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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Jonathan (Silver Foil Photo Cover Variant)
 Russian vampire mobsters are threatening Sunnydale, and there's only one person who can stop them legend-in-his-own-mind Jonathan! But this time Jonathan will need a little help from a certain Slayer and her pals. Sure, they're amateurs, but every little bit helps. Straight from the small screen, where he starred in his own episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Jonathan jumps into comics, and television writer Jane Espenson is bringing him to life again, along with the regular Buffy art team of Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Don't miss this story. Hey, even Buffy's a big fan of this guy. From the writer of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode "Superstar"! The contents of the variant edition are identical to the contents of the standard edition. This item is already bagged and boarded. |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Oz #1 (of 3) (Gold Foil Limited Variant)
 His name is Daniel Osbourne, but we know him as Oz, friend to the slayer, Buffy Summers, and victim of a terrible curse. Every time the moon is full, Oz transforms into a bloodthirsty werewolf. On a quest to conquer the beast within, Oz journeys to Tibet in search of a monk called Shantou, who could possibly teach him to control his darker half. With the aid of a beautiful Chinese demon-girl, Oz manages to find Shantou -- who he must now save from a force of unspeakable evil. This three-part thriller is brought to you by the most prolific of Buffy authors, Christopher Golden, and Buffy newcomer, Logan Lubera (Outlaw 7). This special edition of Oz #1 has the exact same art and content on the inside as the regular Oz #1 and a nice shiny gold foil logo on the outside. This item is already bagged and boarded. |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #17 Valentine's Day Edition (Purple Foil Logo Variant Cover)
 The gang from Sunnydale have faced some unspeakable horrors: ice demons, werewolves, and kung-fu vampires among them. But can the group face the terror of Buffy and Xander making out? What is going on here, and how is it tied to the super vampires, Selke, and the mysterious figures in Sunnydale's sewers? If the group is going to survive, they'll have to brave the chaos of Mardi Gras to find the answers. This limited edition purple foil variant has the same content as the regular edition and matches to the Angel Valentine's Day foil cover! This item is already bagged and boarded. |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #21 (Gold Foil Logo Variant Cover)
 Buffy #21 kicks off the five-part Blood of Carthage story arc. In a town like Sunnydale, you can bet the local "boogeyman" legend ain't just hot air. But killing it is a LOT more trouble than it's worth. The contant of this Dynamic Forces Exclusive gold foil variant edition is identical to the content of the regular version, but the cover features new artwork by Angel and Rising Stars artist Christian Zanier. This item is already bagged and boarded. |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #21 (Red Foil Logo Variant Cover)
 Buffy #21 kicks off the five-part Blood of Carthage story arc. In a town like Sunnydale, you can bet the local "boogeyman" legend ain't just hot air. But killing it is a LOT more trouble than it's worth. The contant of this Dynamic Forces Exclusive red foil variant edition is identical to the content of the regular version, but the cover features new artwork by Angel and Rising Stars artist Christian Zanier. This item is already bagged and boarded. |
Daredevil: Love's Labors Lost TPB - nick & dent
 A tragic accident took Matt Murdock's sight--but in return, enhanced his remaining senses far beyond human limits. In Daredevil: Love's Labors Lost, the blind adventurer and those closest to him face the bitter sting of heartbreak in all its forms--amid a globe-spanning super-hero epic stretching from the swamps of New Jersey to the canals of Venice. This book collects: Daredevil #s 215-217, 219-222 and 225-226 |
Spider-Man: Tangled Web TPB Vol. 4 - nick & dent
 What's it like to live in a world where Spider-Man swings overhead? Find out as some of the comic-book industry's most talented creators turn the spotlight on the super-villains, vigilantes, common crooks, costumed champions and loudmouthed media moguls whose worlds turn when the wall-crawler leaps into their lives. Plus: Oil up those pecs, slip on your thong and head down to the "Sonic TV Spring Break House," where a little something - make that someone - under the sand requires Spidey's immediate attention. This book collects Spider-Man: Tangled Web #s 18-22 and Peter Parker: Spider-Man #s 42-43. |
Elektra: The Scorpio Key TPB - nick & dent
 She knows firsthand the chill of the grave. Now, the sexy, enigmatic international assassin called Elektra begins a new life, courtesy of red-hot writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Chuck Austen! In the deadly world of international espionage, Elektra is a hot commodity - and the top-secret organization called SHIELD wants her for a mission so dirty, so difficult, no one else could even think of pulling it off. But Elektra can't be brought, bribed or threatened. If she takes the job, she'll do it HER way - no matter how many people may die. This book collects: Elektra Vol. 2 #s 1-6 |
Frank Miller: The Art of Sin City HC - nick & dent
 In 1991, visionary creator Frank Miller continued his shakedown of the comics industry when he premiered his visceral and powerfully charged Sin City series. With Sin City , Miller sent a shock wave through the industry and beyond, stunning critics and amazing readers, the after-affects of which are still being felt today. While Miller is primarily praised for his outstanding stories, it is his breathtaking artwork that continues to shine on. To honor the artist and his groundbreaking work, Dark Horse Maverick is pleased to present Frank Miller: The Art of Sin City , a unique and handsomely bound hardcover coffee table book, containing pieces both published and unpublished -- some never before seen by the public. Printed on glossy 100 lb. coated paper stock and featuring items ranging from preliminary sketches to promotional pieces, this beautiful edition holds everything a Sin City fan, or connoisseur of fine art, could ever hope for. |
Daredevil: The Movie Comic Adaptation TPB - nick & dent
 A Good Samaritan act stole young Matt Murdock's sight, but secretly enhanced his remaining senses to superhuman levels. Though he dwells in a world of eternal night, the blackness is filled with sounds and scents, tastes and textures most men cannot perceive. After becoming a lawyer - and suffering his father's murder - Matt set out to use his skills to safeguard the innocent residents of New York City's Hell's Kitchen. Now, he stalks the streets at night, a relentless avenger of justice. In a world of perpetual darkness, he is Daredevil, the Man Without Fear! Enter Bullseye, a ruthless killer-for-hire looking to gain favor with the mysterious Kingpin of Crime with Daredevil's blood. Caught in the middle is the enigmatic femme fatale known as Elektra - once Daredevil's lover, now a ninja assassin herself, her rage focused on attaining revenge for her father's death! This book collects: Daredevil: Movie Adaptation Daredevil Vol. 2 #32 Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra #1 Spider-Man: Tangled Web #4 |
Showcase Presents TPB: Superman Vol. 1
 Kicking off an exciting line of black-and-white reading library titles! This volume collects SUPERMAN #122-133 and ACTION COMICS #241-257, featuring the birth of the Silver Age Superman mythos, including the first appearances of Supergirl, Brainiac, the Fortess of Solitude and more! |
House Of M TPB: World Of M Fearturing Wolverine
 Explore the people and places of the World of M! Wolverine : He carries burdens too great for even the most powerful mutants to bear. Has it caused him to finally snap? All the details you need to know about Wolverine's mysterious past and his place in the House of M can be found right in this down-and-dirty shocker of a story! In Black Panther , a United Africa - ruled over by Storm and T'Challa - has become an economic powerhouse and a thorn in Magneto's side. When Storm speaks out about the persistence of supremacist notions in the mutant-controlled world, a furious Magneto is determined to stop her at any cost. In Captain America , see Steve Rogers move from the '40s to the present day - bearing witness to a changing landscape, and watching as man becomes the minority and mutant the ruler. And in The Pulse, House Of M mastermind Brian Michael Bendis peels a shocking layer off the mystery of the Marvel Universe that no Avengers fan (old or new) dare miss! Collects: Wolverine #33-35 Black Panther #7...... |
Thunderbolts TPB Vol. 1: How To Lose - nick & dent
 What if you're a former super-villain whose abilities make you the target of ridicule by other, more powerful super-villains--as well as a pushover for defeat at the hands of super heroes? And what if you're trying to reform, to walk the straight-and-narrow path? Do you keep slaving away for minimum wage at a go-nowhere job, or do you make one last grab for fame--by busting heads? Daniel Axum, fomerly the Battler, was beaten and sent to prison by Spider-Man. Now he's out, but he can't escape the feeling that he's watching the third strike in his last-chance life as it blows right by him--until opportunity springs from a dark choice. Does Axum, who did his time and is desperately trying to keep his life in order, stick to the straight and narrow, or is there something else? This book collects: Thunderbolts #s 76-80 |
Red Prophet Tales Of Alvin Maker #9
 After leaving Detroit, Alvin Junior and Ta-Kumsaw journey to the Land of the Flints where young Alvin is reunited with Taleswapper. But this reunion is far more bitter than sweet. Taleswapper not only informs Alvin of his brother Measure's capture, torture and probable execution, he also reveals to Ta-Kumsaw that the white men of Vigor Church, now allied with Governor Harrison's armed soldiers, are planning to attack the peaceful Indian citizens of Prophetstown … and that no matter how fast he might travel to aid them, he'll be too late to prevent the slaughter! |
Marvel Visionaries: Gil Kane TPB - nick & dent
 The late Gil Kane was a true comic-book legend, illustrating nearly every major Marvel super-hero during a storied career that spanned more than 40 years! His innovative figure work, emotionally charged characters and action-packed fight scenes have influenced hundreds of today's top illustrators. Now, Kane's best work is collected in one definitive volume! Marvel Visionaries: Gil Kane features stories spanning the entire history of Marvel Comics, from the earliest days of these iconic heroes to the great comics boom of the early 1900s. A momentous Spider-Man tale - "What if Gwen Stacy had lived?" The first appearance of martial-arts master Iron Fist! An epic battle between Captain America and the Red Skull! Plus a half dozen more classic stories, all combining Marvel's trademark action and suspense with Kane's eye-popping artwork! This book collects Tales to Astonish #76, Tales of Suspense #88-91, Captain Marvel #17, Daredevil #146, Marvel Premiere #1 & 15, What If? #3 & 24, Amazing...... |
Elektra TPB Vol. 3: Relentless - nick & dent
 No Escape After her father was killed before her very eyes, Elektra Natchios focused her rage on acquiring revenge. Trained as a ninja, and loyal to no one but herself, she is the world's most dangerous assassin. Now, experience the life of Elektra from two unique perspectives: through the eyes of the assassin herself, and through the eyes of her latest mark. First, witness the futility of attempting to evade Elektra in a unique journey ending on a dying man's last day. Then, follow her to Africa as she fights to complete a job gone wrong involving a vicious female dictator. Finally, learn what happens when you try to double-cross the world's most perfect assassin. Three corporate bosses meet for drinks and dinner to talk golf, fine cigars, finer women and the unsavory business of controlling the world - never expecting the tables are about to be turned. This book collects: Elektra Vol. 2 #s 23-28 |
Girls TPB Vol. 2: Emergence
 In the lush, rural backdrop of Pennystown, Ethan and his neighbors lived a peaceful kind of life. Now, things have changed... drastically. Clones, spawned from a mysterious girl, are preying on the townspeople and paranormal activity is escalating into a full-blown catastrophe. As the questions pile on, only one thing remains certain-nothing will ever be the same. Collects Girls #7-12 |
Call of Duty TPB Vol. 1: The Brotherhood and The Wagon - nick & dent
 Reality-based stories starring New York City's real heroes! In the wake of September 11th, the world watched as firefighters, police officers and EMS workers selflessly risked their lives to save others. When terror hit home, ordinary men and women answered "The Call of Duty." Lieutenant James MacDonald is a fireman, one of New York's bravest. For him, fighting fires and saving lives is not just a job; it's his sworn duty. He and his fellow firefighters are not simply co-workers: They are brothers joined by the bonds of courage and honor. Jennifer Montez saves lives. As an EMS worker, her job is about helping the wounded, no matter the situation. Be it an accident, a crime scene or a fire, she shows up, treats the victims and moves on to the next emergency. Montez and MacDonald have never allowed fear to overwhelm their responsibilities, despite the risks. Yet they've never faced a danger like this, one that seems to push the limits of normal experience. Will their bravery be enough to overcome a...... |
Spider-Man: Visionaries - John Romita TPB - nick & dent
 From the quintessential Green Goblin to the first appearance of the Kingpin of crime. From the quiet grace of the ill-fated Gwen Stacy to the smoldering beauty of Mary Jane Watson. From the abduction of Spider-Man's first love to the day Peter Parker quit being Spider-Man. Here is a selection of classics featuring John Romita SR.'s greatest depictions and adventures of the friendly neighborhood arachnid -- including Amazing Spider-Man #109 , Mr Romita's personal favorite issue. This volume is a salute to an artist who, none would argue, is a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe, and even more so, of the mythos of Spider-Man himself. This book collects Amazing Spider-Man #39-42, #50, #68-69 and #108-109. |
Essential Doctor Strange TPB Vol. 1
 Stephen Strange is Dr. Strange. But he is no doctor, at least not the kind that would initially come to mind. He is the Master of the Mystic Arts, a sorcerer supreme, a white knight who wields black magic against blacker villains still. Strange is mankind's only hope against the dark otherworldly forces that conspire to steal the life of the conscious world -- forces such as Baron Mordo, the Dread Dormammu, Nightmare, Aggamon, The House of Shadows, Loki, the Mindless Ones and more... This book collects: Strange Tales #110, 111 and 114-168 |
Hellsing Volume 5 TPB - nick & dent
 Intense and full of psychotic action, Hellsing continues its fevered pitch into a dark chaos that defies human logic. Human? Well, there are only a few left in the storyline as the emerging Millennium Project, an army of Nazi undead, is unleashed upon the world. What will surely ensue is a war of blood and nostalgia, with a coolly gothic style and increasingly frenetic pace. Envision the Hindenburg, old sharpshooter rifles and throwback uniforms, mixed with new jet technology and incredibly bold vampires. Hellsing is packed to the gills with radical mysticism and scary apocalypse ... and it's fun as Hell! ï All volumes of the Dark Horse version of Hellsing are published in the original Japanese format!ï Dark Horse shipped over 20,000 copies in its initial release of Hellsing volume 1! |
JLA TPB Vol. 7: Tower of Babel
 BETRAYAL! The JLA is the single most powerful group of super-heroes ever to be assembled -- and they're dropping like flies! Batman's secret files on the Justice League have fallen into the hands of one of his oldest and deadliest foes -- Ra's al Ghul! Now, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, Plastic Man and the Flash are being led into traps specifically engineered to counteract their remarkable abilities. The JLA faces its greatest challenge -- possible treason within their own ranks! Will the JLA survive? And if they do, can Batman's hand in their betrayal ever be forgiven? |
Catwoman: When In Rome HC
 The Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale returns to further the exciting adventures they began in BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN and followed in BATMAN: DARK VICTORY ! Collecting the 6-part series that guest-starred Batman and a host of Gotham's most colorful and dangerous villains, WHEN IN ROME chronicles Catwoman's mysterious trip to Italy and her dealings with the deadly Falcone crime family. It's an incredible tale of Gotham's sexiest cat burglar! |
Batman TPB: Bruce Wayne - Fugitive Vol. 3
 Batman has learned who framed him and tried to put Bruce Wayne away for murder. But his bodyguard, Sasha Bordeaux, remains in prison. As he tries to win her freedom, she is reported dead but her body goes missing! Batman pursues this new mystery while also trying to keep the mercenary David Cain alive in order to testify against the White House. Deadshot has other ideas, and the bullets start flying anew in the streets of Gotham City. |
Groo 25th Anniversary Special
 Celebrate twenty-five years of the world's stupidest barbarian doing stupid and barbaric things! After a brief hiatus, the Champion of Cheese Dip is back to battle the menace of "The Plague," an all-new story by the same guys responsible for all the Groo stories for the last quarter-century, Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. Also, thrill to The Groo Alphabet, a primer of that hero's friends and foes (mostly foes), followed by a special illustrated text story by Sergio and Mark on how this comic came to be and why it just won't go away. Plus other silly features. Celebrate twenty-five years of Groo! |
Essential Amazing Spider-Man TPB Vol. 6
 Dark days loom as Spider-Man faces adversaries old and new--and learns that not only does great responsibility come with great power, there must also come great heartache. This all-new addition to the Essentials line features Spider-Man vs. the Hulk in Canada, the deaths of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin, the first appearances of the Man-Wolf and the Punisher. . .and the wedding of Doctor Octopus and Aunt May! This book collects: Amazing Spider-Man #114-137 Giant-Size Super-Heroes #1 Giant-Size Spider-Man #1 and #2 |