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HYPERION BOOKS ARTEMIS FOWL VOLUME 3: THE ETERNITY CODE GN (W) Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin (A/CA) Paolo Lamanna, Giovanni Rigano Book three of the Artemis Fowl oeuvre, now in graphic novel format! Artemis Fowl is going straight — as soon as he pulls off the most brilliant criminal feat of his career. But his last job plan goes awry, leaving his loyal bodyguard, Butler, mortally injured. Artemis's only hope of saving his friend is to enlist the help of his old rival, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon fairy police. It is going to take a miracle to save Butler, and Artemis's luck may have just run out! (STK612723) (C: 0-1-1) SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS VOLUME 2: SEA OF MONSTERS SC (W) Rick Riordan, Robert Venditti (A) Attila Futaki, José Villarrubia Seventh grade has been surprisingly quiet for Percy Jackson. Not a single monster has set foot on his New York prep-school campus. But when an innocent game of dodgeball among Percy and his classmates turns into a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants, things get ugly. And the unexpected arrival of his friend Annabeth brings more bad news: the magical borders that protect Camp Half-Blood have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and unless a cure is found, the only safe haven for demigods will be destroyed. (STK612721) (C: 0-1-1) SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 IMPROPER BOOKS PORCELAIN: A GOTHIC FAIRY TALE GN (W) Benjamin Read (A/CA) Chris Wildgoose As snow falls on a magical city, the urchin, Child, steals into the Porcelain Maker's garden. Captured by his alchymical porcelain automata, she charms her way into his life and he becomes the father she never had. He has only one rule; she must never, ever, open the workshop door. (STK613418) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #201 (W/A) Jolly Blackburn (CA) TBD This multiple award-winning comic magazine features the hilarious misadventures of a group of gamers (the Knights) and their friends, along with useful role-playing and other articles for gamers, from a gamer's perspective. It's a slice of (fantasy) life in strips, articles, reviews and features, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! (STK613265) (C: 0-0-1) SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
This new perfectbound trade paperback contains all the classic strips from the award-winning Knights of the Dinner Table magazine #131-134! These hysterically funny strips are the perfect addition to any gamer's bookshelf! (STK613266) (C: 0-0-1) SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
Bacon is a lazy French bulldog who loves Westerns and has a secret friend who happens to be a cat. When he and his owner move to a new neighborhood, Bacon embarks on quest to get to know all of the neighboring dogs. He soon discovers that they are a collection of weird and rather particular animals. Humorous and witty, the escapades of Bacon are translated from a popular Spanish web comic. (STK613288) (C: 0-0-1) SC, 8.25x6, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
Takagi Fujimaru may seem like a regular high school student, but behind the cheery facade lies a genius hacker by the name of Falcon. When his father is framed for a murder, Falcon uses his brilliant hacking skills to try and protect his sister and clear his father's name. However, he finds that his father, an agent in an elite government agency, was involved with something far more complex than a simple murder. A terrorist group is plotting against the city of Tokyo and it is up to Falcon and his friends to unravel the twisted plans set in place to kill millions of people. (STK612423) (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
Seventeen-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world, and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild, and our heroes' adventure together begins. (STK612428) (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
In school, Yukina is a cold and distant girl, while Shigure appears to be a perfect, good-looking guy. But the two of them have a secret, and their extraordinary "love" is about to start! Yukina, under the pen name "Yupina," is actually a popular cell phone novelist. When she discovers Shigure's devious womanizing ways, she blackmails him to complete daring "missions of love" for her to write about. Will these missions give them an opportunity to fall in love with each other? (STK612426) (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
SC, 5x7, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 LEGENDARY COMICS LLC STAR OF THE MONTH HOLY TERROR HC (W/A/CA) Frank Miller There's a deadly menace somewhere in Empire City, and The Fixer only has until dawn to save his town — and civilization as we know it! Legendary Comics presents an all-out, head-busting, bone-breaking, neck-snapping brawl of a tale from Frank Miller, one of the most celebrated storytellers of the medium. Years in the making, Holy Terror features the desperate and brutal quest of a hero as he is forced to run down an army of murderous zealots in order to stop a crime against humanity. (STK447630) (JUL111154) MATURE THEMES HC, 10x13, 116pgs, PC SRP: $29.99 ********************************************************************** LITTLE EVA INK JAMES O'BARR: UNCOFFINED (W) Renee Witterstaetter (A/CA) James O'Barr From the master of the sensual and the macabre, comes this first in a series of sketchbooks from The Crow creator, James O'Barr. Full of lush and alluring drawings, the work of James O'Barr is thought provoking and empathetic, touching something in the recesses of our minds. Available in two editions — a Signed edition and a Sketch edition! (STK613227) (C: 0-1-1) SIGNED EDITION—SC, 8.5x11, 36pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99 SKETCH EDITION—SC, 8.5x11, 36pgs, B&W SRP: $125.00 MONSTERVERSE LLC BELA LUGOSI'S TALES FROM THE GRAVE #4 (W/A) Lowell Isaac & Various (CA) Alex Tuis An anthology of terror tales told in the classic horror comics tradition and presented by the movies' greatest vampire star, Bela Lugosi. Stories this issue include "The Evil Eye," "The Monster," an installment of "Bela's Bedtime Stories," and more. Edited by Kerry Gammill. (STK613273) (C: 0-0-1) SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
Two cult TV icons continue to heat it up together for the first time! Ex-cat burglar and aerialist Thomas Hewitt Edward Cat is back for the first time in 45 years! He puts his skills to good use as a professional bodyguard — primitive and in love with danger! Now he teams up with TV's first lead-female private eye. In "Death in the Desert," 1960's mob infested Las Vegas, they investigate a series of accidents — but will the attraction between the two cause the case to overheat? (STK613370) SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $3.99
Honey West — part Marilyn Monroe and part Mike Hammer! The first woman of private eye fiction, and the first woman character in the lead role of an action TV show, returns with all new swinging 60's sexy and thrilling mysteries! Gloria Fickling's creation has solved mysteries in a series of 10 novels, and was also the star of the TV series Honey West starring Anne Francis! Collects issues #1-7. (STK530305) SC, 7x10, 174pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
The original Spider, the most ruthless and relentless crime fighter of all time, (hated by both the Law and the Underworld) mows down crime in these Moonstone pulp action tales! Includes the never-before-published issue #3, and a brand new illustrated short story! This volume also includes reprints The Spider #1 and #2, Return of the Monsters: The Spider vs Werewolf, The Spider XMAS, plus the prose short story "City of the Melting Dead." Foreword by Elizabeth Bissette, the great niece of the man who wrote the majority of original Spider tales: Norvell Page! (STK613384) (C: 0-0-1) HC, 7x10, 106pgs SRP: $19.95
After getting a serial killer to confess, Kolchak is offered an international assignment with massive coverage around the world. With fame and fortune finally within reach, Kolchak is ready to cover the story, when he's confronted by a mysterious monk who warns him that "the seventy-two must always be." What this means is not explained. But, before he knows it, Kolchak's dreams are invaded by unexplainable images that let him know every step he takes toward this story is bringing him closer to death. (STK455372) SC, 4x6, 130pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99
From out of the past comes a mysterious killer systematically murdering anyone with a connection to the Masked Rider of the Plains' former identity. When all signs point to Butch Cavendish, a man long dead, The Ranger finds himself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the life of his faithful Indian companion hanging in the balance. (STK455373) 4x6, 130pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99
Science: dull or hard to understand? Not if you read this book! The creators of the acclaimed Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics take on a new challenge, and explain the different scientific disciplines in clear, colorful chapters. Who exclaimed "Eureka" and why? Why did Galileo get into a fight with the Church? What happens when you have your DNA tested? All these questions and more are answered in a chronological journey from ancient times to modern Quantum Theory, with creators Margreet and Yiri as your witty guides. (STK613326) (C: 0-0-1) HC, 8x8, 192pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
Going into a second printing! A fun introduction in comics to deep thinking and the history of Philosophy! What is Thinking? And how does our thinking set us apart from other animals? Now that we're thinking, what is Reality? Is there an objective reality or are there numerous subjective realities? And do we move in it with a free will or is everything predestined? Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Erasmus, Descartes, Spinoza, Nietzsche: just a few philosophers who have pondered these questions. (STK467666) (MAY121212) (C: 0-0-1) HC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
For more information on this item and a copy of the PREVIEWS Adult supplement, ask your local comic shop. (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8.5x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A OMAHA THE CAT DANCER VOLUMES 1-7 SET For more information on this item and a copy of the PREVIEWS Adult supplement, ask your local comic shop. (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 816pgs, B&W SRP: $75.00 SIZZLE #47 (SALE EDITION) For more information on this item and a copy of the PREVIEWS Adult supplement, ask your local comic shop. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 8.5x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 PAPERCUTZ CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED VOLUME 17: THE SECRET AGENT HC (W) Joseph Conrad, John K. Snyder (A/CA) John K. Snyder Joseph Conrad's classic tale of espionage comes to Classics Illustrated in this vivid adaptation! The Secret Agent is the story of Mr. Verloc, a reluctant spy who is pressured by his superiors into joining an anarchist plot to blow up the Greenwich Observatory in 1886 London. This unspeakable act of terror sets the stage for a gripping political thriller, brought to life by John K. Snyder's extraordinary comics art. (STK613353) (C: 0-0-1) HC, 6.5x9, 124pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
It's a camp cat-astrophe for Garfield as nature does its worst! Jon, Garfield, Odie, Drusilla, and Minerva decide to escape a sweltering heat wave in the city by going camping. But once they make camp in the forest, they experience a year's worth of seasons in a matter of hours! Who can be behind this surreal turn of events? Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions. (STK613354) (C: 0-0-1) SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 DANCE CLASS VOLUME 5: TO RUSSIA, WITH LOVE HC (W) Beka (A/CA) Crip After learning ballet, hip-hop, and African Folk, the Dance Class crew isn't slowing down for a second! When Julie, Lucy, and Alia sign up for rock the new style brings a lot of new lessons, not the least of which is that cute boys don't necessarily make good dance partners. And the girls can't forget their ballet skills, not when Miss Anne has the whole troupe performing The Nutcracker in Russia! Carla, jealous as always, is intent on ruining the show; the girls may need some help from an unexpected place to pull it off this time! (STK613356) (C: 0-0-1) HC, 6.5x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.99
The first graphic novel of the all-new Megaforce! The Pink Ranger goes toe to toe with Vrak, while her friends engage in an epic showdown with the toxic Wastaro — a 15-foot tall villain made of trash! Is Vrak using the most innocent Ranger as part of an even deadlier plan? Also, see Vrak vs. the Black Ranger in "Game On!" Two stories in one epic graphic novel! Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions. (STK613357) (C: 0-0-1) SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 STARS OF THE MONTH POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI VOLUME 1: MEMORY SHORT GN (W) Stefan Petrucha (A/CA) Paulo Henrique As the relaunched TV series on Nickelodeon is #1 with tween boys, the Power Rangers arrive in comics in the first all-new graphic novel from Papercutz with an all-new story based on the TV show! On a rare day off, the Power Rangers attend a free rock concert dressed as civilians, blending in with the rest of the attendees. Unbeknownst to the Rangers, the evil Master Xandred has been watching them closely, and plans to trap them by turning the crowd of thousands against them. Can the Rangers stop Master Xandred's plot without harming any of their fellow teens? (STK464900) (APR121169) SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
What if an evil villain used toys to conquer the world? The evil Master Xandred. has a new plan to take over earth: use his small Monster Nighloks to pose as toys and infiltrate the houses of children everywhere. The Power Rangers track the source of the plot to a lone warehouse on the edge of the city, uncovering a conspiracy larger than they could have imagined. They must race against the clock to defeat the evil minions and save humanity. (STK471794) (JUL121160) SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
At 320 pages, all eleven complete comics of the legendary Tick series Big Blue Destiny with story and art by Eli Stone, the most popular Tick creator after Ben Edlund! This massive tome includes all 5 issues of BBD as well as The Tick's Back #0, The Tick BBD Ashcan Edition, and the entire Tick Luny Bin trilogy! In the course of these outrageous adventures, BBD, with Ben's approval, examined many mysterious secrets in The Tick's background and history! (STK613406) SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
The first issue of the classic Eli Stone series is re-presented here in this bargain-priced edition: only $1.00, just "one buck"! Plus we've even expanded it to 40 pages in order to add an all-new 10-page Tick story by Jeff McClelland and Duane Redhead, creators of this year's now "legendary" new FCBD Tick story! A 40-page Tick comic for only $1.00 is an ideal way to introduce new readers to The Tick and a perfect accompaniment to our new edition of The Tick: Big Blue Destiny Complete Works trade paperback! (STK613414) SC, 7x10, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $1.00
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are re-envisioned as African-Americans living in present-day Harlem. Watson, an Afghan war vet, works in an inner-city clinic; Holmes, a local P.I., takes unusual cases. When a case ends up in Watson's ER, the unlikely duo partner up to find a missing girl and fall into a labyrinth of drugs, guns, gangs and a "M"urderous conspiracy. (STK613239) SC, 6.6x10.2, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
Asterix stories 19 through 21: now together in one fabulous volume! In Asterix and the Soothsayer, the sinister Prolix claims to be clairvoyant — but Asterix isn't convinced. Asterix in Corsica has Asterix and Obelix out to foil the evil designs of Praetor Perfidius and oppose Julius Caesar's army. Legionary Tremensdelirius gets the deed to the Gaulish village in Caesar's Gift; but Asterix isn't about to hand over his village! (STK612552) (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Available only within the United States--No U.S. Territories. HC, 8x11, 156pgs, FC SRP: $27.95
After finding the map of all the Xenoglyphs hidden in the corporation's secret headquarters. Steven, Dom and Jennifer split up to make sure the Xenoglyph hidden in the Pyramid doesn't fall into the wrong hands. (STK613323) SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.99
From Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka and acclaimed artist Matthew Southworth comes a NEW Stumptown mystery! Dex Parios has finally opened her own office, and her first case is to find rock star Mim Bracca's baby — her prized guitar, which disappeared after her band Tailhook's Portland show. Mim has no leads, and she doesn't want to go to the police - but Dex needs the case, and besides, it shouldn't be that hard to find a missing guitar. As long as the D.E.A. doesn't get involved... or the Skinheads... MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC $29.99
Protecting the world from the strange is what Verity, Michael, and Sandoval do best, and on the island nation of Hidalgo, things have been getting very strange indeed. The president has declared martial law, sending everyone to excavations in the jungle. But the strangest thing of all is the involvement of the mysterious organization O.C.C.U.L.T. What could they want with an island with no strategic value? It’s up to the Strangers to find out! FC, 32pgs $3.99
The excitement continues from Oni’s FCBD 2013 title, The Strangers #1! The mysterious organization O.C.C.U.L.T. plans to harness the power of the temple, which could prove catastrophic for the rest of the world. Unfortunately, Michael and Verity have been captured, and their ally Sandoval has turned against them! Their only hope may lie with the temple itself — if only they can uncover its secrets before O.C.C.U.L.T. does! FC, 32pgs $3.99
Together, Drake Sinclair and Becky Montcrief hold five of the Six — a set of pistols that can rewrite all of creation. This makes them targets for the living and the dead… for the human and the inhuman. As otherworldly spirits align against them, Drake and Becky find themselves trapped at a trading post frozen in a preternatural winter. If the cold doesn’t kill them, the hideous beasts lurking in the shadows will! SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $19.99
THE ENDING OF NEWBEGIN STARTS HERE! Lord Founder Marcus is beset by visions of his city burning around him as the branded man closes in on Newbegin, and Mary is wracked by illness. But will he even last that long? Jakob and his secret coterie of Artisians are busy plotting to kill Marcus, and the annual Festival of the Founder could be their golden opportunity... MATURE THEMES B&W, 32pgs $3.99 Directory: downloads downloads -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations downloads -> Dynatest 3031 lwd light Weight Deflectometer downloads -> Forth coming competitive exams downloads -> Brush High School Morning Announcements Friday, September 05, 2014 all school downloads -> Year 9 The Arts — Music downloads -> Years 7 and 8 standard elaborations — Australian Curriculum: Music draft downloads -> Chris Young sets 2016 “I’m Comin’ Over” Tour headlining dates downloads -> Slavery and Abolition: the Plymouth Connection Introduction downloads -> Summer Assignment Download 1.43 Mb. Share with your friends:
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