COMICS
2000 AD
2000 AD #1705-1708
Irreverent, satirical, and full of pulse-pounding action, 2000 AD is the UK’s cult SF anthology title, featuring some of the best writers and artists in the business. Russian revolutionary Nikolai Dante faces down an old enemy in “The Master of Kronstadt” by Robbie Morrison and John Burns; a new criminal organisation is ruling the streets of the Big Meg in “Low Life: Hostile Takeover” by Rob Williams and D'Israeli; the Tower of London is besieged by undead hordes in “Defoe: A Murder of Angels” by Pat Mills and Leigh Gallagher; and Rowan is running for her life in a werewolf-haunted city in “Age of the Wolf” by Alec Worley and Jon Davis-Hunt. Plus future lawman Judge Dredd leads a crackdown on perps in Mega-City One! (977026228416605/06/07/08)
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ZOMBO TP
by Al Ewing & Henry Flint
When Flight 303 en route to Epsilon-6 orbital station crash lands on the lethal deathworld of Chronos, all is not looking well for the thirty-three surviving passengers. Enter ZOMBO; a top secret government experiment – part zombie, part human ghoul, with a taste for living flesh. Will our friendly (yet crude) hero be able to save the passengers from a hideously painful death? And how will he cope with the sudden fame hoisted upon him by the Suicide Boys community, and a TV talent show that needs new thrills? (9781907519253)
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BLANK SLATE
BERLIN AND THAT HC GN
by Oli East
This third book completes Oli East’s loose trilogy of travel and observational comics using the train lines of North West Britain, and now Berlin, as his guides. In this volume Oli traverses Berlin and makes for the Polish border, armed with no German and a dodgy cut-up map. Adventures ensue. The book has contributions by 58 other artists and friends – some well known – Guy Garvey of Elbow – and some others whom Oli knows from down the pub. The first two Trains are… Mint books have gathered a devoted following. The first volume was nominated for an Ignatz, the highly prestigious indie comics award, the only UK nomination in the last two years. (9781906653071) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 168pg, 216x154mm £14.99
SPLEENAL GN
If you invent a time machine, riches, wealth and power will surely follow, no? Not in Spleenal’s world. Watch him travel back and forth in time using this gift to sleep with younger versions of his wife, create wife sex-bots and the “Brazilian” wax. Back in the present the internet presents a frustrated Spleenal with an opportunity he can’t miss out on – guiltless sex. Or so he thinks until the panic starts, the wife gets involved and it doesn’t quite turn out as expected. Funny, and a bit dirty to boot. Spleenal is the non-PC lurking in all of us. (9781906653064) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 164pg £10.99
DC COMICS
BATMAN THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #9
Welcome back to another stunning issue of the blockbuster adventure comic based on the awesome cartoon! Batman and his amazing friends team-up to battle evil everywhere – in the coolest fashion possible! Featuring a fantastic comic strip, all the latest news on the show, competitions, puzzles, character profiles and the best of your reader art! All this and an amazing free gift! (9-772042-388002-09)
Comic, 32pg £2.50
BATMAN LEGENDS #40
With Batman pounding the pavement in search of the Black Mask, the Penguin on the run and the completion of the new Arkham Asylum looming close, Gotham City has reached its boiling point! Later, Gotham’s new “protector” reveals his identity to Batman – and poses a terrifying question to Dick Grayson about the future of Bruce Wayne! Elsewhere, Kate Kane (aka Batwoman) takes a chilling trip down memory lane, with heart-stopping results. (9-771741-082037-40)
Comic, 76pg £2.99
SUPERMAN LEGENDS #34
The first chapter of the New Krypton saga comes to a slam-bang conclusion with consequences for the whole Superman Family – and then we vault straight into the future, where the orbiting counter-Earth of New Krypton is threatened by the grim return of Brainiac and Lex Luthor – and General Lane’s secret plan to rid the solar system of alien insurgents forever! It’s Superman versus the universe – for all the marbles! (9-771753-564019-34)
Comic, 76pg £2.99
MARVEL COMICS
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 3 #23
by Marc Guggenheim, John Romita Jr., David Michelinie & Todd McFarlane
The climax to the last year’s worth of Spider-Man stories starts with a bang as questions are answered and Spidey’s new world is shaken to its core. Who is the person terrorizing people as Menace? Who is behind the Spider-Tracer Killings? Who’s going to be the Mayor of New York City? Plus, it’s Menace versus Spider-Man, and the loser’s not walking away! Also, Lily Hollister’s reaction to Harry Osborn’s shocking pronouncement, and we come a step closer to revealing the Spider-Tracer Killer! All that and… the secrets of Menace stand revealed! Plus, classic adventure! Everyone is after the Valencia Chalice, from the Black Fox to the treacherous Transcorp and now, the Prowler! And guess who’s caught in the middle? Yep! Your friendly neighbourhood wall-crawler! Includes material reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #584-585 and Amazing Spider-Man #307. (9-771360-517057-23)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 3 #24
by Marc Guggenheim, John Romita Jr., David Michelinie & Todd McFarlane
No more secrets. No more lies. With Menace unmasked, the story of who he is and how he came to be is finally revealed, and it promises to shake Peter Parker’s world to its foundation. Also, Spidey’s loved ones are in danger, but to save them he’ll have to face thirty of his deadliest foes. Meanwhile, Carlie Cooper and Vin Gonzales are in deeper trouble than they thought and Harry Osborn and Lily Hollister face the election results. Plus, classic adventure, as the web-slinger encounters the Humbug! Includes material reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #577 and Amazing Spider-Man #308. (9-771360-517057-24)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
AVENGERS UNCONQUERED #24
by Brian Michael Bendis, Billy Tan & Mike Deodato
The Mighty Avengers discover Norman Osborn’s new team – and they’re not happy to see their name stolen! A trap is set, but who will be caught in it? Also: The Dark Avengers get their baptism of fire when they are forced to defend Doctor Doom against the world’s most powerful sorceress – Morgana Le Fey! Includes material reprinted from Dark Avengers #2 and New Avengers #50. (9-771758-994019-24)
Comic, 100pg £2.95
CAPTAIN BRITAIN VOLUME 5 ENDGAME TP
by Alan Moore, Jamie Delano & Alan Davis
Captain Britain returns once more, as he battles the terror of the ultimate super-hero slayer, the Fury, as well as the Crazy Gang and Gatecrasher and her Technet. The Lion of London also contends with the machinations of the vile Vixen and a final showdown with Slaymaster! Plus, his adventures transport him to an alternative universe where he encounters a dark and twisted version of himself! Collecting The Mighty World of Marvel #7-16 and Captain Britain Monthly #1-14. (9781846534591)
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ESSENTIAL X-MEN #10
by Matt Fraction, Terry Dodson, Mike Carey & Phil Briones
More mutant mayhem! The Beast, Angel and Doctor Nemesis face the might of a monstrous creature in Japan – and they grow them big over there! Colossus and Emma Frost take on the Tattooed Man! And Charles Xavier confronts the man who hates him most of all – his step-brother, the unstoppable Juggernaut! Includes material reprinted from Uncanny X-Men #506-507 and X-Men Legacy #219. (9-771360-518054-10)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
ESSENTIAL X-MEN #11
by Matt Fraction, Greg Land, Mike Carey & Scot Eaton
Madelyne Pryor assembles a team of lethal ladies with a dark plan in mind! Charles Xavier and Gambit head for Australia in search of Rogue, but an old enemy has found her first! The ghosts of the X-Men’s past have become real – and deadly! Includes material reprinted from Uncanny X-Men #508 and X-Men Legacy #220-221. (9-771360-518054-11)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
FANTASTIC FOUR ADVENTURES #10
by Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
The Thing is getting married – and that’s all the good news the FF are going to get today! The terrifying creature who turned Doctor Doom into the world’s greatest villain is moving across the multiverse – and he’s heading for Earth! Also: more classic 1960s action! The FF clash with the Sentry, a robotic weapon of the alien Kree! Includes material reprinted from Fantastic Four #563-564 and Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #64. (9-771746-169023-10)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
MARVEL LEGENDS #51
by Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting, Matt Fraction, Salvador Larroca, J. Michael Straczynski & Olivier Coipel
The final chapter of the epic “Death of Captain America” saga is here! The new Captain America, Falcon, Black Widow and Sharon Carter are all in a final showdown with the Red Skull and his minions for the future of America! Plus, the new ongoing series – a perfect jumping-on point for fans of this summer’s blockbuster – continues here! Tony Stark comes face-to-face with his biggest nightmare: an amoral twenty-something biohacker with no loyalties or allegiances to anything other than money and power. Oh, and he also happens to be the son of Tony’s greatest nemesis. But what’s the exact nature of Zeke Stane’s menace? It’s something unlike anything Tony has built before... and unlike anything Iron Man has had to beat before. The Golden Avenger faces the fight of his life! Also, as Thor ventures further beyond the walls of the Shining City into Midgard, the sinister Loki begins to tip her deceitful hand. In spite of her promise to reform since being restored to life by the God of Thunder, Loki’s insidious moves against Balder, Thor, and the rest of Asgard start bearing poisonous fruit. Includes material reprinted from Captain America #42, Invincible Iron Man #2 and Thor #11! (9-771752-507000-51)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
MARVEL MASTERS: THE TALES OF KURT BUSIEK & THE ART OF JOHN ROMITA SR. & JOHN ROMITA JR. SLIPCASE TP
Marvel Masters: The Tales of Kurt Busiek & The Art of John Romita Sr. & John Romita Jr. brings together the best Marvel tales ever told by three of the comics industry’s greatest talents. In addition, each book provides a fascinating biography of their incredible careers. Collecting Marvel Masters: The Tales of Kurt Busiek, Marvel Masters: The Art of John Romita Sr. and Marvel Masters: The Art of John Romita Jr. (9781846534706)
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MIGHTY WORLD OF MARVEL #14
by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Paul Pelletier, Dan Slott, Khoi Pham, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Two awesome new sagas begin! The Inhumans invade the Kree Empire, seeking vengeance on the Skrulls – and set in motion a conflict that will alter the Marvel Universe forever! “War of Kings” begins now! Also: Earth succumbs to total chaos as the dark god C’thon returns! A new team of Mighty Avengers is needed: Hank Pym, Hercules, Iron Man, the Hulk, Amadeus Cho and USAgent join forces! Plus: the classic origin of Black Bolt, and fact files on the Mighty Avengers! Includes material reprinted from Secret Invasion: War of Kings #1, Mighty Avengers #21 and Mighty Thor #149. (9-771479-805021-14)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
MIGHTY WORLD OF MARVEL #15
by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Paul Pelletier, Dan Slott & Khoi Pham
A royal wedding is planned for the Inhumans – but the Shi’ar Imperial Guard are crashing the party! “War of Kings” explodes as the insane Emperor Vulcan attacks! Also: the Mighty Avengers must make a big decision as C’thon’s dark power spreads across Earth: will they follow Hank Pym or Iron Man? If they choose wrongly, the world is doomed! Includes material reprinted from Secret Invasion: War of Kings #1 and Mighty Avengers #22-23. (9-771479-805021-15)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
RUNAWAYS VOLUMES 1-4 SLIPCASE TP
by Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona & Takeshi Mayazawa
There comes a time in every young person’s life when they believe that their parents are evil... but what if they really are? In a world of Super Heroes how would you react if you were to discover that your parents are, in truth, super-powered villains? Meet Alex, Karolina, Gert, Chase, Molly and Nico – a group of unlikely teenage friends whose lives are about to take an unexpected turn as they make the terrifying discovery – that their parents are some of the most dangerous villains on the planet. How will these six teens cope when they realise that their parents are their deadliest enemies and what will they do about it? Collecting Runaways Vol. 1: Pride & Joy, Runaways Vol. 2: Teenage Wasteland, Runaways Vol. 3: The Good Die Young and Runaways Vol. 4: True Believers. (9781846534713)
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WOLVERINE & DEADPOOL #12
by Daniel Way, Doug Braithwaite & Paco Medina
Wolverine learns more about Romulus from Nick Fury, and realises that Daken is planning to take the fight to the X-Men! Central Park becomes a battlefield as Wolverine’s son clashes with the mutant heroes – can Wolvie stop him?! Also: Deadpool and Bob, agent of Hydra, butt heads with the evil Tiger Shark! Expect much property damage! Includes material reprinted from Wolverine: Origins #33-34 and Deadpool #7. (9-771744-853023-12)
Comic, 76pg £2.95
MISCELLANEOUS
100 MONTHS GN
by Johnny Hicklenton
Johnny Hicklenton was one of Britain’s leading comic book artists when committed assisted suicide in March 2010. 100 Months is his graphic retelling of his struggle with MS. An intense, hallucinatory story with overtones of Dostoevsky’s Legend of the Grand Inquisitor and artwork of breathtaking intensity, it is the crowning achievement of a brilliant career, a true graphic novel that engages ultimate themes of life, death and salvation. Controversial, haunting and tortured in all senses, it will inevitably fuel debate around the issue of assisted suicide. (9780956544520) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
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AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS GN
This is a tale of terror unlike any other. The barren, windswept interior of the Antarctic plateau was lifeless, or so the expedition from Miskatonic University thought. Then they found strange fossils of unheard-of creatures, carved stones tens of millions of years old and, finally, the unspeakable, mind-twisting terror of the City of the Old Ones... (9781906838126) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 128pg, 165x241mm £14.99
THE BEST OF THE VICTOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION GN
The Victor was launched by DC Thomson in 1961. Its distinctively coloured covers carried an explosive action story of true wartime heroism. Upon opening, fans were immediately struck by the robust feel of the strip artwork and the absolute “Best of Britain” flavour that came from the mix of characters. In the early years The Victor had a backbone of four heroes: Tough of the Track, Alf Tupper; Flight Sergeant Matt Braddock; Morgyn the Mighty, the strongest man in the world; and wealthy footballer Gorgeous Gus. The Victor’s unique mix of adventure, war and sport was phenomenally successful, becoming a national institution that lasted for over 30 years. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a landmark title with this special collection. (9781853758003) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 176pg, 300x216mm £16.99
GONZO: A GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY OF HUNTER S. THOMPSON
by Will Bingley & Anthony Hope-Smith
Over the course of Hunter S. Thompson’s extraordinary life he was publically branded a bum, a vandal, a thief, a liar, an addict, a freak and a psychopath. Some of these were true. Yet, even when compared to the most significant figures of the 20th century, his legacy remains a brilliantly vital force. This is his story – one of a troubled kid who went on to become an international icon, a story that plumbs the darkest depths of American society and charts the now-legendary adventures that birthed Gonzo journalism and a lifestyle beyond imagination. (9781906838119) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
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TRICKSTER: NATIVE AMERICAN TALES, A GRAPHIC COLLECTION
More than 40 storytellers and cartoonists have contributed to this original and provocative compendium of traditional folklore presented in authentic, colorful, and engaging sequential art. The stories are drawn from a variety of Native peoples across North America, and so the trickster character appears variously as a rabbit, raccoon, coyote, and other guises. Landscapes, clothing and rhythms of speech and action also vary in keeping with distinct traditions. Realistic, impressionistic, painterly, and cartoon styles of art are employed to echo and announce the tone of each tale and telling style, making this a visual and cultural treasure trove. Contributors include well-known author Joseph Bruchac, Pueblo storyteller Eldrena Douma, cartoonist and Smithsonian Institution employee Evan Keeling, and many who have not worked in comics heretofore as well as cartoonists with no previous allegiance to telling Native stories with their art. The total package is entertaining, educational and inspiring. (9781555917241) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 232pg, 203x203mm £15.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE WORLD’S FASTEST MAN ONE SHOT
Life is a balancing act, with every decision carrying positives and negatives. Bobby Doyle has a fantastic ability which could save thousands of lives, but at what price to himself? Join Bobby as he faces his biggest decision in this acclaimed sci-fi drama. Now nominated for a 2010 Eagle Award! (9780955576447) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
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X’ED OUT HC GN
by Charles Burns
From the creator of Black Hole comes the first volume of an epic masterpiece of graphic fiction in brilliant color. Doug is having a strange night. A weird buzzing noise on the other side of the wall has woken him up, and there, across the room, next to a huge hole torn out of the bricks, sits his beloved cat, Inky, who died years ago but is nonetheless slinking out through the hole, beckoning Doug to follow. What’s going on here? To say any more would spoil the freaky, Burnsian fun, especially because X’ed Out, unlike Black Hole, has not been previously serialized, and every unnervingly meticulous panel will be more tantalizing than the last… Drawing inspiration from such diverse influences as Hergé and William S. Burroughs, Charles Burns has given us a dazzling spectral fever-dream – and a comic book masterpiece. (9780224090414) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 56pg, 302x227mm £12.99
CLINT
CLINT MAGAZINE #1 & #2
Once in every generation something special happens. British comics make an evolutionary jump. In the fifties it was The Eagle. In the seventies it was 2000 AD. Now the most important comic-book event in over thirty years takes place in CLiNT magazine, as best-selling writer Mark Millar and industry legend John Romita Jr. bring you the sequel to their US #1 movie Kick-Ass with Kick-Ass 2: Balls To The Wall. Harnessing the biggest names in British television with the most exciting figures in US comics, Mark Millar is writing and editing a revolutionary new book that covers superheroes, vampires, super-villains and science fiction combined with some of the best journalists from film magazines Empire and SFX. You weren’t around when Dan Dare was launched. You weren’t around for Judge Dredd. Get in on the ground floor now and be a part of comic-book history. A collectors’ item must-have! (977204442900001/02)
Magazine, 100pg £3.99 Ea.
FIGHTING SPIRIT
FSM – FIGHTING SPIRIT MAGAZINE #59
Fighting Spirit Magazine brings you the best articles, interviews, reviews and features on all of your favourite sports entertainment companies, including WWE, TNT, UFC, ROH and many more. With in depth reviews of major events and house shows, down to interviews with stars such as Hulk Hogan, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Brock Lesnar and many others, FSM is the ultimate magazine for grapple fans! (9-771750-263014-59)
Magazine £3.30
FORTEAN TIMES
FORTEAN TIMES #268
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. (9-770308-589224-12)
Magazine £4.25
NEO
NEO MAGAZINE #77
NEO is the UK’s biggest and best magazine for all the latest news on East Asian entertainment, bringing you exclusive coverage every month of anime, manga, games and Asian film. Their team of experts cover every topic an otaku needs to know, from Japanese fashion to the world of un-translated manga. Ensure that you’re first in the queue for a monthly dose of the best that anime, manga, games and film have to offer. (9-771744-959046-77)
Magazine £4.25
STAR TREK
STAR TREK MAGAZINE #156
Lots of drama as the question arises: “Is the Federation facing a new axis of evil?” This issue of Star Trek Magazine also goes behind the scenes of the Typhon Pact – the alliance of races that threaten Starfleet in Pocket Books’ new series. All this, plus a feature on creating aliens for the new movie. (9-771357-388066-56)
Magazine, 68pg £3.99
SUPERNATURAL
SUPERNATURAL MAGAZINE #19
Jared and Jensen talk about keeping it in the family and share their opinions on their characters Dean and Sam while Misha Collins discusses his portrayal of Castiel. Also, the creator, Eric Kripke, looks into the journey of Supernatural so far, and Richard Speight Jr. proves he’s no Angel when talking about the Trickster! (9-771756-356017-19)
Magazine, 68pg £3.99
TORCHWOOD
TORCHWOOD MAGAZINE #24
Get on the road this summer, with our complete guide to the locations of Children Of Earth! Go global as we investigate the Torchwood phenomenon around the world! Gorge yourself on three brand new short stories! Go back to the future with our classic episode archive, “The T-Files”! (9-771756-095022-24)
Magazine, 100pg £4.99
WASTED
WASTED MAGAZINE #6
Enlighten yourselves with the new issue of Wasted, featuring a spaced-out cover by astral artist supreme Cam Kennedy! Your minds and smiles will broaden to our usual bunch of zen-tastic Bad Pressness, from “War On Drugs” to “Junkie Dad”! It’s simply the best mix of established and new comic talent around, with the laughs to match! (977175125200006)
MATURE READERS
Magazine, 68pg, b&w £3.25
ART
COLOR ME GRAFFITI
Color Me Graffiti is a colouring book aimed at providing the next generation of graffiti writers, art enthusiasts and children alike the chance to have fun coloring in a range of graffiti styles and characters from the creme de la creme of the international graffiti scene. In addition to fresh outlines, characters and illustrations the book includes special coloring and drawing tips from some of the true masters of style. (9783937946191) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 50pg, 21x29.7cm £5.99
CONCRETE MESSAGES HC
On the infamous separation barrier between Israel and the Palestinian West Bank, street art meets politics as artists including Banksy, Blu, Ericailcane, Faile, JR, Know Hope, Paul Insect, Ron English, Sam3 and Swoon have left messages for all to see. The walled part of the barrier is full of their scribbling, paintings, stencils, graffiti and posters. Combining pictures with interviews, Concrete Messages looks into the politics behind their art and their motivation for choosing the separation barrier as their canvas. (9789185639380) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 128pg, 17.5x25cm £19.99
FANZINES
This is the ultimate book on “Fanzines”, an amateur magazine produced by fans, for fans of a certain subculture. This illustrated book is full of reproductions of the best fanzines ever created, from the superhero tributes of the 1950s and 60s, from punk fanzines such as Sniffin Glue all the way up to the contemporary e-zine scene. Arranged in six chronological chapters, each with a thorough introduction, Fanzines spans eight decades of counterculture and features many extremely rare publications. (9780500288917) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 256pg £19.95
SCI-FI ART NOW HC
by John Freeman
Presented together for the first time, Sci-Fi Art Now showcases the finest and most exciting talents in the world of sci-fi illustration. Covering everything from comic books, movies, and TV programs to art, posters, toys, literature, collectibles, board games, and video games, Sci-Fi Art Now is a comprehensive compilation that reveals fascinating background information, anecdotes, ideas, and inspirations relied on by the best names in the business, including Brett Norton, Liam Sharp, Paul McCaffrey, Klaus Hutter and John Picacio, as well as brave new talents forging into the future. By analyzing how technique, tools, materials, and media are applied to popular sub genres, each chapter illustrates the astounding artistry and diverse imagination behind this perennially popular genre. Crammed full of exquisite art from around the world and fascinating insights from the artists and creators, Sci-Fi Art Now is perfect for the many fans of science fiction. (9781905814985) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 192pg, 247x247mm £19.99
BIG FINISH
THE BIG FINISH COMPANION VOLUME 1 HC
A comprehensive guide to Big Finish releases including Doctor Who, Bernice Summerfield, Dark Shadows, The Tomorrow People, Sapphire and Steel, Stargate, Highlander and more. Published in a coffee table format, this hardcover contains facts, trivia and behind the scenes interviews. From the first Bernice Summerfield story 11 years ago to the latest Eighth Doctor releases, every thrilling Big Finish audio adventure is covered. (9781844355242) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC £30.00
COMICS
THE HORROR! THE HORROR!
The Horror! The Horror! uncovers a rare treasury of some of the most important and neglected stories in American literature – the pre-Code horror comics of the 1950s. These outrageous comic book images, censored by Congress in an infamous televised U.S. Senate subcommittee investigating juvenile delinquency in 1954, have rarely been seen since they were first published – are revealed once again in all of their eye-popping glory. Jim Trombetta, in his commentary and informative text, provides a detailed history and context for these stories and their creators, spinning a tale of horror and government censorship as scary as the stories themselves. (9780810955950) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 304pg, 273x197mm £19.99
SHAZAM! THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE WORLD’S MIGHTIEST MORTAL HC
by Chip Kidd & Geoff Spear
When Captain Marvel made his debut in Whiz Comics in 1940 he outsold the then two-year-old Superman by fourteen million copies a month. Known as the “World’s Mightiest Mortal”, Captain Marvel was really Billy Batson, a twelve year-old boy who was transformed by saying “Shazam!”, tapping into the dreams of boy readers everywhere. In Shazam: The Golden Age of the World’s Mightiest Mortal, Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear team up to deliver an amazing book that presents all of the Captain Marvel toys, ephemera, and artwork produced during comics’ “Golden Age”. This unprecedented assortment of secret decoders, celluloid figures, Captain Marvel club badges, and letters is expertly photographed by Geoff Spear and written and designed by a true Captain Marvel fan, Chip Kidd. The action figures, buttons, paper rockets, and collectible cards included here often sell for outrageous amounts on eBay or in comic book stores, and many of these rare pieces have never been seen. Kidd and Spear collaborated with the owner of the world’s largest Captain Marvel collection to bring readers the ultimate book on the subject. While the comics have been collected and repackaged by DC Comics, there has never been a book about the related ephemera of this celebrated super hero, making this unique and beautiful book the first and definitive guide to this seminal super hero. (9780810995963) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 246pg, 305x229mm £22.50
DARK SHADOWS
DARK SHADOWS 2.4 – KINGDOM OF THE DEAD PART FOUR CD
Everything’s unravelling. Soon he’ll come for us… and he won’t stop. The Lorelei has gone and Barnabas and Quentin are missing, presumed dead. As Willie attempts to protect Maggie from the sheriff’s investigations, Angelique begins to uncover the truth about Barnabas and Quentin’s fate. But a powerful force is waiting in the wings, and its arrival in Collinsport will soon change the lives of everyone forever… Running time approximately 60 minutes. (9781844354429) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £10.99
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO 140: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY CD
A new adventure in time and space for the Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and his companion Ace (Sophie Aldred). 21st century London: Nobody No-One, the extra-dimensional Word Lord, is again running amok. Only this time, he’s unbeatable – and a terrible tragedy is about to unfold. It is written… Running time approximately 120 minutes. (9781844354993) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD (x2) £14.99
DOCTOR WHO: THE COMPANION CHRONICLES – 5.04 THE INVASION OF E-SPACE CD
A new adventure with the Fourth Doctor, as told by his companion, Romana (Lalla Ward).
Trapped within E-Space, the Doctor, Romana and Adric are searching for a Charged Vacuum Emboitment – the gateway back to our universe. It’s like looking for a needle in a haystack... Then, by pure chance, a brand new CVE rips into being. Its makers are the Farrians, a warlike race who possess the technology to break into E-Space. But they have come to invade and plunder this new territory, and the riches of the planet Ballustra are their first target… Running time approximately 60 minutes. (9781844354863) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £8.99
DOCTOR WHO: THE EIGHTH DOCTOR ADVENTURES – 4.05 DEIMOS CD
A new adventure in time and space for the Eighth Doctor and his new companion, starring Paul McGann, David Warner, Tracy Ann Oberman and Susan Brown. Millions of years ago, the noble Ice Warriors fled to Deimos, moon of Mars, hoping to sit out the radioactive death throes of their home planet. When the TARDIS lands on Deimos, the Doctor discovers that the Warriors’ ancient catacombs are now a popular stop for space tourists. But the Martian dynasties are more than history, and the Warriors are far from extinct. It’s not for nothing that Deimos is the ancient word for dread… (9781844354795) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD £10.99
DOCTOR WHO: THE SECRETS OF THE TARDIS HC
Presenting a fantastic Doctor Who gift book with its very own exclusive sonic screwdriver included! Based on the new BBC One series of Doctor Who, featuring Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor, you merely shine the exclusive sonic screwdriver light into the TARDIS Database to reveal secret facts and messages hidden within its pages. The ultraviolet light on the sonic screwdriver reveals extra information in invisible ink. With facts and stats on one hundred and seventy aliens, planets and people across the universe, this is an invaluable guide for anyone travelling through time and space! (9781405907392) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 208pg, 177x275mm £14.99
EROTICA
THE PRIVATE COLLECTION 1980-1989 BOX SET
What distinguished Swedish publication Private, the world’s first sexually explicit magazine, in the 1980s? Female lust. After 20 years of photographing mostly amateur models, publisher Berth Milton came to believe that females were more sexually ravenous than males. In the 1980s he became obsessed with portraying women as the voracious hedonists of his experience. Always controlling with Private, in the ‘80s he became maniacal, determined that the magazine bear no creative stamp but his own. After nights of heavy drinking he’d return to his offices and tear up his designer’s layouts, redoing them to his taste; anyone who challenged him was fired. After moving the Private headquarters to Barcelona, he shot most of the photo sets in his own home and garden, playing out his most intimate fantasies in the pages of his magazine. There is no doubt that the 1980s were a dark time for Berth Milton, but his personal torment resulted in some inspired photography. This five-volume, 960-page mini-boxed set presents the best of Private from 1980 to 1989. Each 192-page book features seven to ten of the finest photo sets, arranged in chronological order, produced from the original color transparencies. Also included are photos never seen in the magazine, as well as all the magazine covers and behind-the-scenes photos of Milton at work. Vintage art, ads, and editorials complete this fascinating look at the golden age of pornography as interpreted by Sweden’s most notorious publisher-photographer. (9783822845097) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Box Set, 960pg, 97x140mm £24.99
FILM & TV
LOVE YOU TO DEATH: THE UNOFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Garnering huge ratings for the network week after week, The Vampire Diaries’ mix of horror, romance, drama, and self-aware humor has won it a growing and devoted fan base in just its very first season. A complete episode guide and biographical portraits of the cast and veteran writer/producer Kevin Williamson, whose credits include Dawson’s Creek and the Scream movies, make this an essential resource for fans. Also features the story behind the creation of the show, information about the bestselling book series by L. J. Smith that first introduced Elena and the Salvatore brothers, and an exploration of the rich veins of history and mythology that run through the scripts. (9781550229783) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 200pg, 22.9x15.2cm £10.99
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE MOST TERRIFYING ZOMBIE MOVIE EVER
“They’re coming to get you, Barbara...” These five words unleashed a terrifying movie classic on an unsuspecting public in 1968, stunning audiences with endless nightmares. George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead raised the bar for onscreen violence. Moviegoers were bludgeoned with horrific scenes of zombies blood-feasting on human body parts. Nothing was taboo. A six-year-old child nibbling on her daddy’s arm! Plunging a garden tool into her mother’s heart! More blood spewed onscreen than ever before! And yet, people returned for more – in hordes. The zombie movie phenomenon had officially been spawned. This is the true story of the flesh-eating classic that started it all. Special features include dozens of photos too shocking to be seen until now, stomach-churning details behind the groundbreaking special effects and compelling, revealing interviews with the cast and crew. (9780806533315) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 272pg, 22.9x15.2cm £11.99
TAXI DRIVER HC
by Steve Schapiro
Excoriated by large sections of the press on its release (Time bemoaned its “thoroughly depressing realism”) Taxi Driver has long been regarded as a cinematic milestone, and Robert DeNiro’s portrait of a near-psychotic loner gunman acknowledged as one of the greatest performances ever filmed. Even Time has since come around, and now includes the film in its list of “100 Greatest Movies”, saying: “The power of Scorsese’s filmmaking grows ever more punishing with the passage of time.” According to unit photographer Steve Schapiro, Robert DeNiro didn't like to be photographed, but put up with it. “DeNiro is easy on screen, but off he is shy and embarrassed when photographed and always had a goofy smile.” Nonetheless, Schapiro’s photography immortalized the young actor in one of his finest and most powerful roles. This book features hundreds of images selected from Schapiro’s Taxi Driver archive, 95 percent of which have never been published. This edition is limited to 1,000 copies, numbered and signed by Schapiro. (9783836500081) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 300pg, 29x44cm £450.00
TEENAGE WASTELAND: THE SLASHER MOVIE UNCUT
“Death has come to your little town”, Dr Loomis said to the cops in John Carpenter’s Halloween, the movie that kick-started the “Golden Age” of the slasher film genre. Teenage Wasteland: The Slasher Movie Uncut lifts the lid on the glory days of the slasher, perhaps the most reviled but also commercially successful of all horror’s subgenres. Taking its cue from the Parisian theatre of the Grand Guignol, German krimis, Alfred Hitchcock, grindhouse movies, and the gory Italian giallo thrillers of the 1970s, among others, slashers brought a new high in cinematic violence and suspense to mainstream cinema. Following the development of the slasher, from its beginnings through the Golden Age (1978-1984), and the recent resurgence of the slasher as seen in such movies as Wes Craven’s 1996 success Scream, Teenage Wasteland also looks at the political, cultural and social influences on the slasher, and its own effect on other film genres and culture in general. Packed with in-depth reviews of the best (and worst) slashers, and illustrated by the distinctive and often graphic colour poster artwork from around the world, this book is unlike any other published on this subject. (97818447734525) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 208pg, 235x215mm £15.99
MUSIC
F---ED BY ROCK: THE UNIMAGINABLE CONFESSIONS OF ZODIAC MINDWARP
Mark Manning was an everyday Yorkshire poet until, in the early 1980s, he found himself possessed by the spirit of Zodiac Mindwarp, High Priest of Love, International Sex God of Everything and reasonably competent tunesmith. He immediately abandoned life in Leeds and let Zodiac take him on a trip into the deepest, darkest crevices of the rock landscape with his own diabolical pop group The Love Reaction. First published in 2001, F---ed by Rock constitutes one of the most brutally honest critiques of rock ‘n’ roll ever published. (9781901447323) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 250pg, 234x158mm £14.99
POP CULTURE
MUG SHOTS: AN ARCHIVE OF THE FAMOUS, INFAMOUS AND MOST WANTED
Now available in paperback, Mug Shots presents over 250 booking photos spanning the history of this practice. It includes some of the most infamous suspects in modern history, from mafia bosses to cold-blooded killers, as well as enemies of the state and prominent political activists. In 1882, Alphonse Bertillon created a scientific system for the identification of criminals and developed the “anthropometric photo”, showing the accused’s measurements and physical markings. Today, the mug shot is an essential police procedure worldwide. From Jimi Hendrix to O.J. Simpson, this international selection includes notables like Lenin, Al Capone, Frank Sinatra, Fidel Castro, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Janis Joplin, Elvis, the Russian Jewish anarchist Emma Goldman, French assassin Raoul Villain, Dutch exotic dancer and spy Mata Hari, Polish war criminal Amon Goeth and Robert Stroud, the “Birdman of Alcatraz”. Accompanying these gripping images is illuminating commentary that puts both the criminals and their crimes in historical context, and reconstructs some of the most dramatic trials of the twentieth century. (9780810996120) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 288pg, 203x191mm £12.99
THE CURSE OF LONO HC NEW EDITION
by Hunter S. Thompson & Ralph Steadman
The Curse of Lono is to Hawaii what Fear and Loathing was to Las Vegas: the crazy tales of a journalist’s “coverage” of a news event that ends up being a wild ride to the dark side of Americana. Originally published in 1983, Curse features all the zany, hallucinogenic wordplay and feral artwork for which the Thompson/Steadman duo became known and loved. This curious book, considered an oddity among Hunter’s oeuvre, was long out of print, prompting collectors to search high and low for an original copy. TASCHEN’s signed, limited edition sold out before the book even hit the stores, but this unlimited version, in a different, smaller format, makes The Curse of Lono accessible to everyone. (9783822848975) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
HC, 208pg £34.99
THE OFFICIAL HIGH TIMES POT SMOKER’S ACTIVITY BOOK
From the editors of High Times magazine – the world’s most trusted authority when it comes to getting baked – comes this highly entertaining adult activity book packed with stoney-day games and ganja-riffic pastimes. Answering the question, “I’m stoned, what now?” once and for all, readers will be stoked to pack a bowl and test their minds and motor skills with a new diversion on every page. The mind-expanding variety of activities includes weedoku puzzles, toker poker, high-ku poetry, tips for hosting a ganja dinner party, stoner crossword puzzles, and much more. This full-color, fully illustrated collection of green games and good times is an indispensable addition to any bud lover’s library, perfect for 4:20, or any time! (9780811862066) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
MATURE READERS
SC, 144pg £11.00
SCIENCE FICTION
GRACELESS CD
A new adventure for Abby and Zara, last seen in Big Finish’s “Key 2 Time” series. Abby and her sister Zara are not real people. They were made, created by pan-dimensional beings – the Grace – to help save space and time. The Grace gave them special powers. With just a thought they can be anywhere or when in the universe. They can affect people, see into their heads and influence their thoughts. They’re still learning what they can do. After completing their last mission, the Grace left them to fend for themselves. The universe is dangerous, unpredictable. Abby is not as good-as-gold as she appears. Zara’s already destroyed a whole world. And they’ve only got each other… Running time approximately 180 minutes. (9781844355112) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
CD (x3) £20.00
STAR WARS
STAR WARS: VISIONS REGULAR VERSION HC
When Star Wars debuted in 1977, it revolutionized mainstream American filmmaking, transporting fans to new galaxies and introducing them to countless now-classic characters, aliens, planets, and starships. In the decades since, the Star Wars saga has become a phenomenon impacting cultures across the globe. Just as George Lucas drew upon the work of N.C. Wyeth and Norman Rockwell for his own visual inspiration, he has now invited more than 100 well-known and promising artists to draw upon the entire Star Wars galaxy for inspiration. Star Wars: Visions collects these magnificent artworks for the first time. Featuring pieces by renowned artists such as Amano, Allan R. Banks, Harley Brown, Gary Carter, James Christensen, Michael Coleman, Kinuko Craft, Jim Dietz, Phillipe Druillet, Donato Giancola, Ann Hanson, H.R. Giger, Daniel Greene, Ron Kleeman, Arantzazu Martinez, Syd Mead, Moebius, Paul Oxborough, Alex Ross, Anthony J. Ryder, Dolfi Stoki, William Stout, Dan Thompson, Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo, Scott Waddell, and Jamie Wyeth, Star Wars: Visions is a breakthrough tribute to the worldwide inspiration that is Star Wars. (9780810995895) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 176pg, 267x318mm £24.95
LEGO BRICKMASTER STAR WARS
If your child loves LEGO bricks, they’ll enjoy this title, which comes complete with 140 fantastic LEGO bricks and 2 mini-figures which make 13 models. Learn all about building with the LEGO bricks provided while creating a Jedi to take on Darth Vader, in LEGO Brickmaster Star Wars. (9781405356220) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
SC, 56pg, 276x229mm £18.99
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO CYBERMEN HEAD T-SHIRT
Introducing a new and unique, never-before-seen Doctor Who T-Shirt, spotlighting the alien armies who have tormented our favourite time lord for decades! Here it is: the ultimate Cyberman shirt! (BTS-DRW-004S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99 Ea.
DOCTOR WHO DALEKS EXTERMINATE T-SHIRT
Brand new for 2010, check out this new Doctor Who T-Shirt! This Soviet icon-style shirt stars the Doctor’s arch-enemies: the Daleks! (BTS-DRW-001S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99 Ea.
MARVEL COMICS
DOCTOR DOOM LATVERIA TOURIST BOARD T-SHIRT
Tired of taking that annual holiday to France? Is Portugal slowly becoming passé? Perhaps you need to consider a jaunt to Latveria. A dark place who’s remoteness is only matched by its soul-crushing dictatorship, a trip to Latveria would certainly shake things up a bit for you. While you’re there, why not pick up a souvenir? This Latveria Tourist Board T-Shirt makes a perfect memento of a time spent praying for death. Beats a postcard! Printed front and back and available in S-XL sizes. (MTS-LAT-001S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99 Ea.
FANTASTIC FOUR LOGO HOODIE
Our bestselling Fantastic Four logo tee has been zapped with cosmic rays and transformed into this cool-and-contemporary hooded sweatshirt. The classic FF logo is printed on a lightweight blue top – featuring a hood and two front pockets. Available in S-XL sizes. NOTE: The cosmic rays used for this hoodie will not grant you super powers. (MHT-FF-001S/M/L/XL)
Hoodie SRP: £29.99 Ea.
GALACTUS DEVOURER OF WORLDS T-SHIRT
If you have any doubt that we are living in an age of enlightenment, consider all of the eating championships that exist. From hot dogs to chicken wings and pasta, gorging to excess is celebrated and rewarded. Yes, these are golden days… However, there are mice, and then there are men. Galactus eats planets. Not chicken wings, not hot dogs, not plates of spaghetti, but worlds. You, me, this magazine, your favourite band, Keeley Hazell, your house… all of it, eaten. He’d probably wash us down with the Atlantic Ocean and use Mt. Kilimanjaro as a toothpick (which greatly offends me). But such is Galactus, and we can’t beat him, so we might as well join him. This Galactus Devourer of Worlds T-Shirt features a head sketch of the big guy in a slighty distressed style. Who knows, maybe he’ll let you live if he sees that you’re a fan. It can’t hurt. Available in S-XL sizes. (MTS-GAL-001S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99 Ea.
PUNISHER LOGO HOODIE
Our bestselling Punisher logo tee has been specially upgraded for Frank Castle’s war on crime and re-kitted as this darkly cool-and-contemporary hooded sweatshirt. The Punisher skull logo is printed on a lightweight black top – featuring a hood and two front pockets. Available in S-XL sizes. (MHT-PUN-001S/M/L/XL)
Hoodie SRP: £29.99 Ea.
SPIDER-MAN MIDTOWN HIGH SCIENCE EXHIBIT T-SHIRT
Now you can commemorate the high-school accident that gave Peter Parker his radioactive blood with this never-before-seen and unique-to-the-UK Midtown High Science Exhibit T-Shirt! Available in S-XL sizes. (MTS-MID-001S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99 Ea.
STARK ENTERPRISES T-SHIRT
Join the global industrial elite and sign up as Tony Stark’s Chief Weapons Tech Advisor with this UK-only Stark Industries tee, the preferred casual gear of all Stark employees! Available in S-XL sizes. (MTS-STK-001S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99 Ea.
X-MEN DANGER ROOM SENIOR TEACHING STAFF T-SHIRT
Oversee some of Professor Xavier’s most heavy-duty mutant training with this limited-to-UK-customers Danger Room: Senior Teaching Staff shirt! Available in S-XL sizes. (MTS-DR-001S/M/L/XL)
T-Shirt SRP: £14.99 Ea.
STAR TREK
STAR TREK TOS GEOLOGICAL TRICORDER
In the US this geological variant of Diamond Select Toys’ best-selling Star Trek Tricorder is exclusive to Entertainment Earth. Limited quantities will be available from selected UK retailers. This Tricorder is based on 23rd century Starfleet designs, as seen in the original Star Trek television series. It features blinking lights, light-up elements, a compartment with a removable scanner accessory and six phrases from the television show: “Working”, “Standing by”, “Computer affirmative”, “Computer data received”, Library Computer sounds and “computer accomplished”. If you care at all to understand the ground upon which you tread, you’ll pick up this important research instrument. Or just keep being a Neanderthal. I’m sure that’s working out for you. (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Toy SRP: £39.99
STATUES & MODELS
MARVEL HEROES
THANOS AND MISTRESS DEATH DIORAMA
Thanos was always consumed with death, but meeting Mistress Death herself drove him to even deeper depths of twisted insanity, committing heinous acts as a form of tribute to the demonic deity. This exquisite piece features Thanos standing triumphantly atop a pile of weapons and accessories belonging to the mighty Avengers, including part of Iron Man’s helmet, Captain America’s shield, and Thor’s powerful hammer, Mjolnir. Mistress Death stands apart from Thanos with a look of contentment on her face. Is she pleased by Thanos, or by what appears be the demise of the Avengers? At 20” tall and weighing 10 lbs, this is a massive diorama befitting the outsized characters depicted. (SS200066) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Diorama SRP: £449.00
MOVIES
INDIANA JONES TEMPLE OF DOOM PREMIUM STATUE
Sankara stone in one hand, machete in the other, the good Dr. Jones prepares to defend himself and the sacred artifacts against Mola Ram and his twisted band of Thuggee followers. Standing atop a skull-adorned platform, Indy means business in this sterling statue, based on the action-packed events of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. (SS300037) (CAUT: 0-0-4)
Statue SRP: £299.99
MARVEL COMICS
MARVEL COMICS CANVAS PRINTS BY BRYAN HITCH
These fantastic canvas prints measure in at 12” x 18” and feature Bryan Hitch’s phenomenal art from the groundbreaking Ultimates series. Perfect for any wall, ready to hang in any room.
THOR (CVN-THR-001)—Canvas Print SRP: £34.99
THE ULTIMATES (CVN-ULT-001)—Canvas Print SRP: £34.99
DC COMICS
These tin signs feature the iconic covers to some of DC Comics’ most important comics. They are A3 size, and ready to be wall mounted. Show your true comic colours by displaying these amazing signs on your walls. SRP £9.99 each.
BATMAN #1 A3 TIN SIGN
(TSBM1)
Tin Sign SRP: £9.99
GREEN LANTERN #1 A3 TIN SIGN
(TSGL1)
Tin Sign SRP: £9.99
SUPERMAN #1 A3 TIN SIGN
(TSSM1)
Tin Sign SRP: £9.99
SUPERMAN #57 A3 TIN SIGN
(TSSM2)
Tin Sign SRP: £9.99
MARVEL COMICS
MARVEL COMICS TRAVEL PASS & ID HOLDERS
Carry your tube pass or photocard ID in style with these iconic Marvel designs.
FANTASTIC FOUR (TVP-FF-001)—Travel Pass & ID Holder SRP: £2.99
SILVER SURFER (TVP-SS-001)—Travel Pass & ID Holder SRP: £2.99
X-MEN (TVP-XMN-001)—Travel Pass & ID Holder SRP: £2.99
MARVEL COMICS MUGS
Get your morning tea or coffee down in style with these fantastic Marvel mugs featuring three iconic designs straight from the House of Ideas.
IRON MAN STARK INDUSTRIES (MUG-IRN-001)—Mug SRP: £6.99
VENOM (MUG-VNM-001)—Mug SRP: £6.99
X-MEN XAVIER (MUG-XMN-001)—Mug SRP: £6.99