with the doctor who delivers a baby that vanishes into the night. A doctor who is devoured by demons wearing New Orleans P.D. badges. Demons who work for someone - or something - -that's descended on the Big Easy and doesn't give a damn who Hellstorm or his father is. Something that's harvesting body parts in a furious race toward unspeakable purposes. This is the Son of Satan as you've never seen him before, brought to you by acclaimed novelist Alexander Irvine (The Narrows), with searing art by Russell Braun (Animal Man) and Klaus Janson. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Scott Hampton Fresh from DAY OF VENGEANCE, Black Alice stars in her own one-shot - the final chapter in the 'Helmet of Fate' story that leads directly into April's DR. FATE series! Being the town goth isn't all candles, eyeliner and black nail polish for Lori Lechlin, the most hated girl in school. She can steal any magical being's powers and use them as her own, but what happens when she encounters the Helmet of Fate? Will it win her any friends? ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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(W/A) D.J. Coffman; (CLR) Jason Embury (CVR) D.J. Coffman & Mark Sparacio In order for Jack King to save his friend Roz, he must first learn the secrets of the previous Hero By Night's arch-nemesis, the Iron Talon. But before he can do all that, he has to defeat a selfish android and break in a new sidekick! 32pgs, FC $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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by Giffen, DeMatteis, & Abraham After months of avoiding the issue, Giffen and DeMatteis FINALLY reveal what happened to turn sweet, innocent Stephie into the world-destroying lunatic called Caliginous! Not only that, those generous nitwits are also throwing in the one-and-only secret origin of Captain Valor! Yes, it's two... two... two origins for the price of one! Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. by Jim Woodring. Printed in Australia, this limited edition illustrated mini booklet of 1,000 features the anthropomorphic cartoon character Frank created by the award winning cartoonist. Non-sequential, every other page illustrated. 4.75" x 3.75", 28 pages, B&W.

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Written by ZEB WELLS Art by AL RIO & TOM PALMER Cover by WILLIAM TUCCI While Humbug tries to negotiate with the Headman for, you guessed it, the return of his head, the Heroes for Hire close in on the mysterious villain responsible for the attack on the Statue of Liberty. A must-read for HFH fans, as the team loses some members, and might just gain one as well! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Volume 94 -1st printing. In issue #94, striking terror on four worlds, a mysterious raider throttles interplanetary commerce - and earth summons Curtis Newton, the Wizard of Science, and his trio of Futuremen to combat this sinister menace! Issue #95: One by one the Eight Frightened Bachelors met violent deaths, meted out by a merciless ring of midnight murderers . . . that could be challenged only by the fabulous Captain Zero, whose strange, eerie gift was at once a double-edged weapon of deliverance - and of destruction! Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 124 pages, Text ( with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $7.95.

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cover by Michael Avon Oeming. by Brandon Jerwa & Fabio Laguna There can be only one all-new, action-packed, monthly comic book series starring the immortal Highlander! 'Edge of Life' continues as Duncan MacLeod attempts to free his cousin Connor from the effects of a Dark Quickening and the growing influence of the Kurgan's black soul! Plus, more action set in the past exploring the origins of the immortal Byrne in feudal Japan, and look for special covers from Michael Avon Oeming, Pat Lee, Dave Dorman, and David Michael Beck! Cover price $2.99.

cover by David Michael Beck. by Brandon Jerwa & Fabio Laguna There can be only one all-new, action-packed, monthly comic book series starring the immortal Highlander! 'Edge of Life' continues as Duncan MacLeod attempts to free his cousin Connor from the effects of a Dark Quickening and the growing influence of the Kurgan's black soul! Plus, more action set in the past exploring the origins of the immortal Byrne in feudal Japan, and look for special covers from Michael Avon Oeming, Pat Lee, Dave Dorman, and David Michael Beck! Cover price $2.99.

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cover by Dave Dorman. by Brandon Jerwa & Fabio Laguna There can be only one all-new, action-packed, monthly comic book series starring the immortal Highlander! 'Edge of Life' continues as Duncan MacLeod attempts to free his cousin Connor from the effects of a Dark Quickening and the growing influence of the Kurgan's black soul! Plus, more action set in the past exploring the origins of the immortal Byrne in feudal Japan, and look for special covers from Michael Avon Oeming, Pat Lee, Dave Dorman, and David Michael Beck! Cover price $2.99.

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cover by Pat Lee. by Brandon Jerwa & Fabio Laguna There can be only one all-new, action-packed, monthly comic book series starring the immortal Highlander! 'Edge of Life' continues as Duncan MacLeod attempts to free his cousin Connor from the effects of a Dark Quickening and the growing influence of the Kurgan's black soul! Plus, more action set in the past exploring the origins of the immortal Byrne in feudal Japan, and look for special covers from Michael Avon Oeming, Pat Lee, Dave Dorman, and David Michael Beck! Cover price $2.99.

RETAILER INCENTIVE SKETCH COVER cover by David Michael Beck. by Brandon Jerwa & Fabio Laguna There can be only one all-new, action-packed, monthly comic book series starring the immortal Highlander! 'Edge of Life' continues as Duncan MacLeod attempts to free his cousin Connor from the effects of a Dark Quickening and the growing influence of the Kurgan's black soul! Plus, more action set in the past exploring the origins of the immortal Byrne in feudal Japan, and look for special covers from Michael Avon Oeming, Pat Lee, Dave Dorman, and David Michael Beck! Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Story and art Matt Silady. When Darcy Shaw starts a twenty-four hour cable network called The Homeless Channel, she thinks she's got everything figured out. But confronted with an unexpected romance, a sibling out on the streets, and corporate sponsors who think they know what's best for her network, Darcy starts to wonder which is more important: saving the world or saving herself. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. By Seth Grahame-Smith. Forewrod by Wes Craven. If you find yourself trapped in a horror movie, there's no need to be afraid. This book teaches readers how to cope with every kind of horror movie obstacle, from axe-wielding psychopaths to haunted Japanese videotapes! Chapters include "How to Survive a Night of Babysitting," "How to Convince the Skeptical Local Sheriff," "How to Perform an Exorcism," "How to Tell If You've Been Dead Since the Beginning of the Movie," "How to Vanquish a Murderous Doll," and others. Full of illustrated instructions on avoiding ghosts, serial killers, haunted cars, murderous pets, telekinetic prom queens, and countless other hazards! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. By Seth Grahame-Smith. Forewrod by Wes Craven. If you find yourself trapped in a horror movie, there's no need to be afraid. This book teaches readers how to cope with every kind of horror movie obstacle, from axe-wielding psychopaths to haunted Japanese videotapes! Chapters include "How to Survive a Night of Babysitting," "How to Convince the Skeptical Local Sheriff," "How to Perform an Exorcism," "How to Tell If You've Been Dead Since the Beginning of the Movie," "How to Vanquish a Murderous Doll," and others. Full of illustrated instructions on avoiding ghosts, serial killers, haunted cars, murderous pets, telekinetic prom queens, and countless other hazards! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Written by MARC SUMERAK & PAUL TOBIN Art by DAVID WILLIAMS & CHRIS GIARUSSO Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS Power Pack couldn't be more excited to meet their father's new colleague, the world-famous Dr. Bruce Banner. But when the kids find themselves trapped in the tunnels beneath Manhattan by the Absorbing Man, they find out what happens when the good doctor gets angry...! Get ready to go gamma as a brand-new team-up begins here! PLUS...an all-new MINI MARVELS tale!!! 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

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On the first side, a slice of HUNTER'S MOON, written by the writer of the Academy Award-winning film Ray, James L. White! On the second side, a slice of SALVADOR, written by the writer-producer-director team from The Astronaut Farmer, The Polish Brothers! A unique combination of two high-profile, high-quality projects that will appeal to new customers and old fans -- kids coming into the store to pick up free Marvel and DC comics? Make sure their parents get a copy of this flip book, to see how Hollywood talent is flocking to the medium, and how ground-breaking new graphic novel material is changing the world of comics! 20pgs, Color

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Written by Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction. Pencils and Cover by David Aja. Art for pages 1-4 by Russ Heath. You are Danny Rand -- scion of a martial arts dynasty that stretches back to the dawn of time, CEO of a multibillion-dollar business conglomerate, and a recently reactivated superhero in the Marvel Universe. A plot to destroy you, your legacy, your company and your good name hatched centuries ago and now has you in its clutches -- and your only ally is a might-be-crazy former Iron Fist that somehow survived the First World War. It's your fourth issue. You are probably doomed. Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Gerry Hunt. Art and cover by Brendan Byrne and Gerry Hunt.

A legendary poker game set in a grim Dublin pub, and a woman leaves Dublin to search the seven seas for her wayward child's father.

In Dublin City collects the first two comic books from Gerry Hunt in one beautifully produced volume. If you read this comic you will know what Dublin looks like, smells like and sounds like.

In Dublin City is an astonishing slice of magic realism and acts as a prequel to his recent graphic novel, Streets of Dublin.

Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Planet Hulk: Armageddon 1/2 - Written by GREG PAK. Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN. Cover by LADRÖNN. When Miek discovers the shuttle that brought the Hulk to Sakaar, the Green King faces his ultimate test of rage. Will he stay to rule the people for whom he has fought and bled for the past twelve issues - or will he seize the opportunity to wreak his vengeance on the Marvel 'heroes' who sent him into this world of slavery, horror, and war? Also - the Spikes meet their destiny and Hulk and Caiera face the culmination of their greatest hopes and fears. The final two chapters of 'Planet Hulk' begin here - don't miss this critical countdown to 'World War Hulk!' 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

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by Saurav Mohapatra For generations, all enterprises in India have been launched with an invocation of His name. He is called the Vinayak - God of Endeavors, Vighneshwar - the Remover of Obstacles. Perhaps the most adored of all in the Indian Pantheon, Ganesha is the God that best represents India - benevolent, wise and noble. Come with us on a journey to witness the origins of a God, a timeless tale of an inanimate golem crafted from primordial clay by Uma, the all-mother. His innocent bravado in defying Shiva, the mightiest of the Gods and even giving up his life to uphold a simple promise he made to his mother, the twist of fate that intertwines his destiny with another and the 'rebirth' of the two as they become one. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. The next stage is here! Tak is undefeated on paper, but that may go up in flames against a mysterious Impreza. Wondering who is behind the wheel should be the least of his problems since he must face-off against the 4WD Evo! To remain the Project D champion, Tak must push the limit on his eight-six. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Art and cover DUNCAN FEGREDO and SEAN PHILLIPS. Conceived during a repast of fine wine and nouvelle cuisine, INTERSECTIONS is the meeting of two artistic minds. SEAN PHILLIPS (MARVEL ZOMBIES, CRIMINAL) and DUNCAN FEGREDO (HELLBOY, ENIGMA) play artistic ping pong with a sketchbook - a drawn and painted conversation where punctuation is provided by the postal service. Can you read between the paintings? Intersections: A visual dialogue between SEAN PHILLIPS and DUNCAN FEGREDO. Intersections: The sequential conclusion to an excess of curry and beer. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Signed and numbered by DUNCAN FEGREDO and SEAN PHILLIPS - 1st printing. Art and cover DUNCAN FEGREDO and SEAN PHILLIPS. Conceived during a repast of fine wine and nouvelle cuisine, INTERSECTIONS is the meeting of two artistic minds. SEAN PHILLIPS (MARVEL ZOMBIES, CRIMINAL) and DUNCAN FEGREDO (HELLBOY, ENIGMA) play artistic ping pong with a sketchbook - a drawn and painted conversation where punctuation is provided by the postal service. Can you read between the paintings? Intersections: A visual dialogue between SEAN PHILLIPS and DUNCAN FEGREDO. Intersections: The sequential conclusion to an excess of curry and beer. The special limited edition signed and numbered hardcover is a must have for PHILLIPS and FEGREDO fans! Hardcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman and Michael Reaves. From nationally best-selling author Neil Gaiman and Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Michael Reaves comes this gripping and enjoyable read about a boy who joins a league made up of many versions of himself from different dimensions. All of them must fight the evils that want to conquer all of the worlds! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Tsubaki flees to the ancient temple where she trained as a youth. Momiji and Boton, two naïve priestesses trained by the same priest who once trained Tsubaki, believe her when she claims she's being pursued by an "evil demon" and set out to confront Inuyasha and the others. The two guardians of the temple now gone, Tsubaki reveals the true reason she's returned: an evil power that's been sealed away for generations! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.95.

The battle with the SEQUIDS is over. The fate of Earth is decided. You didn't really think Invincible was going to lose, did you? ALSO AVAILABLE: INVINCIBLE, VOL. 7 TP Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Ron Marz Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky The grand finale of the year-long maxiseries! Who's been behind Nero and Effigy's power boost? Who's seeking to destroy the Guardians? What are the Monitors planning? And is this the end of Kyle Rayner? ? 12 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC ? FINAL ISSUE Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Daniel Knauf & Charles Knauf. Art by Roberto de la Torre & Jonathan Sibal. Cover by Gerald Parel. Tony neglects his official duties as director of SHIELD as he and Maya perform an autopsy on a dead eco-terrorist with cybernetic enhancements who killed members of Team Alpha; Karim tracks down Tem Borjigin in a psychiatric facility in China and offers him the ten rings of the Mandarin as he believes Tem to be the villain in disguise; when Tem refuses to respond and is threatened with a gun, he easily dispatches Karim and his men; and Dugan gives Tony a lecture about the responsibility of a soldier who has men under his command. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by ADAM WARREN Pencils and Cover by BRIAN DENHAM. As S.H.I.E.L.D.'s elite 'capekilling' unit dispatches a globe-spanning arsenal of bleeding-edge hardware to hunt him down, Iron Man confronts the vicious yet seductive 'viral avatar' infecting the armor's processors...while plunging to the sea floor to crash a top-secret mecha 'roborave' held aboard a sunken freighter! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. The ostrich competition is on! But every time Jan gets near one of the ostriches they run for their lives! Jan's bloodthirsty nature drives their adrenaline up making for very poor ostrich meat... but never fear for Jan has a trusted ally! He's small, cute, golden and he's Jan's key to success! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils and Cover by PHIL HESTER The secret is out--Eric O'Grady is Ant-Man and S.H.I.E.L.D. is not happy! Eric's career as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent is about to come to an abrupt and violent end. How did Eric become a homeless peeping tom Ant-Man shortly after the events of CIVIL WAR? The answers lie in this very issue, true believers! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Steven T. Seagle. Art and cover by Teddy Kristiansen. A softcover edition of the acclaimed VERTIGO hardcover that tells one of the most realistic Superman tales ever - without featuring Superman. Steve's given the dream assignment to write Superman, only he can't relate to a Man of Steel when his own fears of death haunt him. Explore the cultural significance of a comic-book icon as Steve comes to terms with Superman's cultural importance. "...remarkable, genre-bending work..." - People Magazine "...easily ranks with SPIRIT creator Will Eisner's memoirs...and Michael Chabon's best-selling The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay." - USA Today "Terrifically wry...deep thinking...this is something truly different." - Entertainment Weekly, Editor's Choice "...strikingly original..." - The New Yorker "Magnificent" - St. Louis Dispatch "Ingenious" - Newsday "...does something unique with the graphic novel, and it's well worth the time of any reader..." - San Francisco Chronicle Recommended on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" Softcover, 136 pages, full color MATURE READERS Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. By Darby Conley. Rob deals with the situations created by his neurotic dog Satchel and manipulative cat Bucky. In these strips, Bucky converts all of Robs Star Wars action figures into cats; cartoonist Conley injures his arm and spends two weeks exploring what if and rejected Get Fuzzy scenarios instead of drawing. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

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Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy Cover by James Jean Jack has landed in Las Vegas and even Sin City isn't prepared for him - especially not when the Pathetic Fallacy is his new sidekick. Then again, Jack has a lovely (and filthy rich) new bride who seems determined to see him settle down. And Jack seems content to let her try. Could it possibly be 'Happily ever after' time? If that's true, then what's with all of the evil, gun-toting Belgians? ? 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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FCBD 2007 Color Edition. Written by Michael Angelos. Art by Tim Vigil, Tony Bledsoe, and Michael Wulf. 32 Pages, Full Color.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Paige Braddock. Like accidentally stumbling into heavy metal karaoke night, Jane knew this vacation was a disaster before it began. Her first clue could have been the plane crash, but the spiral began hours before, when it was decided they'd travel together in the very small plane Jill would pilot, demoting Jane immediately to the role of plucky, comic relief. The island vacation had been Jane's idea, but as so often happened, as soon as the plan was set in motion, she lost control. So now the small group finds themselves marooned in a tropical paradise, set upon by Cheeto deprivation, amorous native girls, and scheming alligators! Softcover, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

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Written by Dan Slott & Dan Jurgens Art by Jurgens & Trevor Scott Cover by Jurgens & Kevin Nowlan Concluding the 5-part 'The 4th Parallel' in a special 48-page issue! A JLA member cracks the Materioptikon and confronts the Red King where he's most vulnerable! The fates of several worlds created by the villain hang in the balance! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Phil Noto Jonah Hex has agreed to help a young woman named Tallulah Black who's been wronged and is out for vengeance! But as Hex knows, the path to revenge is soaked in blood, and Tallulah's quest may be more than even Jonah Hex can handle! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Written by J.T. Krul Art by Alex Sanchez & Jack Purcell Cover by Steve Uy What does it mean to be a vampire? Dr. Mid-Nite is faced with this question after suffering an attack from the mysterious Mircea. Will science fall prey to the supernatural...or will the 'Vampire Murders' continue in Portsmouth City? ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. By John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. History is written in this landmark Dredd story. The severed hand of Chief Judge Fargo, the very first chief judge, is delivered to the Grand Hall of Justice with a ransom note. Dredd and his team must travel into the Cursed Earth to try and recover the body of the Judge Father. But this is more than just a journey across America, this is a journey into the past and into the history of the Judges and Mega-City One itself! Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., full color. Cover price $25.99.

2nd or later printing. By John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. History is written in this landmark Dredd story. The severed hand of Chief Judge Fargo, the very first chief judge, is delivered to the Grand Hall of Justice with a ransom note. Dredd and his team must travel into the Cursed Earth to try and recover the body of the Judge Father. But this is more than just a journey across America, this is a journey into the past and into the history of the Judges and Mega-City One itself! Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., full color. Cover price $25.99.