Comic books December 2008

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story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA His name is Knossos. With the power to manipulate earth, he is one of the most powerful beings alive. And he has only one weakness: The Sword. His first mistake was helping to create it. Killing the mother of Dara Brighton, the Sword's current wielder, may be his last. ? 32 PAGES ? FC ? Cover price $2.99.

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by C.E. Murphy & Ardian Syaf What makes a hero? Driven to save lives after her son's murder, Frankie Kemp has spent years as a non-powered vigilante. But when a virus releases super-powered potential in much of the population, 'Chance' is left to face her child's shadow-sliding killer with nothing more than her wits and experience! Bestselling author C.E. Murphy, author of Urban Shaman and The Queen's Bastard, brings an all-new superhero adventure to life in Take a Chance! Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing. Adapted by Matt Smith. Art by David Tilton. Kate DiCamillo's literary classic about Despereaux Tilling - a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea - has enchanted children and adults around the world! Published in 23 languages, with more than 2 million copies in print, and winner of the Newbery Medal, The Tale of Despereaux has now become a much-anticipated animated feature film, with voices from Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Kevin Kline, and Sigourney Weaver. This fresh new format, with all new artwork inspired by the film, is destined to bring the award-winning classic, to an even wider audience and will attract older readers to this popular tale! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Adapted by Matt Smith. Art by David Tilton. Kate DiCamillo's literary classic about Despereaux Tilling - a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea - has enchanted children and adults around the world! Published in 23 languages, with more than 2 million copies in print, and winner of the Newbery Medal, The Tale of Despereaux has now become a much-anticipated animated feature film, with voices from Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Kevin Kline, and Sigourney Weaver. This fresh new format, with all new artwork inspired by the film, is destined to bring the award-winning classic, to an even wider audience and will attract older readers to this popular tale! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $16.99.

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by George Gladir, Bill Golliher, Fernando Ruiz, Bob Bolling & Pat Kennedy Have Archie and Jughead really stumbled into a Halloween party where the guests are not in costume but are actual, real-live monsters? Find out for yourself if this tale is a 'trick' or a 'treat!' Then, it's a real 'kitchen nightmare' when cafeteria cook Miss Beazly loses a ring in a pot pie! Finally, Mr. Weatherbee promises to perform as a clown if the students improve their reading averages, leading some to ask, 'What else is new?' Plus, other new and classic tales! Cover price $2.49.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Yabba Dabba Voodoo!" Just when you thought Tales From The Crypt couldn't get any scarier, the Crypt-Keeper, the Old Witch, and the Vault-Keeper return with four more all-new "fear-y tales" to frighten the Bejeezus out of you! A man receives telepathic signals from a young beautiful woman, but it all turns out terror-ably wrong in "Glass Heads." And speaking of dangerous women, wait 'till you meet "She Who Would Rule the World," with powers far beyond those of mortal men! She makes the Frankenstein Monster look like a pussycat! Plus a couple of Voodoo tales that'll make your head spin - right off! "Chicken Man" and "Voodoo Redeux." Too scary? Don't worry, the GhouLunatics are always on hand to get you through the gruesome goings-on! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Yabba Dabba Voodoo!" Just when you thought Tales From The Crypt couldn't get any scarier, the Crypt-Keeper, the Old Witch, and the Vault-Keeper return with four more all-new "fear-y tales" to frighten the Bejeezus out of you! A man receives telepathic signals from a young beautiful woman, but it all turns out terror-ably wrong in "Glass Heads." And speaking of dangerous women, wait 'till you meet "She Who Would Rule the World," with powers far beyond those of mortal men! She makes the Frankenstein Monster look like a pussycat! Plus a couple of Voodoo tales that'll make your head spin - right off! "Chicken Man" and "Voodoo Redeux." Too scary? Don't worry, the GhouLunatics are always on hand to get you through the gruesome goings-on! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $7.95.

by Jim Lawson What happens when a motivated young toy collector discovers a rare 'Lil' Orphan Alien' figure in Shadow's room? He takes it by whatever means possible, that's what! Some impromptu 'aliens' show up at the farmhouse to help dissuade the young thief to return what is not his. This giant-sized Christmas issue features 22 pages of bonus material (including an 18-page backup by students from the Center for Cartoon Studies), all at the regular cover price! Cover price $3.25.

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Written by Dan Jurgen & Ron Marz Art by Wes Craig & Fernando Pasarin Cover by Matt Haley The Tangent Superman's assault on the DCU Earth continues, and his quest to make the world 'safe' for normal people is set to crush all metahuman resistance in its path! ? 8 of 12, 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Book 2: Eddie Current!" Story and art by TED McKEEVER. Eddy Current is insane. At least that's what the world deems him to be. The very same world he intends to save. A window of opportunity opens, literally, allowing our hero to escape the asylum he calls home. Bed-check isn't until 6 am, giving him 12 hours of freedom to accomplish his hero-given quest. Joined by a massive wall-of-a-woman called Nun, Eddy will live an adventure...filled with the depths of humanities darkest crevices, as well as the heights and power of friendship and redemption. This volume features all 12 issues, plus unused art, and a slew of extras. Collected under one cover for the first time! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 358 pages, B&W. NOTE: See also Ted Mckeever Library Collector's Slipcase (2009) which can hold and display all three volumes of this series. Cover price $35.99.

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Written by Sean McKeever. Art by Fernando Dagnino & Raul Fernandez. Cover by Eddy Barrows & Ruy Jose. The Teen Titans uncover the mystery and motivation behind Bombshell's origin, and no one is more surprised at the answers than Bombshell herself! Meanwhile, Wonder Girl is confronted with the figure behind her recent misfortunes and discovers why family reunions can be absolute hell. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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1st printing. Collects DC Special: Raven (2008) #1-5.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art and cover by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella.

Raven wrestles the horrors of high school. As the Teen Titans' resident empath faces the ridicule of public school, someone starts killing students and it all ties into the reappearance of the Psycho Pirate's Medusa Mask! vSoftcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "On the Clock!" Collects Teen Titans (2003-2011 3rd Series) #55-61. Written by Sean McKeever. Art by Eddy Barrows, Jamal Igle, Carlos Rodriguez, Jimmy Palmiotti, Ruy José, Julio Ferreira, Rebecca Buchman, BIT & Mark McKenna. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque. It's The Teen Titans vs. The Clock King and his Terror Titans! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Cover by Richard Isanove. Simon Furman (W) Lui Antonio (A) Covers: Richard Isanove and Stjepan Sejic The Terminator is back as Dynamite once again puts John Connor up against Skynet and the dark future as envisioned in the classic blockbuster films! Helmed again by writer Simon Furman, joined by artist Lui (Red Sonja) Antonio and cover artist Richard Isanove, 'Revolution' tells a story set in the dark future of the Terminators and the present day where John Connor and his mother Sarah are on the run from the enemies sent against them from the future! Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Stjepan Sejic. Simon Furman (W) Lui Antonio (A) Covers: Richard Isanove and Stjepan Sejic The Terminator is back as Dynamite once again puts John Connor up against Skynet and the dark future as envisioned in the classic blockbuster films! Helmed again by writer Simon Furman, joined by artist Lui (Red Sonja) Antonio and cover artist Stjepan Sejic, 'Infinities' tells a story set in the dark future of the Terminators and the present day where John Connor and his mother Sarah are on the run from the enemies sent against them from the future! Cover price $3.50.

Limited Negative Variant Cover by Richard Isanove. Simon Furman (W) Lui Antonio (A) Covers: Richard Isanove and Stjepan Sejic The Terminator is back as Dynamite once again puts John Connor up against Skynet and the dark future as envisioned in the classic blockbuster films! Helmed again by writer Simon Furman, joined by artist Lui (Red Sonja) Antonio and cover artist Stjepan Sejic, 'Infinities' tells a story set in the dark future of the Terminators and the present day where John Connor and his mother Sarah are on the run from the enemies sent against them from the future! Cover price $3.50.

Limited Foil Variant Cover by Richard Isanove, limited to 100 copies. Includes a certificate of authenticity. Simon Furman (W) Lui Antonio (A) Covers: Richard Isanove and Stjepan Sejic The Terminator is back as Dynamite once again puts John Connor up against Skynet and the dark future as envisioned in the classic blockbuster films! Helmed again by writer Simon Furman, joined by artist Lui (Red Sonja) Antonio and cover artist Stjepan Sejic, 'Infinities' tells a story set in the dark future of the Terminators and the present day where John Connor and his mother Sarah are on the run from the enemies sent against them from the future! Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Sean McKeever Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson They stood against the Teen Titans, and now the Terror Titans spin off into their own miniseries! Clock King hatches a plan for his team of teenage legacy villains, as well as their deadly new member - the Teen Titans' own Ravager! But if he's to succeed, Clock King must first stabilize the underground metahuman gladiator arena known as the Dark Side Club! Join TEEN TITANS scribe Sean McKeever and artist Joe Bennett (52, CHECKMATE) for a journey into the darkest, coldest and most brutal corners of the teen psyche! On sale October 1 ? 1 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mark Oakley. Leahanna had always been the most loyal and adoring of servants, her soul bonded throughout time to one half of the black sword pair wielded by the fearsome Shadow Lady, and in this life she was content. But when the Black Swords were broken, her soul was cast free, and Leahanna found herself lost and confused and very unhappy! Mark Oakley's acclaimed fantasy series, Thieves & Kings returns with the beginning of an all-new story arc, a perfect jumping on point for new readers! Thieves & Kings: Apprentices is a story about growing up and making choices - and having enough power to knock over a mountain. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

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Script, Pencils and Cover by ALAN DAVIS Legendary writer-artist Alan Davis (FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END) sends Thor on one of his most epic adventures in history! The God of Thunder and his fellow Asgardians visit Midgard's ancient Egypt...and leave behind a startling legacy that will change our world forever in this one-shot! 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #337-348. Collecting the legendary issues of Thor by writer/artist Walt Simonson! Thor has always been one of Marvel's toughest assignments. Producing adventures of the Norse thunder god is an intimidating task, making the travails of Asgardian heroes interesting to a modern audience. But that didn't stop Walt Simonson! Defying convention, the writer/artist threw all preconceived notions out the window and over a two-and-a-half-year span produced epic adventure that held an ever-growing readership in thrall. From the golden spires of Asgard to the sweltering streets of New York City, the entire pantheon of the gods was re-imagined through Simonson's powerful images, becoming more contemporary while also retaining their mythic, regal trappings. Now, Surtur, Beta-Ray Bill, Malekith, Loki, Odin and the thunder god himself storm to life as we collect Thor #337-348 in one mighty book! Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS) Penciled by HUGO PETRUS Cover by GERALD PAREL The penultimate chapter in Dumas' great saga. King Louis is bored with the siege of La Rochelle and is escorted by the Musketeers to Paris. But grave danger awaits there as the evil Cardinal Richelieu himself targets Queen Anne's lady-in-waiting, Constance, using none other than the cruel and deadly Milady! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

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Secret Invasion tie-in - Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by FERNANDO BLANCO Cover by BILLY TAN This is it -- the final battle between the Norman Osborn-led Thunderbolts and those no-good, stinkin' Skrulls! Will Venom, Bullseye and company emerge as heroes - or are they destined to remain villains? The answer will have major repercussions for the Thunderbolts...not to mention the entire Marvel Universe itself! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Ben Edlund. All 12 issues of Ben Edlund's original classic comic book series are collected in The Tick: The Complete Edlund, plus as a bonus the 13th "Pseudo-Tick," "what-might-have-been" final issue! Extra materials include the first Tick story from the NEC Newsletter, rarely-seen backup stories, pin-ups, and original commentary by Edlund! Softcover, 400 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.00.

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Jim Munroe (w) ? Marc Ngui (a) When you hate being a boss and you hate being an employee, you have to quit your job before it kills you. The modern reincarnations of Emma Goldman and Mikhail Bakunin begin their journey of self-motivation in a steampunk-tinted world, uncovering productivity tips for creative malcontents. Written by 'pop culture provocateur' (Austin Chronicle) and 'independent press icon' (Time Out Chicago) Jim Munroe (Therefore Repent!) and drawn by underground comix talent Marc Ngui (Enter Avariz). Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Art Baltazar and Franco Art and cover by Art Baltazar Mayhem ensues when Beppo monkeys around with Zatara's magic wand and turns the whole team into apes! The tree house quickly fills with more monkeys than you can shake a stick at. Plus, Bumblebee meets some new friends who are truly tiny. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Judd Winick Art by Julian Lopez & Prentis Rollins Cover by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas Raven is missing, and the Titans must truly come together as a team in order to save her. Their fragile unity is further threatened, though, when they discover what they're really up against! And, as if the Titans didn't have enough on their hands, an old member resurfaces and brings along an unexpected threat that no one could've seen coming! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Old Friends!" Collects the Teen Titans East Special (2007) and Titans (2008-2011 2nd Series) #1-6. Written by Judd Winick. Art by Ian Churchill and Joe Benitez. Cover by Joe Benitez and Victor Llamas. The former teen heroes known as the Teen Titans are all grown up and under siege from an unseen assailant! Hardcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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In this issue: Spiral Zone; Koto; WWE Deluxe Classic Superstars Price Guide. Plus: AFD's regular departments and features continue! Star Wars cover features Jabba's Rancor (with Luke Skywalker) Target Exclusive from Hasbro. Cover price $5.95.

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Written by Zander Cannon Art and cover by Gene Ha AMERICA'S BEST COMICS. A new season dawns in the science-city of Neopolis! A new commissioner, along with some new rules, comes to Precinct 10, as Slipstream Phoenix, a rookie cop with an ugly secret, fights for respect among his new peers. Meanwhile, Shock-Headed Peter and the Dust Devil investigate a mysterious, ancient drug dealer, and a very public multiple homicide sets Captain Jetman and Lieutenant Peregrine scrambling for answers. The police procedural crime and intrigue continue in this new series based on concepts and characters created by legendary writer Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA). On sale October 1 ? 1 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Joe Kubert Art and cover by Joe Kubert In the final chapter of this epic miniseries, Tor heads home - and he's bringing his surviving companions with him. But before they complete the journey, they encounter a giant obstacle: another survivor in this primordial world! Joe Kubert brings dynamism to the comic page as only he can in this age-old tale of man vs nature. ? 6 of 6, 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Earth Girl - Eve Myles on the set of series three; Blake's Heaven - The many deaths of Gareth Thomas; New series - Who are the 456?; New stories - 18 pages of new fiction; From out of the vaults; Torchwood censored; Episode guide; Free posters. Cover price $6.99.

Attack of the Cyberwoman - "It was like wearing a metal G-string!"; New series photos; Director Euros Lyn on Children of Earth; Save Captain Jack...but look out for the pterodactyl in this festive game; Plus: New Adventures, Christmas Quiz, Producer's Diary. Cover price $6.99.

Mattel's line of DC Universe action figures - from Justice League to DC Universe Infinite Heroes - are covered in this issue of Lee's Toy Review. Also find Vintage Toy reviews, McFarlane's Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, Market Reports, Trading Figures, and more. Plus, the nation's #1 Hot Wheels price guide! Cover price $5.95.

Lee's Toy Review features Vintage Toy reviews, McFarlane's Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, Market Reports, trading figures, and more, including the nation's #1 Hot Wheels price guide and the monthly pull-out Collector's Guide! Cover price $5.95.

SHIPPING In OCTOBER 2008 FROM WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #136 $4.99 TAKE A TURN WITH 'GEARS OF WAR 2' ? It's the hottest video game release of the season, and ToyFare's got everything fans need to know, from the awesome toys, to collectibles, to, of course, the game itself! We'll talk to Epic Games about Gears 2, NECA about the action figures, and TriForce about their high-end armor replicas. NECA's new figures based on Gears of War 2 will appear on the cover of this issue! THE GRUESOMEST GROTESQUERIES OF GAMING ? Gears of War's Locusts are pretty gross. But with it being Halloween, we're going to count down the most disgusting monsters to ever ooze goo on video game screens, as well as the disturbing toys they've inspired. Who's the sickest creature ever rendered in pixels? GEE, IDW JOE! ? IDW Publishing is now the home for both G.I. Joe and Transformers comic books. With a brand-new Joe series about to premiere and new films coming out next year for both franchises, we check in with the publisher to see what they've got cooking for our favorite Hasbro brands! THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAR ? The original rock stars of toys, we take a look at how Crystar and his crystalline companions went from Marvel Comics to short-lived Remco toy line! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE GETS INVADED! ? Which of your favorite Megos have been replaced by Skrulls? What does this mean for Megoville? What did the President know and when did he know it? The answers may shock and annoy you! _Magazine (COVER: NECA's Gears of War figures) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Casey Coller. Shane McCarthy (w) Guido Guidi (a) The fight to save the life of OPTIMUS PRIME begins as a new danger looms on CYBERTRON threatening to put an end to any hope of survival. Meanwhile on Earth, the world's nations seek a new and desperate solution. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Trevor Hutchison. Casey Coller. Shane McCarthy (w) Guido Guidi (a) The fight to save the life of OPTIMUS PRIME begins as a new danger looms on CYBERTRON threatening to put an end to any hope of survival. Meanwhile on Earth, the world's nations seek a new and desperate solution. Cover price $3.99.

Limited Edition Sketch Variant Cover by Guido Guici. Casey Coller. Shane McCarthy (w) Guido Guidi (a) The fight to save the life of OPTIMUS PRIME begins as a new danger looms on CYBERTRON threatening to put an end to any hope of survival. Meanwhile on Earth, the world's nations seek a new and desperate solution. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Marcelo Matere. Marty Isenberg (w) Dario Brizuela, Boo (a) The all-new, original comic based on the hit TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series on Cartoon Network continues here courtesy of the show's head writer Marty Isenberg. A young OPTIMUS PRIME has an unsettling encounter during his days at the AUTOBOT ACADEMY. Plus an offbeat tale featuring BLITZWING, LUGNUT, and SWINDLE! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Boo. Marty Isenberg (w) Dario Brizuela, Boo (a) The all-new, original comic based on the hit TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series on Cartoon Network continues here courtesy of the show's head writer Marty Isenberg. A young OPTIMUS PRIME has an unsettling encounter during his days at the AUTOBOT ACADEMY. Plus an offbeat tale featuring BLITZWING, LUGNUT, and SWINDLE! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Boo. Marty Isenberg (w) Dario Brizuela, Boo (a) The all-new, original comic based on the hit TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series on Cartoon Network continues here courtesy of the show's head writer Marty Isenberg. A young OPTIMUS PRIME has an unsettling encounter during his days at the AUTOBOT ACADEMY. Plus an offbeat tale featuring BLITZWING, LUGNUT, and SWINDLE! Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Marty Isenberg. Share the adventures of AUTOBOT heroes like OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, and JAZZ as they battle MEGATRON and the dangerous DECEPTICONS! Using actual still frames from the animated series itself, The Transformers animated series puts new TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED action in your pocket! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Cover by Dan Khanna. Simon Furman (w) Lee Sullivan (a) A clash of future and present day threatens to tear apart the fabric of time itself! In this final issue, GALVATRON is bent on destroying all TRANSFORMERS who don't fit into his plans. Who will live, who will die? From longtime TF scribe Simon Furman, with an all-new cover by Dan Khanna! Cover price $3.99.

Limited Variant Cover by Lee Sullivan. Simon Furman (w) Lee Sullivan (a) A clash of future and present day threatens to tear apart the fabric of time itself! In this final issue, GALVATRON is bent on destroying all TRANSFORMERS who don't fit into his plans. Who will live, who will die? From longtime TF scribe Simon Furman, with an all-new cover by Dan Khanna! Cover price $5.00.

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