PREVIEWS VOL. IX #9 (SEPTEMBER 1999) THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #11 (PREVIEWS VOL. IX #11) The Unique Boutique for Discriminating Collectors! Welcome to the latest issue of Previews Primo, our monthly publication that features some of the very best and most desirable items from Previews! This is the place to go for the creme de la creme, the stuff so hot that it scorches the page when you look at it. Each month, Previews Primo will come to you one week after Previews, offering you an easy, custom look at some of the finest products offered that month, complete with Previews Order Form codes so that you can easily order what you want! This issue looks at items in the November catalog for January/February/March shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI COLLECTING SUPPLIES #4 Admit it—you're a hardcore comic collector. You bag and board your comics because you know it's important to protect your collection. 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Plus, Previews Adult features editorial coverage of the adult industry — with its own Mature Readers news page! NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 8.5x11, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS MAVERICK TITLES RED TIDE created, written, & illustrated by Jim Steranko After emerging as Marvel Comics' most controversial superstar, Jim Steranko tackled his greatest artistic challenge: creating an entirely new medium, the visual novel—not an illustrated novel or novel-length comic book, but a seamless fusion of interdependent graphic and prose narratives forming a powerful and original new method of telling stories. An artistic tour-de-force, Red Tide is hard-boiled detective fiction in the bare-knuckle tradition of Hammett, Cain, and Chandler, as well as the dark, atmospheric milieu of film noir. Dark Horse is proud to reintroduce this landmark work, remastered with state-of-the-art digital colors and incorporating new illustrations and text especially created by Steranko for this edition. On sale December 8 SC, 144pg, FC $14.95 HIEROGLYPH #1 created, written, & drawn by Ricardo Delgado A lone human explorer, sent to a remote alien world, stumbles upon an ancient secret that could unite the many alien cultures inhabiting the planet in a lasting peace — or plunge them into war. From the acclaimed creator of Age of Reptiles comes a work of breathtaking scope and stunning vision... an exploration of alien minds and the human heart. On sale November 10 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 MADMAN #16 created, written, & drawn by Mike Allred It’s a Madman holiday special-tacular! While Frank (a.k.a. Madman) and Joe are enjoying Halloween trick-or-treating, they run afoul of Mutant Street Beatniks swiping candy from children! But that’s not all! When Frank, Joe, and Mr. Rodrigo (from Madman #12) volunteer to help feed the homeless on Thanksgiving, they come across a man who may be Santa Claus! So it’s off to the magical North Pole to investigate! This issue also introduces new hero Mr. Gum, who can stretch and stick . . . well, like gum! And who better than Madman to show him the ways of the costumed good guy? On sale November 24 FC, 32pg $2.95 SIN CITY: HELL AND BACK #5 created, written, & drawn by Frank Miller Wallace is getting closer and closer to finding Esther, the woman who was abducted before his very eyes, and someone is trying hard to stop him. As if snipers and gunplay at high speeds aren’t enough to worry about, Wallace also has the very sexy, and highly distracting, Delia to keep alive. This November, Frank Miller keeps the excitement at full throttle with another love letter from the Town Without Pity! SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Telling a ravishingly beautiful nymphomaniac to “get her head down” during high-speed car chase may be hazardous to your health. On sale November 10 b&w&blue, 32pg (5 of 9) $2.95 USAGI YOJIMBO #33 created, written, & drawn by Stan Sakai In “The Potter” we meet a potter at odds to make ends meet until a thief breaks into his home and hides a priceless jewel. Meanwhile, Katsuichi receives a message from his former student, Usagi, and he and his current students hurriedly prepare to keep an appointment with death. On sale November 12 b&w, 24pg $2.95 THE HORROR OF COLLIER COUNTRY #2 created, written, & drawn by Rich Tommaso Things seem to be going from bad to worse in Paradise Falls, at least as far as Fran is concerned. She’s nearly run over by a truck, discovers she has a stalker, and can’t find anything to eat in her mom’s kitchen. She can’t take much more. But, on the plus side, she has met Mel, the only (relatively) normal person in town. So maybe things are looking up. But then again, what is that on the front porch? Rich Tommaso delivers another chapter in his atmospheric-but-funny new thriller that is not to be missed. RETAILER ADVISORY: LIKELY TO OFFEND THE MORAL MAJORITY. On sale November 24 b&w, 24pg (2 of 5) $2.95 *************************** ALIENS: XENOGENESIS #4 by Tom and Mary Bierbaum, David Ross, and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Ross & Pepoy Whatever yarns Xerxes may spin about being immortal, he’s the only one who could ever walk away from a chestburster. But his Strikeforce comrades had better find him in the bowels of the hive before Aliens rip him to shreds. And through it all, Bishop Hawke has been following a trail of deception that now leads straight to the Company man known as Shaw. Is he the man pulling the strings behind Strikeforce? And if so, does that mean the team has been a pawn from the start? On sale November 3 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 BTVS ANGEL #1 by Christopher Golden, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens; cover by Jeff Matsuda and Dave Stewart What is it with this Angel guy? Not only has the moody, square-jawed vampire got his own television show, but now he’s getting the monthly comic- book treatment, courtesy of Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer:Angel), Christian Zanier (Buffy #12), and Andy Owens (Buffy #12). Having fled Sunnydale, and all the difficult emotional circumstances that go along with it, Angel has set up shop as a paranormal investigator in Los Angeles. With the help of Sunnydale’s favorite prom queen, Cordelia Chase, and demon-spawn wiseacre Doyle, Angel has his work cut out for him! Get on the bandwagon now, so that you can say you were buying this dynamite book from the start! On sale November 10 FC, 32pg (Direct) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Newsstand photo) $2.95 BATMAN/TARZAN: CLAWS OF THE CAT-WOMAN #3 by Ron Marz and Igor Kordey; cover by Dave Dorman After following a treacherous route through dense jungle and over waterfalls, our heroes arrive at the lost city. They soon learn it has fallen under the control of Dent, who has taken the Pharaoh and his daughter hostage while Dent’s men fleece the city of its priceless treasures. Batman and Tarzan cannot sit idly by, but their attempt at a rescue is foiled by Dent. Now Dent is about to claim the princess and the city as his own. Co-published with DC Comics. On sale November 24 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #15 by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel; cover by Jeff Matsuda She alone will stand against the vampires... the demons... and the forces of Darkness... wait, she can’t even drive yet! Learning how to operate an automobile is a rite of passage that all teenagers face, the Chosen One being no different. And while Buffy faces the horrors of Drivers’ Ed., Selke and the Doctor are busy breeding disaster for Sunnydale. Does their evil alchemy spell disaster for Buffy and the gang? Have we seen the last of the super-vampires that have plagued Sunnydale lately? Will Buffy get her driving permit?! There’s only one way to find out! On sale November 24 FC, 32pg (Direct) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Newsstand photo) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ART OF COMIC-BOOK INKING TP by Gary Martin with Steve Rude, plus many more What does a comic-book inker do? Is an inker responsible for the coloring? Does an inker just trace over the lines? How much of the line work is done by computer? Learn the answers, and the stylized techniques, from the professionals! Full of tips from the comics industry’s greatest living inkers! This book is for aspiring inkers, untrained professional inkers, pencillers who want to become more inker-friendly, and the majority of editors who work in comics today. SC, 112pg, 8x10, b&w $14.95 O/A COMICS BETWEEN THE PANELS HC by Steve Duin and Mike Richardson Via alphabetical entries, the authors take an idiosyncratic look at everything from creators, characters, and companies to conventions and collectors. Mike Richardson (Dark Horse Comics’ publisher) and Steve Duin (columnist for the Portland Oregonian) provide the inside scoop on the early days of comics in the 1930s, the studio days of the 1940s, the crisis in the 1950s, and the resurgence in the 1960s. And the book offers plenty of behind-the- scenes info about comics in more recent decades as well. HC, 500pg, FC w/photos $49.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #39: HEART OF DARKNESS #5 by Hiroaki Samura; lettering and retouch by Tomoko Saito The chase is on! While Manji tries to figure out if the samurai calling himself Kagehisa Anotsu in a red-light district street fight is the real thing, Rin and Shira are in pursuit of a woman who might not be the real thing either. And Shira, with a deadly light in his eyes, is getting downright terrifying. Especially when he draws a sword that looks more like a hacksaw than a fighting weapon! BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. On sale November 24 b&w, 32pg (5 of 8) $2.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #17 This month Dark Horse Extra comes to you with a face-lift and fresh features! Check out our new column on page three dishing the dirt on every upcoming Dark Horse November title! Also, our website feature on the back page delivers the latest news from www.darkhorse.com! We’ll bring you parts three of two strips featuring Dark Horse’s favorite “boys”: Mike Mignola’s Hellboy and SpyBoy! Also in this issue, a Groo one-shot from Sergio Aragonés, and a spectacular poster from Dark Horse’s upcoming Star Wars miniseries, featuring everybody’s favorite character, Chewbacca! On sale November 3 FC, 4pg, 14x21; folded to 14x10 PI DARK HORSE PRESENTS #148 By Philip Amara, Guy Davis, John Wagner, John Arcudi, Ryan Sook, and others; cover by Guy Davis Introducing The Nevermen... the greatest heroes who never existed! Where they come from, no one knows. Where they go when their crime-fighting work is done is a mystery. They’re a criminal’s worst nightmare and a citizen’s best friend. But you had better heed them when they tell you, “This never happened. I was never here.” Also in this issue: Xena: Warrior Princess! In the aftermath of her adventure in Hell, Xena returns to discover that things have gotten worse. And in Ragnok, the scarecrow warrior discovers that the monsters from his past have survived into the present! On sale November 17 b&w, 32pg $2.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN: THE RIVERS OF BLOOD #1 by Neven Anticevic and Igor Kordey; cover by Igor Kordey Switzerland, 1914. Carl Jung settles down to sleep, but is plagued with a nightmare vision: Europe, flooded with rivers of blood. Uziri, British East Africa, a spat between Tarzan and Jane coincides with the appearance of a malevolent witch doctor. Jane falls under a dark spell and becomes cold and zombie-like. Unable to cure her in Africa, Tarzan must take her to Europe, to a specialist in diseases of the mind: Dr. Sigmund Freud. As the world teeters on the brink of war, Tarzan may be the key to unlocking the secrets of consciousness... but all he cares about is getting his wife back... and revenge! On sale November 10 FC, 32pg (1 of 8) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TARZAN VERSUS PREDATOR: AT THE EARTH’S CORE TP by Walter Simonson and Lee Weeks; cover by Kilian Plunkett In the center of the earth lies Pellucidar, the last bastion of primeval forest in the world. To Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle, this is sacred ground. But to the Predators, it’s hunting ground. You’ll feel the jungle heat in this deluxe trade paperback, collecting the four-issue series! SC, 104pg, FC $12.95 *********************** EYES TO HEAVEN VIDEO by Shane Hawks and Mike Allred Suffering from self-doubt, an artist (Matt Clark) is drawn into a terrifying surreal cult of interdimensional spirits known as Feeders. He is drawn to this world when he witnesses a murder and burial in the woods. He becomes infatuated with the sensual, mysterious sister (Amy Erinberger from Without Limits) of the murderer. Eyes to Heaven is beautifully shot by cinematographer Dave Klein (Chasing Amy, Mallrats, Clerks) and written/directed by Shane Hawks. A startlingly original vision of terror, Eyes to Heaven may be decribed as a cross between Night Of The Living Dead and Eraserhead. BE ADVISED: CONTAINS GRAPHIC VIOLENCE AND BRIEF NUDITY. On sale October 20 VHS $19.95 HEART OF EMPIRE: THE LEGACY OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT #8 by Bryan Talbot All hell breaks out as we hurtle towards the finale; the massacre begins in Britannia Square! Panic at Zerozero as WOTAN screws up! The Rat’s Castle Squad is caught in a withering hail of bullets! An inexorable countdown to total destruction! And Victoria finally confronts the ghastly truth, the source of all her ills and the true Heart of Empire! Let the battle commence! BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. On sale November 10 FC, 32pg (8 of 9) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ADVENTURES OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT TP by Bryan Talbot This long-overdue collection proves both Bryan Talbot’s mastery of his craft and his understanding of what makes a truly great comic book: an intriguing story, characters with genuine resonance, and artwork whose illustrative excellence lies in perfect balance with clear and precise storytelling. Dark Horse is proud to present the trade-paperback collection of The Adventures of Luther Arkwright, written and illustrated by Eisner and Harvey Award-winner Bryan Talbot. Introduction by Michael Moorcock. SC, 216pg, b&w $14.95 O/A THE TALE OF ONE BAD RAT TP & LTD ED by Bryan Talbot; introduction by Stephen Gallagher Helen Potter lived a happy life until she got lost in a nightmare of sexual abuse. Now she’s on a journey, a journey which takes her through urban and rural England along the same path that another Potter, Beatrix Potter, once took. Across the decades two lives touch, and Helen discovers that the strength of two is far greater than one. Also available, a signed-and-numbered hardcover limited to 1,000 copies. It features new artwork on the signature plate and all-new illustrations on the front and back four-color endpapers that frame the story. Collects the four-issue series. SC, 136pg, FC $14.95 HC Ltd. Ed., 136pg, FC $69.95 ************************* GHOST #14: RED SHADOWS #3 by Chris Warner and Ryan Benjamin; cover by Ryan Benjamin Dark entities, led by the sadistic Silhouette, are forcing human souls from their bodies and using human Ghostkillers to destroy the displaced spirits. Ghost races against time to stop this spiritual slaughter, but she needs help and needs it fast. From her past returns the one man who might be able to help her—if only she can trust him! And from her nightmares returns a monster she has to stop—if only she can kill him... again! On sale November 24 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 GUNSMITH CATS: KIDNAPPED #1 by Kenichi Sonoda; lettered by Susie Lee & PC Orz It’s a pretty normal job for Chicago’s hottest bounty hunter, Rally Vincent and her sidekick Minnie-May: stake out the house of television magician Mr. Smart, who jumped bail after a traffic accident. Maybe if Rally hadn’t been having all these dreams about her missing father whom she loved and whom her mother had hated, she’d be feeling fine. But when it turns out that Smart’s wife has set him up with the help of her conniving lawyer-lover, things start getting messy. BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. On sale November 17 b&w, 32pg (1 of 10) $2.95 HELLBOY JR. #2 by Bill Wray, Mike Mignola, Hilary Barta, and Stephen DeStefano; cover by Hilary Barta One issue couldn’t contain all the wackiness and misadventures of l’il Hellboy and all his weird friends, so here’s another helping! Bringing together the diverse talents of Bill Wray, Hilary Barta, and Stephen DeStefano, with the ultimate Hellboy Jr. story by Mike Mignola, this one is a guaranteed knee slapper. Why waste your money on cheap imitation? With this gang of hooligans at the helm, they’ll offend everybody! On sale November 17 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.95 HELLBOY: ODD JOBS TP by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and others Following the success of the 1996 illustrated novel Hellboy: The Lost Army, Dark Horse commissioned writer Christopher Golden to gather some of the brightest creative lights in horror and mystery fiction — Brian Hodge, Poppy Z. Brite, Nancy A. Collins, Greg Rucka, Chet Williamson, legendary horror/humor cartoonist Gahan Wilson, and many more — to produce a prose anthology of Hellboy short stories, presenting original tales of the world’s — and Hell’s — greatest paranormal investigator. Illustrated by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! On sale December 15 SC, 6x9, 216pg, FC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HELLBOY: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS TP by Mike Mignola This third and thickest Hellboy collection compiles all material not included in Seed of Destruction or Wake the Devil. Mike Mignola’s story notes accompany the long out-of-print one-shots “Wolves of Saint August” and “The Corpse and the Iron Shoes,” as well as “A Christmas Underground,” “The Chained Coffin,” in color for the first time, and “Almost Colossus,” with new story pages. This 176-page collection includes a pinup gallery featuring Kevin Nowlan, Duncan Fegredo, and others, as well as an all-new tale. SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $17.95 O/A HELLBOY: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TP & LTD ED HC by Mike Mignola When strangeness threatens to engulf the world, a strange man will come to save it. Hellboy, the world’s greatest paranormal investigator, is the only thing standing between sanity and insanity as he battles the mystical forces of the netherworld and a truly bizarre plague of frogs. Collecting the entire Seed of Destruction story along with a four-page introduction from 1993’s San Diego Comic-Con Comic and the four-page preview from Comics Buyer’s Guide. Available in trade-paperback and limited-edition hardcover SC, 128pg FC $17.95 HC/ S&N, 128pg, FC (w/slipcase) $99.95 **************************** OH MY GODDESS!: THE FOURTH GODDESS #7 by Kosuke Fujishima; lettered by Susie Lee and PC Orz For the life of her, Belldandy can’t remember what she did to get Peorth so mad at her years ago, but no matter, what are sisters for, anyway? Urd and Skuld pursue Peorth with a syringe full of truth serum. And everyone gets more truth than they bargained for! On sale November 3 b&w, 40pg (7 of 8) $3.50 INTRON DEPOT II: BLADES CD-ROM Here’s a CD-Rom no Masaume Shirow fan should be without! This two-disk set features illustrations from Intron Depot II: Blades in both high and low resolutions. Other extras on the disks include: illustrations in various alternate or modified versions, rough sketches, a step-by-step guide to the illustration process, separate 3D backgrounds, new written material, and much more. The CDs come packaged in a hardcover folder with a mouse pad featuring a new illustration by Shirow. Availbable for both Mac and PC. On sale November 2 CD-Rom set (w/mouse pad) $79.95 OUT FOR BLOOD #3 by Michael Part, Steven Grant, and Gary Erskine; cover by Kelley Jones With Theresa kidnapped by the Wings, Sanger makes an uneasy truce with the Claws to invade Wing turf, and the resulting bloodbath uncovers a horror older than the city itself—and a new horror growing in Sanger’s own soul. On sale November 24 b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 SPYBOY #2 by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee; covers by Pop Mhan School bullies, evil henchmen... it’s only the second issue, and SpyBoy’s already in trouble! Surrounded by thugs in an abandoned junkyard, SpyBoy whips up a few surprises to show the bad guys why he’s such a hot commodity in the world of espionage. But in all the excitement, SpyBoy’s schoolmate Butch is taken captive. Now, SpyBoy will need some help from his newest, cutest ally, Bombshell. Little do they know that arch-villain The Gourmet has an old score to settle with SpyBoy... and anyone foolish enough to be caught in the middle! On sale November 17 FC, 32pg $2.50 SPYBOY SPYLIGHT You’re the world’s coolest superspy... you just don’t know it yet! Start your mission with a genuine Zippo that’s not really a lighter—it’s a super-cool pocket flashlight! The folks at Zippo have constructed a high-beam flashlight that fits into the fine metal casing of their regular lighters, and we’ve enlisted top-secret designers to produce a striking SpyBoy case design. Get one now — this message will self-destruct in ten seconds. On sale December 8 Spylight $24.95 PREDATOR: XENOGENESIS #4 by Ian Edginton, Mel Rubi, and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Mel Rubi & Rob Hunter The showdown between Subotai, the immortal samurai, and John Dancer, commander of Spearhead, has been a long time coming. But while these two former friends square off, planet Earth has become the newest vacation spot for dozens of Predators, all coming to hunt Spearhead for sport. One Predator in particular has come to hunt the most challenging prey of them all: Subotai. If Spearhead falls to the creatures, will that open the door for a full-scale Predator invasion? On sale November 17 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 R.I.P.D. #2 by Peter M. Lenkov, Lucas Marangon, and Randy Emberlin; cover by Lucas Marangon Nick Cruz thought it would be easy: join the Rest In Peace Department, solve his own murder, float up to heaven. But he wasn’t counting on his new boss, his new partner, or the demonic newborn he’d meet on his first day out. Add to that the hellish imp who’s searching for an archangel’s sword and Cruz is headed for a whole mess of trouble! Life after death has never been this hard. On sale November 3 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 MASAKAZU KATSURA’S SHADOW LADY #14: THE AWAKENING #2 by Masakazu Katsura; lettering and retouch by Susie Lee and PC Tomoko In order to save De-Mo, Aimi agrees to help the Demon World Police recover the Demon Stones that were stolen and released into the human world. What makes the situation extra difficult is that if anyone finds out what they’re doing, or any of the secrets of the Demon World, not only will De-Mo’s life be forfeit, so will Aimi’s... On sale November 10 b&w, 24pg (2 of 7) $2.50 STAR WARS #12 by Tim Truman, Rick Leonardi, and Mark Lipka; cover by Ken Kelly Ki and the Tuskan settlement are under attack from a mob of citizens goaded on by Gardulla the Hutt. As if that weren’t enough, Aurra Sing chooses that moment to appear and cause even more trouble. Epic battles, revealed secrets, and a hero falls. Tim Truman, Rick Leonardi, and Mark Lipka make this an issue not to miss! Featuring a cover by Ken Kelly! On sale November 24 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: UNION #1 by Mike Stackpole, Robert Teranishi, and Christopher Chuckry;cover by Duncan Fegredo Though the New Republic is thriving, there are still many who remain true to the spirit and evil designs of Emperor Palpatine. So when Luke Skywalker, the New Republic’s greatest hero and sole Jedi master, decides to marry Mara Jade, the woman who was formerly Emperor Palpatine’s personal assassin and executor of the Empire’s will, you can be sure that somebody is going to raise their hands in protest! Beginning an all-new mini- series featuring all of your favorite Star Wars characters! On sale November 10 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI—KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC TP by Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett, Mike Barreiro, Janine Johnston, and David Roach; cover by Dave Dorman Four thousand years before Luke Skywalker stood as the final Jedi, his predecessors wandered the universe. This 136-page collection focuses on Ulic Qel-Droma and Nomi Sunrider, two young novices training to become Jedi warriors. Their training, however, turns into a trial by fire when they prematurely have to face off against reigning crimelord Great Bogga, a Hutt who has killed one of the universe’s most powerful Jedi Knights. SC, 136pg, FC $14.95 ************************ THE TERMINATOR: THE DARK YEARS #3 by Alan Grant, Mel Rubi, and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Jae Lee It’s New Year’s Eve, 1999. With the new millennium right around the corner, people in Times Square are having one hell of a party. Little do they know that a Terminator has just crashed it! Programmed to seek out and liquidate the young John Connor in the present, the Terminator takes to the streets of New York City, gunning down anyone that gets in the way of its mission. On sale November 3 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS #3 by John Wagner and Mike Deodato; cover by Tim Bradstreet Hell is a nice place to be this time of year, especially if you are a full-fledged demon like Xena, Warrior Princess. Thanks to Callisto’s sins, Xena now has the run of the whole Nether realm. The only drawback is that she’s painfully bored—and when Demon Xena is bored, lost souls suffer! So when the Big Guy Downstairs gives her a shot at some REAL dirty work, she leaps at the opportunity. The mission? Lure a pure, powerful soul to Hell to lead the assault on Heaven. No problem... unless that soul happens to be the Norse Thunder God, Thor! By Asgard, this monthly comic delivers! On sale November 24 ART COVER-FC, 32pg $2.95 PHOTO COVER-FC, 32pg $2.95 YOU’RE UNDER ARREST!: LIGHTS AND SIREN! by Kosuke Fujishima; translation by Alan Gleason and Toren Smith Tokyo’s most “arresting” cops are back—and woe to the crooks and creeps who cross these babes with badges! Whether Miyuki and Natsumi are tracking a baseball wielding vigilante, thwarting an extortion ring of phony police, or dealing with the Santa from Hell, the scales of justice never balanced quite so beautifully! Produced by acclaimed Oh My Goddess! creator Kosuke Fujishima. On sale December 15 SC, 120pg, b&w $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A YOU’RE UNDER ARREST TP by Kosuke Fujishima; translation by Toren Smith and Alan Gleason Part Thelma and Louise, part Barbie and Skipper! Miyuki and Natsumi are Tokyo’s toughest babes in blue! Whether they’re putting the pinch on the silk-panty prowler or taking down the great Golf Club gang, you can count on them for law enforcement at its funniest! Includes the first four-and-a-half issues of the 1996 series. SC, 5x 8, 152pg, b&w $12.95 ****************************** STATUE RELISTS THE X-FILES AGENT MULDER STATUE Statue (STAR08617) $99.95 THE X-FILES AGENT SCULLY STATUE Statue (STAR08616) $99.95 THE X-FILES MOVIE ALIEN STATUE Statue $99.95 THE X-FILES PARANORMAL COLLECTION — THE FLUKEMAN 10" cold-cast figure, fully-painted, packaged in full-color collectors’ box. 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The long-awaited confrontation between Jim Gordon and the Dark Knight comes on the eve of the final conflict that will change the destiny of "No Man's Land!" After Batman committed the ultimate betrayal, abandoning Gotham in its time of greatest need, James Gordon wrote the hero off, shunning any efforts made at reconciliation. Now the Dark Knight is determined to win his friend back at any cost — even if it means revealing his true identity to regain Gordon's trust. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #93 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY PAUL RYAN AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ; COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND DANNY MIKI In stores November 10. Batman gathers his forces for the final battle to redeem "No Man's Land" in "Assembly Redux!" As various powers in what once was Gotham City prepare for total war, the mysterious benefactor behind the possible reconstruction of Gotham is revealed, leading to darker days ahead for the Batman and his city. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN #573 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND MARK PENNINGTON; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores November 17. More is revealed about "No Man's Land"'s secret benefactor in Part 1 of the 2-part "Shellgame!" Will this mysterious figure prove to be the greatest enemy Batman faces this year? The rebuilding of Gotham City forces the Joker and Harley Quinn to step back into the spotlight and sabotage the efforts of Gotham's savior, while Pettit and the Strong Men prepare to save the city through extreme measures of their own. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DETECTIVE COMICS #740 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND MARK PENNINGTON; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores November 24. The Joker and Harley Quinn make their move against the resurrection of Gotham City as "Shellgame" concludes! While Joker's and Harley's violent move against the rebuilding of Gotham City forces its benefactor to pull out the ultimate weapon, the Huntress questions her alliance with Pettit in the wake of his growing insanity. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #60 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY ROGER ROBINSON AND JAMES PASCOE In stores November 10. Azrael and the new Batgirl confront the Joker in the streets of "No Man's Land!" Tying in to the climactic events of recent issues of the Batman titles, this battle could be a crucial turning point in the revival of Gotham City, but is the foe they face the true Clown Prince of Crime? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* CATWOMAN #76 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY JIM BALENT AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY BALENT In stores November 24. Gravely injured breaking into "No Man's Land," Catwoman turns to an unexpected source for comfort...the Penguin! And if that weren't disturbing enough, Penguin's got his sights set on a much, much bigger target, and it isn't Batman! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* NIGHTWING #39 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY In stores November 10. Tensions build as Nightwing and Oracle are under siege in "No Man's Land!" Billy Pettit and the Strong Men are behind the assault, which is coming at Oracle's lair from all directions. What could make the stiutation more incendiary? How about the involvement of the Huntress? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ROBIN #72 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GORDON PURCELL AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores November 24. In "No Man's Land," Robin squares off against Killer Croc! Croc's got Robin right where he wants him: on the receiving end of a whole lotta pain! Will Robin become the Boy Lunch Snack? This much is true: guest-stars Bullock and Montoya can't do spit against a walkin', talkin', suit-wearin' crocodile! And you will not believe the dilemma poor Timothy Drake finds himself in when his dad decides to come to the rescue. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: THE CHALICE HC WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; PAINTED ART AND WRAPAROUND COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores November 24. When a simple bowl that may or may not be civilization's greatest prize finds its way into the hands of the Dark Knight, it sets off an unforgettable battle between the forces of good and evil in BATMAN: THE CHALICE. A staggeringly beautiful hardcover graphic novel written by Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING, ROBIN) and fully painted by John Van Fleet (SHADOW'S FALL, X-Files Season One), THE CHALICE tells one of the most stirring Batman tales in recent memory. With a gripping wraparound dust-jacket illustration by Van Fleet, BATMAN: THE CHALICE opens with a mysterious Gotham City denizen delivering an old box to its rightful owner: the only son of the late Dr. Thomas Wayne. This mysterious delivery sets in motion a dizzying series of events, as an array of villains that includes Ra's al Ghul, Catwoman, the Penguin, and dozens of enigmatic mercenaries comes looking to take possession of the ancient, seemingly unremarkable drinking bowl now in the Dark Knight's hands. Could this prize be the legendary Holy Grail? And if it is, can even its miraculous qualities keep Batman alive as the war to possess it builds to a savage crescendo? And what does one do with the chalice if it is the real Grail? HC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $24.95 BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #2 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores November 17. The 13-issue maxiseries reuniting the BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale continues! Only one person survived a murder attempt by the holiday killer. Was that just an accident or does the man in question — the Riddler — know more than he's telling? Now the villain is on the run from Batman as last issue's terrifying murder begs the question: Is Holiday at it again? Batman needs answers before another victim falls! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 13) $2.95* BATMAN: DOA WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY BOB HALL; COVER BY HALL In stores November 3. The Dark Knight faces the one foe he cannot outfight or outthink — time — in BATMAN: DOA, a Prestige Format one-shot written and drawn by Bob Hall (BATMAN: I, JOKER). Infected with a lethal virus created by a scientist hired by the Joker, Penguin and Two-Face, the rapidly deteriorating Batman has only 24 hours left to live… precious little time to find a cure and rescue a kidnapped little girl whose life is on the same timetable. As the terrorist group that has taken the girl hides from the Dark Knight's search, Batman finds that the virus is taking its toll on his mind as well as his body. Fighting his way through pain and delirium, Batman turns all his personal resources to saving the kidnap victim and finding a cure before time runs out for them both. But even with the help of Robin, Oracle, and the Gotham City Police Department, one truth remains: 24 hours is not enough time...and it's all Batman has left. Prestige Format FC, 64 PG $6.95* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: I, JOKER WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY BOB HALL; COVER BY HALL ELSEWORLDS. In stores November 3. Timed to coincide with the release of BATMAN: DOA, this one-shot by BATMAN: DOA's Bob Hall is set in a twisted future where Batman is the central figure in a strange religion. Prestige Format. (STAR 08098D) FC, 48 PG. $4.95 ************************ BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #20 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores November 3. A new cereal called "Eden's Own" has taken Gotham City by storm, but there's a serpent hiding behind the all-natural breakfast choice of millions...and her name is Poison Ivy! Now Batman has to find out if there's more going on here than meets the eye — or tongue! NOTE: This issue’s contents were mistakenly listed for last month’s issue. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS TP WRITTEN BY STEVE ENGLEHART AND LEN WEIN; ART BY MARSHALL ROGERS, WALTER SIMONSON, TERRY AUSTIN, AL MILGROM, AND DICK GIORDANO; COVER BY ROGERS AND AUSTIN In stores November 10. Long requested by devoted Batman readers, one of the most memorable eras of the Dark Knight's adventures — the Steve Englehart/Marshall Rogers run in DETECTIVE COMICS — is collected in a single volume, the BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS trade paperback. Featuring an introduction by Englehart and a new cover by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin, this eagerly anticipated collection also includes work by writer Len Wein (THE DREAMING: TRIAL AND ERROR) and artist Walter Simonson (MANHUNTER: THE SPECIAL EDITION). Reprinting DETECTIVE COMICS #469-479, BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS finds the Dark Knight's relationship with Gotham City's government — presided over by the corrupt "Boss" Rupert Thorne — at an all-time low. With little help from the GCPD, Batman faces an array of incredible foes, including Dr. Phosphorus (in his first appearance), the Joker, Clayface, Professor Hugo Strange (who haunts Thorne after the boss orders his execution) and Deadshot, the deadly marksman whose battle with Batman atop a giant typewriter is one of the best-remembered sequences in either character's history. SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $12.95 BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME OVERSIZED SC WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores November 17. The war on crime is a bitter struggle, claiming many innocents. For any one man to end crime is a near-impossible task. For Batman, it is his life's work...an all-consuming obsession. When the Dark Knight encounters a young boy whose parents have been murdered (echoing the tragedy that created Batman himself), it raises fundamental questions about his own life in BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, writer Paul Dini's and artist Alex Ross's fully painted, oversized follow-up to their best-selling, award-winning SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH. Written by Emmy Award-winning producer Dini (THE BATMAN ADVENTURES: MAD LOVE, BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN), with staggering painted art by Ross (KINGDOM COME, UNCLE SAM), BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME finds the Dark Knight questioning the true nature of the evil he has dedicated himself to eradicating — crime itself — taking him from Gotham City's grimmest alleys to its shining corporate towers. Combining traditional comic-book storytelling and the illustrated-text format of storybooks, Dini and Ross have created a worthy successor to SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, one that stands on its own as an indisputable classic. SC, 10x13, 64pg, FC $9.95 BATMAN/DAREDEVIL WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; ART AND COVER BY EDUARDO BARRETO In stores November 3. DC's Dark Knight and Marvel's Man Without Fear team up with an unexpected partner — Daredevil's greatest enemy, the Kingpin of Crime — in BATMAN/DAREDEVIL, a gripping Prestige Format one-shot. What threat could force the Kingpin to work with his sworn foe? None other than Gotham City's master of fear: the Scarecrow! Written by Alan Grant (BATMAN: THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION), with art and cover by Eduardo Barreto (BATMAN: MASTER OF THE FUTURE), BATMAN/DAREDEVIL opens with a seemingly simple heist engineered by the Catwoman — a robbery that gives the Kingpin the weapon he needs to spread fear and anarchy throughout New York, with just a little help from the Scarecrow. But when the Scarecrow double-crosses the Kingpin, threatening his reign over the Big Apple's underworld, the crimelord has no choice but to join forces with Daredevil and Batman as they fight to save the city from slipping into fear-induced madness. But what terrors must all three men overcome to defeat a foe who can instill fear in anyone — even the Man Without Fear? Co-published with Marvel Comics. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG $5.95* BATMAN & SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #10 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY DAVE TAYLOR AND CAMPANELLA In stores November 24. Penciller Dave Taylor returns for a Prestige Format issue concluding the 10-issue maxiseries! Huge jailbreaks at Stryker's Island in Metropolis and Arkham Asylum in Gotham City are only the beginning as huge groups of villains gather for war! Even Batman and Superman might not survive without the help of guest stars Superboy, Steel, Nightwing, and Robin. Meanwhile, curious developments come up in the case of Harrison Gray, the man whose death precipitated the yearly meetings between the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. FC, 48 PG. (10 OF 10) PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95* ********************************* Look for BATMAN/TARZAN: CLAWS OF THE CAT-WOMAN #3 in the Dark Horse Comics section of Previews. ********************************* BATMAN BEYOND #3 WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY In stores November 24. It's the return of the Terrific Trio (last seen on the Kids' WB! animated series)! 2-D Man and Magma, the two surviving members of Gotham City's super-hero team of the future, are in custody after going berserk. But strange messages from Freon, their dead teammate, lead them to break out and initiate experiments to reassamble her...using Batman as the energy source! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #19 WRITTEN BY STEVE ENGLEHART, GRAHAM NOLAN, JOSEPH HARRIS; ART BY JAVIER PULIDO, NOLAN, ERIC BATTLE, AND ROB HUNTER; COVER BY PULIDO In stores November 24. In a "Year One" story — written by Steve Englehart (this month's BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS) with art by Javier Pulido — set mere days after Bruce Wayne assumed his role as the Dark Knight, the erstwhile hero suffers the difficulties of juggling two lives. The sacrifices it entails cut deep when stopping a crimewave in Gotham costs him a chance at love.. Plus, a "Tales of the Bat-Cave" story (written and illustrated by Graham Nolan) reveals the "origin" of the cave's legendary giant penny; and the Huntress runs into a group of juvenile criminals who may be in over their heads (written by Joseph Harris with art by Eric Battle and Rob Hunter). FC, 48 PG. $2.95* BIRDS OF PREY #13 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GREG LAND AND PATRICK ZIRCHER; COVER BY GREG LAND AND BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores November 3. A guest-star packed issue finds Black Canary and Catwoman trapped on Apokolips! Stranded along with the Canary and the Cat: a group of super-villains with no hope of getting home. The ladies go on a desperate search for a Mother Box while, on Earth, Oracle calls in unexpected help in the search for Black Canary: Power Girl. Note: Look for the BLACK CANARY DINAH LANCE ACTION FIGURE, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #152 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI In stores November 3. Aquaman makes a cameo in an exciting issue, featuring a striking cover by Dwayne Turner (Curse of the Spawn) and Danny Miki, who provide all of this month's Superman-ongoing titles' covers! All his life Superman has kept himself in check, never unleashing his full power for fear of killing someone. Now the son of Mongul is asking him to unleash his full potential in order to save Earth, but in doing so will the Man of Steel lose himself? Plus, Jimmy shoots the scoop of the century, which has everyone asking, "Who is Mrs. Superman?" FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #574 WRITTEN BY STUART IMMONEN AND MARK MILLAR; ART BY JOE PHILLIPS AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.; COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI In stores November 10. Obsession returns and she believes only she can make the claim of being Mrs. Superman. Anybody that gets in the way will have hell to pay, which may have something to do with why some kids are turning into demons. To stop the crisis, Superman may have to team up with his number-one fan. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #96 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN; COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI In stores November 17. The JLA makes a cameo appearance as Superman battles one of his Kryptonian ancestors! You can take the man from Krypton, but you can't take Krypton from the man...nor should the man's wife bring any souvenirs from his Fortress of Solitude, unless they don't mind having their apartment redesigned in the latest Kryptonian decor. Clark must prove his humanity against an ancestor who wants to remake his world. Plus: The JLA helps explain the "Mrs. Superman" fiasco and Steel provides the S.C.U. with new weaponry. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ACTION COMICS #761 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY GERMAN GARCIA AND JOE RUBINSTEIN; COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI In stores November 24. Wonder Woman guest-stars in a thrilling issue! Although the truth about the so-called "Mrs. Superman" has been revealed, the public still wonders about the Man of Steel's relationship with Wonder Woman. So what happens when both heroes find themselves exiled in the land of Valhalla for a thousand years? Will they give into romantic temptation? Or will a multitude of demons kill them first? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERBOY #70 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE In stores November 17. Superman guest stars! While bouncing across Hypertime, Superboy learned that Clark Kent and Superman are one and the same. Hurt that he wasn't entrusted with such a big secret, the Kid travels to Metropolis to talk it out, but instead of having a conversation, he and Big Blue are forced into battle with a bizarre four-armed monster... a monster which sparks a strong allergic reaction in the Man of Steel! Meanwhile, a mind-controlled Dubbilex assists in the hostile takeover of Project Cadmus! Who's taking it over? Shucks, that'd be telling! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERGIRL #40 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores November 24. On several occasions people have seen Supergirl and recognized her as the mysterious Earth-born angel known as Ember. While trying to learn more about Ember and what their connection really is, the Maid of Might winds up locking horns with a being of pure evil brought back from the grave! The ensuing battle promises to give Supergirl a deadly case of mistaken identity! Note: Look for the SUPERGIRL STATUE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN: THE DOOMSDAY WARS TP WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY JURGENS AND NORM RAPMUND In stores November 17. When Doomsday — the monster that killed Superman — seemingly returns from the dead, this time with super-intelligence to match his impossible strength, it's a fight the Man of Steel cannot afford to lose in the SUPERMAN: THE DOOMSDAY WARS trade paperback. Reprinting the popular miniseries by writer/penciller Dan Jurgens (AQUAMAN, SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY: HUNTER/PREY, the "Death of Superman") — and inker Norm Rapmund (AQUAMAN), THE DOOMSDAY WARS tells an action-packed story of sacrifice, dedication and one hero's unswerving desire to do what's right...no matter what the cost to himself. SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $12.95 SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY: HUNTER/PREY TP WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY JURGENS AND BRETT BREEDING In stores November 17. Timed to coincide with the release of the SUPERMAN: THE DOOMSDAY WARS collection, this trade paperback reprints the miniseries that revealed Doomsday's origin. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH OVERSIZED SC WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores November 17. Timed to coincide with the release of Paul Dini's and Alex Ross's BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, this award-winning masterpiece finds Superman taking on the seemingly impossible task of ending world hunger. (STAR 08454D) SC, 10x13, 64pg, FC $9.95 SUPERMAN: THE SUNDAY CLASSICS HC WITH SLIPCASE WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL; ART BY JOE SHUSTER; COVER BY PETER POPLASKI In stores November 3. This classic slipcased collection reprints three years of Superman Sunday strips in full-color, shot from the finest source material available. It also includes the rarely seen Siegel and Shuster Look magazine piece, "How Superman Would End World War II." HC, 12x9, 192pg, FC (w/slipcase) $60.00 ****************************** SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #39 WRITTEN BY EVAN DORKIN AND SARAH DYER; ART AND COVER BY BRET BLEVINS AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores November 10. The animated-style Supergirl takes the spotlight in a special issue! Someone from Supergirl's past life from Argo has returned...or have they? The happy reunion quickly becomes tragic when the mysterious returnee turns against both Kara and Superman! Is a foe of the Man of Steel's behind this surprising turn of events? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN, INC. WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART AND COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND MARK FARMER ELSEWORLDS. In stores November 3. Raised without knowledge of his alien heritage, unaware of his powers of flight due to a childhood trauma, the Last Son of Krypton carves an unexpected destiny — that of a super-star athlete and pop-culture icon — in SUPERMAN, INC., a landmark Prestige Format Elseworlds one- shot. Written by Steve Vance (THE BIG BOOK OF VICE, Simpsons Comics) with art and cover by legendary storyteller José Luis García-López (TWILIGHT, DOCTOR STRANGEFATE), inked by Mark Farmer (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL), SUPERMAN, INC. finds a familiar hero in an unfamiliar place, as Dale Suderman — a runaway orphan who accidentally caused his adopted mother's death — becomes the greatest sports star of all time. Olympic medalist, Super Bowl winner, record-breaking home-run hitter, and a basketball player whose hang time defies the laws of physics, the egotistical "Superman" — as he's called by the media and his adoring fans — has everything he could ever want. But he's haunted by dreams of flying... of a place in the world that he can't quite grasp. FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $6.95* DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #63 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART BY STEVE EPTING AND NORM RAPMUND; COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores November 17. The birth of a child heralds a savage new era in the history of Atlantis, and a thrilling new chapter in the story of its monarch — in AQUAMAN #63, a special issue that introduces the series' new creative team of writer Dan Jurgens (Thor, Captain America, SUPERMAN: THE DOOMSDAY WARS) and artists Steve Epting (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, The Avengers) and Norm Rapmund (SUPERMAN: THE DOOMSDAY WARS). Covers for each issue will bring the ocean depths to vivid life courtesy of the legendary Michael Wm. Kaluta (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC). Aquaman and the rest of Atlantis anxiously await the birth of Dolphin's and Tempest's baby. But the blessed moment arrives in the midst of an attack on Atlantis from a strange new adversary with enough power to destroy the undersea nation. But no one suspects that the battle — and the birth — soon will set the King of the Seas against his JLA teammates and everyone else on the planet! AQUAMAN #63 charts a new course for Aquaman as the warrior king leads the world's most ancient civilization in all-out war...a war he's ready to die fighting! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BEAST BOY #1 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND BEN RAAB; ART BY JUSTINIANO AND CHRIS IVY; COVER BY JUSTINIANO In store November 17. Fame is fleeting... even when you're a TV star and super-hero. When the former member of the Teen Titans known as Changeling decides to return to Hollywood and cash in on his faded celebrity, he finds that the only way anyone remembers him is as BEAST BOY in a 4-issue miniseries that puts one of the most popular members of THE TITANS back in the spotlight where he belongs. Co-written by Geoff Johns (STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E.) and Ben Raab (Excalibur), with art by Justiniano (THE TITANS #4, YOUNG JUSTICE 80-PAGE GIANT) and Chris Ivy, BEAST BOY opens with Garfield Logan — a.k.a. the green-skinned shape-shifting Changeling — returning to L.A. to make some money from nostalgia for his old TV series, Space Trek. But all Gar finds is disappointment when he realizes that he's only known by his insulting old name. Worse by far, another emerald-colored guy with morphing abilities has been going around California attacking Gar's former Space Trek co-stars. Has Gar lost it? Is he about to? Two of his buddies from the Titans — Nightwing and Flamebird — try to help him figure out the truth, but what if the truth is that Gar is the culprit? Plus, will Gar find the answer before he gets himself killed by the new villain duo called Fear and Loathing? The answers can only be found in a miniseries that reestablishes Changeling's — er, Beast Boy's — place in the DCU... if he survives, that is. (Plus, look for a prelude to the miniseries — by the same writer/artist team — in LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE 80-PAGE GIANT #2, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews.) FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 HC WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY GEORGE PÉREZ AND VARIOUS In stores November 17. BEAST BOY's Gar Logan appears in this hardcover, reprinting the classic first appearances of THE NEW TEEN TITANS from DC COMICS PRESENTS #26 and THE NEW TEEN TITANS #1-8. (STAR 08800X) HC, 7x10, 240pg, FC $49.95 ******************************* BODY DOUBLES #4 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY JOE PHILLIPS AND JASEN RODRIGUEZ In stores November 24. The over-the-top miniseries starring the DCU's sexiest assassins concludes with an issue guest-starring Wonder Woman! It all hits the fan as the angry Amazon gets hot on the trail of the 'Doubles. At the same time, the F.B.I. has finally caught up to them and Mystress has her forces ready to attack the Earth! Whew! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH DC/MARVEL: CROSSOVER CLASSICS II TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY VARIOUS; COVER BY JOHN ROMITA, JR. AND DENNIS JANKE In stores November 3. Timed to coincide with the release of BATMAN/DAREDEVIL, this popular trade paperback contains four crossovers between DC and Marvel Comics: BATMAN/PUNISHER, PUNISHER/BATMAN, SILVER SURFER/SUPERMAN, and BATMAN & CAPTAIN AMERICA. SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $14.95 ****************************** THE FLASH #156 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID AND BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART BY PAUL PELLETIER AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY STEVE LIGHTLE In stores November 24. The mastermind behind the disappearance of Linda Park is finally revealed...but is the mystery villain even from our time and reality? Things were pretty wild with one new Flash, but this issue's got three Flashes, each one facing a unique death trap! Who the heck are these guys, anyway? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE FLASH & GREEN LANTERN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #4 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID AND TOM PEYER; ART AND COVER BY BARRY KITSON In stores November 17. Green Arrow Oliver Queen guest stars as the miniseries reaches the "hard-traveling" era of the Emerald Warrior! Socially conscious heroes Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen hit the streets of Central City to investigate allegations of a police department gone gestapo, But what's police scientist Barry Allen's take on this "problem"? Note: Look for action figures of Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Green Arrow Oliver Queen, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.50 FLASHPOINT #2 WRITTEN BY PAT MCGREAL; ART BY NORM BREYFOGLE; COVER BY STUART IMMONEN AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR. ELSEWORLDS. In stores November 3. The Elseworlds miniseries starring a wheelchair-bound Flash continues! Decades after throwing himself in front of the bullet that would have killed a President, Barry Allen dreams of a world where he is not the only super-hero. Why does he have the feeling that he once had allies possessing a vast array of incredible powers? Plus, immortal businessman Vandal Savage's attempts to solve the mystery of the Speed Force have a grave cost: the sanity of Wally West! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.95 GIANTKILLER #6 WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY DAN BRERETON; PAINTED COVER BY BRERETON In stores November 17. The stunning miniseries reaches its earth-shaking conclusion as Jack takes on Rroar — King of the Monsters! It's a date with destiny for Jack, who was bred from Rroar's genetic material to be the ultimate weapon against the monster invasion. But even though this confrontation with his "father" seemed ordained from the moment of Jack's creation, how will the human side of his conflicted inner nature decide the outcome of his most dangerous and distasteful mission of all? FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #120 WRITTEN BY RON MARZ; ART BY JEFF JOHNSON AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY DARRYL BANKS AND SMITH In stores November 3. The JSA's Sentinel comes over to make sure his daughter Jade's move out is official and final; Kyle's seeing faeries flying around the apartment, and Radu's past catches up with him in the form of a sniper-assassin known as the Dragon! Out of respect for Radu's cultural tradition, Kyle is forced to stay out of Radu's battle. So how does the Emerald Warrior end up with a gunshot wound? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* HITMAN #45 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores November 24. A dinosaur safari sounds like a pretty cool idea — but when the dinosaurs decide not to cooperate, and a Tyrannasaur pack discovers a time-tunnel to 20th century Gotham City, things rapidly go awry. Tommy and Natt take to the the skies as weird science gets weirder, and lots of people get chewed up as "Fresh Meat" continues! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOURMAN #10 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY MORALES In stores November 10. The original Hourman's very first villain returns! Dr. Togg, mad scientist and creator of the "monstroscopic ray," has set his sights on Hourman's girl, Bethany. But to win her, Togg needs to make her into a monster like himself. Can a hundred year-old man-bird-rat-thing find true love with a neo- hippy-coed-kook? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #56 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores November 10. YOUNG JUSTICE guest-stars as Impulse... cleans up his room! How does Impulse's household chore endanger his YJ cohorts? The answers are only found here! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #37 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY HOWARD PORTER AND JOHN DELL In stores November 24. Grant Morrison's ultimate JLA story continues with Part 2 of the 5-part "World War Three"! The entire world is descending into strife and chaos as Mageddon — the dread "Anti-Sun" of the Old Gods — approaches to give humankind its ultimate test. But as war and violence spread around the globe, where are the World's Greatest Super-Heroes? Fighting for their lives against Luthor's new Injustice Gang, that's where! While the indestructible General and the new Queen Bee literally tear apart the Watchtower, Prometheus terrorizes Oracle in Gotham, stealing all the JLA's secrets. And behind it all is Luthor, striking his greatest blow against our heroes just when they are needed most! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* JLA: JUSTICE FOR ALL TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON, MARK WAID, MARK MILLAR, AND DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY HOWARD PORTER, MARK PAJARILLO, WALDEN WONG, JOHN DELL, AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY PORTER AND DELL In stores November 3. Ultra-Marines, otherdimensional imps and defending "No Man's Land" are just part of the adventures the World's Greatest Super- Heroes face in JLA: JUSTICE FOR ALL, the latest trade paperback to reprint the adventures of the JLA. Featuring a new cover by Howard Porter and John Dell, JUSTICE FOR ALL reprints JLA #24-33, pivotal issues that include the first-ever JLA/JSA team-up between the League's current lineup and the original JSA! In stories written by Grant Morrison with art by Porter and Dell, the League battles the elite squad of government super-beings called the Ultra-Marines in a story that introduced the indestructible General, now a member of the Injustice Gang. Then, a prelude (written by Mark Millar) shows the JLA gathering allies for a coming battle, the Morrison-written "Crisis Times Five." In that epic struggle, the League and members of the original Justice Society are swept up in a dimension- spanning conflict involving Johnny Thunder's "genie," Thunderbolt. Rounding out the collection are two stories written by THE KINGDOM's Mark Waid (one co- written with THE TITANS' Devin Grayson), with art by Mark Pajarillo, Walden Wong and Marlo Alquiza, explaining the unguessed-at role the JLA plays in protecting the former Gotham City from forces hoping to prey on "No Man's Land." SC, 7x10, 232pg, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: AMERICAN DREAMS TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY HOWARD PORTER, JOHN DELL AND VARIOUS In stores November 3. Timed to coincide with the release of JLA: JUSTICE FOR ALL, this popular collection reprints JLA #5-9. (STAR 07133D) SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $7.95 **************************** JSA #6 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MARCOS MARTIN AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores November 17. The JSA herald in the new year with the opening of the JSA Museum! Unfortunately, Captain Marvel's old nemesis Black Adam — back from his sojourn in space — has chosen to crash the party. Will the revival of the Original Super-Hero Team be able to take down someone with the collective powers of the Gods of Egypt? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES VOLUME 5 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, SHELDON MAYER AND JOE SIMON; ART BY JOE KUBERT, JACK KIRBY, SHELDON MOLDOFF, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY PETER POPLASKI In stores November 10. The Justice Society of America travels through time, battles persecution and injustice, searches for a vanished Hawkman, and has the team's first run-in with the emotion-controlling Psycho-Pirate in ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES Volume 5, a handsome hardcover Archives Edition reprinting the hard-to-find ALL STAR COMICS #19-23! Topped off with a new, retro-styled cover illustration by Pete Poplaski (cover artist for the Superman newspaper strip collections), ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES Volume 5 includes the work of legendary writers Gardner Fox, Sheldon Mayer, Joe Simon, with art by some of the Golden Age's greatest talents, among them Joe Kubert, Jack Kirby, Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Burnley, Bernard Baily, Stan Aschmeier, and Howard Sherman. Featuring appearances by the Golden Age Sandman and his sidekick, Sandy (now part of today's JSA), the Spectre, Dr. Fate, Hawkman, and more, this volume's reprints include the wartime classics "A Cure for the World," which finds the team traveling through time to combat bigotry in different historical eras, "The Plunder of the Psycho-Pirate," and more! HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $49.95 THE L.A.W. (LIVING ASSAULT WEAPONS) #5 WRITTEN BY BOB LAYTON; ART AND COVER BY DICK GIORDANO AND LAYTON In stores November 17. As the exciting miniseries nears its conclusion, Blue Beetle manages to shake the ghosts of his past — specifically the ghost of original Blue Beetle Dan Garrett — to help the other "living assault weapons" engineer nothing less then the riotous rescue of the JLA! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.50 LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #24 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY STEVE PUGH In stores November 17. Darkseid takes center stage in "The Jump," a two-part story written by Jamie Delano (HELLBLAZER) with art and an incredible painted cover by Steve Pugh (PREACHER SPECIAL: SAINT OF KILLERS). The lord of Apokolips commands that the young rebel D-Vo must be brought to heel by Kaninsky, one of Darkseid's deadly dog soldiers. But D-Vo's become too popular among the rank and file of Apokolips, making it hard to break his spirit. Plus, the Black Racer is coming after D-Vo and Kaninsky, but who is his doomed target...the soldier or the rebel? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE 80-PAGE GIANT #2 WRITTEN BY D.C. JOHNSON, KARL KESEL, MICHAEL JAN FRIEDMAN, AND VARIOUS; ART BY PHIL WINSLADE, ART ADAMS, EDUARDO BARRETO, SCOTT KOLINS, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores November 10. Seven stories by some of comics' most legendary talents! Wonder Woman's magic lasso is stolen and used without her permission (written by D.C. Johnson with art by Phil Winslade); and, in a story of the Challengers of the Unknown (written and inked by Karl Kesel with pencils by Art Adams), Ace finds himself facing the greatest unknown of all when he falls for a beautiful KGB agent. Plus: Deadman realizes he may be an outcast...even in the afterlife (written by Michael Jan Friedman with art by Eduardo Barreto); and the Metal Men find their newest ally — Tessie Tinkman, Tin's mom (written by Tom Peyer with art by Scott Kolins and Bob Layton). Also: The legend of Superman is told as a bedtime story in the 30th century of the Legion of Super-Heroes (written by Paul Levitz with art by Stuart Immonen and George Freeman); THE TITANS' Changeling changes back to "Beast Boy" in a story setting the stage for the BEAST BOY miniseries (written by Geoff Johns and Ben Raab with art by Justiniano and Chris Ivy); and Mister Miracle performs a — ahem — miracle (written by Walt Simonson with art by Klaus Janson). FC, 80 PG. $4.95 LEGIONNAIRES #79 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores November 10. The battle against the menace of the Blight heats up in Part 2 of the 4-part "Legion of the Damned!" After being stranded in space for a month, Cosmic Boy, Monstress, Apparition, and Brainiac 5.1 return to Earth and find the planet completely dominated by the alien race known as the Blight. Along with Chameleon, the remaining Legionnaires make a plan to storm the Blight headquarters, in the hopes of freeing their teammates — and the rest of the planet — from the Blight's control! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #123 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores November 24. The secrets of the Blight are revealed in Part 3 of the 4-part "Legion of the Damned!" But will that information help XS, the super- speeding Legionnaire who's in for the run of her life — against her own mind-controlled teammates — inside the Blight headquarters known as the Stem? Also, is there a traitor in the Legion's midst? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #14 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores November 3. J'onn J'onzz and an alien princess are held captive in Part 2 of the 4-part "Rings of Saturn!" The Martian Manhunter and Princess Cha'rissa have been made prisoners of the space pirates led by the notorious Captain Destiny. Even if they can avoid immediate execution, can they protect themselves from being accidentally killed by those who have come to rescue them? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STARMAN #61 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND ALEX ROSS In stores November 3. Jack Knight's journey through space is over, but it's quiet in Opal...too quiet. It's the quiet before the storm — the biggest storm of evil and darkness Jack will ever face. As Jack begins his investigation into the danger looming over his beloved city, he discovers that many old friends and familiar faces have vanished. This guest-star filled issue sets the stage for an epic war between good and evil that will be waged on Opal's streets — streets that will literally never be the same after this explosive issue. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #6 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY LEE MODER AND DAN DAVIS In stores November 10. Concluding a 2-part story guest-starring Young Justice! Impulse and the Star Spangled Kid have been turned into blue-skinned aliens — and it's only a matter of time before the rest of Young Justice follow suit! That is, unless, S.T.R.I.P.E. and the others can find a cure! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #11 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER In stores November 17. As the battle with the super-villain group Tartarus and the dreaded H.I.V.E. nears its explosive conclusion next issue, Cyborg faces the ultimate test of his loyalty when the immortal Vandal Savage offers him a human body to call his own. Plus, BEAST BOY's Gar Logan joins the team. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* WONDER WOMAN #152 WRITTEN BY ERIC LUKE; ART BY MATTHEW CLARK AND TOM SIMMONS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores November 24. Concluding the 2-part "The Pandora Virus." As Wonder Woman and Rama continue their battle with the evils unleashed by Dr. Poison, Rama's inexperience almost causes the defeat of the two heroes. The Amazon Princess shows Rama what a true hero can be, yet even all her abilities can't combat the simple — yet harrowing — fears that now plague mankind. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* YOUNG JUSTICE #16 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores November 10. The team of overgrown sidekicks known as Old Justice makes its move! Their plans could mean big trouble for the younger generation, since, if it succeeds, there will be no more Young Justice! And who does Old Justice have on its side? None other than the U.S. government itself! This could be the beginning of some very rough times for YJ. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE ANIMANIACS FEATURING PINKY AND THE BRAIN #56 WRITTEN BY JOE EDKIN, CHUCK KIM, SEAN CAROLAN, AND JENNIFER MOORE; ART BY LEO BATIC, WALTER CARZON, JIM AMASH, AND HORACIO OTTOLINI In stores November 17. The Brain's grip on the pants of the world tightens in his new scheme for world domination in "The Britches of Madison County." Plus, Slappy Squirrel takes on "Squrrrl Power!"; and a ghost finds his house haunted by Yakko, Wakko and Dot. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* CARTOON NETWORK STARRING… #5 WRITTEN BY CRAIG MCCRACKEN; ART BY PAUL RUDISH, CINDY BANKS AND MIKE DECARLO In stores November 17. An issue starring the Powerpuff Girls! It's show and tell at Pokey Oaks Kindergarten. How do the Powerpuff Girls explain that their weekend activites involved saving the world? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #5 WRITTEN BY CHUCK KIM; ART BY BILL ALGER AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY AND ALBRECHT In stores November 24. Will Dexter be betrayed by the person who is closest to him? Will Mandark finally learn the secrets of Dexter's lab? Find out in "Momdark." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #60 WRITTEN BY CHUCK KIM AND BILL METHENY; ART BY SEAN CAROLAN, JENNIFER MOORE, DAVID ALVAREZ, AND VARIOUS In stores November 3. Tweety is missing, and a parade of Looney Tunes takes turns trying to fill his cage. Plus, Lola Bunny makes her LOONEY TUNES debut, and Foghorn Leghorn takes on a sumo-wrestling rooster. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #30 WRITTEN BY TERRANCE GRIEP AND CHUCK KIM; ART BY JOE STATON, VINCENT DIPORTER AND DAVE HUNT In stores November 10. A knock on the head makes Freddy think he's Sherlock Holmes. When the fiendish Spring-Heeled Jack shows up, will it be elementary, dear Shaggy? Plus, Scooby goes on a (gulp!) diet in "Dog Gone Ghost." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #9 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores November 24. Part 1 of the 4-part "Outer Dark." Something moves under the surface of the Moon. One man-made satellite goes dead, then another. Ballistic spores take on a coat of flame during re-entry before pollinating the plains of Africa as flaming seeds. Something blocks out the sun. The real owners of the Earth are back, and human life is surplus to their requirements. Now The Authority is humanity's last line of defense versus what is, to all intents and purposes...God. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CRIMSON #14 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores November 10. Once she was an angel. Cast down to Earth to live among the mortals, Zophiel finds herself in a strange and wonderous world she never imagined: New York City. Now Alex finds himself, much to his dismay and chagrine, Zophiel's mentor and guide. Meanwhile, Scarlet searches the great woods of the American northeast for the mysterious and elusive Brotherhood of the Wolf. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DANGER GIRL: THE DANGEROUS COLLECTION #3 WRITTEN BY ANDY HARTNELL AND J. SCOTT CAMPBELL; ART AND COVER BY CAMPBELL AND ALEX GARNER CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores November 3. A new cover by J. Scott Campbell and Alex Garner highlights the latest collection of the sexiest spy series in the history of comics — DANGER GIRL — in DANGER GIRL: THE DANGEROUS COLLECTION #3, a beautiful issue reprinting issues #4 and #5 of the smash-hit ongoing series from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS! Featuring a cover gallery, "remastered" coloring and sketchbook pages with commentary from co-creators J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell, DANGER GIRL: THE DANGEROUS COLLECTION #3 includes the exciting stories that kicked the regular DANGER GIRL into high gear — stories that featured the return of Secret Agent Zero, the revelation of secrets about the mysterious Hammer organization, and the surprising truth about a traitor within the Danger Girls' own midst. FC, 56 PG. $5.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DANGER GIRL: THE DANGEROUS COLLECTION #1 WRITTEN BY ANDY HARTNELL AND J. SCOTT CAMPBELL; ART AND COVER BY CAMPBELL AND ALEX GARNER CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores November 3. Timed to coincide with the newest DANGER GIRL collection, this issue reprints the classic DANGER GIRL #1 and the DANGER GIRL PREVIEW, along with all variant covers, "remastered" coloring and sketchbook pages. (STAR 08674D) FC, 56 PG. $5.95 DANGER GIRL: THE DANGEROUS COLLECTION #2 WRITTEN BY ANDY HARTNELL AND J. SCOTT CAMPBELL; ART AND COVER BY CAMPBELL AND ALEX GARNER CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores November 3. Timed to coincide with the newest DANGER GIRL collection, this issue reprints DANGER GIRL #2 and #3, along with all variant covers, "remastered" coloring and sketchbook pages. (STAR 08684D) FC, 56 PG. $5.95 ****************************** DANGER GIRL SPECIAL WRITTEN BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND ANDY HARTNELL; ART BY CAMPBELL, JOE CHIODO AND ART ADAMS; FLIP COVERS BY CAMPBELL AND CHIODO AND ADAMS CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores November 24. CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS' popular DANGER GIRL series has inspired readers everywhere with its stylish non-stop action and adventure. Now, for the first time anywhere, co-writers J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell are joined by artists Joe Chiodo and Art Adams for exciting stories of their unforgettable creation in an extra-length "flip-book," the DANGER GIRL SPECIAL! Originally offered by Dynamic Forces but never published, the DANGER GIRL SPECIAL was initially intended as a one-shot showcasing a 12-page DANGER GIRL story written by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell and pencilled by Art Adams (Monkeyman and O'Brien, TOM STRONG). Now that story is joined by another 12-pager — this one written by Campbell and Hartnell, laid out by Campbell and painted by acclaimed "good-girl" artist Joe Chiodo (THE MECHANIC) — in an extra-length Special. Rounding out the DANGER GIRL SPECIAL are dangerous pinups of the whole DANGER GIRL cast of characters by some of today's hottest artists, including Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Michael Turner, David Mack, Adam Warren, Alex Garner, and more, all adding up to a Special no DANGER GIRL reader will want to be without! Retailers, please note: All orders for the original Dynamic Forces DANGER GIRL SPECIAL have been cancelled. Look for special versions of this issue in this month's Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 40 PG. $3.50 DEATHBLOW: BYBLOWS #3 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY JIM BAIKIE In stores November 24. New Deathblow Genevieve Cray finds the answer to the questions plaguing her as the surprising miniseries concludes! But with the answers to the who, what and why of her existence come new dangers as Judgment Cray follows close on her heels! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3) $2.95 GEN13 #47 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND JONATHAN SIBAL In stores November 17. Ever wonder what really happens in the day-to-day lives of GEN13? Roxy takes it upon herself to videotape the whole gang in action (or is that inaction?)! With Caitlin, Grunge, Bobby, and Sarah giving the camera's eye a slice of life, they almost miss a terrible new threat in the streets of New York! Luckily our super-team can spring into motion at a moment's notice, and this time Roxy gets it all on tape! Shown from the video camera's point of view, this offbeat adventure is sure to be remembered as one of the benchmark tales from GEN13's new creative team. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13: A CHRISTMAS CAPER WRITTEN BY TOM MCWEENEY; ART BY MCWEENEY AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores November 10. The youthful members of "Li'l Gen13," the pint-sized versions of everyone's favorite Gen-Active heroes, get a chance to prove that they aren't naughty, but nice, in GEN13: A CHRISTMAS CAPER, a holiday-themed Prestige Format one-shot. Written and drawn by Tom McWeeney (BATTLE CHASERS) with inks by Richard Friend (WILDCATS), A CHRISTMAS CAPER finds the future Gen13 super-stars trying to foil that most dastardly of all crimes: kidnapping Santa Claus! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GEN13: GRUNGE SAVES THE WORLD! WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY KEVIN ALTIERI; COVER BY ALTIERI In stores November 10. Timed to coincide with GEN13: A CHRISTMAS CAPER, this fun-filled one-shot finds Grunge (gulp!) as Earth's only hope. Prestige Format. (STAR 08951D) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 ***************************** MR. MAJESTIC #5 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY AND BRIAN HOLGUIN; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores November 17. When a prison ship from a distant star enters the Earth's atmosphere, it brings the strangest crop of new super-villains the world has seen in years. And that means big trouble for Mr. Majestic! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE PATRIOTS #1 WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI AND JONATHAN PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL RYAN AND RANDY ELLIOT In stores November 24. The deadly legacy of WildStorm's most notorious organization comes to light in THE PATRIOTS, an all-new ongoing series that teams original WildStorm architect Brandon Choi (GEN13, WILDC.A.T.S) and co-writer Jonathan Peterson (THE MECHANIC) with artists Michael Ryan (GRIFTER, The Avengers) and Randy Elliot (STORMWATCH). THE PATRIOTS begins with the indoctrination of ambitious young agent Zach Donovan, who is paired with beautiful, battle-hardened veteran Rocky Boorman (introduced in "Divine Intervention"). The duo gets more than they bargained for on their first assignment, as Zach helps Rocky confront a deadly ghost from her I.O. past. Future issues find the agents tackling biological and chemical weapons, genetic-engineering experiments gone terribly wrong, and a host of other I.O. projects that never should have seen the light of day. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLANETARY #8 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores November 17. In the American desert, a woman waits patiently, glowing gently in the gathering twilight. She's been waiting a long time to tell her story; and now, finally, Planetary is coming for her. She is the last surviving remnant of a covert program that ran throughout the 1950s, an attempt to create darkly wondrous things that would defend America from a Communist invasion — a program developed by a name very familiar to Planetary. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 RESIDENT EVIL, COLLECTION ONE TP WRITTEN BY KRIS OPRISKO AND TED ADAMS; ART BY LEE BERMEJO, CARLOS D'ANDA, RYAN ODAGAWA, AND VARIOUS In stores November 10. Resident Evil — the video-game phenomenon from Capcom Co., Ltd. — has captured the imaginations of fans around the world with its horrific vision of a zombie-filled realm of terrifying dangers. Now, some of the best comic-book stories based on that distinctive vision are reprinted in RESIDENT EVIL, COLLECTION ONE, a new trade paperback from WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS. Showcasing material selected from RESIDENT EVIL: THE OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK MAGAZINE #1-4 (presented for the first time in standard comic-book size), RESIDENT EVIL, COLLECTION ONE contains stories that expand upon the richly detailed characters and monsters of Resident Evil, with plenty of suspense, action, and, of course, lots of zombies. Written by Kris Oprisko and Ted Adams, with art by Lee Bermejo, Carlos D'Anda, Ryan Odagawa, Mark Irwin, and John Tighe, readers will need to bundle up for a volume of terror-filled tales that are sure to give them a chill. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — FALSE COLORS WRITTEN BY NATHAN ARCHER; ART BY JEFFREY MOY AND W.C. CARANI; COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores November 24. A run-in with a new ninja-like race, a war over natural resources, and a device that has the potential to cause interdimensional havoc — STAR TREK comic-book fans are in for surprises beyond this galaxy as WildStorm launches a new line of STAR TREK comics, beginning with STAR TREK: VOYAGER — FALSE COLORS, a Prestige Format one-shot focusing on the popular character Seven of Nine. STAR TREK: VOYAGER — FALSE COLORS tells of an encounter between the Starship Voyager and a mysterious craft. It looks like a Borg, sounds like a Borg and acts like a Borg, so it must be a Borg, right? The answer to that question is just one of the surprises in store in this special issue, written by Star Trek novelist Nathan Archer (co-author of the novel Spider- Man: Goblin Moon) with art by Jeffrey Moy and W.C. Carani (LEGIONNAIRES). FALSE COLORS is offered with a 50-50 split between two covers — one a photo cover of actress Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine, the other a stunning illustration by Jim Lee and Scott Williams (DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY). Retailers, please note: All shipments will consist of issues with covers by Jim Lee and Scott Williams (50%) and a photo cover featuring actress Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine(50%). Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Foreces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 48PG $5.95 STEAMPUNK: CATECHISM WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY AND CHRIS BACHALO; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores November 17. Next year, STEAMPUNK, the newest ongoing series from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS will bring an exciting vision of an impossible future to life from co-creators Joe Kelly (Deadpool, ACTION COMICS) and Chris Bachalo (DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING, THE WITCHING HOUR, Generation X). But Bachalo and Kelly are too excited about STEAMPUNK to wait until next year, so readers get an early look at the industrial gothic adventure with STEAMPUNK: CATACHISM, a special preview issue that offers a 18-page prologue to this highly anticipated series as well as behind-the-scenes notes, sketches and character designs. Meet Cole Blaquesmith, a man out of time. Revived from a century-long sleep, he finds himself in a world he never made, with a body rebuilt for an improbable future — with a pneumatic arm and a coal-powered heart. Cole knows that the steam-driven, bizarrely high-tech world in which he now lives is not how the future's supposed to be. But can he restore the natural order against the will of the fearsome Dr. Mortimer Absinthe, dark architect of this cold world? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #6 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL, ART BY TRAVIS CHAREST AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST In stores November 3. Since Zealot's death, Grifter and the nefarious Kenyan have become fierce enemies. Now, thanks to Noir's mysterious — and somewhat illegal — connections, the 'Cats have finally gotten a serious lead on this manipulative villain. The stalking ground is New York City. Close your eyes and cover your ears, because if one of the Wildcats catches Kenyan, it won't be pretty. Let the chase begin! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS TOMORROW STORIES #4 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY KEVIN NOWLAN, RICK VEITCH, JIM BAIKIE, AND MELINDA GEBBIE; COVER BY BAIKIE In stores November 17. Installments of all four TOMORROW STORIES features, each written by Alan Moore! Beneath a madly satirical cover from Jim Baikie is another four-decker farrago of fun, fear, and fantasy! Greyshirt crosses the fated path of a time-traveling transgressor in "Tempus, Fugitive!"; and First American finds himself accused of scandal, sleaze and much worse in "The Bitter Crumbs of Defeat." Meanwhile, over in Queerwater Creek, Jack B. Quick continues his one-boy war against the laws of basic common sense; and in Indigo City, we peruse the pediatric perambulations of "Li'l Cobweb." FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOP 10 #5 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY GENE HA AND ZANDER CANNON In stores November 24. Under the streets of Neopolis, there's a manhunt going on, except that the quarry isn't anything close to a man. The trail of the Libra killer grows warmer as Sergeant Kemlo Caesar finds himself responsible for the safety of a potential victim and starts to wish for the dull routine and security of his desk job back at the station. Cyber-Cowboy Duane "The Dust Devil" Bodine and his spark-spitting partner Shock Head Peter try to adjust to an unlikely alliance with North Hockney mega-madam Large Marge, and there's clearly something bothering Jeff Smax. Join the men, women, dogs and mutants of Neopolis' Finest as things take a decided turn for the dark and creepy around Precinct Ten. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS BALL AND CHAIN #3 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY ALE GARZA AND RICHARD BENNETT In stores November 17. Comics' first super-powered romantic comedy continues! Nothing complicates a break-up more than super-powers that only function when you and your former beloved are in close proximity to each other...well, nothing except the arrival of villains. Lots and lots of villains. In fact, 108 armed-to- the-teeth, trained-to-kill ninjas! Plus, that pestering alien entity reveals some surprising twists that will change the Bulsons' lives forever. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.50 KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY VOLUME 2 #20 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY BRENT ANDERSON AND WILL BLYBERG; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores November 3. All secrets are revealed as the Steeljack Saga concludes! Can Steeljack save his fellow super-villains from the machinations of the Conquistador — or is he doomed to be the same kind of failure he's been all his life? Plus: the identity of the Black Mask Killer, Astro City in flames, and more. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE MECHANIC WRITTEN BY JOE CHIODO AND JONATHAN PETERSON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY CHIODO In stores November 24. Co-written by Jonathan Peterson and writer/painter Joe Chiodo, this acclaimed one-shot is timed to coincide with the debut of THE PATRIOTS, which is also co-written by Peterson, and DANGER GIRL SPECIAL, which features art by Joe Chiodo. Prestige Format. (STAR 09170D) FC, 48 PG $5.95 ****************************** NIGHTFALL: THE BLACK CHRONICLES #2 WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY TOMM COKER AND TROY HUBBS In stores November 3. A gripping tale of supernatural menace and gripping horror continues! Former Nightwatch operative Mason Black learns more about the fearsome creature known as Proteus. All of New Orleans' monster underworld has reason to dread Proteus, but that's not why Mace is going up against him. Black's motive is as personal as they come: He's fighting to redeem his very soul! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.95 YEAH! #4 WRITTEN BY PETER BAGGE; ART AND COVER BY GILBERT HERNANDEZ In stores November 3. Learn how the greatest band in the Galaxy got its start! It's a 2-part blast to the past in "The Origins of Yeah!", revisiting the gang in its high-school years! Witness musical history as punk rock grrl Wendy "Woo-Woo" McGovern has a brilliant idea: starting a girl band with her best friend...Miss Hellraiser?! FC, 32 PG. $2.95* VERTIGO THE BOOKS OF FAERIE: AUBERON'S TALE TP WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON AND JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY PETER GROSS, RYAN KELLY, MARK BUCKINGHAM, VINCE LOCKE, HERMANN MEJIA, AND DICK GIORDANO; PAINTED COVER BY MEJIA In stores November 3. Discover how a young boy became the haughty King Auberon of Faerie in THE BOOKS OF FAERIE: AUBERON'S TALE, a VERTIGO trade paperback collecting the 3-issue miniseries of the same name and other tales of Auberon and his realm. In the AUBERON'S TALE miniseries — written by Bronwyn Carlton (THE BOOKS OF FAERIE), with art by Peter Gross (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, THE BOOKS OF FAERIE) and Vince Locke (WITCHCRAFT: LA TERREUR) — a group of nobles' bold plan to overthrow a mad King is undermined when an odd twist of succession places the realm's future in the hands of a small boy who has suddenly been proclaimed monarch. Also reprinted in this handsome collection are backup features from THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #57 and #58 (written by Carlton, with art by Ryan Kelly and Hermann Mejia) which detail stories of young King Auberon. Completing the volume is 1997's THE BOOKS OF MAGIC ANNUAL #1 (written by John Ney Rieber with art by Mark Buckingham and Dick Giordano), which tells the story of Tim Hunter's encounter with a lonely girl on a deserted island in the Realm of Faerie, a girl who helped secure Tim's future as the greatest magician in the world. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BOOKS OF FAERIE TP WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON AND JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY PETER GROSS; COVER BY HERMANN MEJIA In stores November 3. Timed to coincide with the BOOKS OF FAERIE: AUBERON'S TALE trade paperback, this beautiful collection reprints the miniseries that revealed Queen Titania of Faerie's surprising origins. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $14.95 ******************************** THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #68 WRITTEN BY PETER GROSS; ART BY GROSS, MICHAEL LARK AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores November 10. While young mage Tim Hunter hides out at the Inn Between Worlds, a delegation of Lords from each realm meets to decide what to do about the Wild Hunt — a savage group of mythic hunters let loose from their age-old prison. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CONGO BILL #4 WRITTEN BY SCOTT CUNNINGHAM; ART BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ; COVER BY RICHARD CORBEN In stores November 10. The jungle adventure comes to a shocking conclusion. It's high noon for black op Thomas Glass when he comes face to face with his mysterious quarry — a golden-furred two-ton monstrosity — and, even worse, the madman who controls it. It's time for Glass to discover who the true beast is. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING TP WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY CHRIS BACHALO AND MARK BUCKINGHAM; COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores November 17. Timed to coincide with Chris Bachalo's and Joe Kelly's STEAMPUNK: CATECHISM (from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS), this collection reprints the classic Death miniseries illustrated by Bachalo (THE WITCHING HOUR) and Mark Buckingham (THE TITANS). (STAR 00728D) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $12.95 ******************************** THE DREAMING #44 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HØJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores November 17. Part 1 of the 3-part "Trinket." A "glamour stone" — enchanted by Morpheus and spurned by Nuala — becomes the catalyst for much intrigue in both an unsavory goblin court and in New York City, where the expatriate fairy wants desperately to pass for a regular human girl. Note: Look for THE DREAMING PVC SET, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE DREAMING: TRIAL AND ERROR TP WRITTEN BY LEN WEIN; ART BY BRIAN APTHORP AND SCOTT HAMPTON In stores November 10. This one-shot starring Cain and Abel is written by Len Wein (some of whose work is featured in the BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS trade paperback). (STAR 07763D) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $5.95 ******************************* FAITH #3 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TED MCKEEVER; PAINTED COVER BY MCKEEVER In stores November 24. Writer/artist Ted McKeever's stylish, haunting tale of a very different afterlife continues. As the realm of Murr prepares for war, the amnesiac woman called Faith learns about its secrets, including the killer who stalks its streets and Murr's strange place in the balance between Heaven and Hell. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 FLINCH #8 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA, MIKE CAREY AND JOHN KURAMATO; ART BY JAMES ROMBERGER, CRAIG HAMILTON AND JON J MUTH; COVER BY JAE LEE In stores November 24. A cover by Jae Lee (WILDC.A.T.S: TRILOGY) highlights the latest issue of this chilling anthology. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a three-course meal of stories that's certain to leave you feeling queasy. In "Guts," written by Greg Rucka (BATMAN, Whiteout) and illustrated by James Romberger (SEVEN MILES A SECOND), a pair of Feds bites off more than they can chew when they pursue a paramilitary nut to his backwoods hometown; in "The Wedding Banquet," written by Mike Carey (SANDMAN PRESENTS: LUCIFER) and illustrated by Craig Hamilton (STARMAN), a group of 13th-century devil worshippers plan to sacrifice a seemingly helpless young girl who holds dark secrets of her own; and in "The Lotus Shoes," written by John Kuramoto (The Crow) and illustrated by Jon J Muth (SWAMP THING: ROOTS, THE MYSTERY PLAY), a young Chinese girl receives a harsh lesson about the ties that bind. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HEAVY LIQUID #4 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE In stores November 3. The strange, 2-color miniseries from visionary writer/artist Paul Pope (THB, THE BATMAN CHRONICLES) nears its conclusion. Via Scramjet, "S" locates his apprehensive, long-lost lover, Rodan, in Paris to discuss the Collector's offer: If she agrees to sculpt the Heavy Liquid into the ultimate artform, she will receive a sum of money that will leave her set for life. But Rodan has one additional condition that forces "S" to make the ultimate sacrifice. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 5) $5.95 HELLBLAZER #144 WRITTEN BY DARKO MACAN; ART BY GARY ERSKINE AND ANDY LANNING; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores November 24. Part 1 of the 2-part "Ashes and Honey," guest-written by Darko Macan (Grendel Tales: Devils & Deaths, GANGLAND) with art by Gary Erskine and Andy Lanning. Kemal is a magician of a sort that John Constantine has never before encountered. For magicians of the West, magic is all about power, about ego, about winning. But for Kemal, the elder patriarch of a large immigrant Bosnian family, magic is about survival, about tradition, about sacrifice. When Kemal's family is subsumed by conflict that pits the ways of the old country against the corruption of the new, sacrifice may be the only thing he has left. Retailers, please note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE INVISIBLES VOLUME 3 #5 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS AND JAY STEPHENS; PAINTED COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores November 3. The countdown to the year 2000 continues with the conclusion of the 4-part "Karmageddon!" The psychedelic conclusion to the second storyarc of Volume 3 reveals a traitor in the Invisibles...one who joins forces with the Cyphermen. Plus, King Mob has his final confrontation with his inner psyche as Edith takes her last breath in India. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (8 OF 12) $2.95 100 BULLETS #6 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores November 3. A gambler gets his shot at revenge in Part 1 of the 2-part "Short Con, Long Odds." All gambler Chucky Spinks ever wanted was a shot at the penthouse on Easy Street. Instead, he got hard time he didn't earn and a bad rep that's left him hustling nickels and dimes on street corners instead of the money tables. When Agent Graves shows Chucky the identity of the man who made his life such misery — a man Chucky knows all too well — will that stack the deck in his favor? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PREACHER #57 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores November 3. There's showdowns galore as Jesse at last meets up with his old friend Cassidy, Starr mounts his offensive against Eisenstein, and Arseface fends off an increasingly hostile public. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PROPOSITION PLAYER #2 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY PAUL GUINAN AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores November 17. The exploits of a professional poker player suddenly thrown into a high-stakes game of mythical proportions continue as Joey Martin begins to realize that the 32 souls signed over to him as a bar prank make him awfully attractive to all kinds of trouble. Enter Hell Mary, the sexy demon operative assigned to extract the souls from Joey's possession using the most sinful types of persuasion. Meanwhile, Bill, the Angel of the Lord, tries a less gentle tactic, taking Joey on a warning tour of a panreligious skid row, where the skeptical poker player could well end up — unless he plays his cards right. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.50 THE SANDMAN COMPANION HC WRITTEN BY HY BENDER; COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores November 3. In-depth interviews with writer Neil Gaiman; commentary from dozens of artists involved with THE SANDMAN over its historic run; and story-by-story analysis of each issue of the award-winning series are just part of what can be found in THE SANDMAN COMPANION, an insightful VERTIGO hardcover that caps off the 10th-anniversary celebration of one of the most influential comic-book titles of all time. Written by acclaimed nonfiction author Hy Bender, THE SANDMAN COMPANION brings together anecdotes, reflections, and critical commentary from a variety of sources to reexamine the entire run of THE SANDMAN. Bender explores the groundbreaking blending of myth and historical fact that informed the series, with special attention paid to THE SANDMAN #19, the award-winning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" issue. Extensive interviews with THE SANDMAN writer Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS) reveal the origins of the Endless and other familiar characters from the Dreaming, while discussions with an incredible roster of artists that includes Jill Thompson, Michael Zulli, P. Craig Russell, Charles Vess, and cover artist Dave McKean illuminate the visual elements that added so much to the popular series. Also included are comments from noted authors and celebrities including Alan Moore, Harlan Ellison, Peter Straub, and Samuel R. Delany; a 16-page color section including rare and previously unpublished illustrations; and excerpts from Gaiman's original proposal for the series. HC, 7x10, 304pg, b&w $19.95 SLEEPY HOLLOW MOVIE ADAPTATION WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND JASON MOORE; BASED ON THE STORY "THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW" WRITTEN BY WASHINGTON IRVING AND THE FILM STORY BY ANDREW KEVIN WALKER AND KEVIN YAGHER WITH A SCREENPLAY BY YAGHER In stores November 3. One of the most anticipated films of the year is Paramount Pictures' Sleepy Hollow, a moody, atmospheric masterpiece from director Tim Burton (Batman, Beetlejuice). With an all-star cast headed by Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, Sleepy Hollow features Burton's trademark brilliant visual sequences and offbeat characters, wrapped around a supernatural mystery. Sleepy Hollow is based on the original story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" written by Washington Irving and the film story by Andrew Kevin Walker (Seven) and Kevin Yagher with a screenplay by Yagher. Now writer Steven T. Seagle (HOUSE OF SECRETS, Uncanny X-Men), is joined by artists Kelley Jones (BATMAN, THE SANDMAN) and Jason Moore (The Incredible Hulk) in the SLEEPY HOLLOW Movie Adaptation, a Prestige Format VERTIGO one-shot timed to coincide with the release of the movie. It is 1799, the eve of a new century. In New York City, young Constable Ichabod Crane is eager to use the latest scientific methods and his powers of deduction to solve the most brutal of crimes. But nothing can prepare him for the shocking murders that take him far from the city's cobblestones to the eerie town of Sleepy Hollow. Awaiting him are three beheaded bodies, all apparently victims of a legendary Headless Horseman returned from the grave to exact revenge. With the help of an orphaned child and a beautiful young woman, Ichabod uses reason to confront the horrors of the unexplained. But the reality of Sleepy Hollow's waking nightmare is always before him. A reality where witches cast spells in the darkened woods...trees bleed...and a demon rides at night. Retailers, please note: The SLEEPY HOLLOW Movie Adaptation is timed to arrive within three weeks of the movie's scheduled release date (November 19). If the release date should for any reason change, the adaptation will move accordingly. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG $7.95 STRANGE ADVENTURES #3 WRITTEN BY JOE R. LANSDALE, MARK SCHULTZ AND DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY RICHARD CORBEN, JOHN TOTLEBEN AND PAR MCEOWN; COVER BY EDVIN BIUKOVIC In stores November 24. Crop circles and cattle mutilations, killer viruses and extraterrestrial invaders converge as the unforgettable VERTIGO miniseries continues. A man's shadow acts on his darkest impulses in "The Split" (written by Joe R. Lansdale with art by Richard Corben); robot miners uncover the terrible secret at the Center of the Earth in "Metal Fatigue" (written by Mark Schultz with art by John Totleben); and a sexy, mysterious hitchhiker steers a lovestruck motorist onto a detour into the unknown in "Driving Miss 134" (written by Doselle Young with art by Pat McEown). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #29 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND JIM ROYAL In stores November 10. Part 2 of the 3-part "Lonely City." Something is rotten in the central City, and it's probably journalist Spider Jerusalem. Digging for the truth behind the child slaying/police negligence story he dug up — a story that has the City on the edge of massive riots — what he finds embroils him and his assistants in chaos, fire and death, bringing Spider directly into the crosshairs of the man who wants to destroy him. Note: Look for the SPIDER JERUSALEM GLASSES PROP, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE III WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN, WARREN ELLIS, PETER GROSS, AND VARIOUS; ART BY MICHAEL ZULLI, DAVE GIBBONS, MICHAEL LARK, DARICK ROBERTSON, RODNEY RAMOS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores November 17. What do you want for Christmas? Your answer could be influenced by Desire, cover featured on this year's VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE III, a holiday anthology sampler of current and upcoming projects from the acclaimed line of mature-readers titles. Desire takes the lead story as well as the cover (a line-art creation by THE INVISIBLES' Philip Bond) in a wintry tale written by THE SANDMAN's Neil Gaiman, with art by THE SANDMAN: LOVE STREET penciller Michael Zulli. This period piece is set during a blizzard that forces a train to tumble, leaving many hearts and lives completely shattered. WATCHMEN artist Dave Gibbons writes and draws a holiday story of HELLBLAZER's John Constantine, who encounters a man called Herod, searching London for a prostitute who is heavy with child. Only Constantine can stop the killing, but does he want to?Writer Peter Gross and artist Michael Lark (SUPERMAN: WAR OF THE WORLDS, SCENE OF THE CRIME) open THE BOOKS OF MAGIC for a tale of the ever-inquisitive Dead Boy Detectives (last seen in THE SANDMAN), who breach Tim Hunter's safe haven at the Inn at the End of the World, rolling into town as a human snowball. Caitlín R. Kiernan, writer of THE DREAMING, teams with PROPOSITION PLAYER's Bill Willingham to share a Pleistocene winter's tale about one of Morpheus's former ravens. The TRANSMETROPOLITAN team of writer Warren Ellis and artists Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos spread holiday cheer as outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem manages to have a millennial moment in the snow, even in a city where no one seems to know what year it is. And the 100 BULLETS writer-artist duo of Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso tell a story of the 1960s, where the recipient of Agent Graves's special briefcase and gun may be the missing link in the ultimate conspiracy theory. WINTER'S EDGE III also includes holiday-themed previews of three new ongoing titles planned for release next year: SWAMP THING, written by Brian Vaughn (X-Men, Wolverine) with art by Roger Petersen (SubHuman) and Joe Rubinstein, which reintroduces Téfé Holland as the 18-year-old half-Elemental, half-human searches out expert advice about her strange new powers, along the way learning about the deadly effects of mistletoe; DEADENDERS, written by Ed Brubaker (SCENE OF THE CRIME) with art by Warren Pleece (TRUE FAITH) and Richard Case (THE SANDMAN), which follows an unforgettable group of dead-end teenagers roaming through a post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland; and THE GREAT SATAN, written by Jamie Delano (HELLBLAZER) with art by newcomer Goran Sadzuka, which introduces a clan of immortals in the American West. Completing the Special is an interview with writer Jeph Loeb and artist Chris Bachalo on their new VERTIGO miniseries, THE WITCHING HOUR. MATURE READERS FC, 80 PG. $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE II WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY VARIOUS; COVER BY MIKE ALLRED In stores November 17. 1998's holiday sampler, featuring stories from some of VERTIGO's most popular titles, is offered again to coincide with the release of VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE III. Retailers, please note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR 08546D) MATURE READERS FC, 96 PG. $6.95 ******************************* THE WITCHING HOUR #1 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND ART THIBERT In stores November 10. People who touch the Dark, embrace the Wicked, or are doomed by Desires, all open themselves to being caught up in the deadly enchantments of THE WITCHING HOUR. The VERTIGO debut of award-winning writer Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN, BATMAN: DARK VICTORY), this landmark 3- issue Prestige Format miniseries is also the VERTIGO return of artist Chris Bachalo (DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING, STEAMPUNK, Generation X), elegantly inked by Art Thibert (SUPERMAN/FANTASTIC FOUR, X-Men). The setting is Manhattan, where the mysterious Amanda Collins moves through the troubled lives of ordinary people armed with little more than a blank white business card and a strange, supernatural presence. She's giving them the chance to change their lives; but the choice they make will depend entirely on the forces that already exist in their hearts. Amanda herself is a mesmerizing presence and, as she works modern magic with the help of a colorful if not entirely loyal coterie of followers, another side of her begins to emerge: one that is troubled, powerful and possibly centuries old. At the crossroads of the supernatural and the very real, THE WITCHING HOUR spins bold, provocative tales of sin, magic and redemption. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 3) $5.95 MAD MAD ABOUT TV TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS; COVER BY MORT DRUCKER In stores November 3. Following on the heels of the runaway bestseller MAD ABOUT THE MOVIES: SPECIAL WARNER BROS. EDITION (all right, it wasn't a best-seller, but people did run away) comes MAD ABOUT TV! A moronic compilation of the best and worst of MAD's television satires (you judge which is which), this trade paperback has something for everyone who watches TV, owns a TV, or has even just heard of TV. Written and illustrated by the Usual Gang of Idiots, with a cover by the infamous Mort Drucker, MAD ABOUT TV features dozens of forgettable spoofs, including "TV Commercials We’d Like to See," MAD Fold-Ins, 'The Lighter Side of...," and TV-parody classics such as "Thirtysuffering," "LA Lewd," and "Star Blecch." Guaranteed to impress no one, MAD ABOUT TV is the latest in the MAD ABOUT... series (and unless sales pick up, it could be the last!). So what are you waiting for? SC, 8x11, 272pg, PC $14.95 MAD MAGAZINE #388 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores November 10. As Thanksgiving preparations begin in Ernest (and how does Ernest feel about that, anyway?), the turkeys at MAD serve up another heaping helping of laughs with all the trimmings. Keep the bromo handy. Magazine, 48pg, b&w $2.95* TALES CALCULATED TO DRIVE YOU MAD #8 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores November 17. The final issue of the miniseries reprinting MAD #1-23 in full-color! Including #22, the "special art issue" fully illustrated by the legendary Bill Elder and #23, featuring the Pogo parody "Gopo Gossum," the "Barefoot No-Countessa," and a classic "scenes we'd like to see." Magazine, 64pg, FC (8 of 8) $2.95* PARADOX PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH THE BIG BOOK OF VICE WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY VARIOUS In stores November 3. Timed to coincide with the release of the Elseworlds one-shot SUPERMAN, INC., this handsome collection explores the vices that we love to indulge in, written by SUPERMAN, INC.'s Steve Vance with art by some of comics' greatest talents. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 192pg, b&w $14.95 ******************************** DC DIRECT THE DREAMING PVC SET VERTIGO. Advance-solicited; in stores March 8. A full-color PVC set captures the denizens of the realm of the Sandman. Incredibly detailed, this set includes Daniel, Eve, Lucien, Merv, Nuala, Cain, and Abel, with Goldie perched on Abel's shoulder. Pieces range in size from 2 3/4" to 4 1/4" high. Retailers, please note: THE DREAMING PVC SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for November-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. PVC SET (7 PCS.) $39.95 BLACK CANARY DINAH LANCE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores February 23. The most head-turning member of the original JLA, Black Canary is captured in a gorgeous 5 3/4"-tall action figure, wearing the classic fishnet-stocking costume well-remembered by longtime readers. Enabling the Canary to switch from her blonde bombshell super-heroine role to florist Dinah Lance are two interchangeable heads (one blonde, one brunette) and a removable cloth skirt. Each figure features seven points of articulation (shoulders, elbows, hips, and neck). Retailers, please note: The BLACK CANARY DINAH LANCE ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with November- shipping product, offered in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI GREEN ARROW OLIVER QUEEN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores February 23. The original Emerald Archer stands 6" tall and ready to cause trouble in an action figure of bearded modern-day Robin Hood Oliver Queen. With quiver on back and bow in hand, each figure comes packaged with three trick arrows (boxing glove arrow, handcuff arrow and drill arrow) and features nine points of articulation (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and neck). Retailers, please note: The GREEN ARROW OLIVER QUEEN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance- solicited. Orders must be placed with November-shipping product, offered in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores February 23. A striking 6"-tall action figure brings the former pride of the Green Lantern Corps to life, with nine points of articulation (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and neck) and a plastic power battery in scale with the figure. In addition, each figure comes with a one-size-fits-all power ring (made of PVC) for the consumer's use. Retailers, please note: The HAL JORDAN GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with November- shipping product, offered in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI HARLEY QUINN MEDIUM STATUE BASED ON DESIGNS BY BRUCE TIMM Advance-solicited; in stores February 16. The most adorable psychopath in the DC Universe is captured in cold-cast porcelain! Measuring 5 1/2 " h x 6 3/4" w x 3 1/2 " d, the Joker's main squeeze is beautifully rendered in this fully painted statue, which shows Harley sitting on a deck of cards and holding an oversized gun. Retailers, please note: The HARLEY QUINN MEDIUM STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for November-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $89.95 STAR OF THE MONTH KINGDOM COME SUPERMAN STATUE SCULPTED AND DESIGNED BY ALEX ROSS In stores November 24. Timed to coincide with the arrival of the KINGDOM COME SHAZAM! STATUE (advance-solicited to arrive in stores on November 24), this striking statue serves as a monument to the Original Super-Hero. Retailers, please note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR 08223X) STATUE $250.00 ****************************** PLASTIC MAN WATCH Advance-solicited; in stores January 5. Stretch time to the utmost with this wristwatch designed to look like the JLA's most elastic member in disguise! Is it a handy timepiece..."Eel" O'Brien...or both? This four-color watch features Plastic Man's goggle-wearing puss on the watch face, with the band designed to appear like Plastic Man's body reaching around your wrist! Retailers please note: The PLASTIC MAN WATCH is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for November- released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. WATCH $39.95 THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS PRINT SET ART BY YOSHITAKA AMANO VERTIGO. Advance-solicited; in stores December 1. Taken from the pages of THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS, this print set features two striking pieces of art from famed Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano. The 10" x 13" prints are shrink-wrapped on cardboard and are suitable for framing. Retailers please note: THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS PRINT SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for November-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, PRINT SET (2 PCS.) $19.95 SPIDER JERUSALEM GLASSES PROP VERTIGO. Pre-solicited; in stores April 12. The distinctively psychedelic glasses worn by TRANSMETROPOLITAN outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem are recreated in DC Direct's latest prop. The gold frame glasses feature one rectangular green lens and one circular red lens. These UV-coated glasses are for display only and are not intended to be worn. Each prop comes in a 2.5" h x 6.5" w x 3" d metal case. Retailers, please note: The SPIDER JERUSALEM GLASSES PROP is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is pre- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. GLASSES PROP $49.95 SUPERGIRL STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER BASED ON DESIGNS BY GARY FRANK Pre-solicited; in stores March 29. Beautifully rendered and based on designs by Gary Frank (SUPERGIRL, GEN13), this cold-cast porcelain statue features an elegant Girl of Steel suspended in the air floating over Leesburg in front of a gothic building." The statue stands 12" h x 5 1/4" w x 3 1/4" d. Retailers, please note: The SUPERGIRL STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW METAL POSTER ART BY PETER POPLASKI In stores November 3. Drawn by artist Peter Poplaski in a style evoking Joe Shuster's classic Superman, this classic-style 12" x 16" metal poster (with pre-drilled corner holes for easy hanging) showcases Superman leaping over the Metropolis skyline. FC, 12x16 $18.00 ***************************** IMAGE COMICS THE TENTH: THE BLACK EMBRACE TRADE PAPERBACK An Image Comic (S) Tony Daniel/Scott Lobdell (A) Tony Daniel (C) Drew The hot selling and sold out mini series, "The Black Embrace" is collected here for the first time! Written by Tony Daniel and Scott Lobdell and art by Tony Daniel this collection is a must-have for any fan! 112 pages of stunning art and story from issues 1-4 of The Black Embrace story line that rocked the comics world in the Spring of 1999! Includes a cover art gallery as well as an in-depth interview and behind the scenes photos with the man who created The Tenth, Tony Daniel! By F5 Entertainment, published by Image Comics with 112 pages of art in full color for $12.95! Brand spankin' new cover art by Tony Daniel. SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $12.95 ALLEY CAT #4 An Image Comic (W) Robert Napton & Matt Hawkins (A) Bosco & Tie, Photo cover by Greg Aronowitz The saga continues as Alley has to come to terms with the death of her fiance and the symbiotic relationship she has with the leather suit crafted and possessed by the Marquis de Sade. An unusual balance of her innocence and the evil of the leather suit acts as a beacon to the supernatural world-- wreaking havoc on New Orleans as creatures from beyond the pale start arriving en masse. What is the connection between the Marquis de Sade and Alley Cat? Why was she led to the suit? What is the connection to a Satanist cult? Find out in the first chapter in the ongoing saga of Alley Cat! FC, 32pg $2.50 ASCENSION #21 Top Cow Comics (W) Marcia Chen (P) Brian Ching In the captivating conclusion to the "Resurrection" storyline, Lucien, Andromeda, and their new ally return to the ruins of the Dayak citadel in search of a cure to their condition, but discover that others are also looking for the same thing. Meanwhile, the Enemy casts a spell to ensure his invulnerability, with cataclysmic effects. Nothing will ever be the same again! FC, 32pg $2.95 ON SALE 11/29-12/3/99 ATOMIC TOYBOX #1 An Image Comic (W/P/I) Aaron Lopresti On Ken Logan's 18th birthday, he gets a present that changes his life forever. Using stolen alien technology, his father creates the ATOMIC TOYBOX, a device that can take Ken's imagination and turn it into physical reality. Now Ken can make his wildest dreams come true. But his new power comes with a heavy price, and even the toybox can't save him from a villian so maniacal he keeps his favorite brain in a jar. Join the adventure that defies description! Ships with three hot covers! Bonus mini-poster inside! Special bonus preview of Terry (Generation X) Dodson's much anticipated "Bombshell" series! FC, 32pg $2.50 BIG BANG COMICS #28 An Image Comic By Chris Ecker, Stuart Sayger and others. Meet RED TED. The Mob killed him, but now he's back and taking a bite out of crime. The KNIGHT WATCHMAN has to stop him because Ted is now an undead cannibal who is literally eating those who murdered him! Plus, the PINK FLAMINGO and the QUEEN OF DIAMONDS team up to terrorize Midway City with... soap bubbles? B&W, 32pg $3.95 BLUE: BEHIND THE SCENES An Image Comic By Greg Aronowitz Co-creator/Director Greg Aronowitz takes you on an exclusive tour behind the scenes of the upcoming television series, BLUE, based on the Image Comic. This exciting magazine offers a sneek peek at the pre-production stage of the show as Hollywood's biggest artists translate the comic heroine into a fantastic reality. Be the first to see costume designs, illustrations, storyboards, set design blueprints, FX models, CGI effects, and on-set photos. Also included are script pages, production notes, bios and interviews with the talent involved, and an exclusive "BLUE: BEHIND THE SCENES" pull- out poster! Some of the art and interviews will feature: Drew Struzane (E.T., STAR WARS: EPISODE 1), Matt Codd (JUDGE DREDD, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN), Tim Flattery (BATMAN FOREVER, MEN IN BLACK), Dave Lowery (JURASSIC PARK, THE GRINCH), Warren Manser (12 MONKEYS, JP: THE LOST WORLD), Dawn Brown (X-FILES: THE MOVIE, LOIS AND CLARK), Ron Mendell (ARMAGEDDON, SOLDIER), and Mike Fields (X-FILES, MILLENNIUM). FC, 22pg $2.95 "BLUE" LITHOGRAPH An Image Product Art by Drew Struzan Fresh off the press, this high quality art litho features world renowned illustrator Drew Struzan's cover for the first issue of BLUE. The artist personally supervised the printing to make sure these 24" x 36" lithographs are as close to the original as possible. These prints are the same exact size as the original, and include the amazing borders and elements of the painting that were ultimately cropped for the final cover. In all her glory, Drew's "BLUE" is a must-have for every art fan! UNSIGNED—FC, 24x36 $19.95 SIGNED—FC, 24x36 $29.95 CHASSIS #1 An Image Comic (W) Joshua Dysart (P) William O'Neill (I) Larry Welch Flying Racecars, Rampaging Robots and Zoot Suit Riots! This is not your father's 1949! This is the world of Chassis! A world seen as yesterday's tomorrow. Chassis McBain, a fiery redhead, is the only independent rocket racecar driver in the high stakes commercial world of the Aerorun. Trapped by the money and greed that run the sport she loves, Chassis is forced to compete against the idiotic showman Sabotage, and his psychotic "Cheerleader from Hell" girlfriend Twist. This becomes a merchandising circus that forces Chassis to ask herself, "Does her dignity have a price?" So get ready for hairpin curves, cliffhanger endings and femme fatales, because at the drop of the green flag... Chassis is racing your way! Highly recommended. Note: This issue ships with a 50/50 alternate cover by WitchBlade artist Randy Green. Chassis is an ongoing series. FC, 32pg $2.95 THE CROW #10 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) John Kuramoto and Jon J Muth (A) Paul Lee (C) Mark Nicholas, Cover by Simon Davis "Ashes to Ashes"—Shelly's grave has been robbed. Who has taken her body and for what dark purpose? The Crow must recover his true love at any cost, but that cost may prove to be greater than he could possibly imagine. FC, 32pg $2.50 CURSE OF THE SPAWN TPB #2 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Alan McElroy (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Danny Miki, Cover by Ashley Wood "Blood and Sutures"—Relive the Suture saga as Sam & Twitch find themselves involved in a double dose of depraved acts. It is a predatory hunt with a role reversal, as serial killers find themselves being hunted and killed in a most grotesque manner--and not by another serial killer, but a victim and former prey of psychotic cops. This trade paperback of urban horror collects the entire Suture story line of issues #5 through #8 in all their horrific glory. A disturbing story that leaves your skin with that crusty, blood-caked feeling that you just can't wash off. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.95 CY-GOR #5 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Rick Veitch (P/I) Joel Thomas (C) Todd Broeker & Jay Fotos, Cover by Simon Davis "Then One Foggy Christmas Eve..."—Oh come all ye fearful!! If you've been dreaming of a white-knuckled Christmas, this Cy-Gor special holiday issue will have sugarplums dancing the "Monkey" in your head! He may be 900 pounds of cybernetic Simian mayhem, but even a monster like Cy-Gor gets a hole in his heart when the sights and sounds of Christmas trigger haunting memories of holidays spent way back when he was human! What do you get for that special ape in your life that has everything? The Cy-Gor Christmas issue is the perfect stocking stuffer to send him screaming into the silent night! FC, 32pg $2.50 THE DARKNESS #1—SIGNED EDITION BY MARC SILVESTRI Top Cow Comics Limited to 1,000 copies, signed by Darkness creator and Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri. These books are extremely limited, so allocations may occur. FC, 32pg $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN Offered Again--In celebration of DARKNESS MONTH!: O/A THE DARKNESS COLLECTED EDITIONS #1-4 O/A THE DARKNESS #10, 12-20 ************************** THE DARKNESS #28 Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Clarence Lansang DARKNESS MONTH CONTINUES! The Darkness/Witchblade crossover concludes HERE! JACKIE ESTACADO--a broken man? As impossible as it seems, after months of battling the Angelus, a certain unnamed caped crusader, and a host of other baddies, even the power of the DARKNESS is not enough to protect him anymore. Instead, he must turn to the most unlikely ally of all for help... his power's ancient enemy, Sara Pezzini and the WITCHBLADE! Don't miss this momentous turning point in the life of the man known as the DARKNESS, the ramifications of which will be felt over the next year! FC, 32pg $2.50 ON SALE 11/29-12/3/99 THE DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE SPECIAL Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell/Christina Z. (P) Randy Green Part 3 of the Darkness/Witchblade crossover heralds the beginning of Darkness month! First the DARKNESS imposed during WITCHBLADE MONTH! Now Sara Pezzini and the WITCHBLADE return the favor! But what an imposition it is! They've been sworn enemies even before they met (thanks to the nature of their ancient powers), and yet, JACKIE ESTACADO's only hope for survival lies in trusting SARA PEZZINI. More than trusting her, in fact, he has to learn to serve her and the power of the WITCHBLADE! This special oversized issue might be enough room to tell the story, as DARKNESS and WITCHBLADE team up to battle an all-new nemesis. FC, 48pg $3.95 ON SALE 11/22-11/26/99 DEITY: REVELATIONS #4 An Image Comic (A/W/co-creator) Karl Altstaetter (W/co-creator) Robert Napton (I) Victor Olazaba (C) Brian Buccellato Jamie must make a fateful decision when she is confronted by shocking disclosures and uncertain loyalties. Meanwhile, the uneasy alliance between Oris Ogden and Joe Tripoli begins to crumble as Lord Pyre begins his final gambit to seize control of the Junction! This series combines manga-style fantasy, high-tech warfare, martial arts action, and a decidedly hip-hop sensibility. Note: This issue will ship with a 50/50 variant cover. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEITY PERFECT COLLECTION BOX SET #1 Boxed Set $49.95 O/A WEASEL GUY: ROADTRIP #1 b&w $2.95 O/A CATSEYE #3 & 4 $2.95Ea. O/A HYPERWERKS SKETCHBOOK '99 Available in three different editions, including a “Deluxe” edition, featuring one of four exclusive sketches of Jaime, Diamond Diaz, Lucius, and Tommy Lone. UNSIGNED—b&w $5.00 SIGNED—b&w $10.00 DELUXE—b&w $30.00 ********************************* DEMONSLAYER #1 An Image Comic (S) Marat Mychaels and Jaime Mendoza (P) Marat Mychaels (I) Jaime Mendoza (C) Next Color From the minds that brought you the smash hit NASH comes DEMONSLAYER, an epic tale of love and tragedy. DEMONSLAYER is the story of Jaclyn and Michael whose love is torn asunder by dark forces beyond their control. When a tragic accident takes Jaclyn away from Michael, the loss is too much for him to bear. Consumed with guilt, Michael makes a pact with the devil himself to bring her back. However, unknown to Michael, Jaclyn never perished. Now his soul is lost and in the ultimate twist of irony, Jaclyn must destroy the monster her love created! With a plot twist at every turn, DEMONSLAYER will keep you guessing to the very end. This gothic fantasy-adventure is brought to you by NEXT ENTERTAINMENT with spectacular art by Marat Mychaels and Jaime Mendoza. THIS FALL THE TALE BEGINS !!! FC, 32pg $2.95 DEMONSLAYER #1 CD COMIC An Image Product (S) Marat Mychaels and Jaime Mendoza (P) Marat Mychaels (I) Jaime Mendoza (C) Next Color This full color digital version of DEMONSLAYER contains issue #1 in full NEXT COLOR, the way it was meant to be seen. The CD will also contain exclusive artwork including a stunning CD jacket by Marat Mychaels and Jaime Mendoza. With a $ 9.95 price tag, this is a must for any comic book fan who owns a computer. COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS: MACINTOSH SYSTEMS ONLY and ADOBE PHOTOSHOP IS REQUIRED TO OPEN FILES. FC (w/CD-ROM) $9.95 DUNCAN'S KINGDOM #2 An Image Comic (W) Gene Yang (A) Derek Kirk "Frogs"—The saga concludes! Will Duncan and the princess live happily ever after? What is the secret of the bottle? Who is the lady Duncan keeps dreaming about? What was Duncan doing in the Swamp Lands when Brother Patchwork found him? And who exactly is this Brother Patchwork guy, anyway? Will he return to put the "smack" down? All things will be revealed in "Frogs," the spine-chilling second half of DUNCAN'S KINGDOM, brought to you once again by 1997 Xeric Grant winner Gene Yang and critically acclaimed comics creator Derek Kirk! b&w, 32pg $2.95 EXPOSURE #3 An Image Comic (S) David Campiti (A) Al Rio (C) Mickey Clausen GEN 13 and STAR WARS artist AL RIO sizzles the comics racks with his third on-time/every-time issue! In "Photo Finish?," comicdom's sexiest action babes — Lisa Shannon and Shawna Diaz -- attempt to save the beautiful woman whose soul is being ripped away every time she is photographed; and in the big city, cameras are everywhere. PLUS: Who or what is the mysterious angel that Lisa seems to recognize from her past? ...and can it save her from the horrifying monsters from the mirror that attack her at every turn? This is part two of a multi-part adventure with perhaps the sexiest comics action babes of all-time! Note: This issue will ship in 1/3-1/3-1/3 quantities with: (1) An AL RIO illustrated cover; (2) A painted cover by STAR WARS painter Monte Moore featuring PLAYBOY's Lorissa McComas as "Shawna Diaz" and official BARBIE model Tabatha as "Lisa Shannon"; and (3) A bondage photo cover starring Tabatha and HOOTERS model Natalie Matta! FC, 32pg $2.50 FATHOM #10 Top Cow Comics (W) Michael Turner/Bill O'Neil (P) Michael Turner (C) Jonathan D. Smith After the near-cataclysmic events in the opening story arc, both the world above and the world below are shaken. And on the darkest depths of the ocean floor, unimaginable creatures are stirred into awakening. Perhaps the worst has just begun. FC, 32pg $2.50 ON SALE 11/22-11/26/99 HEARTBREAKERS SUPERDIGEST An Image Comic By Anina Bennett, Paul Guinan, Lenin Delsol, and more; cover by Guinan. Special tenth-anniversary offer! To celebrate the first decade of their long-running science fiction series, creators ANINA BENNETT and PAUL GUINAN are resoliciting last year's HEARTBREAKERS SUPERDIGEST. The Superdigest is a squarebound, paperback-size (6x9 in.) anthology of self-contained Heartbreakers stories and features, including a maze, letters column, and fumetti. In the world of Heartbreakers, genetic engineering is an everyday event, clones are second-class citizens, and big business runs the show. But that doesn't stop Delta and Queenie--our feisty, brains-and-brawn heroic duo--from tackling problems both big and small. Averting a global food crisis, shopping for a new spaceship, fending off street thugs... hey, it's all in a day's work! HEARTBREAKERS SUPERDIGEST includes new stories by Anina Bennett (The Big Book of Bad) and Paul Guinan (Aliens, Chronos), Jimmie Robinson (Amanda & Gunn), Todd Fox (Axtaxi), and Chris Jones (Young Heroes in Love). RESOLICITATION Digest, 6x9, 104pg, PC $9.95 HEARTBREAKERS SUPERDIGEST: YEAR TEN An Image Comic By Anina Bennett, Paul Guinan, Lenin Delsol, Steve Leialoha, and more; cover by Guinan. That's right, it's the tenth anniversary of the science fiction series HEARTBREAKERS! Writer ANINA BENNETT and artist PAUL GUINAN are celebrating their survival of a decade in comics by releasing the all-new HEARTBREAKERS SUPERDIGEST: YEAR TEN! This self-contained, paperback-size book boasts 104 pages of stories, games, and other fab features. The main characters--Queenie and Delta, both cloned from the same woman--face off with a nomadic band of pirate clones, discover a long-lost "sister," and take a shopping trip that turns unexpectedly action-packed! More adventures of Queenie and Delta are chronicled in last year's HEARTBREAKERS SUPERDIGEST, which is still available--look for its resolicitation in this issue of Previews. Digest, 6x9, 104pg, PC $12.95 INTRIGUE #4 An Image Comic (W/I) Howard M. Shum (P) Kaare Andrews (C) Tom Chu A lethal ninja clan attacks fugitive Kirk Best and FBI agent Lauren Sumner. If that wasn't enough, they also have to deal with paranormal units of the CIA and United States Secret Service. "Intrigue is kool comic work for the Y2K generation!" - John Beatty, "Batman" inker. Note: Intrigue #4 features a 1-in-4 alternate cover by Frank ("Liberty Meadows") Cho! FC, 32pg $2.50 THE KEEPER PREVIEW An Image Comic (W) Sharon Scott (P) Steve Firchow (I) Alp Altiner The creators of fan-favorite More Than Mortal have once again combined their skills to produce a new tale of ACTION and BETRAYAL. THE KEEPER is set on a small island in the South Pacific where history and fantasy combine to tell the story of a dangerous secret that has lain hidden for centuries. This secret has the potential to destroy the world, and it's about to be discovered. Only one man, a mysterious outcast, has the power to confront its peril. Get a sneak peek of Image Comics' new smash series, previously available only at conventions. This 16-page special edition contains an introduction to the story, development sketches, character profiles, and 6 pages of internal art from the upcoming first issue. b&w, 16pg $4.95 KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS #25 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Brian Holguin (P) Clayton Crain (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Brian Haberlin "Devil by the Tale"—It is a dark, moonless November night, and Blackwell the Ringmaster (earthly avatar of the dreaded DEMON persona) seems more gloomy than usual. Prompted by the inquiries of his circus mates, Blackwell reluctantly relates a story from his dark past; a tale of murder, deceit and the price of blind loyalty. An intense look at the secret history of Psycho Circus's most popular characters! FC, 32pg $2.25 LADY PENDRAGON #7 An Image Comic (W) Matt Hawkins, Painted by Dorian Cleavinger Future Prophecy: Part 1—CELEBRATE LADY PENDRAGON'S ANNIVERSARY! The first anniversary of Lady Pendragon's Image debut is celebrated with a special double-sized, fully painted issue by Dorian Cleavenger. When Jennifer Drake discovers that she is worshipped as a messianic figure in the bizarre futuristic world of the Priestess, she decides to travel with her to this time and set the record straight! They are both surprised to discover that this world has been completely ravaged by a war between the opposing factions supporting science and magic! Dragon-riders versus space ships in a unique mystery delving into the philosophy of religion. Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action and Adventure at its best! Retailer Note: This books ships with two painted covers by Dorian Cleavenger in equal 50/50 variation. For every 25 copies ordered, each retailer will receive a special 3rd holofoil edition cover for free. FC, 40pg $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN: O/A LADY PENDRAGON VOL 2 #2 & 3 O/A LADY PENDRAGON: DRAGON BLADE #1-3 O/A LADY PENDRAGON/MORE THAN MORTAL O;A MORE THAN MORTAL/LADY PENDRAGON ************************************** LADY PENDRAGON/ALLEY CAT/BLUE POSTER #1 An Image Product Painted by Dorian Cleavenger CELEBRATE LADY PENDRAGON'S ANNIVERSARY! This full-sized poster by fantasy painter Dorian Cleavenger features Lady Pendragon, Alley Cat and Blue in one sensational poster! FC, 24x36 $5.95 LADY PENDRAGON CELTIC CROSS An Image Product CELEBRATE LADY PENDRAGON'S ANNIVERSARY! This special Celtic cross is made out of Sterling Silver and features the Lady Pendragon logo on the back. The perfect gift, anyone can wear a piece of Pendragon mythology around their necks. Sterling Silver Cross $19.95 LADY PENDRAGON MINI-BUST SCULPTURE An Image Product Sculpted by Greg Aronowitz CELEBRATE LADY PENDRAGON'S ANNIVERSARY! Lady Pendragon is immortalized in this 6" cold cast porcelain mini-bust sculpted by Hollywood special effects maverick Greg Aronowitz. Comes in special collector's box with certificate of authenticity signed by Lady Pendragon creator Matt Hawkins. Sculpture $39.95 LADY PENDRAGON: ORIGIN TP An Image Comic (W) Matt Hawkins (A) John Stinsman, Andy Park, Ron Adrian & Hector Gomez, Painted cover by Joe Jusko CELEBRATE LADY PENDRAGON'S ANNIVERSARY! The first six issues of LADY PENDRAGON are being packaged together in this deluxe trade paperback! Including the original LADY PENDRAGON ONE-SHOT (Vol. 1, #1), the three issue mini-series (Vol. 2, #1-3), the hard-to-find LADY PENDRAGON #0 issue, and the exclusive LADY PENDRAGON PRELUDE EDITION, this trade paperback is being designed by the Comicraft design team that does the ASTRO CITY trade paperbacks. Witness the origin of Jennifer Drake, Guinevere, Ishmael and the entire Lady Pendragon crew as the sci-fi, fantasy, action-adventure tale of 1998 is collected at last! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 LADY PENDRAGON: ORIGIN OF MERLIN #1 An Image Comic (W) Matt Hawkins (A) John Stinsman & Peter Vale CELEBRATE LADY PENDRAGON'S ANNIVERSARY! The origin of the mythical Merlin finally revealed! In a special story featuring Jennifer Drake, Guinevere, the Priestess, Morgana, and several other new characters, elements of Merlin's secretive past are uncovered in a narrative tale told by the Egyptian god Anubis. Featuring the first appearances of over fifteen new characters, this one will definitely be a keeper! FC, 32pg $2.50 LILI #0 An Image Comic (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) The Waltrip Brothers, painted cover by Chris Compston LILITH--the legendary first wife of Adam and the demon queen of the night. Lilith demanded equality from her husband, but when she found that she could not have it, she denounced the name of god and banished herself from the garden forever. It's the year 2000--Mardi Gras in the infamous city of sin ...New Orleans. The magical night of debauchery and excess has brought a plague upon the women of the city. Lilith has returned and she will have her revenge on mankind. LILI. Written by 1999 EISNER nominee Brian Michael Bendis (Sam and Twitch, Jinx, Torso), with stunning artwork from the exceptional team of The Waltrip Brothers, this totally original one-shot of modern mythological horror is a must-read! b&w, 48pg $4.95 M. REX #1 An Image Comic (W) Joe Kelly (P) Duncan Rouleau (C) Haberlin Studios The premiere issue of the COMIC BOOK THAT WILL SAVE THE WORLD!!! Brought to you by creators Joe (X-men, Superman, Deadpool) Kelly and Duncan (Alpha Flight, Wolverine) Rouleau, Machina Rex is: Gigantor, Johnny Quest, and Our Man Flint jump in the Mach Five and haul ass into Terry Gilliam's Brazil, where they crash the Sailor Moon cast party to stop the world from launching itself on a one way rocket-ride to death!!! In other words, "A refreshing blend of humor, drama, and adventure geared to the comics enthusiast and jet-setter alike... with killer blenders and a toaster that eats faces." In this exciting issue, you will meet: REX--The ten year old thief whose heart is home to a billion microscopic robots. His ultimate destiny may decide the fate of all mankind... SIX--The secret agent assigned to liquidate the greatest threat to Earth since the meteor that wiped out the dinos... Rex?!? MIA MOORE--Hollywood darling whose very presence is your passport to adventure! M.REX, GUARANTEED to amuse, inspire, and most of all... SHIP ON TIME! (We'll have three in the can by issue 1's ship date!) Note: This issue will ship with an alternate cover by ARIA artist, Jay Anacleto. FC, 32pg $2.95 MORE THAN MORTAL #5 An Image Comic (W) Sharon Scott (P) Romano (I) Marco Galli "Famine"—She's back! More Than Mortal welcomes the return of series creator/writer Sharon Scott along with the addition of new penciler Romano (Witchfinder, Sagas) in an exciting tale that sets Derdre against a ruthless new adversary. Now armed with her sacred spear, The Protector returns home to Ireland, and finds the land ravaged in her absence. A menacing blight devastates the people from the inside, while a merciless English invasion threatens them from the outside. Be watching this November, when Ireland's greatest heroine finally faces an enemy that she cannot defeat. Her name is FAMINE, and she's hungry for you! Note: There will be a 75/25 alternate cover by Randy Green. FC, 32pg $2.95 MORE THAN MORTAL: COLLECTED EDITION #2 An Image Comic (W) Sharon Scott (P) Steve Firchow (I) Walden Wong (C) Steve Firchow As promised, this second collected volume will contain a full 59 pages of art, first featured in issues #3 and #4 of the original MTM mini-series. Don't miss the next chapters of this critically acclaimed comic, as the young orphan, Derdre, continues on her journey to become Ireland's greatest heroine. New More Than Mortal Collected Editions will be released every two months from Image Comics. FC, 64pg $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MORE THAN MORTAL: OTHERWORLDS #1 ****************************** NEON CYBER #5: An Image Comic (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Lou Kang (I) Arnold Tsang and Tracy Ho (C) Dreamwave Colors Framed for a murder he didn't commit, Neon finds himself an outcast from the very people he trusted. Bitter and angry, Neon sets off on his own to try to prove his innocence to the rest of the Neon Dragons. But as he leaves, the trouble stirred by Zeburo's murder begins to form into something sinister. It's open season on the Neon Dragons as Dreamwave Productions brings you Neon Cyber Issue #5. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE NINE RINGS OF WU-TANG #1 An Image Comic (W) Aaron Bullock & Brian Haberlin (P) Clayton Henry (I) Crime Lab Ink Works (C) Haberlin Studios 36 CHAMBERS...9 RINGS...1 WU-TANG CLAN! Be there from the beginning! In a long-forgotten past where martial arts and magic blend together, an ancient evil is reborn and only a rag-tag band of mercenaries can stop it from plunging the world into eternal darkness. Expect the unexpected! Featuring the stunning talents of newcomer Clayton Henry as penciller and fantastic stories woven by Brian (Witchblade, Aria) Haberlin and Aaron Bullock, this book is sure to be a winner! A must see for fans of Battle Chasers and Wu-tang Clan. Note: This issue will ship with an alternate cover by ARIA artist, Jay Anacleto. FC, 32pg $2.95 Q-UNIT: REVENGE #3 An Image Comic (A/W/co-creator) Karl Altstaetter (W/co-creator) Robert Napton (P) Michael O'Hare (I) Victor Olazaba (C) Brian Buccellato "From the Ashes!"—In another Galaxy, the Braxian Empire, human scientist Alexander Duarte has been forced to join Q-Unit, a suicide squad comprised of political prisoners who must fight for Braxis or die! As the Q-Unit continues its mission to rescue Etana, they encounter Duarte's former mentor Jord Rahn--leader of the renegade Terrangers. Will Jord help them battle General Derge or have they encountered a new, more dangerous enemy? Created and Written by Karl Altstaetter and Robert Napton with stunning artwork by newcomer by Mike O'Hare, inks by Victor Olazaba and colors by Brian Buccellato. Note: This issue ships with alternate covers by Mike O'Hare and Karl Altstaetter in a 50/50 mix. FC, 32pg $2.95 RISING STARS #3 Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder (C) Liquid! This issue of J. Michael Straczynski's RISING STARS explores the tragic story of Lee Jackson. After killing a counselor in the camp for super-powered youths, Jackson must embark on a life on the run--evading the government that is now cracking down on he and all of the other "gifted ones." This story explores Jackson's life as he goes from fugitive to creating a life on his own, only to find it all fall apart... and how he becomes an avenging figure at the end. FC, 32pg $2.50 ON SALE 11/15-11/19/99 SAM AND TWITCH #4 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (P) Angel Medina (I) Jonathan Glapion (C) Todd Broeker & Jay Fotos, Cover by Ashley Wood "The Udaku”—In the middle of the bloodiest and most mysterious war the city of New York has ever seen, Twitch inadvertently rats on Sam to the Feds. Can their relationship survive the betrayal? Sam & Twitch are put to the ultimate personal test and their only hope is to find the hidden meaning of The Udaku--the clue to all the gruesome and unexplained gangland murders. It's another thrilling, hardboiled, cinematic chapter to one of the most talked-about new comics this year by 1999 EISNER nominee, crime fiction author BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (JINX, TORSO) and fan favorite ANGEL MEDINA (KISS). All this and a special rare appearance by SPAWN that you have to see to believe!! FC, 32pg $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #69 An Image Comic by Erik Larsen Y'know the real reason Erik Larsen is able to surprise the heck out of you poor slobs each and every month? He, himself has no idea what's going to be in each issue of the Savage Dragon and so he blathers out some inane solicitation copy and then has to come up with some way of making it all work! You think that's easy to do for over seven years? Not bloody likely! The Dragon is sure to fight somebody this month and She-Dragon meets up with the Eternal Youths while the Gods stranded on earth look to find a new home... See? He did it again! And I'm sure that like every issue before, that it will be another fascinating roller coaster ride that's entertaining as all hell and features over-developed men and women kicking the tar out of each other! Don't know how he manages it, but I'm sure glad he does! As you well know--Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation!! FC, 32pg $2.50 SLEEPY HOLLOW DELUXE FIGURE ASSORTMENT Todd McFarlane Toys * THE CRONE comes with candle, horned animal skull, mortar and pestle, two vegetable baskets and neckless shroud. * ICABOD CRANE comes with pistol, eyeglasses, four tools, two books and satchel. * THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN comes with an ax, severed heads, two interchangeable heads and a flowing cape. Case packs come with 6 assorted figures. Please inquire about pricing. Assortment #14400 Figure PI SLEEPY HOLLOW HEADLESS HORSEMAN BOXED SET Todd McFarlane Productions This special boxed set of The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow comes with a sword, a cape, and a multi-posable horse that walks on four legs or stands on its hind legs. The horse is outfitted with a saddle, reins, stirrups. Set among a forest scene diorama that consists of a dirt road, trees and lots of skulls on the ground. Case packs come with 6 assorted figures. Please inquire about pricing. Item #14500. Boxed PI SPAWN #92 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian Haberlin, Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane "Black Cat Bones, Part II"—An ambitious and amoral young man with a prodigious gift for the occult has tabled an irresistible offer before the HellSpawn: He is willing to trade places with Hell's rebel soldier--taking both his post and his power, and offering freedom for Al Simmons' condemned soul in exchange. But before signing on the dotted line, Spawn decides to give this modern day Faust a quick but unforgettable lesson in the true nature of Hell. FC, 32pg $1.95 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #9 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin (A) Liam McCormack-Sharp, Cover by Liam McCormack-Sharp "A Merry Round of Cheer"—In a decidedly different one-shot tale, a pair of traveling players and their rag-tag retinue serve up a command performance before the erstwhile Lord Covenant, the HellSpawn of the Dark Ages. Noted for their irreverent manner and gruesome repertoire, the company of players hopes to win a worthy boon from the mysterious wanderer. But little do they expect what it could cost them if their performance fails to please their guest. FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN: THE UNDEAD #6 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Chance Wolf (C) Todd Broeker "The Wind That Shakes the Barley, Part II"—Spawn takes Richard through a figurative and personal hell in order to reclaim the soul of his dead wife. There, he has to deal with his guilt and feelings of helplessness at being a cripple. He undergoes all of these terrible trials to free his beloved wife's soul. FC, 32pg $2.25 THE TENTH: EVIL'S CHILD #3 An Image Comic (S/A) Tony Daniel (C) Drew This month, Espy will accidentally discover that her parents' secret path is more than she can handle. Just how involved was Rhazes Darkk in her upbringing? Meanwhile in Japan, as Strych-9 tries to revive the power of the Tenth, the Twisted 3 formulate a plan to stop her! This issue ships with a sexy VARIANT COVER, so be on the lookout! Written and illustrated by Tenth creator, Tony Daniel and fabulous colors by Drew! From Image Comics and produced by F5 Entertainment! In stores in November! Note: Ships with a 1-in-10 ratio variant cover by Tony Daniel! RETAILER INCENTIVE: Retailers who order 25 copies or more of The Tenth: Evil's Child #3 can purchase up to 15 copies of the ultra sexy variant cover by Tony Daniel! FC, 32pg $2.50 TODD MCFARLANE PRESENTS—KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS #4 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (A) Angel Medina & Kevin Conrad, Cover by Ashley Wood Todd McFarlane Presents delivers the last KISS: Psycho Circus Magazine of 1999. In this full-color, 8" X 11" magazine, you will find: An article about the KISS animated television program scheduled to debut in February 2000, including interviews with the talent working on this project; An exclusive, in-depth interview with Ace Frehley, sharing his thoughts about his return to the band, the last tour, and differences between KISS then and now; "The KISS Army Speaks" letters column. Issues #8 and #9 of the KISS: Psycho Circus comic series. And more! Magazine, 8x11, 56pg, FC $4.95 TOMB RAIDER #1 Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Andy Park (I) Jon Sibal Lara Croft is BACK--in her own NEW SERIES!!! That's right, Top Cow proudly presents the long-awaited TOMB RAIDER series. This November, join Lara as she embarks on all-new adventures into exotic locales and dangerous surroundings. Pick up TOMB RAIDER while you can, or you just might miss what is sure to be one of the hottest books of 1999!!! RETAILER NOTE: To celebrate the launch of TOMB RAIDER, there will be three special covers in equal percentages by Marc Silvestri, David Finch and Andy Park! AND, for every 25 copies ordered, retailers will receive a special 5th holofoil cover. FC, 32pg $2.50 ON-SALE 11/8-11/12/99 WARLANDS #4 An Image Comic (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Alvin Lee (C) Dreamwave Colors and Frozen Light With the Eastland becoming fully aware of Malagen's plot to wrest control of the Darklyte armor, an all-out race breaks out between our heroes and the evil Aalok towards the location of the armor. Meanwhile, the peaceful forces of the East band together to defend their homes against invasion. But can their hastily strung together army withstand the seemingly endless ranks of the Dataran Horde? Find out as Dreamwave Productions brings you Warlands Issue #4. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE WICKED—PREVIEW BOOK An Image Comic (W) Francis Takenaga (A) Roy Martinez The bloodletting officially begins in December, but you can take a tiny bite out of the darkest, most terrifying horror psycho-drama in years with THE WICKED—PREVIEW BOOK. Fiendishly written by Francis (Wetworks) Takenaga, and ravenously illustrated by, Roy (Loner, Aria) Martinez, this mind-bending preview gives a brief glimpse into the nightmarish world that is inextricably woven within our own and the violent beginnings of Nathanial Ellstings... Wielder of "The Forgiving," the only power known that can barter back a soul freely peddled to the dark power known only as The Book of Wicked. Many now realize their only escape from an eternal suffering worse than Hell is to seek the one with The Forgiving, and pray their souls can be returned. Others are not so inclined, looking instead to destroy Nathanial in hopes of rising higher in the Wicked ranks. Also included is a sketchbook section chronicling the development of a number of the ghoulish cast who will inhabit this evil tapestry. Creatures formed and twisted by the source of evil itself, and roaming freely in our world to do as they please... It's going to be a wild ride, folks. So grab all your religious artifacts and hold on tight, because, like the Book of Wicked itself, once you start, a million Hail Mary's can't save you! Limited to 10,000 Issues. b&w, 16pg $5.00 THE WITCHFINDER #2 An Image Comic (W) Robert Lugibihl/Sharon Scott (P) Romano (I) Marco Galli Things go from bad to worse, as young Morand's terrible secret is revealed! The townspeople turn on him, and he must join forces with another witch in order to stay alive. Things heat up as his nemesis, Matthew Hopkins, uses every device at his disposal to set an insidious trap for the young priest. Can Morand escape the cunning plan and prove his innocence before they burn him at the stake? FC, 32pg $2.95 ZORRO: MATANZAS #3 An Image Comic The slaughter continues under a hellishly hot, merciless sun! After the shocking, violent events of Zorro: Matanzas #2, you probably think things will quiet down. Wrong! Not a chance! In Zorro: Matanzas, book three, Zorro is in his fiercest battle ever! Now, the masked man and Machete battle it out in intense combat, where even if Zorro wins--he loses! This book isn't the aftermath of brutal events--it is the escalation of terror and destruction and how it affects every major character in the Zorro mythos! Zorro: Matanzas! It's provocative, disturbing, exciting and suspenseful! In a time when comics are playing it safe--this is the series that dares to speak to the heart and mind! FC, 32pg $2.95 IMAGE COMICS/DYNAMIC FORCES LIMITED EDITION MERCHANDISE: FATHOM #10 DF EXCLUSIVE "PERFECT 10" ALTERNATE COVER Dynamic Forces (W) Michael Turner/Bill O'Neil (P) Michael Turner (C) Jonathan D. Smith Titanic 10th issue to this incredibly popular series with an alternate cover drawn by Michael Turner exclusively for Dynamic Forces. What a perfect "10" for comic fans around the world! Extremely Limited. Also available signed by artist extraordinaire Mike Turner at a suggested retail price of $19.95. REGULAR—FC, 32pg $6.95 SIGNED—FC, 32pg $19.95 TALES OF THE WITCHBLADE #7 LIMITED ALTERNATE COVER Dynamic Forces The follow-up story to the sold out TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE with an extremely limited alternate cover. Extemely Limited. FC $6.95 TOOTH & CLAW DF EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW BOOK Dynamic Forces Here is the hard-to-get DF exclusive Preview Book to Tooth and Claw #1. Extremely Limited. Preview $5.00 TELLOS #3 DF LIMITED "CHROME" COVER! Dynamic Forces Featuring the 3rd issue to this hot new series with a cool "Chrome" cover featuring artwork by Mike Wieringo. Extremely Limited. FC $14.95 IMAGE COMICS "THANKSGIVING" TO THE FANS STARTER PACKAGE Dynamic Forces This package will give Image Fans something truly wonderful to be thankful for this November! This package will feature 3 random DF exclusive limited edition alternate covers and comics as well as 4 non-DF limited edition covers as an extra value treat! In our opinion, that's way better than leftover turkey, baby! Limited quantities available. Pack $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MORE THAN MORTAL: OTHERWORLDS #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Dynamic Forces With an incredible alternate cover by artist John Stinsman! MORE THAN MORTAL has been one of comicdom's mightiest comic series over the last year! And if you missed out on this exclusive alternate cover created exclusively for Dynamic Forces, and by none other than John "Lady Pendragon" Stinsman, here's your second chance to get this baby! Extremely Limited. FC $6.95 *************************** CHASSIS #1 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Dynamic Forces With an exclusive alternate cover drawn by fan favorite Mr. Mike (Tellos) Wieringo! Extremely Limited. FC $6.95 DEMONSLAYER #1 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Dynamic Forces (S) Marat Mychaels and Jaime Mendoza (P) Marat Mychaels (I) Jaime Mendoza (C) Next Color With an exclusive alternate cover drawn by up-and-coming fan favorite, Mr. Marat (Nash) Mychaels! Extremely Limited. FC $6.95 LADY PENDRAGON #7 DF EXCLUSIVE "CHROME" COVER! Dynamic Forces With an exclusive alternate "Chrome" cover painted by cover painter Dorian! Extremely Limited. FC $14.95 LADY PENDRAGON DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE PRELUDE COMIC Dynamic Forces Written by Matt Hawkins and drawn by artist John Stinsman! From Image Comics! Not a reprint! Not a repackaged story! Not just available as a magazine mail-in and another issue that you will miss out on! This all-new, all-cool adventure leads into the new #1 issue and has been written and drawn exclusively for Dynamic Forces, and we are bringing it directly to your home. Not only do you get a brand new story, but this issue also comes with sketches, as well as behind-the-scenes information on the creative team! As a bonus, approximately every 4th copy will be an alternate drawn by artist extraordinaire Karl Altstaetter. Extremely Limited. FC $6.95 LADY PENDRAGON #3 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL PAT LEE COVER Dynamic Forces With an alternate cover drawn by one of the hottest artists presently in the comics industry... Pat (DARKMINDS, PUNISHER/WOLVERINE) Lee! The hard to get, one-in-four alternate cover by Pat Lee is one of the hottest back issues out there, and DF has the ultra-hot Gold Foil Edition! And as if that weren't incentive enough, don't forget that this issue also comes with an Alley Cat story that fits in before issue #1 (of ALLEY CAT, that is)! Extremely Limited. FC $10.00 MARVEL COMICS HEROES REBORN ON SALE NOVEMBER 3 HEROES REBORN: DOOMSDAY Chris Claremont/Mike McKone/Mark McKenna • THE SCOOP: Doctor Doom returns to the Marvel Universe! • THE STORY: Manhattan stands amidst ten stories of water, Atlantean colonies amassing around its base. California is a radioactive wasteland where creatures strange and terrifying run wild. Philadelphia suffers extreme overcrowding as refugees rush in from the submerged Northwest. The World Party rules Germany. The mob runs Chicago. The face of the world has been dramatically changed. And every day, new cataclysms arise, as forces unseen vie for control of this brave new Earth. Welcome to a world in chaos. It needs a savior. It gets Doctor Doom. Returning from his sojourns to reclaim what is his by eminent domain, Doom discovers that what he had laid title to has become, in his absence, a war-torn prize, contested over by celestial powers. And none, be they man or god, may take what is rightfully Doom's. But to liberate this world, he will need to build an army, and he will need to uncover the nature of his enemy. He is Doom. He will find a way. • THE CREATORS: By writer Chris Claremont (CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS II) and the art team of Mike McKone and Mark McKenna (THOR #14). • THE FORMAT: 32-page (with ads) one-shot. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a special HEROES REBORN: DOOMSDAY COLLECTION. See the DF section for details. FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 10 HEROES REBORN: ASHEMA Chris Claremont/Michael Ryan/Don Hillsman • THE SCOOP: Can a former Celestial survive in a world gone mad? • THE STORY: She gave up godhood, having grown too close to humanity during her dealings with the mortal heroes who had been trapped in the imaginary universe. And as a result, that universe was left in her care. Ashema became its pillar, supporting the world through the power of her belief in its reality. But now something has gone wrong. Some malevolent force reaches out, determined to take her charge for its own, twisting and corrupting the very fabric of the land she seeks to protect. And she finds herself vulnerable. Hunted. Human. She needs a knight to do battle in her stead, one that can stand against the great powers of the Universe and emerge triumphant. There is such a man... but Ashema will find that the cure may prove far more deadly than the disease... • THE CREATORS: By writer Chris Claremont and penciler Michael Ryan (AVENGERS Vol. 2). Cover by Michael Ryan & Don Hillsman • THE FORMAT: 32-page (with ads) one-shot. FC, 32pg $1.99 HEROES REBORN: MASTERS OF EVIL Joe Casey/Charlie Adlard • THE SCOOP: How do super-villains interact when there are no heroes to oppose them? Find out in a moody crime noir tale. • THE STORY: Enter the new Chicago... a city that has responded to the tumultuous world around it by letting the criminals run the show. Chicago is their town. But it's not enough. In a tale of back-stabbing ambition and darkly comedic twists and turns, the Black Knight and his criminal cadre set plans into motion that will ensure them a prominent position in the new world order alongside its "savior," Doctor Doom. Can this small cast of crooks, lowlifes and con-men truly become masters of evil? • THE CREATORS: By Joe Casey (X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM) and Charlie Adlard (X-MEN: HELLFIRE CLUB, X-Files). Cover by Charlie Adlard. • THE FORMAT: 32-page (with ads) one-shot. FC, 32pg $1.99 HEROES REBORN: REBEL Joe Kelly/Matt Haley/Steve Leiber • THE SCOOP: Out of the wasteland walks a new hero in this western/super hero hybrid that shoots from the hip and walks tall. • THE STORY: The world has gone horribly wrong. A waking nightmare where a totalitarian despot rules a devastated countryside. Where mutated animals walk like men... and enslaved humanity crawls to avoid its master's whip. This is a world where justice fell into the sea with the California coastline, and hope is blanketed in the pea-green mist that darkens the sky. A world in desperate need of a hero... a Rebel. Populated with characters both familiar and shocking, this book challenges expectations of mainstream super hero comics, and establishes a new breed of hero for the Marvel Universe. Expect a unique band of freedom fighters forging their own Trail of Tears through a gamma-irradiated desert the best way they can. No excuses asked for, none given. Expect the worst mankind has to offer bubbling to the surface of America, and spilling out over the godforsaken west. Expect a reluctant hero of a different breed. A man with the power to blaze his own trail, but just a man nonetheless. • THE CREATORS: By Joe Kelly (DEADPOOL), Matt Haley (Elseworld’s Finest) and Steve Leiber (Whiteout). Cover by Matt Haley & Cam Smith. • THE FORMAT: 32-page (with ads) one-shot. FC, 32pg $1.99 HEROES REBORN: REMNANTS Joe Kelly/Ethan Van Sciver • THE SCOOP: What happens when all of your world's heroes just pick up and leave your "Pocket Universe?" Simple... you make new ones. But what if no one's around to teach them the job? Simple...you get Remnants. • THE STORY: Part comedy, part crazy action, REMNANTS follows the adventures of a handful of novice heroes trying to get by in a world that berates and jeers at them. Led by the punctual (and pint-sized) Mant, the Remnants reflect the best and the weirdest that the Heroes Reborn universe has to offer: The noble but knee-high Panther Cub, the innocent yet buxom Super-Maxi Big Girl, the ignoble cosmic gnome Sterling, and the savagely hypersensitive Miss Thing. Our ragtag team of leftovers must make a name for themselves against a villain so dangerous, so diabolical, that his name can only be whispered... Well, that's not entirely true, but he is their mentor gone wrong, and his singing voice really reeeally stinks. His super-secret identity is just one of the many surprises you'll find crammed within the pages of a book built on the premise that nothing is sacred... especially not itself! • THE CREATORS: By Joe Kelly and Ethan Van Sciver (Impulse). Cover by Ethan Van Sciver • THE FORMAT: 32-page (with ads) one-shot. FC, 32pg $1.99 HEROES REBORN: YOUNG ALLIES Fabian Nicieza/Mark Bagley/Al Vey • THE SCOOP: Make way for the Young Allies, rebels barely old enough to remember the way things used to be—but willing to fight for the way they think things should be! • THE STORY: Welcome to the New America. A land where democracy has been left as roadkill by a ten ton truck called Anarchy. Laws? Who needs `em when might makes right! Justice? Dispensed from the barrel of a gun or under a jackbooted heel! Morality? Why pray—better to live on your feet than die on your knees! Freedom? Means the right to kill or be killed! Bummer. But here comes our last hope: Bucky, Toro, I.Q., Kid Colt and The RIP. A bunch of kids? An alliance of teenagers who follow the lead of a young girl once taught by the symbol of freedom itself? Brought together by e- mail? Using terrorist tactics to strike fast under the shroud of secrecy? Funded by money stolen from their enemies? Yeah, these are your heroes... and they plan on saving the planet—one convert at a time—or die trying. The Young Allies: give peace a chance…or get ready to pick up the pieces! • THE CREATORS: By Fabian Nicieza (GAMBIT), Mark Bagley (THUNDERBOLTS) and Al Vey (AVENGERS). Cover by Mark Bagley & Al Vey. • THE FORMAT: 32-page (with ads) one-shot. FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 17 HEROES REBORN: DOOM Chris Claremont/Mike McKone & Mark McKenna • THE SCOOP: How does Doctor Doom return to the Marvel Universe? All of the story lines converge here! • THE STORY: A crisis is reached. A decision is made. A sacrifice is demanded. A balance is struck. And a universe is changed... • THE FORMAT: 32-page (with ads) one-shot. FC, 32pg $1.99 MARVEL HEROES ON SALE NOVEMBER 3 CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 Peter David/ChrisCross • THE SCOOP: From AVENGERS FOREVER comes the ongoing adventures of the cosmic crusader known as the new Captain Marvel! • THE STORY: We know he’ll one day join the Avengers! We know he’ll have a relationship with Songbird! We know he’s the son of Mar-vell, the noble Kree hero! But there’s a few surprises you won’t know until you read this issue! For instance, what’s Rick Jones doing in this book? Why can’t Rick and Captain Marvel stand each other? Why is there a complicated, but very interesting love triangle between Rick, Marvel and Marlo (who just happens to be Rick’s estranged wife)?! What jaw-dropping revelation is exposed about Captain Marvel’s existence in AVENGERS FOREVER #12? And how does that situation severely complicate his mysterious new mission? Like with THUNDERBOLTS #1, we’re keeping several important plot points secret until publication time... a move which won the shock ending to T-BOLTS #1 the designation of “Comics’ Greatest Moment” in the 1998 Wizard Fan Awards! With doses of action, humor and drama, this book is perfect for everyone who craves a heaving helping of the cosmic mixed in with their super heroics! • THE CREATORS: In a move which will thrill legions of readers, writer Peter David returns to Marvel! Joining Peter is penciler Chriscross, whose energetic renderings on SLINGERS finds a perfect home right here! Cover by Chriscross & Anibal Rodriguez. • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering an autographed version of CAPTAIN MARVEL #1. Please see the DF section for full details. FC, 32pg $2.50 FANTASTIC FOUR:DOMINATION FACTOR #3.5 Dan Jurgens/Dan Jurgens/Bob McLeod Continuing the all-new Fantastic Four/Avengers adventure! Trapped in four different time periods—and with the future of all humanity at stake—will the fabulous Fantastic Four be forced to commit murder?! The enchanted fragments that they seek are there for the taking, but will comics’ first family take a life to possess them? Guest-starring Dr. Strange and the Inhumans! Cover by Dan Jurgens/Bob McLeod. FC (3.5 of 4) $2.50 MARVEL SELECTS:FANTASTIC FOUR #1 Stan Lee/John Buscema/Joe Sinnott Presenting classic moments in the lives of the Fantastic Four! Relive the FF’s greatest stories! Introduce a new reader to the Marvel Universe! This issue reprints FANTASTIC FOUR #107, in which Reed Richards finds a way for the Thing to revert back to Ben Grimm—but with disastrous results! A great holiday gift! New cover by Alan Davis. FC (1 of 12) $2.75 THE NEW OFFICIAL MARVEL TRY-OUT BOOK The perfect holiday gift is available again: The definitive guide to submitting material to Marvel! Think you have what it takes to create the world’s greatest comics? Have you always wanted to add to the legends of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the Avengers? This 32-page, oversized book features in-depth, step-by-step lessons and special pages that allow you to try your hand at writing, penciling, inking and coloring a Marvel comic! This could be your big break, True Believer—time to grab your destiny! Cover by Art Thibert. SC, b&w (STAR06334) 24.99 THOR #19 Dan Jurgens/John Romita Jr./Klaus Janson It’s the final blow-out battle between Thor, Odin and the Enchanters! And it all leads to a startling revelation about Enrakt’s true identity—a revelation that will throw the Thunder God’s life into chaos! To make matters worse, Loki himself descends into the underworld to find a very special pawn to use against his hated half-brother! Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 10 AVENGERS: UNITED THEY STAND #3 Ty Templeton/Derec Aucoin/Walden Wong Here come the Falcon and the Vision! The strange synthezoid is supposed to have Simon Williams’ brain patterns—but can he really be Wonder Man reborn? That’s what the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes must find out, as they recount the life of their missing teammate and question their new member! Mysteries abound in the ongoing adventures of the Avengers set in the continuity of their new cartoon (which debuts in October on Fox)! Cover by Ty Templeton. FC, 32pg $1.99 BLACK PANTHER #14 Christopher Priest/Sal Velluto/Bob Almond Everett K. Ross: King of Wakanda?! Black Panther: Drowning in an airplane?! Torn between his mission with the Avengers and trouble in his homeland, Black Panther finds himself trapped 40,000 feet in the air on a trans-Atlantic flight, gasping for breath in the grip of the Hydro-Man! Cover by Sal Velluto. FC $2.50 BLADE: SINS OF THE FATHER Marc Andreyko/Bart Sears/Mark Pennington Available again! Underworlds collide as vampires and the mafia go to war—with Blade caught in the middle! It’s 48 pages of blood-drinking freaks, razor-sharp throwing stars, silver-coated swords and all-out action! Originally released just prior to the hit movie, this kinetic one-shot (featuring hot art by Bart Sears) acts as a lead-in to both the film and the new ongoing comic series! Cover by Claudio Castellini. Bookshelf format. FC, 48pg $5.99 BLADE #2(A) Bart Sears The Reaper awakens! Deep beneath the Coliseum in Rome, an unholy ritual takes place—and one of the most dreaded figures among the undead rises to assume his mantle of dominance! Meanwhile, the one man who can stop him—our beleaguered Blade—struggles against overwhelming odds in a cursed cemetery. And even if the vampire slayer miraculously survives, he must face the agents of Silverfang! Plus: S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nick Fury! FC $2.50 BLADE #2(B) VARIANT PHOTO COVER It’s “2-For-2” Time, and we’ve got a special one... straight from the BLADE film archives comes a photo cover of star Wesley Snipes! FC $2.50 DEATHLOK #6 Joe Casey/Leonardo Manco With his cybernetic transformation complete, Deathlok goes on the ultimate road test! Accompanied by a platoon of techno rejects, the ultimate fighting machine must foil a third-world coup-de-etat. Fail, and they’ll all be sentenced to the S.H.I.E.L.D. scrap heap! “I must admit, I was very pleasantly surprised by the new DEATHLOK... Joe Casey has done a great job of building the depth of the title... The art of Leonardo Manco fits the tone of the book perfectly... the characters that Manco illustrates all have specific looks to them, avoiding the carbon-copy art style that is so often the norm in the industry.” -Comic Shop News FC, 32pg $1.99 IRON MAN #24 Kurt Busiek & Roger Stern/Sean Chen/Rob Hunter ULTIMATE DANGER: Part 2 (of 3)—The three-part Ultimo story rages on! Warbird is on a rampage, the mechanical monstrosity called Ultimo lives again, and Iron Man is stuck in the middle! The Armored Avenger is put to the test this issue... but can even he survive these impossible odds?! FC, 32pg $1.99 NEW WARRIORS #4 Jay Faerber/Karl Kerschel/Walden Wong The New Warriors’ Crashpad is destroyed, and all fingers point to... Aegis?! What is the new hero’s link to the hyper-armed street gangs terrorizing New York? And how will the rest of the team react to having a traitor in their midst? Also, what’s up with the budding romance between Namorita and the Human Torch? (Do fire and water mix?) Plus: the intro of Heavy Mettle! “Marvel has a great track record with teen heroes—and NEW WARRIORS promises to continue the trend.” -Comic Shop News. Cover by Darick Robertson. FC $2.50 ON SALE NOVEMBER 17 CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 Dan Jurgens/Andy Kubert/Dan Green • THE SCOOP: New writer Dan Jurgens (THOR) rockets the star-spangled super soldier into 2000 in this double-sized 25th issue! • THE STORY: It begins here: A bold new era of greatness! A high-ranking government official is missing, presumed drowned... a raid on a former Soviet biological warfare plant... the resurfacing of one of the shield slinger’s oldest and deadliest foes. It all adds up to danger and excitement for Captain America! Trust us, with all of that—and major guest-appearances by Nick Fury and The Falcon—you don’t want to miss the start to this brand- new story! • THE CREATORS: He’s helped to make THOR one of the best comics out there, now writer Dan Jurgens joins ace artist Andy Kubert on CAPTAIN AMERICA! So what will Jurgens bring to the Living Legend of WWII? Look for less speeches and more action. “Cap’s a character about honor and integrity,” he recently told Wizard, “but he’s also the ultimate action hero... the most undefeatable hero in comics. He’s the guy who can wade into a hundred Hydra agents and win. There’s patriotism there, but the main thing is the super heroics.” • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering an autographed version of CAPTAIN AMERICA #25. Please see the DF section for full details. FC, 48pg $2.99 GALACTUS THE DEVOURER #5 Louise Simonson/John Buscema & Bill Sienkiewicz The epic cosmic adventure continues with guest stars The Kree, The Shi’ar, The Imperial Guard, The Starjammers, The Fantastic Four and The Avengers! The entire universe trembles before the might of Galactus, a god gone mad! In order to save Earth, a reluctant Silver Surfer has once again become the herald of Galactus! And to make matters worse, the Surfer is leading him directly to the Shi’ar homeworld! Cover By John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC (5 of 6) $2.50 FANTASTIC FOUR #25 Chris Claremont/Salvador Larroca/Art Thibert • THE SCOOP: Doctor Doom returns in this double-sized 25th blockbuster that spins directly out of Heroes Reborn: Doomsday! • THE STORY: This is it! The long awaited return of the Fantastic Four’s greatest foe: Doctor Doom! Join us for the double-sized epilogue to Heroes Reborn, which pits the FF against their infamous armored enemy for the fate of not one, but two worlds! And watch the sparks fly as Valeria Von Doom meets... her father?! Try as you might, you’ll never predict this issue’s shock ending—one that will rock the very foundation of comicdom’s First Family! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering an autographed version of FANTASTIC FOUR #25. See the DF section for full details. FC, 48pg $2.99 BRING ON THE BAD GUYS TRADE PAPERBACK Get psyched for Doctor Doom’s big return by experiencing his infamous origin! This classic 256-page volume reprints the origins of Loki, Dormammu, The Abomination, Mephisto, The Green Goblin and The Red Skull... but it’s Doctor Doom who demands your allegiance! Featuring the work of Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, John Romita Sr., Gil Kane, John Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Jack Kirby and more! And need we add that it would make a swell holiday present?! (STAR07405) SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC $24.99 HULK #10 Jerry Ordway & Ron Garney/Ron Garney/Sal Buscema Trapped in Sub-Terrania, a powerless Bruce Banner awaits his fate as Tyrannus’ scheme for the Hulk moves into its endgame! And his only hope for survival lies with... elderly prospecter Archer Leopold?! FC, 32pg $1.99 THUNDERBOLTS #34 Fabian Nicieza/Mark Bagley/Scott Hanna Hunting the Hulk! They failed once before, but now, in the wake of events in the gamma-powered goliath’s own book, Hawkeye has sworn that the Thunderbolts will take down the Hulk! It’s a statement that the arrogant archer is going to regret! Plus: Who is stalking Jolt and Charcoal? It’s Fabian Nicieza’s (GAMBIT) first issue as new ongoing writer, and he’s coming onboard with all pistons firing! FC, 32pg $1.99 X-51 #6 Mike Higgins & Karl Bollers/Joe Bennett It’s the all-new Sentinel series vs. X-51 (who’s part Sentinel himself)... with the X-Men waiting in the wings! Before X-51 exposes the long-hidden secrets of the leader of the Hellfire Club, Sebastian Shaw sends a new series of Sentinels to utterly destroy him! And just when things appear darkest, bursting through the rubble comes the Uncanny X-Men! “Michael Higgins and Karl Bollers bring Machine Man into the 1990s with style! Joe Bennett adds the final touches to the book with his slick and crisp pencilling with just enough techno-touches to satisfy any hightech hungry comic book reader. X-51 has got your number!” -Comics Corner FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 24 AVENGERS #24 Kurt Busiek/George Pérez/Al Vey Juggernaut guest-stars in the fear-frought follow-up to the “Eighth Day” crossover! The seven god-like Exemplars have returned for revenge on the Juggernaut! Who can the unstoppable one turn to for help? Would you believe the Avengers?! Plus: Special guest star Quicksilver has a showdown with the Scarlet Witch! Guess she’s not happy about his activities in Genosha! And it all leads to next month’s double-sized 25th blowout! FC, 32pg $1.99 AVENGERS: DOMINATION FACTOR #3.6 Jerry Ordway/Jerry Ordway/Dennis Janke Continuing the new Avengers/Fantastic Four adventure! The pieces begin to fall into place as Captain America, The Vision and Thor continue their missions into the past—and the architect of their misfortunes stands revealed as one of the greatest threats in the entire Marvel Universe! Guest-starring the original Human Torch, Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos! FC (3.6 of 4) 2.50 DAREDEVIL #11 Palmiotti & Mack David Mack/Joe Quesada/Jimmy Palmiotti If you’re Daredevil, nothing good comes without a price—not even a nice quiet date! It’s a walk in the park, dinner, a movie... then the fight of a lifetime! But why is DD protecting the life of his hated enemy, the Kingpin?! And why is the new foe called Echo out to make sure we never again hear from The Man Without Fear? Cover by Quesada. FC $2.50 DEADPOOL #36 Christopher Priest/Paco Diaz & Gus Vasquez CHAPTER X: part 3 (of 3)—Hanging between death and cellular destabilization, Deadpool must face his greatest fear: His true identity! It’s the grand finale in “Chapter X”—and Father’s Day will never be the same again! Cover by Dan Norton. FC, 32pg $1.99 DOCTOR WHO #285 The official full-color magazine celebrating Doctor Who! Magazine, FC $6.40 EARTH X #10 Jim Krueger/John Paul Leon/Bill Reinhold It’s all-out war against the Skull as Captain America returns to New York with an army comprised of the leaders of the World Super Powers, including King Britain, Sunfire, the seven Silver Samurai, Black Widow, The Black Knight, Ka-Zar and Colossus! Plus: Learn how the Watcher went blind! Painted cover by Alex Ross. FC (10 of 12) $2.99 WARLOCK #5 Louise Simonson/Pascual Ferry/Mark Morales Buried by the Mole Man! Warlock’s greatest threat is neither the Mole Man nor his monsters, but Hope herself! Her uncontrolled and rapidly expanding power has begun to transmode any substance she touches! And Warlock’s only chance to stop her may be her growing attachment to Psimon the Psi- Cop! FC, 32pg $1.99 MC2 ON SALE NOVEMBER 3 WILD THING #4 Larry Hama/Ron Lim/Al Milgrom Ever wonder how Wolverine spends his spare time? Curious how fatherhood has affected the feral mutant? Watch as Wild Thing bonds with Logan... when they battle the first agent of a secret alien invasion! Plus: J2 opens his heart in a special tale starring A-Next’s Stinger and Bluestreak! “If you have fond memories of the close-knit nature and sheer entertainment of the early Marvel years, then you’ll love the MC2 titles. And it’s always fun to see the possible changes in the Marvel Universe fifteen years down the line.” -Comic Shop News FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 10 SPIDER-GIRL #16 Tom DeFalco/Pat Olliffe/Al Williamson Spider-Girl vs. Stinger! Girls just want to have fun... but being a super hero can really ruin your social life! As May “Mayday” Parker starts to question her commitment to the web-thing, she suddenly finds herself in a battle with the sensational Stinger! It’s a turning point issue that also features the mysterious Ladyhawk and the man called Nova! FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 17 FANTASTIC FIVE #4 Tom DeFalco/Paul Ryan/Al Milgrom At last, the startling secret behind Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman is revealed! See Reed and Sue’s final battle! Experience the tragic sacrifice that led to the formation of the Fantastic Five! Learn how, when and why Franklin lost the powers that he exhibited in Heroes Reborn! All this, plus the cosmically powered menace of Hyperstorm! FC, 32pg $1.99 SPIDER-MAN ON SALE OCTOBER 27 SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED #1 Eric Stephenson/Andy Kuhn/Harry Candelario • THE SCOOP: It’s the first issue of the monthly series inspired by the all-new Spider-Man cartoon (debuting in October on Fox)! • THE STORY: Astronaut John Jameson crash-lands on a planet circling the other side of the sun, a near duplicate of our world called Counter-Earth! There, a strange society exists ruled by the High Evolutionary! Served by an army of bizarre Beastials and the relentless Machine Men, the master of genetics rules with an iron grip. A spaceship has been sent to rescue the stranded astronaut—and hitching a ride is Spider-Man! Unfortunately, also onboard are two of the web-slinger’s most malicious adversaries: Venom and Carnage! Soon Spidey and the gruesome twosome will all arrive on the strange new world—and then the fun will really begin! Best of all, this series will not merely adapt episodes, but present all-new adventures set in the cartoon’s continuity! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page issue kicks off the monthly title. FC, 48pg $2.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 3 SPIDER-WOMAN #7 John Byrne/Bart Sears/Ray Kryssing & Randy Elliott Morris Maxwell (the man who has all the answers... if you ask the right questions) sends Mattie and Jessica Drew to the Mojave Desert to face Cluster, the most incredible new foe in Spider-Woman’s ever-expanding pantheon of villains! It’s a truly bizarre tale of shifting sands and Mattie’s constantly morphing powers! FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 10 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #13 Howard Mackie/John Byrne/Dan Green Mary Jane is headed to the airport for another exotic photo shoot... and this time, Peter Parker must see her off! But our harried hero is on a collision course with the most unexpected baddie from Spider-Man’s past! And if Peter misses her take-off, will MJ say that this is the final straw?! Believe us when we say that the shock ending of this pivotal issue changes things—big time! FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 17 MARVEL SELECTS:SPIDER-MAN #1 Stan Lee/Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia Presenting classic moments in the life of Spider-Man! Relive Spidey’s greatest moments! Introduce a new reader to the Marvel Universe! This issue reprints AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #100, in which Peter Parker makes a big mistake by drinking a formula in the hopes of doing away with his super powers! Start someone on a lifetime of adventure with this great holiday gift! New cover by Mike Wieringo. FC (1 of 12) $2.75 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #13 Howard Mackie/Lee Weeks/Scott Hanna If you thought Venom was intense, wait until Carnage cuts loose! Just when you thought he was nothing more than a gleam in the eye of his “brother,” Carnage comes back in all his crimson crazed fury! Cletus Kasady is undergoing major withdrawal symptoms since his symbiotic other was torn from his body, and he’ll do anything to hasten his reunification. And when a mysterious ally appears to make him an offer he can’t refuse... well, let’s just say very bad things start to happen! FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 24 SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED #2 Eric Stephenson/Andy Kuhn/Harry Candelario In search of astronaut John Jameson, Spider-Man has ridden a spaceship to the alien world called Counter Earth—and along for the ride are the sinister symbiotes known as Venom and Carnage! But before the web-slinger can tackle the terrible twosome, he’s surrounded by the agents of the High Evolutionary, the menacing Machine Men! And just when it looks like things couldn’t get any worse, the Counter Earth version of the Green Goblin appears! FC, 32pg $1.99 WEBSPINNERS: TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #13 Howard Mackie/Bart Sears/Ray Kryssing The true Dusk returns in a story spinning out of events of PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #13 (and the story from PP: S-M #90 vol. 1)! The wall- crawler pursues a fleeing Carnage into the dreaded Negative Zone! Once there, Spider-Man dons a strange new costume as he is caught in the war between the forces of Blastaar and the freedom fighters who oppose his tyrannical rule! Yes, it’s another WEBSPINNERS story set in modern continuity by a stellar creative team! FC $2.50 X-MEN ON SALE OCTOBER 27 X-MEN UNIVERSE #1 Presenting the monthly series that collects the best of the X! This 80-page issue reprints the three best X-Men stories from the month of July 1999... with informative intro pages for each tale! A perfect jump-on point into the mighty mutants for yourself or a new reader! (Marvel Memo: Because last month’s entry of X-MEN UNIVERSE #1 did not appear on the Diamond Previews order form, this is a resolicitation. All previous orders are cancelled.) FC, 80pg $4.99 ON SALE NOVEMBER 3 UNCANNY X-MEN #376 Alan Davis/Adam Kubert/Tim Townsend APOCALYPSE: THE TWELVE—Part 1 • THE SCOOP: The end of the millennium war with Apocalypse begins—by revealing the identities of The Twelve! • THE STORY: For years, you’ve wondered and waited and guessed at the true identies of this mysterious group. The group that is destined to destroy Apocalypse. Now, with the discovery of the Prophecies of Destiny, The Twelve are at long last revealed... but what does this mean for the Children Of The Atom? These dozen individuals may be the key to mankind’s salvation... but only if they can be brought together! Meanwhile, in Egypt, the Monolith rises again—and the Horsemen are on the hunt! Think we’ll give away who The Twelve are by listing this book’s guest-stars? Think again, because (as you can tell from the issue’s cover) nearly every X-Man ever appears in this installment! • THE CREATORS: By the regular creative team of writer Alan Davis, penciler Adam Kubert and inker Tim Townsend. • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces offers an autographed version of UNCANNY X-MEN #376. See the DF section for details. FC, 32pg $1.99 CABLE #75 Joe Pruett/Rob Liefeld/Larry Stucker APOCALYPSE: THE TWELVE—Part 2 • THE SCOOP: The double-sized 75th spectacular delivers the war you’ve been waiting for: Cable vs. Apocalypse! • THE STORY: Their conflict has been destined for millennia. The one called En Sabah Nur has watched and manipulated events that will ensure his ultimate ascension. One by one, the prophecies and portents have been fulfilled: Ice in the desert... the world plunged into darkness... the Harbinger of the High Lord. Now, he has his greatest enemy at his mercy. What will be the final chronicle writ in stone? Will it be the defeat of Apocalypse... or the sacrifice of Cable?! For years we’ve been building to this moment... and this issue delivers the final battle! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. FC, 48pg $2.99 X-BABIES REBORN Ruben Diaz/J.J. Kirby/Caleb Salstrom • THE SCOOP: Those little rascals known as The X-Babies return! • THE STORY: Wolvie, Creepy Crawler, Psychilde, Sugah, Shower Colossusus, Shadowkitty and Prof have escaped Mojoworld, but to save one of their own, the mini mutants must return to their bizarre birthplace! But when Mojo finds out that they have returned, he sends in his latest stars: Captain Amerikid, Iron Ace, Big Boy, Wisp, Hawkey and Thunderson... The Mitey ’Vengers! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. FC, 48pg $3.50 X-MEN: HELLFIRE CLUB #1 Ben Raab/Charlie Adlard • THE SCOOP: Exposing the twisted history of the Hellfire Club! • THE STORY: They’ve existed for centuries, a cabal of power brokers bent on world domination. The beginnings of this evil entourage have been shrouded in secrecy—until now! Delve into the pasts of The Shaws, The Worthingtons, The Braddocks, The Harknesses and The Greys! Learn of the heartbreaks, the betrayals and the blood covenant that spurred the formation of The Inner Circle! Featuring guest appearances by the 17th century Sorcerer Supreme, Captain America of 1776, WWI’s Union Jack and The X-Men! • THE CREATORS: Brought to you by Ben Raab (UNION JACK) and Charlie Adlard (HEROES REBORN: MASTERS OF EVIL). The cover is supplied by the amazing Adam Kubert (UNCANNY X-MEN). • THE FORMAT: Four-issue limited series. 32 pages per issue. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering an autographed version of X-MEN: HELLFIRE CLUB #1. Please see the DF section for full details. FC (1 of 4) $2.50 X-MEN: THE HIDDEN YEARS #2 (A) John Byrne/John Byrne/Tom Palmer Sent to The Savage Land to make sure that Magneto had actually been killed, Cyclops, The Beast, Iceman and Angel now think that Marvel Girl is dead! FC $2.50 X-MEN: THE HIDDEN YEARS #2 (B) Alternate cover by John Byrne & Tim Townsend. FC $2.50 ON SALE NOVEMBER 10 GENERATION X #59 Jay Faerber/Terry Dodson/Rachel Dodson Guest-starring Spider-Man, Black Panther and more! The Gen X crew motors over to New York City for some super hero sight-seeing! And end up teaming with the world’s greatest heroes! FC, 32pg $1.99 MUTANT X #16 Howard Mackie/Cary Nord/Andrew Pepoy Will the MUTANT X version of Gambit join The Six?! Havok continues his search for the final addition to his team—and stumbles right into the clutches of the unified Thieves and Assassins Guilds... who are joined by Belladonna and Remy LeBeau! But is Gambit friend or foe?! FC, 32pg $1.99 X-MEN: PHOENIX #2 John Francis Moore/Pascal Alixe Phoenix has arrived some 2,000 years in the future... to a time when Apocalypse rules supreme! She has begun to assemble her group of outsiders, among them, a misshapen youth named Blaquesmith. But as Rachel Summers desperately trains her new charges in the art of rebellion, the merciless Prelate Nero and the group know only as The Order hatch their strange plans! FC (2 of 3) $2.50 ON SALE NOVEMBER 17 BISHOP: THE LAST X-MAN #4 Joseph Harris/Georges Jeanty When Bishop and his band found the walled city in the barren wasteland, they thought they’d entered paradise... but the locals protect a hellish secret! “Marvel’s alternate realities are proving even more popular than their mainstream X-world. 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The countdown is over! Shipping in November, our next issue Wizard 2000 proudly takes an unprecedented look at the future of comics in the next millennium. Our two covers feature the hottest heroes from the future. Kingdom Come Superman, Batman Beyond, “Days of Future Past” Wolverine, “Future Imperfect” Hulk, Spider-Girl and Earth X Captain America meet on our first cover by Kevin Maguire. Our alternate cover by Adam Warren features a Manga-influenced presentation of Spawn, Tomb Raider Lara Croft, Batman, Spidey, Superman and Wolverine. Who is the next Todd McFarlane? The next Kurt Busiek?, The next Bob Harras? The next Jeff Smith? Find out as we unveil who the superstar creators of the future will be! Take a look a the coolest comics that should, but will never be made including a Kingdom Come/Earth X crossover by Alex Ross, Watchmen II or The Last Galactus Story. The future continues to unfold as Wizard picks the next white-hot book to kick off the new millennium and shows you how to create the ultimate marketable superhero. Jump way forward with Last Words—behold the possible conclusions for heroes like Batman and the Avengers as we talk to today’s creators about how these great series could end! Attention new artists, get the real deal on how to make an impressive original portfolio to make you stand out from the crowds of artists trying to get work at comic publishers. Your artist future will suffer if you miss this feature! Wizard 2000 will of course feature of your favorite comic book price guides, columns and departments that you expect from us each month, along with up-to-the-minute news on everything comics-related! CONTESTS: *Win the chance to be a “Wizard-Editor-for-a-Day!” Thats right, We will select one worthy fan to join the fabled Wizard crew at our Bullpen! 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Just like the McFarlane figures for Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and The X-Files, this new set of toys will amaze collectors and movie fans alike. All of these cool movie toys has got us thinking about the toys we’d like to see made. Figures from movies like The Road Warrior, Blade Runner, Pulp Fiction, Army of Darkness and so on. We’ll even get an up and coming artist/sculptor to design us prototypes. Remember how the Slave Leia from Return of the Jedi got made? We aggressively pushed for it in our pages and the dream came true. Lets do it again! Just in time for the holiday season, ToyFare shows you how to make the ultimate Holiday gift—your best friend as an action figure! This detailed feature will go over designing, sculpting, making clothing and packaging. It’s not that hard! Don’t miss it! “Twisted Mego Theatre” will run amuck with another hilarious episode and “Toy Story” looks back at The Thundercats. 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Commemorate the release of the two newest guidebooks: Warriors of Heaven and the Guide to Hell! Magazine $4.99 WIZARD PRESENTS TOONS: THE ANIMATION MAGAZINE $4.99 Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the November issue of Toons: The Animation Magazine! This exciting issue will cover the latest and greatest on animated movies, television shows and more along with the studios and personalities that make them. This month, in our Pokémon coverstory we’ll travel to Japan to show you the episodes of the superhit cartoon series that are not going to be televised or distributed in the United States. We’ll even have screenshots from some of the unseen adventures along with 50 Pokémon Facts that you didn’t know. Our massive animation news section (Ani- Matters) is jam-packed with the absolute latest information on current and future cartoon special events. From the new Starship Troopers, to Austin Powers, to Kevin Smith’s Jay & Silent Bob you’ll get the updates you are looking for. Find out what comic book properties (Jeff Smith’s Bone, Michael Turner’s Fathom, Quesada/Palmiotti’s Ash and many others) are currently in development for future animated features. See the Top 10 Hottest Cartoons. Get real data on the most popular cartoons are with boys and girls of different age groups. Compare and contrast Batman Beyond with Spider- Man Unlimited. Learn Disney’s schedule for it’s next 5 theatrical animation releases. Check in with your favorite cartoon characters and creators on the net with the Toons Web Watch. Toons goes back overseas with super-coverage along with a complete episode guide for Transformers: Beast Wars and Beast Machines. Plus, Toons will show you how to create your own cartoon already! The creators of South Park and Beavis and Butt-Head got rich by creating low-budget independent cartoons that were picked up for major distribution. We’ll explain and illustrate the process with equipment, a visit to the Kubert School’s animation class and info on where to send your new ‘toon when you’re done. Toons: The Animation Magazine is to cartoons what Wizard: The Comics Magazine is to comic books. Don’t miss the next issue coming in November. Magazine (Pokémon cover) $4.99 WIZARD AUTHENTIC SIGNED LIMITED EDITIONS SIGNED COMICS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!" BLAIR WITCH PROJECT #1 SIGNED A documentary film crew heads into the woods to seek out the truth behind the myth of the Blair Witch and the mysterious disappearances surrounding it. What they find may be far worse than any truth they could have imagined The hit movie is now a chilling new comic book, and we have copies signed by the writer herself, Jennifer Van Meter. These oders will be filled with the latest printing. (COBLWP1S) b&w $24.95 STAR WARS: #0 SIGNED Call it Episode 4 1/2, or call it Star Wars #0, but between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back there lies a key piece of the Star Wars storyline just waiting to be discovered. This 3-part story follows Luke, Leia and the droids as they set out on a secret mission for the rebellion, and it's all wrapped up in a limited edition gold-foil cover painted and signed by artist Dave Dorman. (COSW0S) FC $19.95 STAR WARS: FALL OF THE SITH #1 SIGNED If you thought Episode I was a mind-blowing time trip, try going back a really, really long, long time ago - 5,000 years before the birth of Luke Skywalker - as the evil Sith struggle to conquer the galaxy. Signed by writer Kevin J. Anderson! (COSWFS1ES) FC $19.95 WEBSPINNERS: TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #1 SIGNED Spider Man's early encounters with Quentin Beck, the man known as Mysterio. Plus, J. Jonah Jameson dead? Gwen Stacy alive? All this and more in this first spectacular issue, signed by writer J.M. DeMatteis himself. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (OSPMWS1VS) FC $19.95 THE TENTH #1/2 VARIANT SIGNED Stranded on the road between Colorado and Illinois, Espy, Zorina and Victor hitch a ride, but soon encounter a dark rain that brings more than bad weather! Signed by artist/creator Tony Daniel, this special 1/2 issue contains never-before-seen sketches of the main characters, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (OTEN1HS) FC $19.95 THUNDERBOLTS PRELUDE #1 SIGNED The supervillains turned superheroes known as The Thunderbolts take on the Incredible Hulk, and the Hulk... surrenders? This prelude to the popular new comic series reprints the first appearance of this new super team from Incredible Hulk #449, and is signed by artist Mark Bagley. (OTB0S) FC19.95 X-51 #0 SIGNED Machine Man returns in this special 0 issue, signed by writers Karl Bollers and Michael Higgins, as the machine who calls itself a man tangles with a fearsome foursome of assassins sent to bring him in, one way or another. (COX510S) FC $9.95 WIZARD T-SHIRTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS RISING STARS CONVENTION T-SHIRT Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski's new comic series Rising Stars has surpassed all of the fans' expectations. And now you can get an exclusive Rising Stars T-shirt created just for the Wizard World convention, featuring the art of the comic world's newest sensation, Keu Cha! Large (TSRSL) $16.95 X-Large (TSRSX) $16.95 EARTH X CONVENTION T-SHIRT Everyone has mutant powers, Captain America is growing old, and the Inhumans and the Avengers battle Hydra. The long-awaited Earth X is finally here, the brainchild of artistic genius Alex Ross. Celebrate this exciting new release with a super-rare Wizard World 1999 Convention T-shirt, with a bold Earth X design by Alex Ross! L-XL $16.95 LITHOGRAPHS FOR THE HOLIDAYS FATHOM LITHOGRAPH SIGNED The star of Top Cow's comic hit is wet and wild in a brand new limited-edition lithograph signed by artist Michael Turner. Barely dressed in a bikini, straw hat and all-over tan, Apsen is ready to play in the surf with you. The 22" by 28" lithograph is printed on thick archival quality paper that holds the ink, and Aspen's curves, especially well. (PRFMS) FC, 22x28 $49.95 DARKCHYLDE ON SKULLS SIGNED LITHOGRAPH Evil has never been more tempting than in this image of Darkchylde, taking a break from her nightmares to give you a sultry glance. You won't have to sell you soul to have her join you - just grab one of these high-quality lithographs, signed by artist Randy Queen, and she can be yours forever. (PRDCHCS) FC $49.95 MST3K LITHOGRAPH SIGNED TV's most hilarious science fiction theater show enters the world of fine art! Mike and the Bots take a break from their routine of "B" movies to pose for this magnificent 22" by 28" lithograph, painted and signed by artist Dave Dorman. (PRMST3KS) FC, 22x28 $49.95 THE TENTH LITHOGRAPH SIGNED This stunning lithograph features the art from The Tenth by artist Tony Daniel. Printed on archival-quality paper, this large 22" by 28" lithograph has a border for easy framing. Plus, this hot collectible is even more valuable, thanks to the addition of Tony Daniel's signature. (PRTENS) FC, 22x28 $49.95 XENA VS. CALLISTO LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Xena the Warrior Princess and her evil arch-enemy Callisto match spear against sword in this action-packed lithograph by fan favorite comic book artist Dave DeVries. Painted with a savage grace reminiscent of Frazetta, DeVries has also lent his signature to this valuable collectible that no Xena fan should be without. (PRXENCS) FC, 22x28 $69.95 SIGNED TOYS FOR THE HOLIDAYS BULLSEYE TOY SIGNED He's duked it out with Daredevil. He's eviscerated Elektra. And now he's taking on his biggest challenge - your entire action figure collection! Bullseye finally gets his own figure, and in commemoration, it's signed by artist Klaus Janson, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (TYBSS) Figure $19.95 FIRESTAR TOY SIGNED How many mutant babes look good in a tight yellow bodysuit, and starred in a cartoon with Spider-Man and Iceman? Not too many. But that's only two of the reasons Firestar makes a cool action figure. You also get the signature of artist John Romita Jr., as well as a Certificate of Authenticity. (TYFSS) Figure $19.95 HAVOK TOY SIGNED You jump out of a plane with your brother, the kid who'll one day become Cyclops. You gain your own mutant powers after being entombed by the Living Pharoah. And it's all downhill from there, because you can barely control your plasma powers. After all that, you deserve your own action figure, especially one signed by the original writer of Havok/X-Factor, Peter David. (TYHVS) Figure $19.95 KITTY PRYDE SIGNED FIGURE No, it's not a brand of cat food, it's the mutant also known as Shadowcat! Ex-X-Man Excaliber member Kitty Pryde has the power to phase through solid matter, and to become an action figure! This hot toy is signed by Joe Madureira, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (TYKPS) Figure $19.95 STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN SIGNED FIGURE Wizard Authentic keeps coming up with the hits, and this one's a real knockout. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin steps out of the ring and into your toy collection with this limited edition action figure, signed by ToyFare publisher and Wizard Entertainment president Gareb Shamus! (TYSCSAS) FC $29.95 SUPERMAN ERADICATOR SIGNED TOY When Doomsday killed Superman during the Death of Superman storyline, this sentient machine evolved to take the Man of Steel's form. Now Eradicator has evolved again into a specially commissioned figure, only available here through Wizard Authentic with the signature of the man behind the Death of Superman storyline, Dan Jurgens! (TYSUPERS) Figure $24.95 *************************** COMICS SECTION A SILENT COMICS ARSENIC LULLABY NOVEMBER 1999 by Douglas Paszkiewicz Back to give you more tooth decay is another twisted issue of Arsenic Lullaby: a book of disturbingly funny short stories with reoccurring characters that you wish were never born. If you can find joy in other people’s pain, this book is your night cap. This particular issue is new-reader friendly, so that comic aficionados who haven’t read previous issues will be gently subjected to Douglas Paszkiewicz’s refreshing blend of psychosis. b&w, 32pg $2.50 AARDVARK-VANAHEIM CEREBUS #248 GOING HOME: Part 17 (of 34) — The Aardvark-Vanaheim company-wide crossover continues with all your favorite characters. Cerebus! Jaka! F. Stop Kennedy! It’s all-out pulse-pounding romantic action that you’ve never seen before! Rhetorical hyperbole! Catalogue speak! “Ring Around the Bathtub” gin! Exclamation marks! The countdown to issue 300 (March 2004) continues at t minus 52 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 1 TP by Dave Sim This thick trade paperback reprints Cerebus #1-25, the first chapter in Dave Sim's epic series—the longest running independent b&w comic published today! (STAR0070) SC, 7x10, 536pg, b&w $25.00 ********************* ABC STUDIOS EROTIC ART OF ARMANDO HUERTA VOLUME 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, FC $25.00 ARMANDO HUERTA EROTIC TRADING CARD SET He is one of today’s most electrifying artists. Don’t miss this gorgeous 18 card set featuring the sexy art of Armando Huerta. Limited to 500 sets. (CAUT:3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS Set $10.95 EROTIKA ART & FETISHES #1 This high style magazine of erotic art includes comic drawings by Ricky Carralero and Armando Huerta as well as hundreds of provocative photographs featuring a collection of some of the world’s most beautiful women. (CAUT:3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS SC $5.95 GUN CRAZY #1 by Omar Angulo Rising star Omar Angulo brings a whole new meaning to action-packed comics. Gun Crazy brings you new and exciting cliffhanger storylines. Don’t miss this new China and Jazz series based in an alternate reality future with super high tech cool looking characters and lots more. Also available in a Deluxe Adult Variant Cover Edition. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: The Adult Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 24pg $3.00 DLX.—b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 3) (ADULT MATERIAL) $8.00 RICKY CARRALERO COLLECTED COVERS This Collector’s Edition features the amazing pin-up art of Double Impact artist Ricky Carralero. Here is breathtaking sexy art featuring the covers of every Double Impact issue. Also available in a Deluxe Adult Variant Cover Edition. NOTE: The Adult Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 24pg $3.00 DLX.—b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 3) (ADULT MATERIAL) $8.00 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE #28 by Terry Moore "First Strike!" — A horrible commercial airplane crash has claimed the lives of 153 people. Katchoo and David were on that plane, traveling to New York to claim his billion-dollar inheritance. As a distraught Francine arrives on the scene, she finds Katchoo alive but badly injured and David… missing! Was it all an unfortunate accident? When Katchoo receives a bedside phone call from Tambi, the horrible truth becomes clear. BONUS! This issue features a special full-color paperdoll insert on coated cardstock. Cut out the Francine and Katchoo figures on the insert and dress them in a variety of outfits that will appear on the back cover of upcoming SiP issues! b&w, 24pg $2.75 STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 7 SANCTUARY TP by Terry Moore This anxiously awaited new SiP collection contains issues #17 through #24 of volume three. Francine is middle-aged, married and miserable when, by chance, she encounters her long lost friend, Katchoo. As the two begin to recall their tumultuous relationship, they rediscover the truth about their love and friendship for each other, and how it all slipped away. A powerful story arc from the Eisner Award-winning series, as told by its critically-acclaimed creator, Terry Moore. SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $15.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE POSTER by Terry Moore A brand new Strangers In Paradise poster featuring Katchoo, Francine, and David in a beautifully painted in a lighthearted moment as captured by creator Terry Moore. This fan-favorite image is now available as a full-color poster. Shipped rolled, individually polybagged and labeled. A must have for all SiP fans! FC, 24x36 $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 1 Join Katchoo, Francine, David, as they deal with the joys, tragedies, and weirdness of life! This trade paperback collects the three-issue mini-series, plus a five-page story and additional artwork. (STAR0773) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $8.95 ******************** AC COMICS GOLDEN-AGE MEN OF MYSTERY #18 by Various A celebration of “Weird Heroes” begins with the mighty mystic from Tibet... The Green Lama, as illustrated by the fabulous Mac Raboy (who also did the cover). You’ll also find the very first Frankenstein story by Dick Briefer (from Prize Comics #3, 1941), The Target & The Targeteers battle bad guys in the wilderness from Target Comics; Son of Sinbad stars in "Ransom of Shipwreck Shoals" by Joe Kubert; Fred Guardineer recreates his classic Blue Tracer strip from Military Comics; and Dr. Weir, wielder of The Purple Claw, learns too late that "The Devil is a Dame!" Plus, Matt Gore profiles famed British comics artist Denis McLaughlin. b&w, 52pg $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #8 by Various This issue: The mysterious masked marshal, Black Diamond, has a "Rendezvous With Death!" by Doug Wildey; The Durango Kid faces down Bob Black who screams "Vengeance Is Mine!" by Fred Guardineer; Dick Ayers illustrates "The Haunted Horseman Gone Bad!"; Redmask becomes next on the grim list of victims of the "Gun Of Death!" by Frank Bolle; and Denis McLaughlin spins a true adventure of Buffalo Bill. Plus: Western star Tex Ritter wraps up this issue with an action-packed tale! Cover by Gil Kane! b&w, 44pg $5.95 BOMBASTIC BABES AND B.E.M.S. PACK If vintage sci-fi is your thing, this humongous pack is for you! It's chock-full of some of the greatest science fiction characters and artists of the 1940's and 50's. See classic Fiction House characters as drawn by the likes of Baker, Doolin, Evans, Starr and more! See the great EC artists — Wood, Crandall, Williamson, Ingels and Krigstein — strut their stuff! Thrill to early SF/fantasy from Marvel greats Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko! See “Cerebex," "The Space Magnet," "The Martian Plague," and other great classics! More futuristic fun than you can shake a stick at! Includes two thick comics (Thrilling Science Fiction Vol. 1 and 2) and one trade paperback (Golden Age Greats Vol. 12) bagged together as a set. Pack (x3) $29.85 FEMFORCE: RETURN FROM THE ASHES PACK by Black, Gorby, & Heike The most successful female superteam in comic book history, the Femforce, battles the bloodthristy ex-Nazi, Iron Jaw, as they unravel the mystery surrounding their newest member... the enigmatic, supernatural Firebeam. But can even the combined forces of the world's most powerful superwomen (plus guest-star Verdon Fell) prevail against the all-encompassing evil of The Black Shroud?! Three comics (Femforce #104-106), bagged together. Pack (x3) $4.95 ACCLAIM COMICS UNITY 2000 #1 by Shooter, Starlin, & Rubinstein Jim Shooter returns to the characters he helped create in this six-issue series uniting Valiant's original Universe with Acclaim's current one! New and old fans alike will not want to miss out on this cosmic event created by the two kings of cosmic comics, Jim Shooter and Jim Starlin! FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.50 ARMORINES VOLUME 2 #2 by Calafiore, Marts, & Banmally Spider Aliens, Spider Aliens and more Spider Aliens! Gunny and crew continue their mission into bug country as death, betrayal, and a new member make their way into the ranks of the Armorines! FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.50 QUANTUM & WOODY #19 by Priest, Bright, & G. Adams The team is over, or IS it?! Quantum and Woody go their separate ways, with Quantum remaining in Paris to investigate a suspicious-acting Toyo Harada, while Woody heads home for two girls and a pizza. Also, the mysterious immortal named Lysander continues to challenge Warrant's motives, and a BIG secret from the heroes' past continues to unfold! FC, 32pg $2.50 SHADOW MAN VOLUME 3 #5 by Abnett & Lanning, Broome, & Benjamin A blood feud between the vampire gangs of New Orleans leads Shadow Man into the garden of god and evil… and a head-on confrontation with an ancient, frenzied slaughter force, newly released into the world... the "Thirst!" FC, 32pg $2.50 ACG JAMES O’BARR’S ORIGINAL SINS #1 James O’Barr’s new bimonthly series of unpublished and rarely seen art. This one kicks off with a 21-page sci-fi epic followed with some new Crow art. This is 100% O’Barr — well aged as you like it! Also available as a Deluxe Signed Limited Edition. REG.—b&w, 32pg $2.95 DLX.—b&w, 32pg $10.95 CHRISTMAS HORROR SPECIAL #1 Toys, toys, and more evil toys. Tales that boggle the imagination and shock the mind. The toys fight back! Teddy Bears, action figures, and dolls go wild. The toy box will never be the same again. Features great art by Mike Zeck, Tom Sutton, and Jack Abel too! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ACE MCCOY #3 Art by Frank Frazetta & Ditko Who says life in the carnival is easy? Danger lurks around the next curb when Ace realizes that watching his back may be more important than performing! b&w, 32pg $2.95 JOHNNY COMET #4 by Frank Frazetta Nemesis Al Gore takes aim for Johnny. He want’s it all and might just get it! A collection of cars, crashes, and great Frazetta art. Don’t miss it! b&w, 32pg $2.95 DICK TRACY DETECTIVE #2 by Chester Gould THE SLEET AFFAIR—Law and larceny clash when Dick Tracy, Sam Ketchum, and the sultry Sleet collide among gunfire and gangsters. One of Chester Gould’s best, and Ketchum’s classic first adventure! b&w, 32pg $2.95 PULP ACTION #2 by Walter Gibson “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?” For the first time in comic book form, ACG is proud to present The Shadow syndicated strip. Action with a solid script from Walter Gibson himself! Pulp action at it’s best! b&w, 32pg $2.95 COP CALLED TRACY #10 by Chester Gould More adventure from 1949 as America’s finest detective faces organized crime head-on! b&w, 32pg $2.95 DOOMSDAY +1 COLLECTOR PACK SPECIAL by John Byrne All seven issues of John Byrne’s epic series are here in a limited Christmas pack special! Pack $16.95 AI LAI Q PRODUCTIONS RES PUBLICA: THE NATION OF SPACE #1 by Dan Kennedy & Jacob Minor In 2080 A.D., the Respublican ship Antaeus is retrieving “live” specimens from the watery subsurface of the ice-covered moon, Europa. But the U.N. conspires to steal them and destroy the entire Respublican satellite fleet and software sabotage called Mortmain. Onboard the Antaeus, they witness a horrifying transformation as they struggle to break free from the grip of Mortmain! FC $3.75 AIT/PLANETLAR ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: LIVE FROM THE MOON TP by Young, M. Smith & Adlard Finally, the whole mini-series is available in one place! Not only does this volume include the entire five-issue story, but it also sports an introduction by award-winning writer Warren Ellis and a brand new cover by Transmetropolitan's Darick Robertson. Witty banter, one-sixth-gravity derring-do, and an explosive finale from a story that Sci-Fi Universe says has "a wide-eyed sense of wonder and a clear appreciation for adventure-based science fiction." SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $12.95 ALCHEMY PRESS BRYAN TALBOT’S BRAINSTORM Alchemy are pleased to announce a special 25th anniversary edition of Bryan Talbot's Brainstorm. From the acclaimed creator of A Tale of One Bad Rat, Luther Arkwright and Heart of Empire, this book presents Talbot's earliest British underground works for the first time in one volume. Originally published in the now legendary Brainstorm Comix series, it includes the Chester P Hackenbush (psychedelic alchemist) trilogy; The Omega Report — a sci-fi rock comedy thriller cum private-dick pastiche; the Smokey Bears strips; and The Papist Affair — a Luther Arkwright episode which served as the seed from which the later epic and "Heart of Empire" would grow. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $16.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink MISTER BLANK #12 by Chris Hicks King Whirlwind and his impromptu army raise some good old fashioned Hell against squadrons of the bizarre “Bananabots.” Charles Locke and the rest of the errant Brothers launch a coup of their own, taking on the telekinetic overlord Heretic. Meanwhile, Sam Smith learns the secrets of Lilith, the creepy mother of an ancient conspiracy. But will Sam be taking these secrets to the grave sooner than he thinks? b&w, 24pg $2.95 Slave Labor LOVE IN TIGHTS FALL SPECIAL #1 Edited by J. Torres & B. Clay Moore Another enlightening foray into superheroics and romance, featuring stories by KC Carlson and Jeff Moy, Lea Hernandez, Janet Heatherington, plus the heart-wrenching debut of the Mid-Nite Hour, featuring art by hot newcomer Kalman Adrasofszky. Cover by Andi (Skeleton Key, Geisha) Watson. b&w, 24pg $2.95 STITCH #2 by Tommy Kovac The terror grows as the mystery deepens. Stitch slowly begins to piece together the secret behind what has turned him and his friends from happy children into dolls, with the help of some skeleton marionettes out for revenge from a mysterious old woman. This gothic toy story continues to unfold its deeper themes of love, isolation, and family in a strange old house filled with creepy toys and spooky spiders. b&w, 24pg $2.95 WAITING PLACE VOLUME 2 #1 by Sean McKeever & Mike Norton As Northern Plains sets well into winter, young Jeffry Deitz finds it’s not just the cold that’s left him melancholy. Could it be the horrific events of the recent past are still haunting him, or do the roots of his despondency reach much deeper? A touching tale of change, loss, and rubber-band fights! b&w, 24pg $2.95 WYRD: THE RELUCTANT WARRIOR #5 by Jim Starlin Jim Starlin brings this series to its penultimate conclusion as Wyrd teaches us more about the place of magic and big business in the world, while Starlin brings his eye-popping computer enhanced visuals through another exciting and fun 24 pages. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS THE BIG GAME #1 by Shannon Denton Look out action fans, Shannon Denton brings you his latest! The Big Game premieres in this hi-octane, 24 page, full-color issue! The sleek, Hong Kong- styled action combined with raging, demon intensity makes The Big Game. This is the story of two warriors — an ex-Texas ranger and an ancient Chinese weapons master — locked in the eternal battle of good versus evil. So beware the weak of heart, The Big Game provides all the blazing six- guns and hi-flying kung fu action fans are demanding! Also available as a “Poster Version (with bound-in poster) featuring an alternate cover by comics legend Berni Wrightson! REGULAR ED.—FC, 24pg $2.99 POSTER ED.—FC, 24pg $5.99 WANDERLUST #1 by Bryant Shiu, Justin Norman, & Rob Hinds In a galaxy torn by war, Vutrezza Hroc feels perfectly at home. His race, the Tefurij, breed themselves for war, and know no other way of life. But when the canny Stafrosians create a standoff with the invading Tefurij, Vutrezza must take on a different role — that of spy. What is the Stafrosian secret, and how can it be defeated, so that waves of Tefurij warriors may fulfill their destinies in the planet's conquest? Alone on a peculiar world, in a society truly alien to him, Vutrezza is determined to find out the truth. But it is a truth that may change him and his warlike race forever! From furious battles to planetary espionage, Wanderlust creates a dazzling science-fiction milieu readers won't soon forget! b&w, 20pg (1 of 3) $2.50 BOX OFFICE POISON #16 by Alex Robinson You are cordially invited to attend the going-away party for Jane and Stephen! Other guests include a drunken Dorothy, a randy Ed and Caprice, and that cute new girl at Sherman's book store. (Sherman seems to be spending a lot of time with her, huh? It's probably just your imagination...) A splendid time is guaranteed for all — plus, someone dies! RSVP, BYOBOP! Quarterly. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 GOLD DIGGER VOLUME 2 #5 by Fred Perry Gina takes the day off at the beach and everyone tags along! Unfortunately word has gotten out that Gina is close to unraveling the secrets of the Djinni- Stone, and a few of Gina's seedier competitors decide to take advantage of her taking a vacation by stealing her only link to the Djinni-Stone. FC, 20pg $2.50 MANGAZINE #5 by Various All of the hi-jinks of Ninja High School, all the action of World War II: 1946, all the outlandish exploring of Gold Digger and all the holy heroics of Warrior Nun Areala! All this, plus extra stories and art to round out the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired adventures in America! Wrap it up all up in a spectacular cover by Joe Wight (background painter for Star Wars: The Manga) and you've got Mangazine! Squarebound. FC, 80+pg $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL VERSION 2 #5 by Ben Dunn While Tetsuo's Sailor Puff Girls battle Tomorrow-Girl and Princess Solora, Yumei must fend off Sventerminator all by herself in order prevent him from taking Ricky Feeple away. Meanwhile, Tetsuo's plan to capture Ricky for his mysterious Zardon client all begins to fit into place. FC, 20pg $2.50 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK 1999 by Various This 10th Anniversary issue celebrates one of the longest continuously running independent annuals in comics history! Featuring all-new stories and art by some of the best and brightest new talents in the industry, plus a special Ben Dunn cover! b&w, 32pg $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL T-SHIRT It's been over a year since the last NHS T-shirt. Don't miss out on this one featuring full-color artwork by Ninja High School creator Ben Dunn. Our shirts have limited runs so once they sell out they are sold-out. This is the first shirt featuring the Ninja High School Version 2 characters. L-XL $17.99 XXL $18.99 WARRIOR NUN AREALA VOLUME 3 #5 by Brian Farrens & Ben Dunn The Crimson Nun Returns! When father Odysseus Clifton, partner of the legendary Crimson Nun, shows up at St. Thomas' Church, Areala learns that an antediluvian evil threatens the safety of the world once again. Father Clifton entrusts the origin of the most egnimatic Warrior Nun to Areala and reveals how she fought to protect the world from this ancient evil's influence. The year is 1938, and the Crimson Nun is called into action to stop her nemesis, Colonel Mordecai Black, from locating the earthly prison of the fallen angel Azazel. The situation becomes more urgent still when she learns that mysterious forces are behind his attempts to find the imprisoned seraph. FC, 20pg $2.50 WORLD WAR II: 1946 #5 by Ted Nomura "Luftpanzer" — It is April 1946, and the great battle of Operation Jupiter (from the original Luftwaffe: 1946 series) is occurring in South Atlantic near the Falkland Islands. Determined to prevent the Axis from blocking the Drake Passage, the Allies are forced to send the bulk of their fleet to defend it, but the attack is just a decoy. The Axis powers simultaneously conduct Operation Saturn, their biggest airborne campaign on Panama Canal, by attacking from both sides: the Japanese from the south, and the Germans, plus some Italian forces, from the north. The hapless defenders must fight until help arrives. But the Allied fleet, like the Axis forces, is badly mauled and reinforcements are slow in coming. Yet the Allies have one trump card in their sleeves: Colonel Condorcet and his Hunley commandos. Unless, of course, SS Obersturmbannfuhrer Mika Oberlicht and her special Luftpanzer fluggrenadiers can stop them… FC, 20pg $2.50 FIFTH FORCE #4 FEATURING HAWK & ANIMAL by Joe Dunn & Ben Dunn This book is published jointly with CFN, Inc. Hawk and Animal have joined the Fifth Force and are battling Dr. Rancid and Mr. Dart who have poisoned the president with the Micronians... microscopic villains who infect their target. Hawk and Animal must battle the Micronians within the body of the president to save his life. Bimonthly FC, 16pg $2.50 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #492 by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg "Family Matters": When a blinding snowstorm cancels Ms. Grundy's plans to visit her sister for the holiday's, she prepares for a lonely cab ride home. Instead of taking a cab, however, she runs into Archie, who not only offers her a ride from the airport, but invites her over for Christmas dinner, too! It's a heartwarming holiday tale in the true Archie tradition! FC, 32pg $1.79 ARCHIE'S WEIRD MYSTERIES #1 by Paul Castiglia & Bill Golliher Based on the all-new animated series from DIC! 30 years after The Archie Show made television history as the highest-rated Saturday morning animated series of its time, Archie and his friends are back in animated form! Archie's Weird Mysteries combines the classic high school hi-jinx and dating dilemmas Archie fans have grown to love, with creepy mysteries that are equal parts X-Files and Scooby Doo! Of course, we had to spin off a new comic series to go along with the cartoon! "Just Another Para-Normal Day In Riverdale": Ace Riverdale High newspaper reporter Archie Andrews is in a rut — he needs the perfect hook to keep people reading his column week after week. He's about to get it! A cosmic disturbance is about to rock Riverdale, and in its wake, the sleepy little town will be overrun with all manner of strange phenomena — from aliens to vampires to mad scientists and more! But if Archie is the only one to notice, will anyone believe him?! FC, 32pg $1.79 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #39 by Various "The Candidate": It's Archie vs. Reggie for Class President — and for the girls' attentions! Can they get by on flash and dodge the tough questions, or will the girls see through their ruse? Can honest politics survive? Cast your vote for laughter! "What's In a Name?": Archie and Veronica's pet names for one another make the gang want to call the pound on them! To teach them a lesson, everyone starts talking "goo goo" talk. Will Riverdale's IQ ever recover?! "A Slippery Situation": You'll slip your disk laughing when Svenson accidentally mops the floor with super slick engine lubricant! FC, 32pg $1.79 ARCHIE DIGEST #169 by Various The all-American teen returns in all his girl-loving, accident-prone, good-natured glory! Features new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $1.99 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #113 by Various Double your pages double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.99 BETTY #82 by Various Everybody's favorite girl-next-door returns in all-new stories! FC, 32pg $1.79 BETTY & VERONICA #144 by Various "Merry Mischief" by Kathleen Webb & Dan DeCarlo: When Archie plays Santa Claus, Betty and Veronica both want to be first in line to sit on his lap! "It's Snooze To Me" by Angelo DeCesare & Dan DeCarlo: Veronica turns yellow journalism a whole new color when she's appointed editor of the school paper in an effort to give it some "spice." Be careful what you wish for, Mr. Weatherbee — you just might end up on the cover! "Now Hear This" by Kathleen Webb & Dan DeCarlo: After Betty finishes reading the school announcements, Veronica let's loose with how she feels about her fellow students — not realizing the microphone is still on! Don't think she'll be voted "Miss Popularity" anytime soon! "Paradox In a Box" by Kathleen Webb & Dan DeCarlo: Exploring that timeless mystery: Betty and Veronica's friendship and their rivalry for Archie! Will it ever be solved? FC, 32pg $1.79 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #109 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $1.99 CHERYL BLOSSOM #29 by Holly Golightly "To Catch A Falling Star": Cheryl is livin' la vida loca — literally — when she tries to snag an interview with elusive pop star Martin Ricky for her fashion magazine! She'll have to get through his bodyguard first, however. What is Martin's secret, anyway — and why is he keeping it from the public? If we know Cheryl, she'll get all the answers, and then some! FC, 32pg $1.79 JUGHEAD #125 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Fit to be Yule-Tied": Jughead, and his sworn nemesis Trula Twist, engage in their latest battle of wits — what kind of Christmas present to surprise each other with! FC, 32pg $1.79 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #154 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $1.99 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #65 by Various It's double decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales by various talent, including Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, and more! Digest, FC $2.99 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #46 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.99 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #1 by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak "Everyone Old Is New Again": This story makes the transition from the current Sabrina series to the all-new Sabrina #1, based on the animated series from DIC! Repulsa, queen of the goblins, has never forgiven Sabrina for thwarting her plan to defeat Enchantra and rule the "Other Realm." She seeks vengeance, and feels the best revenge is to throw Sabrina's world out of whack by zapping her into the past! Now younger, Sabrina has no powers of her own-- she can't become a full witch till she's 16-- but she can "borrow" spells from her teen witch aunts' (Hilda and Zelda) "Spookie Jar." But there's one thing Repulsa didn't count on-- Sabrina makes the best of it and actually has a good time at age 12! Will she ever want to be 17 again? FC,32pg $1.79 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #2 by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Inspired by the all-new animated series from DIC! Presenting the second issue of television's latest animated star, Sabrina! 12-year-old Sabrina lives with her teenage witch aunts, Hilda and Zelda. But she can't become a completely empowered witch ’til she's 16! That's a bummer — what's a poor little witch-to-be to do? Why, "borrow" a spell or two from her aunts' "Spookie Jar," of course! With a touch of magic and a dash of mayhem, the little half- witch with the heart of gold proves there's a little mischief in all of us! FC, 32pg $1.79 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #79 by Bollers, Fry, & Pepoy Inspired by the popular "Sonic Adventure" game for the hot Sega "Dreamcast" platform! When Nate Morgan uses his telecrate technology to infiltrate Dr. Robotnik's computer network, he receives transmissions that send shivers down the Freedom Fighter's spines: the dastardly Doc has ordered an excavation somewhere near the mysterious Cat County — leading them to believe he may have found the Hidden City of the Ancients! Nate and The Freedom Fighters are immediately dispatched to quell the threat — all, that is, except for Amy Rose, who the others feel is too young. Amy is outraged — Tails is allowed to go on the mission, and he's the same age as her! Will that stop her? Heck, no! Amy calls upon the powers of the Ring of Acorns to make herself older — transforming herself into her "Dreamcast" counterpart, and depleting the ring of all its energy in the process! The price is a harsh one, as the ring has been used in the service of healing the Queen. Fearing ill effects, Nate insists Amy comes along on the mission with them. Can they survive Amy's amazing transformation? For that matter, can Amy?! It’s a journey of discovery that will lead our fearless heroes to the startling new world depicted in the Sonic Adventure Dreamcast game! PLUS: The senses-shattering conclusion to the epic "Tales of the Great War" back-up series by Ken Penders, Chris Allan, and Jim Amash. FC, 32pg $1.79 VERONICA #96 by Vic Lockman & Dan DeCarlo "Lodge-istics": Veronica gives Archie the business — literally — when she relates her father's life story to him! "Party Smarty": Veronica's father lays down the law and refuses to pay for any more offsite parties. In an effort to save money, he forces Veronica to have her latest party at home. He'll pay all right! FC, 32pg $1.79 STAR OF THE MONTH ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE SIXTIES TP By popular demand, the third installment of this popular paperback series, highlighting the beloved decade of the Sixties is finally here! This 96-page trade paperback features the best stories of the 1960’s collected into one, high-grade volume. Witness the gang as they discover the Beatles, hippies, surfing, pop art, flower power, and more in the colorful decade of the sixties! (STAR1270) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.95 *********************** ARROW COMICS GROUP SPANK THE MONKEY #5 by Randy Zimmerman & Various Here there be sales! This issue, the monkey boys Spank and Shock, take a hard look at the current soft state of the comic market. Spank's comic shop business is hurting and he's more than willing to tell everyone why! This is the comics business as seen from the unique perspectives of Spank (the retailer) and Shock (“bad-girl” fan) can give. It's not only funny, but it could also actually make you mad! Plus: Shock's favorite new superhero team, Battle Chix; the monkey boys’ top ten list of actual titles out today; and a few opinionated comic reviews. It's opinions and laughs, large breasted big- fisted babes, and two little monkeys! What more do we have to tell you? This book contains some nudity, and is recommended for "Mature" audiences. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ARROW MANGA MISS CHEVIOUS: THE ARMAGEDDON PROJECT #3 by Steph Graves From the pages of Tales From The Aniverse! Kaisser seals a deal with the deadly human Covey to take over the Dog Star System at the expense of Felonious, Mynah, and the rest of the Saber Riders. Saber Don awakens from his regenerative sleep only to find that all of those involved with the Armageddon Project, including his sister Mynah, have been reduced to mindless zombies. Meanwhile, Miss Chevious, Barron, and Hyrum begin their assault on Armageddon Complex and the battle for the fate of the Aniverse begins. b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 ASTONISH COMICS HEROBEAR AND THE KID #1 by Mike Kunkel A nostalgic view of childhood, complete with new schools, bullies, true love, imagination, and magic bears. After his grandfather passes away, young Tyler inherits an old stuffed bear and a broken pocket watch. He soon learns that things aren’t always what they seem, and that you shouldn’t judge a bear by its cover. b&w, 24pg $2.95 AVATAR PRESS WARREN ELLIS’ STRANGE KISS #1 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Warren Ellis unleashed at Avatar! One of the most popular and talented writers in comics today, Warren Ellis has grabbed fans by the throat and dragged them through the messy landscape of his mind with Transmetropolitan and Hellblazer. Well, he was just warming up. Strange Kiss, Ellis' first Avatar project, promises to re-define modern horror. Imagine, Warren Ellis with all of his rage focused, and without any squeamish editors! Mike Wolfer provides the breathtaking artwork and Dan Parsons adds his unique brand of ink wash tones. Strange Kiss is best described by Ellis himself, "A horrific murder-suicide in the middle of a busy city street at midday; an old man rotting and bloating in a hospital bed, something sick gestating inside him; in a darkened place close by, people screaming, impregnated, doomed. Something beautiful and awful is trying to reproduce, and its strange kiss is only to be feared..." Also available is a wraparound cover so detailed, it will make your eyes bleed! MATURE READERS REGULAR-b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.00 WRAPAROUND-b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.95 EXPOSED: THE EROTIC ART OF AL RIO #2 by Al Rio The second fabulous issue! Al Rio has quickly become one of the hottest artists in comics. His smooth, sensual style has graced the pages of Gen 13, DV8, and his new Image series Exposure. Now is your chance to see his work that is too hot for prime time! From his delicious Playboy artwork to behind-the-scenes artwork from Exposure, this art book series traces his stellar origins and gives you a chance to see his style evolve over the years. Also featuring interviews, his how-to-draw pages from Brazil, choice never-revealed pinups, and much more. Also available in a Deluxe Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Deluxe Nude Cover Edition is not available in Hong Kong MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 48pg (2 of 2) $4.95 NUDE—b&w, 48pg (2 of 2) (CAUT: 3) $6.00 THRESHOLD #22 by Various Al Rio returns for the conclusion of his first Threshold serial, Ana the Jungle Girl... and you won't believe the surprise ending he has cooked up! Onyx, Avatar's down-and-dirty assassin-for-hire, is faced with the grim prospect of having to fight an entire SWAT team. Onyx artwork is provided by the phenomenal Rick Lyon! Also this month, sisters Michelle and Tanya Nichols, a.k.a. The Lookers, are back in action with art by Karl (Wonder Woman) Waller. The girls must recover a jewel that has been lost for centuries, and is protected by a horrible secret! Available in four different cover versions: Ana Regular (by Al Rio), Onyx (by Rick Lyon), Lookers (by Karl Waller), and Ana Adult (also by Al Rio). NOTE: The Jungle Girl Adult Cover Edition is not available in Canada, Hong Kong or the U.K. MATURE READERS JUNGLE GIRL COVER-b&w, 48pg $4.95 JUNGLE GIRL ADULT COVER-b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) (A) $6.00 LOOKERS COVER-b&w, 48pg $4.95 ONYX COVER-b&w, 48pg $4.95 RAW MEDIA QUARTERLY #5 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL MIDNIGHT COVER—b&w, 32pg $3.95 NATURE GIRL NUDE COVER—b&w, 32pg $6.00 RAGDOLL NUDE COVER—b&w, 32pg $6.00 WIDOW X #7 by Mike Wolfer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w, 48pg $4.95 DLX.—b&w, 48pg $6.00 RAZOR/RAVENING #1 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PRISM FOIL EDITION by Christensen & Seifert, & Sean Shaw A Previews Exclusive! This Previews Exclusive of Razor/Ravening features a stunning Prism Foil logo cover and is limited to only 500 copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg MSRP: $12.95 FAUST/777: THE WRATH #1-4 CONNECTING COVER SET by David Quinn & Tim Vigil A must-have for every Vigil fan! Produced from first printing copies, these virgin covers have never been available through Previews before, until now! These four killer covers fit together to form one huge Tim Vigil masterpiece! Set is limited to only 1,500 sets. Sets are bagged. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg MSRP: $20.95 AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT COVEN VOLUME 2 #6 by Loeb, Churchill, & the Walker Bros. Who is the mysterious new member of the Coven? Why has he pledged to destroy the Pentad and how will he succeed in exacting his vow of vengeance? Ships with TWO variant covers! FC $2.99 GLORY & THE GATE OF TEARS #3 by Alan Moore & Art Thibert The demon Lilith has succeeded in transforming Glory from a regal demi-goddess into dreary waitress Gloria West! In her anguish over Glory's disappearance, Lady Demeter is blighting the Earth, resulting in mass destruction that can only be stopped by the combined might of the Allies and the newly reformed... Danger Damsels?! "The World's Lament" is the third chapter in the stunning revitalization of Glory by writer Alan Moore and penciler/inker Art Thibert! Ships with TWO variant covers! FC $2.99 KABOOM COLLECTED EDITION #2 by Jeph Loeb & Jeff Matsuda Collecting Kaboom #3, the ultra-rare Kaboom Prelude, and the Kaboom Christmas Special. PLUS: All-new material! FC $5.95 KABOOM VOLUME 2 #1 JOE MAD WIZARD WORLD PREMIERE EDITION by Liefeld & Loeb, & Grant Exclusive Joe Mad “Nightime” variant Kaboom cover depicting the new Kaboom in action! FC PI KABOOM VOLUME 2 #1 JOE MAD DELUXE WIZARD WORLD PREMIER EDITION by Liefeld & Loeb, & Grant Exclusive Joe Mad “Nightime” variant Kaboom cover with silver foil stamped Logo! FC PI PROPHET: LEGACY #1 by Liefeld, Napton, & the Walker Bros. Introducing the daughter of John Prophet! Will she succeed where her father failed in his mission to counter the coming Armaggedon? Told in the past and the present simultaneously, this action-packed tale depicts the events that led to the mysterious disappearance of John Prophet, and the emergence of his daughter as the heir to his legacy. Ships with FOUR variant covers! FC $2.99 SUPREME: THE RETURN #7 by Alan Moore & Brent Anderson Dark forces are aligning against the Supremacy! Following his adventures in Daxia, Darius Dax stumbles across information that leads him to believe there is a similar Limbo realm inhabited by displaced variants of his arch-foe, Supreme. Meanwhile, Supreme is oblivious to this revelation as he gives a tour of his Citadel to Diana Dane. Written by Alan Moore, "Revelations" leads directly into what is sure to be one of the most talked out Supreme stories yet! FC $2.99 TESTAMENT #1 by Liefeld & Churchill, Fraga, Stucker, & Nauck A bold and daring depiction of classic tales from the Old Testament told as all-new sci-fi fantasy adventures! Imagine Noah's Ark as a space ship or David fighting a giant robot named Goliath. In the far-flung future, a brave new world emerges, and the forces of good and evil battle for dominance and a promised land known as Canaan. FC $2.99 BASEMENT COMICS AUTHENTIC CAVEWOMAN PANGAEAN SEA PRELUDE TITANIC COVER #1 by Budd Root A limited edition variant of the Cavewoman Pangaean Sea Prelude. Featuring an incredible new cover with Meriem in the now classic Titanic pose. Two full-length stories inside include “Pangaean Sea Prelude” and “Creepy Cave.” Limited to only 1,000 copies! b&w, 56pg $5.95 BLACK CROSS ENTERTAINMENT UNTITLED TALES #1 by Janet L. Hetherington The new ongoing anthology features Jeff Lafferty’s fantasy story, “Riders of Org”; Phil Morrissey’s furry funny “Stellarbabe”; and Gabe Ivan and Thom Thurman’s “Scratch.” Rounding out the lineup for this premiere issue are other stories titled “Silent Sentence,” “Terrorform,” and “Atlas Inc.” MATURE READERS b&w $2.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #24 Warhammer Monthly is the all-action comic book set in the dark and gothic worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40K. This month’s issue features the final episode of Inquisitor, as Defay draws closer to the heart of the corruption and learns some very disturbing news… with some far-reaching consequences. In the second episode of the brilliant new Titan story, Hekate and his crew finally come face-to-face with the dreaded alien Tyranids! In Bloodquest, Captain Leonatos and his loyal Space Marines set sail across the deadly sea of blood, where Chaos warbands are fated to fight an eternal war to please their foul gods. Finally, in the third part of The Motherlode, Kal and Scabbs find a centuries-old stash of archeotech, but not before sinister gang leader Ludd finds them. More Underhive mayhem from Gordon Rennie and Karl Kopinski. All this, plus feature articles, interviews, and much more! b&w, 44pg $2.95 INFERNO! MAGAZINE #15 Games Workshop’s Inferno! anthology is jammed full of action-packed short stories, fantastic artwork, incredible illustrated features, comic strips and more! This issue includes four short stories, including “Black Gold,” brilliant story featuring Space Marines of the Iron Snakes chapter. And, from the ever-so-talented Ralph Horsley comes “Kristheim Keep,” the illustrated tale of an Empire elector count and his quest to find the perfect fortress. Plus, another blistering episode of Obvious Tactics from David Pugh this and more in the latest fantastic issue of Inferno! Bimonthly. b&w, 68pg $6.95 WARHAMMER 2000 CALENDAR Don’t miss this great opportunity to get twelve of the finest pieces of fantasy and science fiction artwork collected together in this, the last calendar that you’ll buy in this millennium! After the runaway success of last year’s calendar, you can be sure that demand is bound to be high, especially with the new millennium coming. The year 2000 Calendar will be printed on high-quality paper, and featuring artwork from such great artists as John Blanche, Kev Walker, David Gallagher, and many more! (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $12.99 Warhammer Warrior Books Warhammer Warriors is the great new combat game from the Black Library! Fast-paced, and with loads of action, Warhammer Warriors is a game with difference — it has no dice, no models, and each battle lasts between ten and twenty minutes! In the game, you take the role of one of the heroes of Warhammer 40K, fighting a deadly one-on-one combat against one of your most hated foes. Everything is resolved using just the Warrior books, and the action is played out turn by turn, with cool illustrations showing each player what is happening to him as the fight goes on. Choose your hero or villain from the following awesome characters: KAL JERICO WARHAMMER WARRIOR BOOK Necromunda’s sauvest bounty hunter: he’s slick, he’s quick and he’ll cut you to ribbons with his dashing saber. b&w, 44pg $3.99 CAPTAIN LEONATOS WARHAMMER WARRIOR BOOK Exiled Captain of the Blood Angels Space Marines, one of the Emperor’s finest warriors. Beware of that deadly chainsword while getting up-close and personal! b&w, 44pg $3.99 EPHRAEL STERN WARHAMMER WARRIOR BOOK Heroine of the fantastic Daemonifuge series. Ephrael Stern… blessed by the Emperor, cursed by daemons! b&w, 44pg $3.99 KHÂRN THE BETRAYER WARHAMMER WARRIOR BOOK No one is safe from this deadly Chaos Space Marine in his thirst for skulls for the throne of Khorne! b&w, 44pg $3.99 BLUE CORN COMICS PEACE PARTY #3 by Schmidt, Dupras, & Janowsky While Billy and Drew test their newfound powers, they must deal with a mining controversy, a runaway llama, and Petro the Petrified. Life on the reservation has never been so much fun. It’s nonstop adventure with a Native American twist! b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLUE MONKEY COMICS ADAM BOMB COMICS #2 by Antetomaso, Fish, & Baker In an effort to avoid the unpleasant duty of cleaning up the fallen ‘zombie army’ from last issue, our heroes volunteer for a seemingly routine mission to the moon. Once there, they discover a race of Mechanical Moon Nazi’s whose goal is not to conquer the Earth, but to destroy it! Meanwhile, back on Earth, Maximum Manpower faces his toughest challenge: movie executives casting Manpower: The Movie. Quarterly. b&w, 32pg $2.00 BONGO COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS COMICS AND STORIES #1 Matt Groening's first Simpsons comic book (from early 1993) can be yours—only from Previews and the Star System! This issue features the senses- shattering origin of Springfield's own costumed crusader, Bartman, as well plenty of laughs with Homer, Marge, Lisa, and Maggie! Also: Itchy & Scratchy's handy hints for power tool safety! Polybagged with a full-color poster of Bartman and Radioactive Man! (STAR03518) FC $2.95 SIMPSONS COMICS SIMPSORAMA Discover the mystery of Ned Flanders gone bad! Get cabin fever when the Simpsons stay in Springfield’s Bio-Dome! Marvel at Bart and Milhouse taking on the big boys with their very own superhero! And finally, chill out with a tall cool tale of Homer inheriting the Duff beer empire! Plus: back-up stories and nifty bonus pages! Reprints material from Simpsons Comics #11-14. (STAR01912) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $10.95 SIMPSONS COMICS STRIKE BACK! Hallucinate with Abe Simpson as his fuzzy recollection of life on Simpson's Mountain meet the Golden Age of Television! Then, fasten your seatbelts! It's service with a sneer when Patty and Selma lose their jobs and take to the skies and flight attendants! Plus, Bart and Lisa turn a small cable access show into an overnight sensation, and Homer carbo-loads with McBain! (STAR02544) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $10.95 ************ BRAINSTORM COMICS VAMPEROTICA MAGAZINE VOL. 2 #3 Your definitive source for Vampire Entertainment! Bringing you all the news, reviews, and interviews featuring your favorite vampire movies, music, comics and more! This issue features Vamperotica’s First Annual, Vixen & Vamp Review, focusing on 25 of the sexiest vixens and vamps from around the world. If you don’t believe that Vampires are real, then this issue may just change your mind! If it’s out there, and it’s got anything to do with Vampires, you’ll find it in Vamperotica! Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—Magazine, b&w $4.95 NUDE—Magazine, b&w (CAUT: 3) $5.95 BUD PLANT COMIC ART OFFERED AGAIN O/A EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS MONSTER MEN HC NOVEL by Edgar Rice Burroughs Warehouse find! This is the first Canaveral Press edition, from 1962, with all new illustrations. Commonly priced at $35.00 or more in the out-of-print market! Jacket and seven plates illustrated by Mahlon Blaine. A brilliant but mad professor produces malformed, synthetic life on a Java Sea island. An ERB classic! Mint, uncirculated copies! HC, 6x9, 188pg SRP: $17.50 O/A JEREMY BROOD by Jan Strnad & Richard Corben Originally published at $12.95! If you enjoyed the Den series, don’t miss this! A cosmic social worker is summoned to Eden, a desolate desert planet, to relieve the oppression of its inhabitants. But when he arrives 200 years behind schedule, he finds himself at the center of an ancient religion established by his predecessor. Exciting sci-fi/fantasy in Corben’s best style. Published by Fantagor Press. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg, FC SRP: $5.95 O/A LONE WOLF & CUB by Kazuo Koike & Goseki Kojioma Warehouse find! Since its debut in Japan in 1970, this epic has set the highest standard for Gekiga: serious manga. Follow the adventures of a ronin, an outlaw samurai once honored by the emperor, whose wife was murdered and who now journeys ancient Japan as a hired assassin…with his infant son. Brilliant storytelling and dynamic art that strongly influenced Frank Miller and led to his classic Ronin. New painted covers by Frank Miller (#3), Bill Sienkiewicz (#24), Matt Wagner (#25), and Mike Ploog (#37). Published by First Publishing 1987-1990. MATURE READERS #3—b&w SRP: $1.95 #24—b&w SRP: $2.50 #25—b&w SRP: $2.50 #37—b&w SRP: $3.25 ******************** BURCHAM STUDIO GOTHIC FANTASY #2 Darkwolf penetrates the lair of a satanic cult that poses as corporate business men. Apocalyptic tribesmen Thunderhawk and Allayna continue their search for sanity in a world gone mad. Jaxon Gorgon hunts occult forces across the universe, but he may meet his match when he faces the dark force of Medusa! b&w, 32pg $3.95 CALIBER COMICS ACHERON: FATE'S PAWN #2 by Allan Ditzig & Brad Garneau The war has begun as Mog Emoreth's forces clash with the undead legions of his opponent, Necromod, Lord of Plagues. As things begin to heat up, the battle takes a turn for the worse and Mog Emoreth is forced to use one of his aces: three children who are in reality the Titans of Hell! As the great conflict swells, all is suddenly interrupted by the thunderous entrance of a stranger in the Abyss. It is Herakles, son of Zeus…and he has come seeking vengeance. Let the real battle begin…! b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 CAVEWOMAN: RAIN GN by Budd Root Finally, the best-selling Cavewoman series ever is available in one volume! Featuring 200 big pages collecting the eight issue Cavewoman: Rain storyline! This series, which sold-out even as it went to multiple printings, is finally available again. This graphic novel features Cavewoman, the beautiful babe of bygone beasts, and the time-traveling town of Marshville, about to experience a Cretaceous rainy season. It's a time of tornadoes, furious storms, and restless prehistoric beasts from one to one hundred tons! It's not a sight for the weak of heart! See what the critics have been talking about, as the sexy, horrifying, and humorous action begins in Cavewoman: Rain! Written and illustrated by series creator Budd Root. If you missed out the first time, then here's your chance to catch up on the good girl heroine of the prehistoric ages! Squarebound. SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $19.95 FATALIS #1 by Mark Chadbourne & Vince Danks Caliber Core. Immortality has a price. For Gabriel Wilde, eternal life has brought him riches and power beyond reason, but he has paid for it with his humanity. Now only a small band of mortals can keep him in touch with what it means to be human, to love, to live, to follow the path of right. And if they fail, the dark side beckons. But Evil is abroad and it will brook no opposition, from mortal or immortal, as Wilde is drawn into a web of brutal slayings that mirror the Manson Family murders. He discovers a growing threat of Biblical proportions that could finally end his own long life… and the life of everyone on the planet. From the mind of award winning horror author Mark Chadbourn and lavishly illustrated by Vince Danks. Giant-sized issue. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #7 (Jul98) b&w, 48pg $3.95 RAIN PEOPLE #1 by Tom Sniegoski & Tom Hall Caliber Core. Special giant-sized issue! Deep within the Rain Forest they plot a terrible fate for the world. They are the Mal Lluvia — the evil rain. With the help of a psychic-power-enhancing drug, made from the root of the Tarit Docca plant, they plan to plunge the world into darkness, purging it of all who would oppose them in a deluge of cleansing, evil rain. Their emissary, Simon Addison, will unleash the drug, now called “Ex-cite,” onto the city streets, creating an army of weak-willed soldiers who will use their new and destructive mental abilities in service to the dark shaman — or be destroyed. Only the Espiritu Gente — the Spirit People — stand against the Mal Lluvia. They too have chosen an emissary to aid them in the struggle against the cancerous evil. Morgan Tremayne was once the most powerful psychic in the employ of the government. Driven to the brink of madness by the gift, he has spent the last eight years in an asylum. Now those people whose psychic abilities have been awakened by the drug must be stopped before they can be recruited into the service of the Mal Lluvia, and the evil rain begins to fall. Brought to you by fan-favorite writer Tom Sniegoski and introducing the incredible new talent of illustrator Tom Hall. b&w, 48pg $3.95 CARTOON BOOKS STUPID, STUPID RAT TAILS: THE ADVENTURES OF BIG JOHNSON BONE , FRONTIER HERO #3 by Jeff Smith & Tom Sniegoski The Final Installment: Run for the Hills! Big Johnson Bone can only leave the valley if he can conquer the gargantuan son of the Queen of the Rat Creatures. Cartoon Books presents the final installment of this 3-part monthly mini-series. Don't miss out on a minute of this hilarious wild ride through tall tales and whopping yarns! b&w, 32pg $2.95 THE BONE SLIP CASE EDITION, ACT II SOLSTICE GIFT SET Cartoon Books presents “Solstice,” the second collection of the Bone Slipcase Editions. “Solstice” will contain the three trade paperbacks that comprise Bone Act II — The Dragonslayer, Rockjaw: Master of the Eastern Border, and Old Man's Cave are collected in this beautiful, illustrated slipcase. It’s the perfect showcase for the award-winning graphic novels and a wonderful way for new readers to discover the adventures and hilarity of the Bone cousins and their friends. Slipcase (x3), b&w $49.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONE HOLIDAY GREETING CARD SET Each Bone Holiday Greeting Card Set contains twelve cards — three each of four images — featuring some of the most beloved holiday and winter images from the Bone series. These fun cards are sure to bring some holiday cheer, so send a card to your favorite Bone fan! Cards (x12) $9.95 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH BONE VOL. TWO: THE GREAT COW RACE Bone and all of his humorous cohorts cavort and gambol in the cartoony wilderness! This is the second volume comprises the ever-popular “Great Cow Race” storyline. Also contains the short story, “Up on the Roof." (STAR02377) SC, 136pg, b&w $14.95 ******************** CHAOS! COMICS STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN #2 by Steven Grant & James Fry Stone Cold’s mysterious mission in the Texas badlands pits him against a vicious gang running drugs and weapons across the border. When the hunter becomes the hunted, can even The Rattlesnake stand against a merciless, homicidal army? Available in two cover versions: a painted cover by Roy Young, or a photo cover. REG. COVER—FC (2 of 4) (#SCA20) $2.95 PHOTO COVER—FC (2 of 4) (#SCA2P) $2.95 LADY DEATH: JUDGMENT WAR #2 by Pulido & Kaminski, Reis, & Pimentel; colored by Roy Young Captured by Lucifer, helpless, Lady Death must endure the most humiliating of assaults by her greatest enemy, while his doomsday machine, the Lucifer Engine rampages, destroying everything in its path. To save her most treasured allies, she must escape Lucifer’s clutches, and then find a way to destroy a mechanical monstrosity powered by all the damned souls of Hell! (#LJW02) FC (2 of 3) $2.95 ARMAGEDDON #3 by Pulido & Kaminski, & Luke Ross; colored by Starlight Runner Earth dies screaming at the hands of Armageddon’s minions, while Lady Death, The Chosen, Chastity, and Bedlam join forces in one last assault on the Father of Fear himself, for the sake of all that live! Meanwhile, Purgatori plots to seize Armageddon’s unspeakable power for herself. Plus: The Last Temptation of Evil Ernie! featuring the death of a major character! (#ARM30) FC (3 of 4) $2.95 LADY DEATH VS. PURGATORI #1 by Pulido & Kaminski, & Deodato, Jr.; colored by Roy Young The ultimate down & dirty bitch-fight grudge match — plus a cast of thousands! Purgatori and Lady Death lead their armies into all-out battle against each other in total, scorched-Earth warfare. No quarter will be given or asked-neither the Queen of Blood nor Death’s chosen Avatar will stop until the final death-blow has been delivered! Who lives? Who Dies? Painted cover by Dorian Cleavenger. (#LVP01) FC, 40pg $3.50 LADY DEATH VS. PURGATORI #1 PREMIUM EDITION by Pulido & Kaminski, & Deodato, Jr.; colored by Roy Young Limited to just 3,000 copies, with a cardstock cover featuring the artwork of Purgatori master artist Jim (Catwoman) Balent!. Don’t miss this one! (#LVP0P) Premium Edition $9.99 EVIL ERNIE: WAR OF THE DEAD #2 by Pulido & Kaminski, Brewer, & Arnold; colored by Jason Jensen Abandoned by Smiley, decaying, falling apart, held together only by barbed wire and his own overwhelming obsession with fulfilling his dream of Megadeath, Evil Ernie must face the combined forces of Dr. Price and Homicide, who are determined to stop him from gaining control of the NORAD nuclear missile system at all costs! (#EWD02) FC (2 of 3) $2.95 UNDERTAKER #9 by Beau Smith & Manny Clark; colored by Jason Jensen The invitations have been sent, the bachelor party was a blast. It seems that the Embalmer’s plan to force Jezebelle to be his bride will go uncontested. Kane is forced to prevent anyone from objecting to this unholy marriage, but the Undertaker plans to bust up this shotgun wedding in his own dark style. He has a real problem with wedding vows, and plans to rewrite them in his own image! Until death do you part? Available in two cover versions: a regular comic art version, and a photo cover. REG. CVR—FC, 32pg (#WU090) $2.95 PHOTO—FC, 32pg (#WU09P) $2.95 VIGILANTE 8: SECOND OFFENSE #1 by Ted Adams & Kris Oprisko, & Ryan Odagawa Welcome to Vigilante 8, where two gangs of road warriors go head-to-head in the ultimate road battle! Based on the sequel to last year’s best-selling Vigilante 8 video game, Vigilante 8: Second Offense, this is a story that takes place in the far-flung future and the very funky past. Lord Clyde of OMAR goes back in time to change the past so he can take over the world… and the only group that can stop him are Houston and the Coyotes! It’s vehicular manslaughter as only Chaos! can deliver! One-shot. (#VL810) FC $2.95 CHAOS! CALENDAR 2000 Illustrated by Steven Hughes; colored by Roy Young The world will know you’re a Chaos! Fiend of the Millennium when you display this incredible Chaos! 2000 Calendar! Celebrate the darkness of the brand new millennium each and every month with spectacular new art by Steven Hughes and Roy Young. (#XC200) Calendar $10.95 PURGATORI ZIPPO LIGHTER Illustrated by Mike Deodato, Jr. Purgatori on her very own Zippo lighter! The latest in our series of collectible Zippo lighters, this matte black lighter features Purgatori, the vampire bitch goddess as illustrated by the ever-talented Mike Deodato, Jr! Bite this Bic! (#PZL01) (CAUT: 4) Lighter $34.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH CLOISONNÉ PIN #1 Illustrated by Steven Hughes It’s the Diva of Death coming at you cloisonné-style! This gorgeous pin is sure to engulf all who see it in wonder and awe! Wear it with pride and let everyone know that Chaos! is Where Darkness Dwells! (#LPN01) Pin (Note Price) $6.00 O/A SMILEY MOUSE PAD Illustrated by Steven Hughes Tired of waiting while your computer downloads files off the World Wide Waste? Fight back with Chaos! Comics’ Smiley Mouse Pad! Steven Hughes’ Smiley adorns this 7” x 8” mouse pad in full-color along with Smiley’s trademark “Have A Psychotic Day!” (#SMP01) Mouse Pad, 7x8, FC $9.95 O/A SMILEY BUMPER STICKER Illustrated by Steven Hughes No Rad warrior can do without the Smiley Bumper Sticker! America’s favorite Psychotic Button, Smiley, is shown in all his crazed glory on this bumper sticker telling the whole world to “Have A Psychotic Day!” The full-color rendition of Smiley by Steven Hughes will give your car a touch of class and make tailgaters more than a little nervous. (#SBS01) Bumper Sticker $3.50 O/A CHAOS! SHIELD CLOISONNÉ PIN Is your life always in CHAOS!? Well, if it isn’t, it should be! What better way to show off your life of Chaos! than with the official Chaos! Shield Cloisonné Pin! Brought to you from your Fiends at Chaos! — Where Darkness Dwells! (#XPN01) Pin $6.00 ****************************** CHERRY COMICS CHERRY REPRINT #17 by Larry Welz SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 CHIBI-POP MANGA CHIBI-POP MANGA VOL. 2 #3 This issue’s feature is entitled "The Twilight Files." It's a dark tale about a hospitalized athlete who discovers that human beings are secretly being cloned at the hospital. Continuing manga stories include "Fubuki the Female Ninja," "The Adventures of Tokyo Kid," “Nagi," "Artifacts Breaker," and "Trout Burger." In "Hey Japan!" we visit more anime stores in Japan and talk to manga fans on the streets of Tokyo. Also a "How to Draw Manga" lesson and Japanese “CosPlay” photos! MATURE READERS Magazine, 72pg, b&w $3.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #79 Elvira’s trapped into helping the too-cute Allswell sisters (from their Wuzza-Wuzza TV series) repair their spell book; but there’s the devil to pay when the demon Heckronomicus shows up to claim it — and them! It’s all in “Charmed Lives!” by Frank Strom, Ronn Sutton, and Bruce Patterson. Also, what could drive Elvira into the clutches of weird little men? Find out in “The Seven Deadly Dwarfs,” by Jo, Duffy, John Heebink, and Mike Manley. b&w, 32pg $2.50 SOUL SEARCHERS #39 Mystic Grove’s “HorrorFest” kicks into high gear, but a sinister plot by the forces of Hell threatens the future of Soulsearchers—and an unhappy Peterson may pay a startling price for defending his friends! Don’t miss “Festival of Lights!” by Peter David (with Richard Howell) with a special art job by returning SS-favorite Neil Vokes, with a carnival of a cover by Amanda Conner and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COLONIA PRESS COLONIA #4 by Jeff Nicholson Jack is finally reunited with his uncles, only now they are under the thumbs of both Cinnabar and the pirate queen Anne Reed. A clever plan must be hatched to regain their freedom. Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.95 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE FRANK MILLER VARIANT COVER For more than twenty years, Heavy Metal has delivered innovative, cutting-edge sci-fi comics for the discerning reader. But the magazine has never had a variant cover — until now! Publisher Kevin Eastman and Frank Miller have joined forces to create this unique limited edition variant to benefit the Fund. Featuring an exclusive interview with Miller, this issue also includes stories by Caza, Juan Gimenez, and Casini, all wrapped in a simply gorgeous Frank Miller cover — censored for this ad only! MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg, FC MSRP: $10.00 COMIC CAVALCADE EXPOSURE COMPANION BOOK A must-have item for fans of Al Rio and Exposure! This exclusive product is only available from Comic Cavalcade and Previews, and features tons of cool unseen artwork, unused covers, interviews, pictures of the luscious models, and behind-the-scenes info on the making of Exposure! This issue also features an all-new cover by Al Rio and is limited to only 2,500 copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg MSRP: $5.95 EXPOSURE COMPANION BOOK PLATINUM EDITION Features the same cool cover and interior by Al Rio, enhanced with a special Platinum Foil logo! Limited to just 700 copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 EXPOSURE COMPANION BOOK RUBY RED EDITION Features the same cool cover and interior by Al Rio, enhanced with a special Ruby Red Foil logo! Limited to just 300 copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg MSRP: $24.95 JADE WARRIORS COMPANION BOOK A must-have item for fans of Mike Deodato and JadeWarriors! This exclusive product is only available from Comic Cavalcade and Previews, and features tons of cool unseen artwork, unused covers, interviews, pictures of the lucious models, and behind-the-scenes info on the making of Jade Warriors! This also features an all-new Mike Deodato cover and is limited to only 2,500 copies! MATURE READERS FC MSRP: $5.95 JADE WARRIORS COMPANION BOOK PLATINUM EDITION Features the same cool cover and interiors by Mike Deodato, enhanced with a special Platinum Foil logo! Limited to just 700 copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 JADE WARRIORS COMPANION BOOK RUBY RED EDITION Features the same cool cover and interior by Mike Deodato, enhanced with a special Ruby Red Foil logo! Limited to just 300 copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg MSRP: $24.95 CORSAIR DORK TOWER NEW PRINTING #1 by John Kovalic An all new cover, but the same classic strips! The comic for the geek in all of us! Follow Matt, Igor, Ken, and Carson the Muskrat as they struggle to reconcile their Inner Geek with living in the Real World! Wonder as they try to impress dates with their knowledge of everything Star Trek! Thrill as they play dark, dim, shadowy, gloomy — just plan dark — role-playing games. Gasp as they go to conventions and discover thousands of other just like them — and you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 DORK TOWER PACK by John Kovalic Includes issues #2-#4. Issue #2 features the goth storyline that introduces Gilly, portrays the hot, throbbing death of Clan Gangreen, the latest Warhamster 40,000 releases, and the many demises of Sir Billingsly. Issue #3 shows how Matt’s Tolkien campaign is ready to run, despite his chagrin. And issue #4 includes a free original boardgame by Cheapass Games, plus a story titled “The Fandom Menace,” which gives a hilarious look at Star Wars. Pack $8.85 CPM MANGA DARK ANGEL #7 by Kia Asamiya Continuing their journey through the Western Territory, Dark and Kyo are at odds over how to proceed. Their quarreling is interrupted by an old man who seems friendly enough. However, it turns out that this man is Rin, a deadly master swordsman. Having heard of Dark’s skills, he has come to challenge Dark for himself and Dark is put to a grueling test. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO #6 by Kia Asamiya This issue will have you seeing double. As the Nadesico continues its journey through space, the crew members are shocked when they run into a ship that is the Nadesico¹s exact twin! It turns out that this ship, the Kaguya, is the prototype upon which the Nadesico was built. They are even more startled to learn that the Kaguya¹s captain in Kaguya Onikirimaru, an old rival of Yurika¹s. Onikirimaru challenges Yurika to a space duel, and to the winner goes... Akito?! b&w, 32pg $2.95 FRONTIER LINE #3 by Yoshihisa Tagami Due to strong fan response, Frontier Line continues monthly! The Mecha Wars rage on. Chiren is competently holding his own as the mecha armored warriors continue their assault. But things take a drastic turn when Chiren is able to capture a mecha suit of his own. Now the fun really begins as this ex-soldier is about to teach his enemies a lesson they won¹t live to remember. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE GREY WITCH #13 Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the road! It¹s the final showdown! Sick to death of their meddling, Karla goes after Deedlit, Parn, Ghim, Slayn, Etoh and Woodchuck herself. Taking the shape of a giant black bird, she descends on the group as they head for Valis. It’s do or die and the six noble warriors are in for the fight of their lives against evil incarnate. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE LADY OF PHARIS #8 The final issue of this best-selling Lodoss War series! Believing they have defeated evil and won the battle, the island of Lodoss begins to celebrate its victory. However, the main celebration in the capital is cut short by the evil witch who still lives! The joyous occasion quickly turns into a bloody battle as Beld, Fahn and Flaus yet again take up their swords. Will this festival turn into their funerals? Find out as the Lady of Pharis concludes! b&w, 32pg $2.95 GEOBREEDERS #9 by Akihiro Ito Yoichi and Takami hold down the fort at Kagura Security as Yuka and the rest of the Kagura ladies travel to a secluded spa for a little R&R. When a Phantom Cat rears its ugly head, will the efforts of the sole pair of Kagura Detectives be enough to defeat it? And will Yuka, Maki, and Eiko be able to keep themselves from killing each other? b&w, 32pg $2.95 TIME TRAVELER AI #2 by Ai Ijima & Takeshi Takebayashi The all new CPM Manga title this month that is sure to please fans of Midnight Panther and Chirality! Written by popular, beautiful, and controversial Japanese actress Ai Ijima!! Ms. Ijima is an ex-adult video star who successfully broke from her past and went on to become a popular mainstream actress! Best known in America as the “Traci Lords of Japan!” This month, Ai lands smack dab in the middle of a European War! As the English Navy takes on the French Armada, it’s up to Ai to make sure the boys fight fair. And when they guys get out of line, Ai’s not one to shy away from putting them in their places... which is usually on their backs, in bed! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 CPM Manga X UROTSUKIDOJI RETURN OF THE CHOJIN #3 by Toshio Maeda SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 UROTSUKIDOJI: LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND BOOK TWO TP by Toshio Maeda SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, b&w $16.95 CROSS PLAINS COMICS RED SONJA #2: WARRIORS OF THE GODS Red Sonja returns in a bimonthly limited comic book series that explores her first year of adventuring! Having learned why her family was killed, Red Sonja must choose her fate: serve the gods or seek revenge. The sorceress changeling plans to raise the dead but she needs Sonja and her new friend, to protect her on the road to hell. The tale is told by Roy Thomas, the man who introduced Red Sonja to Conan the Barbarian, and is illustrated by top artist Steve Lightle who also did the magnificent cover. PC, 32pg $2.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI: THE MOTION PICTURE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL EDITION by Billy Tucci & Peter Gutierrez Originally distributed at the Cannes Film Festival in France, this sneak preview features a Tia Carrere cover and color comic illustrations of the opening scenes. Take a sneak peek at the new Shi costumes, excerpts from the movie treatment based on Billy Tucci's action-packed script, storyboard designs for the trailer, and biographies of the film producers, and Tia Carerre. PC, 9x12 $9.99 O/A SHI: THE MOTION PICTURE MOVIE POSTER The first Shi announcement movie poster developed for the European film festival circuit in 1998 featuring Tia Carerre. This poster will also be shown at the Cannes Film Festival this spring to announce the filming. Poster $9.99 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS KANE #27 by Paul Grist Time is running out for the Blind Man as he prepares to make his final killing before leaving New Eden for good. Detective Kate Felix is hunting the hitman for attacking Detective Kane. Crime Boss Oscar Darke is hunting him for disrupting his criminal operations. But who will be the first to find this mythical killer? And will they live to regret it? (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #4 (Apr99) b&w, 24pg $2.95 KANE RICO & THE BLIND MAN PACK Contains issues #19-21. Rico Costas is a small-time crook with big-time ambitions. Unfortunately, he’s also got big-time problems — the main one being that he is being hunted by the mythical Hitman of New Eden, The Blind Man. Rico takes refuge in the safest place in the city — the basement cells of the New Eden Police Department. But when you’re being hunted by a man with radar senses who hunts down his victims by listening to their heart beat, can anywhere be safe? This pack contains three issues of Kane. Comes in a comic bag with a bonus postcard. (CAUT: 4) Pack $10.00 DARK ANGEL PRODUCTIONS BLACKJACK: BLOOD & HONOR TP Tokyo, 1935. African-American soldier of fortune Arron Day, a.k.a. Blackjack, has taken on a dangerous mission. Assignment: protect a Japanese dignitary haunted by a deadly secret and marked for death by those who are driving his country toward world war. Blackjack is soon pitted against spies, rebels, lies, bigotry, a secret order of warlords, and an elite force of the Japanese army. He must battle not just to save his client, but also an innocent that will change his life. It’s a non-stop adventure, plus some exciting extras! Cover by Brian Stelfreeze (Shadow of the Bat). SC, 104pg, FC $11.95 DUALITY PRESS COLLECTIVE #1 by Arvin Loudermilk & Mike Iverson The future of the human race is on the brink of anarchy. With a dissatisfied public, two separatist movements and a plague of vicious animals gnawing at the doorstep, the Echo Collective has not become the “utopia” Dimitri Kucherov had in mind 100 years earlier when he led Earth’s best and brightest to their new home in a distant solar system. Now, as expectations continue to disintegrate, a bright shining light of hope rises for the frustrated settlers. On her 21st birthday, Dimitri’s granddaughter, Tana, becomes the new leader of the Collective. Many believe that a return to peace and prosperity is only a matter of time with a Kucherov once again in the seat of power. From the creators of Vigil comes an epic saga of humanity’s collision with the ferocity of an alien world, and the fractured psyche of its own soul. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.25 DYNAMIC FORCES CRIMSON ACTION FIGURES Presenting the exciting new Crimson action figure line, designed by co-creator/co-writer/artist, Humberto Ramos! Screaming off the pages of the hugely successful Crimson comic book, Humberto’s fantastic designs have been meticulously executed in exquisite detail by sculptor Sam Greenwell. The series is comprised of four base action figures and features Crimson lead character Alex, along with Scarlet X from the Order of the Red Hood, Alex’s best friend Joe, and the mysterious and deadly Lisseth, known as "The Darkness." Each case may include three figures of Scarlet, three of Lisseth, two of Alex, two of Joe, and two “mysterious variant action figures” from the smash comic series! (CAUT:2, 4) Figure PI PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE VAMPIRIC ALEX VARIANT ACTION FIGURE Previews jumps on the Crimson bandwagon for this special series of action figures with a Previews Exclusive figure of everyone’s favorite vampire, Alex, featuring an all-new “vampiric” face sculpt! (CAUT: 2 & 4) Figure $12.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE STAR WARS: UNION GOLD FOIL COVER #1 Featuring the marriage of Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade! And DF has the exclusive alternate enhanced cover! Also available signed by writer Mike Stackpole and artists Robert Teranishi and Chris Chuckry! (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—FC $10.00 SIGNED—FC $29.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE STAR WARS GOLD FOIL COVER #12 The first anniversary issue of this incredible ongoing series! And to commemorate it, DF presents the fans with a Gold Foil Exclusive cover edition! (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ANGEL GOLD COVER #1 Dark Horse launches Angel into his own ongoing series, and DF commemorates this milestone event with an enhanced Gold Foil cover, exclusive to Dynamic Forces! Also available signed by writer Christopher Golden. (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—FC $10.00 SIGNED—FC $19.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE DANGER GIRL SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE COVER #1 Featuring an alternate cover exclusive to Dynamic Forces by ultra cool creator J. Scott Campbell! Don’t miss out on this baby as it won’t last! Also available in a signed version by creator/co-plotter/cover artist J. Scott Campbell, writer Andy Hartnell & “Mr. Dangerous Special Artist” himself... Art Adams! (CAUT: 2) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #1 (Jan 99) REGULAR—FC $6.95 SIGNED—FC $29.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE DANGER GIRL SPECIAL EUROPEAN ALTERNATIVE COVER #1 Also available is the European Edition. This cover was made in conjunction with a European promotion, and DF was able to bring a few copies back into the U.S. for Danger Girl completists! (CAUT: 2) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #1 (Jan 99) FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE LADY DEATH/PURGATORI ALTERNATE COVER #1 This edition features an exclusive alternate cover by artist extraordinaire and superstar Pat Lee (Darkminds)! Also available in a signed version by creator/writer Brian Pulido with alternate cover by Pat Lee. (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—FC $6.95 SIGNED—FC $29.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE UNITY 2000 ALTERNATE COVER #1 The Acclaim and Valiant universes are colliding, and Dynamic Forces has an alternate cover edition created exclusively for them by superstar artist Jim Starlin! Also available in a signed version by writer Jim Shooter with alternate cover by Starlin and Joe Rubinstein! (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—FC $6.95 SIGNED—FC $29.99 DYNAMIC FORCES "THANKSGIVING" STARTER SET Dynamic Forces gives thanks to all of their fans with this FANtastic Thanksgiving comics package! Get some ultra-cool Dynamic Forces limited edition covers and comics, and at an introductory cost! Includes three random DF exclusive alternate cover comics, which could range from Gold Foil covers to possibly some Chrome covers, as well as other possible cool covers. Also includes three random additional limited edition alternate cover comics! Limited to initial orders only. Pack (x6) $14.95 UNDERTAKER ORIGIN ISSUE ALTERNATE PHOTO COVER SIGNED #3 Signed by writer Beau Smith! Limited to 3,000 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $24.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE STAR WARS PHANTOM MENACE ANAKIN SKYWALKER FOIL COVER #1 Find out as much background information as you can in this special one-shot comic featuring one of the most well-known characters in pop culture history. Here’s the opportunity of a lifetime for new and old Star Wars fans alike to collect this limited edition of the groundbreaking Star Wars character tie-in of Anakin Skywalker, the man who would become Darth Vader! Also available signed by artist Steve Crespo SIGNED—FC (CAUT: 2) $19.95 (O/A) REGULAR—FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE STAR WARS PHANTOM MENACE OBI-WAN KENOBI GLOW-IN-THE-DARK COVER #1 Longtime fans have waited over 20 years to find out more information on this classic character, and this one-shot features as much as can be revealed at this point in the story! As Obi-Wan Kenobi has always represented the light for Star Wars fans, DF is proud to present an exclusive limited edition Glow-In-The-Dark cover, sure to be treasured for a long time to come! This issue also comes available signed by artist Howard Shum. (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—FC (CAUT: 2) $19.95 (O/A) REGULAR—FC $10.00 DF VAMPIRELLA: REBIRTH #1 BONUS PACK This pack includes Vampirella: Rebirth #1 by Tim Sale, plus an additional bonus book! Each pack will have one DF limited comic starring the coolest characters around from Darkchylde to Crimson. Pack (x2) $6.95 DC Comics THE WITCHING HOUR SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Jeph Loeb with artist Chris Bachalo! (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 STEAMPUNK: CATECHISM SIGNED Signed by writer/co-creator Joe Kelley with artist/co-creator Chris Bachalo! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $23.95 BATTLE CHASERS: A GATHERING OF HEROES SIGNED HC Signed by writer Munier and artist Tom McWeeney. (CAUT: 2) FC $49.95 BATMAN: THE CHALLACE SIGNED Signed by writer Chuck Dixon and painter John Van Fleet! (CAUT: 2) FC $49.95 BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS TRADE PAPERBACK SIGNED Signed by artist Terry Austin nd writer Steve Englehort! (CAUT: 2) FC $39.95 BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME SIGNED Signed by writer Paul Dini with painter Alex Ross! (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 DF VAMPIRELLLA REBIRTH #1 BONUS PACK Pack includes Vampirella: Rebirth #1 by Tim Sale plus an additional bonus book! Each pack will have one DF limited comics showing the coolest characters around from Darkchylde to Crimson. FC $19.95 AQUAMAN SIGNED #63 Signed by writer Dan Jurgens with artist Steve Epting! (CAUT: 2) FC $24.99 SUPERMAN INC. SIGNED Signed by writer Steve Vance, artist Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, and inker Mark Farmer. (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 GEN13: A CHRISTMAS CAPER SIGNED Signed by writer/artist Tom McWeeney with inker Richard Friend. (CAUT: 2) FC $27.95 Other Comics BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 1 TRADING CARD SET SIGNED The complete Season 1 card set, plus the Spike card signed by the man himself, Mr. James “Spike” Marsters! (CAUT: 2) Set $39.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE & DRU: THE QUEEN OF HEARTS SIGNED Signed by writer Christopher Golden and James “Spike” Marsters! (CAUT: 2) FC $49.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE MANGA SIGNED #1 Signed by the man who played Darth Vader in the original trilogy, David Prowse! (CAUT: 2) SC, 5x7, b&w $69.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT MURDER MOST FOUL SIGNED Signed by the most dangerous bounty hunter in the galaxy — Boba Fett himself — Jeremy Bulloch (CAUT: 2) FC $59.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: HAN SOLO AT STAR’S END SIGNED Signed by the big hairy guy himself, Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), the cool Wookiee who’s saved Han Solo more than a few times! (CAUT: 2) FC $49.95 BONELLI BONUS PACKAGE This pack will include 3 randomly chosen bonus comics! Pack (x6) $14.85 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS FROM HELL TP by Alan Moore Ten years in the making, at last the collected From Hell, winner of many awards and soon to be a movie. This bedtime graphic novel features the story of Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial murderer of all time. Alan Moore names Dr. Gull as the villain and creates the most compelling and terrifying psychological study ever undertaken in a comic book. All the conspiracies and cover-ups are considered and bound together in this vortex of terror. MATURE READERS SC $35.00 EGMONT FLEETWAY LIMITED 2000 AD #1168-1171 This month: Future lawman Judge Dredd battles crime-run-wild in the aftermath of "The Doomsday Scenario," by John Wagner and various artists. Alien avenger “Nemesis the Warlock” fights the tyrannical Torquemada in a titanic clash by Pat Mills and Henry Flint. Papal exorcist Devlin Waugh begins the final book of his mega-epic, "Sirius Rising," by John Smith and Steve Yeowell. Plus, more adventures with 27th Century swashbuckler Nikolai Dante and tales of Pulp Science Fiction. Weekly. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, FC $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #60 Could Dredd become the new Chief Judge of Mega-City One? The answer may be revealed in this month's issue by John Wagner and various artists. Plus, a rare Dredd newspaper strip adventure, and another installment from the Vertigo series, Preacher, by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.95 JUDGE DREDD: DEATH AID Award-winning writer Garth Ennis is famous for his vivid mix of black comedy and ultra-violence on titles like Preacher and Hitman. Now experience the gut-wrenching, side-splitting mayhem as Ennis writes the adventures of Britain's brutal anti-hero! In "Death Aid" Ennis spoofs celebrity charity events as Judge Dredd fights a sponsored hunt where people are being murdered to raise money for good causes! Fully painted art is by Carlos Ezquerra, artist on Star Wars: Mara Jade —By the Emporer's Hand. There is a back-up short story called "La Placa Rifa", by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy, plus a fully painted pin-up of Dredd's sexy psychic associate, Judge Anderson, by. Preacher cover artist Glenn Fabry. (CAUT: 4) FC, 52pg $4.95 JUDGE DREDD: EMERALD ISLE The creators of Preacher, Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, take on British comics icon Judge Dredd in this hilarious tale of terrorism, tyranny and potatoes as projectile weapons. In Judge Dredd: Emerald Isle, the future lawman goes to Ireland hunting an assassin but discovers the entire country has been turned into a theme park for tourists! There are two back-up stories: an Ennis yarn called "Talkback", with ultra-rare, fully-painted strip work by Preacher cover artist Glenn Fabry; plus "Well Hard", a brutal comedy by John Wagner, Alan Grant, and Colin MacNeil about a loser called Poncely Manilow. (CAUT: 4) FC, 52pg $4.95 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STRAY BULLETS #21 Every issue is a complete story! Would anyone have thought that Roger was out of his mind? That he beats his wife and is a crazy lunatic? After all, Roger’s got a badge and a gun. There must be some misunderstanding. Anyway, that’s what Benny thought until Roger turned his sights on him and his beautiful wife, Janet. “Little Love Tragedy” is a mind-bending, action-packed story of a man who goes a long way for a little love. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STRAY BULLETS JOEY FULL-COLOR T-SHIRT Brand new shirt! Everybody’s favorite highly disturbed youth now has his own shirt! One of Stray Bullets fans’ favorite characters since his first appearance in Issue #1, Joey wanted this shirt to wear, so we made it, and now you can have it, too! Silkscreened color image on a dark blue cotton shirt. Don’t go nuts without it MD & XL $18.95 STAR OF THE MONTH COLLECTED STRAY BULLETS VOLUME 2 by David Lapham Reprints issues #5-8 of the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award-winning series Stray Bullets, including the first appearance of everyone's favorite nihilist, Amy Racecar! The Collected Stray Bullets Series is a perfect introduction for new readers. Plus it looks like a million bucks on the shelf next to the first volume! (STAR09783) MATURE READERS, SC, 7x10, 132pg, b&w $11.95 ********************** ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS ASCENSION PREVIEW #1 Andromeda and Lucien discover Petra, and Lucien begins his "divine" transformation in the first issue of Top Cow's hit title, featuring great David Finch art and an exclusive variant cover. FC $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ASCENSION EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATIVE COVER #1 Features stunning black-and-white artwork and original sketches of Lucien, Andromeda, and the other Ascension characters, plus a color center spread by Finch and Firchow. FC $9.95 ************** ASCENSION EXCLUSIVE GOLD COVER #2 Andromeda must fight alone, as Lucien's soul has been transformed into a creature that wants her dead. This rare gold foil edition was originally only available on the Top Cow website. Limited to 2,000. FC $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AVENGERS CHROMIUM #1 The hit creative team of Kurt Busiek and George Pérez returns the Avengers to their glory days in this special limited edition Avengers #1, featuring a wraparound chromium cover. FC $14.95 ****************** COVEN #1 PLUS This special exclusive edition features a gold-lettered cover and a special black-and-white comic which features the first appearance of Coven, backed up with a special preview of Kaboom! on a limited flip cover! FC $9.95 THE DARKNESS WEB VARIANT #9 In part 2 of the Witchblade/The Darkness crossover, Sara Pezzini continues to hunt down Jackie Estacado, who's using the power of the Darkness to do mob hits. This rare gold foil edition was originally only available on the Top Cow website. Limited to 2,000. FC $10.00 THE DARKNESS WEB VARIANT #10 In part 3 of the “Family Ties” crossover, the Witchblade and the Darkness become one when Ian Nottingham gains control of both powers! This rare gold foil edition was originally only available on the Top Cow website. Only 2,000 copies were printed. Allocations may occur. FC $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EARTH X ALEX ROSS VARIANT #1 This hard-to-find first issue of Ross' hit series, with older super heroes in an unfriendly future world where everyone has mutant powers, features a rare Alex Ross variant cover. FC $10.00 ****************** SILVER SURFER #1/2 Originally available only as a special offer through Wizard! Silver Surfer meets the strange Sympira, but is she friend or foe, and is her power a match for the Surfer's cosmic powers? Art by Ariel Olivetti with a story by Tom DeFalco. FC $10.00 SILVER SURFER/WITCHBLADE VARIANT #1/2 Originally available only as a mail-order exclusive, this issue kicks off “The Devil's Reign” storyline, as Mephisto seeks to get a piece of Witchblade and Silver Surfer's action! FC $19.95 SPIDER-MAN: CHAPTER 2 VARIANT It's the new origin of Spider-Man, as written and drawn by John Byrne, and based on the original Stan Lee/Steve Ditko storylines. In this rare variant cover issue, a young Spider-Man takes on the Chameleon, tries to join The Fantastic Four, and is discovered by his neighbor, Mary Jane. (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS LIMITED CHROMIUM SET All three exclusive “Metallic” chrome issues of Star Wars in a complete set. The covers include: Star Wars #1, Star Wars #2, Star Wars and #3. FC $39.95 ******************* STRIKEFORCE GOLD COVER #1 The first issue of the hot new series by Mark Silvestri and Brandon Peterson, featuring a special gold cover mirroring the art on the original cover inside. (CAUT: 2) FC $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOMB RAIDER WITCHBLADE FIRST PRINTING #1 The historic crossover that's still making waves throughout the comic industry, as Sara Pezzini and Lara Croft join forces in a hard-to-find one-shot. FC $2.95 O/A TOMB RAIDER WITCHBLADE VARIANT SILVESTRI VARIANT#1 Features a variant Silvestri cover. FC $10.00 ****************** WITCHBLADE TOMB RAIDER #1/2 Their first meeting made history, and now New York's sexist cop and the ultimate adventuress cross paths again. FC $10.00 WITCHBLADE TOMB RAIDER INTERNET VARIANT #1/2 Features a rare yellow variant cover by Michael Turner, Joe Weems and J.D. Smith. FC $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WITCHBLADE VARIANT COVER #27 It's nothing but trouble for Sara, who has learned more then she bargained for while trying to discover what really happened to her father. Gavin Taylor gets blown up, the Witchblade gets used to heal instead of harm, and someone appears to have discovered Sara's little secret… FC (Note Price) $10.00 O/A WILDCATS EUROPEAN EDITION #1 Join fan favorites Scott Lobdell and Travis Charest with a new chapter in the lives of the Wildcats, as Grifter tries to put the team back together. This European Variant cover features a black-and-white sketch of the Wildcats and is limited to 7,500 copies. FC $10.00 ****************** X-MEN CHROMIUM #1 This is the issue that started the X-Men's meteoric rise to comic book fame. Reprinting the Rubicon storyline from X-Men Vol. 2 #1, this issue features the modern X-Men in their first major battle with Magneto, along with a special villains gallery, a cover gallery and a wraparound chromium cover. FC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A X-MEN CHROMIUM CLASSICS X-MEN GIANT-SIZED #1 Reprints Giant-Sized X-Men #1, the origin story of the modern X-Men, inside a special chromium cover. Nightcrawler, Wolverine, Storm, Sunfire, Colossus, and the rest of the new mutants are called upon by Cyclops to rescue the original X-Men, who have disappeared. FC (Note Price) $14.95 O/A X-MEN CHROMIUM #25 He's getting his adamantium back... now see how Wolverine lost it in the first place, along with a walking Professor X, a mindless Magneto, and a painful lesson for several X-Men. This landmark showdown between the X-Men and Magneto is reprinted inside a special chromium cover. FC $14.95 O/A MORE THAN MORTAL BRIGID EXCLUSIVE VARIANT FIGURE This exclusive "White Brigid" figure captures every curve of the heroine of More Than Mortal. Limited to only 1,000 figures, this rare find comes complete with sword and spear. Figure $19.95 ****************** DARKCHYLDE LITHOGRAPH Beauty and the Beast never looked so beautiful, or so beastly! This dark and deadly lithograph depicts Darkchylde and her nemesis taking some time out to spend a night at the beach. FC $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DARKNESS LITHOGRAPH One of Top Cow's hottest anti-heroes takes a moment to reflect on the horror of his existence, as Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, broods under a full moon on this collectible lithograph. FC $24.95 *************** FATHOM LITHOGRAPH Aspen's never looked better than she does on this lithograph, featuring the sexy siren in bikini, sun-hat, and not much else as depicted by Michael Turner. FC $19.95 MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATRE 3000 LITHOGRAPH TV's most sensational satirists take a break from their riotous routine to pose for this litho, featuring Mike and the ’bots as depicted by Dave Dorman. FC $39.95 TENTH LITHOGRAPH Featuring sexy artwork by The Tenth artist Tony Daniel, this large 22" x 28" lithograph features a border for easy framing, and comes printed on archival paper. FC, 22x28 $24.95 EXHIBIT A PRESS WOLFF & BYRD SONOVAWITCH PACK by Batton Lash In the first issue of the award-winning three-part “Sonovawitch” storyline, a young woman sues her boss for “sexual harassment” — it seems that the girl is unnaturally attracted to her boss because the boss’s mom has cast a spell on her. Can Wolff and Bryd get him out of this pickle? In part two of “Sonovawitch,” the plot thickens, with story threads involving a fortune teller and Jeff Byrd’s brother; the witch’s three ugly sisters, supermodel Dawn DeVine; Alanna Wolff’s love interest, Chase Hawkins; a strident feminist lawyer; and the women’s legal group, Associates of Portia. Plus, a terrific pinup of Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows). And in part three, Wolff and Byrd finally get their client’s broom-riding mother into court for a battle of hexes! The cauldron also bubbles over as all the plotlines come to a boil. And a surprise is in store for Wolff and Byrd’s secretary, Mavis, that sends her into shock! See why this three-issue story arc was nominated for a Bram Stoker award by the Horror Writers of America and was named “Favorite Serialized Story” in the Don Thompson Awards! b&w, 24pg $7.50 FANTAGRAPHICS STAR OF THE MONTH BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH’S ADASTRA IN AFRICA HC by Barrry Windsor-Smith Adastra In Africa, a stand-alone 56-page hardcover, including a complete, beautifully-rendered 39-page black-and-white graphic story features the most popular member of Young Gods, from Windsor-Smith’s ground-breaking Storyteller series. The younger, exiled goddess returns to an African village, striving to bring salvation to the famine-stricken area, and helps a defiantly proud people regain their vitality. This never-before-seen story is augmented by a fresh, amusing interview with Her Royal Highness, Princess Adastra, as well as background material about this beloved character. (STAR09490) HC, 56pg $15.00 ********************* BRADLEYS #5 by Peter Bragge Just in time for the Holiday season, it’s the timeless Bradley’s classic, “Merry F*cking Christmas” — one of the all-time Bagge favorites — freshened up with a new cover, of course. Collectors will also glom onto this issue as it features the pre-neat stuff (and not reprinted in the Bradleys collection) “The Family That Stays Together, Hate Each Other’s Guts!” from Comical Funnies, and the original Buddy-and-Lisa story by a German cartoonist (from the German Hate series) in which the two go record-hunting. All this, plus “I Believe” and “Where’s Buddy?” MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 CAN OF WORMS by Catherine Doherty A powerful work of autobiography told in comic form as Catherine Margaret Flaherty searches for the truth about her own life. While looking through her parents’ dresser drawer, she discovers her own adoption papers. Now, as an adult, she finally begins the search for her birth mother. Drawn with simple lines and two-color inking process, Doherty mixes careful juxtapositions of her past and present, visual echoes of earlier times in her own life, and imaginings she has of her mother as a young woman. SC, 88pg $12.95 COMIC JOURNAL #217 The functional and the dysfunctional! On the 20th Anniversary of For Better or Worse, The Journal uncovers some things you didn’t know about Lynn Johnston in an expansive feature interview! Johnston also provides the cover for this issue! And don’t miss the 10 never-before-seen pages from Alex Ross’ sketchbook! Plus, an interview with industry recluse Maxon Crumb on the dirt you didn’t see in the Crumb movie. MATURE READERS Magazine, 128pg, b&w $5.95 CRUMB COMICS VOLUME 3 STARRING FRITZ THE CAT NEW PRINTING by R. Crumb The focus is on Fritz: the earliest stories in the Fritz canon —including “Fritz Bugs Out,” “Fritz the Cat,” “Agent of the C.I.A.,” “Fritz the Cat, Ace Statesman” — are all included, as are other gems and a four-page previously unpublished strip and full-color pin-ups, all created just prior to Crumb’s explosion and subsequent fame. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. IX #2 (Feb99) SC, 120+pg $18.95 STARS OF THE MONTH EIGHTBALL: LOUT RAMPAGE TP by Dan Clowes & Various This collection of stories from early issues of Dan Clowes’ Eightball and various other sources gets an extra shot in the arm as a half-dozen stories are now printed in full color! Also includes the last two Lloyd Llewellyn stories and Clowes’s one-time-only collaboration with Peter Bagge. (STAR02390) MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, FC $14.95 EIGHTBALL: PUSSEY! TP by Dan Clowes An excruciatingly cruel and mean-spirited satire, Pussey! lampoons the comic book industry mercilessly, leaving no stone unturned. This book takes apart comic books with a scathing and perceptive wit. (STAR01346) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $8.95 ************** POGO VOLUME 11 by Walt Kelly Pogo is considered one of the most important newspaper strips ever published. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the strip remains a masterpiece of comic book art. Known for its sharp political and social satire, no strip is more loved or fondly remembered. Volume 11 finishes 1953 and heads straight into 1954, and the prime years of Kelly’s cartooning life. Classic comedy sequences include another run of baseball strips to coincide with the World Series, and an incredibly pointed satire of academia and college football. GN, b&w $9.95 STEVEN COMIX #2 Here we go again — from the most depraved mind of Doug Allen comes another issue in the collection of his popular weekly strip. Try to maintain your sobriety as you read about those lovable lushes: Steven dreams he’s a fisherman, Fifi Doddle takes drugs, Dumpy chases flies, Bunny cringes, and Punk Animals squat in Steven’s apartment. And of course, alcoholic beverages are consumed. All new strips from the creator of America’s most depressing comic, Doug Allen. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 Eros Comix DEMENTIA GALLERY #2 By Dementia (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 HELL’S MISTRESS PACK by Ron Wilber (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x3) $8.85 SHAUNDRA: SAVAGE SHE-MALE by Philo (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg $16.95 SHAUNDRA: SLAVE TO PLEASURE PACK by Philo (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x2) $5.90 SHEEDEVA PACK by Sandra Chang (CAUT: 3) Pack (x5) $14.75 SKIN TIGHT #1 by Locke (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 24pg $2.95 TREASURE CHEST #3 by Art Wetherell (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 24pg $2.95 BONDAGE FAIRIES EXTREME #2 by Kondom (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 24pg $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA GRAPHIC NOVEL 4 HOT TAILS VOLUME 1 by Toshiki Yui (STAR08435) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 176pg, b&w $19.95 HOT TAILS GRAPHIC NOVEL VOLUME 2 by Toshiki Yui (STAR08592) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 176pg, b&w $19.95 **************** SEX PHILES #11 by Tamaoki Benkyo (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 32pg $3.95 SILKY WHIP EXTREME #7 by Oh! Great (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 32pg $3.95 G.T. LABS DIGNIFYING SCIENCE TP by Jim Ottaviani & Various Dignifying Science features humorous, dramatic, and true stories about scientists. Following in the tradition of Xeric winner and Eisner nominee Two- Fisted Science, this 144-page trade paperback features famous women scientists including Marie Curie, Lise Meitner, Rosalind Franklin, Birute Galdikas, and (believe it or not) film star Hedy Lamarr. The collection showcases art by fan-favorites Donna Barr, Mary Fleener, Stephanie Gladden, Roberta Gregory, Lea Hernandez, Carla Speed McNeil, Linda Medley, Jen Sorensen, Anne Timmons, and comics legends Ramona Fradon and Marie Severin. This handsome trade paperback, complete with a full-color dust jacket, is sure to please old and new readers alike. Special Bonus: All initial orders will be signed by the writer! SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $16.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING EC Comics EXTRA! #1 First Issue! Read all about it! Arguably one of EC’s most boisterous New Direction titles, Extra! begins its five-issue run this month with tales of two- fisted reporters and the stories they pursue. “Dateline: Cayo Romano, Cuba” and “Dateline: Key West” both feature art by Johnny Craig; “Camera!” is illustrated by John Severin; and “Holiday for MacDuff” is drawn by Reed Crandall. Check out the amazing cover by Johnny Craig! FC (1 of 5) $2.50 M.D. #5 Final Issue! Reed Crandall’s “Complete Cure” kicks off the last issue of this EC New Direction title. It’s followed up by Joe Orlando’s “Child’s Play,” “Emergency” by Graham Ingels, and “The Right Diagnosis” by George Evans. Don’t miss this final issue of medical drama from the same minds that brought you Tales from the Crypt! Cover by Johnny Craig. FC (5 of 5) $2.50 PSYCHOANALYSIS #4 Final Issue! This guy is some shrink! Last issue he finished treating one patient… this issue it’s two! EC legend Jack Kamen provided the art for all of the stories in this EC New Direction series, and he finishes it in style. Cover by Jack Kamen. FC (4 of 4) $2.50 EC Collector Packs Each month we will be offering complete sets of selected titles from the EC comics line. This month the spotlight turns to some of the best science fiction comics ever produced, “Weird Fantasy,” “Weird Science,” and “Weird Science-Fantasy.” With art from Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Wally Wood and others, and with stories from Ray Bradbury and other great writers, these classic stories are treasures for all fans of the comic book medium. Please note: In some cases there are only a limited number of sets available, so don’t wait! WEIRD FANTASY COLLECTORS PACK This pack contains the entire series, all 22 issues of Weird Fantasy! Set (x22) $46.00 WEIRD SCIENCE COLLECTORS PACK This pack contains the entire series, all 22 issues of Weird Science! Set (x22) $46.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WEIRD SCIENCE-FANTASY PACK This pack contains the entire series, all 11 issues of Weird Science-Fantasy and Incredible Science-Fiction! Set (x11) $20.50 ************ EC Annuals A great way to quickly build an entire EC collection! These comics are the same as our 32-page regular issues, but they’re packed into the square- bound EC Annual format. Each hefty soft-cover reprints several issues (including covers) in full color. If you’ve missed a title or one of the many sold- out individual issues, the EC Annuals are for you! PANIC ANNUAL #3 Final Volume! This issue collects Panic #9-12, the last issues of this humor series, the original sister publication (and original rip-off) of MAD! SC, 7x10, FC $10.95 TALES FROM THE CRYPT ANNUAL #6 Final Volume! This issue collects Tales from the Crypt #26-30, the final issues of the greatest horror comic of all time. Don’t miss out! SC, 7x10, FC $12.50 WEIRD FANTASY ANNUAL PACK Five trade paperback-sized annuals reprinting the entire run of Weird Fantasy! Set (x5) $48.30 WEIRD SCIENCE ANNUAL PACK Five trade paperback-sized annuals reprinting the entire run of Weird Science! Set (x5) $48.75 WEIRD SCIENCE-FANTASY ANNUAL PACK Two trade paperback-sized annuals reprinting the entire runs of both Weird Science-Fantasy and Incredible Science-Fiction! Set (x2) $21.90 ************** EC Libraries One of the most prestigious formats in all of comics, The Complete EC Library presents the classic EC stories in a deluxe, hard bound, oversized format. Shot from the original art and presented in crystal clear black and white (with covers in color), these volumes collect the works of true comic art masters such as Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, George Evans, Reed Crandall, Bernie Krigstein, Jack Davis, Al Williamson, Angelo Torres, John Severin, Wally Wood, and many others. Each annotated, smythe-sewn library volume contains the complete issues of their respective series including text pages and ads. This is an excellent way to add some of the greatest comics of all time to your collection! STARS OF THE MONTH EC LIBRARY COMPLETE WEIRD FANTASY SET The complete classic series – in four hardcover volumes! (STAR00585) Set (x4 w/slipcase) $90.00 EC LIBRARY COMPLETE WEIRD SCIENCE SET The complete classic series – in four hardcover volumes! (STAR00586) Set (x4 w/slipcase) $90.00 Carl Barks Library Like the deluxe EC Library sets, these sets reprint the classic Disney stories by Carl Barks in a deluxe, hard bound, oversized format. Shot from the original art and presented in crystal clear black and white (with covers in color), these volumes collect the works of one of the most beloved comic artists ever. Each set is slipcased. CARL BARKS LIBRARY SET VOLUME I Featuring classic Donald Duck stories from Dell Publishing’s Four Color #9-223. (STAR02002) Set (x3 w/slipcase) $120.00 CARL BARKS LIBRARY SET VOLUME II More classic Donald Duck stories from Dell Publishing’s Four Color # 238-422 and (new numbering) #26-138. (STAR02527) Set (x3 w/slipcase) $120.00 CARL BARKS LIBRARY SET VOLUME III Reprints Uncle Scrooge #1-20 in three hardcover volumes. (STAR02003) Set (x3 w/slipcase) $120.00 ************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A CARL BARKS LIBRARY SET VIII SIGNED EDITION. This set collects Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories #95-166. Signed by Carl Barks. Set (w/slipcase) $170.00 Mickey Mouse O/A MICKEY MOUSE IN COLOR DELUXE EDITION This is simply one of the greatest books for a Mickey Mouse collector ever published! Eight complete, unedited daily and Sunday newspaper sequences from the 1930s are reprinted here in full color. Featured is a 60-year retrospective of Mickey Mouse in comics, including 7” vinyl record of a conversation between Carl Barks and Floyd Gottfredson. HC, 12x6, PC $250.00 **************** STARS OF THE MONTH Overstreet Guides THE OVERSTREET® COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE #29 LEGION COVER SOFT COVER by Robert M. Overstreet Check out the all-new features on the history of superteams, profiles of The Avengers and The Legion of Super-Heroes, and other articles. Check out the brand new directory of fan-run websites. The Legion of Super-Heroes cover is available only in the direct market. Cover by Alex Ross (STAR08993) SC, PC $20.00 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A HAKE’S PRICE GUIDE SPECIAL OFFER SET Hake’s Price Guide is a thorough visual reference to the massive history of character toys including Superman, the Justice Society, Batman, Mickey Mouse, Dick Tracy, Buck Rogers, and many, many others. Each entry is photo-illustrated, and both volumes include highly informative articles about the history of collectibles. Huge color sections. Set (x2) $44.90 ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH HAKE’S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOY PREMIUMS 1ST EDITION SC, PC (STAR02832) $24.95 HAKE’S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 2ND EDITION SC, PC (STAR07934) $24.95 Photo-Journal Guides THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO COMICS VOLUME I (A-J) Ernie Gerber’s fantastic Photo-Journals are a serious collector’s dream come true, and they’re also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide To Comics (Volumes I & II) and The Photo-Journal Guide To Marvel Comics (Volumes III & IV) are 11” x 14” hard cover books which illustrate the lavish history of comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color. (STAR00176) HC, 9x12, FC $75.00 *********************** GREENE STUDIO PRODUCTIONS JUSTICE PROTOCOL #2 by Phillip Greene Liberty’s secret is out, but at what price? Now she and the Nation are on the run from government agents, the mob, and to top it all off, Nation is captured by Carbelli which leaves Liberty with two choices: accept Carbelli’s original offer or sacrifice it all and save her sister, Nation. b&w $2.95 HAPPY PREDATOR COMICS FRED THE POSSESSED FLOWER TP by Nick Hardcastle Hell’s #1 best seller returns in a super-sized trade paperback! Featuring seven all-new stories, plus the original six issues! Witness a cosmic cast of comedic characters: God, Satan, the Toothfairy, the Boogiman, Cupid, Fate, and the Burning Hedge! So if you wanna see Fred, the marketing VP for corporate Hell, take on the celestial conglomerate known as Heaven. SC, 416pg, b&w $14.95 HARDLINE STUDIOS BLOODLUST #2 by Wickline, Breed, Trotter, & Vandal While attempting to adjust to dramatic changes in his life, Graeme discovers a beautiful woman in distress. Can he protect her and his heart at the same time? Cover by Tim “Faust” Vigil. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA: DANGEROUS GAMES #1 (Vampirella Monthly #21) by David Conway & Louis Small Jr. It’s the end for everything Vampirella holds dear! Hunted, captured, and beaten, Vampirella must stand against an unmerciful enemy. Part 1 of a two- part shocker, leading up to the incredible millennium-ending finale! Plus, Dorian Cleavenger presents a fully-painted Pantha story! This issue will be released with two covers: the Regular cover features a photo image of Julie Strain as Vampirella, while the alternate cover features the long-awaited Joseph M. Linsner cover, limited to 3,000 copies! PHOTO EDITION—FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 LINSNER EDITION—FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $9.95 VAMPIRELLA: REBIRTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION #1 by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale This edition features a variant cover by Tim Sale, one half of the award-winning team behind Batman: The Long Halloween. The interior story is also drawn by Sale, and written by Jeph Loeb, his partner on Long Halloween. Limited to only 1,500 copies. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA: DANGEROUS GAMES JULIE STRAIN SIGNED & NUMBERED PHOTO EDITION #1 This edition features a photo cover signed and numbered by Vampirella cover model Julie Strain. Limited to a mere 500 copies, each including a Certificate of Authenticity. Allocations may occur. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LINSNER: VAMPIRELLA LITHOGRAPH #2 Harris Comics and Joseph M. Linsner are proud to present this new museum-quality lithograph featuring Linsner’s stunning painted rendition of Vampirella! Each lithograph measures 12” x 16 ½” and is individually numbered. Limited to 1,500 copies. Lithograph, 12x16, FC $19.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA: BLOOD LUST LIMITED EDITION HC by James Robinson & Joe Jusko This premium quality leather-bound hardcover includes an all-new epilogue chapter unavailable anywhere else! Beautifully produced, this collectible volume features the critically-acclaimed, fully painted Blood Lust epic by writer James Robinson and artist Joe Jusko. Also included is a tipped-in exclusive lithograph signed and numbered by Joe Jusko. Limited to only 500 copies and presented in a handsome leather slipcase, this is the ultimate Vampire collectible! Also available is a special lower priced “Crimson Edition,” which does not include the leather slipcase or a signature by Joe Jusko. Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. LIMITED—HC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $95.00 CRIMSON—HC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $39.95 *************** HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE KEEPERS OF THE MASER 3: EYE OF THE SEA HC by Massimiliano Frezzato Does the Tower really exist? The quest must go on. Our stalwart band of unlikely heroes has to escape from the clutches of Ivo and her dwarf hordes and get off the cursed Isle. Will Dumb Dud be of any help? During their trials and tribulations, Ehra loses her father, Zerit finds an old friend, and Fango gets lucky! MATURE READERS HC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE KEEPERS OF THE MASER: THE 2ND MOON HC by Massimiliano Frezzato Welcome to the planet "Kolony." Meet Zerit, Erha, and Fango... Join them in their search for the mysterious tower. This is Frezzato's best work to date! MATURE READERS HC, 48pg, FC $14.95 O/A THE KEEPERS OF THE MASER VOLUME 2: ISLE OF THE DWARVES HC by Massimiliano Frezzato In this volume, our heroes are set upon by a million (at least) dwarves; Fango meets a rat and befriends a eunuch; Zerit is seduced by an obese queen; and Erha is eaten alive by the Spider-Flies! Plus a 16-page guide to survival on the planet Kolony. Don’t leave home without it! MATURE READERS HC, 56pg, FC $16.95 HEMLOCK PARK PRESS MISADVENTURES OF BREADMAN & DOUGHBOY #1 by Tucker, Gorski, & Pelc They fight dirty. They swear. They get drunk. They get laid. Breadman and Doughboy are not your typical mild-mannered superheroes. See them take on the street thugs and hooligans that plague the city. MATURE READERS b&w $2.95 MISADVENTURES OF BREADMAN & DOUGHBOY #2 by Tucker, Gorski, & Pelc The continuation of issue #1. We discover who is behind the rampant destruction of Detroit. Breadman and Doughboy declare war on the corrupt officials and crime lords who prey on ordinary citizens. MATURE READERS b&w $2.95 HIGHWATER BOOKS CATCH AS CATCH CAN by Greg Cook What starts innocently enough as an underage quest for cigarettes turns into a full-blown citywide manhunt for the ever-elusive Gingerbread Man. Careening ice cream trucks, wistful girl-pigs and glint-eyed wolves combine in this riotous fable. But through all the injuries and destruction, the story reveals the sometimes tense, sometimes tender bonds of family, friends, and lovers. New England illustrator Greg Cook delivers his first hilarious comic book! SC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w $9.95 BOYS by Joan Reidy & Ron Rege, Jr. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 28pg, b&w $4.00 HORSE PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH ESCAPO by Paul Pope The new graphic novel by Paul Pope is a life-affirming romance set in a Fellini-esque circus. The three Escapo stories introduce a scarfaced escape artist who falls in love with Aerobella, a beautiful, but distant, tightrope walker. Follow Escapo through a series of surprising, thrilling scenes as he strikes a deal with Death, escapes numerous life-threatening traps, and puts his heart on the line to win the heart of Aerobella. Drawn in crisp black and white, which read like “drawn poems.” (STAR09718) SC, 8 1/2 x 11, b&w $9.95 HUMANOIDS HUMANOIDS APHRODITE BOOK ONE DELUXE HARDCOVER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 56pg, FC $21.95 ICE ENTERTAINMENT KIN #3 by Gary Frank You’ve enjoyed his work in the past on the Marvel UK line, The Incredible Hulk, Supergirl, and most recently, Gen13. He’s Gary Frank, one of Britain’s top artistic talents, and now the writer/artist of his own ongoing series, Kin! It’s the same fantastic art style you’ve come to know and love, now illustrating the story of a stone age man lost in our modern world. Of course, there are some factions that want him put away… permanently! In this issue, the action heats up as Elspeth and Bob find devastation at the chambers, and McAloon hits the road to Alaska with revenge on his mind. Don’t miss this one folks! FC, 32pg $2.95 ILLUSTRATION STUDIOS STEVE WORON BIG SUPER SEXY MULTI PACK DEAL The ultimate pack including nine portfolios! Included are: Steve Woron’s “Betty Page #2 Limited 8 plate Portfolio”; Heat wave (swimsuit) Portfolio Signed, Steve Woron’s Survivor’s graphic novel, “Satan’s Eye” signed; The Steve Worton Checklist Trade paper signed; “Betty Page Thermo Peek-a- Boo” trading chase card signed; “Female Fantasy Trading Cards 1996 three-Card promo set” signed; and “Woron’s Female Fantasy Trading Cards 1997 five-Card promo set” signed. Five bonus cards are included free! MATURE AUDIENCES Set MSRP: $44.99 INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP LIBERTY MEADOWS #4 by Frank Cho You were warned! We warned you how funny Liberty Meadows is. We warned you about the hilarious effects of reading extended segments of this syndicated newspaper strip. We warned you that prolonged exposure would induce uncontrollable spasms of laughter. But you wouldn’t listen. No, in spite of our warning you bought out every single copy we printed of the first issue. Then when the second issue came out there were even more readers! So we are now publishing Liberty Meadows every month! With eight more weeks of beautiful brandy, timorous Frank, and all of the outrageous critters of Liberty Meadows. New cover and commentary by Frank Cho. SC, 32pg, b&w $2.95 LIBERTY MEADOWS CURRENT PRINTING #1 by Frank Cho Liberty Meadows got dropped from the Washington Post… that is, until thousands of readers protested with letters, e-mail, and phone calls! It was the largest-ever response to a change on the Post's comic page. Now this syndicated strip is featured in the Washington Post every day — and in newspapers around the world — building a following of rabid fans who can't get enough of the sexy Brandy and the antics of her funny-animal friends. Issue One begins with the first Liberty Meadows strip and includes nearly eight weeks of dailies and Sunday strips — all reproduced from the original art, large enough to see every loving detail from the master hand of Frank Cho! Bimonthly. (2nd printing) b&w, 32pg $2.95 **************** IRONCAT FUTABAKUN CHANGE VOLUME 3 #5 A train packed as tight as a sardine can be a very scary place. All those strangers stuffed into a little metal tube with nowhere to go. Futaba is about to find out what it’s like for both males and females. First, as Futuba-kun, he gets into a compromising position and suffers some serious repercussions. Then as Futaba-chan, she still winds up getting into a bind. The next stop is serious fun for the unfortunate gender-bender Futaba-kun Change! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 FUTABAKUN CHANGE VOLUME 2 GN Hold onto your hats everybody, Futuba-kun is back in the brand new collected volume #2: “Who Wears the Pants?” Follow the adventures of Futuba, the boy who was born with the (mis) fortune of changing genders. In this volume, he discovers a few hidden “talents”, shops for underwear for “her,” and even finds out a few things about his “father’s” secret other life. If that wasn’t bad enough, every club in school wants the lovely Futaba-Chan to join, even the men’s wrestling team! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $15.95 HYPER DOLLS VOLUME 3 #3 The Cicada Monster is on the loose, and he won’t stop until he’s “buzzed” off the entire city. The Hyper Dolls already have their hands full with a freaked-out, bank-robbing, well-armed old lady. As if that weren’t enough, the evil Doctor’s enigmatic chauffeur turns into one mean kitty. Will the Hyper Dolls’ otherworldly firepower be enough to stop the giant bug from taking over the world? b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOLUME 4 #7 The world is crumbling all around the Western Shinma, now that Miyu has been revived from her slumber. Carlua and Pazusu comfort their dying comrade, Lemunia, while Cait Sith comes face to face with his elusive “mother.” Finally, Miyu is reunited with Ichiro and Ranka, and they prepare for what will face them in Volume 5 of the Vampire Miyu saga. b&w, 32pg $2.95 PANKU PONK #4 Wouldn’t it be nice to have a large, loyal friend that also happens to be a furry, lovable rabbit? The bilingual edition exclusively from Studio Ironcat presents both the English translations and original Japanese text in the way that they were both meant to be read. So, you can read about the mischief that Bonny and Panku find themselves in when you read it one way and learn some Japanese when you read it the other way! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Sexy Fruit LOVE TOUCH #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 5 #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 JACK PUBLISHING RAZORJACK #1 Question: “A lesbian kissed by a dead hero possessed by a female creature from the Twist Dimension.” Should they use their tongues? Welcome to the strange world of Razorjack, created by John Higgins, artist of Hellblazer. This magazine also contains the fully painted “World without End,” by Delano and Higgins; which first appeared as a DC Comic limited series, guest gallery, featuring Robbie Morrison, Charlie Adlard, and Colin MacNeil; over 70 pages of quality art; and articles about comics, and some medical advice. This magazine has it all! Bimonthly. Sqarebound. Comic-size.(CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine (1 of 3) $11.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #37 “15 Orcs on a Dead Dwarf’s Chest…” The Knights return to their beloved frigate Hackbeth, to scour the Caribbean for treasure in B.A.’s “Hackbeard” campaign! Knights of the Dinner Table is a comic book for gamers. The principle characters — BA, Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara, plus a dastardly Black Hands — play numerous other characters in the course of their role-playing games, but their essential characters and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they are playing. KotDT features articles geared to gamers, plus monthly installments of the fantasy-adventure comics, Sharder and Shields of Bandran. b&w, 40pg $2.95 KITCHEN SINK PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH CROW CITY OF ANGELS FOIL TRADING CARDS These cool cards feature images from the second Crow film. (STAR02056) Box SRP: $2.00 ***************** KNIGHTSTONE SHATTERSTONE #2 by Warren Shiro & Long Vo The stage is set, and all the players are in place. The United States is no more, and the world is at war for freedom. Death is quick and painful to anyone who stands against the One World Government, and a new form of evil roams the wasteland. With no one to protect the people, a new hero emerges to become the champion of the hopeless. With Warren Shiro's twisted vision of the future and Long Vo's out-of-this-world artwork, readers won't want to miss the second chapter of Shatterstone! FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 TEKKEN: AFTERMATH by John Kim & Long Vo Eight years have passed since the events that occurred during the Tekken 2 series. King is murdered by the mysterious entity known as the Toshin God, while investigating the death of his parents. Nina and Anna are put in cryo-sleep , and Heihachi regains his position as head of the Mishima Group. Don't miss out on the final installment of the Tekken 2 series, and the debut of hot new manga artist, Long Vo. This issue will also be a key issue for the upcoming Tekken 3 series! FC, 32pg $2.95 LAST GASP JANICE UNVEILED HC by Von Gotha SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (0-86719-492-8) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9.5x12.5, 56pg, FC $19.95 LAZLO PRESS ALL THE WRONG PLACES #5 by Tom Galambos All The Wrong Places draws to a conclusion in this long-awaited double size issue. The problems between Nathan, Jessica, and Alan reach a surprising, if not neat, resolution. Also in this issue, a new story from Supermonster author Kevin Huizenga. SC, 56pg, (Note Price) $4.95 LIMELIGHT PUBLISHING LEGION MANGA ANTHOLOGY #6 by Various Here’s where you’ll find some of the best American manga. Prepare for Part 2 of “Dumb Luck” by Chris Samnee, as well as the continuation of “Vampire Cat” from Kokor Grafix. Also, find the return of “Magical Princess Saccarine” from K.J. and Terry Karvonen. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LONDON NIGHT STUDIOS RAZOR’S EDGE #4 by Hartsoe & Millien London Nights premiere anthology will feature Everette Hartsoe’s Razor story, entitled “Scars!” Plus, new Morbid Angel story by Jude Millien and more from the LNS vault! Available in Razor and Carmilla covers, with a Nude Razor Cover by Everette Hartsoe! NOTE: The Nude Cover is not available in Canada and Hong Kong. MATURE READERS CARMILLA COVER—b&w $6.00 RAZOR COVER—b&w $4.95 NUDE RAZOR COVER—b&w (CAUT: 3) $6.00 RAZOR RETRO #1 by Hartsoe The fans asked for it, now you’ve got it! The hard-to-find issues of this classic goth girl with a vengeance are now brought back into print with all new covers from Everette Hartsoe. Also available in a Nude Fetish Cover, limited to 750 copies. NOTE: The Nude Cover is not available in Canada and Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w $3.00 NUDE—b&w (CAUT: 3) $6.00 CROW RAZOR KILL THE PAIN TP SIGNED EDITION The highly successful crossover that joined goth icons Razor and The Crow is collected in one volume and is autographed on the cover by writer Everette Hartsoe. MATURE READERS SC $19.99 RAZOR MOVIE AFM 1999 ONE-SHEET SIGNED This 8” x 10” full-color promotional one sheet was produced exclusively for the American Film Market ’99 in San Diego. Only 500 copies of this poster were produced. A great addition to any London Night fan’s collection! Signed by Everette Hartsoe. One-Sheet, 8x10, FC $4.99 RAZOR TAROT CARDS THE DEATH DECK Razor creator Everette Hartsoe provides the art to this ten 4” x 6” card tarot deck. Cool art of one of the gothic icons of the decade! Deck $10.00 EH! Productions NAUGHTY ASSETS T/C SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong , or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set $10.00 VAMPIRESS DEVIN MAGENTA CHRISSY MOUNTJOY T/C SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set $10.00 LE VAMPIRE CARMILLA LIMITED DESIGN SKETCHBOOK by Everette Hartsoe SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $4.95 FMF OF THE YEAR 1999 CHRISSY MOUNTJOY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w $5.95 NUDE—b&w $7.95 CARMILLA & GAME OF PLEASURE VIDEO 2 PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL _______2 Pack—VHS $49.99 EROTIC VAMPIRE VIDEO SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. 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There she is confronted by Prince Diamond who tells her of the Black Moon’s evil plot to go into the past and alter history. Unable to transform into Champion of Justice, Sailor Moon, Bunny must use her wits to escape lurking dangers and free the trapped Scouts before it’s too late. b&w, 48pg $2.95 SAILOR MOON NOVEL #4 MARS ATTACKS While Serena and Amy investigate the disappearance of a busload of tourists departing from the temple on Cherry Hill, they meet a young Shinto priestess named Raye. When Sailor Moon and Sailor Mercury attempt to rescue the trapped tourists, Raye discovers her true identity as Sailor Mars joins the Scouts in their quest to defend the world from the forces of evil. (1-892213-27-3) SC, 120pg, b&w $4.99 HARLEM BEAT POCKET MIXX GN VOLUME 3 Nate and his biggest rival team up with Oz to form the supreme underdog team. Together they unit to play in the ultimate Tokyo street 3-on-3 ball game. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 TOKYO POP VOLUME 3 #4 As the Digital Universe grows, so does the in-depth coverage of “digital pop culture.” This issue will feature some hot new features, including a manga “Sneak Peak,” the latest Japanese car trends, and amazing new gadgets. Be sure to catch the continuing adventure of Sorcerer Hunters and Tokyo Pop’s last issue of Parasyte. Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.99 MPRINTS PUBLISHING ERNOR #3 Whitepaw and Hask part company only to realize there are dangers in the woods neither one expected. Whitepaw finally reaches the remaining members of the pack he was sent to find. Unfortunately they are more in need of help than he is. It isn’t long before they catch up with Hask again who has also met a surprising new companion. The group continues on to the safety of the Ockton village of H’sak, where they can escape the attacks of a group of mysterious bird-like creatures and Hask can complete her “very serious mission.” b&w, 24pg (3 of 6) $2.95 NBM SID MEIERS ALPHA CENTAURI: POWER OF THE MIND WORMS VOL. 1 by Steve Darnall & Rafael Kayanan For those unfamiliar with the game, this is a story of a fascinating world filled with the tension of geo-political forces in confrontation. Earth has self- destructed. Only one ship escapes with a selection of people from around the world to colonize a new planet. Upon their arrival, the captain is mysteriously murdered and the colonizers disperse, forming factions, each with distinct philosophies on how to prosper in their new home. SC, 8.5x11, 48pg $7.95 ONE BIG HAPPY NICE COSTS EXTRA by Rick Detorie Another great collection of this strip starring the irresistible Ruthie! SC, 8.5x9, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ONE BIG HAPPY: "SHOULD I SPIT ON HIM?" by Rick Detorie At last, collections of this endearing strip with a growing and extremely loyal following. Rick Detorie brings together 3 generations in his whimsical strip. From the kids Ruthie and Joe, to their parents Ellen and Frank, and yes, even the grandparents who live next door: Rose and Nick, hey, it's one big happy! (STAR6134) SC, 9x9, 128pg, b&w $9.95 ******* OFFERED AGAIN O/A ONE BIG HAPPY: "NONE OF THIS FUN IS MY FAULT!" by Rick Detorie The second collection starring the irresistible little Ruthie. A strip Johnny (B.C., Wizard of Id) Hart calls "Funny as heck!" SC, 9x9, 128pg, b&w $9.95 SIZZLE #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $3.95 ******* Eurotica Toons EUROTICA TOONS GRIN & BARE IT VOLUME 4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x5x11, 48pg, FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GRIN & BARE IT VOLUME 1—NEW PRINTING by Dany SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH EMMANUELLE VOLUME 1-3 by Guido Crepax SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. Note original cover price of $11.95! ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 1 (STAR3179)—b&w, 8x11, 80pg SRP: $4.99 VOL. 2 (STAR2923)—b&w, 8x11, 80+pg SRP: $4.99 VOL. 3 (STAR2924)—b&w, 8x11, 80+pg SRP: $4.99 TURN OF THE SCREW by Henry James SEE PREVIEW ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Original cover price of $11.95! (STAR04653) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8.5x11, 64pg, b&w SRP: $2.99 VENUS IN FURS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Original cover price of $11.95! (STAR03225) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8.5x11, b&w SRP: $4.99 *************** NEW ENGLAND COMICS TICK’S BIG YULE LOG SPECIAL 2000 The Tick and Arthur have a house guest for the Christmas season! The problem is it’s Tuun-La, Not Of This World! Arthur is worried that Tuun-La doesn’t really share the Christmas spirit — after all, his goal is to destroy all of mankind! But The Tick is sure he can teach the loathsome space alien the true meaning of the holiday. Also available in a Limited Edition Deluxe Format Cover, featuring never-before-published Ben Edlund artwork on heavy cover stock. COVER A—32pg, b&w $3.50 COVER B—32pg, b&w $3.50 DLX.—32pg, b&w $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TICK’S BIG YULE LOG SPECIAL 1999 by Silvia, Wang & Crate The Tick welcomes the holiday season early with his second annual Christmas Special! In this blockbuster tale, The Tick and Arthur attend a Christmas party at the Comet Club. Dozens of heroes and villains make appearances as they set aside quarrels and gripes in order to enjoy a little Christmas “cheer”! But Barry, “the former Tick,” decides to crash the party and ring the holiday bells — on The Tick’s blue head! Cover by Ben Edlund. b&w, 32pg $3.50 O/A TICK’S BIG YULE LOG SPECIAL 1998 Wang and Whiting provide "Even Santa Has Critics," in which the Tick and Arthur visit a crowded shopping mall in late December. Through the usual Tick-ish twist of events, they wind up drafted to play Santa and his helper. But there's a real elf lurking in the mall and he's got a grudge against Santa! With the help of naughty kids who are sick of rocks in their stockings, he plans to overthrow St. Nick! Flip covers by Eli Stone. b&w, 40pg $3.50 O/A TICK GOLD 10TH ANNIVERSARY BENDABLE FIGURE Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of The Tick, NEC Press authorized a limited production of a special limited edition “10th Anniversary” Tick Bendable Toy. This special Tick toy has been custom manufactured in “gold” metallic color. This special “gold” version of The Tick Bendable is available nowhere else! Each figure is packed with a special “Gold Tick” variant of The Tick’s Back #0 comic book — distinguished by The Tick also colored in gold on the cover. Limited to 2,500 serially-numbered units. Figure $14.95 ******* TICK PUNCH ME OUT OFFICE WALL CLOCK Art by Tick creator Ben Edlund. This 8 ½” quartz clock with durable polystyrene case features multi-color full-face graphics of The Tick chained to the face of a rock as he’s about to be devoured by an eagle! Isn’t that how everyone feels at the end of a long day at the office? Notice that the most important times for anyone who works in an office are highlighted: “9” and “5.” Clock $35.99 NEW BREED COMICS TOHUBOHU #3 Finding the infamous Cyrus Bogg is easier said than done. Just getting to Bogg City is no easy task. The Shadowhunters, in their quest to find their kidnapped heir, must first get the through The Ring of Dregs. The Ring is populated by the lower class of new breeds that find themselves at the mercy of a multitude of evil forces. Can the Shadowhunters survive, and make their way to Bogg City? FC, 24pg (Note Price) $3.00 NICKELODEON RUGRATS COMIC ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 #4 America’s favorite cartoon babies are now starring in their own comic! Join Tommy, Angelica, Chuckie, and their friends as they embark on all-new adventures, Rugrats style! Hang onto your “diapies,” they’re coming to a store near you! Magazine, 32pg, FC $2.95 ONI PRESS THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN, BOY GENIUS TP by Judd Winick The Ween shall inherit the Earth! Sick, twisted, and brilliant, Barry Ween is the smartest boy on earth. In his secret laboratory, Barry builds massive machines and conducts bizarre experiments that take him on insane adventures — things like opening rifts in time and space and turning his best friend into a dinosaur. Barry Ween can do it all, and he’s bent just enough to try. Collecting the out-of-print, in-your-face, mother-offending Image comics series by Eisner nominee, Judd Winick, Barry Ween goes further South than South Park, and is funnier than just about every funny book out there. He knows where you live, and if you don’t buy his comic, he can make your life very interesting. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $8.95 JINGLE BELLE #1 by Paul Dini & Stephen DeStefano Paul Dini, the man who revolutionized Batman with Batman Beyond, now sets his sites on Christmas, creating a holiday classic that’s destined to become just as beloved as the Rankin-Bass pantheon, Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and A Charlie Brown Christmas! Santa is the favorite mythological figure of every kid in the world… so why can’t he get along with his own daughter?! Jingle Belle is Kris Kringle’s adolescent nightmare — cute, spunky, and destined for trouble! No one believes Jing is capable of anything remotely productive, but when a sinister force threatens to end Christmas forever, Jing is the perennial holiday’s only hope. Joining Paul in the good cheer is Stephen DeStefano, of Instant Piano and ‘Mazing Man fame, as well as cover artist Bill Morrison, creator of Roswell and part of the team behind Futurama. Like the best gifts, you won’t want to wait to see what’s under the outer wrapping, and you’ll want to play with it well into the new year! Cover by Bill Morrison MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT CURRENT PRINTING #1 by Van Meter, G. Davis, Mireault, & Edwards This summer’s indie film horror sensation carries on into the chilling autumn! In 1785, Elly Kedward was driven out of the Township of Blair in North Central Maryland. A year later, her accusers started disappearing under mysterious circumstances. Fearing Elly had cursed them all, the people of Blair fled, abandoning their town and giving birth to a legend. This one-shot comic works in conjunction with the recently unearthed documentary shot by a film crew who never returned to relate their experience. It fleshes out the mystery, relating the frightening stories of other people who have had run-ins with the mysterious, mythical Blair Witch, a new staple of modern horror. Written by Jennifer Van Meter (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), it contains three stories by three of comics top illustrators: Guy Davis (Sandman Mystery Theatre), Bernie Mireault (Madman/Jam), and Tommy Lee Edwards (Zombie World, Starship Troopers). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A ONI DOUBLE FEATURE #13 by Dini, DeStefano, & Fowler The first appearance of Jingle Belle! Oni Double Feature becomes “Dini Double Feature” as Paul Dini, the irascible writer of Batman: Mad Love and Superman: Peace On Earth, takes over the Oni offices and sets up camp in their flagship title! It’s mayhem and mirth in comics’ most irreverent anthology! First, Paul teams up with new sensation Tom Fowler for the conclusion of “Honor Rollers.” Then, Paul enlists Stephen DeStefano to unveil his latest creation — Jingle Belle! She’s Santa’s daughter, and naughty or nice doesn’t make any difference to her, as long as she’s having a good time. Special Jingle Belle cover illustrated by pop artist Coop. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A CLERKS HOLIDAY SPECIAL by Kevin Smith & Jim Mahfood Get an extra-special stocking stuffer for the Yuletide! Kevin Smith and Jim Mahfood, the architects behind the best-selling Clerks: The Comic Book, re- team for an all-new Christmas adventure! Santa Claus has come to New Jersey — or so Randal thinks. No one will believe him, though, and particularly not Dante, who is far more obsessed with settling a decades-old bet than focusing on the demented present. Cover by Arthur Adams MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GEISHA TP by Andi Watson The story of everybody’s favorite artistic android is offered again! Jomi is an android girl who wants to find her place in life. Although she was adopted by a human family, most of society doesn’t accept her as “real.” This is particularly frustrating for her, given the fact that Jomi wants to be an artist. With no one buying her paintings, Jomi has to become a bodyguard to pay the bills! Andi Watson, creator of the beloved Skeleton Key and writer of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer comics, has crafted a futuristic soap opera filled with supermodels, rampaging moguls, stalkers, and giant-sized battlesuits. (STAR09912) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $9.95 **************************** PAN ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A KNEWTS OF THE ROUND TABLE #1 by Brian Fitzgerald & Nirut Chamsuwan New Camelot has fallen, and the only ones who can save it are The Knights of the Round Table. The only problem is that they’ve all been changed into Knewts, and are worlds apart from each other. b&w $2.50 **************************** PENNY-FARTHING PRESS VICTORIAN SOURCE BOOK by Trainor Houghton To whet the appetites of loyal fans, this Source Book examines what has transpired during the First Act (issues #1-7) and to give readers a glimpse into the future of the series. This issue is a jumping-on point for new readers looking for a story with depth, mystery, and drama, while providing loyal followers with new artwork and background on the world of The Victorian. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. FC, 24pg $2.00 PEREGRINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS OF LORE SHAPE OF EVIL #2 by Napoliello, Tucker, & Xavier He was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and the hunter became the hunted. With only his blade and his brains to depend on, the lone warrior now has to solve a mystery in order to save his skin. But the truth may cost him more dearly than he knows. It’s the thrilling conclusion to Books of Lore: The Shape of Evil. b&w, 24pg $2.95 COUNTESS VLADIMIRA #3 BLOOD RELATIONS by Cohn, The Countess, Lilly, & Xavier Dracula, the one true vampire, has found a way to produce a pure and loyal heir…with Vladimira’s help! But if The Countess allies with the father who betrayed her, the Ancient One’s other offspring will stop at nothing to destroy her. It’s an evil choice for Vladimira, trapped in her family’s struggle for ancient and eternal power. Cover by Joe Jusko. b&w, 24pg $2.95 PHOENIX ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING COMPANY INFIERNO by Tito Faraci & Silvia Ziche A high and mighty mafioso dies and is sent to Hell. But he masters any kind of corruption methods and has a knack for bribing people...so it’s easy for him to obtain a change of address and move to Paradise. Heaven is a happy place, but it’s so boring! And so the man starts rearranging things in his own way, organizing parties and feasts. In Hell, Satan himself notices that one of his best (worst!) damned escaped, and sends two devils to Paradise to get him back. A companion to the couple of infernal messy emissaries is a little hungry creature who devours everything it runs into... A graphic novel with no words by two amongst the most appreciated Italian authors working for Disney Comics! (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Volume IX #1 (Jan99) MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg SRP: $5.95 KIRA by Riccardo Crosa The daylight set down hours ago in the woods the of Vaste Hilly Lowlands, and the only sound echoing in the trees is the sharp shrieking of the night creatures. It’s a calm night in Kragmorta, a perfect night to recover in sleep the strength lost during the hot day. But something affects the dreams of Kira, the Cat-Woman. An irresistible urge pushes her strongly away from the embrace of Unwald, the Dream-God, a force no living creature can oppose...Hunger! Joyfully running among the trees the little feline, chases her prey. she is unaware of the unpleasant surprise Destiny prepared for her. She cannot figure out that soon she’ll be a prey herself to a gigantic demon for the Infraworld! A new speechless masterpiece from the author of Rigor Mortis, the most celebrated sword and sorcery saga in the Italian comics. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Volume IX #1 (Jan99) MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg SRP: $5.95 PASTIL THE TABLET GIRL #2 by Francesca Ghermandi The second chapter of Pastil’s dream-like adventures. In this episode, the smart Tablet Girl will meet her imaginary and weird friends inside a puppet- theatre filled with any sort of toys and dolls, scary and funny figures acting in a wonderland where anything can happen. And this time there’s a new brilliant character chasing Pastil... it’s a nervous eye-ball! (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Volume IX #2 (Feb99) b&w, 48pg SRP: $5.95 **************** POORHOUSE PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH COMICS & SEQUENTIAL ART by Will Eisner Now in its 17th printing!!! The best single book on how to tell a story with words and pictures, by the master of the form and the father of the graphic novel. Will Eisner covers all the bases in this guide to creating your own comics, profusely illustrated with his own work. Highly recommended by Scott (Understanding Comics) McCloud. 158-page, black and white softcover. All ages. A must for every store and every fan who wants to draw or write comics, or have an insight into the process. (STAR00077) SC, 8x11, 158pg, b&w $19.95 ************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A WILL EISNER’S GRAPHIC STORYTELLING by Will Eisner While the comic book medium is the main focus, Graphic Storytelling recognizes that the mastery of graphic narration involves the influence of film and electronic dissemination. Designed for the young professional as well as the seasoned practitioner or teacher, anyone interested in comics as literature will find this work to have enduring value. Illustrated by scores of drawings by Eisner as well as Al Capp, Milton Caniff and other masters of the medium. SOFTCOVER—164pg, b&w (STAR02075) $24.95 HARDCOVER—164pg, b&w $34.95 ****************** Q COMICS INC. VARICK CHRONICLES OF THE DARK PRINCE #5 Every hero needs a good weapon. This month, Varick gets his hands on a sword of legendary power. Unfortunately, he’ll need all the power he can muster, as taking the sword will prove no easy task. Will the blade live up to its reputation? FC, 32pg $1.95 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #83 by Various It's an extra-large, 48-page Eighth Anniversary spectacular! In this issue, Daphne Lage and Jose Calderon's fan-fave sword and sorcery epic, "Tall Tails," continues as our heroes try to anticipate the troll's next move. Then, Panda and Luna discover their hidden talents in Eddie Perkins and Diana Sprinkle's "Dragon Heaven." Hide the turkey — here comes Norman Scott with another hilarious short: "The Otters Thanksgiving Special! Also, new stories and art by Sara Palmer and Chris Whalen. PLUS: a full-length retrospective of Furrlough's eight year history, including an exhaustive index of stories, creators, and a cover gallery. It's the ultimate Furrlough reference guide! Cover by Phil Morrissey. b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $3.95 HAVOC, INC. #7 by Mark Barnard & Terrie Smith RELATIVELY SPEAKING: Part 2—In a daring move, Deck and Chester go straight into the lion's maw on a dangerous mission to rescue their adopted daughter Lambie! Will they be able to prevail against the dreaded Koroboromitsu Clan's insidious plot?! Action! Drama! Card tricks?! This one has it all! Find out why Havoc, Inc. has become the hottest comic in funny animal circles. Quarterly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MECHANICAL MAN BLUES #3 by Tsukasa Kotobuki The third and final exciting issue of Tsukasa Kotobuki's action-packed science fiction adventure comes speeding your way! Poporo and Gun are drawn into the climactic battle between the beautiful and deadly Sisters of Doom, Beretta and Rebecca! As the battle progresses, enemies become friends and friends become enemies in an all-out battle for survival! This issue features an all-new cover by Adam (GEN13, Titans, Dirty Pair) Warren! Plus, this issue also includes a short sneak-peek at some of the translated manga Radio Comix has lined up for 2000, including a new comic by Hisao Tamaki (Star Wars: A New Hope Manga)! RES. from Previews Vol. IX #4 (Apr99) b&w, 40pg $3.95 MILK! #14 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 REALM PRESS BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON III BOOK 1 TP by Kuhoric, Scott, & Scalf Collecting the re-mastered first story from the new Realm Press — including new story pages! Experience the mechanical malevolence of the Cylon Alliance as Commander Adama, Apollo, Starbuck, and the rest of the crew struggle to survive their trek through the cosmos. Now the Galactica and her fleet are caught between the Cylons and a strange new menace. Contains a foreword by Richard Hatch (Apollo), including news on his proposed Galactica project). Painted cover by Matt Busch. SC, 88pg, FC $12.95 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON 3 #6 Artist Greg Laroquebegins his tour de force journey through the galaxy with this second of three parts called”Dire Prophecy.” This issue features an interview with Jack “Bojay” Stauffer. Also available as a Deluxe Variant Edition featuring Richard Hatch as Apollo, and a deluxe edition features Dirk Bennedict as Starbuck painted by Chris Scalf. REG—FC $2.99 DLX—FC $4.99 GALACTICA NEW MILLENNIUM #3 The long-awaited continuation of Battlestar Galactica: Search for Sanctuary is here! Realm’s original Galactica painter Chris Scalf returns to team-up with writer James Kuhoric for the second installment of this powerful saga from “Season II.” And don’t miss the continuing adventures of the crew from the Battlestar Pegasus as Jack Stauffer (Galactica’s “Bojay”) teams up with Realm Press gang to write his first comic book story! Also available as a Previews Exclusive Deluxe Pegasus Variant Edition featuring a painting of Sheba and the Battlestar Pegasus! REG—FC $2.99 DLX—FC $4.99 GALACTICA NEW MILLENNIUM STARBUCK COVER #1 A special variant cover celebrating the brand new Realm Press Battlestar Galactica series and Jim Shooter’s return to comics (Unity 2000, among others)! This issue is signed by Dan Parsons, Jim Shooter, and at least four other creators! Limited to 200 copies. Also available as an unsigned edition which was previously only available at conventions. (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—FC $15.00 UNSIGNED—FC $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEARCH FOR SANCTUARY #1 by Scalf, Kuhoric, & Scott As the Galactica and the fleet venture into the unknown depths of another alien system, ancient religion awakens among the refugees. Fueled by the desire to find anyplace safe to end their cosmic flight, the leaders of the movement begin to force Adama’s hand. Blinded by hope, the Counsel prepares to fully endorse the new regime in their search for Sanctuary. Heedless of the warnings by Commander Adama, they embark on the journey... only to find that a new force from within the fleet may threaten the survival of the entire human race! FC, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.99 ***************** RED GIANT PRODUCTIONS INJU L.A. #2 by Roué & Bob Lee SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 RE-VISIONARY PRESS ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HISTORY: CARTOON HISTORY VOLUME 4: ROCK HEROES by Sanford, Immonen, Hallot, Pentzer, & Various The story begins in Detroit, with groups like Iggy Pop and The Stooges. Entering the 70s, the birth of British heavy metal is introduced — focusing on bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath — as well as the New York scene and theatrical rock from Alice Cooper and KISS. The 80s and 90s subjects introduced include the Seattle explosion, where we peer into the lives of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Soundgarden. Also, experience profiles on guitar legends Eddie Van Halen and Slash. Plus, a collection of interviews, articles, and chronolog sidebars containing a rock n’ roll encyclopedic overview. Also available as an Eddie Van Halen Photo Cover Edition. REG.—TPB, b&w, 144pg, (3 of 12) $14.95 VAN HALEN COVER—SC, b&w, 144pg $14.95 Carnal Comics ************* SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. All Carnal Comics items are ADULT MATERIAL and are not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ************* WOMEN OF PORN: CARTOON HISTORY VOLUME 3 SIGNED EDITION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 2, 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pg, b&w MSRP: $24.95 WOMEN OF PORN:CARTOON HISTORY VOLUME 4 BOMBSHELL BLONDES SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w, 144pg $14.95 NUDE COVER—b&w, 144pg $14.95 SIGNED—b&w, 144pg (CAUT: 2 & 3) MSRP: $24.95 REBECCA LORD NUDE PHOTOPACK by Sanford, Paliotti, & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.—Pack $4.95 SIGNED—Pack (CAUT: 2 & 3) $12.95 CARNAL COMICS ARCHIVE TREASURES 6 PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x6) $12.95 SANDBERG PUBLISHING JUPITER #4 by Jason Sandberg You awake to find yourself trapped in an ethereal wasteland, surrounded by billboards with insulting messages. There is no escape from the “November Dream!” MATURE READERS B&w, 24pg $2.95 SCHISM COMICS BRU-HED SUPER-FAN SIX-PACK by Mik Pascale Believe it or not, it's the big-headed bozo's SIXTH anniversary! Celebrate it in style with this super-sized collection! You get: all four issues of the original Bru-Hed mini-series that started it all, plus the hilarious guidebook, Bru-Hed's Bunnies, Baddies & Buddies — all signed by creator Mik Pascal! Add to that a special limited edition full-color art print of ol' Bru boy signed by Pascal and painter Dean Armstrong, PLUS an ultra-cool Bru-Hed coaster/jar opener! (Yeah, that's seven things, but our fans are worth it!) All packaged in a neato folder and priced at a Bru-bargain! Thanks for six years of support! Pack $9.95 SCORPION PRODUCTIONS DIABOLIK VOL. 1 #5: THE REVENGE OF EVA by Remo Dipasquale & Giusanni In “The Revenge of Eva,” the super-suave international thief is closely watching a rich tycoon who plans to donate his late wife’s extensive (and very valuable!) jewelry collection to the Selburg Museum. Of course, Diabolik plans to get the jewels before they reach the museum… and avoid being captured by his arch-enemy, Inspector Ginko! But unknown to Diabolik, there are others hungry for the treasures as well! SC, b&w $5.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS SHANDA THE PANDA #26 by Various Something readers have asked about for years. Here it is! It’s A Bugs Life in Cedar Rabbits this issue! Exchange student Kinu gets her wings, and Terri and Double R finally have it out over Shanda! Joining the fun in the longest-running anthropomorphic slice-of-life comic! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 NAUTILUS #3 by Various It’s time for our cast to have a social life! Catha’s got two dates scheduled for the same night, and shy Clipper finally has a date (of sorts). But the mystery saboteur is on board the space station Nautilus…and plotting. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 SICILIAN DRAGON ANNE RICE’S THE TALE OF THE BODY THIEF #3 by Perozich, Moore, Halbleib , & Rockwell Against the advice of his mortal friend, David Talbot, the Vampire Lestat strikes a deal with Raglan James — the Body Thief. Lestat decides to hand over his powerful vampire form to the man of mystery in exchange for a few days of what he longs for — a human body! Also featured in this issue are original pieces by Anne Rice, including an essay and the third installment of her original, unpublished television treatment, “Earth Angels.” MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 12) $2.95 SICK MIND PRESS SHEBA VOLUME 2 #8 by Walter S. Crane IV The secret wisdom of the ancients are finally revealed in this, the last issue of Sheba for at least 1100 years! It's a final showdown between Sheba and Seth, and Buraq and that naked chick! Cleopatra bites it when she gets bitten! Horus defies his mother and screws up Isis's plans. It's Full Disclosure folks!! Who lives? Who dies? Who knows! Who cares!? b&w, 40pg (Note Price) $3.50 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT DAWN: RETURN OF THE GODDESS #3 by Joseph Michael Linsner Dawn picks up her sword again, determined to cut a bloody path to hunt out Lucifer. She hacks and slashes her way to infiltrate his stronghold and confronts him; the Goddess gets right in the face of the Prince of Lies to demand to know why her followers are being slain, and then things start to get interesting as she discovers who’s really been pulling the strings. Also available as a Deluxe Limited Edition featuring all-new cover art and a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Joseph Michael Linsner. REG.—FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 DLX—FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (CAUT: 2) $19.95 ARTESIA ANNUAL #1 by Mark Smylie Includes two fully-painted short stories by series creator Mark Smylie. The first is an Epilogue for the just-completed Artesia mini-series, in which Urgrayne, the Witch Queen, sits down for a chat with the head of Bran the King. The second story is a Prologue for the Artesia Afield limited series coming out in the spring of next year. Also included in this annual are reader letters from the first series, as well as a special eight-page centerfold fold- out featuring a giant character round-up for the first and second series! MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $3.50 MOSAIC CITY HELL PREVIEW #1 by Kyle Hotz Meet the denizens of Kyle Hotz’s grim and gritty City Hell, the setting for his cult hit series, Mosaic. Featuring a “behind-the-scenes” look at Mosaic’s origins, with guest pin-ups by Kelley Jones, David Mack, and others, this is the ultimate guide to the world of City Hell. Also included is a short story that stars November, one of Kyle’s earlier creations, as well as a rogue’s gallery line-up of Destroyers from Yeneka, Kyle’s own nihilistic version of a “Biblical tribulation” story — which will appear in future issues of Kyle’s City Hell universe! Limited to 2000 signed and numbered copies. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg SRP: $5.00 ANIMAL MYSTIC: KLOR LIMITED EDITION #1 by Dark One To commemorate the finale of Dark One’s highly successful KLOR limited series, Sirius is releasing a special KLOR #1 Limited Edition, signed and numbered by Dark One. The cardstock cover features a special collaboration by Joseph Michael Linsner, who pencilled the cover and Dark One, who painted it. This special edition has been selling fast at conventions, so order your copy before they’re gone forever! Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 100 Signed and Numbered copies. b&w, 24pg SRP: $5.00 POISON ELVES LUSIPHURS TATTOO LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT In the tradition of Drew Hayes’ infamous “Ebola Zaire” T-shirt, Sirius is offering the first-ever long sleeve Poison Elves T-shirt just in time for the coldest months of the year! This 100% cotton black T-shirt features Lusiphur’s tattoo design in white on the front, with the Poison Elves logo and the phrase “Eat Crow and Die” on the back. Make a statement the Drew Hayes way. L-XL $24.95 XXL $29.95 EMPTY ZONE #5 by Jason Alexander Ever wonder what a cyberspace cowgirl does on her day off? In this issue of Empty Zone Corrine experiences a remarkably uneventful day in the Zone. Well, uneventful by her standards, anyway. Find out how Frank attempted to “solve” the problem of the dead p.i.’s body in Corrine’s apartment, and learn what Corrine’s next job is — which involves the transportation of a telekinetic 3-year-old to Colorado and a group industrial terrorists. This issue will help acquaint both new and dedicated readers more personally with Corrine and the futuristic environment of the Empty Zone. Cover by Christopher Shy. b&w, 24pg $2.95 POISON ELVES #51 by Drew Hayes “Elvin Fire” Part 4 of 7: Lusiphur and Jace make their decision on where to take the Elvin Fire and set out on the long journey. Unfortunately, as they suspected, villains seem to be crawling out from under every rock and shadow to destroy them. Their first assailant is a demonic hunter who makes the E’jja look like a sweet old grandma (who just happens to have a really big hump). b&w, 24pg $2.95 POE #20 by Jason Asala The first part of this issue finds Edgar and his friends well underway on their journey across the Atalantic Ocean in the airship Veronica. All goes well until Auguste Dupin inquires into the innerworkings of the flying ship. In the second part, Mad Meg Mayflower becomes entangled in a world she never knew existed. She finds that there is an organization that makes the pursuing Lords of Brass seem trifling in comparison. That, and the realization that the Demon in the bottle will soon be released makes for a nonstop adventure starring the world’s surliest barkeep. b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES TP’S by Drew Hayes These volumes reprint the entire of Sirius' presentation of the Poison Elves series beginning with the original Mulehide Graphic's Poison Elves and issues #1-6 of Drew Hayes’ breakthrough I, Lusiphur comics, the pre-cursor to Poison Elves. MATURE READERS VOL. 1: REQUIEM FOR AN ELF (STAR01803)—SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95 VOL. 2: TRAUMATIC DOGS (STAR03006) — SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95 VOL. 3: DESERT OF THE THIRD SIN (STAR06279) — SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95 VOL. 4: PATRONS (STAR07600)—SC, 48pg, b&w $4.95 VOL. 5: (STAR08830)—SC, b&w $14.95 ******* 6 HANDED PRESS FAANS #6 Which is better: two government agents who betray everything you thought you knew about Mulder and Scully, or a vampire who takes down your best fighter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer in three panels? This issue, the Science-Fiction Club gets a deal with both. Who says a geek’s life is boring? b&w, $2.95 SLAB-O-CONCRETE PUBLICATIONS SUGAR BUZZ by Woodrow Phoenix & Ian Carney Coming on like a Saturday Morning cartoon gone very, very weird, Sugar Buzz provides you with 400% of your Recommended Daily Allowance of partially-hydrogenated hilarity, crunchy corn artwork, artificial colors and flavor! This book collects from the pages of this fantabulous comic the antics of such characters as Pants Ant, Urbane Gorilla, the Bad Bad Monkeys, Mister Extra, Frankenmouse, Precious & Percival, Valenteen and the Holiday Heroes. Includes a never-seen-before story: “Lumbo & Lumbo.” (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $12.50 PUNK STRIPS by Simon Gane Lip-splitting fun from the punkest cartoonist on the planet! This hefty tome collects Simon Gane's comics and artwork from the global punk underground. Featuring self-destructive Arnie the Anarchist; low-grade alcohol guzzling Subvertman; obligatory sidekick Anti-State Tortoise; arch- hypocrites The Right On Kids; free-market ideologue punk band Private Sector; as well as many other reprobates; and artwork from record covers, T- shirts, flyers and punk bibles Maximum Rock'n'Roll and Profane Existence (as well as other publications) this book is an essential document of nearly a decade's music, comics and attitude. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 160pg, b&w $12.00 MISSIVE DEVICES Adorable mini-format comics that self-seal and can be mailed just like a postcard. Now in full-color! BITCHY BITCH MISSIVE DEVICE by Roberta Gregory So you think you have problems! Roberta Gregory's famous character and star of Fantagraphics’ Naughty Bits — the fiery yet oppressed office worker, Bitchy Bitch — takes you on a hilarious guided tour of life's many miseries. Commiserate with Bitchy and be glad it's not you! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5.5x4, 20pg, FC $2.50 PEE PEE GOES SHOPPING MISSIVE DEVICE by Simon Gane & Rachael Browne Follow Pee Pee as she finds her way into New York after a row with her Aunt. Once there she causes havoc with the fancy department stores. A hilarious comic illustrated by one of the U.K.'s most distinctive artists. (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.5x4, 20pg, FC $2.50 THE MIRACULOUS STATUE MISSIVE DEVICE by Jacob Klemencic A travelling priest showman demonstrates the power of a miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary to crowds of villagers in 1920s Eastern Europe. A dead baby is resurrected before their startled eyes. However, as the reader is drawn into the tale, the sinister mechanics behind the miracle are revealed. (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.5x4, 20pg, FC $2.50 DONNA'S DAY—SECOND PRINTING MISSIVE DEVICE by Peter Bagge & Donna Mathes Life sucks. I need pot. I hurt so bad. They don't understand. My job sucks. Die!!! A day in the life of Donna Mathes, presented with such a deadpan delivery that it is simultaneously full of hilarity and despair. Beautifully rendered and presented by the master of alternative comics, Mr. Peter Bagge. (CAUT: 4) FIRST TIME IN COLOR! MATURE READERS SC, 5.5x4, 20pg, FC (Note Price) $2.50 SLEEPING GIANT COMICS THE BROCCOLI AGENDA SC by David Yurkovich Yurkovich (Murder by Crowquell, Death By Chocolate) returns to comics with an all-new 96-page graphic novel! Who is the mysterious man of Broccoli? Learn his bizarre life story, from his amazing transformation to his tragic tenure with the Basic Four. Presented in a “wide-screen” format. SC, 96pg, b&w $7.95 SOLSON ENTERTAINMENT HOW TO DRAW GODS, ANGELS, & DEMONS The newest trend in comics and overall commercial art shows the artists the latest trends of Egyptian, Greek, and imaginary gods and goddesses. From Isis, to Xena, to Hercules-style drawing, this book is a necessary companion. SC, 80pg, b&w $19.95 HOW TO DRAW MUTANTS This book shows step-by-step how to create and draw mutants from horrible beast-like mutants to the ultra brain-like mutants. Includes how to create mutant teams, and how to evolve men, women, and other creatures. SC, 80pg, b&w $19.95 SUPER SEXY POSE PACK #1 Includes 100 sheets of hundreds of women in every style pose possible. Learn how to mock the masters of swipe, including John Byrne, John Buscema, John Romita Sr., Louis Small Jr., and many others who have drawn a thousand different girls in a thousand different styles. An excellent reference that has each plate numbered for easy perusal. MATURE READERS Pack $19.95 JAPANIME 3 PACK Get three “how-to-draw” Japanimation anime and manga books. Almost 400 pages of how to draw anime girls, warriors, characters, machines, robots, high-tech, and effects. Contains Anime The Easy Way, How To Draw Japanimation, Anime & Manga Drawing Techniques. Pack $29.95 SOUNDS OF DEATH JUNGLE ROT #1 The creators of SOD magazine welcome you to the brutal world of Sgt. Rot and his troops as they wage their own private war in the jungles of Vietnam. Victimized by overexposure to agent orange and napalm, Sgt. Rot is a vicious raging killing machine gleefully mowing down the enemy, civilians, and his own troops with equal gusto. Printed in black and white, and ultra-gore red. Each copy comes with a free Jungle Rot picture disc CD featuring seven tracks of war-related musical carnage. MATURE READERS PC, 16pg $10.00 SQP STAR OF THE MONTH DEMON BABY HELL ON HEELS by Rich Larson & Steve Fastner Presenting the story of a young girl forced to go into the family business — of consorting with the demons of Hell! See how well Talian Maalech manages to wield powers far beyond mortal ken...and look good doing it! Devilishly stylish! (STAR02097) SC, 64pg $9.95 ******************** STUDIO CHIKARA CAPTAIN ACTION: THE SUPER-HERO ACTION FIGURE A 3-month Previews Exclusive! Captain Action — the mysterious man of many identities — was introduced by Ideal Toys in 1966, the year TV’s Batman made caped crusaders a worldwide phenomenon. Able to thwart evildoers disguised as one of 13 famous super-heroes — or with his own uncanny arsenal — Captain Action’s initial career was short-lived… but continuing interest in the hero has led to his recent return to toy-store shelves. Captain Action: The Original Super-Hero Action Figure, chronicles the story of this chameleon champion, including interviews with his creators, hero histories of the Captain’s many super-identities, photos of virtually every Captain Action product ever released, spotlights on his allies Action Boy and the Super Queens, and his arch enemy Dr. Evil, and never-before-seen original package artwork. Included are over 200 black-and-white and full-color photos and art, making this book the ultimate compendium to Captain Action collecting! SC, 8x11, 196pg, PC $29.95 GODZILLA LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTOR'S PORCELAIN PLATE #1 3 Month Previews Exclusive! EARLY SOLICITED – Shipping in DecemberIThroughout Godzilla's forty-five year film career, the giant behemoth has certainly proved himself cinema's King of the Monsters! Now for the first time, Godzilla has his own "monster-sized" collector's plate! Introducing the Godzilla Limited-Edition Collector's Plate Collection — the first in a five-piece series of porcelain plates featuring the best moments in Godzilla's history! Numbered to an edition of 1,000 pieces, these plates feature exclusive, full-color artwork that will not be featured on any other medium. The first plate — featuring Godzilla's first rampage upon Tokyo, Japan in 1954 — is exquisitely illustrated in oil and acrylics by Christopher Scalf. Each plate is numbered, packaged in a sturdy, protective box and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) Plate $195.00 GODZILLA COLLECTOR'S PORCELAIN PLATE #1 ARTIST’S PROOF EDITION This special “Artist’s Proof” edition plate features the same image as the regular edition, except this version features a 24-karat gold ring around its diameter and is hand-numbered and signed in 24-karat Gold ink by artist Christopher Scalf. Limited to an edition of only 100 pieces, each plate is packaged in a sturdy, protective box and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) Plate $295.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GODZILLA ORIGINS LIMITED-EDITION LITHOGRAPH #1 To celebrate 44 years of Godzilla's city-smashing influence upon millions of fans worldwide, Studio Chikara presents its first Godzilla Origins limited- edition lithograph, featuring a composite of the best moments in Godzilla's film history. Limited to 1,000 serially-numbered pieces, each lithograph (printed on thick, 100lb cover stock with ultra-laminated finish) also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity with Godzilla's "stomp" of approval. Lithograph, 24x36, b&w $59.95 ***************************** KISS: SHOCK ROCKERS TP by Robert V. Conte 3 Month Previews Exclusive! In 1974 four New Yorkers intent on ruling the world with their unique music and dazzling onstage theatrics formed a band named KISS. Now you can read the story of how Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley created a worldwide phenomenon that has made generations "rock and roll all night and party every day!" Written by Robert V. Conte, who served as consultant on Mercury Records' KISS Remasters compact disc series, wrote Cornerstone's KISS trading card sets and more. Contains over 50 rare and never-before-published photographs. NOTE: This item is not endorsed or authorized by the rock group KISS. Mr. Conte owns all text contained within and all photographs are owned by their respective creators. SC, 9x12, 32pg, FC $12.95 ZEN INTERGALACTIC NINJA PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE #2 by Robert V. Conte & Christopher Scalf The second issue of this all-new, full-color series continues Zen's newest saga. After killing Queen Azuta and taking her legendary Jewel of Forgetfulness, Zen is tempted to sell it to the galaxy's highest bidder. Only two things stand in his way: El Nobus, who wants the Jewel for his newest weapon of mass destruction, and the resurrected Queen herself, who will stop at nothing — including death — to ensure the safe return of her sacred lifestone! Cover painted by Christopher Scalf (Battlestar Galactica). Bimonthly. FC, 32pg $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BARBI TWINS VS. RAZOR LITHOGRAPH Shane and Sia, the astounding Barbi Twins take on the pride of London Night Studios' RAZOR on this 12" x 18,” full-color lithograph illustrated by Matt Haley (pencils), Tom Simmons (inks), and Peter Hsu (color). Limited to 200 copies. Lithograph, 12x18, FC $25.00 *************************** SUNSET STRIPS LOUIS JOOS PRESENTS JAZZ #1 by Dorion, & Joos ‘Wasn’t easy to be a white musician in the Bronx in those days. Black folk had a hard time accepting you as one of their own, and white folk hated your guts and called you a traitor. Black? White? It could all sometimes give you the blues. It was a time of passion and violence for sure. Thank God for Lena. She was gorgeous. She didn’t speak much, but she had her own special way to turn your white nights into an explosion of colors! MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 SUPERGRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE STERANKO HISTORY OF COMICS 2 Artist/writer Jim Steranko took two years to chronicle the epic story of comics' Golden Age creators and their characters, in this massive, 100,000-word volume, featuring a spectacular wraparound cover featuring 50 fabulous heroes! This hefty edition spotlights Blackhawk, Airboy, The Heap, Valkyrie, Sky Wolf, Black Angel, Skyman, Captain Midnight, The Flying Heroes, Captain Marvel, the Marvel Family, Plastic Man, The Spirit, Uncle Sam, Doll Man, The Ray, Captain Triumph, Black Condor, Kid Eternity, and hundreds of others! More than 455 dynamite illustrations, many full-page in size! The definitive comics history by an authority that reveals the four-color phenomenon as only a pro on the inside could do it! NOTE: This item was originally published at a cover price of $6.00 SC, 10.5x 14', 132pg, b&w (Note Price) MSRP: $12.00 ******************** THREE FINGER PRINTS PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A THREE GEEKS VOLUME 2 TP In this second collection (issues #4-7) of The 3 Geeks, readers will enjoy a variety of The 3 Geeks at their very best. A little of this, a little of that, a lot of fun! An eclectic potpourri of reading pleasure, The 3 Geeks were nominated for three 1999 Eisner awards: Best Humor Publication, Best Artist/Writer Humor, and Best Short Story. NOTE: Previously offered on Previews Update #384. b&w, 96pg $10.95 **************** TONY RAIOLA PHANTOM SHARK’S NEST by Lee Falk & Ray Moore A classic Golden Age tale! A work of a collector — for collectors! The Phantom has to fight modern pirates while contending with the usual flock of women that fall head-over-heels in love with him. Will physical confrontations between The Phantom and his enemies be enough to stop the situation on an island? Reprints strips from 7/25/38 through 11/5/38. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in U.S. only. SC, 11x8.5, 40pg, b&w $9.50 PHANTOM GOLDEN CIRCLE by Lee Falk & Ray Moore A classic Golden Age tale! A work of a collector — for collectors! The Phantom gets involved in a police story and tries to destroy an organization of female criminals. Looking for action and adventure that centers around beautiful girls, lots of flirting, and gentle pulp comics conversations? Look no further! Reprints strips from9/25/39 through 1/20/40. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in U.S. only SC, 11x8.5, 40pg, b&w $9.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS THE WALLY WOOD SKETCHBOOK LIMITED EDITION HC This edition spans the career of the award-winning MAD, Daredevil, Weird Science, Thunder Agents, Vampirella and Mars Attacks! artist. Edited and compiled by J. David Spurlock and Bill Pearson of the Wood Estate, the sketchbook also contains rare commentary by the artist and commentary by Jim Steranko. This limited hardcover edition is signed and numbered by compiler, J. David Spurlock. Features a color dust jacket and gold foil stamped leatherette binding. Fully authorized by the estate of Wally Wood. HC, 120pg, b&w $30.00 VEROTIK STAR OF THE MONTH PHANTOM LADY Matt Baker's Phantom Lady is well known for its exciting good girl art and rollicking stories. Verotik collects several of Baker's best for this first of several reprint editions! Cover by Adam Hughes. (STAR04571) 7x10, 64pg $9.95 ************* O/A SATANIKA ANIME PILOT VIDEO The popular Satanika comes to life in full Japanese animation. Produced by Mad House Studios, this beautiful anime pilot features storyboards by the renowned Rintaro and character designs by Yoshiaki Kawajiri. Also included are interviews with series creator Glenn Danzig and Mad House staff Rintaro, Kawajiri, Takuji Endoh, and Masao Maruyama. MATURE AUDIENCES VHS $19.95 **************** STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPS & VIXENS: THE ART OF DAVE STEVENS From the artist who created the Rocketeer and helped revive “Good Girl” art comes this all-new collection of some of his most compelling and sensual images to date. Many of these are printed here for the first time ever! Prestige Format. (STAR08311) MATURE READERS SC, FC $24.95 ************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WINGBIRD BLACK & WHITE BONDAGE by Wingbird SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w $4.95 ****************** VIZ COMMUNICATIONS POKÉMON STANDEES Stand, Pikachu! Make your own Pokémon figures — just punch them out and stand them up. It’s easy! They’re sturdy, and scissors aren’t required. These 20 full-color standees include your favorite characters — Meowth, Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Clefairy, and four different versions of Pikachu. Designed by the artists of the Pokémon animated TV series! SC, 9x11, FC $19.95 POKÉMON VOLUME 2: PIKACHU SHOCKS BACK GN by Toshihiro Ono The best-selling comic is now a handy Pokédex-sized graphic novel with four bonus color pages! When a kind Ponyta trainer is hurt, Ash takes her place in the Pokémon Race — but can he win against an opponent who cheats? Then Ash, Misty, and Brock must help Mikey defeat Jolteon, Flareon, and Vaporeon to win the right not to evolve his Eevee! Team Rocket shows up to cause trouble in their first appearance in the manga! And finally, when Ash finds a whole herd of wild Pikachu, will he let his own Pikachu join them? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in U.S., Puerto Rico, Australia, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 168pg, b&w $12.95 Pokémon Tales By popular demand, Viz presents five new volumes of Pokémon Tales in time for the holidays! Pokémon Tales are collectible board books featuring the most popular Pokémon characters, as chosen by reader polls. These durable books are perfect for children and Pokémon fans of all ages. In Japan, over 40 books have been released, each beautifully illustrated in full-color by a different artist, in mediums ranging from watercolor to pastel to cutouts. These Pokémon Tales are only available only in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Australia, and the U.K. POKÉMON: SURF'S UP, PIKACHU! #1 by Toshihiro Ono It's a Pikachu Luau! Inspired by the all-new Season Two Pokémon TV series episodes, “Surf's Up, Pikachu!” features hilarious stories by Pokémon comic artist and 1999 San Diego Comic-Con guest Toshihiro Ono! Ash and Pikachu set sail on a Lapras to visit the Orange Islands. Can they stop a hungry Snorlax from eating all the food on an island? Can they survive tropical seas and wild jungles, and avoid getting sand in their clothes? And what new friends will they meet? (CAUT: 3) b&w, 56pg (1 of 4) (Note Price) $3.50 ************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A POKÉMON: THE ELECTRIC TALE OF PIKACHU CURRENT PRINTING #1 by Toshihiro Ono In these manga adventures, can 10-year-old Ash Ketchum capture and train 150 different types of extraordinary creatures and become a Pokémon master? It all begins when something starts eating the electrical wiring in the Ketchum house. When Ash looks under the floorboards, he finds his first Pokémon, the shockingly cute Pikachu! But Ash has a lot to learn about becoming a Pokémon trainer and his rival trainer Gary isn't about to make it easy for him. (CAUT: 3) b&w, 40pg (1 of 4) $3.25 O/A POKÉMON: THE ELECTRIC TALE OF PIKACHU CURRENT PRINTING #2 by Toshihiro Ono From the hit Game Boy title and TV series comes Pokémon, in new all-ages manga adventures! After Ash accidentally destroyed Misty’s bike, the two young Pokémon trainers have stuck together, at least until Ash can cough up enough money to pay Misty back! It looks like the debt won’t be settled until Misty challenges him to a Pokémon fight on her home turf…the Cerulean City swimming pool! Get ready, get wet, go! (CAUT: 3) b&w, 40pg, (2 of 4) $3.25 O/A POKÉMON: THE ELECTRIC TALE OF PIKACHU CURRENT PRINTING #3 by Toshihiro Ono You've seen the video game and you've seen it on TV, but you've never seen Pokémon like this! Traveling to the wilds of Mt. Moon, Ash and Pikachu stumble upon the elusive Pokémon Clefairy, along with Pokémon researcher Professor Oak. What is the secret life of the magical Clefairies and can Ash "bring one back alive?" (CAUT: 3) b&w, 40pg (3 of 4) $3.25 O/A POKÉMON: THE ELECTRIC TALE OF PIKACHU CURRENT PRINTING #4 by Toshihiro Ono You've seen the video game and you've seen it on TV…but you've never seen Pokémon like this! Ash goes to Saffron City to challenge Sabrina, the teenage Pokémon gym leader, but the fight is cancelled when a bad dream sends Sabrina into a trance! Ash and Brock must climb the Pokémon Tower to stop the problem at its source: a giant Haunter Pokémon! (CAUT: 3) b&w, 40pg (4 of 4) $3.25 ***************** POKÉMON ADVENTURES STARMI SURPRISE #3 by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO All-new Pokémon comics in a 48-page trade paperback format! Can Red, a novice Pokémon trainer, beat his rival Blue and win all the Badges he needs to become a Pokémon Master? After rescuing a trainer named Misty from an angry Gyarados, Red accompanies her to Mt. Moon, where Team Rocket is up to their evil schemes somewhere in the maze of caves under the mountain. Then, he goes to meet Bill, the Pokémon expert, only to find something living in Bill's house that's half-Bill, half-Rattata!. (CAUT: 3) SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.95 POKÉMON TALES 6 WHERE'S CLEFAIRY'S VOICE? by Kunimi Kawamura & Kagemaru Himeno Without a voice, Clefairy can't announce the time for the other forest Pokémon! Can they help it find its song? (CAUT: 3) HC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 POKÉMON TALES 7 FLY ON, BUTTERFREE by Toshiko Takashi & Naoyo Kimura Butterfly surprises everyone by braving a fierce storm to help a town of sick Pokémon. This storybook features gorgeous watercolor illustrations. (CAUT: 3) HC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 POKÉMON TALES 5 PSYDUCK'S TONGUE TWISTERS by Hajime Yume & Kagemaru Himeno Why does Psyduck have a headache? You will too after repeating these tongue twisters! Drawn in a zany collage style. (CAUT: 3) HC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 POKÉMON TALES 8 DRAGONITE'S CHRISTMAS by Junko Wada & Naoyo Kimura When Dragonite helps Santa deliver Christmas presents, everyone has a very merry… Ssshhh! A charming story illustrated in watercolor in a style similar to Maurice Sendak. (CAUT: 3) HC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 POKÉMON TALES: MOVIE SPECIAL I'M NOT PIKACHU! by Junko Wada & Toshinao Aoki A special Pokémon Tale inspired by the upcoming Pokémon animated movie (scheduled for November release)! After seeing the Pokémon movie, a young boy is amazed to discover that he has turned into the star! (CAUT: 3) HC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 ************ AMERICA VOLUME 7 #11 Animerica gets ready for the giving season with our traditional Holiday Giveway, holiday-related anime and manga fun, and the scoop on Magic Knight Rayearth, Fushigi Yugi, what’s going on in Dragon Ball Z, and more! Plus, hot news from Japan, exclusive columns, more reviews than ever, and Leiji Matsumoto’s Galaxy Express 999 manga. Remember, “If It’s Anime in America, It’s Gotta be Animerica!” Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 2 #12 Animerica Extra has the manga blockbusters of '99! Each huge issue features four to five artistically innovative manga stories — fantasy, science fiction, romantic comedy, mystery and more — plus letters, fan art, import manga information, and columns by our regular writers P. Duffield, Carl Gustav Horn, Bill Flanagan, and others. In Fushigi Yûgi, Miaka accompanies Tamahome to his home, only to find his entire family captured by a sinister ninja. In Video Girl Ai, Ai goes on a date with Takao Soriyama, but the lascivious artist has plans for something more than a little innocent conversation. In Steam Detectives, fact and fantasy collide when a dragon appears in Steam City! Will a daring reporter discover its secret before Narutaki does? And in X/1999, one of Kamui's friends dies with a smile on her lips as another step in the prophecy is fulfilled. Plus a 10-page preview of our new manga series which will begin next issue. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.95 PULP VOLUME 3 #12 Second Anniversary Issue! Two years of sex, crime, drama, and comedy explode to the surface of Pulp, featuring six adults-only manga, plus columns and features on Japanese film (Pulp Cult), music (Hi-Fi, Lo-Fi), books (Alt.Lit) and more. In Bakune Young, it's a standoff at Osaka Castle between Bakune, the police, and the yakuza! Accompanied by the ninja, Bakune's rage-maddened ex-gym teacher Shiroyama hijacks a motorcycle and cuts through the police barricade to take revenge on his former student. In Strain, friction grows between Shunichiro and the Sai family, leading to bloodshed and a shocking business proposition for Shingo. In Voyeurs, Inc., Reika's own father goes mad, and kidnaps her on the pretense of a ski vacation. Will Ken, of all people, come to her rescue? In Banana Fish, professional killers take Ash's father and stepmother hostage. And in Dance Till Tomorrow, sweet Miyuki reveals that she's been in love with Suekichi for a long time! All this plus the dark humor of Heartbroken Angels. MATURE READERS Magazine, 128pg, b&w $5.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 4 TP by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto; original concept by Gainax An artistically stunning adaptation of the hit anime series illustrated by the original character designer! Tokyo-3 braces itself for a new kind of impact — the arrival of 14-year-old prodigy Asuka Langley, the latest teenager able to pilot the Evangelion units. Selfish, teasing, and supremely skilled, Asuka seems like Shinji's natural rival — but the arrival of the Seventh Angel, which can split in two, forces them to work together. Forced to live in the same apartment in order to develop the rhythm necessary to defeat their opponent, the pair must endure harsh training and even worse — one another's company! SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 3 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto The manga adaptation of the controversial anime series! As Shinji tries to adjust to life in Tokyo-3 with his commander Misato and his new friends, his attention turns to Rei Ayanami, the enigmatic "First Child" who was the first to pilot an Evangelion. Why does his own father, the director of the Eva project, seem to care more about Rei than about him? Does Rei really have emotions at all? As the ruthlessly efficient Fifth Angel attacks Tokyo-3, Shinji cannot defeat it alone, and he must try to understand the girl who seems to embody all his hopes and fears. Available both in Viz's regular format, and in a Special Collector's Edition printed from right to left with Japanese sound effects. REG.—(STAR09806) $15.95 COLLECTORS—(STAR09805) $15.95 ******************** BLACK & WHITE #4 by Taiyo Matsumoto "One of the richest and most interesting works translated in recent years…Matsumoto is an exceptional talent," says du9 Magazine. Kimura the Yakuza enjoys the aftermath of his attempted coup. The Minotaur takes Black to the rooftops high above Treasure Town and offers him the power and pleasure of the world. And as the violence starts, White just cries… b&w, 40pg (4 of 5) $3.25 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 8 #2 by Hitoshi Okuda Two stories in this issue! A strange energy being takes the form of Ryoko en route to its ultimate goal: to drain Tenchi's life force! Then, Sasami is invited on television for a championship-cooking contest, where men are men and lettuce are salad! b&w, 48pg (2 of 5) (Note Price) $3.50 RANMA 1/2, PART 8 #8 by Rumiko Takahashi At a summer fair, a 3000-year-old Chinese curse is unleashed on Ranma. Then, a new fighter who's taken a dip in Jusenkyo enters the fray, and he's tougher than anyone Ranma's faced yet. You will know fear when you hear the name…Pantyhose! b&w, 32pg (8 of 13) $2.95 INU-YASHA PART 4 #1 by Rumiko Takahashi Sesshômaru returns! With the help of a mysterious stranger, Inu-Yasha's evil half-brother is finally armed for a rematch…literally, with a new arm grafted onto the maimed stump where Inu-Yasha wounded him before! Will the dog-demon reclaim their father's sword and have his vengeance? Fantasy-adventure from Rumiko Takahashi (Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku)! b&w, 40pg (4 of 7) $3.25 STAR OF THE MONTH INU-YASHA VOL. 3TP by Rumiko Takahashi When Japanese schoolgirl Kagome stumbles through a boarded-up well within an ancient shrine, she falls back in time to monster-infested sixteenth- century Japan, where waits the legendary dog-like half-demon Inu-Yasha, serving a term of eternal imprisonment for the crime of stealing the magical Shikon Jewel. There he waits, until Kagome frees him and becomes the unwitting master of the rebellious, super-strong dog-boy! Together, Kagome and Inu-Yasha must reclaim the shattered Shikon Jewel. (STAR09797) SC, b&w $15.95 ************** MAISON IKKOKUVOLUME 13 GAME, SET, MATCH TP by Rumiko Takahashi The penultimate chapter of the beloved romantic comedy by Ranma 1/2 creator Rumiko Takahashi! This graphic novel collects Maison Ikkoku Part 8 #7 through Part 9 #4. As Godai struggles to leave the cabaret and find an honest job so that he can propose to Kyoko, his rival, handsome tennis coach Mitaka, moves into the home stretch, courting Kyoko ever more aggressively. But shy, lovesick Asuna hasn't given up on her beloved Mitaka either. As if that weren't enough, Godai's old girlfriend Kozue returns to make a bid for his hand. For whom do the wedding bells toll? SC, 5x7, 256pg, b&w $16.95 MAISON IKKOKU, PART 9 #8 by Rumiko Takahashi Only two more issues until the final issue of Maison Ikkoku! This romance has been years in the making. Don't miss the final heartfelt episodes. Godai has been putting off his proposal to Kyoko, making Kyoko a little anxious. Meanwhile, Kyoko's father has heard about their possible engagement…and he's on a mission to protect his little girl from lady-killer Godai! b&w, 40pg (8 of 10) $3.25 STAR OF THE MONTH MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 12 THE HOUNDS OF WAR TP by Rumiko Takahashi The 12th volume of the epic romantic comedy by the creator of Ranma 1/2! Mitaka breaks off relations with Asuna (and her half-dozen dogs), freeing himself to pursue Kyoko's heart and hand more determinedly than ever. Meanwhile, Godai gets shanghaied into becoming temporary "daddy" to a stripper's two kids. As Mitaka makes a formal marriage proposal, Kyoko — never one to give a guy a break when there's some misunderstanding she can turn the wrong way — agonizes over going to a hotel with Mitaka or, alternately, making an even longer-lasting commitment to Goda. (STAR09854) SC, 248pg, b&w $16.95 **************** SILENT MÖBIUS: KARMA #1 by Kia Asamiya The hit cyberpunk series by Kia Asamiya (Steam Detectives, Dark Angel) continues! In a future where science fiction meets fantasy, the A.M.P. task force is humanity's only protection against the Lucifer Hawks —monstrous beings sworn to conquer 2028 Tokyo and then the world. An unknown force possesses Tokyo's new space elevator, which stretches miles into the atmosphere in outer space. As the A.M.P. prepares for a frontal assault, sorceress Katsumi Liqueur's mind travels to the past, when she first realized her own powers. Somewhere within the gigantic structure is the greatest Lucifer Hawk yet, and another, human visitor who may be the vessel of Katsumi's destruction. b&w, 40pg (1 of 7) $3.25 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 PART 2 #1 by Kazuhisa Kondo The space war saga continues! The Federation ship White Base and its precious cargo of prototype mobile suits have returned to Earth, only to find themselves in enemy territory. As the White Base struggles to make its way across the planet's surface against an armada of robots and conventional weaponry, Amuro goes AWOL to see if he can find his mother, who was still on Earth when the war began. b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) $2.95 DRAGONBALL PART 2 #9 by Akira Toriyama Goku vs. "Kaiju" Giran! Giran catches Goku in a blob of sticky spittle and bounces him around like a volleyball. Can Goku defeat the dinosaur-headed refugee from a monster movie? Then: Kuririn vs. Jackie Chun! Can Kuririn, the Shaolin shorty, defeat the mysterious contestant who knocked out Yamcha with one blow? (CAUT: 3) b&w, 32pg (9 of 15) $2.95 DRAGONBALL Z PART 2 #12 by Akira Toriyama Now back on the Cartoon Network with a third season of all-new anime episodes, Dragon Ball Z is hotter than ever, and Viz brings you the original manga! Giant ape Vegeta has Goku right where he wants him — in the grip of his bone-crushing paws! Can the surviving heroes save him by cutting off Vegeta's tail, the source of his power? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in North America, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (12 of 14) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGONBALL Z CURRENT PRINTINGS #7-9 by Akira Toriyama As seen in the anime TV series! Piccolo leaves Goku's son Gohan in the wilderness to fend for himself for six months, after which time Piccolo will train him…if he survives. But Gohan's got potential that Piccolo's not aware of and not even Piccolo is prepared for what happens to Saiyans under the full moon! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Ea. O/A DRAGONBALL Z CURRENT PRINTING #8 by Akira Toriyama Fast forward to the future of the Dragon Ball world, as seen in America's most popular anime TV series! While Bulma converts Raditz's power-detector to work in English, Goku reaches the end of Snake Way and meets the most powerful martial artist in the afterlife. He's the one who'll train Goku to be really strong, 10 times Earth's gravity! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (8 of 9) $2.95 O/A DRAGONBALL Z CURRENT PRINTING #9 by Akira Toriyama Fast forward to the future of the Dragon Ball world, as seen in America's most popular anime TV series! While Goku trains in the spirit world with the godly Kaioh-sama, his friends gather the Dragon Balls to wish Goku back to life. And just in time, because the zero hour is here: Vegeta and Nappa, the planet killers, have arrived on Earth! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (9 of 12) $2.95 ****************** VIZ-IN MAGAZINE VOLUME #11 ISSUE 11 Your monthly guide to new releases from Viz Comics and Viz Video. America’s manga and anime connection! In-depth sneak peeks at your favorite manga and anime titles! Don’t be misinformed, get Viz-informed with Viz-In! Magazine MSRP $0.00 WARP GRAPHICS ELFQUEST READERS COLLECTION VOLUME 9A:WOLFRIDER SC The untold story, the terrible truth. For generations the Wolfriders and the humans who shared the forest skirmished, but generally observed an uneasy truce that allowed both to “live and let live.” That is until Bearclaw, tenth chief to the Wolfriders, gave in to a dark hatred so great that it created a monster that nearly destroyed the elfin tribe forever. Only the first part of this tale saw print in the Elfquest comic book before that series was cancelled. The shattering conclusion is all-new, and never-before-seen! SC, 176pg, b&w $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WOLFRIDERS GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF ELFQUEST REVISED EDITION by Theresa Robeson The ultimate encyclopedic guide to the world of Elfquest, in a new and collected edition. Meticulously researched by Theresa Robeson from every single issue of Elfquest — comics, novels, anthologies — that has ever been published, The Wolfrider’s Guide picks up where the Big Gatherum left off. This encyclopedic work is arranged by broad subjects like the field guide that it is. SC, PC, 272pg $16.95 *************** WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS HIVE #0 From the man who brought the comics world the silliness of Tank Vixens comes this dark and serious look into the world without vertebrates, where intelligent life has arisen from the social insects. For the first time, a queen of the Bee race has allowed two princesses to live after her near-death. Now, as the old, crippled queen nears death, the two princesses build support among the sterile workers and loyal drones, but can either princess withstand the threats to the Hive from without…and within? b&w, 48pg $4.50 XXXENOPHILE BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH THE XXXENOPHILE COLLECTION VOLUME 1 by Phil Foglio & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR06595) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, b&w $9.95 ********************** MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #74 SPECIAL GREEN LANTERN ISSUE Golden Age or Silver Age? Cast your vote for your favorite Green Lantern of the past with your choice of covers. Allan Scott, the classic Green Lantern of the Golden Age, is featured on a cover pencilled by his creator, Mart Nodell, and inked by Jerry Ordway. Hal Jordan shines on the cover as the heroic Silver Age (and Bronze Age) Green Lantern. Pick one or pick both, either way you’ve got a winner! In this special Green Lantern issue of CBM you’ll find rememberances of legendary writer John Broome, interviews with living legends Gil Kane and Mart Nodell and much, much more! FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER a regular issue of CBM will include a new set of our popular, exclusive “White Space” stickers for filling in the holes in Gerber’s Photo-Journal Guide to Comics. This is Sticker Set #2. Set #1 appeared in CBM Special #2 (see below). This set is available exclusively with CBM #74! Magazine, PC (Note Price) $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE SPECIAL EDITION—COVER A This special 120-page, square bound Special Edition also comes with the first exclusive CBM Sticker Set featuring covers to books omitted from The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. Fill in those white spaces at last! This impressive collection of articles and information from comics history is collected from our almost-impossible-to-find early issues! Included are Joe Shuster ? DC 100-Page Spectaculars ? Marvel Man ? The Black Terror ? John Romita, Sr. ? Timely ? DC War Comics ? The Rarest Dell Giant ? Spider-Man Collectibles ? Much More! Magaizne, b&w $9.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES COMIC RELIEF #123 Your favorite funny strips in one magazine including Dilbert, Doonesbury, Life in Hell, For Better or For Worse, Sylvia, and many more. Plus, humor features from Dave Barry and Joe Bob Briggs to Ask Dr. Science and Weird News. Completely ad free! (Page One) Magazine, 100pg, b&w $4.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #647-650 Now includes Previews Item Numbers for easy reference! CSN now features an exclusive Lady Pendragon strip starting in CSN #648, December Checklist also in CSN #648, and December Hot Picks in CSN #649. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMIC SHOP NEWS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL The CSN Christmas Special is the single best source for all the great comics and related product available for the all-important Christmas Season. Deluxe items, Trade Paperbacks, Books About Comics, Graphic Novels, Posters, and more will be covered in this must-have double-sized issue. Also includes the exclusive CSN Christmas Checklist with space for the retailers stamp. Readers can fill in what they want and send their friends and relatives into the shop to get it! (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI COMIC BUYER’S GUIDE #1357 Marvel’s Diamond Anniversary! Sixty years ago, Marvel published Marvel Comics #1, which introduced Namor, the Sub-Mariner, The Human Torch, Kazar, and other heroes — and started Marvel Comics! This “timely” issue celebrates the diamond anniversary of this timeless anthology! Don’t miss this issue of the world’s largest marketplace for comic books, Golden Age to present! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMIC BUYER’S GUIDE #1358 Manga special — Accent on Pokémon! Viz’ Pokémon has been one of the most popular manga comics of the past year, returning to press again and again to meet demand. CBG takes a closer look at this and other manga in this special issue. There’ll be more of CBG’s Comics of the Century Awards and its regular columns by Tony Isabella, Maggie Thompson, and John Jackson Miller! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMIC BUYER’S GUIDE #1359 Byrne, Baby, Byrne! He’s a mainstay of the comics industry. He’s been an industry titan since the mid ‘70s with his work on Uncanny X-Men, through the 1980s (including the restart of Superman), and into the 1990s with his own Next Men and relaunches for Marvel. What’s next? This issue also has retailer reviews of comics shipping at the start of Y2K! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1360 Mr. Silver Age Runs Amok! You asked for it: CBG finally did it! Popular columnist Craig “Mr. Silver Age” Shutt gets the spotlight for a full issue, and takes a tour of funnybook faves from the Happy Days to the Age of Aquarius! And there’ll be more winners of CBG’s Comics of the Century Awards! All this plus cartoons and columns from such fan faves as Fred Hembeck, Peter David, and Mark Evanier make this issue a must for collectors, fans, and industry professionals! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #113 Top-selling U.S. comics news magazine in Europe! Covers both mainstream and indie titles with 22+ pages of all-company news, over 100 reviews of current on-sale titles, plus regular columns on Internet gossip; market overviews; comics to film reports; international festival guide; in-depth Q&A with many answers by top professionals; investment tips; heated comics debate; listings of all major mainstream and indie titles shipping next month — with full credits and story synopses, plus "Hotshots" and "Closeups" on key titles. (Comics International) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg, PC $1.95 COMICS REVUE #164 The latest review on comics features Tarzan of the Apes in “Return to the Earth’s Core” by Russ Manning, plus Modesty Blaise, Steve Canyon, Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Gasoline Alley, Krazy Kat, Buz Sawyer, and other classic strips. (Manuscript Press) Magazine $5.95 FRIGHT X #13 The infamous Bruce Campbell (“Ash” in the Evil Dead trilogy, “Autolycus” on Xena and Hercules) graces this issue's Scratch-N-Sniffable cover! Includes tons of comics coverage, including a feature on Chaos! Comics. Plus, Bill Sienkiewicz (Stray Toasters, Daredevil) puts his talents on our SideBar with a mean and tasty illustration of Big Daddy, as well as telling us all about his award-winning comic style! Also features the prototypical alternative band Gene Loves Jezebel; Tara Vanflower of Projekt Records' Lycia; a killer interview with Mr. Bungle, and a recap of the recent adventures with Orbital. Plus more with world percussionist Peter Ulrich of Dead Can Dance, the fictional Private Investigator Brick Mallery of Scenario Productions; and independent director Joe Zaso of Cinema Image! And… the all-star FRIGHT X staff reviews all the latest music, independent film, DVDs, fashion, video games, books, and comics. Scratch-N-Sniff cover. (FRIGHT X) Magazine, FC $2.95 JOURNAL OF MADNESS #8 This issue continues the MAD interview series with writer Tom Koch, best remembered as head writer for Bob and Ray, the MAD classic “43-Man Squamish,” and 40 years of rapier wit at MAD. Explore the process of creating a MAD parody with examples of Tom's own scripts and feedback from editors Jerry DeFuccio and Nick Meglin. Also, Harvey Kurtzman speaks from beyond the grave via a recently found interview tape, detailing his views on the comic genre, the state of the industry, and his reflections on working with the legendary EC Comics artists. And just how did the Alfred E. Neuman image come to be associated with the slogan "What — Me Worry?" The 1911 book Wurra Wurra: The Legend of Saint Patrick at Tara finally lies to rest this most hotly contested debate! Plus: The new MAD CD-ROM is reviewed and its creation is chronicled by Journal contributors and staffers who played a vital role in its creation; more original artwork from Kent Gamble, Steve Boswick, and Marten Jallad; columns by Ricky Long, “Desperately Seeking Alfred,” MAD Collectibles of the Month, and Rejected MAD Submissions! Quarterly. (Tool Publications) Magazine, 32pg, b&w $3.99 SUBMEDIA #4 This issue take a ride on Steampunk, courtesy of interview subjects Chris Bachalo and Tim Townsend. See rare exclusive artwork! Hear fab tales of X- Men days! A true tell-all awaits you, along with interviews/profiles on Jae Lee, Brian Michael Bendis (and the inside track on his new movie deal) and Mike Myers, plus all of the exciting articles, reviews and columns you've come to expect from the best comic mag out there! Always expect lots of never-seen artwork and sketches from SUBmedia! (Woodhaus Studios) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #6 (Jun99) Magazine, 104pg, PC $6.00 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW #86 Star Wars: Episode I & POTF Y2K Preview! Find out what’s coming from Hasbro in the new millennium! Features include interviews with key Star Wars product managers at Hasbro about the future of the line; never-before-seen concept, prototype, and product images; and more! Plus, the nation’s #1 Hot Wheels Price Guide; Chop Shop (customized die-cast vehicles), Toy Toons, and Cool Customs; the latest-breaking toy news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe, and other top trading card action figure lines; and the latest and greatest 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles. And of course, the usual “Cool Giveaways,” “What’s Your [Bean] Bag?,” “Altered States,” and the longest-running, most trusted Action Figure Price Guide in the business. (Action Figure News & Toy Review) Magazine, FC $5.95 BECKETT SPORTS CARDS MAGAZINES These magazines cover the superstars of sports and sports card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular players and cards, tips on card collecting, and “Readers Write,” a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby’s most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Beckett Publications) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#177)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BASKETBALL (#113)—Magazine, FC $3.99 FOOTBALL (#117)—Magazine, FC $3.99 HOCKEY (#110)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#64)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#104)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BECKETT POKÉMON COLLECTOR #4 Each issue of Beckett Pokémon Collector offers fresh, creative, and fun articles and columns on the latest and greatest Pokémon products on the market. Fans and collectors will be able to find out not only the value of their collectibles, but also where to find conventions and shows at which they can buy, sell, or trade them, and tournaments where they can play Pokémon! Plus, readers are offered words of wisdom from some of the best and most knowledgeable writers in the toy industry. Monthly. (Beckett Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pg, FC $3.99 MARY BETH'S BEAN BAG WORLD JANUARY 2000 Now produced under a license from Ty, Inc., Mary Beth's Bean Bag World remains the top source for hot news on beanbags and plush collectibles. Bigger and better, each issue will grab buyers' attention with awesome covers of the hottest new releases. Bean Bag World will keep you coming back month after month with loads of color photos and expert advice from Mary Beth Sobolewski, Editor-In-Chief and renowned staff writers Claudia Dunne, Peggy Gallagher, Sara Nelson, and Janet Leopold. Don't miss out on the most accurate price guide around featuring all lines of beanbags and plush collectibles. (H&S Media, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 336pg, FC $6.99 MODELER’S RESOURCE #31 Go ‘Bot Building with Gary Glover! Gary takes you through the process of creating your own favorite ‘Bot from the hit Sci-Fi TV series MST3K 3000 using all types of gizmos and gadgets. Also, Mike & Cindy Morgan build up the new, fully licensed MST3K 3000 figure kit from Janus Company in “Tales from the Glue Queen.” The Craftbeast presents another episode in Action Figure conversions with McFarlane Toys’ bust from Dan Perez Studios. Joe Porter heads to the Land of the Rising Sun and checks out their kit building expertise (as well as some of the local sites) in his article. Tom Grossman checks out Thor from Dark Storm Studios. Hilber Graf steps up to the plate for some instruction on how to create a quality mold, and Jim Bertges chats it up with 4 Ward Productions (with Robert Skotak) in another two-part Behind the Curtain. Also, join Jim as he salutes Captain America, the Toy Biz kit. Also featured is a new column designed for the ‘newbie’ to modeling, Back to Basics. Plus, many figure kit, sci-fi, fantasy reviews and how-tos, profiles, and lots more! (Modeler’s Resource) Magazine, 66pg, PC $5.99 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 10 #6 What are wrestlers and Kyle Petty doing on the cover of Non-Sport Update magazine? Read all about it in this issue’s cover story: “Sports or Non- Sports?.” Be sure to vote for your favorite cards and card manufacturers in this year’s Gummies Awards. You’ll receive a little something special for doing so! Free promos in every issue will include James Bond: The World Is Not Enough (Inkworks) and Star Trek: Voyager Closer To Home (Fleer/SkyBox). Regular features include “Non-Sport Shorts Timeline,” “Finders/Keepers,” “New Card Review,” “Promo Column,” and others. A separate take-it-with-you 32-page Pop-Out Price Guide, with up-to-the-minute prices is also included with each issue. Bimonthly. (Non-Sport Update) Magazine, 64pg, PC $4.50 TOMART’S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #71 Star Wars 2000, Tomart’s Action Figure Digest’s Annual Design Contest winners, and Pre-Toy Fair 2000 Sneak Preview are the lead features in the January issue. The illustrated price guide feature focuses on rare and collectible figures from the 1980s. Also included are all of AFD’s regular features — the top 20 selling action figure lines, Action News Briefs, Star Wars Update, and other announcements — all in full color. (Tomart Publications) Magazine $5.95 TOY SHOP #216-217 Fast Food Toys! They’re small, they’re plastic… and they’ve made millions of adults order kids’ meals! Find the toys you want! Thousands of collector toys, models, dolls, and related items are for sale in the pages of Toy Shop every issue. You’ll find classified ads indexed alphabetically by category, making it easy for you to locate items of collectible interest. Containing more than 115 separate classifications, Toy Shop puts the entire spectrum of collectible toys and models at your fingertips every issue! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.98Ea. TUFF STUFF JANUARY 2000 The monthly price guide contains prices for sports cards in singles, packs, boxes, and sets along with prices for racing, draft picks, limited-edition collectibles, promo cards, plus autographs and memorabilia, as well as a Kenner Starting Lineup section. Also, lively feature stories, the latest in hobby news, and regular monthly columns from experts in the field. (Tuff Stuff) Magazine, FC $4.99 WHITE’S GUIDE TO COLLECTING FIGURES DECEMBER 1999 One of the most comprehensive magazines covering more than two dozen collectible hobbies in over 280 pages. Monthly features include price guide and columns on Action Figures, Star Trek, Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Die Cast, Starting Lineups, NASCAR, Bobbing Heads, Coca-Cola, Disney, Beanie Babies, Fashion Dolls, and more. (Collecting Concepts) Magazine, FC $4.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #267 “The Underdark,” from the sinister drow to the unearthly illithids, the subterranean AD&D world is filled with danger and mystery. Plus: Dungeoncraft, Sage Advice, Role Models, and more! Cover by Stephen Daniels. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.95 DUNGEON #78 The theme for this issue is Giants. Brave heroes confront storm giants, cloud giants, and fire giants in the feature adventure, “Lear the Giant-King,” based on the Shakespearean play King Lear. Giants are also featured in “The Winter Tapestry,” in which heroes infiltrate the lair of a frost giant clan to find a white dragon’s treasure hoard. Also featured this issue is a new Alternity adventure designed for the popular STAR*DRIVE Campaign Setting. Cover by Brian Despain. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.95 WHITE DWARF #238 Mordheim: City of the Damned takes center stage in the November issue of White Dwarf. The new game of fantasy skirmish battles in a possessed Warhammer city gets the full new release treatment with a review, game designer’s notes, and all sorts of hobby articles including new releases, painting tips, and scenery building advice. This all accompanies items like Part 2 of the features on the Ork clans in Warhammer 40,000, an Eldar vs. Blood Angels 40K battle report, and of course, the latest in Games Workshop news and information. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Magazine $4.99 WRESTLING MAGAZINES WWF MAGAZINE JANUARY 2000 The official magazine of the WWF for anyone who can smell what The Rock is cooking! Want the latest scoop on Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and all of your favorite WWF Superstars? The background on the hottest feuds? An update of WWF news, tours, and merchandise? Then turn to the WWF, your pipeline to the World Wrestling Federation. (Titan Sports) Magazine, FC $3.99 WWF RAW MAGAZINE JANUARY 2000 Exploring the rawer side of the WWF! Featuring the stunts they can't show on TV, backstage info on the wrestlers, pin-ups of stars like The Undertaker, Mankind, and HHH, plus bonus provocative pin-ups of the ladies of wrestling. Hey, why should wrestlers get all the posters? So are you man enough for Raw? Officially licensed by the WWF — and that’s the bottom line! (Titan Sports) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.99 WCW MAGAZINE #58 The official magazine of World Championship Wrestling. It’s everything you wanted to know about the WCW, and more! With provocative interviews, extensive coverage of the WCW matches, spirited debates, and multiple star posters. Keep up with the exploits of Kevin Nash, Sting, and Ric Flair each month. It’s more WCW than you can grapple. Monthly. (Howl, LTD) Magazine, FC $3.99 ECW: EXTREME CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING FEBRUARY 2000 This official magazine of Extreme Championship Wrestling covers the hottest, baddest, boldest, of all wrestling federations! ECW features in-depth coverage of all events and results, gossip, news, forecasts, predictions, behind the scenes, and the women! See the best action color photography on the market in this complete guide to the unpredictable world of Extreme Championship Wrestling. Bimonthly. (H&S Media, Inc.) Magazine, 108pg, FC $5.99 RINGSIDE WRESTLING #25 How can you possibly keep up with all the action in wrestling? Who's in the nWo these days? Is there a nWo? Is Hollywood Hogan a heel or what? Is Bret Hart really retiring? Where does Chris Jericho's future lie? Can the Big Show do any more jobs? Could DDP get any uglier? Ringside Wrestling tackles these topics and more every month! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine (Note Price) $3.99 SUPERSTAR WRESTLERS #19 The biggest superstars in wrestling featured every month! From Stone Cold Steve Austin to Goldberg, this is the place to get your fix of wrestling action! Superstar Wrestlers is your hook up. Holla if ya' hear what I'm sayin'! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 TV WRESTLERS #42 Everyone lives for Monday nights. But, which show do you need to watch — Nitro or Raw? Can you flip between them, or should you tape one and watch the other? Do you just turn the whole thing off and put in a tape of New Japan Pro Wrestling and watch Otani and Kanemoto tear the house down? Sheesh, so many options! What’s a wrestling fan to do? Turn to TV Wrestlers where you can miss some of the action and still keep on top of what's going on. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine (Note Price) $6.99 WOW: WORLD OF WRESTLING JANUARY 2000 The wrestling scene is heating up and WOW is there to cover all the action! Check out the hottest action photography and the most exciting coverage of the WWF, WCW, and ECW. WOW provides all event schedules and results, gossip, celebrity wrestlers, behind-the-scenes action, and predictions of upcoming matches. Each issue of WOW also reveals the best of the women of wrestling, providing personal interviews and exclusive photos! This is your complete source to the World of Wrestling! Monthly. (H&S Media, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 180pg, FC (Note Price) $6.95 WRESTLING ALL-STARS HEROES & VILLIANS #125 Is Hulk Hogan’s latest stint as WCW World Champion actually his farewell tour? Does Gorgeous George have her eyes on a younger man, and if so, will “Macho Man” Randy Savage kill him? These questions and more will be answered in this exciting issue! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT ANIMATION MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1999 Your guide to the business of animation from production and toy tie-ins to international conventions and making the perfect pitch. (Animation Magazine) Magazine, PC $4.95 BABYLON 5 VOLUME 2 #19 This issue features a free sneak peek CD from the eagerly anticipated Babylon 5 combat game, Into the Fire from Sierra FX, plus a special feature on this PC-only release! Plus, we continue our definitive multi-part guide to Babylon 5 with our official chronology, charting the whys and wherefores of the Babylon 5 universe, including accompanying features and interviews. Michael O'Hare, Babylon 5's first captain, talks exclusively about his time on the show! J. Michael Straczynski's Last Word, reviews, news and more! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pp, FC $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #6 Buffy the Vampire Slayer has never been hotter, so get ready for the inside scoop from the set as the show slashes its way through its fourth season. Fresh from the summer movie hit American Pie, Buffy the Vampire Slayer #6 features an exclusive interview with Alyson Hannigan along with a comprehensive guide to Buffy’s new college classmates at UC-Sunnydale. Exclusive set photos, FX secrets, and extensive coverage of news from the set of the WB’s hottest new show and Buffy spin-off, Angel, are also included. Available in Previews Exclusive and Newsstand Edition covers. (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION—Magazine, FC $5.95 NEWSSTAND EDITION—Magazine, FC $5.95 CHILLER THEATRE #10 This chilling issue features a unique comparison of The Haunting, old vs. new; coverage on The Unearthly and Lovecraft’s New England; an interview with Rob Zombie; and much, much more! (Chiller Theatre) Magazine, 72pg, PC $5.95 CULT TIMES #51 Plan your viewing with Cult Times' Out of the Box — the indispensable listings guide of Cult television programs to watch out for on terrestrial, cable and satellite. Read interviews with the stars, and features on Cult shows currently airing in the UK. Take a lighthearted but informative look at a Classic Series in our “Instant Guide” and review the highlights of the previous month's viewing in “Times Past.” (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC (Note Price) $4.99 DRACULINA #37 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Draculina Publishing) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $6.95 DREAMWATCH #64 Whether your tastes lean toward Quantum Leap or Blake’s 7, Babylon 5 or Aliens (or the tried and true favorites Who and Trek), you can find it in here with interviews, features galore, and comprehensive episode guides! (DWB) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.95 FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #229 Famous Monsters enters the new millennium with: “Terror of the Mind,” a retrospective of movie madmen and mad scientists who practice mind control; an FM retrospective of the hit cult TV, Dark Shadows, including interviews, rare photos, and an exclusive interview with star Laura Parker! Evelyn Ankers & Richard Denning: A Horrorwood Love Story! FM editor Ray Ferry chats with the daughter of the famed couple (who starred in numerous classic Universal horror films) whose love lasted a lifetime. Also features many never-before-seen candid photos from the family's personal collection! Plus: A brand new FM Filmbook of Murders In The Rue Morgue, the Lugosi classic, packed with great, rare stills; and the FM Top 100 Horror Hall Of Flame! Cast your vote and help pick the top 100 classic film monster frightfests of the 20th century! All this plus the FM Mystery Photo Department, more Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail-Order Section, and much more! (Dynacomm) Magazine, 84pg, b&w $5.95 FANGORIA #190 The gore keeps flowing in each and every page of Fangoria, the magazine dedicated to giving you the inside scoop on all of Hollywood’s big screen hair-raisers! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 8 #9 A Holiday gift for 007 addicts! Meet the Bond babes of the superspy’s latest liaison, The World Is Not Enough. Get up and personal with Denise Richards (Wild Things, Starship Troopers) and French-fried bombshell Sophie Marceau (Braveheart). Plus, a special bonus: an extremely candid chat with the elusive Lana Wood (Plenty O’Toole from Diamonds Are Forever). Also, meet Shannon Lee, actress and daughter of screen legend Bruce Lee, who remembers her Dad and discusses her kinetic roles. Joy Harmon offers some naughty nostalgia with recollections of Village of the Giants, Cool Hand Luke, One Way Wahini, Young Dillinger, et al. And producer Becky LeBeau discusses the operation of her Soft Bodies video enterprise. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 8 #10 It’s babes and bogeymen! The popularity of the PC game “Resident Evil” has prompted a resurgence of zombie movies. A movie spin-off was announced but postponed. Full Moon has capitalized on the renewal of the genre with The Dead Hate The Living, a cryptic tale that pits boneyard critters against delicious dolls. With FF photo shoots of the film’s femmes fatales, including Jamie Donahue (My Uncle The Alien) and Sara Barrett (Dark Destiny) — the resultant spread is hotter than hell. Plus, the alluring Angel Boris (Beverly Hills, 90210) poses for a scorchy FF spread; Monique Parent offers very frank behind-the-scenes recollections on her past vampire/alien/seductress roles; and spicy stuntwoman Dana Hee chats about her fantasy films and martial arts skills. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FORTEAN TIMES #129 From UFOs, Bigfoot, and visions of the Virgin Mary to weird tales and human oddities, Fortean Times is a respected chronicler of strange phenomena with 23 years experience of reporting from wild frontiers. Informed, open-minded, skeptical, and above all extremely funny, Fortean Times has the lowdown on what's out there... and always names its sources! Believer or skeptic, its features cover all interests. (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 G-FAN #42 This issue features all of the last minute news and pictures from the next Godzilla movie, Godzilla 2000 Millennium, opening this December in Japan. PLUS: product reports on all the G-goodies being released in conjunction with the new film, a retrospective on Mothra, interviews, fan fiction & art, and more! (Daikaiju Enterprises) Magazine, 68pg, PC $3.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #49 Presenting the best in classic pulp fiction! This issue features the Black Hood Detective in “Death’s Five Faces!” A hundred thousand dollars in valuable cutting tools disappear… tools so essential to a nation engaged in gigantic defense efforts that factories will be forced to close without them. A millionaire’s son is kidnapped….murder follows upon murder… and one lone mysterious figure, The Black Hood, grim avenger of crime, sets out to solve this perplexing riddle of murder and kidnapping. Written by G.T. Flemming-Roberts and printed in facsimile fashion, complete with vintage ads and illustrations! (Adventure House) Digest, b&w $6.00 JOURNAL OF FRANKENSTEIN #3 The 40th Anniversary Celebration continues! The Journal continues its vintage look starting with its now standard two-color blood red and black with photo cover. Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Frankenstein Monster and Bela Lugosi as Ygor start the third issue off with a bang (actually a big bolt of lightning) as Universal Frankensteins continues The Journal’s overview of all its Frankenstein films. (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) Magazine, b&w $6.00 LOCUS #466 The science fiction and fantasy community’s journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by noted authors. (Locus) Magazine, 70pg, b&w $4.95 MAKE UP ARTIST #22 Features coverage of the new Robin Williams robot movie, Bicentennial Man! If you have an interest in movie and TV make-up and the talented artists who make it happen, then check out Make-Up Artist Magazine, one of the industry’s leading publications. Each issue features in-depth articles, industry news, how-tos, and interviews with such greats as Rick Baker and The X-Files’ Toby Lindala. A must-read for anyone in the business. (Make Up Artist Magazine) Magazine $6.95 MANGA MAX #13 As 2000AD approaches, Manga Max checks out the history of anime apocalypses. We interview venerable director Rin Taro about X:1999 and his forthcoming Metropolis, and investigate "The Trouble with Astro Boy." Plus hard-hitting reviews, news hot off the press and a letters page that bites back. All this and more in the only magazine with Pacific edge. Plus the usual sharp reviews, cool criticism, and red-hot news straight from Japan. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 ORIENTAL CINEMA #17 The films, career and life of Martial Law star Sammo Hung! Plus: Voluptuous actress Kellei G! The Monsters, Anime, and Superheroes of Japan! The number one magazine covering the Oriental scene! Full-color cover. (Draculina Publishing) MATURE READERS Magazine, 52pg, b&w $5.95 OUTRÉ #19 Outré is one of the sources for features on the pop culture of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s and in-depth interviews with the people who made it happen! Outré covers the worlds of music, movies, comics, TV, art, animation, and the various aspects of Life in the Space Age! Outré also keeps you up to date on the latest CDs, videos, and books. See why Outré has been called “The Ultimate Ground Zero of American Pop Culture!" (Filmfax) Magazine, b&w $5.95 PENTHOUSE FEBRUARY 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (General Media Publishing Group) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine (Note Price) $6.99 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Warner) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of the United States and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL MAGAZINE (JAN)—Magazine $5.95 LINGERIE (JAN/FEB)—Magazine $6.95 SPECIAL—Magazine $6.95 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #58 Your Best Guide To The Anime Culture! Discover the world of Japanese animation & comics or learn more on your favorite titles! This issue will feature an article on The Castle of Cagliostro (the Lupin III movie directed by Hayao Miyazaki, to be released (again) in October by Manga Entertainment in VHS & DVD format). This issue also offers short overviews of recent anime shows ("Anime Stories"), the usual "Anime World" articles, Reviews (of the latest Anime videos, Books, CDs, Manga, live-action movies and Model Kits) to help you choose what to buy, and the latest News to know what is really going on in Japanese animation & manga! 8 pages in color! Magazine, 64pg, PC $4.95 PSYCHOTRONIC VIDEO #31 Includes features on all three surving members of the Alice Cooper band; Don Pedro Colley (Sugar Hill, Beneath The Planet Of The Apes, THX 1138); actor, stuntman, director Gary Kent (Psychout, Satan's Sadists); the late actor Vladek Sheybal (From Russia With Love, Billion Dollar Brain, U.F.O. series); and famous session guitarist Jerry Cole (The Champs, Phil Spector hits, Elvis, Ricky Nelson.); plus our usual deranged informative mixture of music, horror, sci-fi, and exploitation movies. (Psychotronic Video) Magazine $5.00 RETROVISION PRESENTS: VAMPIRES & SLAYERS SPECIAL Anne Rice & Buffy The Vampire Slayer This Retrovision special begins with an exclusive critical and comprehensive look at the vampire works of author Anne Rice, from novels to comic books, all with commentary from the author. Plus, a complete retrospective of the Tom Cruise adaptation of Interview With the Vampire. Then, the focus turns to Sunnydale, with the first installment of the “Idiot’s Guide to Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” an “episode guide” to the various comic books based on the show, reviews of the comparisons of the season premieres of both Buffy and Angel, and interviews with Angel star David Boreanaz and creator Joss Whedon. Plus: “The History of Dark Shadows” Part 2; an interview with Robert “Count Yorga” Quarry; a look at the making of TV’s Forever Knight; part two of the original Kolchak: The Night Stalker novella, “Cancellation”; and finally, meet the few… the proud… the undead, in the first installment of the comic book adventure, Dark Commandos! Perfect bound. Magazine, 100pg, b&w $6.95 SCARLET STREET #36 House of Wax opens on Scarlet Street! The November issue covers both House of Wax and the original Mystery of the Wax Museum, including interviews with House stars Paul Picerni and Dabbs Greer, plus a look at horror superstar Vincent Price and the new biography by his daughter, Victoria. Then we conclude our look at classic film noir with an interview with femme fatale Marie Windsor. Plus DVD, laser, and book reviews, The New Hound, and Forry Ackerman's Crimson Chronicles! Magazine, 76pg, b&w $6.95 SCI FI ENTERTAINMENT VOL 6 #6 A look at End of Days, the new Arnold Schwarzenngger thriller. On the set of Tim Burton's new Sleepy Hollow, starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci. Interviews with the cast and creators of Harsh Realm, Chris Carter's newest TV sensation. A look at Bicentennial Man, starring Robin Williams, made from the classic tale by SF Grandmaster Isaac Asimov. As usual, there will also be our departments covering the best videos, games, books, and more. (Sovereign Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 SCI FI TEEN #9 Sure your dad loves Forbidden Planet and mom is a Trekkie. They’re great classics, but isn't it about time there was a sci-fi magazine just for you? Well, there is! Sci Fi Teen covers today’s cutting-edge movies, TV shows, videos, comics, and games like The X-Files, Buffy, Xena, Final Fantasy VIII, and more! It propels you into cyberspace…and beyond! There are interviews with the hottest stars, on-set reports, behind-the-scenes photos, plus contests, fold-out pinups, and more. Even comes with a Report Card to grade what’s out there, so you don’t have to do all the dirty work! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $3.99 SCI FI TV #8 Some of the best science fiction has come on the small screen, and now there’s a magazine that’s devoted to covering the wide variety of genre television being broadcast today. Whether you are into Trek, Babylon 5, The X-Files, or Stargate, Sci FI TV is there to give you all the scoops and interviews you crave. Because Sci Fi and TV is sort of like chocolate and peanut butter: two great things that go great together. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC (Note Price) $5.99 SCREAM QUEENS ILLUSTRATED POSTERBOOK #9 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Draculina Publishing) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Poster Magazine, FC $5.95 SFX #59 The smashing, spirited sci-fi magazine from Britain. This magazine asks and answers the burning questions on all sci-fi fans’ minds. And, oh yes, there’s late-breaking news, in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes reports, multi-media reviews (books, comics, games, videos, TV), and much more. What more could a Sci-Fi fan want? (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.20 SHIVERS #72 This issue looks at the new horrors films, The House on Haunted Hill and The Bone Collector. Also: Shivers celebrates 25 years of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and examines the recent Scream spoofs. Plus: reviews of the new episodes of The X-Files and Buffy The Vampire Slayer, along with their usual collection of news; film, video and book reviews and Kim Newman's Opinion column. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC (Note Price) $5.99 SPECTRUM #21 Sarah Michelle Gellar interview! The star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer talks at length about her TV show, her earlier work, and her film Cruel Intentions! Plus: a look at Ken Finkleman’s brilliant series The Newsroom, Married Life, More Tears, and Foolish Heart; and the usual insightful articles and reviews from the worlds of film, comics, and cult TV! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.95 STAR WARS GALAXY COLLECTOR #8 The all-new Star Wars Galaxy Collector just keeps on getting better and better! This issue starts off with a bang with an exclusive interview with Darth Maul himself, Ray Park. Find out what he has to say about the world of Star Wars collecting and his newly found legion of fans. Also, this issue focuses on the plethora of collectibles available overseas including fast food items, toys, and more! An online auction experience primer focuses on what’s happening in the collectibles market with the advent of dozens of new auction web sites popping up, which ones are the best run and are easily navigated, which have the best selections, and which offer the most pleasant experience for Star Wars collectors. Plus, brand new departments on customizing action figures, collecting movie posters, and market reports from well-known Star Wars retailers and collectors — and the official SWGC Action Figure Price Guide returns completely revamped! Includes a bonus Exclusive Toy Poster of the 1999 Applause line. Also available in a deluxe edition, which comes polybagged with two exclusive Star Wars trading cards. (Topps Comics) REG.—Magazine, FC $3.95 DLX.—Magazine, FC $4.95 STAR WARS KIDS #7 In this exciting issue of Star Wars Kids, you’ll meet the real teen queen — Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) — who’s “all dressed up and ready to go!” You’ll also take a spin with Anakin in the Podracer Road Test! And, learn what it was like to be a real-life knight! This issue also confronts superstitions… Knock on wood. Don’t step on a crack. Believe superstitions or they may get you back! Plus, the making of the Star Wars Racer video game and much, much more! (Official Fan Club) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Magazine, FC $3.95 STARBURST #256 Celebrate the brand new season of Buffy The Vampire Slayer with Starburst, as they follow the Slayer's move from High School to college — with some new friends, new foes, and some very cool stories! Plus, all the latest movies, news, reviews, books, and interactive media from the world of Science Fiction entertainment. Features a Buffy cover! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 STARBURST SPECIAL #42 Yearbook 1999/2000 On the eve of the new millennium, Starburst celebrates Science Fiction with a review of the best genre movies and TV shows of 1999, including Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and The Matrix. Plus: a preview of the SF movies of the year 2000! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 STARLOG #270 This issue of Starlog goes on the set of the sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest starring Tim Allen and Sigourney Weaver; covers the latest news on Toy Story 2, the new James Bond film, The World Is Not Enough, and Fantasia 2000; and chats with Ahmed Best of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace about the film’s most controversial character, Jar Jar Binks. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 TV ZONE #121 The World's Longest-Running Cult TV Magazine! Up to the minute news, features and interviews, plus continuing coverage of popular Cult tv shows like StarGate SG-1, Xena: Warrior Princess, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Millennium, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Doctor Who. Plus: TV Zone’s ongoing episode guides to popular series and answers to readers' questions in Memory Alpha, along with regular news, reviews and interviews. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #54 This issue includes: Richard Gordon: The Alternative British Horrormeister — M.J. Simpson presents a career-length interview with Richard Gordon, British producer of numerous horror and science fiction films during the '50s, '60s and '70s (Fiend Without A Face, Devil Doll, Inseminoid), who also imported to the United States such seminal Italian horror fare as Playgirls and The Vampire and Tomb of Torture! PLUS: In-depth reviews of all the latest horror/fantasy releases on VHS, DVD and Laserdisc by Tim Lucas and John Charles! Soundtrack reviews by Douglas E. Winter! Book reviews! And much more! Magazine, b&w $6.50 X-FILES OFFICIAL MAGAZINE PREVIEWS EDITION #12 Featuring A Previews Exclusive Cover! The X-Files Official Magazine, the only publication devoted to the popular television series licensed by Twentieth Century Fox and Ten Thirteen Productions, provides the most comprehensive coverage of science fiction’s hottest series. Inside this next issue, you’ll find a revealing interview with series creator Chris Carter. Learn what’s ahead for Carter as his spooky franchise embarks on its final season. Also, go behind the scenes with a visit to the show’s Los Angeles set for a sneak peek at the internal workings of The X-Files’ dark world. As always, every issue is packed with dozens of exclusive color photos. With 68 full-color pages of insider information, The X-Files Official Magazine is a must-have for every X-Files fan! Quarterly. (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.95 X-FILES OFFICIAL YEARBOOK Offering the most comprehensive resource of information about science fiction’s number one show, this special X-Files Official Yearbook collector’s edition magazine features 100 pages of up-to-the-minute information, including a candid interview with actress Mimi Rogers and one-on-one conversations with the men behind some of the show’s most beloved characters — Deep Throat, X, Agent Jeffrey Spender, The Syndicate, and more. Also, the series’ visual wizards offer a rare peek at the tricks of their trade with an exclusive collection of the behind-the-scenes artwork that shaped the exciting look of last season. Plus, you’ll find classic articles culled from the pages of The X-Files Official Magazine — from in-depth reports from the series’ L.A. set to detailed examinations of their characters and their creators. (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $9.95 XENA MAGAZINE FEATURING HERCULES #3 Features an exclusive interview with Michael Hurst (“Iolaus”). Interviews with loads of the series' Amazons, and a feature about the warrior women! Includes more behind the scenes set visits, with mini-interviews with Lucy Lawless (“Xena”) and Renee O'Connor (“Gabrielle”). Plus a look at the afterlife on the series, thoughts on the impending end of Hercules, and much, much more. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 XPOSÉ #41 Cover features Mission: Impossible 2! A new Mission... a new movie! As top film star Tom Cruise blasts onto the screen in this eagerly awaited sequel, Xposé checks out the holiday blockbuster. Plus: Buffy The Vampirer Slayer, Angel, The X-Files, Earth: Final Conflict, The Pretender, and all the latest news and reviews. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 BOOKS ANIME BOOKS ANIME: A GUIDE TO JAPANESE ANIMATION (1958-1988) Protoculture Addicts magazine presents the most essential anime reference available in English! Plenty has been written on how anime became popular in North America, but there isn’t an English-language reference work detailing how anime started in Japan… until now! This comprehensive volume serves as a filmography for the first 30 years (1958-1988) of anime in Japan, featuring nearly 300 pages of information - chronologically listing over 1,200 titles, including Movies, OVAs and TV series! Each year is introduced, highlighting the themes or titles that marked that particular year. It also features several indispensable indexes to make research easy. Written by Andrea Baricordy, Massimiliano de Giovanni, Andrea Pietroni, Barbara Rossi, and Sabrina Tunesi; translated from the Italian by Adeline d'Opera. (Protoculture) SC, 300pg, b&w $25.00 ART BOOKS BATTLE AX: THE SAVAGE ART OF BROCAL REMOHI TPB One of Europe’s better-known and much-in-demand fantasy greats, Brocal’s brand of barbarian non-stop action has graced the cover of many a paperback and magazine. His ability to imbue his work with all the power and terror of a true berserker in mid-killcraze is something that has to be seen to be believed! If you like your savage barbarians feral and your amazon beauties breathtaking, then the artwork of Brocal will fill your needs quite nicely! Contains cover-to-cover carnage, with brain-splitting scenes of swords, sorcery, and sinister mayhem! (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS 2 Disciples of the Devil himself, these wanton women have sold their eternal souls in order to wield the powers of the Dark Lord here on Earth! No man can hope to resist their awesome beauty and terrible temper! Abandon all hope as you fall under their thrall. Damnation never looked so good. Illustrated by Steve Fastner, Blas Gallego, Esteban Maroto, J. L. Marin, and more. (STAR09715) (SQP) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ICON: A RETROSPECTIVE BY FRANK FRAZETTA HC edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner Featuring a foreword by Rick Berry and an introduction by James E. Bama, this lovingly rendered retrospective looks at the life and art of the grandmaster of fantasy illustration, Frank Frazetta! The single largest collection of Frazetta’s work ever published, Icon is also a lavishly illustrated and intimately detailed exploration of this important artist’s career, as well as a must-have item for the true Frazetta fan! (1-887424-41-5/STAR08272) (Underwood) HC, 9x12, 176pg $35.00 ************** LADIES: RETOLD TALES OF GODDESSES AND HEROINES TPB by Boris & Doris Vallejo In Ladies’ ten signature paintings and numerous drawings, Boris Vallejo depicts the magic time when goddesses roamed the earth; they are the perfect accompaniment to Doris Vallejo’s poetic and chilling retelling of ten classic tales. This is myth transfigured by a modern sensibility: retelling mythic tales from the points of view of the goddesses, heroines, sorceresses, princesses, wives, and daughters. Readers see Persephone, condemned by a god’s adoration to live six months of each year in the kingdom of death; the Gorgon, a great beauty transformed into monstrosity by her own longing to be loved; Apollo’s mortal bride, Coronis, left behind each time her godly husband returned to the heavens; and Pandora, who discovered knowledge no mortal was meant to have and paid the price. (1-56025-216-2) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8 ¾ x 11 ¾, 192pg $22.95 MERMAIDS TPB A Gallery Girls Book Whether a lonely fisherman’s daydream, a trick of the light on water, or a creature of legend, the mermaid has been a source of sea-going fantasy for centuries. Starting off with a rhapsodic wrap-around full-color painting by Joe Chiodo, the Gallery Girls artists launch into an aqua-marine medley of fin-tailed females guaranteed to bring the saltiest sailor crashing happily onto the rocks! Scaly sirens by the likes of Mike Hoffman, Fastner & Larson, Mitch Byrd, Tomas Giorello, Del Rivero, and many others make this newest addition to the Gallery Girls books another must-have collection to any fantasy-art enthusiast. With floatation devices this large, you’ll wonder how these ladies ever stay submerged! (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MOONSHADOWS: THE MIKE PLOOG SKETCHBOOK Mike Ploog has established himself as a professional with insightful vision and a touch for the macabre. This first volume contains never-before-seen material from Ploog's long and amazing career, plus a series of drawings done specifically for this presentation. (STAR07901) (SQP) MATURE READERS SC, b&w, 64pg $9.95 *************** OLIVIA CATALOG RAISONEE TPB SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Robert Bane Editions) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $59.95 Dave McKean SLOW CHOCOLATE AUTOPSY HC by Iain Sinclair & Dave McKean Available for the first time in the U.S.! Bizarre and phantasmagoric, Slow Chocolate Autopsy follows its central character, Norton, through the underbelly of London’s history. Trapped in space — within the city limits of London — but not in time, Norton is present at dark deeds in Deptford at the time of Christopher Marlowe’s death to the East End at the time of the murder of Jack the Hat. This most intriguing book draws on dark and paranoid images of the city, from the Renaissance, through Dickens and Jack the Ripper, to the Krays and the decay of Thatcher’s London, a geography that Iain Sinclair has made uniquely his own. Dave McKean’s graphics create a haunting and unsettling city that only really exists in the mind. (1-861- 59087-3) (Allen Spiegel Fine Arts) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. HC, 190pg $29.99 CAFÉ DES AMIS DAVE McKEAN POSTCARD SET The Dave McKean illustrated and designed postcard set! Includes 18 new full-color images. Packaged in a Dave McKean specially designed and illustrated wraparound full-color cardboard casing. This set was created by Dave for his favorite Mexican restaurant in Canterbury, England. (Allen Spiegel Fine Arts) (CAUT: 4) Set (x18) $16.00 FOOD CD WITH ART SET BY DAVE McKEAN Food, an original and exciting new band, was born in the summer of 1998 when British saxophonist Iain Ballamy was invited to perform at the Molde International Jazz Festival with three astonishing young musicians from Norway. Dave McKean has specially designed and illustrated this boxed CD, which includes nine inserted cards with never-before-seen images on the front and McKean designed backs. It is the first in a new series of music CDs to be produced by the ASFA imprint Feral Records, a joint venture of Allen Spiegel, Dave McKean, and Iain Ballamy. Produced in the U.K. (CAUT: 4) CD $21.00 Pin-ups ELVGREN GIRLS II TPB A companion to Elvgren Girls I! The artist Elvgren was a master at combining the wholesome girl-next-door with the women men fantasize about. (1- 888054-34-4) (Collector’s Press) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 10 ½ x 12 ½, 32pg, FC $11.95 VARGA GIRLS II TPB A companion to Varga Girls I! Continuing the record of this memorable illustrator, Vargas’s Varga Girls II book includes more provocative pin-ups epitomizing the artist’s style and “patented” airbrush technique. (1-888054-32-8) (Collector’s Press) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 10 ½ x 12 ½, 32pg, FC $11.95 SWIMSUIT SWEETIES TPB A dive into pin-ups of the past. Surrounded by sand and surf, these lovely ladies evoke a gentler time of dress and illustration. (1-888054-35-2) (Collectors Press) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 10 ½ x 12 ½, 32pg, FC $11.95 BATHING BEAUTIES TPB Printed in France for export to England and America, these titillating postcards were condemned as racy and immoral — all the more reason to be saved and treasured. Today they offer a charming glimpse of early 1900 French photography and the Real Photo genre. Bathing Beauties captures delightful images of young French women, provocatively posed upon artificial beaches and surrounded by driftwood, crustaceans, and fishing nets. They are fascinating memoirs of a tinted and airbrushed past — and the seaside ladies who once inhabited it. Whether you are a photo historian or simply interested in a unique art form, these seaside sirens offer hours of fascination and provocation. (1-888054-28-X) (Collector’s Press) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x8, 112pg, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ELVGREN HC His Life, Art & Pin-Up Models Gil Elvgren has been called the "Norman Rockwell of cheesecake," a fitting designation for one of the finest American illustrators. Elvgren's girls have graced everything from calendars to billboards and NAPA ads, and his sexually attractive girl next door proved far more influential than with other pin- up artists of the day. Included are dozens of Elvgren's models posing next to the finished piece. (1-888054-05-0/STAR07994) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 10x12, 200pg $39.95 *************** BATMAN STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN MASTERPIECES HC by Ruth Morrison Someone has killed the Batman — and only the Joker can find out who! That's the unbelievable, but spine-tingling premise behind this thrilling collection of 110 illustrations which were first seen on SkyBox's Batman Master Series Trading Cards. Here again — just as memorable and even larger than before — are paintings by Carl Crichtlow, Duncan Fegredo, Scott Hampton, and Dermot Power, accompanied throughout by the powerful original story by Doug Moench and notes from the artists discussing how they approached each piece. A painted cover by Dave Dorman completes this package, making it one of the most valuable additions to any Batman-lover's library. (08230-0461-9/STAR08283) (Watson-Guptill) HC, 8x11, 208pg, FC $40.00 *************** COLLECTING COMICS VALUES ANNUAL 2000 The Comic Books Price Guide by Alex G. Malloy Packed with information on contemporary and classic comics from Marvel, DC, Golden Age, Dark Horse, and others, this directory provides cross- referencing, a state-of-the-art market report with timely insider information, guidelines for trading and preserving comics, interviews with innovative comics artists, and a grading guide to help collectors appraise their finds. (1-58221-020-9) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 832pg $16.95 COLLECTIBLE GI JOE HC by Derryl DePriest Pop-culture fans and nostalgia buffs will covet this authoritative guide to buying, selling, restoring, and displaying the real American hero, GI Joe. Since 1964, Joe has changed his persona to reflect the times: from soldier, to adventurer, to atomic man, to superhero, to soldier once again. The Collectible GI Joe chronicles the pop icon’s evolution through several campaigns of figures, vehicles, weapons, and accessories. (0-7624-0536-8) (Running Press) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x13, 176pg $19.98 MARILYN MONROE COLLECTIBLES TPB by Clark Kidder More than 35 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe is still the hottest star in the collectibles business, with a huge number and variety of items now commanding record prices at auction houses around the world. This quintessential guide offers up-to-the-minute prices on everything Monroe, from paper collectibles, books, dolls, plaques, and plates to stamps, calendars, advertising, movie and record collectibles, and more. This is the most complete source available for information on: the latest auction prices, starting a collection, trading with other collectors, buying from foreign countries, mail and Internet buying, insuring your collection, protecting your paper collectibles, fan clubs and collector sources, and more. (0-380-79909-X) (Avon Books) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 272pg $15.00 COMIC THEMES DR. SEUSS GOES TO WAR HC by Richard H. Minear For decades, readers throughout the world have enjoyed the wonderful stories and illustrations of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. But few know Geisel’s work as a political cartoonist for the New York daily newspaper PM during World War II. In these trenchant cartoons, Geisel captured the Zeitgeist — especially the attitudes of the New Deal liberals who read PM — with a signature Seussian flair. Dr. Seuss Goes to War features handsome, large-format reproductions of almost 200 of Geisel’s cartoons from this time. (1-56584-565-X) (The New Press) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. HC, 9x9, 16pg, b&w $25.00 STEVE DITKO’S 160-PAGE PACKAGE VOLUME 3 by Joe Gill & Various A creator with his own, unique vision, Steve Ditko is a living legend of the comics industry. From having a hand in the creation of Spider-Man and Dr. Strange, to changing the way readers would look at comics forever, Ditko has transfixed his audience by creating stories that are as mysterious as they are mythic. Twenty unique stories of mystery, danger, excitement, wonder, and justice! An experience in black-and-white story/art techniques, plus a few surprises! Perfect-bound. (R.S. Publishing) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $13.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STEVE DITKO’S 160-PAGE PACKAGE VOLUME 1 by Steve Ditko Steve Ditko’s 160-Page Package, a remarkable graphic novel, offers fans all-new work that’s told in Ditko’s own individual manner. (R.S. Publishing) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 160pg, b&w $12.00 O/A STEVE DITKO’S 80-PAGE PACKAGE VOLUME 2 Announcing a remarkable, ongoing achievement in comics history: Steve Ditko’s 80-Page Package! The second in a series of new packages, Ditko has worked on characters and features as varied as the Mysterious Traveler, Konga, Gorgo, The Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Stalker, Wonder Woman, Indiana Jones, and so much more. Ditko’s striking work has appeared in the fanzines and other publications, and he has also written important essays such as “Who Owns Original Art?,” “Creator’s Rights and Wrongs,” and “Tools of the Trade.” (R.S. Publishing) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg, b&w $9.00 *************** DITKO’S DARK SPACE A solid collection of Ditko Science Fiction stories from his years at Charlton Comics. The material is solid and at times experimental and bizarre but always entertaining. Aliens, spaceships, advanced civilizations — it’s all here! Eye candy in its highest form from the ACG archives. Also available in hardcover — not available outside the specialty market. Extremely limited. (Avalon) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8 ½ x 11, 96pg, b&w $12.95 HC, 8 ½ x 11, 96pg, b&w $24.95 FANTASY/SCI-FI FRONTIER EARTH HC by Bruce Boxleitner Written by Bruce Boxleitner of Babylon 5 fame! In Tombstone, 1881, there’s many a person without a past. Folks don’t ask a lot of questions, and a man’s business is his own. But Macklin is a man with no memory, and what he doesn’t remember could kill him — for he is not of this world. A native of a far-distant planet, Macklin has been sent to Earth to warn humanity of a coming invasion. He’s landed in the Arizona territories, where the harsh battle of the OK Corral is about to erupt. He’s also been followed — by two bounty hunters out to kill him! (0-441-00589-6) (Putnam) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 336pg $21.95 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S FAERY TALE by Wendy Froud & Terri Windling As the faery kingdom prepares for the annual Midsummer Night’s pageant, young Sneezle (barely 200 years old) seeks some way to help in the preparations, causing comic havoc wherever he goes. But something evil is afoot in the faery woods, for tonight the ambitious and beautiful Rianna plots to replace Queen Titania and rule at the side of King Oberon. Only Sneezle’s good-hearted bumbling will unmask Rianna, return Titania to Oberon’s arms, and save the faery kingdom. With breathtaking art depicting characters so full of grace and humor readers will swear actual hearts beat beneath their gauzy swings, A Midsummer Night’s Faery Tale is a wondrous book for all ages. (0-684-01003-8) (Simon & Schuster) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x9, 48pg $18.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PRINCESS BRIDE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by William Goldman When William Goldman “discovered” and had published S. Morgenstern’s fairy tale The Princess Bride in 1973, he launched a phenomenon. Selling an average of 40,000 copies a year in paperback, this hilarious tale of pirates, princesses, and true love was made into a blockbuster movie — and was repackaged last year in a commemorative 25th anniversary hardcover. This deluxe edition has become a special favorite, as readers have snatched up virtually every copy in print. Now it’s back — in time to meet the holiday shopping needs of every drunken swordsman, every unemployed giant, every miracle man from Florin to Greenland. (0-345-43014-X) (Ballantine Books) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 352pg $24.95 *************** SHADOW STAR HC by Chris Claremont & George Lucas Elora Danan has done the unthinkable. She has slain the dragons that were the embodiment of the soul of Creation. It was a desperate act — the only way to save the dragons from the Deceiver, who would have used them to rule the Realms. Yet in Elora’s possession are two last dragon eggs. To protect them, Elora spellbinds herself to her faithful companions. It is a dire spell that ensures none of them will betray their cause…even at the cost of their lives. And if one of them dies, the magic of the eggs is lost forever. Pursued by the Deceiver’s commando assassins, Elora and her allies must free the besieged city-state of Sandeni. There, Elora will also have to befriend the Deceiver — her own dark twin — an enemy whose insatiable appetite for destruction could destroy all of Creation. Or is that, too, part of the Deceiver’s plan? (0-553-09598-6) (Bantam/Doubleday/Dell) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 464pg $24.95 HORROR ESSENTIAL CLIVE BARKER HC by Clive Barker With more than 25 million copies of his books in print, New York Times best-selling author Clive Barker is one of the world’s most popular storytellers, writing in the haunting and moving traditions of Poe and Dickens. For The Essential Clive Barker, he has chosen the best of his writing over the last two decades. The excerpts are taken from his novels, novellas, and short stories, and range from brief selections to complete stories, some of which have never before appeared in book form. The dozens of pieces are arranged thematically, creating a dazzling narrative journey through visions, dreams, love, terror, revenge, heaven and hell, and illuminating how Barker’s themes and obsessions are explored and unified in his imagination. (0-06-019529-0) (Harper Collins Publishers) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 512pg $26.00 CLIVE BARKER TPBS by Clive Barker For the first time in trade paperback, master storyteller Clive Barker’s superb novels The Great and Secret Show and Everville are being reissued to coincide with the December 1999 hardcover publication of The Essential Clive Barker: Selected Fiction. Each edition will have a new introduction by the author. (Harper Collins Publishers) (CAUT: 4) THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (0-06-093316-X)—SC, 5x8, 560pg $15.00 EVERVILLE (0-06-093315-1)—SC, 5x8, 704pg $15.00 DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK MMPB by Stephen Mark Rainey & Elizabeth Massie; introduction by Lara Parker Angelique and Barnabas. Lovers once upon a time, through treachery and deceit they have now become immortal enemies. To pay for her evil jealousy that left Barnabas damned to feast on the blood of humans, Angelique has been banished to the netherworld. Meanwhile, Barnabas lives a lie, carefully guarding his hellish secret from the unsuspecting mortals with whom he lives — including Victoria Winters, the ethereally beautiful governess to the Collins family. (0-06-105752-5) (Harper Collins Publishers) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MMPB, 256pg $6.50 THE CROW: TEMPLE OF NIGHT TPB by S.P. Somtow Set in Bangkok at the turn of the millennium, a city with a futuristic skyline, a conspicuously consuming middle class, a huge underground international sex industry, and a social system that dates back 500 years, this novel opens with the brutal murder of a young teenager whose virginity was sold to the highest bidder. A half-American/half-Tai journalist investigating her death is also murdered and then returns to wreak vengeance on the system that killed his love and the serial killer who exploits that system for his own sick enjoyment. This is classic The Crow revenge action in an exotic setting filled with native magic and mysticism. (0-06-107348-2) (Harper Collins Publishers) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 240pg $13.00 MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST NEW HORROR VOLUME 10 TPB edited by Stephen Jones The 10th anniversary edition of the multi-award-winning series’ best in horror and dark fantasy! Going 10 years strong, the acclaimed collection of contemporary horror fiction again showcases the talents of the finest writers working the field of fear. Along with his annual review of the year in horror, award-winning editor Stephen Jones has chosen the year’s best stories by the old masters and new voices alike. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10 includes bloodcurdlers and flesh-crawlers from Ramsey Campbell, Neil Gaiman, Dennis Etchison, Thomas Ligotti, Michael Marshall Smith, Peter Straub, Kim Newman, Harlan Ellison, and many others. (0-7867-0690-2) (Watson Guptill Publications) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 512pg $10.95 HOW-TO STARS OF THE MONTH DRAWING POWER VOLUME 1 by Bart Sears The man who made that leap from fan to phenomenon is putting his talents and years of experience into an all new multi book set of tutorials. Bart Sears breaks the process of comic creation into solid logical steps. Mastering each will prepare you for the next as Bart illustrates in simple and straight forward fashion the thinking that goes behind each decision you'll have to make to tell a story in pictures. (STAR09717) (SQP) TPB, 64pg, b&w $9.95 HOGARTH’S DYNAMIC ART BOOKS by Burne Hogarth These volumes are among the most comprehensive books ever published on drawing the human anatomy as well as rendering folds in clothing and shadows. (Watson Guptill), 8x11, 144-176pg, b&w DRAWING DYNAMIC HANDS (0-8230-1365-8/STAR00344) $16.95 DRAWING THE HUMAN HEAD (0-8230-1376-6/STAR00345) $16.95 DYNAMIC ANATOMY (0-8230-1551-3/STAR00342) $18.95 DYNAMIC FIGURE DRAWING (0-8230-1577-7/STAR00343) $19.95 DYNAMIC LIGHT AND SHADE (0-8230-1581-5/STAR00346) $16.95 DYNAMIC WRINKLES AND DRAPERY (0-8230-1587-4/STAR00347) $22.50 *************** SUPERHEROES SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED HC Joe Kubert’s Wonderful World of Comics by Joe Kubert A Previews exclusive! Dynamic superheroes star in this entertaining instructional book on the art of creating powerful comic book characters. Opening with the fascinating history of the genre, the book’s legendary author/teacher then illustrates the basic structure of both male and female superheroes, their classic facial expressions, body language, and ways to evoke other aspects of the superhero personality. Typical story settings, climate, and terrain are all delved into, as are structuring a story and script, making rough sketches, thumbnail layouts, and spot lettering. Signed by Joe Kubert. Limited to 1,500 copies. (Mulberry Tree Press) (CAUT: 4) HC $39.95 SUPERHEROES TPB Joe Kubert’s Wonderful World of Comics by Joe Kubert Superheroes is also available in a trade paperback edition! (0-8230-2561-6) (Watson-Guptill) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 144pg $19.95 GUIDE TO CARTOONING TPB by Al Bohl This is the book for anyone who wants to be a successful cartoonist. Easy-to-follow text and hundreds of illustrations teach the reader about the history of cartooning, greeting cards, humor writing, caricature, comic strips, basic drawing skills, book and magazine illustration, editorial and political cartoons, animation, and comic books. The author also gives tips on how to find a job in the various cartooning markets. An appendix of resources provides a list of recommended reading, instructional videos, helpful organizations, and schools. (1-56554-177-4) (Pelican) (CAUT: 4) SC, 176pg $13.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TIPS FROM TOP CARTOONISTS From Alfredo Alcala and Aragonés to Mort Walker, almost 40 of the best strip, animation, and comic book creators come together and reveal their studio secrets. Discover time-saving tips and techniques that will enhance your skill and execution as both an artist and a creator. An indispensable reference! SC, 80pg $12.95 *************** HORROR ON THE EDGE OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMPLETE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT DOSSIER TP Authorized by the families of the missing students! Noted journalist D.A. Stern and private investigator Buck Buchanan unseal official police reports to compile this report on the disappearance of three student filmmakers while shooting a documentary in Maryland. This TP includes the myth and facts surrounding the Blair Witch; the connection to Maryland mass murderer Rustin Parr; detailed crime-scene photos; the meaning of talismans, symbols, and ruins, exclusive interviews with victims’ friends and families; and shocking insight into the case. (0451199669) (Putnam Publishing Group) MATURE READERS SC $12.95 O/A BLAIR WITCH 2000 GIANT WALL CALENDAR Depicting chilling scenes from the film in an impressive 8” x 22” format, the Blair Witch Project millennium calendar will keep the horror of the Blair Witch alive throughout the year 2000. With the documentary-style Blair Witch Project destined for horror history, collectors and fans won’t want to miss the opportunity to hunt down one of these exclusive calendars! (7154/CABW00) Calendar, 24x36 $9.95 *************** MOVIES IRON GIANT TPB A Story In Five Nights by Ted Hughes With new cover art from the animated feature film! The Iron Giant is a modern fantasy about a massive creature that stalks the land, devouring metal and terrifying farmers wherever he goes. But a greater threat hovers directly above, darkening the sky with its scaly wings: a monster the size of Australia, hungry for every living thing it sees. Earth needs a hero like never before — and only the Iron Giant is big enough to do battle with the fearsome dragon-bat from outer space. Illustrations by Andrew Davidson. (0-375-80153-7) (Random House) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg $4.99 LEGENDARY SCI-FI MOVIE HC by Peter Guttmacher Legendary Sci-Fi Movies is a fun-filled romp to distant universes, the center of the earth, the near future, the beginning of time — and back again. With in-depth analysis of such classic sci-fi flicks as Star Wars, Metropolis, Blade Runner, and 2001: Space Odyssey, this volume is an entertaining look at perhaps the most imaginative film genre. (1-56799-490-3) (Friedman Fairfax Publishing) HC, 128pg $17.98 NECRONOMICON BOOK 3 The Journal of Horror and Erotic Cinema edited by Andy Black SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (0953656403) (Noir Publishing) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 192pg $18.95 QUENTIN TARANTINO: THE FILM GEEK FILES TPB edited by Paul Woods This freewheeling study charts the controversial success of Tarantino’s self-directed films (Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown) and his notable screenplays (True Romance, Natural Born Killers, From Dusk Till Dawn). The illustrated anthology includes interviews, essays, and reviews of Tarantino’s career along with commentary by the director himself. (0-85965-284-X) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 160pg $16.95 ART OF TIM BURTON’S SLEEPY HOLLOW HC This deluxe companion volume to Tim Burton’s cinematic interpretation of the classic tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman goes beyond the sets, into the mind’s eye of the director, to see how Burton’s incomparable vision comes to life on film Featuring production art, storyboards, costume designs, and set sketches, the book is a testament to Burton’s creative prowess and provides a unique study for students and fans of film. (0- 671-03657-2) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8 ½ x 11, 192pg $29.95 TIM BURTON’S SLEEPY HOLLOW NOVELIZATION by Peter Lerangis The shocking adaptation of Tim Burton’s upcoming chiller! Includes the classic legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving as well. (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 192pg $4.99 THE SINISTER SERIALS OF CHANEY, KARLOFF AND LUGOSI TPB by Lenny Kohl Author Kohl takes a look at lost and forgotten horror/science fiction serials by the immortals of terror: Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and Lon Chaney, Jr.! A must-read for fans of serials, as well as devotees of Chaney, Karloff, and Lugosi. Illustrated with many rare photos. (Midnight Marquee Press) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 320pg, b&w $20.00 THREE STOOGES HC by Michael Fleming The only official, authoritative history of the supreme physical-comedy trio of the 20th century! Michael Fleming’s The Three Stooges is the authentic, official guide to the Stooges, the only book written with the cooperation and resources of Comedy III, the production company formed by Larry, Moe, and Curly-Joe, with access to just about every living person who worked with the Stooges, and rights to the exhaustive collection of Stooge documentation and photographs. In this copiously illustrated volume, Fleming traces the evolution of the Stooges and their shtick. Featuring rare photographs and documents, interviews with Stooge friends and families, and a complete filmography with every “woop woop” and crashed society cocktail party lovingly detailed, the book will be treasured by all Stoogedom. (0-385-48880-7) (Bantam/Doubleday/Dell) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 288pg $29.95 POKÉMON OFFICIAL POKÉMON HANDBOOK DELUXE EDITION The video game, TV cartoon, and collectible toys have the whole world going Pokémon-crazy. For anyone caught up in the Pokémon phenomenon, this inside guide covers each and every one of those mega-popular pocket pals. From Pikachu to Pidgeotto, Squirtle to Snorlax, Charmander to Caterpie, they're all in this handy reference, complete with every statistic on their fighting techniques, evolutionary style and other key information. Also included are secret facts and training tips — everything a young trainer needs to know! (439-15404-9) (Scholastic, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) SC, 144pg, FC $12.99 POKÉMON JUNIOR MOVIE NOVELIZATION: PIKACHU’S VACATION Be sure to pick up the junior novelization based on the great Pokémon movie, Pikachu’s Vacation! In theaters this fall! (0-439-15986-5) (Scholastic, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) SC $4.50 POKÉMON MOVIE NOVELIZATION: MEWTWO STRIKES BACK Now you can read all about the Pokémon film, Mewtwo Strikes Back, with this fantastic movie novelization! In theaters this fall! (0-439-13741-1) (Scholastic, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) SC $4.99 POKÉMON TRADING CARD PLAYERS GUIDE TPB by Brian Brokaw & J. Douglas Arnold The ultimate Player’s Guide for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). This independent, uncensored, full-color book features the most in-depth analysis available, including winning strategies from the top tournament players around the world. (1-884364-50-0) (Sandwich Island Publishing) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x9, 128pg, FC $12.95 POP CULTURE APOCALYPSE CULTURE II TPB edited by Adam Parfrey Apocalypse Culture II is an entirely new collection of essays that reflect the most recent revelations of the New World Order. Through the extremes of postmodern culture it details the moral disintegration of the old world. Essays cover biological warfare, taboo art, sexual fetishism, mind control for corporate gain, government sex-slavery, creepy superstars, and more. (0-922915-57-1) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5 ½ x 8 ½, 320pg $16.95 DAVID BYRNE’S YOUR ACTION WORLD by David Byrne In his latest book, writer, photographer, musician, and former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has created an extraordinary document and critique of the times we live in. Your Action World parodies the “inspirational” promotional materials — including books, tapes, and corporate advertising — with which we are inundated daily. Byrne’s impulse is to fight back. An intelligent, quirky document from one of our most innovative artists — with a cool debossed PVC cover and four-color sticker — Your Action World is a cult hit! (0-8118-2623-6) (Chronicle Books) (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x14, 128pg $29.95 PULP FICTION FIVE SHOTS AND A FUNERAL MMPB by Tom Fassbender & Jim Pascoe Journey to the gritty world of hard-boiled noir fiction with Ben Drake, the cigar-smoking, bourbon-drinking detective of By the Balls, as he returns for the first time in this collection of five murder-packed mystery capers. Includes The Silent Ventriloquest, Death Plays a Foul Game, A Cold-Blooded Kidnapping, Midnight Train to Nowhere, and the highly anticipated case of Raspberry Jack. Cover and five interior illustrations by Paul Pope. (0- 9663473-1-5) (UglyTown Productions) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BY THE BALLS: A NOVEL BY DASHIELL LOVELESS by Tom Fassbender & Jim Pascoe Featuring cover and interior illustrations by Paul Pope. Gentleman Joe Biggs, Testacy City's resident pro bowler, is killed, head crushed between two bowling balls. Benjamin Drake, Loveless's enigmatic detective, takes on the task of finding out the who and the why of the murder and in the process is thrown headlong into the seamy underbelly of Testacy City. After he peels away the layers of deception to expose the truth, his world is changed forever. (0-9963473-1-5) (UglyTown Productions) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 176pg $5.95 *************** PURE PULP TPB edited by Ed Gorman & Bill Pronzini Pulp magazines like Dime Detective and Crime Busters flourished in America between 1920 and 1950. Their purpose was only to entertain, yet they produced such giants in crime fiction as Robert Bloch, Frederic Brown, John Jakes, Leigh Brackett, and John D. MacDonald, all of whom feature in this new anthology. So are Ed McBain, Mickey Spillane, Vin Packer, Donald Westlake, Dorothy B. Hughes, Helen Nielsen, David Goodis, Evan Hunter, and two dozen tough-writing others whose stories appeared in the more artful The Saint, Manhunt, Verdict, and Tightrope as well as Ellery Queen’s and Alfred Hitchcock’s mystery magazines. With their moody, atmospheric plots and psychological depth, the pulp fiction in this volume shaped the modern crime story as we know it today. Pick this anthology of pure pulp up. You won’t put it down. (0-7867-0700-3) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5 ½ x 8 ¼, 572pg $12.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK: THE NEW FRONTIER BOOK SEVEN: THE QUIET PLACE MMPB by Peter David Since the fall of the Thallonian Empire, Si Cwan has been searching for his siter, the only other survivor of the royal family. So when a woman without a past is found on the planet Montos, Si Cwan and the crew of Excalibur brave a vicious race — the Dogs of War — and enter a mystical realm called the Quiet Place to find out who she is. (0-671-02079-X) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.50 STAR TREK: THE NEW FRONTIER BOOK EIGHT: DARK ALLIES MMPB by Peter David Many years ago, a bizarre alien life form known as the Black Mass destroyed a solar system in what was then the Thallonian Empire. Now the Black Mass has returned, and the fearsome Redeemers of the planet of Tulan IV must turn to an unlikely ally — Captain Calhoun and the Starship Excalibur — or face total destruction. (0-671-02080-3) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.50 STAR TREK: NEW WORLDS, NEW CIVILIZATIONS HC by Michael Jan Friedman A virtual atlas of the Star Trek universe that allows fans to visit the Borg homeworld, tour Earth of the 24th century, and examine the great galactic barrier at the very edge of our galaxy. Worlds, lifeforms, and galactic phenomena that have existed only in the writers’ and fans’ imaginations can be glimpsed for the first time. (0-671-88103-5) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 288pg $40.00 STAR TREK: SPOCK VS. Q AUDIO CASSETTE & CD Backed by cast members from all four Star Trek series, two of Star Trek’s most popular characters, Spock and Q, debate whether the Earth — and humanity — is worth saving from impending asteroid. Together, Nimoy and de Lancie mine the complex personalities of the characters they portray and create a unique listening experience that is at times hilarious, at times dramatic, and always compelling. Available on both audio cassette and CD. Running time: 60min. (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) CASSETTE (0-671-04581-4) $13.00 CD (0-671-04583-0) $15.00 STAR TREK: VOYAGER: CAPTAIN PROTON! TPB by Dean Wesley Smith The space-age melodrama begins when Queen Indrana of the Ferns Fatale kidnaps Captain Proton’s faithful secretary Constance Goodheart, and it becomes clear that there’s more to the kidnapping than meets the eye. Also includes short stories featuring Constance, ace reporter Buster Kincaid, and an all-new Captain Proton! Adventure. (0-671-03646-7) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 128pg $16.00 STAR WARS STARS OF THE MONTH STAR WARS: ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DROIDS by Daniel Wallace This comprehensive guide surveys all the myriad models and classes from the lowliest drone ships to the most sophisticated humanoid automatons. Discover the evolution of the R-series; learn the curious history of the MSE-6 "mouse" droids; explore the workings of the malevolent Shadow Droids; and more. Whatever its form or function, if it's a droid, you'll find the definitive data on its development, history, and technology in this ultimate owner's manual. (0-345420-67-5/STAR08850) (Ballantine) SC, 8x11, 224pg, b&w $18.95 STAR WARS: ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CHARACTERS by Andy Mangels A comprehensive who's who of Star Wars characters! The history and personality of each character is described in detail, including personnel from the movies, books, comics, TV specials, games, and the rest of the ever-expanding Star Wars universe! Photographs and line illustrations are also featured — with multiple illustrations of most characters for better visual reference! (345-39535-2/STAR08395) (Ballantine) SC, 8x11, 224pg, b&w $18.95 STAR WARS: ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO PLANETS AND MOONS by Daniel Wallace From the sun-baked deserts of Tatooine to the snow covered wastes of Hoth and the misty swamps of Dagobah, here's your expert guide to the one hundred most fascinating worlds of the extraordinary Star Wars universe. Packed with facts, filled with detailed illustrations of the planets and their inhabitants, and featuring a time line of major events in Star Wars history, this is an important addition to the growing library of literature devoted to a science fiction classic. (0-345-42068-3/STAR08010) (Ballantine) SC, 8x11, 225pg, b&w $18.95 STAR WARS: ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO VEHICLES & VESSELS by Bill Smith The only detailed, illustrated, comprehensive guide to the modes of transport in the Star Wars universe! From Luke’s landspeeder to the Millennium Falcon, Imperial Walkers to the Jawas’ desert-roving junk barge, Tie-Fighters and X-Wings, to the dreaded Death Stars, every means of conveyance that ever flew, rolled, soared, or shuttled through the world of Star Wars is accounted for here. In his entertaining, enlightening text, Bill Smith provides detailed background, history, and technical specs on the hardware that hurtled Star Wars’ heroes and villains to their destinations — and into battle — while veteran Lucasfilm artist Doug Chiang and technical illustrator Troy Vigil capture each amazing machine down to the last detail. (345-39299- X/STAR01599) (Ballantine) SC, 8x11, 225pg, b&w $18.95 STAR WARS: ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WEAPONS & TECHNOLOGY by Bill Smith This is the definitive guide to Star Wars weapons of every type — from the smallest palm shooter to the most massive laser cannon! Following on the heels of the extremely popular Star Wars: Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels and Star Wars: Essential Guide to Characters, this fully-illustrated book is destined to become a classic! (0-345-41413-6/STAR08836) (Ballantine) SC, 8x11, 224pg, b&w $18.95 *************** TUBE BABYLON 5: LEGIONS OF FIRE: THE LONG NIGHT OF CENTAURI PRIME MMPB by Peter David Bombed to the brink of oblivion, the planet Centauri Prime is slowly rebuilding, under the watchful eye of Emperor Londo Mollari. But Londo is also being watched — and manipulated — by the conquest-hungry Drakh. The malevolent beings are reshaping the Centauri Republic into a secret seat of power, from which to launch deadly strikes — against Interstellar Alliance president John Sheridan…and Earth itself. (0-345-42718-1) (Ballantine) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.50 BARNEY FIFE AND OTHER CHARACTERS I HAVE KNOWN TPB by Don Knotts & Robert Metz; foreword by Andy Griffith Don Knotts recounts with warmth and humor the events that shaped his life and a career that spans half a century: his colorful childhood in his family’s West Virginia boarding house; his hectic stint as a comic on the road, and as a rising star in the burgeoning days of live TV; his big break on Broadway in No Time for Sergeants; his five-season, multi-award-winning portrayal of Mayberry’s bumbling and beloved Barney Fife. With candor he takes us behind the scenes on the set of Three’s Company, and behind the sets of his hugely successful film comedies. And he shares bittersweet memories of The Mayberry Reunion, and affectionate recollections of his professional and personal relationships with such legends as Andy Griffith, Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Orson Welles, Lou Costello, and Arthur Godfrey. (0-425-17159-0) (Putnam Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 224pg $13.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #8: SINS OF THE FATHER MMPB by Christopher Golden When Buffy’s old flame, Pike, arrives in Sunnydale with a stone demon on his trail, the Slayer welcomes the chance to catch up. Her parental figures — including her Watcher, Giles — have been a little preoccupied with their new relationships, and Buffy is starting to feel forgotten. But as vamp activity rises and Giles grows increasingly distant, Buffy suspects a supernatural source. With old friends and new at her side, she sets out to unmask the evil entities responsible. (0-671-03928-8) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $5.99 COMPLETE DIRECTORY TO PRIME TIME NETWORK AND CABLE TV SHOWS 1946-1999 7TH EDITION PB by Tim Brooks & Earle Marsh The biggest and best TV reference ever published, this is the guide viewers turn to again and again for information on every nighttime network series ever telecast and all the top syndicated and cable series. Here are the complete broadcast histories, cast lists, and plot summaries, along with exciting behind-the-scenes stories about shows ranging from I Love Lucy to The X-Files. (0-345-42923-0) (Ballantine) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 1,440pg $24.95 OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE X-FILES VOLUME 5 TPB by Andy Meisler One of the most critically acclaimed TV shows in years, Chris Carter’s The X-Files continues to break new ground in dramatic series television. The Official Guide to The X-Files includes more than 300 dramatic episode shots, detailed plot summaries, full dialogue from pivotal scenes, intriguing trivia, and never-before-told, behind-the-scenes coverage from the now-airing sixth season. (0-06-107595-7) (Harper Collins Publishers) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 288pg $16.95 POLTERGEIST THE LEGACY: THE HIDDEN SAINT MMPB by Rick Hautala Holly is gravely injured — and her young son Evan is killed. Overwhelmed with grief, she turns to her friend Alex Moreau for comfort. She tells Alex that Evan’s spirit has appeared to her. He’s told her the name of the terrorist behind the attack. And he’s demanded that she avenge his death. But Alex is a member of The Legacy. She has learned to be suspicious of ghostly visitations. Can she discover the truth in time to prevent Holly from committing a terrible act of violence? An act that will endanger not only her soul — but the entire world… (Putnam Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $5.99 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE 25 HC The Official Anniversary Album More than just a retrospective, Saturday Night Live 25 is an intimate portrait of the show’s past and present, produced with the full support, participation, and enthusiasm of the show’s leading cast members, guest hosts, creators, and crew. The book is packed with hundreds of original photographs, and its highlights include a year-by-year look at each season, with cast lists, hosts, musical guests, and notorious moments; a review of the best sketches that never aired; candid essays from 10 of the show’s biggest stars; tributes to the six cast members who have died; a yearbook-style cast reunion album with personal inscriptions; plus trivia, trivia, trivia! (0-609-60600-X) (Random House) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 192pg $30.00 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SIMPSONS GUIDE TO SPRINGFIELD by Matt Groening This is it — the ultimate reference to every historic and obscure nook & cranny of America's best-loved fictional hometown: Springfield! See (and maybe jump across) majestic Springfield Gorge! Breathe in the atmosphere of the Springfield Tire Yards! Gaze star-struck at the gates of Krustylu Studios! Shop at South Sea Squidport! All this, and the world's first three-eyed fish, too! Wish you were here? Then, pick this up, dude! (0-06- 0952822/STAR08415) (Harper Collins) TPB, 96pg, FC $13.95 ********************* XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS: QUESTWARD HO! MMPB by Ru Emerson Brave men, one and all, have been dispatched on what the king promised was a glorious quest. But Xena knows the truth — Menelaus is using the questers to hunt down Helen, the wife who fled from him years ago. Now the Warrior Princess must risk the wrath of her sworn enemy, the god Poseidon, as she takes to the sea to warn Helen… (0-441-00659-0) (Putnam Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $5.99 X-FILES YA NOVEL #13: QUARANTINE MMPB Life at Cumberland State Correctional Facility is not meant to be easy. But now "death row" has taken on an entirely new meaning. As an infectious disease rages through the confines, bursting boils shoot pus more deadly than bullets, claiming lives faster than the bodies can be burned. Mulder and Scully know that finding the truth may be the most gruesome danger of all. (0-06-447189-6) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #2 (Feb98) MMPB $4.50 VAMPIRE CLAN NOVEL: MALKAVIAN MMPB by Stewart Wieck Some Kindred believe the Malkavians mad pretenders to authentic visions. Other Kindred believe it mad to pretend that Malkavian vision bear no truth. Among all Malkavians, Anatole is most infamous for his apocalyptic insights. As he follows the path of Leopold, does he take strides toward the end of all Kindred? (1-56504-819-9) (White Wolf Publishing) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $5.99 INTERNATIONAL SECTION 1000 EDITIONS CARD CAPTOR SAKURA PRINT #3 The latest manga/anime image from the super group CLAMP, the all-girl superstar artist collective that dominates contemporary shojo manga. An unfailing eye for design and color make Clamp's creations distinctive and this image is not exception. Printed in Spain on heavy art paper. (MEP-494) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available in Spain. Print, 20x27, FC $12.95 SIN CITY: TO HELL AND BACK PRINT Frank Miller is undeniably one of the most influential and important artists working in comics today. His unflagging integrity is backed up with superior skill both as artist and storyteller. Now 1000 Editions has taken the cover image from Miller's first issue of Sin City: To Hell and Back and created this superb print. Printed in Spain on heavy art paper. (MEP-501) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available in Spain. Print, 27x38, FC $24.95 DEMONS & MERVEILLES DROOPY ON HORSE RESIN STATUE Getty up partner! This hand-painted resin beauty stands over 12-inches high and is based on the wonderful cartoons of Tex Avery, who made the funniest "western" cartoon ever, "Deputy Droopy." (VP-02) (CAUT: 4) Resin Figure $99.95 WOLFIE RUNNING RESIN STATUE Wolfie just spotted something really "hot" and he's in the midst of a full speed pirouette! With his bow tie and snappy yellow pants Wolfie is dressed to kill. This imposing, hand-painted resin statue stands over 14-inches high. (VP-01) (CAUT: 4) Resin Figure $99.95 FRENCH COMICS LES LARMES DU SEXE HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. French text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 94pg, 11x14, b&w $21.95 ITALIAN COMICS ANIME ENCYCLOPEDIA: COMEDIES & SOAPS CD-ROM (WIN/MAC) Those of you who have seen these groundbreaking CDs, know how useful they are. With text in English, Italian, and French, this volume includes informative listings on all the major anime series (including Marmalade Boy, Versailles No Bara, Candy Candy), plus information on more than 60 classic characters from these genres, all illustrated with hundreds of images and video clips. Compatible with both Windows and Mac systems, and comes packaged with a 100-page book of additional information. (133) (CAUT: 4) CD-ROM $39.95 SPANISH COMICS EL VIBORA #232 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Spanish text. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.95 KISS COMIX #92 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Spanish text. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.95 MISS 130 (II) — HISTORIAS DE REIKO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Spanish text. Squarebound trade paperback with full-color covers. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $11.95 LUIS ROYO PRINT #12 Justly famous as one of Europe's most accomplished fantasy artists, Luis Royo's fantastic works are now available in the U.S. through Previews. This full-color, full-sized poster is sure to please all Royo fans. (133) (CAUT: 4) Print, 20x27, FC $19.95 LUIS ROYO PRINT #13 There's nothing unlucky about this stunning image, the very latest poster design from Luis Royo. Look for earlier poster in this series in future issues of Previews. (133) (CAUT: 4) Print, 20x27, FC $19.95 BOOKS ON JAPAN JTB's informative Illustrated Book Series continues. This handy series is perfect for new and old otaku alike who crave to learn more about the exciting culture and traditions of Japan. Each pocket-sized guidebook covers the culture, tradition and lifestyle of Japan in great detail. Clearly illustrated, highly relevant material which is sure to increase one's understanding and appreciation of Japan. All presented in the English. (42) (CAUT: 4) JAPAN IN YOUR POCKET #15: SAY IT IN JAPANESE Basic conversation, expressions. Onomatopoeia, the spoken word in Japanese traditional drama, lots more. With plenty of illustrations and simple explanations, this book proves Japanese is fun to learn. The ideal book for those who want to know more about Japan and its language. English text. (4- 533-01956-0) SC, 4x6, 192pg, b&w $14.95 JAPAN IN YOUR POCKET #16: MARTIAL ARTS & SPORTS IN JAPAN An informative yet informal look at Japan's sports: sumo wrestling, martial arts, ninja intrigue, today's spectator sports like gambling at the races, and more. An excellent way to learn about Japan, both past and present. English text. (4-533-01995-1) SC, 4x6, 192pg, b&w $14.95 KODANSHA ENGLISH LIBRARY Here's your chance to experience original Japanese novels and comic stories translated into English. Since Japanese readers are so familiar with these characters and stories, they find it an easier and more inspiring way to learn English. For linguistically challenged Americans, these volumes are a great way to fully enjoy the Japanese story experience. NEW KINDAICHI FILES: DEADLY THUNDER NOVEL An English translation novel based on the Kindaichi Shounen No Jikenbo manga series. Hajime Kindaichi is a grandson of famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi. Along with his classmate Miyuki Nanase, together they solve mysterious cases and expose dangerous criminals. This story depicts a murder mystery taking place in a village called Kumoba. Written by Seimaru Amagi, illustrated by Fumiya Sato, and translated by Yuriko Tamaki.English text. (4-7700-2447-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x7, 144pg, b&w $17.95 MANGA BOOKS ANGELIC LAYER #1 From the pages of the monthly Shonen Ace magazine comes CLAMP's (Magic Knight Rayearth) latest series! Meet Misaki, 14 year-old girl, who moves to Toyko to live with her aunt. Upon arriving, she's soon attracted to the "Angelic Layer" — a high-tech customizable mecha costume based on a popular video game. Soon she's joining the national tournament pitting other "angels" against each other on a far away planet. Splendid artwork. Recommended for all shojo manga fans. Japanese text. (4-04-713283-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.95 CARD CAPTOR SAKURA #9 CLAMP's (Magic Knight Rayearth) exciting shojo manga continues! Sakura, a 10-year old school girl who discovers a strange book called "The Clow". Appearing blank at first, a magical creature named Kerberos appears from the book's cover and informs her that th