DC Comics

ABSOLUTE DC: THE NEW FRONTIER HC - (Darwyn Cooke) Features new story pages, detailed annotations, alternate sequences and an extensive gallery of sketches, pinups, action figure art and more. In the 1950s, Cold War paranoia outlawed the Mystery Men of the Golden Age. Stalwarts such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice, but as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, it would take a new breed of hero to define the American Way. Introduction by DC's President & Publisher Paul Levitz, and an afterword by Cooke. 464 pp. - Cover Price $75.00 - Westfield Price $69.40

ION #6 - [of 13] (Marz/Grindberg/Tocchini/Leisten) The Guardians of the Universe reveal their secret plan for Kyle Rayner, but will Ion embrace his new destiny or rebel against it? Cover by Kalman Andraszofsky. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.50

KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #1 - [of 6] (Jesse Leon McCann/Min S. Ku/Jeff Albrecht) Follow the adventures of the Last Pup of Krypton as he arrives on Earth, meets his host family and friend Kevin, and fights crime with his stalwart companions. Cover by Scott Jeralds. - Cover Price $2.25 - Westfield Price $1.70

MYSTERY IN SPACE #1 - [of 8] (Jim Starlin/Shane Davis & Matt "Batt" Banning, Starlin & Al Milgrom) Who is the new Captain Comet? What is his connection to his predecessor? Plus, a 16-page backup feature reveals the secret behind The Weird's return to the DCU after a long absence. See the Jim Starlin interview. - Cover Price $3.99 - Westfield Price $3.30

OUTSIDERS #40 - (Winick/Clark/Thibert) Who's about to blow the Outsiders' deep cover? Cover by Daniel Acuña. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.50

SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE PHANTOM STRANGER VOL. 1 GN - B&W. (Bob Kanigher, Dennis O'Neil, Gerry Conway, John Broome & Len Wein, Carmine Infantino/Curt Swan, Nick Cardy, Jim Aparo, Murphy Anderson & Neal Adams) Supernatural phenomena with tales from the Phantom Stranger and his skeptical counterpart Dr. 13. Reprints Showcase #80 and spooky tales from The Phantom Stranger #1-21. 544 pp. - Cover Price $16.99 - Westfield Price $14.05

TRIALS OF SHAZAM #2 - [of 12] (Winick/Porter) Enter Freddie Freeman who finds his life outside of being Captain Marvel Junior in even worse shape. The good news: Freddie is given the opportunity to regain his abilities. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.50

CMX

DENSHA OTOKO VOL. 1 - B&W. (Hitori Nakano/Wataru Watanabe) Perpetual geek, social basket case and obsessive fan - needless to say, the guy called "Train Man" has never had a girlfriend. Most of his days are spent immersed in electronics and waiting for the box set DVD of his favorite anime series. But fate takes a turn for Train one ordinary night on an ordinary train ride. He falls in love at first sight with Hermess, a gorgeous fellow passenger. 182 pp. (5x7.375) Teen - Cover Price $9.99 - Westfield Price $7.30

Vertigo

AMERICAN VIRGIN: HEAD GN - (Steven T. Seagle/Becky Cloonan/Jim Rugg) Collects issues #1-4 with a Steven T. Seagle interview and sketch material from Becky Cloonan. Adam Chamberlain is a 20-year-old youth minister, a best-selling author, and most important, the head of a national virginity movement. Adam is about to lose it when his girlfriend is killed. Cover by Frank Quitely. 112 pp. MR. - Cover Price $9.99 - Westfield Price $8.25

Wildstorm

LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER HC GN - (Alan Moore/Kevin O'Neill) England in the mid-1950s is not the same as it was. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen have been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return in search of some answers - answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters. The Black Dossier is an elaborately designed volume that includes a "Tijuana Bible" insert and a 3-D section complete with custom glasses, as well as additional text pieces, maps, and a cutaway double-page spread of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine by Kevin O'Neill. 208 pp. MR. - Cover Price $29.99 - Westfield Price $24.75

NINJA SCROLL #1 - (J. Torres/Michael Chang) The anime sensation comes to comics in this new series. Follow the adventures of wandering ronin Jubei as he scours feudal Japan, fighting all forms of villains and monsters in search of the one thing he truly desires: a decent night's sleep. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.25

WETWORKS: WORLDSTORM #1 - (Mike Carey/Whilce Portacio/Trevor Scott) Dane, team leader of Wetworks, is on a mission. He's forming a new team with the best of the worst. It's a bad world, filled with vampires, werewolves and all manner of nasty creatures. Someone's got to keep them in line. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.50

Marvel Comics

ASTONISHING X-MEN #17 - (Whedon/Cassaday) Torn part 5 of 6. The X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld has been revealed. Who is it and what will be done to them? Rated T+. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.50

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE ALL-WINNERS VOL. 2 HC GN - (Carl Burgos/Howard James/John Forte/Harry Sahle/Al Avison/Bob Powell) See the Golden Age in its glory as Captain America stops a plot against General Douglas MacArthur. The Human Torch foils a plan to freeze the English Channel. The Destroyer fights the forces of the Devil himself. Plus meet little-known characters like the Black Avenger, Raffles the Cracksman, and the Whizzer's sidekick Slow Motion Jones. With text stories by Mickey Spillane. Collecting All-Winners Comics #5-8. Cover by Alex Schomburg. 280 pp. Rated T+. - Cover Price $49.99 - Westfield Price $41.25

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE ALL-WINNERS VOL. 2 HC GN (VARIANT EDITION) - (Carl Burgos/Howard James/John Forte/Harry Sahle/Al Avison/Bob Powell) See the Golden Age in its glory as Captain America stops a plot against General Douglas MacArthur. The Human Torch foils a plan to freeze the English Channel. The Destroyer fights the forces of the Devil himself. Plus meet little-known characters like the Black Avenger, Raffles the Cracksman, and the Whizzer's sidekick Slow Motion Jones. With text stories by Mickey Spillane. Collecting All-Winners Comics #5-8. Cover by Alex Schomburg. 280 pp. Rated T+. - Cover Price $54.99 - Westfield Price $45.40

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE HUMAN TORCH VOL. 1 HC GN - (Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein & Ernie Hart/Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers) Turn back the clock to 1962. Johnny Storm the thrill-seeking, impulsive teen wonder of the Fantastic Four set the world on fire in these scorchin' solo stories. He's going to head-to-head against Namor the Sub-Mariner, Spider-Man, Captain America, Paste-Pot Pete, the Wizard, the Sandman and the Living Bomb. Collecting Strange Tales #101-107 and Annual #2. 272 pp. All Ages. - Cover Price $49.99 - Westfield Price $41.25

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE HUMAN TORCH VOL. 1 HC GN (VARIANT EDITION) - (Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein & Ernie Hart/Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers) Turn back the clock to 1962. Johnny Storm the thrill-seeking, impulsive teen wonder of the Fantastic Four set the world on fire in these scorchin' solo stories. He's going to head-to-head against Namor the Sub-Mariner, Spider-Man, Captain America, Paste-Pot Pete, the Wizard, the Sandman and the Living Bomb. Collecting Strange Tales #101-107 and Annual #2. 272 pp. All Ages. - Cover Price $54.99 - Westfield Price $45.40

STAN LEE MEETS SPIDER-MAN - (Stan Lee & Brian Michael Bendis/Olivier Coipel & Mark Bagley) First, Stan and artist Olivier Coipel present a meeting between "The Man" and his web-slinging creation. Next, Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley pays homage to the life and career of "The Man." And finally, a representation of the classic Stan-scripted Amazing Spider-Man #87. 48 pp. Rated T+. See the Stan Lee interview. - Cover Price $3.99 - Westfield Price $3.30

STAN LEE MEETS DR. STRANGE - (Stan Lee & Joss Whedon/Alan Davis & Michael Gaydos) First, Stan journeys to Greenwich Village to catch up with his old pal Doctor Strange - but things have certainly changed since the '60s. Then, Joss Whedon and Michael Gaydos take you to an interdimensional cross-time comic book convention. And finally, a representation of the Stan-scripted Doctor Strange story from Marvel Premiere #3, illustrated by Barry Windsor-Smith. 48 pp. Rated T+. See the Stan Lee interview. - Cover Price $3.99 - Westfield Price $3.30

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #100 - (Bendis/Bagley) Clone Saga. Chock full of secrets that date back to the book's beginning - finally, chillingly revealed. And there are three - count 'em three - mind-staggering shock endings. 64 pp. Rated A. - Cover Price $3.99 - Westfield Price $3.30

UNION JACK #1 - [of 4] (Christios Gage/Mike Perkins) Britain's premier super hero has mere hours to prevent multiple terrorist attacks on London by an army of super-villains. When his boss at MI5 risks innocent lives to bring down the enemy, Union Jack faces a tough choice. Guest starring: Sabra, Arabian Knight, Batroc The Leaper, Machette, Zaran, Boomerang, Crossfire, Jack O'lantern, Shockwave, and more. Rated T+. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.25

Dark Horse

DARK HORSE BOOK OF MONSTERS HC - (Mike Mignola/Kurt Busiek/Evan Dorkin/Sarah Dyer/Leah Moore/John Reppion/Scott Allie/William Hope Hodgson/Keith Giffen/Timothy Green II/Jill Thompson/Paul Lee/Gary Gianni/Arvid Nelson/Juan Ferreyra/Brian Horton) Mike Mignola takes Hellboy on a monster-crunching mission and Gary Gianni provides illustrations for a classic tale of South Seas horror by William Hope Hodgson. Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson return to unveil a new painted story starring everyone's favorite evil-fighting strays. Also, an homage to the creature comics of Jack Kirby, by Kurt Busiek and Keith Giffen, and many more terrifying yarns. 96 pp. (6x9) - Cover Price $15.95 - Westfield Price $13.65

DWIGHT T. ALBATROSS'S THE GOON NOIR #1 - [of 3] B&W. Patton Oswalt scribes a short story of Goon's sidekick Franky, illustrated by Mike Ploog. Also, short stories by the likes of Steve Niles and Ryan Sook, Bill Morrison, and the first in a string of serialized shorts from Eric Powell and frequent co-conspirators Tom Sniegoski and Mark Farmer. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.50

HARLAN ELLISON'S DREAM CORRIDOR VOL. 2 GN - (Harlan Ellison/Eric Shanower/various) Your host for this amazing final volume is of course Harlan Ellison himself, not just the most award-winningest author on the planet but now his very own registered trademark. Aiding and abetting Harlan is artist Eric Shanower, as they introduce each of ten fabulist tales in this volume. Features stories written and drawn by the likes of Mark Waid, Gene Ha, Steve Rude, Steve Niles, Paul Chadwick, Gene Colan, and more, including the very last work by Curt Swan. Collecting the final stories from Harlan Ellison's Dream Corridor with gobs of new material. Cover by Brian Boland. 152 pp. (7x10) - Cover Price $19.95 - Westfield Price $17.10

RETURN OF THE GREMLINS #1 - [of 3] (Mike Richardson/Dean Yeagle) Based on the creation of author Roald Dahl, these playful (and occasionally exasperating) creatures have been in the public eye since WWII, disassembling fighter planes and causing roguish havoc wherever they go. Our story opens on Gus, a man visiting England from the States. His grandfather's house is part of his inheritance, and he plans to sell it as soon as he can. Even though the locals think the house is haunted. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.25

REX MUNDI VOL. 1: THE GUARDIAN OF THE TEMPLE GN - (Arvid Nelson/Eric J/Jeromy Cox/Juan Ferreyra) A quest for the Holy Grail unlike any you've ever seen begins here - in a world where the American Civil War ended in a stalemate, the Catholic Church controls Europe, and sorcery determines political power. When a medieval scroll disappears from a Paris church, Doctor Julien Saunière investigates, uncovering a series of horrific ritual murders and an ancient secret society. Collects issues 0-5 of the Image Comics series. 176 pp. (7x10) - Cover Price $16.95 - Westfield Price $14.50

STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC VOL. 1 - COMMENCEMENT GN - (John Jackson Miller/Brian Ching/Travel Foreman/Michael Atiyeh) Thousands of years before Luke Skywalker would destroy the Death Star, one lone Padawan would become a fugitive hunted by his own Masters, charged with murdering every one of his fellow Jedi-in-training. From criminals hiding out in the treacherous under-city of the planet Taris, to a burly, mysterious droid recovered from the landscape of a cratered moon, Padawan Zayne Carrick will find unexpected allies in his race to clear his name. Cover by Travis Charest. 152 pp. (7x10) - Cover Price $18.95 - Westfield Price $16.25

Image Comics

SAM NOIR: SAMURAI DETECTIVE #1 - B&W. (Eric A. Anderson/Manny Trembley) Payback Is A Niche. On the third floor of a cluttered low-rent office, Sam Noir met his destiny. Destiny wore a dress, and she was the best thing to walk into Sam's life right up until they snuffed her out, that is. They nixed his betty, and now he's gonna nix them. 24 pp. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.50

TABULA RASA - B&W. (Keith Giffen/Shannon Denton/Matt Jacobs) A dying cop has his soul transported into the body of a near unstoppable clay version of himself and must now enact vengeance on those that killed him within seven days or lose his soul forever. 48 pp. - Cover Price $4.99 - Westfield Price $3.70

Tokyopop

KINGDOM HEARTS CHAIN OF MEMORIES VOL. 1 GN - B&W. (Shiro Amano) Sora, Donald and Goofy realize their magic and skills have been completely stripped away - and now Sora must travel on his own. 192 pp. A - Cover Price $9.99 - Westfield Price $8.75

JUDAS VOL. 1 GN - B&W. (Suu Minazuki) Judas, cursed for his sins, is the spirit of Death - he is without form, and has enslaved young Eve to carry out the most heinous of acts. Together in spirit and body, they must slay 666 people so that Judas can regain his humanity. 192 pp. OT - Cover Price $9.99 - Westfield Price $7.85

Viz Media LLC

REBORN VOL. 1 GN - B&W. (Akira Amano) When fedora-wearing, gun-toting toddler Reborn arrives and says he's come to groom Tsuna for his future as boss of an Italian organized crime family, Tsuna is more than a little skeptical. 192 pp. T+ - Cover Price $7.99 - Westfield Price $6.25

SHOJO BEAT: MANGA ARTIST ACADEMY SC - (Hiroyuki Iizuka/Amu Sumoto) These professional manga creators have gathered to present their techniques and share their knowledge. Meet Satomi Panda, your alter ego. Satomi has no skills or knowledge, but she embarks on a journey to become an able manga artist with the help of many teachers. 200 pp. - Cover Price $14.99 - Westfield Price $13.15

Other Comics Publishers (A)

A Wave Blue World Inc

ADRENALINE #1 - [of 8] (Chin-Tanner/Boyle/Redivo) A global epic adventure starring an American billionaire playboy, Alex Lowder, and Dr. Saida Nri, a beautiful Nigerian development worker. After their first explosive encounter on an illegal hunting trip in Africa, Alex hatches a plan to win back his position as heir to the Lowder media empire. 28 pp. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.55

ACTOR

ACTOR COMICS PRESENTS VOL. 1 GN - (Stan Lee, Oeming, Linsner, Dini, Sim & various) A cover by Joseph Michael Linsner featuring the Incredible Hulk and Amazing Spider-Man starts the action-packed benefit book with a cornucopia of talent, including a new story by Stan Lee. Plus, two new stories featuring the Incredible Hulk (by William Loebs, Dave Simons and Armando Gil) and Spider-Man (by Ron Marz and Dan Jurgens). Published in conjunction with Century Comics. 152 pp. - Cover Price $10.00 - Westfield Price $9.25

Alias Enterprises LLC

SEMI-AUTO ANGEL: SECOND HEAVEN #1 - B&W. [of 6] (Ingeneri/Davenport) A biomechanical monstrosity has awakened and is laying waste to the last human sanctuary, Second Heaven. But 72 hours earlier, 16 year-old Nariko is visited in a dream by a faceless winged creature that sets her on a path that will lead her directly into the mouth of the beast. 22 pp. - Cover Price $3.50 - Westfield Price $3.25

Antarctic Press

HOW TO DRAW NINJAS & SAMURAI SUPERSIZE SC - B&W. Learn all about the costumes, weapons, and accessories of samurai and ninja, from the traditional period drama types to the more modern versions seen in shows like Samurai 7 and Naruto. 144 pp. - Cover Price $21.95 - Westfield Price $17.20

Arcana Studio

POWER OF THE VALKYRIE #1 - [of 4] (Davis/Schley/Yeung) As an Elysian war rages and spills upon the Earth, an ethereal gift is all that stands between the dark minions of Hell and their conquest of the Heavens. MR. - Cover Price $3.95 - Westfield Price $3.35

Other Comics Publishers (B-D)

Begoths Comics

BEGOTHS COMICS #1: THE HYPNOTIC GAZE - B&W. (Steve Varner) Based on the series of cult classic dolls and collectibles. Several groups of social misfits, mostly fresh out of high school, are investigating what life has to offer them. In some cases, they're dealing with what life has done to them. MR. - Cover Price $2.95 - Westfield Price $2.50

Boom! Studios

PIRATE TALES #1 - Featuring a familiar roster of writers - Keith Giffen, John Rogers, Johanna Stokes, and Michael Alan Nelson, now you'll discover that Joe Casey's jumped aboard as well as novelist Christopher Golden. With art by Tim Seeley, Chee, Fabio Moon, and a host of the business' best. 48 pp. - Cover Price $6.99 - Westfield Price $6.50

Counteractive Comics

VARUK #1 - (Scott Reeves/Miguel Caceres) Ko Yingh Varuk, a northern barbarian, leaves his clan and ventures into the civilized lands to the south. But mountains lie between Varuk and his destination - mountains haunted by spirits and guarded by the army of a southern emperor. 24 pp. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.55

D. E.

LONE RANGER #1 - (Brett Matthews/John Cassaday/Sergio Cariello/Dean White) A powerful tale of the Old West that begins the origins of the Lone Ranger in a way never before presented. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.65

Denis Kitchen Publishing Co.

DRAWING COMICS IS EASY! (EXCEPT WHEN IT'S HARD!) HC - (Alexa Kitchen) The work of a 7-year-old prodigy cartoonist. Though seemingly aimed at a peer audience of other children, this idiosyncratic "How-To" book will appeal to readers of any age, especially those interested in cartooning and the creative process. 168 pp. - Cover Price $19.95 - Westfield Price $18.50

Digital Webbing

E-MAN: RECHARGED - (Cuti/Staton/Webb) E-Man, the pure energy being from the stars, returns. The original creators reunite E-Man with his girlfriend Nova Kane and their arch-nemesis, The Brain from Sirius. - Cover Price $3.99 - Westfield Price $3.70

Other Comics Publishers (E-O)

Fantagraphics Books

CASTLE WAITING VOL. II #2 - (Medley) Interiors part 3 wraps up with a flashback to young Jain paying a visit to her charming older sisters at the King's court. 40 pp. - Cover Price $4.75 - Westfield Price $4.40

MONSTER PARADE #1 - (Ben Catmull) A fantastical comic world where all manner of creatures great and small co-exist with humans like a force of nature. A young boy witnesses a series of giant monsters bringing forth a great rain. Rendered in two colors. - Cover Price $3.95 - Westfield Price $3.35

POPEYE VOL. 1: I YAM WHAT I YAM HC - (E.C. Segar) This series will collect the complete run of Segar's Thimble Theatre comic strip (dailies and color Sundays) featuring Popeye. In this first volume, covering 1928-1930, Popeye's initial courtship of Olive Oyl takes center stage while Olive's brother Castor Oyl discovers the mysterious Whiffle Hen. 200 pp. (11x17) - Cover Price $29.95 - Westfield Price $27.75

Giant Earth Press

GIANTS IN THE EARTH #1 - B&W. (Charles Fetherolf) From lurking predators in the Cambrian Seas to the transgression of the mastery of fire, this recounts the evolution of species, all through stunning visual pieces. MR. - Cover Price $4.95 - Westfield Price $4.20

Hill & Wang

THE 9/11 REPORT: A GRAPHIC ADAPTATION HC GN - (Sid Jacobson/Ernie Colón) On December 5, 2005, the 9/11 Commission issued its final report card on the government's fulfillment of the recommendations issued in July 2004: one A, twelve B's, nine C's, twelve D's, three F's, and four incompletes. Using every skill and storytelling method Jacobson and Colón have learned over the decades, they have produced the most accessible version of the 9/11 Report. - Cover Price $30.00 - Westfield Price $26.70

King Hell

ABRAXAS & THE EARTHMAN GN - (Rick Veitch) Abducted from Earth by space whalers, Cetologist John Isaac endures physical and spiritual mutation by order of the ship's cruel master, Rotwang. Pressed into the mad captain's hunt for Abraxas, Isaac finds his own destiny in the belly of this monstrous red-horned whale. 88 pp. MR. - Cover Price $16.95 - Westfield Price $15.70

Larry Gonick

CARTOON HISTORY OF THE MODERN WORLD GN - (Larry Gonick) Beginning with Columbus's arrival on America's shores, Larry Gonick traces the history of humanity through to the United States' emergence as a world superpower, the technological revolution, and the resurgence of militant religion. 208 pp. - Cover Price $17.95 - Westfield Price $17.55

CARTOON HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE VOL. 1 GN - (Larry Gonick) [A] A unique fusion of world history and the comics medium, a work of serious scholarship and a masterpiece of popular literature. An entertaining and informative illustrated guide. - Cover Price $21.95 - Westfield Price $21.45

CARTOON HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE VOL. 2 GN - (Larry Gonick) [A] A unique fusion of world history and the comics medium, a work of serious scholarship and a masterpiece of popular literature. An entertaining and informative illustrated guide. - Cover Price $22.95 - Westfield Price $22.40

CARTOON HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE VOL. 3 GN - (Larry Gonick) [A] A unique fusion of world history and the comics medium, a work of serious scholarship and a masterpiece of popular literature. An entertaining and informative illustrated guide. - Cover Price $21.95 - Westfield Price $21.90

Moonstone

MOONSTONE MONSTERS VOL. 1 GN - B&W. (DeFalco/Raab/various) [A] Collects the first five issues of Moonstone's horror anthology featuring: werewolves, mummies, vampire vixens, ghosts, and sea creatures. Also, three new stories. 170 pp. - Cover Price $16.95 - Westfield Price $9.95

National Press Comics

SPECIAL EDUCATION #1 - (David Dwonch) What happens when a powerless teenage boy gets sent to a superhero high school? He gets sent to the remedial class, of course. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.55

Osprey Graphics

GRAPHIC HISTORY: BLOODIEST DAY - THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM GN - (Larry Hama/Ron Wagner) The Battle of Antietam was the first major Civil War engagement on Northern soil, and saw stiff Union resistance halt General Lee's bold advance. This book visualizes the key tactical decisions and remarkable acts of courage. 48 pp. - Cover Price $9.95 - Westfield Price $9.25

GRAPHIC HISTORY: DAY OF INFAMY - THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR GN - (Steve White/Gary Erskine) Remember the 65th anniversary of the attack and discover the story of those caught up in the fateful day - such as Second Lieutenants Taylor and Welch, who heroically took to the skies in Mustang P40 fighters. 48 pp. - Cover Price $9.95 - Westfield Price $9.25

GRAPHIC HISTORY: EMPIRE FALLS - THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY GN - (Steve White/Gary Erskine) A thrilling tale of espionage, daring, luck and extreme heroism, shown by men such as Lt. Commanders Maxwell Leslie and Wade McClusky. 48 pp. - Cover Price $9.95 - Westfield Price $9.25

GRAPHIC HISTORY: SURPRISE ATTACK! - THE BATTLE OF SHILOH GN - (Larry Hama/Ron Wagner) The experience of ill-prepared soldiers, moving personal accounts, and the personalities of the key protagonists are brought together in this account of survival. 48 pp. - Cover Price $9.95 - Westfield Price $9.25

Other Comics Publishers (P-Z)

Pantheon Books

CHICKEN WITH PLUMS HC GN - B&W. (Marjane Satrapi) We are in Tehran in 1958, and Nasser Ali Khan, one of Iran's most revered tar players, discovers his instrument to be irreparably damaged. Brokenhearted, he takes to bed, renouncing the world. As his loved ones gather at his bedside, we are treated to flashbacks and flashforwards that reveal Nasser Ali's entire life and beyond. 96 pp. - Cover Price $16.95 - Westfield Price $16.55

Papercutz

HARDY BOYS VOL. 7: OPPOSITE NUMBERS HC GN - (Scott Lobdell/Daniel Rendon) Traveling across the country on the maiden voyage of a new train, the Hardy Boys find themselves framed for murder. 96 pp. - Cover Price $12.95 - Westfield Price $10.85

HARDY BOYS VOL. 7: OPPOSITE NUMBERS GN - (Scott Lobdell/Daniel Rendon) Traveling across the country on the maiden voyage of a new train, the Hardy Boys find themselves framed for murder. 96 pp. - Cover Price $7.95 - Westfield Price $7.40

NANCY DREW VOL. 7: CHARMED BRACELET HC GN - (Stefan Petrucha/Vaughn Ross) Ned Nickerson arrested for shoplifting. Nancy Drew threatened with a lawsuit. A rare computer chip stolen from Rackham Industries. It gets even more exciting when Nancy receives a mysterious charm bracelet in the mail. 96 pp. - Cover Price $12.95 - Westfield Price $10.85

NANCY DREW VOL. 7: CHARMED BRACELET GN - (Stefan Petrucha/Vaughn Ross) Ned Nickerson arrested for shoplifting. Nancy Drew threatened with a lawsuit. A rare computer chip stolen from Rackham Industries. It gets even more exciting when Nancy receives a mysterious charm bracelet in the mail. 96 pp. - Cover Price $7.95 - Westfield Price $7.40

Shadowed Path Press

THE COLLECTORS #1 - B&W. (Jayne/Baroody/Ambruson) Thomas is a trainee learning to collect for an agency that calls clients to account for bargains sworn in the heat of passion - or in the midst of daydreaming. 24 pp. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.40

Triumph Media Ent LLC

AGENTS OF TALON #1 - (Steve Zinngrabe/El Dazo) Talon is the most powerful military installation in the world. Ivan the Dominator has been amassing his forces under its radar. Now Talon must use a specialist, the Air Enforcer, to bring Ivan's activities to a halt. 40 pp. See our exclusive interview with Steve Zinngrabe! SPECIAL OFFER! Every copy of Agents of Talon #1 sold through Westfield this month will be signed by writer Steve Zinngrabe. - Cover Price $4.49 - Westfield Price $4.20

CODENAME: BLACK DEATH #4 - [of 4] (Zinngrabe) Black Death stands face-to-face with the man responsible for his brother's death. Kill him or not kill him - that is the question. Includes a bonus story that introduces Smiles. SPECIAL OFFER! Every copy of Codename: Black Death #4 sold through Westfield this month will be signed by writer Steve Zinngrabe. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.80

Vanguard Productions

BUCKY O' HARE & THE TOAD MENACE GN - B&W. (Larry Hama/Michael Golden) Bucky O'Hare and his crew of the Righteous Indignation battle against the Toad Menace while facing the decimation of Warren, the home-world of Captain Bucky O'Hare. The entire planet has been turned into a swamp and the population of peace-loving rabbits have been enslaved. 196 pp. (5x7) - Cover Price $9.99 - Westfield Price $9.25

Virgin Comics LLC

RAMAYAN REBORN #1 - (Shamik Dasgupta/Abhishek Singh) Blue-skinned Prince Rama and his brazen brother Prince Lakshman are honor-bound to take command of the seemingly dormant outpost of Ayodhya. The peaceful inhabitants and their protectors soon discover that there is no place in this world safe from the hordes of Nark. - Cover Price $2.99 - Westfield Price $2.55

Comicbase

COMICBASE EXPRESS - A no frills version of the database program for collectors. This CD contains information and current pricing on over 275,000 comics as well as over 5,000 comic covers. - Cover Price $49.95 - Westfield Price $43.00

Toys

Animation

FAMILY GUY: DELUXE "SEXY PARTY" STEWIE ACTION FIGURE - Six inches in scale, Stewie is sculpted in his white sailor suit and speaks 12 phrases from the series. Window box packaging. - Cover Price $22.50 - Westfield Price $22.45

SOUTH PARK: F*NGERBANG DELUXE ACTION FIGURE BOX SET - These boys were an overnight sensation with their controversial lyrics but you can leave the controversy behind with this boxed set featuring: Cartman, Kyle, Stan and Kenny outfitted, wired and mic'd for action! The 6" scale figures come complete with accessories. Window box packaging. - Cover Price $23.50 - Westfield Price $23.45

Miscellaneous

KISS PLUSH DOLL: THE CATMAN - Based on original designs by Ron Spencer, and personally approved by the members of Kiss. Comes in a 4 color window box. - Cover Price $24.99 - Westfield Price $23.25

KISS PLUSH DOLL: THE DEMON - Based on original designs by Ron Spencer, and personally approved by the members of Kiss. Comes in a 4 color window box. - Cover Price $24.99 - Westfield Price $23.25

KISS PLUSH DOLL: THE SPACEMAN - Based on original designs by Ron Spencer, and personally approved by the members of Kiss. Comes in a 4 color window box. - Cover Price $24.99 - Westfield Price $23.25

KISS PLUSH DOLL: THE STARCHILD - Based on original designs by Ron Spencer, and personally approved by the members of Kiss. Comes in a 4 color window box. - Cover Price $24.99 - Westfield Price $23.25

QUETZALCOATL FEATHERED SERPENT PLUSH - Quetzalcoatl, feathered serpent of the Aztecs, is now a colorful limited edition plush toy. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.95

Movie/TV

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (2006) 12-INCH ACTION FIGURE: CYLON CENTURION - A 1/6th scale collectible figures based on the Sci-Fi Channel series. (The Cylon stands over 13" tall and features interchangeable arms. - Westfield Price $65.00

GODZILLA SERIES: SPACE GODZILLA PLUSH - This limited edition plush kaiju measures 14" tall and almost 20" long from head to tail. - Cover Price $29.99 - Westfield Price $29.95

MONTY PYTHON SERIES: PLUSH HOLY GRAIL - A grail-shaped 9" plush. - Cover Price $24.99 - Westfield Price $23.75

Statues & Models

Miscellaneous

WITCH RIDING BROOM STATUE - An enchanting witch prepares to ride off into the night on her broomstick in this 4" tall statue. Painted and ready to display. - Cover Price $9.50 - Westfield Price $9.45

Import Toys & Models

Aliens vs Predator

ALIEN KUBRICKS: SPACE JOCKEY BOX SET - Imported from Japan. Based on the first film in the Alien saga, and features the Space Jockey (the pilot of the derelict ship) and four egg chambers. - Cover Price $22.99 - Westfield Price $22.45

Bome

MON-SIEUR BOMÉ VOL. 13: JINGAI MAKYO - IGNIS FIGURE - Imported from Japan. From the popular Japanese video game, Jingai Makyo: Chaos Gate comes the beautiful, sword-wielding heroine, Ignis. Measures approximately 8" tall with display base. Blister card packaging. - Cover Price $24.99 - Westfield Price $24.40

Collector Figures

JAWS 12-INCH PLUSH WITH SOUND - Imported from Japan. At 12" long, this fuzzy plush shark features a sound-chip that plays the classic John Williams them music when you squeeze his body. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.50

Doctor Who

DOCTOR WHO 7-INCH TALKING CYBERMAN - Imported from England. This detailed 7" tall Cyberman figure from the classic Doctor Who series features four authentic phrases. Accessories include a blaster and a cybermat creature. - Cover Price $39.99 - Westfield Price $39.95

Apparel

Movie/TV

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: "BADGE OF HONOR" T-SHIRT (S) - Black. 100% Cotton. Front Image. - Cover Price $16.99 - Westfield Price $16.60

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: "BADGE OF HONOR" T-SHIRT (M) - Black. 100% Cotton. Front Image. - Cover Price $16.99 - Westfield Price $16.60

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: "BADGE OF HONOR" T-SHIRT (L) - Black. 100% Cotton. Front Image. - Cover Price $16.99 - Westfield Price $16.60

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: "BADGE OF HONOR" T-SHIRT (XL) - Black. 100% Cotton. Front Image. - Cover Price $16.99 - Westfield Price $16.60

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: "BADGE OF HONOR" T-SHIRT (XXL) - Black. 100% Cotton. Front Image. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.50

Star Wars

STAR WARS LEGO: "BACK IN ACTION" T-SHIRT (S) - Black. 100% Cotton. Front image. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.50

STAR WARS LEGO: "BACK IN ACTION" T-SHIRT (M) - Black. 100% Cotton. Front image. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.50

STAR WARS LEGO: "BACK IN ACTION" T-SHIRT (L) - Black. 100% Cotton. Front image. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.50

STAR WARS LEGO: "BACK IN ACTION" T-SHIRT (XL) - Black. 100% Cotton. Front image. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.50

STAR WARS LEGO: "BACK IN ACTION" T-SHIRT (XXL) - Black. 100% Cotton. Front image. - Cover Price $22.99 - Westfield Price $22.45

STAR WARS LEGO: "LORD VADER" T-SHIRT (S) - Blue. 100% Cotton. Front image. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.50

STAR WARS LEGO: "LORD VADER" T-SHIRT (M) - Blue. 100% Cotton. Front image. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.50

STAR WARS LEGO: "LORD VADER" T-SHIRT (L) - Blue. 100% Cotton. Front image. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.50

STAR WARS LEGO: "LORD VADER" T-SHIRT (XL) - Blue. 100% Cotton. Front image. - Cover Price $19.99 - Westfield Price $19.50

STAR WARS LEGO: "LORD VADER" T-SHIRT (XXL) - Blue. 100% Cotton. Front image. - Cover Price $22.99 - Westfield Price $22.45

Pop Culture

ZOMBIE EXTERMINATING SERVICE WORK SHIRT (S) - At Uncle George's Zombie Exterminating Service, they've been wasting the undead since 1968. This classic retro-style ad is printed in white on back of a 50/50 Dickies 2-pocket/button front black work shirt. Features a small logo printed in white on the front left pocket. - Cover Price $39.99 - Westfield Price $39.00

ZOMBIE EXTERMINATING SERVICE WORK SHIRT (M) - At Uncle George's Zombie Exterminating Service, they've been wasting the undead since 1968. This classic retro-style ad is printed in white on back of a 50/50 Dickies 2-pocket/button front black work shirt. Features a small logo printed in white on the front left pocket. - Cover Price $39.99 - Westfield Price $39.00

ZOMBIE EXTERMINATING SERVICE WORK SHIRT (L) - At Uncle George's Zombie Exterminating Service, they've been wasting the undead since 1968. This classic retro-style ad is printed in white on back of a 50/50 Dickies 2-pocket/button front black work shirt. Features a small logo printed in white on the front left pocket. - Cover Price $39.99 - Westfield Price $39.00

ZOMBIE EXTERMINATING SERVICE WORK SHIRT (XL) - At Uncle George's Zombie Exterminating Service, they've been wasting the undead since 1968. This classic retro-style ad is printed in white on back of a 50/50 Dickies 2-pocket/button front black work shirt. Features a small logo printed in white on the front left pocket. - Cover Price $39.99 - Westfield Price $39.00

ZOMBIE EXTERMINATING SERVICE WORK SHIRT (XXL) - At Uncle George's Zombie Exterminating Service, they've been wasting the undead since 1968. This classic retro-style ad is printed in white on back of a 50/50 Dickies 2-pocket/button front black work shirt. Features a small logo printed in white on the front left pocket. - Cover Price $42.99 - Westfield Price $41.95

ZOMBIE EXTERMINATING SERVICE WORK SHIRT (XXXL) - At Uncle George's Zombie Exterminating Service, they've been wasting the undead since 1968. This classic retro-style ad is printed in white on back of a 50/50 Dickies 2-pocket/button front black work shirt. Features a small logo printed in white on the front left pocket. - Cover Price $42.99 - Westfield Price $41.95

ZOMBIE HUNTER MILITARY STYLE HOODIE (S) - Prepare yourself against the elements as you join your teammates in the "War Against The Undead!" Black print on a 50% cotton, olive drab, long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt! - Cover Price $39.99 - Westfield Price $39.00

ZOMBIE HUNTER MILITARY STYLE HOODIE (M) - Prepare yourself against the elements as you join your teammates in the "War Against The Undead!" Black print on a 50% cotton, olive drab, long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt! - Cover Price $39.99 - Westfield Price $39.00

ZOMBIE HUNTER MILITARY STYLE HOODIE (L) - Prepare yourself against the elements as you join your teammates in the "War Against The Undead!" Black print on a 50% cotton, olive drab, long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt! - Cover Price $39.99 - Westfield Price $39.00

ZOMBIE HUNTER MILITARY STYLE HOODIE (XL) - Prepare yourself against the elements as you join your teammates in the "War Against The Undead!" Black print on a 50% cotton, olive drab, long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt! - Cover Price $39.99 - Westfield Price $39.00

ZOMBIE HUNTER MILITARY STYLE HOODIE (XXL) - Prepare yourself against the elements as you join your teammates in the "War Against The Undead!" Black print on a 50% cotton, olive drab, long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt! - Cover Price $42.99 - Westfield Price $41.95

ZOMBIE HUNTER MILITARY STYLE HOODIE (XXXL) - Prepare yourself against the elements as you join your teammates in the "War Against The Undead!" Black print on a 50% cotton, olive drab, long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt! - Cover Price $42.99 - Westfield Price $41.95

Collectibles & Novelties

Lunch Boxes

"HOT LUNCH" LUNCH BOX: SHAG "MY FIRST COCKTAIL" - Measures 8x7x33/4. - Cover Price $14.99 - Westfield Price $14.65

Holiday Classics

YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS 7-INCH ACTION FIGURE SET - These 6" tall versions of Heat Miser and Snow Miser are fully poseable and highly detailed. Comes in clamshell packaging. - Cover Price $25.98 - Westfield Price $24.80

Books

CONAN: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S MOST SAVAGE BARBARIAN HC - Showcasing art by Frank Frazetta, Alex Ross, John Buscema, and Cary Nord, this illustrated reference guide to Robert E. Howard's epic fantasy world features detailed character profiles, maps, and art from original paperbacks, comic books, video games, and more. 160 pp. (9x12) - Cover Price $24.99 - Westfield Price $24.40

LOOKING GLASS WARS VOL. 1 HC - B&W. (Frank Beddor) The first book in a fantasy trilogy that takes Lewis Carroll's original Alice in Wonderland story and turns it on its head. When an ordinary girl stepped through the looking glass, she entered a fairy-tale world. Or, so the story goes. But, the truth is, Wonderland is real, and Alyss Heart is an exceptional girl who was born into a world of unearthly delights. When her evil aunt Redd shatters Alyss' fairy-tale life by murdering her parents, Alyss flees, taking refuge in our world. 384 pp. (6x9) - Cover Price $17.99 - Westfield Price $16.05

NEIL GAIMAN'S FRAGILE THINGS HC - (Neil Gaiman) A collection of short fiction by Neil Gaiman. 320 pp. (6x9) - Cover Price $26.95 - Westfield Price $26.30

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) - Cover Price $22.95 - Westfield Price $22.40

SECRETS, LIES, GIZMOS & SPIES HC - (Janet Wyman Coleman, in association with the International Spy Museum) This heavily illustrated volume details the history of spies and espionage through the ages. From the Trojan War to World War II, from James Bond to Austin Powers, all aspiring secret agents will learn tales of famous spies and classified operations. 128 pp. (8x10) - Cover Price $24.95 - Westfield Price $24.35

COMPLETE GERRY ANDERSON HC (REVISED & UPDATED) - (Chris Bentley) Foreword by Gerry Anderson. All of Gerry Anderson's productions are chronicled and detailed in a single volume, including not only television series such as Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Stingray, UFO, and Space: 1999, but also his feature films and unscreened pilot episodes. This revised and updated edition includes his latest series , the CGI animated New Captain Scarlet. 320 pp. - Cover Price $35.00 - Westfield Price $34.15

COMPLETE BOOK OF GERRY ANDERSON'S UFO HC (REVISED) - (Chris Bentley) Foreword by Ed Bishop. This companion explores the story behind the making of the 1970's cult TV classic with in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, including Ed Bishop and series creator Gerry Anderson, and a comprehensive guide to all 26 episodes, complete with cast and crew listings, broadcast dates, continuity errors, and deleted scenes, plus details on promotion and merchandise. 182 pp. (8x11) - Cover Price $35.00 - Westfield Price $34.15

MOVIE MONSTERS HC - (David Baird) This collection of scenes from Hollywood's great monster movies brings together more than 50 images and quotations with fascinating facts that take horror fans behind the scenes of these remarkable films. 96 pp. (6x6) - Cover Price $9.95 - Westfield Price $9.75

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: EXPOSURE HC - (The editors of Sports Illustrated) Eight supermodels, ten days, one world-class fashion photographer. Cover Girls Rachel Hunter, Rebecca Romjin, Daniela Pestova, Elle MacPherson, Yamila Diaz-Rahl, Elsa Benitez, Veronica Varekova, and Carolyn Murphy - their Summer of 2005 SI Swimsuit reunion is presented here in a lavish coffee-table volume featuring hundreds of images. 144 pp. (10x14) - Cover Price $29.95 - Westfield Price $29.25

International

European Imports

CLAIRE WENDLING PERPETUAL CALENDAR - This perpetual calendar features a 31-day grid, with no days, dates or year listed, so it can be customized for use indefinitely. Plus, you get 13 stunning images from Claire Wendling. 16 pp. - Cover Price $18.99 - Westfield Price $18.95

Games

PIRATES: QUEST FOR DAVY JONES' GOLD BOARD GAME - Takes the Pirates constructible strategy game to a new level of fun with an action-packed board game containing eight Ships, two Sea Monsters, five Crew/Treasure Cards, seven Islands, a vinyl play mat, two dice, and complete game rules. - Cover Price $24.99 - Westfield Price $23.15