New Releases by Jim Valentino

Superman in reverse! Rocketed into space by his junior CPA father, who was convinced his home world was going to explode (it didn’t). He landed on the planet LEVRAM (read it backwards) where everyone, except him, had super-powers! Making him the world’s only normal man. Befriended by the guileless, yet brainless CAPTAIN EVERYTHING normalman’s only goal in life is to escape this mad world! Collects normalman #1-12, normalman annual #1, normalman-Megaton Man Special, normalman 20th Anniversary Special, Journey #13, material from Cerebus #56-57, AV in 3-D #1, Epic Lite #1 plus extras.

Superman in reverse! Rocketed into space by his junior CPA father, who was convinced his home world was going to explode (it didn’t). He landed on the planet LEVRAM (read it backwards) where everyone, except him, had super-powers! Making him the world’s only normal man. Befriended by the guileless yet brainless CAPTAIN EVERYTHING, normalman’s only goal in life is to escape this mad world! “It is well written, has terrific art, it has genuine humor…when you put it down, you’ll feel good for having read it.”—Amazing Heroes Collects normalman #1-12, normalman annual #1, normalman-Megaton Man Special, normalman 20th Anniversary Special, Journey #13, material from Cerebus #56-57, AV in 3-D #1, Epic Lite #1 plus extras

Kree-Skrull War II! The Silver Surfer has been manipulated into joining the conflict between the Kree and the Skrulls, and now his homeworld Zenn-La has become a target! What sacrifice must Norrin Radd make to protect his people? As the war becomes ever more complex, Shalla-Bal learns that one side has a traitor in their midst! Both empires are being manipulated by outside forces, but can the Surfer discover the truth before the bloodshed gets any worse? Then, to correct what she sees as "the great imbalance," Death has resurrected Thanos of Titan -- and he means to kill half of all living beings in the universe! Can the Surfer dissuade Thanos from this grim task, or will Drax the Destroyer and the Impossible Man get in the way? COLLECTING: Vol. 5: Silver Surfer (1987) 24-38, Silver Surfer: The Enslavers (1990)

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 8-20

Just in time to celebrate Image Comics’ 30th anniversary, Image archivist and co-founder JIM VALENTINO details the company’s history (warts and all) in the single most comprehensive chronology of the company ever published. Featuring rarely seen covers, photos, milestones, and behind-the-scenes events from the company’s Marvel-ous beginnings to the present, this is the chronicle all future histories will be judged against. Featuring an introduction by Image Publisher ERIC STEPHENSON and a chronicle of historic Image accolades, and printed in beautiful 64-page prestige format.

"Just in time to celebrate Image Comics’ 30th anniversary, Image archivist and co-founder JIM VALENTINO details the company’s history (warts and all) in the single most comprehensive chronology of the company ever published. Featuring rarely seen covers, photos, milestones, and behind-the-scenes events from the company’s Marvel-ous beginnings to the present, this is the chronicle all future histories will be judged against. Featuring an introduction by Image Publisher ERIC STEPHENSON and a chronicle of historic Image accolades, and printed in beautiful 64-page prestige format." -- Image Comics website.

"She lived in a savage world in an uncivilized age - a world ruled by men and governed by the sword. The[y] called her ... Red Sonja - for her flame red hair, and for the smoldering fire of her pride, which gave her sword-arm a strength that few men could match, and none had ever defeated. This collection contains a variety of issues from the original Marvel Comics series ''The Savage Sword of Conan, '' as well as Sonja Tales from ''Kull and the Barbarians, '' with each page re-mastered for this volume. Also included is a gallery of pin-ups by Frank Thorne, Howard Chaykin, and more. These tales are where it all began, and set the stage for the current Red Sonja series from Dynamite Entertainment"--Back cover

Jim Valentino completes his explosive exploration of the Marvel Universe of the 31st century! The original-and-future Guardians welcome the return of their ally Starhawk, but why is that bad news for Major Victory? The ruthless Rancor is also back, and that''s trouble for everybody. Will she find her ancestor, Wolverine? Silver Surfer''s reappearance may be worst of all- because where he soars, Galactus is sure to follow! Then, it''s back to the beginning with the secret origin of the Guardians of the Galaxy! But who or what are the Galactic Guardians? And it all ends in the modern day, where our time-traveling heroes face the Masters of Evil in the middle of a cosmic epic. To Infinity War and beyond! Collecting Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) #21-29 and Annual #2, and Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #18.

Collects Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 1-7, Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1, Fantastic Four Annual #24, Thor Annual #16 and Silver Surfer Annual #4. Thrill to the exploits of the greatest heroes of the 31st century, the original Guardians of the Galaxy! Join telekinetic Vance Astro, alien archer Yondu, flame-haired Mercurian Nikki, superstrong Jovian Charlie-27, crystalline Plutonian Martinex, the mysterious Starhawk and his wife Aleta as they undertake a quest to find the long-lost shield of Captain America - a mission that pits them against Iron Man''s twisted legacy, the marauding alien cyborgs called the Stark, as well as the intergalactic thieves known as Force! Plus, the Guardians confront the devil''s daughter, Malevolence - and battle across time alongside the Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange and the 26th century''s Thor, Dargo Ktor, against the mad god known as Korvac!

Collects Heroes Reborn: Avengers (Vol. 2) #1-12.

Jack the Rabbit wanders through the Blue Forest, watching the birds build their nests, the beaver build his dam, and the squirrels store their food - and wonders what HE''S supposed to be doing? Join Jack on his quest to discover what he''s good at...and perhaps realize that he''s been doing it all along! Jack''s Knack is a fun and subtle way for kids to learn what animals build and do in nature, as well as discover what they themselves are good at, and perhaps want to be when they grow up. This is book three of the Blue Forest series, featuring fan-favorite Jack the Rabbit from the first two books (Bruce the Little Blue Spruce and Tiffany''s Epiphany).

Collecting Image founder Jim Valentino''s bestselling series for the first time between two covers! The return of the vigilante so violent he was at odds with both law enforcement and the underworld! Collects ShadowHawk #1-4, ShadowHawk II #1-3, ShadowHawk III #1-4, ShadowHawk Gallery #1, and surprise pin-ups by some of comics'' top talents-including Jeff Smith, Dale Keown, Dave Gibbons, and Keith Giffen.

Collecting Image founder Jim Valentino''s bestselling series for the first time between two covers! The return of the vigilante so violent he was at odds with both law enforcement and the underworld! Collects ShadowHawk #1-4, ShadowHawk II #1-3, ShadowHawk III #1-4, ShadowHawk Gallery #1, and surprise pin-ups by some of comics'' top talents-including Jeff Smith, Dale Keown, Dave Gibbons, and Keith Giffen.

How can can one man fall? How long does it take before one''s bad life choices reap their consequences? Just when he thought things couldn''t get worse... they do! And Ethan Falls, a former hero, loses the one thing that was more important to him than life itself.

When Bomb Queen (the bad) discovers her old sparring partner, Blacklight (the good), has broken New Port City law to rescue Rebound''s (the lovely) mother, all hell breaks loose! No rules, no laws, no holding back - just how the bloodthirsty Queen loves it! But that''s not all... introducing Bomb Teen! Who is she? Where did she come from? What does she want? And, more importantly, will she turn our ménage-a-trois into a fantastic foursome?! Answers, yuks and salacious double entendres abound in this third volume of the wildly popular Bomb Queen series!

You won''t believe who''s back in Munden''s Bar. Mike Baron! Hilary Barta! Steve Bissette! Brian Bolland! Rick Burchett! Del Close! Phil Foglio! William Messner-Loebs! Jerry Ordway! John Ostrander! Steve Rude! Joe Staton! Timothy Truman! Jim Valentino! Rick Veitch! Bob the Watchlizard! And, of course, ol'' GrimJack himself! 208 pages of four-color bizarre thrills — surrounded by an all-new cover by classic underground comix legend Skip Williamson!

"Collected together ... in one edition is every single appearance of Image Comics founder Jim Valentino''s seminal parody classic"--Back cover.

After years of waiting, the much-anticipated Image Comics HC is here! The four remaining Image founders return to the characters that made them sensations for a celebration of the creation of Image. The never-before-seen origin of Savage Dragon! A turning point in the life of Spawn - featuring Todd McFarlane''s first full-length comics work in nearly 10 years! The final fate of Cyberforce! The future of Shadowhawk! Plus: an introduction by former Image Executive Director and legendary Beanworld creator Larry Marder and a quartet of special features by each of the founders covering Image - past, present and future!

Set in the 1960''s - the story of Timmy Silver, a disenfranchised young boy with a hyper-active imagination, struggling through a dysfunctional life. His only source of solace comes from the comics he so dearly loves.

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Set in the 1960''s - the story of Timmy Silver, a disenfranchised young boy with a hyper-active imagination, struggling through a dysfunctional life. His only source of solace comes from the comics he so dearly loves.

Set in the 1960''s A touch of silver is the story of Tommy Silver, a disenfranchised young boy with a hyper-active imagination, struggling through a dysfunctional life. His only source of solace comes from the comics he so dearly loves.

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