The first new edition of the out of print A DISTANT SOIL, VOL. 1 collection returns in a spectacular, digitally re-mastered volume! This beautiful and critically acclaimed series has not had a new edition in seventeen years. Now, digital technology allows us to bring you a more beautiful presentation than ever before. Every single page has been completely restored, and re-lettered, with a new and stunning cover! This is THE DEFINITIVE VERSION fans have been waiting for! Features an introduction by New York Times best-selling author, NEIL GAIMAN. Collects A Distant Soil 1-7!
Absolution – Rubicon #1 – 5
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CHRISTOS GAGE takes his network television hardboiled crime sensibilities back to the violent world he created to reveal the fate of police superhero turned vigilante, John Dusk. With Dusk’s fall from grace, every scumbag lawyer in the city is leading the charge to have the criminals he put away released from prison. But the thugs are finding that life behind bars is safer than facing Dusk’s brand of permanent justice on the streets. As the body count increases, the former friends and loves in Dusk’s life face the difficult challenge of trying to bring in one of their own. With a bounty on his head and pressure mounting for his arrest, the authorities take an insane chance by unleashing an unstoppable maniac to take him down. But sometimes the cure can be far worse than the disease.
Afterlife With Archie #1 – 9
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This is how the end of the world begins… A horrific accident sets off a series of grim events and Riverdale faces an impending zombie Arch-pocalypse in this brand-new, spine-tingling ongoing series — but be warned, kiddies, this one’s not for the faint of heart!
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #6
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“The Coulson Protocols” concludes! Coulson’s strategies could kill every super-hero in the Marvel Universe… unless the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. have something to say about it. Guest starring as many super-heroes as we cram into 20 pages. Plus: The moment you’ve been waiting for: Coulson vs. Ward!
Aliens vs. Parker #1 – 4 +
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Set in the not so distant future, a group of SPACE-EX employees spend their days doing what they always do: getting sent all over the universe to mindlessly load and unload cargo bays. In the hierarchy of cool space jobs, these guys are on the bottom rung. Their only relief is playing WARFIGHTER, a massive multi-player online game, against punk-ass children from back home and seeing if there’s anything good to eat in the mess hall.
Aliens – Advent-Terminus (2013)
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Wellington Frick, a playboy on his last financial legs, leads a team of scavengers to investigate an unexplored pyramid on a distant world that promises a king’s ransom in riches—including priceless Alien eggs. Bringing along only a synthetic, a videographer, and the only man ever to survive a chestburster, Frick soon discovers that the pyramid has indeed been visited before, but the explorers never left. And dead explorers and breached Alien eggs mean that the team’s quest for fame and fortune has become a fight for survival.
Aliens – Inhuman Condition
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On a distant, frozen world, “artificial persons” are manufactured in discreet seclusion. With formidable new security synthetics coming online, how better to test their mettle than against a hive of deadly xenomorphs? But as Socialization Specialist Jean DuPaul sees her evermorehuman android charges sent to their destruction, she learns that the most savage species in the universe is man. Collects stories from DHP #12#17. Deluxe graphic novella format.
Aphrodite IX – Rebirth – 2
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Hundreds of years after a cataclysmic event scorched the surface, Earth and its inhabitants have been forever altered and a new landscape and political struggle has taken hold between two distinct factions fighting for control. Aphrodite IX is both anachronism and advanced technology in a world that she no longer recognizes. To survive in this future, she must choose sides in a war that she wants no part in.
Archie Meets Glee #1 – 4
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Archie is no stranger to exciting crossovers but you’re not going to believe this one until you read it! FOX’s hit TV series GLEE is next in line to cross paths with the Riverdale gang! Writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (GLEE) teams with superstar artist Dan Parent (Archie Meets KISS) in a story which sees the Archie-verse collide with the cast of GLEE. How will Archie and friends react when they meet their counterparts? Are their alternate universes two sides of the same coin? A new year of Archie stories starts here with this epic event that answers those questions and more!
Archie – Explorers of the Unknown
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Monsters! Giant robots! Maniacs and masterminds! When evil rears its ugly head, you can be sure that the Explorers of the Unknown will be there to save the day! Join the team of heroes, who look a lot like our favorite Riverdale teens, as they battle a rogue cyclops, a giant crab monster, and the diabolical Doctor Gloom! Will these soldiers of fortune be able to triumph over the forces of evil? Find out in over 160 pages of action and adventure!
Arrow – 2
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Spinning off directly from the hit CW television series ARROW comes the Emerald Archerer in these digital-first adventures!
Avengers: Endless Wartime
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Batman Beyond – 10,000 Clowns (TPB) (2013)
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Gotham City, the future. Teenage Terry McGinnis has taken over the mantle of Batman, mentored by Bruce Wayne himself, but the criminals menacing Gotham have only gotten deadlier.
Before Watchmen – Ozymandias – Crimson Corsair Deluxe Edition ()
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Writer Len Wein and artist Jae Lee delve into the mind of the smartest man in the world: Ozymandias. How does one grow up to become the world’s smartest man? Adrian Veidt begins his journey, both spiritual and physical, that will one day make him one of the most pivotal players in the world changing events of WATCHMEN. This volume collects BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #1-6, ‘Curse of the Crimson Corsair,’ and BEFORE WATCHMEN: DOLLAR BILL #1.
Bomb Queen – Deluxe Edition Vol 1 – 4 (2013)
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Series of deluxe hardcovers collecting all the Bomb Queen mini’s.
Captain America – Castaway in Dimension Z Book 1 – 2
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Thrust into a bizarre, inhospitable world far from home, the all-new, high-adventure, mind-melting, tough-as-nails, sci-fi, pulp-fantasy era of Captain America is NO W! Arnim Zola’s ambitions leave Captain America stranded in the upside-down territory known as Dimension Z. With no country and no allies, what’s left for the Sentinel of Liberty to protect? Just the one thing that his foe values most…Zola’s son! Steve has saved the boy’s life, but can he keep him alive against the savage barbarians of Phrox – with the fate of a world hinging on his victory? Plus: introducing Jet Black…the woman who’s waited her whole life for the chance to destroy Captain America! Meanwhile, Zola’s plans continue to move forward – and threaten to curse Steve Rogers for years to come.
Carnage USA
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2013
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Carnage’s maniacal reign of terror continues! The Avengers must go on a brutal hunt to capture Cletus Kasady before a small town in the American heartland falls under his mass-murdering spell! But when Carnage defeats the Avengers, only Spider-Man remains. Can he stop him? Collects Carnage USA #1-5.
Change (Image)
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Dear Los Angeles: meet apocalypse. You have one day left. Unless, of course, someone decides to save you. Possible saviors include: a foul-mouthed struggling screenwriter who moonlights as a car thief, an obscenely wealthy rapper, a dying cosmonaut on his way back to Earth and one very deranged little boy. Good luck.
Cowboy Ninja Viking Deluxe Edition
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It started with Dr. Sebastian Ghislain: rogue psychotherapist/covert op/DJ. Tasked with creating a counter-intelligence unit, he turned to those long thought useless to society…patients with Multiple Personality Disorder. These agents became known simply as Triplets. Misguided? Yeah. Impractical? Sure. But did it work? Absolutely not. Now someone has located each Triplet and created a band of ridiculously disturbed, but highly effective assassins. Our only hope? A Triplet known as Cowboy Ninja Viking!
Craftsman Bolt-On Systems Save the Justice League
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Spend the day with the Justice League’s Technician as he and his Craftsman Bolt-On tool keep things running in the Watchtower!
Creepy Presents Steve Ditko (2013)
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Making a lasting mark on comics as the co-creator of Spider-Man, Steve Ditko veered away from the mainstream and into darker territories at the end of the sixties, especially with his work in Creepy and Eerie! Warring wizards, paranoid goons, persistent heroes, and otherworldly domains dominate the diverse tales in this handsome collection-with fifteen of the sixteen stories written by fellow comics icon Archie Goodwin. New introduction by Mark Evanier!
Cryptozoic Man #1 – 4
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From Walt Flanagan and Bryan Johnson of AMC TV’s “Comic Book Men” comes “Cryptozoic Man”! Alan Ostman, a middle-aged husband/father, sees his life quickly unravel when his daughter goes missing on a camping trip in the Pacific Northwest…Bigfoot country. After Gray aliens abduct him from a roadside bar, he learns that the fate of the world is dependent on trapping the world’s most legendary cryptids…not to mention defeating a psychopath in a pig-shaped leather bondage mask, Alan knows he has his work cut out for him. The storyline revolving around this four issue series will be revisited in Comic Book Men Season III.
Cutting Edge – 4
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Cutting Edge Vol. 1 – 4 (2013-2015)
D4VE #1 – 5
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Mid-life. Crisis. D4VE, the defense-bot-turned-desk-slave, withers away at a soul-sucking day job, quitely dreaming of his monster-punching past. Unbeknownst to him-yet-new alien presence lands on Earth.
DC Super-Pets – The Amazing Mini Mutts
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2013
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On planet Earth, KRYPTO, ACE, SWIFTY, and other SUPER-PET pooches visit the Bowwow Boot Camp, a school for up-and-coming pups with powers. They’re ready to show this new breed of heroes a few old tricks. Unfortunately, Brainicat, an evil cyborg kitty from the planet Colu, wants to teach these canine cadets a lesson as well. Using his hyper-forces, the villain shrinks the Bowwow Boot Camp to microscopic size and traps the mini mutts inside a glass bottle. To escape, these prep-school pups must step up and discover their own super hero identities.
Dark Shadows – Vampirella
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For the first time ever, two of the most iconic vampires in pop culture — Vampirella and Barnabas Collins — meet in a blood-curdling thriller! Can these very different vampire heroes set aside their distrust to together bring down the notorious Big Apple Butcher, or will their bloodthirsty natures destroy them before the killer strikes again? And who — or what — is pulling the strings of the Butcher? The answer is an evil older than Barnabas and Vampi combined! Featuring appearances by Quentin Collins and Pantha, Dark Shadows/Vampirella collects all five issues by acclaimed writer Marc Andreyko and artists Patrick Berkenkotter and Jose Malaga.
Day Men #1 – 8
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While the ruling vampire families sleep, their soldiers walk during the day.
Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars – Red Meat
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The peace John Carter brought to Helium and Thark is new and fragile. On the eve of a Red & Green festival to balm age-old hatreds, Dejah Thoris is kidnapped. The ordeal triggers her lingering nightmares of abuse and helplessness at the hands of brutal Tharks. And the kidnapper is nightmare personified: Voro. He caters to a taste some green men never lost: the red meat of Helium women.
Dia de los Muertos
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Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, artist extraordinaire, RILEY ROSSMO (DEBRIS, GREEN WAKE, COWBOY NINJA VIKING, REBEL BLOOD) joins forces with nine different writers over three issues to tell tall tales from beyond the grave!
Disturbingly Awful MAD
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2013
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Don’t miss this latest collection from the MAD vault, featuring Spy vs. Spy, Sergio Aragones and much more! It’s disturbing and it’s awful-awful funny, that is!
Django Unchained (Fan Made )
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2013
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The seven-issue comics adaptation of the Oscar-winning movie by Quentin Tarantino is now collected in hardcover! Don’t miss this blood-soaked tale of a bounty-hunting dentist and his partner Django, a recently freed slave, as they search the post-Civil War South for Django’s wife!
Dungeons and Dragons – The Legend of Drizzt – Neverwinter Tales
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The most popular character from the most popular fantasy world of all time comes to life. Drizzt and his companion Dahlia hunt for something that seems part vampire and part elite dwarven warrior and must find out how the evil lich Valindra Shadowmantle and her minion Korbin Dor’crae factor into the mystery.
East of West #17 – 23
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East of West is a monthly comic book series published by Image Comics which debuted in March 2013. Created by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Nick Dragotta, the book is a science fiction Western set in a dystopian version of the United States whose fate rests with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Fantastic Four – Island of Death
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2013
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Marvel’s First Family investigates a long-kept secret, bringing them to the island of Puerto Rico – face-to-face with an old nemesis and a creature known as el Chupacabra! Then, it’s a return trip to the tropics, and the Human Torch is bringing his good buddy Spider-Man! What has turned the island of Vieques’ tranquil bay into?a giant radioactive monster?!
Fantastic Four – Reunited They Stand
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2013
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The Fantastic Four’s most sensational seventies sagas! Following on the heels of Dr. Doom’s overthrow, the FF return to New York only to face the unexpected threat of their own defense systems turned against them! What diabolical quasi-human could be behind this, and can even the Invincible Iron Man help them out of this quandary?
Fiends of the Eastern Front
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Softcover collection of 2000AD’s World War II vampire story Fiends of the Eastern Front. Unlike the 2005 hardcover collection, this volume also includes the sequel tale, Stalingrad.
G.I. Joe – 3
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The truth is out: the world knows the G.I. JOE team is real. Now Duke leads his squad directly into the public eye, confronting COBRA on American soil! Fred Van Lente and Steve Kurth lead the charge taking G.I. JOE in a new direction.
George R.R. Martin – Power Behind the Thrones (2013)
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This is the epic story of how a humble, comic-loving boy from Jersey became the modern, high king of fantasy. Best known for the Game of Thrones TV series, George R. R. Martin has — over the decades — “rewritten the book” on sci-fi, horror and fandom in ways few authors could. Come and discover the reason Time magazine named him “one of the most influential people in the world.” Come and discover GEORGE R. R. MARTIN: Power Behind the Thrones.
Green Lantern – Rise of the Third Army
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2013
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The universe is in shambles and the Guardians are the cause in this epic from GREEN LANTERN #13-16, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #13-16, GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #1, RED LANTERNS #13-16 and GREEN LANTERNS: NEW GUARDIANS #13-16! The mysterious Third Army has risen across the cosmos like a plague, destroying everything in its path-and Hal Jordan and Sinestro are nowhere to be found. Now, it’s up to new Green Lantern Simon Baz to become the hero that the Corps needs!
All over the world, zombies are crawling from their graves and feasting on human flesh. Elijah, a time-lost hunter with a dark past, knows that it falls upon him to become the hero he was destined to be. But first, he must solve a mystery rooted in his own past, one that stretches back to the cane fields of 1800s Louisiana. Will Elijah be able to confront and bury the grasping terror of history before it devours him? – UNLEASHED tie-in!
Grimm Fairy Tales St. Patrick’s Day Special 2013 (2013)
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The earth is changing…the powerful Highborn’s who had remained hidden for so long have come out in the open and many of them do not have the best intentions for human kind. The Dark One and his Horde want control of the realms of power starting with the nexus and there are even more sinister threats still hiding in the shadows. How can humans hope to survive against beings of such incredible power? Alone they have no hope but fortune has smiled on them…in the form of the Realm Knights, a powerful team of Highborn’s who’ve made it their job to protect earth and all the realms of power from the forces of evil.
Grimm Fairy Tales Valentine’s Day Special
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Many years ago, before Belinda stole Sela’s memory and before Sela answered her calling as a professor, she fought the war against Dark Horde in a more direct way. Like all wars, this one had many casualties. And Sela learned that in war, death doesn’t discriminate; as often the good fall along the evil in battle. This tale from Sela’s past explains the story behind her trademark glasses and why she continues to wear them to this day.
Grimm Fairy Tales presents Sleepy Hollow
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A legend that is about to become all too real. When a prank goes deadly wrong those responsible will learn the truth behind the legend as the Headless Horseman returns to exact a horrifying revenge that none will ever forget. From the minds behind Salem’s Daughter and Wonderland comes a tale of horror and terror that will leave you on the edge of your seats. Hold on to your hats…and your head. This trade paperback collects all four issues of the hit Sleepy Hollow mini-series!
Grimm Fairy Tales presents Wonderland – 10
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Wonderland returns with full force as Calie Liddle and her daughter, Violet, continue to hide from the very madness that still might be searching for them. But how long can they hide before having to face what they fear most? While Calie fights to protect her only daughter from danger, the Queen of Spades bides her time in Wonderland as she builds an army to finally take control of the realm and destroy the Queen of Hearts. Meanwhile, a new Mad Hatter has been born and he’s not what anyone sees coming!
Grimm Fairy Tales – Unleashed – 2
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The first act of the biggest event in Zenescope history is now collected in trade paperback! Vampires, werewolves, zombies, and demons have been unleashed on Earth by a powerful and mysterious being. As a shadow falls over the Grimm Universe, Sela must join forces with her arch-nemesis Belinda and four time lost monster hunters in order to save the world. Everything is at stake as the battle that will decide the fate of all of the realms begins!
Grimm Universe Vol. 1 (2013)
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2013
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An unsuspecting woman learns of her highborn heritage and finds herself entangled in a war between the Gods themselves. Red Riding Hood returns to New York in search of a serial killer who is anything but what he seems. Before she was the Goblin Queen there was only the princess Olivia. A small child whose dark lust and blood-thirsty obsession against the Goblins that slaughtered her family would lead her to discover a greater power hidden within.
Grimm – The Warlock #1 – 4
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Check out this new mini-series based on the hit NBC show! Follow Portland Detective Nick Burkhardt on his adventures as a cop and as a monster-hunting Grimm. Nick and his partner Hank have to put the stop to a fixed basketball game that will keep the hometown team out of the playoffs. But the stakes are even higher when Nick finds the dangerous Wesen at the heart of the case.
Grumpy Cat & Pokey #1
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2013
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Grumpy Cat, the internet’s cutest curmudgeon, took the comic world by storm with the misadventures of her 2015 miniseries… and now she’s back for more! You’ll laugh yourself silly as the killjoy kitten brings her hilarious brand of sass to comic books once again, joined by her high-spirited brother Pokey. What fun-loving escapades will Pokey dream up, and how will that adorable scamp Grumpy Cat rain on everyone’s parade?
Harbinger – Deluxe Edition – Book 1 (2013)
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2013
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Super-powered teenager Peter Stanchek is on a dangerous path. Skipping across the country in a desperate attempt to stay one step ahead of the authorities, Peter is quickly realizing that he’s a psionically-charged “harbinger” with the potential to reshape the course of human history. But Peter’s plight has not gone unnoticed. Respected philanthropist and fellow harbinger, Toyo Harada, is about to offer Peter the chance at the things for which the boy has always longed – family, inner peace, self-control – and induct him into the sprawling, secret network of conspiracy and subversion known as the Harbinger Foundation. Now, Peter begins his long road towards a destiny that will shake the very foundations of the Valiant Universe. His first lesson? All power comes with a price! Collecting the groundbreaking first year of Valiant Entertainment’s Harbinger.
Heck
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2013
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Straight from the pages of the hit digital series DOUBLE BARREL! It’s his own personal Hell. After the funeral of his estranged father, faded hometown hero Hector “Heck” Hammarskjöld finds himself the new owner of the old man’s house… and inside it, a portal to the underworld! With few other prospects on the horizon, Heck goes into business settling inheritance disputes by contacting the recently deceased, accompanied by his faithful sidekick Elliot. But when an old flame knocks on their door with an important message for her late husband, Heck and Elliot embark on an terrifying journey down into the nine circles, braving the horrors of Hell for an assignment that will reveal more than they ever imagined. Award-winning cartoonist Zander Cannon (The Replacement God, Top 10, Smax, The Stuff of Life) collects his serial from the hit digital magazine Double Barrel into his long-awaited first graphic novel: a story of memory, friendship, and regret, where the past is dead and buried… but not out of reach.
Inhumans – By Right of Birth
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2013
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Witness the secret tragedies of Marvel’s most secretive society: the Inhumans! Hidden from the eyes of the ancient Inhuman leaders, Queen Medusa gives secret birth to King Black Bolt’s son, Ahura – but will the newborn heir apparent be a blessing or a curse? Then: Experience the revolt of the Inhumans’ genetically bred servitors, the Alpha Primitives, and the creation of the god-like Trikon in the untold story that led to the Fantastic Four’s discovery of the Inhuman race!
Inside MAD
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2013
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It has long been assumed that anyone who wasted their formative years reading MAD must have wound up as a complete failure in life. But as it turns out, some readers actually went on to be…successful! For the first time ever, MAD asked some of these successful readers to share what reading (and appearing in) MAD meant to them. What they have to say may surprise you!
Invincible Compendium – 3
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2013
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Mark Grayson is teenage superhero Invincible. He was a normal high school senior with a normal part-time job and otherwise normal life, except his father Nolan is the superhero Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. At the age of 17, Mark begins to display superpowers, which come from his father being a member of the Viltrumite race, who, according to Nolan, pioneer the galaxy on a mission of benevolence and enlightenment. As Invincible, Mark begins working as a superhero, with his father acting as his mentor, and meeting other heroes.
Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal – Creation Myths – 3
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First in a three-part prequel series delving into the origins of the world of The Dark Crystal and its unique characters and denizens. Spanning a time period from thousands of years in the past to the start of the original film, this graphic novel epic will tell the definitive origin of The Dark Crystal, told under the supervision of The Jim Henson Company and original conceptual designer, Brian Froud.
Joe Palooka
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2013
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Set in the violent and dangerous world of top-tier mixed martial arts, this series will get you in its grip and not let go until you tap out. Accused of a murder he didn’t commit, Nick Davis flees a police manhunt, picks up the name Joe Palooka in a Tijuana tough-man contest and then travels the world seeking to clear his name while making a name for himself at the same time.
Jupiter’s Legacy #1 – 5
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Jupiter’s Legacy is a superhero comic book limited series, first published in 2013, written by Mark Millar, drawn by Frank Quitely, colored and lettered by Peter Doherty and published by Image Comics. It is to date the longest series that Millar has published as part of his Millarworld line of creator-owned comics, spanning an issue run three times as long as his then-most recent series, Super Crooks and Nemesis. It is also the first collaboration between Millar and Quitely since their work on The Authority in 2001 and Quitely’s first long-form work with a writer other than Grant Morrison.
Kevin Eastman’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Artobiography
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2013
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TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman guides you through a dazzlingly, in-depth look at the creation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From the modest beginnings to the merchandising, pop culture juggernaut, this collection of concept art, comics pages, and insider-behind-the-scenes notes-has been “sold out” and hard to find for years. But now it’s back in print for a new generation of fans to enjoy.
Kinski #1 – 6
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A salesman’s self-styled mission to save a puppy from its neglectful owners escalates into a righteous crusade in this quirky crime thriller.
Legends of Oz – The Scarecrow #1 – 2
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2013
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In the land known as Oz, nearly anything is possible. Including the creation of a magical young girl who is far more than the sum of her parts. She is The Scarecrow. Presented for the first time is a story from before Dorothy came to Oz, and before the Scarecrow knew what evil was.
Letter 44 #1 – 35 + – 6
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2013
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There’s something up there. As newly elected President Stephen Blades reads the letter left for him in the Oval Office by his predecessor, he learns this stunning secret: seven years earlier, NASA discovered an alien construction project in the asteroid belt. A crew of heroic astronauts was sent to investigate, and they’re nearing the conclusion of their epic journey. Don’t miss the first chapter in this thrilling tale of real-world space travel, intrigue, and secret histories!
Lost Vegas
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2013
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WELCOME TO LOST VEGAS! Aboard this luxurious casino-filled traveling space-station you will find the highest stakes games from every corner of every planet, unheard-of winnings, and the greatest attractions anywhere!*
March – Book 1 – 3 (2013-2016)
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2013
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Before he became a respected Congressman, John Lewis was clubbed, gassed, arrested over 40 times, and nearly killed by angry mobs and state police, all while nonviolently protesting racial discrimination. He marched side-by-side with Martin Luther King as the youngest leader of the Civil Rights Movement that would change a nation forever. Now, experience John Lewis’ incredible story first-hand, brought to life in a stunning graphic novel trilogy. With co-writer Andrew Aydin and Eisner Award-winning artist Nate Powell, John Lewis’ MARCH tells the story of how a poor sharecropper’s son helped transform America, from a segregated schoolhouse to the 1963 March on Washington and beyond.
Marvel Masterworks Ka-Zar
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2013
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Beyond the cold Antarctic wastes, in the depths of a secret hidden jungle, Ka-Zar rules the Savage Land. Populated by dinosaurs, barbarians and saber-tooth tigers, this land that time forgot is threatened from beyond its borders by enemies including Kraven the Hunter and madmen still fighting World War II – and from within, by the bizarre Garokk the Petrified Man and the sun-priestess Zaladane.
Burned under the magnifying glass of overwhelming demand, Mighty Marvel has given in to bring you our smallest hero in his first big Masterwork! Scientist Hank Pym invented an amazing growth serum and a cybernetic helmet, making him the Astonishing Ant-Man! Teamed with the winsome Wasp, the tiny twosome battle a sensational array of mini- and maxi-sized menaces from the Scarlet Beetle to the Black Knight! And if that’s not enough to occupy a man of science, he’s also defending the good ol’ U.S. of A.’s secrets from the Commie hordes! But we’ve got more than just miniature mayhem for you, True Believer — you can also look forward to the birth of the biggest Avenger there ever was: Giant-Man! Collects material from Tales To Astonish (1959) #27 and #35-52.
Marvel Universe Hulk – Agents Of S.M.A.S.H. #1 – 4 (2013-2014)
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2013
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Join the INCREDIBLE HULK, and his larger-than-life teammates as they tackle threats that are too enormous for other heroes to handle in this all-new series!
Marvel – Now What #1
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2013
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Get ready for the NOWest book in Marvel NOW History – Marvel NOW WHAT?!SEE NOW! Captain America get Cat Fished! SEE NOW! The Intervention of the Watcher! SEE NOW! The Wedding of Thor and Storm!All that and more as a cast of comedy’s shining stars and Marvel’s most exciting artists bring you the stories of Marvel NOW that you never thought you’d ever want to see – but you do want to see it, and you want it NOW!
Marvel’s Iron Man 2 Adaptation #1 – 2
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2
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marvel
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2013
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Why is the government after Iron Man? A mysterious figure from Tony’s past returns — with a vendetta. Plus: the first appearance of War Machine!
Masks
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2013
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Before Superheroes, there were Masks! The Shadow. The Green Hornet and Kato. The Spider. In 1938, these masked vigilantes operated outside the law, working independently to strike fear into the hearts of evildoers. But when the corrupt politicians of the Justice Party transform New York into a fascist state run by mobsters, when an oppressive regime grants jack-booted stormtroopers free rein to imprison, extort, and execute the innocent, when the law itself becomes unjust – justice must be served by outlaws! Outnumbered and outgunned, the legendary vigilantes emerge from the shadows to fight, joined by Zorro, the Green Lama, Miss Fury, Black Terror, and the Black Bat! Nine renowned pulp heroes, brought together for the first time in an epic conflict of Law vs. Justice!
Mickey Mouse Shorts – Season One #1
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2013
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Join Mickey, Minnie and all their pals in a comic adaptation of the celebrated, multi-Emmy and Annie Award-winning shorts from Disney Television Animation! In this issue, Mickey battles his way through a Tokyo bullet train during rush hour, an unlikely character competes in a dog show, and Donald suffers from….Flipperboobootosis?! And that’s just the start!
Miss Fury Digital First #1 – 2
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2013
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Digital First!!! An all-new Miss Fury adventure never before seen in print! Miss Fury is back in time again! Or is she? Will Miss Fury be able to make it home for a nice long bath, or will she forever be transported? Find out now! This issues has all three digital chapters of Miss Fury in a new, never printed, super-sized collection!
Mister X – Eviction and Other Stories
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2013
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The psychetecture upon which Radiant City was built is driving its residents insane, and only Mister X can help! If that wasn’t enough, a government coup has thrust Radiant City into turmoil, initiating a countdown that could embroil everyone Mister X holds dear in a deadly new conflict! This volume collects Mister X: Eviction #1-#3, Mister X: Hard Candy, and the rarely seen short story Mister X: The Vanishing Breed.
Molly Danger #1 – 4 (2013-2014)
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2013
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She’s Strong, She’s smart, and she’s incredibly brave. She’s the protector of Coopersville, the Princess of Finesse, the petite powerhouse known only as Molly Danger! She’s the hero you’ve been waiting for! Eternally child-like and inhumanly strong, Molly Danger has protected the citizens of the once sleepy town of Coopersville, New York for the past 20 years from the terror of the sinister Supermechs. But what secrets from her past threaten to destroy everything she holds dear when new D.A.R.T. recruit Austin Briggs becomes her pilot? Find out in the exciting first chapter of this brand new creator owned series written and drawn by Inkpot award winner Jamal Igle (Supergirl, KISS, G.I. Joe), with inks by Juan Castro and colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Necessary Evil – Super-Villains of DC Comics
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2013
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Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics is a feature-length documentary examining DC’s greatest villains, featuring commentary by Christopher Lee.
Overtaken #1 – 5
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2013
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The sci-fi thriller OVERTAKEN takes center stage as Aspen’s 10 year anniversary celebration marches on! Some questions, you may not want to know the answers to. Journalist Will Harden is well equipped for most situations, but nothing can prepare him for what’s about to come. Relocating from the big city to a small mountain town with his wife, everything is turned upside-down the moment she goes missing.
Pacific Rim – Tales From Year Zero (2013)
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2013
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Don’t miss this exciting sci-fi prequel graphic novel of the highly anticipated motion picture, Warner Bros. & Legendary’s Pacific Rim directed by Guillermo del Toro! Chronicling the very first time Earth is menaced by incredible monsters known as Kaiju, these inhuman beasts rise from the ocean depths and threaten to extinquish all mankind! Witness the race to develop massive robot fighting machines called Jaegers, each one controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. This action-packed tale features many of the key characters from the the film as we follow them in their early careers. Witten by Pacific Rim screenwriter himself, Travis Beacham, and with del Toro’s hands-on supervision, this volume is beautifully illustrated by Sean Chen, Yvel Guichet, Chris Batista and Pericles Junior; inks by Matt Banning, Steve Bird and Mark McKenna; and fully-painted cover by superstar artist Alex Ross!
Popeye Classics – 11
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2013
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Series reprinting the original Popeye series.
R.I.P.D.
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2013
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Welcome to the Rest In Peace Department — the devoted, yet dead, officers of divine law enforcement patrolling the deadbeat…reporting to one boss. Yep — THAT boss. Nick Cruz was murdered by an unknown assailent, at the height of his personal and professional life. Now he’s traded a hundred years of service to the R.I.P.D. in exchange for a shot at finding who killed him. Unfortunately his search will take him to Hell and back — literally!
RED (Collection)
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2013
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RED (Collection) consist of :
Red She-Hulk – 2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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The world’s strongest female, Red She-Hulk, has a new mission – and she’s dead set on a path of destruction! Her enemies? Every super-powered being in the Marvel Universe! Captain America has no choice but to hunt her down, but will the newly redesigned X-51 need to use lethal force against her? As Red She-Hulk battles the Avengers and is classified a national threat, X-51 makes a shocking discovery about the future of super-humans. Who or what is Echelon, and why could mankind be eradicated when the World Computer crashes? Captain America must make a grave decision – and as Betty Ross loses what’s most precious to her, Red She-Hulk reacts BADLY. A smashing new direction begins NOW!, as Marvel’s heroes learn Betty has much more in common with Bruce Banner than the name Hulk!
Rover Red Charlie #1 – 6 + TPB (2013-2014)
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2013
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When a worldwide epidemic suddenly rids the Earth of all humans, what happens to man’s best friend? GARTH ENNIS – the master wordsmith of Preacher and Crossed – delivers a story like no other, as a band of canines set out to survive on their own for the first time. This is the story of three best friends at the end of the World. Charlie was a helper dog and he was good at getting his feeders safely around. Now he and his pals Rover and Red must escape the failing New York City and find their way in this new order. Ennis applies his incredible talent for creating rich and complex characters to a whole new species, with this shockingly original tale that is fully painted by Michael Dipascale.
Scooby-Doo Team-Up #1 – 20
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2
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dc
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2013
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dc
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Join Scooby and the gang in all new adventures, solving all new cases! When they work together, any mystery is sure to be solved–but when they make new friends along the way, the team-up for justice is always exciting.
Shadowman – 4
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2
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2013
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There are a million dreams in the Big Easy. But now its worst nightmare is about to come true. As the forces of darkness prepare to claim New Orleans as their own, Jack Boniface must accept the legacy he was born to uphold. As Shadowman, Jack is about to become the only thing that stands between his city and an army of unspeakable monstrosities from beyond the night. But what is the true cost of the Shadowman’s otherworldly power? And can Jack master his new abilities before Master Darque brings down the wall between reality and the eldritch darkness of the Deadside?
Skybreaker #1 – 5
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2
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2013
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From the creator of Image’s HOAX HUNTERS and newcomer Drew Zucker comes SKYBREAKER, a dark tale of revenge set in the Wild West. Skybreaker is a man of two worlds, half Sioux and half Christian. When these worlds clash, he is betrayed and left for dead–and now it’s time for revenge. SKYBREAKER explores the violent roots of American life, and how you can never kill your way to peace.
Smallville – Alien #1 – 14
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2
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dc
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2013
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dc
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Smallville: Alien is a comic book miniseries from DC Comics that follows the continuity of the Smallville: Season 11 comic book series, which in turn follows the continuity of the television series.
Snapshot (TPB) (2013)
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2013
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When Jake Dobson finds a lost cell phone, he’s horrified to discover it’s full of snapshots of a murder victim. Suddenly he finds himself hunted by a ruthless hit-man who will stop at nothing to recover his “proof of kill” photos – and silence Jake forever! Collects SNAPSHOT #1-4
Sonic the Hedgehog – Mega Man – Worlds Collide – 3
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2
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2013
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Sonic, Mega Man and X lead the unified army against Sigma’s horde of resurrected Mavericks! Sigma has now taken command of the Genesis Portals, threatening to fuse together even MORE worlds!
Spider-Man – Big Time – The Complete Collection – 4
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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Peter Parker has finally hit the Big Time. He’s a full-fledged Avenger, he just landed a high-paying science job, and he has an amazing new girlfriend. But big-time living means big-time pressure! When the Hobgoblin returns, Spidey will need a slick new edge to defeat him. And when the Scorpion targets J. Jonah Jameson and his loved ones, Spider-Man must grapple with matters of life and death in a moving and compelling tale. Then, Spidey is asked to join the FF, adding even greater responsibilites to his already overfull plate. Will all his new commitments prove too much to handle? Plus: A new and strangely familiar Venom makes his debut! Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #648-662 & 654.1.
Star Trek – The Stardate Collection
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2013
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The comic book tales of Star Trek have roamed the universe and spanned publishers, but now STAR TREK: THE STARDATE COLLECTION collects the many iterations of Trek in order… by stardate! Helmed by Trek experts Scott and David Tipton, and featuring special commentary and creator interviews, volume 1 starts at the beginning to reveal the motives, machinations and decisions that shaped the intrepid crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. For new and old fans alike, there’s never been a Star Trek collection like this! Includes STAR TREK: CREW issues #1–5, STAR TREK ALIEN SPOTLIGHT: VULCANS, and STAR TREK: EARLY VOYAGES #1–6.
Star Wars – Jedi Academy – 9
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2013
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Roan’s one dream is to leave home and attend Pilot Academy like his older brother, father, and grandfather. But just as Roan is mysteriously denied entrance to Pilot Academy, he is invited to attend Jedi Academy, a school that he didn’t apply to and only recruits children when they are just a few years old. That is, until now. This inventive novel follows Roan’s first year at Jedi Academy where, under the tutelage of Master Yoda, he learns that he possesses more strength and potential than he could have ever dreamed. Oh, and he learns other important things too – like how to make a baking soda volcano, fence with a lightsaber, slow dance with a girl, and lift boulders with the Force.
Superior Spider-Man #1 – 33 + Extras
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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A Marvel Now! smash hit series starring Dr. Otto Octavius as Spider-Man! This action packed series is continued from the The Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1 issue 700. Written by Dan Slott with the rotating art team of Ryan Stegman, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Humberto Ramos. The series lasted until issue 31 and was continued into The Amazing Spider-Man Vol.3. The series got two more issues, numbers 32 and 33, some months after its intended ending.
Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #1 – 12 & Special
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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After Doctor Octopus became the Superior Spider-Man, the team-up book Avenging Spider-Man was rebooted as Superior Spider-Man Team-Up.
Sword of Sorcery – Amethyst
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2
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dc
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2013
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dc
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In these tales from SWORD OF SORCERY #0-8, Amethyst, lost princess of Gemworld, is back-and she has powerful enemies hunting her! But what role will John Constantine play in her destiny? Plus, don’t miss tales of Beowulf and Stalker!
T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Classics – 6
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2013
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T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Classics brings back all of the original silver age comics from the beginning.
TEOTFW
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2013
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TEotFW follows James and Alyssa, two teenagers living a seemingly typical teen experience as they face the fear of coming adulthood. Forsman tells their story through each character’s perspective, jumping between points of view with each chapter.
Ten Grand #1 – 12 + – 2
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2013
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Angels, Demons, and 10k in your hand. What will you do to be with the woman you love for 5 minutes. Written by the acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (Rising Stars & Midnight Nation) and artist Ben Templesmith.
The Answer!
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2013
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Insomniac librarian Devin MacKenzie is yanked into a maelstrom of mayhem and mystery by the punctuation-faced crime fighter known as the Answer! Can this unlikely team take on the sinister BRAIN TRUST? A thoroughly original superhero adventure from Mike Norton (Battlepug) and Dennis Hopeless (Avengers Arena, Cable and X-Force). Collects the four-issue miniseries.
The Art of Remember Me
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2013
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Just in time for the hotly anticipated action puzzler’s release, Dark Horse, Capcom, and Dontnod Entertainment invite fans to explore the intricate, enigmatic dystopia of Remember Me! Guided by the game’s creators, readers will traverse the darkly beautiful avenues and alleyways of 2084 Neo-Paris and examine the complex technology that enables memory hunters to manipulate and remix the innermost secrets of society’s most powerful leaders. Dontnod founder and comics veteran Aleksi Briclot sheds light on the genius that inspired the creation of this alluring, daring, and dangerous new universe!
The Authority – 2
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2
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dc
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2013
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dc
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Out of the ashes of Stormwatch comes The Authority – a group of superheroes who take a zero tolerance approach with any threats that come their way. They police The Bleed, the space between space, in their colossal sentient ship – The Carrier. The Authority goes up against foes that threaten our universe, parallel universes, and even existence itself!
The Avengers vs. Thanos
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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See Thanos’s bid to become a god and lay siege to Earth, with only the Avengers able to stop him.
The Bounce #1 – 12 (2013-2014)
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2013
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Experience the story as it was meant to be experienced! Japser Jenkins is living a double life…along with a handful of newly-superpowered freaks. But is it really his life? Or ours?
The Bunker #1 – 19 +
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2013
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A unique blend of reverse time travel, impending doom, and who’s responsible for the end of the world, and what you would do if you knew you were responsible, or will have been responsible?
The Double Life of Miranda Turner #1 – 9
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2013
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Miranda Turner never knew her sister, international supermodel Lindy Turner, was also the masked crime fighter The Cat. At least not until Lindy appeared in Miranda’s bedroom as a ghost, looking for help finding her own murderer. From Lady Killer co-creator JAMIE S. RICH and up-and-coming artist GEORGE KAMBADAIS (Vampire Diaries).
The Fifth Beatle – The Brian Epstein Story (2013)
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2013
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The Fifth Beatle is the untold true story of Brian Epstein, the visionary manager who discovered and guided The Beatles-from their gigs in a tiny cellar in Liverpool to unprecedented international stardom. Yet more than merely the story of “The Man Who Made The Beatles,” The Fifth Beatle is an uplifting, tragic, and ultimately inspirational human story about the struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Brian himself died painfully lonely at the young age of thirty-two, having helped The Beatles prove through “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” that pop music could be an inspirational art form. He was homosexual when it was a felony to be so in the United Kingdom, Jewish at a time of anti-Semitism, and from Liverpool when it was considered just a dingy port town.
The Halloween Legion (OGN)
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2013
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A team of extraordinary guardians from a place of eternal October protect Woodland from supernatural menaces—but can the Skeleton, the Witch, the Ghost, and the Devil defend the sleepy rural town from a full-on UFO invasion? A pulpy, all-ages adventure that stirs up breezy Halloween memories! A spooky romp with mummies, goblins, and black cats!
The Legend of Zelda – A Link to the Past (Chapters 1 – 12 + Hyrule Historia TPB)
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2013
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The Legend of Zelda – A Link to the Past (Chapters 1 – 12 + Hyrule Historia TPB)
The Movement #1 – 12 (2013-2014)
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2013
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The Movement was an ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics, written by Gail Simone and illustrated by Freddie Williams II. The series takes place within the DC Universe as part of the The New 52. It focuses on a group of teenagers, known as The Movement or Channel M, who use their superpowers to fight the corruption in Coral City.
The Owl #1 – 4 (2013)
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2013
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Fear the shadows, the Owl has returned! Lost for 50 years in an ethereal limbo, the Owl has come back to find a violent and desperate world of strangers. The woman he loved is gone, but he remains determined to continue his fight for justice. Can the Owl withstand the challenges awaiting him… or will this new reality crush his body and spirit?
The Private Eye is a detective story set in 2076, when everyone in the United States has a secret identity. Our protagonist is a member of the paparazzi, outlaw private investigators who dig up the kind of personal dirt no longer readily available through search engines. It’s a mystery with lots of masks, but no superpowers.
The Superior Foes of Spider-Man #1 – 17 (2013-2015)
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marvel
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2013
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The Superior Foes of Spider-Man is an ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in July 2013. The series is written by Nick Spencer with artwork by Steve Lieber. It debuted as part of Superior Spider-Month which saw a major status quo change in Spider-Man storylines in the aftermath of Superior Spider-Man #13.
The Tower Chronicles (Collection) (2013-2016)
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2013
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The Tower Chronicles (Collection) consist of :
The Trinity War (Collected) (2013)
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2013
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Trinity War is an 11-issue comic book story arc first published in 2013 by DC Comics, featuring the fictional superhero teams the Justice League, Justice League of America, and Justice League Dark. The arc spans several titles, including: Justice League, Justice League of America, Justice League Dark, Constantine, Trinity of Sin: Pandora and Trinity of Sin: The Phantom Stranger. The story is an action-mystery[1] that sees the Justice League, Justice League of America, and Justice League Dark clash, in order to solve the mystery of Pandora’s Box. The event also introduces the Crime Syndicate and the reveal of Earth-3 to The New 52.
Totally Useless MAD (2013)
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2013
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Ripped from the pages of the magazine that inspired the hit Cartoon Network show, this new collection features all your MAD favorites! “Scrubbed clean” humor for all ages!
Ultimate Comics X-Men By Brian Wood Vol. 1 – 3 (2013-2014)
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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Kitty Pryde tries to lead a nation of mutants, but someone close to her has different plans! Meet Mach Two, former Morlock tunnel refugee turned mutant resistance fighter! Will she side with Kitty, or become a dangerous new enemy? Plus: Rogue gets an unexpected visitor as Storm helps terraform the reservation. The mutants might hold the key to solving world hunger, but what is the deadly cost? What is the Sentient Seed and why does everyone want it? And as the Iron Patriot guest-stars, Mach Two’s play for power takes a new turn – and leads to a fatal showdown!
Uncanny Avengers Vol. 1 #1 – 25 (2013-2015)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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Uncanny Avengers is an ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in October 2012, with the launch of Marvel NOW!. The series centers on a superhero team of Avengers composed of classic members of both the Avengers and X-Men, that came together following events of the Avengers vs. X-Men storyline. Within the Marvel Universe itself, the team was officially named the Avengers Unity Squad but now is called Avengers Unity Division.
A Marvel NOW! title. Somewhat continued from Uncanny X-Force Vol.1. The series had a crossover with the Cable and X-Force series, after which members of both teams formed a new team and starred in X-Force volume 4.
Valiant Masters – Ninjak Vol. 1 – Black Water (2013)
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other-comics
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2013
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Colin King – sophisticated British playboy by day, elite super-spy by night! Codenamed Ninjak, King is gifted with a brilliant mind and lethal training in the world’s most dangerous fighting techniques. Both will be put to the ultimate test as he is drawn into a globe-spanning mission to apprehend Dr. Silk, mastermind of the WEBNET terror network, before the mysterious weapon known as “Black Water” goes online. From the British Isles to the land of the Rising Sun, Ninjak will leave an indelible imprint on the Valiant Universe – or die trying! Featuring guest appearances from X-O Manowar and Bloodshot: Valiant Masters: Ninjak, Vol 1: Black Water is an essential piece of Valiant history.
Velvet #1 – 15 + TPB Vol. 1 – 3 (2013-2016)
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2013
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ED BRUBAKER and STEVE EPTING redefined Captain America with the “Winter Soldier” saga… and everything they’ve done so far has been leading to VELVET! When the world’s best secret agent is killed, Velvet Templeton, the Personal Assistant to the Director of the Agency, is drawn off her desk and back into the field for the first time in nearly 20 years… and is immediately caught in a web of mystery, murder and high-octane action.
Violenzia (2013)
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2013
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SHE’S COMING…VIOLENZIA. A mysterious girl leaves a path of bloody destruction wherever she goes. But, why? Find out in the brand-new, full-color, 50-page comic by Richard Sala.
What If – AVX (TPB) (2013)
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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The biggest event of 2012 is now the biggest and boldest WHAT IF? event yet! We all know what happened between the Avengers and the X-Men when the Phoenix Force returned to Earth, but what if the story had gone differently? The one and only Jimmy Palmiotti brings his signature style to a mind-blowing reinterpretation of a key event in the history of the Marvel Universe! Featuring Magneto, Hope and every Avenger and X-Man you can imagine – and then some! Don’t miss out! Collecting WHAT IF? AVX #1-4.
Womanthology – Space (2013)
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2013
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Womanthology: Space, the follow up to the hit Kickstarter project, Womanthology: Heroic, starts off with the first of five out-of-this-world issues: Moon. Each issue contains 15 6-page stories, plus pinups, how-tos, and more, by women of all ages and experience.
X-Force – Phalanx Covenant (TPB) (2013)
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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When the techno-organic Phalanx kidnap the X-Men and establish a foothold on Earth, X-Force must team with X-Factor and Excalibur to battle the aliens — but who or what is Douglock? And how will X-Force react to fighting alongside what appears to be their late friend Doug Ramsey? Then: Cable’s sentient computer the Professor has been granted a physical body! So why is Cable getting sicker by the day? Plus: The team moves into Arcade’s Murderworld, Warpath visits Generation X’s academy to settle matters with the White Queen, Rictor and Shatterstar hit the clubs, and disturbing truths come to light when X-Force learns Feral’s gruesome family history and the true identity of Mutant Liberation Front leader Reignfire is revealed! Collects Excalibur (1988) #82, X-Factor (1986) #106, X-Force (1991) #38-43.
Legion, the most powerful and unstable mutant in the world, and son to Professor Charles Xavier, has killed gods and reshaped the face of the universe. NOW! Legion will finally attempt to conquer his demons…and embrace his father’s legacy!
X-Men – FF (TPB) (2013)
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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You’ve seen the X-Men and the FF interact before, but never with Magneto and Dr. Doom on the side of the angels. Plus: When a medicine woman is at death’s door, the demons she’s been containing for decades are looking forward to their freedom. Good news: The X-Men are on the scene. Bad news: These demons are out of our mutant super heroes’ league. It would be nice to have help from Ghost Rider, but is the new Spirit of Vengeance friend or foe? Collects X-Men #15.1 & #16-19.
X-Men – Longshot (TPB) (2013)
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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Meet Longshot. He’s a man without a past who possesses an uncanny lucky streak…and he’s on an existential quest through the Marvel Universe. But as Longshot deals with the quirkier aspects of American society, he must learn the secrets behind his enigmatic identity and accept his destiny as a hero.
X-Men – Proteus (TPB) (2013)
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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One of the X-Men’s greatest allies must face her darkest secret when a child born of violence bends reality to his whims! The paranormal Proteus battles the X-Men in body and soul, shaking the psyches of even their strongest! But as Marvel’s mightiest mutants face one world-threatening wonder, an even worse one awaits as the stage is set for the debut of Dark Phoenix! Collects Uncanny X-Men #125-128, Classic X-Men #32-33 and 36.
X-Men – X-Termination (TPB) (2013)
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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Joining together the teams from ASTONISHING X-MEN, AGE OF APOCALYPSE and X-TREME X-MEN, and spinning out of the pages of UNCANNY X-FORCE comes the X-Event of the year! AOA Nightcrawler just wants to get home, and he’ll do whatever it takes to get there. With the fabric of reality at stake, Wolverine calls in a team to confront the doppelganger of their dead friend. But are they ready to do what’s necessary?
Zero #1 – 18 + TPB Vol. 1 (2013-2015)
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2013
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Writer Ales Kot’s first creator-owned ongoing series, about a deadly super spy named Edward Zero. Each issue features a different artist.
Zipper vs. Dominatrix Vol. 1 – The Slave Trade (TPB) (2013)
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2013
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Arcana Comics and Simmons Comics Group Presents Zipper Vs Dominatrix: The Slave Trade, collecting the three exciting chapters in one volume. Zipper and Dominatrix, two creations straight out of the mind of Gene Simmons, get wrapped in a world of sex slaves and conspiracy. Can the alien and the T&A agent work together long enough to save innocent lives?
