Your weekly update of what's new and happening at your friendly neighborhood Titan Games & Comics store. Things are moving right along at the new Titan Games & Comics in Woodstock. Graphic novel and back -issue restocks are progressing well. We're still working on meshing old orders with our new ordering system, but most of that is behind the scenes stuff. We're really happy to be gainng new subscription customres each week and really reallt happy to make new friends out here in Woodstock.
It's shaping up to be a good sized comic's week with Green Lantern and Blackest Night: Batman continuing the Blackest Night story. Deadpool #900 leads the pack for Marvel, followed closely by Uncanny X-Men #516 featuring the return of the original X-men villain - Magneto.
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Spotlights this week:
• Uncanny X-Men #516 - The return of Magneto as a villain, as he should be!
• Green Lantern Corps #41 - The Fall of Oa continues.
• Deadpool #900 - Join Deadpool for his new 70th anniversary! Who knew it had been that long?
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28 DAYS LATER #3
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Declan Shalvey
The film that changed horror forever continues here! It doesn't matter who you are or what you did; if you are infected, Selena will give no mercy. Selena teaches the rest of her team the cold, hard truth of what it takes to survive in the UK after the infection has spread. Will they learn? They must. Covers by Tim Bradstreet and Sean Phillips. $3.99
ACTION COMICS #882
DC COMICS
(W)Greg Rucka & Sterling Gates (W)James Robinson & Greg Rucka (A)Julian Lopez; co-feature (A)CAFU (Cover)CAFU
"The Hunt for Reactron" part 3! Supergirl and Flamebird continue their slugfest, with poor Nightwing caught in the middle! Wait, isn't that man standing over there the same Reactron who murdered Supergirl's dad and Flamebird's surrogate father? Get him! Continued in SUPERGIRL #46...
And in the new Captain Atom co-feature, the mystery of where (and when) Captain Atom is heats up when someone with a connection to Metropolis arrives on the scene. But are they friend or foe? 40 pg, $3.99
ADVENTURE COMICS #3
DC COMICS
(W)Geoff Johns; co-feature (W)Geoff Johns & Michael Shoemaker (A)Francis Manapul, co-feature (A)Clayton Henry Covers by Francis Manapul
Superboy is back and hunting for Lex Luthor! He can't find Luthor on his own, and he needs help from his best friend Tim Drake, a.k.a. Robin. But Tim's now traveling the globe under the alias of Red Robin! The boys' reunion isn't all smiles and hugs, as Conner discovers that Tim has been hiding a great many secrets from the newly returned Boy of Steel. And they're secrets that could destroy their friendship! Plus, in the Legion of Super-Heroes co-feature, the intergalactic odd couple known as Sun Boy and Polar Boy team up to figure out what's up with the menace trying to destroy the universe. 40 pg, $3.99
AIR TP VOL 02 FLYING MACHINE (MR)
DC COMICS
(W)G. Willow Wilson (A) M.K. Perker
In this second volume of the acclaimed new Vertigo series, Blythe's mysterious rescuer reveals the truth behind one of the most shocking disappearances in aviation history - a secret tied to the origin of hyperprax flight. Then, as the race to find a mysterious device begins, Blythe must master her skills as a hyperpract - regardless of her own acrophobia. Don't miss this second AIR collection, featuring issues #6 – 10. 128 pg, $12.99 MATURE READERS
AMELIA RULES TP VERY NINJA CHRISTMAS
POCKET BOOKS
(W/A) Jimmy Grownley
Meet Amelia Louise McBride. Forced to move out of Manhattan after her parents get divorced, she now lives in a small town (who cares which one) with her mom and her aunt, Tanner. Not to mention the fact that she's dealing with being the new kid in school, many trips to the principal's office, first kisses, etc. This very special Christmas book will contain the yuletide story from the first Amelia Rules! volume, reformatted in digest size - a great introduction to Amelia for new readers, and a collectible for fans of the series. $7.99
ANCHOR #1
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Phil Hester (A) Brian Churilla
The Anchor. Holy warrior, unholy war. Freak of nature, beast of burden, hulking outcast, medieval prize fighter, Viking raider, God's leg-breaker. One thousand years ago a hulking outcast sought refuge in the crumbling ruins of an ancient monastery, offering in return the one thing he had to give - his fists. Transformed into an immortal warrior monk standing at the gates of Hell itself to keep our world free from its invading armies, The Anchor is mysteriously tricked into centuries of slumber. But today, this holy warrior rises to battle all the unholy monsters unleashed during his slumber. Cataclysmic action, quirky humor, and profound pathos for fans of Hellboy and The Goon. Covers by Brian Churilla and Rafael Albuquerque. $3.99
ANGEL ONLY HUMAN #3 Of (4)
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
Scott Lobdell (w) David Messina, Mirco Pierfederici (a) Messina (c)
Another Old One roams the Earth! And don't think he's going to go easy on Illyria, his ex. (Considering she's the one that enslaved him several hundred thousand years ago, it doesn't look like a reconciliation is in the cards.) All this and a glimpse into Gunn's past, revealing the very first time he ever met a vampire... in his beloved Grandmother's kitchen. 32 pages, $3.99
ANNA MERCURY 2 #2 (OF 5) (MR)
AVATAR PRESS INC
(W)Warren Ellis (A) Facundo Percio
Anna Mercury is back in this summer's biggest epic! Warren Ellis' fiery red-head returns to once again explode into mad science-fiction action with the stellar art of Facundo Percio, returning from the smash-hit original series! Anna Mercury is wounded and trapped in the security ministry of Three Souls Town, a city hanging in the weird Constellation outside the universe itself. She thinks they're insane, they think she's an agent of destruction. Neither of them realize something worse is on the way: ULTRASPACIAL DREADNOUGHT VANAHEIM and Space Vikings! This series rockets into stores with a Regular (Cover)Paul Duffield, Wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, and Painted by Felipe Massafera.
ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #19
IMAGE COMICS
(W) ROBERT KIRKMAN (A)JASON HOWARD (C) FRANK CHO
Behind enemy lines! The Face's masterplan is now revealed! Will Wolf-Man be able to stop him before it's too late - or will his cover be blown? Wolf-Man embarks on the most dangerous mission of his life... all leading up to our monumental issue 25! 32 pages, $2.99
BATGIRL #3
DC COMICS
(W)Bryan Q. Miller (A)Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott (Cover)Phil Noto
It's a new look and a new costume for the all-new Batgirl! As crime in Gotham City continues to rise, the newest member of the Bat-family vows to wear the mantle of the Bat and fight alongside Batman and Robin in their war on crime. There's just one problem: She hasn't told Batman and Robin yet! 32 pg, $2.99
BATMAN #691
DC COMICS
(W)Judd Winick (A)Mark Bagley & Rob Hunter (Cover)Tony Daniel
BATMAN double-ships this month as Two-Face and the new Batman throw down in the Batcave. And the fight is a vicious one, but just as Two-Face begins to get the upper hand...Batman shows up? The final chapter of Dick Grayson's first adventure as Batman is a can't-miss! 32 pg, $2.99
BATMAN CHRONICLES TP VOL 08
DC COMICS
(W)Don Cameron and Bill Finger (A)Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Jack Burnley and George Roussos
(Cover)Jack Burnley
DC continues collecting Batman stories in chronological order for the first time. In this new, eighth volume, Batman and Robin face some of their greatest foes, including the Penguin, The Joker, and Catwoman, in stories from BATMAN #14-15, DETECTIVE COMICS #71-74 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #8-9. 192 pg, $14.99 US
BATTLE ANGEL ALITA LAST ORDER TP
VIZ LLC
Synopsis: Angel Redux__This time, Alita returns in an unprecedented form (Check out this volume's cover for details!) it seems no one can touch--not even Super Nova! Then Agi Mbadi, the dictator of Ketheres, goes on the offensive. If he cancels the Z.O.T.T. for "safety reasons," will Alita's dream of independence for Tiphares and the Scrapyard be crushed forever? $9.99
BEYOND THE WALL #1
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
Matt Venne (w) Gordon Purcell (a & c)
In this new miniseries, it's the third century A.D. and the tentacles of the Roman Empire have entwined the British Isles. Marcus Malleoulus, veteran of countless military campaigns, has been betrayed by the whim of a tyrant. Now, banished beyond Hadrian's Wall, he faces untold dangers as he fights his way back... determined to survive until revenge is his! 32 pages, $3.99
BLACK LAGOON GN (MR)
VIZ LLC
Synopsis: Roberta's vendetta continues as Revy and Rock enlist some old acquaintances to try and catch up with Roberta before it's too late. They're going to have to get in line since Roberta's got everyone from a U.S. military black ops unit to her ex-F.A.R.C. comrades gunning for her, not to mention the CIA and the NSA. When the turmoil becomes more than the city's criminal underworld can bear, Balalaika and her Hotel Moscow commandos enter the game. With so many players at the table, it's winner take all, and the stakes couldn't be higher! $12.99
BLACKEST NIGHT BATMAN #3 (OF 3)
DC COMICS
(W)Peter J. Tomasi (A)Ardian Syaf & John Dell (Cover)Andy Kubert Variant (Cover)Bill Sienkiewicz
The stunning conclusion arrives! Batman and Robin, along with the help of Deadman, try to defend Gotham City against the onslaught of Black Lanterns. But how do you defeat an enemy whose only goal is to feed off the emotions of a city and eat the hearts of all that stand in their way? Prepare for the answer from writer Peter J. Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, THE MIGHTY) and up-and-comer Ardian Syaf! 32 pg, $2.99
BLOOD AND WATER TP (MR)
DC COMICS
(W)Judd Winick (A)Tomm Cooker (Cover)Brian Bolland
The acclaimed five-issue miniseries from writer Judd Winick is collected at last! Adam Heller is dying, but before it's too late, his best friends offer him a chance at immortality. Now Adam is a vampire - and it's everything he could ever want. But his eternal party crashes to a bloody halt when an ancient monster awakens and comes looking for Adam. 128 pg, $14.99 MATURE READERS
BOOSTER GOLD #25
DC COMICS
(W)Dan Jurgens; co-feature (W)Matthew Sturges (A) Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund; co-feature (A)Mike Norton
"Day of Dead" concludes as Booster Gold battles Black Beetle in the past and jumps through time to team up with the new Batman and Robin in the future. But how are these events connected - and what is the Black Beetle really after? Then, in Blue Beetle, Jaime Reyes must stop the Blue Beetle scarab from trying to kill him...and everyone else on the planet Earth!40 pg, $3.99 US
BPRD 1947 #4 (OF 5)
DARK HORSE COMICS
Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Joshua Dysart (W), Fábio Moon (A), Gabriel Bá (A), and Dave Stewart (C)
The Bureau's search for a vengeful vampire reaches its climax! In a strange Austrian village a terrifying party took place hundreds of years ago, and the last of the partygoers remain. Meanwhile, back in America, the young Hellboy dreams of adventure . . . Joshua Dysart (B.P.R.D.: 1946, Unknown Soldier) and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola join forces with Eisner Award-winning artists Gabriel Bá (The Umbrella Academy) and Fábio Moon (Sugarshock) for a wild romp through the year 1947, when Hellboy was just a boy under the tutelage of Professor Broom, and vampires secretly controlled the fate of Europe. 32 pages, $2.99
CLIVE BARKERS SEDUTH 3-D #1
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
Clive Barker & Christopher Monfette (w) o Gabriel Rodriguez, Ray Zone (a) o Rodriguez, Clive Barker (c)
Master of Horror Clive Barker offers up an all-new, standalone tale presented in chilling 3-D and featuring the art of Eisner-nominated artist Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & Key)! When celebrated architect Harold Engle first glimpses the small cloud of darkness inside a glittering, priceless diamond, he can't possibly be aware of the terrible plague contained within. "Seduth" follows Engle on a surreal journey through murder and madness to the very heart of existence and a terrible, impossible choice-to unravel the very fabric of the world, or to save it? 32 pages, $5.99
DAREDEVIL RETURN OF KING TP
MARVEL COMICS
(W)ED BRUBAKER (A)DAVID AJA & MICHAEL LARK (Cover)MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Nearly two years ago, the Kingpin left America to try to build a new life and find a new purpose for himself. Is that new life now coming to the attention of old enemies? And how does this connect to Matt Murdock and his troubles in New York with Lady Bullseye? Find out in RETURN OF THE KING. Collecting DAREDEVIL #116-119 and #500. 152 PGS./Rated T+ ...$17.99
DEADPOOL #900
MARVEL COMICS
(W)JASON AARON, MIKE BENSON, CHARLIE HUSTON, JOE KELLY, DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI & FRED VAN LENTE (A)KYLE BAKER, SHAWN CRYSTAL, SANFORD GREEEN, ROB LIEFELD, CHRIS STAGGS & DALIBOR TALIJIC (Cover)DAVE JOHNSON
Special SUPER-sized, ACTION-packed 104-page special to commemorate Deadpool's historic 900th issue! ... Wait, has it really been nine-hundred issues...? Who cares! If this collection of octane-infused stories by some of comics' hottest talent doesn't make you want to genuflect at the Altar of Wade, nothing will. Thrill as the Merc with a Mouth squares off against probe-happy aliens, trigger-happy mimes and one seriously unhappy fanman - and that's just half the book! Wince as Wade bares his soul (and lots more) to a shrink who's got major squirrels in his own attic. Thrill as he travels around the globe and then some to settle a childhood bet. And chill as C.S.I. investigators at a blood-splattered crime scene attempt to piece together why this particular "unsub" needed battery cables, Crisco oil, three stacks of adult magazines and a live chicken to pull off the hit. 104 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$4.99
DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #11
DC COMICS
(W)Fabian Nicieza (A)Tom Mandrake (Cover)J. Calafiore
Picking up where BATMAN ANNUAL #27 left off! A lock without a key. A murder mystery whose solutions could lead to countless deaths. An answer in search of - the Question! Renee Montoya must help Batman save Robin from Amon, the Sixth Sinner, while keeping the fanatic killer from uncovering a 2,000-year-old religious secret. But is Azrael willing to risk Robin's life in order to see this secret revealed? "The Eighth Deadly Sin" sets the stage for this month's premiere issue of the AZRAEL ongoing series! 56 pg, $4.99
DMZ #46 (MR)
DC COMICS
(W)Brian Wood (A)Riccardo Burchielli (Cover)John Paul Leon
"Hearts and Minds" Part 2 of 5! The world struggles to come to grips with Parco Delgado's nuclear revelation, and while he's shooting hoops and avoiding the press, Matty is out there forging new alliances and advancing his own agenda. But with spyplane overflights and rumors of search-and-destroy teams being deployed, how long can any of this last? Not even the city's own new media outlet, Radio Free DMZ, has the answers. 32 pg, $2.99 MATURE READERS
DOCTOR WHO ONGOING #4
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
Tony Lee (w) o Matthew Smith (a) o Paul Grist, Smith (c)
In Part 2 of the four-part "Fugitive" story arc, the Doctor finds himself confined with three aliens that would like nothing more than seeing him dead! But that's just the beginning of troubles as the Doctor learns that the galaxy is on the verge of all-out war! 32 pages, $3.99
ENDERS GAME COMMAND SCHOOL #2 Of(5)
MARVEL COMICS
Creative Director ORSON SCOTT CARD (W)CHRISTOPHER YOST (A) PASQUAL FERRY
Dragon Army has been training non-stop for their first battle, and they're about to get it. But what Ender doesn't know is that the deck is stacked against them and everyone is gunning for Ender, from the students to the teachers. Even with Bean's help, can Ender win against unbeatable odds? And Ender's anger at his teachers has consequences... murderous consequences. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99
FABLES #89 (MR)
DC COMICS
(W)Bill Willingham (A)Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha (Cover)Joao Ruas
"Witches" Part 3! Up at the Farm, things are getting dicey as the witches try one thing after another to deal with Mister Dark, only to be frustrated, halted and defeated at every turn. Meanwhile, the struggle for political power heats up as the scared Fables turn to the only one among them who's defeated Mister Dark in the past. Back in the long lost Woodland Business Office, poor little Bufkin is fighting for his life against the evil witch Baba Yaga. His strength compared to hers is nil, his allies are nearly useless, and his resources are few. 32 pg, $2.99 MATURE READERS
FARSCAPE DARGOS TRIAL #3
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Caleb Cleveland
D'Argo has made the worst discovery of his life. Now, he is about to be blamed for it. On the run for the murder of his wife, D'Argo finds that the Peacekeepers will stop at nothing to catch him. Executive produced by Farscape creator Rockne S. O'Bannon! Covers by Jason Palmer and Caleb Cleveland. $3.99
FEMFORCE #150
AC COMICS
(W/A) Various
While chaos reigns on Earth, Nightveil, Ms. Victory, and Synn lead a force of paranormals to another planet to fight the ultimate evil, The Old Dark Ones. In the heat of battle, they make a shocking a shocking discovery - Stardust lives! In addition, there will be an extra-long Gargantarama back-up comprising the back half of this 84-page flip book. $9.95
GALACTICA 1980 #2
DYNAMIC FORCES
One of the most controversial series in Sci Fi's history is back! Some fans love it, some fans hate it, but one thing's for certain, writer Marc Guggenheim is going to do Galactica 1980 the "right" way! Lives will be lost as the re-imagining of 1980 begins here and unlike anything you've seen before in a Galactica comic book! Featuring artist Cezar (Zorro) Razek along with a fully painted cover from Lucio Parrillo. $3.50
GANTZ TP VOL 07 (MR)
DARK HORSE COMICS
The life-or is that death?-of Kei Kurono has been completely unpredictable ever since he was transported into an inescapable condo and thrown into a high-stakes game of hunting aliens. Turns out inhabiting a carbon copy of his body after the original was splattered all over a subway only increases the adolescent problems of identity, insecurity, and horniness. Add in the constant danger of facing pissed-off aliens; the awkwardness of being reunited with a childhood friend who cries a lot; and the involuntarily chaste relationship he shares with the prettiest and best-endowed woman he's ever known; and Kei's stress level isn't dropping any time soon. 224 pgs, $12.95
GENEXT UNITED #5 (OF 5)
MARVEL COMICS
(W)CHRIS CLAREMONT (A)JONBOY MEYERS (Cover)ALEX GARNER
This is it! The final showdown in India! The young heroes of GeNext track down their assailants for a battle to the finish. With GAMBIT fighting by their side, will the members of GeNext survive or is this end of the next generation of X-Men? 32 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
GI JOE ORIGINS #8
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
Larry Hama (w) o Andrea Mutti (a) o Mutti, Tom Feister (c)
Larry Hama is back and he's joined by Italian sensation Andrea Mutti for part one of this three-part story continuing the earliest adventures of G.I. JOE! Construction on the Pit begins, Snake Eyes pays off old debts, and Scarlett is trapped in a van full of hostiles! 32 pages, $3.99
G-MAN CAPE CRISIS #3 (OF 5)
IMAGE COMICS
(W) CHRIS GIARRUSSO (A)CHRIS GIARRUSSO
It's brother vs. brother! With the magic of G-Man's cape growing dangerously unstable, things only get worse when G-Man and his brother Great Man disagree on how to handle it. It's more action-packed laugh-out-loud kid super hero fun from Mini-Marvels creator CHRIS GIARRUSSO! 32 PAGES, $2.99
GODLAND #29
IMAGE COMICS
(W) JOE CASEY (A) TOM SCIOLI
BOOK TWENTY-NINE: IRON BLACK MOSES
With the Almighty Decimator outside a Capital Building held hostage by Nickelhead's Super-Villain Congress, only by conceding fully to his wacky demands will our collective hunger be satisfied. Meanwhile, in the farthest reaches of space, Adam Archer has found his sister! But at what price? Even the strange and wonderful creature known only as Lucky hears the clock ticking down! All this, and the butterfly, too! 24 PAGES, $2.99
GRAVEL #14 (MR)
AVATAR PRESS INC
(W)Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer (A)Mike Wolfer
Combat Magician William Gravel is playing with powers far beyond his own in this explosive concluding chapter of the "Major Seven" story arc! It's all gone wrong, and now the kings and queens of magic in England are stalking William Gravel. One of them is a murderer. The others have been insulted and want revenge. These are people who could tear your skin off with a glance. But William Gravel has been killing people for a living for much longer... This is the black magic epic ending that you didn't see coming! This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by Mike Wolfer. $3.99
GREEN ARROW BLACK CANARY #25
DC COMICS
(W)Andrew Kreisberg (A)Renato Guedes, Mike Norton, José Wilson Magalhães & Bill Sienkiewicz (Cover)Ladrönn
The main story this month focuses on the sudden and strange return of Green Arrow! Of course, we're talking about the Green Arrow that Black Canary stabbed on her wedding night! And in this issue's co-feature, Black Canary is stunned to find that Cupid can't tell the difference between the two Green Arrows - which could lead to one of the deadliest Super-Villain teams of all time! 40 pg, $3.99
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #41 (BLACKEST NIGHT)
DC COMICS
(W)Peter J. Tomasi (A) & (Cover)Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
The intense and horrific battle between the Green Lantern Corps and the Black Lanterns on Oa takes a turn for the worse! The Corps realizes that the abominable, ultimate goal of the Black Lanterns is not only to feed off the Corps' emotions, but to consume and decimate the main power battery and destroy Oa forever! 32 pg, $2.99
HECTOR PLASM TOTENTATZ (ONE SHOT) (MR)
IMAGE COMICS
The creative team behind INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE return to their original creation, a modern-day member of an ancient cult whose duties dictate that he roam the earth to protect the living from the dead...and occasionally to protect the dead from the living. It's the follow-up to the book WIZARD MAGAZINE called one of the top 200 comics released during its publication history. $5.99
HELLBOY WILD HUNT #7 (OF 8)
DARK HORSE COMICS
Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Scott Allie (W), Duncan Fegredo (A), Patric Reynolds (A), and Dave Stewart (C)
In a terrifying fortress decorated with dead soldiers, Hellboy reels from recent revelations about his bloodline and his connection to British history, and to the Queen of Blood herself. But there's little time for him to consider his destiny when Astaroth arrives, leading to a battle that will tear down the castle walls around the unconscious Alice. This issue also includes a backup story by Scott Allie (Solomon Kane) and Patric Reynolds, featuring Henry Hood, the zealous witchfinder introduced in Hellboy: Darkness Calls! 32 pages, $2.99
HOUSE OF MYSTERY HALLOWEEN ANNUAL #1 (MR)
DC COMICS
(W)Matthew Sturges, Peter Milligan, Matt Wagner, Bill Willingham and Chris Roberson (A)Luca Rossi, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Amy Reeder Hadley, Mark Buckingham & Kevin Nowlan, Mike Allred and others (Cover)Esao Andrews
It's Halloween at The House of Mystery, and that can only mean one thing: the bash of a lifetime! But when Fig discovers a strange mask in the attic, she begins having visions of everywhere the mask has been, and she quickly becomes the life and death of the party. This special 48-page annual contains a framing story by the regular HOUSE OF MYSTERY creative team of writer Matthew Sturges and artists Luca Rossi and Jose Marzan Jr. Also included is a series of short stories from a few regular Vertigo titles including HELLBLAZER by Peter Milligan, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini and MADAME XANADU by Matt Wagner, Amy Reeder Hadley and Richard Friend as well as a special MERV PUMPKINHEAD tale (the first in over 8 years!)by Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham and Kevin Nowlan! In addition, you'll be treated to a yarn spotlighting the upcoming new monthly series I, ZOMBIE by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred! 4.99 MATURE READERS
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #136
MARVEL COMICS
(W)FRED VAN LENTE & GREG PAK (A)REILLY BROWN (#136) & RODNEY BUCHEMI (#137)
(Covers) RAFAEL ALBERQUERQUE
Issue #136 Zombie Variant by SALVADOR ESPIN
The face-off Herc fans have been clamoring for since his series began is here at last! God of Strength versus God of Thunder! Adamantine mace versus uru hammer! Olympian versus Asgardian! Incredible versus Mighty! That's right -- HERCULES battles THOR! The Odinson discovers the Lion of Olympus has been impersonating him and he's out to prove nothing beats the original! Then, in #137, the epic Secret Origin of Amadeus Cho concludes! He learns his connection with the original MASTER MIND EXCELLO and the identity of who really killed his parents! And once Amadeus knows this, will he look to reunite with Hercules... or destroy him? 32 PGS. /Rated T+ ...$2.99
INU YASHA TP #41
VIZ LLC
By Rumiko Takahashi
Synopsis: Armor of a Demon__The deceased turtle demon Meioju is revived when a piece of Moryomaru's flesh comes in contact with it. Meioju's shell is said to be the toughest shell of any armored demon, and Moryomaru uses it to create an unbelievably powerful armor. Even with the help of Sesshomaru, does Inuyasha stand a chance of penetrating this new armor?! $9.99
IRON MAN IRON PROTOCOLS ONE-SHOT
MARVEL COMICS
(W)ROBERT VENDITTI (A)NELSON (Cover)ARIEL OLIVETTI
Deep within a secret government base beneath the arctic tundra lies the "Ark": a vault containing the genetic codes for all life on Earth. But there's a problem-a rogue Artificial Intelligence has decided that the best way to protect the samples is to eradicate every living creature! Only Iron Man has the knowledge to stop the machine-and he's only got an hour to do it! Join Robert Venditti-creator of The Surragates, now a major motion picture-and fan-favorite artist Nelson (X-FACTOR) as the fate of the world hangs in the balance! 40 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
JSA VS KOBRA #5 (OF 6)
DC COMICS
(W)Eric Trautmann (A)Don Kramer & Michael Babinski (Cover)Gene Ha
The Justice Society finally tracks Kobra to his main base and launches an all-out assault on him and his forces. It seems impossible that Jason Burr can escape their wrath now, but the wily serpent has one last surprising trick up his sleeve!32 pg, $2.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE HC
DC COMICS
(W)Dwayne McDuffie (A)Ed Benes, Shane Davis, Sandra Hope, Jose Luis, JP Mayer, Rob Hunter, Norm Rapmund and Drew Geraci (Cover)Ed Benes
The heroes of Milestone Comics return to battle the Justice League in this title collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #27, 28 and 30-34. The hero called Doctor Light is missing, and her former Justice League teammates intend to find the man responsible and make him pay. But before they do that, they'll have to get past his Shadow Cabinet of powerful superbeings who have sworn to save humanity from itself. Milestone Comics characters Icon and Hardware make their first modern DC Universe appearances here - and it's not clear whose side they're on!176 pg, $24.99
KABUKI REFLECTIONS #15
MARVEL COMICS
(W)DAVID MACK (A)DAVID MACK (Cover)DAVID MACK
This square-bound art book features new art and commentary, step-by-step techniques, and loads of never-before-seen extras -- including figure drawings; paintings; album cover art; large art; live art shows; original scripts; art from Mack's children's books; and process not shown on the DVD documentary on Mack's work, THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK from Herovideoproductions.com. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$5.99
KULL TP VOL 01 SHADOW KINGDOM
DARK HORSE COMICS
Arvid Nelson (W), Will Conrad (P), and José Villarrubia (C)
More comfortable with a sword than a scepter, the enigmatic Kull has recently crowned himself king and seeks to unite the once proud and powerful land of Valusia. As representatives from all corners of his kingdom seek his counsel, the warrior-king accepts a strange invitation from the Pictish emissary. Kull will need to discard ancient prejudices if he's to save the newly united Valusian empire from a clandestine enemy that once threatened to enslave and exterminate mankind! Aided by Brule-a hotheaded Pict confidant-Kull uncovers layers of deception and treachery in the ancient halls of the Tower of Splendor and faces the growing threat of the devious Serpent Cult! 144Pgs., $18.95
LIBERTY COMICS A CBLDF BENEFIT BOOK #2 (MR)
(W)NEIL GAIMAN, GAIL SIMONE, JASON AARON, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, KATHRYN IMMONEN, BRIAN WOOD, JAMIE S. RICH, RAY FAWKES, BEN McCOOL, PAUL GRIST & CHYNNA CLUGSTON
(A)JIM LEE, DAVE GIBBONS, PAUL POPE, MIKE ALLRED, STUART IMMONEN, BEN TEMPLESMITH, CAMERON STEWART, JÖELLE JONES, JIM RUGG, MORITAT, BRIAN WOOD, PAUL GRIST & CHYNNA CLUGSTON
(Cover) JOHN ROMITA, JR. & TIM SALE (50/50 SPLIT)
CBLDF Defenders of Liberty NEIL GAIMAN & JIM LEE lead off an all-star ensemble of industry greats in an all-new second volume of LIBERTY COMICS! Dynamite, impassioned comic book storytelling, all in service to an important cause, the incredible contributions list includes a Painkiller Jane story by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and JIM RUGG; a new Mr. Gum adventure from MIKE ALLRED and JAMIE S. RICH; The Apocalipstix by RAY FAWKES and CAMERON STEWART; a return to Channel Zero by BRIAN WOOD; a preview of Choker by BEN McCOOL and BEN TEMPLESMITH; and a special Martha Washington piece by Dave Gibbons, alongside exclusive material by PAUL POPE; GAIL SIMONE and JÖELLE JONES; KATHRYN & STUART IMMONEN; CHYNNA CLUGSTON; Paul Grist; and JASON AARON & MORITAT.
Alternate covers feature a new Kick-Ass illustration by JOHN ROMITA, JR. and a special noir image from Tim Sale. All proceeds from LIBERTY COMICS will benefit the First Amendment legal work of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES 48 PAGES, $4.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #16
MARVEL COMICS
(W)PAUL TOBIN (A)DENIS MEDRI (Cover)SEAN GALLOWAY
Spider-Woman, Beast and Giant Girl team up to play detective when Hercules is found unconscious after falling all the way from the moon. But what was the son of Zeus doing on the moon, and how did he manage to fall off? And how did Hercules's day full of book-signings, pinball and origami lead him, and our trio of heroic detectives, into an all-out battle against Hydra for possession of the mysterious substance known as "delirium?" 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD #2 (OF 4)
MARVEL COMICS
(W)MARK HOFFMEIER (A) MARCELO DICHIARA
Remember when you were a kid? And you could turn different parts of your body into a dinosaur? And you were hanging out with Iron Man and Thor and Hulk? And Captain America kept giving you a hard time about being a better Super Hero? You don't remember that? Huh. Well, you must not be REPTIL, the newest member of the MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD! 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVELS PROJECT #3 (OF 8)
MARVEL COMICS
(W)ED BRUBAKER (A)STEVE EPTING (Cover) STEVE MCNIVEN
The centerpiece of Marvel's 70th anniversary celebration turns a deadly corner, as Nazi spies infiltrate the secret US government's Super-Soldier Experiment... and while the Torch learns what it means to be both human and a hero, Prince Namor arrives in New York looking for nothing more than vengeance! Things really heat up this issue as award-winning creators Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting bring you the definitive in-continuity origin of Marvel! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
NOMAD GIRL WITHOUT A WORLD #2 (OF 4)
MARVEL COMICS
(W)SEAN MCKEEVER(A)DAVID BALDEON (Cover) RAFAEL ALBERQUERQUE
Guest-starring the high-flying FALCON! When the FLAG SMASHER strikes, it's time for Rikki Barnesto make her debut as NOMAD! But does she even want to be Nomad? And while the student body elections heat up at school, MAD DOG gets closer to sniffing out his red-headed prey! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
PUNISHER FRANK CASTLE MAX #75 (MR)
MARVEL COMICS
(W)GREGG HURWITZ, CHARLIE HUSTON, PETER MILLIGAN, THOMAS PICCIRILLI & DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI (A)LAURENCE CAMPELL, TOMM COKER, KEN LASHLEY,DAS PASTORAS & GORAN PARLOV (Cover) DAVE JOHNSON
Special double-sized 75th issue! Several years ago, under a cloudless day in New York's Central Park, Frank Castle's family was slaughtered in a mob crossfire. On that day, the man known as Frank Castle died and in his place was born the Punisher, a relentless engine of vengeance. Five stories take an unflinching look at what really happened that day, providing a penetrating look into the mass of hard muscle that once was Frank Castle's heart. You won't look at the Punisher the same way again. Featuring Charlie Huston and Ken Lashley's "Smallest Bit of This"...Peter Milligan and Tomm Coker's "Father's Day"..."Gregg Hurwitz and Das Pastoras' "Gateway" & Thomas Piccirilli and Laurence Campell's "Dolls". Also featuring an 8-page preview of Jason Aaron and Steve Dillon's upcoming PUNISHER MAX #1, "The Kingpin."48 PGS./Explicit Content ...$4.99
REBELS #9
DC COMICS
(W)Tony Bedard (A)Claude St. Aubin and Scott Hanna (Cover) by Kalman Andrasofszky
In the aftermath of STRANGE ADVENTURES, Adam Strange and Captain Comet heed Vril Dox's call to arms to stop the onslaught of Starro the Conqueror! But Starro has a plan that even a super-genius like Dox won't see coming. 32 pg, $2.99
RED ROBIN #5
DC COMICS
(W)Chris Yost (A)Ramon Bachs (Cover) Francis Manapul
"Council of Spiders," Part 1 of 4! Ra's al Ghul goes from hunter to hunted! What is the Council of Spiders, why have they been killing assassins, and who is the Wanderer? After the death of Red Robin last issue, the League of Assassins now must - wait, WHAT? Everything shifts into insane overdrive as the daughter of Wayne Enterprises CEO Lucius Fox completes her quest to find Red Robin, only to get caught up in one of the deadliest games on the face of the planet.32 pg, $2.99
RED SONJA #49
DYNAMIC FORCES
This is it as writer Brian Reed sends off his Red Sonja in style and Dynamite plans a momentous event to occur in Red Sonja #50 as the welcome writer Joshua Ortega and the return of artist Mel Rubi in the thrilling "Queen Sonja" event! Be there! $2.99
SCALPED #32 (MR)
DC COMICS
(W)Brian Wood (A)RM Guera (Cover) Jock
The intensity ratchets up yet another notch in part three of "The Gnawing" as Dash Bad Horse feels the walls closing in all around him. The drunken mystic called Catcher claims to be sent by the gods to save Bad Horse from himself, while the jailed murderer Diesel claims to be the closest thing Bad Horse has to a friend. But can he really trust either one of them? 32 pg, $2.99 MATURE READERS
SECRET SIX #14
DC COMICS
(W)Gail Simone (A) Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood (Cover) Daniel LuVisi
The shattering conclusion to "The Depths" is here! The Six find themselves pitted against Artemis, Wonder Woman and the hideous secret being from deep within the new Devil's Island!32 pg, $2.99 US
SHIELD #2
DC COMICS
(W)Eric Trautmann; co-feature (W)Brandon Jerwa(A) Marco Rudy & Mick Gray; co-feature (A)Greg Scott (Cover) by Francis Manapul
The Shield's mission deepens as he struggles to free himself from the mind-washed hordes. Unfortunately, someone else is on the same mission despite no official sanction. Can The Shield control the situation - or will he be forced to scrub out, thanks to Magog? Plus, Inferno takes on Black Canary on her own turf! Will she catch him before he's even started to run? 40 pg, FC, $3.99
SOULFIRE VOLUME TWO #1
ASPEN MLT INC
Just when you thought the magic was over... The journey continues as the second volume to Michael Turner's smash action adventure fantasy series, SOULFIRE, begins! With the return of magic to a world unprepared for such an inexplicable event, Malikai, Grace, and the rest of the gang struggle to recover from their Battle for the Light against Rainier. Malikai and Sonia attempt to rekindle the romance they began in the magical realm of the Everlands, but a stranger, with a special secret of her own, enters their lives and interrupts their interlude. Meanwhile, Grace and Seph discover that the creatures of magic are not necessarily safe amongst the prejudices of the modern world. And, PJ and Benoist find themselves in a destitute land where technology reigns supreme--but not very peacefully! New paths will be forged for all as the war between technology and magic once again ignites, all in the pages of SOULFIRE Vol 2 #1 - right now! As a new volume of SOULFIRE arrives, several familiar names are ready to bring the wonder to you! Writer J.T. Krul returns to script the tale and artist Marcus To (of Fathom: Kiani and Soulfire: Chaos Reign fame) brings his adept penciling skills to the title. All the while inker Saleem Crawford and colorist Beth Sotelo provide the perfect combination of style and beauty to complete the entire SOULFIRE package. The magic has returned and it's here to stay. Make sure you're a part of the next exciting chapter in the storied SOULFIRE mythology! $2.99
STAR TREK CREW TP
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
John Byrne (w & a & c)
Eight years before "The Cage," the young woman who would become the Starship Enterprise's "most experienced officer" was a lowly cadet assigned to the shakedown cruise of an uncommissioned starship. But that supposedly pedestrian mission may just be the most dangerous of her life. Acclaimed creator John Byrne brings this story to life, torn from the beginnings of the Federation. TPB, 148pages, $14.99
STAR TREK SPOCK REFLECTIONS #4
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
Scott & David Tipton (w) o David Messina & Federica Manfredi (a) o Messina (c)
Ambassador Spock has returned to Earth-but why?! The answers may lie in another previously untold tale from Spock's life, starring Lt. Saavik, of WRATH OF KHAN fame! The secret behind Spock's journey is revealed here! From the team that brought you Star Trek: Mirror Images and the artist of Star Trek: Countdown! 32 pages, $3.99
STAR WARS INVASION #0 ONE SHOT (OSW)
DARK HORSE COMICS
Tom Taylor (W), Colin Wilson (A), Wes Dzioba (C), and Dave Dorman (Cover)
A Yuuzhan Vong armada has entered that galaxy far, far away, and the target is the defenseless planet Artorias. The planet's only hope lies with the crew of a tiny ship in the armada's path . . .In print for the first time, this comic collects the introductory chapters for Invasion, which appeared exclusively at starwars.com. But this is not simply a collection of the online material! The creative team from the series has woven into the story an additional six pages of all-new action! 40 pages, $3.50
SUPER FRIENDS #20
DC COMICS
(W)Sholly Fisch (A) Dario Brizuela (Cover) by J. Bone
It's Halloween time again! The Super Friends are having fun at the Halloween parade, only to have it interrupted by the fearsome Shaggy Man! Oh, no, that's no treat! 32 pg, $2.50
TITANS #18
DC COMICS
(W)Bryan Q. Miller (A) Angel Unzueta and Wayne Faucher (Cover) Angel Unzueta
With the Titans team slowly dissolving as members drift their own way, only the empath Raven recognizes the mounting disconnection. With her only friends drifting apart, Raven makes a surprising life choice that will affect the course of her strained relationship with Beast Boy. 32 pg, $2.99
TRANSFORMERS ALL HAIL MEGATRON #16
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
Mike Costa, Zander Cannon (w) o Guido Guidi, Chee (a) o Guidi, Chee (c)
FINAL ISSUE! Spike has survived the war, but can he handle RAVAGE? Bumblebee goes it alone to clean up the wreckage, but a new enemy awaits! This one sets the stage for the biggest TRANSFORMERS news since transforming cogs first came off the assembly line! What's the news?32 pages, $3.99
UNCANNY X-MEN #516
MARVEL COMICS
(W)MATT FRACTION
(A&C) GREG LAND
"NATION X" PART 1 (of 7)
He returns. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
UNCANNY X-MEN FIRST CLASS #4 (OF 8)
MARVEL COMICS
(W)SCOTT GRAY (A) DAVID WILLIAMS (Cover) ROGER CRUZ
Storm was expecting a wild night on the town with fellow X-Man Jean Grey, plus new friends Misty Knight and Colleen Wing - so why is she battling S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, busting into the Helicarrier and becoming Public Enemy Number One? Could the deadly, diabolical Nightshade have something to do with it? For sure, sugar! Don't you dare miss a funkadelic-kung-fu-femme-fatale-showdown that we just had to call... "Sisters of the Dragon"! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
UNCANNY X-MEN MANIFEST DESTINY TP
MARVEL COMICS
(W)MIKE CAREY, ED BRUBAKER, MATT FRACTION, C.B. CEBULSKI, MARC GUGGENHEIM, CHRIS YOST & KIERON GILLEN (A)GREG LAND, GREG LAND, TERRY DODSON, DAVID YARDIN, DANIEL PANOSIAN, PACO DIAZ, YANICK PAQUETTE, HUMBERTO RAMOS, ANDRE COELHO & SARA PICHELLI (Cov)ALEX ROSS
Go west, young mutants! Following the events of Messiah CompleX, the X-Men are heading west, founding a new home for themselves, and all mutants, in a place known for its tolerance: San Francisco, California. Shortly after their arrival, however, the X-Men finds themselves tangling with Magneto and fighting down the robotic, mutant-killing Sentinels. And as if that wasn't enough, Pixie, one of the youngest members of the team, learns just how dangerous bigotry is when she's confronted by the all-new Hellfire Cult. Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN #500-503, X-MEN FREE COMIC BOOK DAY #1 and MANIFEST DESTINY: DAZZLER, KARMA, MERCURY/X-23, COLOSSUS, EMMA FROST, GRAYMALKIN & JUGGERNAUT. 208 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
UNCLE SCROOGE #384
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W/A) Various
You will feel the need for Greed! Follow the adventures of everyone's favorite feathered penny pincher! An all-new direction for icon Uncle Scrooge, as he comes to BOOM! Kids. Building on a tradition created by some of the greatest creators the comic book world has ever seen, like Carl Barks and Don Rosa, these issues of Uncle Scrooge will follow Scrooge on new adventures that North American audiences have never seen! Join us in a bold new era for Scrooge that pays tribute to the past but heads to a new future!
UNWRITTEN #6 (MR)
DC COMICS
(W)Mike Carey(A) Peter Gross(Cover)Yuko Shimizu
As the Tommy Taylor fanbase reels in the aftermath of the Villa Diodati slayings, Tom arrives at Donostia prison in Southern France and falls into the orbit of another story: The Song of Roland. Unfortunately for Tom, it's a story that ends with a massacre... 32 pg, $2.99 MATURE READERS
VAMPIRELLA SECOND COMING #2
HARRIS COMICS
(W) Phil Hester (A) Daniel Sampere, Al Rio
Still just $1.99! Who is the new Vampirella? Or is the real question, who are the new Vampirellas? As the Gore virus begins to spread, the answer may provide mankind's last, best hope. If the last page of issue #1 floored you just wait till you see the end of this one! The re-invention of Vampirella continues! Features four covers celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Vampirella by Arthur Suydam, Dan Brereton, Simone Gabrielli, and a (Cover)Daniel Sampere revealing the new Vampirella!
VEIL #4
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
El Torres (w) Gabriel Hernandez (a) Hernandez, Ashley Wood
IDW's latest ghost story concludes here! A town is dying and the Slug Man is about to be born in our side of the Veil. While the whole Crooksville population is being driven insane, Chris Luna has to witness the horror that will tear apart the veil... because she's powerless to stop it. 32 pages, $3.99
WALKING DEAD #66 (MR)
IMAGE COMICS
(W) ROBERT KIRKMAN (A)CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN
THE HUNT CONCLUDES! Nothing will ever be the same. 32 PAGES, $2.99 Mature Readers.
WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #1
MARVEL COMICS
(W)J.M. DEMATTEIS, TOM DEFALCO & MORE! (A)VAL SEMEIKS, RON FRENZ & MORE! (Cover)PASQUAL FERRY
Tying into upcoming events in Amazing Spider-Man including WHO IS BEN REILLY? and THE GAUNTLET! Even with all the action jam-packed into every issue of Thrice Monthly Spidey, we STILL don't have enough room to tell the wall-crawler's exploits! So BEHOLD! The brand-new, state of the art WEB OF SPIDER-MAN! THRILL! To the return of KAINE, the ill-fated Peter Parker Clone - where has he been all these years? Where is he now? And how does it tie into KRAVEN?! Then - MARVEL! At the continuing adventures of May-Day Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Girl! And More! Get caught in the web this October! 48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
X-MEN FOREVER #9
MARVEL COMICS
(W)CHRIS CLAREMONT (A)STEVE SCOTT (#9) & PAUL SMITH (#10)
"The Secret History of The Sentinels"-The thrilling conclusion to the X-Men's South American adventure!!! The X-Men take on this newest threat while still reeling from the revelations of the last issue - and the reappearance of the Trask family! PLUS! The funeral of WOLVERINE. The X-Men put to rest their team member and friend. (A)Paul Smith and inked by Terry Austin! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99