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Transformers Beast Wars The Ascending #3 (Cover A)
 With the crisis on CYBERTRON escalating to fever pitch, it falls to The PACK and the earthbound MAXIMALS and PREDACONS to prevent its descent into chaos and, ultimately, its utter destruction. Too bad then that RAZORBEAST, now infected with the Angolmois corruption, is Hell-bent on killing them all! The action explodes on two worlds as 'the nemesis' makes his presence felt… in world-shattering style. |
Transformers Best Of Uk Dinobots #2 (Cover A)
 The DINOBOT hunt begins here! The DINOBOTS are unleashed and out of control. OPTIMUS PRME must rally the AUTOBOTS in order contain the likes of GRIMLOCK, SWOOP, SLAG, SNARL, and SLUDGE before it is too late and innocent lives are endangered. |
Union Jack TPB
 Tradition. Both the symbol of a nation and a sacred legacy handed down from generation to generation, Union Jack is the people's hero. Representing the indomitable spirit of Great Britain, he fights for God and country. . .for England and the world! Armed with a silver dagger and Webley .455-caliber pistol, Joey Chapman is the latest countryman to take up the mantle. A reluctant hero, Chapman assumed the righteous role following the passing of Lord Falsworth, the original Union Jack. Undead activity is on the rise in England. When a friend is felled by a vampire's bite, Union Jack takes up the trail. But this brood of blood-suckers does not seek simply to feed: its members are on the hunt for the most coveted icon in all of history, the Holy Grail, hoping to stimulate evolution among their population. Now, with another friend infected, Union Jack must turn back the vampiric onslaught or risk the lives of all he holds dear! This book collects: Union Jack #1-3 |
Cerebus TPB Vol. 4: Church and State Vol. 2
 This volume comprises the second half of one of the longest single stories in comic history, Dave Sim's massive Church and State! |
Marvel Encyclopedia HC Vol. 6: Fantastic Four
 The World's Greatest Comic Magazine - for more than five hundred issues, nearly every cover of Fantastic Four has boasted this bold proclamation. Forty years ago, writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby created a team of adventurers like no other that had come before. Now, Marvel Comics is proud to present the definitive guide to this groundbreaking title. Never before has the Fantastic Four's complete history been collected in such a comprehensive volume. This book covers it all, from their first days to the team's landmark 500th issue and beyond! |
American TPB - nick & dent
 He's the ultimate American hero. Since the fifties, he has been a symbol of hope and courage for the entire nation, an indestructible one-man army standing tall for freedom, justice, and the American way--but what about truth? When reporter Dennis Hough is assigned to cover a story about his boyhood hero, he begins to see the cracks in the legend. Does The American have feet of clay? Or is he himself a victim of a larger conspiracy? Created by screenwriter Mark Verheiden ( The Mask, Smallville ), The America rises again, now collected in its entirety for the first time (including hard-to-find American short stories). ï Featuring artwork by Chris Warner, Grant Miehm, and Doug Braithwaite, and including illustrations by Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, and Jim Lee. ï Collecting The American #1-8, The American Special , The American: Lost in America #1-4, short stories from DHP #32, DHP 5 th Anniversary Special, and a story from A1 #3 (Atomeka Press). |
300: The Art of the Film HC - nick & dent
 What does it mean to turn one of the great graphic novels of our time into a major motion picture? In 1998, Frank Miller shook the comics world with his groundbreaking series 300. Marking Miller's first collaboration with watercolor artist Lynn Varley ( Ronin, The Dark Knight Returns ) in over a decade, 300 was a gritty reimagining of a battle in which three hundred Spartan soldiers fought to hold back the entire Persian army. The series won three Eisner Awards, including Best Limited Series, Best Writer/Artist (Miller), and Best Colorist (Varley). 300: The Art of the Film takes you behind the scenes as director Zack Snyder ( Dawn of the Dead ) adapts 300 to the silver screen. Including more than 100 pages of production photos, concept art, and much, much more, 300: The Art of the FIlm is sure to delight Miller fans and movie buffs alike. "I knew this wasn't another typical sword-and-sandals movie, or a seven-hour-long lesson in historical accuracy. There are dozens of ways to retell the Battle of...... |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight #8
 PLEASE SEE NOTES BELOW Faith hits the ground running after she infiltrates the estate of a rogue Slayer, that is until Buffy pops in and is confronted by her longtime nemesis. Certainly, chaos ensues. A smash hit, Season Eight continues to enthrall readers with writer Brian K. Vaughan ( Y: The Last Man ; Pride of Baghdad ; Lost ), artist Georges Jeanty ( The American Way ) and Buffy creator and Executive Producer Joss Whedon all at the helm. * Brian K. Vaughan (writer of Lost and Ex Machina ) takes on Faith in Season Eight. * Top-ten seller Buffy #1 went immediately back to press- three times -to satisfy demand . . . totaling over 150,000 copies! Joss Whedon's Season Eight continues! NOTES: IF YOU BUY ONE COPY OF THIS COMIC, YOU HAVE A 1 IN 4 CHANCE TO RECEIVE THE VARIANT COVER WITH ARTWORK BY GEORGES JEANTY & DAVE STEWART INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR COVER. TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE REGULAR COVER, YOU MUST BUY 2 COPIES. ORDER 4 COPIES OF ISSUE #8 TO GUARANTEE YOUR COPY OF THIS VARIANT. THE...... |
Groo: Hell on Earth #3 (of 4)
 They said it would be a cold day in Hell before Groo did something intelligent. Well, he didn't, but it is anyway. Icebergs are melting or going south for the winter. Volcanoes are erupting. Rains are raining. It's starting to look like the end of the world and amazingly, it isn't Groo's fault. (Well, some of it is.) Blame the award-winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier, along with letterer Stan Sakai and colorist Tom Luth. That's right: the same guys who've been doing Groo for a quarter of a century. Sooner or later, they're bound to get it right. Celebrating 25 years! |
Blood+ Volume 1 TPB
 Set several decades after the events in the popular Blood: The Last Vampire anime film, an amnesiac Saya Otonashi lives as a seemingly normal high school student with her adoptive family in Okinawa. Horrible nightmares are the only hints at the violent life she once led, but her past is about to catch up with her and awaken the merciless warrior within. Chiropterans--powerful shape-changing creatures who need and crave blood-threaten humanity once more, and a mysterious organization called the Red Shield needs Saya's deadly sword skills and mysterious powers to aid in the fight against these beasts. As her submerged abilities begin to reawaken and as she seeks to regain her memories, Chiropteran warriors are guided by a mysterious leader to threaten Saya and her loved ones. Asuka Katsura's manga series successfully expands upon the original Production I.G/Aniplex feature, delivering moments of jarring violence and thrilling action in a tale that spans several centuries. * BLOOD+ is a multimedia sensation,...... |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 3 TPB
 The third volume of our Buffy omnibus series follows the gang through harrowing trials and tribulations--slaying vampires, going to high school, and young love. Angel has lost his soul and found it again, Xander and Cordelia kiss and make up, and Willow and Oz confront his inner beast. With so much romance in the air it seems only natural that we would catch up with Spike and Dru in the short story "Who Made Who". We meet the twisted duo in Brazil following a brutal break-up involving Dru's sire and former love interest, Angelus. * Collecting the Buffy stories "Play with Fire," "Spike and Dru," and issues #1-#8 of the original Buffy series. * Artist Cliff Richars returns to Buffy in Season Eight #10, this January! |
Spider-Man: Tangled Web TPB Vol. 2 - nick & dent
 Three more stories of ordinary people caught in Spider-Man's Tangled Web! Gentlemen's Agreement - Bruce Jones and Lee Weeks tell the tale of a two-time loser burdened with a secret that could reverse his fortunes... or ruin his life: Spider-Man's real name! Ray of Light - Kaare Andrews looks in on the lives of two boys: a jaded, know-it-all teenager and his younger brother, who idolizes the popular cartoon character Insect Man. How will they cope when Spider-Man's explosive encounter with Electro hits too close to home? Open All Night - Darwyn Cooke sets his offbeat tale on Valentine's Day, as two beautiful young women anxiously await their date... with the same man: Peter Parker! But the web-slinger has been beaten down by the villainous Vulture, and he can't even remember his own name... let alone the highlights of his social calendar. This book collects Spider-Man: Tangled Web #7-11. |
Incredibles TPB
 The city of Municiburg is protected by many superheroes, but its main champion is the ultra strong Mr. Incredible--who always works alone. But things go awry for Mr. Incredible and the rest of the supers when they are hit with a series of lawsuits brought by those they once saved. In an effort to defuse the situation, the government steps in and creates a program to relocate the supers and put them into hiding--in exchange for their promise never to use their powers again. Mr. Incredible is forced to resume the life of his secret identity--Bob Parr. But family life and the daily nine-to-five aren't enough for Bob, who takes to sneaking out and doing "superhero work" in the evenings with his good friend Lucius, who used to be known as Frozone. These evening outings cause problems for Bob at home. But things take an unexpected turn when Bob is contacted by a mysterious woman named Mirage who wants to recruit Bob for some top-secret superhero work... - Adapted from The Incredibles , a Walt Disney...... |
DC: The New Frontier TPB Vol. 1
 Acclaimed writer/artist Darwyn Cooke ( CATWOMAN: SELINA'S BIG SCORE ) turns his attention to the dawn of the Silver Age in DC: THE NEW FRONTIER - which takes readers on a journey from the end of the Golden Age to the genesis of a bold new heroic era in the late 1950s! Volume One collects DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #1-3 plus the three extra pages originally seen only in Wizard! World War II is over. The Cold War has begun. The Age of the Superhero is in decline. But where are the heroes of tomorrow? THE NEW FRONTIER recounts the dawning of the DCU's Silver Age from the perspective of those brave individuals who made it happen. Encounter 'keepers of the flame' including Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman, who survived the anti-hero sentiment of the Cold War, as well as eager newcomers like test pilot Hal Jordan and scientist Barry Allen, poised to become the next generation of crimefighters. Cooke, a master storyteller, writes and illustrates this landmark tale, a must-have for fans of the DCU and all lovers of...... |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 2 TPB
 This second volume of our Buffy omnibus series collects many of the best Buffy comics to see print. As we follow the newly chosen Slayer from Los Angeles to Sunnydale and through her parents' divorce--with Dawn in tow--the souled vampire Angel makes his first appearance and the not-so-souled Spike and Drusilla cleave a bloody path toward the West Coast. This collection includes the critically acclaimed graphic novel Ring of Fire and the miniseries A Stake to the Heart , and reflects the Season One to Season Three timeline of the cult-hit TV series. A fitting companion to Joss Whedon's comics-based relaunch of the show. |
Goon: Fancy Pants Volume 2--The Rise and Fall of the Diabolical Dr. Alloy (limited edition hardcover)
 This special volume collects all the tales of one of The Goon's most nefarious villains-the diabolical mad scientist, Dr. Hieronymous Alloy-in one handsomely designed (and handsomely priced) signed hardcover. Chronicling the rise of the mysterious evil genius from his early days as a misunderstood visionary, to his status as one of the finest scientific minds in the world, and finally to his inevitable spiral into madness, this hardcover is a must-have for every serious fan of the Goon. What's more, every volume is signed by Powell himself. Buying this book should be like dodging a brick-a no-brainer! * Copies of The Goon: Fancy Pants Vol. 2 hardcover will be printed to inital orders and is exclusive to the direct market. * Signed by Eric Powell! * This volume is kicking off 2008 as Goon Year! |
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Vol. 3 -- Days of Fear, Nights of Anger TPB
 Nearly 4,000 years before the Death Star, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's quest to clear his name runs afoul of forces beyond his control--forces he and his friends have helped to unleash! Con-artist Gryph sees the Mandalorian Wars as a chance to make a quick credit, but Zayne sees a terrible tragedy on the horizon--one where only an act of self-sacrifice can save the ungrateful Republic! But the real key to the future of the galaxy may lie with none other than Zayne's fellow fugitives, the genius Camper and the beautiful Jarael, who have just fallen prey to the forces they've spent a lifetime running from! * Collecting issues #13-18 of the ongoing comic book series |
Transformers Target 2006 #5 (Cover B)
 The special reprint of this beloved U.K. TRANSFORMERS tale continues here with two new chapters in one comic! The epic tale of Target: 2006 comes to a conclusion as the future AUTOBOTS put their plan into action and GALVATRON returns-and he's angry. |
Kabuki #9
 'THE ALCHEMY' Pt. 9 The story climaxes in this ultimate resolution and fallout to Kabuki's strike at the Noh. Only one side is left standing as Akemi's entire plan unfolds, and a new order emerges. It's a new start for KABUKI and the perfect jumping-on issue for new readers! You've heard about all the awards. You've heard everyone talking about why KABUKI is so amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! |
Countdown To Final Crisis #23
 The countdown continues with a new name and even bigger thrills! Karate Kid makes it to the bunker in Blüdhaven and confronts both Firestorm and the Atomic Knights! Jimmy Olsen enslaved on Apokolips! Mary Marvel not enslaved on Apokolips! The Monitor, Jason Todd and Donna Troy home in on Ray Palmer's trail! Desaad takes control! Lex Luthor kidnapped - but by whom? Trickster and Piper: One will live…one will die! And Mister Mxyzptlk explains it all! Plus, more DC VILLAINS origin backup stories, including: Desaad and Mr. Mxyzptlk! |
Countdown To Final Crisis #22
 The countdown continues with a new name and even bigger thrills! Karate Kid makes it to the bunker in Blüdhaven and confronts both Firestorm and the Atomic Knights! Jimmy Olsen enslaved on Apokolips! Mary Marvel not enslaved on Apokolips! The Monitor, Jason Todd and Donna Troy home in on Ray Palmer's trail! Desaad takes control! Lex Luthor kidnapped - but by whom? Trickster and Piper: One will live…one will die! And Mister Mxyzptlk explains it all! Plus, more DC VILLAINS origin backup stories, including: Desaad and Mr. Mxyzptlk! |
Infinity Inc #3
 The murderous Kid Empty leaves a swath of bodies across Metropolis, while John Henry thinks he's being haunted by the ghost of a deceased Infinity Inc. member! Plus, Fury has a close encounter with the newest team member, and Nuklon goes homicidal on the last person you'd expect. |
Welcome To Tranquility #12
 It's a battle royal as the citizens of Tranquility take to the skies to battle the undead Astral Man! Can the heroes overcome the greatest threat ever to their city? |
Flink TPB
 An all-new graphic novel from the creator of Earthworm Jim, Tommysaurus Rex and Creature Tech! A boy survives a plane crash and is rescued by a Bigfoot named Flink. They form a close bond by learning about the loss of each other's family members |
Marvel Spotlight One More Day Brand New Day
 Peter Parker's life has always been one of constant turmoil, with the lives and loves that are part of it at constant risk due to the fated meeting with a radioactive spider that spawned his heroic destiny. But as readers of CIVIL WAR and 'Back in Black' know, it is now that Peter struggles through perhaps his darkest days. MARVEL SPOTLIGHT flips the calendar on 'One More Day,' the flashpoint for Spider-Man's crisis of hope and faith, and looks ahead to the 'Brand New Day' that awaits both Spider-Man and his loyal readers. With insider access to the event that will transform everything you think you know about Peter Parker, you do NOT want to miss this issue of SPOTLIGHT! |
Black Panther #32
 'LITTLE GREEN MEN' Someone get them a road map! The new Fantastic Four have just taken another wrong turn on the dimensional superhighway -- and this time, they've landed in the middle of a gang-war between machine-gun toting Skrulls! Gangsta-gangsta! |