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Star Wars: Dark Empire II TPB - nick & dent
 The Empire in retreat, Luke Skywalker is on a quest to rebuild the Jedi. But before he can revive that elite corps of protectors, he must first rebuild himself! He has spent time as the Emperor's thrall, and the taint of the dark side still tugs at his subconcious. Can he pull together the Jedi, can he pull himself together, before the New Republic loses the upper hand, or will the Empire take root once more? The long-awaited second chapter in the biggest Star Wars series of all time is here! Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy, the creative team of Star Wars: Dark Empire , have reunited to take you through the action-packed events immediately following those in the first trade paperback! This 168-page trade paperback features all your favorite players, from Luke, Han, and Leia to Lando, Threepio, and the bounty-hunting Boba Fett! Dave Dorman has put together an out-of-this-galaxy painting for the cover of this collection, and all 12 of the paintings featured on the covers of the original two series are included...... |
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Manga #1 (of 4) - nick & dent
 The Star Wars Manga tradition continues with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back -- MANGA . Masterfully drawn by artist Toshiki Kudo this volume continues to follow the adventures of Luke, Leia, and Han as they battle the Empire on the ice planet of Hoth. You won't want to miss out on this exquisite telling of the classic tale of betrayal and high-adventure. |
Star Wars: Honor and Duty TPB - nick & dent
 Watch the fall of the Republic through the eyes of Sagoro Autem-Senate Guard, mercenary, prisoner, Clone Wars hero, and Imperial target-in a story that spans from before the Clone Wars to the first mission of Darth Vader! Young Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker-his even younger Padawan-protect a senator from assassination attempts. Joining the Jedi in their mission is Autem, loyal Senate Guard. Yet, as Obi-Wan and Anakin fend off a league of master assassins, Autem discovers a link between the killers that will change his own life forever-a secret he will not be able to face until the Clone Wars have come and gone, and he finds himself on the run from the new Emperor's enforcer, Darth Vader! ï Collecting issues 46-48 and 78 of Star Wars Republic. ï This story reveals the ending to a story Star Wars fans have been waiting for years to resolve! |
Gamekeeper #5 (John Cassaday Cover)
 Brock, having fought through the scrub and brush of jungle-like Amsterdam, finally faces his quarry, the coal broker Van Allan. But unanswered questions still abound: why did Van Allan order the death of Brock's employer and friend? What did Victor Draganov die for ten years earlier, and why has the body-count risen only now? And what ghosts still lurk in Brock's past, haunting him from another country and another life? Don't miss this heart-stopping issue, rounding out the first arc of Virgin Comics' hottest series! |
B.P.R.D.: 1946 #2 (of 5)
 The first case of the fledgling Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense--a post-WWII investigation into the Nazis' occult research-turns deadly for U.S. forces as Professor Bruttenholm probes deeper into Project Vampir Sturm. With lives at stake, Bruttenholm enters an uneasy alliance with the leader of the Russian occult team-uncovering a secret as terrible as any plot of the Third Reich. Adventure, horror, and mystery in the finest Hellboy tradition. B.P.R.D. year one! |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight #11
 An ill-prepared Buffy comes face to face with the new Big Bad in the form of an old- fahioned death match in this standalone issue titled A Beautiful Sunset . Buffy Season Eight continues to entertain longtime Buffy fans and newcomers alike with Joss Whedon at the helm and Georges Jeanty serving as series artist. Cover by Jon Foster. Variant cover by Georges Jeanty. "It already looks like . . . the start of the three-hundred-million-dollar Buffy movie you crave in your heart."- Ain't it Cool News A standalone issue written by Joss Whedon! 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 INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR COVER. TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE REGULAR COVER, YOU MUST BUY 2 COPIES. ORDER 4 COPIES OF ISSUE #11 TO GUARANTEE YOUR COPY OF THIS VARIANT. THE JEANTY VARIANT WILL NOT BE SOLD SEPARATELY. |
Rex Mundi #10
 Following a narrow escape from death, Julien finds himself in a tiny hamlet in the remote part of the Pyrenees mountains. He doesn't realize it, but he's closer than he's ever been to his goal of finding the Holy Grail! Meanwhile, Julien himself is being sought by none other than the Duke of Lorraine's banished daughter, Isabelle! Isabelle is a powerful sorceress with nothing left to lose, a free agent, her motives unclear. Isabelle follows Julien's tracks to Rennes-le-Chateau, where a deadly nighttime encounter yields a tantalizing clue about the truth of her family history. And the Duke of Lorraine's fortunes continue to rise, to the point where he can openly defy the Church. But as his power grows, his grip on sanity weakens... |
Scream #4
 Intrepid reporter Sian Ferguson has tracked down Danny, but landed a trip to the emergency room in the process. The pair, freshly escaped from the hospital after a close encounter with a Belle Foux operative, now set out to find Antoine Payne. Known as "The Trashman," Payne was the former employer of Danny's crush, Celeste Crane, who herself was formerly alive and well. And if the human head in his mail was any indication, this intimidating businessman is in a dirty, dirty line of work. * Don't miss this action-packed conclusion to the most unusual origin story of the year! * Created by Mike Richardson ( Cravan, The Secret ) and written by Peter David ( X-Factor, SpyBoy )! |
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #26--Vector part 2
 The second part of the biggest Star Wars story of 2008 begins with Mandalorians galore and ends with the arrival of a seemingly unstoppable threat! Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and his con-artist companion Gryph have fallen into a situation even more dangerous than the one they escaped on wartorn Taris-surrounded by enemies and trapped in close-quarters with a deadly agent of the group who framed Zayne for killing his fellow Jedi-in-training! * No one should miss "Vector"! This is Star Wars on its grandest scale-a galaxy-spanning, era-defining, sure-fire hit with fans both casual and hardcore! The comics event of 2008 continues! |
Star Wars: Legacy #21
 The conclusion of a shocking two-part tale pitting the Sith Empire against the Galactic Alliance in an all-out space battle! The Sith have lured outlaw Admiral Gar Stazi into a trap to destroy the Alliance once and for all. Yet Stazi is no fool-he may have agreed to play the Sith's game, but not with the cards they expect! Meanwhile, forces loyal to the deposed Emperor Roan Fel wait on the sidelines. Are they here to help, to hurt, or simply make off with whatever's left when the dust settles? Stazi springs the Empire's trap! |
Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite #6
 Welcome to the jaw-dropping, action-packed, dramatic conclusion to The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite . As the world lingers on the brink of complete annihilation, this dysfunctional fighting team must put their issues aside as they attempt to save planet Earth. Created by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, The Umbrella Academy features interior art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel Bá ( De:TALES ), colors by Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and covers by multiple Eisner Award-winning painter James Jean ( Fables ). " The Umbrella Academy knocked my socks off. I can't really recall the last time I picked up a book and was so unbelievably surprised at how good it actually was, but it happened here." -AintItCool.com * "An ultraviolet psychedelic sherbert bomb of wit and ideas. The superheroes of the 21st century are here at last . . . " -Grant Morrison From Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance! |
Animal Man TPB Vol. 1
 This collection of the first nine issues of Animal Man marks a defining moment both in the evolution of super-hero comics and in the unique career of its writer, Grant Morrison. Since its publication, Morrison has gone on to redefine nearly all of the boundaries of comics' narrative structure, building a reputation as one of the medium's most intensely original and popular creators. In addition to his acclaimed runs on the titles Animal Man, Doom Patrol and JLA, Morrison's handiwork can be seen in the graphic novels Batman: Arkham Asylum (illustrated by Dave McKean), The Mystery Play (illustrated by Jon J. Muth), Kill Your Boyfriend (illustrated by Philip Bond and D'Israeli), and JLA: Earth 2 (illustrated by Frank Quitely). And in its purest form, Morrison's essence is on display in his magnum opus, the multi-volume spectacle The Invisibles. |
Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back TPB - nick & dent
 The best Star Wars comics creative team ever to put pen to paper, Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson, unite once again to adapt the second Star Wars movie to comic-book form. Join Luke as his Jedi training with Yoda continues and as the Rebels' fight against the Empire takes a turn for the worse. |
Sin City: The Big Fat Kill HC - nick & dent
 Criminals have always called the shots in Sin City, whether they were bootleggers, gamblers, or politicians. But since the first dame set up shop in Old Town, those side streets have been run by the women that walk the night. Now the mob's looking to break up the party and reclaim Old Town. They're gonna have to put down a bunch of tough gals and one guy named Dwight to do it. Dwight, he knows something that the mob's gotta learn the hard way: Sometimes standing up for your friends means killing a whole lot of people . . . |
Sin City: Booze, Broads, & Bullets TPB - nick & dent
 Dark Horse proudly releases the latest Sin City collection from comics master Frank Miller. This new book features never-before-collected stories in Miller's harsh, dramatic black-and-white style, with some highlighted in a special color. This volume also features new art by Miller created especially for this collection. Collects The Babe Wore Red ; Silent Night ; Lost, Lonely, & Lethal ; Sex & Violence ; Just Another Saturday Night ; and more. |
Sin City: The Big Fat Kill TPB - nick & dent
 Criminals have always called the shots in Sin City, whether they were bootleggers, gamblers, or politicians. But since the first dame set up shop in Old Town, those side streets have been run by the women that walk the night. Now the mob's looking to break up the party and reclaim Old Town. They're gonna have to put down a bunch of tough gals and one guy named Dwight to do it. Dwight, he knows something that the mob's gotta learn the hard way: Sometimes standing up for your friends means killing a whole lot of people . . . |
Street Fighter Sakura Ganbaru Vol. 2 GN
 by Masahiko Nakahira It's more wacky school girl action, as Sakura continues her search for her elusive master Ryu. To find him, she'll need the help of Chun-Li, Cammy and even the less-than-skilled Dan Hibiki. It's a rip-roarin', street fightin', action-packed trip around the world as we see what makes Sakura a true force to be reckoned with! Beautifully illustrated by popular manga artist Masahiko Nakahira (Sadamitsu the Destroyer)." |
Ultimate X-Men #88
 The conclusion to the Sentinels saga has it all: The X-Men vs. Stryfe! The X-Men vs. the Fenris Twins! The X-Men versus the Sentinels! Can one team possibly defeat three foes? |
Order #5
 The Marvel Universe's newest superhero team continues to protect the Golden State from all KINDS of comic-book insanity: the team investigates gamma-irradiated monsters living in the hidden cities beneath Los Angeles that only the Hopi Indians prophesied; the super-murder investigation hits a snag as the more-human-than-human girl gang called the BLACK DAHLIAS goes around killing off the suspects; we learn a scoonch more about the mysterious M.A.N. from S.H.A.D.O.W.; and, the awesome-cherry plopped atop our sundae of fabulousness, the Order are told they can't buy their Los Angeles dream house. Where oh where will the Order hang their hat? Here's a hint: It's San Franawesome. |
Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago #3 (of 6) - nick & dent
 By David Michelinie, Walt Simonson, and Tom Palmer; cover by Ralph McQuarrie. This black-and-white reprint collects Marvel Star Wars issues #51 - "Resurrection of Evil," #50 - "To Take the Tarkin," and #60 - "Shira's Story." |
Trigun Anime Manga Volume 1 TPB - nick & dent
 Adding to the Trigun collection of fantastic television animation and dynamic manga, a new hybrid of the two mediums arrives to keep the experience alive. Composed entirely of frames taken from the popular Japanese animated television series, the Trigun anime manga books are enhanced with colorful sound effects and dialogue taken directly from the teleplay. • The Trigun anime is a cornerstone of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming. • Dark Horse sold over 100,000 copies of the first two volumes of Trigun , making it one of America's most popular manga series! |
Sin City: Hell and Back TPB - nick & dent
 In the Town Without Pity, good men are hard to find. Enter Wallace, a man of mystery. He's a nice guy who's very good at killing people. Out for an evening drive along the beach, he meets the woman of his dreams -- and she's trying to kill herself. Why? And who are the shadowy cabal of power brokers who wrench her from his arms? When will all hell break loose? Comics legend Frank Miller, creator of the groundbreaking Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, pounds out his longest Sin City graphic novel to date, a bare-knuckle barrage of brutal action, dark secrets, and heroic sacrifice. What the hell -- it's a love story! Includes color sections and pinups by a who's who of comics luminaries, including Lynn Varley's first actual comics illustration. |
Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 4: The Bell Warden TPB - nick & dent
 Dark Horse continues its presentation of the entirety of Japan's Lone Wolf and Cub, one of the unquestioned landmarks of graphic fiction, packaged in the digest format preferred by creator Goseki Kojima. The fourth volume of this ambitious monthly program collects four classic Lone Wolf tales, including one never before seen in America, where little Daigoro searches for his lost father while amazing a well-known samurai with his warrior's eyes and cool demeanor. Also, the Lone Wolf takes on the sons of the war-bell warden, legions of organized crime bosses, and a mysterious tattooed lady with a dark story and impeccable killing skills. It's bloody and romantic...and among the best the comics medium has to offer. This volume contains the following stories: The Bell Warden Unfaithful Retainers Parting Frost Performer |
Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 11: Talisman of Hades TPB - nick & dent
 The #1-selling graphic-novel sensation continues! The Lone Wolf and his cub, father and son, are separated by the hatred of the Yagyu -- and the path to togetherness is lined with blood and honor. As Ogami continues his search for little Daigoro, he must battle deadly Yagyu assassins and aspiring, cocky samurai. He prepares to give them a taste of his blade... Meanwhile, Daigoro visits a crazed old woman living under a bridge, and teaches her a valuable lesson. In these and other stories in this volume, Lone Wolf and Cub continue to unlock the mystery of the Yagyu, one step closer to the truth behind his quest for vengeance. Prepare for more legendary action, in a handy size that fits in your back pocket! This volume contains the following stories: Talisman of Hades Ailing Star Thirteen Strings A Poem for the Grave |
Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 12: Shattered Stones TPB - nick & dent
 A woman driven to insanity by the murder of her child, and the horribly burned husband seeking revenge; unseen samurai under the thumb of a power-hungry woman; a beggar ronin seeking the downfall of his greedily ambitious wife; a good-for-nothing beggar willing to use a child to make easy money; a lady magician threatened by swindling gangsters: all of these people have something in common -- the need to regain their honor, and this quest almost always means death. Ogami Itto, a wandering ronin on a road to vengeance, has been paid to put these folks back on that path, at any cost. For this grim samurai and his infant son, there is nothing left in this world except honor, vengeance, death, and blood. Fortunately, there's plenty of each to go around... This volume contains the following stories: Nameless, Penniless, Lifeless Body Check Shattered Stones A Promise of Potatoes Wife Killer |
Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 16: The Gateway into Winter TPB - nick & dent
 The Lone Wolf's arch-enemy, Yagyu Retsudo, begins to reach the end of his rope, as he sends his only daughter and last child after the blood-storm that is Itto Ogami! Meanwhile, Ogami and Daigoro happen upon another clue about the mysterious Yagyu Letter in a final showdown with the Kurokuwa ninja clan. A desperate Retsudo puts a bounty on Ogami's head, and two of Japan's most deadly bounty hunters hunt for the Lone Wolf and his Cub, while a poor woodcutter must decide between the bounty and his life by sheltering Ogami and Daigoro! All this and much more awaits in one of comics' most legendary series. This volume contains the following stories: Umbrella Sayaka Clouds of Silk Demon Hide, Demon Seek Gateway into Winter |