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New Releases 3/5 - Graphic Novels

Marvel * Ultimate Power HC: $24.49 * Dark Tower The Long Road Home #1 (Of 5): $3.99 * Iron Man Premiere HC Demon In A Bottle: $17.49 * Iron Man Premiere HC Demon In A Bottle Direct Market Ed: $17.49 * X-Men Vs Apocalypse TP Vol 01 The Twelve: $20.99 * Spider-Man Peter Parker TP Back In Black: $17.49 * Cable Classic TP Vol 01: $20.99 * Ms Marvel Premiere HC Vol 04 Monster Smash: $13.99 * Red Prophet Tales Of Alvin Maker Premiere HC Vol 02: $13.99 * Red Prophet Tales Of Alvin Maker Premiere HC Vol 02 Direct Market Ed: $13.99 * Red Prophet Tales Of Alvin Maker Vol 1 TP: $11.19 * Marvel Spotlight Hamilton Martin: $2.99 DC * Wonder Woman Who Is Wonder Woman HC : $13.99 * Superman The Man Of Steel TP Vol 06 : $13.99 * Hawkgirl Hath Set TP : $12.59 * Highwaymen TP : $12.59 * Fables 1001 Nights Of Snowfall SC(Mature Readers): $10.49 * Teru Teru X Shonen Vol 01 : $6.99 * Go Go Heaven Vol 05 : $6.99 Other * Forgotten Realms HC Dark Elf Trilogy Omnibus: $39.99 * Chronicles Of Conan TP Vol 14 : $13.59 * Swallow Book Four (Mature Readers): $31.99 * Kirby King Of The Comics HC : $31.99 * Nikolai Dante Hell & Highwater GN : $25.19 * Unhuman Elephantmen Art Of Ladronn HC (Mature Readers) : $23.99 * Goon Fancy Pants Vol 2 Ltd SGN HC: $19.99 * Alter Ego Best Of Legendary Comics Fanzine SC: $17.59 * Speed Racer TP Vol 02 : $15.99 * Star Trek Year Four TP: $15.99 * Forgotten Realms TP Vol 06 Halflings Gem: $15.19 * Star Wars Legacy Vol 2 Shards TP : $14.39 * Star Wars Rebellion Vol 2 Ahakista Gambit TP : $14.39 * Poison Elves Vol 11 Dark Wars Pt 2 Alliances TP (Mature Readers) : $13.59 * Hazed GN (Mature Readers): $11.99 * Guin Saga Manga TP Vol 03 Seven Magi : $10.39 * Csi Serial TP New Ptg: $9.59 * Andromeda Stories GN Vol 03 : $9.59 * Naruto TP Vol 28 : $6.39 * 24 Cold Warriors : $5.99

New Releases 3/5 - Statues

Batman Black And White Statue Frank Miller - $48.79 DESIGNED BY FRANK MILLER. SCULPTED BY ALTERTON BIZARRE. The BATMAN BLACK & WHITE line of artist-centric statues continues! Certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct's collection of Batman: Black & White statues, this original creation designed by Frank Miller presents his unique vision of the Caped Crusader. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the mood of Batman: Black and White, the stunning collections of short stories by award-winning talent. The statue measures approximately 7.5' tall x 4.75' wide x 4' deep. It features a logo-shaped base, and is packaged in a black-and-white box.

Oneechanbara Aya Black Bikini Ver PVC Figure - $52.49 Imported from Japan! Sisters Aya and Saki teamed with a policewoman named Anna in the video game Oneechan Bara VorteX to rid the metropolis of a rising zombie threat. When plunging into masses of undead with the goal of chopping them up, a sensible warrior would put on some armor, chain mail, or at least armlet. Not Aya! She goes into battle wearing a two-piece bikini, a hat, and a pair of thigh high boots. Occasionally she'll throw on a feather boa to accessorize. In the case of the Oneechan Bara VorteX Aya 1/8 scale PVC figure, she also wears a beaded necklace and hefts two swords for that special dual slicing action in her special black bikini.

Armored Core Interior Y-01Tellus Fine Scale Model Kit - $26.29 A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The TELLUS is the primary mecha from Interior Industries, and a fan favorite from the PS2 series of Armored Core games. Once the 360 parts have been assembled, the Tellus stans over 6 inches in highly detailed, 1/72 scale, and is a fully poseable figure with over 20 points of articulation. The best part of the ARMORED CORE game series is customizing your mecha, and this plastic model kit is no exception!The Tellus includes multiple arms, handguns, rocket launcher, missile launcher, energy canon, and even booster packs with opening vents! The kit requires easy snap fit assembly, and does not need to be painted, although you may choose to customize or detail the weapons as you see fit. All items include pictorial assembly instructions. The Tellus is the tenth release in KOTOBUKIYA's ever growing AC series! Take the plunge and give plastic model kit building a try - 250,000 Japanese plamo fans can't be wrong!

Bome Vol 26 Yano Takumis Akira PVC Figure - $22.49 Imported from Japan! This is the 26th release in Monsier Bome's world-renowned collection! A famous Japanese sculptor, Bome is regarded as a 'fine artist' by his many fans, and even hosted an exhibit of his works in early 2001 in Paris, France! Based on a design by Sakura Wars artist Yano Takumi, this figure is a great addition to any fan of the Bome!

Classic Marvel Figurine Coll Mag #60 Super Skrull - $8.99 Fully authorized figurines, teamed up with an amazing magazine, put this series in a super-league of its own! The hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Measuring 3 1/2' - 4' tall, each figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The magazine accompanying each figurine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including expressive images and interviews. This month, choose from #29: Rogue, #60: Super Skrull, and #61: Spider-Woman!

Classic Marvel Figurine Coll Mag #29 Rogue - $8.99 Fully authorized figurines, teamed up with an amazing magazine, put this series in a super-league of its own! The hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Measuring 3 1/2' - 4' tall, each figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The magazine accompanying each figurine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including expressive images and interviews. This month, choose from #29: Rogue, #60: Super Skrull, and #61: Spider-Woman! Plus: Don't miss your chance to scoop up these previously offered releases: #10: Doctor Doom, and #16: The Beast, and #46: Captain Marvel (Regular)!

Classic Marvel Figurine Coll Mag #61 Spiderwoman - $8.99 Fully authorized figurines, teamed up with an amazing magazine, put this series in a super-league of its own! The hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Measuring 3 1/2' - 4' tall, each figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The magazine accompanying each figurine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including expressive images and interviews. This month, choose from #29: Rogue, #60: Super Skrull, and #61: Spider-Woman!

New Releases Full Description - Graphic Novels

Ultimate Power HC - $24.49 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, JEPH LOEB & J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Penciled by GREG LAND. Cover by GREG LAND. The Fantastic Four's leader, Reed Richards, has accidentally punched a hole into an adjacent universe in a desperate bid to gain the knowledge he needs to cure his friend Ben Grimm - a.k.a. the Thing. But something has come through the aperture from a realm known as the Supremeverse: the Squadron Supreme! They are angry and here to arrest young Reed for high crimes against their world. You must not miss the crossover of the decade! Collecting ULTIMATE POWER #1-9. Plus handbook bios and other extras.

Dark Tower The Long Road Home #1 (Of 5) - $3.99 Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH. Penciled by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE. Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE. 'The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.' With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King's Roland - an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in this continuation of the comic book series personally overseen by King himself, we witness the tet’s difficult journey back to Gilead after the events of Gunslinger Born! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert, Robin Furth (author of Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A Concordance), and scripted by New York Times Bestseller Peter David, The Long Road Home begins where Gunslinger Born left off, with Susan Delgado’s terrible death and Roland’s horror as he sees that death reflected in the evil seeing sphere known as Maerlyn’s Grapefruit.

Iron Man Premiere HC Demon In A Bottle - $17.49 Written by DAVID MICHELINIE & BOB LAYTON. Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., BOB LAYTON & CARMINE INFANTINO. Cover by BOB LAYTON. Iron Man faces his most untouchable foe in criminal industrialist Justin Hammer and his literal army of super-villains! But can the Armored Avenger overcome an even more implacable personal demon, invulnerable to technology or wealth? Guest-starring Ant-Man and the Sub-Mariner! Collects IRON MAN #120-128.

Iron Man Premiere HC Demon In A Bottle Direct Market Ed - $17.49 Written by DAVID MICHELINIE & BOB LAYTON. Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., BOB LAYTON & CARMINE INFANTINO. Cover by BOB LAYTON. Iron Man faces his most untouchable foe in criminal industrialist Justin Hammer and his literal army of super-villains! But can the Armored Avenger overcome an even more implacable personal demon, invulnerable to technology or wealth? Guest-starring Ant-Man and the Sub-Mariner! Collects IRON MAN #120-128.

X-Men Vs Apocalypse TP Vol 01 The Twelve - $20.99 Written by ALAN DAVIS, TERRY KAVANAGH, JOE PRUETT, CHRIS CLAREMONT, FABIAN NICIEZA & ERIK LARSEN Penciled by ROGER CRUZ, ROB LIEFELD, ALAN DAVIS, MIKE MILLER, TOM RANEY & BERNARD CHANG Cover by ADAM KUBERT Setting his grand plan for godhood into motion, Apocalypse dispatches his agents to capture the world's most powerful mutants, the fabled Twelve: Professor X, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Iceman, Sunfire, Polaris, Cable, Bishop, Mikhail Rasputin, the Living Monolith and Magneto. Having himself planted the seeds of the Twelve legend, Apocalypse hopes to siphon their power, granting him omnipotency. Desperate to stave off his ascension, the X-Men must strike a temporary truce with Magneto to battle the warlord's forces as the Twelve are assembled -- and one longtime member seemingly sacrifices his own life to end the threat of Apocalypse once and for all! Collecting Uncanny X-Men 376-377, Cable 73-76, X-Men 96-97, Wolverine 145-147, X-Men 1999 Yearbook. 280 PGS./Rated T+

Spider-Man Peter Parker TP Back In Black - $17.49 Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA, MATT FRACTION & SEAN MCKEEVER. Penciled by ANGEL MEDINA, RAMON BACHS & SALVADOR LARROCA. Cover by ANGEL MEDINA. FROM THE DARKNESS COMES A SPIDER...Spider-Man has never been more sensational than in 'Back in Black,' the event that has profoundly rewritten the rules for Peter Parker! The harrowing moments of CIVIL WAR may be in his rearview mirror, but their repercussions are a constant ordeal in Peter's life, as he must face the challenges born from the revelation of his identity. Facing down an army of super-powered Spider-Man impostors, grappling with the evil Mister Hyde, and standing up to the scourge of Venom and his alter ego Eddie Brock - the stakes have never been higher as he tries to navigate an emotional terrain that has found him forever changed. Collecting SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #35-40 and ANNUAL #1, SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1-2, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SPIDER-MAN, and SPIDER-MAN: BACK IN BLACK HANDBOOK. 336 PGS./Rated A

Cable Classic TP Vol 01 - $20.99 Written by LOUISE SIMONSON & FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by ROB LIEFELD, JOHN ROMITA JR., ART THIBERT, RON LIM, PAUL SMITH, BRANDON PETERSON, KERRY GAMMIL, IAN CHURCHILL, PAUL RYAN, JIM REDDINGTON, BILL WYLIE & SCOTT KOBLISH Cover by ROB LIEFELD It was 1990, the dawn of the most action-packed decade in comic-book history, and one man - one time-traveling gun-toting mutant cyborg mercenary - was there to lead the way! Opening with a one-man assault on the Mutant Liberation Front, Cable finds himself haunted by the failures of both past and future (not necessarily in that order), converging on him at once in the form of his doppelganger Stryfe! The secrets of the Six Pack and the quest of the Clan Chosen revealed! Featuring the X-Men, the New Mutants and the Warriors Three from THOR! Collecting NEW MUTANTS #87, CABLE: BLOOD & METAL #1-2 and CABLE #1-4. 248 PGS./Rated A

Ms Marvel Premiere HC Vol 04 Monster Smash - $13.99 Written by BRIAN REED. Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI. Cover by GREG HORN. The ongoing team of writer Brian Reed and artist Aaron Lopresti knock it out of the park with stories that will have fans of female heroes buzzing! Ms. Marvel drafts two recruits from the Initiative...Machine Man and Sleepwalker?! When Arana is kidnapped, it's time for Carol Danvers to use her newly expanded strike force to squash an evil that's hit too close to home! Plus: This is it - one of the biggest mysteries of Ms. Marvel's life is revealed. Carol Danvers heads to Monster Island, where the very fate of the planet Earth - and possibly the galaxy - hangs in the balance. Collecting MS. MARVEL #18-24.

Red Prophet Tales Of Alvin Maker Premiere HC Vol 02 - $13.99 Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD. Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN & RODNEY BUCHEMI. Pencils by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO & HARVEY TOLIBAO. Covers by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO. In an alternate history of the American frontier where folk magic actually works, young Alvin Smith and his older brother Measure have been rescued from a violent tribe by Ta-Kumsaw, the leader of the Shaw-nee. And now Ta-Kumsaw and the man known as the 'Red Prophet' have presented Measure with a difficult prophecy: he must leave his brother with the Shaw-Nee and return to their family alone or Alvin will die in three days. But the white men of Vigor Church aren't going to be happy when they hear that one of their own is in the charge of a man who may one day lead the war against them... Adapted from the novel by New York Times Best-Selling author Orson Scott Card, this special collection continues Card's epic story of American fantasy, weaving magic, history, and unparalleled storytelling together into an amazing and unique adventure! Collecting RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #7-12.

Red Prophet Tales Of Alvin Maker Premiere HC Vol 02 Direct Market Ed - $13.99 Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD. Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN & RODNEY BUCHEMI. Pencils by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO & HARVEY TOLIBAO. Covers by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO. In an alternate history of the American frontier where folk magic actually works, young Alvin Smith and his older brother Measure have been rescued from a violent tribe by Ta-Kumsaw, the leader of the Shaw-nee. And now Ta-Kumsaw and the man known as the 'Red Prophet' have presented Measure with a difficult prophecy: he must leave his brother with the Shaw-Nee and return to their family alone or Alvin will die in three days. But the white men of Vigor Church aren't going to be happy when they hear that one of their own is in the charge of a man who may one day lead the war against them... Adapted from the novel by New York Times Best-Selling author Orson Scott Card, this special collection continues Card's epic story of American fantasy, weaving magic, history, and unparalleled storytelling together into an amazing and unique adventure! Collecting RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #7-12.

Red Prophet Tales Of Alvin Maker Vol 1 TP - $11.19 Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD. Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN. Penciled by RENATO ARLEM & MIGUEL MONTENEGRO. Cover by RENATO ARLEM. In an alternate history of the American frontier, Andrew Jackson is a lawyer from Tennessee, William Henry Harrison has set himself up as governor of Carthage City, and Napoleon is leading an army just south of Detroit. But this is a world where folk magic is real - and where a young boy who is the seventh son of a seventh son has the power to shape the world around him at will. This is the tale of Alvin Maker, an extraordinary man who is destined to change the world and build a magnificent Crystal City. But the Unmaker stands in his way, determined to stop Alvin from fulfilling his destiny. With a violent war brewing between the settlers and the local tribes along the Mizzipy River, Alvin will find himself in more danger than he ever could have imagined... Adapted from the novel by New York Times Best-Selling Author Orson Scott Card (ENDER'S GAME), RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER is an incredible adventure through history and speculation, fusing high fantasy with the spirit of the American Frontier.

Marvel Spotlight Hamilton Martin - $2.99 Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS. Marvel Best-Selling Authors Laurell K. Hamilton and George R. R. Martin - two titans of modern fiction - get their turn in this month's SPOTLIGHT! Hamilton's ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER series of novels has been going strong since the early nineties, creating legions of fans with a passion for her unique brand of Midwestern vampire mythology. Martin's medieval fantasy THE HEDGE KNIGHT charmed fans of his massively popular epic A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE with the tales of young Dunk and his journey to knighthood. Both New York Times best-selling writers bring the depth and variety of their exciting literature properties to Marvel. Together, they've already achieved great things - but with what's coming in 2008, you haven't seen anything yet! 32 PGS.

Wonder Woman Who Is Wonder Woman HC - $13.99 Written by Allan Heinberg. Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson. Collecting the first 5 issues of the landmark new WONDER WOMAN series, written by Allan Heinberg (JLA, Young Avengers) with stunning art by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson (HARLEY QUINN)! One year after the execution of Maxwell Lord and the earth-shattering events of INFINITE CRISIS, the DCU is still struggling to come to terms with its most powerful heroine. Is she a martyr or a murderer? A politician or a super hero? Discover the future of the DCU's most powerful woman in this sensational hardcover collection! 144 pg, FC.

Superman The Man Of Steel TP Vol 06 - $13.99 Written by John Byrne, Jim Starlin and Dan Jurgens. Art by Byrne, Jurgens, Arthur Adams, Ron Frenz, and others. Cover by Byrne. The series collecting the 1980s origin of Superman continues in this volume collecting SUPERMAN #12, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1, ACTION COMICS #594-595, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #1, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1, and BOOSTER GOLD #23!

Hawkgirl Hath Set TP - $12.59 Written by Walter Simonson. Cover by Simonson. Art by Renato Arlem and Dennis Calero. Collecting HAWKGIRL #61-66! In this volume, Hawkman and Hawkgirl search for Hath-Set, the Egyptian priest who, like them, has been reincarnated throughout time, always finding new ways to torment them. After centuries, can they destroy Hath-Set, thus breaking the curse and freeing them to be together?

Highwaymen TP - $12.59 Written by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman. Art by Lee Garbett. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Collecting the high-octane 5-issue miniseries! In their prime, Able 'Speed' Monroe and Ichabod McQueen were couriers capable of ferrying anything, anywhere, anytime. Now almost obsolete, they're called out of retirement to deliver some very dangerous cargo for a dead President. If only they knew what is was - and why everyone else wants to kill them for it.

Fables 1001 Nights Of Snowfall SC(Mature Readers) - $10.49 Written by Bill Willingham. Art by Charles Vess, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Michael Wm. Kaluta, James Jean, Tara McPherson, Derek Kirk Kim, Esao Andrews, Mark Buckingham, Mark Wheatley and Jill Thompson. Cover by James Jean. Don't miss a new softcover edition of the acclaimed hardcover graphic novel from FABLES creator Bill Willingham and a star-studded array of artists! This volume, set in the early days of Fabletown, long before the FABLES series began, featuring sequences illustrated by Charles Vess, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Michael Wm. Kaluta, James Jean, Mark Buckingham, Jill Thompson and more, 1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL is both an entry point to the critically acclaimed series and an essential part of Willingham's enchanting and imaginative FABLES mythos. Traveling in Arabia as an Ambassador from the exiled FABLES community, Snow White is captured by the local sultan who wants to marry her (and then kill her). But the clever Snow attempts to charm the sultan instead by playing Scheherazade, telling him fantastic stories for a total of 1,001 nights. Running the gamut from horror to dark intrigue to mercurial coming-of-age, FABLES:1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL reveals the secret histories of familiar FABLES characters through a series of compelling and visually illustrative tales.

Teru Teru X Shonen Vol 01 - $6.99 Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao. CMX. Before she left her rural village to go to school in the big city, 6-year-old Shinobu told her friend Saizou to grow up strong so he could someday come and protect her. Now 16, Shinobu's enjoying life at the Tokyo Private Imperial Academy. But when a male exchange student comes to the school, it turns out to be none other than Saizou! Although his appearance hasn't changed much, he is now a skilled ninja. And his arrival couldn't be more timely: Someone is out to get Shinobu, but no one knows who or why. Saizou wants to be more than a protector to his old friend - but he may have a rival.

Go Go Heaven Vol 05 - $6.99 Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada. CMX. After a misunderstanding, Green - one of Prince's servants - is banished from Hell. Despondent, he finds himself in Japan where, through the help of Shirayuki, he becomes the newest singing sensation! Not bad for a guy who's dead! Then Shirayuki gets taken to Heaven - only to discover she's to be put on trial. Is she really going to have to be saved from Heaven by the Prince of Hell?

Forgotten Realms HC Dark Elf Trilogy Omnibus - $39.99 By Salvatore, Dabb & Seeley. Born to evil, he instead sought a path to justice! R.A. Salvatore's epic tale of the dark drow elf Drizzt Do'urden - collecting the Homeland, Exile, and Sojurn, in graphic novel format - are collected into a beautiful box set!

Chronicles Of Conan TP Vol 14 - $13.59 ROY THOMAS (W) and JOHN BUSCEMA (A). Conan faces his most arduous adventure yet as he matches his wits and brawn against the very forces of nature itself-no small task, even for a man who's done battle with wizards, otherworldly beasts, and ancient gods. But will the strength of steel really be enough against such powers? All this plus the tenth anniversary story by Roy Thomas and John Buscema, this volume marks the end of an era-collecting the final issues of Roy Thomas's celebrated run on Conan the Barbarian. Featuring completely re-mastered color, this volume is a must for fans of classic sword and sorcery! Collects Conan the Barbarian Issues # 108-115. FC, 160 pages, TPB, 7" x 10".

Swallow Book Four (Mature Readers) - $31.99 Ashley Wood, and more (a); Wood (c) IT'S FOREVER ABOUT PICTURES! Presenting the fourth edition of a deluxe magazine devoted to modern illustration and the artists that produce it. Featuring the biggest names in comic book art, as assembled by designer/creator/contributor Ashley Wood (Popbot) and amazing illustrators you need to discover! This fourth volume offers another 300 pages of work by Wood, as well as Sam Kieth, Teddy Kristianson, Paul Pope, Kent Williams, and many others!

Kirby King Of The Comics HC - $31.99 by Mark Evanier. Jack Kirby created or co-created some of the comic book world's most popular characters, including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, and The New Gods. This book serves as an authorized, visual celebration of the one and only 'King of Comics' and his groundbreaking work.

Nikolai Dante Hell & Highwater GN - $25.19 By Robbie Morrison, John Burns & Simon Fraser Year of the Tsar 2671 AD, and bastard son of the Romanovs, Nikolai Dante, has bonded with a cyberorganic Weapons Crest, an alien combat computer which gives him accelerated healing and allows him to extrude lethal bio-blades. Following the civil war, Tsar Vladimir the Conqueror stands victorious over the remains of the Romanov dynasty. A wanted man, Romanov has been abandoned after helping steal the Romanov forturne and is cast adrift at sea!

Unhuman Elephantmen Art Of Ladronn HC (Mature Readers) - $23.99 Unpublished art, sketches and drawings by LADRoNN in a beautiful hardcover volume, similar to FRANK CHO's COVER GIRL. Designed by Comicraft's Secret Weapon, JOHN JG ROSHELL, this book is the perfect companion to HIP FLASK: CONCRETE JUNGLE, and is printed in the same format.

Goon Fancy Pants Vol 2 Ltd SGN HC - $19.99 This special volume collects all the tales of one of The Goon's most nefarious villains-the diabolical mad scientist, Dr. Hieronymous Alloy-in one handsomely designed (and handsomely priced) signed hardcover. Chronicling the rise of the mysterious evil genius from his early days as a misunderstood visionary, to his status as one of the finest scientific minds in the world, and finally to his inevitable spiral into madness, this hardcover is a must-have for every serious fan of the Goon. What's more, every volume is signed by Powell himself. Buying this book should be like dodging a brick-a no-brainer! Copies of The Goon: Fancy Pants Vol. 2 hardcover will be printed to inital orders and is exclusive to the direct market. This volume is kicking off 2008 as Goon Year!

Alter Ego Best Of Legendary Comics Fanzine SC - $17.59 Edited by Roy Thomas & Bill Schelly. In 1961, Jerry Bails and Roy Thomas launched Alter Ego, the first fanzine devoted to comic books and their colorful history. This volume, first published in low distribution in 1997, collects the original 11 issues (published from 1961-78) of Alter Ego, with the creative and artistic contributions of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Wally Wood, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Bill Everett, Russ Manning, Curt Swan, and others, plus illustrated interviews with Gil Kane, Bill Everett, and Joe Kubert!

Speed Racer TP Vol 02 - $15.99 Lamar Waldron (w); George Booker, Joe Phillips, Jill Thompson (a); Ken Steacy (c). In Volume Two of the classic Now Comics series, Speed faces a 'Hollywood Challenge,' meets 'The Captain of Atlantis,' sees Speed off to Japan for an extended adventure, and much more. This volume collects issues 6-13 of the series, and features artwork by future Eisner-winning artist Jill Thompson!

Star Trek Year Four TP - $15.99 David Tischman (w); Steve Conley, Leonard O'Grady, Gordon Purcell, Rob & Joe Sharp (a); Corroney (c) Space. The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise-and her mission to explore strange new worlds continues here, with the launch of the official Year Four of The Original Series' five-year epic. Boldly going where no man has gone before are writer David Tischman (Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between) and Trek artists supreme Steve Conley, Leonard O'Grady, Gordon Purcell, and Rob & Joe Sharp. This first collection of the continuing adventures of Captain James T. Kirk and crew collects six stand-alone tales, a five-page introductory tale, and a full cover gallery as well.

Forgotten Realms TP Vol 06 Halflings Gem - $15.19 Author: R.A. Salvatore. Adapted by: Andrew Dabb. Artist: Tim Seeley. Cover Artist: Jeremy Roberts. It's taken Drizzt years to find deep, abiding friendship - and it's taken Artemis Entreri moments to take it away from him! Drizzt's friend Regis has been kidnapped and Guenhwyvar - Drizzt's most trusted and loyal companion - has been stolen. The quest to rescue them spans thousands of miles, contains endless shocks and surprises and more danger than one dark elf can hope to survive! The stunning saga of Drizzt continues here! Collects FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE HALFLING'S GEM #1-3 into one complete volume!

Star Wars Legacy Vol 2 Shards TP - $14.39 Cade Skywalker returns to the place of his father's last stand against the Sith and finds far more than ghosts in this volume filled with revelations about the future of Star Wars! Discover how the Empire joined forces with the Sith to defeat the Galactic Alliance in the war to dominate the galaxy-only to have Darth Krayt and his legion of followers usurp ultimate power for themselves! Follow the fate of an Empire divided, with battles pitting stormtrooper against stormtrooper, and Sith assassins bent on taking the life of deposed Emperor Roan Fel! Witness a galaxy in turmoil, and the decisions that will shape its future!

Star Wars Rebellion Vol 2 Ahakista Gambit TP - $14.39 For years, Wyl Tarson, top lieutenant to the galactic crimelord Raze, secretly delivered valuable information to the Rebel Alliance-until his employer discovered the betrayal and implanted a bomb inside Wyl's skull! Now, Wyl must infiltrate an Imperial stronghold on the planet Ahakista under the guise of working for the Rebellion, or Raze will detonate the bomb. Unwilling to compromise active Rebel agents, Wyl assembles a team of operatives too washed up or too crazy for the Alliance and leads them into a suicide mission that's his only chance for survival!

Poison Elves Vol 11 Dark Wars Pt 2 Alliances TP (Mature Readers) - $13.59 by Drew Hayes The Drew Hayes Poison Elves Autograph Collection is your last chance to acquire six different hard-to-find limited edition comics. Each set includes one copy each of Poison Elves: Lusiphur & Lirilith Limited Editions #1-4 (each with alternate covers by Drew Hayes and a signature plate signed by Drew Hayes and Jason Alexander); Poison Elves Color Special Limited Edition, autographed by Drew with COA; and Poison Elves Sketchbook Limited Edition with an alternate cover autographed by Drew. Each set is rounded up with a never-before-seen Parintichin Signature Plate, signed by Drew and numbered to 50. Allocations may occur.

Hazed GN (Mature Readers) - $11.99 Story MARK SABLE. art & cover ROBBI RODRIGUEZ. Casual sex. Eating Disorders. Bizarre hazing rituals. All horrible, slanderous stereotypes associated with sorority sisters. And all sadly true. Modern sorority life deserves a serious, sensitive and mature depiction. Thankfully, that's not what HAZED is about. HAZED is a dark comedy about three young girls' perilous journey through the world of sororities and eating disorders. From the creator of the critically acclaimed GROUNDED, HAZED is to comics what 'Heathers' and 'Mean Girls' are to film, only smarter, meaner and funnier.

Guin Saga Manga TP Vol 03 Seven Magi - $10.39 By Kazuaki Yanagisawa The twenty-five-million copy bestselling Japanese heroic fantasy goes manga! Never has a story been more suited to the form than the pulse-pounding saga of the leopard-masked warrior who cannot remember his own past! King Guin must battle a plague made manifest and controlled by the Seven Magi. But even if the mighty hero vanquishes the Black Plague, how will he ever hope to defeat seven powerful magicians?

Csi Serial TP New Ptg - $9.59 Max Allan Collins (w); Gabriel Rodriguez, Ashley Wood (a) In modern Las Vegas, a Jack the Ripper copycat terrorizes the city, and a Ripper convention in town doesn't make tracking him down any easier! History, legend and crime-solving science take the CSI team through this made-for-comics tale, written by CSI novelist Max Allan Collins, with art by Gabriel Rodriguez (Beowulf) and Ashley Wood (Zombies vs Robots).

Andromeda Stories GN Vol 03 - $9.59 By Keiko Takemiya In this final chapter of the epic space opera, King Ithaca and the entire government of the Cosmoralian Empire have been transformed into cyborg minions of a machine army determined to destroy all indigenous biological life. The King's wife, Queen Lilia, and her son, the right Cosmoralian heir, Prince Jimsa, have become refugees in their own dominion, along with a band of resistance fighters, The Mulattos. The resistance effort is led by a healer known simply as 'The Old Man,' who explains that the future of humanity rests in the messianic destiny of their leader incarnate, who will be known by a red dragon-shaped birthmark. Meanwhile, knowledge surfaces that Prince Jimsa's twin sister, Affle, who bears this birthmark, survived despite being ordered to death at birth by the Cosmoralian Empire because it was believed that royal twins would presage doom!

Naruto TP Vol 28 - $6.39 By Masashi Kishimoto Naruto returns! Two years have passed since Naruto left to train with Jiraiya. Now he reunites with his old friends to discover he's still not the most accomplished of his former teammates. But when one of them is kidnapped, it's up to Naruto to prove he's got the stuff to save him! This volume ties into 2008's exciting new cartoon storyline! Rating: T

24 Cold Warriors - $5.99 Beau Smith (w); Steve Bryant (a). Jack Bauer is back, and this time, he's far away from his comfort zone in this all-new one-shot from Beau Smith (Wynonna Earp) and Steve Bryant (Athena Voltaire). It had to be something big to draw not only Jack Bauer out of Los Angeles, but Chloe O'Brian as well. Jack and Chloe find themselves at a remote communications station in Alaska during a huge snow storm, trying to stop a Russian terrorist from Jack's past from bringing down all wireless communications in the U.S. Once there, Jack is teamed up with his Alaskan CTU counterpart who also holds a link to Jack's past. Forty-eight spine-breaking, bone-chilling pages with an ending twist that hits like a .50-caliber sniper bullet.

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