Top Sellers: 2012
Presenting 2012's Top Sellers in the categories of Magazines, Videos, Books, Trading Cards, Apparel, Prints & Posters, and Collectible Items based on total sales to comic book specialty shops.
TOP 25 MAGAZINES
Based on Total Sales of Products Invoiced in Calendar Year 2012
QTY RANK |
DOLLAR RANK |
INDEX | ITEM CODE | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | VENDOR |
1 | 144 | 10.48 | APR120869 | BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE #0 (MR) | $1.49 | AVA |
2 | 1 | 9.08 | AUG121530-M | WALKING DEAD MAGAZINE #1 PX ED | $9.99 | TIT |
3 | 6 | 4.87 | OCT121380-M | WALKING DEAD MAGAZINE #2 (MR) | $9.99 | TIT |
4 | 35 | 4.83 | AUG120887 | BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE #1 (MR) | $4.99 | AVA |
5 | 50 | 4.27 | APR120265 | DC NATION #1 | $4.99 | DC |
6 | 23 | 3.88 | OCT111319 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #1 BATMAN WHITE KING | $16.00 | EAG |
7 | 4 | 3.44 | JUL121352 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #17 HARLEY QUINN BLACK QUEEN | $16.00 | EAG |
8 | 5 | 3.34 | OCT111321 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #2 JOKER BLACK KING | $16.00 | EAG |
9 | 76 | 3.23 | MAY120311 | MAD PRESENTS BATMAN #1 | $5.99 | DC |
10 | 127 | 3.02 | SEP120250 | DC NATION #2 | $4.99 | DC |
11 | 7 | 2.87 | MAY121416 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #14 NIGHTWING WHITE BISHOP | $16.00 | EAG |
12 | 8 | 2.80 | DEC111286 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #5 CATWOMAN WHITE QUEEN | $16.00 | EAG |
13 | 9 | 2.74 | OCT111322 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #4 PENGUIN BLACK KNIGHT | $16.00 | EAG |
14 | 11 | 2.63 | MAR121321 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #9 POISON IVY BLACK PAWN | $16.00 | EAG |
15 | 13 | 2.61 | MAY121415 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #13 SCARECROW BLACK PAWN | $16.00 | EAG |
16 | 14 | 2.61 | JUL121353 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #18 BANE BLACK PAWN | $16.00 | EAG |
17 | 17 | 2.59 | AUG121464 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #21 HUNTRESS WHITE ROOK | $16.00 | EAG |
18 | 18 | 2.59 | AUG121463 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #20 RED ROBIN WHITE KNIGHT | $16.00 | EAG |
19 | 16 | 2.59 | JUN121400 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #15 MR FREEZE BLACK PAWN | $16.00 | EAG |
20 | 15 | 2.55 | DEC111285 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #6 TWO FACE BLACK KNIGHT | $16.00 | EAG |
21 | 19 | 2.55 | JUN121401 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #16 BLACK CANARY WHITE PAWN | $16.00 | EAG |
22 | 20 | 2.53 | APR121367 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #12 KATANA WHITE PAWN | $16.00 | EAG |
23 | 130 | 2.49 | FEB120278 | MAD MAGAZINE #515 | $5.99 | DC |
24 | 22 | 2.48 | AUG121462 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #19 HUSH BLACK PAWN | $16.00 | EAG |
25 | 2 | 2.33 | OCT121320 | DC CHESS FIG COLL MAG SPECIAL #2 BAT SIGNAL | $38.00 | EAG |
TOP 25 BOOKS
Based on Total Sales of Products Invoiced in Calendar Year 2012
QTY RANK |
DOLLAR RANK |
INDEX | ITEM CODE | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | VENDOR |
1 | 1 | 6.37 | MAR121079-M | OVERSTREET COMIC BK PG SC VOL 42 | $29.95 | GEM |
2 | 5 | 3.77 | MAR120053 | BLACKSAD SILENT HELL HC | $19.99 | DAR |
3 | 2 | 3.25 | MAR121080-M | OVERSTREET COMIC BK PG HC VOL 42 | $35.00 | GEM |
4 | 4 | 2.85 | JUL121371 | WALKING DEAD NOVEL HC VOL 02 ROAD TO WOODBURY | $24.99 | STM |
5 | 10 | 2.70 | MAR121340 | WALKING DEAD NOVEL SC VOL 01 RISE OF GOVERNOR | $14.99 | STM |
6 | 16 | 2.16 | JUL120024 | SHAOLIN COWBOY ADVENTURE MAGAZINE TP | $15.99 | DAR |
7 | 6 | 1.79 | OCT110031 | ART OF THE MASS EFFECT UNIVERSE HC | $39.99 | DAR |
8 | 3 | 1.45 | SEP111094 | NAUGHTY & NICE GOOD GIRL ART BRUCE TIMM SC | $50.00 | FLE |
9 | 58 | 1.45 | FEB121240 | AVENGERS KIT | $9.95 | RUN |
10 | 33 | 1.40 | FEB121318 | DARTH VADER AND SON HC | $14.95 | CHR |
11 | 183 | 1.33 | JAN120456 | HOW TO DRAW TRANSFORMERS SC | $4.99 | IDW |
12 | 80 | 1.14 | NOV110864 | BONE QUEST FOR SPARK SC NOVEL BOOK 02 | $10.99 | SCH |
13 | 19 | 1.10 | JUL111360 | WALKING DEAD NOVEL HC VOL 01 RISE OF GOVERNOR | $24.99 | STM |
14 | 18 | 1.08 | MAR110472 | ART OF AMANDA CONNER HC | $29.99 | IDW |
15 | 9 | 1.07 | JUL091221 | MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA HC 70TH ANNIV ED | $40.00 | DK |
16 | 8 | 1.00 | MAY128056 | MARVEL VS CAPCOM OFF COMP WORKS SC | $44.99 | UDO |
17 | 211 | 0.97 | DEC111305 | DC SUPER PETS YR TP BACKWARD BOWWOW | $4.95 | CAP |
18 | 74 | 0.96 | NOV111109 | MEGA MAN ROBOT MASTER FIELD GUIDE SC | $13.99 | UDO |
19 | 39 | 0.96 | NOV110026 | MONSTERMEN AND OTHER SCARY STORIES HC | $24.99 | DAR |
20 | 215 | 0.95 | DEC111309 | DC SUPER PETS YR TP SUPERPOWERED PONY | $4.95 | CAP |
21 | 219 | 0.94 | DEC111310 | DC SUPER PETS YR TP AMAZING MINI MUTTS | $4.95 | CAP |
22 | 28 | 0.92 | JAN121400 | JOE GOLEM & DROWNING CITY ILL NOVEL HC | $25.99 | STM |
23 | 129 | 0.92 | DEC110427 | MICHAEL KALUTA SKETCHBOOK SERIES SC VOL 01 | $9.99 | IDW |
24 | 226 | 0.91 | DEC111304 | DC SUPER PETS YR TP ATTACK OF THE INVISIBLE CATS | $4.95 | CAP |
25 | 29 | 0.90 | JUL121374 | BEHIND THE SOFA CELEBRITY MEMORIES OF DOCTOR WHO PX HC | $24.99 | DIA |
TOP 25 TRADING CARDS
Based on Total Sales of Products Invoiced in Calendar Year 2012
DOLLAR RANK |
QTY RANK |
ITEM CODE | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | VENDOR |
1 | 1 | APR121497 | MARS ATTACKS HERITAGE T/C BOX | $37.39 | TOP |
2 | 3 | JUL121447 | WALKING DEAD SEASON 2 T/C BOX | $52.93 | CRY |
3 | 11 | JUN121501 | STAR WARS GALACTIC FILES T/C BOX | $89.40 | TOP |
4 | 5 | APR121495 | GAME OF THRONES SEASON ONE T/C BOX | $57.30 | RIT |
5 | 6 | JUN121495 | DC COMICS NEW 52 T/C BOX | $52.93 | CRY |
6 | 7 | NOV111263 | STAR WARS GALAXY SERIES 7 T/C BOX | $56.36 | TOP |
7 | 8 | FEB121332 | MARVEL 2012 GREATEST HEROES T/C BOX | $57.28 | RIT |
8 | 9 | AUG121554 | MARVEL BRONZE AGE 1970-1985 T/C BOX | $57.30 | RIT |
9 | 4 | JUL121450 | GARBAGE PAIL KIDS SERIES 1 T/C BOX | $38.25 | TOP |
10 | 15 | FEB121334 | MARVEL AVENGERS ASSEMBLE MOVIE T/C BOX | $63.99 | THE |
11 | 16 | AUG111448 | BIG BANG THEORY T/C BOX | $52.93 | CRY |
12 | 10 | APR121498 | TOPPS WACKY PACKAGES SERIES 9 STICKER T/C BOX | $37.39 | TOP |
13 | 17 | JAN121446 | COMPLETE STAR TREK TNG SERIES 2 T/C BOX | $57.30 | RIT |
14 | 18 | SEP121421 | JAMES BOND 50TH ANNIVERSARY SER 2 T/C BOX | $57.30 | RIT |
15 | 19 | MAR121418 | JAMES BOND 50TH ANNIVERSARY T/C BOX | $57.30 | RIT |
16 | 21 | JUL121442 | BOWMAN 2012 CHROME BASEBALL T/C BOX | $59.25 | TOP |
17 | 20 | OCT111379 | TOPPS 2012 BASEBALL SERIES 1 T/C BOX | $49.49 | TOP |
18 | 23 | JUL121448 | QUOTABLE STAR TREK VOYAGER T/C BOX | $57.30 | RIT |
19 | 36 | MAR121414 | TOPPS 2012 BASEBALL SERIES 2 T/C JUMBO BOX | $83.51 | TOP |
20 | 37 | OCT111380 | TOPPS 2012 BASEBALL SERIES 1 T/C JUMBO BOX | $83.51 | TOP |
21 | 14 | MAR121417 | HUNGER GAMES T/C BOX | $30.25 | NEC |
22 | 35 | MAR121415 | TOPPS 2012 ALLEN & GINTER BASEBALL T/C BOX | $77.85 | TOP |
23 | 70 | JUN121492 | TOPPS 2012 TRIPLE THREADS BASEBALL T/C BOX | $167.67 | TOP |
24 | 26 | MAY121505 | FRINGE SEASON 1 & 2 T/C BOX | $52.93 | CRY |
25 | 46 | JAN121440 | TOPPS 2012 GYPSY QUEEN BASEBALL T/C BOX | $93.76 | TOP |
TOP 25 APPAREL
Based on Total Sales of Products Invoiced in Calendar Year 2012
DOLLAR RANK |
QTY RANK |
ITEM CODE | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | VENDOR |
1 | 1 | FEB094925 | BTTF MARTY HAT REPLICA (C: 0-1-4) | $24.99 | DIA |
2 | 2 | JAN120131 | GAME OF THRONES HAND O/T KING METAL PIN (C: 1-0-0) | $12.99 | DAR |
3 | 20 | JUN111732 | AVENGERS CAPTAIN AMERICA MOVIE ADULT SHIELD (C: 0-1-3) | $44.00 | DIS |
4 | 84 | APR128115 | DEADPOOL COSTUME HOODIE XL (C: 1-1-3) (PP #1024) | $69.99 | MAD |
5 | 85 | APR128114 | DEADPOOL COSTUME HOODIE LG (C: 1-1-3) (PP #1024) | $69.99 | MAD |
6 | 57 | JUN128240 | DOCTOR WHO 4TH DOCTOR SCARF 12 FT (C: 1-1-3) | $54.99 | ELO |
7 | 78 | JUL121699 | HALLOWEEN II STANDARD FULL HEAD MASK (C: 0-1-3) | $59.99 | TRI |
8 | 4 | MAY108122 | BATMAN DYAD FLEX FIT CAP M/L (C: 1-1-4) | $24.99 | NEW |
9 | 9 | MAY122074 | CTHULHU KNITTED SKI MASK (C: 0-1-3) | $24.99 | TOY |
10 | 11 | MAY121539 | CAPTAIN AMERICA TEE CAPS NAVY T/S XL (C: 0-1-3) | $26.99 | MAD |
11 | 12 | MAY121538 | CAPTAIN AMERICA TEE CAPS NAVY T/S LG (C: 0-1-3) | $26.99 | MAD |
12 | 154 | NOV111465 | CAPTAIN AMERICA CAP A FLEECE ZIP-UP HOODIE LG (C: 0-1-4) | $69.99 | MAD |
13 | 185 | APR128124 | SPIDER-MAN HIDDEN PARKER COSTUME HOODIE LG (C: 0-1-4) (PP #1 | $69.99 | MAD |
14 | 177 | NOV111466 | CAPTAIN AMERICA CAP A FLEECE ZIP-UP HOODIE XL (C: 0-1-4) | $69.99 | MAD |
15 | 195 | APR128113 | DEADPOOL COSTUME HOODIE MED (C: 1-1-3) (PP #1024) | $69.99 | MAD |
16 | 213 | APR128116 | DEADPOOL COSTUME HOODIE XXL (C: 1-1-3) (PP #1024) | $69.99 | MAD |
17 | 236 | NOV111464 | CAPTAIN AMERICA CAP A FLEECE ZIP-UP HOODIE MED (C: 0-1-4) | $69.99 | MAD |
18 | 268 | APR128125 | SPIDER-MAN HIDDEN PARKER COSTUME HOODIE XL (C: 0-1-4) (PP #1 | $69.99 | MAD |
19 | 308 | APR128120 | VENOM VENOSUIT COSTUME HOODIE XL (C: 1-1-3) (PP #1024) | $69.99 | MAD |
20 | 27 | MAY121537 | CAPTAIN AMERICA TEE CAPS NAVY T/S MED (C: 0-1-3) | $26.99 | MAD |
21 | 6 | SEP111413 | DEADPOOL BRACE YOURSELF SILVER PX T/S XL (C: 0-1-3) | $16.99 | MAD |
22 | 5 | JAN121459 | V FOR VENDETTA PEOPLE & GOVT BLK PX T/S LG (C: 0-1-3) | $15.99 | CHA |
23 | 8 | SEP111412 | DEADPOOL BRACE YOURSELF SILVER PX T/S LG (C: 0-1-3) | $16.99 | MAD |
24 | 347 | APR128119 | VENOM VENOSUIT COSTUME HOODIE LG (C: 1-1-3) (PP #1024) | $69.99 | MAD |
25 | 7 | JAN121460 | V FOR VENDETTA PEOPLE & GOVT BLK PX T/S XL (C: 0-1-3) | $15.99 | CHA |
TOP 25 POSTERS
Based on Total Sales of Products Invoiced in Calendar Year 2012
QTY RANK |
DOLLAR RANK |
ITEM CODE | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | VENDOR |
1 | 2 | AUG128337 | AVENGERS VS X-MEN BY YOUNG POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
2 | 1 | MAY120479 | WALKING DEAD #100 POSTER (MR) | $9.99 | IMA |
3 | 5 | DEC110761 | MARVEL UNIVERSE BY NICK BRADSHAW POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
4 | 4 | JAN120771 | AVENGERS VS X-MEN BY JIM CHEUNG A POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
5 | 7 | FEB120697 | AVENGERS VS X-MEN BY JIM CHEUNG B POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
6 | 9 | JAN120768 | CARNAGE BY CRAIN POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
7 | 8 | MAY120785 | AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BY RAMOS POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
8 | 11 | MAR120697 | INCREDIBLE HULK BY KOMARCK POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
9 | 13 | JAN120770 | AVENGERS VS X-MEN BY KUBERT POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
10 | 14 | JUN120747 | DEADPOOL KILLS MARVEL UNIVERSE BY ANDREWS POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
11 | 18 | AUG120742 | THANOS SON OF TITAN BY DJURCJEVIC POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
12 | 12 | OCT120556 | WALKING DEAD NO WAY OUT POSTER (MR) | $9.99 | IMA |
13 | 26 | NOV110667 | SPIDER-MAN DAREDEVIL BY LEE BERMAJO POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
14 | 15 | MAY122005 | ZOMBIE BRAINS WALL POSTER | $7.99 | AQU |
15 | 33 | OCT110746 | CARNAGE USA BY CLAYTON CRAIN POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
16 | 20 | JUL120688 | AVENGERS ASSEMBLE BY BAGLEY POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
17 | 21 | AUG120744 | A PLUS X BY MCGUINNESS POSTER NOW | $8.99 | MAR |
18 | 16 | DEC110522 | SPAWN 20TH ANNIVERSARY POSTER #1 | $9.99 | IMA |
19 | 23 | JUN120748 | AVENGERS VS X-MEN BY BRADSHAW POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
20 | 17 | MAR120446 | SPAWN 20TH ANNIVERSARY POSTER #2 | $9.99 | IMA |
21 | 25 | APR120735 | AMAZING SPIDER-MAN IN MOTION POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
22 | 27 | AUG120745 | X-MEN LEGACY BY BROOKS POSTER NOW | $8.99 | MAR |
23 | 30 | JUN128220 | DEADPOOL BY GEOFF DARROW POSTER NOW | $8.99 | MAR |
24 | 29 | MAY120784 | ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES BY KOMARCK POSTER | $8.99 | MAR |
25 | 31 | SEP120724 | MARVEL NOW AVENGERS POSTER NOW | $8.99 | MAR |
TOP 25 COLLECTIBLES
Based on Total Sales of Products Invoiced in Calendar Year 2012
DOLLAR RANK |
QTY RANK |
ITEM CODE | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | VENDOR |
1 | 28 | JUN121402 | DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG CHESS BOARD | $80.00 | EAG |
2 | 1 | APR091585 | USS ENTERPRISE BOTTLE OPENER | $18.00 | DIA |
3 | 2 | SEP111605 | MARVEL THOR BOTTLE OPENER | $18.00 | DIA |
4 | 4 | MAY121675 | SW DEATH STAR BOTTLE OPENER | $18.00 | DIA |
5 | 18 | JUN111969 | STAR TREK PIZZA CUTTER | $15.93 | THI |
6 | 3 | MAR111827 | SW HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE SILICONE TRAY | $9.99 | KOT |
7 | 54 | JUL112099 | STAR TREK BOTTLE OPENER TIN GIFT SET | $49.99 | DIA |
8 | 10 | APR128377 | DOCTOR WHO DIARY 2013 PX ED | $18.99 | MAL |
9 | 22 | OCT101650 | DOCTOR WHO TARDIS FIGURAL MUG | $26.99 | UND |
10 | 5 | OCT111756 | BATMAN LOGO SILICONE TRAY | $9.99 | KOT |
11 | 12 | OCT111875 | DEADPOOL BUST BANK | $14.99 | MON |
12 | 122 | JUL101577 | AVENGERS CAPTAIN AMERICA DELUXE 23IN METAL SHIELD | $68.00 | DIS |
13 | 6 | NOV111609 | SW DARTH VADER SILICONE TRAY | $9.99 | KOT |
14 | 17 | APR121689 | MARVEL SILVER SURFER BOTTLE OPENER | $18.00 | DIA |
15 | 8 | OCT111755 | SUPERMAN LOGO SILICONE TRAY | $9.99 | KOT |
16 | 158 | JAN121910 | STAR WARS DARTH VADER LIGHTSABER LAMP | $65.00 | MUS |
17 | 23 | AUG121764 | MARVEL CAPT AMERICA SHIELD BOTTLE OPENER | $18.00 | DIA |
18 | 200 | JAN121911 | STAR WARS ANAKIN SKYWALKER LIGHTSABER LAMP | $65.00 | MUS |
19 | 45 | MAR101651 | TRUE BLOOD TRU BLOOD SODA 4-PACK | $16.50 | FMC |
20 | 102 | JUL121992 | TETRIS CONSTRUCTABLE LIGHT | $49.99 | DIA |
21 | 9 | NOV111610 | SW STORMTROOPER SILICONE TRAY | $9.99 | KOT |
22 | 25 | FEB121688 | ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SURVIVAL KIT IN A SARDINE CAN | $14.99 | SAR |
23 | 11 | JUL121877 | SW DEATH STAR SILICONE TRAY | $9.99 | KOT |
24 | 93 | AUG101684 | DOCTOR WHO 11TH DOCTOR DIECAST SONIC SCREWDRIVER | $39.99 | UND |
25 | 50 | JUN101702 | ZOMBIE OUTBREAK SURVIVAL KIT | $24.99 | SPH |
TOP 25 VIDEOS
Based on Total Sales of Products Invoiced in Calendar Year 2012
QTY RANK |
DOLLAR RANK |
ITEM CODE | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | VENDOR |
1 | 163 | JUL122224 | GAMERA WAR OF THE MONSTERS DVD COLL | $5.00 | ALL |
2 | 6 | JUN122204 | ADVENTURE TIME COMP FIRST SEASON DVD | $19.25 | WAR |
3 | 47 | JUL122225 | GODZILLA VS MEGALON DVD | $11.00 | ALL |
4 | 9 | NOV118078 | JUSTICE LEAGUE DOOM DVD SPEC ED | $19.00 | WAR |
5 | 11 | NOV118077 | JUSTICE LEAGUE DOOM BD + DIGI COPY | $19.00 | WAR |
6 | 1 | OCT122025 | TMNT COMP CLASSIC SER COLL DVD | $60.00 | VPD |
7 | 32 | MAY122162 | DCU SUPERMAN VS THE ELITE DVD | $14.25 | WAR |
8 | 36 | JUN128325 | BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS DVD PT 1 | $14.25 | WAR |
9 | 13 | JUN128324 | BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS BD + DVD PT 1 | $19.00 | WAR |
10 | 76 | MAR121896 | MARVEL KNIGHTS ASTONISHING X-MEN DANGEROUS DVD | $11.25 | GAI |
11 | 2 | JUL128203 | WATCHMEN ULTIMATE CUT BD + DVD + GRAPHIC NOVEL | $46.00 | WAR |
12 | 12 | MAY122167 | TRANSFORMERS JP COLL SUPER-GOD MSTFRC DVD | $21.50 | GAI |
13 | 42 | JUL122193 | WOLVERINE ANIMATED SERIES COMP SER DVD | $15.00 | VPD |
14 | 48 | JUL122195 | X-MEN ANIMATED SERIES COMP SER DVD | $15.00 | VPD |
15 | 51 | NOV118079 | JUSTICE LEAGUE DOOM DVD | $15.00 | WAR |
16 | 139 | JAN122135 | DRAGON AGE REDEMPTION DVD | $9.75 | NEW |
17 | 66 | JUN122247 | WARREN ELLIS CAPTURED GHOSTS DVD | $16.25 | HAL |
18 | 183 | JAN122122 | GUILD DVD SEA 05 | $9.75 | NEW |
19 | 28 | DEC112070 | GI JOE REAL AMERICAN HERO SERIES 2 DVD | $21.50 | GAI |
20 | 77 | JUL122194 | IRON MAN ANIMATED SERIES COMP SER DVD | $15.00 | VPD |
21 | 78 | JUL122196 | BLADE ANIMATED SERIES COMP SER DVD | $15.00 | VPD |
22 | 84 | FEB121842 | YOUNG JUSTICE DVD SEA 01 COMP COLL | $14.75 | WAR |
23 | 105 | FEB121867 | GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES REMASTERED ED DVD | $13.00 | SEC |
24 | 85 | NOV111903 | GRANT MORRISON TALKING WITH GODS SPEC ED DVD | $16.25 | HAL |
25 | 4 | OCT122073 | MOTU 30TH ANN DVD COLL | $54.00 | MIL |
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