Monkey Covers

Sunday is Monkey Covers day here at YACB. Because there's nothing better than a comic with a monkey on the cover!

Kamandi fights a gorilla over Superman's costume on the cover of Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth #29 (1975) by Jack Kirby and Bruce Berry.

(Standard disclaimer about gorillas in the future not really being monkeys applies).

Image courtesy of the GCD. Click on the image for a larger version.

Amazon Top 50

Here are the Top 50 Graphic Novels on Amazon this morning. All the previous caveats apply.


1 (-). Cabin Fever (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 6) *
2 (R). The Stonekeeper (Amulet, Book 1)
3 (-1). Dork Diaries 3 (Kindle edition)
4 (-1). The Walking Dead Volume 14: No Way Out
5 (+25). The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume III: Century #2 1969 *
6 (-1). Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5: The Ugly Truth
7 (R). The Stonekeeper's Curse (Amulet, Book 2)
8 (-1). Batman: Year One
9 (-1). Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
10 (R). Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
11 (R). The Cloud Searchers (Amulet)
12 (+1). Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History
13 (-9). Dork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star
14 (-5). Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
15 (+16). Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
16 (-6). The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book (revised and expanded edition)
17 (-1). The Walking Dead Compendium Volume 1
18 (+4). Batman: The Killing Joke
19 (-7). Dork Diaries 2 (Kindle edition)
20 (-2). Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 2 *
21 (+8). Watchmen
22 (+13). Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began
23 (-12). Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight Volume 8: Last Gleaming
24 (+3). V for Vendetta
25 (-10). Batman: Arkham Asylum (15th Anniversary Edition)
26 (-2). 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth
27 (-21). Dork Diaries (Kindle edition)
28 (-2). Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books
29 (-10). Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Boxset
30 (+8). Walking Dead Volume 13
31 (-2). Batman: Hush
32 (+7). Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures
33 (N). Amulet #4: The Last Council *
34 (R). The Walking Dead, Book 2
35 (+2). Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
36 (R). Sailor Moon 1 *
37 (-17). Batman: The Long Halloween
38 (+2). Black Butler, Vol. 6
39 (R). Daytripper
40 (N). The Hobbit
41 (N). Codename: Sailor V 1 *
42 (+1). Big Nate Out Loud
43 (R). Batman & Robin Vol. 3: Batman & Robin Must Die!
44 (R). The Walking Dead, Book 1
45 (-24). Blackest Night
46 (R). Hark! A Vagrant *
47 (+1). Batman: Dark Victory
48 (R). Big Nate: From the Top
49 (R). Locke & Key Volume 1: Welcome to Lovecraft
50 (N). Jericho Season 3 *



Items with asterisks (*) are pre-order items.

N = New listing appearing on list for first time
R = Item returning to the list after having been off for 1 or more weeks


Commentary:

* After being featured on NPR, the volumes of Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet hop up high onto the list: the three released volumes into the top eleven, and the pre-release of the upcoming fourth volume as the top new item.

* Alan Moore still has what it takes to sell books: the second volume of LOEG: Century hops up to #5 this week.

* How does the long-out-of-print graphic novel adaptation of The Hobbit hit the chart this week? Strange and mysterious are the ways of the Amazon comics chart...

Project IITS Game Update

Hey IITS Readers,

Just a quick update to let everyone know we're still alive. A lot of folks are wondering how the game will play and so the current plan is to create a visual proof of concept and I'm still in the process of putting that together. Beyond just entertaining a small but faithful group like yourselves, the visual proof of concept will help to secure funding to kick the project into full gear.

Due to the self funded nature of Project IITS, things like animation and modeling and such are all done on a contract basis...rather than having a full time team. As contractors come and go (getting busy with other contracts or finding full time work), the team changes from time to time and there is a process of relearning things and sometimes finding new directions to go in. Currently, Project IITS is in that process...but don't worry, we're still in business.

RE: The IITS Comic, I don't have any real updates for you...sorry. As it stands, Genevieve is still focused on working full time in the game industry and I'm focused on the Project IITS game. As always, if there is some new development, it will be posted here. For you small group of faithful fans out there...thank you for still dropping by from time to time!

- Joseph

All-Time Top Comic Book Movies

Movies based on comics properties, ranked by Worldwide box office gross:

1. The Dark Knight ($1001.9)
2. Spider-Man 3 ($885.4)
3. Spider-Man ($806.7)
4. Spider-Man 2 ($783.6)
5. Iron Man 2 ($616.8)
6. Men in Black ($587.2)
7. Iron Man ($571.8)
8. 300 ($456.6)
9. Thor ($445.1) *
10. Men in Black II ($425.6)
11. Batman ($413.2)
12. X2 ($406.4)
13. Superman Returns ($389.6)
14. X-Men Origins: Wolverine ($374.9)
15. Batman Begins ($352.0)
16. X-Men: First Class ($346.0) *
17. Wanted ($338.8)
18. Batman Forever ($335.0)
19. Over the Hedge ($329.6)
20. Fantastic Four ($329.3)
21. The Mask ($320.9)
22. X-Men ($294.1)
23. Superman ($289.4)
24. Batman Returns ($282.8)
25. Casper ($282.3)
26. Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer ($277.5)
27. The Incredible Hulk ($254.2)
28. Hulk ($241.7)
29. Batman & Robin ($237.2)
30. Constantine ($229.5)
31. Ghost Rider ($219.7)

Box office grosses given in millions. Source: IMDb.

(Marvel: 17. DC: 9. Dark Horse: 2. Image: 1. United Media: 1. Harvey: 1.)

Monkey Covers

Sunday is Monkey Covers day here at YACB. Because there's nothing better than a comic with a monkey on the cover!

The Gorilla battles mobsters on the cover of Fantastic Adventures #15 (1964) by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito.

(Standard disclaimer about mobster-hating gorillas not really being monkeys applies).

Image courtesy of the GCD. Click on the image for a larger version.

'68 #2 (of 4)

'68 #2 (of 4)
CBR | May 25 2011 | 30 Pages | 20.19 MB
An anti-war activist actress on a propaganda tour, a deep cover CIA agent with a secret agenda and a young, Chinese-American grunt facing a screeching, drooling undead thing made up of dozens of Viet-Cong dead…these stories and more intertwine as the Vietnam-Zombie epic continues.
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Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat

Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat
English | 358 pages | CBZ | 120MB
Collected for the first time, here are the twelve extraordinary illustrated volumes that form the graphic novel of THE VAMPIRE LESTAT. Evocative full-color paintings and an artful abridgment of the original text capture the inimitable spirit and atmosphere of this passionate, complex, and thrilling tale. The story begins in our own time with Lestat, tall, blond, and handsome, a world-renowned rock star. His gifts are timeless, his youth never withers. But he was not always the powerful and famous child of darkness. Before his long earth-encrusted sleep, he was an aristocrat in the heady days of pre-Revolutionary France. It was then that he came face-to-face with the incarnation of evil and the temptations of love that he has ravenously pursued through time. Where it has led him and what he has become is the heart of the tale that has captured millions of readers.
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The Cry of the Vampire

The Cry of the Vampire
2001 | CBR | 52 Pages | B&W | 50.7 MB
Here's a gem, a sensual take with a distinct European flavor on the vampire mythos by the late Argentinean writer Carlos Trillo and Spanish artist Jordi Bernet. It is about a stunning young vampire, Ludmila, who searches for her long lost maker, by enlisting a photographer to help her take pictures of people matching his description. The story first appeared as "Ivanpiire" in Splatter magazine published in Spain in 1989; this version is the black-and-white reprint "Le Cri du Vampire" and is a scanlation (scan + translation) by relieta and data9724. Mature Readers.
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Famous Monsters Presents: Imagi-Movies 2011 Annual

Famous Monsters Presents: Imagi-Movies 2011 Annual
CBR | Movieland Classics LLC | Released Jul 6 2011 | 64 Pages (c2c) | 48.49 MB
Own a piece of history. The first annual Famous Monsters Imagi-Movie Film Festival celebrates the best in horror and independent filmmaking. Featuring such guests as Roger Corman, the cast and crew of Repo! The Genetic Opera, and celebrating the 80th anniversary of Universal's Dracula, as well as the film adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King, this magazine is your ticket behind-the-scenes of this landmark event!
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B1n4ry #0-4

B1n4ry #0-4
2004 | CBR | English | 5 Issues | 70.6 MB
B1N4RY by Richard Emms, Jim Sutherns, & Len O'Grady? a digital hero for a digital age! Joseph Burrows is your average type of guy ? whose life is tuned upside down when he is witness to a murder ? a digital murder. A visit from a virtual "ghost" reveals that life is not what we expect it to be. Could it be one big lie... or is it the start to unraveling the secret to the world we live in? Written by Richard Emms (Monster Club) with art from new talent, Jim Sutherns with the glorious colors of Len O'Grady (Bazooka Jules, Cla$$war).
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From Hell by Alan Moore

From Hell by Alan Moore
English | 530 pages | CBR | 191 MB
From Hell is the story of Jack the Ripper, perhaps the most infamous man in the annals of murder. Detailing the events leading up to the Whitechapel killings and the cover-up that followed, From Hell is a meditation on the mind of a madman whose savagery and violence gave birth to the 20th century. The serialized story, presented in its entirety in this volume, has garnered widespread attention from critics and scholars, and has been adapted into a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham. Often regarded as one of the most significant graphic novels ever published, From Hell combines meticulous research with educated speculation, resulting in a masterpiece of historical fiction both compelling and terrifying.
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Far West - Bad Mojo #1-2 (of 2)

Far West - Bad Mojo #1-2 (of 2)
2009 | CBR | English | B&W | 2 Issues | 92.4 MB
Antarctic Press proudly presents - Far West adventure from Far West and Fire and Brimstone creator, Richard Moore! Meg, the rough-and-ready elf bounty hunter, and Phil, her long-suffering, talking bear of a partner, are back to pursue more quarry and face more danger on the wild, weird frontier! This time, they have to travel to the Deadlands, a cursed area cloaked in perpetual twilight, where dark, chaotic magicks roam free and very little life can survive. There, Meg finds herself up against Kodiki, a trickster spirit that can take any form, all of them shaping up into deadly threats!
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Crawl To Me #1 (of 4)

Crawl To Me #1 (of 4)
CBR | Jul 13 2011 | 33 Pages | 16.1 MB
Wire Hangers creator/hard-rock musician, Alan Robert, is back for blood with an all-new horror comic series, titled Crawl to Me. The story centers on Ryan, as he struggles to protect his family from what appears to be an evil entity living within their basement’s crawl space. It is only after a series of violent events occur, when Ryan realizes he must set aside all he believes to be true in order to face his shocking and inevitable reality. This intense thriller will keep you guessing every step of the way. Written and illustrated by Robert, with covers by Robert and Menton3 (Silent Hill: Past Life).
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Godwheel #0-3 & Godwheel Ashcan

Godwheel #0-3 & Godwheel Ashcan
Jan 1995 to Feb 1995 & 1994 | CBZ/CBR | English | 5 Issues | 124 MB
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Gen 12 #1-5

Gen 12 #1-5
CBR | English | 4 Issues | 47 MB
Miles Craven, head of International Operations was determined to create superhuman soldiers for his army and therefore started Project: Genesis. The most promising method of creating superhumans was the Gen-factor, a substance with the ability to bestow superhuman powers on people exposed to it, making them Gen-actives. The Gen-factor was discovered by Dr. Simon Tsung, who had extracted it from Ethan McCain, a baby he had found with superhuman powers. Craven used the Gen-factor on many subjects, but all either died, went insane or mutated into monstrous beings. He finally succeeded with Team 7 and the survivors of the experiment were labeled Gen12. Later other Gen12-superhumans were seen, but the Team 7 members appeared to be the most successful and the most powerful of the Gen12.
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Caravan Kidd Vol.1 - Vol.3

Caravan Kidd Vol.1 - Vol.3
1997 – 1999 | CBR | B&W | 3 Volumes | 97.6 MB
Caravan Kidd is a shonen science fiction manga by Johji Manabe. It was published in the United States and Canada in English by Dark Horse Comics.
Wataru and his partner Babo, two black market merchants with no morals to speak of, get caught up in a battle between the Helgebard Empire and the mysterious girl Mian Toris. To reward Wataru for saving her life, Mian collars both Wataru and Babo and declares them to be her pets. While dragging them across the continent, they learn that Mian's destination is a head-on confrontation with Shion, the empress of the Helgebard Empire itself, at Kyuraweil Keep.
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Hawkgirl #50-66

Hawkgirl #50-66
May 2006 - Sep 2007 | CBR | 17 Issues | 110 MB
writer - Walter Simonson (Orion, ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCEROR) and artist - Howard Chaykin (American Flagg, CITY OF TOMORROW)
Strange happenings seem to be happening around Kendra Saunders. First, she is plagued by nightmares of Hawkman and skeletal angels, and then the museum is struck by a mysterious earthquake. When Kendra and Danny Evans decide to search the vault, they make a startling discovery before they are separated in a cave-in!

Hawkgirl is the name of several female fictional superhero characters, all owned by DC Comics and existing in that company's universe. The character is one of the first costumed female superheroes. All of them are partners, and sometimes spouses or lovers, of the various incarnations of Hawkman, and share many features with the character Hawkwoman. --Wiki

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Penny For Your Soul #1-7 (of 7) Plus Special

Penny For Your Soul #1-7 (of 7) Plus Special
8 CBR | May 5 - Jun 15 2011 | 115.21 MB
Danica is the daughter of the Devil. She’s a knockout redhead who owns the Eternity Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. For the price of one’s soul, all patrons of the Eternity are given $10,000 and unlimited access to beauties for, well, you know. The only problem for Danica is that she's screwing up the balance between Heaven and Hell. Throw in Mary Magdalene to the mix and you have cheesecake, overt sexuality and glitz, in a story that has absolutely no moral yet doesn't take itself too seriously, aided by crackerjack artwork. Oddball, profane (for some) and terrific fun. All issues and the Mary Magdalene Special save issue #3 (which is a DCP scan) are Minutemen scans. Multiple covers. Mature readers only.

Contents
Penny for your Soul #1-7
Penny for your Soul: The Temptation of May Magdalene Special
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Red Sonja: Revenge of the Gods #1-5

Red Sonja: Revenge of the Gods #1-5
5 CBR | Mar 9 2011 - Jul 20 2011 | 192.24 MB
Dynamite Entertainment's continuing publications of Roy Thomas' and Barry Windsor-Smith's enduring creation Red Sonja continues, in this five-part sequel to their previous Red Sonja: Wrath of the Gods. In that 5-issue miniseries, with the aid of Odin, the All-Father, and Thor, God of Thunder, Sonja battled Loki, the God of Tricks, and banished him from his kingdom of Wodinaz, to the fabled land of Hyboria. The story picks up from there, with Loki plotting revenge and his return to power, setting his sights on the kingdom of Vannaheim. A better-than-average outing on the Red Sonja mythos, with clever use of Norse mythology on the fantasy-sword-and-sorcery trope and of using miniseries in temporal sequence to establish continuity. Artist Sampere follows the established depiction of violence and gore, which is, naturally graphic. May not be suitable for all ages. All HQ Minutemen scans.

Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, is a fictional character, a high fantasy sword and sorcery heroine created by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith. She first appeared in the Marvel Comics's Conan the Barbarian #23 (February 1973). Red Sonja has become the archetypical example of the fantasy figure of a fierce and stunningly beautiful female barbarian who typically wears armor resembling a bikini or lingerie. The character now appears monthly in her own series, Queen Sonja, as well as a series of mini-series and one-shots, all published by Dynamite Entertainment. -- Wikipedia

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Sigil #1-4 (of 4)

Sigil #1-4 (of 4)
Mar 9 - Jun 22 2011 | CBZ | Release Dates | 75.69 MB Total
In the war for forever, time is only an obstacle. Warriors jump from century to century, their battlefields span all of history but have led them to a stalemate. But now a 16 year old girl from present-day South Carolina will turn the tide. The symbol on her chest makes her part of this war, but will she save us or damn all of creation? New York Times best-selling scribe Mike Carey (Age of X, The Unwritten) and Leonard Kirk (New Mutants) begin the next great comic epic.
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Amazon Top 50

Here are the Top 50 Graphic Novels on Amazon this morning. All the previous caveats apply.


1 (+2). Cabin Fever (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 6) *
2 (-1). Dork Diaries 3 (Kindle edition)
3 (-1). The Walking Dead Volume 14: No Way Out
4 (-). Dork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star
5 (-). Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5: The Ugly Truth
6 (+6). Dork Diaries (Kindle edition)
7 (-). Batman: Year One
8 (+1). Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
9 (-1). Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
10 (-4). The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book (revised and expanded edition)
11 (-1). Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight Volume 8: Last Gleaming
12 (+1). Dork Diaries 2 (Kindle edition)
13 (+1). Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History
14 (+11). The Griff: A Graphic Novel
15 (+11). Batman: Arkham Asylum (15th Anniversary Edition)
16 (-1). The Walking Dead Compendium Volume 1
17 (+33). X-Men: Age of X
18 (+16). Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 2 *
19 (+3). Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Boxset
20 (+3). Batman: The Long Halloween
21 (+19). Blackest Night
22 (-2). Batman: The Killing Joke
23 (N). Holy Terror *
24 (-6). 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth
25 (+13). Batman: Hush
26 (+1). Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books
27 (+2). V for Vendetta
27 (+17). Negima! 30: Magister Negi Magi
29 (-1). Watchmen
30 (N). The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume III: Century #2 1969 *
31 (+6). Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
32 (-11). Dork Diaries 2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl
33 (N). Batman: Knightfall, Part One: Broken Bat
34 (-18). Paying for It
35 (+4). Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began
36 (-4). Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Vol. 2 - The Little Sister of Eluria
37 (+4). Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
38 (-2). Walking Dead Volume 13
39 (+10). Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures
40 (+2). Black Butler, Vol. 6
41 (N). Batman: Bruce Wayne: The Road Home
42 (R). Green Lantern: Blackest Night
43 (-12). Big Nate Out Loud
44 (R). Bone: The Complete Cartoon Epic in One Volume
45 (-28). Incognito, Vol. 2: Bad Influences *
46 (N). Maelstrom 1 (kindle)
47 (-23). Highschool of the Dead, Vol. 3
48 (R). Batman: Dark Victory
49 (R). Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
50 (N). Batman: Knightfall, Part Three: KnightsEnd



Items with asterisks (*) are pre-order items.

N = New listing appearing on list for first time
R = Item returning to the list after having been off for 1 or more weeks


Commentary:

* And now the preorder for Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever pops back to the top of the list. Is this a permanent rise, or will the dance at the top continue? Tune in next week to find out!

* Top debuts this week are preorders for Frank Miller's Holy Terror and Alan Moore & Kevin O'Neill's LXG 1969. Other debuts are a couple of Batman: Knightfall collections; the Batman: Bruce Wayne: The Road Home collection; and a yaoi comic for the Kindle.

* Several big jumps this week; at least one—X-Men: Age of X—is due to its being offered at 60% off for a bit earlier in the week.

Batman #712

Batman #712
2011 | 24 pages | CBR | 10.9 MB
Batman uses both his wits and brute force to deal with new and old enemies alike. Will Two-Face find his coin? Does the Riddler finally get the skeleton key to his locked memories? Is there a new power hierarchy about to reign in Gotham City? Find out in the stunning conclusion of the 3-part "Pieces."
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Grimm Fairy Tales #61

Grimm Fairy Tales #61
2011 | 28 pages | CBR | 15 MB
Obsessed with revenge, Gruel has transformed himself into something he can never come back from. And this is bad news for everyone in Tallus. As Sela and Druanna make one last stand to save the city, two Grimm Fairy Tale's characters make decisions that will change their destinies for ever.
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Mysterious Ways #1

Mysterious Ways #1
2011 | 26 pages | CBR | 24 MB
THIS KILLER JUST SAVED YOUR LIFE. Video game industry titan JASON RUBIN (The Iron Saint, Crash Bandicoot) teams with TYLER KIRKHAM (Green Lantern Corps) to bring a dark, action-packed supernatural thriller that will have you questioning everything you believe. Sam, an alcoholic ex-cop, woke up with a mysterious piece of silver and soon finds himself the prime suspect in a serial murder case pursued by a relentless FBI agent.
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Superman/Batman #86

Superman/Batman #86
Jul 20, 2011 | CBR | 33 pages | 15.3 MB
Don't miss this new tale of the early days of Superman and Batman's partnership! Someone has gotten close to finding out the true identity of Batman, and now that person has turned up dead! Superman is about to discover just how gray the world of The Dark Knight really is.
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The Walking Dead Survivor's Guide #1-4

The Walking Dead Survivor's Guide #1-4
2011 | 4 CBR | Apr 13 - July 6 (2011) | 78.9 MB
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the cast of The Walking Dead. The Survivor’s Guide is a handy checklist of all the characters who have appeared in the series thus far, alive or dead. This series is a can’t-miss supplement to the hit comic book series that is now a hit TV series on AMC! Story: TIM DANIEL & ROBERT KIRKMAN; Art/Cover: CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN.
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Supergirl #66

Supergirl #66
Jul 20 2011 | CBR | 33 Pages | 19.4 MB
Deep below one of the most prestigious universities in the DCU lie some deadly secrets that Supergirl is determined to expose! But if she uses her powers, she'll blow her cover, thus ruining any chance she and Lois Lane have of catching the madman responsible for it all!
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DC Retroactive: Batman - The 70s #1

DC Retroactive: Batman - The 70s #1
2011 | 27 pages | CBR | 15.4 MB
The 1970s was a pivotal decade for Batman, one in which he transitioned from TV's campy Caped Crusader into today's Dark Knight Detective! Now, legendary scribe Len Wein (DC UNIVERSE: LEGACIES) tells a never-before-revealed tale from this era in a brand-new story! Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the '70s, also written by Len Wein!
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DC Retroactive: Wonder Woman - The 70s #1

DC Retroactive: Wonder Woman - The 70s #1
2011 | 52 pages | CBR | 28.7 MB
From legendary scribe Dennis O'Neil comes an untold adventure starring DC's Amazon Princess in her "white costume" phase! When Paradise Island is in danger, Wonder Woman must complete three tasks to save her homeland from destruction. But are these tasks too difficult even for her? Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the '70s, also written by Dennis O'Neil!
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The Boys - Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker #1 (of 06)

The Boys - Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker #1 (of 06)
2011 | 25 pages | CBR | 19.1 MB
The story of Billy Butcher, the Boys' mysterious leader, is told at last. From the backstreets of London's East End to the carnage of the Falklands War, from the heights of love to the depths of tragedy, the most violent man in comics reveals the terrible nature of the forces that drive him. And when he's done, he'll be ready... to finish things once and for all. MATURE THEMES
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Inferno

Inferno
2003 | CBZ | B/W | 58 pages | 59.6 MB
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It's Time for a New Superman

Superman debuted in Action Comics #1 in 1938.

The Silver Age (aka "Earth-1") version came about sometime in the late 50s/early 60s; there was no hard reboot, but for the sake of this argument let's say it was 1960, when he appeared alongside other silver age heroes in the first appearance of the Justice League of America.

The Post-Crisis (aka the "Byrne") version debuted in Man of Steel #1 in 1986.

And now the DCnU reboot will come out in 2011.

22 years between the debut and the silver age version
26 years between the silver age and Post-Crisis versions
25 years between the Post-Crisis and the DCnU versions

Looks like we're right on schedule!

Expect a brand new reboot of Superman for his 100th Anniversary in 2038...

You Remind Me of the Poo

This week, we return to the fate of Poo and Nut in the wizard's tower!

During the last outing, I asked you to vote on proposed Mythfits pop icons! Here they are in order of vote popularity:

Lady Gorgo (40%)
Britney Sphinx (30%)
Medusa (23%)
Sirena Aphrodite (20%)

It seems most of you favor Lady Gorgo.  ( O_O )

Although Britney Sphinx came in second, she made an appearance and asked a riddle. I want to congratulate Mythfits reader Steve Booher for correctly answering it. Steve, if you're reading this, kindly shoot me your address for a surprise!

The Walking Dead Survivor's Guide #1

The Walking Dead Survivor's Guide #1
2011 | 27 pages | CBR | 22.3 MB
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the cast of The Walking Dead. The Survivor's Guide is a handy checklist of all the characters who have appeared in the series thus far, alive or dead. This series is a can't-miss supplement to the hit comic book series that is now a hit TV series on AMC!
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Vampirella #8

Vampirella #8
CBR | Jul 13 2011 | 27 Pages | 19.04 MB
A lonely stretch of highway. A tiny town in the middle of nowhere. A trio of vicious creatures on a mission of murder and destruction. And all that stands in their way is Vampirella. It's a road-trip through death and horror, as Vampirella, still dealing with the aftermath of her first adventure, faces a threat that may finally be her match.
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G. I. Joe: Cobra #1-13

G. I. Joe: Cobra #1-13
CBR | English | 13 Issues | 244 MB
CHUCKLES is the only man alive to have successfully infiltrated COBRA... and he's M.I.A. Has he been killed? Defected? Gone rogue to fight a one-man war against the enemy? None of these alternatives are acceptable to GENERAL HAWK. He wants CHUCKLES back with G.I. JOE, so he's sending a new Joe to retrieve him. But what she finds may be worse than anyone could have imagined...

Also, get a deeper look inside COBRA than ever before, as TOMAX, XAMOT, and Erika continue to feel the effects of the previous miniseries, and several COBRA operatives are introduced for the first time in an IDW book!Download MIRROR #1 (Issues 1-6) | Download MIRROR #2 (Issues 1-6)

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Forever and 40 Days: The Genesis of Phantacea

Forever and 40 Days: The Genesis of Phantacea
CBR | 1990 | 88 Pages | 61.8 MB
"Amemp Tut, the eighth patriarch of Golden Age Humankind, died in the same year as the Great Flood. He did not die in it, though, -- and his grandson, the tenth patriarch, did not mourn his passing." Jim McPherson's(writer) and Ian Fry's (artist) Panacea mythos is a highly imaginative, action oriented anheroic fantasy in graphic novel form consisting of 9 sequences treating the Genesis as mythology. A short story, entitled “Sister Grandmother”, written by Jim McPherson, is also included, and it features concepts, 6 illustrations and some characters from the PHANTACEA Mythos as originally presented in the 6-issue PHANTACEA comic book series from 1977-1980.
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Solomon Kane: Red Shadows #1-4

Solomon Kane: Red Shadows #1-4
CBR | English | 4 Issues | 87 MB
Hitting the dangerous shores of Africa, a furiously obsessed Solomon Kane continues to search for his nemesis—the infamous marauder Le Loup! Comic-book legend Bruce Jones (The Incredible Hulk) continues his adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s most popular Kane story. In this issue, Kane finds one powerful ally, plenty of foes, and lurking supernatural horrors in Africa’s jungles, and feuding voodoo.
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Witchblade #146

Witchblade #146
Jul 13 2011 | CBR | 29 Pages | 16.4 MB
Tiamat, Part 1 of 4! The Witchblade's power dates back to the beginning of time. But there have been other powers through the centuries, and some of them have merely slumbered, awaiting an awakening. Now an ancient goddess arises in New York City, and only Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini stands against her. Is Sara ready to face a foe that was old when the world was young? Join longtime writer Ron Marz (Artifacts, Magdalena) and collaborator Stjepan Sejic (Broken Trinity, Angelus) as they charge towards the landmark issue #150!
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Dollhouse #1

Dollhouse #1
2011 | 27 pages | CBR | 23.7 MB
The fight for free will starts now! Alpha was the perfect product of Rossum Corporation's mind-altering technology, until he snapped, burdened by the dozens of personalities they'd downloaded into his brain. Now the technology has gone viral, turning the entire population into murderous automatons, and it's up to the psychotic Alpha and a small group of survivors to save mankind.
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The Red Wing #1 (of 04)

The Red Wing #1 (of 04)
2011 | 31 pages | CBR | 18 MB
LEARNING TO FLY' To stay alive in the future, the best fighter pilots in the world not only have to perfect their skills and master their aircraft, they also have to know how to travel through time. Brought to you by award winning writer JONATHAN HICKMAN and possibly the best new talent of the year, NICK PITARRA, the Red Wing is the story of the greatest battle in the history of the history of three worlds.
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2000 AD Prog 1741

2000 AD Prog 1741
CBR | July 11 2011 | 32 Pages | 21.1 MB
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Batgirl #23

Batgirl #23
2011 | 25 pages | CBR | 11.6MB
Screwed" takes on a whole new meaning for Stephanie Brown as The Reapers speed up their nefarious plan, going toe-to-toe with Batgirl in the heart of Blackgate. But who are the Reapers working for, and why? Answers to both those questions and more await Batgirl as "The Lesson" concludes.
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Terry Moore's How To Draw #1: Women

Terry Moore's How To Draw #1: Women
CBR | Jul 13 2011 | 26 Pages | 7 MB
Writer-artist Terry Moore is well known for his highly expressive comic art depicting realistic characters. Now his drawing secrets are revealed in a series of lessons discussing everything from anatomy to drawing tools, from body language to Photoshop, with comprehensive notes, tips and observations from the Eisner award-winning artist. The first lesson in this new quarterly series is Moore's specialty: drawing realistic women. Highly recommended for both amateurs and working professionals.
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Batman: The Dark Knight #3

Batman: The Dark Knight #3
2011 | 23 pages | CBR | 19.6 MB
Trapped with childhood friend Dawn Golden deep beneath Gotham City, Batman's only hope for escape also happens to be one of his worst enemies! Meanwhile, Etrigan the Demon turns against his masters and confronts a twisted, evil incarnation of Ragman with the help of Alfred. Only Batman knows the secret to defeating the demon possessing Ragman - but The Dark Knight is nowhere to be found!
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Executive Assistant Orchid #1 (of 3)

Executive Assistant Orchid #1 (of 3)
CBR | Jul 13 2011 | 21 Pages | 12.8 MB
“The Hit List Agenda” sets its sights on Executive Assistant: Orchid! Aspen’s first ever intra-series summer event, “The Hit List Agenda” debuts right HERE in the pages of this exciting first issue! The blood trail of “The Hit List Agenda” leads to a small, poverty-stricken Colombian village in South America. A powerful drug cartel led by Ramos Cordova seeks to strengthen their grip of power and fear over their oppressed citizens. Executive Assistant: Orchid is up to the task as her master and his unruly son Umberto, use her element of surprise to settle an old debt with their rivals—definitively. But, when her orders send her north to Dallas, her mission may unwittingly engulf her into a conspiracy larger—and more dangerous-- than her ‘capable’ abilities can handle! Aspen’s first ever Summer-spanning event, “The Hit List Agenda” continues right here in the pages of EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ORCHID!
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2000 AD Prog 1740

2000 AD Prog 1740
CBR | Jun 29 2011 | 32 Pages | 21.4 MB
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Vampire Huntress #1-4

Vampire Huntress #1-4
CBR | English | 4 Issues | 77 MB
The Neterus and worldwide Guardian teams have defeated Satan's top demon, The Thirteenth, and have driven back the forces of evil in the first battle of the Armageddon. But the dark side is only in temporary retreat. The warriors of the Light have won that battle, but it remains to be seen whether or not they've won the war. Beneath the Earth in the caverns of Hell, the Dark Lord is plotting his next strike with a vengeance. With the human population still reeling from global wars, famine, floods, and every conceivable natural disaster and plague, something slithers into the Guardian camps, felling the members of the Guardian teams, and humanity's only chance of survival.
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B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth - Monsters #1 (of 02)

B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth - Monsters #1 (of 02)
2011 | 29 pages | CBR | 23.5 MB
While the Bureau's off fighting giant bat-eared beasts in Texas, Liz Sherman is kicking hillbilly ass in a trailer park! 'The acronym 'B.P.R.D.' has become for us synonymous for a good read . . . Keep up the good work Dark Horse!'-MTV Geek
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Brimstone #2

Brimstone #2
Jul 6 2011 | CBR | 30 Pages | 8.5 MB
But for a trail of black blood, the streets of Brimstone are empty. Viper and his posse discover a vault piled high with gold but guarded by a dying man armed for Armageddon. He draws his last breath with only a single word of warning: 'Run!' All hope of unraveling the mystery of Brimstone lies with Annabelle, the camp whore, captured fleeing town. She's an exotic beauty with a razor-wire tongue and a steely resolve; Viper's match in nearly every respect. But Annabelle ain't volunteering any information to her new captors. The men argue over what to do with her, even as a hidden foe stalks them in the advancing darkness. Night begins with a shriek and the most vicious attack ever witnessed in the Old West. Tonight, the battle for Brimstone boils with blood.
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Albino Spider of Dajette #0-2

Albino Spider of Dajette #0-2
CBR | English | 3 Issues | 64.8 MB
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MAD Magazine #510

MAD Magazine #510
June 28 2011 | CBR | 60 Pages | 71.2 MB
Alfred E. Neuman poses as the GREEN LANTERN on the cover of the August issue of MAD Magazine. Here’s what MAD editor John Ficarra has to say about it: “You’ve read the comic books, you’ll see the movie, now buy the magazine. Actually, if you just do the last, that’s ok with us! Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS: School's out, so now's the time to forget everything you learned this year. Reading MAD should help!
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Logan's Run - Aftermath #2

Logan's Run - Aftermath #2
2011 | CBZ | 24 pages | 11.5 MB
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Vampirella #7

Vampirella #7
2011 | CBR | 39 pages | 29.7 MB
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