 | This week at your comic shop – 6/22/2011 |
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Moon Knight #1 (2nd Printing)
Moon Knight #1 (2nd Printing)
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev
The wait is over! Moon Knight is here...like you've never seen him before!And we mean NEVER! The Eisner award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev tear into the mythos of Moon Knight with the same verve and derring-do they brought to Daredevil.A MARVELOUS reinterpretation of one of the most enigmatic characters in Marvel history starts right here!
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John Byrne Next Men HC Vol. 01
John Byrne Next Men HC Vol. 01
By: John Byrne
A new chapter begins in the lives of the survivors of Project Next Men. New friends, new foes, and a tale that literally twists time itself out of joint.When the thirty-issue story took a "time out" 15 years ago, it looked like John Byrne may never conclude his infectious tale. But now, after a long wait, we'll learn what happened that fateful night when Santhana's master plan took shape within the walls of the White House.
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X-Men Age Of X HC
X-Men Age Of X HC
By: Mike Carey, Simon Spurrier, Leinil Yu
In a world where the X-Men never existed and mutantkind has been hunted to extinction, the few remaining mutants have banded together to make their last stand. They spend each day securing the walls of their stronghold, Fortress X, beating back the anti-mutant forces who would see them wiped out. But when a conspiracy is discovered within Fortress X itself, could it be that mutantkind's last bastion will crumble from the inside out? And when the dust settles? No one will be left unscathed.Plus: The Avengers, a team of heroes and heroines united against the mutant threat, have been ordered to hunt down Magneto and his army of fugitive mutants. But when the team is given a license to kill, not every member is up to the task. Who will kill, and who will be killed? You may just be surprised. Also featuring untold tales from the Age of X!
This title collects
Collecting AGE OF X ALPHA, X-MEN LEGACY #245-247, NEW MUTANTS #22-24, AGE OF X UNIVERSE #1-2 and the AGE OF X HISTORICAL LOGS.
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First Wave HC
First Wave HC
By: Brian Azzarello, Rags Morales, Phil Noto, J. G. Jones
Doc Savage, struggling with the loss of his father, has been blind to the advances of an evil cabal bent on world domination - until now. Central City's mysterious Spirit has caught wind of their plans as well. But whose side have the Blackhawks chosen? What is the Red Right Hand? And where is The Batman?This title collects
FIRST WAVE #1-6 and BATMAN/DOC SAVAGE #1
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Thing Prem HC Liberty Legion
Thing Prem HC Liberty Legion
By: Roy Thomas, Jack Kirby
Move over Invaders: It's the Liberty Legion, America's home-front super heroes of World War II! Miss America! The Whizzer! Thin Man! Red Raven! And more! But when things get tough, they may need some help from the future in the form of the Thing and the Fantastic Four! When Nazis threaten to rule the world, the heroes scramble to save the day! Featuring the villainy of the Red Skull, Brain Drain, U-Man and more!This title collects
INVADERS (1975) #5-6, MARVEL PREMIERE #29-30, FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #11, and MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #20 and ANNUAL #1_____________________________________________________________________
Cousin Eerie Statue
Cousin Eerie Statue
We are shambling forward from our musty crypt with a fabulous companion piece to the Uncle Creepy statue--none other than his good pal Cousin Eerie. Is he a handsome guy or what?Crafted by master sculptor Tony Cipriano, who coincidentally is often mistaken for Cousin Eerie when he makes convention appearances, this sinister--but--engaging statue is a genuine labor of love.
Be warned! No detail was suppressed. The statue captures Cousin Eerie warts and all!
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Secret Avengers #14
Secret Avengers #14
By: Nick Spencer, Scot Eaton, Adi Granov
I AM CAPTAIN AMERICA Variant by MIKE PERKINS FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN!She is Brunhilde of Asgard, The Valkyrie--once charged by Odin himself with carrying mankind's bravest souls to their resting place in Valhalla.
But when the Norse Gods take up arms against humanity, she must choose which side to fight for--and with war raging all around her, the fate of Midgard may be hers to decide!
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Blackbeard Legend Of The Pyrate King TPB
Blackbeard Legend Of The Pyrate King TPB
By: Mario Guevara, John Cassady
Producers Eduardo (writer of The Blair Witch Project) Sanchez and Gregg (Producer of The Blair Witch Project) Hale are joined by Robert Napton and Jamie Nash to present the ultimate adventure tale of a bygone age, when pyrates ruled the waters!Beginning with his childhood through to his bitter end, Blackbeard's legacy has never been explored as deeply and illustrated as beautifully by Mario Guevara than now! Also contains biographical information on Blackbeard and a complete cover gallery.
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New Mutants #26
New Mutants #26
By: Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, Leandro Fernandez, Marko Djurdjevic
In the wake of the devastating events of 'Age of X', the New Mutants embark on a new chapter with a new M.O. and new line-up. Who's on the team and who's out?Find out with new writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning as they are joined by New artist extraordinaire, Leandro Fernandez.
Did we mention, it's all-NEW?!!
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Freaky Monsters Magazine #2
Freaky Monsters Magazine #2
Freaky Monsters recaptures the spirit and fun of the original monster-madness boom of the1 960s Each issue features a wide selection of rare vintage stills from classic horror films with entertaining and informative articles, reviews and commentary.This issue features 'The Werewolf & the Movies: What Makes Him Horrorwood's Second Class Citizen?,' Lon Chaney's make-up secrets, 'When Dracula Haunted New York,' ultra rare photos, and a pull-out poster!
Freaky Monsters is 100% kid friendly, with no graphic violence, gore, or nudity.
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Captain America #619
Captain America #619
By: Ed Brubaker, Butch Guice, Marko Djurdjevic
The events of Fear Itself collide as our two stories reach their stunning conclusion. From his cold Russian prison cell, Bucky makes a decision that will change his life forever.And in the Steve Rogers: Super-Soldier back-up, the first repercussions of Bucky's actions may destroy everything Steve has worked so hard for. It's the stunning conclusion you won't believe!
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Rocketeer Adventures #2 (of 4)
Rocketeer Adventures #2 (of 4)
By: Cooke, Francis, Waid, Alex Ross, Dave Stevens
This issue of ROCKETEER ADVENTURES continues to soar with a trio of stories crafted by masterful comics creators.Mark Waid and Chris Weston provide a pulse-pounding story of revenge set to a colorful backdrop of the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge, Lowell Francis and Gene Ha put Cliff through his paces in an-all action extravaganza that has him fighting tooth and nail for his very survival-plus a special guest star!
Finally, Darwyn Cooke delivers the goods (as always!) with a tale that we won't say one word about-it's too good to even hint at and ruin the surprise! Plus, a pair of pin-ups, BOTH by Geof Darrow-his incredible piece was just too massive to be held to the confines of a single page, so he's supplying a gorgeous TWO-PAGE pin-up!
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Secret Avengers Prem HC Vol. 02 Eyes Of Dragon
Secret Avengers Prem HC Vol. 02 Eyes Of Dragon
By: Ed Brubaker, Mike Deodato JrWritten by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MIKE DEODATO JR., WILL CONRAD & ROBERTO DE LA TORRE Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. Dark forces are at work to reincarnate a great evil, but the Secret Avengers and that great evil's son - Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu - are doing everything in their power to prevent it! As is a new secret member of Marvel's hottest covert Avengers team! Will Shang Chi's father return? And now that their enigmatic enemy's involvement in his resurrection has been exposed, what will Steve Rogers and his team do to take on the Shadow Council? Plus: The secrets of John Steele and his link to the Shadow Council are revealed in a World War II espionage adventure! Also starring Captain America and the Prince of Orphans, deep behind enemy lines!
Collecting SECRET AVENGERS #6-12.
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Creepy Comics Volume 1 TPB
Creepy Comics Volume 1 TPB
By: Joe R. Lansdale, Doug Moench, Joe Harris, Dan Braun, Michael Woods, Nicola Cuti, Bill Morrison,, Jason Shawn Alexander, Greg Ruth, Angel Torres, Rahsan Ekedal, Hilary Barta, Michael Kaluta, 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.
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Mighty Thor #3
Mighty Thor #3
By: Matt Fraction, Olivier Coipel
The fate of the world lies in the hands of the Asgardians, for Galactus is coming...and he hungers!Thor and the Silver Surfer must determine what to do with the Galactus Seed, the artifact with the potential to end the entire universe.
And what deal is being struck between Odin and Galactus himself, behind closed doors?
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Dr. Strange Prem HC Into Dark Dimension
Dr. Strange Prem HC Into Dark Dimension
By: Roger Stern, P Smith, B Blevins & M Badger, Bret Blevins & Paul Smith
Dr. Strange, the Master of the Mystic Arts, starts his day by curing a mystically cursed sword and ends it by overthrowing a dimensional dictator! The Sorcerer Supreme faces threats on cruise ships, military bases and alien planets - seeking to restore the cosmic balance! And as the origins of the Dark Dimension stand revealed, Strange's true love, Clea,?heads the rebellion against her evil mother, Umar! Featuring the Black Knight and the Beyonder!This title collects
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Incredible Hulks #631
Incredible Hulks #631
By: Greg Pak, Tom Grummett, Frank Cho
'HEART OF THE MONSTER,' Part 1 (of 6)Planet Hulk' and 'World War Hulk' writer Greg Pak ends his legendary 'Incredible Hulk' run -- and he's taking the Green Goliath down with him! To protect his beloved family, Bruce Banner has spent the last year sacrificing himself in titanic clashes with monsters, demons, and the gods themselves.
But what happens when the furious monster inside Bruce Banner says ENOUGH? Every wish comes true -- and every curse is unleashed -- as the angriest, strongest one there is finally seizes what HE wants. The Hulk's greatest love, most powerful villains, and ultimate triumph converge... in what just might be the end of the Incredible Hulk.
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Saga Of The Swamp Thing HC Book 05
Saga Of The Swamp Thing HC Book 05
By: Allan Moore, Rick Veitch, John Totleben
Continuing the hardcover collection of master comics writer Alan Moore's award-winning run on SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING, this volume begins as Swamp Thing returns from his journey to hell, only to learn that his girlfriend Abby is being persecuted for their 'unnatural relations.'When she skips town for Gotham City, he follows and runs afoul of Batman, Lex Luthor and the Gotham City Police Department.
This title collects
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Heroes Of The DCU Series 2 Swamp Thing Bust
Heroes Of The DCU Series 2 Swamp Thing Bust
DESIGNED BY GARY FRANK and SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEANGuardian of the Green!
Swamp Thing rises again, as seen in the unforgettable final issue of BRIGHTEST DAY! Summoner of life, this Elemental possesses super strength and can manipulate all forms of plant life - even those alien to earth.
The cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.75" high x 3.5" wide x 5.75" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
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Metal Hurlant Collection HC Vol. 01
Metal Hurlant Collection HC Vol. 01
By: Varioius, Ryan Sook
The first in a 2 volume hardcover collection, this volume collects the short stories featured in the Metal Hurlant anthology that debuted in 2002.
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Lees Toy Review #218
Lees Toy Review #218
New products for spring 2011 will be reviewed, along with market reports to keep you updated on the latest toy trends.Plus, new action figures and die-cast toys for the 2011 spring season and Lee's Guide to Collecting covers Vintage Star Wars Micro Series, complete with unreleased items, prototypes, and more.
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