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Anita Blake:
The Comic Book Series

 - NEW ANITA BLAKE ITEMS - Check back here to find new stuff
 - Sets & Collections - Trade Paperbacks Hard Covers & sets of comics
 - LAUGHING CORPSE 1- 5 - The Newest Anita Blake Comic Series
 - GUILTY PLEASURES: 1 - 8 - The first Anita comic series starts here...
 - GUILTY PLEASURES CONT & FIRST DEATH -...and finishes here +++
 - SPECIALS, VARIANTS & MORE - Unique & ltd Anita Blake items

Anita Blake is the smash hit comic series now exclusively from Marvel Comics and here at Jetpack Comics - Your Anita Blake source

ANITA BLAKE BULLETIN!
Many of you have noted how you miss the original series artist BRETT BOOTH.  Brett visually defined Anita Blake for all of us.  His sultry and sexy Anita Blake set the vision for other artists to follow.  For those of you that miss his art style be sure to check out his rendition of Deane Koontz FRANKENSTEIN.  Available to order here and even with a JETPACK COMICS exclusive cover!

NOT SURE WHERE TO START!
The world of comic books may be as foreign to you as a normal life is to Anita.  At Jetpack Comics we want to make it as easy as possible for you to become immersed in Anita's world in a whole new way!  Below we've provided some insight and definition so you can know exactly what is available to you.  Once you've gone through it all please feel free to ask us any questions that may be unclear to you.  If you don't live in the comic book world, like we do,  it can be very confusing.  We'll try to make it easier!

If you haven't purchased any comic books then we suggest the sets.  Sets give you everything you need to get started in the comic book collecting world.  We've several listed so read through and see what may interest you.

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HOW IT ALL STARTED - Believe it or not, Anita Blake might not even be a comic book today, if it wasn't for Jetpack Comics.  That is to say, Jetpack Comics was the company that made the initial suggestion, to the first publishers, to produce an Anita Blake comic book.  We knew how well Laurell K Hamilton's series of novels sold and pitched the Dabel Brothers that they should produce a comic series based on the novels.  

Anita's first appearance in comic book form came a preview in one of the Dabel Brothers original series, called Marshall.  This sci-fi western was an odd place to introduce the world of Anita Blake and few people even realized it started here.  Marshall #1 contains some images from the Anita Blake preliminary works that have never been reproduced elsewhere.  A very low print run and a high demand (thanks to all the Anita Blake completists) drove the price on this comic through the roof

With Brett Booth at the art helm, the first comic appeared as a black and white, pencil only, sketch edition in two forms.  There was the Dabel Brother Preview Edition and the Jetpack Comics Variant Edition, each with unique covers.  The story inside is the same as the story in the color issue #1, but in its base form.  Each edition had a limited print run of only 1000 copies.  Today our version still fetches a higher price (see Wizard Magazine for comic book pricing) thanks to the great cover by Brett Booth.  Through the pages of our store you will see how our cover has been used time and time again, in a variety of ways.  Luckily, we own the original pencil page of the cover.

The Anita Blake Comic Book Phenomenon really took off when publishers Marvel Comics and the Dabel Brothers formed a partnership to produce high demand novel series in comic book format.  Of course, Anita Blake was at the forefront of this partnership.  

Anita Blake Guilty Pleasures was a HUGE success thanks to the hard work of everyone involved.  Guilty Pleasures saw multiple printings for the first 3 issues.  Laurell K Hamilton was so happy with the success of the series that she opted to write an original story for the Hard Cover collection of Guilty Pleasures 1 - 6 and then went on to write First Death - an original 2 issue comic series, herself.  First Death was her first crack at comic book writing but is sure to not be her last.

Shadowed only by Stephen King's Dark Tower series, Anita Blake Guilty Pleasures is one of the all-time best selling comic book novel adaptations.  

Just after the release of Anita Blake GP #6 and AB First Death #1 there was a falling out between the Dabel Brothers and Marvel Comics.  The break up was messy and unfortunate but no one can argue that the Dabel Brothers have given us the Anita Blake Comic Book legacy and Marvel Comics continues to produce these comics today. 

AS you shop through the Jetpack Comics Anita Blake store you may come across terminology with which you are not familiar.  We've provided some definitions here but feel free to contact us with other questions you may have.

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First Printing - Just like books, comic books can have multiple printings.  In most cases, the first printing is the most desirable for a collection, but it is not always the most valuable.  With each printing the qty printed reduces, making the subsequent printings harder to find.  It is not unheard of to find the second or third printing of a comic book approaching the value of the first printing.  In some cases it may be worth more than the first printing.  In most cases, the additional printings will carry some new material (cover, interior pages) to make it attractive to those that already have an earlier printing.  

Variant - The word variant is used to describe an intentional difference in a comic book.  While multiple printings are often called variants, there are often variants produced at the same time as a regular issue.  For example, Guilty Pleasures #8 will have a regular first printing edition as well as a 1/10 variant edition (also a first printing).  The 1/10 is the production ratio.  1 of the variant is produced for every 10 of the regular first print cover.  This means a comic book retailer has to purchase 10 of the regular edition to buy 1 of the variant, hence the significant price difference (that 1 represents an initial retail value of 10 times the retail value of the regular edition but often skyrockets to multiple times more the value due to the low production).

Limited Edition - Used in reference to many different aspects of comic books, prints, posters, etc, it signifies that the qty produced was a predetermined finite amount.  We are not always told what that qty may be.

Exclusive - This term is used to signify that an item was produced for some specific use, company or meeting.  Generally these items were not available for mass market consumption, though eventually most of them make it to market on their own.

Yes, it is possible to have (and happens often) an exclusive, limited edition, variant, first (second, third) printing.

Comic Book Hard Cover / trade / collection - Almost all stories, in comic book form, are told in arcs.  Kind of a self contained story of several chapters (issues). While there are often underlying plot lines an arc generally follows one major plot line from start to resolution (of some type).  While this is not always the case the three terms above will always be an item that collects a number of comic book issues.

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Anita Blake Comic Info & Definitions
Be sure to check out our Anita Blake offerings.

 - NEW ANITA BLAKE ITEMS - Check back here to find new stuff
 - Sets & Collections - Trade Paperbacks Hard Covers & sets of comics
 - LAUGHING CORPSE 1- 5 - The Newest Anita Blake Comic Series
 - GUILTY PLEASURES: 1 - 8 - The first Anita comic series starts here...
 - GUILTY PLEASURES CONT & FIRST DEATH -...and finishes here +++
 - SPECIALS, VARIANTS & MORE - Unique & ltd Anita Blake items

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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!  Additional funds are required for International Shipping.   If you did not click the INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING BUTTON you can do so now and ensure speedy delivery of your items.  CANADA and MEXICO do not need to pay additional shipping funds!

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 Additional International Shipping

ALL ORDERS SHIP COMPLETE!  We do not ship partial orders.  If you ordered some items that are currently in stock, and some items that are not out yet, your order will not ship until all items are in stock.  We are happy to split ship orders if you want.  Just drop us an email and we will invoice you for the appropriate shipping amount.  Once placed orders are not cancelable so please be certain of what you order.


ANITA BLAKE!
Featured Items

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DEAN KOONTZ FRANKENSTEIN
JETPACK COMICS EXCLUSIVE
from ANITA BLAKE CLASSIC ARTIST
BRETT BOOTH

Jetpack Comics and BRETT BOOTH present this limited edition FRANKENSTEIN #1
Brett Booth provides the cover and interiors for this classic adaptation!


FRANKENSTEIN JP Edition - $9.99 each

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ANITA BLAKE POSTER

Don't miss the Jetpack Comics 3 poster special
Original series artist Brett Booth provided the pencils for the very sexy poster of Anita Blake.  His classic style will be missed.
This 18 x 24 inch poster is printed on high quality paper with a glossy finish, is shipped rolled and is perfect for framing.  
NOTE: International customers please inquire about shipping for this item


Anita Blake Poster - $9.99 each

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ANITA BLAKE POSTER 2

Don't miss this special on all 3 Anita Blake Posters

Another Brett Booth original, we only purchased a very limited qty of this poster before the Marvel / Dabel Brothers partnership was ended and all these Anita Blake goodies ceased to exist.   When we are out of them, they are gone forever.
This 18 x 24 inch poster is printed on high quality paper with a glossy finish, is shipped rolled and is perfect for framing.  
NOTE: International customers please inquire about shipping for this item


Anita Blake Poster 2 - $19.99 each - VERY LIMITED

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ANITA BLAKE 2007 NYCC POSTER EXCLUSIVE

Don't miss this limited edition Anita Blake poster

This first poster in the series and featured the exotic male vampire dancer Aubrey, first seen in the debut issue of Guilty Pleasures in a psychic showdown with vampire hunter Anita Blake. The illustration reprints the cover from the third printing of the first issue in the series, published by Marvel Comics and produced by partner Dabel Brothers Productions. 
This 18 x 24 inch poster is printed on high quality paper with a glossy finish, is shipped rolled and is perfect for framing.  
NOTE: International customers please inquire about shipping for this item


Anita Blake NYCC Poster - $9.99 each

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SET OF 3 ANITA BLAKE 
POSTERS

Get all 3 posters, pictured above, for 1 low price.  ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
Each 18 x 24 inch poster is printed on high quality paper with a glossy finish, is shipped rolled and is perfect for framing.  
NOTE: International customers please inquire about shipping for this item


Anita Blake Poster Set - $29.99 set of 3!

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ANITA BLAKE - FREEBIES
While Supplies Last
Meet the ordering requirements and you can get one or more of the following exclusive Anita Blake / Dabel Brothers items with your paid order.  YOU MUST CLICK THE BUTTON FOR THE ITEM(S) you wish to receive and you must meet the purchase requirements BEFORE SHIPPING COSTS*
Please note there is a LIMIT of 1 of each per qualifying order - only good with Anita Blake purchases!

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Anita Blake
Collectible Promo Post Card set!
Jetpack Comics offers these RARE promotional items free with a qualifying purchase
There were a number of Anita BLake Promotional Post Cards.  All have become highly sought after collectibles.  Don't miss your chance to get 2 of these.
Get 1 set of 2 FREE with an Anita Blake order of $40.00 or more!
No guarantee on mix but we'll also include 2 Valentine's PCs.

 
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Dabel Brothers postcard set - 1 set Free with order of $40.00 or more!
LIMIT 1 SET PER PAID QUALIFYING ORDER

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Valentine's Cards
Nothing shows your love more than a card ...or someone's bloody heart!
We'll include 4 of these oversized Valentine's Day postcards with your qualifying order.
Get 4 FREE with an order of $25.00 or more!

 
 FREE

Valentine's Cards with $25.00 order
LIMIT 1 set PER PAID QUALIFYING ORDER

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Limited Edition Print
This high quality print is yours FOR FREE from Jetpack Comics when you meet the purchase requirement
This 11 x 15 full color print is printed on glossy heavy stock paper.  This will look great hanging over  your mantle.  A one of a kind Anita Blake collectible.
Get 1 FREE with an order of $20.00 or more!

 
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Dabel Brothers 11 x 15 Print - 1 Free with order of $20.00 or more!
LIMIT 1 PER PAID QUALIFYING ORDER

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MARVEL DABEL SAMPLER
Marvel Comics and the Dabel Brothers have broken up but this sampler still exists
This 32 page full color comic features previews of Dabel Brothers & Marvel Comics productions including Anita Blake, Ptlous, Red Prophet and more.  Check out all the other hits that you're missing out on.  It also provides a brief glimpse into the next big hit, Lords of Avalon!  With the Dabel / Marvel partnership at an end this is sure to be a highly sought after collectible in the coming years!
Get 1 FREE with an order of $15.00 or more!

 
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Dabel Brothers Sampler - 1 Free with order of $15.00 or more!
LIMIT 1 PER PAID QUALIFYING ORDER

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MARVEL BEST SELLING AUTHORS
Marvel Comics presents their best selling authors!
This 32 page full color comic features previews of  Marvel Comics BEST SELLING AUTHOR productions including Laura K Hamilton, Orson Scott Cards, George R.R. Martin, Stephen King, Tamora Pierce and more!
Get 1 FREE with an order of $10.00 or more!

 
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Marvel BSA - 1 Free with order of $10.00 or more!
LIMIT 1 PER PAID QUALIFYING ORDER

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* Ordering requirements must be met and paid for, for each item to receive the free item.  Freebies are only given for new orders.  Past orders are not eligible.  Limit of 1 of each item per paid order.  Free items are only available while supplies last and may change at any time.  BE SURE TO "ADD TO CART" the item(s) you want.

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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING! 
Additional funds are required for International Shipping.   If you did not click the INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING BUTTON you can do so now and ensure speedy delivery of your items.  CANADA and MEXICO do not need to pay additional shipping funds!


 Additional International Shipping

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PURCHASE INSURANCE FOR YOUR
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$2.00 insurance -available for U.S. orders only
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