Week of: JUL 2, 2008 | JUL 9, 2008 | JUL 16, 2008 | JUL 23, 2008 | JUL 30, 2008 |
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Rating: RATED A |
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 564
The Story:
It's a good old fashioned He Said/He Said/He Said when Spidey, Vin Gonzales and SWING SHIFT Heavy OVERDRIVE find themselves in a car chase across the Big Apple! Three members of our Braintrust's best give you each side of the same story, as Gale, Guggenheim and Slott team up for “TRAFFIC JAM!”
Rated A …$2.99
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Rating: RATED A |
AMERICAN DREAM # 5
The Story:
“Beyond Courage Must I Strive!”
It’s all out action in the merry Marvel manner as American Dream takes on a host of unbeatable foes. Guest-starring the next generation of Avengers!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
ASTONISHING X-MEN # 25
The Story:
It’s the book you’ve been waiting for. The superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi are ready to take the X-Men to the “Second Stage”! “Messiah CompleX” pulled the X-Men team together, “Divided We Stand” tore them apart. Now the X-Men are back to business -- with a new look, a new base of operations, and a mystery to solve that will take them into previously uncharted territory and test them to their core!
SFX TIE-IN
Rated T+ …$2.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
AVENGERS/INVADERS # 3
The Story:
The King of Atlantis vs the Prince of Atlantis with an entire kingdom as the ultimate prize. Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Steve Sadowski continue the year’s most surprising cross-time epic with a battle that promises to tear two centuries asunder. Plus, more clues to the mystery of just how the Invaders landed in 2008!
Rated T+ …$2.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
AVENGERS/INVADERS # 3
GRANOV VARIANT
The Story:
The King of Atlantis vs the Prince of Atlantis with an entire kingdom as the ultimate prize. Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Steve Sadowski continue the year’s most surprising cross-time epic with a battle that promises to tear two centuries asunder. Plus, more clues to the mystery of just how the Invaders landed in 2008!
Rated T+ …$2.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
CABLE # 5
SILVESTRI VARIANT
The Story:
The war that started in “Messiah CompleX” continues here! Hang on to your Bjorn-straps, people: Here it is, the can’t-miss conclusion to “War Baby”! Both Cable and Bishop have crossed lines they thought they’d never cross. There’s no going back now. And in the disaster-ravaged streets of a near-future Manhattan, it all comes down to which X-Man wants to accomplish
his objective more. The gloves are off…the guns are loaded…and nobody’s going to walk out of this one unscathed…
including the baby!
Rated T+ …$2.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
CABLE # 5
The Story:
The war that started in “Messiah CompleX” continues here! Hang on to your Bjorn-straps, people: Here it is, the can’t-miss conclusion to “War Baby”! Both Cable and Bishop have crossed lines they thought they’d never cross. There’s no going back now. And in the disaster-ravaged streets of a near-future Manhattan, it all comes down to which X-Man wants to accomplish
his objective more. The gloves are off…the guns are loaded…and nobody’s going to walk out of this one unscathed…
including the baby!
Rated T+ …$2.99
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Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC |
DARK TOWER: END-WORLD # 1
The Story:
Woe unto those who traverse beyond the cursed Borderlands into End-World! ’Tis a twisted and desolate realm where it seems as if the world passed ages ago. From the blasted landscapes of Thunderclap to the frozen heights of Empathica, End-World shows no mercy to unwary young Gunslingers. In a world where information – and a bit of luck – is the key to survival, the End-World Almanac serves as your guide to the Badlands, Le Casse Roi Russe and beyond!
CARDSTOCK COVER/Parental Advisory …$3.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
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Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC |
DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME # 5
The Story:
With Roland’s spirit still trapped in the court of the Crimson King, the dark ruler makes the young gunslinger a shocking offer: In exchange for his life, Roland must climb with the King to the top of the Tower where they will jointly claim the throne that overlooks all creation—and then utterly destroy it! Should Roland refuse, his life will be forfeit and the Crimson King will rule the coming Chaos alone. The fate of creation rests in Roland’s hands in this concluding chapter in the sensational second arc enlarging on Stephen King’s magnum opus. You must not miss it!
Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
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Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC |
DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME # 5
BERMEJO VARIANT
The Story:
With Roland’s spirit still trapped in the court of the Crimson King, the dark ruler makes the young gunslinger a shocking offer: In exchange for his life, Roland must climb with the King to the top of the Tower where they will jointly claim the throne that overlooks all creation—and then utterly destroy it! Should Roland refuse, his life will be forfeit and the Crimson King will rule the coming Chaos alone. The fate of creation rests in Roland’s hands in this concluding chapter in the sensational second arc enlarging on Stephen King’s magnum opus. You must not miss it!
Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
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Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC |
DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME # 5
LEE SKETCH VARIANT
The Story:
With Roland’s spirit still trapped in the court of the Crimson King, the dark ruler makes the young gunslinger a shocking offer: In exchange for his life, Roland must climb with the King to the top of the Tower where they will jointly claim the throne that overlooks all creation—and then utterly destroy it! Should Roland refuse, his life will be forfeit and the Crimson King will rule the coming Chaos alone. The fate of creation rests in Roland’s hands in this concluding chapter in the sensational second arc enlarging on Stephen King’s magnum opus. You must not miss it!
Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
In Stores: Jul 2, 2008 - see details
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Rating: RATED A |
INCREDIBLE HERCULES # 117
2nd Printing Variant
The Story:
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!
The Greek Goliath gathers the most powerful super-team ever assembled to counter-attack the Skrull gods! Face front, True Believers, and prepare for the pantheon-pounding premiere of... THE GOD SQUAD!
Rated A …$2.99
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Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY |
LORDS OF AVALON: SWORD OF DARKNESS # 6
The Story:
Now that Seren carries the child destined to become the next Penmerlin, she can no longer hide from the forces of Darkness. As Morgen’s minions surround the castle of Joyous Gard, Kerrigan and his mandrake Blaise help her to escape. But can Kerrigan really betray the forces of Chaos which he has served for so long? And is he willing to make the one sacrifice that will keep Seren safe forever? Find out in the final issue of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s acclaimed Arthurian fantasy, Sword of Darkness.
Parental Advisory …$2.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
MARVEL 1985 # 1
2nd Printing Variant
The Story:
Before SECRET INVASION…before WORLD WAR HULK…before CIVIL WAR… The most powerful super-villains in the Marvel Universe gather their might to wreak havoc on the one place they’ve never before set foot—YOUR WORLD! As mankind’s enemies cut a swath of destruction with unprecedented ferocity and ruthlessness, the fate of the planet rests in the hands of one person: Toby, a 13-year-old boy who holds the key to uniting his comic-book idols, the Marvel Heroes! Superstars Mark Millar (CIVIL WAR, FANTASTIC FOUR) and Tommy Lee Edwards (BULLET POINTS, The Question) deliver a Marvel Event the likes of which you’ve never seen!
CARDSTOCK COVER/Rated T+ …$3.99
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Rating: ALL AGES |
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN # 41
The Story:
Start your engines, Spider-Fans, because Peter Parker is about to hit the highway on one of the most exciting adventures of his young life -- Midtown High's Driver's Ed course! But the road to four-wheeled freedom becomes bumpy when the monstrous Man-Bull stampedes through the city streets! It's high-octane hijinks at the speed of Spidey!
All Ages …$2.99
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Rating: RATED A |
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE THREE MUSKETEERS # 2
The Story:
The Musketeers are ensnared in a deadly plot by Cardinal Richelieu to gain revenge on the Queen for her once spurning his romantic advances. And if the evil Richelieu’s scheme is realized, d’Artagnan and company may find themselves outcasts of the throne! Will they discover they are being played as pawns before it’s too late? You know you have to read it to find out.
Rated A …$2.99
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Rating: ALL AGES |
MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE # 13
The Story:
Marvel Adventures Avengers #13
X-Men: First Class #1
64 PGS./All Ages …$4.99
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Rating: RATED A |
PATSY WALKER: HELLCAT # 1
The Story:
Patsy Walker, S.H.I.E.L.D. wants YOU to join the Initiative…and protect the frozen north. You heard me right, sister. The Klondike. Seward’s Folly. Alaska. So pack some long johns and prepare for trouble. GUEST-STARRING: IRON MAN!
Rated A …$2.99
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Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY |
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL # 21
The Story:
JIGSAW PART 4: The Hand and it's cadre of fantastic killers makes its move against the Punisher as every shooter in New York City has their sites trained on Frank Castle...and with his only allies in hiding, Frank brings the fight underground. As the entire city watches Frank run, S.H.I.E.L.D. —and Bridge's Girls—follow. The creative genius of JIGSAW is in full bloom...how much punishment can one man take? You have no idea. By Matt Fraction (UNCANNY X-MEN, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) and Rick Remender (Fear Agent, The Atom), with art by the legendary Howard Chaykin (WOLVERINE, WAR IS HELL: THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE).
Parental Advisory …$2.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
SECRET INVASION DIRECTOR'S CUT # 1
The Story:
Go behind the scenes of the event that will change the Marvel Universe forever! The shape-shifting alien race known as the Skrulls has secretly infiltrated every super-powered organization on Earth with one goal: full-scale invasion! Now, get closer to the action than ever before! This bonus edition reprints SECRET INVASION #1 in its entirety – plus the SECRET INVASION PROLOGUE, previously available only online, and other choice extras!
Rated T+ …$4.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
SECRET INVASION: FRONT LINE # 1
The Story:
As Skrull warships fill the skies, and heroes battle for their very survival in the Savage Land, the citizens of New York struggle to survive the worst day of their lives. Brian Reed (CAPTAIN MARVEL) and Marco Castiello bring you a stunning ground-level look at Secret Invasion!
Rated T+ …$2.99
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Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY |
SQUADRON SUPREME 2 # 1
The Story:
“POWER TO THE PEOPLE” PART 1 (OF 6)
They were gods walking the Earth… powerful but flawed, they dreamed of remaking the world in their image. After their apocalyptic battle with Redstone, and after their terrifying fight with the Ultimate Universe, that dream has become a nightmare. While mankind struggles to rebuild, new heroes appear—and Nick Fury, left behind after the hit ULTIMATE POWER limited series, learns the shocking secrets of four astronauts who returned to Earth…changed. Join comics legend HOWARD CHAYKIN and newcomer MARCO TURINI to ask the question—whatever happened to the Squadron Supreme?
Parental Advisory …$2.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
ULTIMATE ORIGINS # 2
DELL'OTTO 50/50 COVER
The Story:
Revealed: The secret history of the Ultimate Universe! For the first time in 70 years, a strange object within Project Pegasus has awoken – as bit by fascinating bit, the long buried mysteries are being exposed! Journey back to World War II, and discover that the deadliest threat to young Steve Rogers was not the Nazis, but an ancient threat from worlds beyond! The dream team of Brian Michael Bendis (SECRET INVASION) and Butch Guice (CAPTAIN AMERICA,) continue the Ultimate series of the year that is a must-read lead-in to ULTIMATUM!
Rated T+ …$2.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
ULTIMATE ORIGINS # 2
DELL'OTTO SKETCH VARIANT
The Story:
Revealed: The secret history of the Ultimate Universe! For the first time in 70 years, a strange object within Project Pegasus has awoken – as bit by fascinating bit, the long buried mysteries are being exposed! Journey back to World War II, and discover that the deadliest threat to young Steve Rogers was not the Nazis, but an ancient threat from worlds beyond! The dream team of Brian Michael Bendis (SECRET INVASION) and Butch Guice (CAPTAIN AMERICA,) continue the Ultimate series of the year that is a must-read lead-in to ULTIMATUM!
Rated T+ …$2.99
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Rating: RATED T+ |
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE VOL. 2 - KILLED IN ACTION PREMIERE
The Story:
Training is almost over for our cadets. Some will graduate. Some will washout. And, yes, some WILL die! And with the clock ticking on the first class of recruits, get ready to meet the next batch! Including new Marvels, old Marvels, at least one SKRULL and...THE
IRREDEEMABLE GIANT-MAN!? Also, with the Gauntlet out of commission, just wait until you meet Camp Hammond's new Drill Instructor – he's a real Taskmaster! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #7-13 and ANNUAL #1.
Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2868-7
In Stores: Jul 2, 2008 - see details
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Rating: ALL AGES |
CAPTAIN AMERICA: OPERATION REBIRTH (NEW PRINTING)
The Story:
The world again believes Captain America dead, but his life is saved by one he himself thought lost forever: S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter, the gallant girlfriend he saw perish in flames long before! But his one-time true love has only rescued him on behalf of his deadliest enemy, the Red Skull, who can't conquer the world until he and Cap stop Adolf Hitler and the Cosmic Cube from doing it first! Will working with one evil against another cost Cap his place as the U.S.A.'s premier protector? Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Doom! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #444-448 and #450-454.
All Ages …$29.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3126-7
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Rating: RATED T+ |
COUNTER X VOL. 1
The Story:
Like all mutants, X-Force must face a callous and deadly world -- but now they've been trained for it by Peter Wisdom, one of the most callous and deadly mutants of all! The proactive paranormal platoon faces a city transformed by Cold War mad science and a mutant druglord terrorist, but will their deadliest enemies be Wisdom's long-lost allies? Featuring killer zombies, exploding buildings and the dynamic Domino! Collecting X-FORCE #102-109.
Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3304-9
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Rating: ALL AGES |
ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 4
The Story:
Havok, Nova, Captain Ultra...Shocker, Plantman, Batroc the Leaper – not the Defenders, but TWO incredible simulations! But the debacle of the dozens of "Defenders for a Day" is just the start for the latest look at Earth's Mightiest Non-Team! Will they be driven mad by Lunatik, or blown away by Foolkiller? International crises and extradimensional warfare abound! The secret of Omega the Unknown! Asgardians, androids and guys with wings on their heads! Plus: Spider-Man, the Black Panther and a guest-appearance by Millie the Model! Collecting DEFENDERS #61-91.
All Ages …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3061-1
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Rating: RATED A |
FANTASTIC FOUR: LOST ADVENTURES BY STAN LEE PREMIERE
The Story:
The comic-book equivalent of a lost Beatles track! Together, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby produced 102 consecutive issues of FANTASTIC FOUR. But there was a 103rd story they’d begun in 1970, but never finished — until now! Working from copies of Jack’s penciled pages, Stan Lee and Joe Sinnott reunited to complete the work they started almost four decades ago! Plus: The legendary writer and Fantastic Four co-creator joins forces with artist John Romita Jr. to tell his final story of the team that started the Marvel Age! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR: THE LOST ADVENTURE and THE LAST FANTASTIC FOUR STORY, plus rare Stan stories from FANTASTIC FOUR #296 and #543.
Rated A …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3097-0
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Rating: RATED A |
FANTASTIC FOUR: LOST ADVENTURES BY STAN LEE PREMIERE HC
DM ONLY EDITION
The Story:
The comic-book equivalent of a lost Beatles track! Together, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby produced 102 consecutive issues of FANTASTIC FOUR. But there was a 103rd story they’d begun in 1970, but never finished — until now! Working from copies of Jack’s penciled pages, Stan Lee and Joe Sinnott reunited to complete the work they started almost four decades ago! Plus: The legendary writer and Fantastic Four co-creator joins forces with artist John Romita Jr. to tell his final story of the team that started the Marvel Age! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR: THE LOST ADVENTURE and THE LAST FANTASTIC FOUR STORY, plus rare Stan stories from FANTASTIC FOUR #296 and #543.
Rated A …$24.99
ISBN 978-0-7851-3098-7
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Rating: ALL AGES |
INVADERS CLASSIC VOL. 2
The Story:
After their first several sagas of success, the Invaders spread Facross the world to discover new friends and new foes, plus the ever-present question of which is which! Introducing Spitfire! Warrior Woman! The Golem! The Blue Bullet! The Spirit of '76! Agent Axis! Plus: genuine Golden Age villains not seen in decades! Crusaders, Avengers and Destroyers – all for you in '42! Collecting INVADERS #10-21 and ANNUAL #1.
All Ages …$29.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3120-5
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Rating: RATED A |
MIGHTY AVENGERS VOL. 2: VENOM BOMB PREMIERE
The Story:
The ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN super-team of Bendis and Bagley reunite and just in time for the Avengers’ biggest problem ever!
A Venom virus hits the city of New York! A Venom virus! The entire city of New York turns symbiote. Plus, Wonder Man gets
a much needed makeover. All this and Tony Stark gets himself a green-skinned present in a body bag. Collecting MIGHTY
AVENGERS #7-11.
Rated A …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2641-6
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