Published April 11, 2007
by Dark Horse .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | 328 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL9464625M |
| ISBN 10 | 1593076738 |
| ISBN 10 | 9781593076733 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 122934699 |
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