ANITA BLAKE: THE LAUGHING CORPSE - BOOK ONE #5 (of 5)

Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON AND JESSICA RUFFNER
Pencils and Cover by RON LIM

The first arc of best-selling author Laurell K. Hamilton’s thriller concludes!
Vampire hunter Anita Blake has learned a couple things in her short career. Staying on the good side of a powerful Voodoo priestess is definitely one of them. But Anita may have made a fatal mistake when she fell out of favor with Dominga Salvador. And now, the mistress of the dark arts is going to show Anita there’s no place she can hide from her wrath…

32 pgs./Parental Advisory/$3.99

ASTONISHING TALES #1

Written by C.B. CEBULSKI, DANIEL MERLIN GOODBREY, CHRIS SEQUERA, & JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by KENNETH ROQUEFORT, LOU KANG, CHEW CHAN, NICK PITARRA, and JONATHAN HICKMAN
Wraparound Cover by KENNETH ROQUEFORT
Variant Cover by MARC SILVESTRI

The Marvel Universe is about to get even more astonishing with this anthology that delivers super-sized thrills every month! First up, fan-fave C.B. Cebulski and superstar Ken Roquefort (Madame Mirage) get gritty with a no-holds-barred Wolverine/Punisher tale you have to see to believe! You like Iron Man? GOOD! We’ve got a double dose of the Iron Avenger as Tony Stark and Arno Stark, Iron Man of the year 2020, headline two tales of corporate and high-tech intrigue. Finally, Cannonball and Sunspot of the New Mutants get sucked into the wildest adventure of their short lives when they spend their summer vacation in…MOJOWORLD!!

40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

DARK REIGN FILES

Written by MICHAEL HOSKIN
Bring on the bad guys! It’s the latest mighty Marvel handbook, straight from the files of Norman Osborn! The Dark Reign’s chief power broker assembles a case study of professional criminals on the superhuman grid — scrutinizing threat, loyalty, influence, power and expendability. In the words of the Green Goblin himself: “Our purpose is to know our enemies — and our enemies' enemies — as we do ourselves.”

64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

DARK TOWER: GUIDE TO GILEAD

Written by ANTHONY FLAMINI & ROBIN FURTH
Illustrated by DAVID YARDIN and JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE

Since the Golden Age of Eld — when Gilead was first named the capital of the fledgling Kingdom of All-World — the city has served as Mid-World’s most influential urban center. In the latest DARK TOWER handbook, explore Gilead’s seedy Lower Town and its affluent West End corridor! Learn about the religions of Buffalo Star and the Queen o’ Green Days! Marvel at the legend of Lord Perth! Beware the threats posed by the Blue-Faced Barbarians and Kuvian Night Soldiers! The GUIDE TO GILEAD is the only way to navigate the past, present and future of this magnificent metropolis! 

32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99 
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved.

DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #6 (of 6)

Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Art and Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by TBA
Sketch Variant by JAE LEE

In this final issue of the arc, Cort, the trainer of gunslingers announces that Gilead has been infiltrated. The man responsible is one of John Farson’s spies and most likely has not been working alone. And the ultimate goal of the infiltration is the theft of the immensely powerful  mystical object which Roland Deschain stole and brought to Gilead—Maerlyn’s Grapefruit! 

40 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99 
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved.

DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #2 (of 4)

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by MICO SUAYAN

Jack Russell is in serious trouble. The police have made him their prime suspect in a brutal murder…and they don’t even realize the full moon turns him into a vicious, blood-thirsty predator! But Jack is innocent – at least as far as he can remember – and with the clock ticking and the authorities on his trail, he goes looking for answers…and redemption! It’s a gruesome, grisly MAX take on one of Marvel’s horror legends, by Duane Swierczynski (IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and Mico Suayan (MOON KNIGHT)!

32 PGS./Explicit Content …$3.99

DR. DOOM AND THE MASTERS OF EVIL #2 (of 4)

Written by PAUL TOBIN
Penciled by PATRICK SCHERBERGER
Cover by KARL KERSCHL

The Masters of Evil have themselves a plan, and all that stands in their way is the Circus of Crime and their ringleader...Doctor Doom! When an untouched Hittite temple is found deep inside a New Mexico cave, the rush is on for the untold wealth, and a map where "eternal life" is the X that marks the spot! But where is the original Ringleader, and even with Doom now leading them, what can a bunch of circus performers do against the Masters of Evil?

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

ENDER'S SHADOW: BATTLE SCHOOL #3 (of 5)

Creative Director ORSON SCOTT CARD
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by SEBASTIANFIUMARA
Cover by TIMOTHY GREEN II

Bean has traded the streets of Rotterdam for an environment that seems even more challenging—Battle School! And while he struggles to find his place, Sister Carlotta’s search for Bean’s parents lead her into the orbit of a psychopath.The adaptation of Orson Scott Card's best-selling companion to the classic Ender's Game continues here!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
© 2008 Orson Scott Card. All rights reserved.

FRANKLIN RICHARDS: IT’S DARK REIGNING CATS & DOGS…

Written and Art by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS & BRAD ANDERSON

The dramatic earth-shattering tie-in follow-up to the previous earth-shattering mini-series that we’re gonna release before we start another earth-shattering mini-series that ties into an earth-shattering mini-series after that!!! In this issue, Franklin loves doing whatever he wants! It’s up to H.E.R.B.I.E. to keep Franklin out of the Reign (that happens to be Dark, whatever that means…)! In this not-really official tie-in to Dark Reign, check out FIVE new stories from the Eisner and Harvey nominee coming this February! Don’t take a reign check on this one!

32 PGS./All Ages …$3.99

KABUKI REFLECTIONS #12

Written by DAVID MACK
Art by DAVID MACK
Cover by DAVID MACK

This square-bound art book acts as a tie-in to the DVD documentary on Mack’s work, THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK from Herovideoproductions.com. REFLECTIONS #12 includes details and commentary on never-before-seen art and stories — including Mack’s new children’s book THE SHY CREATURES, handmade books and paintings from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, loads of art and extras you’ve never seen before, figure drawings, new paintings, sketches, Mack’s complete story from Tori Amos’ new Comic Book Tattoo story, album cover art, large art, live art shows, original scripts, and more!

48 PGS./FC …$5.99

LORDS OF AVALON: KNIGHT OF DARKNESS #4 (of 6)

Written by SHERRILYN KENYON
Adapted by ROBIN FURTH
Art & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA

King Arthur is dead, but his warriors fight on in this new take on the Arthurian legend by #1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR SHERRILYN KENYON. Varian, Merlin's foremost assassin, is trying to survive the infamous Val Sans Retour where every minute is filled with threats and narrow escapes. As he fights to return to Merlin and save the grail knights, the questions about Varian's past continue to mount. Why is the son of Narishka, a supporter of the evil queen Morgen, an assassin for Avalon? Though some of these questions will be answered, an even bigger one comes when the ghost of Sagremor, a long-dead Knight from the Round Table, blocks his way, declaring Varian a TRAITOR! The adventure continues in LORDS OF AVALON: KNIGHT OF DARKNESS saga!!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

KIDNAPPED! #4 (of 5)

Written by ROY THOMAS
Penciled by MARIO GULLY
Cover by GERALD PAREL

Having escaped from the ship he was kidnapped on, David Balfour reaches Scotland with the man he aided, Alan Breck Stewart. But their troubles are just beginning as the duo is pursued by a troop of English redcoats. Worse, David suddenly falls ill with a sickness that may take his very life!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

THE ODYSSEY #6 (of 8)

Written by ROY THOMAS
Pencils & Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

The great warrior Odysseus finally reaches his home Ithaca. Once there, he learns that  there are108 suitors for his wife Penelope’s hand. Odysseus encounters his son, Telemachus, and together they work out a plan to defeat the suitors unaware the suitors have targeted Telemachus for death.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #3 (of 8)

Written by ERIC SHANOWER
Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG

The journey of Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Woodman, The Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City of Oz continues peacefully until they encounter the Kalidahs! These fierce creatures with heads of tigers, bodies of bears and sharp claws launch a ferocious attack against the quintet! It will take every resource they can muster for the ragtag bunch to survive this deadly encounter.

32 PGS./All Ages …$3.99

MARVELS: EYE OF THE CAMERA #4 (of 6)

Written by KURT BUSIEK
Pencils & Cover by JAY ANACLETO
Black & White Variant Also Available!

The long-awaited MARVEL sequel ramps up!  Yellowjacket a traitor?  Bullseye versus Elektra!  As Phil Sheldon tries to cope with personal tragedy and the darkness and danger of the marvels all around him, he's offered the chance to witness and record a great heroic moment -- as the Avengers (with the Silver Surfer and the Molecule Man) save the entire planet.  But is it too little, too late?

32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

MODELS, INC. #1 (of 4)

Written by PAUL TOBIN
Pencils by VIÇENC VILLAGRASSA
Cover by SCOTT CLARK

Fashion Week is always a hectic time for models, and this year is no exception. Between escaped wolves, robbery attempts, and overly friendly police officers, Mary Jane Watson, Patsy Walker, Jill Jerold, Chili Storm and Millicent (Millie the Model)
Collins are testing the limits of their endurance. But when a brilliant young set designer is found murdered with three bullet holes in his back, and Millie proves to be the prime suspect, the models are forced to play detective in order to save one of their own!

32 PGS./ Rated A …$3.99

MARVEL TV: GALACTUS - THE REAL STORY

Written by Frank Tieri
Pencils & Cover by Juan Santacruz
Welcome to MARVELS CHANNEL, where you can get all the 411 on the 616. 

In this episode of MONSTERS, MYTHS and MARVELS, we explore one of the greatest threats mankind has ever faced: GALACTUS. But is he really the planet-eating celestial being we’ve come to fear with every fiber of our being? Or is he the construct of a super hero team desperate for headlines?  Join host Gordon Allsworth as he exposes the truth behind Galactus, and the greatest hoax ever pulled on humankind.

48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

SCOURGE OF THE GODS #2 (of 3)

Written by VALRIE MANGIN
Pencils & Cover by ALEKSA GAJI
Adaptation by PAUL BENJAMIN

The sci-fi heroic-fantasy hybrid continues! The starships of King Attila and his Huns threaten the Roman Galactic Empire known as the Orbis. As both the daughter of Roman ruler Flavius Aetius, and also the reincarnation of the Hun goddess Kerka, young Flavia Aetia is caught between the two forces. Will she remain true to her lover, Attila? Or will she serve the Orbis despite her father having condemned her to death as a traitor? When the two galactic super powers meet in battle at the ruins of the war-torn planet Sirmium, a young girl will have to decide who she is and where her true loyalties lie.

48 PGS./Mature …$5.99
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WAR OF KINGS: DARKHAWK #1 (of 2) 

Written by C.B. CEBULSKI
Penciled by HARVEY TOLIBAO
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON

As WAR OF KINGS approaches, the ascension of Darkhawk begins! New Warrior…Avenger…Intergalactic destroyer?! Chris Powell has been many things over his young life, but now he’s stepping up with a new life on the East Coast and a serious job at Project: P.E.G.A.S.U.S. But when his past comes back to haunt him and new information about his amulet and its legacy are violently brought to light, Darkhawk realizes he may have to face a much darker destiny that he ever realized. All this, plus the return of the Loners…and a reprint of DARKHAWK #1! You know how ANNIHILATION made you look twice at Nova (now star of a critically acclaimed series)? This is where Darkhawk takes off!

48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: WAR OF KINGS

Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Since the early ’70s, Marvel's cosmic comics have occupied a corner of the Marvel Universe that has provided some of the best and biggest stories the company has ever produced. And now, in the shadow of the twin triumphs of ANNIHILATION and
ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST, and springing directly from the action of SECRET INVASION, comes WAR OF KINGS! As DARK REIGN confounds planet Earth, the Inhumans are on a collision course with the Shi'Ar Empire. Anyone who has been following the action from X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS through EMPEROR VULCAN knows what's in store for Black Bolt when he squares off against the most powerful mutant among the stars! It all sets up the kind of sweeping cosmic event that will provide some awesome reading pleasure through 2009 — and SPOTLIGHT is here to give you full insider access with the creators and characters behind the event!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

YTHAQ: THE FORSAKEN WORLD #3 (of 3)

Written by CHRISTOPHE ARLESTON
Pencils & Cover by ADRIEN FLOCH
Adaptation by C.B. CEBULSKI

The first-ever English adaptation of the critically acclaimed European science-fiction epic continues! After having survived their space shipwreck and saving Callista and the other passengers, Granite and Navarth turn their attention to keeping themselves and their fellow castaways alive. Setting off to search for food and explore the planet, their quest takes a near-disastrous turn when the monk Feng Tao mysteriously disappears. They're now on their own as they continue to venture through these strange lands, hoping against hope the secrets of survival on Ythaq will be revealed to them.

56 PGS./Mature …$5.99
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MINI MARVELS: SECRET INVASION DIGEST

Written by CHRIS GIARRUSSO
Penciled by CHRIS GIARRUSSO
Cover by CHRIS GIARRUSSO

All-ages fun featuring the wild and crazy kid counterparts to Marvel’s greatest heroes! Here come the Mini Marvels in their second comedy/adventure digest! Featuring Spidey, Wolverine, Iron Man, Hulk and more Marvel favorites —
reimagined for an all-ages audience!

96 PGS./All Ages …$9.99

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS VOL. 4 HC

Written by JOE SIMON, RAY GILL, ANDREW MCWHINEY & VARIOUS
Penciled by CARL BURGOS, BILL EVERETT, JACK KIRBY, PAUL GUSTAVSON, STEVE DAHLMAN, BOB OKSNER & BEN THOMPSON
Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG

And now the flagship title of Marvel’s Golden Age REALLY heats up! From day one Marvel Comics brought you Carl
Burgos’ blazing Human Torch and Bill Everett’s undersea powerhouse Sub-Mariner, but two of the Golden Age’s most thrilling
characters just wasn’t enough for MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS—Enter, the Vision! Created by Timely’s titanic team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the Vision, burst into the Earthly world via Professor Enoch Mason’s dimension smasher and brought to MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS an eerie crime-noir serial that sealed the comic's place at the very top of the Golden Age’s greatest! Joined by the crime-fighting Angel, boy-adventurer Terry Vance, the caterwauling science fiction tales of
Electro, and Ka-Zar’s jungle action, there’s no comparison for variety and excitement, so celebrate Marvel’s 70th anniversary and reserve your copy today! Collecting MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS #13-16.
280 PGS/All Ages …$59.99

OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #2

Written by VARIOUS

Continuing the chronicle of the Marvel Universe, starting with Spider-Man (from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #53), Iron Man (from TALES OF SUSPENSE #72 on) and the X-Men (from 1963's X-MEN #52 on).Follow the history of the Marvel Universe as it unfolds month by month with the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe. Each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next!

64 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

SECRET INVASION: BLACK PANTHER TPB

Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by JEFTE PALO
Cover by JASON PEARSON

When the Skrulls come to town, it's all-out war in Wakanda. The alien invaders have war ships, advanced technology, super-powered soldiers and an army that outnumbers the Wakandans ten to one. Cake walk, right? Think again. There’s a reason Wakanda had never been conquered — and the Skrulls are about to find out why…the hard way. Collecting BLACK PANTHER #39-41, plus extras.

96 PGS./Rated T+ …$12.99

SECRET INVASION: FRONT LINE TPB

Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by GG STUDIO'S MARCO CASTIELLO
Cover by JUAN DOE

As Skrull warships fill the skies, and heroes battle for their very survival in the Savage Land, the citizens of New York struggle to survive the worst day of their lives. Brian Reed (CAPTAIN MARVEL) and Marco Castiello bring you a stunning ground-level look at Secret Invasion! Collecting SECRET INVASION: FRONT LINE #1-5.

120 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99

SECRET INVASION: INCREDIBLE HERCULES TPB

Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

The Greek Goliath gathers the most powerful super-team ever assembled to counter-attack the Skrull gods! Face front,
True Believers, and prepare for the pantheon-pounding premiere of...THE GOD SQUAD! Collecting INCREDIBLE HERCULES #116-120.

128 PGS./Rated A …$14.99

SECRET INVASION: THUNDERBOLTS TPB

Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE
Penciled by FERNANDO BLANCO, BEN OLIVER & BRIAN DENHAM
Cover by BILLY TAN

SECRET INVASION strikes Thunderbolts Mountain as Captain Marvel attacks! But when you're dealing with the Thunderbolts, it's never quite clear who's the villain and who's the hero...Also, another unexpected visitor shows up, threatening to tear the T-Bolts apart from within! Can Norman Osborn hold his team of damaged psyches and tortured souls together, or is this the end of the Thunderbolts as we know them? Plus, Songbird and Moonstone collide! Radioactive Man and Swordsman must choose between their team, their homeland, and themselves. Also, find out who's crazier — Venom or Norman Osborn!
Collecting THUNDERBOLTS #122-125, BREAKING POINT, INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT and REASON IN MADNESS.

168 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99

X-FACTOR: SECRETINVASION PREMIERE HC

Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by LARRY STROMAN & VINCENZO CUCCA
Cover by BOO COOK

X-Factor is in pursuit of Darwin, whose father is looking for him. She-Hulk and Jazinda are in pursuit of Longshot, who may hold the key to defeating the Skrull invasion. With Darwin and Longshot on the run, neither of them wanting to be found, you'd just assume that X-Factor and She-Hulk will work together smoothly to accomplish both their goals. But what fun would that be? Collecting X-FACTOR #33-38 and SHE-HULK #31.

168 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99

SECRET INVASION: RUNAWAYS/YOUNG AVENGERS TPB

Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST
Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Cover by MICHAEL RYAN

The Skrulls are invading and The Runaways and the Young Avengers both have a Skrull on their team. Coincidence? We think not. Your two favorite teen teams come together again as the Marvel U is pushed to the brink. Collecting SECRET INVASION: RUNAWAYS/YOUNG AVENGERS #1-3 and comprehensive handbook profiles.

96 PGS./Rated T+ …$12.99

SKRULLS VS. POWER PACK DIGEST

Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by CORY HAMSCHER
Cover by GURIHIRU

Sssshh! There's this invasion, see, and it's a secret... No, no, not that one. I mean the one where dastardly SKRULLS impersonate Marvel's premiere all-kids super hero team, commit crimes around the universe in their form, so intergalactic bounty hunters capture and imprison Alex, Julie, Jack and Katie in Space Juvie...the dreaded reform-school planet Hadith-VI! And the only ones with any hope of springing them are FRANKLIN RICHARDS, H.E.R.B.I.E., and SMARTSHIP FRIDAY! Collecting SKRULLS VS. POWER PACK #1-4

96 PGS./All Ages …$9.99

CAPTAIN TRIPS PREMIERE HC

Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Covers by MIKE PERKINS & LEE BERMEJO

The apocalyptic epic battle between good and evil based on the classic bestseller by master of horror Stephen King! On a secret army base in the Californian desert, something has gone horribly, terribly wrong. Something that will send Charlie Campion and his wife and daughter fleeing in the middle of the night. Unfortunately for the Campion family--and the rest of America--they are unaware that all three of them are carrying a deadly cargo: A virus that will spread from person to person like wildfire, triggering a massive wave of disease and death, prefacing humanity's last stand! Be there as writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four) teams with artist Mike Perkins (Captain America) for the first arc in the next great Stephen King event!

Collecting THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1-5.
160 PGS./ Parental Advisory SLC …$24.99

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55 x 15.5…$15.99

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