COMIC SHOP NEWS FCBD 2016 SPECIAL

This special-stand-alone issue of Comic Shop News serves as a great introduction to all that is available at comic shops for Free Comic Book Day, the first Saturday in May! With profiles of the many books available for free this year, readers will be introduced to many of the best comics available at shops today. The Comic Shop News FCBD Special is designed to encourage customers to return again to comic shops. (STL001041) (Comic Shop News Inc)

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COMICS REVUE PRESENTS APR 2016

America's longest-running magazine of classic comics now has twice as many pages of strips as the earlier version, on better paper, includes 8 pages of full-color comic strips, and features "Modesty Blaise" by Peter O'Donnell and Romero! Color features include: Rick O'Shay by Stan Lynde, The Phantom by Wilson McCoy, Flash Gordon by Mac Raboy and Harry Harrison, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Tarzan by Russ Manning, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts, Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff, plus the following stories in black and white: Tarzan by John Celardo, Krazy Kat by George Herriman, Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane, Sir Bagby by R&B Hackney. (STL001562) (Manuscript Press) (C: 0-1-1)

Magazine, 128pgs, PC $19.95
MARVEL SUPER HEROES MAGAZINE #21

Turmoil befalls Asgard, as the mad Titan Thanos lets loose. He wields the power of the infinity gems, and threatens to take over the entire universe. Can Thor, Iron Man, The Hulk, and Captain America defeat him and restore Odin to the throne of Asgard? (STL001534) (Redan Publishing, Inc.) (C: 0-1-2)

Magazine, 36pgs, FC $4.99
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN MAGAZINE #9

(W/A/CA) Various

Can Spider-Man survive an eerie alien encounter? Many are the wonders of the universe, but none so fantastic as Gardoom! Who is this visitor from another world? What does he want? Spider-Man's life depends on learning his incredible secret! You'll also meet the black-suit Spider-Man and find out why everyone in the city seems to like him better than classic Spidey! All this, plus the ultimate games, puzzles and activities! (STL001540) (Redan Publishing, Inc.) (C: 0-1-2)

Magazine, 36pgs, FC $4.99
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #499

Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, Doctor Who Magazine looks forward to what's coming up in the world of Doctor Who in 2016; showrunner Steven Moffat answers more readers' questions; The Fact of Fiction puts another story under the microscope; there's brand-new comic strip adventure; all the latest merchandise is previewed and reviewed; plus in-depth interviews and features, news, prize-winning competitions and much, much more! (STL001586) (Panini Publishing Ltd) (C: 0-1-2)

Magazine, 84pgs, FC $9.99
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE SPECIAL #43

The latest Doctor Who Magazine Special features 100 pages of all-new material about the history of Doctor Who special effects, from the ground-breaking electronic experiments of 1963 to the state-of-the-art CGI employed in 2016. This is the untold story of television's special effects pioneers, including exclusive interviews, previously unpublished photos and newly discovered archive documents. (STL001590) (Panini Publishing Ltd) (C: 0-1-2)

Magazine, 116pgs, FC $11.99
HORROR
FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #285

Dragons! White Walkers! Winter has finally come to Game of Thrones, and we dig deep behind-the-scenes as the award-winning HBO sword-and-fantasy juggernaut enters Season 6. Plus, Joe Dante's The Howling and the Ray Harryhausen classic Clash of the Titans both turn 35 this year and we pay tribute as only Famous Monsters can, with cover by Sanjulian. (STL001567) (Monsters Ink, Llc) (C: 0-1-1)

Magazine, 80pgs, FC $9.99
HORRORHOUND #58

Crawling back out of your television set, Samara returns in an all-new Ring feature film. This issue of HorrorHound takes a look back at the history of the Ring franchise, from its Japanese roots as a book, to television series, to film series, a successful US remake, to a genre-defining cinema icon that spawned countless copycats and rip-offs. While Ring may be one of Japan's crowning horror achievements, this issue of HorrorHound also takes a stroll across the globe to determine impactful horrors worldwide, with articles on French, Italian, Australian, Chinese, and Indian genre cinema. (STL001490) (Horrorhound Ltd) (C: 0-1-1)

Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC $6.99
MONSTER BASH #26

The B.I.G. issue as in movie producer Mr. Bert I. Gordon! An exclusive new interview with Bert I. Gordon on his canon of landmark science fiction films from The Amazing Colossal Man, War of the Colossal Beast, Beginning of the End, Village of the Giants, Food of the Gods, Tormented, King Dinosaur, The Cyclops, The Boy and the Pirates, Empire of the Ants, and so much more. The 1936 British Ban of Horror Films will be covered with in-depth research. And, get the glue and little bottles of paint ready for a look back at monster models as a way of Monster Kid life! (STL001486) (Creepy Classics/Monster Bash) (C: 0-1-1)

Magazine, 56pgs, PC $8.99
RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #170

Rue Morgue Magazine is North America's original publication for horror in print and entertainment! Get exclusive interviews with horror favorites and check out the regular columns as well, all which will fill you with a frightful amount of horror knowledge! (STL001042) (Marrs Media Inc) (C: 0-1-1)

Magazine, 70pgs, FC $9.95

This issue delivers a unique blend of modeling features, and includes upcoming release updates, pre-release test-shot builds, new Force Awakens kit reviews, scratchbuilding and diorama-making. Chilling '50s The Thing diorama! Batmissile and Batwing builds! Thunderbirds Move and You're Dead diorama! Supersonic Airliner, from the box plus fantasy conversion! Round 2 22-inch Space: 1999 Eagle and accessory production kits reviewed! Large scale Stingray Terror Fish! Revell Force Awakens kit builds! Amazing Future Motorcycle scratchbuild! Plus much, much more! (STL001583) (Happy Medium Press) (C: 0-1-2)

Magazine, 100pgs, FC $27.99
INTERNATIONAL
HOBBY JAPAN MAY 2016

Hobby Japan, the magazine that specializes in model kit building and customizing in Japan, is generally recognized as the No.1 magazine of the hobby industry. A wide variety of articles features each month, including the montly "How to Build..." feature, which shows readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from Bandai! As a leading magazine in the industry, Hobby Japan listens to its readers and offers the the hottest information on the market! Japanese Text. (STL001071) (Tohan Corporation) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.

Magazine, 400pgs, PC $20.00

Magazine, 174pgs, PC $20.00

Magazine, FC $20.00

SC, 224pgs, FC $34.95

SC, 8x11, 80pgs, FC $10.95

Spinning off from BrickJournal’s popular “You Can Build It” column, this full-color instruction book is loaded with nothing but step-by-step instructions by some of the top custom builders in the LEGO fan community. This volume features instructions for custom creations including Miniland figures, a fire engine, Christmas ornaments, a street vignette, plus miniscale models from “a galaxy far, far away,” and more! (STK438007) (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2)

84pgs, FC $9.95
POP CULTURE & MUSIC
LOCUS #663

Locus is the science-fiction and fantasy community's journal of record, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well-known authors. (STL001043) (Locus Magazine) (C: 0-1-1)

Magazine, B&W $7.50

Featured in the 007 Magazine Goldfinger Portfolio: A previously unknown scene between Sean Connery and Shirley Eaton, shot but cut from the film. Ian Fleming's on-set meeting with Sean Connery and Shirley Eaton. Shirley Eaton being painted gold for both of her appearances as "Golden Girl" Jill Masterson. 10-pages featuring the original blueprints for the gadgets in James Bond 007's Aston Martin DB5. Plus over 250 rare and never-before-seen images! (STL001579) (007 Magazine & Archive Ltd.) (C: 0-1-2)

Magazine, 76pgs, PC $29.99
007 MAGAZINE PRESENTS: GOLDFINGER PORTFOLIO VOLUME 3

Featured in the 007 Magazine Goldfinger Portfolio Volume 3: The filming of the golf match at Stoke Park Golf Club between James Bond and Auric Goldfinger. Publicity shoots taken at Stoke Park Golf Club: featuring Sean Connery, Gert Frobe, Harold Sakata, and Tania Mallet. Filming James Bond's Aston Martin on location in the Furka Pass, Switzerland. Interview with "Voice of the Bond Girls," Nikki van der Zyl, featuring her exclusive on-set photographs. Plus over 200 rare and never-before-seen images! (STL001581) (007 Magazine & Archive Ltd.) (C: 0-1-2)

Magazine, 76pgs, PC $29.99
CINEFEX #146

Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice: D.C. Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures present an epic clash of superheroes, with bat-masked vigilante Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) confronting the Kryptonian crime-fighter (Henry Cavill) and other members of the D.C. Comics universe. Deadpool: In his feature directing debut, Tim Miller helms Deadpool, starring Ryan Reynolds as Marvel's outrageous antihero, who gains accelerated healing powers following an unauthorized military experiment. Hail, Caesar!: Directors Joel and Ethan Coen transport audiences to the Technicolor world of the 1950s with the quirky Hail, Caesar!, in which Hollywood fixer Eddie Mannix tries everything in his power to keep a movie studio's wayward stars in line. The 5th Wave: Sony Pictures Entertainment and director J Blakeson bring author Rick Yancey's popular novel series to the screen. (STL001484) (Cinefex) (C: 0-1-1)

Magazine, 120pgs, FC $12.50

2016 is a massive year for Star Trek fans, and The Official Star Trek Magazine continues its ongoing mission to be your essential guide to Gene Roddenberry's ever-expanding universe.

With a new movie hitting cinemas this summer, a new TV series in production, and a 50th anniversary to celebrate, we'll feature all the latest developments in the worlds of Trek. We interview original series legend George Takei, Enterpise engineer Connor Trinneer, and Kirk autobiography scribe David A. Goodman. We'll also find out why every starship needs a miracle worker, and discover how Star Trek was saved — the first time! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (STL000836) (Titan) (C: 0-1-1)

NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC $9.99

PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—100pgs, FC $9.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS INSIDER MAGAZINE #165

It's the biggest Star Wars movie ever, but how well do you know Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Insider presents 100 amazing things you might have missed from the hit movie! Plus, the cast and crew reflect on the making of the film and we print your thoughts on the movie!

We're also looking back on Star Wars Rebels' amazing second season, looking forward to the big new movie, Star Wars Rogue One, and have an amazing exclusive tale-only in Star Wars Insider! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (STL000838) (Titan) (C: 0-1-1)

NEWSSTAND—8x11, 100pgs, FC $7.99

PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—8x11, 100pgs, FC $7.99
TRADING CARDS SECTION
SPORTS CARDS
TOPPS COMPANY
TOPPS 2016 BASEBALL SERIES 2 TRADING CARDS

It's the second installment of the 2016 Topps Baseball set — cards 352-701! Collect all 350 cards, find amazing inserts and look for special new programs commemorating Ichiro's pursuit of 3000 hits and Ken Griffey Jr.'s monumental career. And look for "Double Play", an all-new interactive trading card that gives fans and collectors a chance to win great prizes based on a player's performance! The 350-card base series feature Veterans, Rookies, Future Stars and Team Cards. Look for Team Logo Pin Cards, SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game Pin Cards and World Series Champion Coin & Stamp Cards, as well as 30 Chasing 3000 cards chronicling Ichiro's pursuit of 3000 hits in MLB. 10 cards per pack, 36 packs per box. Jumbo Packs are 47 cards per pack, 10 packs per box. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

A staple of the Topps Baseball portfolio is returning for its 24th consecutive release. 2016 Topps Finest Baseball will feature the eccentric designs and retro themes that have become synonymous with the Finest brand, while providing low-numbered refractor parallels and a veteran-centric autograph checklist bursting with big hits. In addition to 100 base cards of MLB® Veterans and Rookies, look for Finest Autographs (the best MLB Veterans, All-Stars, & Rookies on Finest chrome technology), Finest Firsts Autographs (commemorating each MLB Rookie's first appearance in Topps Finest), Finest Greats Autographs (Elite MLB retired players) and Finest Originals Autographs (featuring Topps Finest buybacks from the past 20+ years).5 cards per pack, 12 packs per box (2 6-pk. miniboxes). (STL000230) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

Mini-Box (6 packs) $9.99
TOPPS 2016 UFC KNOCKOUT TRADING CARDS

Starting with a base series of 100 of the most collectible past and present names in UFC, you'll find: Canvas Collection Originals (unique on-card art created by leading MMA artists); autographs including Knockout Autographs, Dominant Duos Dual & Triumphant Trios Triple Autographs, SixSigs, Thoughts from the Boss Dual, Scarlet Signatures and Museum Collection Framed Autographs; autograph relics including Dominant Duos, Dual Autographed Fight Mat, Knockout Autograph Championship Belt Plate Autograph, Scarlet Signatures, Autographed UFC Glove Redemptions (cards that can be exchanged for one of up to 20 different signed UFC gloves) and Museum Memorabilia. 10 cards per pack, 4 packs per box. (STL000321) (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

Pack $49.99
NON-SPORTS CARDS
CRYPTOZOIC ENTERTAINMENT
ORPHAN BLACK SEASON 1 TRADING CARDS

Cryptozoic is excited to add Orphan Black to its trading card line in 2016! The series focuses on character Sarah (Tatiana Maslany) as she assumes the life and identity of another woman to whom she is identical, only to learn that the woman was her clone and was caught in a dangerous plot with the wrong people. The Orphan Black Season 1 trading cards will feature a 72-card base series as well as 4 chase sets (Character Bios, Quotes, Felix's Loft, and Comic Covers), authentic autograph and wardrobe/dual wardrobe cards, foil variants and printing plates, all to be collected perfectly in our limited edition binders. This set will be among the first Cryptozoic release to introduce its brand new trading card "Photo Set" configurations. Photo Sets are non-random collections featuring one complete set of the series' base cards and standard chase card sets. No "hits" will be included in these boxes. These are a perfect gift for the super-fan in your life, and pair ideally with a collectible binder to store the series in. Keep your complete set in the full color 1¨ 3-ring binder, which features a trompe-l'œil rendering of Cosima's laptop computer and contains an exclusive card replica of the Dyad Institute swipe key. 5 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

Introducing the fourth series of The Vampire Diaries trading cards from Cryptozoic Entertainment! This all-new set will feature multiple exciting chase sets (Portraits, Studio and Trio) as well as cast autograph cards and wardrobe cards, each 1:24 packs. This series will be among the first Cryptozoic releases to introduce the brand new trading card "Photo Set" configurations. Photo Sets are non-random collections featuring one complete set of the series' base cards and multiple chase card sets. No "hits" will be included in these boxes. These are perfect gifts for the super-fan in your life, and pair ideally with a 1" collectible binder that contains an exclusive Wardrobe card. 5 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

You will have a license to kill with Rittenhouse Archives' new James Bond 007 Classics Trading Cards! The 72-card base set highlights The World is Not Enough (starring Pierce Brosnan) with more than 130 different photos, retelling the entire story, scene by scene. Throwback sets include On Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Man with the Golden Gun, and Licence to Kill, each with more than 100 different photographs taken from the film. Collectors will also find bonus Relic and SPECTRE cards as well as autograph cards with signatures from signers including Daniela Bianchi, Ben Whishaw, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Naomie Harris, Sophie Marceau, and many more. Plus, randomly inserted bonus cards! Then, store your collection in the 007 Classic Trading Cards Collector's Album which comes with a bonus promo card! 5 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

Topps is bringing back one of its iconic brands — Evolution — to take fans on an epic adventure through the Star Wars galaxy! Topps Star Wars Evolution 2016 will tell the stories of the most important characters and how they evolved throughout the entire Star Wars saga, including the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens! 100 Base Cards feature the most important characters from across the Star Wars saga, explaining how each character evolved over time. Inserts include Evolution of Vehicles & Ships, Evolution of the Lightsaber, Evolution of Star Wars Comics and Stained Glass pairings. Look for Patch Cards (the Empire, the Rebel Alliance, the Galactic Republic, the Separatists, the Jedi Council, the Rebels, the Resistance and the First Order); autographs from over 50 signers, with numerous dual & triple autographs to chase; sketch cards; and more. 8 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (STL000234) (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

Pack $3.99
TOPPS 2016 WWE TRADING CARDS

The extensive 179-card series includes 100 Base Cards (Superstars, Divas, Legends and Rookies), NXT Cards (featuring every NXT Superstar and Diva, including First Prospect Cards), first-ever Superstars Perspectives Cards and The Rock Tribute (part 2 of 4 of a continuity collecting program). Look for 4 levels of chase including WWE Tag Team Championship Bronze Parallel (1:2), Divas Championship Silver Parallel (1:24), Intercontinental Championship Gold Parallel (numbered to 10) and WWE World Heavyweight Championship Red Parallel (numbered 1 per subject). 8 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (STL000206) (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

Pack $2.49
APPAREL SECTION

PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE APPAREL
DEADPOOL: "2 SWORD DEADPOOL" WHITE T-SHIRT

Deadpool t-shirt. (STL001172) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories.

Dr. Strange t-shirt. (STL001151) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories.

Marvel Heroes t-shirt. (STL001164) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories.

Jessica Jones t-shirt. (STL000566) (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Available in US, Canada, Australia and NZ, UK, Japan, France, Spain, Italy, Thailand, and Brazil.