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MARVEL COMICS
Lords of Avalon Knights of Darkness (5 issues)
Sherrilyn Kenyon Adapted by Robin Furth Pencils by Tommy Ohtsuka
Varian duFey may be the son of evil Adonai sorceress Narishka duFey, but he
turned his dark heritage to the side of good, acting as Avalon’s most deadly
assassin. Though hated and mistrusted by the other knights whose cause he
shares, when someone begins killing Grail Knights, Merlin sends her darkest
knight on a quest that leads him directly to his mother’s door… and to a hag
named Merewyn, who is more than she seems.
Marvel Illustrated Kidnapped (5 issues)
Roy Thomas Penciled by Mario Gully
It’s the 1st issue of that seafaring classic! Young David Balfour’s parents are
dead and he now wants to see the world. He learns that his father’s brother,
Ebenezer, may have killed his brother for the estate. It appears Ebenezer wants
David out of the way, and will go to any length, perhaps even murder. His
troubles are only beginning.
Ultimatum (5 issues)
Jeph Loeb Pencils by David Finch
The end is here! Or, is it a new beginning? Massive climatic disturbances are
wreaking havoc with the planet " underwater volcanic eruptions, tidal waves
crashing over whole cities and snowstorms burying entire countries"and even
the assemblage of the Ultimate U’s mightiest is no match for this worldwide
destruction! Featuring Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Ultimates,
the Hulk and more, find out whose lives are at stake in this defining moment of
truth for the Ultimate Universe.
Adam Legend of the Blue Marvel (4 issues)
KEVIN GREVIOUX Pencils by MAT BROOME
An unstoppable super-villain attacks New York City--and the Mighty Avengers
fall before him! Where did Anti-Man come from? And who can stop his overwhelming
rampage?! Now Iron Man races to find the only man who’s ever defeated Anti-Man--
THE BLUE MARVEL…a hero the world hasn’t
seen since 1961! Will Tony Stark uncover the truth behind Blue Marvel’s
disappearance…and will Blue Marvel ever recover from it?
Avengers Initiative Special (one shot)
Christos Gage & Dan Slott Pencils by Steve Uy
Hardball is among the most respected & decorated graduates. He's become a
celebrity hero in Vegas, with his love, Komodo, serving nearby in Arizona. But
all the while, he's secretly been in the pocket of Hydra! Now everything comes
to a head as Komodo finds out the truth...Senator Woodman's evil plan comes to
fruition...and Hardball must choose a side, once and for all!
Daredevil & Captain America Dead on Arrival (one shot)
Tito Faracci Penciled by Claudio Villa
Presented for the 1st time in North America: an amazing tale by 2 of Europe's
top creators, starring 2 of the world's most popular super heroes! A series of
bizarre murders suggests that a long-dead villain has returned from the grave.
The desperate New York police turn to the Man Without Fearl, to solve the
case. Daredevil, however, is unaware that Captain America is also investigating…
Ms. Marvel Special Storyteller
(one shot)
Brian Reed Pencils by Giuseppe Cammuncoli
It's Marvel Pirate Mania as the Storyteller returns! Gavin is a young man with
the ability to reshape the world in his image, but when he crosses paths with
Ms. Marvel once more, dark secrets are revealed, and Gavin's life takes a dark
turn. Brian Reed and Giuseppe Cammuncoli bring you a tale where anything can
happen... and does!
Marvel Spotlight Punisher Movie (one shot)
John Rhett Thomas
For the Punisher, it's the end of one era and the beginning of a new one " and
MS is there to tell you all about it! 1st, Garth Ennis' legendary run comes to a
close, and we're there to take a retrospective look back at all the
ultra-violent action! Plus: We take a look forward with the new creators of
Punisher! And next, a new Punisher movie is on the way MS is on the set to give
you everything you want to know before you hit the theaters.
Thor Man of War (one shot)
Matt Fraction Art by Patrick Zircher & Clay Mann
For countless millennia, over and again has the thunderous, impetuous, petulant
god Thor raged and rebelled against the leadership of his father and lord, the
all-powerful Odin. The capricious tantrums of a selfish titan, spoiled by his
own power. But…Odin has had enough! And so as the cycle is repeated in all ages,
Thor must ultimately face the fullest wrath of the enraged All-father.
Wolverine Chop Shop (one shot)
Written by MIKE BENSON Penciled by ROLAND BOSCHI
You’ve heard the story before: A beautiful woman picks up a guy in a bar. They
have a couple drinks, show each other a good time. And when he wakes up the next
morning, the guy finds himself in a bathtub full of ice, with two fewer kidneys
than he had the night before. Well, Wolverine’s heard this story too and he
ain’t too thrilled by it. In fact, he’s willing to bring an end
to it in the most direct way he can think of…
Weapon X First Class (3 issues)
Marc Sumerak Penciled by Mark Robinson & Tim Seeley
Long before his memories were restored, Wolverine spent years seeking to unlock
the mysteries of his past. Some of those memories were best left forgotten. Join
Xavier as he journeys deep into Wolvie's mind on a quest for answers that will
shed new light on one of the darkest periods of his life -- the Weapon X
program! Each issue features a 10-page back-up story with a villain!
X-Men Pixies and Demons Directors Cut (one shot)
Mike Carey Penciled by Greg Land
In this issue, the young mutant Pixie tries to save her town from a mysterious
evil. But when the baddies prove too tough for any one hero to handle, Pixie
calls in a little help from her friends. Guest-starring Cyclops, Wolverine,
Colossus and the rest of Marvel's mightiest mutants! The future of mutantkind
starts here, so be sure to check it out. Then, check out the exciting extras in
the back for a behind the scenes look at how this astonishing tale was created!
Wolverine And Power Pack (4 issues)
Marc Sumerak & Chris Giarrsusso Art by Gurihiru & Chris Giarrusso
"All right, bub. Gimme my appearance schedule for October..." "Sure, Mr. Logan!
There's your regular solo title, of course. Plus, the usual line-up of team
books." "So that's just Uncanny, Astonishing, New Avengers and X-Force. No
prob." "There's also your side projects. Origins, 1st Class, Manifest Destiny,
another 1st Class..." "Uh huh. Anythin' else?" "Don't forget cameos! Possibly
Avengers/Invaders... maybe a Secret Invasion appearance..."
"Hmph. Sounds like a light month to me. Think I got room for one more book.
MARVEL TRADE PAPERBACKS
MMW INV. IRON MAN V. 5 HC
collects #2-13, $55
MMW GA ALL WINNERS V. 3 HC
collects #9-14, $60
MMW DAREDEVIL V. 5 HC
collects #42-53 & NBE #4, $55
MMW GA CAP AMERICA V. 3 HC
collects #9-12, $60
ASTONISHING X-MEN V. 2 HC
collects #13-24 & GS #1, $35
MYTHOS HC
collects VARIOUS, $25
INV IRON MAN V. 1 HC
collects #1-6, $25
FF WORLDS GREATEST HC
collects #554-561, $25
NEW AVENGERS V. 8 SI HC
collects #38-42, $20
CAP DEATH OF... V. 3 HC
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SPIDEY KRAVEN 1ST HUNT HC
collects #564-567 & MORE, $20
X-MEN LEGACY SINS OF DAD HC
collects #213-216, $25
DAREDEVIL YELLOW HC
collects #1-6, $25
DD YELLOW B & W HC
collects #1-6, $25
MAVDS IRON MAN ARMOR DIGEST
collects VARIOUS, $9
MAVDS FF SPACED CREW DIGEST
collects #37-40, $9
YOUNG X-MEN V. 1 TPB
collects #1-5, $15
AVENGERS INT V. 2 K I A TPB
collects #7-13 & ANN 1, $20
ULTIMATE HUMAN TPB
collects #1-4, $16
DD BY MILLER JANSEN V. 1 TPB
collects #158-172 & MORE, $30
NEW X-MEN MORRION ULT V. 3 TPB
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X-MEN 1ST CLASS BAND O’ BROS TP
collects #6-10, $15
T-BOLTS ELLIS V. 2 TPB
collects #116-121, $15
GHOST RIDER HELLBENT TPB
collects #20-25, $17
X-MEN DIVIDED HE STANDS TPB
collects #208-212, $16
COUNTER X V. 3 TPB
collects XMAN# 63-70, $20
PUNISHER BARBARIAN W/ GUN TP
collects PWZ #26-30, $16
MOON KNIGHT V. 3 GOD & C TPB
collects #14-20, $20
ESS MARVEL SAGA V. 2 TPB
collects #13-25, $17
ESS HULK V. 5 TPB
collects #171-200 & ANN 5, $17
DC COMICS
Sgt Rock the Lost Battalion (6 issues)
Billy Tucci
From the bloody beaches of Normandy to the muddy forests of the Vosges
Mountains, a cut-off Easy Company led by Sgt. Rock will be joined by Johnny
Cloud and the Haunted Tank as they battle for their lives behind enemy lines
against a force ten times their size. Based on actual events, SGT. ROCK: THE
LOST BATTALION is a story of heroism and humanity as one small band of men defy
all odds to survive.
Terra (4 issues)
Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Amanda Conner
From the pages of Terror Titans! As Terra's earth-shaking stunts grab the
attention of the world, a new threat rises from beneath the surface. Will Terra
live to fight another day, as she takes on the blaze and fury of Pyrite and the
Lavarians? And what is the secret behind this new mover and shaker's powers?
Guest-starring Power Girl and Doctor Mid-Nite!
Batman Cacophony (3 issues)
Kevin Smith Art by Walt J. Flanagan!
Best-selling comic book writer/director Kevin Smith (GREEN ARROWl, Clerks) steps
into Gotham City to write this 3-part miniseries event! Practically from out of
nowhere, the mysterious masked killer known as Onomatopoeia
returns and sets his sights " and sounds " against The Caped Crusader!
Superman Supergirl Maelstrom (5 issues)
Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Phil Noto
A vicious Apokolptian villain known as Malestrom has arrived on Earth to kill
Superman so that she might become The Bride of Darkseid! Superman and Supergirl
join forces to battle the villain but at what cost to Metropolis? From Earth to
Apokolips and beyond, Superman and Supergirl face unexpected challenges in this
action-packed tale examining what it means to be a hero.
Guardians of Metropolis Special (one shot)
James Robinson Art by Pere Perez
“New Krypton” part 3!At last! The true origin of the Guardian of Metropolis is
revealed! Following directly from Supes’ Pal, Jimmy Olsen Special #1, we learn
the fantastic and terrible past of one of DC's most mysterious heroes. How did
the first clone of the GA Guardian come into existence at the hands of the
Cadmus Project? We’ll also introduce a mysterious young girl the Guardian has
sworn to protect " even at the expense of the Cadmus Project, and, if need be,
his very life!
JSA Kingdom Come Special Magog (one shot)
Peter J. Tomasi Art by Fernando Pasarin
He was Lance Corporal David Reid of the Justice Society of America until he was
killed in action and resurrected by Gog as his herald - MAGOG. But who is David
Reid? Does he truly believe in Gog? And to what lengths will he
go in order to find justice in this world?
JSA Kingdom Come Special Kingdom (one shot)
Geoff Johns Art by Fernando Pasarin
Gog rewards those he deems fit. Starman has regained his sanity, Sandman his
sleep, Dr. Mid-Nite his sight, Damage his pride and Citizen Steel…? What "wish"
will the indestructible hero be granted? And more importantly, what drawbacks do
these wishes come with? Plus, Starman's true mission is revealed!
JSA Kingdom Come Special Superman (one shot)
Alex Ross!
Spinning out of the “One World, Under Gog” storyline, the Kingdom Come
Superman’s struggle with his place in the world brings a final conflict between
the Supermen of Earths 1 and 22! Feeling the weight of his own world’s loss on
his shoulders, the transplanted Superman searches for answers to the mystery of
his life’s seemingly cursed existence and encounters “old acquaintances” on the
way. This fully written and illustrated adventure by KC’s Alex Ross, building to
the storyline’s conclusion in JSA #22!
Mirror’s Edge (6 issues)
Rhianna Pratchett Art by Matthew Dow Smith
Coinciding with the release of the highly anticipated new Electronic Arts game
Mirror’s Edge comes an adventure unlike any other! Faith is a Runner in the city
" a courier who delivers sensitive cargo by traversing the rooftops of the
city’s skyscrapers. But how did she come by this unique black market trade...and
what secrets from her past may affect her future?
Push (6 issues)
Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman Art by Bruno Redondo
In anticipation of next year’s new movie Push, comes this prequel series! A
secret war is about to begin, fought on battlefields obscured in shadow . . .
and the weapons in this new conflict will be the human mind! The US government
set up the ultra-secret Division to fight this war and take the forefront in
this unique arms race. Enter agent Ezra Lowe, an operative in the Division
trained from an early age in psychic warfare, until one mission went horribly
wrong...
The X-Files (6 issues)
Frank Spotnitz Art by Brian Denham
A research scientist, recently agitated by paranoid fears, is found dead in his
suburban D.C. apartment. His sister refuses to accept the coroner's ruling that
his death was suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Scully discovers
forensic details that would seem to defy rational explanation and when her
partner Agent Mulder learns the scientist was working on a top-secret project
for a government contractor, Mulder becomes agitated by his own paranoid fears!
The Sandman Dream Hunters
(4 issues)
Neil Gaiman Adaptation and art by P. Craig Russell
20th Ann. Event! It told the tale of a humble young monk and a magical,
shape-changing fox who find themselves romantically drawn together. As their
love blooms, the fox learns of a devilish plot by a group of demons to steal the
monk's life. With the aid of Morpheus, the King of All Night's Dreamings, the
fox must use all of her cunning and creative thinking to foil this evil scheme
and save the man that she loves. Once a novella now a comic!
DC TRADE PAPERBACKS
BATMAN MAN WHO LAUGHS TPB
collects MWL & DC #784-786, $15
HARLEY QUINN P & KK JOKES TP
collects #1-7, $20
SUPERMAN KRYP0TITE NO MORE HC
collects #233-242, $40
ALLNEW ATOM V. 4 TPB
collects #17-25, $18
BRAVE BOLD LORDS OF LUCK TPB
collects #1-6, $18
BATMAN JOKERS ASYLUM TPB
collects FIVE ONE SHOTS, $15
INFINITY INC V. 2 TP
collects #6-10, $15
LOSH MORE THINGS CHANGE TP
collects #7-13, $18
TITANS OLD FRIENDS HC
collects #1-6 & TT EAST, $25
JLA SANCTUARY HC
collects #17-21, $20
TEEN TITANS SPOTLIGHT RAVEN TPB
collects #1-5, $15
SUPERMAN PAST FUTURE TPB
collects VARIOUS, $20
BATMAN TIM SALE TPB
collects TIM SALE BATS, $20
SHOWCASE BRAVE BOLD V.3 TPB
collects #109-134, $17
SHOWCASE STRANGE ADVS V.1 TP
Collects #54-73, $17
SPIRIT V.1 TPB
collects #1-6, $20
SHOWCASE BLACKHAWK V.1 TP
collects #108-127, $17
MIDNIGHTER BOOK 3 TPB
collects #16-20, $15
PROGRAMME BOOK 2 TPB
collects #7-12, $15
JACK OF FABLES V. 4 TPB
collects #17-21, $15
SILVERFISH TPB
collects OGN!, $18
VINYL UNDERGROUND V. 2 TPB
Collects #6-12, $18
YOUNG LIARS V. 1 TPB
collects #1-6, $10
INDEPENDENT COMICS
Body Bags (one shot)
JASON PEARSON
The wait is over! The highly anticipated and much debated return of
JASON PEARSON’s signature creation is here! Mack takes a job that should be easy
money, but leave it to his daughter Panda to screw it all to hell. Trapped on
top of a skyscraper, surrounded by dozens of well-armed men aiming for the
kill…and our ‘heroes’ down to one last bullet. The most exciting BODY BAGS story
ever will definitely end with a bang!
Rock’N’Roll (one shot)
FÁBIO MOON & GABRIEL BÁ art & cover FÁBIO MOON, GABRIEL BÁ, BRUNO D’ANGELO &
KAKO
Romeo and Kelsie just want to go home, but life has other plans. Strange things
happen all around in a story about that music that follows you wherever you go.
When it comes to rock ‘n’ roll, you don’t have to understand what they’re saying
to know what they’re talking about.
Jingle Bell Santa Claus Vs. Frankenstein (one shot)
Paul Dini & Stephanie Gladden
In years past, Santa has triumphed over a variety of enemies including the Devil
himself. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s original novel (sort of), the story of
Frankenstein’s monster takes a new twist when he is found by Jingle and
“rehabilitated” to fit in at Santa’s Workshop. All goes well until an ultra-PC
city declares Santa Claus taboo and awakens Frankie’s monstrous side in a
misguided attempt to help his friend. It’s up to an ailing Santa and a reluctant
Jingle Belle to stop their monstrous “apprentice” before he destroys all!
Umbrella Academy Dallas (6 issues)
Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá
The Umbrella Academy has saved the world, but the house they were raised in is
destroyed. One member is bedridden, the side of her head held together with
tape; and another has lost her voice, the source of her power. Now that they've
fulfilled their destiny, does the Umbrella Academy have any future at all?
Kull
(6 issues)
Arvid Nelson (W), Will Conrad (P)
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.
Gigantic (5 issues)
Rick Remender (W), Eric Nguyen (P)
It was a beautiful spring day in downtown San Francisco before a gigantic
armored alien appeared from out of nowhere and began smashing things all
to hell! Who is this invader? Why is he being attacked by strange alien beings?
And why is he so GIGANTIC? A twist on The Truman Show, Gigantic focuses on a
brainwashed, alien superhero deposited on Earth to be the spotlight of an
intrusive, around-the-clock TV program.
The Cleaners (4 issues)
Mark Wheaton (W), Joshua Hale Fialkov (W), Rahsan Ekedahl (A)
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 tricounty L.A. basin, the team
battles against what could only be described as the grim, unknowable face of the
supernatural.
Farscape (4 issues)
Rockne O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido & Tommy Patterson
Television's science fiction masterpiece Farscape returns! Farscape creator
Rockne O'Bannon teams up with Farscape novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido (House of
Cards) to continue his creation in comic book form right where the Peacekeeper
Wars left off! Find out what's in store for John Crichton, Aeryn
Sun, Rygel, Chiana, and the rest of the Moya crew! Do the comics tie into Sci-Fi
Channel's upcoming webisodes? You know it, 'Scapers! Don't frelling miss this!
Sir Apropos of Nothing (5 issues)
Peter David (w) Robin Riggs (a)
From the pages of the acclaimed fantasy trilogy rides Sir Apropos of Nothing, a
cynical knight who thinks far less of the art of chivalry than he does the art
of making a buck. The man in black may be fleeing across the desert, but Apropos
is riding across the desert on a horse with no name, seeking out a buried
treasure and running afoul of an acclaimed and slightly familiar tower that's
somewhat dark.
Underworld Rise of the Lycans
(2 issues)
Kevin Grevioux (w) Andrew Huerta (a )
A special 2-part adaptation to the upcoming big-screen bonanza! The origin of
Lucian and the untold story behind the age-old war between the Lycans and the
Vampires! Sonja, daughter of the Vampire King, is a respected member of the
Council of Vampires. But what happens when this Vampire of royal blood falls in
love with Lucian, the very first Lycan werewolf and a slave? Will their
forbidden love survive?
Star Trek TNG Last Generation (one shot?)
Andrew Steven Harris (w) Gordon Purcell (a)
Starfleet is no more. The Federation lies in ruin. And the Klingons have
conquered Earth. But a resistance, led by Picard, seeks to free humanity from
Klingon rule. And now, finally, it may have the means to do it: The android
Data, who has scrutinized the timeline and discovered that things are not as
they should be. A crucial moment, buried in the past, has gone awry-and as
warlord Worf closes in, time itself is running out!
Greatest American Hero (6 issues)
Katt, Folino, O'Reilly & Hilinski
After 25 years, The Greatest American Hero returns with all new original stories
and adventures! Stephen J. Cannell's beloved cult classic makes it debut to the
comic book world courtesy of The Greatest American Hero star William Katt, along
with acclaimed writers Christopher Folino, Sean O'Reilly, and Derek McCaw
Michael Turner The Tribute GN (one shot)
Cover by Ross! Join Aspen Comics & a host of the industry's finest writers,
artists and creatorsas they pay special tribute to acclaimed artist, creator,
colleague, friend, and Aspen Comic founder, Michael Turner. The creative force
behind such titles as Fathom, Soulfire, and Witchblade, and the cover artist to
numerous mainstream comic events such as Marvel's Civil War and DC's Identity
Crisis and JLA, Turner's artistic vision was unlimited. In honor of his
tremendous spirit and body of work, as well as his countless contributions to
the comic book industry, Aspen and the entire comic book community will return
the favor by remembering him.
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LUCHA LIBRE V.1 TPB
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PERHAPNAUTS V.1 HC
collects #1-5 & Annual #1, $18
WALKING DEAD OMNIBUS V.2 HC
collects #25-48, $100
DARKNESS V.1 TPB
collects v.3 #1-6, $5
PIGEONS FROM HELL TPB
collects #1-4, $14
STAR WARS OMNIBUS RISE OF THE SITH TPB
collects various, $18
FATHOM DEF. COLLECTION TPB
collects #0-14 & more, $50
RASL V.1 DRIFT
collects #1-3, $25
RUSE OMNIBUS V.1 TPB
collects #1-17, $35
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