COMICS
2000 AD
2000 AD PROG #1656-1659
Still the UK’s premier comic book after thirty-two years of continuous publication, 2000 AD remains at the cutting edge of graphic science fiction entertainment! Dredd has mutant troubles and must track down a murderous gang of bandits in “Tour of Duty” by John Wagner and Mike Collins; the assault on the tomb of the Shakara commences in “Shakara: Destroyer” by Robbie Morrison and Henry Flint; Gene Hackman runs with the Wild Ones in “Kingdom: Call of the Wild” by Dan Abnett and Richard Elson; mutant bounty hunter Johnny Alpha takes on a missing persons case in “Strontium Dog: The Mork Whisperer” by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra; and Uriel’s Machiavellian schemes take shape in “Necrophim: Hell’s Prodigal” by Tony Lee and Lee Carter! (9770262284159-56/57/58/59)
SC £1.90 Ea.
SINISTER DEXTER: MONEY SHOTS TP
by Dan Abnett, Simon Davis & Andy Clarke
In the decaying future Euro-sprawl of Downlode, Finnigan R. Sinister and Ramone A.W. Dexter are the best contract killers money can buy. They’re bloody buddies with chalk outlines around their souls. You name it, they maim it! Money Shots collects together more strips featuring Downlode’s most notorious sons, from the pages of 2000 AD. (9781906735173)
SC £13.99
BLANK SLATE
PROPER GO WELL HIGH HC GN
by Oliver East
Proper Go Well High is the second book by Manchester comic artist Oliver East. Following on from his breakout Trains are... Mint, East’s latest sees him venture further out, walking through Manchester until he reaches Liverpool, recording the many things that pass us by in everyday life. Part travel book, part diary, Oliver manages to capture both the beauty and problems of this part of the country whilst passing social and political comment as he goes. Told in a series of beautifully composed panels, this is a step forward for the artist and another leg up the path of critical acclaim for the new British comics. (9781906653026) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 172pg £14.99
SPARKY O’HARE GN
The second Mawil book from Blank Slate is a delightful series of cartoons about his super-cute rabbit electrician – he comes to fix things, and chaos, fun and laughter ensue! NOTE: Customers who order 10 copies or more of this title will receive a free counter display. (9781906653033) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 80pg £4.99
DC COMICS
SUPERMAN LEGENDS #28
“Final Crisis” rockets to a conclusion, as reality turns itself inside-out, and only Superman holds the key to saving the entire Multiverse! Plus, catch up with the ongoing super-saga with a back-to-back Brainiac double bill! (9771753564002-28)
Comic, 76pg £2.60
MARVEL COMICS
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RISE OF THE GOBLIN TP
A deadly new foe emerges to plague Spider-Man – the hideous Hobgoblin! But who is this nefarious villain and what are his goals? In the early 80s comic writer Roger Stern reinvigorated the world of Spider-Man by introducing the Hobgoblin. This new enemy who seemed to be able to outwit their hero at every turn captivated Spider-fans, as did the mystery of his identity. Includes such classic Spidey foes as the Vulture and the Mad Thinker, as well as the acclaimed tale “The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man”. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #238-251, and features an exclusive introduction from legendary scribe Roger Stern. (9781846534300)
SC £17.99
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #65
by Peter David & Todd Nauck
“Back in Black” reaches its tumultuous conclusion, as the sinister Ms. Arrow stands revealed and two of Spider-Man’s oldest friends are in the fight of their lives. Could this be the end for Betty Brant and Flash Thompson? Plus, Spider-Man faces one of his oldest opponents… J. Jonah Jameson! Includes material reprinted from Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #21-23! (9771360517040-65)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #66
by J. Michael Straczynski, Joe Quesada, Peter David, Tom Grindberg, Tom DeFalco, Jim Owsley & Alan Kupperbug
Get ready for what will be the most talked about and controversial comic event of the year – brought to you by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada. The stakes have never been higher for Peter Parker. At his darkest hours – and he’s had plenty – Peter has always had one shoulder to lean on, one person who’d remind him who he is, who he was, and who he can be. Now he’s about to lose that person. What would he do... what would you do, if you only had “One More Day”? Plus, Spider-Man 2099 is back! The wall-crawler of the future has his hands full evading Thanatos and trying to discover who the Net Prophet is! Also, as the gang war threatens to engulf the New York underworld, Spider-Man discovers a new adversary has entered the fray… The Punisher! Includes material reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #544, Spider-Man 2099 #14 and Amazing Spider-Man #285! (9771360517040-66)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #67
by J. Michael Straczynski, Joe Quesada, Peter David, Rick Leonardi, Tom DeFalco, Jim Owsley & Alan Kupperbug
Time is running out for Aunt May, and in desperation Spider-Man turns to Doctor Strange for help. Can Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme save May’s life, and what deadly perils await the wall-crawler? Plus, the Spider-Man of 2099 is cleaning up downtown and a certain Asgardian God of Thunder returns! Also, classic action as Spider-Man is caught on the frontline of the gang war that’s rocking New York and the secrets of the Rose are revealed! Includes material reprinted from Sensational Spider-Man #40, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #21, and Amazing Spider-Man #284! (9771360517040-67)
SC, 76pg £19.99
AVENGERS UNCONQUERED #11
by Brian Michael Bendis, Leinil Yu & Frank Cho
The Secret Avengers have discovered a Skrull plan to infiltrate Earth! Who can they turn to – and can they even trust each other? Also: The Mighty Avengers take on Ultron in a gigantic showdown! Ares cuts loose, and the Sentry goes berserk! Includes material reprinted from New Avengers #32 and Mighty Avengers #5-6. (9771758994001-11)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
ESSENTIAL X-MEN #183
by Ed Brubaker, Marc Silvestri, Billy Tan, Peter David, Scot Eaton, Craig Kyle, Chris Yost & Humberto Ramos
100-page special! An epic saga begins, guest-starring X-Factor and the New X-Men! For the first time since M-Day, a mutant child has been born – now the race is on for the X-Men to find it before their enemies do! Don’t miss the shocks in the first chapter of “Messiah Complex”! Includes material reprinted from X-Men: Messiah Complex #1, Uncanny X-Men #492, X-Factor #25 and New X-Men #44. (9771360518047-83)
Comic, 100pg £2.95
ESSENTIAL X-MEN #184
by Mike Carey, Chris Bachalo, Ed Brubaker, Billy Tan, Peter David & Scot Eaton
“Messiah Complex” continues! The X-Men clash with the Marauders! Wolverine takes on Gambit! Madrox and Layla Miller battle in the future! The Sentinels destroy the X-Mansion! Predator X strikes! As the crisis grows, Cyclops creates a deadly new team... X-Force! Includes material reprinted from X-Men #205, Uncanny X-Men #493 and X-Factor #26. (9771360518047-84)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
FANTASTIC FOUR ADVENTURES #57
by Reginald Hudlin, Francis Portela, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Storm and the Black Panther are trapped in a nightmare world by the deadly Psycho-Man – and not even the Thing and the Human Torch can save them! And if that isn’t bad enough, there’s another planet packed with Skrulls ready and willing to rub the new FF out! Also: the classic first encounter between the FF and the Black Panther! Includes material reprinted from Black Panther #31-32 and Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #52. (9771746169016-57)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
THE KNIGHTS OF PENDRAGON: ONCE AND FUTURE TP
by Dan Abnett & Gary Erskine
Steeped in British folklore and Arthurian myth, the Knights of Pendragon are a new team of heroes charged with saving the planet from the destructive forces of the corrupt Bane! Collects The Knights of Pendragon #1-9. Features an introduction from writer Dan Abnett and also includes new art from Gary Erskine! (9781846534317)
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MARVEL LEGENDS #38
by Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting, Daniel and Charles Knauf, Patrick Zircher, Dan Jurgens & Joe Bennett
The Red Skull’s minions have crawled out of the shadows to make another strike at the American spirit, still reeling from the death of Captain America. But this time, they’ve got a very angry Winter Soldier gunning for them, with vengeance in his sights! All this, and Sharon and the Falcon fighting for their lives, too! Plus, Tony Stark and Maya Hansen are friends and colleagues. But tensions develop – professional and otherwise – when their views on Maya’s research begin to clash. While Maya weighs a tempting offer from a suspicious source, Tony must wrestle with his conscience as a global threat develops. Here’s a hint: Ten Rings of Power! Also, the presence of Asgard above New York and the Asgardians interference in mortal affairs causes many to question their beliefs and a new religion is founded – the Church of Thor! Nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series! Includes material reprinted from Captain America #29, Iron Man #18 and Thor #55! (9771752507000-38)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
MIGHTY WORLD OF MARVEL #1
by Greg Pak, John Romita Jr. & Gary Frank
A new volume of MWOM begins with the awesome “World War Hulk” saga! The Hulk finally returns to Earth, seeking revenge on the Illuminati – and Black Bolt and Iron Man are the first names on his hit list! Don’t miss the most devastating battle in Marvel history, guest starring an army of super heroes! Includes material reprinted from World War Hulk #1 and Incredible Hulk #106. (9771479805014-87)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
MIGHTY WORLD OF MARVEL #2
by Greg Pak, John Romita Jr. & Gary Frank
“World War Hulk” continues! The Hulk targets Mister Fantastic, but the Fantastic Four are ready to defend their leader! Meanwhile, the Warbound battle the Secret Avengers, and Amadeus Cho, Hercules and Angel confront the Sub-Mariner! Includes material reprinted from World War Hulk #2 and Incredible Hulk #107. (9771479805014-88)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
WOLVERINE & DEADPOOL #170
by Daniel Way, Steve Dillon, Fabian Nicieza & Staz Johnson
The battle of the logos continues as Wolverine and Deadpool carve up San Francisco in a brutally hilarious fight! But who’s gonna win? Buy it and see, True Believers! Also: Deadpool battles the Rhino once more, but the tables have turned – now it’s the Merc’s turn to get shrunk! Includes material reprinted from Wolverine: Origins #22-23 and Cable & Deadpool #37. (9771744853016-70)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
STAR TREK
STAR TREK COMIC #7
Beam up to the future for more stunning space thrills! Show your skills in puzzles and games, download new data courtesy of a wealth of colourful features, and learn all about space travel – today! Plus: comic stories rocket up a notch via a one-two barrage of strips that uncover the hidden secrets of Nero and Spock Prime! All this, plus a free gift! (977-2040119004-07)
Comic £2.70
STAR WARS
STAR WARS COMIC VOLUME 5 #13
Things get chilly for Kit Fisto and Plo Koon in “In The Service of the Republic”, the second part of our new story, just as “Crash Course” crosses the finish line! All this action, plus even more features, puzzles, games and pictures than usual! And don’t miss a fantastic free gift! (9772040171996-13)
Comic £2.99
TERMINATOR
TERMINATOR COMIC #6
Skynet is online, and hungry for conquest. Strap on your best weaponry and prepare to go toe-to-toe with the most fearsome endoskeletons, sentient motorcycles and hunter-killer droids, as you penetrate the defences of the world’s most malevolent artificial intelligence in search of time machines, captured humans, flesh-bound cyborgs and even worse! As well as a terrifyingly awesome comic strip, we’ve got stunning puzzles, features, photos, profiles and more – plus a free gift! (977-2040120000-06)
Comic, 52pg £2.70
TRANSFORMERS
TRANSFORMERS COMICS VOLUME 2 #5
The tale of Skids and Mudflap gets fully entangled with Revenge of the Fallen in our latest all-new story written by famed “Unichronicler” Simon Furman, as the Autobots and Decepticons duke it out for Earth-bound supremacy! Plus, “All Hail Megatron” continues, as the fallout from Optimus Prime’s defeat continues to send shockwaves throughout the galaxy! Plus: a great free gift, and more exclusive features on your favourite movie. (9771751440018-30)
Comic, 52pg £2.70
WAR
COMMANDO: BATTLE OF BRITAIN – SCRAMBLE! GN
The courage and skill of the RAF pilots and ground crews during the darkest days of the Second World War has formed the backdrop to some of the most outstanding Commando tales ever published. Stories like “Ace Without Honour”, “Island of Heroes” and “Brigand Squadron” as well as “Blind Courage”, “Fly Fast-Shoot Fast” and “Spitfire Spirit” bring the atmosphere of the battle spinning into the 21st century. Presented 25 percent larger than when originally published, this special edition drops you out of the sun into the midst of the dog fights, the howl of the Merlin engine on full boost almost drowning out the roar of the Brownings thundering away in the wings on either side of your cockpit. (9781847324214) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 656pg £15.99
MISCELLANEOUS
BOILERPLATE HC GN
by Paul Guinan & Anina Bennett
After losing a loved one to war, the brilliant Professor Archibald Campion invented a robot soldier and unveiled it at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. The U.S. was not engaged in any military conflict, and as a result, the robot, nicknamed Boilerplate, was overlooked. Though Boilerplate was relegated to the dustbins of history, that doesn’t mean he didn’t get out and about in the world. He and Professor Campion had remarkable adventures around the globe that included a trek across Antarctica, fighting alongside Teddy Roosevelt at San Juan Hill, riding in the sands with Lawrence of Arabia, and finally ending up at the frontlines of World War I in France. This 4-colour book is illustrated with incredible period illustrations including photos, paintings, posters, cartoons, maps and other images. (9780810989504) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 168pg £14.99
ROBOT CITY ADVENTURES: CITY IN PERIL! GN
by Paul Collicutt
In the first of this thrill-packed graphic novel series, it’s midnight in Robot City, and all is not well. When the crew of the Red Star Rig sends out a desperate distress call, Robot City’s favourite hero leaps into action. Meet Curtis, the Colossal Coast Guard Robot – a mighty machine intent on saving the city from a giant sea monster. (9781840112023) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 48pg £6.99
ROBOT CITY ADVENTURES: RUST ATTACK! GN
by Paul Collicutt
The city that never rusts… is rusting! The well-loved robotic dance troupe, the Automettes, has been struck down by rust, and who else would they call on but Robot City Confidential Investigations – the city’s premier private detective agency? Detectives Rod and Mike smell a rat. Can they track down the villain and find a cure before rust panic spreads? This thrill-packed graphic novel will grip readers with its action, adventure and humour. (9781840113440) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 48pg £6.99
SHERLOCK HOLMES: A STUDY IN SCARLET GN
Readers meet Sherlock Holmes for the first time in A Study in Scarlet. Doctor Watson relates how he met Holmes in the course of an impossible crime investigation which baffled the police. In the second half of the graphic novel, readers follow the detective as he tries to solve a murder in a Mormon community. Beautifully illustrated and masterfully adapted by Eisner Award-nominated writer Ian Edginton, A Study in Scarlet is an essential addition to the Sherlock Holmes graphic novel series. (9781906838010) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 144pg £14.99
WALKING THE DOG HC GN
Approaching fifty, and warned by his doctor that he’s drinking too much and needs to take more exercise, David Hughes is given a dog for his birthday – Dexter, a wire-haired fox terrier. Hughes’s daily walks with Dexter form the spine of Walking the Dog. We eavesdrop on their encounters with fellow dog-walkers (“Hello Hector”, “Hello Chester”...) and on Hughes’s thoughts as he plods along carrying a plastic bag of poo. He begins to remember moments from his past, dark memories of murder and violence. He explores his own fantasies and obsessions. From the gentle comedy of the early pages, Walking the Dog is transformed into something deeper and more disturbing… (9780224082297) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 296pg £25.00
FORTEAN TIMES
FORTEAN TIMES #255
Since 1973, Fortean Times has been bringing you news of the weird, strange, paranormal and all out bonkers goings on in the world. With UFO spotting, ghostly images and much more appearing on a regular basis, Fortean Times is a must read magazine for followers of the strange. (9770308589224-12)
Magazine £4.25
LOST
LOST MAGAZINE #25
Face your Lost fears in this “Dark Territory” special issue. Take a look at the art of the smoke monster’s lair and brave the island’s catacombs as you revisit eerie encounters. Michael Emerson (Ben Linus) recalls Alex’s Fate. Plus, exclusive Season 6 news! (9771747816025-25)
Magazine £3.99
NEO
NEO #64
NEO is the UK’s only anime, manga, games and Asian pop culture magazine. A highly feature-led magazine, a full spectrum of exciting topics are covered every issue, from the most mainstream to the most underground. Meanwhile a comprehensive review and preview section provides an essential buyer’s guide each issue. NEO is a fully independent magazine that is widely respected as the most authoritative voice on the subject in the UK, and constantly provides coverage that fans simply cannot be without. (9771744959046-64)
Magazine £4.25
SFX
SFX #189
The world’s biggest and best sci-fi magazine celebrates the sequel to Twilight with a massive feature about New Moon, containing everything you need to know about the vampire film. This issue, SFX is all about reboots and remakes! For starters, this issue looks ahead to the all-new reimagining of The Prisoner on TV, which will star James Caviezel instead of Patrick McGoohan and Ian McKellen as the new Number Two. Meanwhile on the movie front, Universal is breathing new life into The Wolfman. Benicio del Toro portrays the hirsute protagonist in this remake of the 1941 classic – and you’ll find a full behind-the-scenes report here. The latest in the Hitchhikers’ Guide To The Galaxy series (currently being penned by Irish author Eoin Colfer) is also discussed. Also this month: your usual massive reader community section, plus the latest news on Doctor Who and Stargate: Universe. (9771358595074-12)
Magazine £3.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS INSIDER #88
Matthew Wood shares his thoughts on voicing the cyborg Supreme Commander General Grievous and Peter Mayhew dishes on life as a Wookiee. Also, music matters this issue, as you get the story behind the Star Wars score! (9771754075996-88)
Magazine, FC £4.99
SUPERNATURAL
SUPERNATURAL MAGAZINE #11
Check out a feature on “The Kripmeister” Eric Kripke, hunky stars Jared and Jensen and other brother Jake Abel give up the lowdown on Season Five, and we remember Kim Manners. Plus, a special report on the casting of the show! (9771756356994-11)
Magazine, FC £4.99
TORCHWOOD
TORCHWOOD MAGAZINE #18
This issue Torchwood showrunner Russell T. Davies discusses the future of the show, you get a look at the making of “Children of Earth” and creating a monster, plus there’s news, views and random shoes! (9771756095022-18)
Magazine, FC £4.99
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TRIPWIRE
O/A TRIPWIRE ANNUAL 2009
Tripwire’s yearly annuals are always something to look forward to, and 2009’s issue is no different, featuring in-depth articles and interviews with some of the industry’s leading creators. This year’s special features: Stan Lee on Marvel’s 70th anniversary, along with a look at the future of Marvel movies; Joe Kubert on returning to Tor after years away; a feature on the 30th anniversary of Alien; Guillermo Del Toro on his new novel The Strain, and lots more. Do not miss your chance to read the hottest annual of the year. (978-0954375140)
Magazine, FC £9.95
ART
25,000 YEARS OF EROTIC FREEDOM HC
by Alan Moore
With each new technological advance, pornography has both proliferated and degraded in its quality. Today, porn is everywhere, but nowhere is it art. 25,000 Years of Erotic Freedom surveys 25,000 years of pornography, arguing that a society’s vibrancy and success are related to its permissiveness in sexual matters. Decrying that the consumption of ubiquitous contemporary pornography is still widely considered shameful, author Alan Moore calls for a new and more artistic pornography that could be openly discussed and would have a beneficial impact on society. (9780810948464) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 96pg £14.99
ART FOR OBAMA: DESIGNING THE CAMPAIGN FOR CHANGE
Edited by Shepard Fairey & Jennifer Gross
Few events in recent memory have captivated the world’s attention like that of Barack Obama’s historic presidential campaign. Not only did it stir passionate political momentum, but it also inspired the creative talents of a world of artists, illustrators, and graphic designers. The iconic “Hope” portrait from influential designer Shepard Fairey became the face of the campaign, and more than ever before, graphic design became a central theme for winning the race. Comprised of collages, paintings, photo composites, prints and computer-generated pieces, Art for Obama showcases the well-known images of the campaign as well as less famous, but equally creative, pieces from around the globe. Amassed and edited by the Director of Design for BarackObama.com, Scott Thomas, this is a volume for all design aficionados as well as supporters of the 44th President of the U.S. who’d like a keepsake as uncommon as his extraordinary campaign. (9780810948981) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 176pg £17.99
THE ART OF JAIME HERNANDEZ: THE SECRETS OF LIFE AND DEATH HC
In 1981 two Mexican-American brothers self-published their first comic book, titled Love and Rockets, and “changed American cartooning forever” according to Publishers Weekly. Hernandez’s moving stories chronicle the lives of the most memorable and fully formed characters the comic form has ever seen. His female protagonists, masterfully delineated with humor, candor, and breathtaking realism, come to life within California’s Mexican-American culture and punk milieu’s heyday. In April 2006 Jaime Hernandez began serialising his work in the New York Times Magazine, succeeding Chris Ware as the second artist to do so in Times history. The notoriously private artist has opened his archives for the first time, revealing never-before-seen sketches, childhood drawings and unpublished work, alongside his most famous Love and Rockets material. (9780810995703) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 224pg £20.00
DITA: STRIPTEESE HC
by Sheryl Nields
Famed photographer Sheryl Nields brings burlesque superstar Dita Von Teese to life in a series of flip books that capture the dancer’s most intimate performances. A perfect collectible book for fans of Dita, classic burlesque devotees, or for anyone who loves a playful and beautifully packaged book, Dita: Striptease is an exquisite visual tribute to this one-of-a-kind performer, featuring three of her most beloved dances. (9780061763113) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 256pg £20.00
WWW HR GIGER COM NEW PRINTING HC
by HR Giger
HR Giger first received acclaim in the 1960s with his airbrushed fantasy landscapes. However, he scored his breakthrough in applied art, and particularly in his high-profile movie work on Ridley Scott’s Alien. In 1980, he received an Oscar for “Best Achievement for Visual Effects” for his designs of the film’s title creature and its otherworldly environment. Giger’s album covers for Debbie Harry and Emerson, Lake and Palmer were voted as being among the top hundred in music history by music journalists, while furniture designed by Giger graces a bar in Chur, Switzerland. Now available in a new printing, this book was designed by the artist himself, and features detailed commentaries in which Giger describes his work from the early 1960s to the late 1990s; the authentic voice of the master. (9783822833162) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 240pg £8.99
COMICS
GREAT BRITISH FANTASY COMIC BOOK HEROES HC
Rough and ready and often crudely drawn, the pages of Great British Fantasy Comic Book Heroes transport the reader to a more innocent age, where costumed crime fighters tackled massively unpleasant and (massively ugly) evildoers in strips that attempted a synthesis of various American comics elements with more enthusiasm than finesse. Clarke and Higgs have explored the fascinating byways of British comics before, and their area of enthusiasm focuses on the periods when colourful American comics were unavailable in the UK (the late 1940s and early 1950s), so enterprising independent British publishers rushed in to supply the need of comic-hungry UK schoolboys with black-and-white home grown product. The selection here is very eclectic – and often wayward – but don’t imagine that all the material here is lacking in artistic skill (though much of it is) – Britain could boast some remarkable talents, and those wonderful illustrators are represented here: Ron Turner, Denis McLoughlin, Don Lawrence, Ron Embleton. This fantastic title is limited to just 100 copies and each one is signed and numbered.
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HC, 464pg £75.00
RICK TREMBLES’ MOTION PICTURE PURGATORY VOLUME 2
by Rick Trembles
An incomparable collection of comic-strip concoctions configured to critique film! Legendary underground cartoonist Robert Crumb has called Rick Trembles’s “comix” “even more twisted and weird than me”, and renowned alternative cartoonist Chester Brown cited him as an early influence with “immediate impact”. 180 films are covered in this second remarkable volume of Rick’s insightful film reviews, all presented in his much lauded, unique comic strip style. (9781903254592) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 192pg £11.99
RUPERT: A COLLECTION OF FAVOURITE STORIES HC GN
Alfred Bestall started to write and illustrate his adventures for the Daily Express in 1935. This collection presents 10 of the best and most famous stories presented in order of the season in which the stories take place, a tradition from the immensely popular Rupert Annual. The stories are separated by reproductions of the lovely endpapers that graced the annuals. The book also includes pages of sketches by Bestall and an introduction from his goddaughter as well as a forward by Gyles Brandreth. Published in 2007, this book is now available at a great price but there are limited copies available so allocations may occur. (9781405230742) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 288pg £19.99
DOCTOR WHO
TIMELESS ADVENTURES: HOW DOCTOR WHO CONQUERED TV
This critical history of Doctor Who covers the series’ 45 years, from the creation of the show to its triumph as Britain’s #1 TV drama. Timeless Adventures reveals how Doctor Who is at its strongest when it reflects the political and cultural concerns of a mass British audience (the 1960s, 1970s and 21st Century), and at its weakest when catering to a narrow fan-based audience (as in the 1980s). Chapters range from discussions on the cultural and political relevance of Doctor Who monsters like the Daleks (based on lingering wartime fears) and the Cybermen (1960s spare part replacement surgery), through to themes like energy and the environment in the 1970s (Doctor Who stories tackled big real-life themes in a fantasy format and so connected with a mass audience). The book also addresses the cancellation of the show in the late 1980s and the ways in which a narrowly-focused dedicated fandom simultaneously contributed to the show’s demise yet was also instrumental in its regeneration for the 21st Century under Russell T. Davies. (9781842433027) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 256pg £9.99
THE DOCTOR WHO FILES: COLLECTOR’S EDITION
This limited collector’s edition release collects all 14 Dr Who Files along with the previously unpublished “Donna” file and several pages of updates. This special volume is printed in a flex-back format with gilded edges that hide secret messages, and housed in an out-of-this-world TARDIS blue acetate slipcase that when removed reveals the true cover of the Doctor Who Files. (9781405906050) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 496pg £30.00
DOCTOR WHO: GUIDE TO ALIEN ARMIES
These three great paperback pocket-size books with stickers come housed in a flip-top case and are designed for quick reference against alien armies. They include profiles on Cybermen, tips to help you identify different Daleks and key facts about Sontarans, plus much more. (9781405905770) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 96pg £5.99
DOCTOR WHO: THE COMPANION CHRONICLES – 4.4 THE PYRALIS EFFECT CD
A new adventure with the Fourth Doctor, as told by his companion, Romana (Lalla Ward). Long ago, the planet Pavonis IV was saved from certain destruction by the Doctor. Now it is dead, laid waste by environmental catastrophe, but a few survivors and their precious race bank survive on the starship Myriad. Their mission: to scour the universe for the fabled dimensionally transcendental obelisk in which their saviour travels, and persuade him to save their world again. As the TARDIS arrives by chance on the Myriad, the Doctor and Romana are just in time to see the crew achieve their goal. Or so they think… Death stalks the corridors of the ship, the artificial intelligence CAIN has lost control, and a force is about to be unleashed that threatens the entire galaxy. (9781844354276) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £8.99
DOCTOR WHO 126 BLUE FORGOTTEN PLANET CD
A new adventure in time and space for the Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker) and his companion, Charley Pollard (India Fisher). On Earth, civilization has ended and time is running out for the Doctor and Charlotte Pollard. Will the mysterious Viyrans really help? This is an all new audio drama performed by a full cast with specially composed music and cinematic sound design. (9781844354146) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £14.99
DOCTOR WHO 127 CASTLE OF FEAR CD
A new adventure in time and space for the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) and his companion, Nyssa (Sarah Sutton). The first in a trilogy of adventures set in Stockbridge – the Village that Time Forgot. 1199: Returning from the Crusade, Hubert, the new Earl of Mummerset, comes to take possession of Stockbridge Castle, his ancestral home. The only trouble is, in his absence, demons took possession of it... 1899: The Stockbridge mummers’ play takes a wholly unexpected turn, when the Dragon slays St George. These events are not unconnected, the Doctor and Nyssa discover. There’s an alien presence squatting in Stockbridge Castle, and it’s their job to expose it. That is, if Turkish Knights, killer boars and a gang of rogue paladins don’t stop them first… (9781844354306) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £14.99
DOCTOR WHO: THE EIGHTH DOCTOR ADVENTURES – 3.8 WORLDWIDE WEB CD
A new adventure in time and space for the Eighth Doctor and his companion, Lucie. London, 2015. The Doctor’s looking for a lost space probe. Lucie Miller’s feeling just plain lost, on a world she no longer quite belongs to. Perhaps there’s someone who can help. A chance encounter with an old sparring partner leads Lucie to the Eightfold Truth – a bunch of crystal-bearing cranks who reckon a rebel sun is on its way to purge the Earth. As if! But what if they’re right? The apocalypse is upon us. As humankind counts down the last days of its existence, the Doctor races to unmask the Eightfold Truth – and uncovers an old and deadly enemy. Starring Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith. Guest starring Stephen Moore, Sophie Winkleman and Sanjeev Bhaskar. (9781844354009) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £10.99
EROTICA
THE PRIVATE COLLECTION 1970-1979 BOX SET
With its smiling, exuberantly uninhibited models, Private created a fantasy of Sweden as the most liberated country on earth, a sexual wonderland that enchanted men around the globe. This five volume, 960-page mini-boxed set presents the best of Private from 1970 to 1979. Each 192-page book features seven to 10 of the best photo sets, arranged in chronological order, produced from the original color transparencies. Also included are photos never seen in the magazine, plus behind-the-scenes photos of Milton at work and all of the magazine covers. Vintage art, ads, and editorials complete this fascinating look at the birth of pornography and the infamous Swedish Sin. (9783822845080) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
ADULT MATERIAL
SC (x5), 960pg £24.99
FILM & TV
CLINT EASTWOOD ICON – THE ULTIMATE FILM ART COLLECTION HC
Clint Eastwood is not just a man; he is a nameless vigilante, a detective, bare-knuckle boxer, Secret Service agent, and Academy Award-winning director. His laconic one liners can be heard in numerous languages, often preceding the demise of an adversary. Clint Eastwood Icon paints a fascinating portrait of its subject through the art for his films. With more than 400 unique pieces, this trove gathers posters, lobby cards, studio ads, original art, and esoteric film memorabilia from around the world. From his early roles as the nameless gunslinger in Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Westerns to his directorial roles and latest films, this book captures the timeless image of Eastwood in the parts that made him cinema’s archetype for the American anti-hero. (9781848565883) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 192pg £29.99
LOVE TO LOVE YOU BRADYS: THE BIZARRE STORY OF THE BRADY BUNCH VARIETY HOUR
by Ted Nichelson, Susan Olsen & Lisa Sutton
After decades under lock and key, Hollywood’s best kept secret is about to be revealed. Love to Love You Bradys… is an in-depth look at the most disastrous offering in television history brought to you by Cindy Brady herself, Susan Olsen. In this colourful, glitter-filled retrospective, Susan and co-author Ted Nichelson investigate in very Brady detail how and why the rarely seen Variety Hour was conceived, produced, and ended up ranked in TV Guide’s top five “Worst Shows of All-Time”. This hilarious and tragic account features hundreds of never-before-published photos and interviews with cast, crew and production staff, including the Brady Bunch, Sherwood Schwartz, Sid and Marty Krofft, Bruce Vilanch, Paul Shaffer, and Rip Taylor. (9781550228885) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 272pg £17.99
THE COMPLETE X-FILES (LIMITED EDITION): BEHIND THE SERIES, MYTHS & MOVIES HC
Discover the facts behind Mulder’s alien abduction, Scully’s secret objectives, the designs of the shadowy “Cancer Man”, and get the full story of the “Mythology” episodes. For the first time, the brilliant creators of The X-Files – actors, writers, directors and producers – share with you the secrets of what set this show apart from all others. The Complete X-Files (Limited Edition) is the only authorised debriefing on all nine seasons of the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning science fiction television series and films, and this special limited edition is signed and numbered by creator Chris Carter and producer Frank Spotnitz. Also included are two limited edition photos from the X-Files set. (9781933784809) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 200pg £130.00
MUSIC
THE ROCK & ROLL BOOK OF THE DEAD
by David Comfort
Drawing on extensive research and groundbreaking details of seven icons’ deaths, David Comfort’s expose sheds new light on the tragic price of fame. Each chapter traces one of seven artists’ lives – Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain and Jerry Garcia – from their childhood traumas to their fatal attractions and shows how much they had in common, as if cast in the same essential mythic legend. All were obsessed with becoming stars, but once they achieved fame, each paid the price for their stardom. (9780806531212) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 352pg £11.99
POP CULTURE
BROOKE BOND: THE CLASSIC TEA CARD COLLECTIONS HC
Every child who grew up in the Fifties and Sixties remembers the Brooke Bond collecting cards that came with every packet of tea. Some were lucky enough to have the specially-produced albums in which to collect the cards. This beautifully printed, nostalgic book presents the best 12 original albums, reproduced slightly larger than they were forty years ago to bring out the best in the wonderfully detailed illustrations. The albums that have been included are: “Out Into Space”, “British Wild Life”, “Wild Flowers Series 2”, “Freshwater Fish”, “African Wild Life”, “Asian Wild Life”, “British Butterflies”, “Wild Birds In Britain”, “Transport Through The Ages”, “Trees in Britain”, “Flags and Emblems of the World” and “History of the Motor Car”. In addition, in a special pocket at the back of the book are ten special edition collectors’ cards, absolutely free! (9781853757204) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 320pg £19.99
WE DID PORN
by Zak Smith
Punk artist and icon Zak Smith made a name for himself by visually interpreting Thomas Pynchon’s Gravity’s Rainbow and drawing pictures of girls in the “naked girl business”. His artistic pedigree and acute observation landed him in high-profile shows from the Whitney to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Somewhere along the line, Smith went from the observer to the observed, from the guy in the corner with a sketchpad to the guy on-screen doing the nasty for anyone eighteen or older to see. We Did Porn follows Zak Smith from the New York art scene to Los Angeles’ seedy, yet colourful underbelly - the world of alt porn. Smith narrates his own foray into pornography and gives his readers a new understanding of the industry, its players and its audience. (9781905636723) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 488pg £14.99
MARVEL COMICS
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A CAPTAIN AMERICA #109 COVER T-SHIRT
The classic cover image to issue #109 is emblazoned on the front of this patriotic number. Just watch out for Sharon Carter… Available in S-XL sizes. (MTS-CA-001S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99
CAPTAIN AMERICA STAR & STRIPES T-SHIRT
This is the full Captain America costume t-shirt, double sided, and lifted straight from your favourite Captain America issue. Available in S-XL sizes. (MTS-CA-001S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £22.99
DAREDEVIL WOMEN’S SKINNY FIT T-SHIRT
Become the “Woman without Fear” with this classic logo t-shirt and clean up Hell’s Kitchen Daredevil Style! Or just look good wearing it, either option works. (MTS-DD-001SF)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A MIGHTY THOR T-SHIRT
Straight from Asgard, this fine and godly t-shirt brings a classic image of the mighty Thor wielding Mjolnir as he heads into battle! Available in S-XL sizes. (MTS-THOR-001S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99
SKRULLS TRUST NO ONE T-SHIRT
Will Smith? Skrull. Beyonce Knowles? Human. Britney Spears? Skrull. Tom Cruise? Something else altogether. Megan Fox? Hot. You never can tell who’s a Skrull or not, but this tee is still pretty cool. Available in S-XL sizes. (MTS-FF-001S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99
MOVIES
INDIANA JONES – HENRY JONES, SR. 12 INCH ACTION FIGURE
Indiana Jones’s father appears here just as he looked in the classic film Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. With an authentic likeness of Sean Connery and full clothing and accessories, including the Holy Grail and Grail diary, you have all you need to lead the good doctor on another adventure. (SS3906) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Toy SRP: £99.99
STAR WARS IMPERIAL SHOCK TROOPER 12 INCH ACTION FIGURE
These red-marked troops were stationed on Coruscant, tasked with protecting the members of the Galactic Senate. History shows us that once the Empire’s deep betrayal revealed itself, this same regiment wound up providing personal protection to Emperor Palpatine and providing security on the Imperial capital. Put your personal feelings aside for a change and enjoy this figure for what it is, a stunning action figure from the Star Wars mythos. This clone is encased in full armour and arrives ready to put down any insurgency courtesy of the carbine blaster and long rifle he’s carrying. (SS2160) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Toy SRP: £99.99
STATUES & MODELS
MARVEL HEROES
EMMA FROST PREMIUM STATUE
The fetching telepath appears here perched atop a bit of rubble, in the midst of some manner of windstorm. Her blouse blowing in the wind, Frost’s arms are cast behind her as she prepares to engage in battle. This stunning piece is handcrafted from top to bottom, individually painted and finished to exacting standards. Do not miss this chance to add a museum-quality Emma Frost to your statue collection. (SS7214) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Statue SRP: £299.99
PRINTS & POSTERS
LUIS ROYO
LUIS ROYO ART PRINTS
Fresh from acclaimed Spanish artist Luis Royo’s fantastic new book Dead Moon come these wonderful large format art prints. Printed on high quality textured paper, these prints are more than suitable for framing. Choose from The Four Moons or The Descent of the Fourth Moon. (CAUT: 0-0-4)
#1 THE FOUR MOONS SRP: £12.50
#2 THE DESCENT OF THE FOURTH MOON SRP: £12.50
COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES
WEENICONS
WEENICONS
Weenicons are back in four new disguises. Each is over 3 inches of cuteness for your toy shelf. This month you can choose from The Plonker, The Champ, Ultra Violent, and The Sergeant. Do they remind you of anyone? (CAUT: 0-0-3)
Weenicon SRP: £9.99 Ea.