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Ken's Comic Book Picks For December 2023 - Star Wars, Spider-Man, Batman, And More!

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Star Wars #8 February 1978 Marvel Comics Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Tom Palmer "Eight for Aduba-3!": Han Solo and Chewbacca join forces with a motley band of misfits to embark on a dangerous adventure. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker sets out on a dangerous mission of his own. $24.99 @ Atomic Robot - Order Here Amazing Spider-Man #24 April 2017 Marvel Comics Joe Jusko Variant Written by Dan Slott and Christos Gage. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. Cover by Joe Jusko "Night of the Jackals": As his clones melt the real Miles Warren suffers no ill effect from Ben's signal. This makes him realize that he is the original and angry at having been manipulated by Peter's clone he decides to take back the Jackal's identity and make sure that only one remains. The real Jackal regains his identity. Via the Webware, Peter transmits a signal that cancels the effects of Ben's. Ben's Webware is destroyed by Otto determined to kill him for trying to ha...

Ken's Picks - A Comic Con Exclusive - X-Men vs X23 - Yoda Captured and Revenge of the Krypton Man

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Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 January 1983 Marvel Comics $5.49 @ Atomic Robot - Order Here Character/artist listing: Abomination by Ron Wilson; Absorbing Man by Ron Wilson; El Aguila by Dave Cockrum; A.I.M. by Luke McDonnell; Ajak by Ron Wilson; Alpha Flight by John Byrne; Alpha Primitives by Ron Wilson; American Eagle by Ron Wilson; Anaconda by Mark Gruenwald; Angar the Screamer by Brian Postman; Angel by Brian Postman; Annihilus by Luke McDonnell; Ant-Man by Brian Postman; Aquarian by Mark Gruenwald; Arabian Knight by Mark Gruenwald; Arcade by Bob Budiansky; Ares, God of War by Paul Smith; Ariel by Paul Smith; Arkon by Bob Budiansky; Arnim Zola by Jack Kirby; Asgard by Peter B. Gillis; Asgardians by Ron Wilson; Atlantis by Peter B. Gillis; Atlanteans by Paty Cockrum; Attilan by Peter B. Gillis; Attuma by Walt Simonson; Aurora by John Byrne; Avengers by John Byrne; Avengers Mansion by Eliot Brown; Avengers Quinjet by Eliot Brown; Alien Races by Paty Cockrum. Marvel Comic...

Ken's Picks - Batman vs Sgt Rock - Dinosaurs vs The Fantastic Four and the Return of Grogg!

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Brave and the Bold #96 (1st Series 1955) July 1971 DC Comics $23.99 @ Atomic Robot - Order Here "The Striped Pants War!": When friend of Bruce Wayne, Ambassador Adams is murdered by the Companeros De La Muerte, a terrorist outfit, Bruce Wayne is asked to go to the country of the Companeros' origin as temporary ambassador and sign a treaty before a given deadline, the President and the Secretary of State have asked Batman to act as Wayne's bodyguard (Batman making an appearance at the meeting thanks to Alfred in disguise); Flying to the country, Bruce is surprised to see that Sgt. Rock has been stationed as the embassy's chief of security; Rock is upset that after 30 years of service that he's been delegated to embassy duty and being given a hard time after botching protecting the ambassador; Believing there is a traitor in their midst, Batman begins to suspect Rock as the one working with the Companeros. - READ MORE Fantastic Four #161 (1st Series 1961) August...

New Toy Tuesday - Savage Rogue, Shin Ultraman, Klingons, Tom & Jerry And More!

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Marvel Gallery Rogue Savage Land Comic Statue $54.99 @ Entertainment Earth - Order Here   She'll steal your powers. She'll steal your powers, and your heart! This 9-inch tall sculpture of the X-Men's Rogue is based on her famous Savage Land storyline, in which the power-absorbing mutant found herself stranded with Magneto in the Antarctic paradise. Based on Jim Lee'sartwork, this 9-inch tall PVC statue shows Rogue in her distinctive outfit from the story, and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box. Shin Ultraman Shin Japan Heroes Universe Art Vignette III Statue $26.99 @ Entertainment Earth - Order Here From the Shin Ultraman movie comes a figure in the Shin Japan Heroes Universe Art Vignette line: Ultraman himself! He stands just over 5-inches tall and features a detailed sculpt. Shin Kamen Rider Shin Japan Heroes Universe Art Vignette IV Statue $26.99 @ Entertainment Earth - Order Here From the Shin Kamen Rider movie co...

The Hottest Comic Book Back Issues For March 2023 @ Atomic Robot Comics & Toys!

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Wonder Woman #756 Mikel Janin Variant Cover July 2020 Issue DC Comics On Sale For Only $8.49 Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Jesus Merino and Vicente Cifuentes. Cover by Mikel Janin. With Wonder Woman down, the Four Horsewomen are victorious-and now they set their sights on the rest of the Amazons! Can anyone stop Warmaster from delivering ultimate vengeance upon Wonder Woman's family? 32 pages, full color. Emma Frost #2 April 2003 Issue Marvel Comics  On Sale For Only $5.99 Written by KARL BOLLERS Pencils by RANDY GREEN Cover by GREG HORN "HIGHER LEARNING" Pt. 2 (of 6)?A young Emma Frost continues to explore the ramifications of her blossoming powers ... 32 PGS./MARVEL PG+ Marvel Collectors Item Classics #16 (1966) August 1968 Marvel Comics On Sale For Only $16.19 Reprints Fantastic Four 22, Iron Man from Tales of Suspense #59, The Incredible Hulk #1, and Doctor Strange from Strange Tales 125 The Mole Man arranges for the neighbors of the Fantastic Four to complain abou...

The X-Men in Pryde of The X-Men (1989)

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 From Marvel Comics Pryde of the X-Men is a one-shot animated television pilot from 1989 featuring the X-Men. A series, for which this episode was intended as a pilot, never materialized. The title is a pun based on the name of Kitty Pryde, one of the characters. Marvel Productions/Sunbow Productions produced the pilot X-Men episode for NBC. The single episode aired infrequently in syndication during the Marvel Action Universe series and was later released on video.   Check Out: Chris Claremont Returns to the X-Men with an All-New Story Starring Nightcrawler, Mystique, and More In The Spotlight: Uncanny X-Men #163 (Marvel)(1982) The Debut of 'X-Force' 30 Years Ago This Week Great Classic Comics: X-Men #1 October 1991 Marvel Comics Retro Saturday Morning: The New Fantastic Four (1978)(NBC) Crusader Rabbit and Rags in Crusader vs The State of Texas (1950) The Groovie Goolies in When I Grow Up (1971) Flash Gordon in A Planet in Peril (1979) Josie and the Pussycats in The Nemo...

Chris Claremont Returns to the X-Men with an All-New Story Starring Nightcrawler, Mystique, and More

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From Marvel Comics (Press Release) Launched earlier this year, X-MEN LEGENDS has given some of the greatest X-Men creators in history the chance to revisit their classic runs with revelatory new tales that have astounded and delighted X-Men fans. And this February, Chris Claremont, the writer behind the franchise’s most influential works, will make his mark on the series in X-MEN LEGENDS #12.   His long-awaited debut on the title will see the writer step back into his unparalleled run on UNCANNY X-MEN in a story set before the start of another one of his iconic works, EXCALIBUR. Teaming up with popular X-Men artist Scot Eaton, the groundbreaking writer will pen an all-new tale centered around the legendary characters he created and defined including Nightcrawler, Kitty Pryde, Mystique, and Destiny!   In the aftermath of “Fall of the Mutants,” the X-Men are dead. Or so the world believes. And Mystique seeks revenge on Forge for his role in the loss of Rogue. In order ...

In The Spotlight: Uncanny X-Men #163 (Marvel)(1982)

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Uncanny X-Men #163 (1st Series 1963) November 1982 Marvel Comics Grade NM - $24.99 Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. Origin of Binary (Carol Danvers) Part 2 of 6. The X-Men fight for their lives against the alien Brood on the far side of the universe. If they fall, the end for all mankind can't be far behind. Carol Danvers is being experimented upon by the Brood, one of whom catches us up to date on the events thus far. Carol is the subject of curiosity because her DNA is unique. The Brood scientists are able to modify her form, but her psychic resilience surprises them. Wolverine, sneaking through the Brood city, tags Carol's scent first. He thrashes a technician, then busts into the main lab itself - the Brood don't last long. Carol's skin flows like hot wax - Wolverine crosses his fingers and smashes everything in sight - he gets lucky, and Carol collapses whole... or at least mostly whole. Her scent is no longer human. Carol grabs some cl...