Back Issue #49
Back Issue #49
Flash back to the early Bronze Age: Relevance in comics, Planet of the Apes, DC Salutes the Bicentennial, Richard Dragon: Kung-Fu Fighter, FOOM, and Amazing World of DC Comics, groundbreaking new formats, Fireside Books' reprints, Fast Willie Jackson, Marvel Comics calendars, Captain Sticky, and a countdown of the Bronze Age's Biggest Events.
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Uncanny X-Men #540
Uncanny X-Men #540
By: Kieron Gillen, Greg Land, greg land
Written by KIERON GILLEN Pencils and Covers by GREG LAND FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN! The X-Men are used to being feared. When FEAR ITSELF finally reaches the west coast, they're going to become well acquainted with the emotion first hand. The unstoppable power of an old foe renewed is heading their way, and they have all the time in the world to realize how little they can do to stop him. And even more time to think about exactly how he's going to destroy San Francisco and everything it stands for. Parts 1 and 2 (of 4)_____________________________________________________________________
Vengeance #1 (of 6)
Vengeance #1 (of 6)
By: Joe Casey, Nick Dragotta, Gabriele Dell'otto
A MOST EPIC EVIL EXPLORATION OF THE MARVEL U! When MAGNETO of the X-Men tries to rescue a young Mutant on the run, he accidently kicks off a series of events that will shake the very Marvel Universe to it's core! Who are the new TEEN BRIGADE?! Who are the Brotherhood and what do they want with the YOUNG MASTERS OF EVIL?! And how is the RED SKULL pulling the strings from beyond the grave? Joe Casey (AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST) joins Nick Dragotta?(FANTASTIC FOUR) for some major acts of VENGEANCE!
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Elric The Balance Lost #1
Elric The Balance Lost #1
By: Chris Roberson, Francesco Biagini, Erik Jones, Francesco Mattina
For 40 years comic fandom has thrilled to the exploits of Elric since his introduction in Marvel Comics' Conan the Barbarian in the early 1970s. Neil Gaiman called Elric's creator Michael Moorcock 'my model for what a writer was' while Warren Ellis said he is one of the 'eight core sites in my creative genome.'
Now the godfather of the Multiverse teams up with hot New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson (Superman, iZombie, Stan Lee's Starborn) for an ongoing series that sees a crisis break out across multiple worlds with Moorcock's other two most famous fantasy franchise characters, Corum of the Scarlet Robe and Dorian Hawkmoon!
The workings of Fate are being tampered across the Multiverse, upsetting the Cosmic Balance. Elric is on a quest to restore The Balance and save the Multiverse from ruin! Elric, Corum, and Hawkmoon are forced into action far and wide, but will they fight on the side of Law... or Chaos?
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Solomon Kane: Red Shadows #4
Solomon Kane: Red Shadows #4
By: Bruce Jones, Rahsan Ekedal, Dan Jackson, Dave Stewart, Guy Davis
Solomon Kane faces two of his greatest foes in Africa, as Bruce Jones (Conan, The Incredible Hulk) brings his thrilling "Red Shadows" adaptation to a close! Seeking to avenge the horrible murder of a young girl, Solomon Kane chases the feared swordsman Le Loup across the globe, where he finds the villain in league with Songa, the powerful leader of a deceived jungle tribe. Kane finds an ally in the frail, ancient form of magic man N'Longa--but will the old, deposed witch doctor really be able to challenge Songa and save Solomon's life? Rising stars Rahsan Ekedal (Creepy, The Cleaners) and Dan Jackson (Kull, Star Wars) illustrate this thrilling adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic tale!
Comics legend Bruce Jones reenergizes Solomon Kane!
* Kane faces his greatest nemesis in a battle to the death!
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Punisher Beaten Pun Black Mineral Wash T-Shirt
Punisher Beaten Pun Black Mineral Wash T-Shirt
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The Art of Doug Sneyd
The Art of Doug Sneyd
By: Doug Sneyd, Hugh Hefner, Lynn Johnston
The scintillating cartoon works of Doug Sneyd, an artist for Playboy magazine since the early 1960s, are now collected in this stunning art book. This book features the most lush, sumptuous, striking, and hilarious of Doug's full-page cartoons. Readers will be charmed with the lovely scantily (and even non-) clad "Sneyd" girls and the one-line jokes they so ably illustrate. Don't miss this collection by one of Playboy's veteran cartoonists!
This book includes a foreword by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, an introduction by Lynn Johnston, cartoonist of the nationally syndicated strip For Better or For Worse, and reflections from the artist himself!
* Nearly three hundred full-color cartoons!
* Featuring cartoons previously unpublished by Playboy magazine.
* The deluxe limited-edition collection features an exclusive print inside the book that is signed by the artist, presented in a handsome slipcase, and limited to one hundred copies
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X-Men All In Circle Turquoise T-Shirt MED
X-Men All In Circle Turquoise T-Shirt MED
The original X-Men are on the attack on this vintage light blue t-shirt!
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Infinity Inc HC Vol. 01 The Generations Saga
Infinity Inc HC Vol. 01 The Generations Saga
By: Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Jerry Ordway, Mike Machlan, Tony Dezuniga, Don Newton, Todd McFarlane
Shunned by their parents and mentors in the Justice Society of America, Infinity, Inc. is a team made up of the best and brightest new heroes from the next generation of DC Comics.
Follow the adventures of the Justice Society of America's sons and daughters as they pick up the role of crime-fighters from their parents. Denied membership by the JSA, the young cast of Infinity Inc. decides to train themselves - including heroes Power Girl, Huntress, Jade, Obsidian, Nuklon and more!
This title collects
INFINITY INC. #1-4, ALL-STAR SQUADRON #25-26 and ALL-STAR SQUADRON ANNUAL #2
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Young Justice 4-1/4 Inch Batman/Robin Action Figure 2 Pack
Young Justice 4-1/4 Inch Batman/Robin Action Figure 2 Pack
The next generation of heroes of the DC Universe star in the new animated series Young Justice, and these action figure 2-packs feature the young heroes and their illustrious mentors!
Made in the same style as the Justice League Unlimited figures, the Young Justice figures will bring the excitement of the DC Universe into your collection! Choose from Robin/Batman, Aqualad/Aquaman, Kid Flash/Flash, and Cheshire/Ra's al Ghul.
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Brickjournal #15
Brickjournal #15
BrickJournal takes a look at the LEGO Mecha genre of building, especially in Japan!
Feature editor Nathan Bryan will be spotlighting mecha builders such as Saito Yoshikazu, Takayuki Torii, Sukyu and others! We'll also talk with Brian Cooper and Mark Neumann about their mecha creations. If you wanted to learn how to build mecha, we'll have instructions by Saito Yoshikazu!
All this, plus our regular columns on minifigure customization, building, event reports, our step-by-step 'You Can Build It' instructions, and much more.
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Marvel Knights: Spider-Woman Agent Of S.W.O.R.D
Marvel Knights: Spider-Woman Agent Of S.W.O.R.D
By Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev
With Jessica Drew still reeling from the effects of having been sedated and physically replaced on Earth by the Skrull Queen Veranke, the last thing in the world she wants to encounter is another Skrull invasion. But when Jessica is approached by Abigail Brand, a mysterious agent of S.W.O.R.D., she finds that the urge within herself to inflict vengeance upon the Skrulls is too overwhelming to deny.
The acclaimed, intensely written and beautifully illustrated seven-issue miniseries by Eisner Award winners Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev finally comes to life in this stunning Marvel Knights presentation not to be missed!
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Fear Itself #4 (of 7)
Fear Itself #4 (of 7)
By: Matt Fraction, Stuart Immonen, Steve McNiven
Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by STUART IMMONEN Cover by STEVE McNIVEN Variant Cover by STUART IMMONEN Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON The blockbuster Marvel event of the year continues! AFTERMATH: the heroes reel in the wake of last issue's shocking finale. Thor finds himself unwelcome in two homes. Steve Rogers makes the decision of a lifetime. And Iron Man prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice. Every move the heroes make just serves to make The Serpent stronger-- and the feat he accomplishes in this issue will rock the Avengers.
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Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #151 Ares
Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #151 Ares
These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork.
Each 3 1/2" figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying 16-page magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews.
The fabulous characters featured this month are Ares (#151), Destiny (#152), and Balder the Brave (#153).
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Heroes For Hire TPB Control
Heroes For Hire TPB Control
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by BRAD WALKER & ROBERT ATKINS Cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE In the aftermath of SHADOWLAND, Marvel's greatest street heroes - Punisher, Moon Knight, Shroud, Elektra, Paladin, Silver Sable, Ghost Rider, Iron Fist, Falcon, Misty Knight and more - leap into one all-new adventure! Who has brought together these dangerous loners into one fighting force? How is this network different from all other teams? Who is their first target, and what mysteries await them? Discover the answers and enter the action on Marvel's mean streets - courtesy of fan-favorite writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (THE THANOS IMPERATIVE, PUNISHER: YEAR ONE), and artist Brad Walker (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY)! Collecting HEROES FOR HIRE (2011) #1-5 and material from X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS SPOTLIGHT.
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Hulk #36
Hulk #36
By: Jeff Parker, Patrick Zircher
Written by JEFF PARKER Pencils & Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER I AM CAPTAIN AMERICA VARIANT BY John Tyler Christopher Why is Red Hulk dreaming of people dying- and how does this vision lead to the all-new, all-improved M.O.D.O.K.? Fortunately for Red Hulk, part of M.O.D.O.K.'s new M.O. is a more non-confrontational personal approach to villainy. Unfortunately for Red Hulk, although M.O.D.O.K. desires to keep his own hands clean, he feels no such need to reign in his newest ally, the electrifying Zzzax!
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Star Trek Retro Cloth Action Figure Assortment Pike & Salt Vampire
Star Trek Retro Cloth Action Figure Assortment Pike & Salt Vampire
Designed and sculpted by Emce toys! The most popular retro cloth line is back! Contnuing the hit series DST brigns you the characters the orgianl creators were never able to complete.
This series includes the original Captain of the Enterprise Christoper Pike and one of the most famous villains of the original series : The Salt Vampire.
Each figure features full cloth outfits and stand 8" tall. Comes packaged in a collector friendly reusable clam shell package.
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I Zombie #15
I Zombie #15
By: Chris Roberson, Micheal Allred
Written by CHRIS ROBERSON Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED The quiet town of Eugene has suddenly gotten very loud. Gwen and her friends have their hands full when a whole mess of zombies roams the streets, but these aren't nice and cuddly zombies like Gwen. And when the Dead Presidents get to town, things get really complicated. Meanwhile, just what has Galatea been making from all of those dead bodies she's been stitching together down in her secret lab?
I Zombie TPB Vol. 01 Dead To The World
I Zombie TPB Vol. 01 Dead To The World
= Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her own memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person - until she eats her next brain.Gwen sets out to fulfill the dead person's last request, solve a crime or right a wrong. Our zombie girl detective is joined by her best friend, Eleanor, who happens to be a swinging '60s ghost, a posse of paintball-blasting vampires, a smitten were-dog and a hot but demented mummy.
This title collects
I Zombie #1-5 House Of Mystery Halloween Annual #1
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Heroes For Hire #9
Heroes For Hire #9
By: Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, Kyle Hotz, jay anacleto
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by KYLE HOTZ Cover by JAY ANACLETO FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN It's the most wild Heroes For Hire team yet! With terror in the streets, our underdog operatives fight just to keep the city together... and that means Misty Knight must recruit some very unlikely agents! Just who is for hire tonight? Would you believe Elektra, Shroud...and Gargoyle?
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Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #144 Typhoid Mary
Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #144 Typhoid Mary
These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Each 3 1/2" figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews. The fabulous characters featured this month are Radioactive Man (#143) and Typhoid Mary (#144).
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Deadworld Classic TPB Vol. 02
Deadworld Classic TPB Vol. 02
By: Reed, Herman, Locke
Finally, the entire work of Vince Locke's Deadworld compiled into two volumes. In this second volume our young adventurers are rescued, not realizing they're plunged into horrors they can't possibly imagine.
Joining Vince are Mark Bloodworth and The Crow's James O'Barr, stepping in on ink chores as the Vince Locke issues conclude. The art gallery features some of Vince's design work in t-shirts, ads, etc., plus the original series's covers in ink before they were colored.
With Deadworld signed for a feature film scripted by X-Men and Watchmen's David Hayter, Deadworld has never been more 'alive.'
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Famous Monsters Presents Imagi-Movies 2011 Annual
Famous Monsters Presents Imagi-Movies 2011 Annual
Own a piece of history. The first annual Famous Monsters Imagi-Movie Film Festival celebrates the best in horror and independent filmmaking. Featuring such guests as Roger Corman, the cast and crew of Repo! The Genetic Opera, and celebrating the 80th anniversary of Universal's Dracula, as well as the film adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King, this magazine is your ticket behind-the-scenes of this landmark event!
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Daredevil By Paolo Rivera Poster
Daredevil By Paolo Rivera Poster
24x36 Daredevil By Paolo Rivera Poster
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DC Superhero Figure Coll Mag #83 Kyle Rayner Green Lantern
DC Superhero Figure Coll Mag #83 Kyle Rayner Green Lantern
The ultimate collection for comics fans, the DC Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine brings together DC Comics' greatest heroes and villains!
Official figurines of the characters, both good and evil, are cast in lead, individually hand-painted and numbered to form an authentic collector's edition. Each comes with a 20-page magazine providing detailed history and background on the featured characters, including exclusive images and interviews.
Choose this month from Green Lantern Kyle Rayner (#83) and The Reverse Flash (#84).
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Thunderbolts #160
Thunderbolts #160
By: Jeff Parker, Declan Shalvey, Jean-Sebastien Rossbach
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by DECLAN SHALVEY Cover by JEAN-SÉBASTIEN ROSSBACH FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN The Raft prison has been destroyed. Hundreds of the most powerful criminals in the world are on the loose. But their threat is nothing compared to that of the one man who?was already unstoppable and now wields godlike power. XXXXX XXXXXX is tearing a path across the United States, obliterating everything before him-- and now the Thunderbolts are going to stand in his way. Can XXXXX XXXXXX's team stop him? Can anything...?!
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Moon Knight #3
Moon Knight #3
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by ALEX MALEEV I Am Captain America Variant by COLIN WILSON You've seen what insanity the new Moon Knight can do, but how is he doing it? Find out here! Plus, who is the kingpin of L.A.? And why do all the other criminals cower at his feet? And just how far is Moon Knight willing to take his new blood fued? (Hint: pretty damn far!) From the Eisner award-winning team that brought you Daredevil, Halo, and Avengers.
Vengeance Of Moon Knight Vol. 01: Shock And Awe TPB
Vengeance Of Moon Knight Vol. 01: Shock And Awe TPB
By: Gregg Hurwitz, Jerome Opena, Leinil Francis Yu
Moon Knight is back in the Big Apple and looking to pick a fight with the man who chased him out of town in the first place: Norman Osborn.
Freed of his demons and armed with an arsenal of incredible new weapons, Moon Knight is finally the hero he always aspired to be - taking out criminals with massive flair and throwing down the gauntlet to his old nemesis. Is Osborn ready for Round Two?
This title collects
VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT #1-6
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Essential Punisher TPB Vol. 01 New Ed
Essential Punisher TPB Vol. 01 New Ed
By: Various
Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #129, #134-135, #161-162, #174-175, #201-202 and ANNUAL #15; GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN #4; MARVEL PREVIEW #2; MARVEL SUPER ACTION (1976) #1; CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #241; DAREDEVIL (1964) #182-184; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #81-83; and PUNISHER (1986) #1-5. 568 PGS.
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Solomon Kane (Film Tie in)
Solomon Kane (Film Tie in)
Praise for Ramsey Campbell:
"One of the most formidable dark fantasists working today."-- Publishers Weekly
Solomon Kane is a sixteenth century anti-hero created by renowned sword and sorcery author Robert E Howard (creator of Conan the Barbarian).
When Solomon Kane meets the Devil's Reaper, he postpones his fate by renouncing violence - a vow that is soon tested by the forces of evil. Compelled to once again strap on his weapons, he embarks on an epic journey of redemption.
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SOLOMON KANE [2009, UK- DVD
SOLOMON KANE [2009, UK- DVD]
Adapted from the classic pulp stories by Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan the Barbarian, Solomon Kane stars James Purefoy as a 16th Century soldier who learns that his brutal and cruel actions have damned him. Determined to redeem himself, Kane swears to live a life of peace and goodness but is forced to fight once more when a dark power threatens the land. This DVD edition is in English with optional English subtitles. Special features include: Trailer, "Making Of" Documentary, Interviews, B-Roll.watch?v=lalm_kkczVM
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Phantom Comp Dailies HC Vol. 03 1939-1941
Phantom Comp Dailies HC Vol. 03 1939-1941
By: Lee Falk, Ray Moore
The first, original, and best masked hero to ever grace the pages of comic strips and comic books returns in the third volume of Hermes Press' complete reprint of The Phantom. The strip hit the funny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips. Included in this volume are four complete Phantom adventures utilizing original King Features syndicate press proofs.
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Red Skull #1 (of 5)
Red Skull #1 (of 5)
Written by GREG PAK Art by MIRKO COLAK Cover by DAVID AJA Witness the chilling creation of Marvel's greatest monster, and liberty's greatest enemy. As Berlin descends into chaos and ruin, sinister forces are on the rise...and the men who will form the Nazi Party ascend to power. Against this tragic backdrop of history, a boy comes of age...Johann Schmidt. orphan, thug, urchin - Johann has nothing...and how far he would go for power will change the world...Greg Pak, the writer of X-MEN: MAGNETO - TESTAMENT, and breakout Mirko Colak (SECRET WARRIORS) bring to life the twisted birth of the Red Skull.
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DC Superhero Figure Coll Mag Spec Man Bat
DC Superhero Figure Coll Mag Spec Man Bat
Batman is not the only winged terror to haunt the Gotham night. When Dr. Kirk Langstrom took a secret bat-gland formula he was transformed into a feral monster: the bestial Man-Bat!This hand-painted collector's figurine comes with a fantastic 20-page magazine that charts the history and many appearances of this winged terror.
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Scarlet Prem HC Book One
Scarlet Prem HC Book One
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev
SCARLET! This is the comic experience of the year! The first creator-owned series by one of the most successful teams in all of modern comics, SCARLET is the story of a woman pushed to the edge by all that's wrong with the world. A woman who decides to stand up and fight back.
A woman who will not back down. A woman who discovers within herself the power to start a modern American revolution! In the vein of ALIAS, POWERS and JINX, SCARLET debuts a fascinating new comics character who, with every issue, reveals new things about herself against a completely original backdrop of intrigue and drama.
This Premiere collection of the first creator-owned series by Bendis since POWERS - and the first-ever creator-owned series by Maleev - includes tons of extras, a look at the first-issue script by Bendis with new illustrations by Maleev, an all-star cover gallery and more!
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Doctor Who: The Dalek Handbook
Doctor Who: The Dalek Handbook
Product Description
Exterminate! The chilling battle cry of the Daleks has terrorized and terrified countless billions across thousands of worlds throughout time and space, from Skaro, Vulcan, and Exxilon to the Medusa Cascade, Churchill's War Room, and the opening of the Pandorica. This is the comprehensive history of the greatest enemies of the Doctor. Learn about the Daleks origins on the planet Skaro, how a Time Lord intervention altered the course of Dalek history, and how they emerged to wage war on Thals, Mechanoids, Movellans, Draconians, and humans. With design artwork and photographs from five decades of Doctor Who, The Dalek Handbook also reveals the secrets of how they're operated, the development of their iconic look and sound, and their enduring appeal in television, radio, books, comics, and more. Including the full story of the Daleks' centuries-long conflict with the one enemy they fear, the Doctor, The Dalek Handbook is the complete guide to the Daleks - in and out of their casings!
About the Author
Steve Tribe is the author of three Doctor Who books - The Time Traveller's Almanac, Companions and Allies and The TARDIS Handbook - and of the audiobook Doctor Who: The Essential Companion, and compiled The University Challenge Quiz Book. He has edited two or three hundred books, and contributes, occasionally, to Doctor Who Adventures and the official Torchwood magazine. James Goss has written two Torchwood novels and a radio play, as well as a Being Human book. His Doctor Who audiobook Dead Air won Best Audiobook 2010. James also spent seven years working on the BBC's official Doctor Who website and co-wrote the website for Torchwood Series One. In 2007, he won the Best Adaptation category in the annual LA Weekly Theatre Awards for his version of Douglas Adams' novel Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.
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Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #148 Firestar
Classic Marvel Figure Coll Mag #148 Firestar
These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork.
Each 3 1/2" figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews.
The fabulous characters featured this month are The Prowler (#147) and Firestar (#148).
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Alter Ego #102
Alter Ego #102
The Emerald Spotlight falls on Green Lantern, and Alter Ego spotlights his 1940s creators Mart Nodell and Bill Finger, and his 1959 creators John Broome, Gil Kane, and Julius Schwartz!
Learn unknown details behind both Lanterns' history, and see rare GL artwork by Carmine Infantino, Paul Reinman, Irwin Hasen, Neal Adams, and others!
Plus, there's part 2 of the interview with Jack Mendelsohn, an FCA section, and Michael T. Gilbert with another installment of Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt!
