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New Releases 11/14 - Graphic Novels

Marvel * Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol 1 HC - 2nd Printing: $69.99 * Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol 1 HC Var Ed - 2nd Printing: $69.99 * Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol 1 HC - 2nd Printing: $69.99 * Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol 1 Variant HC - 2nd Printing - Alex Ross Cover: $69.99 * Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol 1 HC Variant - 2nd Printing: $69.99 * Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol 1 HC - 2nd Printing: $69.99 * Excalibur Classic Vol 4 Crosstime Caper Book 2 TP: $17.49 * Fantastic Four New Fantastic Four Prem HC: $13.99 * Wolverine Origins Vol 3 Swift And Terrible TP: $9.79 * Amazing Spider-Girl Vol 2 Comes The Carnage TP: $9.79 * Marvel Adventures Avengers Vol 4 Dream Team TP: $4.99 DC * League of Extraordinary Gentlemen The Black Dossier Ed HC Standard Edition: $29.99 * League of Extraordinary Gentlemen The Black Dossier HC Variant Edition: $29.99 * Wonder Woman Love And Murder HC: $13.99 * Showcase Presents Sgt Rock Vol 1 TP: $11.89 * JLA Ultramarine Corps TP: $10.49 * Jonah Hex Origins TP: $9.09 * Ex Machina Vol 6 Power Down TP (Mature Readers): $9.09 * Teen Titans Go Titans Together TP: $9.09 * Musashi #9 Vol 13 : $6.99 * Kimmie66: $6.99 Other * Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season Eight Long Way Home TP : $12.79 * Appleseed Vol 1 Promethean Challenge TP New Ptg : $11.99 * Hellboy Animated Vol 3 The Menagerie TP : $5.59 * Girls Complete Collection Dlx HC (Mature Readers) : $79.99 * Rising Stars Vol 5 Untouchable Visitations TP : $13.59 * Darkness Vol 1 Novel : $5.59 * Army Of Darkness Vol 5 Ash Vs The Monsters Cammo Ed TP : $15.99 * Savage Red Sonja Queen of the Frozen World Px Cvr HC : $17.99 * Savage Red Sonja Queen of the Frozen World Vol 1 Reg Cvr TP : $11.99 * Queen & Country Vol 8 Operation Red Panda TP: $9.59 * Palestine HC: $23.99

New Releases 11/14 - Statues

Nick Fury Classic Statue - Bowen - $136.00 From Bowen Designs. Sculpted by William Paquet 14" tall overall (to tip of gun).

Batman Statue Dark Crusader - $146.29 Based on the art of Alex Ross Sculpted by: Adam Beane Based on the 2003 DC DIRECT oversized poster art of Alex Ross (later to be used on the back of BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME), Based on the art of Alex Ross, the BATMAN statue is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 12' tall x 12' wide x 4.5' deep. Includes a certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. This limited edition statue is manufactured to order.

Women Of The DC Universe Black Canary Bust - $33.79 Designed by Adam Hughes. Sculpted by Jack Mathews. Black Canary concludes the amazing line of Women of the DC Universe busts designed by award-winning illustrator Adam Hughes! This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain busts measures approximately: 5.5' tall x 2.5' wide x 3' deep and is packaged in a four-color box.

Angel Statue - Hard Hero - $199.00 From Hard Hero. Sculpted by Seth Vandable. Stands 17.25" tall. Includes full color collector's box. 1000 piece Limited Edition.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Essence Of Buffy Statue - $93.79 A Diamond Select Release! A Jean St. Jean Sculpt! The all-new line of nine-inch Buffy statues continues with a statue featuring the Essence of Buffy! Never flinching from her duty as a Slayer, Buffy has been responsible for saving the world more times than she can remember. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean Studios and limited to 1,000 pieces, each statue features unique light-up effects designed to evoke the true Essence of Buffy. With a hand-numbered base, this piece also includes a matching box and Certificate of Authenticity.

New Releases Full Description - Graphic Novels

Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol 1 HC - 2nd Printing - $69.99 Written by STAN LEE & STEVE DITKO. Penciled by STEVE DITKO with JACK KIRBY. Cover by JACK KIRBY & STEVE DITKO. Variant Painted Cover by ALEX ROSS. In 1962, in the pages of a comic book slated for cancellation, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko gave birth to one of the most-enduring icons in American popular media: the one and only Amazing Spider-Man! Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. The combination was pure magic. During the course of 40 issues of web-slinging, wisecracking wonderment Lee and Ditko built the foundation for 45 years of Spidey spectaculars - girl trouble; bill trouble; bully trouble; the Daily Bugle; and a cast friends, family and, of course, super-villains unlike any other! Completing the entire Stan Lee/Steve Ditko Spider-Man run in one massive volume -including every page, every pinup and every letters column. Not to mention unused covers, critical essays and bonuses galore! We went back to the Mighty Marvel Archive to restore each and every page in this volume for painstaking accuracy to the originals. There's no kidding - this collector's edition is the guaranteed be-all, end-all book for the Spider-Man fan! Collecting AMAZING FANTASY #15, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1-38 and ANNUAL #1-2, STRANGE TALES ANNUAL #2, and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1. 1088 PGS.

Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol 1 HC Var Ed - 2nd Printing - $69.99

Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol 1 HC - 2nd Printing - $69.99 Written by STAN LEE & JACK KIRBY. Cover by Jack Kirby. Variant Cover by Alex Ross. They were visionaries. Explorers. Imaginauts. They were Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. And like their creations - the Fantastic Four - they continually strove to overcome the impossible and achieve the extraordinary. Now, the first three years of their landmark run on FANTASTIC FOUR - issues #1-30 and Annual #1 - are collected in one oversized volume. This keepsake edition also includes all original letters pages and pinups, critical commentaries, a historical overview, and other DVD-style extras - and features the best-ever reproduction of FANTASTIC FOUR #1. All Ages, 848 pgs. Oversized. Please Note: this will be a limited printing.

Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol 1 Variant HC - 2nd Printing - Alex Ross Cover - $69.99

Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol 1 HC Variant - 2nd Printing - $69.99 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT & LEN WEIN. Penciled by JOHN BYRNE & DAVE COCKRUM. Cover by GIL KANE. When a young writer named Chris Claremont took over X-Men in 1976, few fans could predict the incredible impact he would have on the Marvel Comics series. With a flair for realistic dialogue, heartfelt storylines and hard-hitting action, Claremont's writing breathed life into the characters. In collaboration with artists Dave Cockrum and John Byrne, Claremont crafted a run still heralded as a definitive era on the book. UNCANNY X-MEN became more than just another super-hero title: this diverse cast of mutants fighting against prejudice and intolerance has resonated in the hearts of millions of devoted readers. Now, the first five years of their landmark run on UNCANNY X-MEN are collected in one oversized volume. This keepsake edition also includes all original letters pages, newly remastered coloring and other uncanny extras! Collects UNCANNY X-MEN #94-131 and ANNUAL #3, and GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1.

Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol 1 HC - 2nd Printing - $69.99

Excalibur Classic Vol 4 Crosstime Caper Book 2 TP - $17.49 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT, MICHAEL HIGGINS & TERRY AUSTIN. Penciled by CHRIS WOZNIAK, ALAN DAVIS, RON LIM, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH & COLLEEN DORAN. Cover by RON LIM. What do Crusader X, Lord High Justicer, Centurion Britannus, Chevalier Bretagne and Lady London have in common? They're all Captain Britain! Excalibur's Cross-Time Caper concludes cataclysmically in a climactic coda of cosmic confrontations! Traumatic transformation! Evil illusion! Super-powered rebellions on two worlds and titanic tricksters on two more! With guest appearances you'd never expect! Collecting EXCALIBUR #21-28.

Fantastic Four New Fantastic Four Prem HC - $13.99 Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE. Penciled by PAUL PELLLETIER. Cover by MICHAEL TURNER. In the aftermath of Civil War comes RECONSTRUCTION, the beginning of a stunning new era of fantastic adventure. The team has been rocked to its foundations by the controversial events of the last several months. Now Reed and Sue have announced their plans to take some time off to work out there marital problems, leaving Ben and Johnny to hold the fort. But they won't be doing it shorthanded. Two new members join the team and you won't believe who they are! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #544-550.

Wolverine Origins Vol 3 Swift And Terrible TP - $9.79 Written by DANIEL WAY. Penciled by STEVE DILLON. Cover by STEVE DILLON. Like father, like son?! Having finally seen his face, Wolverine sets out to rescue his son from the grasp of the shadow society that once enslaved him. But Logan's son doesn't want to be saved - he wants revenge...against Logan, the father who abandoned him! Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #11-15.

Amazing Spider-Girl Vol 2 Comes The Carnage TP - $9.79 Written by TOM DEFALCO. Penciled by RON FRENZ. Cover by RON FRENZ. A new chapter opens as Peter and Mary Jane Parker struggle to accept their daughter's recent decision, and Spider-Girl finds herself torn between friendship and justice when one of the Ladyhawks embarks on a mission of vengeance, determined to get revenge on the Hobgoblin for crippling her twin sister. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #7-12.

Marvel Adventures Avengers Vol 4 Dream Team TP - $4.99 Written by JEFF PARKER. Penciled by LEONARD KIRK. Cover by LEONARD KIRK. Facing the foes no single super hero could withstand! When global threats surface, they must contend with the combined might of: Captain America! Storm! Iron Man! The Hulk! Giant-Girl! Wolverine! Spider-Man! It's all-ages action in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Featuring an insectoid invasion, Kang the Conqueror, the Agents of Atlas, Thor and more! Plus: the origin of Giant-Girl Janet Van Dyne! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #13-15 and GIANT-SIZE MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #1.

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen The Black Dossier Ed HC Standard Edition - $29.99 Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Kevin O'Neill. Acclaimed writer Alan Moore once again joins forces with artist Kevin O'Neill for THE BLACK DOSSIER - a stunning original hardcover graphic novel that is the next chapter in the fantastic saga of THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN! England in the mid-1950s is not the same as it was. The powers that be have instituted some changes. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen have been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return in search of some answers - answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters - a book that holds the key to the hidden history of the League throughout the ages: The Black Dossier. As Allan and Mina delve into the details of their precursors, some dating back centuries, they must elude their dangerous pursuers who are hellbent on retrieving the lost manuscript…and ending the League once and for all. THE BLACK DOSSIER is an elaborately designed, cutting-edge volume that includes a 'Tijuana Bible' insert and a 3-D section complete with custom glasses, as well as additional text pieces, maps, and a stunning cutaway double-page spread of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine by Kevin O'Neill. Don't miss what's sure to be one of the most talked-about books of 2006! 208 pg, FC.

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen The Black Dossier HC Variant Edition - $29.99

Wonder Woman Love And Murder HC - $13.99 Written by Jodi Picoult. Art by Terry Dodson, Drew Johnson and others. Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson. Best-selling author Jodi Picoult (Nineteen Minutes, The Tenth Circle, My Sister's Keeper), takes Wonder Woman on a collision course with the Amazons in this hardcover volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #6-10! The action begins when Wonder Woman, in her disguise as Special Agent Diana Prince of the Department of Metahuman affairs, is assigned to capture Wonder Woman. How can she accomplish this impossible job without revealing her secret identity? This is just the start of the Amazon Warrior's problems as Diana must relearn how to exist as a human being while a deadly foe begins to close a net on her, leading to a catastrophic outcome!

Showcase Presents Sgt Rock Vol 1 TP - $11.89 Collects stories from G.I. COMBAT #68 and OUR ARMY AT WAR #81-117, written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney with art by Joe Kubert, Jerry Grandenetti, Irv Novick, Russ Heath, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. 544-page black and white trade paperback.

JLA Ultramarine Corps TP - $10.49 Written by Grant Morrison. Cover by McGuinness & Vines. Art by Ed McGuinness, Val Semeiks, Dexter Vines and others. Grant Morrison returns to the JLA with this incredible volume collecting JLA ClASSIFIED #1-3, and JLA//WILDCATS! In it, the International Ultramarine Corps, a super-team from around the globe, is attacked by the hyperintelligent, evil Gorilla Grodd and his guerilla gorilla militia. Plus, the JLA meets the WildCats to take on the threat of the Lord of Time!

Jonah Hex Origins TP - $9.09 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray. Art by Jordi Bernet, Phil Noto and Val Semeiks. Cover by Jordi Bernet. Collecting JONAH HEX #13-18, featuring the never-before-told origin of Jonah Hex plus other tales of his travels in the old West, dodging bullets, righting wrongs and courting death.

Ex Machina Vol 6 Power Down TP (Mature Readers) - $9.09 Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark. Cover by Harris. Collecting issues #26-29 of the acclaimed series, featuring the story 'Power Down' set during the New York blackout of 2003!

Teen Titans Go Titans Together TP - $9.09 Written by J. Torres. Art by Mike Norton, Todd Nauck, Lary Stucker and others. Cover by Nauck. A new full-size collection featuring TEEN TITANS GO #27-32!

Musashi #9 Vol 13 - $6.99 Written and illustrated by Miyuki Takahashi. CMX. When Agent Nine discovers that the love of her life is being tortured, there's hell to pay. Ultimate Blue's agents are always forces of nature - but when one of them gets angry, even the gods tremble. Later, the Omegas get involved in a plot to abduct their biology teacher, who is the first scientist to successfully clone a human - technology U.B. is very interested in.

Kimmie66 - $6.99 Written and illustrated by Aaron Alexovich. Navigate the neon-lit corridors of an online VR lair in this high-velocity, dangerous quest to locate the world's first digital girl, written and illustrated by Aaron Alexovich (Serenity Rose, TV's Invader Zim and Avatar: The Last Airbender)! Telly Kade is pretty much your typical 23rd century teen. She's got impossible hair, misfit friends, a big sloppy brother...and a pair of VR goggles that lets her live among the vampires - online, at least. She's also got a problem: a suicide note from her best friend, Kimmie66. But if Kimmie is really dead, why is she still all over the net? Is it a ghost, prank, or something much creepier? To find out, Telly will have to dig through every dark corner of the internet and uncover the truth behind the mysterious double life and death of the girl she thought she knew best..

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season Eight Long Way Home TP - $12.79 Since the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers-newly legion-have gotten organized and are kicking some serious undead butt. But not everything's fun and firearms, as an old enemy reappears and Dawn experiences some serious growing pains. Meanwhile, one of the 'Buffy' decoy slayers is going through major pain of her own. Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to season seven of the smash-hit TV series. The bestselling and critically acclaimed issues 1-5 are collected here for the first time, as are their covers by Jo Chen and Georges Jeanty. Collecting the first five issues of Season Eight. Only available in comics!

Appleseed Vol 1 Promethean Challenge TP New Ptg - $11.99 World War III is over, and nomad soldier Duenan Knute and her cyborg partner Briareos struggle to survive in the abandoned cities and demilitarized zones of the post-war wasteland, the 'Badside.' Matters appear on the upswing, however, when they are found and brought to Olympus, an urban utopia and centerpiece for the reconstruction of civilization. Duenan and Bri join the Olympus police, a force that seems hardly necessary in such a paradise. But, like in most pretty pictures, perfection is an illusion, and Olympus's peaceful facade hides a dark secret, a violent struggle between human and cyborg that could once again plunge the world into war . . . and genocide. Shirow is well known and critically acclaimed internationally, and is responsible for numerous classic anime/manga titles, such as Appleseed, Dominion, Ghost in the Shell, Orion, and Black Magic. Produced in the authentic right-to-left reading format, as originally published in Japan.

Hellboy Animated Vol 3 The Menagerie TP - $5.59 In 'The Menagerie,' written by Jason Hall (Beware the Creeper, Pistolwhip) and drawn by Rick Lacy (Venture Brothers), a dull trip to a conference turns into a deadly adventure when a mythical menagerie from ancient Europe appears in the Amazon rainforest. Writer Nate Piekos (Atland) and artist Fabio Laguna (X-Men Unlimited) teach Abe Sapien a valuable lesson about silver lining in 'Small Victories.' With engaging stories and dynamic artwork, this series is the perfect bridge between the comics and cartoon worlds of the World's Greatest Paranormal Detective. Cover art by Humberto Ramos!

Girls Complete Collection Dlx HC (Mature Readers) - $79.99 THESE EDITIONS WILL NEVER BE PRINTED AGAIN! This edition collects the complete run of GIRLS in an oversized hardcover and slipcased format. Experience the epic horror series about a small town that is invaded by beautiful, murderous, egg-laying clones. Contains all covers, including rare versions from extra printings. Collects GIRLS #1-24.

Rising Stars Vol 5 Untouchable Visitations TP - $13.59 (W) J. Michael Straczynski, Fiona Avery (A) Gary Frank, Brent Anderson, Keu Cha. The RISING STARS legend is expanded and enriched by the previously untold tales of The Pederson Specials collected within this essential trade paperback volume. This volume collects RISING STARS: UNTOUCHABLE #1-6 and the RISING STARS: VISITATIONS collection, which includes RISING STARS PRELUDE, issues #0, #1/2 and 'A Lost Tale of the Specials' into one massive trade! Featuring stories by creator J. Michael Straczynski (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, FANTASTIC FOUR) and Fiona Avery (WITCHBLADE, ARANA: HEART OF THE SPIDER) and featuring art by such superstar artists as Gary Frank (SUPREME POWER, MIDNIGHT NATION), Brent Anderson (ASTRO CITY), Keu Cha (WITCHBLADE) and many more.

Darkness Vol 1 Novel - $5.59 (W) Kerri Hawkins. Jackie Estacado and The Darkness enter a whole new world with their first short form prose novel! In this inaugural foray into the world of written fiction, readers will get a taste of Jackie's life within the mob and delve deeper than ever before into the horror and thrill of being the bearer of The Darkness. Written by novelist Kerri Hawkins (BLOOD LEGACY) this first novel will offer up a perfect mixture of crime fiction and horror in a brutal, gritty tone. Novel 150 pages.

Army Of Darkness Vol 5 Ash Vs The Monsters Cammo Ed TP - $15.99 By James Kuhoric, Kevin Sharpe & Fernando Blanco. This massive six-issue collection features not only the Ash vs. the Monsters storyline, but the two issues that lead into the crossover event of the year - Army of Darkness vs. The Marvel Zombies! From the creative team of writer James Kuhoric and artists Kevin Sharpe and Fernando Blanco, the Ash vs. The Monsters (And More) trade paperback collects issues #8-13 of the Dynamite series! Issue #8-11 comprise the 'Monsters' storyline - which pits Ash against Dracula, and introduces the vampire's daughter, Eva; while issues #12 and #13 present Ash's final conflict with the Deadites and the Necronomicon! Also included is a complete cover gallery!

Savage Red Sonja Queen of the Frozen World Px Cvr HC - $17.99 By Frank Cho & Doug Murray, & Homs Dynamite's smash Red Sonja mini-series from creators Frank Cho, Doug Murray and Homs is collected into one deluxe hardcover! Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes delivers an action-packed story and incredibly art as Sonja battles the beautiful and deadly Ice Queen and her army of Yeti warriors! This hardcover collection features all four issues of the series, a complete cover gallery featuring Frank Cho's incredible covers. and more! Available in a Regular cover edition, or in a special Previews Exclusive cover edition, both featuring art by Frank Cho!

Savage Red Sonja Queen of the Frozen World Vol 1 Reg Cvr TP - $11.99 by Frank Cho, Doug Murray, & Homs. Dynamite's smash Red Sonja mini-series from creators Frank Cho, Doug Murray, and Homs is collected in one affordable softcover edition! Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes delivers and action-packed story and incredible art as Sonja battles the beautiful and deadly Ice Queen and her army of Yeti warriors! This collection features all four issues of the series, a complete cover gallery featuring Frank Cho's incredible covers, and more! Available in Regular and Previews Exclusive cover editions!

Queen & Country Vol 8 Operation Red Panda TP - $9.59 by Greg Rucka & Chris Samnee. Operation: Red Panda has the Minders being deployed to the war-torn streets of Iraq to investigate and potentially 'terminate' an Iraqi bureaucrat who is suspected of giving allied secrets to local insurgents. As the old saying goes, all plans goes out the window once the first bullet is fired. And when things go from bad to worse for Tara, years of trauma and abuse come violently forward. Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions!

Palestine HC - $23.99 by Joe Sacco. Fantagraphics Books is pleased to present, for the first time, the definitive, hardcover collection of Sacco's landmark of comics journalism. Palestine: The Special Edition is more than a new edition: consider it the 'Criterion' Palestine. In addition to the original, 288-page graphic novel and introduction by the late Edward Said, The Special Edition includes a host of unique supplemental material never-before-published, including many of Sacco's original background notes, sketches, photographic reference, and much more. The book also includes a new, introductory interview with Sacco about the making of the book, as well as a new cover and design.

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