This was the first ever English-language version of Astro Boy. The stories are adapted from the original Japanese version but with the artwork flipped so it read from left to right for the Western readers. It was Frederik L. Schodt who translated the stories into English and it was Schodt who came up with the English name for Astro Boy.
Avengers Icons – The Vision #1 – 4
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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In 1939, Phineas Horton unveils a new type of life form. In present day, a young boy encounters the Vision!
B.P.R.D. #1 – 147 + – 14
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (the B.P.R.D. or BPRD) is a fictional organization in the comic book work of Mike Mignola, charged with protecting America and the world from the occult, paranormal and supernatural. It maintains the services of several supernatural persons, including Hellboy. The B.P.R.D. originally appeared in the Hellboy comics but has also been featured in many stories under the B.P.R.D. title.
Battle Of The Planets
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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The Battle of the Planets comic book series was based on a television series of the same name. It was originally published by Gold Key Comics, with Top Cow releasing a number of comics more recently.
Captain America Vol. 4 #1 – 32
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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This series is continued from Captain America vol. 3. This volume stared a more ‘patriotic’ version of Cap, at least in the first 10 issues. It was a relaunch from vol.3 after the attacks on September 11th 2001. It lasted for 32 issues and then continues in Captain America vol. 5.
Captain Marvel #1 – 25 +
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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The series was relaunched to participate in Marvel’s ‘U Decide’ event which was a contest between this series, Bill Jemas’ comic-series ‘Mar-Ville’ and Bill Roseman’s ‘Ultimate Adventures featuring Owl Man’. The winner would be granted his own series. Captain Marvel came out as winner of the contest and continued to be published after it’s initial 6 issues.
Cla$$war #1 – 6
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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Williams has summed up the story as “a political thriller with superheroes,” dealing with a government supersoldier programme and how the leading superhero, The American, deals with the revelation of the truth.
Dungeons and Dragons – Black & White #1 – 6 (2002)
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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A beautiful half-elven thief attempts to escape capture for having unwittingly stolen information that could expose a decades-long plans to overthrow the governments of central Flanaess. Join Tinelith and her companions, Snibb the gnome wizard and Benni the half-orc fighter, as they fight for their own survival – and perhaps a bit of profit – against those who work in darkness and think only in shades of gray.
Enemy Ace Archives
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 collects the earliest tales of Hans von Hammer, the greatest fighter pilot of World War I. Utilizing superb characterization, these elegantly crafted stories offer an intriguing and rare look at war by presenting it through the eyes of “the enemy.” Although a German soldier, Enemy Ace must still struggle with the agony of survival and the senseless deaths of young men. This book shows that war is not simply good guys versus bad guys but instead human versus human. Collects Our Army at War #151, 153 & 155, Showcase #57-58 and Star Spangled War Stories #138-142.
Felon #1 – 4
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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It’s the debut issue of the new hard-boiled crime comic written by Greg Rucka (Whiteout, Queen & Country, Detective Comics) and penciled by Matthew Clark (Wonder Woman, Fuzzy Dice). The Felon’s just done five hard years for the State, and now she’s back on the street with a simple To-Do List: get a haircut; grab a shower; eat a burger; and, oh yeah, nail the SOBs who took her money and left her to take the fall. It’s not about right or wrong-it’s all about the crime.
Fused #1 – 4
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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A young robotics engineer, Mark Haggerty becomes the unwilling pawn of a scientist on the run from rogue factions of the government. In the course of routine test, Mark becomes permanently fused with an experimental robot suit and then finds himself accused of murder and the target of a worldwide manhunt.
Green Lantern – Evil’s Might #1 – 3
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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In New York City, just before the turn of the 19th century, Kyle Rayner pens political cartoons that mock the government that cares little (if at all) for its neediest citizens. Uptown, police officer Hal Jordan courts Carol Ferris, the daughter of one of “Boss” Tweed’s top political cronies. And on the West Side, gang leader Alan Scott begins building his own corrupt dynasty. The lives of the three are destined to cross and collide. But something happens to make the collision more explosive than anyone could have expected: a gift of a lantern, given to Kyle, granting him undreamed-of powers!
Hellboy – Savage Dragon – The Collected Edition
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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The World’s Greatest Super-Hero meets the World’s Greatest Paranormal Investigator. The entire epic collected in one handy volume. Fans of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy will be delighted. When Dragon’s arch foe starts to decompose, a spell is cast to draw the undead from around the globe to Chicago. With Hellboy in hot pursuit, an ape with an exposed brain commands the Christmas-colored couple to clobber each other. This one has it all! Vampires! Nazis! Big Mummies! Big action! Big laughs! And Dragon crawling out of a Big Monster’s Big Butt. Pin-ups by Mike Mignola and Jae Lee.
JLA – Destiny #1 – 4
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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In a world without Batman or Superman, the super-criminals have become less afraid, more confident, better organized and more focused. A different kind of Justice League of America has formed with new heroes, but they are barely able to keep pace with the new villains and their endless campaign of terror.
Jungle Fantasy #0 – 5 (ADULT)
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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Your every jungle fantasy is finally granted, with this new ongoing series from Avatar Press! Featuring new jungle girl duo The Vixens (developed by Al Rio!), another all-new jungle girl Lorelei, the long-awaited return of Avatar’s premiere jungle fantasy Fauna, and much more jungle action!
Killraven #1 – 6
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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Alan Davis retells the story of Killraven, the Warrior of the Worlds of Earth-691.
Marville #1 – 7
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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Marville was created because of a publicity stunt between then-Marvel president Bill Jemas, Joe Quesada, and Peter David in a contest called U-Decide, a competition to see who could sell the most issues. Peter David’s Captain Marvel series won the contest, and Bill Jemas’ contribution was this.
Muties #1 – 6
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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It focused on six different Mutants, and each story was essentially self contained. The miniseries was supposed to show the day-to-day sufferings of mutants, not just those that managed to find their way to the X-men and Charles Xavier. It was written chiefly by Karl Bollers, with different artists doing different issues.
The Complete Millennium Archives – 5
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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The Complete Millennium Archives Vol. 1 – 5
The Craptacular B-Sides #1 – 3
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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Four Raven’s Perch teenaged metahuman spent many a schoolnight and weekend applying their unique skills to curing the suburban blues. Feeva moved on to the bigtime, leaving Jughandle, Fateball and Mize consigned to the everyday. All of that changed when Charley Huckle proposed a offer they couldn’t refuse… to manage and promote the trio as a super-team… The B-Sides!
The Kindred II #1 – 4 (2002)
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Grifter and Backlash once again find themselves involved with the creatures known as The Kindred. Having hated each other for years, the two men must set aside their differences or else the world will pay the price.
The Undead (2002)
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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In a world where zombie and human live side by side in an unease truce some abuse that power and some use it for good.
Transformers (Dreamwave Collection) (2002-2004)
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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Dreamwave Productions was a fairly unknown independent comic book publisher when it obtained the Transformers license in 2001. For a time, there was gigantic buzz surrounding Dreamwave’s relaunch of the Generation 1 title, even pushing it past Marvel and DC’s top titles. Many comic book fans had been away from Transformers for a long time and were overjoyed to see highly detailed manga-style art driving a childhood favorite.
Ultimates #1
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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BLACK PANTHER! CAPTAIN MARVEL! MS. AMERICA CHAVEZ! SPECTRUM! BLUE MARVEL! The ultimate superteam comes together to find and fix problems beyond the limits of the infinite! From cosmic forces lurking on Earth to what waits on the outside of the omniverse – the impossible is where they start! And what’s more impossible than ending the threat of Galactus, the devourer of worlds… forever?
Weapon X – The Draft (Collection) (2002)
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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Before reading Weapon X (2002), learn the secrets and origin of Kane, one of the organization’s most enigmatic and dangerous recruits!
Wildcats Version 3.0 #1 – 24 (2002-2004)
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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Jack Marlowe, formerly Spartan-leader of the Wildcats, intends to change the world. But he doesn’t want to do it using what he considers outdated heroics. He wants to use Kheribum technology to help the world. But not everyone shares his vision and there are forces that are out to stop him. But the Wildcats aren’t exactly a team anymore. However, with a little help from Grifter and a few new faces, Jack Marlowe proceeds with his plans which unfortunately yield varying results- both expected and unexpected.
Wolverine – Deadpool – Weapon X (TPB) (2002)
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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Leading into WEAPON X: THE DRAFT! The shadow-ops organization that transformed Logan into the world’s most lethal killing machine returns — and its mysterious new director has big plans for Wolverine! But when Logan rebuffs the reconstituted Weapon X program, management is forced to settle for second best. Enter… Deadpool?! Unfortunately for Wade Wilson, his very first assignment may test the limits of his loyalty! Collects Wolverine (1988) #162-166, Deadpool (1999) #57-60.
Write Now! #1 – 20 (2002-2006)
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2
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other-comics
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2002
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other-comics
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1
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Write Now! takes you behind the scenes, into both the creative and business sides of writing narrative fiction, and lets you hear from the pros on both sides of the desk about what it takes to write the stories that readers – and editors – want!
X-Treme X-Men – The Savage Land (TPB) (2002)
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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Rogue is a woman in trouble, her life and sanity gravely threatened by the very power that makes her so valuable as a hero. Now, her power has mutated: like her name itself, it’s gone “rogue.” To help her, the X-Treme team has to divine the meaning and source of her dreams – which in turn leads them to answer a cry for help so stark and desperate that it cannot be ignored. Thus begins a journey that will take these mutant heroes to the bottom of the world – and to the dawn of time itself! There, in the Savage Land, the very best among the team will be confronted by the very worst that lies hidden in their souls!
Алтимейтс том 1
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Бэтмен Будущего том 3
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Вор из Воров
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Женщина-Кошка том 3
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Звездные Войны: Империя
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Капитан Америка том 4
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Кортни Крамрин
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Кортни Крамрин и Ночные Твари
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Кортни Крамрин и Шабаш Мистиков
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Нечто: Кошмар Северного Человека
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Полиция Готэма
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Саблезубый: История Мэри Шелли
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Сказания
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Современный Капитан Америка
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Танос: Бесконечная Пустота
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Трансформеры: Война Внутри
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Флеш том 3
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Человек-Паук: Грусть
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Чуждые Объятья
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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Чужие: Алхимия
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2
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dc
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2002
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dc
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1
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‘Nuff Said (Story Arc)
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2
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marvel
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2002
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marvel
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1
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In 2002, Marvel President Bill Jemas and Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada hatched a new gimmick: for a month one issue of most of their books would feature absolutely no dialogue and rely entirely on art for the purposes of telling a story.