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BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

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(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Marat Mycheals

The pin-up queen... of adventure is back! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in "The Curse of the Banshee!" This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet? Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro "Jet" Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up PHOTO) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

DYNAMITE

BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

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(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner

The pin-up queen... of adventure is back! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in "The Curse of the Banshee!" This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet? Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro "Jet" Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up PHOTO) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

DYNAMITE

BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

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(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Stephen Mooney

The pin-up queen... of adventure is back! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in "The Curse of the Banshee!" This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet? Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro "Jet" Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up PHOTO) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

DYNAMITE

BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

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(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Cosplay

The pin-up queen... of adventure is back! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in "The Curse of the Banshee!" This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet? Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro "Jet" Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up PHOTO) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

DYNAMITE

BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

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(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) PHOTO

The pin-up queen... of adventure is back! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in "The Curse of the Banshee!" This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet? Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro "Jet" Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself - Bettie Page! Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up PHOTO) Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

DYNAMITE

BETTIE PAGE & CURSE OF THE BANSHEE #5

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(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Jethro Morales (CA) PHOTO

Get the black bag PHOTO cover for Bettie Page & The Curse of the Banshee #5!

DEICIDE PRESS

BETTY PAGE GOES WILD SC

(W) Stephen Pentacoste (A) Irving Klaw

As an aspiring young actress, Bettie Page moved to New York in 1949, and the following year began working as a "glamour" model. Her instant appeal led to work in Beauty Parade, Eyeful and other glamour publications, as well as work with Irving Klaw, Bunny Yeager and other famous glamour PHOTOgraphers. Page's work during the 1950s, especially with Klaw, ensured that she is now viewed as the most iconic fetish model of all time.

TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING

BRICKJOURNAL #71

BrickJournal, the magazine for LEGO enthusiasts, exposes the LEGO PHOTOgraphy field with Toy PHOTOgraphers Blog founder Shelly Corbett! She'll focus in on other PHOTOgraphers, including Astrid Heyland, Natasja Vos, and Marco Zanconi, who offer their favorite techniques, tips and tricks to make great PHOTOs of your creations! Plus, Steven Smyth of Bantha Bricks returns with more intricate Star Wars builds! All this, plus regular features "AFOLs" by Greg Hyland, step-by-step "You Can Build It" instructions by Christopher Deck, Minifigure Customization with Jared K. Burks, and more!

TURNER

CHARLES ADDAMS A CARTOONISTS LIFE HC

(W) Linda H. Davis

The Addams Family is creepy and kooky, but believe it or not, the real Addams family was even more strange and outrageous than the beloved comic's characters. In Charles Addams: A Cartoonist's Life, meet the legendary cartoonist behind the altogether ooky Addams Family in this first biographical exposé, written with exclusive access to Charles' Addams' private archives. Take a front-row seat to  the widespread rumors and storytelling genius behind one of America's oddest and most iconic creators. Even as The Addams Family grew in fame, the life of Charles Addams remained shrouded in mystery. Did he really sleep in a coffin and drink martinis garnished with eyeballs? In reality, Addams himself was charismatic and spellbinding as the characters he created. Discover the real stories behind Addams' most famous, and most private drawings, including the cartoon that offended the Nazis. From his dazzling love for sports cars and beautiful women-Jackie Kennedy and Joan Fontaine among them-to the darkest relationship of his life, this witty book reveals Addams' life as never before. With rare family PHOTOgraphs, classic and previously unpublished cartoons, and private drawings accompanying this portrait of Charles Addams, Linda H. Davis provides a fascinating journey into the life of a beloved American icon.

TURNER

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(W) Linda H. Davis

The Addams Family is creepy and kooky, but believe it or not, the real Addams family was even more strange and outrageous than the beloved comic's characters. In Charles Addams: A Cartoonist's Life, meet the legendary cartoonist behind the altogether ooky Addams Family in this first biographical exposé, written with exclusive access to Charles' Addams' private archives. Take a front-row seat to  the widespread rumors and storytelling genius behind one of America's oddest and most iconic creators. Even as The Addams Family grew in fame, the life of Charles Addams remained shrouded in mystery. Did he really sleep in a coffin and drink martinis garnished with eyeballs? In reality, Addams himself was charismatic and spellbinding as the characters he created. Discover the real stories behind Addams' most famous, and most private drawings, including the cartoon that offended the Nazis. From his dazzling love for sports cars and beautiful women-Jackie Kennedy and Joan Fontaine among them-to the darkest relationship of his life, this witty book reveals Addams' life as never before. With rare family PHOTOgraphs, classic and previously unpublished cartoons, and private drawings accompanying this portrait of Charles Addams, Linda H. Davis provides a fascinating journey into the life of a beloved American icon.

SOLO PUBLISHING

CINEMA RETRO #51

We end the year with a "Blockbuster" of an issue, with a 12-page feature on the Cinerama drama Ice Station Zebra (1969), a 14-page PHOTO-fest dedicated to Cleopatra (1963), and a 7-page feature on Sean Connery's forgotten Russian/Italian roadshow movie, The Red Tent (1969). If that's not enough, Terence Denham asks if Michael (Hammer) Carreras' western Savage Guns (scripted by Jimmy Sangster!) should be regarded as the "first" spaghetti western? All of this, plus our usual round of DVD, Book and CD news and reviews.

FIRST SECOND BOOKS

CREEPY CASE FILES MARGO MALOO GN #2

MONSTER MALL

(W) Drew Weing (A) Drew Weing (CA) Drew Weing

Now that Charles has helped Margo Maloo close a case, he thinks he's an expert on things that go bump in the night. But Margo knows he still has a lot to learn about Echo City's hidden monster society - he doesn't even know the difference between a poltergeist and a wraith! So as long as he doesn't get in the way, she lets him tag along on her adventures. As Margo's assistant, Charles meets a variety of monsters, from imps to vampires. And lately they all say the same thing: living secretly in Echo City is getting harder. Humans and their smartphones are encroaching on monster territory, eager to PHOTOgraph paranormal activity and share it with the world. Some monsters are tired of hiding and ready to fight. Can Margo and Charles prevent all-out war between human and monsterkind?

DYNAMITE

ELVIRA MEETS VINCENT PRICE #3

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(W) David Avallone (A) Juan Samu (CA) Dave Acosta

The two titans of horror and comedy unite in comics for the very first time! Dynamite Entertainment Proudly Presents... Elvira Meets Vincent Price! Elvira and Vincent's Ghost arrive in Cairo, hot on the trail of the missing movie that can save the world from Amun-Ra! It's a game of cat-and-mouse among the pyramids, as a pair of silent comedy assassins stalk Elvira and Vincent, ancient crypts are infiltrated, angry goddesses are awakened, and tourists are confused... in a story we call "Raiders of the Lost Schlock!" Adventure, horror, and temples of doom but no crystal skulls, we promise... in this latest issue from writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Legenderry: Vampirella) and artist Juan Samu (Black Panther, Transformers)! Issue #3 features a continuing all-star cast of cover artists, including fan favorites Dave Acosta, John Royle, series artist Juan Samu and a stunning PHOTO of the gorgeous lady herself - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark!

DYNAMITE

ELVIRA MEETS VINCENT PRICE #3

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(W) David Avallone (A) Juan Samu (CA) Juan Samu

The two titans of horror and comedy unite in comics for the very first time! Dynamite Entertainment Proudly Presents... Elvira Meets Vincent Price! Elvira and Vincent's Ghost arrive in Cairo, hot on the trail of the missing movie that can save the world from Amun-Ra! It's a game of cat-and-mouse among the pyramids, as a pair of silent comedy assassins stalk Elvira and Vincent, ancient crypts are infiltrated, angry goddesses are awakened, and tourists are confused... in a story we call "Raiders of the Lost Schlock!" Adventure, horror, and temples of doom but no crystal skulls, we promise... in this latest issue from writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Legenderry: Vampirella) and artist Juan Samu (Black Panther, Transformers)! Issue #3 features a continuing all-star cast of cover artists, including fan favorites Dave Acosta, John Royle, series artist Juan Samu and a stunning PHOTO of the gorgeous lady herself - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark!

DYNAMITE

ELVIRA MEETS VINCENT PRICE #3

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(W) David Avallone (A) Juan Samu (CA) Anthony Marques

The two titans of horror and comedy unite in comics for the very first time! Dynamite Entertainment Proudly Presents... Elvira Meets Vincent Price! Elvira and Vincent's Ghost arrive in Cairo, hot on the trail of the missing movie that can save the world from Amun-Ra! It's a game of cat-and-mouse among the pyramids, as a pair of silent comedy assassins stalk Elvira and Vincent, ancient crypts are infiltrated, angry goddesses are awakened, and tourists are confused... in a story we call "Raiders of the Lost Schlock!" Adventure, horror, and temples of doom but no crystal skulls, we promise... in this latest issue from writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Legenderry: Vampirella) and artist Juan Samu (Black Panther, Transformers)! Issue #3 features a continuing all-star cast of cover artists, including fan favorites Dave Acosta, John Royle, series artist Juan Samu and a stunning PHOTO of the gorgeous lady herself - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark!

DYNAMITE

ELVIRA MEETS VINCENT PRICE #3

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(W) David Avallone (A) Juan Samu (CA) PHOTO

The two titans of horror and comedy unite in comics for the very first time! Dynamite Entertainment Proudly Presents... Elvira Meets Vincent Price! Elvira and Vincent's Ghost arrive in Cairo, hot on the trail of the missing movie that can save the world from Amun-Ra! It's a game of cat-and-mouse among the pyramids, as a pair of silent comedy assassins stalk Elvira and Vincent, ancient crypts are infiltrated, angry goddesses are awakened, and tourists are confused... in a story we call "Raiders of the Lost Schlock!" Adventure, horror, and temples of doom but no crystal skulls, we promise... in this latest issue from writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Legenderry: Vampirella) and artist Juan Samu (Black Panther, Transformers)! Issue #3 features a continuing all-star cast of cover artists, including fan favorites Dave Acosta, John Royle, series artist Juan Samu and a stunning PHOTO of the gorgeous lady herself - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark!

LITTLE BROWN BOOK FOR YOUNG RE

GOLDEN HOUR GN

(W) Niki Smith (A) Niki Smith

Struggling with anxiety after witnessing a harrowing instance of gun violence, Manuel Soto copes through PHOTOgraphy, using his cell-phone camera to find anchors that keep him grounded. His days are a lonely, latchkey monotony until he's teamed with his classmates, Sebastian and Caysha, for a group project. Sebastian lives on a grass-fed cattle farm outside of town, and Manuel finds solace in the open fields and in the antics of the newborn calf Sebastian is hand-raising. As Manuel aides his new friends in their preparations for the local county fair, he learns to open up, confronts his deepest fears, and even finds first love. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

LITTLE BROWN BOOK FOR YOUNG RE

GOLDEN HOUR HC GN

(W) Niki Smith (A) Niki Smith

From the author of The Deep & Dark Blue comes a tender graphic novel, perfect for our time, that gently explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, healing from tragedy, and hope for a better tomorrow. Struggling with anxiety after witnessing a harrowing instance of gun violence, Manuel Soto copes through PHOTOgraphy, using his cell-phone camera to find anchors that keep him grounded. His days are a lonely, latchkey monotony until he's teamed with his classmates, Sebastian and Caysha, for a group project. Sebastian lives on a grass-fed cattle farm outside of town, and Manuel finds solace in the open fields and in the antics of the newborn calf Sebastian is hand-raising. As Manuel aides his new friends in their preparations for the local county fair, he learns to open up, confronts his deepest fears, and even finds first love.

TITAN COMICS

GUN HONEY #2 (OF 4)

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(W) Charles Ardai (A) Ang Hor Kheng (CA) PHOTO

DEBUT SERIES FROM AWARD WINNING WRITER AND CO - FOUNDER OF HARD CASE CRIME PUBLISHING CHARLES ARDAI. When a gun smuggled into a high-security prison leads to the death of dozens and the escape of a brutal criminal, notorious weapons smuggler Joanna Tan is enlisted by the U.S. government: find the man she set loose and bring him down! "Charles Ardai is very smart and very cool fellow." - Stephen Kin

ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE

ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #74

We celebrate the 20th year of Illustration Magazine by showcasing the work of Peter Helck, the brilliant illustrator best known for his action-packed automotive illustrations of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. Lots of original art, rare tear sheets and PHOTOgraphs combine with a book-length story on Helck's life and work. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!

HERO COLLECTOR

JAMES BOND FILM GUIDE OFF GT ALL 25 007 FILMS HC

(W) Ben Robinson

The essential guide to all 25 Bond Movies, including 2021's No Time to Die starring Daniel Craig! Featuring facts on the stories, the characters, the vehicles, the gadgets and the locations of each movie, this authorized guide takes you through six decades of one of the greatest movie franchises ever. With over 1,000 PHOTOgraphs, posters, and movie images from the filmmakers' extensive archive, this book is an indispensable guide to what happened in which film and when, providing everything you need to know on the phenomenal world of Bond.

TITAN BOOKS

JAMES BOND NO TIME TO DIE MAKING OF THE FILM HC

(W) Mark Salisbury

Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when his old turns up asking for help. This lavish coffee table book takes readers behind the scenes of No Time To Die and reveals the film's locations, charac ters, gadgets, weapons, and cars, with exclusive on - set PHOTOgraphy, concept art, stunt breakdowns, and more, accompanied by cast and crew interviews.

IMAGE COMICS

JUPITERS LEGACY REQUIEM #5 (OF 12)

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(W) Mark Millar (A) Tommy Lee Edwards (CA) PHOTO

The aliens Lady Liberty found in space come to Earth and explain that their origins are identical to our world's heroes. Is there someone out there seeding the universe with superheroes? And for what purpose? Meanwhile, Skyfox is back doing what he does best, and that's fighting superheroes. But will his family ever forgive him?

CREEPY CLASSICS/MONSTER BASH

MONSTER BASH MAGAZINE #44

The all glossy classic monster movie magazine! Packed with stunning rare PHOTOs, in this issue: The Unknown Universal Frankenstein! Even more Frankenstein - the forgotten faces of Frankenstein monsters. See the faces in glossy gory glory. Writer Frank Dello Stritto takes us on a travelogue of horror on film from the darkest jungles. Classic ghost story author M.R. James passes the rune in this issue. Rare interview conjured up by film historian Tom Weaver. Fan letters and flashbacks on the days of growing up in our Monster Boom Generation.

AMULET BOOKS

NATHAN HALES HAZARDOUS TALES BIGGER BADDER GN #1

ONE DEAD SPY

(W) Nathan Hale (A) Nathan Hale (CA) Nathan Hale

Experience the New York Times-bestselling graphic novel, now as a deluxe, oversized edition featuring 15 brand-new pages of mini-comics! Nathan Hale (the author's namesake) was America's first spy, a Revolutionary War hero who famously said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country" before being hanged by the British. This book tackles the story of Nathan Hale himself, who was an officer for the American rebels in the Revolutionary War and was eventually hanged for spying. This special edition of One Dead Spy features a larger trim size, a deluxe package, and 16 pages of bonus material, including research PHOTOs, sketches, and mini-comics from the author.