THIS WEEK's COMICS - WEDNESDAY August 25th 2010

New Comics

ACTION COMICS #892 - Luthor crosses paths with Deathstroke the Terminator! Plus, a new Superboy back up story by Lemire and Gallo who will be working on the upcoming Superboy ongoing! Limited 75th Anniversary of DC Comics variant cover available, first reserved-first served!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS AMERICAN SON #4 (OF 4) - Harry versus one of the most controversial characters in Spider-man history, Gabriel Stacy!
ANI-MAX ONE SHOT - Introducing a brand new character who uses the powers of any animal he touches to protect the Earth and the environment!
ASTONISHING X-MEN #35 EXOGENETIC CONCLUSION
AVENGERS #4 NEXT AVENGERS PART 4 - The timestream is in disarray and the Avengers are too busy putting out fires to fight the battle where it problem began in the far off future! Guest-starring...well, could be anyone! And Chapter 6 of the Oral History of the Avengers! Limited Romita Jr and Women of Marvel variant covers available, first reserved-first served!
BART SIMPSON COMICS #55
BATMAN #702 R.I.P. THE MISSING CHAPTER CONCLUSION - The must-read two parter by Morrison and Daniel that fills in the gap between Batman's final case and his fateful confrontation with Darkseid in Final Crisis arrives this week!
BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #20
BETTY & VERONICA #249
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #19
BLACK WIDOW #5 - The villain behind Natasha's woes is revealed!
BROKEN TRINITY PANDORA'S BOX #2 (OF 6)
BULLET TO THE HEAD #3 (MR)
CAPTAIN AMERICA #609 NO ESCAPE PART 4 - Bucky has been publicly exposed as not only being Cap's original sidekick, but also as the ruthless Winter Soldier assassin! This Captain America has never faced a foe like Baron Zemo and victory is not assured! Limited Women of Marvel variant cover available, first reserved-first served!
CAPTAIN AMERICA 1940S NEWSPAPER STRIP #3 (OF 3)
DARK WOLVERINE #90 FINAL ISSUE
DARKNESS FOUR HORSEMEN #1 (OF 4)
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #890 - Machine Man arrives to issue an ultimatum to Deadpool! Pay for the damages or start doing pro bono mercenary work!
DETECTIVE COMICS #868
DISNEY'S HERO SQUAD #8
DO ANDROIDS DREAM DUST TO DUST #4 (OF 8)
DRACULA COMPANY OF MONSTERS #1 - New from Boom Studios! Kurt Busiek pens this all new ongoing series that finds Dracula at the mercy of a vampire corporation! How long before the lord of the vampires becomes the new boss? Find out here!
DREAM LOGIC #2 (MR)
DYNAMO 5 SINS OF THE FATHER #3 (OF 5)
FANTASTIC FOUR #582 - Pre-accident Reed, Ben, and Victor von Doom accompany Nathaniel Richards into the unknown for a last-man-standing battle! Hickman on FF is where its at!
FRINGE TALES FROM THE FRINGE #3 (OF 6) - Limited variant cover available, first reserved-first served!
GARRISON #5 (OF 6)
GARTH ENNIS BATTLEFIELDS #9 (OF 9) (MR)
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #15
GRAVEL #20 (MR)
GREEN ARROW #3 BRIGHTEST DAY - Only the power of the Brightest Day can get Green Arrow out of the unexpected ending to issue #2! And what else is lurking withing the forest of Star City? Limited White Lantern variant cover available, first reserved-first served! Remember the White Lantern covers fit together to form a larger image!
GUARDING THE GLOBE #1 (OF 6) - This is the book that Robert Kirkman fans have been waiting for! While the Viltrumite War engulfs the pages of Invincible, a group featuring the best of the best rises to the intergalactic challenge! Even if you're new to the world of Invincible, this one should be easy enough to get into.
HEROIC AGE PRINCE OF POWER #4 (OF 4) - Can Amadeus and Thor defeat the Pantheon in this race against time and will they find any clues about the late Hercules? Those interested in the upcoming Chaos War hopefully kept up with this one!
INVINCIBLE #74 (MR) VILTRUMITE WAR PART
JUSTICE LEAGUE GENERATION LOST #8 BRIGHTEST DAY - What will Max Lord do with the information from Brightest Day #7 regarding his destiny? And how will Fire's team escape from the bowels of Checkmate? This is twenty-two issue long series is picking up readers every month! See what it's all about! Limited White Lantern variant cover available, first reserved-first served! Remember the White Lantern covers fit together to form a larger image!
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #48 BRIGHTEST DAY THE DARK THINGS CONCLUSION - Can the JLA and JSA defeat the power of the Starheart and save the Scott Family? Find out here! Limited White Lantern variant cover available, first reserved-first served! Remember the White Lantern covers fit together to form a larger image!
LADY ROBOTIKA #2
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #4 - When Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl's twins go missing, only one sinister culprit comes to mind. Could something else be behind this or is the reach of Darkseid truly without limits? Limited variant cover available, first reserved-first served!
MADAME XANADU #26 (MR)
MUPPET SHOW #9
MUPPET SNOW WHITE #4
NAMOR FIRST MUTANT #1 - From the pages of Uncanny X-men and Curse of the Mutants! Namor must confront vampires within the Atlantis community! If you didn't realize such a thing as an Atlantean vampire existed, then the answers are here! Limited Quesada variant cover available, first reserved-first served!
OUTSIDERS #32
PUNISHER MAX HAPPY ENDING #1 (MR)
ROBOCOP #6 (MR)
SALEM'S DAUGHTER #5
SAVAGE DRAGON #163
SCALPED #40 (MR)
SCIENCE DOG SPECIAL #1 - If you've been reading Invincible via trade paperback, you've missed all of the Science Dog back up stories! Until now!
SECRET WARRIORS #19 LAST RIDE OF THE HOWLING COMMANDOS CONCLUSION - This one has been a nail-biter as only Jonathan Hickman can present. Things were looking hopeless as of last issue and against Hydra, victory is not guaranteed.
SENSE & SENSIBILITY #4 (OF 5)
SHADOWLAND MOON KNIGHT #1 (OF 3) - In order to avoid the ninjas of Shadowland, Moon Knight may have to entrust his fate into the hands of Khonshu's other avatar! To find out who that is, check this one out!
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #216
SPIDER-GIRL END #1 - The final word on Spider-girl as May faces her dark twin April in a battle that all of MC2 will turn out to for.
SPIDER-MAN #5
STAR WARS BLOOD TIES TALE JANGO & BOBA FETT #1 (OF 4)
SUPERMAN BATMAN #75 - Luthor's activities are so sinister that he's finally gotten the attention of the Legion of Super-heroes from the far off future! This one has it all, plus tons of fan favorites including a story written and drawn by Adam Hughes!
SUPERMAN SECRET ORIGIN #6 (OF 6) - Which former Smallville resident will come out on top as Metropolis' hero in the conclusion of the new origin of the Man of Steel? Superman or Lex Luthor? Limited variant cover available, first reserved-first served!
TEEN TITANS #86 - Limited 75th Anniversary of DC Comics variant cover available, first reserved-first served!
TERRY MOORE'S ECHO #24
THOR #613 THE FINE PRINT PART THREE - Thor is alone in the depths of Mephisto's underworld battling as only he can to ensure that the fallen of Asgard do not suffer a fate worse than death thanks to Loki's arrangement during Siege! If you dropped off Thor, Kieron Gillen has been doing amazing job worthy of your collection. Coming soon, Matt Fraction!
TIME MASTERS VANISHING POINT #2 (OF 6) - While searching for Bruce Wayne, Rip Hunter and his team have found themselves lost as well! Anyone can appear from any time as the Time Masters try to get themselves back on the right path!
ULTIMATE COMICS MYSTERY #2 (OF 4) - The remaining members of the former Fantastic Four are now S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, Spider-man and Spider-woman try to find the source of the attacks inside Roxxon, and Captain Marvel and Rick Jones try to protect the next likely target zone! This one is shaping up to be one of the best Ultimate Trilogies to date!
UNKNOWN SOLDIER #23 (MR)
USAGI YOJIMBO #131
VINCENT PRICE PRESENTS #19 (MR)
VINCENT PRICE PRESENTS #20 (MR)
WILDCATS #26
WIZARDS OF MICKEY #8
WONDER WOMAN #602 - In this new history, Diana tries to get her bearings and take the fight to the enemy who conquered the Amazons! Limited variant cover available, first reserved-first served!
X-CAMPUS #3 (OF 4)
X-FACTOR #208 - Last issue had a great last page and the action picks up right where it left off in the triangle between Rictor, Rahne, and Shatterstar! This is X-men at its most dramatic!
X-MEN CURSE OF MUTANTS BLADE #1 - If the vampire's latest power play is to have any chance, then the vampire hunters must be eliminated. With Blade as the primary target! If you're interested in Curse of the Mutants support titles, please make sure we know!
X-MEN CURSE OF MUTANTS STORM & GAMBIT #1 - Storm and Gambit reunite and tap into their inner thieves in order to retrieve an object from vampire central! If you're interested in Curse of the Mutants support titles, make sure we know! Limited Chris Bachalo variant cover available, first reserved-first served!
X-MEN FOREVER 2 #6
X-MEN LEGACY #239 COLLISION PAR TWO - Rogue and Magneto seek out what may be a new mutant, but will have to endure Sentinels to find out for sure! Limited Women of Marvel variant cover available, first reserved-first served!
ZEROIDS #1

New Magazines

CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURE COLLECTOR MAGAZINE #127 GORGON
CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURE COLLECTOR MAGAZINE #128 X-MAN
CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURE COLLECTOR MAGAZINE SPECIAL CLOAK & DAGGER
COMIC SHOP NEWS #1210 - Free and able to be added to your subscriptions! This is a great way to know what's right around the corner!
WIZARD MAGAZINE #230

New Graphic Novels/Trade Paperbacks

ARCHIE CLASSIC NEWSPAPER COMICS HC VOL 01 - Reprinting the scarcely seen strips starting with the 1946-1948 run!
BATMAN THE BAT AND THE BEAST TP - Batman in Russia from Batman Confidential #31-35 with Andy Clarke art!
BUCK ROGERS TP VOL 01 FUTURE SHOCK - Dynamite's re-imaging of the original sci-fi man-out-of-time!
CATS ARE WEIRD & MORE OBSERVATIONS HC - Feline hijinx as captured by Jeffery Brown!
CHRONICLES OF KING CONAN TP VOL 01 - Issues #1- of the Roy Thomas and John Buscema series originally published by Marvel Comics!
CODEBREAKERS TP - Introducing the F.B.I.'s Cyrptanalysis Unit, the brightest minds who solve the toughest puzzles the world has to offer! But can the solve the disappearance of one of their own members? This one sold surprisingly well as issues and all four are collected here. From Boom Studios!
DANGER GIRL DELUXE EDITON HC - The original J. Scott Campbell series that took the world of the late 90s by storm is finally back in print, now with behind-the-scenes art pages!
DC LIBRARY BATMAN THE ANNUALS HC VOL 02 - Batman's 80 Page Giant Annuals from the silver age! Including "The Secret Marriage of Batman and Batwoman" and more!
ESSENTIAL HULK TP VOL 06 - Incredible Hulk #201-225 and Annual #6.
EXISTENCE 2.0/3.0 TP (MR) - Nick Spencer is putting out a ton of material right now so keep an eye on this trade!
HACK SLASH VOL 03 FRIDAY THE 31ST TP (MR)
HAUNTED TANK TP (MR) - Collecting the DC Vertigo updating of the classic DC war concept!
IRON SAINT TP VOL 01 - Originally called Iron and the Maiden, this is the long waited trade of the Aspen Comics series issues #0-4! Francis Manapul art!
MIGHTY TP VOL 02 - The acclaimed series by Peter Tomasi wraps up with Chris Samnee art!
MARVEL MASTERWORKS SILVER SURFER TP VOL 02 - Issues #7-15 of the original Silver Surfer series by Stan Lee, John Buscema, and Jack Kirby!
MOON KNIGHT COUNTDOWN TO DARK PREMIERE HC - This is scarce material from Hulk Magazine #13-15, #17-18, #20-21 and Marvel Preview #21!
MS MARVEL TP VOL 09 BEST YOU CAN BE - The series finale from issue #47-50!
NIGHT BOOKMOBILE GN - Originally presented as serials in England's The Guardian, this is the first graphic novel written and drawn by the author of The Time Traveler's Wife novel!
SECRET INVASION HC - The epic that swept the Marvel universe is finally in oversized hardcover for your bookshelf! Includes the original raw story pitch to Marvel editorial, script pages, and character designs for the Super Skrulls! By Bendis and Yu!
SIEGE THUNDERBOLTS PREMIERE HC - Osborn's Thunderbolts clash with the remnants of the Mighty Avengers team over precious items of incredible power within Asgard! And not everyone walks away! Issues #138-143!
STRANGE TALES TP - The best and brightest of the independent comics world take a turn with the Marvel characters! Available in softcover for the first time!
STREET FIGHTER WORLD WARRIOR ENCYCLOPEDIA SC
SUPERMAN BATMAN NIGHT AND DAY HC - Issues #62-63 and #65-67!
SUPREME POWER CONTACT TP NEW PRINTING (MR) - JMS' incredible take on the Squadron Supreme concepts, back in print!
THOR SON OF ASGARD TP - Tales of Thor as a youth in Asgard, previously only available as a digest years ago!
THOR WARRIORS THREE PREMIERE HC - Solo adventures of Hogun, Fandrall, and Volstagg, the Warriors Three! From Marvel Spotlight #30 and Marvel Fanfare #13 and #34-37!
UDON'S ART OF CAPCOM SC VOL 02
UNSINKABLE WALKER BEAN GN
WOLVERINE ORIGINS TP SEVEN HARD WAY - Wolverine hand picks allies in his bid to take the fight to the empire of Romulus! Guest-starring Cloak, Skaar, and more in issues #41-45!
X-MEN INFERNO CROSSOVERS HC - While the X-men fought the true battle against N'astirh and Sym, a wave of demons swept over an unprepared Marvel universe! This oversized hardcover collects all of the Inferno tie-in issues! Power Pack #40 & #42-44, Avengers #298-300, Fantastic Four #322-324, Amazing Spider-man #311-313, Spectacular Spider-man#146-148, Web of Spider-man #47-48, Daredevil #262-263 & #265, Excalibur #6-7, and Cloak & Dagger #4! Art by McFarlane, Romita Jr, Alan Davis, and many more!

New Toys and Models

BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 5 - Black Lantern Batman, Black Lantern Deadman, Black Lantern Hawkman, and Black Lantern Leader Nekron! These will go fast, make sure you've talk to us about securing your set!

New Diamond Publications

MARVEL PREVIEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 - Material from Marvel Comics set to begin shipping in November!
PREVIEWS #264 SEPTEMBER 2010 - Comics and merchandise from all publishers, set to begin shipping in November!

Reorder Comics

ARTIFACTS #1 (OF 13) 2ND PRINTING
DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #1 (OF 10)
DRIVER FOR THE DEAD #1 (OF 3)
EX MACHINA #48 (MR)
EX MACHINA #49 (MR)
HONEY WEST #1 - The original female private eye in her own series! This one sold out immediately last week!
IZOMBIE #1 (MR)
IZOMBIE #2 (MR)
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #41 BRIGHTEST DAY
THOR MIGHTY AVENGER #3 - Marvel Comics is sold out of first printings on issues #1-2 so what we have on our shelves is it! You need to get on this winning team by Langdridge and Samnee!
WONDER WOMAN #601

Reorder Graphic Novels/Trade Paperbacks

ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY HC VOL 01 - The original Superboy stories collected for the very first time! Another first day sell out!
ARKHAM ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY EDITION SC (MR)
BATMAN EGO AND OTHER TAILS TP
BATMAN HARLEY AND IVY TP
BATMAN THE BLACK GLOVE TP
CHEW OMNIVORE EDITION HC VOL 01 (MR)
COSMIC ODYSSEY TP
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS TP
DC THE NEW FRONTIER TP VOL 01
DC THE NEW FRONTIER TP VOL 02
FEAR AGENT TP VOL 03 LAST GOODBYE
GREEN ARROW ARCHER'S QUEST TP - The recently returned Green Arrow must reclaim the legacy that was left abandoned and the items that his will scattered across the DCU! This story by Meltzer and Hester is one of the best for Green Arrow currently in trade paperback!
GREEN ARROW QUIVER TP
IDENTITY CRISIS TP
INFINITE CRISIS TP
JLA AVENGERS TP
JSA PRESENTS STARS AND STRIPES TP VOL 02
MANHUNTER TP VOL 04 UNLEASHED
MIDNIGHT NATION TP
OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE HC VOL 40
POWER GIRL TP
REBELS TP VOL 02 STRANGE COMPANIONS
RED ROBIN THE GRAIL TP
SIMPSONS FUTURAMA CROSSOVER CRISIS SLIPCASE HC
TOY STORY TP VOL 01 RETURN OF BUZZ LIGHTYEAR
UDON'S ART OF CAPCOM SC VOL 01
UNWRITTEN TP VOL 02 INSIDE MAN (MR)
WALKING DEAD TP VOL 01 DAYS GONE BYE (MR) - Walking Dead has been flying off the shelves two trade paperbacks at a time! Acme is your Walking Dead headquarters so look no further!
WALKING DEAD TP VOL 03 SAFETY BEHIND BARS (MR)
WALKING DEAD TP VOL 05 BEST DEFENSE (MR)
WALKING DEAD TP VOL 07 THE CALM BEFORE (MR)
WALKING DEAD TP VOL 09 HERE WE REMAIN (MR)
WALKING DEAD TP VOL 11 FEAR THE HUNTERS (MR)