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ToW-Patrol, Before we get to this week's new releases, I'm afraid to tell you, gentle readers, that the FIVE SALES OF FALL has once again reared its terrifying (yet lovely) head! What can be terrifying about low, low prices? Appropriate that you should ask, as our next installment is the Spook-tacular Halloween Graphic Novels Sale! (shudder) Okay, that pun is lame, even by my standards. Take 2. Our next installment is the Extra-GORE-dinary Halloween Graphic Novels Sale! Good enough -- let's roll with it: Halloween Featured Sale Items * EC Archives Two Fisted Tales Vol 1 HC - 40% off: $29.97 * EC Archives Two-Fisted Tales Vol 2 HC - 40% off: $29.97 * Deadman Collection HC - 50% off: $37.50 * Hellblazer All His Engines HC (Mature Readers) - 50% off: $12.49 Halloween Sale Items by Neil Gaiman * Sandman Endless Nights HC (Mature Readers) - 50% off: $12.49 * Neil Gaiman Reader SC - 60% off: $7.99 * Creatures Of The Night HC - 50% off: $6.49 * Murder Mysteries HC - 50% off: $6.99 * Last Temptation 2nd Ed HC - 50% off: $7.49 * Black Orchid TP (Mature Readers) - 50% off: $9.99 Halloween Sale Items * Universal Monsters Cavalcade Of Horror TP - 50% off: $9.99 * Dark Horse Book Of Monsters HC - 50% off: $7.99 * Dark Horse Book Of Hauntings HC - 50% off: $7.49 * Dark Horse Book Of Witchcraft HC - 50% off: $7.49 * IDW Tales Of Terror HC (Mature Readers) - 40% off: $10.19 * Spookhouse Vol 2 TP (Mature Readers) - 40% off: $11.99 * Vampires HC (Mature Readers) - 50% off: $7.49 * Big Book Of Horror TP - 40% off: $11.99 - Steve Niles * Little Book Of Horror Frankenstein HC - 40% off: $9.59 - Steve Niles * Little Book Of Horror War Of The Worlds HC - 40% off: $9.59 - Steve Niles * Vampirella Crimson Chronicles Vol 4 TP - 40% off: $11.99 * Vampirella Revelations Vol 1 TP - 40% off: $7.79 * War Of The Worlds BSI Ed GN - 80% off: $2.79 * Zombie World Champion Of The Worms 2nd Ed TP - 50% off: $4.49 - Mike Mignola THE FIVE SALES OF FALL: 1) Half off Marvel hardcovers 2) Statues and busts blow-out bonanza 3) Extra-GORE-dinary Halloween graphic novels 4) coming soon... 5)

New Releases 10/24 - Graphic Novels

Marvel * Marvel Masterworks Nick Fury Vol 1 Ltd Ed HC (#83): $38.49 * Marvel Masterworks Nick Fury Vol 1 New Ed HC: $38.49 * Avengers Assemble Vol 5 HC: $27.99 * Marvel Zombies Covers HC: $13.99 * Legion Of Monsters HC: $20.99 * Black Panther Four Hard Way TP: $9.79 * She-Hulk Vol 5 Planet Without A Hulk TP: $13.99 * X-Factor Vol 3 Many Lives Of Madrox TP: $10.49 * Marvel Spotlight Marvel Zombies : $2.99 * Spirit Vol 1 HC: $17.49 * Jack Of Fables Vol 2 Jack Of Hearts TP (Mature Readers): $10.49 * Justice League Elite Vol 2 TP: $13.99 * Red Menace TP: $12.59 * I Hate You More Than Anyone Vol 2 : $6.99 * Vs (Versus) Vol 7 : $6.99 DC * Chronicles Of Conan Vol 13 Whispering Shadows TP : $13.59 * Conan And The Midnight God TP : $11.99 * Star Wars 30th Anniv Coll Vol 9 Boba Fett Death Lies HC : $19.99 * Serenity HC Those Left Behind : $15.99 * Alter Ego #73 : $5.59 * Perry Bible Fellowship Trial Of Colonel Sweeto HC : $11.99 * Hanami International Love Story Vol 2 TP : $7.99 * Bride Of The Water God TP : $7.99 * Gear School GN: $6.39 * Scion Vol 6 Royal Wedding TP: $14.39 * Winsor McCay Vol 9 Early Works TP (Mature Readers): $15.99 * Growing Old With BC A Celebration Of Johnny Hart GN: $15.99 * Dream Of The Rarebit Fiend The Saturdays GN: $15.99 * Sigil Vol 5 Death Match TP: $14.39 * Way Of The Rat Vol 3 Haunted Zhumar TP: $14.39 * Invincible Iron Man Complete Collection DVD-Rom: $39.99 * 30 Days Of Night Movie Scriptbook TP: $15.99 * 30 Days Of Night Sourcebook: $5.99 * Transformers Magazine #3: $6.39 * Eduardo Rissos Tale Of Terror TP : $11.99 * Darkness Levels TP : $11.99 * Capes Vol 1 TP Punching The Clock : $14.39 * Maximortal TP: $14.39 * Bratpack TP: $15.99 Other * Original Art Of Basil Wolverton HC (Mature Readers) : $27.99 * Basil Wolverton Agony And Ecstasy TP : $19.99 * India Authentic Book Of Shiva Vol 1 TP: $11.99 * Gamekeeper Vol 1 Tooth And Claw TP (Mature Readers): $11.99 * Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell Imaginistix HC : $23.99 * Star Wars Vault Scrapbook Of Rare Memorabila HC : $67.99 * Judge Dredd Complete Case Files Vol 2 TP: $20.79 * Completely Mad Don Martin HC : $119.99 * Chris Ware TP : $16.79 * Pictures Of You: $7.99 * Eureka Seven Vol 1 Gravity Boys & Lifting Girl GN: $7.99 * Savage Brothers Vol 1 TP: $11.99

New Releases 10/24 - Statues

Fathom Kiani Statue - $279.99 The first new Fathom statue has arrived! Showcasing Fathom's fierce female warrior Kiani, this stunning work of art is truly a sight to behold! As deadly as she is beautiful, Kiani raises the bar to all-new heights on hand-sculpted creations! Measuring over 18" inches tall and over 7" wide at the base, this full size statue is sure to be the centerpiece of any collection. Designed by artist Michael Turner, and sculpted by Dene Mason, this is possibly one of the most intricately detailed statues ever produced! With Aspen's previous Grace statue being an instant sell-out, we don't expect Kiani to stick around long! The production run will be strictly set to orders received so please act fast, we want to ensure the demand will be met on this exquisite work of art! Kiani is here, and the world of collectible sculptures will never be the same again!

Daredevil Statue - Hard Hero - $199.00 Daredevil, the Man without Fear! Next in the 1/6 scale Marvel statues series produced by Hard Hero, Daredevil - although blind - has a powerful 'radar' sense that allows him to view his surroundings, making the roof tops and streets of the city his battleground. Here's the athletic hero with superb fighting skills as a highly collectible statue. Painted and ready to display.

Original Gladiator Mini Bust - Bowen - $48.00 Sculpted by The Kucharek brothers. 7 1/2" tall overall.

Nightwing 13 Inch Deluxe Figure - $52.49 NIGHTWING is the newest addition to DC Direct's line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6 scale figures! This deluxe collector figure comes clothed in an authentically detailed fabric costume and includes two escrima sticks and a display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a 5th panel. Includes alternate mask.

Hellboy 8 Inch Qee - $59.99 We began our Qee line with the classic 2.5 inch Hellboy Qee. Next up, the much-coveted large size 8' Qee. Only 1,500 will be sold worldwide, making this an instant collectible. Hellboy and Qee fans can rejoice and unite in toy heaven! We asked Mike Mignola to pick an artist to design an 8' Hellboy variant and he chose one of our favorite people: the talented Miss Tara McPherson! Tara was happy to comply, and has designed a magnificent Hellboy, turning it into a unique creation all her own! This piece is limited to 450, worldwide, so place your orders now! Based on Mike Mignola's Hellboy!

DC Minimates Wave 6 Asst - $120.89 The DC Universe just got smaller - and more collectible! DC Direct and Art Asylum team up to give your favorite super-heroes the MiniMates makeover! These figures range in size from 2 1/8' - 2 1/2' tall. Each 2-pack is blister-carded on a 4-color card. Collect them all! - WONDER WOMAN BATTLE DAMAGED & CHEETAH MODERN - BIZARRO & SUPERGIRL - S.T.R.I.P.E. & STARGIRL - SGT ROCK & BLACK HAWK Mini Mates 2-Pack.

Marvel Select Zombies Hulk Af - $17.99 A Diamond Select Release! Based on the best-selling miniseries, Marvel Zombies are invading Marvel Select - continuing with everyone's favorite green giant, the Incredible Hulk! Designed by Marvel Toys and sculpted by Dig Deep Entertainment, Zombie Hulk combines an endless hunger with decaying flesh as only a zombie can! Each Marvel Zombies figure released will also include a detailed base complete with pieces of the doomed Silver Surfer!

Marvel Select Zombies Hulk Af Cs - $89.99 A Diamond Select Release! Based on the best-selling miniseries, Marvel Zombies are invading Marvel Select - continuing with everyone's favorite green giant, the Incredible Hulk! Designed by Marvel Toys and sculpted by Dig Deep Entertainment, Zombie Hulk combines an endless hunger with decaying flesh as only a zombie can! Each Marvel Zombies figure released will also include a detailed base complete with pieces of the doomed Silver Surfer!

Star Trek The Wrath of Khan Enterprise - $35.99 A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design and Sculpt! Just in time for the new action figures comes the Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan U.S.S. Enterprise! Measuring 16 inches long, this light-up plastic starship features new sound effects from the classic film and features an all-new paint scheme. Sculpted and designed by Art Asylum, this legendary vessel is ready to leave dry-dock and explore your collection!

New Releases Full Description - Graphic Novels

Marvel Masterworks Nick Fury Vol 1 Ltd Ed HC (#83) - $38.49 Written by STAN LEE, JACK KIRBY, ROY THOMAS & DENNIS O'NEIL. Penciled by JACK KIRBY, JIM STERANKO, JOHN SEVERIN, JOE SINNOTT, DON HECK, HOWARD PURCELL & OGDEN WHITNEY. Cover by JACK KIRBY. Having revolutionized everything from war to Westerns to good ol' super heroes, in 1965 Stan Lee and Jack Kirby set their sights on the spy game. With Cold War covert ops snagging headlines and James Bond topping the box office, Marvel's greatest minds unveiled a whole new wild world upon the comic book faithful. So break out your Priority A-1 Clearance, and get ready to dive into the world of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Featuring more amazing gadgets and world-dominating baddies than you can shake a Heli-Carrier at, this Masterworks collects, for the first time ever, the complete early S.H.I.E.L.D. extravaganzas. With guest stars including Tony Stark, Captain America, and Nick's trusty team of Dum Dum Dugan, Gabriel Jones, and Jasper Sitwell, not to mention the Marvel debut of comics visionary, Jim Steranko, this book is truly a watershed of Silver Age wonder! You know it. We're not going to hold you back, so say it loud, say it proud, 'Don't yield, back S.H.I.E.L.D.!' Collecting STRANGE TALES #135-153, TALES OF SUSPENSE #78 and FANTASTIC FOUR #21.

Marvel Masterworks Nick Fury Vol 1 New Ed HC - $38.49 Written by STAN LEE, JACK KIRBY, ROY THOMAS & DENNIS O'NEIL. Penciled by JACK KIRBY, JIM STERANKO, JOHN SEVERIN, JOE SINNOTT, DON HECK, HOWARD PURCELL & OGDEN WHITNEY. Cover by JACK KIRBY. Having revolutionized everything from war to Westerns to good ol' super heroes, in 1965 Stan Lee and Jack Kirby set their sights on the spy game. With Cold War covert ops snagging headlines and James Bond topping the box office, Marvel's greatest minds unveiled a whole new wild world upon the comic book faithful. So break out your Priority A-1 Clearance, and get ready to dive into the world of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Featuring more amazing gadgets and world-dominating baddies than you can shake a Heli-Carrier at, this Masterworks collects, for the first time ever, the complete early S.H.I.E.L.D. extravaganzas. With guest stars including Tony Stark, Captain America, and Nick's trusty team of Dum Dum Dugan, Gabriel Jones, and Jasper Sitwell, not to mention the Marvel debut of comics visionary, Jim Steranko, this book is truly a watershed of Silver Age wonder! You know it. We're not going to hold you back, so say it loud, say it proud, 'Don't yield, back S.H.I.E.L.D.!' Collecting STRANGE TALES #135-153, TALES OF SUSPENSE #78 and FANTASTIC FOUR #21.

Avengers Assemble Vol 5 HC - $27.99 Written by KURT BUSIEK. Penciled by ALAN DAVIS, MANUEL GARCIA, KIERON DWYER, BRENT ANDERSON, IVAN REIS, PATRICK ZIRCHER & YANICK PAQUETTE. Cover by ANDY KUBERT. Kurt Busiek's most stunning Avengers saga, collected in its entirety! Devastation, drama and death leave no Avenger untouched when Kang the Conqueror finally meets his goal of conquering the world alongside his son, the Scarlet Centurion! As Atlanteans, Deviants and Sentinels enter the fray, heroes from around the world and across the galaxy unite - but the Avengers' best allies may be the enemies who want Earth for themselves! Secrets are shared and societies shaken in the war to win the world! Collecting AVENGERS #41-56 and AVENGERS ANNUAL 2001.

Marvel Zombies Covers HC - $13.99 Featuring the artwork of ARTHUR SUYDAM, GREG LAND & KYLE HOTZ. Comic-book fans devoted enough to read only Marvel titles have long been dubbed 'Marvel Zombies,' but even the most passionate reader could not have predicted the runaway popularity of the MARVEL ZOMBIES limited series and its subsequent spin-offs. A shocking, spellbinding tale of a Marvel Universe infected by a worldwide zombie plague, this fascinating saga sent readers racing to comic-book shops - resulting in an unprecedented number of multiple printings for each issue. Arthur Suydam's unforgettable covers have been a huge factor in the MARVEL ZOMBIES phenomenon, with many devoted fans purchasing all the issues' multiple printings for that reason alone. Now, each and every one of those covers is collected in a single keepsake edition in all their gory detail, along with a horde of never-before-seen extras! Also featuring the zombie-themed covers of Greg Land (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR) and Kyle Hotz (ZOMBIE)!

Legion Of Monsters HC - $20.99 Written by CHARLIE HUSTON, MIKE CAREY, ROBIN FURTH, JONATHAN HICKMAN, TED MCKEEVER, SKOTTIE YOUNG, BRENDAN CAHILL, C.B. CEBULSKI, DOUG MOENCH, MARV WOLFMAN, TONY ISABELLA, BILL MANTLO & SCOTT EDELMAN Penciled by DAVID FINCH, GREG LAND, KLAUS JANSON, TED MCKEEVER, SKOTTIE YOUNG, KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY, JONATHAN HICKMAN, MICHAEL GAYDOS, VAL MAYERIK, DAVE COCKRUM, FRANK ROBBINS, RICO RIVAL, RUBEN YANDOC & RON WILSON. Cover by GREG LAND. High-octane horror one-shots featuring Jacob Russel, the Werewolf by Night; the Monster of Frankenstein; Man-Thing; Simon Garth, the original Marvel Zombie; the devil's daughter, sultry Satana; a Living Mummy; Morbius the Living Vampire; and the king of vampires, Dracula, and his beautiful daughter, Lilith! Collecting LEGION OF MONSTERS: WEREWOLF BY NIGHT, MORBIUS, MAN-THING and SATANA. Plus: classic tales of horror and suspense featuring the Scarecrow, Manphibian and the Legion of Monsters from DEAD OF NIGHT #11, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #26, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #18, LEGION OF MONSTERS #1 and MARVEL PREMIERE #28. Terror has never looked as good as these frightening fables!

Black Panther Four Hard Way TP - $9.79 Written by REGINALD HUDLIN. Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA. Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. In the aftermath of Civil War, the Black Panther and Storm take up temporary residence in the Baxter Building while Reed Richards and Sue Storm attend to important personal business. Can a team-up with the Thing and the Human Torch be far behind...? It's clobberin' time. Collecting BLACK PANTHER #26-30.

She-Hulk Vol 5 Planet Without A Hulk TP - $13.99 Written by DAN SLOTT. Penciled by RICK BURCHETT. Cover by GREG HORN. Now that the Illuminati have shot the Hulk into space, who's going to fight all of his bad guys? Enter She-Hulk: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Spinning out of events from CIVIL WAR and PLANET HULK, the new director of S.H.I.E.L.D. is shipping She-Hulk off to Hulk-related hotspots around the globe -- where she'll be taking on villains from A-Z! Or, in this case, from the Abomination to Zzzax! That's right, gamma-fans, it's the Emerald Amazon in her most action-packed adventure ever! Plus: 'Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Awesome Andy but Were Afraid to Ask.' Ever wonder how the Mad Thinker's Awesome Android became Awesome Andy? It's the origin you never expected -- complete with a bombastic battle against the Mighty Thor! And an ending that'll knock your block off!

X-Factor Vol 3 Many Lives Of Madrox TP - $10.49 Written by PETER DAVID. Pencils & Cover by PABLO RAIMONDI. Five words to strike fear into the hearts of spies and evildoers everywhere: Jamie Madrox, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Except that when Madrox decides it's time to start gathering in the stray dupes that are still wandering around, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent doesn't especially want to go...and S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't especially inclined to let him go. Plus: Remember X-FACTOR #87? 'X-Aminations,' the analysis issue? Sure you do. Everybody does. Well, Peter David and new regular artist Pablo Raimondi evoke memories of that classic tale with 'Re-X-Aminations' as the new team unloads their hopes, fears and darkest secrets to an attentive Doc Samson. Collecting X-FACTOR #13-17.

Marvel Spotlight Marvel Zombies - $2.99 Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS. October brings our most sepulchral SPOTLIGHT yet, as we unleash legions of Marvel Zombies on loyal Marvel-ites everywhere! We'll be digging up the latest dirt on the hottest undead property in comics, to bring you the best, most behind-the-crypt coverage around: If it's got a pulse, we're not interested! Get ready for an inside look at the past and future of the Marvel Zombies, going back to their creation in Millar/Land's ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, the breakout-hit limited series by Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips, the Dynamite crossover series MARVEL ZOMBIES VS. ARMY OF DARKNESS, and all the future comics fun featuring these flesh-eating phenoms! All this and a comprehensive look at the amazing art of Arthur Suydam! PLUS: SPOTLIGHT surveys the landscape of Marvel's universe of magic with the creators who brought you MYSTIC ARCANA! Magic, mysticism and monstrous mayhem: Hand 'em out to the kiddies on Halloween night! It's a Marvel Zombies SPOTLIGHT that's all treat and no trick!

Spirit Vol 1 HC - $17.49 Written by Darwyn Cooke. Art by Cooke & J. Bone. Cover by Cooke. Darwyn Cooke - the visionary creator of the acclaimed DC: THE NEW FRONTIER - turns his attention to the classic Will Eisner creation The Spirit in this amazing hardcover collecting the first six issues of the new series from DC Comics plus the BATMAN/THE SPIRIT special! In these thrilling tales. Cooke maintains the 'spirit' of Eisner's creation but brings his own original sensibilities to the character. The Spirit, a.k.a. Denny Colt, Commissioner Dolan, and his Daughter Ellen are reintroduced in this go-for-broke, shoot-the-lights-out collection of crime stories filled with action, adventure, humor and sexy girls!

Jack Of Fables Vol 2 Jack Of Hearts TP (Mature Readers) - $10.49 Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges. Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy. Cover by James Jean. In this volume collecting issues #6-11, Jack reveals the secret of his former relationship with the illustrious Snow Queen - when he took her powers and became known as Jack Frost. And in present times, he lands in Las Vegas and meets his lovely new bride, a directionless heiress. Could it possibly be 'happily ever after' at last?

Justice League Elite Vol 2 TP - $13.99 In this volume collecting the final 8 issues of the hit miniseries, the JLA splinter team burrows deeper into the inner circle of an alien drug cartel...that is, until their cover is blown! Meanwhile, in the farthest reaches of the galaxy, a new villain has risen from the Source Wall. Her name is Eve, and the only thing she's looking to create is the destruction of the Elite . . . and the world!

Red Menace TP - $12.59 Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DiMeo and Adam Brody. Art and cover by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey. Actor Adam Brody, star of TV's The OC, makes his writing debut in this volume collecting the critically acclaimed 6-issue miniseries RED MENACE, co-authored by THE FLASH writing team of Danny Bilson & Paul DiMeo with art by Jerry Ordway (SUPERMAN) & Al Vey (BIZARRO WORLD)!

I Hate You More Than Anyone Vol 2 - $6.99 Written and illustrated by Banri Hidaka. CMX. Though she didn't react well when Sugimoto stole a kiss (a first for her!), Kazuha begins to wonder if maybe she really does have feelings for him. But her friend Senko really seems to be in love with Sugimoto. Should Kazuha step aside for her friend or follow her feelings and try to win over Sugimoto herself?

Vs (Versus) Vol 7 - $6.99 Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada. CMX. Simmering emotions boil over in this final volume! Will Mitsuko choose the younger Reiji or her former lover, the mercurial conductor named Bartholomew? Reiji is finally on the verge of attaining the recognition he's always coveted. But will he gain professional success only to lose his personal happiness?

Chronicles Of Conan Vol 13 Whispering Shadows TP - $13.59 A new era begins for Conan the Barbarian, as he sets out, once more alone, into the savage heart of Hyboria- his wit, his strength, and his blade his only allies against a flood of foes both human and super-human! Presenting more of the celebrated Roy Thomas/John Buscema Conan the Barbarian run, as well as a special guest artist appearance by Sal Buscema! All featuring completely re-mastered color; all proving once again why Conan is the greatest and most savage Epic Fantasy character of all time. Collects Marvel's Conan the Barbarian #92 and #101-108.

Conan And The Midnight God TP - $11.99 Conan has won the throne of Aquilonia and the hand of the beautiful Zenobia. With a kingdom to rule and an heir on the way, will the Cimmerian finally put up his sword for good? Don't bet on it. When his bride and country are attacked by a sinister Stygian sorcerer, Conan strikes back at Stygia with all his might-and the might of Aquilonia-in a move that threatens to throw all Hyboria into chaos! Written by Joshua Dysart (Swamp Thing, Violent Messiahs) and drawn by upcoming Kull artist Will Conrad (Serenity; Buffy The Vampire Slayer).

Star Wars 30th Anniv Coll Vol 9 Boba Fett Death Lies HC - $19.99 Throughout the vast reaches of the galaxy, wherever fugitives meet or lawbreakers conspire, one name is always uttered in hushed tones, a name guaranteed to strike fear into the stoutest heart-Boba Fett. His prices are exorbitant, but if you're looking for revenge, or if you're looking for protection, he'll get the job done. Of course, if you're looking to reclaim your kidnapped fiance, the heiress to a Hutt's fortune, no price is too exorbitant. Navigating a web of villainy and deceit, Fett will go above and beyond the call to do what he does best-get it done and get paid!

Serenity HC Those Left Behind - $15.99 Dark Horse's biggest hit of 2006 is now available in a special-edition hardcover! Joss Whedon, the pop-culture mastermind behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer, bridged the gap between his cult-hit Firefly TV series and his Serenity motion picture with this three-issue miniseries. Penned by Whedon and Brett Matthews, a Firefly show writer, the ragtag crew takes on a scavenger mission with the promise of a big payoff. Only too late do they realize the gig is orchestrated by an old enemy eager to remake their acquaintance. Sporting a new cover by Adam Hughes, this oversized collection shows off the work of penciller Will Conrad and colorist Laura Martin, and the array of pinups by phenomenal guest artists. In addition, over a dozen backup pages delve into the work and art behind the scenes-original material assembled especially for this hardcover edition. Joss Whedon's 2006 hit with new behind-the-scenes material!

Alter Ego #73 - $5.59 Celebrate Halloween with an awesome Dr. Strange cover by Frank Brunner, who talks about drawing Marvel's Mystic Master! Plus, interviews with Charles Biro and his daughters on the life and times of the man behind Daredevil, Boy Comics, and Crime Does Not Pay - with art by Jack Cole, George Tuska, Joe Kubert, Norman Maurer, Rudy Palais, Fred Kida, Fred Guardineer, Tony Dipreta, and Dan Barry. Also, Roy Thomas' 1971 synopsis for the origin of Marvel's Man-Thing, and an interview with publisher Robert Gerson about the 1970s horror comic Reality, studded with rare art by Bernie Wrightson, Michael W. Kaluta, and Jeff Jones. Lastly, P.C. Hamerlinck's Fawcett Collectors of America with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt. Includes a free preview of DRAW! #15.

Perry Bible Fellowship Trial Of Colonel Sweeto HC - $11.99 NICHOLAS GUREWITCH (W/A). Dark Horse Comics is proud to present The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories: A Collection of the Comic Strips of The Perry Bible Fellowship by acclaimed cartoonist Nicholas Gurewitch. The award-winning Perry Bible Fellowship has a achieved a cult following both online and in its weekly appearances in newspapers and magazines around the world. Now, for the first time, the hilarious cartoons of Nicholas Gurewitch are being collected in this handsome hardcover edition. FC, 96 pages, HC, 8' x 8'.

Hanami International Love Story Vol 2 TP - $7.99 Joonho is still in shock after his first kiss-which came from Hanami, not Sae-un! Hanami still believes that Sae-un is just a friend, not a girlfriend, and things are going to get even more tangled if Joonho doesn't get over his guilt and act soon. But first he has to buy a cell phone, because Sae-un is fed up with his poor calling habits, and she makes him promise never to give the number to any other girl. In order to afford the thing, though, he has to get a job . . . at a fast-food restaurant . . . with David Bacon. At least his female coworkers are cute . . . Meanwhile, a tough-looking guy with an unhealthy obsession with Hanami arrives from Japan, intent on tracking her down. Joonho and Wongyung may be forced to intervene-even if doing so means taking this guy on in a duel! (In bold text treatment) One of the hottest comics from Korea continues!

Bride Of The Water God TP - $7.99 When Soah's impoverished, desperate village decides to sacrifice her to the Water God Habaek to end a long drought, they believe that drowning one beautiful girl will save their entire community and bring much-needed rain. Not only is Soah surprised to be rescued by the Water God-instead of killed-she never imagined she'd be a welcomed guest in Habaek's magical kingdom, where an exciting new life awaits her! Most surprising, however, is the Water God himself . . . and how very different he is from the monster Soah imagined. Mi-Kyung Yun received the 'Best New Artist' award in 2004 from the esteemed Dokja-manhwa-daesang organization. Bride of the Water God is translated by Heejeong Haas, who has translated a wide variety of American and Korean projects. Heejeong worked as the lead translator for Toon-Us-In-where she translated animation storyboards for The Simpsons and Futurama.

Gear School GN - $6.39 In the future, humanity is in a seemingly endless war with an alien race. The struggle is dominated by giant war machines called Gear. Only the best and the brightest are allowed to drive these behemoths. The process of elimination begins in junior high. Thirteen-year-old Teresa Gottlieb has just entered the most prestigious military academy, known to all as Gear School, to try and become one of those elite. But on top of all the usual troubles that a seventh-grader has to put up with-boys, social cliques, hellish instructors-she also has to deal with three-story-tall robots and alien invasions! Teresa needs to learn that when the bell rings, the adventure starts. Gear School is written by Adam Gallardo (Star Wars: Infinities-Return of the Jedi; 100 Girls) and illustrated by Nuria Peris (Star Wars Tales, Karas). Original graphic novel!

Scion Vol 6 Royal Wedding TP - $14.39 by Ron Marz & Jimmy Cheung. Collecting issue #34-39! The great war between the Heron Dynasty and the Raven Dynasty is quelled by the marriage of Ylena, daughter of Heron Dane, and the malevolent Bron.

Winsor McCay Vol 9 Early Works TP (Mature Readers) - $15.99 by Winsor McCay. McCay's enthusiasm and energy for his vocation infected every panel he drew. With an unflagging work ethic, he drew thousands of cartoons and illustrations that appeared in newspapers around the country and gained him nationwide fame. As popular as McCay was, his work was poorly preserved and later generations have been unable to learn about this cartooning legend. Checker is proud to bring McCay's work back into the public eye with this amazing collection!

Growing Old With BC A Celebration Of Johnny Hart GN - $15.99 by Johnny Hart. One of the most beloved comic strips of all time is comprehensively collected here for the first time! Features personally hand-picked strips from the master himself, Johnny Hart, prior to his death in April 2007. This edition celebrates the prehistoric hilarity which was B.C. Each chapter lovingly captures the best strips from each decade of the comic strip from the 1950's through the 2000's. This volume features detailed descriptions of the real people Johnny patterned each individual character in the strip after and discussion by Johnny Hart of the strip with foreword by Bobby Hart. Also included are rare never-before-published concept art drawn by Johnny Hart just prior to the launch of the strip, and also a newly drawn cover done by Mr. Hart shortly prior to his death.

Dream Of The Rarebit Fiend The Saturdays GN - $15.99 by Winsor McCay. This oversized softcover edition collects Winsor McCay's Saturday Dream of the Rarebit Fiend strips form 1904- 1911. These strips are presented in the enlarged format for the first time and printed to 98% of their original size. Features 190 cartoons in all.

Sigil Vol 5 Death Match TP - $14.39 by Chuck Dixon & Scott Eaton. The next galactic graphic novel is here! Humanity's last hope for survival is a grizzled mercenary, and to save us all, Samandahl Rey must face the mighty Suarian Weapon master. But what will Sam be forced to unleash to achieve his victory? This edition collects issues #27-32 of the series.

Way Of The Rat Vol 3 Haunted Zhumar TP - $14.39 by Chuck Dixon & Jeff Johnson. Trapped in Old Mother's House by an army of evil ghosts things get bad for Boon and Po Po thanks to arrival of Kung Kung Yi. Who is this powerful spirit and why do the undead fear him? This edition collects issues #13-18 of the Crossgen series.

Invincible Iron Man Complete Collection DVD-Rom - $39.99 A total of over 500 complete comic books including Annuals, all articles, Printed Circuits, Bullpen Bulletins, Pinups and every single advertisement. Revisit and relive every Iron Man comic book every printed covering over 43 years, March 1963 through December 2006.

30 Days Of Night Movie Scriptbook TP - $15.99 Steve Niles and Stuart Beattie and Brian Nelson (w); Ben Templesmith (c). The chilling graphic novel by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith reinvigorated the horror comic genre, and their tale is now headed to the big-screen in a movie directed by David Slade (Hard Candy). This special illustrated screenplay edition offers the complete shooting script for 30 Days of Night, being released to theaters this month! Included with the screenplay are behind-the-scenes production photos, words from the cast and crew, and conceptual film art and storyboards, as well as a special introduction by 30 Days of Night co-creator Steve Niles.

30 Days Of Night Sourcebook - $5.99 Dan Wickline (w); Various (a) Steve Boyle (c). Vampires. You've read the personal accounts from the survivors of undead attacks-but now you can see what the government has been hiding. Through the Freedom of Information Act, we have gathered the FBI reports on the incidents in Barrow, Alaska; Los Angeles, California and even from the Space Shuttle Icarus. Compiled by writer Dan Wickline, this sourcebook covers the investigations into the horrific chain events first described to the public in 30 Days of Night, giving fans an illustrated guide through the entire 30 Days world. 48 ad-free pages.

Transformers Magazine #3 - $6.39 Simon Furman, Chris Sarracini (w); Jose Delbo, Don Figueroa, James Raiz (a); Robby Musso (c). Continuing with three tales that span THE TRANSFORMERS twenty plus year reign, this special full-color, 8-1/2' x 11' magazine format collection contains an early Marvel story (issue #56, 'Back From The Dead'), the continuing Dreamwave run (Armada #3), and the latest contribution to TRANSFORMERS lore from IDW (Stormbringer #3). Artist Robby Musso (Transformers Spotlight: Ultra Magnus) provides a stunning new cover.

Eduardo Rissos Tale Of Terror TP - $11.99 By Eduardo Risso. Dynamite Entertainment continues to present the Eduardo Risso library of long-lost material - presented in English for the very first time! This time, we're presenting Eduardo Risso's Tales Of Terror, featuring 11 of the most gruesome, horrifying, chilling and downright scary tales of horror fiction ever produced! Translated into English for the very first time, each tale features the stunning artwork of Risso, the terrifying scripting of Carlos (Borderline) Trillo, and is a must-have for all fans of graphic (and we mean graphic) fiction!

Darkness Levels TP - $11.99 (W) Paul Jenkins, David Wohl (A) Mattias Snygg, Stjepan Sejic, Tyler Kirkham, Eric Basaldua, Patrick Blaine, Mike Choi. Based on smash hit THE DARKNESS VIDEO GAME from 2K Games and Starbreeze, this trade paperback captures the intensity and horror of the game while expanding The Darkness Universe for both players of the game and readers of the comic! All six self-contained, unique stories from THE DARKNESS LEVEL 0-5 is collected here! Co-written by video game writer Paul Jenkins (CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE, WOLVERINE: ORIGIN) and co-creator David Wohl (WITCHBLADE, APHRODITE IX) with art by Top Cow's finest artists this is a is a must have for all fans of the video game and The Darkness!

Capes Vol 1 TP Punching The Clock - $14.39 story ROBERT KIRKMAN. art & cover MARK ENGLERT. CAPES INC. is a business that employs super-powered individuals to protect the city of New York and occasionally, the world. BOLT! KID THOR! KNOCK OUT! COMMANDER CAPITALISM! They're all on the payroll - superheroes who punch a time clock, take lunch breaks and get overtime. Collects CAPES 1-3, the 72 page back-up story from INVINCIBLE, and loads of sketch material. SC, 7x10, 176 PAGES, FC.

Maximortal TP - $14.39 Your order is due by October 29 for this product. By Rick Veitch. Seven years before 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavelier and Clay,' Rick Veitch married the larcenous history of the comics business to the outrageous themes and characters from his infamous Brat Pack universe, and created one of the most startling and uncompromising visions of the superhero archetype ever put to paper. King Hell Press brings The Maximortal back into print with a brand new edition of the classic Eisner nominated graphic novel. Also includes an expanded and updated 'Curse of the Superman' by Veitch.

Bratpack TP - $15.99 Your order is due by October 29 for this product. By Rick Veitch. Veitch's no-holds-barred dissection of the hoary old sidekick phenomena is as harrowing as it is hilarious; subversively subtle yet completely over the top. Brat Pack is an edgy and unforgettable dance macabre. Introduction by Neil Gaiman.

Original Art Of Basil Wolverton HC (Mature Readers) - $27.99 By Glenn Bray. The hilarious spaghetti-and-meatball style caricature art of Basil Wolverton has been influential on such art luminaries as Robert Crumb, Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth, Robert Williams, and Drew Friedman. This publication represents the first time that the work of one of comicdom's major talents will be presented in a fine art tome. Much of this work has never been published before.

Basil Wolverton Agony And Ecstasy TP - $19.99 by Basil Wolverton. The Crazy Coot of Comics turns a little more serious in his collection of drawings done to illustrate The Bible. Over 200 illustrations in this volume show that he could do it all. Rare, and rarely seen, Agony and Ecstasy offers up super rare drawings by the master of mayhem!

India Authentic Book Of Shiva Vol 1 TP - $11.99 Created by: Deepak Chopra. Written by: Saurav Mohapatra. Art by: Virgin Illustrations. Cover by: Abhishek Singh. Acclaimed author Deepak Chopra and Virgin Comics invite you to a world of exotic legends and alluring myths, a land called India. Featuring the origin tales of some of the iconic deities in the Indian pantheon like Ganesha - The God of endeavors; Kali - The primal facet of the Indian Mother Goddess; Indra - The King of Gods; Uma - The All-Mother; and last but not the least, the enigmatic and powerful Shiva - The Great Destroyer. Collects issues #1 thru #5 of the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed series from Virgin Comics. Featuring an introduction to each tale by Deepak Chopra, every foreword enumerates the significance of the myth to the modern world and explores the archetypes and themes with respect to current times. Volume 1 - THE BOOK OF SHIVA is written by Saurav Mohapatra (DEVI, SADHU : THE SILENT ONES) and features art by Abhishek Singh (RAMAYAN 3392 AD) and Satish Tayade (KAMASUTRA, RAMAYAN 3392 AD).

Gamekeeper Vol 1 Tooth And Claw TP (Mature Readers) - $11.99 by Guy Ritchie, Andy Diggle & Mukesh Singh. Patience is the virtue of the gamekeeper. Waiting for the right moment to strike anything that threatens the balance between man and nature. He is nature's remedy to man's disease. Brock lives a quiet existence as Gamekeeper on a secluded Scottish estate, until paramilitary mercenaries storm the estate and kill Jonah Morgan - the owner and Brock's friend. Now, Brock faces his dark past and the events he had sworn he'd forget. Obliged to avenge Jonah's death, Brock must leave his tranquil life and journey deep into an unfamiliar, urban underworld. But as he gets pulled in deeper, it's difficult to tell who has more power, Brock, the man, or the animal within.

Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell Imaginistix HC - $23.99 By Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell. Named after their website, Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell: Imaginistix brings together a collection of brand-new pieces from these legends in the world of fantasy art - work commissioned for magazine publishers, advertising agencies, film production, and other clients.

Star Wars Vault Scrapbook Of Rare Memorabila HC - $67.99 By Stephen J. Sansweet & Peter Vilmur. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of George Lucas's first Star Wars movie with this official, highly interactive illustrated book that features never-before-seen artwork and rare removable mementos - including handwritten script pages from Lucas, artist's early conceptual character sketches, and slides from early special effects. Also included is a 70-minute audio CD packed with vintage radio ads, original cast interviews, excerpts from the Star Wars Holiday Special, and more.

Judge Dredd Complete Case Files Vol 2 TP - $20.79 By Various. All of future lawman Judge Dredd's adventures in chronological order - complete and uncut! Includes the classic stories The Cursed Earth and The Day The Law Died. SC, 320pgs, B&W.

Completely Mad Don Martin HC - $119.99 by Don Martin, with a Foreword by Gary Larson (creator of The Far Side). The first in 'MAD's Greatest Artists' Series, this deluxe, two-volume, slipcased special edition includes every single work of Don Martin published in MAD Magazine (1957 to 1987), including a selection of his original sketches and notes, and rare photographs, plus commentary from dozens of his MAD colleagues and other famous fans like Jim Davis and Steven Spielberg.

Chris Ware TP - $16.79 By Daniel Raeburn. As one of today's most renowned cartoonists, Chris Ware is widely considered an artist of genius. Combining innovative comic book art, hand lettering, and graphic design, Ware's uniquely appealing work is characterized by ceaseless experimentation with narrative and graphic forms. The publication of his novel Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth in 2000 inspired a near avalanche of praise from critics and general readers alike. Daniel Raeburn looks closely at Ware's career, work methods, and artistic innovations.

Pictures Of You - $7.99 One year before their chance encounter, Miles and Anna lived parallel lives only a few miles apart. Miles is both jealous and overprotective when Sarah - his best friend since junior high - starts spending more time with her new boyfriend. And it seems Anna's family is ending in divorce, and her only solace is with the boy next door Ethan, a college-bound musician who is not returning Anna's romantic feelings for him. The prequel to A Strange Day, Hurd and Gill's graphic novella of teenage alienation, kinship, and romance sees both Miles and Anna experience the changes that shape them into two misfits who skipped school, and look for the latest Cure album.

Eureka Seven Vol 1 Gravity Boys & Lifting Girl GN - $7.99 Following up the hit Eureka Seven anime and manga series! The origins of Sumner and Ruri, the main characters from the popular video game Eureka Seven: New Wave are revealed in this all-new prequel series that sets the stage for not only the video game series, but the anime series as well!

Savage Brothers Vol 1 TP - $11.99 by Stokes, Cosby, & Albuquerque. When hell comes to Earth in a supernatural apocalypse, salvage yard owners Dale (he's the con man) and Otis (he's the muscle) don't run for their lives. They settle in and crack some beers! Have a loved one who's turned into the undead and needs tending? Call Dale and Otis - they'll hop in their Ford 150, bring 'em back, or put 'em down, if it needs doin'!

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