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Product Description America's leading comic book publisher brings its superstar creators and classic characters to the fourth in an authoritative series of books on how to create comics. Acclaimed comic book illustrator Mark Chiarello and award-winning letterer Todd Klein demonstrate dozens of surefire strategies, practical techniques, and professional secrets for dynamic comic book coloring and lettering. They use DC's world-famous characters to demonstrate an array of techniques, covering such topics as the pros and cons of lettering by hand or by computer, creating balloons and fonts, logo designs, working with color, and creating special effects. The animated step-by-step instructions are informative, stimulating, and clear enough for even beginners to follow. In addition, every technique shown in this guide conforms to up-to-date industry standards. The perfect how-to on everything coloring and lettering, this one-stop sourcebook is packed with a wealth of tested techniques, practical advice, and professional secrets for the aspiring comic artist.
(W) Freddie E. Williams II Gain incredible superpowers with the help of your computer! Give up pencil, pen, and paper and start drawing dynamic, exciting comics art entirely on the computer. Freddie E Williams II, one of DC Comics' hottest artists, gives step-by-step directions, guiding readers through the digital process, from turning on the computer to finishing a digital file of fully inked comic art, ready for print. Creating a template, sketching on the computer, penciling, and finally inking digitally are all covered in depth.
(W/A) Klaus Janson Legendary comic book inker Klaus Janson uses DC's world-famous characters - including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman-to demonstrate an array of inking techniques in this third volume in the authoritative series of books on how to create comics. This one-stop sourcebook is packed with a wealth of tested techniques, practical advice, and professional secrets for the aspiring comic artist.
You'll go bananas for this new title collecting simian stories from SUPERBOY #76, SUPERMAN #138, THE FLASH (VOL. 1) #127, DETECTIVE COMICS #339 and 482, HAWKMAN #16, WONDER WOMAN #170, STRANGE ADVENTURES #201, SHAZAM #9, SUPER FRIENDS #30 and THE FLASH (VOL. 2) #151! [Written by Otto Binder, John Broome, Gardner Fox and Others / Art by Carmine Infantino, Wayne Boring]
Written by VARIOUS Art by VARIOUS Cover by JIM LEE 1,216 pages. Full Color. In September, DC Comic will launch 52 new #1 issues starring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes! In December, to commemorate this incredible event, DC is collecting every one of these debut issues in a once-in-a-lifetime massive hardcover that includes: JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee ACTION COMICS #1 by Grant Morrison and Rags Morales BATMAN #1 by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo GREEN LANTERN #1 by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke SWAMP THING #1 by Scott Snyder and Yanick Paquette STORMWATCH #1 by Paul Cornell and Miguel Sepulveda TEEN TITANS #1 by Scott Lobdell and Brett Booth And 45 more!
DC Comics ushered in a new era of comic book heroism last summer with Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's Justice League #1 and the New 52. Cryptozoic Entertainment celebrates a year of DC Comics' new universe and new versions of fan-favorite characters such as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Wonder Woman, and many more, with their new DC Comics: The New 52 Trading Cards! Each card features artwork from DC Comics' best-selling books and profiles the stories and characters that have made these comics fly off the shelves! 5 cards per pack, 24 packs per box.
The beloved heroes and the feared villains of DC Comics get a plush makeover from the designers at Funko, to make these characters both soft and loveable to enrapture the next generation of comics fans. Choose from Catwoman, The Penguin, The Joker, or Wonder Woman. Each measures 7"" tall.
Written by JOHN OSTRANDER and DAN JOLLEY Art by BRYAN HITCH, PAUL NEARY, DALE EAGLESHAM, WADE VON GRAWBADGER, JAMAL IGLE, ROB STULL, LARY STUCKER, DOUG MAHNKE and PATRICK GLEASON Cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT Spotlighting Martian Manhunter and Firestorm - two heroes who returned after BLACKEST NIGHT as the BRIGHTEST DAY dawned in the DC Universe! First, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold guest star in a story from MARTIAN MANHUNTER #24, while three travelers seek answers on Mars in the distant future in a tale from issue #11. Then, in an epic from FIRESTORM #11-13, Jason Rusch and Ronnie Raymond clash for the first time as they battle some of their greatest foes.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: HAWKMAN #1 - A comic published by DC Comics.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and JEPH LOEB Art by IAN CHURCHILL, ARIEL OLIVETTI, TODD NAUCK and BRENT ERIC ANDERSON Cover by ED MCGUINNESS DC Comics is proud to present these hard-to-find stories by best-selling writers Geoff Johns (BRIGHTEST DAY, GREEN LANTERN) and Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH, Hulk)! Collecting SUPERMAN #179-185 and SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #121, this volume pits The Man of Steel against the Royal Flush Gang, Major Force and...Dracula? 96 pages. Full Color.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN #1 - A comic published by DC Comics.
DC COMICS RARITIES ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC – (Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Sheldon Mayer, William Moulton Marston, Bob Kane & various/Joe Shuster/Bob Kane/Harry G. Peter/Jack Burnley/Shelly Moldoff/Creig Flessel/various) Three of DC Comics’ most hard to find early anthology titles are reprinted in their entirety: New York World's Fair 1939, New York World's Fair 1940 and Big All-American Comic Book #1 (1944). This volume, with an introduction by Roy Thomas, features appearances by virtually every early Golden Age DC hero: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Sandman, Hawkman, Scribbly, The Atom, Green Lantern, Mr. Terrific, Jonny Thunder and Wildcat. Plus, loads of backups, funny animals, gag strips, text pieces and information about the Fair. The two World's Fair Comics were created to be distributed at the New York World's Fair of 1939-40 and feature adventures revolving around the DC heroes’ visits there. Most of the strips included in this Archive have never been reprinted. Cover by Sheldon Mayer, Howard Purcell, E. E. Hibbard and various. 348 pp.
SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN PART MAN, PART MACHINE - ALL HERO! Blasting his way from the best-selling DC COMICS - The New 52 series JUSTICE LEAGUE, Cyborg takes aim as a founding member of the team! This bust is so slick you'll think it's been injected with nanites! Measuring approximately 6.25 high x 7.4 wide x 4.5 deep, this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box. Allocations May Occur
DC COMICS GUIDE TO PENCILLING COMICS SC – (Klaus Janson) Packed with a wealth of tested techniques, practical advice, and professional secrets for the aspiring artist. It's a valuable resource for comic book, graphic novel, and storyboard artists. Janson, a 30-year veteran, demonstrates strategies for penciling that are informative and exciting. Covers everything from anatomy, to composition, to page design. Includes 100 black-and-white illustrations. 128 pp.
DC COMICS GUIDE TO WRITING COMICS SC - (Dennis O'Neil) In this valuable guide, Dennis O'Neil, a living legend in the comic industry having been the guiding force behind the Batman mythos for more than 20 years, reveals his insider tricks and no-fail techniques for comic storytelling. Readers will discover the various methods of writing scripts, as well as procedures for developing a story structure, building sub-plots, creating well-rounded characters, and much more. O'Neil also explains the many diverse formats for comic books, and offers dozens of guidelines for writing proposals to editors that command attention and get results. 128 pp.
Show off your love of DC Comics' characters - from Batman, Robin, and Batgirl to Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Superman and more - with these buttons featuring iconic characters, familiar logos, and famous catchphrases!
The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection celebrates highlights of DC Comics' rich musical history, including many rare theme songs that have never before been released. The compliation begins in 1941 with the theme from Max Fleischer's Academy Award-nominated Superman cartoons, then moves through the decades. Theme songs include the Filmation cartoons of the 1960s, including Justice League and Green Lantern, plus the most recent Justice League themes from the 2000s. The 1970s are represented by Super Friends as well as the Lynda Carter Wonder Woman. Other highlights include musice from John Williams, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, and, of course, Neil Hefti's unforgettable theme to the 1966 Batman television series!
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The last member of the DC Comics Bishoujo Collection (combining DC's superheroines and villains with traditional Japanese stylings) was the heroic Supergirl, and coming right after her is the floral femme fatale POISON IVY! Born Pamela Lillian Isley, the woman who would one day haunt Batman and Gotham City was an up and coming botanist and biochemist. A crazy professor betrayed her and injected her with a mixture of poisons, unleashing in Poison Ivy the abilities to control plant life and create her own floral toxins. Working with a variety of evil partners Isley would embark on a life of crime, although occasionally serving as love interest for Bruce Wayne! Poison Ivy appears here for the first time in the Japanese bishoujo (pretty girl) style inspired by Japan's renowned illustrator Shunya Yamashita! One of the most detailed statues in the DC Bishoujo lineup to date, Poison Ivy struts her stuff in all of her verdant glory. The sexy eco-terrorist stands proudly among her growing vegetation, high-heeled legs spread apart and hands on her hips. Her notoriously skimpy outfit is recreated in a tiny one piece that shows off all of her beautiful curves. There are a lot of really cool sculpted details like the leafy fringe on her clothing, the tendrils wrapped around her arms like jewelry, and the flowers blooming in Poison Ivy's hair. Naturally, green is her predominant color. Completing the villainous vixen's look is her long flowing hair that seemingly has a life of its own, and like all the pretty ladies in her series Poison Ivy has a hauntingly attractive Bishoujo-styled face. Constructed of high-quality pvc plastic, the green lady stands on an exclusive base featuring intricate vines and snake-like creepers, some of which wind seductively up her legs! Stay tuned, because coming soon will be Poison Ivy's partner in crime Harley Quinn... srp Available in March © DC
Two of DC Comics"" most enduring heroes - the Flash and Green Lantern - feature on this 4-piece magnet set from Ata Boy. Hal Jordan and Barry Allen are depicted both in their costumes and in their memorable symbols. Decorate your refrigerator with these Silver Age stalwarts.
Batman! Superman! Wonder Woman! Aquaman! The Flash! Green Lantern! Cyborg! The Justice League of America is ready for action - are you? Fight the never-ending battle for truth, justice, and peace in the world's greatest super-hero universe with the DC Comics Deck Building Game! Power up with Bulletproof and Super Speed! Equip yourself with The Batsuit! Unlock special abilities and unleash devastating card combos against your opponents! Craft your hero deck into a well-oiled machine to take on the most vile villains in the DC Universe in your quest for Victory (Points)! The DC Comics Deck Building Game comes complete with 214 Game Cards, seven Oversized Super Hero Cards, and a rulebook. 2 to 5 players.
Featuring a spectacular, wraparound cover by fan-favorite artist Alex Ross, this revised edition of the definitive guide to the characters of the DC Universe offers even more incredible detail and imagery with 48 brand-new pages packed with major updates on characters and storylines. [book]
A new, all-ages collection featuring WONDER WOMAN in action with the JUSTICE LEAGUE, GREEN LANTERN, CATWOMAN and CHEETAH! Collects ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #1, 3, 11 and 19. [(W) Steve Vance, Paul Dini (A) John Delaney & Various (CA) John Delaney, Ron Boyd]
From Aquaman to Zatanna, the DC Comics: The Ultimate Character Guide is your A-to-Z guide to your favorite DC heroes and villains! This compact, informative guide takes you alphabetically through the heroic and villainous characters that make up the DC Universe, shedding new light on your favorite heroes and lesser-known characters. Learn more fascinating details about their powers, weaknesses, enemies, and more!
DC MILLENNIUM EDITION: ACTION COMICS #252 - A comic published by DC Comics.
DC MILLENNIUM EDITION: ADVENTURE COMICS #247 - A comic published by DC Comics.
DC MILLENNIUM EDITION: ALL STAR COMICS #3 - A comic published by DC Comics.
DC MILLENNIUM EDITION: DETECTIVE COMICS #225 - A comic published by DC Comics.
DC MILLENNIUM EDITION: DETECTIVE COMICS #327 - A comic published by DC Comics.
DC MILLENNIUM EDITION: MILITARY COMICS #1 - A comic published by DC Comics.
DC MILLENNIUM EDITION: POLICE COMICS #1 - A comic published by DC Comics.
Wonder Woman joins the celebration on the new DC 75th: Sensation Comics #1 T-Shirt. Features Adam Hughes' recreation of the 1940's classic cover, screenprinted in full-color on a natural-colored, 100 cotton heavyweight shirt. The Amazon Princess is truly ageless!
Modern recreations of classic DC Comics covers, including artwork from Mike Mignola, John Cassaday, and Mark Bagley are reproduced in this set of seven DC Comics 75th-Anniversary Keychains. Each is a double-sided acrylic keychain, perfect for carrying your keys, decorating your bag, or simply collecting for the long-time DC Comics fan!
By MEDICOM TOY Under special arrangement with Japanese toymaker MEDICOM TOY, DC DIRECT is pleased to wrap up DC Comics' 75th Anniversary year with an extra-special, super deluxe set of DC Comics' best-known heroes and villains, in an array of versions à KUBRICK style! EXCLUSIVE NEW DECOS! Featured in this 10-figure, super deluxe set are: Superman (Superman Returns movie) Batgirl (animated-style): NEW DECO! The Joker (The Dark Knight movie): NEW DECO! NEW ACCESSORY! Batman (animated-style): NEW DECO! Batman (The Dark Knight movie) Batman (Batman movie 1989): NEW DECO! Robin (animated-style): NEW DECO! Catwoman (Batman Returns movie) Harley Quinn (animated-style): NEW DECO! Batman (comics-style): NEW DECO! Average size of each figure is 2.7 high. Packaged in a super deluxe 4-color window box measuring approximately 8 high x 7 wide x 2 deep. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order. PVC/ABS Mini figures
Some of the greatest Batman tales from the 1940s and '50s are collected in this new hardcover! Reprinting the classic BATMAN ANNUALs #1-3 from 1961 and 1962, this can't-miss collection reveals the secrets of the Batcave, the Bat-Signal and more! [Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton and Others / Art by Lew Sayre Schwartz, Dick Sprang and Othe]
Writer/Artists: Various Cover by DICK SPRANG Batman's 80-Page Giant Annuals issues #4-7 are collected in this volume including ""The Secret Marriage of Batman and Batwoman,"" ""The Phantom of the Batcave,"" ""The First Batman,"" plus appearances by Giant Batman, Rip Van Batman, Zebra Batman, Merman Batman and more.
Written by CHUCK DIXON, KYLE BAKER and others Art by KYLE BAKER, AARON LOPRESTI and others Cover by TY TEMPLETON A legendary ""lost"" comic is back! Don't miss President Superman confronting the indignities of ""Scandalgate,"" the return of the Super-Sons, the Birds of Prey newspaper comic strip, the adventures of Superman's babysitter, a classic KINGDOM COME parody, and more!
Sculpted by Jim Maddox Sporting an all-new costume designed for the DC Comics-The New 52! This expertly crafted bust features Wonder Woman poised for a fight--but don't fight the urge to order this now! Measuring approximately 6 high x 3.5 wide x 4 deep, this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.
SCULPTED BY JIM MADDOX Barbara Gordon is back under the cowl as Batgirl in DC Comics-The New 52! With the winds of Gotham blowing through her hair, this expertly crafted bust marks the return of one of most beloved characters in the Bat-family! Measuring approximately 6.5 high x 6.7 wide x 7 deep, this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.
One of Jim Lee's earliest original creations comes to gun-toting life as Grifter joins the DC Comics-The New 52! A former special-ops soldier turned con man, Cole Cash is locked, loaded, and ready for action-so don't hesitate to pull the trigger on this one! Measuring approximately 6.65 high x 6.5 wide x 5.5 deep, this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a 4-color box.
(W) Robert Schnakenberg (A) Various Here are 100 of the most important, most incredible, and most bizarre comic-book covers from DC's incredible archives - all perforated and ready to display in your apartment, dorm room, or cubicle! From Action Comics #1 and Batman #1 to lesser-known heroes like Mister District Attorney, this oversized compilation features every major milestone in DC's extraordinary history: Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, Watchmen, Fables, 100 Bullets, and much more. On the reverse of each poster are images of related covers and entertaining commentary, often with remarks from the cover artists themselves. Complete with a foreword from longtime DC Comics veteran Paul Levitz, this amazing anthology is a must-have item for any comic-book fan!
Written by Various Art by JACK KIRBY and others Cover by JACK KIRBY Scheduled to arrive on OCTOBER 26 96 pages. Full Color. With the JACK KIRBY OMNIBUS VOL. 1 - STARRING GREEN ARROW Hardcover. on the way, DC presents this selection of Kirby mystery stories from the 1950s, pulled from the pages of HOUSE OF SECRETS #3, 8 and 12, HOUSE OF MYSTERY #76, TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #13, 1 and 24 and MY GREATEST ADVENTURE #15, 16 17, 20 and 21, plus a Green Arrow tale from ADVENTURE COMICS #251!
You have issues in your life, your favorite DC Comics superheroes have issues of their own, and with these buttons you can bring the two worlds together!
DC COMICS: A CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD'S FAVORITE COMIC BOOK HEROES SC – (Les Daniels) Now updated and expanded with 16 additional pages, and packed with 650 full-color illustrations, conceptual sketches, and character designs, here is an account of DC's growth, tracing the complex genealogies of its legendary characters and describing the behind-the-scenes dynamics that influenced its stories. 272 pp.
Written by Gerry Conway Art by George Pérez with Frank McLaughlin and John Beatty Cover by George Pérez The first half of artist George Pérez""""s 1980s run on JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA is collected in this new hardcover featuring issues #184-186, 192-194 plus Pérez""""s very rare JLA postcard set! Don""""t miss the team""""s battles with Darkseid and The Secret Society of Super-Villains, as envisioned by the artist of FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS! Full Color.
Collecting ADVENTURE COMICS #346, 347, 352, 353 and 357! The Legion battles both the Fatal Five and the Sun Eater - and only the ultimate sacrifice can save Ferro Lad's friends! [Written by Jim Shooter / Art by Curt Swan, Sheldon Moldoff & George Klein / Cover by Curt Swan & Ge]
(W) Daniel Wallace (A) Various For more than 70 years, DC Comics has been entertaining children and adults alike. Here, for the first time, is the chronological account of the adventures of both the characters and the company that created them. The DC Chronicle Year by Year traces DC's fascinating story: the company's beginnings as National Allied Publications in the 1934, its subsequent change to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1937, to its publishing landmarks in the decades to come, all displayed clearly month by month. Features cover art by Ryan Sook and a foreword by Paul Levitz.
AMALGAM AGE OF COMICS: DC COMICS COLLECTION SC - This volume offers the six DC-published Amalgam title from 1996: Legends of The Dark Claw, Super-Soldier, Amazon, JLX, Assassins, and Doctor Strangefate. Wraparound cover by Dave Gibbons and Angus McKie. 160 pp.
ANIMAL MAN #56 (DC COMICS) - A comic published by DC Comics.
GOLDEN AGE OF DC COMICS: 365 DAYS HC – (Les Daniels) In this impeccably researched and brilliantly illustrated “blast from the past,” comics historian Les Daniels, graphic designer Chip Kidd, and photographer Geoff Spear dive deep into the DC archives, offering an unprecedented ‘365 image’ visual tour of the world of the DC comic-book heroes and artists. 744 pp. (9x6).
(W) Paul Levitz In 1935, DC Comics founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson published New Fun #1, the first comic book with all-new, all-original comic material. What began as disposable media for children was soon on its way to becoming the mythology of our time, the 20th century's answer to Atlas or Zorro. Over 40,000 comic books later, in honor of the publisher's 75th-anniversary, Taschen has produced the single most comprehensive book on DC Comics in an edition even Superman might have trouble lifting. Over 2,000 images are reproduced to bring the storylines, the characters, and their creators to vibrant life as they've never been seen before. Telling the tales behind the tomes is 35-year DC veteran Paul Levitz, whose in-depth essays trace the company's history, from its pulp origins through to the future of digital publishing.
Written by ADAM HUGHES Art and cover by ADAM HUGHES Collecting the best of Eisner Award winner Adam Hughes's spectacular, sexy covers for WONDER WOMAN, CATWOMAN and other DC series. This amazing collection features the best of Hughes"" work for DC Comics, along with commentary from the artist, rarely seen preliminary material and much more!
Celebrating the 75th-anniversary of DC Comics, these 100 different postcards feature the incredible artwork taken from DC's covers from the 1930's through the 1980's. Display them, frame them, or store them in their hinged hardcover box.
Artist Brian Bolland, best known for his work as illustrator of the best-selling title BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, is the subject of this new hardcover collecting his covers for DC Comics. Featuring highly detailed and meticulous craftsmanship combined with dramatic takes on the world's best-known Super Heroes, Bolland's work has been featured on GREEN LANTERN, BATMAN, WONDER WOMAN, THE FLASH, ZATANNA and the Vertigo series THE INVISIBLES and ANIMAL MAN. This spectacular collection includes rarely seen and never-before-published art, along with commentary from Bolland.
(W/A) Various DC Comics' ''New 52'' took the industry by storm! Now get an exclusive look at what's happening at DC in 2012 - written and illustrated by today's top creators!
(W) Chip Kidd, (A) Alex Ross From the sensational, award-winning artist of the bestselling Mythology, Alex Ross, comes his never-before-seen DC Comics sketchbook! Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the stunning black-and-white drawings of the DC characters you loved from Mythology: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Black Canary, and many more. All of Alex Ross's extraordinary, hyper-realistic paintings start as pencil on paper, and some of them never get beyond that stage. None of these hundreds of graphite sketches has ever been published before, and most of them will make their only published appearance in Rough Justice. Rough Justice reveals the brilliance and brawn of Alex Ross's draftsmanship: the foundation of his dazzling images.
Written by Len Wein, Paul Levitz, Cary Bates and others Art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Murphy Anderson, and others Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez Superman meets DC's greatest heroes including The Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and many more in this title collecting DC COMICS PRESENTS #1-26. 512 pages. B&W,
MAKING COMICS: STORYTELLING SECRETS OF COMICS, MANGA & GRAPHIC NOVELS SC – (Scott McCloud) Scott McCloud, acclaimed illustrator and author of Understanding Comics, focuses his analysis on the art form itself, exploring the creation of comics, from the broadest principles to the most minute of artistic details. 272 pp. (7x10)
PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO COMICS DELUXE EDITION VOL. 3 & 4 (MARVEL) HC – Ernie Gerber's fantastic photo-journals are a serious collector's dream come true and they're also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics Volume 3 is hardcover book that illustrates the lavish history of Marvel Comics by showing reproductions of each comic book in full color! Volume 4 features all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961 - the beginng of Marvel's heyday - through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #11. 17,700 Color Illustrations of Marvel Comics, June 1961 (The Beginning) through 1990. Featuring Complete cataloging system for Marvel Comics 1961-1986, Relative Value Index for 15,000 Marvel Comics, Detailed Artis Compilation. (10x14 each)
PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS V. III (A-J) HC - These companion volumes feature all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961 - the beginning of Marvel's heyday - through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #1! A 10 x 14 hardcover book which illustrates the lavish history of comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color.
PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS V. IV (K-Z) HC - These companion volumes feature all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961 - the beginning of Marvel's heyday - through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #1! A 10 x 14 hardcover book which illustrates the lavish history of comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color.
They may be only one notch below humans on the evolutionary ladder, but gorillas and monkeys have for decades climbed to the top of the comic-book world as heroes and villains, monsters and masterminds, and soldiers and sidekicks. Comics Gone Ape! is the missing link to primates in comics, spotlighting a barrel of simian superstars like Beppo, BrainiApe, the Gibbon, Gleek, Gorilla Man, Grease Monkey, King Kong, Konga, Mojo Jojo, Sky Ape, and Titano. Comics Gone Ape! is loaded with rare and classic artwork, chest-thumping cover galleries, and 11 exclusive interviews with apes artists and writers including Arthur Adams (Monkeyman and O'Brien), Frank Cho, Carmine Infantino (Detective Chimp, Grodd), Joe Kubert (Tor, Tarzan), Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey), Doug Moench (Planet of the Apes), and Bob Oksner (Angel and the Ape). With its all-new Avengers-as-gorillas cover by Arthur Adams, you won't be able to keep your filthy paws off this book! Edited by Back Issue magazine's Michael Eury. [by Various]
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JUST COMICS AND MORE #1 - A comic published by Sylson Enterprises.
24 HOUR COMICS V. 1 SC - B&W. (Scott McCloud, ed.) The challenge: one person has to write and draw a complete 24-page comic book in 24 consecutive hours. Hundreds of people have tried. Scott McCloud, inventor of the challenge, selects some of the best attempts, including stories by Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissette, Al Davison, and others. 240 pp.
ACTION COMICS #0 - A comic published by DC Comics.
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by RAGS MORALES and RICK BRYANT Cover by RAGS MORALES Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS The one and only Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN) returns to Superman, joined by sensational artist Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), to bring you tales of The Man of Steel unlike any you've ever read! This extra-sized debut issue is the cornerstone of the entire DC Universe!
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by RAGS MORALES and RICK BRYANT Cover by RAGS MORALES Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER 1:200 B&W variant cover by RAGS MORALES Scheduled to arrive on OCTOBER 5 40 pages. Full Color. RATED T In his weakest moment, Superman is taken down - but by whom? And if the world wasn't ready for a man with super powers, they're utterly unprepared for the rage of a Superman cornered! The cornerstone character of the new DCU continues his debut adventure!
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by RAGS MORALES, BRENT ANDERSON and RICK BRYANT Cover by RAGS MORALES ""Superman, Go Home!"" In a startling tale only Grant Morrison could bring you, the people of Metropolis turn on their new champion! But why? Plus, shocking secrets from Krypton revealed!
This issue will ship with three covers. See the order form for more information. Is your mind prepared for an encounter with the deadly Terminauts? What awful master do they serve? What horrible fate awaits Superman and the city of Metropolis? The true scope of Grant Morrison and Rags Morales' ACTION COMICS run begins to come into view, so get those sunglasses ready, ""cause it is gonna be blinding! And in a backup story from writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Matt Camp that spins out of ACTION COMICS #2, John Henry Irons takes his first steps toward becoming the hero known as Steel!
As the assault from an alien threat takes a turn for the worse for Metropolis, keys facts about Superman's past are brought to light for the first time! And how can certain elements from The Man of Steel's future help to prevent the theft of the millennium? Don't miss this awesome issue from series writer Grant Morrison and the guest art team of Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang!
The breakneck pace of Grant Morrison’s run on ACTION COMICS continues as the Superman of the present day must team up with suspiciously different versions of the Legion of Super-Heroes to save the jeans-wearing Superman of five years ago! Whose hand is that on the cover? Why, the leader of the Anti-Superman Army, of course! Plus, a backup by Sholly Fisch and ChrisCross that spins directly out of the lead story!
Metropolis has been captured! To save it, Superman must push the limits of his nascent powers as never before! Aboard the ship that has the city captive, The Man of Steel finds an important tool that may help him defeat Metal-zero and his boss! And as Superman fights foes in the sky, Steel must do what he can to protect those still in danger on the ground in a backup story by Sholly Fisch and Brad Walker! This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue. [(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov, Grant Morrison (A) Matt Camp (CA) Rags Morales]
It's the epic 30-page conclusion of Grant Morrison and Rags Morales' majestic opening storyline! gets you front row seats to the ascension of the DC Universe's first Super Hero as The Man of Steel goes toe to tentacle with the all-new Brainiac for the final fate of Metropolis!
Superman's NEW secret identity revealed! LOIS LANE continues her investigation into the mystery of Earth's FIRST Superman! Plus: An all-new back-up story! [(W) Grant Morrison, Sholly Fisch (A) Rick Bryant & Various (CA) Rags Morales]
What is the horrific secret behind THE FORGOTTEN SUPERMAN? What happens when Superman is too late to save LOIS LANE? And what is the staggering new threat The Man of Steel is about to face? Plus in the backup, Perry White's brush with death leads to startling consequences for Superman! [(W) Grant Morrison, Sholly Fisch (A) Rick Bryant & Various (CA) Rags Morales]
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ACTION COMICS #813 - (Michael Turner, Joe Kelly and Chuck Austen/Talent Caldwell, Jason Gorder, Ivan Reis and Marc Campos) Part 4 of Godfall, written by Michael Turner (Fathom) & Joe Kelly (JLA) with /Aspen Studios’ Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian’s Tide)
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ACTION COMICS #816 - (Austen/Reis/Campos) Gog and Superman throw down in Smallville. Too bad Superboy, Wonder Girl and Kid Flash get in the way. Cover by Art Adams.
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ACTION COMICS #819 – (Austen/Reis/Campos) Introducing Sodom & Gomorrah, a new husband-and-wife super-villain team prepared to give Superman a sound beating. Cover by Arthur Adams.
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ACTION COMICS #821 - (Austen/Reis/Campos) The return of Preus. The rogue Kandorian cop is assembling followers on Earth to declare a holy war on the Man of Steel. Cover by Arthur Adams.
ACTION COMICS #822 - (Austen/Reis/Campos) Clark and Lois go back to Smallville for the holidays hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of Metropolis. There's just one problem: Lana Lang is in town. Cover by Ian Churchill.
ACTION COMICS #823 – (Austen/Reis/Campos) Superman is being beaten by an unlikely foe. Can Krypto save both Superman and Superboy from a terrible fate? Cover by Ian Churchill.
ACTION COMICS #826 - (Judd Winick/Ian Churchill/Norm Rapmund) Lightning Strikes part 1 of 3. The wizard Shazam makes Captain Marvel aware of a great evil awakened in Metropolis and seeking Superman. Continued in Adventures of Superman #639.
ACTION COMICS #830 – (Simone/Byrne/Nelson) A Villains United tie-in. The Society comes to Metropolis to offer the city protection — over Superman's dead body. Cover by Dan Jurgens & Kevin Nowlan.
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ACTION COMICS #839 - (Johns & Busiek/Woods) Up, Up, And Away part 6 of 8. While Superman goes all-out to clean up the plague of villains overrunning Metropolis, Lex Luthor strikes with a devastating attack that could literally tear the city apart. Cover by
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ACTION COMICS #840 – (Johns & Busiek/Woods) Up, Up and Away part 8 of 8 continued from Superman #653. Superman falls from the sky, and his re-introduction to Metropolis brings changes to Clark Kent’s life. Cover by Terry & Rachel Dodson.
ACTION COMICS #841 - (Busiek & Nicieza/Woods) Superman is back - but is it really him? As Earth faces a powerful new menace, Superman contends with heroes wary that he might not be who he says he is. Guest-starring the Teen Titans, Nightwing and Firestorm. Cover by Dave Gibbons.
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ACTION COMICS #844 - (Geoff Johns & Richard Donner/Adam Kubert) Last Son. The tale of a small child from the planet Krypton. Sent by his parents to Earth with powers beyond imagination, the child's potential is limitless. Especially when Superman finds him.
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In this extra-sized special issue, writer Kurt Busiek reunites with artist Renato Guedes to visit the 31st Century and the Girl of Steel! Supergirl's looking for a way to back from the future and to realize why Superman doesn't want her to wear the "S" shield, but both Superman and Supergirl in for a big surprise when they see what the past has in store! With time-viewing sneak peaks at the upcoming year's events! [Written by Kurt Busiek: Art And Cover by Renato Guedes]
Part 4 of the landmark "Last Son" story, by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Adam Kubert! Superman travels to a place alien and strange. Plus, meet the all-new Superman Revenge Squad! [Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner Art and cover by Adam Kubert]
3-2-1-ACTION! (part 1 of 3) Hot on the heels of SUPERMAN #665's ""Jimmy Olsen Countdown Dossier"" comes this true blue COUNTDOWN event! Superman has always been Superman's pal. Will he now become Superman's partner?! More secrets of Jimmy's past revealed, the Kryptonite Man on the loose, and more! This issue ties into the events of COUNTDOWN #40!
[Written by Kurt Busiek : Art and cover by Brad Walker and John Livesay]
The Countdown tie-in trilogy continues with the Kryptonite Man on the loose, Mr. Action on the prowl and Superman on the ropes! Plus, a certain long-lost superdog returns...but what does fate hold for Jimmy Olsen? [Written by Kurt Busiek / Art and Cover by Brad Walker & John Livesay]
And in ACTION COMICS #854, it's a desperate battle for Superman, a turning point for Jimmy Olsen, and a deadly radioactive threat for Metropolis! Will Mr. Action live or die? And what will the future hold for Krypto? Plus: giant monkey! . [Written by Kurt Busiek / Art and Cover by Brad Walker & John Livesay]
The 3-part story "Bizarro World," with art by Eric Powell (The Goon) continues! Thanks to Superman's intervention, the denizens of Bizarro World have turned on the ersatz Superman, and Bizarro is murderously vexed! But Bizarro has Pa Kent as a hostage, which means Superman's just painted himself into a corner - one without a window!
[Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner / Art and Cover by Eric Powell]
The reintroduction of the original Legion of Super-Heroes continues with Part 3 of "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!" Shocked by the reasons for the Legion's disbanding and the state of the United Planets, Superman embarks on a quest to find the one Legionnaire who may hold the key to saving the future: Brainiac 5. But a bizarre group of Legion enemies is hot on Superman's tail, and they'll do whatever they must to stop him - even if he's their greatest hero. Plus, whatever happened to Lightning Lass and Timber Wolf? . [Written by Geoff Johns / Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal / Cover by Frank Variant Cover by Steve]
The "Brainiac"" finale! It's Superman versus Brainiac with everything at stake! No longer content to simply eradicate Superman, Brainiac is now determined to destroy Earth like so many other planets he's left in his wake. But Brainiac's ship is full of many bottles, inside of which some surprise guest-stars lurk! And while hope may blossom on Brainiac's ship, there's one life even the Man of Steel can't save. Also available with a variant cover by Andy Kubert that is only available as part of a set of 11 (10 regular covers 1 variant) [Written by Geoff Johns / Art by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal / Cover by Gary Frank Variant Cover by Andy]
"New Krypton" part 4! With thousands of Kryptonians being integrated into human society, the world believes they'll be watched over and protected across the globe. But not everyone was raised by Ma and Pa Kent. Meanwhile, the experiments on Brainiac continue as his mysterious captor builds an army against the Man of Steel and his people.Plus, who are the new Nightwing and Flamebird?
[Written by Geoff Johns / Art by Pete Woods / Cover by Alex Rossvariant Cover by Stephane Roux]
"New Krypton" part 7! As Superman attempts to free the other cities and abductees from Brainiac's ship - including the original monster military unit, the Creature Commandos - Lex Luthor experiments on Brainiac himself. Meanwhile, rebuilt and out for blood, Metallo and Reactron attack, and a major turning point for one of our characters sheds a dark shadow across all that is good. A variant cover by Chris Sprouse is available as part of a set of 11 copies (10 regular covers and 1 variant) [Written by Geoff Johns / Art by Pete Woods / Cover by Gary Frank Variant Cover by Chris Sprouse]
The "New Krypton" finale and a "Faces of Evil" issue! The rapidly rising tensions between the people of Kandor and Earth can only lead to expulsion or war! But even as the governments of Earth begin passing anti-Kryptonian laws, Superman's people have plans of their own - beyond anything you can imagine! Writer Geoff Johns and artist Pete Woods (SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1) wrap up this cosmically important chapter in Superman's life by introducing a major change to The Man of Steel's status quo! [Written by Geoff Johns / Art by Pete Woods / Cover by Ladrönn]
Written by Greg Rucka Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy Jose Cover by Andrew Robinson Enter: Ursa!32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Greg Rucka Art by Fernando Dagnino & Raul Fernadez Cover by Andrew Robinson Nightwing and Flamebird, meet Nadira Va-Dim and Az-Rel, the Bonnie and Clyde of Krypton. They""ve got all of your powers, but absolutely none of your morals. Good luck! Scheduled to arrive on June 10 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Greg Rucka; co-feature written by James Robinson & Rucka Art by Julián López; co-feature art by CAFU Cover by Fernando Dagnino & Raúl Fernandez ""Codename: Patriot"" part 2! Nightwing and Flamebird are hot on the trail of the psycho sleeper agents Nadira and Az-Rel when the heroes run into another deadly duo - Reactron and Metallo! What do these two want and how does it tie in with General Lane's plans? Meanwhile, Superman and Supergirl arrive on Earth searching for the shooter - but will their actions here cause more harm than good? Continued in SUPERGIRL #44! And in part 2 of the new co-feature, Captain Atom's memory is falling apart right in the heat of battle - can he keep it together without annihilating an entire town? Luckily a deadly new player is about to take that choice out of his hands - permanently! Scheduled to arrive on August 12 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Greg Rucka; co-feature written by James Robinson & Rucka Art by Julian Lopez; co-feature art by CAFU Cover by Pere Pérez 'The Hunt for Reactron' starts here! Spilling out of the stunning finale of 'Codename: Patriot,' Supergirl and Flamebird find themselves at each other's throats! What's happened to these two childhood friends to put them at such odds, and can Nightwing calm them down before the situation escalates? And just what are they going to do about all of the guys who are surrounding them? You know, the guys in the tanks? Continued in SUPERGIRL #45! Plus! James Robinson and Greg Rucka's Captain Atom co-feature continues! What is happening to Captain Atom, and more important, what's happening to his mind? Team Breach is on hand to lend some answers, but Atom probably isn't going to like them. Featuring the gorgeous art of CAFU! Scheduled to arrive September 16. 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Greg Rucka & Sterling Gates; co-feature written by James Robinson & Greg Rucka Art by Julian Lopez; co-feature art by CAFU Cover by CAFU ""The Hunt for Reactron"" part 3! Supergirl and Flamebird continue their slugfest, with poor Nightwing caught in the middle! Wait, isn't that man standing over there the same Reactron who murdered Supergirl's dad and Flamebird's surrogate father? Get him! Continued in SUPERGIRL #46... And in the new Captain Atom co-feature, the mystery of where (and when) Captain Atom is heats up when someone with a connection to Metropolis arrives on the scene. But are they friend or foe? Scheduled to arrive on October 14 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Greg Rucka Co-feature written by James Robinson & Greg Rucka Art by Pere Pérez Co-feature art by CAFU Cover by CAFU Since ""Codename: Patriot,"" Earth's hatred for Kryptonians has only escalated - which is what makes it so odd that Nightwing and Flamebird pick now to become public Super Heroes! Meanwhile, Lois Lane finally meets with the man she thought long dead - her father, General Lane. But he has a message to deliver to his journalist daughter: ""You""re either with us or against us."" And in part 5 of the new co-feature, Captain Atom, now back on Earth and knowing the truth about his mission, must face an old foe - his archenemy, Major Disaster! Scheduled to arrive on November 11 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Greg Rucka; co-feature written by James Robinson & Greg Rucka Art by Pere Pérez; co-feature art by CAFU Cover by CAFU When Lois tries to run the story that will clear Flamebird and Nightwing once and for all, she finds herself blocked at every turn. With the world's anti-Kryptonian sentiment escalating to a near-frenzy, not even being General Lane's daughter will keep her safe! Plus, to the shock and horror of Flamebird, the problems with Nightwing's uncontrolled aging reach a critical juncture! And in part 6 of the new co-feature, Captain Atom squares off against his old adversary Major Force just as some troubling memories start to resurface - one word: Monarch! Scheduled to arrive on December 9. 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann; co-feature written by James Robinson and Greg Rucka Art by Pere Pérez; co-feature art by CAFU Cover by CAFU With a new lease on life, Nightwing and Flamebird return to Metropolis determined to hunt down one of General Zod's few remaining sleeper agents. Continued in SUPERMAN #696! And in the co-feature, Captain Atom is back on Earth, but his struggle to break his ties with Mirabai and Project 7734 aren't over yet. Guest-starring Metropolis's own super-powered protector, Mon-El! And check out the connecting cover art on these two issues! Scheduled to arrive on January 13 40 pages. Full Color.
Scheduled to arrive on February 10 40 pages. Full Color. Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann co-feature written by James Robinson & James Rucka Art by Pere Pérez co-feature art by CAFU cover by CAFU Nightwing and Flamebird race the clock to capture Jax-Ur, the most dangerous of Zod's sleeper agents. And in the Captain Atom co-feature, our hero explores the horrors of his past with the help of Mon-El and Starfire!
Written by GREG RUCKA & ERIC TRAUTMANN Co-feature written by JAMES ROBINSON & GREG RUCKA Art by PERE PÉREZ; Co-feature art by CAFU Cover by KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY In this corner - the already beaten, exhausted and bruised Nightwing & Flamebird! And in this corner - the reincarnation of the all-powerful Kryptonian sun god Rao! Place your bets! (Smart money's on the sun god.) And in the co-feature, Captain Atom has to answer for his past sins by fighting the entire Justice League of America single-handedly!
Written by GREG RUCKA & ERIC TRAUTMANN Co-feature written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by PERE PÉREZ Co-feature art by CAFU ACTION COMICS ships twice in April! With Nightwing nowhere in sight, Flamebird comes face-to-face with the rampaging Rao! But can she defeat him by herself? Luckily, it looks like she won't have to! Enter: Wonder Woman and the Justice Society of America! And in the co-feature, Captain Atom discovers that to complete his journey, he must first travel through the lost world of Skartaris!
Written by GREG RUCKA & ERIC TRAUTMANN Co-feature written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by PERE PÉREZ Co-feature art by CAFU With the fate of both New Krypton and Earth weighing on their young shoulders, are Nightwing & Flamebird prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice? And in the co-feature, Captain Atom has managed to find a way back to Mirabai's world, intent on confronting the woman who made him a tool of destruction - but what stunning revelation awaits him there?
Written by PAUL CORNELL Art by PETE WOODS Cover by DAVID FINCH & BATT The last place Lex Luthor expected his quest for the Black Lantern energy to take him was Arkham Asylum - specifically to the cell of The Joker! What clues about Lex's quest could The Joker have to offer, and why on Earth would Lex trust him? Get ready for a one-of-a-kind confrontation between comics' two greatest villains, as brought to you by the twisted minds of Paul Cornell and Pete Woods! Scheduled to arrive on JANUARY 26 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL CORNELL Art by PETE WOODS Cover by DAVID FINCH & RYAN WINN First his own action figure, then his own Christmas special - now GREEN LANTERN's Larfleeze wants to take over ACTION COMICS?! Not if Lex Luthor has anything to say about it! Tune in for the rematch that's been brewing ever since Lex tried to steal Larfleeze's Orange Lantern back in BLACKEST NIGHT! Scheduled to arrive on FEBRUARY 23 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL CORNELL Art by PETE WOODS Cover by DAVID FINCH & BATT Lex Luthor has left no stone unturned in his quest for the Black Lantern energy, but he's not the only one searching for it - Brainiac wants the energy and the knowledge it offers all to himself. Trust us, this is gonna be the most vicious Luthor/Brainiac team-up ever. It all sets the stage for both a conclusion and a beginning in next month's historic ACTION COMICS #900, featuring the return of you-know-whoà Scheduled to arrive on MARCH 30 32 pages. Full Color.
We can't tell you much about this issue without ruining some of ACTION COMICS #900's surprises, but suffice it to say, Doomsday's back – and you've never seen him like this before! Doomsday's first appearance brought about the ""Reign of the Supermen,"" where four characters – Superboy, Steel, Cyborg Superman, and Eradicator – came onto the scene to try to fill Superman's shoes. Now, with ""Reign of Doomsday,"" it looks like Superman might need to fill their shoes!
Reign of Doomsday marches on! A deadly new foe has risen following the events of ACTION COMICS #900 – and he represents Superman's worst fears personified. Even with Steel, Superboy, Supergirl and the Eradicator by his side, Superman is still in for the fight of his life – and considering his life, you know that's gotta be some fight!
Written by PAUL CORNELL Art by KENNETH ROCAFORT Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT 1:10 Variant cover by DENYS COWAN The mastermind behind ""Reign of Doomsday"" begins the final phase of his plan to destroy Superman and all mankind! Steel, Supergirl, Superboy and the heroes of Earth unite to try to stop the devastation, while Superman undertakes a dangerous journey in a desperate attempt to save the day! Scheduled to arrive on JULY 27 32 pages. Full Color. RATED T
ACTION COMICS #904 (DOOMSDAY) - Full Color. Description: Written by PAUL CORNELL Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT Earth has fallen. The multiple Doomsdays have defeated Supergirl, Superboy, Steel, and the Eradicator. Now it all comes down to a weakened Superman versus the monster known as Doomslayer in this, the epic finale of ""Reign of the Doomsdays""! Scheduled to arrive on AUGUST 24 32 pages. Full Color. RATED T 32 pages. Rated: T
Written by Geoff Johns; co-feature written by Geoff Johns and Michael Shoemaker Art by Francis Manapul, co-feature art by Clayton Henry Covers by Francis Manapul Superboy is back and living out his teenage years in Smallville. But all is not as it seems in Superman's hometown. And while Conner reunites with his former girlfriend, Wonder Girl, to see if they have a future together, Lex Luthor and Brainiac form a partnership that will cause havoc throughout the DC Universe. But what do their plans have to do with Conner and the other students at Smallville High? Plus, in the Legion of Super-Heroes co-feature, which takes place all the way in the 31st century, Lightning Lad travels to the prison planet of Takron-Galtos to confront his brother, Lighting Lord. There, Lightning Lord informs Lighting Lad of a shocking family secret that sets the pieces in motion for a war that will decide the future of the universe. Yeah, the universe. No big. Scheduled to arrive September 9. 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Geoff Johns; co-feature written by Geoff Johns & Michael Shoemaker Art by Francis Manapul, co-feature art by Clayton Henry Covers by Francis Manapul Superboy is back and hunting for Lex Luthor! He can't find Luthor on his own, and he needs help from his best friend Tim Drake, a.k.a. Robin. But Tim's now traveling the globe under the alias of Red Robin! The boys"" reunion isn't all smiles and hugs, as Conner discovers that Tim has been hiding a great many secrets from the newly returned Boy of Steel. And they""re secrets that could destroy their friendship! Plus, in the Legion of Super-Heroes co-feature, the intergalactic odd couple known as Sun Boy and Polar Boy team up to figure out what's up with the menace trying to destroy the universe. Scheduled to arrive on October 14 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Geoff Johns Co-feature written by Geoff Johns & Michael Shoemaker Art by Jerry Ordway Co-feature art by Clayton Henry Cover by Jerry Ordway and Francis Manapul Variant cover by Francis Manapul The return of Superboy! Superboy-Prime, that is! The grasp of BLACKEST NIGHT knows no bounds, and it is now at the doorstep of Superboy-Prime. Believe it or not, Prime has met his match. The Black Lanterns know his deepest, darkest secrets and force Prime to feel emotions he's long discarded. Plus, in the Legion of Super-Heroes co-feature, Dawnstar is on the trail of the person - or people - who have been causing so much trouble for the Legion. But does she get too close to the truth? Her Legion teammate Wildfire comes to her rescue, but are the duo able to discover just who is behind this villainous plot to destroy the known universe? Scheduled to arrive on November 18 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Geoff Johns Art and covers by Francis Manapul Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul say goodbye (for now) to Superboy with a spectacular 30-page issue! Ever since Superboy returned from the grave, he has been obsessed with Lex Luthor, believing that there must be some good in the master villain somewhere. So for Luthor, it's time to put up or shut up. With Superman off planet, it's time to do some good for the planet earth. Superboy is willing to do what it takes to make Lex's dreams come true, but what Superboy will discover is that one man's dreams, are another man's nightmares. Scheduled to arrive on January 13 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by JAMES ROBINSON & STERLING GATES Co-Feature written by ERIC TRAUTMANN Art by JULIÁN LÓPEZ & CLAYTON HENRY Co-feature art by PIER GALLO Covers by FRANCIS MANAPUL 1:10 variant covers by JOE QUINONES & DUNCAN ROULEAU ADVENTURE COMICS ships twice this month as this spring's Superman event ""Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes"" starts with a prologue in #8 and reaches a boiling point in #9! Starting way back in ""The Lightning Saga,"" various clues have been planted about a group of Legionnaires undercover in the 21st century. Who are they and why are they here? And what does their mission have to do with the fate of New Krypton? James Robinson (SUPERMAN) and Julián López (WORLD's FINEST) may have an answer or two! Meanwhile, in a tale of the 31st century by Sterling Gates (SUPERGIRL) and Clayton Henry (ADVENTURE COMICS), the Legion of Super-Heroes infiltrates a hidden Legion of Super-Villains base! The horrifying plans Brainiac 5 discovers inside will alter Superman's life - FOREVER! Plus, in the co-feature by Eric Trautmann (ACTION COMICS) and newcomer Pier Gallo, learn more about General Lane's Human Defense Corps - Earth's best line of defense against the looming Kryptonian threat!
Written by JAMES ROBINSON & STERLING GATES Co-Feature written by ERIC TRAUTMANN Art by JULIÁN LÓPEZ & CLAYTON HENRY Co-feature art by PIER GALLO Cover by Joe Quinones 1:10 variant cover by Bernard Chang Continued from LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON #2! It's Superman, Supergirl and Brainiac 5 against Brainiac as Superboy and Mon-El fight Zod, Ursa and Non! And in the co-feature, the Human Defense Corps manages to sneak aboard Brainiac's ship amid all the chaos - but what exactly are they up to? Continued in SUPERGIRL #52!
Written by JAMES ROBINSON Co-feature written by STERLING GATES Art by BERNARD CHANG Co-feature art by TRAVIS MOORE Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM 1:10 variant cover by JOE QUINONES Mon-El's final task affects the future of the entire universe! Plus, Brainiac 5 and R.E.B.E.L.S. leader Brainiac 2 confront their evil ancestor - the original Brainiac! [(w) James Robinson; Sterling Gates (a) Julian Lopez (ca) Joe Quinones]
Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by KEVIN SHARPE Cover by SCOTT CLARK & DAVID BEATY 1:25 ""DC 75th Anniversary"" Variant cover by LEE BERMEJO Legion great Paul Levitz begins his ADVENTURE COMICS run by revisiting the Legion's past in this special story featuring one of Superboy's earliest adventures in the far future!
Written by PAUL LEVITZ Co-Feature written by JEFF LEMIRE Art by KEVIN SHARPE & WAYNE FAUCHER Co-Feature art by MAHMUD ASRAR Cover by SCOTT CLARK & DAVID BEATY ADVENTURE COMICS returns to its historical numbering with this issue just in time for Paul Levitz to retell the Legion's origins! Everything begins on a somber note reflecting on the past with The Last Will and Testament of R.J. Brande! Also, this issue begins an all-new co-feature starring The Atom, which continues the story begun in this month's BRIGHTEST DAY: THE ATOM SPECIAL #1 as Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) launches Ray Palmer into an exciting new adventure smack-dab in the middle of the DCU. Scheduled to arrive on JULY 14 40 pages. Full Color. [Scott Clark; David Beaty]
Written by PAUL LEVITZ Co-feature written by JEFF LEMIRE Art by GERALDO BORGES & MARLO ALQUIZA Co-feature art by MAHMUD ASRAR & JOHN DELL Cover by SCOTT CLARK & DAVID BEATY The rebuilding of the Green Lantern Corps in the 31st century starts here! Now set in ""contemporary"" Legion times, this issue tells an all-new tale starring the last survivors of the fabled Corps. Their next recruit will shock you! In The Atom's co-feature, the Colony continues its assault on Ray Palmer with more shrinkable suicide bombers! Scheduled to arrive on DECEMBER 1 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by PHIL JIMENEZ & ANDY LANNING Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ Phil Jimenez (INFINITE CRISIS, Amazing Spider-Man) launches an arc starring the rookies as they learn to be heroes at Legion Academy! This gorgeous issue marks a perfect jumping-on point for any new reader curious to learn about the DC Universe of the 31st century! Scheduled to arrive on FEBRUARY 2 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by PHIL JIMENEZ & ANDY LANNING Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ Paul Levitz (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) and Phil Jimenez (INFINITE CRISIS) continue their ""Legion Academy"" arc starring Legionnaires in training! And the Taurus Gang resurfaces with dark ties to the Academy! Scheduled to arrive on MARCH 2 32 pages. Full Color.
The ""Legion Academy"" arc by Paul Levitz (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) and Phil Jimenez (INFINITE CRISIS) continues. Starring Legionnaires in training, the team struggles with loyalty versus family . . . and the consequences are tragic.
A ""Legion Academy"" single-issue story starring the enthusiastic (and slightly spacey) Legionnaire-in-training, Comet Queen! We learn her origin tale and the tragedies she has endured on her path to graduation.
A ""Legion Academy"" single-issue story starring the enthusiastic (and sometimes ditzy) Legionnaire-in-training, Comet Queen! We learn her origin tale and the tragedies she has endured on her path to graduation.
Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by GERALDO BORGES and MARLO ALQUIZA Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ It's ""Graduation Day"" for the seniors at the Legion Academy as they find out their new postings - and the lucky ones AREN't headed for Legion membership. Scheduled to arrive on JULY 6 32 pages. Full Color. RATED T
ADVENTURE COMICS #529 - Full Color. Description: Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by GERALDO BORGES and MARLO ALQUIZA Cover by FRANCIS PORTELA The final, fatal battle for the Legion Academy freshman class. Is this the end of the Academy at Cosmic King's hand? Scheduled to arrive on AUGUST 3 32 pages. Full Color. RATED T 32 pages. Rated: T
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Before there were 3-D movies, there were 3-D comics! In the mid-fifties, comic-book great Joe Kubert hit upon the idea of doing comics in 3-D, which resulted in some of the best-selling comics of all time-print runs in the millions! Eisner Award-winner Craig Yoe collects the best of these stories and samples by artists like Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Bob Powell, Al Jaffee, Russ Heath, Milt Stein, Alex Toth, and many more. Carefully re-mastered and reproduced in large format so that every dynamic, eye-popping effect can be looked at in astonishment. The comics cover every genre: superhero, jungle adventures, horror comics, science fiction, funny animals, satire, western and romance! The fascinating behind the scenes introduction is by the mastermind behind 3-D comics himself, Mr. Joe Kubert! Rare art and ephemera as only Yoe Books does it. And, yes, of course, this book comes with special FREE 3-D GLASSES! BUT WAIT! There's more! This must-have hardback book has a special lenticular 3-D cover that puts the amazing in Amazing 3-D Comics! Expected in-store date: 1/19/11 Hardcover. Full Color. 176 Pages 8.5 x 11 ISBN: 978-1-60010-853-2 Bullet Points Introduction by 3-D comics pioneer Joe Kubert! Features a special lenticular cover to showcase the magic of 3-D! Beautifully and thoughtfully designed. You can feel the joy in each page. - Pop Culture Hound on the work of Craig Yoe
AMERICA’S BEST COMICS SC - (Alan Moore, Steve Moore and Peter Hogan/Arthur Adams, Sergio Aragones, Jim Baikie, Kyle Baker, Hilary Barta, J. Scott Campbell, Zander Cannon, John Cassaday, Claudio Castellini, Frank Cho, Dame Darcy, José Luís Garcia-Lopéz, Melinda Gebbie, Alan Gordon, Michael Golden, Gene Ha, Adam Hughes, Phil Noto, Kevin Nowlan, Kevin O'Neill, Jason Pearson, Humberto Ramos, Alex Ross, Eric Shanower, Chris Sprouse, Karl Story, Bruce Timm, John Totleben, Rick Veitch and J.H. Williams III) An America’s Best Comic. A Who’s Who of fantastic comics creators comes together for this handsome volume collecting the America's Best Comics Special, The Abc Sketchbook, and The Many Worlds Of Tesla Strong. A full-length novella, a sampling of wondrous short stories, and a selection of design sketches by some of our best artists. Cover by Adams, Barta, Ha, Nowlan, Sprouse, Story, Veitch and Williams. 192 pp.
ART OF MARVEL COMICS VOL. 1 HC - A who's who of the industry's most talented artists and painters presenting visions of the X-Men, the Hulk, Daredevil, Punisher, Captain America, Elektra, Spider-Man and more of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains. Features more than 100 color illustrations by artists like Alex Ross, Joe Quesada, John Romita Jr., Kaare Andrews and Greg Horn. 128 pp.
BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS SC - Description: (W/A) Various For 70 years, Archie Comics has been a vital and constant presence in American entertainment and pop culture, selling over 1.5 billion comic books. The Best of Archie Comics features classic tales from some of the biggest creative names in the company's history, including Bob Montana, Harry Lucey, Dan DeCarlo, Sam Schwartz, Stan Goldberg, Dan Parent, and more. Hand-picked by Archie historians and experts, the stories collected in The Best of Archie Comics take readers on a veritable pop culture tour of America, from the World War II era to the swingin"" 60s to the present - including anecdotes, memories, historical highlights, exclusive content and more from Archie creators.
Following in the footsteps of last year's smash hit Best of Archie Comics comes this second full-color volume jam-packed with over 400 pages of the best and most iconic Archie stories of the past 70 years hand-selected by Archie creators, editors, and historians from 200,000 pages of material. Each story has its own introduction explaining why it's one of the all-time favorites. A must-have edition for anyone who has ever enjoyed Archie comics. [(W/A) Various (CA) Dan DeCarlo]
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BIZARRO COMICS HC - Includes the Eisner Award-winning short story Letitia Lerner, Superman's Babysitter by Kyle Baker and Liz Glass. The bizarreness begins in a bookend story written by Chris Duffy and illustrated by Stephen DeStefano, where the mischievous imp from the 5th Dimension, Mr. Mxyzptlk, is in over his head. The 5th Dimension is threatened by a pair of aliens who thrive on competition, and they force Mxy to pick one champion to represent himself, so the imp seeks out the greatest hero he knows: Superman. Unfortunately he isn't available, and the imp must settle on Bizarro whose logic is so screwed up that he has no idea what a hero” is. For inspiration, Mxyzptlk shows Superman's imperfect duplicate a bunch of super-hero comics. But Bizarro doesn't like what he sees, and decides to make his own. These comics,” starring numerous super-heroes of the DCU, fill out the bulk of this book, featuring work from the best of the independent and small press comics scene. Contributors include Jessica Abel, Kyle Baker, Greg Benton, Ariel Bordeaux, Ivan Brunetti, Eddie Campbell, Dave Cooper, Mark Crilley, Jef Czekaj, Evan Dorkin, Hunt Emerson, Bob Fingerman, Ellen Forney, Dean Haspiel, Sam Henderson, Dylan Horrocks, John Kerschbaum, Chip Kidd, James Kochalka, Jason Little, Pat McKeown, Andy Merrill, Tony Millionaire, Paul Pope, Brian Ralph, Jay Stephens, Craig Thompson, Andi Watson, Bill Wray, and more. 240 pp.
BIZARRO COMICS SC - (Chris Duffy, Kyle Baker, Ivan Brunetti, Eddie Campbell, Mark Crilley, Evan Dorkin, Bob Fingerman, Ellen Forney, Sam Henderson, Dylan Horrocks, Chip Kidd, James Kochalka, Andy Merrill, Paul Pope, Andi Watson & various/Stephen DeStefano, Jessica Abel, Greg Benton, Dave Cooper, Hunt Emerson, Dean Haspiel, John Kerschbaum, Jason Little, Tony Millionaire, Pat McKeown, Brian Ralph, Jay Stephens, Craig Thompson, Watson, Bill Wray & various) A host of comics' most innovative writers and artists contribute their unique takes on the characters populating the DC Universe. Features a bookend story by Chris Duffy and Stephen DeStefano, and also includes the Eisner Award-winning short story Letitia Lerner - Superman's Babysitter by Kyle Baker and Liz Glass. Cover by Matt Groening. 240 pp.
What's cooler than comics about cartoonists? NOTHING! You are going to read comics about cartoonists by these TOP cartoonists: Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Jack Cole, Dick Briefer, Winsor McCay, Chester Gould, Sheldon Mayer, Milton Caniff, Ernie Bushmiller, Basil Wolverton, Siegel and Shuster, Will Eisner, Elzie Segar, and Harvey Kurtzman! WHEW! Plus more by Charles Schulz, George Herriman and a 1940s comic about Walt Disney! A Who's Who of great cartoonists-drawing superhero, horror, funny animal, funny people, war and romance comics about cartoonists! [(W/A) Jack Kirby & Various (CA) TBD]
COMICS ABOVE GROUND: HOW SEQUENTIAL ART AFFECTS MAINSTREAM MEDIA SC - B&W. Comics' effect on popular culture is felt in other storytelling mediums, and many artists are finding more work beyond the four-color page. Assembled are top comics professionals talking about their inspirations and training, and how they apply it in mainstream media, including: Conceptual Illustration, Video Game Development, Children's Books, Novels, Design, Fine Art, Storyboards, Animation, and other media. Bruce Timm, Bernie Wrightson, Adam Hughes, Louise Simonson, Dave Dorman, Greg Rucka and other creators share their perspectives. 160 pp.
AMERICA'S STUPIDEST SECOND-GRADER IS BACK! Sure, she's smelly and gross, but she's got a heart of gold! This is the third collection of Johnny Ryan's weekly comic strip, Blecky Yuckerella, as seen in the pages of the Vice magazine and elsewhere. Blecky is a four-panel gag strip in the tradition of Underworld, Maakies, and Nancy, but with much more generous portions of bodily fluids and toilet humor. Blecky Yuckerella is the ugliest girl in the second grade, and the only one with three-day stubble. The strip's cast of characters also includes Blecky's Aunt Jiggles, her best friend Wedgie, Insanio the Cat, and many other absurdist goofballs, like Rich Bucksley (millionaire and "high class idiot"), Unitard (the last retarded unicorn), the pregnant babies ("we're guaranteed to blow your mind!"), and Quasimodo Rose (the hunchback porn star). This book collects over 100 strips for the first time, and his unmistakable blend of politically incorrect gags and social satire is as sharp as ever.
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COMICS BEFORE 1945 HC – (Brian Walker) In the five-decades after the Yellow Kid first appeared in 1895, the funnies became an essential element of American life. Comic strip characters — Buster Brown, Tarzan, Dick Tracy, Popeye, Blondie, Li’l Abner — were everywhere. This comprehensive survey — illustrated with rare original art — is the most authoritative history of pre-war American newspaper comics currently in print. 336 pp.
COMICS GO TO HELL HC - B&W. (Fredrik Strömberg) A Visual History of the Devil in Comics. Examines how cartoonists through the ages have used the myths about the Devil, in a wide variety of ways. Comics featured in this book include, among others: the infamous Jack T. Chick tracts, Hellblazer, Love & Rockets, The Checkered Demon, Donald Duck, Mephisto, Dilbert, The New Adventures of Jesus, The Demon, Hot Stuff - The Little Devil, Sandman, Swamp Thing, Silver Surfer, Uncanny X-Men, Tintin, and Lady Death. 360 pp.
by Fredrik Strömberg The Devil is one of the most potent and longest-lived icons in the history of human civilization. It is therefore not a big surprise that images of the Prince of Darkness are so abundant in comics - a medium that by its nature builds upon the communicative powers of icons. In this book, author Fredrik Strömberg examines how cartoonists through the ages have used the myths about the Devil, in a wide variety of ways. Comics featured in this book include, among others: the infamous Jack T. Chick tracts, Hellblazer, Love & Rockets, The Checkered Demon, Donald Duck, Mephisto, Dilbert, The New Adventures of Jesus, Stray Toasters, The Demon, Futurama, Preacher, Hot Stuff - The Little Devil, Castle Waiting, Sandman, The Book of Leviathan, Swamp Thing, Dragon Ball, Spawn, Silver Surfer, Picture Stories from the Bible, Uncanny X-Men, Tintin, Sshhhh!, and Lady Death. Like Strömberg's previous book from Fantagraphics, Black Images in the Comics, this book is designed for maximum browsability, with each spread featuring a short (but informative!) essay on a comic next to a representative panel of the work at hand. HC, 6x6, 360 pages. b&w [(W/A/CA) Fredrik Strömberg]
Marvel Monsters and Monkey Kings make mayhem in Comics Journal #284! Gary Groth interviews cartoonist Roger Langridge, creator of a rogue's gallery of characters such as Fred the Clown, Art d'Ecco, and Knuckles the Malevolent Nun. The New Zealand native will also talk about his collaborative work, such as his recent turn as the artist for Marvel's Fin Fang Foom. Also interviewed is Xeric-winner Gene Yang, whose young-adult graphic novel, American Born Chinese, was recently nominated for a National Book Award. From the turn of the 19th century, Frederick Burr Opper's comic strip Happy Hooligan - one of the inspirations for Chaplin's Little Tramp - is examined, complete with approximately 30 Sunday strips reproduced in full-color! [Various]
Headlining this issue is Comics Journal's definitive interview with indy-star cartoonist Jeffrey Brown, creator of the autobiographical works Clumsy and Unlikely, the parodies Bighead and The Incredible Change-Bots, and the catfest Cat Getting Out of a Bag. Novelist and comics writer Greg Rucka discusses his soon-to-be-filmed graphic novel Whiteout, his superspy series Queen & Country and his work on Spider-Man, Wolverine, Batman and Wonder Woman. Plus: a parade of unearthed comics pages from George Herriman's non-Krazy Kat strips, including Baron Moocher and Dirty Duck inspiration Gooseberry Sprig.
New format! New Design! In this special "Year in Review" issue, the most critically-acclaimed cartoonists of the year talk about their work and suss out the ""Best Comics of 2007"" from a crowd of contenders; a crowd that includes the likes of Bryan Talbot, Grant Morrison, Adrian Tomine, Brian K. Vaughan, John Porcellino, Nick Bertozzi, Paul Karasik, Naoki Urasawa, Chris Ware, Gilbert Hernandez, Elvis Studio and Tony Millionaire! Plus - á la the Cannes Film Festival - last year's top creators give us their picks for this year's best comics. Alison Bechdel's literary graphic memoir Fun Home carried top honors for 2006 among Journal contributors, and who will earn that distinction in 2007? This issue also presents strips from the glamorous, panther-skin-suited debutante Miss Fury - the first super heroine created by a female cartoonist, Tarpe Mills, back in 1941. Noted comics historian Trina Robbins will provide an introduction detailing the fascinating facts of Mills' life.
Bring out your dead! They won't want to miss our interview with Robert Kirkman (Marvel Zombies), whose career has encompassed Battle Pope and Invincible. Plus, an essay on Kirkman's The Walking Dead. Next, pull up a barstool and let underground legend S. Clay Wilson tell you about the biker lesbian pirate demons that drive his art and disturb our sleep. Also unearthed, in this issue's comics gallery - Ed Whelan's rarely seen ""Minute Movies,"" serial strips of the 1920's based on popular movie genres of the day.
Hard truth, subjective take, or slanted hatchet job? Monte Schulz and a roundtable of Peanuts experts and critics probe and debate David Michaelis' controversial biography of one of the most influential and beloved cartoonists of all time: Charles M. Shulz. Matt Madden, co-series-editor of the Best American Comics anthology series, will dish about his upcoming comics textbook, written and drawn with Jessica Abel, and his efforts to translate the OuBaPo movement into English with 99 Exercises in Style. Gary Groth examines political caricaturist and Hunter S. Thompson illustrator Ralph Steadman. Plus, a color gallery of ""The Wall of Flesh"" and other '50s horror stories from Golden Age cartoonist Bob Powell rounds out the issue. [Various]
Edited by Gary Groth, Michael Dean & Kristy Valenti The Comics Journal has been, for over 30 years, the standard bearer of critical inquiry, discrimination, debate, and serious discussion of comics as art. TCJ provides its readers with an eclectic mix of journalism, commentary, interviews, reprints of classic comics and newspaper strips, historical essays, and reviews of contemporary work on a regular basis. Previously published as a bi-monthly magazine, The Comics Journal has adapted to the digital revolution by expanding its size, and recasting itself as a semi-annual book. Not only will it feature intellectually stimulating content - Gary Groth interviews The Book of Genesis Illustrated's R. Crumb, who also participates in a discussion with Biblical and comics commentators about the Bible and his Genesis adaptation; the art form's top cartoonists collaborate on an exclusive ""exquisite corpse"" graphic novel; Joe Sacco talks politics and comics in a critical roundtable on his Footnotes in Gaza; Tim Kreider climbs the mountain that is the work and mind of Cerebus-creator Dave Sim; and much more - it will be designed as an objet d""art, designed by Eisner-Award-nominee Adam Grano.
COMICS PROSE V. 1 SC - B&W. (Dennis O’Neil, Max Allan Collins, Peter David, Bill Mumy, Kurt Busiek/various) Includes an Edgar Award-nominated tale by Max Allan Collins, featuring female detective Ms. Tree; a horror tale collaboration between Peter David and Bill Mumy; and more. 180 pp. MR.
As Hollywood continues to bring comic books and characters to the big screen - Wolverine, Watchmen, Iron Man, and upcoming films such as Green Hornet, Thor, and Captain America - this new price guide will be a must have! Comics Shop includes state of the market/current trends, articles and features, and a condition/grading guide. Comics Shop sets itself apart from its competition by providing the only full-color price guide, with over 3,000 cover covers reproduced.
THE COMICS SINCE 1945 SC – (Brian Walker) Revised and updated, The Comics Since 1945 serves as the most comprehensive and graphically stunning survey of post-war comics. 336 pp.
COMICS BETWEEN THE PANELS HC - New Cover Edition. (Steve Duin/Mike Richardson) This full-color, coffee table-style volume celebrates the comics medium with alphabetical entries to take an idiosyncratic look at everything from creators, characters, and companies to conventions and collectors.
Uncle Creepy has unearthed another malicious mag's worth of terror! Waiting in these pages are brand-new stories from Jeff Parker (Thunderbolts, Hulk), Colleen Coover (X-Men: First Class), Rick Geary (A Treasury of Victorian Murder), Doug Moench (Batman), and Kelly Jones (Criminal Macabre) all wrapped up in a cover from horror master Richard Corben (Hellboy, classic Creepy and Eerie)!
No rest for the wicked! Uncle Creepy doesn't need a summer vacation when he can spend the time scuba-diving through comics' darkest, murkiest waters. In this issue he's surfaced with a batch of our most fearsome features to date, as Doug Moench and Kelley Jones (Batman: Unseen) continue their tale of Lovecraft insanity, Doselle Young (The Monarchy) delves into the murderous side of parallel universes, Emily Carroll (His Face All Red) brings horror from a spooky kitchen knife, and more, plus a classic reprint from Creepy magazine. [(W) Doug Moench & Various (A) Emily Carroll & Various (CA) David Palumbo]
Creepy Comics Volume 1 gathers all of the new material from the first two years of Dark Horse's celebrated new Creepy series and collects it into one gargantuan book! This 184-page monstrosity features a spellbinding assortment of gory stories about all your favorite terror-inducing topics, including cannibals, lurking demons, werewolves, zombies, and psychotic murderers, illustrated in glorious black and white, following the great tradition of classic Creepy, with twenty bonus pages in full color! [(W) Dan Braun & Various (A) Angelo Torres & Various (CA) Eric Powell]
Creepy Comics Volume 1 gathers all of the new material from the first two years of Dark Horse's celebrated new Creepy series and collects it into one gargantuan book! This 184-page monstrosity features a spellbinding assortment of gory stories about all your favorite terror-inducing topics, including cannibals, lurking demons, werewolves, zombies, and psychotic murderers, illustrated in glorious black and white, following the great tradition of classic Creepy, with twenty bonus pages in full color! Collects Creepy #1-#4 and the two full-color stories from MySpace Dark Horse Presents.
Batman uncovers the truth behind a string of underworld killings involving a guest at the Penguin's Iceberg Casino, but time is running out! Is unimaginable terror about to strike on the floating gambling den? And what will Bruce Wayne do now that he's discovered some of Charlotte's most well kept - and darkest - secrets? It's death and destruction in the highest of high stakes games at the Iceberg Casino! [(W) Tony S. Daniel (A) Tony S. Daniel, Sandu Florea (CA) Tony S. Daniel, Ryan Winn]
Bruce Wayne's girlfriend, investigative journalist Charlotte Rivers, tries to protect a long-hidden secret even when her own life hangs in the balance. The Scarecrow is after knowledge only she possesses, and he'll stop at nothing to get it from her. Can Batman uncover Charlotte's secret past in time to save her future? With the clock ticking and a dose of newly designed fear gas in the air, Batman must first fight his own nightmare as all of Gotham City turns against him. Plus, don't miss the start of a new backup story written by Tony S. Daniel and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski (PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE)!
The connection between HYPNOTIC and the attacks on Wayne Enterprises is revealed! Plus, the latest chapter in the TWO-FACE backup story. [(W) Tony S. Daniel (A) Szymon Kudranski & Various (CA) Tony S. Daniel]
What is the final fate of Charlotte Rivers and Hugh Marder? Guest-starring ROBIN. The TWO-FACE backup story continues! [(W) Tony S. Daniel (A) Szymon Kudranski & Various (CA) Tony S. Daniel, Sandu Florea]
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DETECTIVE COMICS #820 – (Robinson/Kirk/Clarke) Face the Face part 7 of 8. The clues come together and the murderer of Gotham’s villains is uncovered. Concludes in Batman #654. Cover by Simone Bianchi.
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The stunning conclusion, building on last issue's shocking revelations! As Batman is brutally tortured in an inescapable deathtrap, the mortally wounded Zatanna is unable to speak the magic words to save them both! Meanwhile, the mad magician known as Loxias embarks on his farewell performance, intending to kill hundreds of spectators in the grand finale!
[Written by Paul Dini: Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher: Cover by Simone Bianchi]
Concluding the 2-part story written by John Rozum (MIDNIGHT, MASS)! Scarecrow's Arkham Asylum prison break and subsequent rampage through Gotham City has Batman and Robin up against the wall! Will Scarecrow dethrone the Dark Knight as the most intimidating person in all of Gotham?
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The startling climax of "The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul"! A secret surrounding Ra's' lineage is revealed! Everything comes to a head at Nanda Parbat as Batman, Robin, Nightwing and Damian face off against the eternal might of Ra's al Ghul! [Written by Paul Dini / Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher / Cover by Simone Bianchi]
'Last Days of Gotham' part 1 of 2! Longtime BATMAN writer and editor Dennis O'Neil returns to The Dark Knight for this special two-part tale. Joined by artistic rising star Guillem March (JOKER'S ASYLUM: POISON IVY), O'Neil's 'Last Days of Gotham' dives into the soul of a city that has lost its most famous citizen, its favorite son, its beloved protector. How will Gotham City react in the wake of the horrible tragedy that has befallen The Caped Crusader? A variant cover by Tony Daniel is available as part of a set of 11 copies (10 regular covers and 1 variant) [Written by Dennis Oï½Neil / Art by Guillem March / Cover by Guillem March Variant Cover by Tony D]
"Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?" part 2 of 2! This second part of Neil Gaiman and Andy Kubert's special collaboration is sure to be a BATMAN story for the ages. This extraordinary tale, told as only Gaiman and Kubert can, explores the intricate relationships between Bruce Wayne and his friends and adversaries and builds toward an exciting and unexpected climax. It's a classic in the making! A variant cover by Andy Kubert is available as part of a set of 51 copies (50 regular covers and 1 variant) [Written by Neil Gaiman / Art by Andy Kubert & Scott Williams / Cover by Andy Kubert Variant Cover by]
Written by Greg Rucka Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner Cover by JH Williams III 'Elegy' part 2 of 4 by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III! Batwoman captures her enemy, a madwoman known only as Alice who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras - including Kate! But when the tables are turned, Batwoman finds herself in a hallucination slamming the present into a collision with the past, and the hints of a threat that will claim the lives of every man, woman and child in Gotham City. And in the all-new co-feature starring the Question, Montoya's quest to find a missing young girl turns deadly. On sale July 29. 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Greg Rucka Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner Cover by JH Williams III 'Elegy' part 4 of 4! Batwoman faces off against Alice in an attempt to stop the villainess from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham! But Alice has more up her sleeve than just poison, and Batwoman's life will never ever be the same again. Plus, The Question's search for a missing girl leads Renee to a human trafficking ring, and the Question suddenly finds herself in way over her head. Scheduled to arrive September 23. 40 pages. Full Color.
Scheduled to arrive on February 24 40 pages. Full Color. Written by Greg Rucka Art by Jock co-feature art by Cully Hamner Cover by JH Williams III Two mystery cases collide, as Batman gets closer to finding a missing socialite while Batwoman uncovers a gruesome new villain who has grafted knives onto his skin. There will be blood - and souvenirs of victims"" flesh - in ""Cutter"" part 2! And in The Question's co-feature, the unknown mastermind behind the gun-running scheme hires a professional killer to take care of some unwanted female companionship. When Zeiss sets his sights on Huntress and The Question, bullets will fly and blood will run!
Written by GREG RUCKA Art by JOCK Co-feature art by CULLY HAMNER Cover by JH WILLIAMS III When Batman and Batwoman each face off against a knife-wielding killer, they soon find themselves working different sides of the same case. But will they arrive in time to rescue the missing girl and stop the killer from claiming another victim? Things do not end well in ""Cutter"" Part 3. And in The Question, the mastermind behind the human trafficking ring and the gunrunning scheme is finally revealed, and The Question and the Huntress find themselves in the fight of their lives.
Written by DAVID HINE Co-feature written by GREG RUCKA Art by JEREMY HAUN Co-feature art by CULLY HAMNER Cover by CLIFF CHIANG The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over DETECTIVE COMICS in ""Beneath the Mask"" Part 1 of 2! It's Black Mask verses Jeremiah Arkham for control of the asylum. But what of the enigmatic Three Beauties, and how does Batman fit into the mad plan? Everything that was set up and teased in BATTLE FOR THE COWL: ARKHAM ASYLUM and ARKHAM REBORN is at last revealed, but the answers to the mysteries just might drive everyone - including Batman - mad! Then, in the co-feature, the spotlight is shone on Renee's personal life. But just who knows about her secret identity, and what will they do with that information? That is the question..
Written by DENNIS O'NEIL Art and cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN 1:25 ""DC 75 Anniversary"" Variant cover by WALTER SIMONSON Continuing the spirit of celebration from BATMAN #700, comics legend Dennis O'Neil's returns to the Batcave in this stand-alone, 40-page issue! O'Neil spins a tale of the Dick Grayson Batman intertwined with those classic days when Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder, patrolled the mean streets of Gotham City! And come back next month for the return of The Question and Batwoman!
Written by DAVID HINE Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL and ANDY OWENS Cover by PETER NGUYEN The four-part epic BATMAN: IMPOSTERS begins with this thirty-page adventure! A call to arms has gone out through Gotham City, and normal, everyday citizens are being drafted into a bizarre battle. Will they side with vigilante justice or join the cause of chaos and anarchy? Only The Dark Knight can rein in the terror created by the villain known only as The Imposter. But what is The Imposter's true motivation for this gang war - and what's hiding behind his rictus grin? Be here to find out! Scheduled to arrive on JULY 28 40 pages. Full Color. [Peter Nguyen]
Written by DAVID HINE Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL & ANDY OWENS Cover by PETER NGUYEN A warped variation of the Joker drug has caused those who use it to suffer mental breakdowns and embrace anarchy and chaos. With riots cropping up throughout Gotham City, the citizens find themselves divided into two gangs: one led by a Batman impostor whose mission is to bring law and order back to the streets, and the other led by a Joker impostor whose purpose is to punish the innocent and set Gotham ablaze. And in the middle of it all is The Dark Knight - but can Batman stop an entire city? Scheduled to arrive on AUGUST 25 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by DAVID HINE Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL & ANDY OWENS Cover by PETER NGUYEN The battle lines have been drawn. The insane Impostor Joker will lead his army of Jokerz against the imposing Impostor Batman and his Guardian Bats - and the battleground will be the Gotham City World's Fair. The only hope Gotham has is The Dark Knight himself, but can even Batman stop both Impostors before more blood is shed? All will be revealed, including the mystery behind the Impostors, in this shocking and horrifying conclusion to ""Batman: Impostors""! Scheduled to arrive on OCTOBER 27 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art and cover by JOCK One bright Tuesday morning, the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City's foremost banks. The event begins a strange and deadly mystery that will bring Batman face-to-face with the new, terrifying faces of organized crime in Gotham. Be here for part 1 of the brand new 3-part ""Hungry City."" Scheduled to arrive on MARCH 30 32 pages. Full Color.
Batman plunges deeper into the mystery surrounding the brutal murder of a young woman whose body was found in the belly of a killer whale. But his detective skills lead him into a deadly trap set in motion by some of the Gotham Underworld's newest and most fearsome players. Don't miss the finale of ""Hungry City!""
A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! In this penultimate chapter of the 5-part arc "Heart of Hush," Batman tears his way through Gotham City's underworld to reach his dangerous adversary. But after the Dark Knight learns what his childhood friend-turned-villain is really after, will Batman be able to survive what Hush plans next? The lives of both Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliot come full circle in this story of beginnings and brutal endings! [Written by Paul Dini / Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs / Cover by Dustin Nguyen]
DETENTION COMICS #1 - A comic published by DC Comics.
Uncle Creepy's been having all the fun in Dark Horse's revival of classic Warren magazines, so now it's Cousin Eerie's turn! The terrifying treasury of sinister sci-fi and fearsome fantasy returns with two all-new stories to thrill and chill, plus a classic reprint! First up is a dose of robotic paranoia from red-hot writer/artist David Lapham, followed by way-too-close encounters from Creepy veteran Christopher Taylor! Your trip to the comics store is about to get a lot more horrifying! [(W) Daniel Lapham, Christopher A. Taylor (A) Daniel Lapham, Rafa Garres (CA) Jim Pavelec]
From the pornographic ""Tijuana Bibles"" that parodied popular comics and comic strips through the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression, to the racy cartoons featured in Playboy in 1953 and the flowering of the counterculture that gave rise to underground comics and Robert Crumb, this first visual overview of erotic comics in nearly twenty years chronicles this always fascinating and often ground-breaking form of sexual expression. Erotic Comics reveals this provocative story with hundreds of illustrations and informative text based on interviews with key artists, writers, and publishers.
(W) McCann (A) Delaney, Pepoy What would have happened if Fry traveled back in time 100 or so years to a sci-fi influenced, industrialized Victorian Age rather than three thousand years into the future? You are about to find out as the Planet Express crew goes steampunk!
Bender becomes the star of a hit TV show on which he terrifies the public with predictions about the imminent end of the world. Meanwhile, Fry and Leela work off an amusement park debt as carnies on the moon. And when a real threat to Earth appears on the horizon, Bender and the Planet Express crew must warn a wary and weary populace that has braced itself for disaster one too many times. [(W) Ian Boothby (A) James Lloyd (CA) Jason Ho, Andrew Pepoy]
After being dragged through an asteroid field, Leela is found drifting in space with no memory of who she is - that is until Zapp Brannigan claims her as his bride. Plus, in breaking news, Morbo gets his own back-up feature. [(W) Jesse Leon McCann (A) John Delaney & Various (CA) Jason Ho, Mike Rote]
(W/A) Various See ghosts by new faces as well as art comics luminaries like Jeffrey Brown, Zak Sally, Allison Cole, John Porcellino, Lucy Knisley, Kevin Cannon, John Hankiewicz, and David Heatley. The Xeric Award-winning Ghost Comics: A Benefit Anthology for RS Eden will show you ghosts of dinosaurs, transforming robots, and forgotten pasts.
GIL KANE ART OF THE COMICS SC - (Daniel Herman) A comprehensive overview of the career of one of the most significant artists of comic book stories in the 20th century. This book takes an in-depth look at Gil Kane, his art, and the art of comic books. Essential reading for the fan of comics history, and its artistic values. Gil Kane was one of the leading pioneers for the medium, and this book solidifies his place as one of the greatest comic soldiers of all time. Features black-and-white art, color art, and epilogue, footnotes, checklist, an interview with Gil Kane, and more. 8x11. 208 pp.
Written by TRINA ROBBINS, DEVIN GRAYSON, ANN NOCENTI, G. WILLOW WILSON, VALERIE D'ORAZIO, LUCY KNISLEY, COLLEEN DORAN & MORE! Pencilled by STEPHANIE BUSCEMA, MING DOYLE, NIKKI COOK, MOLLY CRABAPPLE, LUCY KNISLEY, COLLEEN DORAN & MORE! Cover by AMANDA CONNER & LAURA MARTIN With the most controversial question in the Marvel Universe finally answered right on the cover, Marvel is proud to bring you a celebration of amazing women in comics with the first of a three issue anthology entirely created by the most talented and exciting women working in comics today, including Ann Nocenti (DAREDEVIL), Amanda Conner (Power Girl), Laura Martin (SECRET INVASION), G. Willow Wilson (Air), Devin Grayson (Nightwing), Stephanie Buscema (WEB OF SPIDER-MAN), and more! With stories featuring your favorite Marvel characters, from the Punisher to Mary Jane, don't miss what will be the one of the most talked about series of the year! (Please note: She-Hulk would totally win) 48 pages. /Rated A.
Written by VARIOUS Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by AMANDA CONNER & LAURA MARTIN Marvel is proud to bring you a celebration of amazing women in comics with a brand-new anthology created entirely by the most talented and exciting women working in comics today, including Ann Nocenti (DAREDEVIL), Amanda Conner (Power Girl), Laura Martin (SECRET INVASION), G. Willow Wilson (Air), Devin Grayson (Nightwing), Stephanie Buscema (WEB OF SPIDER-MAN), and more! With stories featuring your favorite Marvel characters, from the Punisher to Mary Jane, don't miss what will be one of the most talked-about series of the year! Collecting GIRL COMICS #1-3. 120 pages. /Rated T
Written by VARIOUS Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by AMANDA CONNER The women of Marvel! The Invisible Woman, Storm, She-Hulk - all are powerful Marvel women that can go toe-to-toe with any man. And while they all appear in GIRL COMICS, the focus isn't on them - it's on the incredible women behind the scenes. GIRL COMICS is Marvel's first-ever series made completely by female creators. From the writers and artists to the letterers and editors, a woman's hands crafted every piece of this volume - showing that not only does Marvel have the best female characters but the best creators as well. Featuring the work of Ann Nocenti, Jill Thompson, Colleen Coover, Amanda Conner, Lea Hernandez, Carla Speed McNeil and more, Girl Comics offers up a heaping helping of comics in the Mighty Marvel Manner. Collecting GIRL COMICS #1-3. 136 pages. /Parental Advisory
R.G.Taylor, best known for his work on Sandman Mystery Theatre, Wordsmith, and Negative Burn, illustrates true stories by a television producer, an animator, a comic book store owner, and many others about the comics they loved in their youth and about the way the medium changed their lives. [by R.G. Taylor & Various]
HISTORY OF WEB COMICS SC - (T. Campbell) Web comics are an internet phenomenon the world over. Web comic historian T. Campbell has compiled a comprehensive look into this development in the comics industry and the history of literature. 195 pp.
The cartoon anthology that puts the kicks back in comics strikes again! Climb on board the Hotwire Express for another electrifying joyride - from the sublime to the ridiculous - and all parts in between. Volume 2 includes some of the strongest narrative comics around. Tim Lane's autobiographical strip, "Spirit," portrays the grittiness, desperation, and terror he experienced as a bum, riding the rails. "Niacin," by Mary Fleener, is the hilariously sordid story of a hallucinatory date with a drug dealer. Mack White deconstructs the western myth of the OK Corral gunfight in "Showdown at Hustler's Ridge." Glenn Head's "Oozing Dread!" tells the Twilight Zone-ish tale of Wilhelm Reich, madcap genius-inventor of the orgone box. "Communicable Disease" by Carol Swain shows the descent of a young Scottish lass into impoverished hell. Dutch artist Tobias Tak delivers a fantastical retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk with his comic, "The Ten Inch Giant." All this and more, wrapped in a absolute killer cover by Tim Lane! [Various; Edited Glenn Head]
TIRED OF TAME, BORING COMICS? SEE: hoTWIRE! The Harvey and Eisner nominated anthology of action, thrills, chills and trangression is back with a third volume! Anything goes in hotwire, eschewing literary high-mindedness for a pure, gut-wrenching viscerality that you can tune in and rest your brain on after a long day. hotwire the third leaps off the page from the get-go with David Sandlin's ""Infernal Combustion,"" about boozing it up in a broke-down caddy, and Tim Lane's bit of freight-hopping grit, ""Spike."" Underground comics legend Mary Fleener returns with ""The Judge,"" a true tale about her own life fending off thugs... with a .38! Meanwhile, hotwire Captain Glenn Head spins the biog raphy of German surrealist Hans Bellmer as a down and out Vaudevillian in decadent Weimar Berlin. Other creepy delights: Rick Altergott delivers a fable of a child-molesting clown pleasuring himself in the suburbs, while Matti Hagelberg's ""Passion of Atte"" is a modern-day dante's Inferno of comics. There's also more knockout work and crazy visuals by Mark Dean Veca, Johnny (Angry Youth Comix) Ryan, Mats?!, Max Andersson, Sam Henderson, Steve Cerio, Stephane Blanquet, Doug Allen, Carol Swain, Craig Yoe, J. Bradley Johnson, Michael (Tales designed to Thrizzle) Kupperman, Danny Hellman, Mack White, Lorna Miller, David Paleo, Christian Northeast, Karl Wills and Jay Pulga. Looking for laffs? A psychic jolt? A partner for your next trip? Look no further than... hotwire!
IMAGE COMICS HC - (Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri & Jim Valentino) Relist. Previous orders are cancelled. The four remaining Image founders return to the characters that made them famous. The never-before-seen origin of Savage Dragon. A turning point in the life of Spawn. The final fate of CyberForce. The future of ShadowHawk.128 pp.
MADMAN COMICS #9 - A comic published by Dark Horse.
MADMAN COMICS #11 - A comic published by Dark Horse.
MADMAN COMICS #13 - A comic published by Dark Horse.
MADMAN COMICS #14 - A comic published by Dark Horse.
MADMAN COMICS VOLUME TWO SC - Collects Madman Comics # 6-10, plus all sorts of added bonuses, with all-new, wraparound art by Allred on another mock dust-jacket cover! 152 pp.
Middle school student Ayumu Seta is called out by fellow ""male"" student, Takashi Akimoto who suddenly blurts out, ""Please go out with me!"" While desperately trying to reject him, Ayumu finds out that by ""Please go out with me,"" Takahashi meant as his partner for a comedic dual, ""Manzai."" However, the more Ayumu tries to reject the excessively confident and forceful Takashi, the more he finds himself sucked into a world of comedic mayhem! [Atsuko Asano & Hizuru Imai]
The companion text to the First Second 2008 publication, Drawing Words & Writing Pictures! Want to be a cartoonist? Mastering Comics will show you how - with step-by-step lessons (accompanied by exercises, tips, and illustrated examples from the work of great cartoonists) providing instruction in writing, developing your own style, book production, and the publication process. [(W) Jessica Abel (A/CA) Matt Madden]
(W/A) R. Sikoryak Masterpiece Comics adapts a variety of classic literary works with the most iconic visual idioms of twentieth-century comics. Dense with exclamation marks and lurid zip-a-tone, R. Sikoryak's parodies remind us of the sensational excesses of the canon, or, if you prefer, of the economical expressiveness of classic comics from Superman to Peanuts. Sikoryak's classics have appeared in landmark anthologies such as Raw and Drawn & Quarterly, all of which are collected here, along with brilliant new satires.
RAIJIN COMICS #6 - A comic published by Gutsoon! Entertainment.
REINVENTING COMICS SC – B&W. (Scott McCloud) McCloud returns to his graphic-storytelling style to look at how imagination is combining with modern technology to revolutionize the world's most misunderstood art form. Serving once again as narrator (represented by a simplified drawing of McCloud himself), he identifies a dozen different revolutions in the way comics are created, read and perceived in present-day culture. Part One of the book explores comics as art, literature and commerce. In Part Two, McCloud paints a detailed picture of the challenges facing comics in the digital age, exploring how computer-generated imagery and the exploding world of online delivery are transforming the field as it enters a new century. 256 pp.
In 1993, Scott McCloud tore down the wall between high and low culture with the acclaimed international hit Understanding Comics, a massive comic book that explored the inner workings of the world's most misunderstood art form. Now, McCloud takes comics to the next level, charting twelve different revolutions in how comics are created, read, and perceived today, and how they're poised to conquer the new millennium. [Written & Illustrated By Scott Mccloud]
RUNAWAY COMICS #2 - A comic book published by Fantagraphics
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN, CLAYTON HENRY & GABRIEL HARDMAN Cover by BILLY TAN Variant Cover by ED MCGUINNESS It's a double-dose of intrigue and adventure this month with back-to-back Atlas action! What a difference a half-century makes: As the Agents of 1958 find themselves battling deep behind the Iron Curtain, the Agents of today are locked in mortal conflict with Captain America! And if Bob Grayson loses his mind, that may very well be the end for the Agents of today! And if that weren't enough... Issue #5 brings the throwdown to end all throwdowns! The Agents of Atlas face off with the NEW AVENGERS!!! What a perfect time for M-11 to take one of his unpredictable courses of decisive action. Rated V for VIOLENT. 32 pages. / Rated T
(W/A) Sergio Aragonés Beloved cartoonist Sergio Aragonés writes, draws, and provides the cover for his first full-length Simpsons Comics issue. Springfield is on the brink of a nuclear meltdown (what else is new?) and Homer must do everything in his power to save the plant, the town, and his family from what is basically all his fault! Brace yourself for some serious silliness in ""No Cause for Alarm!""
(W) Boothby (A) Costanza After Bart attempts to scare Lisa with the help of an urban myth, Grampa Simpson decides to teach them both a lesson or two with a trio of myth-informed tales drawn very loosely from Greek, Norse, and modern-day super-heroic mythology. [Boothby, Costanza]
(W) Ty Templeton (A) Andrew Pepoy Mr. Burns lays off the entire work force at the nuclear power plant, shuttering every local business, and steering the town into financial ruin. With no jobs available, the Simpsons and the other Springfieldians do what any economically depressed and unemployed person would do, they cross illegally into Canada to make their fortune.
(W) Boothby (A) DiGerolamo, Ortiz, Ho, Delaney Marge and Homer turn one of her homemade cleaning concoctions into the newest informercial product sensation, wiping away all the other competition, but their commercial success soon leaves their marriage in a mess. In the meantime, Bart grows a conscience, one named Ralph Wiggum. Also, Angry Dad changes a tire.
Lisa's love of music is put to the test when she takes a job at King Toot's Music Store. Meanwhile, when Homer discovers that Ned Flanders had a hand in recording his and Marge's favorite song, he finds it very hard to get in a romantic mood. Can the healing power of music cure the Simpsons' blues? [(W) Ian Boothby (A) Phil Ortiz, Dan DeCarlo (CA) Jason Ho, Mike Rote]
After a school prank gone bad, Bart is afraid to face the consequences or his parents, so he and Milhouse stowaway on Captain McCallister's boat and set sail for exotic ports. However, an adventure on the high seas is not everything it is cracked up to be. Oh, did we mention the mutiny? [(W) Chuck Dixon (A) John Delaney, Andrew Pepoy (CA) Jason Ho, Mike Rote]
In a tale neither fit for man nor animal, Homer Simpson becomes televison's newest reality star as his bottomless appetite and cast iron stomach are put to the test and pushed to the limits week after week on Man Vs. Best Vs. Food. Eventually, something's gotta give, and we're talking more than a couple belt notches. [(W) Paul Dini (A) Phil Ortiz, Dan DeCarlo (CA) Jason Ho, Mike Rote]