This week at your comic shop – 7/27/2011 |
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Secret Warriors #28
By: Jonathan Hickman, Alessandro Vitti, Paul Renaud
I Am Captain America Variant by DAVID MACK Over two years in the making, see how everything ends after last month's shocking conclusion. What will happen to Nick Fury? Who lives? Who dies?What is the stunning new direction for the remnants of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the Marvel Universe? Find out in Secret Warriors #28 -- it's 'Wheels within Wheels,'
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X-Men Schism #2 (of 5)
By: Jason Aaron, Frank ChoThe X-Men event of the decade starts here! It's never been a more dangerous time to be a mutant. Even with their numbers at a record low, the world refuses to trust mutantkind...and after a mutant-triggered international incident, anti-mutant hatred hits new heights.
Of course it's at this moment, when the mutant race needs most to stand together, that a split begins that will tear apart the very foundation of the X-Men. From superstar writer and Marvel Architect Jason Aaron and a full roster of comics' top artists, this is an X-tale that will reverberate for years to come! Come October, the X-Men landscape will be irreparably changed.
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Tick Complete Edlund TPB New Ed
By: Ben Edlund, Benito Cereno, Les McClaineNew Edition! New Story! Now includes an awesome brand-new 8-page story from current Tick All-Star creators Benito Cereno & Les McClaine! An all-new untold story which answers previously never-answered questions about mysterious events which befell The Tick in the original Edlund storyline!
The Tick: The Complete Edlund New Edition collects all 12 issues of the classic Tick series written and drawn by creator Ben Edlund, along with commentary from Edlund, the first Tick story (originally published in the NEC Newsletter), rarely seen back-up stories, pin-ups, and a bonus Pseudo Tick #13 which provides a possible conclusion to Edlund's original storyline.
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Doctor Who Future Sonic Screwdriver
Imported from the UK! Summoned to a planet-wide library known only as The Library, the Doctor and Donna discover an archeological expedition led by the mysterious Dr. River Song. Curiously, while the Doctor had never met Song, she was quite familiar with him, even knowing his secret name, and it soon becomes clear to the Doctor that River Song will be an important person in his future life when she reveals that she carries the Doctor's sonic screwdriver, heavily modified with additional features! The Doctor Who: Future Sonic Screwdriver recreates River Song's sonic screwdriver from 'Silence in the Library' as a 7" long replica that includes light and sound effects, plus blue and red interchangeable LED ends. As the mysteries of River are about to be revealed, don't let this sonic screwdriver be a mystery to you!
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Spider-Man Vintage Swinger Red T-Shirt
Swing into action with Spider-Man with this red t-shirt!
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Venom #5
By: Rick Remender, Tony Moore, Tom Fowler
THE HOTTEST NEW BOOK IN COMICS IS BACK WITH A SPIDER-ISLAND PRELUDE! Can the new Venom and Peter Parker (The Amazing Spider-Man) put aside their differences to help save a man from himself? Plus Betty Brant, crusading blogger and gal pal to Flash Thompson may be onto the secrets behind the infestation kicking off this summer's Spider-Blockbuster!Rick Remender (X-FORCE) joins Tony Moore (FRANKEN-CASTLE) and Tom Fowler (I AM AN AVENGER) for the next crucial chapter in the life of Flash Thompson!
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Captain America And Bucky #620 (Variant Cover)
By: Ed Brubaker, Chris Samnee, Mark Bagley
Think you know the story of Cap and Bucky's origins? Well, think again. The secret story of the early days of Captain?America, told from Bucky Barnes's point of view. From co-writers Ed Brubaker and Marc Andreyko with artist Chris Samnee (Thor: The Mighty Avenger)._____________________________________________________________________
Krazy Kat and The Art of George Herriman: A Celebration
Krazy Kat & the Art of George Herriman is a tribute to one of the most influential and innovative comic strips and creators of all time. This unique collection of rare art, essays, memorabilia, and biography highlights the career of the first genius of comics, George Herriman, and his iconic creations, Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse.During its 31-year run, Krazy Kat was enormously popular with the public, as well as influential writers, artists, and intellectuals of the time. This book includes original essays by Jay Cantor, Douglas Wolk, Harry Katz, Richard Thompson, Dee Cox (Herriman's granddaughter), Craig McCracken, Bill Watterson, and authorized reprints of two seminal essays on Herriman by Gilbert Seldes and E. E. Cummings, alongside newly discovered vintage essays by TAD, Summerfield Baldwin, and Toots Herriman. With Krazy Kat & the Art of George Herriman, Craig Yoe reveals this influential artist and writer for a whole new generation.
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Secret Avengers #15
By: Nick Spencer, Scot Eaton, Adi Granov
FEAR ITSELF TIE-INIt won't take some of the Avengers to fight the madness of Fear Itself it will take ALL OF THEM!! The New Avengers and Avengers join forces in the face of true fear! And who will join the New Avengers for the first time EVER? Stay tuned, True Believer! This is a can't-miss Avengers event!
Avengers Root Beer Brown T-Shirt
The original Avengers line-up stars on this brown t-shirt!
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Doctor Who Magazine #436
Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, Doctor Who Magazine has all the latest news about the second half of the new season; info on Doctor Who's spin-offs Torchwood: Miracle Day and The Sarah Jane Adventures; the brand-new comic strip continues; behind-the-scenes secrets are revealed in Steven Moffat's 'Production Notes'; The Fact of Fiction puts another story under the microscope; all the latest books, audios, and DVDs are previewed and reviewed; plus in-depth features, all the very latest news, prize-winning competitions and much, much more.
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Uncanny X-Force #12
By: Rick Remender, Mark Brooks, Esad Ribic
The Dark Angel Saga: Part 2-Trapped in the Age of Apocalypse! To acquire their salvation Fantomex must lead a team of X-Men to a distant galaxy and steal the origins of life itself from the god race known as The Celestials!On Earth, within the mysterious floating city know as The Sky, the rest of X-Force fight through an army of twisted versions of Earth's mightiest beings as they seek a route home. If they do not succeed, and soon, Archangel will become the new Apocalypse!_____________________________________________________________________
Project Tic-Toc: The Making of the Time Tunnel
Includes a review of the show, cast and guest cast photos and credits, an episode guide with extensive notes, a huge colletibles section, cast interviews, the first-ever blueprints of the Time Tunnel (taken directly from 20th Century Fox construction blueprints!), crew and writer credits, guest star biographies, review of the unfilmed pilot, The Time Tunnel on the internet, an Irwin Allen biography, about 390 color and B&W photos, 216 pages with a full color cover, and more!
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Mighty Thor #4
By: Matt Fraction, Olivier Coipel
Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL ASGARD RISES AGAINST GALACTUS! The World Eater has come for something buried deep within the heart of Fallen Asgard. As Odin leads an assault wave of gods against Galactus, a wounded Thor must contend with the Silver Surfer once more! All of which leaves Volstagg and Kid Loki in charge of the Shining City for an afternoon. What could possibly go wrong?
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Treasury of 20th Century Murder HC Vol. 04 Sacco & Vanzetti
By: Rick Geary
Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti were accused of robbery and murder, but so many supposedly damning pieces of evidence were questionable that their guilty verdict elicited massive protests around the world. Geary shows us with all the twists and turns, appeals and dubious evidence after presenting us the human face of the two men, demonized by many, turned to martyrs by many others in his usual unflappable way._____________________________________________________________________
Spider-Man Fantastic Four TPB
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE & BILL MANTLO Penciled by MARIO ALBERTI, MIKE ZECK & JOHN BYRNE Cover by MARIO ALBERTI The Fantastic Four hold the distinction of having one of the most diabolical and dangerous villains on the planet for a nemesis: Dr. Doom! Since their first encounter, Doom has used dark magic and mad science in his quest to destroy Reed Richards and his family. Now, taking to the timestream, Doom may have just what he needs to defeat his sworn enemy forever. To prevail, the Fantastic Four will need the help of one of their oldest allies: the Amazing Spider-Man! Never a team player, Spider-Man must learn to work well with others - or it just might mean the end of them all. Plus: a classic two-part team-up featuring the FF and the web-slinger! Collecting SPIDER-MAN/FANTASTIC FOUR (2010) #1-4; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #42; and FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #218. 136
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Thor Movie Strikes Twice Blk T-Shirt
Thunder strikes twice as the God of Thunder, Thor, strikes an impressive pose on this black t-shirt!
Secret Invasion TPB Thor
By: Matt Fraction, Doug BraithwaiteThe Skrulls are coming for Asgard, and they've got the gods in their sights! But it's not just the pantheon who stand to suffer the repercussions of the aliens' secret invasion -- the citizens of small-town Broxton, Oklahoma are about to become collateral damage in the attack... and the God of Thunder must defend two cites at once! For a job this big, Thor will have to turn to one of his oldest and closest allies... Beta Ray Bill!_____________________________________________________________________
Time Lincoln TPB Vol. 01 Fate Of The Union
By: Fred Perry
Story & Art: Fred Perry Fred Perry's adventure for the ages is now collected in one tome that's truly timeless! What happens when the Great Emancipator is suddenly freed from the bonds of time to right wrongs throughout history? Taken out of time on the night of his assassination, Abraham Lincoln learns all of history is threatened by the Tyrant of Time, Void Stalin - and that he is (or will be) Stalin's arch enemy! Faced with fiends like Mephitler and Apocalypse Mao, Lincoln joins with such historic heroes as Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Ben Franklin and George Washington Carver to thwart the forces of evil in the past, present and future. In his last hour, he lived a lifetime! Collects Time Lincoln, Time Lincoln: Fists of Führer, Time Lincoln: Apocalypse Mao, Time Lincoln: Cuba Commander and Time Lincoln: Jack to the Future!
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Batman Streets Of Gotham HC Vol. 03 House Of Hush
By: Paul Dini, Dustin Nyguyen, Derek Fridolfs
Cracking under the strain of living as Bruce Wayne, Tommy Elliot plans his final, murderous revenge on Dick Grayson, Selina Kyle and other members of Bruce's friends and allies.Can Dick and Damian thwart Tommy's plans - or will the end of Hush require the return of Bruce Wayne?
This title collects
STREETS OF GOTHAM #12-14 and 16-20_____________________________________________________________________
Spider-Man Complete Ben Reilly Epic TPB Book 01
WRITTEN BY TOM DEFALCO, MIKE LACKEY, HOWARD MACKIE, TODD DEZAGO, GLENN HERDLING, EVAN SKOLNIK & DAN JURGENS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY, GIL KANE, JOHN ROMITA JR., TOD SMITH, SAL BUSCEMA, PARIS KAROUNOS, TOM MORGAN, SCOTT?MCDANIEL, PATRICK ZIRCHER, JOE ST. PIERRE & DAN JURGENS Cover by STEVEN BUTLER Meet Ben Reilly, clone of Spider-Man! When Peter Parker decides to retire, Ben takes up the job as the new web-slinger in town, the Scarlet Spider! And there's no shortage of foes waiting to fight him - including Dr. Octopus, Venom, Carnage, the new Green Goblin, Kaine, the High Evolutionary, Joystick and the Looter! Plus: The Scarlet Spider joins the New Warriors! Collecting SPIDER-MAN: THE PARKER YEARS, NEW WARRIORS (1990) #65-66, SCARLET SPIDER UNLIMITED #1, WEB OF SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, AMAZING SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, SPECTACULAR SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, GREEN GOBLIN #3. and SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (1996) #0 and MINI-COMIC. 424 PGS.
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Dracula Company Of Monsters #12
By: Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory, Scott Godlewski, Ron Salas
FINAL ISSUE!Hailed as 'exceptional' by Newsarama, Kurt Busiek's Dracula: The Company of Monsters closes the coffin with bloodthirsty abandon!
With every piece of the puzzle finally in place, Evan readies his final gambit against the monstrosities of what Conrad and Dracula have become. But Evan has gone too far and the cost may be his soul...an end to one of the greatest Dracula stories the comics medium has ever seen!
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Warlord Of Mars Fall Of Barsoom #1
By: Robert Place Napton, Roberto Castro
Writer: Robert Place Napton Penciller/Inker: Roberto Castro Covers: Joe Jusko (main), Francesco Francavilla (1/10) 100,000 years before the time of John Carter! Barsoom is a dying world: its once mighty oceans are receding and its atmosphere grows more tenuous by the day. The Orovars, who have dominated for a million years, are on the verge of extinction at the hands of the Green Hordes and the emerging Red Martians. Two Orovars - a Scientist and a General - race against time to save their people before Mars plunges into barbarism!
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Famous Monsters Of Filmland #257
Famous Monsters of Filmland celebrates the one-year anniversary of its return by featuring some of the biggest names in the genre-verse. We pay tribute to the storytellers that have inspired a generation as well as celebrate the 30th-anniversary of the landmark Heavy Metal: The Movie with a cover by original Heavy Metal artist Richard Corben._____________________________________________________________________
DC Retroactive Green Lantern The 70s (One Shot)
By: Dennis O'Neil, Mike GrellDC Retroactive is an exciting event honoring the defining eras of DC's core heroes, featuring an original story by the legendary writers and artists who helped mold the characters!
The 1970s were a time of spacefaring thrills for the Emerald Knight! Now, writer Dennis O'Neil returns to the character for a brand-new epic starring Hal Jordan!
Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the '70s, also written by Dennis O'Neil!
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DC Retroactive Justice League America The 70s (One Shot)
By: Cary Bates, Andy Smith, Gordon Purcell
Artists Andy Smith and Gordon Purcell come together with writer Cary Bates to tell how Kanjar Ro will try to wipe out the civilization of Earth-Prime. Itíll be up to the Justice League, Adam Strange and a very special DC legend to stop his ruthless plans and save the 1970s!Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the '70s, also written by Cary Bates!
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DC Retroactive Superman The 70s (One Shot)
By: Martin Pasko, Edwardo Barreto
DC Retroactive is an exciting event honoring the defining eras of DC's core heroes, featuring an original story by the legendary writers and artists who helped mold the characters!Martin Pasko revisits the Metropolis of the 1970s, telling an epic lost tale as Mr. Mxyzptlk returns for another go at The Man of Steel. Will he succeed this time around?
Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the '70s, also written by Martin Pasko!
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Justice HC
By: Jim Krueger, Alex Ross, Doug Braithwhite
The best-selling 12-issue series illustrated by Alex Ross is now available as a single volume hardcover at DC's standard trim size. The villains of the Legion of Doom - led by Lex Luthor and Brainiac - band together to save the world after a shared dream that seems to be a vision of the Earth's demise. They are confronted by the Justice League of America, who doubt their motives--and as their true plans unfold the two teams do battle._____________________________________________________________________
Terminator Robocop Kill Human #1 (of 4)
By: Rob Williams, Pj Holden
The ultimate killing machine meets the future of law enforcement. In the Terminator's future all humanity must be wiped out, so when Robocop is woken from an enforced hibernation, Alex Murphy finds himself amongst the final hunted. But will his body side with Skynet? Or can man finally overcome machines? Written by Rob Williams (Ghost Rider, Punisher Max: Get Castle) and P.J. Holden (Battlefields).
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DC Comics Presents Shazam #1
The 4-part 'Monster Society of Evil' epic from THE POWER OF SHAZAM #38-41 is collected! Mr. Mind's out for vengeance - and he has help from Mister Atom, Sarge Steel, and more!
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Something Wicked This Way Comes GN
By: Ray Bradbury, Ron Wimberly
Cooger and Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show howls into Green Town, Illinois, at three in the morning a week before Halloween.Under its carnival tents is a mirror maze that steals wishes; a carousel that promises eternal life, in exchange for your soul; the Dust Witch, who unerringly foresees your death; and Mr. Dark, the Illustrated Man, who has lived for centuries off the misery of others.
Only two boys, Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade, recognize the dark magic at work and have a plan to stop this ancient evil - that is, if it doesn't kill them first. Available in hardcover and softcover editions.
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Dave Stevens Complete Sketchbook Coll HC
From the same people who brought you the Eisner award-winning Rocketeer Complete Adventures! For several years, Dave Stevens self-published four sketchbooks to sell at the San Diego Comic Con. These were very limited editions and are now highly sought-after collectibles. This volume collects the entire contents of those four sketchbooks, plus approximately 100 additional sketches that have never before been published. As with any sketchbook, the drawings in this volume are of varying stages of completion. They are a reminder that a piece of art is not full-born on the paper but rather is the product of hard work and sweat by the artist. These sketches, layouts, illustrations and portraits offer a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse of Dave Stevens' tremendous facility with pencil, pen and brush, and how special a talent he was.
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Amazing 3d Comics HC
Before there were 3-D movies, there were 3-D comics! In the mid-fifties, comic-book great Joe Kubert hit upon the idea of doing comics in 3-D, which resulted in some of the best-selling comics of all time-print runs in the millions!Eisner Award-winner Craig Yoe collects the best of these stories and samples by artists like Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Bob Powell, Al Jaffee, Russ Heath, Milt Stein, Alex Toth, and many more. Carefully re-mastered and reproduced in large format so that every dynamic, eye-popping effect can be looked at in astonishment.
The comics cover every genre: superhero, jungle adventures, horror comics, science fiction, funny animals, satire, western and romance! The fascinating behind the scenes introduction is by the mastermind behind 3-D comics himself, Mr. Joe Kubert! Rare art and ephemera as only Yoe Books does it. And, yes, of course, this book comes with special FREE 3-D GLASSES!
BUT WAIT! There's more! This must-have hardback book has a special lenticular 3-D cover that puts the amazing in Amazing 3-D Comics!
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Valkyrie Statue
A Bowen Designs Sculpt! Chosen by Odin, the King of the Norse Gods, to lead the Valkyrior, the warrior goddess Brunnhilde became known as the Valkyrie, a nigh-immortal warrior who has fought on Earth and in the nine realms against evil as she leads her warrior-sisters in their mission to ferry the souls of the departed to the realm of the dead. On Earth, she has fought alongside the Defenders and the Secret Avengers, and now she is brought to life as a 14" tall statue designed by Randy Bowen.
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Amazing Spider-Man #666
By: Dan Slott, Stefano Caselli, mike del mundo
THE SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE DECADE BEGINS WITH THS 'SPIDER-ISLAND: PRELUDE'Super-star writer Dan Slott and fan-favorite Spidey artist Stefano Caselli are back! New York has been INFESTED and the web grows as it gets ready to explode into SPIDER-ISLAND! Normal people are getting Spider-Powers!
But not all of them?realize that with great power must also come...you know the rest. Okay, sure we often say Peter Parker's life will never be the same. But listen, pal, we've never been more serious.
Heroes and villains are crawling all over Manahttan and no one knows why. This will change everything for Pete, for Spidey...and possibly for YOU! Look at it this way...If EVERYONE'S a Spider-Man, then no one is.
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Criminal Last Of Innocent #2 (of 4)
By: Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips
Things are going from bad to worse... One-time All-American Boy, Riley Richards is caught in a brutal murder and double-cross that may be his only way out of the trap his life has become!And as always, each issue of CRIMINAL contains unique back-up features, articles, and artwork, which are only available in the single issues.
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John Byrne's Next Men #8
By: John Byrne
Bethany isn't the only one who has reached the 24th Century, but Gillian did it the 'easy' way. Her story is told at last, and many lives it takes to tell it!
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Essential Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man TPB Vol. 05
Written by VARIOUS Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by RICH BUCKLER Spidey's got friends: Black Cat, Wasp, Paladin, Starfox and Daredevil. Spidey's got enemies: Spot, Blacklash, Kingpin, Killer Shrike, Blaze, Rocket Racer, Sin-Eater, Puma, Beyonder and...Santa Claus? Spidey's got his hands full! His black alien costume has gone rogue. His friend, police Detective Jean DeWolff, has been murdered - and the killer is on the loose. He's got new neighbors, even! Life is never easy for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, and it doesn't get any easier here! Collecting PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #97-114. 568 PGS
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FF #7
By: Jonathan Hickman, Greg Tocchini, Mark Bagley
The Return of the King. Black Bolt is back and is determined to reclaim his throne.
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Incredible Hulks #633
By: Greg Pak, Paul Pelletier
'Planet Hulk' and 'World War Hulk' writer Greg Pak ends his legendary 'Incredible Hulk' run with his most explosive, unpredictable and revelation-packed story to date!For the past year, Bruce Banner has fought gods and monsters to protect his family and everything he holds dear, but now he's up against the toughest foe the angriest man on the planet has ever faced - his own shocking desires.
When a genuine wishing well is unleashed upon the Marvel Universe, everyone's true yearnings are fulfilled. But between what we think we want and what we truly desire may lie a terrifying chasm - made all the more dangerous by Umar of the Dark Dimension and Armageddon, Warlord of the Troyjan!
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New Mutants #28
By: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Leandro Fernandez, Marko Djurdjevic
'UNFINISHED BUSINESS' Part 3 (of 3)-The New Mutants have found X-Man, but in the clutches of Sugar Man! What is Sugar Man doing with Nate? And what is Nate going to do to Sugar Man once the New Mutants get him freed. It's not every day you get an Omega Level Mutant angry...
Cannonball Mini Bust
A Bowen Designs Sculpt!A founder of the New Mutants, Sam Guthrie, better known as Cannonball, flies through the air like a jet engine on fire, but inside he is a calm, quiet, and collected young man who takes his Kentucky gentleman-ness very seriously. Over the years, as his powers have developed and matured, Cannonball has been part of X-Force and the X-Men.
This mutant is sculpted by Troy McDevitt for a 7" tall mini-bust.
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Marvel vs. Capcom Capcom Gods Silver T-Shirt
The worlds of Marvel Comics and Capcom collide on this silver t-shirt based on the new Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 game!_____________________________________________________________________
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