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John Byrne's Next Men, Vol. 6: Lies TPB - nick & dent
 The Next Men awoke from a virtual-reality paradise to escape from the evil Senator Hilltop and have been running and looking for answers ever since. But what happens when one Next Man wakes up again ? Jasmine awakes to another reality, one in which Bethany likes the fast lane, Jack likes guys, and she is supposed to like her husband -- Hilltop! Another serpentine chapter of intrigue unfolds for the super-powered Next Men, as Jasmine tries to determine what is the truth, and what is Lies . This four-issue series, collected for the first time, weaves the loose plot lines into a startling tapestry and ends the first chapter of the Next Men with a bang! |
Seraphic Feather Volume 3: Target Zone TPB - nick & dent
 Buried beneath the Moon's surface is an ancient alien starship ready to give up its secrets, and moon base becomes a deadly battleground for possession of the Emblem Seeds, the key to harnessing the craft's incredible power. Ruthless corporate operatives, scientifically augmented government agents, and deadly robots of unknown origin are all drawn in a lethal orbit around the precious seeds. And young paranormal Sunao Oumi, unwittingly pulled into the maelstrom, has become the key player in the game that will decide the future. But although numerous parties are vying to win this violent game, they'd better all watch their step: the ball they're playing with is not of this world...and it's just possible the original owners want it back! |
Gargoyles #8
 'Clan-Building,' Chapter 7. From the Holy Land to the British Isles everyone wants a piece of the Rock. Xanatos, Macbeth, Coldsteel, Thailog, Merlin, Cu Chullain and the gargoyles strive to find it, possess it and learn its darkest secrets. |
Cable Deadpool #48
 With his best pal gone, Deadpool continues his trek through time and space, spreading friendship and mercenary whoop-@$$ throughout the cosmos. After concluding his mysterious mission for Dr. Strange, Deadpool finds himself in the middle of a Louisiana swamp, confronted by He-Who-Has-Died-Twice, the Master of All Reptiles himself, BROTHER VOODOO. What shenanigans await these two? Find out in 'Alone Again, Naturally' part 6! |
Superman Confidential #11
 The climatic finale to the harrowing tale of Superman's first exposure to Kryptonite! Comics superstars Darwyn Cooke and Tim Sale bring the fireworks or an ending you won't forget! |
World Below TPB - nick & dent
 Fifteen years ago, from a hole in the ground in rural Washington, a tiny flying machine emerged and Charles Hoy found it. From all appearances, this small vehicle wasn't built with any existing human technology and Hoy made a fortune selling that technology to the first eager customer. Now with his fortunes dwindling and his curiosity piqued with more than a decade of questioning, Hoy has hired a team of adventurers to enter this vast, underground realm in hopes of bringing back even greater discoveries. But while the team expects the unexpected and is prepared for danger, nothing they can imagine will prepare them for The World Below. With The World Below , Paul Chadwick-creator of the internationally acclaimed Concrete -delivers a fever-dream hybrid of classic rip-roaring science-fiction adventure and quirky, unsettling psychological drama. Chadwick's unsurpassed storytelling skill and eye for detail and realism make The World Below a journey unlike any other. ? Paul Chadwick is a multiple Eisner and...... |
Conan Vol. 0: Born on the Battlefield HC
 Writer Kurt Busiek and artist Greg Ruth team up to give you the story of Conan's early life, from his birth on a Cimmerian battlefield to his coming-of-age as a warrior in the pivotal Battle of Venarium. Sewing the seeds of the Barbarian's momentous career, this chronicle of Conan's youthful conquests--both martial and carnal--also showcases master storytellers Busiek and Ruth's work at its finest. "[Ruth's art] is gorgeous to look at, conveying a different but equally lush vision of Cimmeria and the rest of Hyborea." - The Fourth Rail "Ruth captures both the beauty of the unspoiled land and the ugliness of such a rugged life in perfect measure." - The Fourth Rail * Direct Market exclusive hardcover! The origin of the barbarian! |
Classics Illustrated Rough Rider
 Follow the larger-than-life American hero, Theodore Roosevelt from his birth in New York City to Harvard graduate, to rancher, to organizer of a volunteer regiment, The Rough Riders, in the Spanish-American War. Fresh from the popular success from the Rough Riders, Roosevelt turned to politics, being elected Governor of New York in 1898, Vice-President in 1900, where he assumed the Presidency after William McKinley was assassinated in 1901. Roosevelt became the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in bringing an end to the Russo-Japanese conflict in 1904. Introduction by Bill Jones. |
Tiny Titans #7
 Get ready for a Tiny Titans trip to space! Join the gang as they journey through the galaxy to help Starfire clean her room. And find out what happens at your local Bird Scouts meeting. Plus, Supergirl stops by to save the day! |
Four Constables Secret Delirium Dagger GN Vol. 02
 by Andy Seto & Tony Wong Emotionless and Yuan-Shan Lan are engulfed in an intense battle, when they discover a spy with evil intentions! While Iron Fist and Cold Blooded fight for their lives as they get closer to finding the evil mastermind behind all the vicious killings. Who is he? And what machinations does he have planned? The plot thickens as more secrets are revealed, and no one will want to miss out on all the kung-fu fighting action! |
Rogue Angel Teller Of Tales TPB
 Gold Eagle's novel heroine, Rogue Angel, comes to comics for the first time! Annja Creed is a world-traveling archeologist who also happens to be the heir to Joan of Arc's mystic sword. In this debut story, Annja's drive to explore unrecorded, shadowy history leads her to Virginia City in search of a rumored manuscript that could change the public perception of Mark Twain forever. But a very powerful mystery man doesn't want anyone to find the truth, and will stop at nothing-not even murder-to keep Annja away from the answers she seeks. |
Transformers: Saga of the Allspark #2 (Cover A)
 From across the pond comes a special presentation of the U.K.-only TRANSFORMERS movie comics! These special stories, set before IDW's all-new Movie Sequel, are penned by TRANSFORMERS stalwart Simon Furman, and feature art by some of the best and brightest in TRANSFORMERS history. This issue: RATCHET and DEVASTATOR find themselves lost in space, each facing a trial by fire! |
John Byrne's Next Men Ltd. Ed. - nick & dent - nick & dent
 Five mutates from Project Next Men escape the elaborate decades-long secret experiment to find themselves in a completely unfamiliar world. During a mysterious encounter in the desert, Bethany, Nathan, Danny, Jack, and Jazz begin to realize that they have been locked in a shared fantasy-world. Now they must come to terms with the real world and their strange powers before their former captors track them down. Featuring a new painted cover by John Byrne. Limited to 1,000 copies. |
John Byrne's Next Men, Vol. 3: Fame TPB - nick & dent - nick & dent
 One minute you're running in the shadows, a complete stranger in an uncaring world. The next you're in the spotlight, and everyone wants a piece of you. And they'll slowly pick you apart, piece by piece, until you've nothing left to give. That's how Fame works, as you'll find out in this third volume chronicling the saga of John Byrne's Next Men. When the Next Men are thrust into the spotlight of stardom by a publicity-hungry comics publisher, a lone sherriff believes the super-powered teens can shed some light on the grisly murders in his small Arizona town. From unknowns to celebrities to fugitives, the Next Men take the roller-coaster ride of a lifetime and find that it falls short of an E ticket! |
Action Comics #870 (Variant Cover Edition)
 The 'Brainiac' finale! It's Superman versus Brainiac with everything at stake! No longer content to simply eradicate Superman, Brainiac is now determined to destroy Earth like so many other planets he's left in his wake. But Brainiac's ship is full of many bottles, inside of which some surprise guest-stars lurk! And while hope may blossom on Brainiac's ship, there's one life even the Man of Steel can't save. |
Dark Tower Treachery #2 (of 6) (Variant Cover Edition)
 With the battle between the evil John Farson's Big Coffin Hunters and Steven Deschain and his gunslingers finally over, the true death toll is revealed. Will Roland's father be among the dead? Meanwhile, in Gilead, as Roland suffers from the after-effects of his multiple encounters with Maerlyn's Grapefruit, his ka-tet desperately requires his presence at the all-important coming-of-age feast the next night, or the consequences will be dire. Worse still, Cort, the gunslingers' mentor, has chosen his niece, Aileen, to become the betrothed of young RolandÖand Cort rarely takes no for an answer |
Transformers Animated Arrival #3 (Cover B)
 OPTIMUS PRIME and his crew clash with a new female super villain whose high-tech heels can slice through anything-even AUTOBOTS! Also included is an untold tale of RATCHET's tour of duty in the Great Wars where the young field tech must wrestle with his decision to treat a wounded DECEPTICON. |
Godchild Vol. 1 TPB
 by Kaori Yuki In 19th century London a young nobleman named Cain walks the cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an Earl upon the death of his father Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves. With Riff his manservant and Mary Weather his 10-year-old half sister Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes. Rating: T+ |
Baby Sitters Club Vol. 1 Kristys Great Idea Sc
 by Ann M. Martin In this new graphic novel edition of the very first Baby-Sitter's Club book, Raina Telgemeier captures all the drama of the original series in warm, spunky illustrations. Witness Kristy's eureka moment, when she gets the idea for a 'baby-sitters club' and enlists her best friends, shy Mary Anne and artistic Claudia, in an exciting new venture. But the baby-sitting business isn't the only thing absorbing their attention: Kristy is having a hard time accepting her step dad-to-be, and the newest member of the gang, Stacey, seems to be hiding a secret!" |
Kaze Hikaru Vol. 3 GN
 by Taeko Watanabe Sei has returned to the Mibu-Roshi, but Soji hardly seems happy about it. He still believes that the Mibu-Roshi is no place for a girl. Sei makes an agreement with him that if she can't score one hit on him in three days, she'll leave for good and return to living a normal life. However, Sei's got her work cut out for her, as Soji is a master swordsman! Rating: T+" |
Uncle Scrooge #380
 Scrooge and Flintheart Glomgold find a golden volcano - perched right on the International Date Line in Don Rosa's "Island at the Edge of Time!" Then "Queen Kazabra's Crown," a magically jinxed royal relic, proves nearly lethal to Scrooge when it enchants Daisy Duck! A new Rosa pin-up wraps the book. |
Gold Digger #99
 by Fred Perry Gina and Britanny are rescued from the Dynasty's Soul Furnace by Jon, the spirit-copy of Grandpa Diggers dwelling in his old journal. During the frantic escape attempt, Gina discovers that the Dynasty fortress around them has sufficient power to leave quasi-space. All it needs is a course that will take them home. Then Brit's former friend Crescens, now part of the Dynasty, finds the escapees, and a new battle begins. This time, Brit is determined to snap Crescens out of the Dynasty's control, even if she has to risk her life to do it!" |
Gold Digger Tiffany & Charlotte #3 (of 4)
 by Fred Perry & J.L. Anderson Gold Digger creator Fred Perry and rapidly rising fan-fave artist J.L. Anderson are about to school you in what the next generation of GD is all about! Charlotte's 'mother,' Penny Pincer, offers to take Tifanny and Charlie to Pismo Beach for a weekend getaway. She even lets Charlotte, who just got her learner's permit, take a turn at the wheel of the new hydrofoil. What happens next is - well, not entirely Charlotte's fault. After dodging a cross between the Loch Ness monster and a Land of the Lost castaway, the trio make it to shore. But with all the volcanic activity and pterodactyls around, it doesn't quite feel like Pismo Beach!" |
Battle Royale Ultimate Ed HC Vol. 04 (of 5)
 Product Synopsis: Volumes ten through twelve of the groundbreaking manga series-collected here in one blood-soaked volume! One ninth-grade class, 42 students, marooned on an island and forced to kill or be killed in a government-sanctioned, televised game called The Program. The rules: after three days, only one student can remain alive or they all die. Weapons are handed out and each student is sent out into the field alone-unprepared for the horror that awaits them. Many classmates quickly turn on each other in this twisted battle for survival, but amid the betrayals and rising body count, new friendships are forged and existing love gives new mISBNing to the phrase, 'Till death do we part.' With a hard-hitting English adaptation by acclaimed writer Keith Giffen, this series is brutal, honest...and not to be missed. Sell Sheet Keynote: A gorgeous hardcover bind-up of the cult classic |
Dragon Drive TPB Vol. 10
 by Ken-ichi Sakura The boundaries between Earth and Rikyu have shattered, and only Takumi and his dragon Raikoo can heal the two worlds. Now Takumi is on the run from RI-IN, a shady organization with a mysterious interest in the Raikoo dragons. Pursued by sinister agents and powerful dragons alike, Takumi can't keep fighting forever. Fortunately, help is on the way: four veterans of the previous Rikyu conflict have reunited as adults to join the new battle! Rating: A |
One Piece TPB Vol. 19
 by Eiichiro Oda Luffy and pals are headed for the fabled Rainbase, the town of dreams. There they accidentally attract the unwanted attention of the Baroque Works security as well as their old 'pal' Captain Smoker! While beating a hasty retreat from both, Ms. All Sunday invites the crew to the casino's VIP room, which turns out to be a trap. To make matters worse, Vivi gets separated from the others and is pursued by the Baroque Works! Will she be able to shake her pursuers and spring her friends? Rating: T |