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BERKELEY, CA — 20 December, 2005 — In the upcoming origins issue #4 of RUNES OF RAGNAN, the Viking god Odin will play a major role. The creative team of RUNES OF RAGNAN has worked to create a new vision of this legendary figure, and we are inviting ALL artists to do the same in our “Essence of Odin” art contest.

Artists from across the globe are invited to take on this iconic figure. Reinvent him, stretch the boundaries of what has been done, and create your own version of the AllFather. Odin is the central deity within Norse writings, and is considered by many to be the most powerful of gods within their mythology. Now is your chance to reinvent him.

The winner of this contest will win publication in the epic Origins issue of RUNES OF RAGNAN #4, signed copies of the book, and 2 limited edition signed lithographs!

If you are not familiar with RUNES OF RAGNAN, the entire #1 issue has recently been made available for FREE online at the Image Comics site http://www.imagecomics.com. This is a world rich with Viking Lore and the dark tones of a people that placed the warrior on such a high pedestal. You can also see a preview of issue #2 there as well!

Speaking of issue #4, German artist Philipp S. Neundorf will be taking on a 5 page sequence. Featuring Odin, this sequence was specifically written for Philipp, feeding into his strengths as a slightly abstract painter. We wanted the Viking realm of Valhalla and the presentation of Odin to be completely removed from the reality of the other pages in RoR.

Fans, make sure your local retailer has the hard-to-find first issue of Runes in stock by taking advantage of special deals at http:// www.joshmedors.com/ror/retailer/50centoffer.html

For full details, rules, and reference material, visit the official Runes of Ragnan website: http://www.runescomic.com/

Pietro Maximoff, formerly the speedster known as Quicksilver, is at the lowest point of his life. And now he will be unable to pick up the first issue of his very own mini-series, Son of M #1, which has sold out of Diamond.

The creative team of David Hine and Roy Allan Martinex has received an enormous amount of acclaim for their emotionally-grabbing first issue. Ten Terrific writer Hine is sure to springboard into superstardom with the completion of Son of M and Martinez continues to impress with his intensely detailed visuals.

Eric Sunde of IGN.com asks, “Wow, another great Decimation tie-in miniseries? Peter David may have met his match in David Hine, as far as handling Quicksilver’s characterization goes.”

Don MacPherson of TheFourthRail.com says, “The [Decimation] limited series — such as Generation M and now the debut issue of this six-parter — are exploring some rich, character-driven material. This may be the best thing David Hine has written for Marvel Comics thus far, and given the promise he showed in early issues of District X, that’s saying something.”

TheComicFanatic.com says Roy Allan Martinez, “delivers a gorgeous issue filled with some of the most incredible detail ever put to a comic book panel.”

There are no plans at this time for a second printing of Son of M #1, so retailers are encouraged to increase their orders on any Decimation-related title. Many of the Decimation titles have already sold out and those that haven’t will not be available for reorder much longer.

Be sure to pick up Son of M #2 as Pietro is reunited with his wife, the Inhuman Crystal. Will Quicksilver find redemption among his remaining family or will the depths of his despair cause him to continue his downward spiral with yet another betrayal?

I created a new layout to better highlight specific articles and features on this site, however there are a couple of small errors that have yet to be addressed.

For one, the archive links do not work, so you’re limited to the content displayed on the front page. This will be fixed within the next day or two.

Also, I’m not able to get RSS feeds set up for the News, Reviews and New Releases sections of the site. I’m working on this and should be able to get it rolling soon.

Those are the only issues I am aware of. If you know of anything else, please alert me.

Keeping up with Infinite Crisis is pretty hard without knowing what’s coming up next or has preceded the current issues. Of course, once you see this list you’ll realize that keeping up with Infinite Crisis even with the knowledge of what’s coming up next or has preceded is nearly impossible.

Thankfully you really don’t have to keep up with every title in order to stay in the know. If you really want to read Infinite Crisis I recommend the following:

Countdown to Infinite Crisis

Only one 80 page issue was made. This gets the ball rolling and explains a few events that lead up to the main story. Consider it a prologue (and at $2.50 for 80 pages a darn good buy), it’s not entirely necessary, but it’s worth the read and gives you a small amount of background information.

Rann-Thanagar War

This documents the war between the Ranns and the Thangarians and the involvement of the Green Lanterns.

Day of Vengeance

This title tells the story of the Specter, a super hero turned crazy villain bent on destroy all magic in the universe.

Villains United

Lex Luthor and almost every other super villain unite to work together as one unit, however a small number of villains that would rather not join form their own group to stop Lex.

Project Omac

Batman’s investigates attempts to uncover the plots of Checkmate, the now corrupt agency which has taken over his ultimate spy satellite, Brother Eye.

Infinite Crisis

This is the main title in this whole event. If you don’t read this, why bother with everything before it?

Rann-Thanagar War, Day of Vengeance, Villains United and Project Omac are each a six issue mini series and are available in trade paperback (Rann-Thanagar War will be available in trade at the end of this month).
Infinite Crisis is a seven issue mini-series and is currently up to Issue #2, with #3 being released this coming Wednesday.

As far as crossovers go, your best bet is reading those that occur in your favorite titles.

May 26, 2005 worldwide: the third coming of the X-Men. A new director and lots of new (or old depending on how you look at it) characters.

Although the release is quit a way off, you can still check out the very cool “announcement teaser”. There are also a number of photos of the cast online at the official movie site (designed in crap-o-vision Flash Animation) or you can check out the exact same photos (minus colossus for some reason) at the official marvel site in the media section (not really designed at all, but at least there’s no flash to bother with). Or you can check out high resolution versions at superherohype.com

The afore mentioned photos are rather lame since they are just profiles of the cast from the neck up. You can’t really check out their costumes. countingdown.com has what appears to be concept art and a few other images as well, and a metal Colossus can be found at canmag.com.

The Plot

According to imdb.com:When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men, led by Professor Charles Xavier (Stewart), and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organized under Xavier’s former ally, Magneto (McKellen).

The cast and crew

Director: Brett Ratner.

X-3 will be under the direction of a new mind, Brett Ratner. This guy’s resume includes such hits as Rush Hour, Prison Break… um… Rush Hour 2… and uh, Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99. Ouch. We could be in for a very bumpy ride.

Writers: Zak Penn and Simon Kinberg

Well, even if the director isn’t the greatest choice, the writers are good, right? right?? Uh no, wrong. ZAk Penn has given us Inspector Gadget, Behind Enemy Lines, Elektra and the Fantastic Four… oh, and X-Men 2: Mutants United. Kinberg has written such fine classic material as xXx: State of the Union. I realize that I should possibly cut Penn some slack since he did write X-2, but I wasn’t thrilled with the flick to begin with… although he wasn’t stupid enough to write the line “What happens to a toad when it’s struck by lightening? The same thing as everything else!” (so dramatic), so that gives me plus points automatically.

Ashley Hartman

IMDB lists Ashley Hartman as playing the part of Emma Frost. While introducing Emma Frost might seem like a bad idea since she didn’t come along until later, I have decided that continuity has gone out the window for all of the X-Men movies and you just have to take them for being alternate stories with bits of the comics mixed in. Not that cool, but whatever… it’s Hollywood. By the way, Hartman was (according to IMDB) contestant #32 on American Idol and had a role on the OC. She was also in Maxim and has a creepy doppleganger at Rutgers (a state university in New Jersey).

I’m not entirely sure what to think of this movie myself just yet. The trailer is awesome, and beast looks fairly cool. Angel looks amazing and I’m glad to see the Phoenix Saga will be explored… albeit loosely. After all they’re putting Moira MacTaggart in the show, but from what I can tell, no Banshee. Juggernaut will make his debut, but no Black Tom Cassady. I’m fairly certain that this photo from the trailer is of Cassady Keep, which would be in keeping with the original story line. If you’re going to do a Pheonix Saga story, why bother putting some of the starring cast from the comic in, but not all? And why bother mucking with the overall story? I really enjoyed the comic version and am afraid to see it translated on the big screen.
Of course, the cast of characters is dependent on IMDB being correct, which is up in the air as far as I’m concerned.

Something else that worries me: a massive amount of new mutants. IMDB has a list of the entire cast and crew and it seems like a bit of an overload on characters. I don’t want this to turn in to the original Batman movies, attempting to introduce as many characters as possible. Then again, X-Men has always relied on a large group of mutants, so we’ll just have to wait and see what the outcome will be.

It will also be very interesting to see how the write Nightcrawler off since Alan Cumming won’t return for another film.

ACTION COMICS #834

Once upon a time, the Queen of Fables unleashed Kryptonian nightmares on the people of Metropolis and she would not stop until Superman was hers. Will the Man of Steel live happily ever after…or not at all?

AQUAMAN #37

The Spectre’s rampage against all magic in the DCU brings him to Atlantis, and the whole nation faces destruction unless Tempest can stop him! Meanwhile, unaware that his native land is under attack, Aquaman must deal with the new, improved Black Manta!

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #16

The Joker’s taking the Batmobile for a joyride through Gotham City! Batman’s going to have his hands full when the Clown Prince of Crime takes over the rules of the road.

BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE #3 (OF 3)

The thrilling mini-series conclusion! Batman comes to the realization that all is not what it seems in his investigation of a bizarre, ritualistic killer. And the revelations that follow may make him wish he’d never left Gotham!

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #198

Part 2 of the 3-part “Blaze of Glory” by Will Pfeifer (CATWOMAN) and Chris Weston (THE FILTH)! A thief who’s been put away by Batman relives the humiliating moment of his capture and plots revenge by planning an atrocity no one in Gotham will ever forget!

THE BEST OF THE SPIRIT

DC Comics is proud to present its first-ever collection celebrating the greatest stories by comics mastermind Will Eisner starring one of the most indelible characters ever created: The Spirit! THE BEST OF THE SPIRIT reprints 22 Spirit sections from 1940-1950, featuring famous first appearances, classic confrontations, human interest tales, and all those magnificent splash pages!

Eisner’s blue-suit-clad, fedora-wearing crimefighter starred in hundreds of newspaper adventure stories that thrilled readers with Eisner’s groundbreaking style. Eisner was a master of utilizing the comics format to its greatest strengths, and his Spirit stories are some of his finest examples!

This volume also features an introduction by New York Times best-selling novelist Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN).

FIRESTORM #20

An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! In deep space, Firestorm and guest star Animal Man follow Donna Troy’s team to a rendezvous with cosmic destiny — and a deadly battle with an army of wingmen over a priceless Thanagarian artifact.

GREEN ARROW #57

The stunning conclusion of the 4-part “Heading Into the Light!” Dr. Light enters Star City, his targets: Ollie, Conner, and Mia. Black Lightning has vowed to stand by the archer’s side until the bitter end, but will it be enough stop the approaching wave of destruction?

HAWKMAN #47

Part 1 of the 3-part “Coalition in Crisis,” continuing in the aftermath of THE RANN-THANGAR WAR and featuring art by Chris Batista (JLA)! In the wake of the events of RANN/THANAGAR WAR #6, Hawkman and Hawkgirl join forces with Adam Strange to battle alien invaders seeking to destroy the planet Rann!

JLA #123

A disbanded JLA works both sides of the same case in “World Without a Justice League” Part 4 of 6! The Key has captured Manitou Dawn, intending to use her magical abilities to help him quiet all the voices in his head — by killing millions of innocent people!

JLA CLASSIFIED: COLD STEEL #1 (OF 2)

Get ready for a thrilling 2-issue miniseries written and painted by Christopher Moeller (JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE)! The JLA members find themselves caught between two warring factions in a deep space conflict that threatens to split the Earth’s mightiest super-team down the middle! Time is of the essence, causing the group to quickly choose sides — which may be the heroes’ first mistake!

As the battle escalates, the team realizes that it must amp-up its collective powers and abilities — leading to the first use of the JLA’s towering battle-ready armor!

THE LIGHT BRIGADE

There’s a war in Heaven, and Earth is the battleground in this volume collecting the supernatural 4-issue miniseries! A ragtag squad of WWII G.I.s must recover the mysterious Sword of God, a heavenly artifact coveted by angels, demons, and Nazis!

“You’ll get a charge from LIGHT BRIGADE, a must-have book that should be on everybody’s must-have list!” — Entertainment Weekly

NIGHTWING #115

Nightwing’s long and winding road has landed him under Deathstroke’s thumb in the most vicious collection of villains ever assembled! Now, it’s time for Dick Grayson to take matters into his own hands. But if he’s trading Deathstroke’s loyalty for Lex Luthor’s, is his life getting any better?

SCOOBY-DOO #103

It’s a rumble in the jungle as the Mystery, Inc. gang travels to South America to solve a case involving a giant Lizard Creature! And if that’s not enough, the gang faces off against a Creepy Voodoo Doll and the freaky Phantom Farmer! Jinkies!

SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 2: SUPERGIRL

Award-winner Jeph Loeb and the red-hot Michael Turner reintroduce a classic character into the DCU! This fantastic softcover includes the entire “Supergirl from Krypton” storyline, originally presented in the best-selling SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8-13.

Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay, which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl bent on destroying Gotham City! What’s her connection to Superman? Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? Will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding? Plus, this volume includes an introduction by Loeb as well as a Kryptonian language translation key!

SUPERMAN: TRUE BRIT

Kim “Howard” Johnson teams with Monty Python alumus John Cleese and fan-favorite artists John Byrne & Mark Farmer for a unique tale of Superman — if he crash-landed in England! As a journalist for the Daily Smear tabloid, Colin Clark may learn that the key to success may be revealing his greatest secret. What will the neighbors think?

TEEN TITANS #30

Part 1 of a 2-part story featuring the return of Brother Blood! As a result of the magic wars in Day of Vengeance, the barrier keeping Brother Blood trapped in hell is broken and he’s back … with some former Teen Titans! And just whose side is former Titan Lilith on? And isn’t she dead?

VILLAINS UNITED

Collecting the intriguing 6-issue miniseries that led into INFINITE CRISIS!

Six of justice’s deadliest enemies band together to start a revolution. Together, they want to take a stand to stop the super-heroic community from tampering with their minds and to prove how deadly they can be! But not everyone agrees to this agenda. Six rogues are recruited by the enigmatic Mockingbird, charged with opposing the Society and given assignments to thwart their rivals and even help their enemies. Who is Mockingbird? Could it be one of the six?

The status quo is rocked by the Society’s formation and the revelations along the way make certain that when the Secret Six are done, nothing in the DCU will ever be the same!

WONDER WOMAN: EYES OF THE GORGON

A new volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #206-213! The deadly Medousa comes calling, and Wonder Woman’s world is turned completely upside-down. After a terrible sacrifice, the Amazing Amazon must prove herself once again to her comrades in the JLA and to the world.

The first of a series of quintessential, stand-alone, done-in-one stories by Paul Jenkins and Paolo Rivera, MYTHOS: X-MEN takes readers back to the formative days of Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, and recounts the first encounter between the nescient, teen-aged X-Men with their ultimate nemesis, Magneto! Filled with new detail and nuance, the MYTHOS books are also the perfect starter set for those readers new to the Marvel cast of characters, or to those who known them only from movies and television cartoons!

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THE RESSURECTION OF NICHOLAS SCRATCH Part 1 [of 3]
The is an order to everything. A balance to the world and the nether-realms beneath the world. And now that balance is being tipped, as dark forces gather like a storm. The occult mutants known as Salem’s Seven are once more banding together. But this time, it’s to bring their father, the nefarious Nicholas Scratch, back to life. If they should somehow succeed…pray for the Fantastic Four’s souls!

Books Of Doom #2

Fleeing his homeland, Victor Von Doom arrives at college in the United States, his education paid for by the U.S. Government, who sees in Victor a mind that could give them the edge in the Cold War.
But Victor is determined to use this opportunity to further his own destiny and obsessions, his benefactor’s wishes be damned. If only these other meddling fools, such as Reed Richards and his loutish friend Ben Grimm would get out of his way, Victor knows the secrets of the world and its untouchable realms will be his for the taking.

Cable/deadpool #23

“BOSOM BUDDIES”
The jiggly-wiggly conclusion to the BOSOM BUDDIES arc finds Cable & Deadpool cracking the Internet in half as the Black Box tries to drown them in information overload and prevent his TRUE identity from being revealed (X-Universe geek-alert!). Meanwhile, it’s snakes vs. cats– or at least the B.A.D. Girls versus the Cat–for control of the Dominus Objective “ears to the wall” program. Part 4 (of 4).

Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne Vol. 5

Fantastic Four/iron Man: Big In Japan #3

Armed with the knowledge that the mother of all Big Monsters is headed their way, the Fantastic Four and Iron Man are heading south! To Antarctica, that is, and to the very source of the disturbance sending monsters worldwide into an uncontrollable panic. But even the greatest scientific minds in the Marvel U, and their Japanese cohort, monster expert, Dr. Yamane, may have met their match when the unknowable, the unimaginable, the biggest darn big monster ever, comes home to crush a little planet called Earth.

G.l.a.: Misassembled

They are the Great Lake Avengers, the guys who got the shortest end of the super-hero stick. But with the REAL Avengers disassembled, they’re going to try to step up to the plate and deal with one of their most powerful villains! Can they save the day? Well, we just hope these guys can save themselves! Collects G.L.A. #1-4 – plus the team’s first appearance from WEST COAST AVENGERS #46, by JOHN BYRNE; and Squirrel Girl’s first and only previous appearance from MARVEL SUPER-HEROES #8, by WILL MURRAY and STEVE DITKO.

Ghost Rider #4

“The Road to Damnation,” Part 4 of 6: The Demon Kazaan wants to build a pipeline to hell – and the evil oil baron Earl Gustav is only too glad to oblige. It’s up to Ghost Rider to stop him. But first, he’ll have to deal with the archangel Ruth.

Glx-mas #1

Marvel’s own Milwaukee-based Misfits are back—in their very own, double sized X-mas special! Sure, they survived the GLA mini-series, but can Squirrel Girl, Mr. Immortal, and pals survive… the HOLIDAYS?!? 6 all-new features of mockery, morbidity, and merriment– including the return of Grasshopper, Deathurge… and the Yuletide tyranny of Dr. Tannenbaum?! By Dan Slott (GLA), Georges Jeanty (Gambit), Paul Grist (Jack Staff), Mike Kazaleh (Ren & Stimpy), and special guest, Mike Wieringo (Friendly Neighborhood something-or-other).

Gravity: Big-city Super Hero

You’ve made your way through high school and moved out of your parents’ house. You’re finally ready to get a job, pick a major and meet the girl of your dreams. You’ve got it all figured out… right? Right?! Meet freshman Greg Willis, NYC newbie from the rural Midwest hoping to realize his dream of becoming a big-city super hero. But will the realities of city life, college and saving the day prove to be too much for him? Let Sean McKeever and Mike Norton, the creative team responsible for the acclaimed Indie drama The Waiting Place, introduce to you the next great Marvel hero! Collects GRAVITY #1-5.

Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #7

The Fantastic Four have encountered big menaces, but the ego of the Submariner may be their hugest foe yet! The monarch of the seas seeks a bride, and has set his sights on the world’s most Fantastic girl!

Marvel Knights Spider-man #21

“THE OTHER: EVOLVE OR DIE” PART 8 (OF 12)
THE SPIDER-MAN CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE DECADE CONTINUES HERE!
Beaten to the edge of death, hovering in a place short of heaven or hell, Spidey is about to embark on a journey unlike anything he’s ever experienced. If he’s going to have any hope to thwart Morlun’s obscene mission, then he’s got two choices: Evolve or die…

Marvel Select Flip Magazine #7

Marvel Tales Flip Magazine #6

New Avengers: Most #1

An essential companion to NEW AVENGERS, SPIDER-MAN: BREAKOUT, TOXIN and more! Revelations, clarifications and explanations abound as Marvel shines its searchlight on the jailbreak of the century! In the tradition of SECRET WAR: FROM THE FILES OF NICK FURY and SECRETS OF THE HOUSE OF M, NEW AVENGERS: MOST WANTED features HANDBOOK-style bios of all the escapees, from the Answer to Zzzax!

New Thunderbolts #16

The NEW Squadron Sinister has brought the house down, but are they the good guys — or bad guys? And what does Speed Demon do when they make a recruitment offer he doesn’t want to refuse? Plus: M.A.C.H. IV’s mysterious recruitment drive continues…

New X-men #21

“CHILDHOOD’S END”
DECIMATION Tie-In!
House of M has forever changed the Xavier Institute and as if the kids didn’t have enough to worry about, assassin X-23 comes to the school! Trouble is brewing as one of the X-Men’s deadliest villains, William Stryker, is making news again and this time, God is on HIS side! Part 2 (of 4)!

Omega: The Unknown Classic

Punisher: Silent #1

Holiday One-Shot!
Ready for a little holiday cheer? No? Neither is Frank Castle. He’s more interested in tracking down a mob rat in the witness protection program and punishing him. But to do that, he’s gonna have to face his greatest foe. Hint, he’s fat, dresses in red, and sports a white beard.

Secret War #5

The FINALE of the limited series event is here! CAPTAIN AMERICA, SPIDER-MAN, WOLVERINE, DAREDEVIL, BLACK WIDOW, THE FANTASTIC FOUR, THE X-MEN—EVERYONE IS HERE! All this, and secrets are revealed. Don’t miss the conclusion to Brian Michael Bendis’ story and the stunning paintings by Gabriele Dell’Otto!

Secret War

Son Of M #1

He’s lost everything: his friends, his sister, and his cause. How far is he willing to go to get them back?

All he wanted was to make the world a perfect place for mutantkind. Pietro Maximoff was Quicksilver, the fastest living creature on Earth until the Scarlet Witch took it all away. Now the son of Magneto is despised, rejected, and alone. Down-and-out in Mutant Town where the few remaining mutants are fighting a desperate battle for survival.
And just when he thought things couldn’t get any worse, along comes a Spider-Man….

Ultimate Iron Man #5

The first ULTIMATE IRON MAN mini-series by bestselling sci-fi author Orson Scott Card (ENDER’S GAME, SPEAKER OF THE DEAD) and Andy Kubert (1602, ORIGIN, X-MEN) comes to a conclusion!! The government discovers young Tony Stark and sees how valuable he can be to them. They want him to come be part of the Baxter Building think-tank. But what will they do if Tony refuses?

Uncanny X-men #467

“GREY’S END”
DECIMATION Tie-In!
Marvel Girl’s entire family has been placed on the intergalactic wanted list! The X-Men are the only thing that stands between the Greys and their extraterrestrial executioners! Part 2 (of 3)

What If: #4

“Public Enemy Number One”
Logan has sought solace in the trappings of a rowdy river town in the Canadian wilderness, but a tragedy forces him to seek revenge in the mob-ridden windy city, Chicago. Will this crusade stop him from becoming Wolverine or does he have a greater destiny ahead of him? All these questions and more are answered in this hard-boiled tale of vengeance by the acclaimed creative team of Marvel/Epic’s GUN THEORY.

X-factor #1

In the fallout from HOUSE OF M and following last year’s surprise hit film-noir series–MADROX, a new mutant team is forged! X-FACTOR is an investigative mutant agency including Madrox—the Multiple Man, Guido—the Strong Guy, Wolfsbane—the shape-shifter, Siryn—the chorus girl, Rictor—the living earthquake, and GENERATION X’s Monet—the pompous witch. Drawn together in the heart of District X, this rag-tag band of heroes has a lot of answers to find, and fast!
BONUS: A key player from HOUSE OF M will play a major roll in X-FACTOR! (No, it’s not Wolverine—sigh)

X-men #179

“HOUSE ARREST”
DECIMATION Tie-In
With their world having been turned upside down by the events of House of M, the X-Men find themselves at their absolute lowest. However, it looks like help has arrived, from the most unlikely of allies! Part 3 (of 3)!

X-men: Phoenix - Endsong

Amazing Joy Buzzards Vol. 2 #3

“GO, EL CAMPEON, GO!!!”
You’d think El Campeon would have it made, being the Supernatural-Mythical-Mexican-Wrestler friend to the Amazing Joy Buzzards. But nothing could be further from the truth when everyday life borders on the surreal. Adventure just seems to follows El Campeon wherever he goes, whether defending his wrestling belt, or running into an old nemesis in the supermarket, he just can’t seem to shake it! Can’t a Supernatural-Mythical-Mexican-Wrestler get a break?!!!

Bad Planet #1

Arachnid predators from space threaten to knock mankind off the top of the food chain. In our darkest hour, a lone alien warrior may be our only salvation if mankind doesn’t KILL him first!

Fear Agent #2 (new printing)

Hopelessly lost and in desperate need of food and supplies (i.e. booze), Alien Exterminator, Heath Huston drunkenly darts toward a near by spaceport. But once on board, he realizes something is terribly wrong. In no condition for a fight, Heath is thrown into a life or death struggle with masses of the same terrifying alien race that cost him his family.

The Further Adventures of One Page Filler Man GN

When JIM MAHFOOD needs to complete his new graphic novel, he enlists the help of One-Page Filler Man, insane superhero and philosopher, and Randy, his little ice cream-loving sidekick. The two of them seek out adventure and wind up on the most surreal and hilarious adventure of their bizarre careers.

Grounded #4 (of 6)

Sinister forces seize control of The High, stripping its students of their special abilities and holding them hostage until their superhero parents agree to give up their powers as well. Who can save the school and prevent a world without heroes? How about Jonathan, the only student who”s never had any powers - or any fear.

Hawaiian Dick: The Last Resort #3 (of 4)

The follow-up to the critically acclaimed HAWAIIAN DICK finally gets back on track this month as some loose ends are tied together while others unravel. The FBI makes its presence known, and a hungover Byrd confronts the crime families with information regarding their motivations. Meanwhile, Mo prepares for a date with man-eating sharks, and a sunbathing Kahami encounters (a deceased?) Stew Mulligan.

Noble Causes #15

Frost has always been a bit of a rogue, but when he gets tangled up in the Blackthorne family’s latest criminal endeavor, has he finally gotten in over his head? Or could it be he has the Blackthornes right where he wants them?

Rising Stars: Voices of the Dead #6 (of 6)

Lionel Zerb wrestles with inner demons as the conclusion to this six-part mini-series whips to a dramatic conclusion. The choice lies between his childhood-love, Lily, and in finding out if there is more to life than he or any other Special can see. Lionel is about to face an eternity in anguish for the answer to the Universe’s greatest questions. Is there a God, an afterlife, a rebirth? Great new Rising Stars action is brought to you by Fiona Avery (Amazing Fantasy, Ara–a)!

Walking Dead Vol. 1 Deluxe HC

This deluxe hardcover features the first 24 issues of the hit series along with the covers for the issues all in one massive, oversized slip-cased volume. Perfect for long time fans, new readers, and anyone needing a heavy object with which to fend off The Walking Dead.

Silver Sable is leader of the unstoppable Wild Pack and the world’s greatest mercenary! But times change…the Pack has gotten so big it no longer resembles the team Sable once led-and when evidence points to a traitor, Sable will stop at nothing until she finds him! Enter a brash young private detective calling himself Dominic Fortune, who’s out to make a name in the world of international espionage! With Sable branded a has-been-and Fortune’s star ascending-they’re a match made in heaven…as long as Fortune shuts up and follows Sable’s orders! Newcomer Brendan Cahill is joined by British comics legend John Burns (Judge Dredd, the Bendatti Vendetta) for six issues of intense superspy heroics!