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New Releases 3/12 - Graphic Novels

Marvel * Marvel Illustrated Last Of The Mohicans Premiere HC: $13.99 * Marvel Illustrated Man In The Iron Mask Premiere HC: $13.99 * Marvel Illustrated Treasure Island Premiere HC : $13.99 * Magician Apprentice Premiere HC Vol 2: $13.99 * Magician Apprentice Premiere HC Vol 2 Direct Market Ed: $13.99 * Spider Man Red Sonja Premiere HC: $13.99 * Avengers Initiative TP Vol 01 Basic Training: $10.49 * Ghost Rider TP Vol 04 Revelations: $10.49 * X-Men TP Die By The Sword: $9.79 * Spider-Man Family TP Untold Team Ups Digest: $6.99 DC * Justice League International HC : $17.49 * Lobo Portrait Of A Bastich TP : $13.99 * Showcase Presents Phantom Stranger TP Vol 02 : $11.89 * Orfina Vol 02 (Mature Readers) : $9.09 * Robin The Big Leagues TP : $9.09 * Dmz TP Vol 04 Friendly Fire (Mature Readers): $9.09 * From Eroica With Love Vol 12 : $6.99 Other * Al Capps Complete Shmoo HC The Comic Books : $39.99 * Terminator Omnibus Vol 02 : $19.99 * Liberty Meadows 10th Anniversary Ed HC : $19.99 * Harvey Comics Classics TP Vol 03 Hot Stuff : $15.99 * Speed Racer TP Vol 03: $15.99 * Wormwood TP Vol 02: $15.99 * Jellaby HC Vol 01 : $15.19 * Orion 3rd Ed TP: $14.39 * Conan TP Vol 05 Rogues In The House : $14.39 * 30 Days Of Night Beyond Barrow TP : $14.39 * Michael Recycle HC: $12.79 * Highlander Vol 2 Dark Quickening TP (Mature Readers) : $11.99 * Empowered TP Vol 03 (Mature Readers) : $11.99 * Witchblade TP Vol 03 : $11.99 * Barefoot Gen Vol 5 TP : $11.99 * Snakewoman TP Vol 03 Tale Of The Snake Charmer (Mature Readers): $11.99 * India Authentic TP Vol 02 : $11.99 * How To Make Webcomics TP : $10.39 * Csi Bad Rap TP New Ptg: $9.59 * Hanami International Love Story Vol 4 TP : $7.99 * Discovered TP Scad Sequential Art Anthology : $7.99

New Releases 3/12 - Statues

Wolverine Brown Musuem Statue - Bowen - $140.00 A Bowen Designs Sculpt! When the X-Men were captured and Cyclops formed a new team to track them down, one of the mutants he called upon was the Canadian government operative known as Wolverine! This 12' tall statue depicts Wolverine in his yellow and brown costume, as he appeared in his early appearances in Uncanny X-Men! Painted and ready to display.

Wolverine Classic Tigerstripe Museum Statue - Bowen - $140.00 A Bowen Designs Sculpt! Berserker and loner, the Canadian anti-hero known as Wolverine has long been one of the most popular members of the X-Men! Now, Bowen Designs captures the majesty of the character in a 12' tall statue that displays Wolverine in his classic, familiar outfit! Painted and ready to display.

Afro Samurai And Ninja Ninja Statue - $146.29 FROM THE HIT SPIKE TV ANIMATED SHOW! Sculpted by Derek Miller This is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 10.25' tall x 10' wide x 11' deep. Includes a certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. This limited edition statue is manufactured to order. Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.

Reelart Studios The Spider Statue - $112.49 Pulpdom's The Spider is the most violent vigilante crime fighter of all time and he's back and bigger than ever in 2008! Licensed by Argosy Communications, Inc., sculptor William Paquet has designed and sculpted a stunning rendition capturing the very essence of The Master of Men. The sculpt includes two interchangeable heads; one of crime fighter Richard Wentworth and one of his alter ego, The Spider. Produced by ReelArt Studios. 10' tall. Strictly Limited. Packaged in full color box with certificate of authenticity.

Paquets Cabinet Of Curiosities Bride Bust - $55.19 The Monster. 9' tall Limited to 500 units for worldwide distribution. The Bride 8.25' tall. Limited to 500 units for worldwide distribution. The Monster is the first entry in the Paquet's Cabinet of Curiosities bust line and The Bride is the second, depicting new visions of old horrors as designed, sculpted and painted by the master of visual horror, William Paquet. The Monster is Mary Shelley's creature as envisioned through the eyes of Paquet. The Bride is the perfect complement to The Monster as the good Doctor intended. Each comes packaged in a full-color art box and comes with a collector card in Paquet's own words detailing his unique vision for the character.

Paquets Cabinet Of Curiosities Monster Bust - $55.19 The Monster. 9' tall Limited to 500 units for worldwide distribution. The Bride 8.25' tall. Limited to 500 units for worldwide distribution. The Monster is the first entry in the Paquet's Cabinet of Curiosities bust line and The Bride is the second, depicting new visions of old horrors as designed, sculpted and painted by the master of visual horror, William Paquet. The Monster is Mary Shelley's creature as envisioned through the eyes of Paquet. The Bride is the perfect complement to The Monster as the good Doctor intended. Each comes packaged in a full-color art box and comes with a collector card in Paquet's own words detailing his unique vision for the character.

Walking Dead Half-Zombie Statue - $35.69 Zombies return for more flesh-gnawing action courtesy of this new addition to The CS Moore Studio's Walking Dead statue diorama line! Based on the wildly popular series by Robert Kirkman and sculpted by Clayburn Moore, this gruesome member of the undead fits alongside the base of the Walking Dead: Rick Grimes Statue, to make a gruesomely chilling scene!

Transformers Cliffjumper Bust - $33.79 A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design & Sculpt! One of the original Autobots that crashed to Earth, this pint-sized Transformer was quick to act in a crisis - a fact that resulted in disaster almost as often as success. Eventually consumed by the planet-eating Unicron, Cliffjumper was rescued and returned to the Autobot team. Standing five inches all, this Transformers Cliffjumper bust was designed and sculpted by Art Asylum. Limited to 1,000 pieces, each bust features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity.

New Releases Full Description - Graphic Novels

Marvel Illustrated Last Of The Mohicans Premiere HC - $13.99 Written by ROY THOMAS (based on the novel by JAMES FENIMORE COOPER). Penciled by STEVEN KURTH & DENIS MEDRI. Cover by JOHN WATSON. The very first MARVEL ILLUSTRATED story, The House of Ideas' new foray into classic literature, featuring an adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper's renowned novel! Adapted by writer Roy Thomas, who's a Marvel classic himself (AVENGERS, X-MEN, CONAN) with stunning art by Marvel newcomer Steve Kurth. LAST OF THE MOHICANS tells the seminal story of a race on the brink of disappearance due to the inexorable push of civilization into the wilderness of the New World. It's a tale that will touch readers of every age with both its timeless realization of an important historical period - and with its powerful action and adventure! This isn't your father's classic comics! Collecting MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: LAST OF THE MOHICANS #1-6.

Marvel Illustrated Man In The Iron Mask Premiere HC - $13.99 Written by ROY THOMAS (based on the novel by ALEXANDER DUMAS). Penciled by HUGO PETRUS. Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC. Alexander Dumas' brilliant follow-up to The Three Musketeers, brought to vivid life as only Roy Thomas and Hugo Petrus can! Deep inside the French prison known as the Bastille resides prisoner number 12, Philippe...who is none other than the twin brother of King Louis XIV. He was incarcerated to prevent him from setting off a civil war in his quest for the kingship itself. But there are forces who will work tirelessly to free this man in the iron mask - and put Philippe on the throne! It's an adaptation that will draw you in with political intrigue so timely it will shock you. Collecting MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK #1-6.

Marvel Illustrated Treasure Island Premiere HC - $13.99 Written by ROY THOMAS (based on the novel by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON). Penciled by MARIO GULLY. Cover by GREG HILDEBRANDT. Robert Louis Stevenson's seafaring adventure is brought to graphic life by scrivener Roy Thomas (X-MEN, AVENGERS, CONAN) and a new penciling sensation Mario Gully! This is a classic tale that has thrilled generations of readers, taken in by the allure of the sea - as only Stevenson could present it! Don't dare miss this limited adaptation of the entire novel, me hearties, or walkin' the plank ye'll be! Collecting MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: TREASURE ISLAND #1-6.

Magician Apprentice Premiere HC Vol 2 - $13.99 Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST. Adapted by BRYAN J.L. GLASS. Pencils by RYAN STEGMAN. Covers by RYAN STEGMAN. Adapted from the novel by New York Times Best-Selling author Raymond E. Feist, MAGICIAN APPRENTICE is an exhilarating ride through a rich fantasy world that is hailed by fans and critics alike as 'second only to the 'Lord of the Rings.' The journey from Crydee to Krondor is wrought with peril, and an ambush by the dark elves known as the Moredhel has decimated Duke Borric's company of men. With the help of the Dwarven Chief Dolgan, what remains of the party must travel through the mines of Mac Mordian Cadal to find a new path to their destination. But the mines are anything but safe, and Tomas will discover something in them that will change his own path forever... Collecting MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #7-12.

Magician Apprentice Premiere HC Vol 2 Direct Market Ed - $13.99 Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST. Adapted by BRYAN J.L. GLASS. Pencils by RYAN STEGMAN. Covers by RYAN STEGMAN. Adapted from the novel by New York Times Best-Selling author Raymond E. Feist, MAGICIAN APPRENTICE is an exhilarating ride through a rich fantasy world that is hailed by fans and critics alike as 'second only to the 'Lord of the Rings.' The journey from Crydee to Krondor is wrought with peril, and an ambush by the dark elves known as the Moredhel has decimated Duke Borric's company of men. With the help of the Dwarven Chief Dolgan, what remains of the party must travel through the mines of Mac Mordian Cadal to find a new path to their destination. But the mines are anything but safe, and Tomas will discover something in them that will change his own path forever... Collecting MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #7-12.

Spider Man Red Sonja Premiere HC - $13.99 Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING. Penciled by MEL RUBI. Cover by MICHAEL TURNER. The wise-cracking Wall-Crawler collides with the She-Devil with a Sword! Longtime Marvel readers know that these two legends have met before - but that was just the warm-up! They may be from two different eras, but Spider-Man and Red Sonja have both faced the maniacal mage known as Kulan Gath. Now, the sadistic sorcerer makes a play for power that will once again bring these two famous heroes together - but will it be as friends or foes? Writer Michael Avon Oeming (OMEGA FLIGHT, Red Sonja) and Mel Rubi (Red Sonja) - plus cover artist Michael Turner (CIVIL WAR) - answer the eternal question: What's better in a fight, the proportional strength and speed of a spider, or cold, hard steel and a chain-mail bikini? Collecting SPIDER-MAN/RED SONJA #1-5 and MARVEL TEAM-UP #79. 144 PGS.

Avengers Initiative TP Vol 01 Basic Training - $10.49 Written by DAN SLOTT. Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI & STEVE UY. Cover by JIM CHEUNG. Earth's Mightiest army! The superhero Civil War is over, and the government won. Now super-beings and costumed heroes are being drafted into America's new superhuman armed forces: the Initiative. The heart of the operation is Camp Hammond, where Avengers veterans such as Yellowjacket, War Machine and Justice train the next generation of heroes. Can young cadets like Cloud 9, Hardball, Komodo, Rage, Slapstick, Trauma and Ultragirl live up to the Initiative's superhuman standards? Find out as they and dozens of other heroes from throughout the Marvel Universe clash with the hordes of Hydra, the Incredible Hulk and even the amazing Spider-Man! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #1-6. 144 PGS.

Ghost Rider TP Vol 04 Revelations - $10.49 Written by DANIEL WAY Art by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXEIRA Cover by MIKE DEODATO The final confrontation between Ghost Rider and Lucifer begins here! Ghost Rider, now back in control after Johnny has (once again) proven himself to be...not so good at it, has begun his brutal final march toward Lucifer's ultimate destruction. But should the fate of the mortal world - and possibly the immortal world - be entrusted to a vengeful spirit bonded to the soul of an ex-carnival performer? Heaven doesn't think so. Collecting GHOST RIDER #14-19. 144 PGS./Parental Advisory

X-Men TP Die By The Sword - $9.79 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT. Penciled by JUAN SANTACRUZ. Cover by JELENA KEVIC DJURDJEVIC. Psylocke's reunion with her brother, Captain Britain, takes a turn for the worst when the diabolic minds of several of Excalibur's greatest foes decide that one world is not enough to conquer. The Exiles and Excalibur must join forces to save crosstime before all of creation is destroyed! Collecting X-MEN: DIE BY THE SWORD #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated A

Spider-Man Family TP Untold Team Ups Digest - $6.99 Written by JEFF PARKER, CHRIS GIARRUSSO, KEVIN GREVIOUX & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS. Penciled by LEONARD KIRK, CHRIS GIARRUSSO, RICK BURCHETT & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS. Cover by MIKE WIERINGO. A heaping helping of timeless tales of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! Peter Parker has a wonderful evening lined up for Mary Jane that starts with a horse-carriage ride to a popular Broadway show. But then the stage magic becomes terrifyingly real and it's Spider-Man who has a date - with the secret super team known as the Agents of Atlas! The action continues with an all-new untold tale featuring Spidey and that magical master, Dr. Strange! The good Doc ain't feeling so well, so here's hoping ol' Web Head can cure what ails him in time to fight off EVERY mystical demon in the universe! And finally, (ribbit) it's time for a team-up, Spidey! (ribbit) Let's see...Iron Man's busy (ribbit), Captain America's a little under the weather (ribbit), the FF are doing their own (ribbit) thing...who's not busy this month? (ribbit) FROG THOR!!!!!!!! Plus: an all-new Mini Marvel tale and a backup story featuring Man-Wolf! Collecting SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #4-6. 104 PGS./Rated A

Justice League International HC - $17.49 Written by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis. Cover by Maguire & Austin. Art by Kevin Maguire, Terry Austin and Al Gordon. A new hardcover collecting the classic JUSTICE LEAGUE #1-6 and JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #7 from the late 1980s! Can an unlikely new Justice League line-up work as a unit to stop terrorists at the U.N., a brigade of Rocket Reds, the Royal Flush Gang, and other threats - or will they succumb to in-fighting and bad jokes? FC, 192 pg.

Lobo Portrait Of A Bastich TP - $13.99 Written by Keith Giffen & Alan Grant. Art by Simon Bisley & Christian Alamy. Cover by Bisley. Don't miss this new volume collecting both the 4-issue LOBO and LOBO'S BACK miniseries that helped make the Last Czarnian a legend, co-written by 52's Keith Giffen! First, Lobo is sent to capture a crotchety old teacher who, along the way, makes life miserable for her captor. Then, Lobo must take in the most dangerous being in the universe - and is promptly killed. But heaven doesn't want him and hell can't handle him, so Lobo is reincarnated - as a woman with big guns and a very bad attitude!

Showcase Presents Phantom Stranger TP Vol 02 - $11.89 Written by Bob Haney, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and others. Art by Jim Aparo, Dick Dillin, Ross Andru, Mike Grell and others. The adventures of the Phantom Stranger continue in this volume collecting stories from Phantom Stranger #22-41, Justice League of America #103, House of Secrets #150, Brave and the Bold #8 and #98!

Orfina Vol 02 (Mature Readers) - $9.09 Written and illustrated by Kitsune Tennouji. CMX. With Princess Orfina captured by the invading forces of Granze, Fana takes her place and fights alongside the Princess' bodyguards. The Imperial City has been captured, but the Granzian general is fuming because the King escaped. In an attempt to draw him out, the public execution of Princess Orfina is announced. It's up to Fana to try and rescue her royal double, but a big surprise awaits her. 5.5" x 8", 170 pg, B&W.

Robin The Big Leagues TP - $9.09 Written by Brandon Thomas and Adam Beechen. Art by Freddie Williams II. Cover by Patrick Gleason & Wayne Faucher. Collecting ROBIN #163-167! Robin goes solo to battle a group of villains who take an entire hospital ward hostage. The only problem is that the gang is led by his former friend Dodge. Can Tim save the day and turn his friend from the dark side?

Dmz TP Vol 04 Friendly Fire (Mature Readers) - $9.09 Written by Brian Wood. Cover by Wood. Art by Riccardo Burchielli, Vikto Kalvachev and Nathan Fox. Collecting issues #18-22 of the acclaimed series by Brian Wood! Matty Roth reluctantly lands an interview for Liberty News with an enlisted U.S. solider who's found guilty of a massacre within the DMZ. What follows is a look at how the DMZ came to be, from the perspective of a kid who came from the Midwest and walked right into a nightmare.

From Eroica With Love Vol 12 - $6.99 Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike. CMX. 'The Laughing Cardinals' concludes! Eroica has to rescue Iron Klaus from the KGB while trying to regain control of his newly purchased monastery. Find out what happens when Klaus finally makes good on his threat to send his underlings to Alaska - it's no laughing matter. Then the Major finds himself stuck with Lawrence, his bumbling counterpart from the British SIS, in 'From Lawrence With Love.'

Al Capps Complete Shmoo HC The Comic Books - $39.99 AL CAPP STUDIOS (W/A). First appearing in Al Capp's 'Li'l Abner' comic strip in 1948, the oddly shaped (and happily edible) Shmoo became an overnight phenomenon, spawning an unprecedented merchandising frenzy in the late forties and fifties. As part of the Dark Horse Archives series, ALL Shmoo comic book appearances are being collected for the first time ever in a deluxe hardcover edition! In addition to every issue of Shmoo Comics from 1949 and 1950, rare bonus stories, and Shmoo-centric advertisements from yesteryear, Al Capp's Complete Shmoo: The Comic Books features an introduction and annotations by certified Shmoo-ologist Denis Kitchen. A persistent presence in pop culture, the selfless Shmoo has served humanity for decades-mostly by offering itself as food-but also by entertaining and tickling our funny bones like no other creature can. Treat yourself to these hilarious adventures, featuring Washable Jones, Super Shmoo, Frankenshmoo, Fu Manshmoo and truly a cast of thousands! This archival collection sports a new cover by Peter Poplaski. Dark Horse also offers a Shmoo vinyl figure, the Classic Comic Characters line's Shmoo statue, and four volumes of Al Capp's Li'l Abner: The Frazetta Years! This Shmoo archival hardcover features every Shmoo appearance in comic book form, including bonus strips-with digital restoration by P.M.B.Q. Studios! b&w, 176 pages, HC, 7" x 10 1/2".

Terminator Omnibus Vol 02 - $19.99 VARIOUS (W/A). The Terminators never sleep. They don't need food or water. The heat of the desert gives them no pause. The darkness of night does not halt their deadly gaze. Bullets won't stop them. Their humanity cannot be appealed to-because they have none. Sent from the future, their mission is clear and unrelenting: to erase the lives of any who threaten their future dominance, any who would attempt to deny the rise of the Machine. But that which man has created, man can destroy, and so . . . the war for the future begins today. Dark Horse Comics is the acknowledged leader of adapting film blockbusters to graphic fiction, and The Terminator is one of the premier examples of what can be done with comics to expand an exciting film mythos. Featuring work by fan-favorite creators James Robinson, Jackson Guice, Alan Grant, Steve Pugh, Guy Davis and more. FC, 376 pages $24.95 TPB, 6' x 9' .

Liberty Meadows 10th Anniversary Ed HC - $19.99 Story FRANK CHO. art & cover FRANK CHO. See how it all began from the very beginning in this all-new hardcover collection of the first issues of FRANK CHO's fan-favorite humor series! Plus a special introduction by ERIK LARSEN and never-before-seen college strips than started it all and bonus sketch gallery. All the comic strips are completely re-mastered and uncensored! Collects LIBERTY MEADOWS #1-9.

Harvey Comics Classics TP Vol 03 Hot Stuff - $15.99 LESLIE CABARGA (editor and designer) and JERRY BECK (introduction). Who's the hot-headed little devil with a tail as pointed as his personality? It's Hot Stuff! This adorably mischievous imp has delighted comics fans since the 1950s, and now Dark Horse is proud to present a new collection of over 100 of the funniest (and hottest!) classic Harvey Comics cartoons featuring Hot Stuff and his pals. Harvey Comics Classics Volume 3: Hot Stuff brings back the beautifully imaginative artwork, inspired humor, and long-out-of-print stories featuring the adventures of the sprightly little demon, his pals the Devil Kids, Stumbo the Giant and other timeless favorites. Harvey Classics Library volumes 1 and 2 Casper and Richie Rich were both immediate best-sellers! FC & b&w, 480 pages, TPB, 7" x 10".

Speed Racer TP Vol 03 - $15.99 Lamar Waldron (w); Joe Phillips (a); Ken Steacy (c) IDW's re-presentation of Now Comics' classic Speed Racer stories continues as the big-screen adaptation draws ever nearer. In Volume Three, Speed Racer and company head off on a World Tour in adventures that span the globe from Africa to Germany and beyond! This collection features issues 15-19 of the original series, showcasing the art of Joe Phillips, along with a cover gallery and special pin-ups as well.

Wormwood TP Vol 02 - $15.99 Ben Templesmith (w, a & c) In 'It Only Hurts When I Pee,' the second collection of Eisner Award-nominated storyteller Ben Templesmith's Wormwood, the tale of the Gentleman Corpse move beyond the simply bizarre (see Wormwood, Vol. 1) into the sublime lunacy of Lephrechaunia. Wormwood and his eclectic posse search for the Leprechaun Queen, the only being capable of lifting the terminal curse that our hero has contracted-but if the rabid leprechauns and dimension travel hasn't already set your head spinning, that'll be taken care of by the Squidmen, a terrifying collective of 'gatherers' hell-bent on ingesting everything they get their tentacles on. Did we mention they've had it out for Wormwood ever since he committed an unspeakable genocide against their species? This collection includes issues #5-7, along with a special one-shot, all written and drawn by Templesmith, whose breakthrough art brought the original 30 Days of Night to unlife.

Jellaby HC Vol 01 - $15.19 By Kean Soo. Portia has just moved to a new neighborhood with her mom. Adjusting to life without a father in hard enough, but school is boring and Portia's classmates are standoffish. Then, one night, Portia discovers a shy, sweet-natured monster in the woods behind her house. When he tries to eat her flashlight, she brings him home and offers him a tuna sandwich. And just like that, Portia has a new secret best friend - Jellaby. Convinced that Jellaby is lost, Portia decides to help him find him home. But their only clue is a photograph of a mysterious door in a neighboring city. How can a ten-year-old girl and a huge, purple monster make their way to Toronto on their own?

Orion 3rd Ed TP - $14.39 In the mighty Yamata Empire, magic and technology are one and the same. Now, the Empire is preparing its ultimate feat of psycho-science: the destruction of all the negative karma in the galaxy! But will this mystical purification be the salvation of humanity-or the trigger of its ultimate destruction? Only one being can save the Empire from its folly: Susano, the God of Destruction. Wild, arrogant, and homicidal, Susano has come to teach the world the true nature of power! Shirow Masamune, creator of Appleseed, Dominion, Intron Depot, and Ghost in the Shell, has earned a huge worldwide following with his unique, eclectic, and visually stunning blend of science-fiction and fantasy. Orion is Shirow at his wildest, and is now for the first time in America published in right-to-left reading format, as originally published in Japan. Plus a variety of great bonus features: art gallery, Orion glossary, and notes on the text composed by Shirow himself! Shirow Masumune is best known for the manga Ghost in the Shell, which has been turned into two anime movies, two anime TV series, a series of prose novels, and several video games.

Conan TP Vol 05 Rogues In The House - $14.39 TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (A), and TOMAS GIORELLO (A). The Cimmerian finds himself ensnared in the dark intrigues of a city-state where the powerful will stoop to any depths to keep what they have stolen. When a young, idealistic noble offers Conan a ticket to freedom in exchange for a favor, Conan leaps at the opportunity-and into a labyrinth where he must fight to keep not only his word, but his very life. A favorite of fans and critics alike, the seminal Conan story 'Rogues in the House' first appeared in Weird Tales. Now, writer Timothy Truman and artist Cary Nord bring you the tale of the Red Priest, as you've never seen it before. Collects Conan #37, 38, 41-44. FC, 160 pages, TPB, 7" x 10".

30 Days Of Night Beyond Barrow TP - $14.39 Steve Niles (w); Bill Sienkiewicz (a & c). After years of attacks, and several without, the citizens of Barrow have become united against random attacks on their city by the undead. Unfortunately the same does not apply outside of Barrow or the rest of the mysterious Arctic Circle. Co-creator Steve Niles and legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz take the 30 Days of Night mythos and turn it on its head in a terrifying new graphic novel. Forget everything you ever thought you know about 30 Days of Night and return to Barrow in this all-new tale.

Michael Recycle HC - $12.79 Ellie Bethel (w); Alexandra Colombo (a & c) IDW Publishing and Jonas Publishing are proud to present Worthwhile Books, an all-new imprint focusing on children's picture books. The first Worthwhile Books title, Michael Recycle, is out just in time for Earth Day on April 22 and tells the adventures of a young superhero whose power allows him to teach people about recycling. After cleaning up a town, the people declare: 'To Michael Recycle! The green-caped crusader, our super-green hero, the planet's new savior!'

Highlander Vol 2 Dark Quickening TP (Mature Readers) - $11.99 By Brandon Jerwa & Fabio Laguna. In this, one of the most controversial Highlander stories ever told, Connor is joined by Duncan as the two MacLeod's race to save Connor's very soul from the dark influence of the Kurgan! This exciting new story also features a tale of the two cousins in a past adventure as they help a fellow immortal recover from his own 'dark quickening'! Collecting Highlander #6-9, this collection includes a complete cover gallery featuring the art of Pat Lee, Dave Dorman, Michael Avon Oeming, and David Michael Beck!

Empowered TP Vol 03 (Mature Readers) - $11.99 ADAM WARREN (W/A). As if life as an often-struggling superheroine weren't already hard enough, now costumed crimefighter 'Empowered' discovers that another female superhero is ripping off her distress-prone persona-and cashing in, big-time! Even worse, her relationship with live-in boyfriend (and semi-reformed Witless Minion) Thugboy has run afoul of an extremely literal set of 'power issues' ! Worse yet, a singularly bloodthirsty and ruthless ninja clan is gunning-no, make that shurikening-for Emp's best friend and karaoke partner, Ninjette! Can our unlucky but still plucky heroine prevail over all these obstacles as well as the further threats posed by foreign fanfiction outrages, her own supersuit's attempts to manipulate her self-esteem, and the revelation of (gasp!) her real name? 'Empowered just may be the best graphic novel I've read all year.' -Devon Sanders, Rack Raids Shrink-wrapped to guard impressionable young minds from the awesome naughtiness within! For mature Readers. b&w, 208 pages, TPB, 6" x 9".

Witchblade TP Vol 03 - $11.99 Superstar writer Ron Marz (Ion, The Darkness) reaches the climax of his groundbreaking run on Witchblade by bringing together storylines weaved in from the beginning of his run on issue #80! For fans of the series the questions answered in this trade only set the stage for even greater adventures in the continuing saga of the Witchblade! Plus: Sara discovers she is mysteriously pregnant! Collecting Witchblade issues #93-100

Barefoot Gen Vol 5 TP - $11.99 By Keiji Nakazawa Hiroshima's citizens face massive food shortages and horrendous health problems. Gen is in school, but he is forced to choose between making money to support his family or staying in school. His choice is further complicated when his mother becomes sick, and his old friends reappear as part of a street gang. There is no help for his mother, save for the costly medicine procured on the black market. Gen becomes entangled with black market gangs and faces an internal struggle of honor, ethics, and duty to resolve his problems.

Snakewoman TP Vol 03 Tale Of The Snake Charmer (Mature Readers) - $11.99 Created by: Shekhar Kapur Written by: Zeb Wells Art by: Vivek Shinde Cover by: Michael Gaydos Los Angeles, 2006: An ordinary girl in a not so ordinary world learns that she is a part of an ancient saga that spans centuries. For in her body is housed a primeval goddess of immeasurable strength and power... matched with an anger that seeks to satiate the deadliest of desires: revenge. But Jessica Peterson did not want bloodshed, so she fled her hometown and sought a new existence, one where the snake woman would have no power over her. Silencing the snake woman though, is no easy task - because some reptiles can never be tamed... The Snake Woman thriller concludes in Snake Woman: Tale of the Snake Charmer!

India Authentic TP Vol 02 - $11.99 Created by: Deepak Chopra Written by: Saurav Mohapatra Art by: Virgin Studios Cover by: Virgin Studios Virgin Comics and Deepak Chopra present a second compilation of the groundbreaking new series, India Authentic. Collecting five immortal tales from Indian mythology in over 140 pages of stunning artwork with a mesmerizing sketchbook section, each tale features a foreword by acclaimed author, Deepak Chopra. Witness the gruesome demise of a demon lord that bred pure hatred for the world. Follow in the footsteps of Yama, the Lord of Death, as he takes you to the netherworld. Fly in the wake of Garuda, the mighty avian warrior. Marvel at the travails that marked the birth of Kartikkeya, the God of Eternal Youth. Be awestruck by the thunder and energy of Parashuram as he brings down kingdoms with his axe. These are tales that marked the beginning of time and are being retold today from an entirely new perspective, and in all likeliness, will still be told a thousand years hence.

How To Make Webcomics TP - $10.39 Written by SCOTT KURTZ & KRISTOFER STRAUB. Finally, a book about how to make Web comics from some guys who actually know how to do it! For years, young, creative men and women have dreamed about making a living from their comic strips. But until recently their only avenue of success was through a syndicate or publisher. Now, more and more cartoonists are doing it on their own and self-publishing their comic strips on the web. With the right amount of work, knowledge and luck, so can you! SCOTT KURTZ (Eisner award winning PvP) and KRISTOFER STRAUB (Starslip Crisis) offer advice on how to create compelling characters, develop a solid comic strip, build a Website, forge a community and start earning money from your Web comic without having to sell your soul.

Csi Bad Rap TP New Ptg - $9.59 Max Allan Collins (w); Gabriel Rodriguez, Ashley Wood (a) An All-New Digest-Sized Printing! Rapper Busta Kapp has no shortage of enemies, so when he turns up dead in his limo, Gil Grissom and his crew of CSIs have no shortage of suspects. The trail leads them through the underground Las Vegas hip hop scene to the shady characters therein in this made-for-comics tale, written by CSI novelist Max Allan Collins, with art by Gabriel Rodriguez (Beowulf) and Ashley Wood (Zombies vs Robots).

Hanami International Love Story Vol 4 TP - $7.99 PLUS and Sung-Jae Park conclude their hilarious tale of high-school romance-one of the hottest titles in Korea! Hanami has made her decision: she's going back to Japan. The news comes as a shock to all her friends, and Hena is so dismayed at the prospect of losing her best friend that she encourages Joonho to ask Hanami out. Joonho agrees, hoping to keep Hanami in Korea, but now he's in trouble up to his ears . . . he already has a girlfriend, and his coworker Joori is still pursuing him with take-no-prisoners aggression! It all comes to a head at the school sports festival, in a roiling ending you won't soon forget.

Discovered TP Scad Sequential Art Anthology - $7.99 By Various; edited by John Lowe. Discovered is a sequential art anthology that asks artists to use a found object as at catalyst for a story. Thirty-seven original stories created by students and alumni of the Savannah College of Art and Design are collected in this book which features some of the most promising young comics creators today. The sequential art faculty selected these outstanding stories from more than 90 stylistically and thematically diverse submissions. This is the SCAD Sequential Art Department's third anthology!

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