GUIN SAGA MANGA VOL. 2: SEVEN MAGI SC - B&W. Creators: Kaoru Kurimoto & Kazuaki Yanagisawa. Description: This intensely action-packed manga tour of The Guin Saga world takes place outside of the main storyline and offers a glimpse to Guin's destiny. 200 pages. (6x9)
Virgin Comics LLC
DAN DARE #3 - Full Color. Creators: Written By: Garth Ennis Art By: Gary Erskine Covers By: Garrt Leach & Brendan McCarthy. Description: As a brutal threat bears down upon the mining colony of Port Napier, Dan Dare whips the local detachment into a modest—but effective—defensive force. Together with the colonists who were unable to escape, they abandon the settlement to make a final stand in what will most assuredly be a battle of attrition. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the increasingly suspicious Peabody follows a hunch—and what she finds out may have finished the battle for Earth before its even begun! 32 pages.
DEVI #18 - Full Color. Creators: Created By: Shekhar Kapur Written by Saurav Mohapatra Story Consultant: Ron Marz Art By: Chadrasekhar A. Cover By: Eric Basaldua. Description: Tar Mehta was chosen by the gods to host the essence of the divine warrior, Devi. Learning to harness the full power of the goddess within, Tara proved herself to be the champion of gods and men alike. But now her own life and past have caught up with her. Tara is tormented by a dark specter of her own creation; a relentless villain seeking vengeance, and her own treacherous heart. She begins to realize that the greatest challenge she faces is that underneath all the trappings of mythical power and magical might, she is just human, and a puppet to her emotions. 32 pages.
DEVI #18 (PENCIL VARIANT COVER) - Full Color. Creators: Created By: Shekhar Kapur Written by Saurav Mohapatra Story Consultant: Ron Marz Art By: Chadrasekhar A. Cover By: Eric Basaldua. Description: Tar Mehta was chosen by the gods to host the essence of the divine warrior, Devi. Learning to harness the full power of the goddess within, Tara proved herself to be the champion of gods and men alike. But now her own life and past have caught up with her. Tara is tormented by a dark specter of her own creation; a relentless villain seeking vengeance, and her own treacherous heart. She begins to realize that the greatest challenge she faces is that underneath all the trappings of mythical power and magical might, she is just human, and a puppet to her emotions. A special edition “pencils-only” cover by Eric Basaldua, limited to 500 copies! 32 pages.
DOCK WALLOPER #3 - Full Color. Creators: Created By: Ed Burns Written By: Ed Burns & Jimmy Palmiotti Art & Cover By: Siju Thomas. Description: John “The Hand” Smith may have escaped the jeweled jaws of Diamond Jack, but his troubles only seem to multiply. Someone is hell bent on seeing Smith and his oversized northpaw dispatched to their maker. But what doesn’t kill him only seems to make him stronger, and Smith convinces Boss Madden to undertake a dangerous plan to rob the Chinese gangs of their opium, only to sell it back at an enormous profit. But double-crossings and Tommy guns wreak havoc on the Madden Crime Organization and just as things go from bad to worse, Madden’s girl, Cora, starts to wonder if what they say about men with big hands is really true. 32 pages.
GAMEKEEPER SERIES 2 #1 - Full Color. Creators: Created By: Guy Ritchie Written By: Jeff Parker Art By: Virgin Studios Cover By: Mukesh Singh; Variant Cover by Dean Ormston. Description: With the announcement of the existence of the Draganov Equation—a formula that contains the means to produce cold fusion—the world turns it's attentions on the small Scottish estate of Glen Morgan. But not all the attentions are good, and although Brock shies away from the spotlight, an old acquaintance looms in the darkness of the Russian KGB. Sadic surrendered his left eye to the paternal rage of the Chechen Gamekeeper, and now it's time to claim his due. But all parties will get more then they bargained for when Sadic contracts "The Soccer Club," a team of assassins headed by "The Raven", an infamous sharpshooter, for the Raven is no random hitman…. 32 pages.
INDIA AUTHENTIC #9 (KARTIKKEYA) - Full Color. Creators: Created By: Deepak Chopra Written By: Saurav Mohapatra Art By: Virgin Illustrations Cover By: M.P.M. Nataraja. Description: “I was born with a fiery halo that threatened to undo the universe. Thus, Ganga the mighty mother-river bore me away from the Earth, deep into the uncharted heavens. I grew to manhood in the care of six maidens of the stars, the Kritika (Pleidas) of the night sky. Then, I returned to claim my rightful place in Svarga as heralded by an ancient prophecy. I am the slayer of demons and commander-in-chief of heaven’s army, I am Kartikkeya, the son of Shiva.” Deepak Chopra and India Authentic bring you a story that tells of the birth and rise of one of heaven’s most formidable warriors, Kartikkeya, the god of eternal youth. 32 pages.
JENNA JAMESON'S SHADOW HUNTER #1 - Full Color. Creators: Created By: Jenna Jameson Written By: Christina Z Art By: Mukesh Singh Cover By: Greg Horn; Variant Covers by Greg Land & Mike Deodata. Description: From the mind of Jenna Jameson, NY Times Bestselling author and iconic entertainer and wirtten by Christina Z (WITCHBLADE) comes a dark tale of one woman's struggle with forces beyond ordinary perception. In this Special Oversized issue, star artist Mukesh Singh (GAMEKEEPER) illustrates the beginning of the saga. A young, orphaned, beautiful woman attempts to make a life for herself in the big city. As she grapples with mundane problems like making rent and a creepy manager at work, something deeper brews; a nagging suspicion that her life is not her own. Seeking answers (not to mention extra cash) she enrolls in a past life regression experiment which seeems to ignite visions of a demonic past that no one can explain. Then comes the titilating and strangely dangerous power she's not sure she can control, and a mysterious guy with the sword who just won't leave her alone. It's one hell of a day for our heroine, especially when she discovers who her real father is. 40 pages.
JOHN WOO'S SEVEN BROTHERS SERIES 2 #5 - Full Color. Creators: Created By: John Woowritten By: Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes Art By: Edison George Cover By: David Mack. Description: Hyaving tapped the very essence of the Seven Brothers’ powers—by stealing it from their DNA—Li Jiao has become a seemingly unstoppable force. But the Brothers’ secret weapon, Ronald and his Dragin alter-ego, is still missing. As Jiao uses his newfound aptitude for destruction to settle a score with Rachel Kai, can Jagdish, Muhammed and Daniel bring down down the renegade monk before he makes good on his promise to avenge his father’s death—by killing their sister? Don’t miss this heart-pounding final chapter of John Woo’s Seven Brothers! 32 pages. Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
NICOLAS CAGE'S VOODOO CHILD VOL. 1: SHADOWPLAY SC - Full Color. Creators: Created By: Weston Cage and Nicolas Cage Written By: Mike Carey Art and Cover By: Dean Hyrapiet. Description: Shadows can cloak the mysteries of the past, the deeds that should be forgotten, mistakes that should be ignored. But some shadows can’t be held in the darkness for long, for some have a story to tell. Gabriel Moore is no ordinary child. He’s not really living… but he’s not really dead, either. In 1860, his father, Mason Moore, a plantation owner and abolitionist, is murdered by secessionists. As he and his mother attempt to flee, Gabriel is killed, but as he gasps his last breaths, a voodoo bokor casts a spell on him. He cannot save Gabriel from death entirely, but puts Gabe’s spirit in limbo, where he must wait, until someone can summon him. Collects issues #1-6. 152 pages. (7x10)
RAMAYAN 3392 AD RELOADED #6 - Full Color. Creators: Created By: Deepak Chopra and Shekhar Kapur Written By: Shamik Dasgupta Story Consultant: Ron Marz Art and Cover By: Jeevan Kang. Description: The ordeal of Panchvati behind them, Rama and Lakshman have signed on with the rebel army fighting to oust the mad King Baali. But Baali’s forces are legion, and the rebels have suffered tremendous losses. Victory seems impossible, but now Rama has devised an outrageous plan that might win over the tyrant king. The only problem? The plan places Rama and Lakshman in deadly danger! The epic retelling of the myth continues, blending science fiction and fantasy into a unique and powerful tale! 32 pages.
SADHU VOL. 2: SILENT ONES SC - Full Color. Creators: Written By: Saurav Mohapatra Story Consultant: Ron Marz Art By: R. Manikandan Cover By: Brian Stelfreeze. Description: James Jensen was once a man of the world, a soldier in the British Army in 18th century India. But when his family was murdered, he sole desire was vengeance. James was meant for something much greater though, for he was to become a Sadhu, a mystic warrior walking the path of spiritual salvation. But the path of the Sadhu, is still marred with thorns. An ancient dark order led by an evil witch attempts to lure James with something very dear to him, someone he thought he had lost forever… his son. Now, the lines between spiritual salvation and human instinct begin to blur, as James begins the hunt of his life. Collects issues #1-5. 144 pages. (7x10)
SNAKES & LADDERS VOL. 1: TWISTED GN - Full Color. Creators: Written By: Yogesh Chandekar Art & Cover By: Siddarth Kotian. Description: Experience a new type of horror, from the minds of India's hottest young creators. VIRGIN and STUDIO 18 delve into the wildly horrific, dark and twisted worlds of thrillers in this new graphic novel. An ancient game gets a horrifyingly modern update. It's a typical evening drive with a nice, normal family. Everything seems pleasant and good-natured, even when they're bickering. But beneath the "normal" surface deadly secrets are lurking, seething, just waiting to get out. And when this "nice" family finds themselves captive in an eerily familiar maze they must play the game or lose their lives. 48 pages. (7x10)
STRANDED #2 - Full Color. Creators: Written By: Mike Carey Art By: Virgin Studios Covers By: Christopher Moeller and Virgin Studios. Description: Continuing the first book in the groundbreaking new Virgin/SciFi line, created and written by acclaimed novelist/comics writer Mike Carey (X-MEN, The Devil You Know)! What if your past, everything you knew, was a lie? A mysterious assassin called Janus knowsÉand he’s determined to kill the Stranded one by one before they can learn of their true, extraterrestrial origins. Now Tamree, their protector, races against time to awaken them to their true nature and powers. But Janus holds a secret weapon: his inhuman companion, Dzin—whose connection to Tamree may doom the protector’s mission before it’s even truly begun. Featuring a painted cover by fan-favorite artist Christopher Moeller (LUCIFER, Magic: The Gathering, IRON EMPIRES) 32 pages.
TALL TALES OF VISHNU SHARMA: PANCHATANTRA #3 - Full Color. Creators: Written By: Samit Basu Art & Cover By: Ashish Padlekar. Description: Vishnu Sharma looks like your average teenager, but he’s just discovered “average” no longer applies to him. As the new guardian of the Panchatantra, a book of Indian fables, Vishnu must now protect its heroes from disappearing into storybook history forever. The modern evil-doers (a.k.a. TaleCorps) seek to control and manipulate stories worldwide, and their dark and mysterious leader, Professor Shadow, finally has Vishnu within his grasp. He wants Vishnu to know the “benefits” of working for TaleCorps and has made the boy an offer he only wishes he could refuse. Will the guardian turn betrayer. 32 pages.
Wildcard Ink
GUMBY VOL. 1 SC - Full Color. Creators: Bob Burden, Rick Geary & Steve Oliff. Description: Relist. Previous orders are cancelled. When Gumby helps some mistreated clowns from the Circus he's not prepared for the trouble and fun he lands into along the way getting them back, and the little green boy of clay feels the first pangs of a crush! Next, Gumby wants a cool pair of Uber Boots to impress the girl next door, Cuddles, so he has to get a job. Then, he falls under a spell and becomes a Golem. Can the man in black save Gumby before it's too late? And Gumby, Pokey, and Geranimo search for the Ringmaster who hypnotized Gumby's parents. They find him and more battling to save Earth! Collecting issues # 1-3, as well as a peek into Rick Geary's sketchbook and unpublished Gumby artwork. 120 pages.
Wizard Entertainment
ASPEN SPLASH! 2007 WWC TURNER E COVER SIGNED CGC 9.8 - Description: Signed By Michael Turner.
QUESADA SIGNED MILESTONE 3 PACK - Description: Includes WA Captain America #25 (New Print/Cover) Signed by Joe Quesada, WA Wolverine: Origins #10 Signed by Joe Quesada, and WA Wolverine: Origins#6 WWTX Sketch Cover Signed by Joe Quesada.
Yen Press
SPIRAL BONDS OF REASONING VOL. 2 SC - B&W. Creators: Kyo Shirodaira. Description: The hunt is on. As more Blade Children taunt and threaten Ayumu Narumi’s life, it becomes obvious that his missing brother has been overseeing the havoc all along. This second, heart-pounding installment of Spiral is sure to keep readers clamoring for more! 192 pages. (6x9)
SUNDOME VOL. 1 GN - B&W. Creators: Kazuto Okada. Description: Unmemorable outcast Hideo Aiba suddenly finds himself under the heated scrutiny of sexy transfer student, Kurumi. Soon, Hideo and his masturbatory habits are under Kurumi’s thumb. Sundome, the first mature title from Yen Press, will have you, like Hideo, begging for more. 208 pages. (6x9) Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
Youngjin Singapore Pte Ltd
MANGA LITERARY CLASSICS: DADDY LONG LEGS GN - Full Color. Creators: Jean Webster & Ykids. Description: Jean Webster's novel has been beloved by young girls ever since it was published in 1912. In the story, Jerusha, an orphan girl, is surprised when an anonymous benefactor decides to send her to college as long as she faithfully writes to report her progress. Letters between Jerusha and her sponsor — enlivened in this retelling by manga illustrations of their separate activities — chronicle Jerusha's dreams and discoveries as she comes of age. 144 pages. (7x10)
MANGA LITERARY CLASSICS: PRINCE & PAUPER GN - Full Color. Creators: Mark Twain & Ykids. Description: Visually stunning, this series is a beautifully updated version of yesterday's literary comics, sure to hook young readers on these perennial classics — each story is accompanied by a time line that puts the story's events in historical perspective and the written word. The Prince and the Pauper follows the adventures of Tom Canty, a poor boy who trades places with his look-a-like, the young Prince Edward. This classic story by Mark Twain recounts the boys' difficult adjustment to their new circumstances and their even more difficult adjustment back to their original lives. A biting social commentary told with wit and compassion, this colorful manga version of the story offers valuable lessons about class and privilege to today's young readers. 144 pages. (7x10)
MANGA LITERARY CLASSICS: 20000 LEAGUES UNDER SEA GN - Full Color. Creators: Jules Verne & Ykids. Description: Jules Verne's classic deep-sea adventure lends itself beautifully to this manga-style portrayal of the maniacal Captain Nemo and his crew aboard the Nautilus. The story begins with an international crisis — the mysterious destruction of warships, apparently by a gigantic sea monster. A team that includes Professor Pierre Aronnax, a noted marine biologist, heads out to sea to find and destroy the menace, and only after the monster destroys their own vessel does the team discover the unthinkable — the fearsome creature is a huge submarine, the invention of the reclusive and obsessive Captain Nemo, and they must thwart his fantastic plans! 144 pages. (7x10)
Zenescope Entertainment Inc
GRIMM FAIRY TALES #23 - Full Color. Creators: Joe Tyler & Ralph Tedesco. Description: Have a Grimm Fairy Tales take on the classic fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red. Once they were as close as sisters, but over the centuries Sela and Belinda have become the deadliest of enemies. As their epic battle begins the terrible secret behind their first encounter is revealed through the fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red, a secret that will shake Sela’s foundation to the core! Don’t miss this landmark issue of one of the hottest independent titles being published today, with a cover by Al Rio! 32 pages. Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
LIVING CORPSE #2 - Full Color. Creators: Ken Haeser & Buzz Hanson. Description: Meet the enigmatic Doctor Brainchild, a mad scientist with a love for dead bodies, the kind of love that can only a demented doctor and his experiments in re-animation can have. And what of The Living Corpse? What will he do when he finds his graveyards robbed of bodies and put to diabolical use? 32 pages. Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
RETURN TO WONDERLAND HC - Full Color. Creators: Gregory, Liester, Rio & Ruffino. Description: The most epic Wonderland tale begins here! Years have passed since Alice took her trip down the rabbit hole. No longer the little girl of Lewis Carroll's stories, Alice is now a grown woman with a husband and children, living the life of a typical housewife. But everything is not as it seems. her mind has become detached from reality, leaving only an empty shell of her former self. Now her daughter, Calie, must follow in her mother's footsteps to discover the truth behind madness that plagues her mother and the twisted world called Wonderland where the story of Alice was only the beginning! Witness a bold new dark vision of Wonderland from the mind of Raven Gregory and Zenescope Entertainment. 160 pages. Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
WILLOW CREEK #0 - [0 of 5] Full Color. Creators: Williams, Beranek & Medors. Description: The legend of Bigfoot brings many people to Willow Creek, including hunters, scientists and curiosity seekers. The Landis party got more than they bargained for when they entered the mysterious forest that surrounds the town, looking for evidence of the elusive beast. They discover that something is out there haunting the town and woods that surround it — only it's not Bigfoot but something far more terrible and deadly. Don’t miss this special preview issue of this hot new mini-series from Zenescope! Ships with two covers in a 50/50 ratio. 16 pages. Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
WILLOW CREEK #0 (2-COVER SET) - [0 of 5] Full Color. Creators: Williams, Beranek & Medors. Description: The legend of Bigfoot brings many people to Willow Creek, including hunters, scientists and curiosity seekers. The Landis party got more than they bargained for when they entered the mysterious forest that surrounds the town, looking for evidence of the elusive beast. They discover that something is out there haunting the town and woods that surround it — only it's not Bigfoot but something far more terrible and deadly. Don’t miss this special preview issue of this hot new mini-series from Zenescope! Ships with two covers in a 50/50 ratio. 16 pages. Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
WILLOW CREEK #1 - [1 of 5] Full Color. Creators: Williams, Beranek & Medors. Description: Deacon McKay has left the NYPD to become the new deputy sheriff in Willow Creek, a small town in northern California. After a seres of murders turns Willow Creek upside down, Deacon starts to uncover the horrifying truth — the legend of Bigfoot, something the town uses to bring in the tourist trade, is actually a cover story protecting a terrible secret the town has kept hidden for over a century, a secret more terrible and evil than Deacon could imagine! Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
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Art Books
ART OF ARANTZA VOL. 1 SC - B&W. Description: Available again. Of the many supremely talented artists SQP has had the pleasure to introduce in its 30-plus years of publishing, few have garnered the attention and affection of one particularly amazing young woman — Arantza! The Art of Arantza contains the very best of her portfolio, and showcases her visions of beauty, horror, and erotica! 64 pages. (8x11) Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
ART OF CARETTA - HARD CANDY SC - Full Color. Creators: Fernando Caretta. Description: Available again. Artist Fernando Caretta loves girls in all their shapely delights and naughty behavior, which is why his subjects are cute, sweet, and not-all-that-innocent! Welcome to the world of Caretta, where the female prey is really in control, and the would-be predator is in big trouble! 48 pages. (7x10) Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
ART OF CLAUDIO ABOY VOL. 1 SC - B&W. Creators: Claudio Aboy. Description: Available again. One of the hottest new fantasy and erotic illustrators to come out of Argentina, Claudio Aboy puts some serious sizzle in every one of his paintings! See where all the heat is coming from with this first collection of his best works! 64 pages. (8x11) Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
ART OF CLAUDIO ABOY VOL. 2 SC - B&W. Creators: Claudio Aboy. Description: Nothing excels like excess, and when you're showcasing a heavyweight illustrator like Claudio Aboy, a second helping of his outstanding work is simply a must-do! Claudio was quite happy to chain himself back to his drawing board and whip up an entirely new collection of drawings that focus on his favorite subject — the female form! 64 pages. (8x11) Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
ART OF GALLEGOS: DREAMING IN BLACK AND WHITE SC - B&W. Creators: Randy Gallegos. Description: Stuffed to the gills with fantasy art goodness and featuring preliminary drawings used in the production of his richly colored and popular Magic: the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft and other illustrations, this first art book boasts over 100 black-and-white, brilliantly detailed drawings from across Gallegos’ decade-plus long career. 64 pages. (8x11)
ART OF JOSE DEL NIDO - DEADLY SEDUCTIONS SC - Full Color. Creators: Jose Del Nido. Description: Available again. One of Europe's most prolific and talented fantasy artists, Jose Del Nido specializes in creating unearthly portraits of fearsome females. A cover illustrator without peer, Jose has jam-packed this volume of his work with dozens upon dozens of full-color masterworks, each more alluring and magnificent than the next. 112 pages. (8x11) Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
ART OF PELAEZ SC - B&W. Creators: Pelaez. Description: Available again. Whether the subject matter is vampires, demons, warrior queens, mermaids, or jungle girls, Pelaez conjures his unique style and eye for detail to create pure magic! This new showcase of his work has been long overdue, and will bring everyone up to speed on this intensely talented young man. 64 pages. (8x11) Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
ART OF PETER MAX HC - Full Color. Creators: Peter Max. Description: For more than forty years, beginning with his meteoric rise in the 1960s, Peter Max's work has been vastly influential in creating the visual vocabulary of our time. From such painted icons as his "Statue of Liberty" series and his dreamlike landscapes, to his pulsating graphics and world-famous posters that defined the visual aesthetic of the age of rock and roll, this richly illustrated book finally puts Max in perspective as a leading figure on the contemporary art scene. Compiled with the cooperation of the artist himself, this book takes the viewer backstage into the studio and the celebrity-studded life of an artist who is, himself, a celebrity. 240 pages. (12x10.5)