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Demo (2010 2nd Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-28C9FB8-011

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Written by Brian Wood. Art and cover by Becky Cloonan. 'A series of compelling but achingly brief short stories that each introduce extraordinary characters.' -THE ONION on DEMO VOL. 1 The pioneering indie masterwork returns! And here's the first of 6 brand-new, single-issue, done-in-one stories from Brian Wood (DMZ, NORTHLANDERS) and Becky Cloonan (AMERICAN VIRGIN, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), each one just as powerful and emotionally charged as the original run. In 'The Waking Life of Angels,' a woman is haunted by a recurring premonition; one of a person plummeting from a great height. Seriously sleep-deprived and with only fragments of images for clues, she abandons her life to travel halfway around the world in hopes of finding this person before her fateful accident occurs. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Enigma (1993 Vertigo) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1FA5-012

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Art imitates life; sometimes, life imitates art. Under rare and ominous conditions, the two become inextricably wound into each other, a snake eating its own tail. In ENIGMA, it's even stranger than that - comic art comes to life. Enigma is an existential super-hero, an extraordinary man in a less than extraordinary world. Enigma is a character from Michael Smith's favorite comic book. Michael has left behind his old world - home, job, girlfriend - to find the Enigma, and to find the world within himself. It is a strange, terrifying, exhilarating journey of self-discovery, one that may well be Michael Smith's last chance to find meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Duncan Fegredo and full-process color by Sherilyn van Valkenburgh. Painted cover by Fegredo with an added fifth metallic color. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe Format. Cover price $2.50.

Fables (2002) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-021

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores October 9. Mark Buckingham (Peter Parker: Spider-Man) pencils the newest story arc, the 5-part "Animal Farm." The mystery of her sister's murder has been solved, and the guilty parties have been punished. This leaves Fabletown's Deputy Mayor Snow White physically exhausted, spiritually drained, and in need of a big rest. So she decides to personally drive one errant Colin Piggy back up to the Farm, the remote, upstate annex where the non-human Fables reside. But rest and relaxation will have to wait for our heroine. Something wicked is brewing in upstate New York and Snow White's untimely arrival lands her in the thick of it. For more information, see the Feature Article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Fables (2002) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-022

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores December 18. "Animal Farm," Part 3 of 5. The Fables at the Farm are now in open revolt, and the always practical, always proper Snow White finds herself at the top of the radicals' hit list. Her adversaries number in the hundreds, while her only ally seems to be the crass and wily Reynard the Fox. Together, to get to the truth, the two fugitives have to make their way to the caves beyond the Valley of the Sleepers. But first they have to survive crossing the tall grass, which inhabits sleeping giants and belongs to the ravenous Shere Khan. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Fables (2002) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-016

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores February 12. The conclusion to the 5-part "Animal Farm." The revolt at the Farm has been suppressed, the revolutionaries quelled. Goldilocks remains on the loose since her seemingly fatal shooting but the rest of the dissidents have been tried and sentenced. The executioner's axe is sharp and swift as the Fables learn what true justice means. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Hellblazer (1988) 76 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0717554014

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon. Cover by Glenn Fabry. Confessions Of An Irish Rebel; On his way back to London after his bizarre trip to the United States, John Constantine's plane gets diverted to Dublin, Ireland; What's he to do to pass the time? Why, go drinking with an old ghost pal, of course! 36 pages, full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Preacher (1995) 1A FN+ 6.5 Fabry

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. The Time Of The Preacher, script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Steve Dillon, inks by Steve Dillon; Genesis escapes Heaven and inhabits Reverend Custer. 1st appearance of Reverend Jesse Custer, a.k.a. the Preacher. 52 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Preacher (1995) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1291692008

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. All In The Family, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Jesse's past catches up with him while Jesse and Tulip try to come to terms with Tulip's past. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Preacher (1995) 12U CGC 9.4 Not Polybagged

Paper: White

Label #1291692013

Comic only, Not polybagged. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Until The End Of The World, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; a re-powered Jesse aims to defeat his grandmother and her evil household. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Rogan Gosh (1994) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25CD08B-001

Slip the bounds of Reality; let fall the veils of Illusion; see the Truth and enter the world of ROGAN GOSH. Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime as one of the most dazzlingly original comics ever published makes its North American debut. ROGAN GOSH is a psychedelic adventure through Rudyard Kipling's opium dreams, past modern-day London, and into a futuristic India where an extraordinary creature called Rogan Gosh awaits. It's a story that combines Hindu mysticism with science fiction, and spiritual enlightenment with lavishly written Indian restaurant menus. Originally published as a serial in the British anthology 'Revolver,' ROGAN GOSH features a story by Brendan McCarthy and Peter Milligan. McCarthy also provides the lavish illustrations, scripted by Milligan. With a foreword by McCarthy and an afterword by Milligan, along with never-seen character sketches, this 56-page one-shot will mesmerize any reader looking for a comic-book experience beyond the norm. Painted cover by McCarthy. Suggested for Mature Readers. Contains strong language. Prestige Format. Cover price $6.95.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 6 VF- 7.5

Sandman lies helpless, unable to stop Dr. Destiny as he unleashes nightmares and madness upon the world. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 13 VF+ 8.5

The Doll's House, Part 4 of 7. It's a look at the Sandman's 600-year relationship with a man who refuses to die. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Michael Zulli and Steve Parkhouse. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 14 CBCS 9.4 Signed Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Neil Gaiman. Sketch on Cover. Direct Edition

Label #21-3D82531-004

The Doll's House, Part 5 of 7. A special double-sized issue as Sandman attends a convention of serial killers to find and confront the Corinthian. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $2.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 26 CBCS 9.2 SS Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page)

Label #21-4630D29-002

Season of Mists, Part 5 of 7. It's time for the Sandman to hand over the keys to Hell...but to whom? Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Kelley Jones and George Pratt. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 28 CBCS 9.4 Signed Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page) Direct Edition

Label #21-4630D29-003

Neil Gaiman script with Mike Dringenberg/George Pratt art. Seasons of Mist, part 7 of 7. Cover price $1.50.

Vertigo Preview (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-263B793-018

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Vertigo preview featuring an exclusive Sandman story by Neil Gaiman and Kent Williams. Contains two page previews of Death: The High Cost of Living, Enigma, Sandman Mystery Theater, Mercy, Kid Eternity, Sebastian O, Black Orchid, Sandman, Hellblazer, Doom Patrol, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, and Shade the Changing Man. Cover price $0.75.

Vertigo Preview (1992) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB703D-011

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Vertigo preview featuring an exclusive Sandman story by Neil Gaiman and Kent Williams. Contains two page previews of Death: The High Cost of Living, Enigma, Sandman Mystery Theater, Mercy, Kid Eternity, Sebastian O, Black Orchid, Sandman, Hellblazer, Doom Patrol, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, and Shade the Changing Man. Cover price $0.75.

Vertigo Preview (1992) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB703D-012

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Vertigo preview featuring an exclusive Sandman story by Neil Gaiman and Kent Williams. Contains two page previews of Death: The High Cost of Living, Enigma, Sandman Mystery Theater, Mercy, Kid Eternity, Sebastian O, Black Orchid, Sandman, Hellblazer, Doom Patrol, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, and Shade the Changing Man. Cover price $0.75.