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NEW COMIC WEDNESDAY #1243
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 322 TOTAL ITEMS GO ON SALE 7:00AM WEDNESDAY

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-LETS TALK THIS WEEKS SHIPPING-

To much to read? Drop your mind down into a lower gear and sit back and watch Comicbookman give you this weeks shipping highlights. All live on tape from the Alternate Reality Studios via the fine folks at YOU TUBE!

-THIS WEEKS HIGHLIGHTS-

TOP TEN COMICS

BASED THIS WEEKS ORDERING

  1) AVENGERS #2
  2) BATMAN #47
  3) JUSTICE LEAGUE NO JUSTICE #2 (OF 4)
  4) MIGHTY THOR GATES OF VALHALLA #1 (OF 1)
  5) X-MEN RED #4 LEG
  6) CAPTAIN AMERICA #702
  7) DAREDEVIL #602 LEG
  8) HUNT FOR WOLVERINE CLAWS OF KILLER #1 (OF 4)
  9) NEW CHALLENGERS #1 (OF 6)
10) SUPERMAN SPECIAL #1

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AVENGERS FIGHT AS ONE LITHO #3
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BATMAN #45 2ND PTG
GIDEON FALLS #1 3RD PTG (MR)
GIDEON FALLS #2 2ND PTG (MR)
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #26 SG (2ND PTG)
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #1 3RD PTG
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #2 2ND PTG

4 GAME COMIC

GAME RELATED TITLES FOR THIS WEEK

ASSASSINS CREED ORIGINS #3 (OF 4) CVR A FAVOCCIA
ASSASSINS CREED ORIGINS #3 (OF 4) CVR B ANWAR
INJUSTICE 2 #26
KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #254

19 FIRST ISSUES

LOOKING FOR A NEW SERIES?
THESE TITLES WILL ALL ARRIVE ON 051618

BUBBA HO-TEP & COSMIC BLOOD-SUCKERS #1
CAVEWOMAN LYCAN RUN #1
CROSSED PLUS 100 MIMIC #1 (MR)
ETHER COPPER GOLEMS #1 (OF 5)
FLAVOR #1
GARFIELD 2018 VACATION TIME BLUES #1
HUNT FOR WOLVERINE CLAWS OF KILLER #1 (OF 4)
INFINITY COUNTDOWN DAREDEVIL #1
JAZZ LEGEND #1
MIGHTY MOE SZYSLAK #1 (ONE SHOT)
MIGHTY THOR GATES OF VALHALLA #1 (OF 1)
NEW CHALLENGERS #1 (OF 6)
QUICKSILVER NO SURRENDER #1 (OF 5)
ROT #1 (OF 3)
RUIN OF THIEVES BRIGANDS #1
SUPERMAN SPECIAL #1
THREE STOOGES SLAPTASTIC SPECIAL #1
WALK THROUGH HELL #1
X-MEN WEDDING SPECIAL #1

5 LAST ISSUES

IT'S THE FINAL LAP
FOR THESE CHERISHED TITLES

ARCHIES #7 CVR A REG SMALLWOOD
GRAVELAND #5
HARLEY LOVES JOKER #2 (OF 2)
HEAVENLY BLUES #6
LAND THAT TIME FORGOT SEE-TA SAVAGE #2 (OF 2)

-CRUNCHING THIS WEEKS NUMBERS-

We order 99.9% of the comics PREVIEWS solicits. Keep that in mind as you read the numbers below; they not only break down our shipping week, but they're also a good representation of this week in comics nationwide. The list ranks this weeks TOP 10 shippers by the number of SKU's they sent out this week. In the case of a tie, the shipper with the higher cumulative MSRP is given top poll position in the rankings.

 051618 RANKINGS # TITLES   COVER PRICE  15% OFF  YOU PAY 
  1) MARVEL 29  $            115.73  $     17.36  $     98.37
  2) DC 25  $               90.75  $     13.61  $     77.14
  3) IMAGE 24  $               95.76  $     14.36  $     81.40
  4) IDW 16  $               65.84  $       9.88  $     55.96
  5) AVATAR 11  $               70.89  $     10.63  $     60.26
  6) ACTION LAB 11  $               49.89  $       7.48  $     42.41
  7) BOOM! 9  $               39.91  $       5.99  $     33.92
  8) ZENESCOPE 6  $               23.94  $       3.59  $     20.35
  9) ARCHIE 5  $               19.95  $       2.99  $     16.96
 10) VALIANT 5  $               19.95  $       2.99  $     16.96
       INDIE COMICS 35  $            142.61  $     21.39  $   121.22
TOTALS: 176  $        735.22  $ 110.28  $ 624.94

NEW COMICS COST HOW MUCH?!?:  Here's the price point breakdown for the Week of 05/16/18. This coming week, there are 176 NEW COMICS shipping with a total of EIGHT price points ranging from $1.00 to $7.99. The largest concentration of books, as always, falls into the $3.99 price point with all other price points trailing far off into the back. So, if someone asks you: "How much is a new comic today?" The answer is $3.99 (or $3.39 if you bought it at Alternate Reality!). So remember, no matter what the price point, you save 15% OFF of all this week's new comics all week long only at Alternate Reality!

 051618 PRICE POINTS # SHIPPING   COVER PRICE  15% OFF  YOU PAY 
$1.00 2  $                 2.00  $       0.30  $       1.70
$2.99 10  $               29.90  $       4.49  $     25.42
$3.95 1  $                 3.95  $       0.59  $       3.36
$3.99 134  $            534.66  $     80.20  $   454.46
$4.99 16  $               79.84  $     11.98  $     67.86
$5.99 7  $               41.93  $       6.29  $     35.64
$6.99 5  $               34.95  $       5.24  $     29.71
$7.99 1  $                 7.99  $       1.20  $       6.79
TOTALS: 176  $        735.22  $ 110.28  $ 624.94

-THIS WEEKS STORE SALES-

25% OFF OUR BOOK OF THE WEEK

MIGHTY THOR GATES OF VALHALLA #1 (OF 1)

MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Ramon K. Perez, Jen Bartel (CA) Nick Derington

"The Death of the Mighty Thor" has come and gone. But Jane Foster's power to inspire lives on - even in the far future! Don't miss the tribute to Jason Aaron's epic tale of Thor and the mighty hammer Mjolnir, drawn by rising star Jen Bartel! Rated T

COVER PRICE:

 $4.99

ALL WEEK LONG YOU PAY:

 $3.75

25% OFF OUR KIDS BOOK OF THE WEEK

GARFIELD 2018 VACATION TIME BLUES #1

BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel (A) David DeGrand (CA) Andy Hirsch

Jon and Liz are breaking up? Say it ain't so...and if you thought giant sharks were the scariest things
terrorizing the beach, just wait until the Lasagna Monster hits the shores!

COVER PRICE:

 $7.99

ALL WEEK LONG YOU PAY:

 $5.99

SAVE OVER $24.00 0N THESE BOOKS THIS WEEK!
 25% OFF ALL WEEK LONG  COVER PRICE  YOU SAVE  YOU PAY 
MIGHTY THOR GATES OF VALHALLA #1 (OF 1)  $                  4.99  $       1.25  $         3.74
GARFIELD 2018 VACATION TIME BLUES #1  $                  7.99  $       2.00  $         5.99
     
 25% OFF these 19 other 1st Issues on 051618  COVER PRICE  YOU SAVE  YOU PAY 
BUBBA HO-TEP & COSMIC BLOOD-SUCKERS #1   $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
CAVEWOMAN LYCAN RUN #1   $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
CROSSED PLUS 100 MIMIC #1 (MR)  $                  5.99  $       1.50  $         4.49
ETHER COPPER GOLEMS #1 (OF 5)  $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
FLAVOR #1  $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
GARFIELD 2018 VACATION TIME BLUES #1  $                  7.99  $       2.00  $         5.99
HUNT FOR WOLVERINE CLAWS OF KILLER #1 (OF 4)  $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
INFINITY COUNTDOWN DAREDEVIL #1  $                  4.99  $       1.25  $         3.74
JAZZ LEGEND #1  $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
MIGHTY MOE SZYSLAK #1 (ONE SHOT)  $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
MIGHTY THOR GATES OF VALHALLA #1 (OF 1)  $                  4.99  $       1.25  $         3.74
QUICKSILVER NO SURRENDER #1 (OF 5)  $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
NEW CHALLENGERS #1 (OF 6)  $                  2.99  $       0.75  $         2.24
ROT #1 (OF 3)  $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
RUIN OF THIEVES BRIGANDS #1   $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
SUPERMAN SPECIAL #1  $                  4.99  $       1.25  $         3.74
THREE STOOGES SLAPTASTIC SPECIAL #1  $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
WALK THROUGH HELL #1   $                  3.99  $       1.00  $         2.99
X-MEN WEDDING SPECIAL #1  $                  4.99  $       1.25  $         3.74
 $               97.79  $     24.45  $     73.34

"1st DAY SALE" BOOK OF THE WEEK Titles are 25% OFF only on the FIRST FULL week of their release.
"1st DAY SALE" FIRST ISSUE Titles are 25% OFF only on the first day of their release.
All discounts apply only for one copy of each individual item and only while supplies last.
HERO OF THE MONTH SALE MAY 2018: DEADPOOL
  DEADPOOL MONTH is here and Alternate Reality and we're celebrating the movie Deadpool 2 by taking our entire stock of Trade Paperbacks featuring DEADPOOL and discounting them...
25% OFF ALL MONTH LONG! 		 

Also save this month on...

-THIS WEEKS SHIPPING-

189 NEW & RETURNING COMICS ARRIVE THIS WEEK

15% OFF ALL OF THE NEW COMICS BELOW, EVERYDAY THIS WEEK (051618-052218) FOR EVERYONE!
 1) NEW MARVEL COMICS-29  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
ALL NEW WOLVERINE #35 LEG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
ALL NEW WOLVERINE #35 TORQUE DEADPOOL VAR LEG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
AVENGERS #2  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BEN REILLY SCARLET SPIDER #18 LEG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
CABLE #157 LEG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
CAPTAIN AMERICA #702  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
CAPTAIN AMERICA #702 LARRAZ YOUNG GUNS VAR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
CAPTAIN AMERICA #702 TEDESCO CONNECTING VAR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
DAREDEVIL #602 LEG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
HUNT FOR WOLVERINE CLAWS OF KILLER #1 (OF 4)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
HUNT FOR WOLVERINE CLAWS OF KILLER #1 (OF 4) GUICE VAR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
INFINITY COUNTDOWN DAREDEVIL #1  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
INFINITY COUNTDOWN DAREDEVIL #1 LIM VAR  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
MIGHTY THOR GATES OF VALHALLA #1 (OF 1)  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
MIGHTY THOR GATES OF VALHALLA #1 (OF 1) GARNEY VAR  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
PUNISHER #224 LEG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
QUICKSILVER NO SURRENDER #1 (OF 5)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
QUICKSILVER NO SURRENDER #1 (OF 5) LAND DEADPOOL VAR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
STAR WARS POE DAMERON #27  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
TRUE BELIEVERS WOLVERINE DYING GAME #1  $     1.00  $    0.15  $      0.85
TRUE BELIEVERS WOLVERINE FATAL ATTRACTIONS #1  $     1.00  $    0.15  $      0.85
WEAPON H #3 LEG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
X-MEN RED #4 CHARSET HEADSHOT VAR LEG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
X-MEN RED #4 LEG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
X-MEN RED #4 SCHOONOVER DEADPOOL VAR LEG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
X-MEN WEDDING SPECIAL #1  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
X-MEN WEDDING SPECIAL #1 DODSON VAR  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
YOU ARE DEADPOOL #3 (OF 5)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
YOU ARE DEADPOOL #3 (OF 5) ESPIN RPG VAR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEW MARVEL COMICS TOTALS:  $ 115.73  $  17.36  $    98.37
     
 2) NEW IMAGE COMICS-25  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
BARRIER #3 (OF 5) (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BARRIER #3 (OF 5) (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
CRUDE #2 (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
CURSE WORDS #14 CVR A BROWNE (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
CURSE WORDS #14 CVR B JOHNSON (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
DEAD HAND #2 CVR A (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
DEAD HAND #2 CVR B VIRGIN CVR (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
DEATH OF LOVE #4 (OF 5) (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
DRY COUNTY #3 (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
FLAVOR #1  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GIDEON FALLS #1 3RD PTG (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GIDEON FALLS #2 2ND PTG (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GIDEON FALLS #3 CVR A SORRENTINO (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GIDEON FALLS #3 CVR B SMALLWOOD (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
INFIDEL #3 (OF 5) CVR A CAMPBELL & VILLARRUBIA (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
INFIDEL #3 (OF 5) CVR B URUSOV (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
KICK-ASS #4 CVR A ROMITA JR (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
KICK-ASS #4 CVR B B&W ROMITA JR (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
KICK-ASS #4 CVR C MAYHEW (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
MOONSHINE #10 CVR A RISSO (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
MOONSHINE #10 CVR B ZAFFINO (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
RAT QUEENS #9 CVR A GIENI (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
RAT QUEENS #9 CVR B DEL DUCA (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
WICKED & DIVINE #36 CVR A MCKELVIE & WILSON (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
WICKED & DIVINE #36 CVR B TARR (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEW IMAGE COMICS TOTALS:  $   99.75  $  14.96  $    84.79
     
 3) NEW DC COMICS-25  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
AQUAMAN #36  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
AQUAMAN #36 VAR ED  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BATMAN #45 2ND PTG  $     2.99  $    0.45  $      2.54
BATMAN #47  $     2.99  $    0.45  $      2.54
BATMAN #47 VAR ED  $     2.99  $    0.45  $      2.54
BATMAN SINS OF THE FATHER #4 (OF 6)  $     2.99  $    0.45  $      2.54
BATWOMAN #15  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BATWOMAN #15 VAR ED  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BOMBSHELLS UNITED #18  $     2.99  $    0.45  $      2.54
BRAVE & THE BOLD BATMAN & WONDER WOMAN #4 (OF 6)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
CAVE CARSON HAS AN INTERSTELLAR EYE #3 (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
DAMAGE #5  $     2.99  $    0.45  $      2.54
DEATHBED #4 (OF 6) (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
FUTURE QUEST PRESENTS #10  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
FUTURE QUEST PRESENTS #10 VAR ED  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GREEN LANTERNS #47  $     2.99  $    0.45  $      2.54
GREEN LANTERNS #47 VAR ED  $     2.99  $    0.45  $      2.54
HARLEY LOVES JOKER #2 (OF 2)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
HARLEY LOVES JOKER #2 (OF 2) VAR ED  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
INJUSTICE 2 #26  $     2.99  $    0.45  $      2.54
JUSTICE LEAGUE NO JUSTICE #2 (OF 4)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEW CHALLENGERS #1 (OF 6)  $     2.99  $    0.45  $      2.54
SUPERMAN SPECIAL #1  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
WILD STORM #13  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
WILD STORM #13 VAR ED  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEW DC COMICS TOTALS:  $   90.75  $  13.61  $    77.14
     
 4) NEW IDW COMICS-16  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
ASSASSINISTAS #5 CVR A HERNANDEZ (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
ASSASSINISTAS #5 CVR B RUGG (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BUBBA HO-TEP & COSMIC BLOOD-SUCKERS #1 CVR A RIVAS  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BUBBA HO-TEP & COSMIC BLOOD-SUCKERS #1 CVR B GALUSHA  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GOOSEBUMPS DOWNLOAD & DIE #3 CVR A WONG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GOOSEBUMPS DOWNLOAD & DIE #3 CVR B VAUGHN  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC #66 CVR A FLEECS  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC #66 CVR B RICHARD  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #1 3RD PTG   $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #2 2ND PTG   $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
STAR TREK TNG THROUGH THE MIRROR #3 CVR A WOODWARD   $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
STAR TREK TNG THROUGH THE MIRROR #3 CVR B HOOD   $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
TMNT ONGOING #82 CVR A WACHTER   $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
TMNT ONGOING #82 CVR B EASTMAN   $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
TMNT UNIVERSE #22 CVR A WILLIAMS II   $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
TMNT UNIVERSE #22 CVR B TORRES   $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
NEW IDW COMICS TOTALS:  $   65.84  $    9.88  $    55.96
     
 5) NEW AVATAR COMICS-11  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
CINEMA PURGATORIO #14 (MR)  $     6.99  $    1.05  $      5.94
CINEMA PURGATORIO #14 CODE PRU CVR (MR)  $     6.99  $    1.05  $      5.94
CINEMA PURGATORIO #14 MODDED CVR (MR)  $     6.99  $    1.05  $      5.94
CINEMA PURGATORIO #14 PERFECT UNION CVR (MR)  $     6.99  $    1.05  $      5.94
CINEMA PURGATORIO #14 VAST CVR (MR)  $     6.99  $    1.05  $      5.94
CROSSED PLUS 100 MIMIC #1 (MR)  $     5.99  $    0.90  $      5.09
CROSSED PLUS 100 MIMIC #1 AMERICAN HISTORY X (MR)  $     5.99  $    0.90  $      5.09
CROSSED PLUS 100 MIMIC #1 FATAL FANTASY (MR)  $     5.99  $    0.90  $      5.09
CROSSED PLUS 100 MIMIC #1 HELLISH HOMAGE (MR)  $     5.99  $    0.90  $      5.09
CROSSED PLUS 100 MIMIC #1 HISTORY X WRAP (MR)  $     5.99  $    0.90  $      5.09
CROSSED PLUS 100 MIMIC #1 MS MAYHEM (MR)  $     5.99  $    0.90  $      5.09
NEW AVATAR COMICS TOTALS:  $   70.89  $  10.63  $    60.26
     
 6) NEW ACTION LAB COMICS-11  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
DANGER DOLL SQUAD GALACTIC GLADIATORS #2 CVR A YOUNG (MR)  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
DANGER DOLL SQUAD GALACTIC GLADIATORS #2 CVR B WINSTON RISQU  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
DANGER DOLL SQUAD GALACTIC GLADIATORS #2 CVR C MACCAGNI (MR)  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
DANGER DOLL SQUAD GALACTIC GLADIATORS #2 CVR D MACCAGNI RISQ  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
DANGER DOLL SQUAD GALACTIC GLADIATORS #2 CVR E MENDOZA (MR)  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
DANGER DOLL SQUAD GALACTIC GLADIATORS #2 CVR F MENDOZA RISQU  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
GINGERDEAD MAN MEETS EVIL BONG #2 CVR A RIOS (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GINGERDEAD MAN MEETS EVIL BONG #2 CVR B PHOTO (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
RUIN OF THIEVES BRIGANDS #1 CVR A KUMAR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
RUIN OF THIEVES BRIGANDS #1 CVR B TRAKHANOV  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
ATHENA VOLTAIRE 2018 ONGOING #4  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEW ACTION LAB COMICS TOTALS:  $   49.89  $    7.48  $    42.41
     
 7) NEW BOOM! COMICS-9  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
DODGE CITY #3  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
FENCE #6  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GARFIELD 2018 VACATION TIME BLUES #1  $     7.99  $    1.20  $      6.79
LUCY DREAMING #3  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #26 SG (2ND PTG)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #27 MAIN SG   $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #27 SUBSCRIPTION GIBSON VAR SG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
STEVEN UNIVERSE ONGOING #16  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
STEVEN UNIVERSE ONGOING #16 SUBSCRIPTION OMAC VAR   $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEW AVATAR-BOUNDLESS COMICS TOTALS:  $   39.91  $    5.99  $    33.92
     
 8) NEW ZENESCOPE COMICS-6  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
GFT TALES OF TERROR VOL 4 #2 CVR A ERIC J  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GFT TALES OF TERROR VOL 4 #2 CVR B LEISTER  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GFT TALES OF TERROR VOL 4 #2 CVR C DEBALFO  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GRIMM FAIRY TALES #15 CVR A VITORINO  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GRIMM FAIRY TALES #15 CVR B CASAS  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
GRIMM FAIRY TALES #15 CVR C MEGURO  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEW ZENESCOPE COMICS TOTALS:  $   23.94  $    3.59  $    20.35
     
 9) NEW ARCHIE COMICS-5  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
ARCHIES #7 CVR A REG SMALLWOOD  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
ARCHIES #7 CVR B CHIANG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
ARCHIES #7 CVR C STAPLES  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
RIVERDALE (ONGOING) #12 CVR A CW PHOTO  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
RIVERDALE (ONGOING) #12 CVR B CW PHOTO  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEW ARCHIE COMICS TOTALS:  $   19.95  $    2.99  $    16.96
     
 10) NEW VALIANT COMICS-5  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
BLOODSHOT SALVATION #9 CVR A ROCAFORT  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BLOODSHOT SALVATION #9 CVR B GUEDES  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BLOODSHOT SALVATION #9 CVR C CAMUNCOLI  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NINJA-K #7 CVR A ZONJIC  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NINJA-K #7 CVR B QUAH  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEW VALIANT COMICS TOTALS:  $   19.95  $    2.99  $    16.96
     
 NEW INDEPENDENT COMICS-35  MSRP  DISC  YOU PAY
ASSASSINS CREED ORIGINS #3 (OF 4) CVR A FAVOCCIA  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
ASSASSINS CREED ORIGINS #3 (OF 4) CVR B ANWAR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BALLAD OF SANG #3 (OF 5) (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BSG VS BSG #5 (OF 6) CVR A LEBOWITZ  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BSG VS BSG #5 (OF 6) CVR B DESJARDINS  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BSG VS BSG #5 (OF 6) CVR C MICHAEL ADAMS STARBUCK ACTION FIG  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
BSG VS BSG #5 (OF 6) CVR D ROBERTO CASTRO STARBUCK SPLIT  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
CATALYST PRIME SUMMIT #5  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
CAVEWOMAN LYCAN RUN #1 CVR A MANGUM (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
COLD WAR #4  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
ENCOUNTER #3  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
ETHER COPPER GOLEMS #1 (OF 5)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
ETHER COPPER GOLEMS #1 (OF 5) VAR POPE CVR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
FRACTURED MIND #2  $     3.95  $    0.59  $      3.36
GRAVELAND #5  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
HEAVENLY BLUES #6  $     4.99  $    0.75  $      4.24
INFINITY 8 #3 (MR)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
JAMES BOND THE BODY #5 (OF 6) CVR A CASALANGUIDA  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
JAZZ LEGEND #1  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
JIMMYS BASTARDS #8 (MR)   $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
JIRNI VOLUME 3 #3 CVR A SANTAMARIA  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
JIRNI VOLUME 3 #3 CVR B MARION  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #254  $     5.99  $    0.90  $      5.09
LAND THAT TIME FORGOT SEE-TA SAVAGE #2 (OF 2) CVR A  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
MIGHTY MOE SZYSLAK #1 (ONE SHOT)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEIL GAIMAN AMERICAN GODS MY AINSEL #3 MAIN CVR   $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
NEIL GAIMAN AMERICAN GODS MY AINSEL #3 VAR DAVID MACK CVR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
ROT #1 (OF 3)  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
THREE STOOGES SLAPTASTIC SPECIAL #1  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
THREE STOOGES SLAPTASTIC SPECIAL #1 SPECIAL COLOR PHOTO CVR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
USAGI YOJIMBO #3 (OF 7) THE HIDDEN  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
WALK THROUGH HELL #1 CVR A CLARKE  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
WALK THROUGH HELL #1 CVR B ALL BLACK SHOCK  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
WRAPPED UP #7 DOVE VAR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
WRAPPED UP #7 MAIN MCMAHON CVR  $     3.99  $    0.60  $      3.39
 NEW INDEPENDENT COMICS TOTALS:  $ 142.61  $  21.39  $  121.22
     
 REORDER COMICS-13  MSRP 
BATMAN SINS OF THE FATHER #3 (OF 6)  $     2.99
DAMAGE #1 2ND PTG  $     2.99
DAMAGE #2 (RES)  $     2.99
DAMAGE #3  $     2.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE #40  $     2.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #25 VAR ED  $     3.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #28  $     2.99
OCTOBER FACTION SUPERNATURAL DREAMS #2 CVR A WORM  $     3.99
OLD MAN LOGAN #38 LEG  $     3.99
PENNY DREADFUL #9 CVR A FOWLER  $     3.99
SUPERMAN #42  $     2.99
SUPERMAN #42 VAR ED  $     2.99
TRINITY #21  $     3.99
 

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 NEW ACTION FIGURES/STATUES/MODELS-12  MSRP 
ALIEN PREDATOR FIG COLL #33 YUTANI COMMANDO FROM ALIEN 3   $   29.95
ALIEN PREDATOR FIG COLL #34 AMANDA RIPLEY FROM ALIEN ISOLATI  $   29.95
ALIEN PREDATOR FIG SPECIAL #8 TRILOBITE FROM PROMETHEUS   $   49.95
DC BATMAN TAS FIG COLL SER 2 #1 MR FREEZE  $   20.00
DC SUPERHERO BEST OF FIG COLL MAG #55 BRAINIAC   $   17.95
DC SUPERHERO BEST OF FIG COLL MAG #56 BLACK CANARY  $   17.95
DC SUPERHERO BEST OF FIG SPECIAL #6 SWAMP THING  $   24.95
DC TV SUPERGIRL Q-FIG FIGURE   $   14.95
STAR TREK STARSHIPS FIG MAG #120 USS BOZEMAN MIRANDA-CLASS V  $   22.95
STAR TREK STARSHIPS FIG MAG #121 SS XHOSA   $   22.95
STAR TREK STARSHIPS FIG MAG BONUS #7 NCC-1701C PROBERT CONCE  $   24.95
STAR TREK STARSHIPS SPECIAL #20 BEYOND MOVIE USS ENTERPRISE  $   45.00
 
 REORDER ACTION FIGURES/STATUES/MODELS-45  MSRP 
BATMAN DARK KNIGHT HMF-046 JOKER AF   $   77.00
BVS HMF-033 BATMAN AF  $   95.00
BVS HMF-034 SUPERMAN AF   $   69.00
DC MULTIVERSE SUICIDE SQUAD MOVIE-KATANA AF  $   19.99
DC MULTIVERSE SUICIDE SQUAD MOVIE-RICK FLAG AF  $   19.99
DC MULTIVERSE WONDER WOMAN MOVIE-DIANA OF THEMYSCIRA AF  $   19.99
DC MULTIVERSE WONDER WOMAN MOVIE-STEVE TREVOR AF  $   19.99
DC MULTIVERSE WONDER WOMAN MOVIE-WONDER WOMAN AF  $   19.99
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS CORE CHARACTER-BATGIRL 6IN AF  $   12.99
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS CORE CHARACTER-SUPERGIRL 6IN AF  $   12.99
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS CORE CHARACTER-WONDER WOMAN 6IN AF  $   12.99
GUMBY 6 IN BENDABLE FIGURE-POKEY  $     9.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE MOVIE-ATLANTEAN ROYAL GUARD 6IN AF  $   16.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE MOVIE-BATMAN NIGHT OPS 6IN AF  $   16.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE MOVIE-CYBORG TECHNO-SHIELD 6IN AF  $   16.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE MOVIE-FLASH ELECTRO STRIKE 6IN AF  $   16.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE MOVIE-PARADEMON 6IN AF  $   16.99
LOONEY TUNES 6 IN BENDABLE FIGURE-BUGS BUNNY  $     9.99
LOONEY TUNES 6 IN BENDABLE FIGURE-MARVIN THE MARTIAN  $     9.99
LOONEY TUNES 6 IN BENDABLE FIGURE-TAZ  $     9.99
LOONEY TUNES 6 IN BENDABLE FIGURE-YOSEMITE SAM  $     9.99
MARVEL 3-3/4IN LEGENDS AF-GAMORA (ASST 201603)  $   12.99
MARVEL 3-3/4IN LEGENDS AF-HYDRO MAN  (ASST 201603)  $   12.99
MARVEL 3-3/4IN LEGENDS AF-LIVING LASER (ASST 201603)  $   12.99
MARVEL 3-3/4IN LEGENDS AF-MARVEL'S QUASAR (ASST 201603)  $   12.99
MARVEL 3-3/4IN LEGENDS AF-MARVEL'S ROGUE  (ASST 201603)  $   12.99
MARVEL 3-3/4IN LEGENDS AF-MARVEL'S VISION (ASST 201603)  $   12.99
MARVEL 3-3/4IN LEGENDS AF-MORBIUS  (ASST 201603)  $   12.99
MARVEL 3-3/4IN LEGENDS COMIC-DEFENDERS OF ASGARD 2PK AF   $   16.99
MARVEL 3-3/4IN LEGENDS COMIC-GAMORA & STAR-LORD 2PK AF   $   16.99
MARVEL 3-3/4IN LEGENDS COMIC-ROCKET RACCOON & GROOT 2PK AF   $   16.99
NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES HARLEY QUINN BENDABLE FIGURE  $   10.99
NEW FRONTIER FLASH 5.5IN BENDABLE FIGURE  $   10.99
NEW FRONTIER SUPERMAN 5.5IN BENDABLE FIGURE  $   10.99
NEW FRONTIER WONDER WOMAN 5.5IN BENDABLE FIGURE  $   10.99
PLAYMATION MARVEL AVENGERS HERO SMART ACTION FIGURE-BLACK WIDOW  $   12.99
PLAYMATION MARVEL AVENGERS HERO SMART ACTION FIGURE-MARVELS VISION  $   12.99
PLAYMATION MARVEL AVENGERS HERO SMART ACTION FIGURE-MODOK  $   12.99
PLAYMATION MARVEL AVENGERS HERO SMART ACTION FIGURE-ULTRON BOT  $   12.99
POP STRANGER THINGS BIG DEMOGORGON 6IN VINYL FIG   $   18.99
WARCRAFT THE MOVIE-DUROTAN 6IN AF  $   19.99
WARCRAFT THE MOVIE-GARONA 6IN AF  $   19.99
WARCRAFT THE MOVIE-GUL'DAN 6IN AF  $   19.99
WARCRAFT THE MOVIE-LOTHAR 6IN AF  $   19.99
WONDER WOMAN MAF EX AF WW MOVIE VER   $   69.99
 
 REORDER APPAREL-9  MSRP 
AMAZING SPIDERMAN CLASSIC GRAY T-SHIRT-XL  $   18.00
CAPTAIN AMERICA SHIELD ON NAVY T-SHIRT XL  $   18.00
DEADPOOL WHITE T-SHIRT-XL  $   18.00
DEADPOOLWANTED RED T-SHIRT XL  $   18.00
GHOSTBUSTERS LOGO MOVIE GRAY T-SHIRT XL  $   18.00
MARVEL BLACK PANTHER #2 GRAPHIC GRAY T-SHIRT-XL  $   18.00
MARVEL UNIVERSE CLASSIC WHITE T-SHIRT-XL  $   18.00
STAR WARS CLASSIC HAN & LANDO T-SHIRT-XL  $   18.00
STAR WARS MILENNIUM FALCON COCKPIT CREW T-SHIRT-XL  $   18.00
 
 NEW BOOKS & TRADE PAPERBACKS-24  MSRP 
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN EPIC COLLECTION SPIDER-MAN NO MORE TP  $   39.99
ARCHIE GIANT COMICS SURPRISE TP  $     7.99
BATGIRL & THE BIRDS OF PREY TP VOL 02 SOURCE CODE (REBIRTH)  $   16.99
BATMAN GHOSTS TP  $   19.99
BEN REILLY SCARLET SPIDER TP VOL 03 SLINGERS RETURN  $   15.99
BLACK MAGICK TP VOL 02 AWAKENING II (MR)  $   16.99
CABLE REVOLUTION TP  $   39.99
DARK DAYS THE ROAD TO METAL HC  $   29.99
DC MEETS HANNA BARBERA TP  $   16.99
DEADPOOL CLASSIC TP VOL 22 MURDER MOST FOWL  $   34.99
EVOLUTION TP VOL 01 (MR)  $   16.99
HULK RETURN TO PLANET HULK TP  $   15.99
MMW DEFENDERS HC VOL 06  $   75.00
MOON KNIGHT LEGACY TP VOL 01 CRAZY RUNS IN FAMILY  $   17.99
PUNISHER INVADES THE NAM TP NEW PTG  $   34.99
SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 129 MOBSMEN ON SPOT & MURDER TRAIL  $   14.95
STAR WARS POE DAMERON TP VOL 04 LEGEND FOUND  $   19.99
SUPERGIRL THE SILVER AGE OMNIBUS HC VOL 02  $   99.99
SUPERMAN REBORN TP REBIRTH  $   16.99
THE ARTIST BEHIND SUPERMAN THE JOE SHUSTER STORY GN  $   19.99
TITANS TOTAL CHAOS TP  $   29.99
WARHAMMER 40K GHOST WARRIOR PROSE NOVEL SC  $   16.00
WARHAMMER 40K SALAMANDERS OMNIBUS PROSE NOVEL SC  $   21.00
WARHAMMER OVERLORDS IRON DRAGON PROSE NOVEL SC  $   16.00
 
 REORDER BOOKS/TRADES-28  MSRP 
AMERICA TP VOL 02 FAST AND FUERTONA  $   17.99
BATMAN ARKHAM HUGO STRANGE TP  $   19.99
BATMAN DETECTIVE TP VOL 05 LONELY PLACE OF LIVING REBIRTH  $   16.99
BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT DETECTIVE TP VOL 01  $   29.99
BLACK MONDAY MURDERS TP VOL 02 (MR)  $   16.99
CAPTAIN MARVEL EARTHS MIGHTIEST HERO TP VOL 01  $   29.99
CAPTAIN MARVEL TP VOL 01 HIGHER FURTHER FASTER MORE  $   17.99
HAWKMAN BY GEOFF JOHNS TP BOOK 02  $   29.99
INFINITY GAUNTLET TP  $   24.99
INFINITY WAR TP  $   29.99
KAMANDI CHALLENGE HC  $   39.99
MIGHTY THOR TP VOL 01 THUNDER IN HER VEINS  $   19.99
MIGHTY THOR TP VOL 02 LORDS OF MIDGARD  $   19.99
PUNISHER SUICIDE RUN TP  $   34.99
PUNISHER VS MARVEL UNIVERSE TP  $   34.99
SILVER SURFER TP VOL 01 NEW DAWN  $   17.99
SILVER SURFER TP VOL 02 WORLDS APART  $   15.99
SILVER SURFER TP VOL 03 LAST DAYS  $   17.99
STAR WARS STORMTROOPERS BEYOND THE ARMOR HC  $   45.00
SUPER SONS TP VOL 01 WHEN I GROW UP (REBIRTH)  $   12.99
SUPERGIRL TP VOL 03 GIRL OF NO TOMORROW REBIRTH  $   14.99
SUPERMAN TP VOL 03 MULTIPLICITY (REBIRTH)  $   16.99
THANOS IMPERATIVE TP  $   19.99
THANOS TP INFINITY ABYSS NEW PTG  $   24.99
THOR VS THANOS TP  $   24.99
UNBELIEVABLE GWENPOOL TP VOL 05 LOST IN THE PLOT  $   15.99
WONDER WOMAN AMBASSADOR OF TRUTH HC  $   50.00
WRAPPED UP TP VOL 01  $   12.99
 
 REORDER COMICS-13  MSRP 
BATMAN SINS OF THE FATHER #3 (OF 6)  $     2.99
DAMAGE #1 2ND PTG  $     2.99
DAMAGE #2 (RES)  $     2.99
DAMAGE #3  $     2.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE #40  $     2.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #25 VAR ED  $     3.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #28  $     2.99
OCTOBER FACTION SUPERNATURAL DREAMS #2 CVR A WORM  $     3.99
OLD MAN LOGAN #38 LEG  $     3.99
PENNY DREADFUL #9 CVR A FOWLER  $     3.99
SUPERMAN #42  $     2.99
SUPERMAN #42 VAR ED  $     2.99
TRINITY #21  $     3.99
 
 NEW GAMES-3  MSRP 
MARVEL HEROCLIX AVENGERS INFINITY COLOSSAL BOOSTER BRICK   $ 159.90
MARVEL HEROCLIX AVENGERS INFINITY FAST FORCES 6PK   $   19.99
POKEMON FORBIDDEN LIGHT BOOSTER PACK  $     4.50
 
 REORDER GAMES-1  MSRP 
MTG ARENA OF PLANESWALKERS BOARDGAME  $   24.99
 
 NEW MAGAZINES-4  MSRP 
ARCHIE AND ME COMICS DIGEST #7  $     6.99
BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #263  $     6.99
LOCUS #688   $     7.50
STAR TREK MAGAZINE #67-NEWSTAND EDITION  $     9.99
 
 NEW VARIANTS-7  MSRP 
AVENGERS #2 MARQUEZ 1:25 VARIANT  $   19.99
AVENGERS #2 MCGUINNESS VIRGIN 1:100 VARIANT  $   75.00
BSG VS BSG #5 (OF 6) CVR E CASTRO B&W 1:10 VARIANT  $     8.99
BUBBA HO-TEP & COSMIC BLOOD-SUCKERS #1 1:5 VARIANT  $     8.99
QUICKSILVER NO SURRENDER #1 (OF 5) LARRAZ 1:25 VARIANT  $   19.99
STAR TREK TNG THROUGH THE MIRROR #3 1:10 VARIANT  $   10.99
WEAPON H #3 SMITH 1:25 VARIANT  $   19.99
 

-LEGEND TO THE ABOVE-

ADULT MATERIAL

REORDERS

KIDS COMICS/ALL AGES

2ND PRINTS

GAMING

 

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THIS WEEKS LATE LIST

(The following have been pushed back from their original release dates to these new dates)

 VENDOR/TITLE-14 OLD DATE NEW DATE
ACTION FIGURES, STATUES, MODELS    
FCBD DC Batgirl & Nightwing Comic Vinimate 2-pk. 5/30/2018 6/6/2018
Marvel Gallery: Black Panther Movie PVC Statue 5/16/2018 6/13/2018
Marvel Select: Black Panther Movie AF 5/16/2018 6/13/2018
One:12 Collective Marvel Spider-Man Blk. Ver. PX AF 6/27/2018 6/13/2018
Pathfinder Playtest Flip-Mat Multi-Pack N/A 8/8/2018
Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook Deluxe Hardcover N/A 8/8/2018
Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook SC/HC N/A 8/8/2018
   
TRADES    
Ex Machina: The Complete Series Omnibus HC (MR) 6/27/2018 7/11/2018
Project Superpowers Omnibus TP Vol. 1: Dawn of Heroes N/A 8/29/2018
Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia HC  6/20/2018 6/6/2018
https://retailerservices.diamondcomics.com/Image/ItemStatus/MAR180955
   
COMICS    
Doomsday Clock #5 Std./Var. 6/20/2018 5/30/2018
Doomsday Clock #6 Std./Var. 7/18/2018 8/29/2018
S.H.I.E.L.D. by Hickman and Weaver #6 5/30/2018 6/6/2018
Super Sons #16 Std./Var. 5/30/2018 5/23/2018
   
 

ABBREVIATIONS KEY TO THIS PAGE

"What does it mean above when it sez...."

2ND PTG VAR=Second Printing Variant
AF=Action Figure(s)
ANMN=All New Marvel Now
ANNIV=Anniversary
AOD=Army Of Darkness
ASST=Assortment
AUXILIARY ED=The designation Avatar Comics assigns to it's 2nd Prints
BK=Book
BLK=Black
CCG=Collectable Card Game
COLL ED=Collected Edition
COLL MAG=Collector's Magazine
CURR PRTG=Current Printing
CVR=Cover
DM=Direct Market (Comic Book Stores only)
DCU=DC Universe
DLX=Deluxe
ED=Edition
EXE=Exclusive
FIG=Figure
FRGTN RLMS=Forgotten Realms
GN=Graphic Novel
GORE=Gory cover image
HC=Hard Cover
INCV=Incentive Cover
LEG= Legacy as in Marvel Legacy
LTD ED=Limited Edition
MED=Medium (as in a "Medium Sized Statue")
MLB=Major League Baseball
MMPB=Mass Media Paper Back
MMW=Marvel Master Works
MTME=Transformers More Than Meets the Eye
(MR)=Mature Readers, this item is NOT intended for younger or more sensitive readers.
N52=DC's New 52
NBA=National Basketball Association

NBA=National Basketball Association
NFL=National Football League
NHL=National Hockey League
NOTE PRICE=Price differs from this titles regular price.
NOW=Marvel NOW!
O/A=Order Again
PKT=Pocket
PTG=Printing
PX=Previews Exclusive
Reg./Var.=Regular Cover/Variant Cover
(RES)=Re-solicited Item
RI VARIANT=a Retailer Incentive Variant cover
RID=Transformers Robots In Disguise
SC=Soft Cover
SE=Secret Empire
SGN=Signed
SER=Series
STD ED=Standard Edition
SUB=Subscription as is variant Subscription Cover
SUB VAR=Subscription Variant
TBA=To Be Announced
TNG=Referencing Star Trek "THE NEXT GENERATION"
TOS=Referencing Star Trek "THE ORIGINAL SERIES"
TP=Trade Paperback
T/C=Trading Card
T/S=Tee-Shirt
VAR=Variant
VAR ED=Variant Edition
VOL or V.=Volume
WRAP=Wraparound cover

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