www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVIX #6 June 2009  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with G)

GEMSTONE PUBLISHING

STARS OF THE MONTH

THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 39
(E) Robert M. Overstreet
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, the definitive guide for comic collectors and dealers alike, is back for its 39th edition, including a 70th anniversary look at Batman's first year, an introduction to The Hero Initiative, an amazing roster of new entries in the Overstreet Hall of Fame, and the most extensive pricing from the world of comics! This edition features a choice of two covers — a great modern interpretation of The Avengers #1 by John K. Snyder III and a spot-on recreation of the classic All-Select Comics #1 by Murphy Anderson.
ALL-SELECT SC (DEC084049)—SC SRP: $29.95
ALL-SELECT HC (DEC084048)—HC SRP: $35.00
THE AVENGERS SC (DEC084047)—SC SRP: $29.95
THE AVENGERS HC (DEC084046)—HC SRP: $35.00

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GO! COMI

WENDY PINI'S MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH VOLUME 2 GN
(W) Edgar Allan Poe (W/A) Wendy Pini
When the passionate relationship between the wealthy, ambitious Anton Prosper and the beautiful prodigy Steffan Kabala transforms into a destructive storm of jealousy and revenge, a plague is unleashed on the entire world — and it is left in the hands of Anton to choose who will escape to the safety of immortality and who will die a merciless, agonizing death. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 184pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

WENDY PINI'S MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH VOLUME 1 GN
(W) Edgar Allan Poe (W/A) Wendy Pini
In a decadent, perfect future, Anton Prosper uses his vast fortune and scientific genius to seek the ultimate power of life over death. But when the beautiful prodigy Steffan Kabala enters Prosper's life, he unlocks a tempestuous passion that may send an entire planet hurtling into a bloody maelstrom of destruction.
SC, 184pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS

UNCANNY X-MEN #507 GOLDEN COMICON EXCLUSIVE
(W) Matt Fraction (A) Terry Dodson
This Planet Comicon 2009 exclusive features a cover by fan-favorite artist Michael Golden, available only at this past year's Kansas comic convention. Complete your Uncanny X-Men collection with this scarce exclusive cover.
32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

GRAPHIX

AMULET VOLUME 2: THE STONEKEEPER'S CURSE
(W/A) Kazu Kibuishi
Emily and her brother Navin head for Kanalis, a beautiful and mysterious city of waterfalls, where they hope to find the antidote for the poison that felled their mother. That cure lies in the eggs of a giant serpent atop Demon's Head Mountain, but the kids' archenemy, Trellis, is headed for the peak, too. A battle that will engulf all of Kanalis is looming. It's up to Em to triumph over evil while controlling the amulet's power without losing herself! Available in Hardcover and Softcover editions.
HARDCOVER—HC, 224pgs, FC SRP: $21.99
SOFTCOVER—SC, 224pgs, FC SRP: $9.99