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New Releases 11/07 - Graphic Novels

Marvel * Dark Tower Gunslinger Born Premiere HC: $17.49 * Spider-Man Peter Parker Back In Black HC: $24.49 * Ultimate Fantastic Four Vol 4 HC: $20.99 * Marvel Legacy 1960S To 1990S Handbook TP: $13.99 * New Avengers Vol 6 Revolution TP: $10.49 * Omega Flight Alpha To Omega TP: $9.79 DC * Batman Archives Vol 7 HC: $34.99 * Heroes HC Alex Ross Cover: $20.99 * Heroes HC Jim Lee Cover: $20.99 * Green Lantern Corps A Darker Shade Of Green TP: $9.09 * Cairo Hardcover (Mature Readers): $17.49 * Green Arrow Road To Jericho TP: $12.59 * Robin Teenage Wasteland TP: $12.59 * Seimaden Vol 10 : $6.99 * King Of Cards Vol 2 : $6.99 Other * Excess Art Of Michael Golden And How He Does It Dlx HC (Mature Readers) : $39.99 * Excess Art Of Michael Golden And How He Does It HC (Mature Readers) : $27.99 * Grendel Art Of Matt Wagners Grendel HC : $31.99 * Acme Novelty Library Vol 18.5 Px Portfolio (Mature Readers) : $25.59 * 30 Days Of Night Eben & Stella TP: $14.39 * Dan Breretons Nocturnals Vol 1 Reg Ed HC : $23.99 * Dan Breretons Nocturnals Vol 1 Px Ed HC : $31.99 * Art Of Greg Capullo SC: $19.99 * Buffy The Vampire Slayer Panel To Panel TP : $15.99 * Modesty Blaise Vol 12 Death Trap TP : $15.99 * Charleys War Vol 4 Blues Story HC : $15.99 * Palestine HC: $23.99 * Tank Girl The Gifting TP: $14.39 * Kolchak Papers Original Novels SC: $13.59 * Run Bong Gu Run GN: $12.79 * Newtype Eng Ed Dec 2007 #120 : $10.39 * Lower Region GN : $5.59 * Azumanga Daioh Omnibus Vol 1 GN: $19.99 * Naruto Vol 22 TP : $6.39 * Naruto Vol 23 TP : $6.39 * Naruto Vol 24 TP : $6.39 * Eden Vol 9 Its An Endless World TP (Mature Readers) : $10.39

New Releases 11/07 - Statues

Star Wars Jawas Mini Bust 2-Pack - $53.99 The loveable Jawas are the mischievous and cute little scavengers of the Star Wars universe. First brought to our attention when they captured R2-D2 on Tatooine, and eventually brought him and C-3PO to Luke Skywalker. The two Jawas stand 4.75' and 4.25' tall to and are made of polyresin. Comes with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Jawas will be sold as a 2-pack and one comes with interchangeable arms/guns. Both Jawas feature light-up eyes.

Batman Black And White Statue Jim Lee - $44.99 Sculpted by Erick Sosa. Certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct's collection of Batman: Black & White statues, this original creation designed by Jim Lee presents his unique vision of the Caped Crusader. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the mood of Batman: Black and White VOL. 1 and 2, the stunning collections of short stories by award-winning talent. The statue measures approximately 5.5' tall x 7' wide x 5' deep. It features a logo-shaped base, and is packaged in a black-and-white box.

JLA Cover To Cover Statue Wonder Woman - $44.99 Based on the art of Phil Jimenez. Sculpted by Sam Greenwell. Continuing the series of statues bringing the best-loved JLA characters into 3-D. This beautifully sculpted Wonder Woman statue based on the cover of WONDER WOMAN #181 stands approximately 9.5'high x 4.5' W x 2.75' D (including base) and is packaged in a four-color box. Each statue in this series is based on the most iconic covers, sharing a consistent figure scale throughout the series.

Iron Man Mini Bust 3-Pack (Group Two) - Bowen - $96.00 Sculpted by the Kucharek Brothers, this Iron Man 3-pack includes the following versions: Iron Man Classic, Iron Man Stealth, and Iron Man 2020. Each mini-bust stands over 6' tall. Painted and ready to display.

Iron Man Mini Bust 3-Pack (Group Two) - Bowen - $96.00 Tony Stark is a man of many talents and (at times) a man with different personalities. His mind is brilliant and never prone to be static in analyzing a problem. As Tony's experience as Iron Man has changed, so has his costume. This 3-pack of mini-busts pays tribute to the costume changes we've seen for Iron Man over the years. The 'Retro' and 'Silver Centurion' versions are sculpted by the Kucharek brothers. The 'Granov' version is sculpted by Eric Chan. Each bust stands over 6' tall. Painted and ready to display.

Batman And Son Balanced Inner Case Asst - $48.79 Designed by Andy Kubert Based on the best-selling BATMAN series storyline: BATMAN & SON, art by Andy Kubert, written by Grant Morrison. Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. - Batman 6.75' - The Joker 6.75' - Robin & Damian 2-Pack 3.75' & 4.75' - Ninja Manbat 6.75'

Batman And Son Weighted Inner Case Asst - $48.79 Designed by Andy Kubert Based on the best-selling BATMAN series storyline: BATMAN & SON, art by Andy Kubert, written by Grant Morrison. Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. - Batman 6.75' - The Joker 6.75' - Robin & Damian 2-Pack 3.75' & 4.75' - Ninja Manbat 6.75'

Justice Box Set - $31.29 Features four of the most popular JUSTICE heroes! Bases included. Includes the 32 page. comic of JUSTICE #1! From the best-selling JUSTICE series with art by Alex Ross! Packaged in a four-color window box. - Batman 7.25' - Superman 7.25' - Wonder Woman 7' - Green Lantern 7'

Art Of Shunya Yamashita Shoko-San Artfx Statue - $41.29 A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Announcing the fifth beauty in the best-selling series combining famed illustrator Shunya Yamashita's trademark 'CUTE & FUNNY & EROTIC' style with KOTOBUKIYA's renowned craftsmanship. Seated on a frilled, heart-shaped cushion, and putting a rose in her hair, SHOKO-SAN readies herself for an evening's slumber. Based on a Yamashita illustration created exclusively for the creation of this wonderful figure, Shoko-san may be the sexiest release in the line to date! This PVC statue measures approximately 6 1/2' tall in her seated position (1/7th scale) and is packaged in a collectible window box featuring Yamashita's original artwork!

Lamento Beyond The Void One Coin Mini-Fig Dis - $37.49 A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! LAMENTO: BEYOND THE VOID is fantasy video game featuring neko characters (Cat Boys) facing the challenges of demons! While many companies produce Yaoi manga, only KOTOBUKIYA's 'ES Series' brings you B/L characters as collectible toys! Using the trademark style of illustrator Yupon, these SD chibi versions of the LAMENTO cast have been designed exclusively for Kotobukiya's One Coin line. Collect all ten mini figures! - KONOE - ASATO - RAI - BARDO - KALTZ - FROUD - VERG - RASEL - ...and keep an eye out for TWO unadvertised MYSTERY FIGURES! Each 2' tall mini figure has a uniquely designed base, and as a special bonus, each package includes an original TRADING CARD, exclusive to KOTOBUKIYA!

Shining Tears Blanc Neige PVC Statue - $27.79 A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Based on the PS2 game, and brand new anime series 'SHINING TEARS X WIND', we bring you the 'Ice Witch' herself: BLANC NEIGE! Aside from being a beautiful (and possibly a bit sarcastic), many fans will also recognize her voice, as she is portrayed in the games by Megumi Hayashibara, who is the seiyu (voice actor) for Rei Ayanami of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Utilizing the character designs of bishoujo master artist Tony Taka, the sorceress has been rendered in three dimensions by Hojun Otoyama. Blanc stands 8 2/3' tall (1/8th scale), and has been acclaimed by game producer Tsuyoshi Sawada as a great quality sculpt!

Lisa Petruccis Kick Ass Kuties Penny Pirate Vinyl - $14.99 Penny the Pirate Aargh matey! We bring you the fourth figure in the series of soft vinyl figures based on Lisa's popular characters: Penny the Perilous Pirate. As you can see, Penny the trusty buccaneer has found the hidden treasure and she's ready to share it with you. You'll treasure her just as much as she covets her booty! 7' tall.

Marvel Select Best Of Af Asst #2 - $119.99 A Diamond Select Release! Back by popular demand comes this latest assortment of the most popular Marvel Select figures ever to be released! Featuring Ultimate Venom, New X-Men Phoenix, Emma Frost and the limited Diamond Emma Frost and Fiery Phoenix variants! Standing from 7 to 10 inches tall, each figure features multiple points of articulation and a highly detailed display base.

New Releases Full Description - Graphic Novels

Dark Tower Gunslinger Born Premiere HC - $17.49 Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH. Penciled by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE. Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE. 'The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.' With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King's Roland - an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland's past is revealed! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert, Robin Furth (author of Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A Concordance), and scripted by New York Times Bestseller Peter David, this series delves in depth into Roland's origins - the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world; while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature! Collecting DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #1-7.

Spider-Man Peter Parker Back In Black HC - $24.49 Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA, MATT FRACTION & SEAN MCKEEVER. Penciled by ANGEL MEDINA, RAMON BACHS, LEE WEEKS, SALVADOR LARROCA & TERRELL BOBBETT. Cover by ANGEL MEDINA. The second massive hardcover collecting the status-quo-shattering BACK IN BLACK saga! Reeling in the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, Peter Parker has plenty of reasons to consider a change of wardrobe: Black is his state of mind. But the worst is yet to come for Spider-Man! In SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN, as Spider-Man and his family get used to the new status quo...other Spider-Men begin appearing all over the city. Younger, less-experienced versions of our web-spinning hero, causing havoc wherever they go. Who's creating these arachnid dopplegangers and why? And will Peter Parker be able to stop them, and whoever's behind them, before more lives are lost? And in SPIDER-MAN FAMILY, Peter Parker and his supporting cast get all-new, untold tales featuring the original alien symbiote black costume. Collecting SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #35-40 and ANNUAL #1, SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1-2, SPIDER-MAN: BACK IN BLACK HANDBOOK and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SPIDER-MAN-BACK IN BLACK.

Ultimate Fantastic Four Vol 4 HC - $20.99 Written by MIKE CAREY. Penciled by PASQUAL FERRY, SCHOT KOLINS, MARK BROOKS, STUART IMMONEN, FRAZER IRVING & LEINIL YU. Cover by PASQUAL FERRY. This deluxe hardcover collects ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 7: GOD WAR TPB and ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 8: DEVILS TPB! In GOD WAR, the Fantastic Four find themselves stranded in another dimension, hunted by the warriors from the dread world of Acheron - and its ruler, Thanos, won't rest until he possesses the one weapon which will give him dominion over the entire cosmos: the mind of young Reed Richards! In DEVILS, meet the alchemist supreme: Ultimate Diablo! The Fantastic Four are pulled into a madman's scheme when those closest to them are drawn back through time...and when the team follows the trail to the year 1483, they find themselves face-to-face with a man on a quest to transform the world - literally. Plus: Something strange has happened at Nursery Two, the Baxter Building's Think Tank counterpart in Oregon. It's disappeared, seemingly swallowed up by the earth itself! And if you think that heralds the return of the macabre Mole Man - go to the head of the class! And finally, Cerebro has been stolen - and the trail points directly at the government's premier think tank, the Baxter Building! The X-Men aren't happy about it - and the Baxter Building's most famous residents, the Fantastic Four, aren't happy about an angry team of mutants showing up on their doorstep! It's FF versus X-Men in an all-star blowout! Collecting ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #33-41 and ANNUAL #2, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR/X-MEN, and ULTIMATE X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR.

Marvel Legacy 1960S To 1990S Handbook TP - $13.99 Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MICHAEL HOSKIN, SEAN MCQUAID, AL SJOERDSMA, RONALD BYRD, MARK O'ENGLISH, STUART VANDAL, MIKE FICHERA, BARRY REESE, ERIC MOREELS, ANTHONY FLAMINI, MADISON CARTER, CHRIS BIGGS, CHAD ANDERSON, RICH GREEN, JACOB ROUGEMONT & ERIC ENGELHARD. Cover by SAL BUSCEMA. Here it is, True Believers! You knew we'd do it sooner or later! From the Venerable Vaults of Marveldom, it's the Mighty Marvel Handbook -- in the style of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s! Just what is a Legacy Handbook, you ask? Imagine a Handbook written during each of those decades. The profiles within each chapter cover everything published by the hallowed House of Ideas up until that point. So if it's from a comic that has a December 1969 cover date or earlier, you'll find it in the magnificent 1960s chapter! Featuring Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and more across the ages -- as well as hundreds of other era-specific entries! Collecting MARVEL LEGACY: 1960s HANDBOOK, MARVEL LEGACY: 1970s HANDBOOK, MARVEL LEGACY: 1980s HANDBOOK and MARVEL LEGACY: 1990s HANDBOOK.

New Avengers Vol 6 Revolution TP - $10.49 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Penciled by LEINIL YU & ALEX MALEEV. Cover by LEINIL YU. The super-hero Civil War may be over, but the New Avengers haven't given up the fight. Refusing to register with the federal government, rebel Avengers Luke Cage, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Spider-Woman, Dr. Strange and Iron Fist start a new life as underground outlaw heroes - but will Iron Man's government-backed 'Mighty Avengers' hunt them down before they can make a difference? And when long-lost Avengers member Maya Lopez faces doom in Japan, who will take up the mantle of Ronin to save her? All this plus the resurrection of Hawkeye, the return of the Scarlet Witch and the strangest guest star of all: Brother Voodoo! Collecting NEW AVENGERS #26-31.

Omega Flight Alpha To Omega TP - $9.79 Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING. Penciled by SCOTT KOLINS. Cover by SCOTT KOLINS. Introducing Canada's newest super hero team! But this is not your father's FLIGHT. As super-villains flood the Canadian border, Omega Flight begins to cement its team of heroes. A new character is added to the ranks as U.S. Agent saves Toronto from the powerful and beautiful (well, powerful anyway...) Daisy. Collecting OMEGA FLIGHT #1-5, plus the U.S. Agent story crom Civil War: Choosing Sides

Batman Archives Vol 7 HC - $34.99 The early adventures of the Dynamic Duo continue with this volume collecting mysteries from DETECTIVE COMICS #136-154, published in the late 1940s. Batman and Robin battle the evil schemes of the Joker, meet the Riddler for the first time, and more!

Heroes HC Alex Ross Cover - $20.99 Written by Aron Eli Coleite, Chuck Kim, Joe Pokaski, Oliver Grigsby, Pierluigi Cothran, Andrew Chambliss, Harrison Wilcox, Jesse Alexander, Christopher Zatta, Mark Warshaw and others. Art by Phil Jimenez, Michael Turner, Koi Turnbull, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald, David Moran, Micah Gunnell, Travis Kotzebue, Jordan Kotzebue, Jason Badower, Staz Johnson, Steve Lejeune, Adam Archer, Mark Roslan and others. Covers by Jim Lee and Alex Ross. This stunning hardcover collects the amazing online comics based on the smash-hit, Emmy Award-nominated NBC show HEROES! This volume - featuring two stunning covers by comics legends Jim Lee and Alex Ross - also includes an introduction by Masi Oka (Hiro), all 34 chapters of Season One, and Tim Sale's artwork as seen on the show. The comics included have been written and illustrated by some of comics' and television's top writers and artists, including Michael Turner, Phil Jimenez, Marcus To, and more!

Heroes HC Jim Lee Cover - $20.99 Written by Aron Eli Coleite, Chuck Kim, Joe Pokaski, Oliver Grigsby, Pierluigi Cothran, Andrew Chambliss, Harrison Wilcox, Jesse Alexander, Christopher Zatta, Mark Warshaw and others. Art by Phil Jimenez, Michael Turner, Koi Turnbull, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald, David Moran, Micah Gunnell, Travis Kotzebue, Jordan Kotzebue, Jason Badower, Staz Johnson, Steve Lejeune, Adam Archer, Mark Roslan and others. Covers by Jim Lee and Alex Ross. This stunning hardcover collects the amazing online comics based on the smash-hit, Emmy Award-nominated NBC show HEROES! This volume - featuring two stunning covers by comics legends Jim Lee and Alex Ross - also includes an introduction by Masi Oka (Hiro), all 34 chapters of Season One, and Tim Sale's artwork as seen on the show. The comics included have been written and illustrated by some of comics' and television's top writers and artists, including Michael Turner, Phil Jimenez, Marcus To, and more!

Green Lantern Corps A Darker Shade Of Green TP - $9.09 Written by Dave Gibbons. Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins. In this new volume collecting GREEN LANTERN CORPS #7-13, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, formerly of Earth, runs afoul of a murderous alien called The Dominator. While Gardner seeks the being's homeworld of Dominion, the Dominator reaches Earth. Now, only the rogue group of Green Lanterns called the Corpse has a prayer of stopping him - if only they weren't already dead.

Cairo Hardcover (Mature Readers) - $17.49 Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art and cover by M.K. Perker. Written by breakout talent G. Willow Wilson, a Cairo-based journalist, and drawn by renowned illustrator M.K. Perker, the original hardcover graphic novel CAIRO is action-adventure that brings the ancient and modern Middle East together with a Vertigo twist! A stolen hookah, a spiritual underworld, and a genie on the run change the lives of five strangers forever in this modern fable set on the streets of the Middle East's largest metropolis! This magical-realism thriller interweaves the fates of a drug runner, a down-on-his luck journalist, an American expatriate, a young activist, and an Israeli soldier as they race through bustling present-day Cairo to find an artifact of unimaginable power, one protected by a dignified jinn and sought by a wrathful gangster-magician. But the vastness of Africa's legendary City of Victory extends into a spiritual realm - the Undernile - and even darker powers lurk there...

Green Arrow Road To Jericho TP - $12.59 Written by Judd Winick. Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens. In this volume collecting GREEN ARROW #66-75, Batman shows up in Star City on the trail of his former sidekick turned villain, the Red Hood, who has targeted Green Arrow's teen female partner, Speedy. Will she be destroyed despite the best efforts of the Dark Knight and Emerald Archer's? Plus, more secrets from One Year Later are revealed!

Robin Teenage Wasteland TP - $12.59 Written by Adam Beechen. Art by Freddie Williams II and Frazier Irving. Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis. Rollins Collecting ROBIN #154-162! Robin investigates a series of kidnappings, helps Klarion the Witchboy rescue his cat from a demon, goes on a first date, and much more as he experiences the difficulties of life as a teenager and a super-hero!

Seimaden Vol 10 - $6.99 Written and illustrated by You Higuri. CMX. In this final volume, Laures battles on against his enemy Zadei, now merged with the powerful beast called Titan. To aid her beloved, Hilda goes in search of the powerful Sword of the Azelle. But when the vengeful Karon tries to stop her, only Rod (Laures' rival for Hilda's love) can save her. Learn the final fate of these star-crossed lovers.

King Of Cards Vol 2 - $6.99 Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno. CMX. A lovesick Manami passes out when she sees the object of her affection with another girl. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the world of the cards, where she is forced to compete against Sahgan, her usual ally. In this realm, the matches aren't simply imagined: players summon actual monsters and gods to do physical battle! When she returns to the real world, will Manami be ready to take on Japan's number one 'Chaos' player?

Excess Art Of Michael Golden And How He Does It Dlx HC (Mature Readers) - $39.99 by Renee Witterstaetter & Michael Golden. Artist/writer Michael Golden. is one of the most respected creators in the comic-book industry, and he is the influence behind generations of artists. Golden's unique, innovative work has been seen in Micronauts, The 'Nam, and Dr. Strange, as well as almost every major character in comics. Excess, the first color hardcover retrospective of his work, features Golden's own words as he discusses his art and technique in depth. For Golden, 'excess' defines a mind that can form every fold and nuance of a character without being overwhelmed by the frenzy. Features an introduction by Todd Mcfarlane. Also available is the deluxe limited edition with slipcase and 16-page bonus art folio, signed by Golden.

Excess Art Of Michael Golden And How He Does It HC (Mature Readers) - $27.99 by Renee Witterstaetter & Michael Golden. Artist/writer Michael Golden. is one of the most respected creators in the comic-book industry, and he is the influence behind generations of artists. Golden's unique, innovative work has been seen in Micronauts, The 'Nam, and Dr. Strange, as well as almost every major character in comics. Excess, the first color hardcover retrospective of his work, features Golden's own words as he discusses his art and technique in depth. For Golden, 'excess' defines a mind that can form every fold and nuance of a character without being overwhelmed by the frenzy. Features an introduction by Todd Mcfarlane. Also available is the deluxe limited edition with slipcase and 16-page bonus art folio, signed by Golden.

Grendel Art Of Matt Wagners Grendel HC - $31.99 Over twenty-five years, what began as the story of Hunter Rose, the talented young author who became the city's most feared assassin and criminal overlord, evolved into a prolonged examination of authority, society, and that dark mechanism of nature-violence. Now, take a step inside one of the most daring projects ever created, as Matt Wagner guides you through the artwork that changed contemporary comics forever. Many artists have lent their vision to the seductive mystery that is Grendel, and this handsome hardcover volume contains rare and never-before-seen work-including production sketches and designs-by Tim Sale, Teddy Kristiansen, John K. Snyder III, Edvin Biukovic, and more! Also features a gallery of guest artists, with pinups by Frank Miller, Paul Pope, Dave Johnson, Tony Harris, and more! Celebrating twenty-five years of Hell!

Acme Novelty Library Vol 18.5 Px Portfolio (Mature Readers) - $25.59 By Chris Ware. A Previews Exclusive! This print portfolio contains all four 'Thanksgiving' covers drawn by cartoonist Chris Ware for the November 27th, 2006 issue of The New Yorker, as well as an additional fifth comic strip previously available only in digital form, all carefully printed in full color at an oversized 15' x 20' size on heavy paper. As if this weren't dreary enough, included is a new supplementary folded comic strip, measuring 16' x 11,' which is also folded in half. Presented as the 'Lower East Side' version of the even more ridiculously priced signed 'Upper East Side' portfolio (which is, however, not folded in half) the consumer is asked to carefully weigh whether purchase of this object is truly necessary, and to act accordingly.

30 Days Of Night Eben & Stella TP - $14.39 Steve Niles & Kelly Sue DeConnick (w); Justin Randall (a & c) In the waning moments of 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, Stella managed to bring her vampire/husband Eben back from beyond... only he came back hungry. Now, for the first time, see what happened next, in this collection that fills in the black gaps between that tale and Return to Barrow, courtesy of 30 Days co-creator Steve Niles, Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist Justin Randall.

Dan Breretons Nocturnals Vol 1 Reg Ed HC - $23.99 By Dan Brereton. Doc Horror knows there are sinister forces at work trying to bring the downfall of the human race. An outcast, Doc Horror is forced to live by the dark of night, and there he finds compatriots who must also shun the light of day. Polychrome, The Gunwitch, Starfish, Firelion, Komodo, and The Raccoon join Doc in his mission to save this planet - and they don't care how many monsters stand in their way! The first of three hardcovers reprinting the entire critically acclaimed Nocturnals storyline, dramatically oversized to show off every ghastly, spectral detail! Each volume contains the addition of new story material - all in preparation for the relaunch of the series on the Nocturnals' 13th anniversary in 2007! Volume 1 contains the original six-issue Bravura mini-series, Black Planet, the 'Witching Hour' story arc from Dark Horse Presents, and the all-new origin story of how Doc Horror met the Raccoon, entitled 'Clean Hands.' The Previews Exclusive Hardcover Edition includes an alternate Brereton cover and an additional 16 pages of sketchbook material, not found in the regular edition!

Dan Breretons Nocturnals Vol 1 Px Ed HC - $31.99 By Dan Brereton. After a year of waiting, the first definitive Nocturnals hardcover has been printed and is ready to ship IMMEDIATELY! Deluxe faux leather binding with gold stamping and inlaid artwork, antique cobwebbed endpapers, and printed on high quality art paper- no expense was spared in making this a book you'll cherish for lifetimes to come! Doc Horror knows there are sinister forces at work trying to bring the downfall of the human race. An outcast, Doc Horror is forced to live by the dark of night, and there he finds compatriots who must also shun the light of day. Polychrome, The Gunwitch, Starfish, Firelion, Komodo, and The Raccoon join Doc in his mission to save this planet - and they don't care how many monsters stand in their way! Volume 1 contains the original six-issue Bravura mini-series, Black Planet, the 'Witching Hour' story arc from Dark Horse Presents, and the all-new origin story of how Doc Horror met the Raccoon, entitled 'Clean Hands.' The Previews Exclusive Hardcover Edition includes an alternate Brereton cover and an additional 16 pages of sketchbook material, not found in the regular edition!

Art Of Greg Capullo SC - $19.99 'The comic artist's artist!' Ask anyone who knows the medium and that is what they will say about GREG CAPULLO. This collection features many never before seen pieces, with GREG taking you step by step through the creation of the new cover painting for the soft cover. CAPULLO's very best from comics and illustration, this stunning collection of drawings and paintings finally removes the text and logos from all those covers, and lets you take a good long look at the art itself. A must for any SPAWN or comic art fan.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Panel To Panel TP - $15.99 Buffy the Vampire Slayer, captivating cult phenomenon and one of the most critically acclaimed TV series of the last decade, burst into the comics realm in August of 1998. Nearly every year since, the rich thematic material of good vs. evil, Slayer vs. vampire, friendship vs. isolation, and black vs. the new black has been explored at Dark Horse in over a hundred different issues-and by the biggest luminaries in the business. The stunning visuals unachievable on a small-screen budget have come to life, realized by Chris Bachalo, J. Scott Campbell, Jeff Matsuda, Mike Mignola, Terry Moore, Eric Powell, Cliff Richards, Tim Sale, and Ryan Sook, among others. Take a look back at the most dynamic and memorable line art and paintings from the first ten years of the Slayer in comics.

Modesty Blaise Vol 12 Death Trap TP - $15.99 By Peter O'Donnell & Enric Badia Romero. The dark underworld of espionage and crime is lit up by the gorgeous Modesty Blaise - as she and Willie are lured into an attempted Eastern European coup in Death Trap! Also collected in this edition, our heroes investigate human traffickers in The Vanishing Dollybirds, and take aim at vicious drug smugglers in The Junk Men! Featuring brand new story introductions by creator Peter O'Donnell, plus an exclusive O'Donnell interview!

Charleys War Vol 4 Blues Story HC - $15.99 by Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun. Renowned comics writer Pat Mills (Marshal Law, Slaine) and artist Joe Colquhoun (Johnny Red) continue their thrilling WWI story! Long out of print, rich in the minutiae of the soldier's existence, this fourth volume of the classic strips of the Charley's War series features an introduction and commentary by Pat Mills and exclusive bonus content on the historical background to the series!

Palestine HC - $23.99 by Joe Sacco. Fantagraphics Books is pleased to present, for the first time, the definitive, hardcover collection of Sacco's landmark of comics journalism. Palestine: The Special Edition is more than a new edition: consider it the 'Criterion' Palestine. In addition to the original, 288-page graphic novel and introduction by the late Edward Said, The Special Edition includes a host of unique supplemental material never-before-published, including many of Sacco's original background notes, sketches, photographic reference, and much more. The book also includes a new, introductory interview with Sacco about the making of the book, as well as a new cover and design.

Tank Girl The Gifting TP - $14.39 Alan C. Martin (w); Ashley Wood (a & c) In these days of ultra-serious mega-crossovers, comics gets exactly what it's been needing-a jolt of adrenaline courtesy of the too-long-absent Tank Girl! Co-creator Alan C. Martin is back to offer redemption to anyone who sat through the Tank Girl movie, and what's more, this time the book's art chores will be handled by artist/painter Ashley Wood! Get ready for a fun and unconventional ride through the Tank Girl universe.

Kolchak Papers Original Novels SC - $13.59 By Jeff Rice. In 1972 Jeff Rice's novel The Night Stalker introduced Carl Kolchak to the world. This spine-tingling novel of supernatural terror became an instant bestseller and served as the basis for the film of the same name starring Darren McGavin. Now, after more than three decades out of print, Jeff Rice has agreed to release the original novel and its sequel, The Night Strangler, in A single volume. Available in an affordable softcover edition or a slipcased, hardcover, cloth bound collectors edition is signed by Kolchak's creator Jeff Rice, and limited to 300 copies!

Run Bong Gu Run GN - $12.79 by Byun Byung Jun. Off the train in the middle of winter at the station in Seoul, Bong-gu and his mother bring a little spring time warmth to the capital. They're from a poor isolated area on the beautiful sea. Bong-gu's mother is looking for her the father who left without a trace. From desperation, the outcome of this story, however, will bring warmth to any heart, showing that the hope and love of humanity can even melt the cold indifference of our urban societies.

Newtype Eng Ed Dec 2007 #120 - $10.39 Holiday Buyer's Guide! Need help sorting through the manga and anime releases crowding store shelves? Then you absolutely must pick up this issue of Newtype USA for the ultimate buyer's guide covering all things anime, manga and video game (with a few cool toys and figures tossed in too)! All the holiday hits are reviewed, along with a features on the hottest shows out right now! Also inside: The latest exclusive chapter in CLAMP's manga Kobato and a sneak-peek preview at new anime for 2008 and beyond! The #1 publication covering anime, manga and Japanese pop culture, each issue of Newtype USA comes packed with exclusive art available nowhere else, along with insider access to anime studios and manga creators. Plus, every issue comes with a free DVD with three full episodes of anime, along with a manga insert and a centerfold poster. Newtype USA is the ultimate source for anime and manga news and reviews, covering all the latest releases in North America.

Lower Region GN - $5.59 By Alex Robinson You tasted his 'Box Office Poison' then got 'Tricked,' so brace yourself for Alex Robinson's Lower Regions! The award winning creator follows up his acclaimed graphic novels with a bold new direction: a pretty barbarian lady with an axe chopping her way through a dungeon filled with monsters! And if that doesn't make you curious, how about this: this bloody, funny 56-page story contains only one word: 'Thoooom!' A unique blend of mayhem, cheesecake and humor, Alex Robinson's Lower Regions will leave you breathless.

Azumanga Daioh Omnibus Vol 1 GN - $19.99 by Kiyohiko Azuma. Aah, high school. A time of friends, memories... and biting cats? Leering teachers? And is that penguin carrying a tray?! Welcome to Azumanga Daioh, the acclaimed story from writer/illustrator Kiyohiko Azuma (Yotsuba&!) about the humor and wonder of teenage life. Join the brainy Chiyo-chan, spaced-out Osaka, over-the-top Tomo, soft-spoken Sakaki, hair-trigger Yomi and brash Kagura as they fumble their way toward graduation and the future, collected here for the first time in a single oversized volume. SC, 6x9, 682pgs, B&W.

Naruto Vol 22 TP - $6.39 By Masashi Kishimoto Naruto and Shikamaru take off in Volume 22 to save Sasuke from becoming part of Orochimaru's ultimate master plan, leaving Neji to fend for himself against the sinister Kidomaru! Orochimaru's nefarious plans for Sasuke are revealed in Volume 23, and Naruto vows to save his friend. But first he must battle the mysterious Kimimaro, who has deadly past ties to the Sound Ninja Four! In Volume 24 Kankuro, Temari, and Gaara unexpectedly aid Konohagakure against the Sound Ninja. Could they have another purpose besides rekindling the old alliance between Leaf and Sand? Rating: T.

Naruto Vol 23 TP - $6.39 By Masashi Kishimoto Orochimaru's nefarious plans for Sasuke are revealed, and Naruto vows to save his friend. But first he must battle the mysterious Kimimaro, who has deadly past ties to the Sound Ninja Four! In Voluem Rating: T

Naruto Vol 24 TP - $6.39 By Masashi Kishimoto Rock Lee returns as Naruto once again chases after Sasuke. Plus, Kankuro, Temari, and Gaara unexpectedly aid Konohagakure against the Sound Ninja. Could they have another purpose besides rekindling the old alliance between Leaf and Sand? Rating: T

Eden Vol 9 Its An Endless World TP (Mature Readers) - $10.39 The Closure virus, responsible for wiping out about one-third of the world's population, begins to mutate, and victims in India are found undergoing strange metamorphoses. This volume also finds Hiroki Endo moving Eden in new directions, with new characters, settings, and technology mixing with the old. Sophia and Kenji are back, going head-to-head with Propator forces in Eastern Asia, including Propator's cyborg killers-the vicious Aeon soldiers! Elijah's father flexes some political muscle, and Kenji uses some real muscle to protect an important political figure, the leader of a minority group in China still fighting for their human rights. This is another fast-paced, roller-coaster Eden volume, with explosive action, science fiction twists, incredibly violent surprises, and morsels of philosophical debate.

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