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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 2 EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSEPB $24.99Spidey teams up with the all-new Ms. Marvel in a high-flying adven-ture. Can Ms. Marvel get Spidey out of a jam?

AVENGERS TIME RUNS OUT # 1HB $34.99For Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Illuminati, it has all been building to this. This saga jumps forward to the day of the Final Incursion.

SPIDER-MAN 2099 # 1 OUT OF TIMEPB $24.99Miguel O’Hara is Spider-Man in the year 2099, but he’s currently stuck in the year 2014. In 2014, the evil future corporation Alchemax has

just been formed, and Miguel has a chance to stop its corruption before it starts!

ROCKET RACCOON # 1 A CHASING TALEHB $34.99Rocket Raccoon has been a hero to the weak, a champion of good, a heartthrob to many intergalactic females. But his high-flying life of adventure may be a thing of the past

when he’s framed for murder.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TRIAL OF JEAN GREYPB $27.99The arrival of the original X-Men in the present sent shockwaves through the Marvel Universe. When an alien race discovers that Jean Grey, once host of the destructive

Phoenix Force is back on Earth, they hold her account-able for the genocide committed by Dark Phoenix.

AVENGERS TIME RUNS OUT #2HB $34.99The Avengers are fragmented! While one group seeks out the Illuminati for a confrontation, another takes the fight to the new Cabal! What has become of Tony Stark and Dr Strange?

DEXTERJeff LindsayPB $27.99Dexter is more than Miami’s top forensic blood spatter expert, he is also the city’s neighborhood crime-fighting serial killer. Dexter puts his

horrible hobby on hold as he finds himself trapped at his high school reunion. If that wasn’t enough, Dexter and his detective sister, Deborah, are on a hot new case - that ends in flames! Dexter may have met his match...but did he help create him?

AVENGERS & X-MEN AXISHB $68.99The Red Skull has exploited the gifts of the world’s greatest telepath to broadcast pure hatred across the globe. Now, World War Hate has begun. Tony Stark discovers a secret truth that will upend not only his

life, but also the lives of everyone he cares for. Can The Avengers and X-Men finally unite? Would their com-bined strength be enough to hold back the darkness of the Red Onslaught?

DC comicsBATMAN ARKHAM UNHINGED # 4PB $24.99The mysterious new villian known as the Bookbinder has corrupted Gotham City’s food supply leaving the Dark Knight in a race against

time to find out the true motive and identity of this threat to the city.

DC THE NEW FRONTIERPB $49.99Cold War paranoia has resulted in the mystery men of the Golden Age being outlaws. Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continue to fight for truth as the world hurtles toward an uncertain future.

SECRET ORIGINS # 1PB $24.99At last, the Secret Origins of the World’s Greatest Heroes in The New 52 can be revealed! The beginnings of the most popular characters in the DC Universe are told here.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #4: CLAYPB $24.99Batman and Commissioner Gordon are forced into a tight corner as Clayface embarks on a murder spree throughout Gotham City. what led Clayface to become the monster

that he is? The answers lie here.

BATMAN BLINKPB $24.99A blind man with the ability to see through the eyes of others accidentally taps into the mind of a serial killer, pulling Batman into a conspiracy affecting Gotham City.

BATMAN DARK NIGHT DARK CITYPB $29.99Batman is led through a labyrin-thine urban maze by his old nemesis the Riddler, who seems to have changed into a monster with one purpose: to drive Batman insane.

CONSTANTINE # 3PB $24.99John Constantine has sold himself out to the Cold Flame and is vulnerable to attack by Spellbinder! How will DCU’s con man deal with the reprecussions of this universe changing event? Written by Eisner

Award nominee Ray Fawkes, John Constantine con-tinues his reemergence as DC Comics’ most infamous magician!

BATWING # 5: INTO THE DARKPB $29.99When Gotham City is invaded by an army of criminals sent from the Go-tham Underground, Batwing must defend his home from them and his most dangerous foe yet: Menace!

The Gotham Underground is about to boil over with anarchy, and no matter which tribe rises up from below Gotham City, Batwing will be the first target.

SUPERMAN # 4: PSI-WARPB $29.99The Queen of H.I.V.E.(Holistically Intergrated Viral Equality) has placed the telepathic Dr. Hector Hammond’s thoughts deep into the recesses of Superman’s mind in an effort to control the Man of Steel.

SUPERMAN # 5HB $39.99In the wake of the Psi War, Lois Lane lies in a deep coma, unable to speak, but her new found powers allow her to astral project in times of need. Is there anything The Man of Steel can do, or will he lose his

best friend?

SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE # 3HB $32.99Following a young Clark Kent, as he continues his journey toward becoming the World’s Greatest Super Hero. Defeating villains terrestrial and beyond, Superman faces a threat that he can’t simply out muscle: the Luthors!

SUPERMAN: RETURN TO KRYPTONHB $42.99Crossing over between Super-man, Supergirl, Superboy, this Super-family team up brings all the fan-favorite heroes together to take on H’el! The Super team must

travel through time and Krypton’s history to prevent H’el from dooming the entire universe.

GREEN LANTERN NEW GUARDIANS # 5PB $29.99The fiery religion of the goddess X’Hal has brought peace to a star system that has only known conflict! Could this be the galactic paradise that Kyle and the New

Guardians have been searching for?

TEEN TITANS # 5: THE TRIAL OF KID FLASHPB $29.99The Teen Titans’ fall through the time stream as seen in Foreve Evil. But is this the help they’ve been looking for, or are things about to go from bad to worse? Plus: The

secrets of Kid Flash’s origin begin here!

DEAD BOY DETECTIVES # 2PB $24.99From the pages of THE SANDMAN, Neil Gaiman’s intrepid dead school-boys head back to the horror that is St. Hilarions School--the place where they both were murdered. Dead Boy Detectives Volume 2,

features the second mysterious arc from the new hit series from Vertigo.

SECRET WARSHB $34.99Summoned across the stars by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder, the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men are set against their deadliest foes on the myste-

rious planet known as Battleworld - with the winner promised the ultimate prize. But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances are forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood.

graphic nOvels mangaTHE SUPERHERO BOOKPB $32.99This ultimate A to Z compendium describes everyone’s favorite participants in the eternal battle between good and evil. With nearly 200 entries examining more than 1,000 heroes, icons and their

place in popular culture, it is the first comprehensive profile of superheroes across all media, following their path from comic book stardom to radio, television, movies, and novels.

Comic stripsPEANUTS: BE AWESOMECharles M SchulzHB $9.99When it comes to showing the world what they are made of, the Peanuts girls know how

it’s done! These memorable characters are the perfect role models for celebrating larger-than-life personali-ties. Introducing Snoopy’s fierce sister, Belle.

THE COMPLETE PEANUTS 1953-1954Charles M SchulzPB $28.99

THE COMPLETE PEANUTS 1993-1994Charles M SchulzHB $37.99

KidsAVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON LVL 2: FRIENDS & FOES, &

HULK TO THE RESCUEPB $6.99 EACH The Avengers have assembled once more! Join them as they meet new friends and battle terrible new foes.

THE G-MAN SUPER JOURNAL Chris GiarrussoHB $16.99When Michael G has to keep a journal in class at school, natu-rally he writes about his ambition to have superpowers and join the

superheroes of his city to fight for justice.

WHICH WAY DUDE:JAKE GOES BANANAS

WHICH WAY DUDE:BMO’S DAY OUT Adventure Time PB $14.99 EACHEvery choice will lead you on a different adventure!

ZOM-B CLANSDarren ShanPB $14.99Book 8 in Darren Shan’s bestsell-ing, brain-splashing ZOM-B series. How much do you value your best friends life? Where do you go when you run out of options? How far

can you trust an evil promise? B Smith must consider her next move.

THE LOST HERO: HEROES OF OLYMPUS GRAPHIC NOVELRick RiordanPB $19.99Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of

the Greek Gods, despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives.

MARVEL THE AVENGERS: BATTLE AGAINST ULTRONHB $9.99Learn all about Thor, Captain Ameri-ca, Iron Man, Black Widow and many more Marvel Avengers, and how they have been using their powers to protect Earth for many years.

THE AVENGERS: ULTIMATE FACTIVITY COLLECTIONPB $14.99Learn all about Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk and many more Super Heroes. Use the stickers to create your own adventures.

MASK OF POWER ERUPTOR MEETS THE NIGHT

SkylandersPB $9.99TRAP TEAM TRAP & STICK ACTIVITY BOOKSkylandersPB $7.99

BARBIE PRINCESS POWERSTORYBOOK PB $5.99Girls take the lead, girls are the ac-tion heroes and girls save the day. Princess Power doesn’t shy away

from everyday issues that affect girls.

BIG HERO 6: ROBOT TECH ACTIVITIES WITH STICKERS PB $6.99Join the Big Hero 6 as they battle the evil Yokai and clean up San Fran-sokyo. With spot the differences, wordsearches and stickers.

FROZEN: A SISTER MORE LIKE MEPB $9.99A delightfully picture book starring the sisters and characters from Disney’s new animated movie Frozen.

FROZEN: ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES PB $9.99Olaf the snowman loves summer-time, adventures with friends and warm hugs! Join Olaf and help him put himself back together.

FROZEN: AN AMAZING SNOWMAN PB $9.99Olaf is a snowman who walks, talks and even dances. But the things that make Olaf special are his caring heart and endless imagination.

FROZEN: ANNAS BOOK OF SECRETS HB $9.99Princess Anna loves to dream. You can keep your dreams safe inside this book!

FROZEN: ELSAS BOOK OF SECRETS HB $9.99Keep your sparkling secrets under lock and key! This beautiful book has a story to read as well as space to write.

MICKEY & FRIENDS: THE THREE MUSKETEERSHB $9.99Mickey, Donald and Goofy are thrilled to be real musketeers, but then Princess Minnie is kidnapped!

MINNIE: RAPUNZEL HB $9.99Stolen as a baby, Rapunzel spends her life locked away in a tower. Every day is the same until a handsome prince rides by. Can he save Rapunzel and return her to her family?

MARVEL AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON COLOURING & ACTIVITY BOOKSHB $2.99Help the Avengers defeat Ultron and save the world in this activity book. Includes cardboard cut-out.

MARVEL AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON DELUXE COLOURING & ACTIVITY PAD WITH PENCILSHB $5.99Contains more than 40 pages of colouring, puzzles and more! Includes cardboard cut-out activity.

MARVEL AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON ACTIVITY BAGHB $6.99Open up your activity bag to defeat Ultron and save the world! Includes activity book, pad and colour pencils.

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE COPY COLOURING BOOK HB $9.99Match the clours to complete over 20 epic pictures. Includes colour crayons.

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE 3D FOLD-OUT STICKER SCENE HB $9.99Join the Mighty Avengers in this 3D fold-out sticker book. With all-action scenes, hero profiles, over 60 stickers and a free pair of 3D glasses.

PAPER BOTS PaperMadePB $24.99Paper Bots is made up of 20 ultra-cool robot designs. Each bot is pre-cut and scored so you can simply punch them out and fold them up with easy-to-follow instructions right on

the page. You’ll instantly feel teleported to a bold new futurescape with these fun 3-D objects. No glue, tape, or tools are needed!

HOME DELUXE JIGSAW BOOK HB $24.99The Boov are searching for a new planet to call home. They find the perfect planet in the middle of

nowhere - Earth! The Boov kindly relocate all the humans to Happy Humanstown, and then proceed to completely rearrange the planet! By accidentally telling the Boov’s worst enemy where they are, Oh becomes the number one Boov fugitive.

Graphic NovelsWATCHING THE WATCHMENMike EsslPB $39.99The ultimate companion to a com-ics masterpiece, as artist Gib-bons, gives his own account of the genesis of Watchmen, and opens

his personal archives to reveal never-published pages, original character designs, sketches, and more.

INHERITANCE #2Charlaine HarrisPB $29.99Calexa was left for dead in a cemetery. She can’t remember anything of her previous life, nor the person who’s after her. While she tries to discover who she is, and who is trying to kill her, she hides in the cemetery. But now she discovers she has the ability to absorb the ghosts of others and retain their memories.

THE MICHAEL MOORCOCK LIBRARY # 1Craig P RussellHB $26.99The first volume of the classic 1980’s comic adaptation of the Elric of Melnibone novels by

fantasy legend Michael Moorcock. Bear witness to the story of Elric, Lord of Melnibone; his dark cousin, the evil Yyrkoon; their dark magics; and their terrible struggle for rule of the fabled Emerald Isle! Based on Michael Moorcock’s most popular work.

THE THIRD TESTAMENT # 3 Xavier DorisonHB $14.99Conrad of Marburg and his com-panion Elisabeth continue on their quest for the Third Testament. But to find the relic they must

first escape the dark island where they are held cap-tive and then reach the monastery of St Luke which seems to hold the answer to many of their questions.

HumourSOCK MONKEYS HAVE ISSUES Greg StonesHB $16.99Sock Monkeys have Issues with moths. They have trouble with

D.I.Y projects, kittens, and paparazzi. They really like bananas, but have major issues with clowns, and embarrassing relatives (King Kong).

mangaFAIRY TAIL 47Hiro MashimaPB $16.99From the creator of the smash hit Monster Hunter Orage, Fairy Tail is a series full of magic, action, humor and fantastic characters!

MANGA DOGS 3Ema ToyamaPB $17.99Kanna is a shy and anti-social manga artist. She enrolls in a special manga class at school, and Kanna gets published.

dVds pOp OtherAJIN # 3Gamon SakuraiPB $22.99High school student Kei is killed in a traffic accident, but immediately revives to learn that he may not

be human at all. Instead, he may be a Demi-Human, a mysterious almost immortal being blessed with amazing super-human abilities.

CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD # 5Akira ItouPB $17.99From the makers of the YuGiOh trading card game comes Cardfight. Vanguard, the manga that inspired the hit Vanguard card game. In

similar fashion to YuGiOh and Magic the Gather-ing, the teenage cast of Cardfight Vanguard play a high-fantasy themed card game - initially they play for kicks, but eventually the stakes grow much higher.

Science Fiction ESSENTIAL TOLKIEN TRIVIA & QUIZ BOOKWilliam MackayHB $14.99This engaging Middle-earth miscel-lany puts fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s

masterpieces to the test, revealing how much they re-ally know about Tolkien’s dramatic, sprawling fantasy universe. The questions focus on Tolkien’s biography, the World of Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves, Frodo and Friends and beyond!

THE SIMON AND KIRBY LIBRARY - SCIENCE FICTIONJoe SimonHB $55.00Science Fiction spans more than 20 years, beginning with the first sto-ries Joe Simon and Jack Kirby ever

produced together. We have exclusive access to more than 80 pages of original artwork from the 1950s. Other rarities from both decades are included, and as a bonus for readers, the volume features stories illustrated by Crandall, Torres, and Williamson.

ALIEN: RIVER OF PAIN # 3Christopher GoldenPB $12.99When Ripley finally returns to Earth, she learns that the planet LV-426, now called Acheron, has been colonized. But LV-426 is

where Ripley and the crew of the Nostromo found the original Xenomorph, the killing machine known as the Alien. Protected by the Colonial Marines, the colo-nists seek to terraform the storm-swept planet.

HALO: BROKEN CIRCLEJohn Shirley PB $16.99Humanity has been forced to the brink of extinction. Even as we take our first steps into space, civil strife, the enigmatic legacy

of an ancient civilization, and a fanatical covenant of alien races each threaten to destroy us. All eyes turn to the Spartan super-soldiers to save us, and in particular to their symbol and leader, Master Chief John-117.

MENTATS OF DUNEKevin J. AndersonPB $16.99Gilbertus Albans has founded the Mentat School, a place where humans can learn the efficient techniques of thinking machines.

But Gilbertus walks an uneasy line between his own convictions and compromises in order to survive the Butlerian fanatics, led by the madman Manford Torondo and his Swordmaster Anari Idaho.

STAR WARS:HEIR TO THE JEDIKevin HearneHB $55.00The Galactic Civil War rages on after the destruction of the Death Star, and Luke Skywalker

struggles to learn more about the Force without the aid of Obi-Wan Kenobi. When Luke, R2-D2 and his new ally, are tasked with liberating a valuable asset from the Empire and delivering her to a safe planet, their journey across the galaxy is fraught with peril.

MoviesHOLLYWOOD MAKEUP LABBruna NogueiraPB $39.99Have you ever been to a movie and wondered how makeup artists make the characters come alive? For special effects makeup guru Bruna Nogueria, it’s all in a day’s

work. The Hollywood Make Up Lab offers a peek into some of the coolest special effects tips and tricks. Learn how to create some of the most interesting fan-tasy, science fiction, and horror looks with makeup.

THE HORROR SHOW GUIDEMike Mayo PB $24.99From atomic bombs, to zeal-ous zombies, this guidebook reviews 1,000 of the wickedest, weirdest, and wackiest scary movies from every age of horror.

dark-cinema enthusiast will love this big, beautiful, end-all, be-all guide to an always popular film genre. Also including fun top-10 lists.

GamingELDER SCROLLS V SKYRIMBethesda SoftworksHB $45.00Skyrim texts take fans deep into the lore of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, featuring in-game texts on factions, landscapes, crea-tures, heroes, and dragons.

THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINEBethesda Softworks HB $45.00For the first time in print, step into the fantasy world of The Elder Scrolls Online. This takes readers on an adventure through-

out the war-torn landscapes and battlefields.

Pop CultureGAME OF THRONES STARK DIREWOLF $12.99

GAME OF THRONES HAND OF THE KING WAX SEAL KIT$16.99

NEW FROM LOCAL AUTHOR CRAIG BRUYN

FROM ABOVE, ISSUE 6 (1-5 ALSO AVAILABLE)Craig Bruyn$7.00Having extracted the information they needed from the cybernetic mercenary, Snare, Gabe, and his

team prepare for an all out assault of a facility dealing in human trafficking.

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