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Transformers: Saga of the Allspark #2 (Cover B)
 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! |
Ultimate Origins #3 (of 5) (Cover B - Variant Cover Edition)
 WolverineÖNick FuryÖCaptain AmericaÖMagneto & Professor XÖhow are they all connected? Witness the first meeting between Charles Xavier, leader of the X-Men, and Eric Lehnsherr, the mutant who will come to be known as Magneto! From the muddy battle fields of World War II to the steaming shadows of the Savage Land, Brian Michael Bendis (SECRET INVASION) and Butch Guice (CAPTAIN AMERICA) continue the shocking story that finally reveals the buried truths of the Ultimate Universe! |
Hellboy: Wake the Devil TPB - nick & dent
 A murder in a New York wax museum and a missing corpse lead Hellboy and the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense into ancient Romanian castles on the trail of a sleeping legend: the nobleman vampire, Vladimir Guirescu. Nazi scientists, revived in Hellboy: Seed of Destruction , prepare for the return of Rasputin and the end of the world, and Hellboy confronts his purpose on earth. This 144-page book includes the complete, sell-out Wake the Devil miniseries, plus a new five-page epilogue and pinups by Bruce Timm, P. Craig Russell, Dave Cooper, Jay Stephens, Olivier Vatine, and Derek Thompson. |
Grendel: God and the Devil #6
 As the Devil descends into a hallucinogenic search for greater truth, Pellon Cross--newly appointed footsoldier of God--embarks on a long, strange trip of his own. Sent by the increasingly power-crazy Pope Innocent XLII to the Sahara Desert, Cross is charged with raiding a nuclear depot and retrieving its hidden cache for the Church's use. Meanwhile, under the sickening streets of Vatican Ouest, the Rat gets his revenge. Matt Wagner's hell-bent romp through the 26 th century hits full-throttle with this sixth issue, and it only gets wilder from here! * Re-presenting the original Grendel #29, with new color and new cover art. |
Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom Volume 1 HC - nick & dent
 When industrial sabotage causes an experiment in atomic energy to go awry, nuclear physicist Doctor Phillip Solar is transformed into a living atomic reactor! Now Doctor Solar uses his miraculous energy-based powers to protect the innocent and to thwart the diabolical machinations of the mysterious archcriminal known only as Nuro. The original incarnation of the classic hero Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom springs to life in this newly remastered collection of classic stories from comics visionaries Bob Fujitani, Frank Bolle, and Paul S. Newman. Reprinted for the first time in nearly forty years, these adventures of Doctor Solar are truly wonders of the atomic age. Fans of Russ Manning, Mac Raboy, or Alex Raymond will be delighted with artist Bob Fujitani's original depiction of this classic hero in all his radioactive glory. This collection also features two rare cover paintings by legendary science-fiction illustrator Richard Powers! |
Grendel: God and the Devil #8
 The madness intensifies, and God seethes with rage as the Devil--and Orion Assante-- inch closer to their separate but shared goal of disemboweling the Catholic Church. With Easter Sunday's big broadcast just one week away, an uninvited (and unhinged!) guest of the congregation begins sabotaging the Holy Week ceremonies, while the infuriated Pope desperately struggles to maintain control of his empire. Meanwhile, outlawed exile Assante goes to the heart of the matter--the new church tower itself--to try to decipher the secret purpose behind its construction. The stakes--and the bodies--are piling up, as Matt Wagner's most mind-bending Grendel saga nears its shocking conclusion. * Re-presenting the original Grendel #31, with new color and new cover art. FOR MATURE READERS |
Grendel: God and the Devil #9 (of 10)
 In this penultimate issue of the most hell-bent Grendel series to date, the focus is on just a handful of key players: blood-crazed C.O.P. officer Pellon Cross, the extremely hallucinogenic heretic calling himself Grendel, and a very determined little rat who's had just about enough, thank you very much. This is where it all comes to a big, painfully swollen head -- Grendel makes his most determined and effective strike (so far!) against God, and the horrendous, bloody truth behind the church is revealed in shocking display...just in time for Easter Sunday! * Re-presenting the original Grendel #32, with new color and new cover art. FOR MATURE READERS |
Grendel: God and the Devil #10 (of 10)
 Death in the name of life, evil in the name of god--the age of Grendel is here! The final double-sized issue in this landmark ten-part series concludes one of the darkest tales ever told in the Grendel saga. All the evil that man is capable of has taken the world hostage in the name of God. Forces are mounting against the Church while Pope Innocent XLII awaits his signal to unleash the new holy war--at dawn Easter Sunday. Thirsting for blood, Church recruit Pellon Cross seeks revenge on the world around him, while Orion Assante discovers a terrifying truth--the living dead walk the earth. Say your prayers, children. God is risen...and so has the Devil! * Re-presenting the original Grendel #33, with new color and new cover art. FOR MATURE READERS |
Countdown Arena #2
 Get ready for COUNTDOWN: ARENA - a 4-issue weekly event written by Keith Champagne (JSA) with art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens (GREEN ARROW) that pits the DCU's greatest heroes against themselves! The villainous Monarch begins the last chapter of his campaign against the Monitors, combing the entire Multiverse to enlist the most powerful - or deadly - heroes and villains from throughout existence to join his army. The abducted must battle one another in Monarch's specially constructed Arena, where only the strongest will survive to join his battle against the Monitors. Carefully selected from worlds throughout all 52 universes, including characters from SUPERMAN: RED SON, DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT, JSA: LIBERTY FILES, JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NAIL, and TANGENT, among many others, three versions of each hero will walk into the Arena, and only one will walk away. Welcome to THE ARENA, where Monarch's only rule is to survive at all costs. |
52 Aftermath The Four Horsemen #6
 The ultimate battle is at hand as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman lead the charge against the Four Horsemen of dread Apokolips! But can these monsters really be stopped? |
New Exiles #2
 The Exiles have barely arrived in a new dimension before they're struck by disaster! Sabretooth, Psylocke and Mystiq find themselves in the middle of a long-running conflict between the two most powerful figures on the African Continent, the Black Panther and Ororo. As for Rogue, her fate ends up in the hands of a young man who calls himself Gambit - but if you think that tells you what to expect from this character and this story, try again! He needs Rogue to help him save his parents - Oh, and did we mention he breathes water? |
Action Comics #860 (Variant Cover Edition)
 The reintroduction of the original Legion of Super-Heroes continues with Part 3 of 'Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!' Shocked by the reasons for the Legion's disbanding and the state of the United Planets, Superman embarks on a quest to find the one Legionnaire who may hold the key to saving the future: Brainiac 5. But a bizarre group of Legion enemies is hot on Superman's tail, and they'll do whatever they must to stop him - even if he's their greatest hero. Plus, whatever happened to Lightning Lass and Timber Wolf? |
Birds Of Prey #116
 Lady Blackhawk has been compromised as an operative - which could leave Huntress stranded at sea! Plus, Oracle must deploy several magic-based operatives to Platinum Flats to subvert a new threat to the world's computerized infrastructure! |
Sonic The Hedgehog Archives TPB Vol. 7
 Relive classic Sonic stories with this collection of issues #25-28 of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in a special 5' x 7 1/2' edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper-so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village! This action-packed edition features the first comic book appearances of Metal Sonic, Amy Rose, Sonic's betrayal of the Freedom Fighters, and the solo story that led to Tails' own mini-series! With stories like 'Go Ahead, Mecha My Day,' 'Scrambled Hedgehog,' and 'Growing Pains,' fans of the speedy hedgehog and his friends will feel the blast of wind as Sonic goes racing by! |
Young X-Men #4
 'NEW GENESIS,' part 4 (of 5) It's the Young X-Men vs. the Hellfire Club! Will the kids survive? Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, WOLVERINE, Eli Stone) and Yanick Paquette (ULTIMATE X-MEN) pack more surprises than you can handle into this issue. Do not miss this! |
Looney Tunes #165
 It's the race of the year as Speedy Gonzales and The Road Runner finally face off! Unfortunately, it looks like Sylvester and Wile E. Coyote may be planning some dangerous detours! |
Marvel Illustrated Three Musketeers #3 (of 6)
 Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS) Penciled by HUGO PETRUS Cover by GERALD PAREL Things are not looking good for the merry Musketeers. Porthos has been wounded in a duel and lost his money gambling. Aramis has become a religious fanatic. Athos has learned his wtned, scattered Musketeers. 32 PGS./Rated A" |
Zorro #5 (Cover B)
 Recovering from his wounds at the hands of Zorro, Gonzales and his men attempt to bring the rogue avenger to justice! Plus, the flashbacks continue by exploring Zorro's early adventures in Spain and the shocking events that force Diego and Bernando to return to America! |
I Was Kidnapped By Lesbian Pirates Outerspace #2 (of 6)
 The Lesbian Pirates set off for the Phlebon-6 First Intergalactic Bank, hoping to fill the ship's brig with big stacks of cash. But mild-mannered bank employee Andrew Manly isn't going to take this lying down! If only he could find a phone booth to use so he could change! |
Beyond #3 (of 5)
 Hyrapiet Writer Ron Marz continues his adaptation of bestselling author Deepak Chopra's dimension-spanning tale. Still searching for his missing wife, Michael Morton encounters deadly bandits, vengeful police, a mysterious Indian mystic, and even armor-clad ancient warriors -- all pieces to the puzzle of his wife's fate. His quest ultimately will lead him past the borders of our reality and to realms far beyond. |
Street Fighter Remix #0
 A new era of Street Fighter begins! Street Fighter Remix #0 features 3 all-new pulse-pounding, bone-breaking, fireball-hurling stories, and sets the stage for this fall's 3 new Street Fighter comic book series - Street Fighter II Turbo, Street Fighter III, and Street Fighter Legends: Chun-Li! Join the Street Fighter 20th anniversary celebration! |
B.P.R.D.: The Warning #5
 Abe, Johann, and Kate discover that their old enemies have joined forces, threatening to shake the very foundations of the world. Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi and drawn by Guy Davis, this is the explosive ending to B.P.R.D.: The Warning . * Kevin Nowlan joins Mignola on cover duties. * Dave Stewart won the 2008 Eisner Award for Best Coloring. |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight #20
 Acclaimed comic-book writer Jeph Loeb ( Batman: The Long Halloween ) was set to executive produce, alongside Joss Whedon and animator Eric Wight, the proposed Buffy animated TV series. While Buffy fans won't be viewing that show anytime soon, Loeb, Wight, and Whedon offer the next best thing--a comic inspired by the animated series! Jeph Loeb and Eric Wight take the reins on Buffy Season Eight with this very special one-shot joining series artist Georges Jeanty, in a twisted tale picking up from the time-traveling Buffy/Fray crossover. * 2008 Eisner Award winner-Best New Series. * Executive produced by series creator Joss Whedon. Jeph Loeb writes Buffy! 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 #20 TO GUARANTEE YOUR COPY OF THIS VARIANT. THE JEANTY VARIANT WILL NOT BE SOLD SEPARATELY. |
Cleaners #1
 In the dark tradition of Los Angeles noir, The Cleaners is a terrifying new mystery series about a ragtag team of for-hire trauma-scene cleaners led by ex-surgeon Robert Bellarmine. Contracted with sanitizing some of the nastiest crime and accident scenes in the tri-county L.A. basin, the team battles against what could only be described as the grim, unknowable face of the supernatural. But by focusing on the scientific explanation, no matter how aberrant or extraordinary, they counteract centuries-old superstition to prove things are seldom what they seem . . . In this miniseries, the cleaners crew takes on a series of gruesome tasks starting with a bloodbath that covers an entire neighborhood. This investigation leads them toward uncovering a disturbing mystery involving missing children, which dates back longer than the history of the city itself. * Josh Fialkov is the writer behind the hit indie sensations Punks the Comic and Elk's Run , as well as highly acclaimed runs on Friday the 13th , Vampirella ,...... |
Kull #1 (1 of 6)
 More comfortable with a sword than a scepter, Kull has recently crowned himself king and seeks to unite the once-proud and powerful land of Valusia. Only Count Areyas stands between Kull and a reunified kingdom--and the obstinate Count waits patiently in his Iron Fortress, the land's oldest and most formidable castle. Horrors lurk in the shadows of Kull's newly won throne, and slithering foes stalk his every move. Arvid Nelson ( Rex Mundi ) scripts this series, which will adapt Robert E. Howard's story "The Shadow Kingdom," with art by Will Conrad ( Serenity ) and José Villarrubia ( Conan ). Joe Kubert ( Sgt. Rock , Enemy Ace ) delivers a special Kull #1 cover, which--along with his Conan the Cimmerian #1 and Solomon Kane #1 covers--marks the first time Kubert's visions of these Robert E. Howard heroes have seen print. Renowned fantasy artist Andy Brase provides regular series covers to this bracing, bloody fantasy series. NOTES: IF YOU BUY ONE COPY OF THIS COMIC, YOU HAVE A 50% CHANCE TO...... |
Final Crisis Revelations #1 (of 5) (Cover B)
 Greg Rucka (52, Whiteout, THE QUESTION: THE FIVE BOOKS OF BLOOD) and rising superstar Philip Tan unleash the wrath of God in this FINAL CRISIS tie-in! With the end of creation nigh, Crispus Allen must embrace his role as The Spectre by exacting God's vengeance on some of the DC Universe's most vile sinners. But even as Allen struggles with his duty, a new threat is arising - one that only his former partner, Renee Montoya, a.k.a. The Question, can help him fight! |