As if their encounter with the Actor wasn't strange enough for Ashley & Bobby, they must also face Covenant in "Don't Fear the Reaper."
Story by Joe Quesada & Jimmy Palmiotti, pencils by Quesada, inks by Palmiotti, with Covenant text by John Ingram & Covenant art by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt. Inner wraparound cover by Quesada & Palmiotti, outer wraparound cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt.
Cover price $2.50.
Defend the Earth, Part 2 of 3. Story by Steve Stern. Art by Ross Andru, Mike Esposito and Will Cypser. Cover by Bill Maus.
A reprint of the Archie Comics Defend the Earth miniseries, featuring art by Silver Age legends Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. This mini-series reboots Zen as a kid-friendly eco-warrior, protecting the Earth from the environmental disasters of Lord Contaminous and his cronies. Zen trains his team of wannabe heroes to save the Earth – but will they be ready when Lord Contaminous and his subterranean forces attack New York City?
32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.
Stories by Steve Stern. Art by Joel Orbeta and Jim Fern. Cover by Joel Orbeta.
Inevitably, Steve Sterns interstellar mercenary gets an incarnation in a manga art style. A collection of short stories focusing on Zen, including a Young Zen story from early in the intergalactic ninjas career. Also, Zens appearance is an asset when hes trapped on a planet of cannibals. Go Towards the Light Part 1; Zen Rising.
28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.
Newsstand edition cover by Hoang Nguyen and Bill Maus. A Fire Upon the Earth, Part 1 of 3. Written by Steve Stern. Art by Tatsuya Ishida.
A darker version of the Defend the Earth miniseries from Archies Zen series, featuring Steve Sterns interstellar ninja. In a timely plot, Lord Contaminous and his henchmen set fire to oil wells in the Middle East. Zen and his teammates head out to stop him; meanwhile, U.S. General Lorenz sets out to capture Zen so he can dissect him for science.
32 pages, Color. Cover price $2.25.
Dimensional Platinum Edition cover by Matt Martin, limited to 2100 copies. Story by Joseph A. Zyskowski. Art by Matt Martin.
A crossover between three of Lightnings most popular characters. By night, teen Caitlyn becomes the dream warrior Catfight, a champion of children who also plays into the 1990s obsession with bad-girl cover art. Coming to the aid of young Mark Farley, Catfight learns he is the dreamworld defender called Creed; as if that didnt make things bizarre enough, the demon-fighter Hellina is also at hand.
Includes Lightning Comics Certificate of Authenticity.
24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.75.
Signed by Clifford Lawrence Meth
1st prinitng. Written by Clifford Lawrence Meth. Art by Gene Colan, Paul abrams, Dave Cockrum, Marie Severin, and Gray Morrow. Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Featuring a collection of short stories. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in.x, 64 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).
NOTE: Limited to 2,000 copies. Cover price $8.95.
Stories, art and cover by Jhonen Vasquez.
The first spin-off from Vasquez beloved goth series Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Squee encounters the Squee from the Future; his teddy bear reveals the meaning of his existence; his cannibalistic grandpa comes for a visit. This issue features painted art, rather than Vasquez's usual pen and ink. First printing.
24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.
Reprints Lady Death #1 "Twilight of Innocence" from the original series, with a new cover by Hughes and a bonus pin-up gallery featuring work by Jae Lee, Justiniano, David Mack, among others. (W) Brian Pulido (A) Steven Hughes.
Cover price $2.95.
Stories by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Mike Royer and Mike Thibodeaux. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. One of the final series from legendary artist Jack Kirby.
Interstellar law officer Captain Victory battles menaces from space such as the Insectons, replacing his body with a fresh clone whenever it gets badly damaged. This series launched both Pacific Comics and the independent, creator-owned trend in comics publishing. Captain Victory and the Galactic Rangers pursue Lightning Lady, queen of the Insectons, to her refuge on Earth. Jack "King" Kirby; Captain Victory and His Galactic Rangers; Small Arms in the Galactic Arsenal; Special Section Troops; Cast of characters; Galactic Military Insignias; Lightning Lady and Her Insectons.
32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.
Stories, Art and Cover by Will Eisner. Reprints of the earliest pre-war stories from the Spirit newspaper sections. Palyachi, the Killer Clown; The Death Dolls; The Kidnapping of Daisy Kay; The Morger Boys. Introductions by comics journalist Tom Heintjes.
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Cover pencils by Joel Thomas, inks by Maria Beccari. "The Woman From Aladdin Part One," script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Paul Abrams, inks by Maria Beccari; A small prologue featuring the origin of the Longinus Spear. "The Woman From Aladdin Part One Chapter One What's A Nice Boy Like You Doing In a Body Like This?", script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Paul Abrams, inks by Maria Beccari; Mantra fights against thieves who steal the Spear of Destiny from a museum. "The Woman From Aladdin Part One Chapter 2: Isn't There and Easier Way to Earn a Promotion?", script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Paul Abrams, inks by Maria Beccari; Eden Blake is trained for and goes on an undercover mission to retrieve the Spear of Destiny.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
