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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Quickflix News: Dirty Dancing remake in the works

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The man behind HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is remaking DIRTY DANCING. Are you eager to see a new Johnny Castle and Baby on the big screen?Read article

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Ryan Reynolds stars as GREEN LANTERN in the latest superhero flick to hit cinemas. How does he compare with the big boys? Well... Read article

Melbourne International Film Festival – The Best of the Fest

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The Hunger Games sequel scores a release date

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[New post] Davros returns to plague Doctor Who

Davros returns to plague Doctor Who

dailypop | August 9, 2011 at 8:49 am | Tags: doctor who big finish audio adventures, doctor who colin baker, terry molloy davros doctor who daleks | Categories: doctor who | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-2Xw

What could be worse than the Daleks? Their twisted creator, of course!

Davros was introduced in the 1975 adventure Genesis of the Daleks, a brilliant but demented man with designs on conquering the universe by perverting an entire population into his vision of perfection. Played initially by the amazing Michael Wisher, the role was reprised by capable David Gooderson before Terry Malloy took up the mantle in a trilogy of adventures pitting him against the fifth, sixth and seventh incarnations of the Doctor. A gifted actor, Molloy gave the part a layer of sinister charisma and blood-curdling intensity. One need only look at his portrayal in Revelation of the Daleks, a televised story in which he eclipsed lead actor Colin Baker (no mean feat), for an example of his skill.

When Doctor Who wrapped up its time on screen in 1989 and entered what is now called 'the wilderness years,' Molloy returned to play Davros against his old foes and a new one, Doctor No. 8, Paul McGann. The Big Finish Audio dramas were lushly written and expertly performed, showing that the concept of Doctor Who still had life in it beyond the screen. The multi-part story I, Davros released in 2006 exposed the back-story and development of the character and was a triumph for Molloy and BF as well (it ranks among my personal favorite audios).

... And he's back!

THE RETURN OF DAVROS

Via Big Finish

After a break of six years, Terry Molloy will be returning to the role of Davros in a Big Finish audio drama in January 2012. The Curse of Davros by Jonathan Morris finds the Sixth Doctor and his new companion Flip (Lisa Greenwood) setting course for the Battle of Waterloo, and facing the combined might of the Daleks and their evil creator.

"I was delighted to hear that Davros was to return to the Big Finish fold in a new adventure with the Sixth Doctor," says Terry, "and I was thrilled to be asked once more to don the mantle of the Doctor's nemesis. The Curse of Davros is a an exciting return for the creator of the Daleks, and will deliver some unique surprises and thrills for the fans of Davros..."

The mini-season continues in February with The Fourth Wall by John Dorney, in which the travellers arrive on the planet Transmission. "The Fourth Wall is a cautionary tale about not getting too involved with our entertainment," says John, "and offers something of a baptism of fire for Flip as her tendency to not look before she leaps leads to her paying a heavy penalty. Saying anything more would spoil it... let's just add that you shouldn't get complacent when listening. The light tone is very much about leading you into a false sense of security. Make no mistake - something awful is about to happen.

"It's a story that's been in my head for ages and it's great to finally get a chance to get it out. I came up with the concept for the monsters about twenty years ago and have never quite let them go. And I'm delighted to be writing it for Colin, who I adored on TV and has always been my favourite BF Doctor, and the lovely Lisa, whose character is so fresh and vibrant and just plain fun to write for. "

The guest cast for this story includes Julian Wadham (The English Patient, Downton Abbey) as Augustus Scullop, while Yasmin Bannerman (Doctor Who: The End of the World) plays Dr Helen Shepherd.

March sees the release of Wirrn Isle by William Gallagher, which takes the TARDIS to the Nerva colonies on Earth, in a story set after The Ark in Space. 'The Wirrn had gone down so well with listeners in our Eighth Doctor story Wirrn Dawn that we were really keen to get them back," says executive producer Nicholas Briggs. "The trick was to find another strong story for them that wasn't just a reworking of The Ark in Space or Wirrn Dawn, and I think William Gallagher has come up with an entirely new story, with lots of very real characters with the kind of emotional concerns that we can all identify with."

Tim Bentinck (David Archer in The Archers) plays Roger Buchman, Jenny Funnell (As Time Goes By) is Veronica Buchman, while Dan Starkey (Doctor Who: A Good Man Goes to War) is Sheer Jawn.

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[New post] This week at your comic shop – 8/10/2011

This week at your comic shop – 8/10/2011

dailypop | August 9, 2011 at 8:22 am | Categories: comic books | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-2Xl

For the complete list of this week's comics, click here.

Not sure where your local comic shop is? Try comicshoplocator.com!

(note: all information including ad copy is from the publisher)
If you can't make it to the shop, just click on any of the images below to be taken to an online retailer. I don't get any referrals for these sales, I'm just doing my bit to spread the word on some neat products.

Fear Itself #5 (of 7)

Fear Itself #5 (of 7)
By: Matt Fraction, Stuart Immonen
The blockbuster Marvel event of the year continues! Thor. Hulk. Thing. The fight to end all fights. And while it rages, the Serpent's forces deal Captain America a blow not even he can withstand.

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Incredible Hulks #634

Incredible Hulks #634
By: Greg Pak, Paul Pelletier
Will Bruce Banner become a man literally torn apart by desire? An actual wishing well continues to wreak havoc as the Hulk and his compatriots' deepest, darkest wishes all come true. But what happens when the desires of Team Hulk begin to clash, much less the desires of the Hulk against Banner's?

After all the titanic beatings, sensational smashing and questionable romantic liaisons, will there be anyone left standing after everyone gets everything they've ever wanted?

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Baltimore: The Curse Bells #1

Baltimore: The Curse Bells #1
By: Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Ben Stenbeck, Dave Stewart, Francesco Francavilla
Monsters are overrunning Europe, and Baltimore, the only one who can put an end to these horrors, must find and kill Haigus, the vampire responsible for this chaos. Following reports that Haigus is holed up in a cloister, Baltimore finds a haven full of death and black magic, and the creature at the heart of his obsession!

* Based on the novel by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden.

* All-new Mignola series!

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Roger Corman Drive-in DVD Collection
Fifteen of Roger Corman's classic movies are collected together in one handy box of horror! Starring actors such as Jack Nicholson, Boris Karloff, Dorothy Malone, Tony Miller, and more, these movies will keep you in chills! Set includes Attack of the Giant Leeches, The Wasp Woman, Creature from the Haunted Sea, A Bucket of Blood, Last Woman on Earth, The Little Shop of Horrors, The Terror, Dementia 13, She Gods of Shark Reef, Swamp Women, Beast from Haunted Cave, The Wild Ride, The Fast and the Furious, T-Bird Gang, and High School Big Shot.

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Doctor Who: The Sun Makers

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers
Tom Baker's fourth season of Doctor Who marked a change from the exploration of Gothic horror. The unusually satirical "The Sun Makers" finds the Doctor, Leela (Louise Jameson), and robot dog K9 involved in a struggle against capitalism-gone-mad at the outer limits of the solar system. With Earth exhausted, mankind has colonized Pluto and lives in six vast "megropoli" lit by artificial suns. These colonies are run by the Company, with drugged human "work units" slaving simply to pay their funeral expenses. There are plenty of potshots at overzealous taxation and bureaucracy--Robert Holmes wrote the story as revenge after a frustrating audit--and splendidly theatrical performances from Richard Leech and Henry Woolf as the ultra-capitalist villains. With no monsters and little conventional horror, Baker is in fine form in a briskly directed four-part comedy-thriller distinguished by its political edge. --Gary S. Dalkin

Vintage trailer
watch?v=Skdy3M-0P24

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Doctor Who: Paradise Towers

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers
According to the sales brochure, Paradise Towers is a utopian blueprint for community living, with its fabulous architecture and state-of-the-art facilities. The perfect place for Mel to take a leisurely swim, in fact. But when the TARDIS arrives, the Doctor and his companion discover that the futuristic tower block has fallen into ruin, and a series of unexplained disappearances have the tenants living in fear. As gangs of teenage girls run wild in the hallways, a squad of bureaucratic Caretakers struggle to regain control. To keep the citizens of Paradise Towers safe, the Doctor must confront the resident evil lurking in the basement.

Vintage trailers and off-air continuities
watch?v=js6rdn46QX8

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Iron Age #3 (of 3)

Iron Age #3 (of 3)
Iron Man's quest through?history to save the Earth from the destruction of Dark?Phoenix is near complete -- but first a weakened Tony Stark will have to fight his way through the classic battle between the Uncanny X-Men, The Hellfire Club and Jean Grey herself!

Legendary Louise Simonson teams with Terrific Todd Nauck, Rockin' Rob Williams and Roarin' Rob De La Torre for Iron Age #3!

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Spider-island Cloak And Dagger #1 (of 3)

Spider-island Cloak And Dagger #1 (of 3)
By: Nick Spencer, Emma Rios, Mike Choi
The fan-favorite, critically acclaimed team of Nick Spencer?(IRON MAN 2.0) and Emma Rios (OSBORN) answers the overwhelming demands of readers, and puts the beloved heroes Cloak & Dagger back in action in SPIDER-ISLAND!

Everyday citizens fall prey to a mysterious infestation, and Manhattan is quarantined! Cloak & Dagger are at the front line, in the streets. Thousands of people are gifted with great power and it's a disaster!

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New Avengers #15

New Avengers #15
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato
With Avengers Mansion under siege and the Avengers scattered all over the globe, super nanny Squirrel Girl is forced to protect the Cage/Jones baby with everything she has!

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Hobbit Prancing Pony Etched Pint Glass

Hobbit Prancing Pony Etched Pint Glass
Since a frost cold beverage and the inhabitants of Middle-Earth's Shire go hand in hand, the artisans of Taverncraft are serving up The Hobbit Premium Etched Glasses to celebrate the most popular taverns of the Shire and beyond. Each high-quality 16 oz. pint glass features a deep-etched logo of one of the taverns - Bywater's The Green Dragon, Eastfarthing's The Golden Perch, Bree's The Prancing Pony, or Frogmorton's The Floating Log. Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings will want these for everyday home use or just as a cool collectible.

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Space Family Robinson Archives Volume 1 HC

Space Family Robinson Archives Volume 1 HC
By: Del Connell, Dan Spiegle
"Come in, Earth Control! This is the Robinsons. A cosmic explosion has damaged our control system and we're moving deeper into space! This is Space Station One. Do you copy?"

The Robinsons might be far from Earth, but they certainly aren't alone. Join America's first outer-space family in a high-flying cosmic adventure as they meet wonderful and terrifying alien races as they attempt to get back home!

* Includes the beautiful, original painted covers by George Wilson!

* Collects Space Family Robinson #1-#7.

* The first volume of many Space Family Robinson archives that will collect all of the classic Gold Key comics!

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New Mutants #29

New Mutants #29
By: Andy Lanning, David Lafuente
The New Mutants fight the scariest beings you never knew existed! The events of Fear Itself aren't confined to our reality so when strange forces take Hel over from its ruler Hela, it's up to Dani Moonstar to fulfill her role as Valkyrie and save the day. Her teammates are afraid of what will happen if Dani does this alone, but will they abandon the X-Men as Juggernaut destroys San Francisco?

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Thunder Agents #10

Thunder Agents #10
By: Nick Spencer, Cafu, Bit, Fiona Staples
The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents make a final stand against The Iron Maiden in the present, as a bitter truth about the villainess and Colleen is revealed in a look back at the past. One of the most critically acclaimed books of the year reaches the shocking finale of its latest chapter, but trust us, this ain't the end - not by a long shot!

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DC Retroactive Justice League America The 80s #1

DC Retroactive Justice League America The 80s #1
Between their traditional Silver Age incarnation and the tongue-in-cheek Giffen/DeMatteis run, there wasÖJLA Detroit! Series scribe Gerry Conway revisits what may have been the most controversial lineup of DC's iconic team book ever. (Who can forget the breakdancing Vibe?) Then experience a classic tale reprinted from the '80s!

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Red Wing #2 (of 4)

Red Wing #2 (of 4)
By: Hickman, A Plus! Project, Pitarra, Rosenberg
Lost in time -- deep in enemy history -- the Captain of the First Wing must find a way home so that he can begin the space-time program that will one day save his future.

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Uncle Creepy Full Head Mask

Uncle Creepy Full Head Mask
Creepy was an American horror-comics magazine launched by Warren Publishing in 1964. Like Mad, it was a black-and-white newsstand publication in a magazine format and thus did not require the approval or seal of the Comics Code Authority. The anthology magazine was initially published quarterly but later went bimonthly. Each issue's stories were introduced by the host character, Uncle Creepy.

Over 285 issues of Creepy have been published and Uncle Creepy himself has been drawn by some of the best artist in the world, including Neal Adams, Dan Adkins, Reed Crandall, Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, Steve Ditko, Frank Frazetta, Gray Morrow, Joe Orlando, John Severin, Angelo Torres, Alex Toth, Al Williamson, Wally Wood and Bernie Wrightson.

Now for the first time in almost 20 years, Trick or Treat Studios and New Comics Company, LLC is proud to offer the Offically Licensed Uncle Creepy Halloween Mask!

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Crow Special Ed TPB

Crow Special Ed TPB
(W/A) James O'Barr The graphic novel that inspired the film series! On the eve of Halloween, street thugs kill Eric Draven and his fiancee. Unable to find rest, Eric's spirit reutrns from the dead, guided by a crow, to exact revenge against the murderers of himself and his beloved. This special edition of the classic graphic novel features thirty pages of never-before-seen material and a brand-new design.

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Alpha Flight #3 (of 8 )

Alpha Flight #3 (of 8 )
By: Gred Pak, Fred Van Lente, Dale Eaglesham, Phil Jimenez
FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN!

HEROES ON THE LAM! Having escaped imprisonment at the hands of the corrupt Unity Party, Alpha Flight find themselves hunted by the government they'd sworn to protect. Outmanned and outgunned, the Flight decide to go guerilla, but what will they do once the government raises the stakes by revealing their leverage against the team, including Northstar's boyfriend and the child of Guardian and Vindicator held hostage?!

Marvel Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, along with legendary artist Dale Eaglesham, continue their revival of fan favorite Alpha Flight in this pulse-pounding issue!

Alpha Flight Classic Vol 1 TPB

Alpha Flight Classic TPB Vol. 1
By: John Byrne
Guardian! Shaman! Snowbird! Aurora! Northstar! Puck! Marrina! Sasquatch! Exploding from the pages of X-MEN, Alpha Flight goes solo! Canada's premier super human strike force, Alpha Flight was brought together by Department H for the greater good of humankind, to battle injustice and evil forces across the globe - including the Master of the World, Tundra, Kolomaq, Deadly Ernest and Delphine Courtney! Featuring cameos by the Sub-Mariner, Invisible Woman, Wolverine and Nightcrawler!

This title collects
Alpha Flight #1-8!

Alpha Flight Classic TPB Vol. 02

Alpha Flight Classic TPB Vol. 02
By: John Byrne & Chris Claremont, John Byrne
See such unlikely heroes as Puck, Sasquatch, Northstar?and Guardian take on the threats of the Super-Skrull, Omega Flight, the Master of the World and the Plodex!

Plus: Alpha?Flight origins, Marrina falls in love with Namor, and a team?member's death! And not one, but two takes on the classic X-Men adventure in which Weapon Alpha tried to take Wolverine back to Canada!

This title collects
ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #9-19 and X-MEN (1963) #109.

Black Panther Man Without Fear #522

Black Panther Man Without Fear #522
By: David Liss, Francesco Francavilla, Patrick Zircher
FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN!

As the mayhem of the Worthy engulfs Manhattan, the?American Panther makes his move to take control of the city!

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Star Wars Han Solo In Carbonite Silicon Mold Tray

Star Wars Han Solo In Carbonite Silicon Mold Tray
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Kotobukiya brings you another fun and original product to your family table! Perfect for your Star Wars parties the silicon tray is both heat and ice resistant! Create your own Ice, Chocolate, Jelly in the shape of Han Solo in Carbonite as seen in the Star Wars movies 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'! Packaged in a poly vinyl bag with board art!

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Marvel Ms Marvel Bishoujo Statue Binary Version

Marvel Ms Marvel Bishoujo Statue Binary Version
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import!

The popular Marvel Bishoujo collection (combining iconic superheroines and villains with traditional Japanese stylings) continues to bring you the amazing beauties of the Marvel Comics universe as you've never seen them before. Next up in this line is a stunning new variant on an existing heroine, MS. MARVEL BINARY VERSION!

Sculpted by Kouei Matsumoto, Ms. Marvel Binary Version stands slightly over 10 inches tall (in the Marvel Bishoujo 1/7th scale) atop her exclusive rocky display base. Binary will have a limited production run of 1,500 pieces, so don't miss out on your chance to upgrade your collection with this new version of the classic hero.

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Crypt Of Horror Vol. 12 TPB

Crypt Of Horror Vol. 12 TPB
Another 140-page compilation of classic stories from the lurid pre-Code horror comics of the 1950's!

Includes 'The Hidden Horror', 'Million Year Monster', 'The Evil of Black Hollow', 'The Soul Stealer', 'Picture of Evil', and a dozen and a half more! Featuring a focus on the work of top art legends Wally Wood and Joe Kubert!

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Marvel Universe Masterworks Sentinel Action Figure

Marvel Universe Masterworks Sentinel Action Figure
For decades, the mutants of the Marvel Universe have been hunted by the Sentinels, enormous robots that fly through the air, detecting the mutant gene as they pass over an area. This dangerous cybernetic creation of Bolivar Trask becomes the latest in Hasbro's Marvel Masterworks figure line as the Marvel Masterworks Sentinel Figure. Standing 18" tall, the robot comes with a matching 3 3/4" Wolverine action figure, in packaging designed by Marvel Comics Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada.

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X-Force Deadpool Fine Art Statue

X-Force Deadpool Fine Art Statue
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! X-Force is the hottest mutant team right now in the Marvel Universe, with the current launch of Uncanny X-Force burning up the shelves everywhere. Teaming up the most vicious and morally flexible heroes, Wolverine leads the ultimate strike force willing to do anything, at any time to protect the world's mutant population. Kotobukiya is proud to present the second member of an all-new X-Force lineup of Fine Art Statues after the inaugural X-23, DEADPOOL! That's right, the 'Merc with a Mouth' is back. Formerly a member of the Weapon X program and assassin for hire, Wade Wilson now works on the side of good (for a price) in the pages of Uncanny X-Force. Based on the recently released Deadpool Fine Art Statue, the X-Force version really kicks thing up a notch! The mutant hero is posed in the midst of intense action, leaping over a bullet-ridden rooftop with a machine gun and katana at the ready. When working with the clandestine team Wade trades in his iconic red for a black and bluish-gray version of his skintight costume that still bears his usual assortment of goodies including the knife sheathed on his left ankle, various waist pouches, and a gun holstered on his right thigh. The X-Force Deadpool also comes with two different heads so you can display him according to your tastes; one is a re-colored version of his traditional oval-eyed mask while the other has more lines and piping like the comic's current artwork! Sculpted by Erick Sosa, Deadpool stands just under 12 inches tall (in 1/6th scale). The demented yet hilarious assassin is recreated in high quality cold cast resin and the rooftop base under his feet matches perfectly with those of the other X-Force Fine Art Statues.

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Batman X Mimobot Joker 4g Flashdrive

Batman X Mimobot Joker 4g Flashdrive
Your favorite flashdrives are back with more storage firepower! mimoCo has teamed with DC Comics for a new series of Batman-themed mimoBot flashdrives, which are now available with a 4-GB capacity.

Check out the Batman-specific content preloaded onto each flashdrive, ranging from chat icons and screensaver. Why carry your data in a boring ol' flashdrive? With a selection of flashdrives including Batman, The Joker, Catwoman, and Robin, you can load up your work and fun on a stylish mimoBot!

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The Mighty Thor Covers Lamp In A Box

The Mighty Thor Covers Lamp In A Box
Comic books and home décor collide as Lamp-In-A-Box unveils a new line-up of Marvel Comics table lamps! A unique home décor concept, the Lamp-In-A-Box can be easily customized with decorative lampshades. For comic fans, they offer the Captain America Covers Lamp-in-a-Box, the Iron Man Covers Lamp-in-a-Box, or the Mighty Thor Covers Lamp-in-a-Box; each comes with a 21" table lamp base and a decorative 7" diameter/9" tall lampshade featuring classic Marvel Comics artwork! Each ships in a heavy-duty, recyclable, reusable box with carrying handle. (Lightbulbs not included.)

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Expendables Barney Ross Bobble Head

Expendables Barney Ross Bobble Head
From the new Sylvester Stallone action franchise The Expendables comes this bobblehead of Barney Ross in action, fanning the hammer of his .45 revolver. Constructed from heavyweight resin and then individually hand painted to the smallest detail, the bobblehead stands approximately 8" tall. Window box packaging.

Deadpool Am Spider-Man Hulk Identity Wars Prem HC

Deadpool Am Spider-Man Hulk Identity Wars Prem HC
In a perfect world, what could possibly go wrong? Peter Parker thinks life couldn't get any better - until an explosion at Horizon Labs plummets him (along with Deadpool and Hulk) into another dimension where the Amazing-Spider is the world's most powerful and beloved hero, and Peter Parker is a billionaire mogul playboy (with surprises in his supporting cast). Will Peter discover the price for perfection?

Meanwhile, Deadpool teams up with Deadpool (wellÖDeathwish) in this alternate-reality-doppelganger extravaganza! And what dreams come true does this dimension hold for Hulk?

This title collects
Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #38, DEADPOOL ANNUAL #1 and INCREDIBLE HULKS ANNUAL #1.

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Kiss Paul Stanley Model Kit

Kiss Paul Stanley Model Kit
One of the most iconic rock & roll bands of all time - KISS! The four member band have been pioneers of rock drawing huge crowds to their sold out stadium shows for decades. Polar Lights is proud to produce a line of kits of the group based on the artwork from their first certified platinum album, Destroyer. Each figure stands atop its own rocky base that joins with the others to recreate this classic cover art. This easy to assemble kit comes pre-painted to allow even novice modelers to create a quality look (glue not included). The kits are approximately 1/10 scale and measure 11" tall when assembled.