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SQUARE FISH

GAME ON VIDEO GAME HISTORY PONG TO MINECRAFT & MORE SC

(W) Dustin Hansen

Veteran video-game designer Dustin Hansen takes readers on a fun and fascinating trip through the brief but intensely innovative history of video games. Find out about the fast and furious growth and evolution of video games (including how they are quickly taking over the world!) by looking at some of the most popular, innovative, and influential games ever, from Pong, the very first arcade game, to modern hits like Uncharted. Learn about the creators and inspiration, discover historical trivia and Easter eggs, and explore the innovations that make each game special. Whether you consider yourself a hard-core gamer or are just curious to see what everyone is talking about, this is the book for you!

007 MAGAZINE & ARCHIVE LTD.

007 MAGAZINE #29 REDUX EDITION

Originally published in 1996, this long out-of-print edition has now been re-mastered, re-typeset, and re-scanned from the original transparencies and photographs and digitally printed to the highest quality reproduction. Article include: "GoldenEye: The Beginning"; "Scorupco Rising," an exclusive Q&A interview with Izabella Scorupco; a GoldenEye pictorial; exclusive interview with Production Designer Peter Lamont; GoldenEye lyrics; "Danger, Tank on the Loose!"; interview with Stunt Co-ordinator Simon Crane; and much MORE!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ABE SAPIEN DARK & TERRIBLE HC #1

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Sebastian Fiumara (CA) Sebastian Fiumara

On the run from the BPRD, a newly mutated Abe Sapien- MORE inhuman than before-travels across a United States transformed and overrun by monsters. Abe's search for the truth about himself-or his race away from his fate-mirrors the quest of an ancient necromancer to seize control of a world literally going to hell. This deluxe hardcover edition collects Abe Sapien Volumes 3-5, plus an expanded sketchbook section.

DC COMICS

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Bryan Hitch (CA) Bryan Hitch

In these widescreen adventures from writer Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch, the Authority battles a nation of super-powered terrorists, stops an invasion from a parallel world and much MORE! Collects THE AUTHORITY #1-12, PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY #1 and MORE, including a brand-new story by Warren Ellis, Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary!

DC COMICS

(W) Frank Miller (A) David Mazzucchelli (CA) David Mazzucchelli

ABSOLUTE BATMAN: YEAR ONE presents one of DC Comics' most lauded tales in two hardcover volumes contained by a slipcase. The first volume will reprint the recolored version of the story from previous collected editions, remastered with new, high-resolution scans of the original coloring by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis. The second volume will reprint the original 1987 version of the story as it ran in BATMAN #404-407, reproduced from scans made by Mazzucchelli and Lewis from the printed comic book pages, presented on stock that simulates the look and feel of the original comics. This volume will include Miller's complete scripts and Mazzucchelli's complete pencil layouts for all four chapters! Together, the two volumes will include MORE than 60 pages of bonus material, including everything seen in the existing hardcover and trade paperback collections.

DC COMICS

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller

Now back in print once MORE, this Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Frank Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, an introduction by Miller, cover and slipcase art by Miller and MORE! Ten years after an aging Batman retired, Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Now, when his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. This Absolute edition collects THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1-4 and THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1-3.

DC COMICS

(W) Jerry Seigel (A) Joe Shuster (CA) Jim Lee

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Superman's debut in ACTION COMICS #1 - and DC is celebrating this date with the publication of the new hardcover ACTION COMICS #1000: 80 YEARS OF SUPERMAN! It's an extraordinary party as we revisit stories from across the decades, featuring key character debuts, essays and MORE in a collection curated by Paul Levitz! Highlights of this collection include: A new cover by legendary artist and DC Publisher Jim Lee A never before unpublished twelve-page Golden Age Superman story believed to have been written by Jerry Siegel with art by the Joe Shuster Studio Text pieces including: an editor's note by Paul Levitz, a tribute to ACTION COMICS by Laura Siegel Larson (daughter of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel), an introduction by Jules Feiffer, plus essays by Tom DeHaven ("It's Superman!"), David Hadju ("The Ten-Cent Plague"), Larry Tye ("Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero") and Gene Luen Yang (SUPERMAN, NEW SUPER-MAN and the National Book Award finalist "American Born Chinese")! The new five-page story "The Game," written by Paul Levitz with art by Neal Adams The Superman stories from this collection include: "The Coming of Superman," from ACTION COMICS #1, written by Jerry Siegel with art by Joe Shuster "Revolution in San Monte," from from ACTION COMICS #2, written by Jerry Siegel with art by Joe Shuster "The Terrible Toyman!" from ACTION COMICS #64, written by Don Cameron with art by Ed Dobrotka and George Roussos, featuring the debut of Toyman "The Super-Key to Fort Superman," from ACTION COMICS #241, written by Jerry Coleman with art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, featuring the first appearance of the Fortress of Solitude "The Super-Duel in Space," from ACTION COMICS #242, written by Otto Binder with art by Al Plastino, featuring the debut of Brainiac "The Supergirl from Krypton!" from ACTION COMICS #252, written by Otto Binder with art by Al Plastino, featuring the debut of Supergirl "The World's Greatest Heroine!" from ACTION COMICS #262, written by Jerry Siegel with art by Jim Mooney "The Superman Super-Spectacular!" from ACTION COMICS #309, written by Edmond Hamilton with art by Curt Swan and George Klein, featuring an appearance by President John F. Kennedy "Superman Takes a Wife," from ACTION COMICS #484, written by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and Joe Giella "If Superman Didn't Exist..." from ACTION COMICS #554, written by Marv Wolfman with art by Gil Kane "Squatter," from ACTION COMICS #584, written by John Byrne with art by Byrne and Dick Giordano "Ma Kent's Photo Album," from ACTION COMICS #655, written by Roger Stern with art by Kerry Gammill and Dennis Janke "Secrets in the Night," from ACTION COMICS #662, written by Roger Stern with art by Bob McLeod "A Hero's Journey," from ACTION COMICS #800, written by Joe Kelly with art by Pasqual Ferry, Duncan Rouleau, Lee Bermejo and others "The Boy Who Stole Superman's Cape," from ACTION COMICS #0, written by Grant Morrison with art by Ben Oliver Other key ACTION COMICS stories in this title include: "The Mystery of the Freight Train Robberies," from ACTION COMICS #1, written by Fred Guardineer with art by Guardineer, featuring the debut of Zatara "The Origin of the Vigilante," from ACTION COMICS #42, written by Mort Weisinger with art by Mort Meskin, featuring the debut of the Vigilante "The Assassin-Express Contract!" from ACTION COMICS #419, written by Len Wein with art by Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano, featuring the debut of the Human Target ACTION COMICS #1000: 80 YEARS OF SUPERMAN HC (DEC170241) is a 384-page title. It has a new Final Order Cutoff of February 5 and an on-sale date of April 11. Please note that the poster mentioned in the original solicitation will no longer be included in this title. The poster, which features all one thousand ACTION COMICS covers, will be offered as a separate item with ordering details to come soon.

DC COMICS

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Carlo Barberi (CA) Dan Mora

Locked in an intergalactic juvenile detention facility, Superboy and Robin meet the youngest...and meanest...Green Lantern ever! Well, sort of a GL. Mostly a GL. Really MORE of a trainee, but don't tell the bad guys, okay? Plus, Joker Jr. returns...the clown who may be the boys' last, best hope to stop the Gang! RATED T

DARK HORSE COMICS

ALIENS OMNIBUS TP #2

(CURR PTG)

(W) Chris Warner (A) Allen Nunis (CA) Na

Many humans have died horribly at the claws of the Alien. The surface of Earth has been devastated to cleanse the beasts from our world. But the commercial value of this scourge has never been in doubt, especially when the special properties of the Alien Queen's royal jelly are discovered. Will Mankind once again risk its very survival as a species in order to sleep with the Alien? Dark Horse Comics' critically acclaimed Aliens series set the bar for how the universe of a popular film could be expanded through graphic fiction. Aliens Omnibus Volume 2 collects MORE of these exciting series in a value-priced, quality-format omnibus, featuring over four hundred story pages in full color. Includes the complete story arcs of Genocide, Harvest, and the never-before-collected, epic-length Colonial Marines.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ALIENS OMNIBUS TP #5

(W) John Arcudi (A) Richard Corben (CA) Richard Corben

Living with the Alien has become a fact of life-and death-as mankind expands throughout the galaxy. And no matter how each encounter with the deadly xenomorphs inevitably leads to disaster, man's hubris and greed just as inevitably fuel the desire to try to unlock the secrets of the demonic beasts' biology or bring the creatures under control as tools to build an even MORE monstrous future. Dark Horse Comics' critically acclaimed Aliens series set the bar for how the universe of a popular film could be expanded through graphic fiction. Aliens Omnibus Volume 5 collects MORE of these comics classics, featuring over 350 story pages in full color by some of the finest creators in graphic fiction. •  Collects Aliens: Alchemy #1-3, Aliens: Kidnapped TPB, Aliens: Cargo one-shot, Aliens: Survival #1-3, "Aliens: Alien" (DHC #17-19), Aliens: Earth Angel one-shot, "Aliens: Incubation" (DHP #101-102), Aliens: Havoc #1-2, Aliens: Lovesick one-shot, "Aliens: Lucky" (Decade of Dark Horse TPB)

BOOM! STUDIOS

AMAZING WORLD GUMBALL SPRING BREAK SMASH #1

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(W) Mirka Andolfo (A) George Mager (CA) Mirka Andolfo

It's spring break in El MORE. Let the vacations begin! Tobias is planning an epic house party, Hot Dog Guy is looking for love, the Watterson's turn their house into a resort, and MORE!

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AMAZING WORLD GUMBALL SPRING BREAK SMASH #1

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(W) Mirka Andolfo (A) George Mager (CA) Grace Park

It's spring break in El MORE. Let the vacations begin! Tobias is planning an epic house party, Hot Dog Guy is looking for love, the Watterson's turn their house into a resort, and MORE!

VIZ MEDIA LLC

AMIGURUMI SWEETS CROCHET FANCY PASTRIES & DESSERTS SC CRAFT

(W) Miyuki Ichikawa (A) Miyuki Ichikawa (CA) Miyuki Ichikawa

Crochet a variety of sweet things, including key chains, pouches, bag mascots, and MORE!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ANGEL AND FAITH SEASON 9 LIBRARY ED HC #1

(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Rebekah Isaacs (CA) Steve Morris

The death of Buffy's mentor at Angel's (possessed) hand has the vampire looking to make amends by bringing the Watcher back to life. Faith, rebel Slayer, is helping, if only to keep Angel from going too far. But there's MORE keeping this duo's swords ready: demon twins, Angel's former guide Whistler, Faith's Slayer sisters, and vampire Drusilla! Collects Angel & Faith Season 9 Volumes 1-2.

DC COMICS

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Robson Rocha (CA) Robson Rocha

She's heeeeeere! Witness the epic origin of Aquaman's most dangerous foe yet-the nefarious Namma! Meanwhile, Aquaman, still trying to piece together his strange vision of a mysterious red-headed woman, agrees to accompany Caille across dangerous waters to meet her long-lost mother in exchange for recovering his lost memories. But as the two allies (or maybe MORE?) approach Namma's island, strange events begin to occur that reveal a shocking truth about Caille herself! RATED T

DC COMICS

VAR ED

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Robson Rocha (CA) Cully Hamner

She's heeeeeere! Witness the epic origin of Aquaman's most dangerous foe yet-the nefarious Namma! Meanwhile, Aquaman, still trying to piece together his strange vision of a mysterious red-headed woman, agrees to accompany Caille across dangerous waters to meet her long-lost mother in exchange for recovering his lost memories. But as the two allies (or maybe MORE?) approach Namma's island, strange events begin to occur that reveal a shocking truth about Caille herself! RATED T

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE 3000 TP

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Chris Lie

Travel to the 31st Century with Archie and his friends! Follow the gang into the year 3000 as they encounter detention robots, teleporters, wacky fashion trends and much MORE. Will the teens of the future get in as much trouble as the ones from our time?

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE AND ME JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #15

(W) Francis Bonnet (A) Glenn Whit MORE (CA) Jeff Schultz

BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: "Hamburger App Hunt" Dilton's developed a smartphone app as that tracks golden hamburgers that have been hidden all around Riverdale-and whoever finds the most wins a free month of food from the Chock'lit Shoppe! Jughead's determined to be the winner!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF FALLOUT 4 HC

(W) Bethesda Softworks (A) Bethesda Softworks

  Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout® 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®, welcome you to the world of Fallout® 4-their most ambitious game ever, and the next generation of open-world gaming. Featuring never-before-seen designs and concept art from the game's dynamic environments, iconic characters, detailed weapons, and MORE-along with commentary from the developers themselves. The Art of Fallout 4 is a must-have collectible for fans and a trusty companion for every Wasteland wanderer.

MARVEL COMICS

ASGARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #6

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Matteo Lolli (CA) Jamal Campbell

"Nothing for nothing - everything has its price." In accordance with her personal code, Loki promised Angela a gift in exchange for her help against Nebula. And the debt is coming due. But Angela is about to get a whole lot MORE than she asked for - including a run-in with Yondu Udonta and his ... new Ravagers?! Fans of Cullen Bunn, C.M. Punk and Scott Hepburn's 2016 Drax series rejoice as Planet Terry, Pip and Kammi clash with the Asgardians! Rated T+

ASPEN MLT INC

ASPEN COMICS 2019 YEAR AHEAD #0

(W) Various

The perfect guide for all things Aspen Comics! This year's edition features full access looks at all of Aspen's 2019 titles for the calendar year, including Michael Turner's Fathom and Soulfire, returning classics like Damsels in Excess and Lola XOXO and MORE, and of course all new Aspen properties that will be revealed exclusively here! Plus, in-depth news and behind-the-scenes action you can only find in this massively inexpensive primer book! This is THE Aspen Comics must-have guide for all retailers and fans alike!

ASPEN MLT INC

ASPEN MASCOTS TP #1

(W) Vince Hernandez (A) Joie Foster

Aspen Comics' most popular mascots, critters and creatures star in this all in one jam-packed comic, coloring and activity book! Join Wormier, a fearless millipede, along with his lovable sidekick Griff, as they plot to go back in time in order to reverse the destruction of his worm village! Along the way, the pair will discover different eras, allies-and enemies! Plus, with over 5 incredible bonus stories, readers and fans alike will be able to color in the fun with added puzzles, exciting activities and a whole lot MORE!

TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING

BACK ISSUE #111

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Rich Buckler; John Beatty

Back Issue #111 is the "Alternate Realities" issue, cover-featuring the 20th anniversary of Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Marvel Earth X! Plus: What If?, Bronze Age DC Imaginary Stories, Elseworlds, Marvel 2099, and Peter David and George Pérez's senses-shattering Hulk: Future Imperfect. Featuring Tom DeFalco, Chuck Dixon, Peter B. Gillis, Pat Mills, Roy Thomas, and many MORE! Featuring an Earth X cover by Alex Ross.

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BACKSTAGERS TP #3

(W) James TynionIV (A) Various (CA) Veronica Fish

The Backstagers are back in (stage) blacks for a festive collection of Valentine's Day and Halloween stories! Join Jory and the rest of the Backstagers as they wrestle with anti-Valentine crusades, totally creepy phantoms (NOT of the opera), and the ever present magic of the backstage world in this romantically spooky third volume of the hit series. Reuniting the Prism Award-winning team of writer James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, Justice League) and artist Rian Sygh, along with shorts written by James Tynion IV and Sam Johns, and illustrated by a variety of fan-favorite artists including Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance), Caitlin Rose Boyle (Jonesy), Katy Farina (Steven Universe), Savanna Ganucheau (Bloom), and MORE, these holiday tales will fill your heart with love, spooky spectres, and chocolate. Lots...and lots...of chocolate.

DC COMICS

(W) Ty Templeton (A) Rick Burchett (CA) Rick Burchett

Ty Templeton and Rick Burchett reunite for a story that serves as a prequel to the Batman and Harley Quinn animated film! Harley Quinn is a legend in her own mind, so when she realizes The Joker thinks of her as MORE of a sidekick, she takes her revenge! But before Batman can swoop in and cart her off to Arkham Asylum, her pal Poison Ivy rescues her! But if the only way to get rid of her sidekick status is to strike out on her own, will Harley be willing to try it? And does that mean...joining Batman? Collects BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN digital chapters #1-7 and HARLEY QUINN AND BATMAN digital chapters #1-5.