PREVIEWS VOL. X #10 THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #3 (PREVIEWS VOL. X #3) 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 March catalog for May/June/July shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS VOLUME X #3 Previews is your ultimate source for news and information on the comic book industry. In it, you’ll find all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer shipping in approximately two months. 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This issue ships in late February 2000 for items on sale in April, 2000. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME X #3 Discerning adult readers looking for more information and artwork on those other comics and cardscan find what they're looking for in Previews Adult. Inside each issue, you’ll find additional artwork and information not found in the “PG-13-rated” Previews. 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 PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS GRENDEL: DEVIL’S LEGACY #1 CREATED & WRITTEN by MATT WAGNER DRAWN by THE PANDER BROTHERS Maverick. Dark Horse Comics is proud to bring you Devil’s Legacy, the critically acclaimed, long out-of-print Grendel series first published in 1986, now digitally remastered and carefully recolored by Jeromy Cox for your reading enjoyment. Written by Matt Wagner (Mage), featuring pencils by Arnold and Jacob Pander (XXX), and inks by Jay Geldhof, Grendel: Devil’s Legacy focuses on Christine Spar, daughter of Stacy Palumbo and spiritual heir of Hunter Rose, who struggles to save her son and her sanity in this serial of criminal intrigue and creepy Kabuki vampires. On sale March 22. RETAILER ADVISORY: SUGGESTIVE, BLOODY, AND DAMN GOOD. FC, 32pg (1 of 12) $2.95 HELLBOY: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM TP CREATED, WRITTEN, & DRAWN by MIKE MIGNOLA Maverick. Eisner and Harvey Award-winning cartoonist Mike Mignola releases his fourth Hellboy collection, including the 1999 hit series Box Full of Evil, reprinted here with a new epilogue. Stories formerly available only in black-and-white—including Mignola’s contributions to the 1998 and 1999 Dark Horse Presents Annuals, “The Right Hand of Doom” and “Pancakes”—are presented here in color for the first time. “The Vårcolac,” Mignola’s contribution to Dark Horse Extra, is presented in a redrawn and expanded twelve-page version, and a new story, “King Volmer,” is printed here for the first time. On top of all this, Mignola shares his sketchbooks for the first time, showing readers the genesis of his personal take on the lords of Hell and other creatures. On sale April 12 SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $17.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ GROO: GROO & RUFFERTO TP CREATED & DRAWN by SERGIO ARAGONÉS WRITTEN by MARK EVANIER Maverick. No dog has ever been so loyal for so long to so stupid a master—finally it pays off, and the boneheaded barbarian Groo’s dog Rufferto gets a little of the limelight. A bad run-in with the wizard Anakrony, Master of the Chronological Sciences, tests once and for all the bond between this barbarian and his best friend. Making another accidental stand against tyranny, Groo becomes separated from Rufferto, and an entire city is made to suffer. Will Groo be reunited with Rufferto, or will the little dog have to go get his own comic? On sale April 26 SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $9.95 GROO: MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD #3 CREATED & DRAWN by SERGIO ARAGONÉS WRITTEN by SERGIO ARAGONÉS & MARK EVANIER Maverick. What’s the one thing that can scare even Groo? Relmihio, son of the Pipil Khan—and Groo’s latest, greatest enemy has found out. You will shiver in terror, you will quake in awe, you will absolutely plotz as Groo faces his most horrifying opponent: The Mighty, The Dreadful, The Ghastly... Groo? Brought to you by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. On sale March 15 FC, 32 pg (3 of 4) $2.95 THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: RHINEGOLD #2 CREATED, WRITTEN, & DRAWN by P. CRAIG RUSSELL Maverick. From the pen of one of comics’ finest creators, P. Craig Russell, comes an epic as old as time itself! Woton has exhausted himself and his godly resources to have a mighty fortress built with the labor of the giants, Fasolt and Fafnir. But in his bargaining with them, he has promised the fair Freia, keeper of the golden apple tree whose fruit gives power and immortality to the gods. The giants come to collect their pay, and only Logé, the trickster god, can find something to offer the giants in exchange: the Rhinegold. The only problem is, Woton doesn’t have the Rhinegold . . . yet! Cover art by P. Craig Russell. On sale March 8 FC, 32 pg (2 of 4) $2.95 THE WORLD BELOW: DEEPER AND STRANGER #4 CREATED, WRITTEN, & DRAWN by PAUL CHADWICK INKED by RON RANDALL Maverick. Here it is, folks. After weeks of searching through a strange underground terrain, the explorers find more than they were looking for: the ringmasters of this crazy and grotesque circus. All of those conspiracy theories about aliens seeding the earth take a different turn, maybe for the worse. The mysteries of The World Below are finally revealed, but will they be worth it? On sale March 29 b&w w/gray tones, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 MIKE MIGNOLA RELISTS ALIENS: SALVATION by Dave Gibbons, Mike Mignola, and Kevin Nowlan; cover by Mike Mignola FC, 48pg (one-shot) (STAR01254) $4.95 GHOST/HELLBOY COLLECTION by Mike Mignola, Scott Benefiel, and Jasen Rodriguez FC, squarebound, 48pg (STAR06647) $4.95 GHOST/HELLBOY SPECIAL #1 & #2 by Mike Mignola, Scott Benefiel, and Jasen Rodriguez; cover by Mike Mignola #1, FC, 32pg (MAR960040) $2.50 #2, FC, 32pg (APR960039) $2.50 HELLBOY: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS by Mike Mignola SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC (STAR08240) $17.95 THE HELLBOY, JR., HALLOWEEN SPECIAL by Bill Wray, Mike Mignola, Hilary Barta, Dave Cooper, and Stephen DeStefano FC, 48pg (one-shot) (STAR07040) $3.95 HELLBOY: THE LOST ARMY by Christopher Golden with illustrations by Mike Mignola SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w (STAR06384) $14.95 HELLBOY: SEED OF DESTRUCTION by Mike Mignola, John Byrne, and Mark Chiarello SC, 7X10, 128pg, FC (2nd edition) (STAR06740) $17.95 LTD ED HC, 136pg, FC (STAR01882) $99.95 HELLBOY: WAKE THE DEVIL by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC (STAR06597) $17.95 GRENDEL RELISTS GRENDEL CYCLE by Matt Wagner; art by Wagner, Arnold & Jacob Pander, Bernie Mireault, Ron Turner, John K. Snyder III, Jay Geldhof, Tim Sale, and Pat McEown BE ADVISED: CONTAINS PROFANITY AND BRIEF NUDITY. FC, 64pg, squarebound deluxe format (one-shot) (STAR01825) $5.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL BY THE DEED by Matt Wagner, Rich Rankin, Bernie Mireault, and Kathryn Delaney; cover by Matt Wagner BE ADVISED: CONTAINS PROFANITY, NUDITY, AND EXTREME VIOLENCE. FC, 48pg, saddle-stitch deluxe format (OCT970049) $3.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL CHILD by Diana Schutz, Tim Sale, and Teddy Kristiansen; cover by Tim Sale and Matt Wagner BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. #1 FC, 32pg (APR990038) $2.95 #2 FC, 32pg (MAY990047) $2.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL TALES by Matt Wagner BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC (STAR10067) $9.95 GRENDEL TALES: DEVILS AND DEATHS by Darko Macan, Edvin Biukovic, and Matt Hollingsworth; cover by Matt Wagner BE ADVISED: CONTAINS PROFANITY, NUDITY, AND EXTREME VIOLENCE. SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC (STAR02375) $16.95 GRENDEL TALES: FOUR DEVILS, ONE HELL by James Robinson and Teddy H. Kristiansen BE ADVISED: CONTAINS PROFANITY, SEXUAL SITUATIONS, AND EXTREME VIOLENCE. SC, 7x10, 168pg, FC (STAR00894) $17.95 GRENDEL TALES: THE DEVIL IN OUR MIDST by Steven T. Seagle and Paul Grist; cover by Paul Grist and Matt Wagner BE ADVISED: CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND VIOLENCE SC, 7x10, 136pg, FC (STAR07662) $15.95 GRENDEL: WAR CHILD by Matt Wagner, Patrick McEown, and Bernie Mireault BE ADVISED: CONTAINS PROFANITY, SEXUAL SITUATIONS, AND EXTREME VIOLENCE. HC w/dust jacket, 304pg, ltd. ed., S&N, FC (STAR01826) $99.95 NEW PRODUCTS THE HAUNTED MAN #1 by Gerard Jones and Mark Badger Someone seems to have stolen a chunk of the Haunted Man’s memories—until he discovers the far more heinous truth! The Daylight Savior, a greedy Ohio physicist, is stealing pieces of the past and selling them to rich nostalgia addicts in his extradimensional cloud-city, Ex Tempore. When he makes off with all of 1974, the world is thrown into a chaos of confusion: how did Gerald Ford get into the White House, and where the hell did disco come from? It’s up to the Haunted Man and Margaux (the cyber- journalist who’s desperate to learn the truth beneath Haunted Man’s plastic face) to defy time—and Nazis, and ’50s suburbanites—to give the new millennium back its past. On sale March 22 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: XENOGENESIS #4 by Andi Watson, Mel Rubi, and Mark Lipka cover by Hugues Labiano With Aliens overrunning the secret complex, the remaining people trapped inside are in the middle of a deadly cat-and-mouse game between the creatures and the ultimate hunter—the Predator! And Charley and Elliot are in the most dangerous predicament of all—even if they survive the Aliens, they’ve been chosen as the Predators’ new prey! What began as a simple mission of corporate piracy has turned into a horrific battle for survival! On sale March 29 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN: THE RIVERS OF BLOOD #5 by Neven Anticevic and Igor Kordey cover by Igor Kordey There’s trouble under the Big Top as Tarzan and D’Arnot trace Dr. Sigmund Freud’s kidnappers to a group of trapeze artists in a traveling circus. Confronting one of the members before a show begins, Tarzan replaces him and heads for the high ropes to get some answers. Even though Tarzan may now be in his element, he will still have to confront the kidnappers who have hidden the eminent Dr. Freud away . . . behind a wall of lions! On sale March 8 FC, 32pg (5 of 8) $2.95 SUPERMAN VS. THE TERMINATOR: DEATH TO THE FUTURE #4 by Alan Grant and Steve Pugh cover by Steve Pugh Superman has returned to the present—just in time to see Metropolis overrun by Terminators! Will the combined might of Superman, Supergirl, and Superboy be enough to stop the deadly robots from killing John Connor? Will Lex Luthor lend a helping hand . . . or does he have something more sinister in mind for the Terminators? The ultimate battle for the future ends here—and the results will shock you! Co-published with DC Comics. On sale March 29 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 XENA #7 by John Wagner and Davide Fabbri cover by Jason Pearson Rome had better be ready to rumble! Xena discovers that Eli, the man responsible for ressurecting her and Gabrielle, is a prisoner set to die in the Roman Colosseum. Now Xena must travel to the cultural and governmental center of the world . . . and kick butt! Battle on with the latest installment of the monthly comic based on the hit action/adventure TV show. On sale March 29 FC, 32pg (Art cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 GHOST #18 by Mike Kennedy and Ryan Benjamin; cover by Denis Beauvais A rogue agent has gotten his hands on the formula that gave Ghost her powers and it’s up to Ghost to prevent him from selling it on the criminal black market. But how can Elisa stop a villain who’s faster, stronger, and meaner and who has the same abilities as herself? On sale March 29 FC, 32pg $2.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #21 You don’t need Irish eyes to be smilin’ this March . . . just pick up Dark Horse Extra #21! This issue is gonna come in like a lion with an all-new Star Wars strip, a prologue to the upcoming Star Wars Crimson Empire III! We’ve also got the continuing adventures of Ghost and Usagi Yojimbo! And don’t be surprised if you break into an Irish jig when you see our cool poster for our upcoming, brand-new series, The Nevermen! Get the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse March title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. So if you happen to stumble upon a leprechaun, forget four-leaf clovers and pots of gold! Ask for the REAL treasure: Dark Horse Extra #21! On sale March 1 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" PI DARK HORSE PRESENTS #152 By Pete Von Sholly, Kumar Sivasubramanian, Mulele K. Jarvis, and Jason Armstrong cover by Pete Von Sholly Mankind faces its direst threat yet in “It! The Beast from Twenty Billion Years Beyond Earth!”, a Vonshollywood™ Retro-Classic told in photo-realistic Fumettivision. Plus, in San Francisco, circa 2060 A.D., potato-powered jet bikes, telepathic gangster dogs, and killer cabbies are all part of a day’s work for mute bike messenger Miguel in Full Throttle. And another kick-ass, Kirby-esque installment of Doc Thunder as he takes on the “Atomic Spies!” On sale March 15 b&w, 32pg $2.95 SPYBOY #6 by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee cover by Pop Mhan SpyBoy has suddenly become popular with the ladies . . . but not in the way he’d like! The sexy, deadly assassin, Barbie Q, has disguised herself to infiltrate the world of Alex Fleming, SpyBoy’s alter ego. But just who the heck is Barbie working for, anyway?! Is it Gila, the mastermind behind the evil spy organization, S.K.I.N.S.? Or is it Madam Imadam, the mysterious femme fatale? Meanwhile, Bombshell starts to unravel the case of the “black mosquitos.” On Sale March 15 FC, 32pg $2.50 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #19 by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel cover by Jeff Matsuda For months now, Buffy and the gang have been dealing with superpowered vampires and slayer dopplegangers. Selke’s finally coming out of hiding, but Buffy’s not quite up to speed to deal with her. A massive conclusion to the nine-part “Bad Blood” story! On sale March 22 FC, 32pg (Art cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BAD BLOOD TP by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham Buffy the next runway supermodel? Believe it! Buffy pursues a potential modeling career only to learn that beauty isn’t just skin deep. Selke, the vampire Buffy thought was killed in a mausoleum fire, returns with a vengeance, and convinces a plastic surgeon to find a solution to her “cosmetic” complaints. She’s back, and she’s out for blood— literally! Expanding the mythos of television’s hottest horror/adventure series, Bad Blood is high-stakes graphic-novel entertainment served up Buffy-style! On sale April 5 SC, 7x10, 88pg, FC $9.95 ANGEL #5 by Christopher Golden, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens cover by Christian Zanier Finding the vilest lawyer in L.A. sounds like a pretty tough job, but Angel has done it. Kicking off a new three-issue arc, Angel, Doyle, and Cordelia face off with a new gang of demons, and allies that prove even less trustworthy. On sale March 8 FC, 32pg (Art cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 DOMINION TP 3RD EDITION by Masamune Shirow produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Dark Horse hits the ground running with a newly expanded and redesigned edition of master storyteller Masamune Shirow’s Dominion. A wild sci-fi police comedy set in a future where the norms are vast, bio-constructed cities, air so foul that citizens must wear masks outside, and a police department that includes a squad of crack tank police! Join Leona, her pet tank Bonaparte, and her lovesick partner Al as they confront the villainous Buaku and his felinoid accessories-to-crime. Leona’s goal: to rescue Crolis, a mysterious green-skinned girl with the power to cleanse the air around her, and the potential to renew the poisoned earth. Added to this edition are Phantom of the Audience, a 1994 Dominion one-shot never before collected in the U.S., and an all-new cover! On sale April 19 SC, 224pg, b&w $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #43: THE GATHERING #1 by Hiroaki Samura produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Hyakurin’s plan to ambush Kagehisa Anotsu has failed. Rin and Manji have lost their chance for vengeance, too. Manji tells Hyakurin their alliance is over. But now, how to get through the government Sekisho checkpoints that control the roads out of Edo? It’s hard enough for anyone to do it, but for Manji, one of the most wanted men in Japan, it’s well- nigh impossible. Which is why Rin is writing that note to leave by Manji’s pillow while he sleeps... On sale March 22 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. b&w, 32pg (1 of 15) $2.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: RUN FROM THE FUTURE #3 by Adam Warren and Ryan Kinnaird cover by Adam Warren; variant cover by Bruce Timm Kei and Yuri confront one terrifying high-tech ordeal after another, but can our plucky heroines possibly survive plasma incineration, the dread onslaught of the “Yipping Doom,” and a close encounter with . . . God? (well, sort of.) Find out in the pulse- pounding penultimate issue of this magnificently manic miniseries! On sale March 29 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Warren cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Timm cover) $2.95 OH MY GODDESS!: MARA STRIKES BACK TP by Kosuke Fujishima; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus While phoning for a pizza delivery, college student Keiichi Morisato dialed a fateful wrong number and instead received a trio of beautiful sister goddesses. But what looked like the fulfillment of a young man’s dreams quickly turned into a roller coaster ride of magic, mayhem, and madness! This time out, Demon First Class Mara has healed from her beating at the hands of the Lord of Terror and is ready to unleash a full-scale vendetta against goddess Belldandy and her sisters, and “cat fight” doesn’t begin to describe the fury with which the fur will fly! Oh my Goddess! is quintessential manga—wild action, screwball laughs, and sexy fun! On sale April 12 SC, 176pg, b&w $14.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #1 by Kosuke Fujishima, Mohiro Kitoh, Makoto Kobayashi, Yuzo Takada, and Hiroyaki Utatane & Yo Morimoto produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus and Radio Comix Here it is: the best value in comics! Five never-before-translated features every month in a fat, 128-page issue, for just a buck or two more than a regular comic book! Regular features beginning this issue include rare, early Oh My Goddess! episodes (not included in the original Dark Horse series); the long-awaited return of 3x3 Eyes; and the award- winning, all-ages What’s Michael?; plus two features never before published in the US: Shadow Star, the story of an innocent young girl whose life is changed forever when she’s caught up in a battle between competing alien factions over the future of Earth; and Seraphic Feather, a science-fiction drama filled with action and intrigue. Plus, as a nod to our hard-core manga fans, SMB! is presented in a thick, stapled format, just like traditional Japanese comics. With all this for just $4.95 per issue, it’s like getting three comics for free! Get in on the ground floor with this first incredible issue! On sale March 29 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. b&w, 128pg $4.95 OH MY GODDESS! VIII #3: THE QUEEN AND THE GODDESS (ONE-SHOT) by Kosuke Fujishima; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus For chance, Sayoko sees Belldandy emerge from a mirror. But she still refuses to believe Belldandy is a goddess, and becomes so suspicious that she attracts an “Anki,” a creature that lives on people’s trusting heart energy. Belldandy must convince Sayoko that goddesses are real before Sayoko turns into a paranoid psychotic! On sale March 1 b&w, 40pg (one-shot) $3.50 GUNSMITH CATS: KIDNAPPED #5 by Kenichi Sonoda; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus How good a hypnotist is Mr. Smart? Good enough to get Brose the mafia driver to betray his own godfather! Right on cue, the young mafia driver starts unloading the drugs, while the 50-caliber bullets of Sharko’s Desert Eagle keep the godfather and his bodyguards in check. But what neither set of gangsters knows is that Rally Vincent has been tailing them, waiting for her chance. While Ken races against time to dismantle Jeena’s explosive collar, Rally and Misty race against a different kind of enemy: Cobra versus Hummer in the middle of the night! On sale March 15 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. b&w, 32pg (5 of 10) $2.95 MASAKAZU KATSURA’S SHADOW LADY #18: THE AWAKENING #6 by Masakazu Katsura; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Shadow Lady uses a last-ditch attack to defeat the escaped demon, but at the cost of being turned into stone herself. The demon kills the kidnapper and gives Shadow Lady another chance to defeat him. To further complicate things, Bright, using Lime’s transmitter, comes onto the scene and thinks Shadow Lady was the one who killed the man... On sale March 8 b&w, 24pg (6 of 7) $2.50 MANGA RELISTS 3X3 EYES: CURSE OF THE GESU by Yuzo Takada SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR06154) $12.95 3X3 EYES: HOUSE OF DEMONS by Yuzo Takada SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR01279) $12.95 APPLESEED: THE PROMETHEAN CHALLENGE (BOOK ONE) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR01570) $14.95 APPLESEED: PROMETHEUS UNBOUND (BOOK TWO) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR01820) $14.95 APPLESEED: THE SCALES OF PROMETHEUS (BOOK THREE) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR01819) $14.95 APPLESEED: THE PROMETHEAN BALANCE (BOOK FOUR) by Masamune Shirow SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR00501) $14.95 APPLESEED DATABOOK by Masamune Shirow SC, 128pg, b&w (STAR01256) $12.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w (STAR09342 ) $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: CRY OF THE WORM by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR07588) $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: DREAMSONG TP by Hiroaki Samura BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR08820) $12.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: ON SILENT WINGS by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09943) $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL ZIPPO® LIGHTER black and red on chrome (STAR10111) $29.95 laser-etched brass on black-matte (STAR10110) $29.95 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: GRAND MAL by Adam Warren SC, 112pg, FC (STAR01257) $14.95 CARAVAN KIDD VOLUME 1 by Johji Manabe BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT SITUATIONS AND LANGUAGE. SC, 312pg, FC (STAR06744) $19.95 CARAVAN KIDD VOLUME 2 by Johji Manabe BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT SITUATIONS AND LANGUAGE. SC, 304pg, b&w (STAR07615) $19.95 CARAVAN KIDD VOLUME 3 by Johji Manabe BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT SITUATIONS AND LANGUAGE. SC, 296pg, b&w (STAR08787) $19.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: A PLAGUE OF ANGELS by Adam Warren and Toren Smith SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR01289) $12.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: BIOHAZARDS by Adam Warren and Toren Smith SC, 112pg, b&w (STAR08423) $12.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: DANGEROUS ACQUAINTANCES by Adam Warren and Toren Smith SC, 128pg, b&w (STAR06610) $13.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: FATAL BUT NOT SERIOUS by Adam Warren and various SC, 128pg, FC (STAR02117) $14.95 DOMINION: CONFLICT 1 — NO MORE NOISE by Masamune Shirow SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR06156) $14.95 DOMU: A CHILD’S DREAM by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 240pg, b&w (STAR01537) $17.95 DRAKUUN: THE REVENGE OF GUSTAV by Johji Manabe BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR09380) $14.95 DRAKUUN: RISE OF THE DRAGON PRINCESS by Johji Manabe BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT SITUATIONS AND VIOLENCE. SC, 168pg, b&w (STAR07614) $12.95 DRAKUUN: SHADOW OF THE WARLOCK by Johji Manabe BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT SITUATIONS AND VIOLENCE. SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR10114) $14.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BONNIE & CLYDE by Kenichi Sonoda BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09143) $13.95 GUNSMITH CATS: GOLDIE VS. MISTY by Kenichi Sonoda BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR08984) $15.95 GUNSMITH CATS: MISFIRE by Kenichi Sonoda BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR06964) $12.95 GUNSMITH CATS: THE RETURN OF GRAY by Kenichi Sonoda BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. SC, 248pg, b&w (STAR07630) $17.95 GUNSMITH CATS SHOT-GLASS SET Gunsmith Cats shot-glass set $19.95 GUNSMITH CATS WRIST WATCH by Kenichi Sonoda Water-resistant Quartz watch! FC, vinyl (STAR08985) $14.95 GUNSMITH CATS ZIPPO® LIGHTER by Kenichi Sonoda three-color chrome lighter (STAR08305) $29.95 INTRON DEPOT by Masamune Shirow FC, 148pg, SC (JUN990094) $39.95 INTRON DEPOT 2: BLADES by Masamune Shirow SC, 9x13, 112pg, FC (JUN990095) $39.95 INTRON DEPOT 2: BLADES CD-ROM SET by Masamune Shirow The CDs come packaged in a hardcover folder with a mouse pad featuring a new illustration by Shirow. System requirements: Windows 95/98, Internet Explorer 3.02 or Netscape 4.0 Pentium133, 32mb, CD-ROM(X8), 1024x768, 16bit color/Macintosh PowerPC, 48mb, CD-ROM(X8), 1024X768, 32k color Mac OS7.6, Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape 4.0. 2 CD-Rom set packaged w/mouse pad $79.95 THE LEGEND OF MOTHER SARAH: TUNNEL TOWN by Katsuhiro Otomo and Takumi Nagayasu BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR01734) $18.95 MASAMUNE SHIROW’S MORNING STAR STATUE 12" tall, fully-painted and packaged in an illustrated collector’s box. Statue $150.00 OH MY GODDESS!: 1-555-GODDESS by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR09343) $13.95 OH MY GODDESS!: LOVE POTION NO. 9 by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR09467) $14.95 OH MY GODDESS!: SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR09940) $13.95 OH MY GODDESS!: TERRIBLE MASTER URD by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09286) $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! POSTCARD BOOK by Kosuke Fujishima FC, 32 postcards, 5" x 7-1/8" (STAR08990) $12.95 OH MY GODDESS! WRIST WATCH by Kosuke Fujishima FC, vinyl wrist watch (STAR08991) $14.95 ORION by Masamune Shirow SC, 272pg, b&w (STAR00987) $17.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 1 by Johji Manabe SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR01588) $13.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 2 by Johji Manabe SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR01589) $13.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 3 by Johji Manabe SC, 168pg, b&w (STAR01299) $13.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 4 by Johji Manabe SC, 168pg, b&w (STAR01300) $12.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 5 by Johji Manabe SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR07440) $14.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 6 by Johji Manabe SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR09857) $14.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 7 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR10124) $14.95 SPIRIT OF WONDER by Kenji Tsuruta SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR08109) $12.95 YOU’RE UNDER ARREST! by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR07031) $12.95 NEW PRODUCTS DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: GRENDEL CAP The Dark Horse Braingear line continues with the stylish Grendel baseball cap! The front features those signature Grendel eyes, while the back showcases the embroidered Grendel logo and adjustable band—one size fits all! Why wear any baseball hat when you can wear the Grendel cap? Set yourself apart from the crowd and make your mama proud! On sale May 3 Cap $17.95 BACKLIST PRODUCTS DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR Braingear is an important part of the contemporary about-town ensemble, and the hat you choose makes an up-front statement about your personality. Say it right with one of Dark Horse’s top-quality, totally unique, full-color embroidered hats that you don’t need to be a comics aficionado to wear or appreciate! RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT from Geof Darrow and Frank Miller Six-panel football-stripe hat, brushed cotton w/ adjustable buckle, embroidered logo on back and Rusty the Boy Robot on the front (STAR09185) Hat $17.95 THE BIG GUY from Geof Darrow and Frank Miller Classic six-panel hat, brushed cotton w/ adjustable buckle, embroidered logo on back and Big Guy on the front (STAR09872) Hat $17.95 DEVIL CHEF the spawn of artist Jack Pollack Bucket style hat, brushed cotton w/ embroidered logo on back and Devil Chef on front (STAR09355) Hat $17.95 FRANK from Jim Woodring Cuffed knit hat, embroidered logo on back and Frank on th front (STAR09784) Hat $17.95 ODDETTE from the incredibly odd world of artist Jay Stephens Classic six-panel hat, brushed cotton w/ velcroback closure, embroidered logo on back and Oddette on the front (STAR09184) Hat $17.95 SOCK MONKEY from Tony Millionaire Acrylic knit cap, embroidered logo on back and Sock Monkey on front (STAR09186) Hat $17.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN from the wired mind of Shannon Wheeler Cuffed knit hat, embroidered logo on back and Too Much Coffee Man on th front (STAR08976) Hat $17.95 NEW PRODUCTS SIN CITY DAMES PRINT SERIES II: DELIA by Frank Miller Add some color to your Sin City collection with this second series of Sin City Dames prints. This first of three lavishly produced two-color prints features “Blue Eyes,” the lethal assassin from Booze, Broads, & Bullets who recently starred in Hell and Back. Printed on high-quality 80 lb. stock with the richest black and the smoothest blue inks around, this 24" x 36" inch beauty comes non-numbered and individually packaged in a protective cardboard tube. On sale April 12 b&w&blue, 24" x 36" $25.00 COMIC CLASSICS: THE PHANTOM STATUE Dark Horse continues its successful series of “Comic Classics” miniature statues with The Phantom.This fourth statue in the series is offered in a limited edition of 550 numbered pieces. The Phantom comes packaged in a litho-printed, full-color tin box. Also included is a certificate of authenticity, a Phantom booklet, and a vintage-style pinback button of the character. This figure measures approximately 5-1/2". Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of the comics medium’s history and its future! On sale March 1 Statue $49.95 FRANK MILLER RELISTS 300 EARRING AND LAPEL PIN 300 Earring (STAR08967) $13.95 300 Lapel pin (STAR08968) $12.95 300 LIMITED-EDITION LITHOGRAPH 300 Limited-Edition Lithograph, 30" x 22-1/2", Full color, printed on Strathmore Bright white deckle-edge acid-free paper Shrink-wrapped with oyster white backing board Black Wavy E-Flute Corrugated Envelope with gold-foil stamping, and signed by both Frank Miller and Lynn Varley (STAR08969) Lithograph $300.00 300 ZIPPO® LIGHTER 300 Zippo® Lighter, high-polish brass-finish, engraved w/Spartan helmet and logo (STAR08825) Zippo $29.95 300 LIMITED-EDITION ZIPPO® LIGHTER We asked the folks at Zippo® to create a special numbered run of the first 300 of the 300 Zippo® lighter, as described on the relist page. The number is factory-engraved at the Zippo® plant on the reverse side of the lighter. This comes in a special one-color screen- printed tin. Limited supply. 300 Zippo® Lighter, high-polish brass-finish, engraved w/Spartan helmet and logo (JAN990039) $39.95 BIG DAMN HARD BOILED by Geof Darrow and Frank Miller SC, 11-3/4" x 15-1/2", 128pg, b&w (STAR07290) $29.95 GIVE ME LIBERTY by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE, NUDITY, AND MATURE LANGUAGE. SC, 208pg, FC (2nd printing) (STAR00275) $19.95 LTD ED HC, 224pg, foil-stamped cloth cover w/ slipcase, FC (STAR01824) $114.95 HARD BOILED by Frank Miller and Geof Darrow BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES AND EXTREME VIOLENCE. SC, 128pg, FC (STAR07127) $15.95 KING SIZE BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT by Frank Miller and Geof Darrow SC, 12" x 15”, 72pg, b&w (STAR06105) $29.95 MARTHA WASHINGTON GOES TO WAR by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons #1 FC, 32pg (MAR940217) $2.95 #2 FC, 32pg (APR940172) $2.95 #3 FC, 32pg (MAY940221) $2.95 #4 FC, 32pg (JUN940171) $2.95 #5 FC, 32pg (MAR980083) $2.95 MARTHA WASHINGTON GOES TO WAR by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons SC, 144pg, FC (STAR01448) $17.95 MARTHA WASHINGTON SAVES THE WORLD by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons SC, 112pg, FC (STAR09283) $12.95 SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR by Frank Miller SC, 208pg, b&w (2nd Printing) (STAR00873) . . . 15 bucks SIN CITY: THE BABE WORE RED AND OTHER STORIES by Frank Miller b&w and red, 32pg, one-shot (STAR02467) $2.95 SIN CITY: THE BIG FAT KILL by Frank Miller BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND NUDITY. SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR01894) $15.00 HC, 184pg, FC/b&w (STAR01511) $25.00 SIN CITY: BLAM! LITHOGRAPH by Frank Miller b&w, 19-5/8" x 15-5/8", 80# Conqueror High White Laid Finish acid-free stock (STAR10077) $15.00 SIN CITY: BOOZE, BROADES, & BULLETS by Frank Miller SC, 160pg, b&w w/color (STAR08604) $15.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #1: NANCY CALLAHAN by Frank Miller b&w, 24" x 36" (FEB980130) $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #2: GOLDIE by Frank Miller b&w, 24" x 36" (STAR09819) $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #3: MIHO by Frank Miller b&w, 24" x 36" (STAR09820) $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #4: WENDY by Frank Miller b&w, 24" x 36" (STAR09821) $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #5: AVA by Frank Miller b&w, 24" x 36" (STAR09822) $20.00 SIN CITY: FAMILY VALUES by Frank Miller BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY AND PROFANITY. SC, 128pg, b&w (STAR07008) $10.00 SIN CITY: HAVING A BALL LITHOGRAPH by Frank Miller b&w, 19-5/8" x 15-5/8", 80# Conqueror High White Laid Finish acid-free stock (APR970078) $15.00 SIN CITY SHOT GLASS by Frank Miller 1.5 oz clear glass w/ red and black illustration and logo (STAR06693) Shot Glass $5.00 SIN CITY: THAT YELLOW BASTARD by Frank Miller SC, 240pg, b&w (STAR06736) $15.00 SIN CITY: KADIE’S CLUB PECOS ZIPPO® LIGHTER by Frank Miller High-polish chrome lighter w/ red-and-black illustration and logo (STAR06820) Zippo $29.95 SIN CITY: MOLLY’S ESCORT SERVICE ZIPPO® LIGHTER by Frank Miller High-polish chrome lighter w/black-and-red artwork (STAR02469) Zippo $29.95 TALES TO OFFEND by Frank Miller FC, 32pg (one shot) (MAY970090) $2.95 NEW PRODUCTS STAR WARS #16 by Tim Truman, Tom Lyle, and Robert Jones; cover by Mark Schultz As Lannik terrorists and Ffib priests prepare to wipe out half of the Jedi Council, the Jedi must ask themselves: is there any hope for peace, or was this a ruse all along? The answer lies somewhere among the rocky flats and methane pools of Malastare, but so does death, and for one of the team, life will never be the same again! On sale March 22 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA #3 by Darko Macan, John Nadeau, Jordi Ensign, Martin Egeland, and Kilian Plunkett cover by Sean Phillips Three more stories of Chewbacca’s past unfold: Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca must fight for their lives in a corrupt Imperial arena! Rogue Squadron pilot Wedge Antilles flies off to battle with a very furry, very angry, and very unwilling passenger! And Leia Organa Solo grows solemn with a story of her husband’s lifelong friend. On sale March 15 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS TALES #3 Featuring Ryder Windham, Rich Hedden, Jan Duurjema, Rich Handley, Darko Macan, John Ostrander, Tom Fowler and others cover by Dave Dorman The Galaxy’s greatest comics anthology features the world’s greatest comics creators and their spins on the Star Wars saga, both within and beyond the continuity! Lando Calrissian gambles for an immense prize: an entire city! Jar Jar Binks discovers that the bonds of friendship can only be stretched so far. And an unlikely pair take the galaxy by storm! On sale March 29 FC, 64pg (quarterly) $4.95 DC COMICS There's new blood in the swamp SWAMP THING One of VERTIGO's signature titles returns, as the headstrong child of the original Swamp Thing takes center stage in a new ongoing series. Half human, half incredibly powerful Plant Elemental, Tefé Holland refuses to pledge blind loyalty to either side of her heritage — and SWAMP THING kicks off her heretical quest to forge her own path. Written by Brian K. Vaughan (X-Men Unlimited, SINS OF YOUTH: WONDER GIRLS) with stunning art by Roger Petersen (Predator: Kindred, SubHuman) and Joe Rubinstein (ACTION COMICS, JLA: CREATED EQUAL), with haunting painted covers by Phil Hale (FLINCH, STRANGE ADVENTURES), SWAMP THING begins with "In Lieu of Flowers", a compelling tale of a prom night turned nightmare. Once, their turbulent pasts made them fiercely loyal to each other, and three close friends vowed to head towards promising futures together. But with one wrenching betrayal, they lose it all — and, in the instant it happens, Tefé Holland's long-slumbering consciousness is shocked awake. And the only thing more shocking than her return is who shows up to tell the story of where she's been. The first human Earth Elemental has returned. Modern horror has left the swamp. And it's headed your way. This project is supported with a 16-page preview "flip-book" (which will also include a preview of the upcoming LUCIFER ongoing series); a 4-color poster; a co-op ad slick; and house, trade and outreach ads. SWAMP THING is an ongoing series from VERTIGO (suggested for mature readers) edited by Joan Hilty. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores March 15 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Youth is wasted on the young...no more! YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH The media and government attacks on DC's youngest super-team come to a head with unexpected results in YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH, an incredible event comprised of two extra-sized "bookend" issues and eight one-shots starring surprising pairings of young and adult heroes. Making these pairings even more offbeat, the young heroes have suddenly become adults, while, simultaneously, the older heroes have become kids! Building on storylines going back to YOUNG JUSTICE #1 that culminated in recent events in the series (including Arrowette's nearly killing a murderer) the government has begun a full investigation of YJ's activities. Behind the scenes, the organization called the Agenda has orchestrated the government involvement as part of a larger plan...one that will affect all the DCU's greatest heroes. It all reaches a boiling point in SINS OF YOUTH #1, written by YOUNG JUSTICE's Peter David with art by YJ's Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker. Stage one — which involves the evil Klarion the Witch Boy's mystically transforming the world's adult super-heroes into teens — goes off without a hitch. But then the team of Golden Age sidekicks known as Old Justice enters the fray. They try to force Klarion to restore Superman, Batman and the rest to their original ages, but the wicked Klarion instead turns the teen heroes into adults! (How this affects the eternally teenaged Superboy is revealed in SUPERBOY #74.) The SINS bookends and one-shots (but not the aforementioned SUPERBOY #74) feature a distinctive trade dress and covers by Mike Wieringo (THE FLASH, Tellos) and Comics Buyer's Guide-elected "Inker of the Century" Terry Austin. The one-shots — SINS OF YOUTH: JLA, JR. #1, SINS OF YOUTH: AQUABOY/LAGOON MAN #1, SINS OF YOUTH: BATBOY & ROBIN #1, SINS OF YOUTH: KID FLASH/IMPULSE #1, SINS OF YOUTH: STARWOMAN & THE JSA (JUNIOR SOCIETY OF AMERICA) #1, SINS OF YOUTH: SUPERMAN, JR./SUPERBOY, SR. #1, SINS OF YOUTH: WONDER GIRLS #1, and SINS OF YOUTH: THE SECRET/DEADBOY #1 — feature appearances not only by the title characters but by other age-shifted DC characters as well. In these exciting issues (see the listings section for creative teams and full details), the unexpectedly seasoned, recently young heroes (including a suddenly mature Impulse and the JSA's new leader, Starwoman) must team up with their more impetuous former mentors (Kid Flash, the Junior Society of America, and so on) to capture Klarion, restore order and defeat the Agenda and their private group of super-beings, the Point Men. Whew! No one ever said growing up would be easy, but still... March also sees the release of YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH Secret Files #1, a Special featuring profile pages of the transformed heroes — and villains — of SINS OF YOUTH; a lead story starring the Contessa and the Teen Titans; "lost pages" featuring the JLA vs. JSA battle we just had to call "Crisis on Infantile Earths!"; and more! This project is supported with a 4-color poster; 10 display cards (designed to fit into the KINGDOM/JUSTICE SOCIETY RETURNS display); a co-op ad slick; and house and trade ads. SINS OF YOUTH is a 2-issue miniseries co-edited by Eddie Berganza and Mike McAvennie with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. each. SINS OF YOUTH: AQUABOY/LAGOON MAN #1, SINS OF YOUTH: BATBOY & ROBIN #1, SINS OF YOUTH: JLA, JR. #1, SINS OF YOUTH: KID FLASH/IMPULSE #1, SINS OF YOUTH: THE SECRET/DEADBOY #1, SINS OF YOUTH: STARWOMAN & THE JSA (JUNIOR SOCIETY OF AMERICA) #1, SINS OF YOUTH: SUPERBOY/SUPERMAN #1, and SINS OF YOUTH: WONDER GIRLS #1 are 32- page issues co-edited by Berganza and McAvennie with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. each. YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH Secret Files #1 is co-edited by Maureen McTigue and Tony Bedard with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. The SIN begins...(all books with * should be read in the specific order shown) *YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH #1 — in stores March 15 *SUPERBOY #74 (connected to SINS but without the trade dress) — March 15 *YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH Secret Files #1 — March 15 Growing up in public *SINS OF YOUTH: JLA, JR. #1 — in stores March 22 SINS OF YOUTH: AQUABOY/LAGOON MAN #1 — March 22 SINS OF YOUTH: BATBOY & ROBIN #1 — March 22 SINS OF YOUTH: KID FLASH/IMPULSE #1 — March 22 SINS OF YOUTH: STARWOMAN & THE JSA (JUNIOR SOCIETY OF AMERICA) #1 — March 22 *SINS OF YOUTH: SUPERBOY/SUPERMAN #1 — March 22 *SINS OF YOUTH: WONDER GIRLS #1 — March 22 *SINS OF YOUTH: THE SECRET/DEADBOY #1 — March 22 Age-old questions...resolved! *YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH #2 — in stores March 29 America's best action figures TOM STRONG DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET At last, the premier science hero from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS is offered in space-age plastic in the TOM STRONG DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET. The first action figures based on the characters of Alan Moore's AMERICA'S BEST COMICS, this gorgeous set features not only Tom Strong himself, but his trusted robotic valet, Pneuman! Advance solicited for release in July, this fun-for-the-whole-family package comes in an attractive window box showing off the intricately detailed features of both figures as well as all of Tom's specially designed accessories, including his removable goggles, helicopter backpack (with manually spinning blades), and a semi-automatic pistol and knife that fit into his belt. Tom stands a heroic 6.2" tall, with seven points of articulation (including neck, shoulders, elbow, and hips), while his mechanical manservant Pneuman stands a towering 7" tall with six points of articulation (including neck, waist, shoulders, and elbows) and wheels that allow him to roll to Tom's side. No variants are being offered. This project is supported with a 4-color poster. The TOM STRONG DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is advance solicited for release on July 19. Ask your retailer for pricing information. Please note: The TOM STRONG DELUXE ACTION FIGURE 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 March-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. GEN13 vs. DV8 GEN-ACTIVE #1 It began decades ago. A covert government organization, a handful of human guinea pigs, and a top-secret formula known as the Gen-Factor. Exposure to this formula resulted in strange and miraculous abilities. The superpowered subjects of the Gen- Factor Project, along with their progeny, came to be known as Gen-Actives. Now a new quarterly series from WildStorm Productions tells their stories. Welcome to the world of GEN-ACTIVE. An extra-length, in-continuity anthology series by some of WildStorm's best and brightest, each issue of GEN-ACTIVE features a trio of tales spotlighting a mixture of WildStorm favorites, new faces, absent friends, and even the characters you love to hate. Featuring an exciting high-energy lineup of characters and creative teams, GEN-ACTIVE will contain a mixture of self- contained stories and recurring features. Produced in concert with WildStorm's ongoing series, events in GEN-ACTIVE will have serious repercussions within the WildStorm Universe. The excitement begins with GEN-ACTIVE #1, featuring a bold cover by DANGER GIRL's J. Scott Campbell and CRIMSON inker Sandra Hope. And Campbell's involvement is appropriate, as the history-making issue showcases the long- awaited confrontation between two teams he co-created: Gen13 and DV8! Written by Jay Faerber with artwork by Dan Norton, this astonishing battle is just one of the highlights of the debut issue, which also features the debut of a brash new hero in the WildStorm Universe (written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning with art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs) and a look at the surprising wherabouts of an unscrupulous — and familiar — criminal couple on the run (written by Ben Raab with art by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary). Plus, look for an exciting variant cover on issue #1 by BATTLE CHASERS' Joe Madureira and Tom McWeeney! This project is supported with house ads. GEN-ACTIVE is an ongoing quarterly series from WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS co-edited by Eric DeSantis and John Layman. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores March 1 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. Note: 1 in 4 copies of GEN-ACTIVE #1 feature a variant cover by Joe Madureira and Tom McWeeney. A world where super-heroes can really make a difference? You're living in it. REALWORLDS In DC's Elseworlds titles, familiar heroes are taken from their usual settings and put into strange times and places. Now a new group of titles takes that concept even further, exploring the influence of some of comics' greatest characters on the most remarkable of all worlds — our own — in Realworlds. In Realworlds, the fantastic exploits of fictional super-heroes influence all-too- human people to attempt superhuman things. Realworlds stories are tales of extraordinary ordinary people — people whose real lives and real ambitions intersect with familiar iconic figures from the DC Universe in surprising ways. In the first such story, REALWORLDS: BATMAN, the Dark Knight is one man's obsession. In April's REALWORLDS: WONDER WOMAN, being the Amazon Princess is an acting job. In the upcoming REALWORLDS: JLA, dressing up like super-heroes for a costume party is part of an elaborate joke, while in REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN, getting a large tattoo of the "S"-shield proves to be a monumental mistake. REALWORLDS: BATMAN Written by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski (Punisher), with art and cover by Marshall Rogers (BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS) and John Cebollero (THE BIG BOOK OF GRIMM, Kid Death & Fluffy), this first Realworlds is a Prestige one- shot set in 1989. Charlie is a mentally challenged 37-year-old who works at a grocery story in New York's East Village. But he also has a secret — he's Batman. Inspired by the campy TV show of his childhood, Charlie is obsessed with the serio-comic exploits of the Caped Crusader. Once each morning Charlie saves Chief O'Hara from a fate worse than death by lifting the gate of the local florist shop; once a week he makes deliveries to an 80-year old spinster whose feline-filled apartment looks and smells like the Catwoman's lair; and once in a lifetime he'll get to see his debut on the big screen when the Batman movie opens on June 23, 1989. Charlie's fantasy life is harmless, and happily indulged by the locals in his neighborhood. But all that changes when, inspired by the darker, more menacing version of Batman depicted in the movie, Charlie seeks a new kind of adventure: one in which fantasy and reality trade places and danger becomes all too real. In Realworlds, the essence of the hero — what it means to be a hero, how one rises to the occasion when standing in the shoes of the hero — comes through, as truly human characters are inspired to a level of passion, nobility and greatness worthy of the heroes themselves. This project is supported with a 4-color poster; a co-op ad slick; and house and trade ads. REALWORLDS: BATMAN is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited by Andrew Helfer. It arrives in comic-book stores March 1 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. The Noir Knight returns BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE OVERSIZED TP With the lead stories in DETECTIVE COMICS and backup tales in BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS showcasing dazzling noir-flavored tales of the Dark Knight each month, it's the right time for an oversized trade paperback reprinting the Eisner Award- winning BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE anthology series, printed in the same larger size (7 1/2" x 11 5/8") as the sold-out hardcover edition. Included among the twenty remarkable stories within are the Eisner Award- winning "Heroes," written by Archie Goodwin with art by Gary Gianni; the Eisner- nominated "Perpetual Mourning," written and drawn by Ted McKeever; and "A Black and White World," written by THE SANDMAN's Neil Gaiman, with art by Simon Bisley. Other breathtaking storytelling efforts come from extraordinary comics artists including Joe Kubert, Brian Bolland, Walter Simonson, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bruce Timm, Klaus Janson, Howard Chaykin, Matt Wagner, and Teddy Kristiansen, with stories by some of the medium's best writers, among them Dennis O'Neil, Jan Strnad, Chuck Dixon, and Andrew Helfer. Also included are the covers of the original issues, by Frank Miller, Jim Lee and Scott Williams, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Alex Toth (whose cover is used as the cover of the paperback), as well as Batman pinups by artists Alex Ross, Michael Allred, Michael Wm. Kaluta, Moebius and P. Craig Russell. BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE is a 240-page oversized trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores March 1 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. NIGHTWING: LOVE AND BULLETS TP The heroic debut — and near death — of Nite-Wing, the murderous first appearance of the (literally) twisted villain named Torque and Nightwing's reunion with the Huntress after their ill-fated love affair are just some of the stories included in NIGHTWING: LOVE AND BULLETS. This newest NIGHTWING trade paperback reprints 8 1/2 issues of the popular NIGHTWING series, including NIGHTWING #25's delightful team-up of Nightwing and Robin! Written by Chuck Dixon, with art and a brand-new cover by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story (BATMAN), LOVE AND BULLETS reprints NIGHTWING #21-22, #24-29 and NIGHTWING #1/2, originally offered through Wizard magazine. As the influx of criminals displaced from "No Man's Land" into Blüdhaven increases, Dick Grayson has more than his hands full as mob violence (in the form of Blockbuster and his minions), vigilante activity (courtesy of the so-called Nite-Wing and the Huntress), and more reach a dangerous head (as in the backwards-facing Torque). And, in what may be the volume's highlight, Nightwing takes Robin Tim Drake on a training exercise as the duo takes a train ride...on top of the train...blindfolded. NIGHTWING: LOVE AND BULLETS is a 208-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores March 29 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. A hated hero. A beloved criminal. BATMAN: THE HILL One of the Dark Knight's greatest strengths has always been the fear he strikes in his enemies. But what happens when he faces a foe who has no fear of him...in a community that takes his side against Batman? This intriguing question is at the core of BATMAN: THE HILL, a stylish and thought-provoking extra-length one-shot written by Christopher Priest (JLA 80-PAGE GIANT, Black Panther) with dazzling art by DETECTIVE COMICS's Shawn Martinbrough (assisted on inks by John Lowe). Set before Gotham City was struck by a cataclysmic earthquake, THE HILL is set in Gotham's most underdeveloped neighborhood, a ghetto where a horrible gangland murder has taken place. To bring the guilty to justice, Batman must adopt an unusual set of tactics to wage war in a community that has no connection to the legend of the Dark Knight...a community whose most respected member is the prime suspect in the case. BATMAN: THE HILL is a 48-page one-shot co-edited by Jordan B. Gorfinkel and Joseph Illidge. It arrives in comic-book stores March 8 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD AND OTHER STORIES TP Elijah Snow is a hundred years old and trying to keep anyone from finding out. Jakita Wagner can punch out trucks and is trying to keep from dying of boredom. The man called The Drummer talks to machines and is fighting a losing battle to keep his sanity. Together, they are PLANETARY — mystery archaeologists of the late 20th century, tracking down evidence of a vast array of superhuman activity that the mainstream world never knew anything about. Now their first adventures are collected in one handsome package, the PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD AND OTHER STORIES trade paperback. And as a sign of how special this collection is, ALL OVER THE WORLD features a brand-new introduction by AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' Alan Moore! Written by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, STORMWATCH) with stunning art by John Cassaday (DESPERADOES, X-Men/Alpha Flight), ALL OVER THE WORLD reprints PLANETARY #1-6 as well as the PLANETARY PREVIEW. In these compelling stories, readers meet the mysterious team as it explores a secret century of superhuman activity, dealing with a World War II supercomputer that can access other universes, a hidden island of dying monsters, a spectral spirit of vengeance, and much more. PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD AND OTHER STORIES is a 144- page WildStorm Productions trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores March 22 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. STORMWATCH: LIGHTNING STRIKES TP The individual members of Stormwatch — the team that would become the Authority — take their turns in the spotlight in STORMWATCH: LIGHTNING STRIKES, a hard-hitting trade-paperback collection reprinting STORMWATCH #43-47, completing the reprints of STORMWATCH issues written by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, PLANETARY). Featuring art by the team of Tom Raney and Randy Elliott, LIGHTNING STRIKES includes Jack Hawksmoor's encounter with a grisly murder; Battalion's fight against a racist militia group; Jenny Sparks' battles against evil across the generations through which she has lived (each rendered in a style reminiscent of comics from that period). Rounding out the volume are the special all-splash-page issue drawn by Jim Lee and Richard Bennett, in which the entire team assembles against a deadly being of Daemonite origin; and a cover gallery that includes issue #44's variant covers by Raney and Elliott and Gil Kane and Tom Palmer. STORMWATCH: LIGHTNING STRIKES is a 144-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores March 1 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. Respect them or get out of their way! THE AUTHORITY #13 Why do super-people never go after the real villains? Why do beings of such unimaginable power defend the Earth from external threats but hardly ever team up to address the real problems happening around them? For decades super-teams have fought costumed super-criminals, but they always seem to refrain from doing anything beyond maintaining the status quo. Until now. A new era of super-involved superbeings begins in March with THE AUTHORITY #13, the debut of the popular series' new creative team: writer Mark Millar (JLA, SUPERMAN ADVENTURES), penciller Frank Quitely (JLA: EARTH 2) and inker Trevor Scott (DEATHBLOW). In the aftermath of battles with super-powered armies from other dimensions, nations of super-terrorists and the seemingly divine, the more down-to-earth (though no less over-the-top) direction begins in THE AUTHORITY's lucky thirteenth issue, Part 1 of the 4-part "The Nativity." As the Authority starts toppling dictators and freeing refugees on the other side of the world, there are staggering repercussions. What is it like to find the entire planet suddenly in your debt? What happens when super-heroic exploits turn once-covert operatives into the biggest, sexiest and most popular figures the mass media have ever seen? The answers begin to be addressed in THE AUTHORITY #13, but remember: The world can't be changed overnight...and the people at the top aren't going to make way for a so-called higher authority without a fight. THE AUTHORITY is an ongoing series from WildStorm Productions edited by Rachelle Brissenden. Issue #13 arrives in comic-book stores March 22 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Green Lantern and the Atom! LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #28 In LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #20-21, Green Lantern Abin Sur starred in an unexpected tale of the Old West, facing off against the deadly alien foe known as Traitor. Now, in a 2-part sequel beginning in issue #28, the villain returns, facing Abin Sur's successor — Green Lantern Hal Jordan — and his size-shifting JLA colleague, Ray Palmer, the Atom! Making this pairing even more spectacular, pencils for the story are by the era's signature artist for both GL and the Atom, Gil Kane, who has never before illustrated the two heroes together in a team-up adventure! Inking Kane on the story pages is Klaus Janson (from the first Traitor tale), while painting over Kane's pencils on the covers is Alex Ross (BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME). Written by Steven Grant (who also wrote the story of Traitor's first appearance), Part 1 of "Traitor's Revenge" finds Traitor using the Atom's white-dwarf-star energy to break free from prison, and heading straight for the site of his defeat at Abin Sur's hands...Earth. But Hal Jordan's going to have something to say about that! (Note: The final chapter of the "Traitor Trilogy," featuring Kyle Rayner, is scheduled to appear in 2001.) This project is supported with house ads. LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #28 is a 32-page issue edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic-book stores March 15 with a cover price of $1.99 U.S. Meet Wally West (and a whole lot more) THE FLASH ARCHIVES Volume 2 HC Silver Age Flash Barry Allen meets his successor — and sometime sidekick Kid Flash — Wally West in THE FLASH ARCHIVES Volume 2, a thrilling hardcover reprinting THE FLASH (first series) #109-116. Containing not only the first three appearances of Kid Flash, these historic issues also include the origins and first appearances of classic Rogues Gallery members the Trickster and the Weather Wizard, as well as the debut of the stretchable sleuth known as the Elongated Man (currently appearing in the pages of STARMAN). Rounding out the volume in unforgettable stories written by John Broome, with masterful art by penciller Carmine Infantino and inkers Murphy Anderson, Frank Giacoia and Joe Giella, are encore appearances by the villainous Mirror Master and Captain Cold, adding up to a collection that's a joy to read...at any speed. THE FLASH ARCHIVES Volume 2 is a 240-page hardcover book. It arrives in comic-book stores March 22 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. Saving the world before bedtime THE POWERPUFF GIRLS It's here! Because you demanded it! The most popular super-heroines under the age of ten star in their very own ongoing series, and they're going to pound all the evildoers into paste! Straight from their hit series on the Cartoon Network, and sold-out appearances in CARTOON NETWORK STARRING, it's THE POWERPUFF GIRLS! With TV series creator Craig McCracken closely involved in the process, THE POWERPUFF GIRLS includes all the sugar, spice and rock 'em-sock 'em battles that fans have come to expect. Join Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles as they take on all kinds of menaces in between naps. In THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #1 (written by Jennifer Moore and Sean Carolan with art and cover by Philip Moy), Bubbles uses Chemical X to bring an injured squirrel back to health. Will the girls have a new sidekick, or will they be..."By Twitchy Betrayed"? With future issues including appearances by popular PG villains including Him, Mojo Jojo and the Amoeba Boys, fighting evil has never been cuter! This project is supported with house ads. THE POWERPUFF GIRLS is an ongoing series edited by Heidi MacDonald. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores March 15 with a cover price of $1.99 U.S. Our monsters at war CREATURE COMMANDOS In the near future, a secret government agency called "Project M" is the world's only hope against an array of otherdimensional threats poised to conquer — or destroy — the Earth. For more than sixty years, the Project's head scientist has bent or broken the laws of nature, reviving fallen soldiers in bizarre bio-engineered new forms. Together, these monstrous heroes are the stars of CREATURE COMMANDOS, a pulse-pounding new 8-issue miniseries. Written by Timothy Truman (GUNS OF THE DRAGON) with art and covers by the JLA: SUPERPOWER team of Scot Eaton and Ray Kryssing, CREATURE COMMANDOS tells an intense story of guts and glory. In the power-packed first issue, a Marine casualty of World War II is revived more than sixty years after his death in a new, mechanized body. With only fragmented memories of his old life to guide him, he tries to flee the Project's clutches, eventually coming face to face with his captor/creator and learning why he's been revived: to join a squad of other revived (and refurbished) soldiers as Earth's best hope for survival. Sneaking behind interdimensional enemy lines, the Commandos must stop alien threats before they reach our shores...by any means necessary. CREATURE COMMANDOS is a high-paced, high-adventure romp featuring vivid characterization, heartracing action and...did we mention bizarre heroes shooting big monsters? This project is supported with house and trade ads. CREATURE COMMANDOS is an 8-issue miniseries edited by Peter Tomasi. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores March 15 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Lost in the Stars LEGION LOST #1 In "Legion of the Damned," Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and newcomer Olivier Coipel shattered the status quo for the 30th century's greatest heroes. Devastated by the battle with the mind-controlling menace of the Blight, the Legion's ultimate challenge still lies ahead in the pages of LEGION LOST, a 12-issue maxiseries that promises to redefine the heroes for the 31st century! Written by Abnett and Lanning, with art by Coipel and Lanning, LEGION LOST opens in an unknown part of space, as a member of an alien race comes across the wreckage of a destroyed Legion Outpost. Discovering log entries which introduce her to the Legion — and detail the team's final moments onboard — she searches the station further, finding several members of the fallen team hiding inside. But can the alien female find a way to communicate with the shattered heroes before the Progeny, a race dedicated to eliminating her kind, attacks them? In the months that follow, the Legionnaires will be forced to make their way through scores of worlds that have never heard of them, as they attempt to discover what has happened to the galaxy and friends they left behind. Arriving on new worlds, finding new allies and new enemies, they must search for means of transportation and supplies for their continued survival. Throughout the yearlong journey, longstanding relationships will be sorely tested as what's left of the Legion reevaluates what remains of their ideals and must make brutal, questionable choices if they ever hope to make it back home. Whoever makes it back will be transformed by the journey...a voyage that will redefine one of DC's greatest super-hero teams. This project is supported with house and trade ads. LEGION LOST is a 12-issue maxiseries edited by Mike McAvennie. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores March 1 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Rounding up the unusual suspects GANGLAND TP Slip on your bulletproof vest and slip into the world of GANGLAND, a shocking trade-paperback collection reprinting the groundbreaking VERTIGO miniseries that featured some of comics' most formidable talents training their sights on organized crime. From lonely hit men to extraterrestrial enforcers, from suburban tykes with attitude to gangstas with credit problems, GANGLAND features fourteen stories (including the Eisner Award-nominated "Electric China Death") about bad guys banding together to take what's not rightfully theirs. The book's astonishing lineup of talent includes Frank Quitely (JLA: EARTH 2), Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), Richard Corben (HELLBLAZER), Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, HELLBLAZER), Kilian Plunkett (UNKNOWN SOLDIER, TROUBLE MAGNET), Joe R. Lansdale (JONAH HEX), Eric Shanower (WEIRD WAR TALES), Mark Chiarello (BATMAN & HOUDINI: THE DEVIL'S WORKSHOP), Peter Kuper (THE SYSTEM), David Lloyd (V FOR VENDETTA), and more. HELLBLAZER cover artist Tim Bradstreet also contributes a new cover for a collection that's so good, it's almost criminal. GANGLAND is a 112-page VERTIGO trade paperback, suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores March 1 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. Sunglasses at night DOCTOR MID-NITE TP In the "Darkness Falls" saga in the pages of JSA, the key to the Justice Society's success was new member Dr. Pieter Cross, a.k.a. Doctor Mid-Nite. Now readers can rediscover this fascinating character's origin in the DOCTOR MID-NITE trade paperback. Reprinting the popular miniseries written by Matt Wagner (Mage, SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE) with vividly painted art by John K. Snyder, III (Grendel), DOCTOR MID-NITE takes place in the city of Portsmouth, where modern-day Renaissance man Cross gets too close to the shadowy source behind a powerful — and destructive — super-steroid. One harrowing "accident" later, Cross has been stricken blind, his crusade to clean up the streets seemingly over. But then he makes an amazing discovery. Blind in normal amounts of light, the accident has left him with an unexpected gift: He can see perfectly in the dark! Focusing his myriad talents against evil, this new Doctor Mid-Nite revives the legacy of a classic DC character in a stylish way, healing the ills of a modern world that desperately needs his care. DOCTOR MID-NITE is a 160-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores March 15 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. Swords, sorcery, and female bonding BATTLEAXES Mix a lot of pulp sword-and-sorcery with a little steamy soap opera, and you've got BATTLEAXES. From writer Terry LaBan (MUKTUK WOLFSBREATH: HARD- BOILED SHAMAN, VERTIGO VÉRITÉ: THE UNSEEN HAND) and artist Alex Horley (LOBO) comes this 4-issue VERTIGO saga of ferocious female Vikings slashing their way across the battle-scarred landscape of Dark Ages Europe in pursuit of action, money and love. It's the 9th century, and northern barbarians are rushing to fight as soldiers of fortune for the degenerate empires of the East. But one band of warriors is like no other: They're all women. In BATTLEAXES #1, even as they descend on the embattled kingdom of Birzenia to prove their mettle, their dauntless chief, Hrotha, must deal with everything from quarreling ex-lovers to her own daughter's adolescent temper tantrums. Too bad you can't solve every problem with good looks, a little magic, and the business edge of a sword! This project is supported with house ads. BATTLEAXES is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Joan Hilty and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores March 1 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. SON OF SUPERMAN SC SON OF SUPERMAN — the first original Superman hardcover ever published — sold out quickly when it arrived in comic-book shops in November. Now a softcover edition captures the gripping Elseworlds tale of the teenaged son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, who must come to grips with the flowering of his super-powers as well as the sudden discovery of a heritage he never knew was his. In this unforgettable graphic novel written by Howard Chaykin (PULP FANTASTIC) and David Tischman, beautifully illustrated by the PROMETHEA team of J.H. Williams and Mick Gray, teenager Jon Kent, having grown up unaware that the father he never knew and the Man of Steel were one and the same, is shocked when he gains the superhuman powers and abilities that are his birthright. Learning the secret of his paternity, he barely has time to absorb the news before his powers draw the attention of a terrorist group called the Supermen, who recruit Jon to help uncover the whereabouts of the long-lost Man of Steel. But when the Last Son of Krypton turns out to be alive, how will the inheritors of his heroic legacy take the news? And what role will the original Superman have in the strange new world he finds around him? SON OF SUPERMAN is a 96-page softcover book. It arrives in comic-book shops March 29 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS TP In 1938, ACTION COMICS #1 introduced Superman. In 1939, DETECTIVE COMICS #27 introduced Batman. Now, a handsome trade paperback from fan-favorite writer/artist John Byrne (BATMAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA, X-Men: The Hidden Years) explores what would have happened if those events had truly occurred in the Golden Age — and how the world would have changed as a result — in SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS, a collection reprinting the popular 4-issue Prestige Elseworlds miniseries. Spanning from the late 1930s to a gleaming era centuries ahead, GENERATIONS witnesses Earth's technology and society taking unexpected directions due to the presence of Superman and Batman, with each of the heroes responding in surprising ways to the ever-changing challenges of this strange new world. Split into decade-long chapters, each paying homage to the style that dominated the comics of those years, GENERATIONS goes from the pulpy feel of the Golden Age through styles including high camp, grim-and-gritty, social relevance, and more. Just imagine! SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS is a 192-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores March 8 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. The Fortress of Solitude...reborn! SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #100 The battle with Brainiac 13 has taught Superman a lesson: He needs to keep the Kryptonian technology he had recently shunned in order to be able to effectively protect his adopted planet. But what kind of structure can house such powerful equipment? Of course! A Fortress of Solitude! It's an old-fashioned Fortress-raising in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #100, an extra-sized issue from the series' regular creative team of writer Mark Schultz and artists Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen. The issue ships in two different versions: a COLLECTOR'S EDITION (featuring a cardstock cover with a reverse gateleg that reveals a two-page spread of the new Fortress) and a non-enhanced STANDARD EDITION with Superman holding the key to his hideaway (the same image shown on the front cover of the COLLECTOR'S EDITION). While Superman and guest-star Steel work to forge a new fortress in the Andes that combines the technologies of two worlds, thieves attempting to raid Metropolis's futuristic technology find a "backdoor" into the Fortress and accidentally download the deadly Cyborg Superman! SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #100 is a 48-page issue edited by Eddie Berganza. Both the STANDARD and COLLECTOR'S EDITIONs arrrive in comic-book stores March 15 with a cover price of $3.99 U.S. for the COLLECTOR'S EDITION and $2.99 U.S. for the STANDARD EDITION. YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH #1 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores March 15. The mega-event begins here! The media attack on Young Justice heats up while, at the same time, Old Justice and the mysterious group called the Agenda launch a more direct assault on our heroes, leading DC's young heroes to become adults and the elder statesmen and women of the DCU to turn young. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 2) $3.95 SUPERBOY #74 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND KESEL In stores March 15. It's out of "The Evil Factory" and into SINS OF YOUTH for the Kid! Because his body's permanently stuck at 16 years of age, everybody but Superboy has been aged or de-aged by the events in YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH #1. But that doesn't mean things are okay for Superboy, as the aging process has given him a completely different — and deadly — side-effect! Can he recover in time to take on...SUPERBOY?! Someone's going to die this issue (we really mean it)! Note: This issue is a prelude to the events in the SINS one-shots and will not feature the SINS OF YOUTH trade dress. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER, GEOFF JOHNS, BEN RAAB, AND VARIOUS; ART BY MIKE OEMING, TODD NAUCK, SCOTT KOLINS, DREW JOHNSON, LARY STUCKER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY NAUCK AND STUCKER In stores March 15. Klarion turns his de-aging spell on a host of familiar DC characters in this remarkable double-sized one-shot! From a galaxy of writers and artists involved with SINS OF YOUTH comes a lead story starring the evil Contessa and the Teen Titans; a monumental battle between JLA, Jr. and JSA, Jr.; profile pages on the major players in this crossover event; and more! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. $4.95 SINS OF YOUTH: JLA, JR. #1 WRITTEN BY D.C. JOHNSON; ART BY CARLO BARBERI, WAYNE FAUCHER AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores March 22. The ramifications of our heroes' transformations continue to build as a now-young JLA finds itself confused with Young Justice and wanted for YJ's crimes! What's worse, their youth isn't limited to their appearances — the team's maturity level has also decreased! Can Kid Captain Marvel, the World's Mightiest Mortal, help the World's Rowdiest Teenagers with a magical trip to the Rock of Eternity, or is the JLA Jr. doomed to live a painful adolescence? Meanwhile, Klarion completes his own mission: finding Amazo, the android with all the powers of the JLA! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SINS OF YOUTH: AQUABOY/LAGOON MAN #1 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART BY SUNNY LEE AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores March 22. Heavy is the head that wears the crown of the King...unless he gets de-aged, forgets all his responsibilities, and parties on with the monstrous Lagoon Man! But the currents of change aren't restricted to Aquaboy alone — his old (now young) foe Black Manta is out to regain his humanity, even if it means corrupting all undersea life! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SINS OF YOUTH: BATBOY & ROBIN #1 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY CARY NORD AND MARK LIPKA; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores March 22. A de-aged Batman can't let any of his enemies find out what's happened to him, so he asks Tim Drake to don the mask of the Bat, while he dons the Robin costume! It's an ill fit for both as they try to track down the magician Zatanna, who may be able to reverse Klarion's spell. Meanwhile, the Witch Boy pays a visit to the Penguin! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SINS OF YOUTH: KID FLASH/IMPULSE #1 WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART BY ANGEL UNZUETA AND JAIME MENDOZA; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores March 22. Is the world ready for (gasp!) a mature, thoughtful Impulse? The Flashes have been assigned to spin-doctor Young Justice's bad press by conducting the fastest media junket ever, but when crisis after crisis keeps them from clearing their names, it only makes matters worse. Meanwhile, Linda Park and Wally West's honeymoon goes south when Linda discovers she's now married to Kid Flash, and Captain Cold gets a chilly reception from Klarion! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SINS OF YOUTH: STARWOMAN & THE JSA (JUNIOR SOCIETY OF AMERICA) #1 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY DREW JOHNSON AND RICH FABER; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores March 22. The oldest are now the youngest as the members of DC's most senior super-team — the JSA — are the heroes hardest hit by the age reversal! Now formerly capricious teenager the Star- Spangled Kid is in charge of the very, very young heroes! Hoping to undo Klarion's spell with one of Doiby Dickles' ray guns, the team sets out for the planet Myrg, where Doiby got the gun that helped change them in the first place! While kiddie chaos ensues on Myrg, the Witch Boy frees Black Adam from his D.E.O. prison! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SINS OF YOUTH: SUPERMAN, JR./SUPERBOY, SR. #1 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY ROB HAYNES; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores March 22. The former Superman, now a Teen of Steel, returns to Metropolis to strut his stuff! But since his powers aren't what they used to be, when the Point Men come a'calling, Kal-El'll need the aid of the now-adult Superboy, whose grown-up powers may make him mightier than the Last Son of Krypton ever was! Meanwhile, Klarion pays a visit to the woman obssessed with Superman, Maxima! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SINS OF YOUTH: WONDER GIRLS #1 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND CHRIS IVY; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores March 22. Having traded names and updated their looks to fit their new ages, Wonder Woman and Wonder Girl go to the gods for help. Unfortunately, they wind up getting into even more trouble when Apollo sends them to face a Cyclops with the powers of Medusa! One look at this creature, and their age troubles will become permanent, because the Amazon pair will turn to stone! Meanwhile, Klarion visits Wonder Woman's WonderDome and takes the Sphinx! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SINS OF YOUTH: THE SECRET/DEADBOY #1 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY MIKE OEMING AND JASON BAUMGARTNER; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores March 22. The adult Secret and the friendly young ghost of Boston Brand — aka Deadboy — go after Klarion, who's busy transforming the places he visits into cartoonish worlds, providing a circus to entertain the villains he's collected! As the newly mature and improved Secret makes her move against Klarion, she unleashes forces which may very well prove more dangerous than the Witch Boy himself! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH #2 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores March 29. The battle of the ages concludes in an extra-sized issue! The heroes regroup for a final showdown with Klarion and the Agenda, but it's hardly a kiddie fight. The Witch Boy has a surprise planned with the villains he's collected, but if that fails, the Contessa has an ace up her sleeve that may surprise even Klarion! And there's one last twist at the end that will make a lasting impression on Young Justice! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 2) $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A YOUNG JUSTICE: THE SECRET #1 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND KARL STORY In stores March 22. This one-shot introduced not only the title character pivotal to SINS OF YOUTH, but also the team of Superboy, Impulse and Robin. FC, 32 PG. $1.95 O/A YOUNG JUSTICE SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY VARIOUS In stores March 15. Timed to coincide with the critical YOUNG JUSTICE juncture taking place in SINS OF YOUTH, this extra-length Special offers everthying a reader could want to know about the early days of Young Justice. Note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. FC, 48 PG. $4.95 ********************************* DC COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITIONS THE FLASH #123 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY JOHN BROOME; ART BY CARMINE INFANTINO AND JOE GIELLA; COVER BY INFANTINO AND MURPHY ANDERSON In stores March 15. A stunning reprint of the 1961 classic "Flash of Two Worlds," which introduced the concept of parallel Earths to the DC Universe and featured the first meeting between Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick and his successor, Silver Age Flash Barry Allen. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* HOUSE OF SECRETS #92 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY LEN WEIN AND VARIOUS; ART BY BERNIE WRIGHTSON, JEFF JONES, MICHAEL WM. KALUTA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WRIGHTSON In stores March 8. Reprinting the classic 1971 issue of one of DC's seminal horror anthologies, featuring the first appearance of Swamp Thing. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERMAN #76 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY EDMOND HAMILTON; ART BY CURT SWAN AND JOHN FISCHETTI; COVER BY WIN MORTIMER In stores March 29. The Silver Age Superman and Batman learned each other's secret identities in this 1952 issue's classic story "The Mightiest Team in the World!" FC, 48 PG. $2.95* WONDER WOMAN #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GEORGE PERÉZ; ART BY PÉREZ AND BOB MCLEOD; COVER BY PÉREZ In stores March 1. Writer/artist George Pérez's unforgettable run began with this 1987 issue, reintroducing the Amazon Princess with a stunningly rendered retelling of her origin. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* YOUNG ROMANCE #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY JOE SIMON, JACK KIRBY AND VARIOUS; ART BY SIMON, KIRBY, BILL DRAUT, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SIMON AND KIRBY In stores March 22. Reprinting the 1947 title that was the first-ever romance comic, showcasing the storytelling prowess of an array of comic-book legends including Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. FC, 48 PG. $2.95 DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #744 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH AND STEVE MITCHELL; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores March 8. Batman has his hands full as Whisper A'Daire's interventions ignite the war among Gotham's crime families. Who will pay for the Dark Knight's failure when events spin out of control? FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #3 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND PAUL POPE; ART BY PAUL RYAN AND PAUL POPE; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores March 15. The debut of the series' new artist (alternating with Dale Eaglesham and John Floyd) Paul Ryan (THE FLASH, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW). Part 1 of a 2-part story introducing a new villain: Samsara. It's a horrifying night for the Batman when a shooting is just the beginning of a killing spree in Gotham, as the bizarre spirit named Samsara begins inhabiting the bodies of everyone Batman fails to save. Plus, a black-and-white story written and drawn by Paul Pope (HEAVY LIQUID). FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN #577 WRITTEN BY LARRY HAMA; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores March 29. Even Batman has to keep up with the household chores when it appears the Batcave has a rodent problem that keeps setting off alarms. As he and Alfred combat the pesky rats, could there be another problem lurking in storm conduits deep under Wayne Manor? Could there be a trio of high-tech crooks looking to break into the estate to make off with some hefty hock-ables? Or could it be something else altogether? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #129 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND MATT RYAN; PAINTED COVER BY HUGH FLEMING In stores March 1. Part 3 of a 5-part story revealing how Batman and Green Arrow Oliver Queen first met! Minister Skave has enlisted the help of a super-soldier named Haim and orders him to roll out his secret weapon. Can Green Arrow withstand this latest plan to put him six feet under? Meanwhile, from the comfort of the Batcave, Bruce Wayne and Alfred plan the Dark Knight's next move to keep Oliver Queen alive. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #64 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY ROGER ROBINSON AND JAMES PASCOE In stores March 8. The Huntress guest-stars! Trapped in his old costume and framed for a murder he may or may not have committed, Azrael finds himself alone against Gotham's fiercest protectors — most notably, the Huntress! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BATGIRL #2 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT AND SCOTT PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores March 1. Gotham City's newest heroine continues to wage her silent battle for justice. Batgirl fights against all odds to save a dying man in a remote prison complex, and learns a hard lesson about the cost of trying to do the impossible. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE TP WRITTEN BY ARCHIE GOODWIN, NEIL GAIMAN, DENNIS O'NEIL, TED MCKEEVER, AND VARIOUS; ART BY BRIAN BOLLAND, MCKEEVER, JOE KUBERT, BRUCE TIMM, MATT WAGNER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ALEX TOTH In stores March 1. The award-winning BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE miniseries is reprinted in a handsome oversized trade-paperback edition! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 240PG, B&W (OVERSIZED FORMAT) $19.95 BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #6 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores March 15. The 13-issue maxiseries from the BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale continues! Following last issue's stunning surprise ending, things are heating up in Gotham City's underworld and the Penguin wouldn't have it any other way. With his hands tied by the Hang Man case, can Batman stop the fowl felon from starting a gangwar? FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 13) $2.95* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #24 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores March 1. Batman and Batgirl must track down the missing Nightwing and Robin, who are being held by a villain who has outwitted them both! Batman can track the heroes down, but will he follow their footsteps right into a trap? This issue also features the lovable Killer Croc! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: HAUNTED GOTHAM #4 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND JASON MOORE; COVER BY JONES AND JOHN BEATTY ELSEWORLDS. In stores March 29. The haunting miniseries concludes. In an attempt to uncover the dark forces tormenting Gotham City, Batman asks Cat Majik to hold a seance in Wayne Manor. But when he does, the old house becomes a place of supernatural terror. FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95 BATMAN: THE HILL WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER PRIEST; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY MARTINBROUGH In stores March 8. A stylish, extra-length one-shot pits the Dark Knight against a foe who isn't afraid of him. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.95 BATMAN BEYOND #7 WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY MIN S. KU AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY In stores March 22. Batman takes on the Jokerz gang to save the life of...Terry McGinnis? Nothing is what it seems as Terry learns the secret connection between Batman and his brother, Matt, forcing him to doubt everything he believes in. But who's really behind these "revelations"? The answer will surprise you! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BIRDS OF PREY #17 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BUTCH GUICE In stores March 15. The Joker wages nuclear war on New York City, forcing Power Girl and Black Canary to pull out all the stops. Now Oracle must enlist the most unlikely allies of all in a last-ditch attempt to prevent the murder of millions. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* CATWOMAN #80 WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON; ART BY STAZ JOHNSON AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY BRAD RADER In stores March 29. Catwoman's hit bottom, and she's hit hard! As readers know, Catty is going to jail. What they don't know is how she'll react to it — and neither does she. The power structure is stacked against her, and she has to learn a whole new way of surviving adverse conditions. And unlike when she was a street orphan, there's nowhere she can run. Can her already battered psyche take it? The result is not going to be pretty. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* NIGHTWING #43 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GREG LAND, PATRICK ZIRCHER AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.; COVER BY MATT HALEY AND DREW GERACI In stores March 8. Nite-Wing's war on the crime bosses in Blüdhaven leads him straight into confrontation with Nightwing! Things get really out of hand when the homonym heroes join forces to survive the threat of Torque, the gun-toting assassin whose head is on backwards. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* NIGHTWING: LOVE AND BULLETS TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY In stores March 29. A stunning collection reprints NIGHTWING #1/2, #21-22 and #24-29, including appearances by Robin, the Huntress, the vigilante called Nite-Wing, and the literally twisted villain named Torque. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NIGHTWING SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON, DEVIN GRAYSON AND VARIOUS; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL, KARL STORY, PHIL JIMENEZ, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MCDANIEL AND STORY In stores March 29. Timed to coincide with the release of NIGHTWING: LOVE AND BULLETS, this action- packed Special features a retelling of Nightwing's origin, profile pages and more. FC, 64 PG. $4.95 **************************** REALWORLDS: BATMAN WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN AND TOM SNIEGOSKI; ART AND COVER BY MARSHALL ROGERS AND JOHN CEBOLLERO REALWORLDS. In stores March 1. The first of a series of specials set in our super-heroless world follows a 37-year-old whose idolizing of the 1960s Batman TV show takes a dark turn when the new, darker Batman movie hits theaters in 1989. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95* ROBIN #76 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND JESSE DELPERDANG In stores March 15. It's the return of everyone's favorite vermin: Man-Bat! And this time, he's brought company...lots of company. And as if dealing with that leathery foe weren't bad enough, there's a big, bad villain on the horizon, one who's going to learn something very important about Robin. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #156 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores March 1. The new, improved Parasite strikes and when he does the Man of Steel feels it like never before! Plus, both Lana Lang and Wonder Woman visit Metropolis, which doesn't help the strained marital relations between Lois and Clark. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* **************************** Look for a MILLENNIUM EDITION reprinting the historic team-up between Superman and Batman from SUPERMAN (1st series) #76, offered elsewhere in this section of Previews. **************************** ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #578 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY PABLO RAIMONDI AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.; COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND MARK FARMER In stores March 8. New series writer J.M. DeMatteis makes his debut as Superman and Lois travel to an alien utopia in hopes of helping their troubled relationship. But there's a terror in paradise, and death to the couple is its counselling! Plus, Superman shows signs of being...sick? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* **************************** Look for an age-shifted Superman — and Superboy — in SINS OF YOUTH, offered elsewhere in this section of Previews. **************************** SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #100 — COLLECTOR'S EDITION WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores March 15. An extra-length issue guest-starring Steel and introducing a new Fortress of Solitude! A cardstock cover with a Fortress-revealing gateleg highlights this exciting issue, which also features the return of the evil Cyborg Superman. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $3.99* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #100 — STANDARD EDITION WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores March 15. The same history-making story as the STANDARD EDITION, without the cover enhancement. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.99* ACTION COMICS #765 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY KANO AND JOE RUBINSTEIN; COVER BY YVEL GUICHET AND DANNY MIKI In stores March 29. Joker and Harley Quinn come to Metropolis! Wild and wacky mayhem ensues as it's payback time, Joker style! He's gonna chop LexCorp Tower down, and the mysteriously ailing Man of Steel is not in any shape to stop him. And you won't wanna miss the fight between Harley and Mercy! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* **************************** Look for SUPERBOY #74 — the prelude to SINS OF YOUTH — elsewhere in this section of Previews. **************************** SON OF SUPERMAN SC WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS AND MICK GRAY ELSEWORLDS. In stores March 29. The son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane comes to grip with a heroic heritage he never knew he had in the softcover edition of the sold-out hardcover. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $14.95 SUPERGIRL #44 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores March 29. After dealing with the return of Supergirl's greatest enemy, Linda now must cope with a dying Dick Malverne, whose cancer has returned and threatens to claim him. Meanwhile, the Church of the "S" continues to attract new members, much to the dismay of a powerful being who considers Supergirl a deadly deceiver. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERGIRL TP WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY GARY FRANK, CAM SMITH, AND VARIOUS In stores March 29. Timed to coincide with the arrival of the SUPERGIRL STATUE, this beautiful collection reprints SUPERGIRL (current series) #1-9 and SHOWCASE '96 #8. (STAR 07557D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $14.95 SUPERMAN: DISTANT FIRES WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN; ART AND COVER BY GIL KANE AND KEVIN NOWLAN ELSEWORLDS. In stores March 15. Timed to coincide with the release of LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #28, this Prestige one-shot features art by that issue's penciller, comic-book legend Gil Kane and was written by SON OF SUPERMAN's Howard Chaykin. (STAR 07237D) FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 ***************************** SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #43 WRITTEN BY JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY MIN S. KU AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY In stores March 8. A street thug finds a Mother Box in a story written by Jordan B. Gorfinkel (BATMAN: NO MAN's LAND #0) with art by newcomer Min S. Ku and Comics Buyer's Guide-elected "favorite inker of the century" Terry Austin. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE ELSEWORLDS. In stores March 8. A trade paperback reprints the popular Prestige miniseries that finds the world radically changed by the 1938 crimefighting debut of Superman and the 1939 debut of Batman. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN/BATMAN: ALTERNATE HISTORIES TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID, BRIAN AUGUSTYN, JOHN BYRNE, AND VARIOUS; ART BY BYRNE, HUMBERTO RAMOS, ALCATENA, JOE STATON, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY DAVE DEVRIES ELSEWORLDS. In stores March 8. Timed to coincide with the release of the trade-paperback collection of SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS, this stunning volume collects some of the greatest Elseworlds stories showcasing the two heroes. (STAR 01585D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $14.95 ***************************** SUPERMEN OF AMERICA #3 WRITTEN BY FABIAN NICIEZA; ART AND COVER BY DOUG BRAITHWAITE AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores March 1. Life and death for the team and Metropolis all falls on the broad shoulders of the SOA member named Brahma...and it's clearly too much responsibility for him! Only by extending his powers beyond all safe levels can he possibly win the day. But will he pay the ultimate price to succeed? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.50* DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #67 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART BY STEVE EPTING AND NORM RAPMUND; COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores March 15. It's all-out war between Aquaman and Ocean Master! Gasp as you learn how Aquaman's arch-enemy secretly orchestrated the war between Atlantis and Cerdia! Shiver as Ocean Master's new powers and purpose are revealed! Thrill to one of the most absolute butt-kickin' battles you'll ever see from the King of the Seven Seas! This one's a myth in the making! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* **************************** Look for an age-shifted Aquaman in SINS OF YOUTH, offered elsewhere in this section of Previews. **************************** CREATURE COMMANDOS #1 WRITTEN BY TIMOTHY TRUMAN; ART AND COVER BY SCOT EATON AND RAY KRYSSING In stores March 15. A blazing miniseries set in the not-too-distant future begins. A casualty of World War II is revived to join a group of bizarrely transformed soldiers that defend the Earth from other-dimensional threats. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 8) $2.50 THE FLASH #160 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND JOHN HOLDREDGE; COVER BY STEVE LIGHTLE In stores March 29. It's a "Honeymoon on the Run" for Mr. and Mrs. Wally West, but it's not as relaxing as they might have hoped! Who has sent an army of malefactors after the Flash, and why are these baddies chasing the happy couple around the globe? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* FLASH ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 HC WRITTEN BY JOHN BROOME; ART BY CARMINE INFANTINO, FRANK GIACOIA, AND JOE GIELLA; COVER BY INFANTINO In stores March 22. The first appearances of modern Flash Wally West and the Elongated Man are among the classic Silver Age stories reprinted in a handsome hardcover volume collecting THE FLASH (first series) #109-116. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE FLASH: BORN TO RUN TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID AND TOM PEYER; ART BY HUMBERTO RAMOS, GREG LAROCQUE, POP MHAN, JIM APARO, WAYNE FAUCHER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND RICHARD CASE In stores March 22. Coinciding with the reprints of Wally West's debut in THE FLASH ARCHIVES Volume 2, this delightful trade paperback reprints the "Kid Flash: Year One" stories from THE FLASH (2nd series) #62-65 as well as stories from SPEED FORCE #1 and THE FLASH 80-PAGE GIANT #1. (STAR 09279D) SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $12.95 ***************************** GREEN LANTERN #124 WRITTEN BY RON MARZ; ART BY DARRYL BANKS AND ROB STULL; COVER BY BANKS AND GREG ADAMS In stores March 1. Kyle finally confronts the source of all his recent woes, the Controllers! Will they make him an offer he can't refuse? Which world will Kyle choose, the stark, raving boredom of reality or the sweet, soft lure of all his fantasies come true? Note: Look for the GREEN LANTERN PEWTER FIGURINE, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* **************************** Look for an age-shifted Flash and Green Lantern in SINS OF YOUTH, and a MILLENNIUM EDITION reprint of THE FLASH (first series) #123, all offered elsewhere in this section of Previews. **************************** HITMAN #49 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores March 29. Tragedy strikes as "The Old Dog" reaches its bloody conclusion. Can Tommy and his little band hold out against the overwhelming forces of the mob? And will the vicious Benito Gallo fall into Sean's trap? Several characters meet their destiny as the Battle of Noonan's Bar is fought to the finish. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOURMAN #14 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND DAVID MEIKIS; COVER BY MORALES In stores March 8. It's about time! The Man of the Hour embarks on an honest-to-goodness crimefighting career, concocting a secret identity and placing an ad in the paper advertising his super-services! But if this guy can turn ordering coffee into a comic crisis, what can the people of Happy Harbor expect from their new protector? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #60 WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART BY ERIC BATTLE AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY JASON JOHNSON AND CHRIS IVY In stores March 8. Bart's trying to be extra good, but did he pick an extra bad time for it since there's a new super-villain in Alabama? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #41 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY HOWARD PORTER AND JOHN DELL In stores March 29. It's humanity's last stand in the extra-sized conclusion of Grant Morrison's ultimate JLA story, "World War III!" With Superman trapped within the warbringer Mageddon, Green Lantern attempts to wrest control of his ring from the ultimate annihilator. As the rest of Earth's heroes desperately try to quell conflicts around the globe, will even the intervention of the New Gods be enough to save humanity? FC, 48 PG. $2.99* STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: SUPERPOWER WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY SCOT EATON AND RAY KRYSSING In stores March 15. Timed to coincide with the release of CREATURE COMMANDOS, this handsome Prestige one-shot features art by the COMMANDOS team of Scot Eaton and Ray Kryssing in an unforgettable story of the JLA's experience with a new member. (STAR 10035D) FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 **************************** JSA #10 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores March 15. Wildcat fights alone against the new Injustice Society! Wildcat, on duty by his lonesome, has some unexpected "guests" pay him a visit at the JSA headquarters and they're looking for a lot more than the average memorabilia tour. Johnny Sorrow leads the new Injustice Society for a bit of the ol' ultra-violence as they go up against Ted Grant and his knuckles in an action-packed rampage through the corridors of the JSA homefront! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DOCTOR MID-NITE TP WRITTEN BY MATT WAGNER; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOHN K. SNYDER, III In stores March 15. Blinded by criminals trying to keep him from uncovering their evil, Dr. Piter Cross discovers new abilities — and a new purpose — as he inherits a proud heroic legacy in this collection reprinting the DOCTOR MID-NITE miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $19.95 LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #28 WRITTEN BY STEVEN GRANT; ART BY GIL KANE AND KLAUS JANSON; PAINTED COVER BY KANE AND ALEX ROSS In stores March 15. Traitor, the villain that faced Green Lantern Abin Sur in the Old West (in LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #20-21) returns to face Green Lantern Hal Jordan and the Atom in a 2-part sequel featuring pencils by Silver Age legend Gil Kane and a painted cover by Kane and Alex Ross (BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME)! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LEGION LOST #1 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores March 1. A splintered fragment of the 30th century's greatest heroes must find their way home from a galaxy away in a shattering maxiseries from the writer/artist team responsible for "Legion of the Damned." For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.50* STAR OF THE MONTH LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE BEGINNING OF TOMORROW TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS In stores March 1. Timed to coincide with the new era beginning in LEGION LOST #1, this exciting collection reprints the origin and first adventures of today's Legion of Super-Heroes. (STAR 09925D) SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $17.95 **************************** MARTIAN MANHUNTER #18 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores March 1. A training session that J'onn is running for the new JSA turns deadly with the appearance of Darkseid's master assassin, Kanto. Now J'onn must accompany the JSA to Apokolips to save the life of one of their own — assuming they don't lose their own lives in the process! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* RELATIVE HEROES #3 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY GUICHET AND AARON SOWD In stores March 1. Impulse guest-stars as the Weinbergs — still running from the police, the military, the DEO, and the FBI — decide to take a detour on the way to Metropolis...through Manchester, Alabama! Actually, Temper threatens to short-circuit the mobile home if her brother Houston doesn't take her to the town with the greatest number of sightings of her favorite superhero, Impulse! But their trip is suddenly cut short by a wannabe super-villain looking to make a name for himself by taking out the super-group of the week. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.50 STARMAN #65 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores March 1. The epic war of good and evil continues as events turn darker still in "Grand Guignol." The Shade seemingly has Opal City in his control with an army of villains doing his bidding. And the only thing standing bewteen them and total victory is Jack Knight. Meanwhile, Ted Knight must fight his own deadly battle with Dr. Phosphorus, a fight where even victory could spell disaster. Who will be the first hero to fall? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN STARMAN: THE MIST #1 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY JOHN LUCAS AND RICHARD CASE; COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND KARL STORY In stores March 1. Jack Knight's most seductive foe (who recently returned to the pages of STARMAN in "Grand Guignol" ) takes centerstage in this one-shot that also features Mary Marvel. FC, 32 PG. $1.95 **************************** STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #10 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY LEE MODER AND DAVIS In stores March 8. They say cheaters never prosper...unless prospering means having your brain transferred into on of Dr. Graft's monstrous experimental beings! Courtney learns this lesson the hard way! Also: Mom finds Courtney's Star-Spangled Kid uniform! Note: This issue's contents were mistakenly listed for STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #8. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #15 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ In stores March 15. Phil Jimenez (JLA/THE TITANS) debuts as THE TITANS' new cover artist! In Part 1 of a 2- part story, Nightwing, Flash, Troia, Tempest, and Arsenal try to reconcile their recent differences, but instead wind up fighting for their lives as their tropical getaway turns stormy, and we're not just talking about the weather. Note: Look for the KID FLASH AND STARFIRE ACTION FIGUREs, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* THE TITANS/LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: UNIVERSE ABLAZE #3 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY JURGENS AND PHIL JIMENEZ In stores March 8. The adventure pairing the time-lost Titans with the 30th century's greatest heroes continues! It looks like Brother Blood and his secret partner have taken over 30th-century Earth, with the rest of the United Planets following quickly behind! While the Legionnaires and Titans prepare for war, the believed-dead Saturn Girl and Starfire find themselves allying with one of the Titans' deadliest enemies! Will they have the key to saving the future, or do the answers lie back in the 20th century, at the site where Nightwing and several other Titans were killed in battle against Brother Blood? FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 4) PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95 TROUBLE MAGNET #4 WRITTEN BY RYDER WINDHAM; ART AND COVER BY KILIAN PLUNKETT In stores March 1. The adventure of the robot whose mind has been stolen concludes! In a desperate attempt to retrieve his stolen memory bank, Witlock and his team of Trouble Shooters attempt to stop the launch of a manned rocket from a New Mexico spaceport. To reach the rocket, Witlock must battle heavily-armored aerobots as well as his own faulty circuits, racing against time before he forgets all about the memory bank he's been tracking. Or...Witlock who? TROUBLE MAGNET began as an adventure tale, but evolves into a devastating mystery with a genuinely shocking conclusion. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #156 WRITTEN BY ERIC LUKE; ART BY MATTHEW CLARK AND TOM SIMMONS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores March 29. One of Diana's deadliest foes comes back in Part 1 of the 3-part "Devastation Returns!" The greatest threat of Wonder Woman's heroic career is back to haunt her, and she's picking off the Amazon's allies one by one. And the one most at risk? Wonder Girl, who's only just now coming into her own after the events of SINS OF YOUTH (look elsewhere in Previews for details). WG's going to be challenged as only the evil spawn of ancient gods can, forcing Diana to finally overcome her hellish cousin...but at what cost? Note: Look for a MILLENNIUM EDITION reprinting WONDER WOMAN (3rd series) #1 elsewhere in this section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE CARTOON NETWORK STARRING #9 WRITTEN BY ANDY MERRILL; ART BY C. MARTIN CROKER In stores March 22. Tearing the lid off the behind-the-scenes world of Space Ghost: Coast-to-Coast! This time, Space Ghost's slideshow leads to a flashback of his first meeting with Zorak. See Jan and Jayce when they were just little kids, and meet the bizarre menace of...Mr. Chumsy? Plus, Brak stars in his very own comic-book story for the first time! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #9 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY CHRIS SAVINO AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY AND ALBRECHT In stores March 29. She's short, she wears thick horn-rimmed glasses, a lab coat and rubber gloves. Her name is Doreen, and she's the ideal girl for Dexter! But will their scientific rivalry tear their love apart? Find out in "Perfect Chemistry." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #64 WRITTEN BY SAM HENDERSON, EARL KRESS AND PAUL S. NEWMAN; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, WALTER CARZON, MIKE DECARLO, AND HORACIO OTTOLINI In stores March 1. Marvin the Martian is at it again, and this time he's got Foghorn, Miss Prissy and Henery Hawk all tangled in his scheme to destroy Earth. Plus, who's been eating Elmer's oatmeal — could it be the Three Bears? Also, Sylvester and Tweety star in a story written by the late Paul S. Newman?. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #1 WRITTEN BY JENNIFER MOORE AND SEAN CAROLAN; ART AND COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores March 15. The cutest crime-fighters in the world debut in their own ongoing series! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #34 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND JOE EDKIN; ART BY JOE STATON, CHRIS JORDAN AND DAVE HUNT In stores March 8. In "The Hound of the Basketcases," an English lord is troubled by a family curse — and an evil hound that roams the moors. Will Scooby pick up some bad habits? Plus, the gang goes to Vegas for "The Return of the King" where they have to find out which Albert Parsley impersonator is the real king. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #13 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART AND COVER BY FRANK QUITELY AND TREVOR SCOTT In stores March 22. The new creative team of writer Mark Millar (SUPERMAN, THE FLASH) and artists Frank Quitely (JLA: EARTH 2) and Trevor Scott make their explosive debut with Part 1 of the 4-part "The Nativity." For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STORMWATCH: LIGHTNING STRIKES TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY TOM RANEY, JIM LEE, RANDY ELLIOTT, AND RICHARD BENNETT; COVER BY RANEY In stores March 1. Completing writer Warren Ellis' STORMWATCH run, this exciting colection reprints STORMWATCH #43-47. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 CRIMSON #17 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores March 22. Zophie has disappeared, and Alex doesn't know where to find her or even where to begin his search for clues. Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of both life and death, he realizes that, even if he is the Chosen One, he cannot solve all his problems on his own. To provide the help he so desperately needs, Joe guides Alex through a dark underground New York society that's even more frightening than the world of a teenage vampire. Meanwhile, Ekimus' tireless journey leads him to some of the answers he's been seeking for centuries. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13 #51 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY JEFFREY MOY AND W.C. CARANI; COVER BY ED BENES AND VINCE RUSSELL In stores March 15. After the shocking events of last month's climactic issue #50, the members of GEN13 take a well-deserved breather to get their heads straight. Caitlin is more distraught than ever about the research she's been doing, distracted only by Roxy's attempts to throw her a birthday party! Bobby decides to do a little detective work of his own, taking a peek into the Hollow Realm while Grunge and Sarah use their time to get "friendly." Does Sarah know something we don't, or could Grunge actually be turning into a...gentleman? You'll have to read it to believe it! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN-ACTIVE #1 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER, BEN RAAB, DAN ABNETT, AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY DAN NORTON, BRYAN HITCH, DUSTIN NGUYEN, AND PAUL NEARY; COVER BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND SANDRA HOPE In stores March 1. GEN13 battles DV8 in the first issue of a new, quarterly anthology series spotlighting Gen-Active members of the WildStorm Universe! For more information, see the feature article. Note: 1 in 4 copies of GEN-ACTIVE #1 feature a variant cover by Joe Madureira and Tom McWeeney. FC, 48 PG. $3.95 MR. MAJESTIC #9 WRITTEN BY JOE CASeY AND BRIAN HOLGUIN; ART AND COVER BY ERIC CANETE AND JUAN VLASCO In stores March 15. The series' final issue concludes the 3-part "Universal Law." Mr. Majestic must face the consequences of his actions as a cosmic being that once used his own power to create life is now threatening to destroy the very center of the Universe! The very origins of existence are explored in Mr. Majestic's greatest adventure! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE PATRIOTS #5 WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI AND JONATHAN PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL RYAN AND RANDY ELLIOTT In stores March 22. I.O.'s pair of super-secret agents charged with closing the organization's most mysterious cases are after three recently escaped and highly contagious biological-warfare test subjects, who have made their way across the Nevada plains and caused the deaths of an entire town! With hundreds of decomposing corpses on hand, Zach and Rocky can't hope to cover up this scientific nightmare for long, especially since the three villains have fatally infected everyone on board a 747 before escaping into the streets of London! Now it's up to the Patriots to stop them...or England and then all of Europe will be next! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLANETARY #10 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores March 8. A Planetary support team tears down the New York penthouse laboratory of the "Four," finding strange artifacts that seem to defy explanation. Among them: a tiny spacecraft, perhaps big enough for a baby; a lantern with no bulb or wick; and bracelets made of something harder than diamond. Exactly how much of the world's intended history did the Four change... or kill? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD AND OTHER STORIES TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores March 22. Alan Moore provides the introduction to this handsome collection reprinting PLANETARY #1-6 and the PLANETARY PREVIEW that introduced the team. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — PERCHANCE TO DREAM #4 WRITTEN BY KEITH R.A. DECANDIDO; ART BY PETER PACHOUMIS AND LUCIAN RIZZO; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores March 8. The action-packed conclusion! The deadly disease known as the Chova races through the ranks of the U.S.S. Enterprise, and Captain Picard realizes there's only one person able to stop the spread of the virus — himself. But doing so puts him at great risk. Will the Captain survive the cure? Or will Damiano's moral minority carry the day, defeating both the Enterprise and the newly- elected planetary Governor? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 STEAMPUNK #2 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND RICHARD FRIEND CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores March 22. The eye-opening new CLIFFHANGER series continues! The demented dictator called Absinthe turns up the heat on Cole Blaquesmith, sending the mysterious mercenary Victoria to bring him in, but can Absinthe be trusted even by his own minions? Not likely! Meanwhile, Cole discovers just how long he's been "sleeping" and starts to put together pieces of his fragmented memories, but will he decipher this strange world before Vicki tears his head off? Also, who is the Iron Monk, and what does he want with the limbic glands of London's underdwellers? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #9 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST In stores March 1. The new creative team of writer Joe Casey and artist Sean Phillips hits new heights with a wild Las Vegas adventure! The Wildcats hit Vegas as the screws tighten on Emp and Kenyan! The search for all the answers continues as more of Kenyan's secrets are revealed. While Emp gambles on his future as a High Lord of Eternal Light, the Wildcats find themselves unexpectedly caught up in a casino heist masterminded by a former supervillain. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS PROMETHEA #8 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS AND MICK GRAY In stores March 22. It's something completely different as Sophie Bangs, her apprenticeship as Promethea finally over, is tested in fire by the Goetic demons of Benny Solomon...all twenty six-packs of them! Also on hand for this spine-tingling supernatural spectacular are New York's science heroes The Five Swell Guys, celebrity omnipath the Painted Doll, and more former Prometheas than you can shake a caduceus at. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG #8 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, ALAN WEISS AND AL GORDON; COVER BY WEISS In stores March 15. It's the wildest West you've ever seen in an issue featuring three stories of America's greatest science hero! Now that Tom's time-twisting adventure is over, guest-artist Alan Weiss (BATMAN: THE BLUE, THE GREY, AND THE BAT, Steelgrip Starkey) comes onboard for this issue's cover and lead story, as Tom and King Solomon put on their spurs and Stetsons to become "Riders of the Lost Mesa!" FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOMORROW STORIES #7 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY HILLARY BARTA, RICK VEITCH, JIM BAIKIE, AND MELINDA GEBBIE; COVER BY BARTA In stores March 1. Alan Moore's newest creation takes center stage! He's the ooze that can't lose! After his explosively messy debut last issue, Hillary Barta's indelible avenger, Splash Brannigan, is this issue's lead feature in a tale in which our viscous vigilante decides to take the plunge (literally) into the world of art, with mind-boggling consequences! And for those of you who need more than a licorice-slick liquid lawman, Rick Veitch's Greyshirt mystifies, Jim Baikie's First American maddens, and Melinda Gebbie's Cobweb slips into something more comfortable! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOMORROW STORIES #1 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY KEVIN NOWLAN, RICK VEITCH, JIM BAIKIE, AND MELINDA GEBBIE; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores March 1. Rediscover the beginnings of the anthology series from the mind of Alan Moore in this extra-length issue that introduced Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, First American, and the Cobweb. Note: 1 in 4 copies features a variant cover by Kevin Nowlan. FC, 40 PG. $3.50 O/A TOMORROW STORIES #2 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY KEVIN NOWLAN, RICK VEITCH, JIM BAIKIE, AND MELINDA GEBBIE; COVER BY VEITCH In stores March 1. More classic stories of Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, First American, and the Cobweb in this seminal issue that features the decades-spanning Greyshirt story "How Things Work Out." FC, 32 PG. $2.95 **************************** TOP 10 #8 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY GENE HA AND ZANDER CANNON In stores March 8. Duane's mom is still having problems with her Ultramice, so Duane's still having problems with his mom. The Libra killer turns out to have some friends in high places. Meanwhile, Detectives Jackson and Corbeau get closer to the killer of Stephan Graczik. It's a journey that takes King Peacock to the world at the hub of the network of parallel precincts of which Top Ten is only a part; the mind-blowing meta-metropolis known as Grand Central. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance solicited; in-stores July 19. A fun-for-the-whole-family action figure set starring the premier science hero of AMERICA'S BEST COMICS — and his robot valet, Pneuman! Packaged together, the set features Tom Strong (standing 6 1/5" tall), with seven points of articulation (including neck, shoulders, elbow, and hips) and the robotic Pneuman (standing 7" tall) with six points of articulation (including neck, waist, shoulders, and elbows) and wheels that allow him to roll to Tom's side. The set comes packaged in an attractive window box, which prominently displays Tom's removable goggles, helicopter backpack (with manually movable blades), and pistol and knife that fit into his belt. No variants are being offered. Retailers, please note: The TOM STRONG DELUXE ACTION FIGURE 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 March-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, ACTION FIGURE SET (2 PCS.) PI HOMAGE COMICS DISAVOWED #3 WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI AND MICHAEL HEISLER; ART AND COVER BY TOMMY LEE EDWARDS In stores March 22. HOMAGE COMICS's spellbinding new series continues. Ex-FBI agent Dalton Morrell learns more about the strangers he's thrown in with as former stage magician Rachel Rande recounts her story. It's a heart-wrenching tale that spans from her earliest years as a child she found abandoned by the side of a lonely Nebraska highway, to her discovery of the "special abilities" that allowed her to become the world's most famous — and wealthy — magician, to the horrific onstage tragedy that ended her career. Meanwhile, the forces of the Manifest Evil converge... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY VOLUME 2 #22 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY BRENT ANDERSON AND WILL BLYBERG; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores March 1. Another perspective on life in Astro City — this time from a soap-opera actor who plays a super-hero on TV. What happens when his big break moves him more and more into the world of heroes and villains? Featuring Samaritan, Honor Guard and more. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 YEAH! #8 WRITTEN BY PETER BAGGE; ART AND COVER BY GILBERT HERNANDEZ In stores March 1. Yeah!'s long-suffering manager Crusty has finally found true love in the bright-red arms of the beautiful Princess Patina from the planet Sunburnia! But the marauding space army of the Imperialoids (not to mention the Princess' overbearing father) is out to ruin the romance of the star- crossed lovers. Crusty and the rockin' girls of Yeah! are about to find out that all is fair in (intergalactic) love and war! FC, 32 PG. $2.95* VERTIGO BATTLEAXES #1 WRITTEN BY TERRY LABAN; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ALEX HORLEY In stores March 1. Swords, sorcery and female bonding collide in a miniseries following an all-female group of mercenaries during the Dark Ages. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #72 WRITTEN BY PETER GROSS; ART BY JOHN RIDGWAY; PAINTED COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores March 8. Meet Timothy Hunter, teenage mage, lost soul — and leader of the Wild Hunt! Lost between the Realms, Tim learns the true story of the Hunters' past and purpose. But when a mysterious comrade shows him the chaos that the Realms have become, he must make a grim decision about his life. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BRAVE OLD WORLD #4 WRITTEN BY WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEBS; ART BY GUY DAVIS AND PHIL HESTER; PAINTED COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE In stores March 22. Y2K's strangest outcome gets even stranger as the VERTIGO miniseries concludes. The team of hackers transported back to the year 1900 launch a battle royale against the aliens from an alternate year 2000. How will old-fashioned human ingenuity and crude weaponry fare against the advanced technology of warriors from a dystopic future? Past, present and future all collide in this astonishing final episode. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 DEADENDERS #3 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY WARREN PLEECE AND RICHARD CASE; COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores March 15. The distinctive vision of the newest ongoing series from VERTIGO continues to grow more complex. The ultimate heist was a success. Now Beezer uses the stolen weather machine to pay an elaborate tribute to his dying friend. But while Jasper takes a first (and final) swim in the toxic ocean under newly sunny skies, the beach is turned into a battlefield as the CityCorps cops swoop down on Beezer and his gang. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH DOG MOON WRITTEN BY ROBERT HUNTER; ART AND COVER BY TIMOTHY TRUMAN In store March 15. Written by Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, this remarkable story is illustrated by Timothy Truman (THE KENTS, writer of CREATURE COMMANDOS) and is a horror story, a love story and a lyrical epic all in one. (STAR 01553D) MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. $6.95 **************************** THE DREAMING #48 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HØJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores March 15. Deep beneath the city streets, in the abandoned filth of underground New York, the Cluracan and his nemesis battle their way through the blood-thirsty hordes of the Unseelie Host in a desperate attempt to save their sister, Nuala. But are the combined forces of the Cluracan, his nemesis and Thessally strong enough to save Nuala from her own dark thirst for revenge? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FLINCH #12 WRITTEN BY BRUCE JONES, SCOTT CUNNINGHAM AND JOHN ARCUDI; ART BY FRANK QUITELY, ESSAD RIBIC AND RYAN SOOK; COVER BY MITCH O'CONNELL In stores March 22. A disabled Gulf War veteran asks a truly depraved favor in the name of saving his marriage in "Watching You" (written by Bruce Jones and illustrated by Frank Quitely); corporate downsizing takes on a dark new meaning in "Mondays" (written by Scott Cunningham and illustrated by Essad Ribic); and a rain-slicked graveyard hosts a cat-and-mouse game between man and monster in "Tin God" (written by John Arcudi and illustrated by Ryan Sook). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FOUR HORSEMEN #4 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART AND COVER BY ESSAD RIBIC In stores March 29. Death discovers a fate worse than him as Y2K begins! The Four Horsemen have returned to Times Square only to find a world very different from the one they had hoped to destroy. In the explosive final installment, it's Death's turn for a rude awakening. Plus, meet, for the first time anywhere, the four new harbingers of Apocalypse! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 GANGLAND TP WRITTEN BY DAVE GIBBONS, BRIAN AZZARELLO, JOE R. LANSDALE, AND VARIOUS ; ART BY FRANK QUITELY, GIBBONS, RICHARD CORBEN, KILIAN PLUNKETT, MARK CHIARELLO, DAVID LLOYD, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores March 1. 14 stories about bad guys banding together to take what's not rightfully theirs are reprinted in a gripping trade paperback collecting the VERTIGO miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $12.95 HELLBLAZER #148 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY RICHARD CORBEN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores March 22. Part 3 of "Hard Time," the first storyline by new writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) with art by horror legend Richard Corben. Cold-blooded lifer Stark is the nastiest boss in the cellblock. When compelling evidence points to a snitch on the block — perhaps someone in Stark's own inner circle — prison life is about to take a turn for the worst. And while John Constantine undertakes his own search for the culprit, he uncovers a scheme more devious than even he could imagine. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE INVISIBLES VOLUME 3 #2 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY PHIL JIMENEZ,STEVE YEOWELL AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores March 1. The countdown continues with the conclusion of the 3-part "The Invisible Kingdom," the penultimate issue of THE INVISIBLES. The aftermath of the bloody coronation leaves King Mob, Jack and Lord Fanny shattered in the UK, which can only mean one thing: Ragged Robin to the rescue. But how will the former team leader's update from the future affect King Mob? Plus: Tensions mount as Boy returns with a secret of her own. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (11 OF 12) $2.95 100 BULLETS #10 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores March 1. Part 2 of the chilling 2-part story "The Right Ear, Left in the Cold." Mild-mannered ice cream man Cole Burns made a major mistake when he underestimated Agent Graves. Now local gangster Goldy Petrovic intends to take out Cole, just like he took out Cole's grandmother years ago. But Cole's got a secret — one even he himself doesn't know about — and Goldy's got a rude surprise in store. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PREACHER #61 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores March 1. Jesse Custer's quest races toward its catastrophic conclusion in Part 3 of the 8-part "Alamo." As Starr unveils his evil master plan, an old enemy makes ready to pounce on Jesse Custer. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PROPOSITION PLAYER #6 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY PAUL GUINAN AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores March 29. The bizarre game of high-stakes celestial poker comes to a close. Arch-rivals Bill — the Angel of the Lord — and Hell Mary join forces to up their odds in the final round. But when the players reveal their hands, there's a lot more in the cards for Joey Martin (not to mention his dead girlfriend) as Chaos Monkeys, Minotaurs and poker chips converge on Cloud 9. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE: THE TARANTULA TP WRITTEN BY MATT WAGNER; ART AND COVER BY GUY DAVIS In stores March 15. Re-offered top coincide with the release of the DOCTOR MID-NITE trade paperback, this handsome collection reprints SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE #1-4, written by DOCTOR MID-NITE's Matt Wagner. (STAR 01004D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $14.95 **************************** SANDMAN PRESENTS: PETREFAX #3 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ILLUSTRATED BY STEVE LEIALOHA; COVER BY PASCAL ALIXE In stores March 15. The stunning miniseries based on the character from THE SANDMAN: WORLDS' END continues. Separated from the beautiful Calcinia by the magical wiles of her jealous would-be groom Lord Bulgus, Petrefax continues alone on the quest to find a wizard who can literally save Calcinia's soul. But Bulgus has laid a deadly roadblock in the young undertaker's path. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.95 SWAMP THING #1 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY ROGER PETERSEN AND JOE RUBINSTEIN; PAINTED COVER BY PHIL HALE In stores March 15. Tefé Holland, daughter of comics' original Swamp Thing, takes center stage in a new ongoing series showcasing this very different inheritor to one of comics' best-loved horror legacies. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SWAMP THING: ROOTS WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JON J MUTH; COVER BY MUTH In stores March 15. Timed to coincide with the debut of the new SWAMP THING monthly series, this one- shot offers a haunting tale of an earlier Plant Elemental. (STAR 07373D) MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $7.95 **************************** TRANSMETROPOLITAN #33 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JAIME HERNANDEZ In stores March 8. A self-contained issue featuring a cover by Jaime Hernandez (Penny Century, Love and Rockets). While a brooding and hate-maddened Spider Jerusalem lays his evil plans for the future in the dark depths of his high-rise bunker, his "filthy assistants" see their chance for escape. Channon Yarrow and Yelena Rossini grab themselves a few moments of sanity in the sun, a stolen bit of calm before the storm. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MAD MAD COLOR SPECIAL #1 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores March 8. Classic tales of MADness, presented as never-before: In glorious full color! Gathered in one place for the first time, it's parodies of all three Indiana Jones movies, bursting with color in this first semiannual (that means twice a year) Special issue. MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC $3.99* MAD MAGAZINE #392 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores March 1. Some scientists are forecasting an unusually cold March this year. Combined with predictions of Y2K-caused failures of basic utilities, this could add up to a real calamity. Just remember: you can't spell "kindling" without M-A-D (spelling was never our strong suit). MAGAZINE, 48PG, B&W $2.99* DC DIRECT BATMAN: DARK VICTORY PRINT SET ART BY TIM SALE Advance-solicited; in stores June 21. A stunning print set reproduces Tim Sale's lavish covers from BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #1 and #5! Featuring Sale's stylized versions of Batman and Catwoman, these 10 1/2" x 13" prints come shrinkwrapped with cardboard and are perfect for framing. Retailers, please note: The BATMAN: DARK VICTORY 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 March-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PRINT SET (x2) $19.95 GREEN LANTERN PEWTER FIGURINE Advance-solicited; in stores June 7. Green Lantern Kyle Rayner is captured in a striking figurine, the second in DC Direct's line of JLA pewter figures. Designed to the same scale as the BATMAN PEWTER FIGURINE, Green Lantern stands 3 1/2" tall (2 1/4" deep) atop a base designed to look like the JLA logo (measuring 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"). Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN PEWTER FIGURINE 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 March-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PEWTER FIGURE $24.95 GREEN LANTERN POWER BATTERY PROP Pre-solicited; in stores August 23. The classic source of power for Green Lantern Hal Jordan's power ring is re-created in a stunning cold-cast porcelain prop. In brightest day or blackest night, no would-be Green Lantern's ring will function without a power battery. This beautiful replica lights up when the ring- wearer touches the enclosed adjustable PVC power ring to the lantern's face or when a switch on the bottom is activated. Standing at approximately 11 3/4" tall and 9 3/4" wide, each power battery includes the ring and a display base. Requires 4 AA batteries which are not included. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN POWER BATTERY PROP is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for April-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. FC, PROP $249.95 KID FLASH ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores July 12. Wally West is re-created as an action figure modeled on his days in the New Teen Titans! The first of two Titans figures (see STARFIRE below) offered this month, this handsome figure stands 5 3/4" tall with nine points of articulation (including neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees) and comes with a detachable base (featuring a stylized Flash logo) which allows the figure to be displayed in a running position. Retailers, please note: The KID FLASH ACTION FIGURE 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 March-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI STARFIRE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores July 12. The beautiful Princess Koriand'r is re-created as an action figure modeled on her 1st appearance in the New Teen Titans! The first of two Titans figures (see KID FLASH above) offered this month (with more on the way), this statuesque figure stands a towering 6 3/8" tall with eight points of articulation (including shoulders, elbows, hips, and ankles). Kory's eyes and hair light up at the touch of a button. Plus, her hair blends neatly into a detachable base made to resemble her fire/hair-trail so she can appear to fly. Retailers, please note: The STARFIRE ACTION FIGURE 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 March-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI SUPERBOY/YOUNG JUSTICE STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY TODD NAUCK Advance solicited; in stores June 14. The first of three statues of the heroes of YOUNG JUSTICE showcases the Teen of Steel! Bursting onto the scene, ready to take on all comers, the cold-cast porcelain Kid stands 9" high (including the simple, 3" tall base designed to interlock with future YOUNG JUSTICE statues of Robin and Impulse) x 3 1/2" wide x 5" deep. Cold-cast porcelain statues of Impulse and Robin are scheduled to be released in the year after SUPERBOY. Retailers please note, the SUPERBOY/YOUNG JUSTICE STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This product is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with March-released product, offered in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $175.00 STAR OF THE MONTH SWAMP THING CLASSIC MUG ART BY BERNIE WRIGHTSON In stores March 8. Timed to coincide with the release of the MILLENNIUM EDITION of HOUSE OF SECRETS #92, this lovely mug features the cover of that historic issue — which introduced Swamp Thing — in full color. Note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allcoated. (STAR 08197X) MUG $14.95 SWAMP THING MINI-STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY MICHAEL ZULLI In stores March 8. In conjunction with the MILLENNIUM EDITION reprinting Swamp Thing's debut in HOUSE OF SECRETS #92 and the launch of the new SWAMP THING ongoing series, this beautiful cold-cast mini- statue captures the Plant Elemental in exquisitely detailed full color. (STAR 08700X) MINI-STATUE $39.95 ************************** TWO-FACE COIN PROP Pre-solicited; in stores July 26. Harvey Dent's scarred coin is captured in an elegant pewter-cast prop! Measuring 1 7/8" in diameter, Dent's coin comes mounted in a pewter ring on a wooden base (2 3/4" w x 1 1/4" d x 1" h) designed to allow you to determine your fate (or that of your prey) with a spin of the coin. Scarred-side up or down, it's just what you need for your trophy room (and you don't need to trust the flip of a coin to figure that out, either!). Retailers, please note: The TWO-FACE COIN PROP is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for April-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. FC, PROP $79.95 IMAGE COMICS AGE OF BRONZE #7 An Image Comic S/A Eric Shanower Helen was so beautiful that every King of Achaea wanted her for his wife. But only one man could have her. How could the Kings be prevented from killing each other for Helen's hand? Odysseus had the answer--an oath sworn by all to support the chosen man! Now Agamemnon and Menelaus demand that the Kings stand by their oath. But one is holding back--Odysseus! He's gone mad--at least, that's what all the rumors say. b&w, 24pg $3.50 ARIA/ANGELA #1: HEAVENLY CREATURES-"BLANC & NOIR" EDITION An Image Comic (W) Brian Holguin (A) Jay Ancelto You were impressed with Aria/Angela #1 - Now you will be amazed by the original pencils in the original format of the best book of the year!!! Jay Ancelto's pencils are breath-taking. Don't miss this black and white pencil edition, with a brand new cover by Jay Ancelto. Aria/Angela: Heavenly Creatures brings together two of the most popular female leads in all of comicdom. Lady Kildare, princess of Faerie, discovers a genuine Angel held in captivity! This sets the stage for an unlikely alliance and the beginning of an unforgettable tale of mystery, adventure, and retribution. Heavenly Creatures is the first miniseries to feature TODD McFARLANE's ANGELA since 1995. Written by acclaimed writer Brian Holguin ("SPAWN", "SPAWN: THE DARK AGES") and brought to life through the art of Jay Ancelto. This Black and White Edition is an absolute Don't Miss!!! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ARIA PREMIUM SKETCHBOOK An Image Comic (P) Jay Ancelto If a picture is worth a thousand words then I really shouldn't have to write anything else. Included here are some of Jay Ancelto's early sample works, some of the first pieces that he had turned in at Avalon Studios. This book is in black and white to show all his fans his true, finest pencils of all his work. b&w, 16pg $9.95 Linen Gold Edition - Ltd. 1000 (allocations will occur) $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN THIS SKETCHBOOK OF JAY ANCELTO Features a a wraparound cover; still at the original price of $5.95 $5.95 *********************8 BIG HAIR PRODUCTIONS #2 Fun times had by all! The pulse-pounding, knee-slapping smorgasbord continues in BHP#2! This is it! Conclusions of our two main serialized (or should we say 'cerealized') cartoons from BHP#1; plus many more oodles, doodles and even poodles(for real)! BHP is hip, funny and cool--just like Saturday morning cartoons USED to be!!! b&w, 24pg $3.50 CHASSIS #4 An Image Comic (W) Joshua Dysart (P) William O'Neill (I) Larry Welch If you've been keeping up with Chassis you know that; Adolf Hitler has published a comic book about her, she was challenged to an air duel, and awfully cheery pint-sized robot tried to kill her, someone broke into her house to steal an ancient artifact, and she was teleported to Japan by mysterious scientists ( damn scientists!) What's next?! Tassel finds Chassis and Slic in Hiroshima, But someone's been playing with Slic's memory chips in an effort to bury a secret. Wait! There's more! A strange archeological dig near a Buddhist temple hides a hell of a cluffhanger! You get all all this plus, if you act now, a little romance absolutely free! Note: It's 1949. Thank you ... I mean, arigato. Chassis ... anything can happen. FC, 32pg $2.95 CHASSIS #4 SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S VARIANT COVER By Tony (The Tenth, F5) Daniel. FC, 32pg $3.95 THE CROW TRADE PAPERBACK VOLUME II: EVIL BEYOND REACH Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Jon J. Muth and John Kuramoto (A) Michael Gaydos and Paul Lee (Cover) Simon Davis (C) by Mark Nicholas Evil Beyond Reach! More of the stark world of The Crow is revealed and collected in this second volume. The tale of The Crow's vengeance unfurls to create a series of underlying sub plots from the worlds of writer Jon J. Muth. Artists Paul Lee and Michael Gaydos combine with the coloring of Mark Nicholas to show The Crow in a stirring light that has never been shown before. This volume collects issues #4 as well as #7 through #10. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $10.95 DARKMINDS VOLOME II # 2 An Image Comic Created by: Pat Lee (W) Ken Siu-Chong (P) Omar Dogan (I) Rob Armstrong (C) Jenn Chan Changing Faces! Recently reinstated as SIU agents, Nagawa and Mai delve into a new serial murder case that bears disturbing similarities to the last case Nagawa had worked on. Has Paradox some how returned from beyond the grave? Has a copycat killer picked up where Paradox left off? Whatever the case, Nagawa and Mai are in a race to find the killer before the body count rises again. Meanwhile, their ventures have not gone unnoticed by an unknown observer who has been secretly monitoring their progress with a close eye... but for what purpose? NOTE: Ships equally with 3 covers by Pat Lee, Michael Turner and Omar Dogan. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE DARKNESS #30 Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Clarence Lansang (I) Victor Llamas It's "High Noon" part two as Jackie1s hot on the trail of the gunmen who kidnapped young Carter! He's going to need the full power of The Darkness if he is to save him though because the welcoming party he's about to receive wants to introduce Jackie to his maker! Plus, more light is shed on Jackie's past and The Darklings enjoy an ambulance ride which you will not soon forget! FC, 32pg $2.50 THE DARKNESS "SPEAR OF DESTINY" TRADE PAPER BACK Top Cow Comics (W) Malachy Coney (P) Joe Benitez (I) Joe Weems In celebration of the new Magdalena mini-series premiering this month, Top Cow is proud to re-present her first appearance in this very special Trade Paper Back with an all new cover by Joe Benitez. "Spear of Destiny", the four-part storyline which debuted in The Darkness issues #15 through 18 is collected here, featuring Jackie's first confrontation with the ordained sister of light, The Magdalena. Brought to you by the talents of Mal Coney, Joe Benitez and Joe Weems, don't miss out on the chance of picking up the first full story appearance of this popular Top Cow character. SC, 7x10, 106pg, FC $12.95 ECHO #1 An Image Comic Created by: Pat Lee and Ken Siu-Chong (W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Long Vo and Josh Gainsbrugh (C) Charles Park A Broken World—In a world of Echoes, existence is never a sure thing. Imagine a technology that could replace anyone with a perfect, indistinguishable copy. In the year 2081 the technology exists in the form of Tactile Holography, also known as Echo Technology. Dreamwave Productions' latest title 'Echo' is a military action drama that follows the exploits of specialized covert government team charged with the task of protecting the world from this hidden threat. This issue launches the 12-issue Echo series and dumps you right into the action as Sho Yamato leads his team on one of their first missions. With machine-like efficiency they perform their mission impeccably, but events take an unexpected turn when they realize their assault is fully anticipated and they have to wonder if there is already a betrayer among them. With stunning manga-styled art by Long Vo, Josh Gainsbrugh and Charles Park and scripted by Dark Minds: Volume 2 writer Ken Siu-Chong. You don't want to miss out on this one! NOTE: Ships with 2 covers. One by Pat Lee and one by the Echo Crew- (Long Vo and Josh Gainsbrugh) FC, 32pg $2.50 ECHO #1 HOLOCHROME EDITION An Image Comic Don't miss out on this special Holochrome Cover edition of issue #1 with exclusive art by the Echo Crew. A must for Dreamwave comic collectors! NOTE: Quantities limited. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg $6.95 E.V.E PROTOMECHA #2 Top Cow Comics (W) Aron Lusen / Christian Lichtner (P) Ale Garza (I) Caleb Salstrom (C) Liquid! Following her programmed directives, E.V.E wages a violent attack to claim the soul of her second target. Bloody chaos ensues as E.V.E is confronted by an insurmountable foe, the governments own cybernetic secret weapon - a robotic monstrosity named Gunner. Meanwhile, Crash's reckless pursuit of E.V.E puts Sam's life in jeopardy and the only question left is will she live or will she die? Don't miss the second exciting issue from fan favorites Aron Lusen/Christian Lichtner (Battlechasers, X-Men, Batman/Darkness) of the multiple Wizard award-winning team, Liquid! and also featuring the incredible talents of Ale Garza (GenX, DV8) who continues to amaze readers with his stunning artwork! Note to retailers: This issue will ship with a cover by Ale Garza, and variant covers by superstar creators Michael Turner (Fathom, Witchblade), and Stephen Platt (Wolverine/Cable, Prophet, Moonknight). FC, 32pg $2.50 FATHOM COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME V Top Cow Comics (W&P) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O1Neil (I) Joe Weems (C) Johnathan D. Smith Witness the climatic finale of the first Fathom story line as Top Cow proudly re-presents issues 8 and 9 in this special collected edition. These two pulse pounding issues wrap up the year long story of Aspen's quest to find out the truth of her past and stop Killian's plan for world domination! Find out who lived and who wound up becoming part of the ocean, permanently! With an all new cover by series creator Michael Turner, here is your chance to relive the conclusion of one of the top running story lines of the year! FC, 48pg $5.95 FEAR EFFECT #1 SPECIAL Top Cow Comics (W) Matt Hawkins & Frank Mastromauro (P) David Boller One of the most highly anticipated new video games of 2000 is now its own special one- shot comic book! Top Cow Productions and Eidos interactive join forces to unleash Fear Effect, a stylistic tale of intrigue and suspense with lives on the line and the forces of Hell ready to take over the world. Featuring Hana Tsu-Vachal, the heroine of the new millennium, Royce Glas, the classic protagonist and Jakob "Deke" Decourt, resident demolitions expert, expect to be taken on a ride like none other as our three mercenaries attempt to survive long enough to complete their latest job and collect their payday! With its futuristic setting and Anime influence, prepare to experience the adrenaline rush of your life! FC, 32pg $2.95 THE GEAR STATION #1 An Image Comic (W) Janak Alford & Dan Fraga (A) Dan Fraga (C)Scribble (CGI) GEAR23 Magical battles, secret societies, timeless romance and underground fight clubs, combine to make this an ultimate tale of epic proportions! Witness the Gear Station, an ancient device with unimaginable power, secretly guarded by the mysterious Dominion of Souls. Peer within the city of Domain, see a betrayal, sparked by a jealous love, which will ultimately change the lives of this world forever. Meet Bryce, a reluctant young hero, who holds the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy in his hands. Arthur, former bodyguard to the monarch who's undying love for the princess fuels his quest for justice. Yoshi, master of the ancient ways of majic and former teacher of the Steamlords, who had to return to his old ways of battle. Darwin, half human half fairy, who's attitude gets her in a spot of trouble. Come see how this all comes together in The Gear Station #1 See the amazing technology of GEAR23 CGI in action as one of Image's first Computer generated comics hits your store! NOTE: To bring in The Gear Station with a bang, issue #1 will ship with 4 covers in equal ratio. The covers will be done by superstar creators Alex Ross, Michael Turner, Pat Lee, and creator Dan Fraga. FC, 32pg $2.50 GEEKSVILLE #0 An Image Comic (S/A) Rich Koslowski & Gary Sassaman The critically acclaimed comic book, GEEKSVILLE, has moved to IMAGE! Creators, Rich Koslowski and Gary Sassaman, merged their popular titles, "THE 3 GEEKS" and "INNOCENT BYSTANDER", in 1999 to rave reviews! And now they're bringing it to IMAGE! In this, their debut New Millennium Ground Zero issue, we'll see how "THE 3 GEEKS" dealt with the Y2K scare on New Years Day, and Gary Sassaman looks at the careers of forgotten silent film funnymen, Arthur and Elliot, in INNOCENT BYSTANDER. Plus! Another mind-bending "TRUE TALES FROM THE COMIC SHOP" called, "All for the ART of John Byrne!", by guest artist Jason Asala. b&w, 32pg $2.75 HAWKSHAWS #1 An Image Comic (W/A) Dietrich Smith (C) Michael Mena The setting is Hollywood, California, where Tinseltown has undergone a major facelift as fashion and fad have taken a retro leap backwards in time. Everyday life imitates the swinging styles of the 1920's & 30's. Neon banners tower higher than the tallest buildings, advertisements lace Hindenburg sized blimps, and sturdy arching monorails stand erect high amongst the skies. Nonetheless, one thing still remains the same... murder. When Joseph Swann and Abel Walker become entangled in the death of a life-time friend they ride onto the scene of money, power, pretty faces and deceit. Join this odd unlikely duo in a world that doesn't take to kindly to nosy Hawkshaws in one of the most talked about and anticipated books by pro's and fans alike since it's sneak peak revelation at Comic Con International '99. NOTE: To celebrate Hawkshaws exciting arrival, issue #1 will ship with a VINTAGE MOVIE POSTER COVER in a 1:4 ratio! FC, 32pg $2.95 IRON WINGS #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Jay Juch (I) Mostafa Moussa The Legends of Iron Wings begin here and will unfold in this carefully woven, epic style adventure. Set in fantasy times where Gods and Monsters roam the earth amongst mortals, Wing, a beautiful and mysterious foreigner must struggle with her inner demons, while trying to save this strange new land she has entered and the one she has left behind. Chosen to be the savior of all humanity, Wing befriends other strange characters on her quest to conquer evil, she will make unbreakable bonds that will tie them together for all history. With the appearance of an object containing unimaginable power, Wing and her companions must stop the ruthless warrior Amaxius and his army on his quest to obtain the key to world destruction. Adventure, mystery and romance all in one grand epic. Don't miss out on this one! Note: Iron Wings #1 will ship with a full wraparound cover by Jay Juch (50%) and a variant by cover by Hot Tomb Raider artist Andy Park (50%)! FC, 32pg $2.50 J.U.D.G.E. #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Greg Horn The story of J.U.D.G.E. revolves around a secret agency of superhuman civilians led by Victoria Grace. Their ongoing mission -- to search out and destroy rogue agents -- pits them against impossible odds. They soon find themselves participants in a surreal nightmare, mere pawns in a millennia-old battle between good and evil. J.U.D.G.E. is a chaotic epic tale spanning across twelve chapters and combines elements of horror, technology, and history. This amazing new title is 27 pages long, fully painted and written by Greg Horn. Come see Greg's groundbreaking approach to comic book art at www.greghornjudge.com Note: This item ships with a 50/50 variant cover by Greg Horn. FC, 32pg $2.95 KABUKI CLASSICS #12 An Image Comic (W) David Mack (A) Rick Mays This issue presents the classic finale to the Masks of the Noh storyline. b&w, 32pg $3.25 KABUKI SKIN DEEP TRADE PAPERBACK - 2ND PRINTING An Image Comic (W/A) David Mack A brand new and improved prestige edition collecting the out of print series that immediately precedes the current painted Kabuki series. Skin Deep is a vital part of the current Kabuki run. This format includes an introduction by Alex Ross, plus all new pages of art, preliminary designs and art process, and a gallery of the original painted covers, including a painted cover by Alex Ross. SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $10.95 KIN #2 Top Cow Comics (W&P) Gary Frank The action takes off in the second issue of the highly anticipated KIN series as the government organization S.I.A. go after McAloon! Plus, Elsreth is awakened by a very unique stranger who will change her life, forever! Gary Frank's incredible artwork speaks for itself as he continues to amaze in this latest installment of one of the most anticipated new series of the year! FC, 32pg $2.95 THE LOST ONES #1 An Image Comic (W/A) Ken Penders She hates firearms and doesn't know the first thing about hand-to-hand combat, but she has the ability to cripple a nation, if not the world. Is she a harbinger of hope for mankind, or the beginning of it's worst nightmare? That's what everyone wants to know as the first sign of an experiment begun long ago finally surfaces in the form of Keri Kurosawa, AKA Particle. All she wants is her family and the chance at a normal life. Unfortunately for her, she's going to learn her choices were made long before she was even born. "The Hunt Begins..." and the race for control of the future is on. Get in on the ground floor of an exciting ALL-AGES ongoing adventure set in the world that's coming by the best-selling creator of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA. FC, 32pg $2.95 M-REX #5 An Image Comic (W) Joe Kelly (P) Duncan Rouleau (C) Haberlin Studios ISSUE FIVE, STILL ALIVE!!! (Or at least a reasonable face eating zombie facsimile!) Our first story arc screeches towards the finish line with a nappy haired grandma clutching our bumper screaming, "Where are my crochet needles?!?" as a wall of fire breathing sunflowers shatter the windshield! It's all action-All wrap up-All open ended psycho drama as a man and a machine go head to head gasket south of the border-And you know what that means- PI„ATAS AND BIKINIS!! With the savage SIMON BABBAGE unmasked, it is up to the irrepressible REX to stop the TECHNOGENUS' ARMY OF SENTIENT MACHINES from rising up and taking over the world. Can our half pint hero find it within himself to corral the power of the OMICRON NANITIES and put the hurt on Babbage, even if it means losing the clues to his true family? Will a startling truth about the young boy's very existence crush him on the spot?!? PLUS: MA and SIMON swap fluids! SIX and BOBO share tender moments with firearms!Do TOASTERS know how to "Heat it up?" WHAT THE HIGH HOLY WIPPITY-DOO IS A T.REX, AND WHY DOES HE STILL KEEP DESTROYING THE FUTURE WHEN L'LL REX IS SO COOL!?!?! Note: This book will be shipped with 2 different covers in an equal 50/50 split. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN M.REX PREVIEW VARIANT Only sold at the Chicago Wizard World Convention - originally LTD. to 5000 copies. Limited quantities still available. b&w, 16pg $6.95 ************************** THE MAGDALENA #1 Top Cow Comics (W) Marcia Chen (P) Joe Benitez (I) Joe Weems (C) Tyson Wengler The Magdalena is back! Straight from the pages of The Darkness, the Magdalena returns to star in her own three issue story arc. Brought to you by Joe Benitez (Darkness), Marcia Chen (Ascension) and Joe Weems (Fathom), this first issue takes place before the "Spear of Destiny" story line in The Darkness. The Magdalena, holy servant of the Catholic Church, is sent to a rural orphanage in France to investigate a series of killings reputed to be have been performed by a vampire. Meanwhile, Father Jasper, a priest from the Netherlands, arrives at the Vatican to speak with Cardinal Innocent, bringing with him ancient relics he found hidden in his church, which could spell the downfall of all Christianity. Don't miss out on what is sure to be one of the hottest books of 2000! Note: There will be three special covers in equal percentages by Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner and Joe Benitez. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE MAGDALENA POSTER #1 Top Cow Comics (P) Joe Benitez (I) Joe Weems (C) Tyson Wengler Top Cow is ready to deck your walls again even if the holidays are over. Toss those old posters aside and grab this incredible new image of everyone's favorite cloaked beauty, the Magdalena. Illustrated by series artist Joe Benitez, this beautiful new poster is ready to fill your wall and your dreams! FC, 24x36 $5.95 MCKENZIE BROTHERS ULTRA ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys Brothers and drinking buddies Bob and Doug McKenzie (Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) are best known for their 1983 movie Strange Brew. Bob McKenzie: Comes with half a backdrop, half a table, half of a plywood floor, a chair, a stove with two pieces of back bacon and of course, plenty of beer (four cases, 12 bottles and an empty with a mouse). Doug McKenzie: Comes with the matching half of the backdrop, table and plywood floor, also a chair, bust of a Canadian Mountie and of course, plenty more beer ( four cases, 12 bottles and a cooler). 6 figures per case. (#14700) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MORE THAN MORTAL: ART GALLERY #1 An Image Comic Share the beauty of Ireland just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Image Comics has put together this incredible collection of More Than Mortal images, including 6 paintings by series artist Steve Firchow, and works by Marc Silvestri, Dave Finch, Joe Benitez, Randy Queen, Brandon Peterson, and the creator of More Than Mortal- Sharon Scott herself. FC, 32pg $3.50 PAKKINS' LAND COLLECTION VOL. II An Image Comic (W) Gary Shipman & Rhonda Shipman (A) Gary Shipman Nominated for Harvey, Russ Manning and Eisner Awards, PAKKINS' LAND is for the first time ever now available in a collection edition. This second PAKKINS' LAND collection features issues #3 and #0 of the original story. PLUS never before seen pages that Gary and Rhonda have added to better round the story and art. ALSO: The fun loving commentary by Rhonda that you have come to know. Plus a new full-color cover illustrated by Gary and colored in the PAKKINS tradition. After being blasted off the edge of the "Great Cliff," it seems that our hero Paul has met with a tragic end. It is up to the mysterious band of intelligent animals, that have befriended him, to seek and return Paul home alive. b&w, 48pg $4.95 PRIMAL INSTINCT PREVIEW An Image Comic (S/A) Brett Booth and Jess Ruffner-Booth Colin Weiss is your average good-looking college guy: Smart, on the track team, has a wonderful girlfriend. He's got everything going for him. (Just makes you sick, doesn't it?) While on a camping trip with his lovely girlfriend, Colin gets the shock of his life when he starts to change. (Not like that, drag your dirty mind out of the gutter.) But getting furry and growing a tail isn't the worst of it. (What could be worse?) Now Colin has to find out where this change is coming from, decide whether to tell his friends, and deal with some not-terribly-nice people who have very interesting uses for shapeshifters. (And he thought homework was stressful!) Join Colin and his shapeshifting friend, Derrick as they run through the Florida woods in fear of their lives. The Primal Instinct Preview contains a complete twenty-two page story plus a sneak peek at the upcoming Primal Instinct: The Beast Within miniseries. Written and penciled by Brett Booth (Backlash, Wildcore, X-Men Unlimited) with co-writer and colorist Jess Ruffner-Booth. FC, 32pg $2.50 RISING STARS #6 Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C) Matt Nelson Patriot and Matthew Bright star in the next incredible chapter of the acclaimed Rising Stars story line. Also, Poet begins to confront the man responsible for the murders, and a dark alliance starts to form between the killer and other specials interested in self- preservation. Don't miss a minute of this highly revered and fan favorite comic as J. Michael Straczynski continues to please fans with his award winning writing! FC, 32pg $2.50 SAM AND TWITCH #8 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (P) Angel Medina (I) Jonathan Glapion Cover by Ashley Wood (C) Todd Broeker & Jay Fotos THE UDAKU: Part 8—The conclusion to one of the most surprising and talked about stories of the year. The events in this issue will effect Sam & Twitch forever. FC, 32pg $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #73 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 SLAP SHOT ULTRA ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys Make sure your other toys have dental insurance, baby, the Hansons are in the house. Jack, Steve and Jeff Hanson, hockey heroes from the film Slap Shot. Each come armed with a hockey stick and include eye glasses, ice, boards and glass. When assembled together, the backdrops create a hockey rink diorama. Each action figure is 6 1/2" tall and fully articulated. The Hanson Brothers: Steve Hanson Jack Hanson Jeff Hanson (#14600) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI SOUL SAGA #3 Top Cow Comics (W) Stephen Platt / Christian Lichtner (P) Stephen Platt (C) Liquid! True power rears its ugly head as Aries is thrown into the midst of deadly intrigue and cold ambition. Even as the Dominion is celebrating him as their latest champion, plans are underway for retribution against the wayward Khan Hordes for the treacherous destruction of the royal skyship Artemis. The secret of the prophecy is discovered by an unlikely figure and true motivations become apparent as we finally are given a glimpse of who is actually at the helm of the Dominion. Meanwhile, dark forces are plotting within the inner bowels of the Dominion and we soon discover that not all is what it seems. See what all the buzz is about and don't miss the third installment of the epic saga from fan favorites Stephen Platt (Wolverine/Cable, Prophet, Moonknight) and Christian Lichtner (Battlechasers, X-Men, Rising Stars, Batman/Darkness). FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN #96 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlan (C) Brian Haberlin RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: The extent to which Spawn has upset the balance of power between heaven and hell becomes increasingly clear, and it could spell disaster for humanity. The gauntlet has been thrown down and there is no backing out. Is he prepared to take on both the powers of light and dark? And who is the mysterious agent who has been lurking around the shadows assisting him in secret? FC, 32pg $1.95 SPAWN TRADE PAPERBACK VOLUME X: VENGEANCE OF THE DEAD Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, Tony Daniel, Kevin Conrad, Danny Miki (Cover) Ashley Wood "Vengeance of the Dead"—The warrior angel, Tiffany makes her first appearance in this volume that collects issues #43 through #47 of Spawn. Tiffany shows why the wrath of an angel is a fear that most should carry in their souls. Her distrust of Angela is out in the open as is her hatred of Spawn. Cy-Gor and Sam & Twitch, with their own monthly books, show why the readers have demanded more of them. We see in these issues how that popularity has been well earned. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $9.95 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #13 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin (A) Liam McCormack-Sharp (Cover) Simon Davis (C) Mark Nicholas “Blood and Glory”: Lord Covenant's reluctant participation in a campaign led by a prophetic young girl and fought by a rag-tag band of runaway children proves disastrous when they suffer a devastating defeat on the battlefield. When it looks like all hope is lost, will the Hellspawn be able to find a way to save the day or even save himself? FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN: THE UNDEAD #10 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Chance Wolf (C) Todd Broeker How to Win Friends and Influence People Every school has a skinny, little guy with no apparent redeeming qualities who annoys the teachers and students alike. In the game of life, the deck is always stacked against him. Spawn enters the story with the purpose of removing an interference from the forces of hell that torments this kid on a daily basis. Will this make a difference and allow this him to receive a fair shake? FC, 32pg $2.25 SPAWN ULTRA ACTION FIGURES SERIES 16: NITRORIDERS McFarlane Toys Black Bike - Eclipse 5000 Green Bike - The Green Vapor Blue Bike - Flash Point Orange Bike - After Burner Each motorcycles come with highly articulated "rider" (approx. 5 1/2" tall) Motorcycle (approx. 9-10") The Nitroriders are 2 pieces - rider and bike. (#11190) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI THE TENTH SPECIAL EDITION #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Tony Daniel Featuring a brand new cover by series creator, Tony Daniel, The Tenth "Special Edition" puts together for the first time two of the series most sought after issues; The Tenth #0 back to back with The Tenth #1/2! 32 pages of full color art and story plus a cover gallery showing both original covers to these hot items! The 0 issue contains a 10 page storyline that takes place BEFORE the original "Abuse of Humanity" hit mini series with all original art by Tony Daniel! The 1/2 issue contains a 16 page story by Tony Daniel and Steve Scott that takes place immediately AFTER the "Abuse of Humanity" miniseries concluded! Make your Tenth collection complete! This book will feature a brand new cover by Tony Daniel, featuring the Tenth, Espy and Zorina! Don't miss out! FC, 32pg $2.95 TIN CAN MAN #3 An Image Comic (S) Jim Thornton (A) Dietrich Smith (I) Pierre Andre Dery (C ) Next Color The pieces of the puzzle are in place, the roles of the players have been defined, and the time for confrontation has arrived. Faced with the reality of the events which spawned the dark force of the Tin Can Man, Alex knows there is only one way to stop the maddness. Alex Darkstar must make the most ultimate sacrifice before it is too late. Can F.B.I. agent Linda Thorn and homicide detective Leo Tenner find a way to stop the Tin Can Man without destroying Alex in the process? The wild card pops up when Alex's son returns to put a new spin on the outcome of this supernatural mystery story. Tin Can Man #3 explodes in your face with the conclusion of this three issue mini-series and opens the door for the ongoing Tin Can Man Saga to follow from Image Comics and Next Entertainment. FC, 32pg $2.95 TODD MCFARLANE PRESENTS: THE CROW MAGAZINE #2 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Jon J Muth (A) Jamie Tolagson and Tommy Lee Edwards (C ) Mark Nicholas (Cover) Ashley Wood Vengeance walks among the graves as The Crow seeks answers to violent questions. In this edition of The Crow magazine, Jon J Muth, Jamie Tolagson and Tommy Lee Edwards create another leg of The Crow's journey to revenge and redemption. Laid out in a stark world of muted colors, The Crow must feel the pain of the past as well as mete out the suffering of the future. Fans of The Crow will also enjoy the information from the making of the third Crow movie including exclusive interviews of the cast and crew. FC, 56pg $4.95 TOMB RAIDER #4 Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Andy Park (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Johnathan D. Smith Lara Croft's quest for the unique and enigmatic Medusa Mask concludes when she and Chase Carver come face to face with the threat known as Skaratta! Also, an incredible secret from the past is finally revealed as the first Tomb Raider story line gives fans all the action and adventure they deserve! FC, 32pg $2.50 TOP COW CLASSICS: ASCENSION #1 Top Cow Comics (W) Dave Finch / Batt (P) Dave Finch (I) Batt The detailed art of Dave Finch is on display as Top Cow Classics re-presents the first issue of the hit series Ascension in black and white format. Launching in September of 1997, Ascension introduced us to Lucien and Andromeda who were caught in the middle of a war between two ancient races, the Dayaks and the Mineans. Written and illustrated by the team of Finch and Batt, see for yourself why Ascension took the comic industry by storm and pick up this special black and white art edition today! FC, 32pg $2.95 WAHOO MORRIS #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Craig A. Taillefer It's difficult trying to earn your way as an independent band when the odds are stacked against you. But Chas, Arnie, Sebastien, and Alicia are determined to play their music and try for a chance at success. To complicate the dicy matters of band and music industry politics, there are matters of the heart to up the odds and raise the stakes. Unfortunately, the only thing more mysterious than human dynamics are the supernatural forces that Alicia has unwittingly called up. And you thought Rock and Roll was easy? b&w, 32pg $2.75 WARLANDS #8 An Image Comic Created by: Pat Lee and Adrian Tsang (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Alvin Lee (C) Dreamwave Colors & Frozen Light Confused by his new found powers, Aalock journeys south towards the land of the dwarves in search of answers. Malagen however, has no intention of allowing Aalock to serve any other causes than that of his own. To that end Malagen sends the Vampire lord Vardemis to bring Aalock back pitting the two Vampire lords against each other in the most crucial battle of the Darklyte crusade to date! Meanwhile, the armies of the Eastern kingdoms regroup and prepare for a desperate all-out counter attack against the Dataran Horde in effort to save the lives of thousands of displaced refugees fleeing the front lines of battle. So sharpen your sword, don't bother taking off your armor, and jump right back in as Dreamwave productions brings you WARLANDS #8. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE WICKED #4 An Image Comic (W) Francis Takenaga (A) Roy Martinez (C) Haberlin Studios It's no longer safe to walk the streets at night. Many feel as though they have become prisoners in their once and happy homes. But what if prison was the only place some WICKED felt safe? In the next terrifying chapter of this surprise hit, ongoing horror series, learn how some secretive societies of the WICKED aren't nearly as versed in hiding as one might believe. And how deadly a crafty demon can be when its powers are at the fingertips of the highest bidder. Nate and Wendy must find a creature whose eyes are everywhere, and whose body is not. It's venomous touch comes in many forms, and its victims never know who or what it is that steals away their last breath... But they always know why they have been marked. What's worse, this particular Wicked can avoid detection by all but the most focused Psionics. Join us for another twisted jaunt on the dark side that reunites old allies and stirs the flames of new passions. Next month. Only from AVALON STUDIOS. Note: This book will ship with a 1 in 4 variant cover. FC, 32pg $2.95 WITCHBLADE #39 Top Cow Comics (W) Christina Z (P) Randy Green (I) D-Tron (C) Johnathan D. Smith With the help of her new allies and the full power of the Witchblade, Sara makes her final attempt to banish the creatures back to the underworld from where they came. Plus, one of those new allies holds a very special link to Sara's past, one that will change her life forever! FC, 32pg $2.50 IMAGE COMICS/DF LIMITED EDITION MERCHANDISE TOMB RAIDER #4 (FOREVER!) DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER With a fantastic cover drawn by artist extraordinaire Jae (Eisner award winner and Inhumans artist) Lee! The first storylines climatic issue of the new ongoing series of this hot new title with an exclusive DF Alternate cover by Jae Lee! Wait till you get this puppy into your hands! Extremely Limited. Also available signed by the artist. REG.—FC MSRP: $6.95 DLX.—FC MSRP: $19.95 THE ASCENSION B&W #1 DF ALTERNATE SKETCH COVER With a fantastic penciled "sketch" cover by artist extraordinaire David Finch! Here is the sold-out "Ascension #1" in beautiful black & white, and best of all it has a black and white alternate cover sketch by David Finch. Extremely Limited. FC MSRP: $6.95 TOMB RAIDER #2 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER — 2-PLUS-2 PACKAGE This package features Tomb Raider #2 DF Exclusive alternate cover plus two other random limited edition DF exclusive alternate covers. And as an extra added bonus this package will also have 2 extra limited edition covers/comics as an added extra anniversary bonus for an extremely cool 5-Star Package! Twice the terrific package for Tomb Raider fans! Extremely Limited. FC MSRP: $15.00 FATHOM #0 DF LIMITED GOLD FOIL ALTERNATE COVER DF exclusive alternate cover by Mike Turner! The rarest issue of Fathom (#0) with a DF exclusive cover by Mike (Top Ten artist) Turner and to make it even more limited, this edition has gold foil on the cover! Extremely Limited. FC MSRP: $10.00 IMAGE COMICS IDES OF MARCH STARTER PACKAGE The Ideas of March is coming! And to help celebrate this date, DF is placing together this incredible starter package which will feature 5 random DF exclusive limited edition covers/comics and will also give all you lucky fans an additional 10 other out-of-print comics as an extra added bonus for a total of 15 comics to commemorate this date! Limited quantities of sets available. Set MSRP: $15.00 GEAR STATION #1 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER With a DF Exclusive Alternate cover by creator /writer /artist Dan Fraga! This #1 issues comes with a DF Exclusive cover for Gear Station. Limited to initial orders. FC MSRP: $6.95 THE WICKED #1 DF EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL ALTERNATE COVER DF exclusive alternate cover with a Gold Foil logo! Extremely Limited. FC MSRP: $10.00 CHASSIS #4 DF EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL TONY DANIEL COVER The ultra-cool Tony Daniel cover with a gold foil cover exclusive to Dynamic Forces! Extremely Limited. FC MSRP: $10.00 J.U.D.G.E. #1 DF EXCLUSIVE PAINTED COVER With a DF Exclusive painted cover by creator/writer/artist Greg Horn! Wait till you see this fully painted comic! And with an alternate cover exclusive to DF, well things just can't get better! Limited to ONLY 2,000 alternate covers. FC MSRP: $6.95 ULTIMATE ALLEY CAT & FRIENDS SET This set features the DF Exclusive Alley Cat Prelude #1 plus the European cover! As an extra added bonus, Dynamic Forces will be adding in 5 additional random limited edition/alternate covers from Image comics featuring such classic "Femme Fatales" as Witchblade, Tomb Raider and others at no additional cost! Extremely Limited. Set MSRP: $16.95 MARVEL COMICS Marvel Heroes ON SALE MARCH 1 FANTASTIC FOUR #29 cover by salvador larroca & art thibert CHRIS CLAREMONT/salvador larroca/art thibert Introducing the all-new Frightful Four! The Wizard, the Trapster, the Punisher (no, not Frank Castle... another one) and a surprise addition from our heroes’ past make a daring gamble for power. But what the villains encounter instead is the Fantastic Four... but not quite the one they remember! Plus: The Invisible Woman’s life is shattered! FC $1.99 MARVEL SELECTS: FANTASTIC FOUR #5 new cover by alan davis & mark farmer stan lee/john buscema/joe sinnott Relive the magic or introduce a new reader to the Marvel Universe with the series that presents classic moments in the life of the Fantastic Four! This issue reprints FANTASTIC FOUR (Vol. 1) #111, in which the Thing, now a monster without a conscience, runs wild through the streets of New York City! Plus: Marvel historian Peter Sanderson fills us in on the importance of the issue... and Alan Davis provides a snazzy new cover! FC (5 of 12) $2.75 THOR #23 cover by john romita jr. & dick giordano dan jurgens/john romita jr./dick giordano The rampage of Thanos rages on! The mad Titan is storming his way across the galaxy— but what planet is he targeting? What secrets does the planet hold? And why can’t Thor stop him? Plus: The fiery former Herald of Galactus known as Firelord blazes onto the scene—but does he come as friend or foe?! “Mythic adventure and cosmic excitement... who could ask for more?” -Comic Shop News FC $1.99 ON SALE MARCH 8 AVENGERS TWO: WONDER MAN & THE BEAST #1 cover by MARK BAGLEY/greg adams ROGER STERN/MARK BAGLEY/greg adams • THE SCOOP: Due to popular demand, the bouncing Beast bounds back into the Avengers’ spotlight! • THE STORY: Spinning out of the events of AVENGERS #27 (you know, the big 100- Page Monster issue), Wonder Man heads back to his West Coast stomping grounds to make up for all of his past mistakes. The journey may turn out to be the strangest road trip ever—and his blue-furred buddy is riding shotgun! The former teammates are together again—and familiar foes, fresh faces and startling surprises await! Editer Tom Brevoort tells us more: “What it's really about is Wonder Man returning to Los Angeles, his last hometown, in order to repair some of the damage he did before he seemingly died. I'm talking about emotional damage much more than physical damage here. And to keep Simon from becoming all maudlin and depressed, the Beast is recruited to go along with him. The story evolves from there into this sort of wild road trip.” Writer Roger Stern feels readers will want to pick up this series “because it features two much-beloved Avengers alumni on a wild and woolly adventure. Because it’s drawn real purty by THUNDERBOLTS ace penciler Mark Bagley. Because it features a bit of the past, a lot of the present, and hint of things to come. And because—at the same time—it’s user- friendly for those new readers out there. Everything you need to know about Wonder Man and the Beast is right there in three action-packed, heart-tugging, fun-filled issues.” • THE FORMAT: Three-issue monthly limited series. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of this title. Please see the DF section for complete details. FC (1 of 3) $2.99 BLACK PANTHER #18 cover by sal velluto & bob almond christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond Can Black Panther defeat the one foe he has never bested? He’ll have to if he wants to save his sovereignty from destruction by Killmonger! Plus: Nakia returns to settle her issues with her former liege! FC $2.50 BLADE: VAMPIRE HUNTER #6 cover by bart sears bart sears/andy smith/andy smith The chilling conclusion! Silvereye, the S.H.I.E.L.D. vampire-hunting ship, is plummeting to Earth with two figures seen battling atop the rapidly descending craft: Blade and the Reaper! And the future of mankind will be determined by who survives of their savage struggle! FC (6 of 6) $2.50 DEATHLOK #10 cover by leonardo manco joe casey/leonardo manco Showdown with the Clown! Deathlok and Nick Fury have uncovered dirt on the current Presidential candidate that threatens national security. But they may not live long enough to reveal it when they send in the Clown! FC $2.50 IRON MAN #28 cover by joe quesada JOE QUESADA/sean chen/rob hunter THE MASK IN THE IRON MAN: Part 3 (of 4)—Following last issue’s cataclysmic events, Tony Stark attempts to make sense of what exactly is happening to his famous armor—only to find that one of his greatest fears has come true! See what happens when technology spins violently out of control! You’ll never look at Iron Man the same way again! FC $1.99 NEW WARRIORS #8 cover by darick robertson jay faerber/jamal igle/walden wong Iron Fist and Night Thrasher guest-star as a new story arc begins! Groomed since birth to be the ultimate Hand assassin, 15-year-old Junzo Muto must pass one final test to assume leadership of the deadly ninja clan: steal the power of the Iron Fist! FC $2.50 ON SALE MARCH 15 CAPTAIN AMERICA #29 cover by andy kubert dan jurgens/brent anderson/dan green Ka-Zar... killed?! Who is responsible for the horrible dinosaur/human hybrids wreaking havok in the Savage Land? And what does he want with Sharon Carter? By the way, is Ka-Zar really dead? Plus: A never-before-seen look into Captain America’s origin! All this, and guest-art by Astro City’s Brent Anderson! FC $1.99 CAPTAIN MARVEL #5 cover by CHRISCROSS & anibal rodriguez PETER DAVID/CHRISCROSS/anibal rodriguez Drax the Despot?! In the aftermath of last month’s clash, Captain Marvel and Drax the Destroyer find themselves transported to a familiar spot in the Marvel Universe—one where Drax is worshipped as a god, and Genis is considered a villain! And to make matters worse, Drax is slowly becoming more and more stupid—not to mention more violent! Meanwhile, Rick Jones is stuck dealing with Moondragon! FC $2.50 INCREDIBLE HULK #14 cover by ron garney & sal buscema PAUL JENKINS/RON GARNEY/sal buscema Meet the most dangerous new foe the Hulk has ever encountered! His name is Ryker, and he’s been secretly dogging the green goliath’s tracks for years! Who is he? What does he want with Bruce Banner? And just how does his shadowy, long-term agenda connect to the testing of an experimental gamma bomb all those years ago? “Interesting and refreshing... can’t wait to see more... this is a classic in the making. Grade: A+” -Comic Buyer’s Guide FC $1.99 THUNDERBOLTS 2000 cover by leonardo manco fabian nicieza/norm breyfogle • THE SCOOP: Hawkeye faces Hell itself in a double-sized adventure that also sets up this year’s AVENGERS Annual! • THE STORY: What mysterious message did Mockingbird have for Hawkeye in AVENGERS #11? That’s the big question, as Clint Barton and Hellstorm make an assault on the Netherworld of Mephisto to free the soul of the brash bowman’s dead wife! Will the Thunderbolts brave eternal damnation to help their leader? And if they do, what bargain will they have to make with a classic foe to obtain passage across the threshold of life and death? • THE FORMAT: 48-page (with ads) Annual. FC, 48pg $3.50 X-51 #10 cover by tbd karl bollers/joe bennett/bob wiacek A gang of street toughs from Central City have gained control of an alien weapon of unspeakable power—and only Machine Man has a chance of saving the town from devastation. Unfortunately, X-51 is a hunted outlaw and can’t perform his robotic magic in public view! Can Aaron Stark alone save the city? FC $2.50 ON SALE MARCH 22 DEADPOOL #40 cover by paco diaz & john holdredge christopher priest/paco diaz/john holdredge Deadpool and his student mercenaries must take over an orbiting space station as the final obstacle in their test. But firing a death ray towards an unsuspecting Earth isn’t something that S.H.I.E.L.D. takes lightly! Pass or fail, millions of lives are in Wade’s hands! Talk about test anxiety! FC $1.99 THUNDERBOLTS #38 cover by mark bagley & scott hanna fabian nicieza/mark bagley/scott hanna Revealed: The true face of Citizen V! We’ve teased you with it before, but this time Citizen V’s mask comes off for real! And this is just the opening salvo in our “three issues, three gut-shots” story arc that will rock you not once, not twice, but three months in a row! FC $1.99 WARLOCK #8 cover by pascual ferry louise simonson/pascual ferry/mark morales Warlock brings the fight from outer space to the Earth itself, as Mainspring and the resurrected Bastion unleash their deadly techno-organic robots! Can the combined might of our ostracized alien, Hope, Psimon and special-guest Wolfsbane stop their murderous rampage? Or, will their actions bring about an even worse threat... one that Warlock’s been dreading since issue #1?! FC $2.50 ON SALE MARCH 29 AVENGERS #28 cover by george pérez KURT BUSIEK/george pérez/al vey The Death Song of Kulan Gath!: Part 1—Responding to a distress call, the Avengers (sporting their new line-up), rocket off to Costa Verde—and run afoul of the sorcerer known as Kulan Gath! The last time he was in our time (back in UNCANNY X-MEN #190 - #191) he transformed Manhattan into a Hyborean-age city full of barbarians... what designs does he have now—and how do they relate to the Volcano God and the origin of Silverclaw? FC $1.99 THE GOLDEN AGE OF MARVEL VOL. 1 TP painted cover by ray lago Friendly Neighborhood Reminder: The acclaimed 176-page collection is back in print and is now available for reorders. (Marvel Memo: This item was originally solicited last month. Please use DEC990992.) SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $19.95 MARVEL: THE LOST GENERATION #3 cover by john byrne roger stern/john byrne/al milgrom Continuing the saga that blows the lid off of the Marvel Universe’s secret past! Meet the powerful parents of Gadfly! Witness the brain-tingling origin of Walkabout! Spring into action with America’s #1 fun-loving couple, Oxbow and Pixie! And join secret agent Nick Fury as he investigates Marvel’s Lost Generation of super heroes! FC (3 of 12) $2.99 Marvel Knights ON SALE MARCH 8 THE PUNISHER #2(A) painted cover by tim bradstreet garth ennis/steve dillon/jimmy palmiotti Wanna talk bad luck? Consider the sad case of Detective Martin Soap, a loser whose next assignment is to capture the Punisher! And his partner is even a bigger waste than he is! If that’s not enough to pack it up and join a monastery, Detective Soap also has to deal with the ongoing war between Frank Castle and mob boss Ma Gnucci! Meanwhile, the Punisher chows down on a meal of C-4 charges, an out-of-control limo, a priest with an axe to grind and a human projectile... eat up, Frankie! FC (2 of 12) $2.99 THE PUNISHER #2(B) It’s “2-For-2” time with a variant cover by Steve Dillon! FC (2 of 12) $2.99 ON SALE MARCH 15 DAREDEVIL #13 cover by quesada, palmiotti & mack david mack/joe quesada/jimmy palmiotti They say you can’t keep a good man down, but what if he’s 60 feet under the East River with a couple of bullets in him? The Kingpin finds out firsthand as Foggy Nelson goes to court to clean house—with Wilson Fisk’s own files! Meanwhile, Black Widow is back in Matt Murdock’s life... but so is Maya and the assassin they call Echo! They say three’s a crowd... so what does that make four? FC $2.50 Spider-Man ON SALE MARCH 1 SPIDER-WOMAN #11 cover by bart sears john byrne/bart sears/randy elliott Who — or what — is Exomorph?! Spider-Woman battles against an adversary who can reshape the environment with his brain! Mattie Franklin has only one hope against the bizarre Exomorph: the intervention of Madame Web! But even if Web succeeds, will Mattie’s mind survive?! FC $1.99 ON SALE MARCH 8 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #17 cover by john byrne howard mackie/john byrne/dan green If you like Peter Parker down on his luck, then you’re going to love what happens to him in this issue! Meanwhile, a search for the Sandman lands the wall-crawler in the middle of a super-villain slugfest between Electro, Mysterio and Venom! Can Spider-Man muster the effort to save the day with his personal life in utter shambles? FC $1.99 SPIDER-GIRL #20 cover by pat olliffe & al williamson tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson The Green Goblin is back—but who is the Golden Goblin?! Knowing that Normie Osborn is on the loose, May “Mayday” Parker and her family are on full alert! But when the Green Goblin swoops down to exact revenge on the Parker clan, will dad’s training be enough to save May? Will the arrival of the Golden Goblin tip the scales? And in whose direction? FC $1.99 SPIDER-MAN UNIVERSE #2 Continuing the monthly title that collects the best of recent Spider-Man action! This 80- page issue reprints three complete Spidey adventures (PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #13, SPIDER-WOMAN #8 and WEBSPINNERS: TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #13)— with intro pages and character bios for each tale! Like X-MEN UNIVERSE, this is a great catch-up point for new readers, or for those who missed out on the fun the first time! FC, 80pg $4.99 ON SALE MARCH 15 MARVEL SELECTS: SPIDER-MAN #5 cover by mike wieringo & tim townsend roy thomas/gil kane/frank giacoia Relive the magic of Spider-Man’s classic moments! This issue reprints AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (Vol. 1) #104, in which the web-slinger teams with Ka-Zar to save Gwen Stacy from the monster known only as Gog! Plus: Marvel historian Peter Sanderson fills us in on the significance of the issue—and Mike Wieringo provides a new cover! FC (5 of 12) $2.75 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #17 cover by john romita jr. howard mackie/john romita jr./scott hanna It’s a first in Spider-Man history: J. Jonah Jameson will no longer publish photos of the wall-crawler! Is this because he finally knows who’s under the mask? Meanwhile, Venom continues to cross names off his Sinister Six hit list! Now it’s Kraven’s turn! FC $1.99 ON SALE MARCH 22 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2000 cover by klaus janson howard mackie/klaus janson • THE SCOOP: First it was the Green Goblin, then Aunt May... is Harry Osborn back from the dead, too?! • THE STORY: A renegade member from the strange sect known as the Scriers has kidnapped little Normie Osborn, the grandson of the original Green Goblin! And despite Liz Allen’s protests, Spider-Man swings off in search for the tyke, only to encounter a solitary figure on a rooftop. Could it really be Harry Osborn? But he’s dead... isn’t he? • THE FORMAT: 48-page Annual. FC, 48pg $3.50 WEBSPINNERS: TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #17 cover by ron frenz tom defalco/ron frenz/bob mcleod It’s a new story arc—set in the time when Spider-Man was bouncing around in his mysterious black costume! Spidey joins forces with mercenary Silver Sable! But why is the wall-crawler involved in some international intrigue? FC $2.50 ON SALE IN APRIL SPIDER-MAN VS. DOCTOR OCTOPUS TP In the tradition of SPIDER-MAN VS. THE GREEN GOBLIN, this 176-page collection gathers together the web-slinger’s greatest battles against the deadly Dr. Octopus! SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $17.95 X-Men ON SALE MARCH 1 MUTANT X #19 cover by tbd howard mackie/javier salteres/andrew pepoy Professor X is still alive on the world of Mutant X! But where’s he been all these years? Will Havok, Iceman, Brute, Captain America, Gambit and Bloodstorm get the answers they seek when they cross paths with Charles Xavier? Maybe not, because the Horsemen of Apocalypse (led by The Fallen) ride tonight! FC $1.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #380 cover by tom raney alan davis/tom raney • THE SCOOP: It’s the finale to the High Evolutionary story—and an exclusive 16-page Genesis Edition that offers a sneak peek of X-Men: Revolution! • THE STORY: The X-Men have been stripped of their abilities—but is it a blessing or a whole new curse?! Meanwhile, the High Evolutionary’s plan is running horribly amok, striking at humans and mutants alike! The repercussions are being felt across the globe— from the streets of New York City to the halls of power in Washington, D.C. to the war- torn island of Genosha. And if that wasn’t enough, the man who the Evolutionary trusted has betrayed him! And the price for the Children of the Atom—and the world—will be one that can never be erased! • THE FORMAT: This 32-page comic will be poly-bagged with Marvel’s very first Genesis Edition! This 16-page comic book will include sketchbook material, interviews and more—providing a behind-the-scenes view of X-Men: Revolution! FC $2.99 X-MEN: THE HIDDEN YEARS #6 cover by john byrne john byrne/john byrne/tom palmer Think the X-Men met Storm in GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1? Think again! Find out how the group, reunited at last after their Savage Land adventure, first encountered their future teammate as they face Deluge, the mutant weather master! “The excitement, jeopardy and ‘what’s-gonna-happen-next’ levels are high throughout... X-MEN: THE HIDDEN YEARS gets my highest recommendation. It’s old-style Marvel magic in a shiny new package.” -Comics Buyer’s Guide FC $2.50 ON SALE MARCH 8 CABLE #79 cover by michael ryan robert weinberg/michael ryan X-MEN: REVOLUTION! • THE SCOOP: A bold new era for the X-Men begins! • THE STORY: His entire life was dedicated to a single purpose: to prevent humanity’s destruction at the hands of Apocalypse. He trained and bled to prepare for this sacrifice. But in the end, someone else gave their life to stop the High Lord. Now, six months have passed for Cable and the Children of the Atom, and much has changed. Nathan Summers, now more than ever, is a man out of time, a stranger in a strange land, cut off from everything he believes in. But his destiny is far from complete. Has he really joined the X-Men? Who is circling in for the kill? What are the Undying and the mysterious Norns? And what does it all have to do with the Askani’son?! • THE CREATORS: This jump-on issue features the debut of the new ongoing creative team of penciler Michael Ryan (CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS II, HEROES REBORN: ASHEMA) and writer Robert Weinberg. Weinberg is the Bram Stoker and World Fantasy Award-winning author of 15 novels (including the Masquerade of the Red Death trilogy) and nearly 24 short stories in the horror, science fiction and suspense genres. He has served two terms as Vice-President of the Horror Writers of America and has also tought “Writing Thriller Fiction” for Columbia College. He currently serves as a story consultant for Miramax Pictures. Weinberg’s thoughts on Cable: “More than anything else, Cable personifies one of the basic themes of the Marvel Universe: With great power comes great responsibility. If any statement defines a hero, that’s it. Other writers who’ve chronicled his adventures have put him through pretty tough times. I plan to continue that tradition. I’m looking to keep Cable busy, using not only his mutant powers, but also his intelligence. He’s been stretched to the limit in the past. I intend on pushing him further than he’s ever been before. And then pushing him harder. A lot harder.” • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: A variant cover of this issue will ship in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. The logo treatment of the variant covers will be designed as a matching X- Men: Revolution! set. FC $1.99 GENERATION X #63 cover by steve pugh warren ellis & Brian woods/steve pugh X-MEN: REVOLUTION! • THE SCOOP: A bold new era for the X-Men begins! • THE STORY: They’re young mutants trained to survive at any cost in a world that fears and hates them. But survival isn’t enough for them and the world that they want. Learning of the quiet removal of supposed “troublesome” pupils from schools across America, Generation X—their ranks thinned from six months ago—seek out the source of the pattern that’s spreading like a cancer across the nation. What they find was only hinted at by the horror stories that have leaked onto the Internet.... what they find, in the heat-scorched lands of California, is The House of Correction. • THE CREATORS: This issue marks acclaimed writer Warren Ellis’ return to the Marvel Universe since his stints on EXCALIBUR, THOR and WOLVERINE. Known for his current work on The Authority, Planetary and Transmetropolitan, Ellis won the 1998 Don Thompson Award for Best Writer, and was featured as one of the most creative people in Entertainment Weekly’s 1999 “It List.” The new team is rounded out by co- scripter Brian Woods (Channel Zero) and penciler Steve Pugh (Superman Vs. The Terminator). • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: A variant cover of this issue will ship in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. The logo treatment of the variant covers will be designed as a matching X- Men: Revolution! set. FC $1.99 ON SALE MARCH 15 BISHOP: THE LAST X-MAN #8 cover by georges jeanty joseph harris/georges jeanty/art thibert The last days of the X-Men... revealed?! What are the shocking secrets that the Sentinel named GOL-19 possesses about the final days of the X-Men? Plus: Bishop takes one step closer to identifying the location of the Chronomancer! FC $1.99 X-MAN #63 cover by ariel olivetti warren ellis & steven grant/ariel olivetti X-MEN: REVOLUTION! • THE SCOOP: The bold new era for the X-Men begins! • THE STORY: A mysterious group of financiers, artists and technologists in New York City are being whittled down, one by one, by something strange and terrible in the dark. Something that recognizes them... that knows they’re mutants. Something there is no escape from... and that they don’t know how to stop. In olden times, when a menace threatened a tribe, the group would go outside their circle for help, to the man who lived outside their society: the shaman. Now, there is a wolf at the door of reality. And only one man has the power, and the distance from the world, to see it clearly. Than man is Nate Grey, the X-Man, mutant shaman for the 21st Century! • THE CREATORS: Warren Ellis kicks off his run as writer with this issue, joined by co- scripter Steven Grant (PUNISHER, Stone Cold Steve Austin) and penciler Ariel Olivetti (JLA: Primeval). • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: A variant cover (by Tim Bradstreet) of this issue will ship in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. The logo treatment of the variant covers will be designed as a matching X-Men: Revolution! set. Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of this variant cover. Please see the DF section for complete details. FC $1.99 X-MEN #100 chris claremont/leinil francis yu/MARK MORALES X-MEN: REVOLUTION! • THE SCOOP: A bold new era for the X-Men begins! • THE STORY: Six months have passed since the great sacrifice that saved the world from the evil of Apocalypse. In the intervening days, the characters we’ve grown to love have undergone startling changes. Professor X has left—but where has he gone?! Nightcrawler has returned to an aspect of his past—but to what?! Shadowcat has turned to a darker side of herself—but why?! Rogue may have found something long missing in her life—but what is it?! And, in the shadows, from above and below, the X-Men have been targeted by a new enemy—one that may be even more powerful and ruthless than En Sabah Nur himself! Who—or what—are the Neo?! • THE CREATORS: During his first epic run, writer Chris Claremont introduced characters and concepts that drove the Children Of The Atom to the top of the industry. Now, joined by new ongoing penciler Leinil Francis Yu (WOLVERINE), Claremont brings the characters he’s so identified with into the 21st Century with new characters, new developments and new surprises! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Commemorating Claremont’s big return, an all-star list of past X- Men collaborators are signing up to provide variant covers! The covers (to be allocated equally) will be illustrated by Dave Cockrum, John Romita Jr., Art Adams, Paul Smith and John Byrne! Plus a cover by the new ongoing penciler Leinil Francis Yu (see art at left)! Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of this title. Please see the DF section for complete details. FC $2.99 X-MEN: ZERO TOLERANCE TP Friendly Neighborhood Reminder: The new 336-page collection is now available for reorders. (Marvel Memo: This item was originally solicited last month. Please use DEC991020.) SC, 7x10, 336pg, FC $24.95 ON SALE MARCH 22 GAMBIT #16 cover by yanick paquette fabian nicieza/yanick paquette/sean parsons X-MEN: REVOLUTION! • THE SCOOP: A bold new era for the X-Men begins! • THE STORY: Six months have passed since last issue—and just wait’ll you see what’s up with Gambit! This is the issue where everything happens! How does Gambit and Rogue’s relationship take an unexpected turn? What is the role the ragin’ Cajun takes that he never thought possible? Plus: Why do Batroc, Zaran, Machete and the Constrictor want Remy LeBeau dead? It’s a whole new ballgame, and it all leads into next month’s “Assassination Game!” • THE CREATORS: Fabian Nicieza continues his stint as writer, now joined by ongoing penciler Yanick Paquette (Wonder Woman) and inker Sean Parsons. • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: A variant cover of this issue will ship in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. The logo treatment of the variant covers will be designed as a matching X- Men: Revolution! set. FC $1.99 X-MEN UNIVERSE #6 Continuing the monthly title that collects the best of the X! This 80-page issue reprints three key mutant stories from December 1999: UNCANNY X-MEN #377, X-MEN #97 and CABLE #76—with intro pages for each tale! Like SPIDER-MAN UNIVERSE, this series is a great catch-up point for new readers, or for those who missed these puppies the first time! FC $4.99 ON SALE MARCH 29 WOLVERINE #150 cover by steve skroce steve skroce/steve skroce X-MEN: REVOLUTION! • THE SCOOP: A bold new era for the X-Men begins! • THE STORY: The next chapter in Wolverine’s life starts in this double-sized extravaganza! While old friends return to Wolverine’s life, some brand-new—and decidedly vicious—enemies make their move! It’s been six months since the war with Apocalypse, the return of his adamantium, the taking of his free will and the heartrending sacrifice. Now, as Logan grapples with the emotional repercussions, a new evil arises that targets his very heart! Who is Lord Haan, and how might his vile bloodline consume Wolverine? Plus: What are Silver Samurai and Yukio doing back in Logan’s life? • THE CREATORS: Starting with this double-sized issue, Steve Skroce takes over as both writer and penciler. Steve is best known for his kinetic art on AMAZING SPIDER- MAN and GAMBIT and for his work as storyboard artist for the hit movie, The Matrix. Skroce’s thoughts on Wolverine: “He’s a man with a shady past that’s still torn between his animal and his human sides. I want to explore that without walking too much on worn territory. I want to focus less on the one-liners and more on the quiet beats between events.” • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: A variant cover of this issue will ship in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. The logo treatment of the variant covers will be designed as a matching X- Men: Revolution! set. Also, Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of this title. Please see the DF section for full details. FC, 48pg $2.99 X-FORCE #102 cover by whilce portacio warren ellis & ian edgintonwhilce portacio X-MEN: REVOLUTION! • THE SCOOP: A bold new era for the X-Men begins! • THE STORY: Six months from when we last saw them, X-Force has a cut-down roll- call, a new leader and a rededication to their mission. Theirs is a purposeful adventurism—saving the world from itself. These are people who have spent a long time on the underside of society... they’ve seen strange things; theirs is a skewed veiw of the world. Now, they’re the flip side of Professor X’s dream of integrating the mutant race into mainstream humanity. They’re a proactive strikeforce that holds both human and mutant to task for their hidden crimes, the things no one finds out about until it’s much, much too late. This is a berserk widescreen story of mutants, secrets, massive property damage and deep, dark hate. • THE CREATORS: X-FORCE joins GENERATION X and X-MAN under the watch of writer Warren Ellis. The new team is completed by co-scripter Ian Edginton (Aliens Vs. Predator) and penciler Whilce Portacio (Wetworks). • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: A variant cover of this issue will ship in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. The logo treatment of the variant covers will be designed as a matching X- Men: Revolution! set. FC $1.99 MARVEL/DYNAMIC FORCES WOLVERINE #150 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE “CHROME” COVER Steve Skroce’s run as writer and artist begins with this double-sized issue! Don’t miss it! Extremely Limited! FC SRP: $14.99 X-MEN #100 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE “CHROME” COVER Chris Claremont returns! Leinil Francis Yu is the new penciller! Plus: It’s the Centennial Issue of Earth’s Greatest Mutant Heroes! Extremely Limited! FC SRP: $14.99 WOLVERINE #145 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE “CHROME” COVER The sold-out 25th issue with a limited edition “chrome” cover brought to you only by Dynamic Forces! Extremely Limited! FC SRP: $14.99 PUNISHER #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ”CHROME” COVER Frank Castle! Garth Ennis! Steve Dillon! The Marvel Knights! Don’t miss out on this limited edition “chrome” cover of the new series! Extremely Limited! FC SRP: $14.99 WOLVERINE 25TH ANNIVERSARY DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE LITHOGRAPH This lithograph is drawn by Jae (INHUMANS) Lee and beautifully enhanced by painter Jose (Veils) Villarrubia! Just wait ‘til you place this 24" x 36" masterpiece on your wall at home! Won’t your friends be jealous! Don’t miss out on this historic first in a series of Dynamic Forces and Marvel lithographs! Also available signed by artist Jae Lee and painter Jose Villarrubia. Extremely Limited! REG.—FC, 24x36 SRP: $19.99 DLX.—FC, 24x36 SRP: $39.95 X-MAN #63 SIGNED Signed by co-scripter Steven (Stone Cold Steve Austin) Grant! Extremely Limited! FC SRP: $19.99 X-MEN #100 SIGNED Signed by writer Chris Claremont and artist Leinil Francis Yu! Extremely Limited! FC SRP: $29.99 WOLVERINE #1-4 LIMITED SERIES SIGNED SET FROM 1982! Signed by inker Joe Rubinstein! Extremely Limited! Set (x4) SRP: $129.95 AVENGERS TWO: WONDER MAN & BEAST #1 Signed by artist Mark Bagley. Extremely Limited! FC SRP: $19.95 WOLVERINE #150 SIGNED Signed by writer/artist Steve Skroce! Extremely Limited! FC SRP: $19.99 SRP WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT BLACK BULL ENTERTAINMENT GATECRASHER #3 by Mark Waid, Amanda Conner, & Jimmy Palmiotti Graduation day, and Alec Wagner wants only one thing. The valedictorian slot? An Honor Society scholarship? A bright future in computer software? Are you kidding? He wants to party like it's his last day on Earth — and if certain forces have their way it may well be! Chicks, booze, fast cars, faster women... hey, is the room spinning, or is it just Alec? Brought to you by the original cast of Brooklyn, starring Mark Waid as "The Mysterious Out-of-Towner," Amanda Conner as "The Neighborhood Squeeze," Jimmy Palmiotti as "The Boy Your Mother Warned You About" and Gareb Shamus as "The Banker." Go to your retailer now and say, “Get me Gatecrasher #3!” In stores March 29, 2000 FC, 32pg $2.50 RETAILERS NOTE: Every 10 copies of Gatecrasher #3 ordered will include 2 copies of a variant cover by Joe Jusko. Gatecrasher #3 of 4 will be strictly printed to order. Gatecrasher #3 of 4 will absolutely NOT be overshipped. ************************ WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #103 EXCLUSIVES: Rising Stars #1/2 comic book offer from Top Cow Productions and Image Comics. Written by creator J. Michael Straczynski, and illustrated by Christian Zanier, this exclusive story reveals more answers about the colorful characters of Rising Stars! FREE CrossGen Primer comic book! Preview the first four comic titles from CrossGeneration Comics with all-new art from Brandon Peterson, John Dell and many others! Wizard: The Comics Magazine #103 is our Comics and the Internet issue! Our first cover flies into the future and features Batman Beyond drawn by Bruce Timm. 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Talk to the top movers and shakers in the world of toys as they exhibit the super toy hits for 2000! Over 30 pages of this issue will be jammed with new toy facts, photos and fun as ToyFare covers Toy Fair 2000! As toys move into the next millennium, they are looking more and more like the real people that they are based on. From McFarlane's amazing Austin Powers figures to Toy Biz's latest WCW figures, we'll run down and rank the Top Toy Likenesses, speaking to both the super-talented sculptors and the actors/stars that have been immortalized in plastic. Speaking of plastic immortals, G.I. Joe is making a huge comeback! Following Hasbro's lead, other toy companies are creating their own tough-as-nails, realistic army toys with authentic soldier uniforms and accessories. Find out why this military build-up is continuing to gain momentum and see the results. 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Best of all, this hot comic is signed by writer Tom Defalco! (COWILDT0S) FC $19.95 BLADE #½ SIGNED Blade #½ delves into the past, present, and future of the half-vampire hero and gets you up-to-date with the new direction his life has taken since the success of his blockbuster movie. This limited edition book features a cover drawn and signed by Blade artist Bart Sears! (COBLD1HVS) FC $19.95 IRON MAN #½ SIGNED Iron Man's first Wizard #½ issue ever, tying directly into the continuity of the regular series. Written and signed by Iron Man's current writer Joe Quesada, who is ultra-hot coming off his run as the artist on Daredevil, it's one of the hottest books of the year! (COIM1HS) FC $19.95 CAPTAIN MARVEL #0 SIGNED Captain Marvel's son has joined forces (in more ways than one) with Rick Jones, former partner of the original CM, to become the new Captain Marvel! Discover the historic events that have led to this return in Captain Marvel #0, signed by writer Peter David himself! (COCAPM0) FC $19.95 THE X-FILES: DEEP THROAT SIGNED Deep Throat — Scully and Mulder's elusive informant — has apparently returned to The X-Files! Check out his first appearace in this 48 page, fully-painted adaptation of the original “Deep Throat” episode of The X-Files, signed by veteran actor Jerry Hardin himself! (COXFLD1VS) FC $19.95 DIVINE RIGHT #½ VARIANT SIGNED Divine Right #½ tells a previously untold tale of Divine Right's creation that takes place before the start of the hot series, offering a sneak-peek at the creative process behind the series. This ultra-rare variant features an all-new cover by creator Jim Lee, and is even signed by Jim Lee himself! (CODR1HVS) FC $19.95 COLLECTIBLES (FIGURES AND LITHO) EARTH X VENOM LTD. EDITION 5" FIGURE SIGNED In Alex Ross' bizarre Earth X universe, Peter Parker and Mary Jane had a daughter who's host to the alien symbiote called Venom! This slick-looking figure comes all wrapped up in Toyfare four-color packaging, perfect for the holidays. Best of all, this first-ever Earth X figure is signed by Wizard Entertainment Chairman/CEO, Gareb Shamus! (TYEARTHXS) Figure $24.95 ANGEL VARIANT "VAMPIRIC ANGEL" 6" FIGURE SIGNED Angel's not just another pretty face... and this vampiric variant action figure proves it! This vamped-out version of the Angel action figure features darker clothing and a face that not even a mother could love... unless she was a vampire too. As with all Moore Collectibles, this one's got more detail than you can imagine! Plus, this figure features the signature of its sculptor, Clay Moore! (TYBFANGVS) Figure $29.95 THE ROCK FIGURE SIGNED Can you smell what The Rock is cookin'?! If not, then you better get moving and check out his all-new, limited edition action figure from ToyFare! He's rough, tough, and available signed by Wizard Entertainment Chairman/CEO and tough guy in his own right, Gareb Shamus! (TYROCKS) Figure $24.95 MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATRE 3000 LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Television's most hilarious science theater show enters the world of fine art! Mike Nelson, Tom Servo, Crow and Gypsy take a break from their torturous routine of "B" movies to pose for this magnificent 22" x 28" lithograph painted by the talented Dave Dorman. Now, it's available here signed by Dorman himself! Includes a certificate of authenticity! (PRMST3KS) Lithograph $49.95 ***************************** COMICS SECTION A FINE LINE PRESS BOSOM ENEMIES: LOSING OUR BEARINGS #1 by Donna Barr Horses as People, and People as Horses. American Sergeant Stewart Harrow and German Lieutenant Stephan Egger must both deal with being the prisoners of another people… people with a much more utilitarian viewpoint of human imprisonment. Bosom Enemies: Losing Our Bearings is a continuation of a short story that has raised a lot of interest among readers; they will be happy to see the further adventures of these characters. Full- color matte-gloss cover. b&w, 64pg $6.00 A SILENT COMICS ARSENIC LULLABY #8 Loose thinking and tight artwork are helping this cult hit grow with every issue. This time watch as an elf gets bullwhipped into using his magic to make cookies for a multi-million dollar cookie company. Voodoo Joe puts his fetus army to use helping a woman starve her husband. The baby killing census agent loses his job. Read this one and you’ll never turn your back on a cartoon again! b&w, 28pg $2.50 AAA POP COMICS THE ATOMICS #3 by Mike Allred; colors by Laura Allred Revelations abound as this issue reveals the strange connection between Boone Gehr (a.k.a. Zapman) and the Mutant Street Beatniks. Also, Luna Romy makes her exciting debut as It Girl! She also tells the funniest joke you'll read in a comic book this month. And not to be missed, the terrifying debut of Snap City's most vile personage, The Cadaver! As always, jam-packed with comic book goodness! MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.95 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #252 “Going Home” (part 21 of 34)— Ham Ernestway has a chat with “Hotch” about how his book is progressing — or rather, not progressing. Mary Ernestway talks about Ham’s “treatments” and Cerebus reminisces about the battle of Petrou Pass. The countdown to issue 300 (March 2004) continues… T-minus 48 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 CEREBUS VOLUME 13: GOING HOME TP After Jaka’s return, she and Cerebus head north to Cerebus’ boyhood home in Sand Hills Creek. But will they get there? Features guest appearances by Greg Hyland, Rick Veitch, Alan Moore, and others, including F. Stop Kennedy. Reprints the notes on “Fall and the River” and “Chasing Scott.” Also available in a Deluxe Limited Signed and Numbered Edition. REG.—b&w, 420pg $25.00 DLX.—b&w, 420pg $37.00 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 12: RICK’S STORY TP by Dave Sim Reprinting Cerebus #220-231. Picking up where “Guys” left off, it seems as if Cerebus in never going to get out of that stupid tavern when along comes Rick Nash, Jaka’s former husband, now a would-be writer. Rick’s memoirs take a very strange turn as he takes up residence. Then, along comes Cerebus’ former squeeze, Joanne. (STAR08468) SC, 7x10, b&w $17.00 *************** ABC STUDIOS DOUBLE IMPACT X #2 by Carralero, Angulo, Lyon, & Huerta Tag along with the very sexy China and Jazz in this all-new and exciting magazine. This issue features the High Impact talents of Ricky Carralero, Omar Angulo, Rick Lyon, A. Huerta, and the very best of China and Jazz! Also available in a Deluxe Vinyl Cover Edition MATURE READERS REG.—b&w $5.95 DLX.—b&w $20.00 DOUBLE IMPACT LINGERIE SPECIAL by Carralero, Quesada, Pearson, & Various Featuring comic book superstars Ricky E. Carralero, Joe Quesada, Jason Pearson, Jordan Raskin, and many more. Wait, we almost forgot…the sexy China and Jazz sporting their sexiest sleepwear. Nuff said! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.00 DOUBLE IMPACT ANNIVERSARY SUPER PACK This awesome package features the following limited full-color books: Double Impact #5-7, Double Impact Hellina (illustrated by superstar Dwayne Jermaine), and the regular and variant editions of Double Impact/Luxura. A value of $175.00 now at big savings! MATURE READERS Pack (x4) $75.00 RAW ART MAGAZINE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w $10.00 ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME III #31 by Terry Moore Francine spends months by David’s side, helping him recuperate from his serious injuries. With Katchoo absent, David shares the secrets of his violent past and the friendship between him and Francine grows until they become close — very close. Meanwhile, Katchoo spends months retraining herself with only one goal in mind: revenge, and the complete annihilation of the enemies that have destroyed her life. PLUS! More Paper Dolls! Collect all the sexy new clothes for the Francine and Katchoo paper dolls! b&w, 24pg, $2.75 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 5: IMMORTAL ENEMIES TP by Terry Moore Collects #6-12, featuring the conclusion of the "Love Me Tender" story. Katchoo returns to LA to look for David, but encounters the deadly Mrs. Parker instead. Back home, Francine enlists the aid of Det. Walsh to help find Katchoo, despite the horrible truths she learns about Katchoo's hidden past. Then, when David argues with his sister Darcy for Katchoo's freedom, things come to a violent climax resulting in ruin and the shocking death of a major character! Plus, for the first time, never-before-seen pages of script and story notes on missing scenes that shed new light on key moments in the story. (STAR07715) SC, 152pg, b&w $14.95 *************** AC COMICS BEST OF THE WEST #11 Taking a page out of history, Black Diamond, the fearless masked marshal, meets Chief Victorio in "The Apache Reign of Terror" by Al Luster. You can't see bullets for gunsmoke when Durango tangles with "Death on the Buffalo Trail" by Joe Certa. Russian spies operating on the Texas/Mexico border are thwarted by a maddened buffalo in The Lemonade Kid by Bob Powell. The gun used to kill Wild Bill Hickock continues spewing death down a bloody trail and eventually is turned on Redmask! “Action” by Frank Bolle. Terror strikes the western frontier when the Haunted Horseman challenges "The Ghost of Longhair John," by Dick Ayers. Another round-up of Wild Western Action! b&w, 44pg $5.95 WEST'S BEST NOSTALGIA PAK #1 It's a whole saddlebag full of beautiful reprints of stories from the top western comic publisher of the genre's heyday, Magazine Enterprises! Includes Redmask, Durango Kid, Haunted Horseman, Rocky Lane, and more! Plus, two of the three books in this pack feature covers by Frank Frazetta, and as a special bonus, a full-color Frazetta mini-print (based on yet another Haunted Horseman cover) is also included. One copy each of Best of the West #2 & 3, and Haunted Horseman #1, plus a full-color Frazetta mini-print, bagged together as a set Pack (x3) $17.95 FEMFORCE PULP FICTION ART PORTFOLIO Inspired by art of the great adventure pulp magazines of the 1930s and 40s, see dynamic scenarios featuring the heroines of AC's now-classic Femforce, (the longest-running, most successful female superteam comic book ever!) Each one featuring a favorite character just as she is about to save a helpless damsel in distress from her most fearsome enemy. See Ms. Victory face-off with Valkyra! Stardust confront Proxima! Rayda defy Cyberia! Blue Bulleteer challenge Lady Luger! And Too-Tall Tara take on Umbra! Each of these plates features all-new, never-before-seen artwork designed and inked by Mark Heike, with each plate pencilled by a different Femforce art great: one each by Brad Gorby, Chris Allen, Stephanie Sanderson, FF creator Bill Black, and Heike himself. The Femforce comic may be on hiatus, but the characters, glamour, and adventure live on in these five great covers to Femforce issues that never were! Five 11” x 14" black-and- white plates in an envelope. (CAUT: 4) Not available in Germany. Portfolio (x5), 11x14, b&w $18.00 SYNN WATCHER'S DELIGHT PAK #1 Here's your chance to own both issue's of 1998s quirky, opinionated pop culture nostalgia magazine, Synn Watch! Get in-depth overviews of films as wide ranging as Ulee's Gold, Attack of the 60-Foot Centerfold and Freaks; interviews with Fred Olen Ray, Victor Nunez and Forrest J Ackerman; a pictorial focus on glamorous J.J. North; a discussion of comics’ The Human Torch and radio's Quiet Please, and much, more media mania. Both issues also feature new, never-before-seen Synn of the Femforce stories by creators Bill Black, Brad Gorby, and Mark Heike! Pack (x2) $9.90 ACCLAIM COMICS UNITY 2000 #5 by Shooter, Starlin, & Rubinstein The Man in the Red Suit recruits the one person who completely understands what he’s trying to do. And that person is Erica Pierce. Through their thin alliance, they defeat the forces led by Master Darque and continue in their goal to re-enact Unity. However, Erica has other plans in mind. FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.50 QUANTUM & WOODY #23 by Priest, Bright, & Adams Alarmed by Quantum’s radical metamorphosis, Woody sets out to save his partner from himself. His quest begins at the doorstep of his old pal Turok, Dinosaur Hunter, who in turn seeks out the aid of Shadow Man Michael LeRoi. This, of course, leads to Dino- Zombie fun! Meanwhile, Quantum, enlightened by his new status, makes some new and radical changes in his life, learning the lesson that with great power comes…great goat! FC, 32pg $2.50 SHADOW MAN VOLUME 3 #9 by Abnett, Lanning, Broome, & Regla Shadow Man and Astrid must overthrow the twisted vampire ruled future Earth to return to the present. Surprisingly the leader of the Vampire Earth is someone very familiar to Shadow Man. Who you ask? Buy the book, and find out! FC, 32pg $2.50 ACG COP CALLED TRACY ANNUAL #1 by Chester Gould The Wedding Issue! Years ago, Tess Truehart and Dick Tracy tied the knot. A great story to launch the new millennium and a great conclusion to the current story. Peter Parker did it, Richards did it…but Tracy did it first! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MILTON CANIFF’S TERRY & THE PIRATES #4 by Milton Caniff This is the start of Terry and Ryan’s second adventure. The mystery Cruse is full of solid non-stop action. Noel (Scorchy Smith) may have assisted on several of the strips, yet you will enjoy watching the evolution of one of the greatest illustrators of his time. b&w, 32pg $2.95 JOHNNY COMET #6 art by Frank Frazetta! Home isn’t as sweet when all hell breaks loose, as Johnny Comet realizes that sometimes when you win…you can also lose. High speed adventure and great art by America’s premier artist Frank Frazetta. b&w, 32pg $2.95 BRENDA STARR COLLECTOR PACK art by Dale Messick America’s first lady of the strips Brenda Starr is available again. Including two issues of her late ’40s strips (#1 and #2) and #1 of the infamous Pin-ups issue, which is chuck full of Dale Messick Good Girl art! Pack (x3) $8.50 GREAT DETECTIVE STARRING SHERLOCK HOLMES #4 Moriarty! Do we need to say more? Holmes greatest villain comes forth! Classic suspense by Marvel veteran and Kirby inker Frank Giacoaia. Come along…the game is afoot! b&w, 32pg $2.95 PULP ACTION STARRING THE SHADOW #5 by Gibson & Green The original dark avenger takes it to the streets. Be assured, the weed of crime bears bitter fruit. The Shadow, by creator Walter Gibson, is the all-time favorite spooky hero of radio that comes alive equally between the pages of funny books! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR WESTERN #2 The Duke, John Wayne, is featured in this second full-size comic book. Along with great stories starring Las Larue, Rocky Lane, Tom Mix, Tex Ritter, and more. Shot from the original Charlton and Fawcett proofs. b&w, 64pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TIM TRUMAN’S DRAGON CHIANG GN by T. Truman & T. Bradstreet The most requested graphic novel is finally back in print, updated and produced in a bigger format. The Dragon is back, and with solid story and art by Tim Truman and Tim Bradstreet, how can you lose? Also available signed by the Creator with a heavier cover stock and coating. Limited to 250 copies. Also available in a Deluxe Signed Limited Edition graphic novel. REG.—b&w, 56pg $10.95 DLX.—b&w, 56pg $24.95 ***************************** AIT/PLANETLAR ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: SPACE: 1959 #3 by Larry Young & Charlie Adlard Now that Sinclair and Channel Seven have got back with their story, it's up to them to keep a lid on their journalistic imperatives and, for once, keep it to themselves. It's trans- lunar lunacy and old fashioned all-hell-breaks-loose as internal conflict and external factions conspire to cause the biggest blow up the world has never heard. Oh, and while the Space Race heats up, Winsome and Chet go out for malteds. b&w, 24pg (3 of 3) $2.95 ALAN BUNCE ZZZ #1 Slapstick pantomime dream adventure for all ages. It features an innovative storyboard format and a lot of fancy cross-hatching. The first issue features a self-contained story about a little guy with a weird mustache who has an Arabian nightmare. b&w, 32pg $2.35 ALCHEMY STAR OF THE MONTH 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. (STAR10227) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $16.95 ***************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS BLACK HEART BILLY #1 by Rick Remender & Kieron Dwyer Meet Black Heart Billy, last of the true skate punks. After literally losing his head in a mosh pit, Billy was saved by a kindly skinhead (not the Nazi kind) who kept his brain alive with beer until scientists could put it into a new, metal head and reattach it. All that beer on his brain has taken its toll, however, and as it ferments, Billy grows less and less sane. Follow Billy and his punker side-kick Skeeter on the streets of San Francisco as they kick the bejeezus out of the dregs of society. This is high-octane entertainment, with sharp graphics and an agressive sensibility that will appeal to fans of no-nonsense heroes and anti-heroes like Lobo, Wolverine, and even Milk & Cheese! b&w, 24pg $2.95 GLOOM COOKIE #4 by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Sebastian can’t separate reality from his bizarre dreams and vivid imagination as he searches for his father Vincent, the mysterious ringleader of the Carnival Macabre. Are his dreams about Chrys insightful… or only proving to confuse him? Is his Mother in danger now? What will become of Jezebel and Gretchen? Is Isabella in league with Vincent? What happened to the Monster anyway? And what the hell is going on with Chrys?! Meanwhile, see a day in the life of Max as he searches for love via the Internet. Will his search lead him right back to Lex? Or has Lex finally found true love with Damion? All these pressing questions and more will be answered in Gloom Cookie #4! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 LOVE IN TIGHTS: ANNIVERSARY #1 (Love In Tights #5) by J. Torres & Clay Moore Love in Tights celebrates its first anniversary! This issue: the next installment in the continuing saga of fan-favorite serial, "Plucky and Kid Viking" by Stephen Geigen-Miller (Xeno's Arrow) and Mike White (Sleepyhead Comics); the debut of Clay Moore's "The Mid-Nite Hour"; and Brian Clopper and Ted Tucker's "The Heroine and the Henchman." Also, the eagerly-anticipated "A Date With Density" by Legion of Super-Heroes' K.C. Carlson, Jeff Moy, and Cory Carani. All this, and another gorgeous cover by Andi Watson (Skeleton Key, Geisha). b&w, 32pg $2.95 RARE CREATURE #2 by Kelley Seda Amelia befriends her neighbor Cort, who has been shunned by others because of his deformed hands. But she soon learns that Cort’s secret is deeper than this, as she discovers a network of underground tunnels behind a locked basement, leading to a world of freakish creatures for which Cort is the liaison to the upper world. b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.50 THE WAITING PLACE VOLUME 2 #3 by S. McKeever, Norton, & Yurkovich "A Sporting Chance"—Jeffry has the best seat in the house for the Northern Plains hockey team's season opener — that is, unless you're on the team! As Jeffry keeps the bench warm, Coach Labosky finds himself trapped between the parents who want to win and the parents who want their kids to play. Meanwhile, Kyle sits on a bench of a different sort at the local hospital. While surgeons attempt to save a family member's life, Kyle wonders if maybe his family's better off a man short. b&w, 24pg $2.95 FLYING PIG HOCKEY JERSEY From the people who brought you the Drunken Monkeys comes their latest alcohol- induced creation — The Flying Pig Hockey Jersey! Inspired by the legendary bar, the Flying Pig Hockey Jersey comes on a teal and black polyester roller hockey jersey (and yes, you ice elitists, there is a difference!). Perfect for parties or pick-up games, you’ll be the talk of the town! Six colors on a teal shirt, this is a jersey that women as well as men are going to want to wear. L-XL SRP: $34.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LENORE STUFFED DOLL This doll has been a surprise success as a tie-in to Roman Dirge’s popular Lenore comics, as well as in its own right. Initial response was so strong we had to make more — so don’t miss your chance to get all you need as Lenore and Roman Dirge continue to rise in popularity! (CAUT: 4) Doll SRP: $22.00 O/A MONSTERS IN MY TUMMY by Roman Dirge Creator Roman Dirge continues his imaginative musings in a faux children’s storybook format, following the surprise success of his book, Something at the Window is Scratching. This time, he envisions his most torturous emotions as rivals inside his own body, fighting a war as he comes to grips with his own heartbreak. Although it is comic book size, the book is printed with a heavy stock cover, with color on the inside cover as well. b&w, 48pg $5.95 O/A ELTINGVILLE T-SHIRT Here’s another chance to order Evan Dorkin’s six-color T-shirt of the Eisner-Award winning story from his Dork! anthology, “The Eltingville Comic Book, Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Role-Playing Club!” Evan plans to do more Eltingville stories in the future and, as we all know, every comics fan can identify with them in some way! L-XL SRP: $20.00 *********************** ANTARCTIC PRESS ALLEY OOP QUARTERLY #3 by Jack Bender & Dave Graue The continuing wacky adventures of everybody’s favorite caveman! Alley Oop gets into a heap of trouble from which Oola has to bail him out. Let's see how the cartoon caveman handles this situation! Quarterly. b&w, 24pg $2.99 GOLD DIGGER VOLUME 2 #9 by Fred Perry Fauntleroy… a God?! — Dao and Madrid lead Gina to the magic nexus, the asteroid which fell to earth 65 million years ago, and somehow infused the world with the power of magic. However, Fauntleroy has been waiting for this opportunity! He and Efreeti seize control of the nexus, gaining its awful powers. Stryyp and Britanny are on the way to help, but they may be too late! FC, 20pg $2.50 LEGACY #3 by Fred Perry Shiva discovers that the Wrath is spreading through the land far faster than she initially calculated! She realizes that the vile Archessence has grown stronger through the ages from its battles with the heirs of the Legacy, generation after generation, and strikes out alone to capture a Wrath Shadow and use it to figure out how strong the Wrath's power truly is. However, her plan to catch one of the fiends fails, and she is herself caught! Joe and Vicky come to rescue Shiva, but they must first find a way into the Wrath-infested police station where she's being held! Quarterly. FC, 24pg $2.99 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 AIRCRAFT SIGNED POSTER This is a special edition of the Luftwaffe: 1946 Aircraft Poster which covers the Axis warplanes from Ted Nomura's "Families of Altered Wars" universe, including the current World War II: 1946 series. All major Axis aircraft from this alternate World War II are depicted, including many of the "prototype" and "special" vehicles of the Luftwaffe. This poster is signed by series creator Ted Nomura. (CAUT: 2) Poster, FC, 22x34 $12.99 MANGAZINE #9 by Various All the hijinks 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 in a spectacular cover by Joe Wight (background painter for Star Wars: The Manga) and you've got Mangazine! Now with more than 100 pages of great stuff every month! Squarebound format. Cover by Joe Wight. FC, 100+pg $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL "EXTRA CREDIT" 10-PACK Fans of Ninja High School Version 2 may be wondering where all these hijinks began. In the pages of the original Ninja High School, of course! AP packages 10 different Ninja High School comics in an inexpensive set that should make it appealing for any new fan of the series. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see where it all started! Pack (x10), b&w $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL VERSION 2 #9 by Ben Dunn Yumei strikes back! Humiliated, beaten, and forgotten by Lorna, the female ninja Yumei proves the old adage "Never underestimate your enemy!" With the fate of Quagmire hanging in the balance, Yumei must use all her ninja skills to stop Lorna and her evil plans! But will it be enough? It will if she has help from the mysterious "Red Ninja"! FC, 20pg $2.50 WARRIOR NUN AREALA VOLUME 3 #9 by Farrens, Dunn, & Allen Evil forces have gathered in secret within the corridors of the Vatican itself in an attempt to destroy the two most powerful arms of the Church's defense, the Magic Priests and the Warrior Nuns. Ancient enemies of these two orders have allied themselves in order to crush them and satisfy the lust for revenge that has consumed their dark souls for centuries. Fortunately for the Church, Areala is aware of this sinister plot and rushes to the Vatican to try and save everything she holds sacred from annihilation. Will she arrive in time, and will she survive the wrath of this dark alliance? FC, 20pg $2.50 WESTSIDE #1 by Dean Hsieh The setting is the wild, wild west, where men lived and died by the bullets of their pistols. A local cattle baron has hired a lethal posse of "cattle inspectors" led by a famous ex- lawman to drive small-time rustlers out of their land. A mysterious stranger, Asian and blind, rides into town and becomes entangled in the conflict. In the tradition of Sergio Leone westerns and Akira Kurosawa samurai films comes this exciting new full-color comic from Dean Hsieh, creator of the critically-acclaimed Athena! Bimonthly. FC, 20pg $2.50 WESTSIDE CD EDITION #1 by Dean Hsieh The perfect listening music for reading Westside — compiled (and in some cases, composed) by creator Dean Hsieh himself! At least 45 minutes of completely original music: instrumentals composed by Dean; music by his band, the Wontons; and more! Check it out and fully appreciate this triple-threat creator! Bimonthly. FC, 20pg (w/CD) $12.99 WORLD WAR II: 1946 #9 by Ted Nomura "Firestorm"—In 1940, at the height of the Battle of Britain, Hitler declared that his Luftwaffe would return every bombing of the Fatherland by the Royal Air Force tenfold. Unfortunately for the citizens of Germany, by 1943, the Allies would drop more bombs in one raid than the Germans did in the entire war, the worst of all being the firestorm that made its debut in Hamburg. When Germany went into full war footing three years after the British, women were recruited to take over the men's former jobs so the men could go to war. One of the most critical and dangerous jobs that the women (mostly teen-aged girls) inherited was firefighting. Hamburg would be bombed 180 times during the war. The firestorms in Dresden and Tokyo would actually be worse, but the brave firefighters would fight to the death against the greatest aerial holocaust in history. And the worst was yet to come... in 1946. FC, 20pg $2.50 WORLD WAR II:1946 POSTER SERIES #1 by Ted Nomura Based on the earlier Luftwaffe: 1946 aircraft poster, this new version will cover the Allied warplanes from Ted Nomura's "Families of Altered Wars" universe, including the current World War II: 1946 series. All major Allied American, British and Soviet aircraft from this alternate World War II will be depicted, along with those of other Allies, from the Vought F5U "Flying Pancake" fighter to the B-36 bomber carrying its P-84 parasol jet fighter. A must-buy poster for any aviation fan! FC, 22x34 $12.99 ANTI-BALLISTIC PIXELATIONS GREMLIN TROUBLE #22 by E.T. & Elizabeth Bryan Cypher, Pentangle, and Hex invade Mortovania to rescue the Gremlin Guild from the clutches of the Dark Emperor. They face untold dangers from the minions of the black pits of hell, only to find that the members of the Gremlin Guild have no intention of giving up their promising new careers in the field of evil. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ARCANE COMICS PROPHECY OF THE SOUL SORCEROR VOLUME 2 #1 by Seaton, Blaine, Dery, & Digital Broome A sweeping tale of adventure and love combines a gothic, supernatural backdrop with complex and compelling characters. The book picks up where the mini-series left off. Elijah Alexander is the DA of New York and his destiny is the hop for all mankind, as he must defeat Sirach, an evil sorcerer resurrected in New York and posing as the most influential religious leader in the world. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #496 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "Ploy Plight": Archie tries to school Dilton in the ways of winning women — with less than "lovely" results! Will Dilton's days as a Casanova end before they start? FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE'S SPRING BREAK SPECIAL #5 by Bill Golliher & Jeff Schultz Enjoy Spring Break with Archie and his pals in this all-new, 48-page special! "You Oughta' Be In Pictures": Flat broke with no prospects for a Spring Break vacation, Reggie winds up taking the gang on a star-struck pilgrimage to Hollywood — to appear as extras in his cousin's epic action film! The real star turns out to be Dilton, who applies mathematics and logic to all the stunts, rescuing the heroine, "Sandy Bulworth," just in the nick of time. Can Reggie survive Dilton's new teen heartthrob status, or will his ego be forced to "fade out?!" Plus, many more hysterical springtime tales! FC, 48pg $2.49 OFFERED AGAIN Spring into fun with this great selection of Archie's Spring Break Specials from springtime's past! O/A ARCHIE'S SPRING BREAK SPECIAL #1-2 FC $2.00Ea. O/A ARCHIE'S SPRING BREAK SPECIAL #3 FC $2.25 O/A ARCHIE'S SPRING BREAK SPECIAL #4 FC $2.29 **************************** ARCHIE'S WEIRD MYSTERIES #5 by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz Based on the all-new animated series from DIC airing on the PAX network! "Time Space Conundrum": When Archie and his friends go back in time to try to prevent all the weird happenings that have been plaguing Riverdale, they give new meaning to the expression, "time warp!" Caught in a cosmic hiccup, they've aged — while their parents and faculty have reverted back to being teenagers! Can they make it back to the present with their teenage status intact, or are they forever doomed to be middle-aged? FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #41 by Bob Bolling & Rex Lindsey "Play Of The Day": Left fielder Archie is in a real slump — he can't even catch a cold! Coincidentally, Dilton has created a "homing glove" that works on the theory of magnetic attraction — and Archie looks like the perfect candidate to try it out. But can Archie wear the glove in good conscious? Don't miss this home run of a tale! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE DIGEST #171 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, and more! Digest, FC $2.19 BETTY #86 by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg "Flower Power": Betty learns the real meaning of "flower power" when she sets about planting her garden and unearths a time capsule from the previous resident… a real "groovy gal" from the 1960s! Fascinated by her ways, Betty uses 90s technology to track her down — via the internet, of course! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #148 by Various & Dan DeCarlo "Girls Just Wanna' Have Fun": In response to the boys' obsession with watching the basketball playoffs, the girls institute "All-Girl Nights!" When the playoffs are over, will the guys get back on the ‘court’ with the girls, or will they ‘foul out?’ "Doll Daffy": It's a tale of dueling dolls, as both Betty and Veronica program their personal ‘Interactive Archie’ dolls to love and serve them! But can the girls compete with the latest ‘video game’ accessory Dilton creates for the dolls? "Weather Or Not": Betty and Veronica's walk in the park becomes a meteorological adventure as they experience four seasons in one day! "Hog Wild!": Mr. Lodge absolutely refuses to buy a motorcycle for Veronica — until she convinces him to test drive one. Then she learns her dad was ‘born to be wild!’ FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #88 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty and Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales by Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, and more! Digest, FC $3.19 LAUGH DIGEST #157 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 $2.19 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #49 by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales by Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, and more! Digest, FC $3.19 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #6 by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Based on the all-new animated series from DIC airing on the ABC and UPN networks! It's another magical day in the life of everyone's favorite almost-a-witch, Sabrina, and her wacky teenage aunts and uncle! And don't forget Salem! Will Sabrina steal another spell from her aunt's ‘Spookie Jar’ and turn her Junior High upside down? Is Archie's hair red? FC, 32pg $1.99 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #83 by Bollers, Butler, & Eklund Continuing our special tie-in tales with Sega's mega-successful Sonic Adventure Dreamcast game! What's going on here? Tails's latest plane is missing, but this one's got a tracking device — leading Sonic and Tails on a frantic flight to the Mystic Ruins! When they get there, they not only find both Robotnik and Knuckles, but a threat they hoped they'd never have to face again! Back in the city, all seems tranquil for the Mayor and Sally, but you know that can't last — and before you know it, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are back to try to restore order! What is the mystery that threatens their very existence? Will a cocky hedgehog, a headstrong echidna, and an eager fox be enough to save civilization? FC, 32pg $1.99 SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #13 by Bollers, & Penders, Lim, Pepoy Continuing our special tie-in tales with Sega's mega-successful Sonic Adventure Dreamcast game! It's an epic to end all epics, as our heroes valiantly try to restore order from the reign of terror that has befallen them — the terror known as Chaos! Based on the fast-paced, free-wheeling Sonic Adventure game for the Sega Dreamcast platform, Sonic and the Freedom Fighters must face an evil entity out to obliterate their very existence! All the while, the despicable Dr. Robotnik watches, waiting for an opportunity to take advantage of the situation! The stakes get even higher when Amy Rose goes missing. Our heroes pair in an effort to maximize their effectiveness — Sonic and Tails investigate the Mystic Ruins; Sally, Nate and Nicole pore through the city records looking for a loophole in the Chaos legend that may help defeat the menace; and Bunnie and Antoine search for the missing Amy. As Chaos morphs and melds and ultimately spreads, our heroes are led down a path of increasingly treacherous trials! Where will it end? Can our heroes stop the impending eclipse and let their bright light shine once more? FC, 48pg $2.49 VERONICA #100 by Dan Parent & Dan DeCarlo Special 100th Issue Anniversary! "I Need My Own Space": This special anniversary story harkens back to the original concept of the Veronica series. When Veronica's comic debuted in April of 1989, the jet-setting rich girl took the world by storm — launching a series of globe-trotting tales that found her in such exotic locations as France, Italy, Greece, Spain, and more — not to mention the exotic boyfriends she dated along the way! Now, bored with being able to travel anywhere in the world she pleases, Veronica decides on a new destination — out of this world! Hearing that NASA is looking for applicants for their latest space shuttle mission, Veronica volunteers. She doesn't stand a chance — until someone realizes the publicity value in launching ‘the first teen in space!’ As Veronica learns all about space travel, her fellow passengers learn all about modern teenage girls. With her newfound celebrity, will Veronica ever come back down to earth? This is one story sure to send you into ‘orbit!’ FC, 32pg $1.99 OFFERED AGAIN Sonic back-issues are zooming off shelves faster than the springtime sun melts the last remaining snowmen! Catch em if you can... O/A SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #28 Sonic Crossover! FC $1.79 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #6 FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #7 Image Crossover! FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #8 Sally Moon story! FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #9 Sonic Kids! FC $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #10 Sabrina Crossover! FC $2.29 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #11 Female Furries Issue! FC $2.29 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH SONIC THE HEDGEHOG FIRSTS TP by Gallagher, Kanterovich, Penders, Shaw!, & Manak To meet the demands of those seeking the hard-to-find back issues, Archie is happy to present this special collection featuring Sonic comic "firsts!" Included in this slick volume are: "Don't Cry For Me, Mobius!": The first Archie-produced Sonic comic story, originally published in Sonic The Hedgehog #0 and the Sonic The Hedgehog #1/4 ashcan, "Rabbot Deployment": The first comic book appearance and origin of Bunnie Rabbot from Sonic The Hedgehog #3, "Lizard Of Odd": The first time in comics that Sonic is transformed into Super Sonic, from Sonic The Hedgehog #4!, and "This Island Hedgehog": The first comic book appearance of Knuckles, originally presented in Sonic The Hedgehog #13! (STAR06846) SC, 48pg, FC $4.95 *********************** ARROW COMICS LAND OF OZ #9 by Bishop, Bryan, & Mesner-Loebs The battle of good and evil is over and Oz has been restored! Join in the celebrations as Ozma takes her rightful place as Queen and our heroes return from their journeys. But all may not be as it seems as a mysterious figure lurks in the shadows of the Emerald City... What is yet to come for our rag-tag bunch? Find out in the months to come! Painted cover by Bill Bryan. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ROAD TO ZOMBIEOPOLIS #2 by Coffman, McDeavitt, & Embry Let's get ready to rumble!!! When last we saw our heroes, they were 30,000 feet above Zombieopolis and coming in fast! Now they're knee-deep in it, as Drew Price learns that his kidnapped fiancée, Calista, is next in line to be wed to the Evil Zombie Lord, Erotavlas! Problem #1? She's all for it! Problem #2? The only help for Drew is a one- armed chain-smoking zombie named Fred, and his newly transformed pal, Bob the Iguana! Can Drew and his crew save her from Erotavlas' rotted grasp before she learns the unholy truth of her father's twisted past? With shotgun in hand, reptile on shoulder, and an undead hostage guiding the way, it should be smooth sailing in the '51 V.W. Bus all the way into the city! Problem #3? Those aren’t speed bumps in the road... They're flesh-eating Flailers and they're looking for a midnight snack, and the "Drew Crew" has ‘Combo Meal #5’ written all over them! b&w, 32pg, (2 of 3) $2.95 ASIAPAC BOOKS PTE LTD CELESTIAL ZONE #3 by Wee Tian Beng In each volume, the young protagonists are plunged into spine-tingling exploits and heartwarming episodes as they fight evil forces bent on wrecking havoc. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 152pg $8.95 ASTONISH COMICS HEROBEAR & THE KID #2 How real do your dreams seem? Do you remember them? Well, young Tyler sure does. And he now wonder if he wasn’t dreaming when his toy bear changed into HeroBear last issue. So Tyler decides to find out some answers to some questions. Who is HeroBear? Is he real? Why did he get him? Why are little sisters so annoying? This second issue continues with more nostalgia, whimsy, and fun. b&w $2.95 ASYLUM PRESS HEX OF THE WICKED WITCH #1 by Frank Forte In the future, Salem City is under siege. A coven of 12 witches has just been brutally murdered and the Wicked Witch is it’s only survivor. It is rumored that the souls of these dead witches are fueling a powerful demon in hell. His goal is to dominate Salem City... or destroy it! The Wicked Witch must now do battle with her arch-enemies on earth and take on the fires of Hell. This issue opens with the Wicked Witch and her Warlock ally, Valius, attempting to raise a beautiful renegade vampire from death to aid them in their battle against evil. Their spell is interrupted as a troop of demons storms her mansion, demanding they hand over the nosferatu. A bloody battle ensues as only Asylum Press can deliver! Also available as a Deluxe Edition with an alternate cover. Quarterly. REG.—b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) (Note Price) $2.95 DLX.—b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) (Note Price) $5.95 AVATAR PRESS FROM THE DESK OF WARREN ELLIS VOLUME 1 Cover by Tim Vigil! Peer into the twisted brain of the madman! A collection of essays, columns, journals, lectures, travelogues, and fragments written by Warren Ellis for an Internet audience. Contains writings from 1995 to 1998 on a variety of subjects, including the eating of sheep faces, Sin City, the ugliness of comics, the parallel world where Stan Lee dies in a horrific plumbing accident, how to write for comics, and why Michael Moorcock scares the hell out of him. Also available in a Deluxe Hardcover Edition with a cover by Mark Seifert. Limited to only 500 copies! REG.—SC, b&w, 80pg $6.95 DLX.—HC, b&w, 80pg $29.95 FAUST: SINGHA'S TALONS #2 by David Quinn & Tim Vigil The original bad boys of comics bring on the pain! Quinn and Vigil unleash the second blood-drenched chapter of their latest masterpiece in full-color. Singha and Cabal realize their bond is much stronger than they ever expected, but will it be enough to keep them united against Fallon, the Queen of Pain? She has far more twisted plans for Joanna Tan and her Singha’s Talons, and her carnal charms may be far too much for Singha to resist. Available in three different covers: Regular, Previews Exclusive Wraparound, and Adult. NOTE: The Adult Cover edition is not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS REG. COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE WRAPAROUND COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $4.50 ADULT COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (ADULT MATERIAL) (CAUT: 3) $6.00 THRESHOLD #26 by Ellis, Burrows, Lyon, Christensen, Seifert, & Maus Warren Ellis' Dark Blue, six-part story illustrated by Jacen Burrows continues! Damaged cop Frank Christchurch is watching his world literally collapse around him as he hunts for a killer that isn’t there…but his TV is telling him that it’s not his world at all. Pandora has more than met her match when several of her greatest foes have teamed up to bring her down for good. Rick Lyon continues to proved art for the Girl of Myth. And The Lookers round out this issue in a new tale drawn by fan favorite Bill Maus. Tanya and Michelle go undercover to discover who is making horrific snuff films, and may end up starring in one themselves! This issue is available in four different cover versions: Dark Blue by Jacen Burrows, Pandora Nude by Rick Lyon, and Lookers Regular & Nude by Karl Waller. NOTE: The Nude Cover editions are not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS DARK BLUE COVER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 LOOKERS COVER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 LOOKERS NUDE COVER—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 PANDORA NUDE COVER—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 RAW MEDIA QUARTERLY #6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG. COVER—b&w, 32pg $3.95 MAUS ADULT COVER—b&w, 48pg $6.00 WOLFER ADULT COVER—b&w, 48pg $6.00 WIDOW X #11 by Mike Wolfer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG. COVER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 XXX COVER—b&w, 48pg $6.00 RAZOR: THE FURIES ORIGINAL ARTWORK EDITION by Christensen, Seifert, & Maus This is a unique chance to own an original Bill Maus greytoned page! Each copy of this ultra-limited edition comes packaged with one of the original greytone pages by Bill Maus from this very issue! Packaged with a certificate of authenticity showing which page number you have. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg MSRP: $95.00 CAVEWOMAN COLOR SPECIAL WRAPAROUND COVER #1 by Budd Root & Sean Shaw This sexy new cover is limited to just 1,000 copies and features an all-new Fauna cover by the jungle babe master, Sean Shaw! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $5.00 CUDA ROYAL BLUE EDITION #0 by Tim Vigil A colossal 80 pages of Tim Vigil carnage! Ten years in the making, this full, never- before-told story of Cuda's terrifying original fight against horrific black magick has electrified fans since it first came out. Now is your chance to own the rarest edition, the Royal Blue, available for the very first time. Limited to a ultra-scarce 100 copies, Royal Blue editions are the ultimate collectible! MATURE READERS b&w, 80pg $75.00 FAUST: SINGHA'S TALONS PRISM FOIL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION #1/2 by Quinn, Beachum, & Vigil Previews Exclusive! This special edition of Faust: Singha's Talons #1/2 features a stunning Prism foil logo cover and is limited to only 750 copies. Remember, the last Faust Prism foil edition had to be heavily allocated, so don't miss out on this one! MATURE READERS FC, 24pg MSRP: $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CREED COLLECTED VOLUME 1 TP by Trent Kaniuga Creed fans take note! At long last…a Creed trade paperback! Volume One of the definitive Creed collects all the original Hall of Heroes Creed issues as well as the three issue Void series originally published by Lightning Comics. All new cover by Trent Kaniuga. b&w, 108pg $12.95 O/A SNOWMAN TP by Matt Martin It is said that to see the Snowman is to die. For generations the hulking, ice-encrusted behemoth has cut of swath of terror through the Americas, seeking vengeance and the fulfillment of an ancient Indian curse. Now Avatar finally unleashes the Snowman in a killer, squarebound, trade collecting Snowman #0, Snowman: Dead and Dying, and Snowman Squared. MATURE READERS b&w, 144pg $18.95 ****************** AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT AWESOME ADVENTURES: ALEX ROSS RED FOIL EDITION #1 by Alan Moore & Steve Skroce The rare first issue of Awesome Adventures is available featuring a stunning red-foil stamped cover with the awesome artwork of Alex Ross! FC PI EXTREME FORCES #1 by Loeb & Liefeld, Churchill, & Stephenson A terrible threat has been awakened, and nothing short of total annihilation of the Awesome universe will satisfy it’s appetite for destruction! A mysterious traveler arrives with a warning for Shaft and his allies, but will the combined forces of Youngblood, Brigade, Re:Gex, Supreme, Fighting American, and Glory be enough to withstand the immortal terror of Skorn? Introducing several new faces to the Awesome Mythology: Specter, Anime, Presto, Mutt, and the Souldier. The Awesome Universe will never be the same again! Ships with 4 variant covers. FC $2.99 EXTREME FORCES SPECIAL MILLENNIUM EDITION #1 by Loeb & Liefeld, Churchill, & Stephenson The debut issue of this exciting new series features a special cardstock cover with the stunning artwork of Rob Liefeld and Ian Churchill! FC $4.95 GLORY #2 by Moore, Thibert, & Gebbie The evil goddess, Lilith seeks to enact her revenge against Glory by trapping her in her mortal form and Glory's former all-girl squadron known as the Danger Damsels may hold the key to foiling Lilith's sinister plot. Ships with two variant covers! RES. from Previews Vol. IX #8 (Aug99) FC $2.99 KABOOM VOLUME II SILVER FOIL EDITION 2-PACK #2 by Liefeld & Loeb, K. Grant, & Madureria It’s Kaboom Volume II #2, featuring beautiful foil-stamped versions of the two covers, one by Keron Grant, and the ultra-rare variant Joe Maduriera cover packaged together in a special deluxe envelope featuring new artwork by Keron Grant! Pack (x2) PI LIONHEART GOLD FOIL EDITION #1 by Loeb, Churchill, & Rapmund The popular new series first issue with a stunning gold foil cover, featuring artwork by Lionheart creator Ian Churchill. FC PI LIONHEART #3 by Jeph Loeb & Ian Churchill The stunning conclusion to the dramatic first story arc features the climactic battle between Lionheart and Blackheart! RES. from Previews Vol. IX #8 (Aug99) FC (Note Price) $2.99 MAGIKMON #1 by Thomas Hong An all-new fantasy adventure debuts, featuring magic monsters from another dimension loosed on an unsuspecting Earth and its populace! This premiere issue features bound-in trading cards from the upcoming Magikmon role-playing game! Sure to appeal to fans of Pokémon! FC $2.99 SUPREME: THE RETURN #4 by Alan Moore & TBD Has Omegapolis gone to the dogs? There's a cuddly disaster in the making as yapping packs of flying puppies wreak havoc on the usually sedate Omegapolis, leaving Supreme to get the bottom of the situation before it gets even further out of hand. How can the Pearl Paragon possibly prevent the plague of paranormal pooches? Find out, in the four-legged fable we call "...and every dog has its day!" RES. from Previews Vol. IX #6 (Jun99) FC $2.99 SUPREME: THE RETURN #5 by Alan Moore & TBD Enter... the Supremium Man! As Darius Dax plots his revenge against Supreme, he stumbles upon a long-forgotten foe from the Platinum Paragon's past… the original Supremium Man! Can even Supreme stop a foe with five different types of Supremium at his command? And since the Supremium Man can trace Supremium and its derivatives... what happens when he goes looking for the Ivory Icon at the offices of Dazzle Comics? Find out in "Suddenly... the Supremium Man!" RES. from Previews Vol. IX #7 (Jul99) FC $2.99 SUPREME: THE RETURN #6 by Moore, Vietch, & Liefeld Welcome to “New Jack City!” Without a doubt the greatest Supreme story ever told! Supreme is transported to a wondrous world populated by the creations of one of most imaginative minds the universe has ever known. A moving and heartfelt tribute to the legendary Jack “King” Kirby, this instant classic will have ’em talking for years! RES. from Previews Vol. IX #8 (Aug99) FC $2.99 BEHEMOTH BOOKS BRAINBOMB SC by Various This huge book is a project that was produced for the national outreach program, Cartoonists in the Classroom. Each cartoonist has crafted an all-new story and all-new characters. Bios and contact info are also included for those wishing to seek out more of a certain cartoonist’s work. The stories are all-ages appropriate. The book also has a handsome How-to-Draw section hosted by an all-star gang of cartoonists. Features works by Brian Clopper, Mike Manley, Scott Morse, Jay Hosler, Lea Hernandez, Jenni Gregory, and others. b&w, 288pg $19.95 BLACK CAT COMICS REX HELLWIG #1 by Burch, McKenny,& Shannahan Each generation of Hellwig’s has stood proud and tall as the finest of humanity. Righteous defenders of the weak and abused, the noblest of Knights. But, that was in the past. We now live in a world without dragons to slay and damsels to save. Rex now tries to fulfill that mighty tradition, juggle a personal life, and make a few bucks on the side! Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.95 BLACK DAZE BALLAD OF UTOPIA #1 by Buchanan & Hoffman A new twist on the old west. Someone has murdered stage-station keep, Charlie Burnette. To deputy-under sheriff, Samuel David, it’s just one more body and one less bullet, but to the small, old, southwestern town of Utopia, it means big trouble. The old west ain’t what it used to be. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #28 Packed full of science fiction and fantasy comic strips, Warhammer Monthly is Game's Workshop's all-action comic set in the dark and gothic worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40k! This month's blood-soaked issue promises you (from the team that brought you Kal Jerico) a brand-new carnage-fest in the ruins of Mordheim — City of the Damned! “Signs and Portents” introduces Marquand and Ulli, two of the Empire's most notorious and bloodthirsty bandits who, after a daring escape, decide to risk the perils of Mordheim. Kal Jerico and his sidekick Scabbs are back as well, chasing more bad guys down-hive to the treacherous hole known as Raintown! Darkblade, from Dan Abnett and Kev Hopgood, continues when Malus must face the immense power of the Screaming Child. Also from Dan Abnett, Anthony Williams, and Andy Lanning, comes Titan: Vivapourius. In this month's episode, Princeps Hekate and the crew of Imperius Dictatio lay stranded behind enemy lines. Will help arrive, or will Dictatio and the crew face the Tyranid horde alone? b&w, 44pg $2.95 DAEMONIFUGE GN The entire first book of Daemonifuge, collected together in one great volume! Printed on high-quality paper, you can really appreciate Kev Walker's lavishly detailed artwork in all its glory. The story starts with Ephrael Stern, Sister of Battle, under investigation by the Inquisition. Although rightly suspicious of the seemingly possessed Battle Sister, Inquisitor Hand can find no sign of the Chaos taint within her. Far from it, she appears to be guided by some unknown holy force, uncovering hidden dangers and exposing corruption within her own order. With no solid proof or leads, Inquisitor Hand must place his trust in the Battle Sister as they commence a desperately dangerous quest to discover the truth. SC, 7x10, 68pg, b&w $6.95 INFERNO! MAGAZINE #17 Inferno! is Games Workshop's anthology of short stories from the grim and dark worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40k. Every issue is jammed full of action-packed short stories, fantastic artwork, incredible illustrated features, comic strips and more. Among the awesome action stories in this issue are “Faith” by Robert Earl, in which a Bretonnian Knight learns the hard way that there’s more to his calling than the size of his trophies. “Who Mourns a Necromancer” by Brian Craig, asks what happens when the masters of death finally die. Add two more all-action stories, a dynamite feature on the Genestealer menace, and you have a feast for all fans of two-fisted mayhem and adventure! b&w, 68pg $6.95 BLURB G4 #1 by Antonio M. Matias Several hundred years ago, the Tribunal Force attempted to genetically create an army capable of defending its denizens against any and all attacks. This came to be known as the Dregg Project. However, it went horribly awry. They decided it was in their best interest to destroy the project. Now, hundreds of years later, there are those within the ranks of the Tribunal who hope to recreate the Dregg Project for their own goals. This time, however, there are those committed to stopping this project before it has a chance to come back to life. They are G4. This is their story. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #11 (Nov99) b&w, 80pg $2.95 BONGO COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS BARTMAN BEST OF THE BEST TP Bigger than Homer’s waistline! More explosive than a new episode of Itchy & Scratchy! Able to reach new heights of humor in a single book! Look! Swinging across Springfield! He’s an underachiever, he’s a hero, and he’s Bartman! For the first time, the best of the best of the purple-clad, crime-solving wonderboy of Springfield is collected into one trade paperback! It all begins with “The Comic Cover Caper” and continues in the classic “Where Stalks the Penalizer!” Plus: the madness of a Springfield turned upside down in “When Bongos Collide!” Don’t miss it! (STAR01322) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $10.00 *************** BRAINSTORM COMICS VAMPEROTICA PIN-UP #1 by Kirk Lindo & Various This month, Brainstorm celebrates its 7th anniversary with a truly fantastic pin-up special. This comic features beautiful illustrations of The Vampress Luxura by Kirk Lindo, Tom Derenick, Michael Potter, Morgan Welborn, and several other of Brainstorm’s best artists. This special is sure to be a crowd pleaser for any Vamperotica fan. It also features a stunning cover by Vamperotica creator Kirk Lindo. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BRYCE ALAN PUBLISHING FASHION POLICE #2 by Penn, Manley, & Zubiaga With the advent of the new millennium, corruption has eaten at the very fabric of N.Y. City’s fashion industry. The action takes us to Paris, where Sydney is in pursuit of the notorious Dee Zynoir, who’s literally “blowing up” the runway. Join The Fashion Police as Cleo, Sydney, Toni, and the mysterious Mika take on their second thrilling assignment in “Death by Design.” b&w, 32pg $2.95 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #1 by Jim Balent A supernatural adventure that introduces us to a haunting heroine, Tarot, she battles her way through the shadowy world of her sister, Raven Hex, in order to reclaim the Forbidden Book of Black Magick. Experience a forgotten cemetery, its ghostly residents, and a dark skeleton figure that guards its twisted hallowed grounds. Also available as a Deluxe Edition, accompanied by a limited 6 ½” x 10” signed and numbered litho portrait of Tarot. Limited to only 500 copies! Allocations may occur. REG.—FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 DLX.—FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $19.95 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A DINOTOPIA DELUXE by James Gurney Gurney’s first (and so far only) signed, limited edition book. A superlative deluxe edition of probably the most important and successful children’s illustrated book of the 1990s. A scientist and his son discover Dinotopia, a mysterious land where dinosaurs and humans have lived for thousands of years. Includes 160 illustrations. This beautiful volume is bound in leather with gilt titles, enclosed in an extremely heavy slipcase with a “dinosaur skin” finish which matches the book’s endpapers and a special gold-embossed signature plate. You also receive a separate 18” x 19” print, “Skybax Rider,” also signed by Gurney, with a matching number. His prints alone sell for $300 and up! HC, 11x10, 160pg, FC PI O/A FEARLESS FOSDICK HOLE STORY by Al Capp Originally published at $11.95. This has always been the most popular Li’l Abner “strip within a strip.” Capp’s hilarious parody of Dick Tracy, starring Fosdick, who never gets anything right and usually gets shot full of holes! Features “Fosdick and Hyde,” “Ezio the Pincher,” “Robot Cop,” “Gooch Abducted,” and Fosdick at 65” from 1954, ’56, ’57, and ’63. Die-cut “hole” cover! Published by Kitchen Sink, 1992. SC, 8x11, 126pg, b&w PI O/A SPICY II MORE NAUGHTY PULP COVERS TRADING CARDS Originally published at $10.95. One of the all-time favorite card sets, featuring pin-up art from some of the rarest and most desirable 1930s girlie mags, including the legendary Film Fun, Spicy Stories, Saucy Movie Tales, New York Nights, Gay Parisienne, Snappy, and others. Features 39 titillating cheesecake covers, many by Enoch Bolles. Published by Kitchen Sink, 1993. MATURE AUDIENCES Set (x39) PI O/A EVA MEDUSA by Al Capp SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC PI **************** BODE PACK OF POEMTOONS + COBALT –60 by Vaughn Bodé SEE PREVIEW ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 72pg, FC PI CALIBER COMICS COLD BOOM #1 by Jon Proctor Adolph Hitler! He was an artist turned genocidal lunatic… his favorite birthday gift was a model of a Volkswagen designed by Ferdinand Porsche. Children liked him and were constantly around his home. His favorite colors were red and black… and the last thing he saw was a devil in Angel’s clothes. The last thing he felt… was the Cold Boom… This is the world of Marilyn and the strange power she possesses as she finds herself helplessly drawn to the man that wanted to conquer the world. And her obsession can only end in death! But will it be hers or Hitler's? Strap in for this roller-coaster thrill ride that'll leave your head spinning as Caliber proudly introduces the expressive art of artist Jon Proctor. Featuring a special 10pt. cover stock. One Shot. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #6 (Jun99) b&w, 48pg $4.95 THE DEMONIC ART OF BOSCH by Various Tome Press. A look at the work of Heironymus Bosch, the magnificent 15th century painter who left a legacy of twisted images dealing with torture, misery, foreboding doom, and his glimpses into the Devil's soul. Bosch has been a major influence of many artists, especially in his depictions of the Last Judgment, Original Sin, Death, and Temptations of the Flesh. His bizarre art has been used on album covers, book covers, and posters, and shows a style that has been often imitated but never equaled. Features many full-page halftones showcasing Bosch's incredible artwork. b&w, 48pg $3.95 FATALIS #2 by Mark Chadbourn & Vince Danks Caliber Core. There's blood on the water and the hot summer nights are once again filled with fear. Los Angeles is being stalked by something too terrible to comprehend… something that draws upon the awful memories of the Manson Family murders. Only Gabriel Wilde is capable of stopping the evil that has been unleashed, but he's hovering on the brink of death, lost to hallucinations that torment him with memories from the earliest days of his aeons-long life. And while he suffers, history is on the verge of repeating itself in monstrous fashion. As the stars fall into alignment, the new Family targets a beautiful actress… a murder that will usher in the eternal night. b&w, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.95 TIGER WOMAN: THE LAST PLACE ON EARTH #1 by Donald Marquez Creator Donald Marquez brings his cult favorite Tiger Woman to Caliber Comics! Human civilization has all but vanished from the world of the future. The beautiful young Tiger Woman has grown up an orphan, raised by mutants and savage beasts in the shambles of a vast theme park, the only home she has ever known. Now, in search of her roots, she has made her way to the decaying city of Pythonopolis where she hopes to find others of her kind. But the last human stronghold might turn out to be the most dangerous place that she's ever been. Tiger Woman should appeal to fans of Cavewoman! One Shot b&w, 32pg $2.95 CARBON-BASED COMICS FAITH A FABLE by Bill Knapp A young girl helps advise people facing a major turning point in their lives. As word of her assistance spreads, a trickle, then a flood of people inundate the town seeking her help. The media picks up the story, turning her into an unwilling modern folk hero, and eventually orchestrating her downfall. SC, 72pg, b&w $8.95 CARTOON BOOKS STUPID STUPID RAT TAILS TP by Jeff Smith, Tom Sniegoski, & Stan Sakai This 104-page trade paperback includes the first-ever compilation of The Adventures of Big Johnson Bone, Frontier Hero which was released as a three-part mini-series to great acclaim by Cartoon Books. Discover every hilarious twist and turn of the fast-paced story of Big Johnson Bone and his adventures in the Valley. Find out why the rat creatures in Bone no longer wear their tails long. In addition, this volume will include the first-ever compilation of Riblet, a back-up story initially released in five parts through the Bone series. The rat creatures meet their match in this fun-filled romp written by Tom Sniegoski and illustrated by 1999 Eisner Award winner Stan Sakai. SC, 104pg $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BONE VOLUME THREE: EYES OF THE STORM by Jeff Smith This collection contains some of the most exciting and suspenseful Bone stories ever told, as Eyes of the Storm reveals the secrets of Thorn's past. Packed with humor, mystery, and adventure, this book completes the first trilogy of the Bone saga. Contains five new pages of story, as well as new illustrations by Jeff Smith. Available in softcover and hardcover editions. (STAR02559) SC, 10x7, 184pg, b&w $16.95 CD PUBLICATIONS GRAVE TALES #2 The publisher of the World Fantasy Award-winning Cemetary Dance magazine is back again with issue #2 of the hot horror comic, Grave Tales. This comic features three tales of terror from Nancy A. Collins and Edward Lee, plus amazing artwork from Glenn Chadborne, Eric Powell, Erik Wilson, and Will Renfro. This is good, old-fashioned horror in the long-standing tradition of the old Warren comics and the legendary EC books. Quarterly. b&w, 48pg $3.95 BODIN #2 by Erik Wilson Bodin must face the ultimate killing machines — vampire assassins — as his quest for the elusive and dangerous Mr. Pitch continues. And Tamera begins her training as the Sorceror’s Apprentice in the second installment of this epic new tale of darkness and wonder! Quarterly. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 CHAOS! COMICS LADY DEMON #2 by Pulido & Kaminski, Brewer, & Arnold; Colored by Jason Jensen. Pursued by both the Mafia and covert ops assassins, Cheryl Montessori desires redemption, but must depend on the power of the demon within to survive, freeing Lady Demon in the process. Armed to the teeth, Lady Demon then proceeds to counter attack against Cheryl’s enemies… hard! Painted cover by David Michael Beck. (LDM20) FC (2 of 3) $2.95 LADY DEATH: DARK MILLENNIUM #3 by Pulido & Kaminskil, Reis, & Pimentel; Colored by Roy Young Lady Death must venture into the heart of the evil sorceress Nocturne’s territory, where she will face unspeakable violations in her quest to prevent the coming of the Dark Millennium. Can she endure and prevail before the Eternal Night descends upon the Earth? Painted cover by David Michael Beck. (LDDM30) FC (3 of 3) $2.95 PURGATORI VS. VAMPIRELLA #1 by Andreyco, Rio, & Alp On Earth an uneasy peace exists between two global superpowers, humans and vampires. Only the heroine known as Vampirella gives humanity a chance against the insidious vampire threat. When an Egyptian archaeological dig reveals evidence of a vampire goddess, can Vampirella stop the vampire horde from resurrecting the terror known as — Purgatori?! And if so, on which side will see fight? Cover art by Daerick Gross. (PVV10) FC, 32pg $2.95 PURGATORI VS. VAMPIRELLA #1 PREMIUM EDITION Featuring a mouth watering cardstock cover by a mystery guest artist, and limited to just 3000 copies! Celebrate the battle of the new millennium! (PVV1P) FC, 32pg $9.99 INSANE CLOWN POSSE : THE PENDULUM #2 by McCann, Beck, & Florea After battling the "Creature's" shadow warriors known as “Twistid” to a draw, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope realize that they have put the priest that saved Shaggy's life in dangerous peril. Using their powers over the spirits of the Dark Carnival, ICP summons forth the Ringmaster to try and save Father Jesus from a most certain death at the hands of Twistid's evil minions. But are they too late? Special Bonus! Polybagged with each comic is an exclusive ICP CD single! This is the second of 12 exclusive CD singles forming the new ICP album The Pendulum found only polybagged in ICP/Chaos! Comics! Available nowhere else in the world! (ICPP2) FC $5.95 STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN VOLUME 1 TP by S. Grant, Fry & Barrows, & Florea; Colored by Roy Young Collecting issues #1-4 of the series that’s caught the comics industry in a bodyslam — this trade paperback offers action outside the ring as Stone Cold Steve Austin battles bikers, assassins, oil barons, drug smugglers, and a gang of brutal madmen! An’ that’s the bottom line — ’cause Stone Cold said so! Hell Yeah! (SCATO) SC, 7x10, FC $12.95 CHASTITY ZIPPO LIGHTER Chastity on her very own Zippo lighter! The latest in our series of collectible Zippo lighters, this matte-black lighter features Chastity, the vampire assassin as illustrated by Justiniano! (CZL01) (CAUT: 4) Zippo Lighter $34.95 PURGATORI COFFEE MUG Who wouldn¹t want to wake up with Purgatori? Well now you can, with this beautiful 12oz. ceramic coffee mug featuring the vampire goddess in all her blood-thirsty glory as illustrated by Al Rio. Mmm... good to the last bloody drop! (PCM01) (CAUT: 4) Mug $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHASTITY: LUST FOR LIFE PREMIUM EDITION #1 This is the mind-blowing premium edition with art by fan-favorite Crimson artist Humberto Ramos! Strictly limited to 3,000 copies, this beautiful edition of Chastity: Lust for Life #1 is printed on sturdy cardstock. Can you say “Spectacular?” Allocations may occur. (CLL1P) FC $10.00 O/A PURGATORI: GODDESS RISING PREMIUM EDITION #1 by Marc Andreyko & Mike Deodato, Jr. Purgatori, the most powerful vampire on Earth, gets the royal treatment with this fantastic premium edition! For this important blood-soaked event, we asked the original Purgatori artist, Jim (Catwoman) Balent to create this premium cover! Limited to 5,000 copies, don’t miss out on this landmark issue! Allocations may occur. (PGR1P) FC $10.00 O/A CHASTITY:ROCKED STICKER Illustrated by Justiniano. Colored by Brett Evans. Get ready to rock with Chastity on this 4” x 5” inch sticker! Lavishly illustrated by Justiniano, and colored by Brett Evans, this image of the hottest babe with a bite is from the popular cover of Chastity: Rocked #1. Don’t get stuck without one! (CST01) Sticker $3.50 O/A CHAOS! SHIELD STICKER You asked for it, and now you have it: the Official Chaos! Shield Sticker! This beautiful 4” diameter sticker is ready to be stuck on anything and everything, to let the world know you are sworn to the black! (XST01) Sticker $3.50 ****************************** CHARM MAX SOLAR LORD SERIES II #3 by Khoo Fuk Lung This all-out-action issue sheds further light on the mystery of the Anti-Heaven Weapon. Lipton and Parso are not the only ones with the Anti-Heaven implants. Now there is a freshman joining their club. But is he a super-hero… or a super-villain? Also, do Yau and her bodyguards manage to escape the clutches of the Metal Bull gang? More excitement and action from the mini-series with the kung-fu grip! FC, 32pg (3 of 9) $2.50 SOLAR LORD: THE ULTIMATE ILLUSTRATION COLLECTIONS # 1 & 2 These two definitive illustration books are dedicated to the extraordinary work of Khoo Fuk Lung, a pioneer of Hong Kong Sci-Fi comics. Each softcover collection (measuring a big 10 ¼” x 14 ½”) features over 50 pieces of full-color breathtaking illustrations, all originally used as cover art. These, and a host of original works, are all reproduced in high-quality printing. A must-have for all art fans! VOL. 1—SC, 10¼x14½, 68pg, FC $19.95 VOL. 2—SC, 10¼x14½, 68pg, FC $19.95 CHERRY COMICS CHERRY REPRINT #8-10 by Larry Welz SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w EA: $2.95 CHIBI POP MANGA CHIBI POP MANGA VOLUME 2 #5 Masahir Shibata is this issue’s featured artist! “Advantage” is an action-packed, sci-fi, gun-slinging Western. Our hero is a bounty hunter with a mysterious past. Why does he take an antique maid robot with him wherever he travels? Because she knows the secret of his birth. Regular manga stories include Fubuki the Female Ninja, Nagi, Artifacts Breaker, and Tokyo Kid. Anime fans dressed up as their favorite anime characters in our regular Cosplay section. Plus, Takashi answers your questions about Japanese pop culture. MATURE READERS SC, 72pg, b&w $3.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #83 by Strom, Day, & Lachance Elvira’s down with the newest entertainment craze: those little collectible critters from across the seas. But what about the cosmic-level one of those cute pocket monsters, and the evil entity who wants to use its power to rule our universe? It’s all in “Hokey- Pokeymon!” by Frank Strom, Dan Day, and Louis Lachance. Also, Elvira’s community- service job brings her into conflict with some book-burning zealots in part one of the latest three-part tales, “Better Read Than Dead,” by Tony Isabella, and a surprise art team. b&w $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #41 by David, Cockrum, Mooney, Wiacek, Conner, & Leialoha Peterson’s enjoying his coma too much to awake — and why should he, since he’s turning his nightmares into blissful romantic fantasies, including Bridget’s coming on to him, his western adventure with Hot-2-Trot, and his rescuing young lovers Kelly and Janocz from a famous sinking ship. Don’t miss “Titanic Dreams!” b&w $2.50 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND CBLDF GAIMAN COMIC & SHIRT GIFT SET Attention Neil Gaiman fans! The Gaiman Gift Set brings together two of Neil's biggest hits for the CBLDF: Gods & Tulips and the 1999 Guardian Angel Tour T-Shirt. In Gods & Tulips, Gaiman shares his unique insider's view of the comics industry in a collection of essays that includes 1993's famous "Tulip Speech." Michael Wm. Kaluta provided the cover portrait for Gods & Tulips, which also graces the front of the 1999 Guardian Angel Tour shirt. This full-color tee commemorates Neil's fall tour, with reading sites from Cambridge to Xanadu listed on the back. And like the tour, the Gaiman Gift Set benefits the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! Available in, Large, XL, and XXL. Comic & Shirt Gift Set SRP: $22.00Ea. COMIC CAVALCADE PANDORA/SHOTGUN MARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION Pandora goes up against Antarctic’s hell raiser, Shotgun Mary, and the dead demons pile up around them! Rick Lyon provides another outstanding cover for this special edition of just 750 copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 CUDA COMMEMORATIVE EDITION #1 For the first time, you can order this special edition of #1 from the smash first series of Cuda. Tim Vigil rocks the house on the all-new cover for this exclusive edition of just 750 copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 EXPOSURE COMPANION BONDAGE NUDE COVER An all-new bondage cover on the official Companion to Al Rio’s Image title, Exposure. The luscious ladies of Exposure finally are properly revealed in this first ever nude cover! Extremely limited to just 1,300 copies! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg MSRP: $6.95 JADE WARRIORS COMPANION BONDAGE NUDE COVER Mike Deodato pulls out all the stops for this special bondage nude cover. The only way to see the stunning lead character naked from Deodato’s Image title, Jade Warriors, is on this special variant of the official Companion. Extremely limited to just 1,300 copies! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg MSRP: $6.95 CORSAIR PUBLISHING DORK TOWER #8 The Dorks have to deal with the mother of all New Year’s hangovers — the realization that they need some cash on hand to support their fanboy habits! But do they have what it takes to be all that they can be? It’s minimum wage and maximum rage as Matt, Igor, Ken, and Carson the Muskrat get welcomed to the working week in the comic that still is the only place in-print to find new Murphy’s Rules and Wild Life! b&w, 32pg $2.95 CPM MANGA RECORD OF LODOSS WAR LADY OF PHARIS BOOK ONE by Ryo Mizuno & Akihiro Yamada Introducing new Lodoss characters, including the heroine Flaus, a savage warrior fire maiden who leaves her evil master to live a life of her own amid the demons and vampires of Lodoss. She meets Wort and Beld, who join her on her quest to find the legendary King Fahn, and all journey to Allania where they are tested to the limit in defending Lodoss from the horned Beast and the powerful witch Mana! SC, 208pg, b&w $15.95 DARK ANGEL #11 by Kia Asamiya Dark-Sama’s quest to fulfill his role as the Phantom Saint of the Red Phoenix has led him into a battle with Gou, the murderous bear demon. Dark is swallowed up by the earth, and the angel-winged spirit guide, Kyo, is assaulted by the gorgeous and powerful Bee, who mocks her and her quest to guide Dark to his destiny! b&w, 32pg $2.95 FRONTIER LINE #7 by Yoshihisa Tagami Gilum visits Forina on the home front before he enlists in the Dragoons to tell her that Elion loves her and wants to marry her. But when he joins his unit, he finds out about Elion’s lonely death in battle, and the story flashes back and forward between his time with Forina and the bone-crushing final battle of the North-South war. Story and art by Yoshihisa Tagami, creator of Grey: Digital Target! b&w, 32pg $2.95 GEOBREEDERS #13 by Akihiro Ito The wacky supernatural-fighting professionals of the Kagura Security Agency have been recruited by the police to take on some flesh-and-blood opponents — but their driving gigantic tanks! The bazooka-blasting agent babes are up to the task, but what happens when the Ministry of Welfare sends the Hounds after our heroines? Fans of Kenichi Sonoda (Gunsmith Cats) and Yuzo Takada (3x3 Eyes) are sure to enjoy Geobreeders. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE GREY WITCH #17 The knights of Flaim arrive at the Kingdom of Valis. King Fahn presents Parn with a sword, not only as a reward for rescuing the princess of Valis from her kidnappers, but also in honor of his father Sir Tessius, who was wrongly disgraced at his death. Parn later volunteers to lead an expedition through the abandoned cave of the dwarves, now inhabited by a dragon and man-eating ogres. Parn seeks the great sage Wort, whose power will be needed in the battle against Marmo and the Grey Witch. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO #10 by Kia Asamiya The Nadesico has left Mars without learning the answers to Akito’s parentage, or why he has Martian tattoos, or without finding a solution to the mystery of the remains of the wreck of the lost space cruiser known as the Yamato. However, mysteries take a back seat to space-based action when suddenly the space around them is filled with the forces of Earth rising up from their base on the moon! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MAXION #4 by Takeshi Takebayashi Yuichiro’s discovers that Shion and girl-next-door, Maki, both find his gentle nature easy to fall for. Rich boy Henokimoto tries to make time with Shion and gets rejected, but the secrets Shion possesses begin to be revealed when a mysterious figure walks on the surface of the ocean, and calls her by name! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 PLASTIC LITLE CAPTAINS LOG TP NEW PRINTING by Satoshi Urushihara The curvaceous cutie Captain Tita pilots the far-future submersible Cha Cha Maru, hunting creatures for the exotic pet market. With only four years’ experience under her belt, can Tita capture an elusive cloud whale and fulfill a vow to her dead father, or is she literally out of her depth on this one? As a special bonus, this edition contains an afterword by Urushihara and friends never before printed in English! MATURE READERS SC, 168pg, b&w $15.95 TIME TRAVELER AI #6 by Ai Ijima It’s the last journey for this round of travels by our lovely heroine, Ai, who often seems to find herself without a stitch on as she travels from era to era through time! This time, she’s gone to the lost continent of Atlantis, where the king falls for her big time, and a mad scientist has been building UFO-shaped time machines to try to rescue his people from the coming calamity! Ai and her movie-making friends find their way home to Japan, but watch for a new series of adventures beginning next month. Written by Ai Ijima with art by Battle Arena Toshinden artist, Takeshi Takebayashi! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: THE GREY WITCH BOOK ONE Collecting issue #1-7 of the hit manga series, this is where it all began. You’ve seen the original anime series on the Sci-Fi Channel, now see how it all got started. The original story is by Record of Lodoss War series creator Ryo Mizuno. These are the first Lodoss War adventures he ever wrote! With original art by Yoshihiko Ochi, The Grey Witch has been one of the hottest manga titles to hit the U.S. This book reprints the original now hard-to-find seven issues! The ever popular cast is all here: Parn, the strong-headed fighter, Deedlit, the young and haughty elf, Ghim, the grizzled Dwarf, Etoh, the young priest, Slayn, the sorcerer, and Woodchuck, the thief. The six must again unite as the evil of the Grey Witch permeates all of Lodoss Island and threatens the delicate balance that keeps peace across the accursed island. (STAR10102) SC, 128pg, b&w $15.95 *************** CPM Manga X FANTASY FIGHTERS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, the U.K., or Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 IMMORAL ANGEL #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, the U.K., or Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI #0 & WOLVERINE/SHI FLIPBOOK by Billy Tucci By overwhelming demand, here comes the continuation and conclusion of Shi: The Series, executed by Billy Tucci himself. “The Dark Crusade’s” finale begins with the supernatural events haunting Ana as she sets forth on her most dangerous and personal crusade for inner peace. As all this drama culminates into one exciting ending, we’ll also get a preview of the new coloring techniques and story telling of Tucci as he sets the stage for the Wolverine/Shi crossover (written with fellow Real American Beau Smith). This book will contain a special preview of the up-coming Wolverine/Shi: Judgment Night appearing as a special flip book feature. All together, 27 pages of all-new Tucci sequential art! FC $2.99 CRYPTIC PRESS SMITH’S ADVENTUES IN THE SUPERMUNDANE Somewhere between normal and abnormal lies a boy named Smith. When the context of Smith’s reality is altered by his imagination., what visions will his unconscious mind dream? Smith’s Adventures in the Supermundane is a surreal journey through not just a young child’s mind, but a journey through your own. b&w, 44pg $1.95 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS KANE #29 by Paul Grist Day One: Detective Kane arrives for his first day at the 39th precinct of New Eden. He’s thrown in at the deep end as he and his new partner, Dennis Harvey, have to investigate the death of prostitute Michelle Hawkins. The prime suspect? Oscar Drake. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $2.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY PEEPSHOW #12 by Joe Matt At last, the long-awaited new issue of Peepshow is here! And what an issue! Joe Matt holes himself in his room for an entire 24 pages watching, over and over again, an endless litany of porn videos. At times humorous and without a doubt controversial, this issue explores the darker side of an obsession with no end. Two-color (red and black) printing on tinted paper. MATURE READERS b&w (w/red), 24pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PEEPSHOW # 11 by Joe Matt Part one of Joe Matt's current story is presented here. Printed in two colors on fine tinted paper, Joe Matt never looked better! MATURE READERS b&w (w/red), 24pg $3.50 ************************** DYNAMIC FORCES DF EXCLUSIVE X-MEN ALTERNATE COVER #100 Jae Lee, the artist extraordinaire who received an Eisner this summer for his work on The Inhumans, joins the most X-citing X-Men writer of them all, Chris Claremont, on this Centennial Milestone issue! Also available in a signed deluxe edition signed by Chris Claremont and Jae Lee! (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 DLX.—FC $29.95 DF EXCLUSIVE WOLVERINE ALTERNATE COVER #150 This issue features not only the 150th anniversary issue, but also features the artistic talents of new, ongoing writer/artist Steve Skroce! Also available signed by Steve Skroce! (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 SIGNED—FC $19.99 DF EXCLUSIVE X-FORCE ALTERNATE COVER #102 This is the perfect jumping-on point for fans! Warren Ellis is the new writer! Whilce Portacio is the new ongoing artist! And DF has gotten Humberto Ramos to draw the exclusive alternate cover that is destined to be chased by not only X-Men fans, but Cliffhanger fans as well. Also available signed by Humberto Ramos! (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 SIGNED—FC $19.95 HUMBERTO RAMOS RARE COVER PACKAGE This package will feature three random alternate cover/rare comics by Humberto Ramos! This package may feature such classics as the Crimson #7 Limited Humberto cover, Danger Girl #6 Limited Humberto cover, or DF Premiere Crimson #1 with a story exclusive to Dynamic Forces! Package $14.95 POKÉMON VOL. 2: PIKACHU SHOCKS BACK #1 SIGNED Pokémon Derby Signed by the voice actor for Brock from the Pokémon cartoon! More fun-filled Pokémon adventure, starring your favorite characters from the hit video games — Ash, Misty, Brock, and all 150 Pokémon! Ash competes in a Pokémon race to see which Pokémon is the fastest and which trainer is the best. He can’t ride Pikachu, so he borrows another trainer’s Ponyta. But the fastest racer rides a three-headed Dodrio and the fastest racer cheats! Can Ash reach the flag by playing fair? (CAUT: 2 & 3) b&w $34.95 POKÉMON: ELECTRIC TALE OF PIKACHU MINI-BOOKS SET SIGNED These eight mini-comics tell the entire tale of Pikachu’s first stories that were translated for the American audience. These mini-books were not initially available through retail sales, but were priced in videos as part of a promotion. These mini-comics are almost impossible to get, but DF is getting them and throwing them in as part of this promotion! (CAUT: 3) Set (x8) $30.00 POKÉMON: THE ELECTRIC TALE OF PIKACHU SIGNED #1 Signed by the voice actor for Ash Ketchum from the Pokémon cartoon! All-new adventures! Not just an adaptation of the anime! Something’s eating the wiring in the Ketchum house in Pallet Town, and when 10-year-old Ash Ketchum looks under the floorboards, he finds his first Pokémon — Pikachu! But Ash has a lot to learn about becoming a Pokémon trainer, and his rival, Gary, isn’t about to make it easy for him as he sets off on his journey! Signed by the voice actor for Ash Ketchum! (CAUT: 2 & 3) b&w $34.95 POKÉMON: VOLUME 3 ELECTRIC BOOGALOO SIGNED #1 Signed by the voice actor for Meowth from the Pokémon cartoon! Pokémon adventures with shock value! Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo brings you all-new manga stories starring your favorite characters from the hit TV show and video game. Can Ash, Misty, Brock, and their friends become the world’s greatest Pokémon trainers… with a little help from Pikachu? The first double-sized issue includes two fun stories! The Pokémon sneak away from their masters to visit Bulbasaur’s secret garden. Hear them speak their own languages in this very special episode! Then, some familiar faces return — including Professor Oak, Clefairy, and Clefable — to help a little girl protect her pet Jigglypuff from Team Rocket! Will these evildoers stoop so low as to steal a Pokémon from a baby? Read and find out! Signed by voice actor for Meowth! (CAUT: 2 & 3) b&w $34.95 STAR TREK CAPTAIN CALHOUN LIMITED EDITION ACTION FIGURE This action figure was originally only available through the Star Trek Fan Club as a mail- away offer! DF was able to get some of these and bring them to comic and Star Trek fans. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get your hands on this baby! Figure $15.95 IDES OF MARCH 2000 STARTER SET This set is randomly composed of three DF alternate cover comics, back-issue, out-of- print comics and other alternates and limited editions! And since we’re celebrating our the Ides of March on March 15th, we’re going to add in 15 more random back issues and out-of-print comics! Set (x18) $15.00 DF EXCLUSIVE LADY DEATH PURGATORI PAT LEE ALTERNATE COVER Alternate cover by Pat Lee! (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 FATHOM SEA GREEN SPARKLE FOIL COVER Very rare! Less than 2,000 copies available! (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE BLAIR WITCH ALTERNATE COVER #1 The new Blair Witch mini-series exclusive to Dynamic Forces! Also available signed by John Estes. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 DLX.—FC $6.95 DF EXCLUSIVE BLAIR WITCH BONUS PACKAGE This package features both the original Blair Witch Prelude DF Exclusive Glow-in-the- Dark cover, plus the new Blair Witch Alternate Cover #1 issue! As an extra added bonus, three additional limited-edition books are also included as part of this package! (CAUT: 2) Package $16.95 ANGELA/ARIA LIMITED EDITION ALTERNATE COVER #1 (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER WILLOW ACTION FIGURE SIGNED Signed by sculptor Clay Moore! (CAUT: 2) Figure $29.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER MASTER ACTION FIGURE SIGNED Signed by sculptor Clay Moore! (CAUT: 2) Figure $29.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE DEITY GOLD FOIL ALTERNATE COVER #1 This is the Dynamic Forces exclusive gold foil alternate cover to Deity #1! FC $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN ` O/A 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! (CAUT: 3) FC $10.00 O/A 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: 3) FC $10.00 *********************** DC Comics DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE DANGER GIRL GOLD FOIL COVER #6 Featuring the ultra cool J. Scott Campbell cover of this limited edition with a Gold Foil enhanced cover exclusive to Dynamic Forces! Don’t miss out on this baby, as it won’t last! Also available signed by writer/co-creator Andy Hartnell and co-creator J. Scott Campbell! REG (O/A)—FC $10.00 SIGNED (CAUT: 2)—FC $29.95 REALWORLDS: BATMAN SIGNED #1 Signed by writers Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski! (CAUT: 2) FC $39.95 SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL SIGNED #100 Signed by writer Doug Mahnke! (CAUT: 2) FC $18.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATMAN DARK VICTORY SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Jeph Loeb with artist extraordinaire Tim Sale! FC $27.95 **************** TERRI HATCHER UNCUT SHEET SIGNED Signed by painter Joe Jusko! From the James Bond: Tomorrow Never Dies trading card series from Inkworks! This is the extremely limited uncut sheet of the Terri Hatcher nine- card subset from the set, and it’s signed by artist Joe Jusko! (CAUT: 2) Sheet $99.95 CLASSIC TOPPS 1981 RELEASE COMMEMORATIVE ‘70’S & 80’S MOVIE POSTERS SET This collection of 12 commemorative movie posters (reproductions) were released in 1981 by Topps! The following commemorative posters that come in each package are Star Wars, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Jaws, Grease, Smokey and the Bandit, Revenge of the Pink Panther, Blue Lagoon, Young Frankenstein, Animal House, Rocky, Airplane, and Superman: The Movie! These commemorative editions come in as good condition as possible! (CAUT: 2) NOTE: Posters are folded, not rolled. Set (x12) $149.95 JAMES BOND “WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH” BONANZA PACKAGE This package features the complete set of the newest James Bond installment, The World is not Enough, plus the collectible binder. And, as an additional bonus — a complete unopened box of Pierce Brosnan’s first outing as Mr. Bond — Goldeneye! This is an additional $71.64 value! And if that’s not enough, also included are three additional cards featuring Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan in their incarnations as James Bond! Package $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS TALES SIGNED #1 Star Wars Tales features the world’s greatest comics creators and their spins on the Star Wars saga, both within and beyond the continuity. Mara Jade meets Rebel General Madine in “A Night on the Town” by Timothy Zahn and Igor Kordey! A retired Jedi ignites her lightsaber one last time for a battle with Darth Vader in a by Ron Marz and 1998 Eisner nominee Claudio Castellini! And super-scribe Peter David and penciller Martin Egeland come together to spin the saga of “Skippy the Jedi Droid.” With the five signatures, this is a truly five star Star Wars comic signed by writers Peter David and Ron Marz with artists Martin Egeland, Howard Shum, and Robert Teranishi. (CAUT: 3) SC $69.95 O/A LIONHEART EURO PLATINUM COVER #1 Featuring the artwork of Coven and Lionheart creator Ian Churchill (Coven/X-Men). FC $10.00 O/A DYNAMIC FORCES STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN SUPER ALTERNATE COVER #1 by Dan Jurgens & Jerry Ordway The WWF’s most popular superstar makes his comic book debut! FC $6.95 O/A DYNAMIC FORCES EVIL ERNIE WAR OF THE DEAD ALTERNATE COVER #1 Painted by superstar painter John Estes. Dr. Price and Homicide join forces to destroy Evil Ernie in a last-ditch effort to prevent him from achieving his goal of atomic megadeath. But it may already be too late, because Ernie, despite being abandoned by Smiley as well, has taken over America’s nuclear launch command facilities at NORAD headquarters! (Connects with the Lady Death: Judgment War Painted Alt. Cover #1) FC $6.95 O/A DYNAMIC FORCES LADY DEATH JUDGMENT WAR PAINTED ALTERNATE COVER #1 This new series begins a new chapter for Lady Death as the final war between Heaven and Hell rages on with Earth as its battlefield! Lady Death is caught between the forces of light and darkness, under the shadow of Armageddon, and Lady Death must pursue a ruthless vendetta against Lucifer in order to complete her conquest of Hell once and for all – before turning her attention to her war on Heaven! Features a fantastic cover by painter John Estes. (Connects with the Evil Ernie: Judgment War Painted Alt. Cover #1) FC $6.95 ***************** ECLIPSE STAR OF THE MONTH MIRACLEMAN BOOK 4: THE GOLDEN AGE by Neil Gaiman & Mark Buckingham Continuing the universe created by Alan Moore and John Totleben, this edition collects Miracleman #17-22 by Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham, presenting six complete stories dealing with mankind's attempts to survive in a world ruled by living "Gods." Introduction by series originator Alan Moore. Cover painting by Mark Buckingham. (STAR06530) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $14.95 ****************** EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS EDDIE CAMPBELL’S BACCHUS #51 by Eddie Campbell A few more components are added to the new Alec story arc, which is developing into one of Eddie’s most serious looks at life’s jollity and a growing concern with mortality. Plus, some of Eddie’s small press rarities not seen in 20 years, and other material old and new! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH EDDIE CAMPBELL’S COLLECTED BACCHUS VOLUME 1 by Eddie Campbell Eddie Campbell’s complex tragedy featuring Bacchus, the ancient, run-down God of Wine; Joe Theseus; and the crazy and cool Eyeball Kid is featured in these black-and- white trade paperbacks which reprint, in order, all of the Bacchus stories to date. (STAR01510) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96-128pg, b&w $9.95 EDDIE CAMPBELL’S COLLECTED BACCHUS VOLUME 2 by Eddie Campbell w/ Hillyer A huge story composed of classic heroics and a complex satire of economic gangsterism. Joe Theseus and The Eyeball Kid get tangled up with the wicked Telchines and gang boss Euthanasia with tangents going all the way back to the dark beginnings of all things. (STAR02096) MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w $9.95 EDDIE CAMPBELL’S BACCHUS VOLUME 3: DOING THE ISLANDS by Eddie Campbell The third installment of Eddie Campbell’s complex tragedy featuring Bacchus, the ancient, run-down God of Wine; Joe Theseus; and the crazy and cool Eyeball Kid. (STAR07293) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, b&w $17.95 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A EDDIE CAMPBELL’S BACCHUS VOLUME 4: ONE MAN SHOW TP by Eddie Campbell The Eyeball Kid's first solo outing, as written by Campbell and drawn by Ed Hillyer. The Kid sorts out the Stygian Leech and the evil Telchines, while Hermes sports the Big Glove. MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, b&w $8.50 O/A EDDIE CAMPBELL'S COLLECTED BACCHUS VOLUME 5: EARTH, AIR WATER, & FIRE TP by Eddie Campbell Bacchus, Joe Theseus, and the Eyeball Kid get caught up in a gang war in Sicily. Also in here, The Anchovy, the Kabeiroi, Skylla, and boss-eyed Vinnie Bossanova. Volcanic Mount Etna stirs. It's the Crash of The Titans! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $9.95 ************************ STAR OF THE MONTH EDDIE CAMPBELL’S COLLECTED BACCHUS VOLUME 9: KING BACCHUS TP by Eddie Campbell w/Hillyer Volume 9 appears out of sequence so that you can take advantage of the crazy satire while it's red-hot! Meet Dave, Neil, and Alan, not to mention Mr. Dry, the Screamin' Habdabs, and all the habitues of the Castle and Frog, as originally told in Eddie Campbell's Bacchus #2-15. Includes a seven-page prologue never seen before anywhere. (STAR02976) MATURE READERS SC, b&w $12.95 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DANCE OF LIFEY DEATH NEW EDITION A new edition of the classic Alec book featuring a set of “short stories” which are actually tightly woven together thematically and narratively. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 O/A GRAFFITI KITCHEN NEW PRINTING by Eddie Campbell A complicated madcap love story in which Alec MacGarry becomes infatuated with the bewitching Georgette. Considered by many to be Campbell's masterpiece, it suffered when originally released in 1993 due to being advertised with a price of $18.00, not its actual, much lower price! Now's your chance to grab this long out-of-print classic! This new edition features a new painted cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 O/A THE BIRTH CAUL by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell The serious and dark side of Alan Moore surfaces once again in this once-only journey from death back to conception. It is rendered in a powerful range of painted greys by Eddie Campbell in this all-new graphic novel, reuniting the team of the widely celebrated and much-awarded From Hell. Having analyzed the innards of Victorian London, the pair now turns their scalpels upon modern life. Where did it all go wrong? One-shot. b&w, 48pg $5.95 O/A FROM HELL TP by Alan Moore 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 A.D. #1182-1186 The galaxy’s greatest comic celebrates its 23rd birthday with five new stories by top British creators. John Wagner and Cam Kennedy reunite for a new Judge Dredd thriller, “No Man’s Land.” Artist Simon Davis joins writer Gordon Rennie for a Missionary Man thriller. Celtic warrior king Sl-ine returns in a new 17-part epic, “The Secret Commonwealth,” by Pat Mills and David Bircham. And 27th century swashbuckler, Nikolai Dante is back in a gripping war saga by Robbie Morrison and painter John Burns. Plus, John Smith and rising star Nigel Raymor launch an all-new Thrill, Pusseyfoot 5! Weekly. (CAUT: 4) SC, 32pg $3.25 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #65 A bold new direction for the mighty monthly as it welcomes readers of all ages with vastly improved paper stock and more new strip pages! There’s a new Dredd saga written by the future lawman’s co-creator John Wagner, as Mega-City One’s zero tolerance anti- hero pursues a perp into deep space. Irascible Brit-Cit Detective Judge Armitage returns in a new four-part thriller by Dave Stone and Steve Yeowell (The Invisibles). Completing the issue are the first five parts of Strontium Dog: Journey Into Hell. This much-loved classic by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra has been lost for over 20 years! Monthly. (CAUT: 4) SC, 48pg $6.95 ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALLEY CAT SUPER-SEXY EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER #1 The lingerie model turned super-heroine looks hotter than ever on this special Schoolgirl Variant cover edition of Alley Cat #1! FC $10.00 O/A ARIA HOLO-FOIL COVER #1 A Faerie princess struggles to survive in the modern world. This special edition of Aria #1 features a Magic Holo-Foil cover. FC $19.95 ************************* ASH #½ This exclusive comic features an explosive brand-new, two-part story by James Robinson, Mark Waid, and Brian Augustyn, with art by Joe Quesada, Humberto Ramos, and Jimmy Palmiotti! FC $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ORIGIN GOLD FOIL COVER#1 This special collector's edition of the history-making comic book features a special foil logo and a gorgeous photo cover of Sarah Michelle Gellar! FC $10.00 O/A DIVINE RIGHT AE EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER #1 A young hacker's life is changed forever when he downloads a mysterious document in Divine Right #1! Get this exclusive variant featuring a cover from creator Jim Lee! FC $5.00 O/A EARTH X ALEX ROSS VARIANT #1 Alex Ross creates a dark future Marvel Universe in this rare variant cover edition of Earth X #1, featuring a female Thor, an overweight Spider-Man, and more! FC $10.00 O/A HULK GOLD FOIL ALTERNATE COVER #1 The Hulk returns in a new series, with master storytellers John Byrne and Ron Garney at the wheel and a slick Gold Foil Dynamic Forces cover. FC $10.00 ************************** JUDGMENT DAY EXCLUSIVE SOURCEBOOK A behind-the-scenes look at Alan Moore's reboot of the Extreme Universe and all of Rob Liefeld's characters! Featuring great Chris Sprouse artwork under an amazing Rob Liefeld cover! FC $3.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TELLOS PRELUDE EXCLUSIVE #1 Experience the magical adventures of the hottest new series of 1999 in this exclusive Prelude story, featuring fantastic art from Mike Wieringo! FC $5.00 O/A TELLOS PRELUDE GOLD HOLO-FOIL COVER #1 This exclusive Tellos Prelude features an exclusive prelude story, hot art from Mike Wieringo, and a special Exclusive Gold Foil cover. FC $14.95 ******************* FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS COMICS JOURNAL #222 All about Image! TCJ interviews the only original Image partner still regularly creating comics, Savage Dragon’s Erik Larsen. Also, Mike Dean chronicles the highs and lows in the history of the enfant terrible of mainstream comics, featuring commentary by a host of Image personnel (past and present). All this, plus the regular assortment of news, reviews, and columns. Cover by Erik Larsen. MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg, b&w $5.95 GOODY GOOD COMICS #1 edited by Gilbert Hernandez You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll scream out loud at the newest comic anthology series to come from the hands of Gilbert Hernandez — Goody Good Comics! Continuing where the highly praised New Love series left off, Goody Good gathers the best of the best and delivers them to you like a big wet kiss from your crazy aunt. In the first issue, Roy and Shout Ramirez — with her very best friend Dinky (cadets from the Catholic Order of the Leaping Elite) — find danger and romance in a primitive kingdom! It’s an 18-page epic, chock full of action, monsters, and women with legs so powerful they can leap distances of one mile per lunge! Also, Rick Altergott unleashes new adventures of Doofus upon our unexpecting world! Plus, tons more! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 DRAWING SEXY WOMEN HC by Frank Thorne Drawing Sexy Women is simply Frank Thorne’s paean to women and art. This deluxe hardcover art book chronicles internationally-acclaimed cartoonist Frank Thorne’s days as an art student; his growing fascination and love of the female form; his professional associations with famous bondage photographer Irving Klaw and Marvel Comics impresario Stan Lee; his encounters with Hollywood; and his emergence as the most imaginative, uninhibited, preeminent erotic artist in America. This heavily illustrated autobiography/art collection/instructional volume features over 80 drawings done especially for this volume, in addition to the hundreds of other examples from Thorne’s 25-year career. Drawing Sexy Women is also a guide to drawing women by a master draftsman who, more successfully than any other artist, combined his love of women and passion for drawing into a spectacular career. MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 96pg, b&w $19.95 NIMROD #4 by Lewis Trondheim McConey returns! The Nimrod is proud to present a special graphic novelette created for a French anthology in which McConey and his friends head out to the country for a vacation. The resulting story is an ambling, low-key comedy of manners as the four goof around, get on each other's nerves, and interact with the unaccustomed bucolic environment — all told with Trondheim's habitual verve and wit. Plus, three short dream stories, and an original full-color cover done just for this edition. A great introduction to the McConey album series! b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MCCONEY VOLUME 1: “HARUM SCARUM” by Lewis Trondheim Midnight. A small Parisian apartment in the 1930s. A rabbit, a cat, and a dog scream in terror as a giant monster lunges toward them. That’s the opening scene of “Harum Scarum,” a European-style album that mixes action, humor, horror, and funny animals with a uniquely modern flair. (STAR07449) FC, 48pg $10.95 MCCONEY VOLUME 2 “THE HOODOODAD” by Lewis Trondheim The second full-color “McConey” album takes you to the present day, as McConey’s cat buddy, Richie, becomes convinced he’s picked up a curse from an ancient Eastern European relic. But all his efforts to prove his cursedness fail. Is this just one more manifestation of the curse, or is he, as McConey thinks, just plain off his rocker? (STAR08212) FC, 48pg $10.95 ******************* NAUGHTY BITS #31 by Roberta Gregory It’s the dawn of a new era and the end of the Bitchy millennial saga as she, Sylvia, and Marcie cope with a post-Y2K world. And Bitchy deals with a post-Chuckie world as her floundering affair finally ends up on the rocks. Plus, on the tail of her Muffy saga, Roberta writes about the new cats in her life in “New Kitty on the Block.” Find out why this is Fantagraphics’ longest-running active series! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 PENNY CENTURY #7 by Jaime Hernandez Ray D. is back in “The Frog Mouth,” and he’s in love with the beautiful stripper from issue #4. But the course of true love (or even not-so-true love) is never smooth, and the tale of their initial courtship, first date, and further shenanigans is loaded with the sort of pitfalls you’d expect in the world of romance today. Plus, Maggie, Hopey, and the usual gang of misfits and locals! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ENIGMA OF AL CAPP by Alexander Theroux Acclaimed writer Alexander Theroux (the former Harvard, Yale, and MIT professor best recognized for his novel, Darconville’s Cat, and last year’s The Primary Colors) delves into the well-known, yet often glossed-over, dark side of one of our most celebrated funnymen, Al Capp, creator of Li’l Abner. Compassionately, but with a keen eye, Theroux traces Capp’s transformation from a brilliantly funny social advocate creator of the American myth, into a much darker, haunted man who adopted the conservative politics he once criticized. By juxtaposing his art with his life, Theroux offers a rich and compelling analysis of this complex icon of American culture. SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $6.95 *********************** WEASEL #3 by Dave Cooper In this all-“Ripple” issue of Weasel, Tina becomes increasingly hot and cold toward Martin. The more intimate they become, the more contempt Tina has for him. This dichotomy (and some shocking revelations about Tina's home life) confuses Martin horribly, distorting his perceptions, making him more dependent with each day. Cardstock cover. MATURE READERS B&w, 24pg $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WEASEL #1 by Dave Cooper If you didn’t get this issue the first time around, you are in for an ecstatic moment of comics history. Weasel #1 is a special oversized, squarebound edition designed by Dave Cooper. It features a 23-page installment of the five-part serial “Ripple,” a short story by acclaimed artist Pat McEown, and the first in a series of short stories co-written with Gavin McInnes entitled “Television Program X-32b.” Features a painted cardstock cover, printed on high-quality antique yellow stock with endpapers. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 ******************* National Women’s History Month Re-offers STARS OF THE MONTH DADDY’S GIRL by Debbie Drechsler Told with unflinching honesty and an uncanny feel for the perspective of a child, Daddy’s Girl is a collection of stories about a childhood from hell. Daddy’s Girl includes a strip that ran weekly in The Stranger and NY Press, as well as stories that appeared in both Weirdo and Drawn and Quarterly. Plus, the “Marvin” story, written especially for this book, and a vibrant, new, full-color cover! (STAR04667) MATURE READERS Digest, 88pg, b&w $9.95 LIFE OF THE PARTY TP by Mary Fleener The ultimate collection of Mary Fleener’s groundbreaking Drawn & Quarterly series, Slutburger, in book form! Mary recounts tales of rock ‘n’ roll, Southern California life, strange phantasms, and more, all presented in her trademark neo-cubist cartooning (“cubismo”) and her unique perspective on life in Southern California. Included here are such stories as “Turn Off That Jungle Music,” “The Jelly,” “Hush Yuppies,” “Ashes of Passion,” “Tales from the Pink Coffin,” and many others. (STAR03088) MATURE READERS SC, 152pg, b&w $14.95 ******************************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOB THING by Carol Tyler Ever have a job you really hated? If so, then you’ll love this collection of stories all about slaving at the bottom of the employment food chain. Also includes memories of spectacularly awful jobs suffered by several famous cartoonists in leaner times. With an Eisner nomination under her belt, Tyler’s book is a bracing introduction to her funny, funky work. MATURE READERS SC, 48pg, b&w $6.95 *********************** Eros Comix STARS OF THE MONTH EROS 23 CITY OF DREAMS GN by Brian Tarsis SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR04690) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 96pg, b&w $14.95 EROS 23 DIARY OF A DOMINATRIX #1 GN by Molly Kiely SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR07261) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 112pg, b&w $14.95 *********************** FILTH #2 by Uncle Vania SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 GHITA OF ALIZARR GN by Frank Thorne SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 240pg, b&w $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EROS 11 LANN GN by Frank Thorne SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR03217) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 88pg, b&w $14.95 **************************** MONSTEROTICA #2 by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 SKIN TIGHT #3 by Locke SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EROS 31 YOUNG WITCHES: LONDON BABYLON GN by R. Barreiro & F. Solano Lopez SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR07170) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 176pg, b&w $19.95 ***************************** Eros MangErotica BONDAGE FAIRIES EXTREME #6 by Kondom SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 CO-ED SEXXTASY #4 by Makoto Fujisaki SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 40pg $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA 1 COUNTDOWN: SEX BOMBS GN by Hiroyuki Utatane SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR06415) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pg, b&w $19.95 ************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SECRET PLOT 2ND PRINTING #4 by NeWMeN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 ************************** SEX PHILES #14 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w $3.95 FELIX COMIC, INC FELIX CAT-A-STROPHIC WRESTLING SPECIAL #1 It's Felix like you’ve never seen him before, in this all-new, all-fun Wrestling Spectacular! First up, Felix goes toe-to-toe with Rock Bottom in the match of the century! The whole gang is there to cheer him on, in "The Cat 'n' the Mat." Then Felix and Rock team up and wrestle some out-of-this-world opponents in "A Grapple a Day Keeps the Professor at Bay!” Then, it's a Felix first — a celebrity interview with a living legend of wrestling — Sgt. Slaughter! Just wait ’til you hear what he has to say! All of this, plus the usual array of fun surprises make for an issue that will delight both Felix and Wrestling fans alike! b&w, 32pg $2.25 FINK, INC. PINING PETER PINESEED (FINK, Inc. Presents #3) by Fink P FINK, Inc. Presents #3 Peter Pineseed is very confused. He doesn't enjoy his work, gets lots of nosebleeds, and prefers an unlikely substance in place of his wife. Try to figure out the bizarre mystery of Pining Peter Pineseed this month in FINK, Inc. Presents. Also, “The Elder Toys,” an engaging tale about the sad complexities of youth, created and written by Jon Lewis. MATURE READERS PC, 24pg $2.50 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING Overstreet Guides OFFERED AGAIN O/A HAKE’S PRICE GUIDE SPECIAL OFFER SET The Hake’s Price Guides are 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 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 *********************** EC Comics CRIME PATROL #2 New! Careening out of the Golden Age with all guns blazing, it’s Crime Patrol, one of the earliest EC comics! The Fall 1948 issue lives again! This was the first issue to break completely from the old melodrama formula of the former International Crime Patrol. H.C. Kiefer illustrated “The Deadly Grease Monkey,” Ed Waldman drew “The Alibi,” and Ann Brewster handled the art chores on “The Fable of the Flying Dutchman.” Reprinted in full color for the first time! Cover by Johnny Craig. FC $2.50 EXTRA! #5 Final issue! The two-fisted journalists on the world beat for World Press mark their final appearances with this issue. Making the front page this issue are “Dateline: Long Island Sound” and “Dateline: Gemersheim” with art by Johnny Craig, “Steve Rampart” illustrated by John Severin, and “Geri Hamilton” drawn by Reed Crandall. Don’t miss this last dose of hard-hitting action! Cover by Johnny Craig. FC (5 of 5) $2.50 WAR AGAINST CRIME #2 New! Another authentic crime comic straight from the Golden Age… this time from Summer 1948! This second issue of War Against Crime features “Hank ‘Two-Gun’ Corley” by Lee Ames, “The Crystal Ball Killer” by Stan Ash, “America’s First Crime” by Bolle & Starr, and “The Saga of Spotlight John” by EC legend Graham Ingels! Cover by Johnny Craig. FC $2.50 EC Annuals STARS OF THE MONTH TALES FROM THE CRYPT ANNUAL #4 Reprints Tales from the Crypt #16-20! (STAR06323) SC, 7x10, FC $12.95 TALES FROM THE CRYPT ANNUAL #5 Reprints Tales from the Crypt #21-25! (STAR08543) SC, 7x10, FC (Note Price) $13.50 ************************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A TALES FROM THE CRYPT ANNUAL #6 Reprints Tales from the Crypt #26-30! SC, 7x10, FC $13.50 ************************* EC Collector Packs OFFERED AGAIN O/A WEIRD FANTASY COLLECTOR’S PACK This pack contains the entire series, all 22 issues of Weird Fantasy! Set (x22) $46.00 O/A WEIRD SCIENCE COLLECTOR’S PACK This pack contains the entire series, all 22 issues of Weird Science! Set (x22) $46.00 O/A WEIRD SCIENCE-FANTASY COLLECTOR’S PACK This pack contains the entire series, all 11 issues of Weird Science-Fantasy and Incredible Science-Fiction! Set (x11) $20.50 ************************ EC Libraries STAR OF THE MONTH THE COMPLETE WAR AGAINST CRIME/CRIME PATROL SET While their other works may get the glory, EC’s War Against Crime and Crime Patrol were the first fruit of the team of Bill Gaines and editors Johnny Craig and Al Feldstein. These “pre-Trend” titles present the skewed EC version of crime comics, and the last issues, respectively, introduce The Crypt-Keeper and The Vault-Keeper! (STAR01384) Set (x4) $130.00 ************************** Carl Barks Libraries STARS OF THE MONTH CARL BARKS LIBRARY SET VOL. I Featuring Donald Duck stories from Dell Publishing’s Four Color #9-223. (STAR02002) Set (x3), HC $120.00 CARL BARKS LIBRARY SET VOL. II Donald Duck stories from Dell Publishing’s Four Color #238-422 and (new numbering) #26-138. (STAR02527) Set (x3), HC $120.00 ************************** Photo-Journal Guides STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO COMICS VOLUME I (A-J) (STAR00176) HC, FC $75.00 *************************** HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA & PANTHA: HELL’S ANGELS #2 (Vampirella Monthly #25) by David Conway & Kevin Lau Vampirella’s trapped in the 1960s — but it’s not all love this time around! Trapped by a demonic group of crazed bikers, Vampirella and Pantha must fight the evils of the past in order to save the future! But can she get back in time to prevent Lady Death from taking over the new millennium? Also available in an Alternate Cover Edition by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. REG.—FC, 32pg $2.95 ALTERNATE—FC, 32pg $2.95 VAMPIRELLA VS. LADY DEATH FINALE PREVIEW ASHCAN by David Conway & Dorian Cleveanger The earth-shattering conclusion to the four-issue odyssey previewed for the first time! Get a sneak preview of Vampire Monthly #26 in this limited edition collector’s ashcan. Artwork by Dorian Cleveanger. b&w, 16pg SRP: $6.00 VAMPIRELLA: DANGEROUS GAME MILLENNIUM EDITION #1 This edition of Dangerous Games #1 features a Platinum foiled cover and is limited to 750 copies. This marks the final Vampirella issue for the millennium. Cover by Joseph Linsner. FC, 32pg $19.95 VAMPIRELLA 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION by Davis, Loeb, Sale, Templeton, & Timm A must-have for all Vampirella fans! This limited edition issue features “making of” artwork by Tim Sale and Alan Davis and includes the entire “Lust for Life” story by Ty Templeton and Bruce Timm. The cover features a photo of Vampirella model Julie Strain. Available only at Wizard World Chicago and the San Diego Comic Con, until now! Limited quantities remaining. b&w, 20pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA: ANNIVERSARY EDITION SHOT GLASS SET For the first time ever, Harris is offering a limited edition shot glass set commemorating Vampirella’s 30th anniversary. Each of the three pieces features an image of Vampirella by one of the industries top artists. Limited to 500 sets. Set (x3) $21.95 Harris/Dynamic Forces VAMPIRELLA & PANTHA: HELL’S ANGELS #1 & 2 SIGNED & NUMBERED SET Signed by artist Kevin Lau, this edition from Harris Comics and Dynamic Forces includes both issues of the Hell’s Angels series and is limited to only 250 sets. (CAUT: 2) Set (x2) $39.95 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEAVY METAL SUMMER 1999 F.A.K.K.2 MOVIE SPECIAL by Kevin Eastman & Simon Bisley The illustrated version of the $15 million animated production of F.A.A.K.2 due to be released this summer. Contains all-color drawings by world-famous artist Simon Bisley with text by Kevin Eastman. Includes 24 pages of behind-the-scenes art. MATURE READERS FC, 120pg $5.95 O/A HEAVY METAL SUMMER 1999 F.A.K.K.2 MOVIE SPECIAL HC by Kevin Eastman & Simon Bisley The illustrated version of the $15 million animated production of F.A.A.K.2 due to be released this summer. Contains all-color drawings by world famous artist Simon Bisley with text by Kevin Eastman. Includes 24 pages of behind-the-scenes art. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS HC, 120pg, FC $19.95 O/A HEAVY METAL SPRING 1999 SPECIAL Includes a 62-page graphic novel by Juan Gimenez, plus seven other stories. MATURE READERS Magazine $4.95 O/A HEAVY METAL FALL 1999 SPECIAL A Techno special featuring a graphic novel from Jororowsky, short stories from Corben, Gimenez, Boucq, and others, and a cover and gallery from artist John Zeleznik. MATURE READERS Magazine $4.95 O/A FATAL RENDEZVOUS HC by Milo Manara SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL HC $14.95 O/A THE WOMEN OF MANARA by Milo Manara SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 80pg $16.95 O/A LORNA MOUSE CLUB by Alfosonso Azpiri SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, FC $14.95 O/A LORNA AND HER ROBOT TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, FC $10.95 ************************** MEKANIKA: THE ART OF OSCAR CHICHONI HC Contains 80 pages and tip-in plate. This outstanding artbook is signed and numbered and is limited to only 1,500 copies. MATURE READERS HC, 80pg $29.95 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING SAGA OF THE METABARONS #4 by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Juan Gimenez After being elevated to the rank of Metabaron by the Imperial couple, Othon returns to his solitary life on the planet Okhar. One night, as he is riding his son’s horse, an Imperial spaceship arrives at the fortress. A Shabda-Oud priestess by the name of Honorata appears before Othon — she is the gift promised to him by the Empress. Honorata may be a sorceress, but she is also extremely beautiful. Othon is immediately drawn to her and falls desperately in love. But the tragic fate that has befallen him seems to make it impossible for them to ever really be together. The series continues to explore the genealogy of the most formidable warriors of the galaxy. FC (4 of 16) $2.95 THE HUNTING PARTY DELUXE HC by Pierre Christin & Enki Bilal Ten members of the Soviet Politburo gather at a sumptuous country home for a weekend of shooting. In reality, this winter hunt is only an excuse for an elaborate game of death filled with suspense and intrigue. It’s a fascinating story, which reads like a ruthless dissection of power. This once prophetic graphic novel contains a previously unpublished chapter which takes into consideration the political turmoil that took place in the Eastern block and changed the face of Europe since the book was first published. One of the undisputed classics of European comics, The Hunting Party is a masterful blend of realism, political fiction, fantasy, and suspense. HC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $16.95 THE WHITE LAMA VOLUME 1 HC by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Georges Bess In the first half of the 20th century, a European child born in the heights of Tibet carries within him the reincarnation of an ancient and mysterious character — the 1000-year-old Great Lama who decided to die in hopes of being reborn in a young body that could help him fight the invaders he knows will be coming. This is an extraordinary mystical saga where illusion and reality blend with violence and poetry, history, and adventure. The White Lama Volume 1 is another magic series by Alexandro Jodorowsky whose great storytelling talent is perfectly matched by the energetic and sharp drawings of Georges Bess. HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC (1 of 6) $14.95 I BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS ISSUE #31 by Mark Oakley Rubel is on a mission! After having befriended Kimithin, a young witch working for the forces of evil (who allowed him to go free when she really ought to have called up an alarm! She actually showed him the way out!), now sits in her room hoping that he got away without Locumire shooting him down like a dog. But now because of her betrayal, she must fear for her own life! Enter Rubel, who hasn't had a chance to rescue a maiden in far too long, and so is understandably ecstatic. With magical weapons procured from a pair of mermaids, he sets off to rescue a pretty girl… and probably get himself killed in the process, since the whole thing is most likely a set-up! Poor, headstrong lad… b&w, 24pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THIEVES & KINGS VOLUME 2: GREEN BOOK 2ND PRINTING by Mark Oakley Thieves & Kings is the story of a young thief living in a world filled with magical forests, stone cities, princesses, and dark sorceresses. This is the story of how he makes his way amid powerful events. Critically acclaimed for both its artwork and writing, Thieves & Kings has found appeal with younger audiences, while being complex enough for a large adult following. The Green Book collects issues #7-16. Also includes additional material. (STAR08482) SC, 260pg, b&w $16.50 ************************* INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP LIBERTY MEADOWS #8 by Frank Cho Liberty Meadows appears in newspapers around the world, reaching millions of loyal fans and readers. One newspaper that carries Frank Cho's critter-filled comic strip is the Washington Post. But they wouldn't print Frank's infamous "Marc DeRail" story that appears complete in this issue! Marc DeRail: Animal Lover! Marc DeRail: Cross- dressing nature expert! The arcane information! The extreme humor! The Cartoon Carnage! Oh, the humanity! Will Liberty Meadows ever recover from the visit of Marc DeRail? This issue includes a new cover, two-color pages, and commentary by Frank Cho. b&w, 32pg $2.95 IRONCAT DEADLY CURVE: THE GUN CRISIS PRELUDE #1 by Masaomi Kanzaki Ironcat is proud to produce more of world-renowned manga artist Masaomi Kanzaki's (Xenon, Street Fighter II, Ironcat) work, world renowned for its cinematic feel and kinetic energy. This is the prelude to the previously released three-part mini-series, tracing the story of Konosuke Inagaki, the rogue cop who becomes head of the elite- fighting forces unit "Akatsuki." In this first issue, lunch at a local restaurant turns deadly when a gang of crazies decides to hold up the place. Inagaki takes matters into his own hands, the consequences of which lead him down the road of corruption, drug dealing, and dead bodies! Also included will be special work by the artist for this new edition! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 FUTABA-KUN CHANGE! VOLUME 4 #3 The thirst to avenge the defeat of their younger Sumo brother has brought sisters Anzu and Karin into the ring for a tag team grudge match against Futaba-chan and Misaki. Sounds straightforward enough, but remember this is the crazy mixed-up world of Komatane High School where all things aren't what they seem. You'll just have to check this issue out for yourself as it would be a shame to give away the ending. Very daring, never ordinary and always hilarious, Futaba-Kun Change! is the gender-bender action/comedy that you've been looking for! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 HYPER DOLLS VOLUME 4 #1 The attack of the amazing Were-Spider has begun! Just as all seems lost for poor Shoko, Miyu and Maika arrive to deal with the rampaging creature. Will the eight-legged terror be too much for the Hyper Dolls to handle? Meanwhile, the surviving members of the American covert ops team are doggedly pursuing their mission. What was the menace that decimated their ranks? Dr. Zaiklit knows! b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOLUME 5 #4 The Shinma War has broken out, and Miyu and Yui are under attack by the all-powerful Queen Quarl! Meanwhile, Larva is being kept occupied by his former comrade Pazusu, who raised him as a son. Will Miyu's blood be enough to invoke him to fight against his own "father?” The New Vampire Princess Miyu saga is getting close to its climatic conclusion! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Sexy Fruit OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 5 #6 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 SEPIA #3 by Senno Knife 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 JAPPA COMICS JIROBOY, THE MECHNORGANIC KID #1 by Anthony Jappa The first book of the “The Trap!” begins when Jiroboy and Dr. Taosagi respond to a distress call supposedly from a crippled Sovereign science vessel. They arrive to find that the distress call has been faked and that the derelict ship is an elaborate trap by the evil Apocolyte Empire to trap Jiroboy and highjack the “Manship” armor. b&w, 56pg (1 of 12) $4.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #41 Knights of the Dinner Table is a comic book for gamers. The principle characters — BA, Brain, Bob, Dave, Sara, plus the 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’re playing. In addition to the comics, KODT features articles geared to a gamer’s perspective. In this issue, “99 Gold Doubloons,” the knights reassume their Hackbeard roles for a romp in search of Spanish silver and just possibly 99 Gold Doubloons. b&w, 56pg $2.95 KOMICS, INC. COMBAT-METAL HAEMOSU VOLUME 6 GN by E.K. Kim & J.H. Kim Combat brain Cobra offers Dr. Ming the option of entering the realm of the Seven Warriors. The prize is seven chips to operate the atmospheric converter. But to get the chips, Kyung must fight and defeat all seven of Cobra’s ultimate armored warriors who carry the chips hidden deep inside their armor! Also, Kyung meets with the Tiger combat platoon. Can the Tiger special task force and Kyung, with his Haemosu, lead a successful battle against Cobra’s ultimate armors and retrieve the chips? SC, 5x7, 172pg, b&w $8.95 DARK WAR VOLUME 4 GN by M.J. Ko & S.H. Chung Betrayed by his friend Reynolds, Master seeks to take revenge once again! Karuda sells her soul to the Dark Side emperor, the demon Asura, with her own life as collateral to kill Reynolds! Meanwhile, Master and Karuda, the frontier leaders of the Dark Side force, conquer the Zion! Also, Karuda meets Reynolds! Puzzled with Reynolds’ weak defense, Karuda swings her sword to kill Reynolds, but Raya, who had seemed to be just another of Reynolds’s many play girls, takes the killing blow for him! Watching Reynolds sharing his life force to save Raya, Karuda throws herself into the demon Asura! SC, 5x7, 158pg, b&w $8.95 ESP-ULTRA VOLUME 6 GN by T.Y. Lee & J.H. Park Roxy’s fate is revealed in this action-packed volume! Roxy’s creators, the Eclesians, send a destruction team to destroy Roxy, who failed to transfer data for a successful invasion of Earth. Simon is an Eclesian-planted spy sent to Earth to destroy the ESP troopers… but something is bothering him. The Eclesians or Jeva, whose love is stronger to hold Simon’s heart? Also, Maria meets Michelle! Maria becomes fully capable of utilizing her hidden powers, and in order to help JK, she becomes a hostage to Count Marximille. And as the Eclesian invasion escalates, our ESP troopers’ chances to survive seem to be fading away. Is this the beginning of the end? SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $8.95 LAST GASP TABOO: THE ART OF TIKI An Exclusive Australian Import! A collection of artwork by such luminaries as Mark Ryden, Coop, The Pizz, Robert Williams, Mary Fleener, and lots more. This book will appeal to all the fans of the artists mentioned plus the large part of the population known as the Martini Crowd or Lounge Revival or all Tiki fanatics and Beach Boys fans. (CAUT: 4) HC, 72pg $24.95 LETHARGIC COMICS INTERNATIONAL LETHARGIC LAD #14 by Greg Hyland At long last, The Part-Time-Lethargic-Lad-Revenge-Squad finally battles Lethargic Lad! But will the might of Giant Lethargo even be enough to stop them? Or will the Evil Cyborg Lethargic Lad get in the way and replace Lethargic Lad with a remote control robot doppleganger? And will Guy-With-A-Gun be cured from his gorilla form? Also contains the secret origin of HER continues in another chapter of HIM by Steve Remen. Also, more Li’l Lethargic Lad by Mike White. b&w, 24pg $2.95 LODESTONE PUBLISHING LAZARUS: MANY REINCARNATIONS #1 by Zak Hennessey In an ancient, far off land, the dead walk, spreading like a plague, devouring everything in their path, and leaving behind only decay. The human nations seem to be no match for their armies. Yet a group of Survivors has stepped forward, to hold back the dead for as long as possible, though they know they cannot win. Meanwhile, in a distant citadel, a forgotten cult attempts to resurrect Lazarus, the man prophesy claims will turn back the dead. FC, 32pg $2.95 LONE STAR PRESS FORCE SEVEN #3 by Wright, Hagan, & Sever With all of the team’s heavy hitters imprisoned in the Reptilican citadel, and Blackbird and Curve trapped beneath 10,000 tons of rock, Diva stands alone against alien invasion! Check out America’s hottest new superhero team in the stunning conclusion of the Fire in the Sky saga. RES from Previews Vol. IX #8 (Aug99) b&w, 32pg $2.95 FORCE SEVEN #4 by Wright, DeKraker, & Williams The girls of Force Seven decide to whoop it up with a night on the town. But when machine gun-toting thugs and a mysterious stranger called Slider crash their party, will D.C.’s club scene ever be the same? Featuring the artwork of guest pencillers Adam DeKraker (All Star Comics 80-Page Giant) and Bill Williams (Pantheon). RES from Previews Vol. IX #11 (Nov99) b&w, 32pg $2.95 MIGHTY GREMLIN ELECTRIC GIRL #5 by Michael Brennan When it comes to extra-terrestrials, the Electric Girl does not want to believe — although Oogleeoog the gremlin may have something to say on the subject. Then, what is a teen supposed to do when she has to baby-sit her arch nemesis? And, have you ever tried to play softball with a gremlin on your team? b&w, 24pg (Note Price) $2.95 MIXX ENTERTAINMENT CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #4 Weird things are afoot at the lake. People have been claiming to see weird and unusual things, but when Sakura is haunted by the ghost of her dead mother, it’s time to investigate! Is this really the spirit of Sakura’s mother, or the magic of another Clow Card? Don’t miss all the suspense in this bone-chilling issue of Cardcaptor Sakura! b&w, 48pg $2.95 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA VOLUME 1 POCKET MIXX This is the engaging tale of Sakura, an average 4th grade girl who accidentally finds an enchanted book called The Clow in her father’s library. The book once contained a set of magical Clow Cards, but they all escaped while the guardian of the book fell asleep. Now, Sakura is thrust into a mystical journey to capture all the Clow Cards before they wreak chaos and destruction! This is a compilation of Cardcaptor Sakura issues #1-4. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 GUNDAM WING #2 The Colonists rage their first Gundam Wing attack against the opposing OZ forces. In the heat of battle, the Gundam Wing leader, Hero, is blown out of the sky and crash lands on Earth. Attempting to escape the wreckage, Hero is discovered by Lina Dorian, daughter of the Foreign Minister of the Earth United Association. Hero decides that he must kill Lina to prevent OZ from learning of his survival, but is interrupted and flees. Going undercover in high school, Hero must track her down before it’s too late. But is she the threat he fears, or an ally in disguise? Nothing is what it seems in this new action-packed adventure! b&w, 48pg $2.95 ICE BLADE VOLUME 3 MIXX MANGA Cool as ice cop Ky is up against a psychotic rock star with revenge and murder on his mind. Subliminal messages are hypnotizing fans to commit murder, suicide, and violence. Ky must race time to stop the madman before a concert turns into a mass suicide. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #7 (Jul99) SC, 192pg, b&w $11.95 SAILOR MOON #18 With the end of the world eminent, Sailor Pluto takes her place as one of the Scouts and uses her powers to stop time. But at what cost? By breaking her highest taboo, Pluto puts herself in grave jeopardy and might die in the process. Will Pluto be forced to sacrifice herself to save the world? There’s only one way to find out. Don’t miss any of the action in this riveting issue of Sailor Moon! b&w, 48pg $2.95 TOKYO POP VOLUME 3 #7 Take a sneak peak and go behind the scenes to learn just how some of your favorite anime and video games are made. It’s Development 101! Don’t just sit on your butt and watch the entertainment world go by — learn how everything is put together. And don’t forget all of Tokyo Pop’s regular anime, manga, Web, and Asian pop culture features — not to mention new installments of Magic Knight Rayearth and Sorcerer Hunters! Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.99 STARS OF THE MONTH SAILOR MOON — THE NOVEL, A SCOUT IS BORN The very first book in the brand-new text-based Sailor Moon novel series. Follow the entire Sailor Moon anime show with a true, in-depth view of the main characters — Bunny, Luna and all the Scouts — as the exclusive novel is released here in North America! This novel is not available in any other country, including Japan, and is the only authentic novel adapted from the Sailor Moon anime series. Don't miss it! (STAR10265) SC, 130pg $4.99 SAILOR MOON POCKET MIXX VOLUME 4 GN The Sailor Moon saga climaxes as the Scouts face a final death match with Queen Matallia, leader of the Dark Kingdom. Now that the Dark Kingdom has been defeated, can our Scouts live in harmony? Not with the ambitious new enemy Black Moon around! (STAR10148) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 SAILOR MOON SUPER S POCKET MIXX VOLUME 2 by Naoko Takeuchi This collection continues from where Pocket Manga #1 left off, collecting the stories published in MixxZine leading up to the new Sailor Moon comics series. One day, you can show off to your friends with all 18 Pocket Mangas, so don't miss a single volume! Features artwork and notes from Naoko Takeuchi only available in this Pocket Manga version. (STAR10238) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 *************** MPRINTS PUBLISHING, INC. ERNOR #5 Whitepaw, Hsk, and their companions must battle the Araku when they are attacked while traveling up the high-rocks. A fierce battle ensues and members of the group are hurt, but the attackers are driven away for the moment. However, one Araku remains, injured during the fight. Despite opposition, Whitepaw insists on aiding the creature who just may be the key to his pack’s survival. But the Ocktons and other Fenrae are angry — and hungry! b&w, 24pg $2.95 NBM LAST KNIGHT HC by Will Eisner After the Princess & The Frog, comics great Will Eisner continues his series of adaptations of classic tales. Don Quixote was quite a gentleman, man of honor, and idealist — even if he was a few cards short of a full deck. It is his selflessness and gallantry that make the Man of La Mancha a legend, as retold to us by his faithful friend and servant, Sancho Panza. A touching story in beautiful color now available as a “graphic novel picture book” hardcover. Also available as a Deluxe Signed and Numbered Edition hardcover limited to 300 copies. HC—FC, 32pg $15.95 DLX.—FC, 32pg $50.00 STAR OF THE MONTH PRINCESS AND THE FROG by Will Eisner NBM is proud to announce a new series from one of the most venerated artists of our time, Will Eisner! Discover a charming whimsical new side to the great master in the first of many adaptations of classic stories beautifully colored by himself! There once lived a fair and popular prince who was transformed by the spiteful wizard into a frog. The only way he could become his handsome self again was to be kissed by a princess out of true love, which the frog-prince actually succeeds, albeit with great difficulty, in pulling off! (STAR10361) SC, 8x11, 32pg, FC $15.95 ************** STAR OF THE MONTH DREAMS by Luis Royo Diversity. This world alone could define the meaning of Dreams, a book which compiles intense and eclectic works by Luis Roy which were created in the last 10 years. The viewer should not be surprised to find all these genres coexisting with one another in this dense selection, a masterful display of great versatility. These works, never before published in a book, include sketches, comments by the author, and new illustrations. (STAR10209) MATURE READERS TP, 9x12, 80pg, FC $18.95 ************ SHADOW & LIGHT VOLUME 3 by Paris Quinn SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available in Canada, the U.K., or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SHADOW & LIGHT VOLUME 1 by Paris Quinn SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08026) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available in Canada, the U.K., or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 48pg, b&w $10.95 SHADOW & LIGHT VOLUME 2 by Paris Quinn SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR09268) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available in Canada, the U.K., or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 48pg, b&w $10.95 URANIA by Esteban Maroto SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR10315) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available in Canada, the U.K., or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 64pg, b&w $11.95 ART OF SPANKING by Milo Manara SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (1-56163-090-X) (STAR02912) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available in Canada, the U.K., or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $17.95 STARS OF THE MONTH TARZAN HARDCOVERS Originally published at a cover price of $35 each! Watch the King of the Jungle maintain order amid savage chaos and ferocious predators — both animal and homo sapien! Tarzan’s original adventures are collected in these exquisite hardcover volumes which chronicle the life of one of the most beloved heroes of our time. These volumes cover the period of 1948-1949. VOLUME 2 (STAR02937)—HC, 64pg, FC SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (STAR02938)—HC, 64pg, FC SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 7 (STAR02939)—HC, 64pg, FC SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 8 (STAR04559)—HC, 64pg, FC SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 9 (STAR02940)—HC, 64pg, FC SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 10 (STAR02941)—HC, 64pg, FC SRP: $9.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A TARZAN IN COLOR SOFTCOVER EDITIONS by Hal Foster Originally published at a cover price of $24.95 each! The greatly successful complete reprint of Tarzan Sundays now goes to paperback format! Presented in the same full size as the hardcovers, each paperback volume will comprise two years'-worth of the strip, equivalent to two hardcovers. Volume 1 covers the period of 1931-1933. Volume 2 covers the period of 1933-1935. VOLUME 1—SC, 10x14, 128pg, FC SRP: $5.00 VOLUME 2—SC, 10x14, 128pg, FC SRP: $5.00 *********************** NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE TICK CIRCUS MAXIMUS #3 by Various The Tick Circus Maximus is a completely revised and updated version of the classic but aging “Circus of the Mighty.” The four issues of the new series (160 pages with no ads!) will cover nearly 300 different “entities” (heroes, villains, organizations, building, “ordinary people,” etc.) who have appeared in any Tick Universe comic between 1986 and 1999. That’s 13 years of coverage! Each article will feature newly revised text accompanied with updated artwork. The Tick Circus Maximus will include loads of all- new artwork created by Tick artists, as well as classic scenes from the original comics. This issue features new material by Sean Wang, Bryant Johnson, Dave Garcia, Gabe Crate, Tak Toyoshima, Marc Silvia, Clay & Susan Griffith, Mike Oeming, Nathan MacDicken, Marc Sandroni, Christopher Scott Fields, and others! b&w, 40pg, (3 of 4) $3.50 THE TICK’S BIG TAX TIME TERROR #1 by Griffith, Crate, & Toyoshima Yes, The Tick is way overdue for squaring his accounts with the government. The urgent demands of a super-hero life is no excuse for being late with your taxes. Share the terror as The Tick confronts the ultimate challenge, a menace beyond the power of even ten super-powered do-gooders. Chill and thrill to this cold sweat nightmare of the Tax Man! One shot. b&w, 32pg $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE TICK OMNIBUS VOLUME 3 TP by Ben Edlund with Jeff Whiting This popular trade paperback collects issues #11 and 13 of the original Tick series. It provides a neat and concise way for the growing legions of Tick fans to catch up on the entire history of ben Edlund's Tick. Includes 20 pages of never- or rarely-before-seen Ben Edlund finished sketches, illustrations, and short stories. (STAR07166) SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $11.95 *************** NICKELODEON RUGRATS COMIC ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 #8 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! FC, 32pg $2.95 ONI PRESS THE BLAIR WITCH CHRONICLES #1 by Jen Van Meter & Guy Davis In the tradition of the film, The Blair Witch Project, and the original Oni Press comic book, this all-new mini-series delves into the legend of horror. Writer/researcher Jen Van Meter has cracked open the dusty history of the Blair Witch and found more first-hand encounters with the mysterious figure. In our opening book, we travel back to the 1950s. A teenage prank in the Black Hills goes horribly wrong, leaving two people dead and the others afraid to talk — until now! Rejoining Jen for this first issue is Guy Davis, one of the artists from the original comic book. Bonus: This issue contains a two-page preview of Guy Davis’ new Oni Press series, The Marquis, plus information on a brand-new Artisan Entertainment website. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN 2.0 #2 by Judd Winick Winick and Ween hit the wild, wild West! Jeremy and Barry head back in time and become cowboys, baby, and the Old West will never be the same! How will life be for a boy genius in a time before technology? And what will all the backwards, bigoted rednecks think of this 10-year-old’s abnormal hair? Get knee-high in laughs and horse puckey with Judd Wincik, an Eisner-Award nominee and recovering TV personality from MTV’s The Real World. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 BLUE MONDAY: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT #2 by Chynna Clugston-Major; Cover by Evan Dorkin & Sarah Dyer As Bleu’s quest for Adam Ant concert tickets gets more frenzied, her thoughts also turn to love. Just when she thinks no one in her small town will fulfill her British pop star desires, a new teacher appears on the scene that sends her heart aflutter. Not to be outdone, Alan and Victor set out to prove to Bleu and her pals that they have what it takes to be the men of their dreams. Chynna Clugston-Major is a stunning new voice in comics, bringing teenage comedy, manga storytelling, and American-girl sass together for one mega-party throwdown! Blue Monday is the perfect book to get new customers hooked on comics. The fab cover from Milk & Cheese’s Evan Dorkin shouldn’t hurt, either! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT CURRENT PRINTING #1 by Van Meter, Edwards, Davis, & Mireault Relive the original horror! This stand-alone comics contains three short stories, elaborating on events in this summer’s frightening hit film. Features work by Jen Van Meter (FLINCH), Tommy Lee Edwards (The Crow), Guy Davis (Sandman Mystery Theatre), and Bernie Mireault (Madman Comics). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NOCTURNALS: BLACK PLANET TP by Dan Brereton Collecting the hard-to-find original mini-series, Nocturnals: Black Planet is sure to please. Remastered and expanded, this fully-painted book contains four new story pages, behind-the-scenes sketches and development material, and a gem of a new cover painting by Brereton. Featuring an all-new pin-up gallery with art by Bruce Timm, David Williams, Mike Allred, Jill Thompson, and Gene Colan. (STAR08600) SC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $19.95 **************** O/A WHITEOUT: MELT #3 by Greg Rucka & Steve Lieber U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko was on the trail of some rogue agents who plundered a Russian Ice Station, but nature changed her plans. Now, Carrie is trapped in a crevice with someone whom she isn’t sure is a friend or foe, but who may be her only hope for getting out alive. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 O/A CLERKS: THE COMIC BOOK CURRENT PRINTING #1 by Kevin Smith & Jim Mahfood The comic book that started it all! Before the new animated Clerks series on ABC was a flicker in some TV executive’s eye, Kevin Smith and Jim Mahfood teamed up for this irreverent one-shot, lovingly skewering fanatic toy collectors and Star Wars geeks. Featuring a great cover by Yeah! artist Gilbert Hernandez. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ***************************** PARK AVENUE PRESS THE WOL: REMERGENCE #1 by Hinkle, Secrease, Leon, Hancock, & Weigel Full-color wraparound cover! In our near future, two sisters—Ellise Morgan and Ave Zed—meet their destiny in a story written millions of years ago by one of the first races to inhabit the Earth. Remergence looks back at our broken link from ancient times and into the imminent struggle between good and evil as this paper comic and Internet story unfurl. The story begins with an unexpected event for the sisters as a girl named Mistral enters the web (our future). This web is the force which Ellise and Ave are fighting to control. Connecting these links would make over a million years of Earth civilization a personal crusade for each of the sisters. And that’s a lot of work! FC, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.99 PENNY FARTHING PRESS VICTORIAN #8 by Wein, Houghton, Kindzierski, Luna, & Gallardo Act two has begun, and we find our story delving ever deeper into the mystery of The Victorian. Fitz meets Lassiter at a quaint antique shop where he is introduced to a strange $10 referred to in the late 1800s as “The Jackass Note.” Where it comes from is yet another mystery Fitz has to solve. Meanwhile, a cocky young man sits at a computer terminal, hacking away at a program…for whom and for what purpose, no one knows, except for the dark figure in the doorway. Painted cover by legendary artist Michael W. Kaluta. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #8 (Aug99) FC, 36pg $2.95 PEREGRINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FORTY WINKS BUZZBOY #1 by Sneed, Gallagher, & Peters Buzzboy’s back, and Peregrine’s got him! The citizens of new Paradise are stuck in a sleep-like state, so it’s up to the “World’s Most Upbeat Super Hero” to save them. Buzzboy heads into the wonderful world of dreams, only to meet up with Forty Winks’ Dram Angel Pandora, comics newest kick-butt action girl! Together, they must battle an army of Halloween costume-clad kids — not to mention the mysterious monsters, Wint and Kidd. b&w, 32pg $2.95 BOOKS OF LORE STORYTELLER #2 by Kevin Tucker & Philip Xavier Pause in your revels and attend to master storyteller Portifer as he relates a tale about his favorite character: himself. In his younger days, Portifer became trapped between two lovely ladies with very different ideas about the best way to snare a man. It’s going to take some fast talking and some magical music to get him out of this sticky situation! So come laugh with the roguish monk in this rollicking and lusty story molded from his personal interpretations of the Books of Lore. b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 RADIO COMIX THE POUND #1 by Richard Moore Kat and Caleb are your average, working couple, just trying to make a decent living in a dog-eat-dog world. But when one of their "jobs" doesn't quite go down as planned, they decide to teach their employer a harsh lesson: Never skip out on payday! Slam-bang sci-fi action and lush artwork from hot talent Richard Moore (Far West, Milk) make this a book you won’t want to miss! One-shot. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 UNIVERSE SO BIG #2 by Brandon Graham Mari begins to uncover eerie details about the circumstances of her brother Jaxson's death as she studies his last invention, enigmatically known as the "Dragon." Intrigue mounts as the Howe Corporation reveals that his invention is the only device that can prevent the destruction of the planet's atmosphere. Will Mari — with the help of the corp-cloned version of her brother — solve the mystery of his death… and the riddle of the Dragon, before it’s too late? Quarterly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 FURRLOUGH #87 by Various The only monthly funny animal anthology continues! This issue features the next exciting chapter of Jose Calderon and Daphne Lage's epic sword and sorcery fantasy, "Tall Tails!" Also, Ryan Burke's "Cross of the Dolls" continues with more stylish action; and Thor Thorvaldson Jr.'s "Inventory Mistress Xiomara" turns up the romantic tension — will Xiomara be able to live down her drunken exploits in front of Bull? Cover by Daphne Lage. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MORNING GLORY VALUE PACK by Loran Gayton & Michael Vega Quick! Hide the brandy! Morning Glory's coming! The first six issues (a complete story arc) of this manga-styled romantic comedy are now available in one package! MATURE READERS Pack (x6) $12.99 MILK! #16 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 3 80-PAGE JUGGERNAUT by Kuhoric, Parsons, & LaRocque Cover by Star Wars illustrator Matt Busch! A story so big it could not be contained in single-issue installments. Sit down with the new Battlestar Galactica Season III 80-Page Juggernaut and get more of the best new science fiction being published today. Illustrators Greg LaRocque and Dan Parsons join writer James Kuhoric for the newest installment of the dramatic Season Three epic! An ancient enemy stalks the crew of the Galactica and only the most unlikely of allies stands in its path. Meanwhile, the Cylon Empire stands on the brink of annihilation at the hands of an unstoppable alien race. Will this be the end of the rag-tag-fugitive fleet? FC, 80pg $8.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON 3 GOLD PHILLY CON EDITIONS by James Kuhoric & Robert Scott These editions were previously available only at the Go Main Line Battlestar Galactica Reunion Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Extremely limited to 500 copies each, the #1 regional exclusive features a Cylon Raider cover painted by artist Robert Scott; issue #2 features a Cylon Basestar cover, also painted by artist Robert Scott. NOTE: Extremely limited. Allocations may occur. #1—FC $5.00 #2—FC $5.00 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON 3 #2 SKETCH EDITION by Kuhoric, Malbrough, & Scott Hot new comics star Mike Malbrough (Galactica New Millennium #1) has personally drawn sketches on a limited number of Battlestar Galacitca Season III #2 Deluxe Editions featuring his first comic work (inking John Stinsman). Each book features a sketch prominently on the front cover of the comic. NOTE: Extremely limited. Allocations may occur. FC $15.00 GALACTICA NEW MILLENNIUM #1 SIGNED EDITION by Various The debut of new comics stars artist Mike Malbrough and writer Scott Braden have taken the fleet by storm. They have come together to create a signed edition of their first comic that comemorates their first steps in the Galactica universe. This signed edition is limited to 100 copies, and will be signed by at least five contributors to the book. NOTE: Extremely limited. Allocations may occur. FC $10.00 RE-VISIONARY PRESS CARNAL COMICS: DEMI THE DEMONESS — WILD KINGDOM ADVENTURE GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 64pg $9.95 DEMI THE DEMONESS — WILD KINGDOM ADVENTURE FAN CLUB EDITION GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Limited to only 1,500 copies. Perfect bound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 64pg $9.95 WOMEN OF PORN: A CARTOON HISTORY VOLUME 2: BUSTY BABES TP by Jay Allen Sanford & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #6 (Jun99) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 148pg, b&w $14.95 WOMEN OF PORN: A CARTOON HISTORY VOLUME 2: KIMBERLY KUPPS NUDE PHOTO COVER TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #6 (Jun99) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 148pg, b&w $14.95 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL: A CARTOON HISTORY VOLUME 2: THE SEVENTIES TP by Jay Allen Sanford, Spike Steffenhagen, & Various The ambitious and comprehensive 12-volume series continues! Re-Visionary’s educational and informative “Cartoon History” of Rock ‘N’ Roll is appropriate for all ages. Volume Two concentrates exclusively on the events and artists of the 70s, such as The Beatles’ solo years, ZZ Top, Queen, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Genesis, Aerosmith, and dozens more. Also included are rare photos and exclusive interviews with The Allman Brothers, Steve Morse, and other 70s icons. Rounding out the package are articles on Jethro Tull, Electric Light Orchestra, The Beatles, The Doors, and more. Dozens of artists and writers contribute. Hot Rod ZZ-Top painted cover by Scott Jackson. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #6 (Jun99) SC, 7x10, 148pg, b&w (2 of 12) $14.95 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL: A CARTOON HISTORY VOLUME 2: ZZ TOP PHOTO COVER TP Exclusive photo cover by Hans Jensen, featuring ZZ Top. Same price as the regular edition while supplies last! RES. from Previews Vol. IX #6 (Jun99) SC, 7x10, 148pg, b&w (2 of 12) $14.95 SANDBERG PUBLISHING JUPITER #8 by Jason Sandberg A nation is paralyzed by the politics of personal destruction, and only the robot built by Doctor Panetta can save the president! Then, journey to the planet Arcadia to see how Pelasgus and Lok defeated the menace of the Cerberdogs! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 SCORPION PRODUCTIONS DIABOLIK VOLUME 2 #3: NIGHTMARE by Remo Dipasquale & Giusanni Late Night... A hot air balloon is still over the dome of a museum. Eva Kant, held by Diabolik upside down with a rope, is being lowered into a room where, safely locked up, are a collection of rare jewels from a primitive tribe. Within this collection there is also a valuable and precious bottle with the largest emerald as a bottle top. Eva, attracted by such a beauty, goes to grab it first… and the unexplainable happens! It slips from her hand and breaks, staining her hand with a strange liquid. Hours later, her worst nightmare is realized: a deadly poison has invaded her body; a mysterious poison unknown to modern science. With Diabolik seemingly mad from grief, will he be able to save Eva’s life? SC, 5x7, b&w $5.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS GIANT SHANDA ANIMAL #5 by Mike Curtis, Kevin Mulder, & Various It’s time again for tales of everyone’s favorite panda! The cover and lead story finds Shanda and cast in a parody of Walt Kelly’s immortal Pogo. Other talents include Dennis Clark, Boyce Garald Kline Jr., Heather Peebles, Jon Crusoe, Carla Speed McNeil, and many more! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 EXTINCTIONERS VOLUME 2 #5 by Shawntae Howard, & Various Things have calmed down as our heroes find refuge in Katherine and Catrina’s family’s summer home. But a storm is brewing, and tensions are rising between certain members of the group. Can Artica find a way to win Red from Scarlet? What will Katherine do when she finds out what really happened to her family? And why is Catrina acting so strange? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 SICILIAN DRAGON ANNE RICE’S TALE OF THE BODY THIEF #7 by Perozich, Gross, & Halbleib; cover by Gross The Vampire Lestat, now trapped in a mortal body, takes his relationship with Gretchen to a higher level, then travels back to New Orleans to seek the “Dark Gift” from his vampire fledgling, Louis. But will Louis — or the other vampires — help Lestat to regain his original body … or will they force him to live out his mortal life? Also featued in this issue are original pieces by Anne Rice, including an essay and the seventh installment of her original unpublished television treatment, “Earth Angels.” NOTE: This issue contains nudity and sexual situations MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (7 of 12) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANNE RICE’S THE TALE OF THE BODY THIEF #1 by Perozich, Moore, Halblieb, & Rockwell A Previews Exclusive! Anne Rice and the Vampire Lestat return to comics. Lestat hunts a serial killer, unaware that he is also being hunted — by a mysterious, awkward man who simply hands Lestat envelopes containing old horror stories, then runs away. Lestat, confronted by his own guilty conscience after killing an old woman he was bent on saving from the serial killer, travels to England to visit his old mortal friend, David Talbot — where Lestat reveals his plans to commit suicide. Includes an original, unpublished television treatment, “Earth Angels,” written by Anne Rice. Plus, an original essay by Anne Rice inside the back cover. Cover by Daerick Gross. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 12) $2.95 ************** SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT AKIKO VOLUME 4 TP by Mark Crilley The fourth trade paperback collects “The Story Tree” arc from issues 19 through 24, plus the “Poog Story” from issue 25. In a secluded valley on earth, Akiko’s four friends from the planet Smoo entertain each other with their exploits on other worlds. First up is Mr. Beeba’s adventurous tale of the time he tracked down the final lost chapter of The Hemmin Spotter, an ancient text of galactic importance. Then Spuckler recounts a tale of chivalry and romance on the planet Brunk, where he helped a young woman’s grandfather escape a maximum security prison moon. Gax tells of his tour of duty on the Fognon-6 orbital power station and the frantic race to evacuate his robot brethren from the station before the Gothtek Corporation scuttled it. This tale also includes Gax’s first fateful meeting with Spuckler. Last but not least, a story from Poog’s past, told entirely in the Toogolian language. SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95 SCARY GODMOTHER: WILD ABOUT HARRY #2 by Jill Thompson. The second issue of Jill Thompson’s first-ever Scary Godmother mini-series finds Harry the freeloading werewolf at the mercy of the Fright Side. Having been kicked out of the house by his fed-up mother last issue, Harry’s already worn out his welcome at Max and Ruby’s Belfrey Manor — and the word’s gone out that Harry’s nothing but trouble! With nothing left to do but get a job, Harry grudgingly applies for work at the monster Union. After spurning several possibilities, Harry finally takes a job scaring all the humans in the local woods. But can a pampered werewolf obsessed with skel-a-vision and on-line chat rooms even survive in the wilderness — much less scare a bunch of unsuspecting humans? b&w, 24pg (2 of 3) $2.95 SCARY GODMOTHER POSTER #1 by Jill Thompson Presenting the first-ever Scary Godmother poster by Jill Thompson! Add a little style and spookiness to your bedroom with this 21” x 27” full-color poster. The image features Scary Godmother in her most witchified, Hallow’s Eve gown as she prepares for a night on the town. Her on-looking admirers include the Boozle, Bug-a-Boo, and Mr. Pettibone in top hat and tails! Giving the viewer a trademarked “boo,” this is the quintessential Scary Godmother image. FC, 21x27 $5.95 POISON ELVES #55 by Drew Hayes Lusiphur, Jace, and Cleah have successfully made it to the First Steppe (we’re not gonna tell you how) with the Elvin Fire in hand and are greeted as heroes by the elves. Being who they are, these three backwater elves from Mistwood take advantage of their new situation and start living the high life amongst their people. But the adventure is far from over as Luse and Jace learn when they’re brought before Mogre-Ur. The chief wizard of the elves lays out the history of the elvin race, the future of the war with Evil, and Luse and Jace’s role in that war. Upon reflection, Lusiphur wonders if selling the Fire to the forces of darkness might’ve been the smarter choice... b&w, 24pg $2.95 POE #22 by Jason Asala The two-storyline format continues in this issue. In the fourth part of The Balloon Hoax, Mr. Holland’s frightening secret is revealed, and Edgar and his friends must come to terms with it. In the third installment of Fire & Ice, Mad Meg Mayflower lives up to her name and hatches a plan to deal with the Silent Order and the Lords of Brass. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAWN COFFEE MUG painted by Joseph Michael Linsner Back due to popular demand! It’s 5 am. You’ve been working all night. It must be Dawn. How about a cup of coffee? Presenting the dishwasher-safe, stoneware Dawn coffee mug. Wake up with an all-new panoramic Dawn image guaranteed to open your eyes. Fully painted by Joseph Michael Linsner. Mug $9.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH NUMAN DAWN COMPACT DISC Gary Numan’s Dawn is an album of 10 relentlessly infectious songs to read Dawn by! Numan is one of the U.K.’s top stars, and an innovator in techno and electronic rock who has received tribute from the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters and Beck, among others. Frightening, exciting, beautiful and magical, Numan’s eccentric persona and outstanding muscial craftsmanship combine to make a collection of epic songs worthy of Dawn. Plus, Joseph Michael Linsner contributes over eight brand new Dawn paintings to the package, creating an audio-visual experience to be treasured for years to come. 10 tracks. (STAR07265) CD $16.95 **************** MAGIC CD SINGLE BY GARY NUMAN Written, produced, and performed by Gary Numan, this 3-track CD features art and design by Joseph Michael Linsner. Features the track “Play Like God,” not featured on the regular CD. (STAR07416) CD $7.99 AKIKO ISSUES 26-31 BORNSTONES ELIXIR The third complete Akiko story arc, entitled “Bornstone’s Elixir,” which takes place immediately after the events chronicled in the Akiko Trade Paperback Volume 4. Pack $15.00 AKIKO #32-34 PACK STRANDED IN KOMURA The fourth complete Akiko story arc, entitled “Stranded in Komura,” which takes place immediately after the events chronicled in the “Bornstone’s Elixir” story arc. Pack $7.50 STAR OF THE MONTH ANIMAL MYSTIC: WATER WARS VOLUME 1 TP by Dark One Collecting the full-color adventures of your favorite Amazon Queen in outer space! Enter a universe of gunships, exotic warriors and alien worlds — and witness the destiny of the galactic messiah! In her quest to save the underwater world of Antakia from the tyranny of Lord Multa, Queen Jatarri learns of her cosmic origins and meets the being who set her on her path as the savior of the universe. (STAR09891) SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $19.95 *************** SOLSON ENTERTAINMENT HOW TO DRAW SUPER-HEROES EXPANDED EDITION by Rich Buckler This book walks step by step in teaching you how to fine tune the skills needed to draw comic book anatomy, heads, hands, faces, and, of course, super muscles. This book is full of secret techniques that the top professional artists have known for years. The only book on the market that really shows the bottom line on how to get comic drawing right. (CAUT:4 ) SC, 128pg, b&w $17.95 ART OF DRAWING MONSTERS REVISED EDITION by Rich Buckler, Rick Buckler Jr., John Orlando, & Various Draw a galaxy of terror with this easy-to-approach book that teaches you how to draw and create scary creatures. Each artists shows you step by step techniques to use in creating your own monsters. (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg, b&w $17.95 SQP GALLERY COLLECTION PRINTS For many years, SQP has taken a special pride in the commissioning and selection of their artwork, especially the cover paintings. So popular is this art, that many fans have asked, “Love the book, but are you ever going to offer the cover by itself, without all the type and logo?” Because SQP would love to see these beauties in all their original glory themselves, too, they’re now offering a new “Gallery Collection Print” series. This month, choose from Joe Chiodo’s “Tut’s Toy” print or Alex Horley’s “Jungle Queen” print. Each print is reproduced on high-gloss, 12pt. stock, and measures 8.5” x 11”. MATURE AUDIENCES TUT’S TOY—Print, 8.5x11 $4.95 JUNGLE QUEEN—Print, 8.5x11 $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WOLF: IMAGES FROM THE BOOK OF FORBIDDEN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, the U.K., or Hong Kong. VOLUME 1—SC, 48pg, b&w $5.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 48pg, b&w $5.95 **************** STUDIO CHIKARA TWO SIDES OF SANDY #1 by Conte & Maus This is a story of a once-successful man and his eventual downfall by a diabolically manipulative woman. A woman whose personalities — one of a conservative Christian nature, the other a master of psychological, physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse — lay throughout this sordid tale of ultimate treachery. Can this man save himself from the clutches of this warped twisted woman, or will he, too, become the victim of two personalities trapped inside one body? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN APRIL 2000! GODZILLA COLLECTOR’S PORCELAIN PLATE #4 Continuing the successful plate series based on the King of the Monsters, Godzilla! Collector’s Plate #4 features scenes from the film, Godzilla 1985! Numbered to an edition of 1,000 pieces, these plates feature exclusive, full-color artwork that will not be featured on any other medium. Exquisitely illustrated in oil and acrylics by Christopher Scalf. Also available is a special “Artist Proof” plate. Features a Gold ring around its diameter and is hand-numbered and signed in Gold ink by artist Christopher Scalf. Both versions are signed and numbered by Mr. Scalf, and come packaged in a sturdy, protective box with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) REGULAR ED.—Plate $195.00 ARTIST PROOF ED.—Plate $295.00 *************** OFFERED AGAIN OA/ OUTTAKES VOLUME 1: KISS by Chip "Rock" Dayton Following in the tradition of The KISS Years by Barry Levine, Studio Chikara presents the story of Chip “Rock” Dayton, supreme rock n’ roll photographer of the 1970s. For the first time, Chip has unleashed a collection of his favorite KISS photographs from the band’s early days in 1974 through their rise as “The Hottest Band In The World.” Also included are never-before-published photographs from Hotter Than Hell, Alive!, Destroyer, Love Gun, Dynasty, Creatures of the Night, and Alive/Worldwide tours. Fans of Chip’s stunning photography, as well as any KISS fan, will enjoy this full-size, trade paperback jammed with over 250 b/w & color pictures! NOTE: This product is not authorized nor endorsed by KISS. Mr. Dayton owns copyright of the text and images used herein. SC, 8x11, 160pg, PC $24.95 ************ STUDIO FOGLIO BUCK GODOT: GALLIMAUFRY VOLUME 2 by Phil Foglio & Barb Kaalberg The new adventures of Phil's Science Fiction detective who is “always available, but never free.” When Buck is hired as a bodyguard on a trip to The Galactic Center of Government, chaos soon erupts. On the bright side, Buck’s services are in great demand. His mission? Do something! This volume collects the last four issues of the mini-series, as well as an obscure 4-page story for the serious collector. Inks by Barb Kaalberg. SC, 8x11, 136pg, b&w $14.95 HC, 8x11, 136pg, b&w (CAUT: 2) $29.95 SUNSET STRIPS DETECTIVE CHRONICLES OF MAX FACCIONI #3 Some folks in New York, Chicago, or Vegas might tell you they’ve met Max Faccioni. If they really had, odds are they were part of the underworld. Men like bookies, rookies, drifters, hustlers, gamblers, white collar sharks, and small-time wise guys. Here are more adventures from he who is named the original “Son of a gun!” MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (3 of 12) $2.95 THECOMIC.COM BEOWULF #3 The long-awaited conclusion to the epic Beowulf trilogy. Beowulf has ruled his kingdom well for fifty years, but now he faces his most fearsome enemies: a malevolent, fire- breathing dragon, and the ravages of time. Fully painted in a sculptural, richly textured black-and-white technique. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg (3 of 3) $4.95 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS HEY MISTER: TROUBLE WITH JESUS by Pete Sickman-Garner All hell breaks loose when Jesus, CEO of Christianity Inc., befriends Young Tim, a lonely mailroom clerk, and enlists his help to revive the company’s flagging market share. With Mister, Aunt Mary, and all your biblical favorites along for the ride, the result is an apocalypse of comic hilarity! b&w, 32pg, $2.95 TOPPS COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH THE X-FILES OFFICIAL MOVIE ADAPTATION GRAPHIC NOVEL by John Rozum & John Van Fleet Based on the screenplay by creator Chris Carter. The X-Files movie will star David Duchovny (Agent Fox Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (Agent Dana Scully), plus all the series regulars including Mitch Pileggi (Asst. Director Skinner), William B. Davis (Cigarette Smoking Man), and many more. Painted interior and cover. (STAR07953) FC, 56pg $5.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS TP by Thomas, Butler, & Montano Representing the first appearance of Xena from the pages of the hard-to-find Hercules: The Legendary Journeys #3-5! Hercules—a mauraduing tyrant? That's what it looks like to Xena, as she watches a band of rampaging warriors destroy her village...with Hercules in the lead! Enraged, Xena makes a terrible vow to find Hercules and make him pary—in blood! Plus: learn the origin of Hercules' most dangerous foe, the shapeshifting Periclymenus, in an incredible battle that—impossibly—pits Hercules and Xena against...themselves! Photo cover of Lucy Lawless as Xena. (STAR07344) SC, 80pg, FC $9.95 **************** TWENTY FIRST CENTURY COMICS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: THE LOST CITY #4 This issue, the party arrives in the underground city where some secrets are solved, another part of the past is uncovered… and a friend betrays them! Also another part of the past will be discovered. Action, mystery, and adventure abound as battle ensues, and the sorcerer unleashes his full power in their defense! Plus, learn more details behind the social and religious intrigue of the ancient city. (CAUT: 4) HC, 48pg, FC (4 of 6) $4.95 PARADISE #3 The adventure of Masamu continues! This time, Masamu and his friend follow two girls to the theater to see a horror movie, but Fiamma and Angelica are trouble. Masamu will surely flee from the theater… not from terror, but from them! (CAUT: 4) FC, 20pg $2.95 ULTIMATE SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. DEFENSEMEN #1 by Kevin McCarthy & James Fry When disaster strikes, Ray Bourque (Boston Bruins), Martin Brodeur (New Jersey Devils), Dominik Hasek (Buffalo Sabres), and Brian Leetch (New York Rangers) assume the mantle of The Defensemen, an ancient organization devoted to fighting evil around the world! Officially licensed by the NHLPA. FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $3.95 ENFORCERS INC. #1 by Kevin McCarthy & Ernie Colon The toughest guys in the NHL! Tie Domi, Krzystof Oliwa, Rob Ray, and Darren McCarty come together as Enforcers, Inc. In the off-season, Hockey’s star tough guys take on the toughest body guard assignments ever! FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $3.95 ICE AGE #1 by Kevin McCarthy & Ernie Colon A worldwide exchange of atomic weapons caused by the Y2K bug leaves North America a frozen, lawless wasteland. Brett Hull, Paul Kariya, Patrick Roy, and Steve Yzerman band together to bring law and order back to a land that makes the old west look like Disneyworld. FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $3.95 POWER PLAYERS #1 by Kevin McCarthy & Don Cameron To fight international terrorism, the United Nations recruits a very special — and very able — team of unusual agents. Jaromir Jagr (Pittsburgh Penguins), John LeClair (Philadelphia Flyers), Mark Messier (Vancouver Canucks), and Jeremy Roenick (Phoenix Coyotes) join forces to fight crime as the Power Players! Officially licensed by the NHLPA. FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $3.95 GRIDIRON GIANTS #2 by Kevin McCarthy & Ernie Colon Dan Marino, Terrell Davis, Barry Sanders, and Jake Plummer continue the fight against the evil Akanzkari! The four Gridiron Greats race the clock to discover the secret of their newfound superpowers and stop alien invaders from turning the midwest into a radioactive sinkhole. FC, 32pg $3.95 VISUAL ASSAULT COMICS PRESS GENAISSANCE #1 by Rhyan Scorpio-Ryhs & Keith Robinson Horae. Fereshta. Mal’ akh. Angel. Regardless of the name given them, they inhabit the scriptures of most ancient and modern religions, including the Babylonian culture. Yet, angels — always considered a source of wonder and a symbol of hope — have remained a topic of mystery despite nearly 300 references to them in the Bible. This bi-monthly series, incorporating lost and forgotten books of the Bible, will attempt to solve some of this mystery in a unique retelling of the events of the Old Testament… from an angel’s point of view. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 VIZ COMMUNICATIONS MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY #1: HOW DO YOU DO, PIKACHU? by Yuki Tsukirino Includes a Free Color Poster! Sight gags, relationship comedy, magic spells… and Pokémon?! Magical Pokémon Journey is the first Pokémon shojo (girls’) manga! Maron goes to her Grandpa, a Pokémon researcher and inept magician, for a love potion to hook her beloved Pokémon trainer friend, Almondo. To get the potion, Maron must travel the world studying any Pokémon she finds… if she is ever to win her love. In this issue, Maron meets Pikachu, but how can she win its trust when her beloved Almondo just wants to catch it? And, will Pikachu be flattered by Maron’s drawing of it? Then, the story of how Maron saved Clefairy from Ekans and Arbok! Each issue is squarebound and includes a full-color poster! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (1 of 4) $4.95 POKÉMON: THE FIRST MOVIE ANIMATION COMICS: MEWTWO STRIKES BACK #4 The official adaptation of the hit Warner Bros. film! The super clone Pokémon and their originals pair off in a great match, while Mew and Mewtwo have a fight of their own! And if Mewtwo wins, it will destroy the world! Will Ash be able to stop the madness? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. FC, 40pg (4 of 4) $3.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES PART 2: THE HUNT FOR EEVEE #2 by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO Includes Free Stickers! To allow Red to get the Rainbow Badge, gym leader Erika (an expert with plant Pokémon like Gloom and Bellsprout) sends him out to hunt for an Eevee. Soon Red meets up with the Pokémon researcher, Bill, who helps him with some high-tech devices. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (2 of 6) $2.95 POKÉMON VOLUME 3: ELECTRIC PIKACHU BOOGALOO GRAPHIC NOVEL by Toshihiro Ono The wildest Pokémon stories ever! Did Clefairy come from outer space? And if not, why did a little girl see them coming out of a UFO? What is the secret at the top of the Bulbasaur’s tree in a town where everyone loves grass Pokémon? Can Ash help a guileless Florinda and her superhuman servant Potter foil the schemes of Team Rocket… and a baby Meowth? Then, Ash and his rival Gary meet once again in the Indigo League Championship! Which of them is the greatest Pokémon Master? Or will that honor fall to Ash’s new rival, Richie? This graphic novel collects the entire four-issue comic series along with four bonus color pages. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w $12.95 LET’S FIND POKÉMON! VOLUME 2 Hide & Seek…With completely new, detailed color illustrations, Let’s Find Pokémon! Vol. 2 expands on the concept of the first book to boggle your mind with lush spread- page landscapes overrun with Pokémon of all shapes and sizes! Great fun for Pokémon fans of all ages! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 8x11, 22pg, FC $11.95 POKÉMON ORIGAMI VOLUME 2 Ash, Pikachu, Oddish, Squirtle, Chansey, Bulbasaur, Poliwhirl, Weedle… they’re all here, plus even more Pokémon, in this easy-to-use full-color origami kit. Some characters even come in different facial expressions! Contains both pre-printed and a step-by-step instruction manual. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $8.95 POKÉMON TALES 9: MEET MEW by Akihito Toda & Kagemaru Himeno A boy sights the mysterious 151st Pokémon, and no one at school believes him. Touched by the boy’s sadness, Mew decides to turn the skeptics into believers! Board book. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. HC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 POKÉMON TALES 10: SNORLAX’S SNACK by Sumiyoshi Kizuki Snorlax is hungry (surprised?) and keeps mistaking the other Pokémon for food! Board book. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. HC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 ANIMERICA VOLUME 8 #3 One of the best magazines for anime fans! In this issue: a new mecha series for a new generation — Animerica takes a look at Martian Successor Nadesico! Also: an exclusive interview with Nadesico artist Kia Asamiya! All this, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, games, model kits, anime music, and Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999 manga! Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 3 #4 The comic magazine for anime fans, featuring fan art, columns on manga and anime, and much more! This issue features the debut of the new manga feature, Marionette Generation: A comic artist is shocked to discover that the stuffed doll in his apartment is actually alive and thinks! X/1999: Kotori, wandering in a strange world, finds herself in someone else’s dream! Fushigi Yugi: Through the magic of Tai Yi-Jun, Miaka is sent in her astral body to places both in the real world and the universe of the book. Steam Detectives: Lisa Fleischer, Esq., finds that her client is being stalked by a shadowy figure who looks like the Grim Reaper! Video Girl Ai: With Yota kicked out of school, he has nothing to do but spend time with Ai. But she cannot tell him she loves him… or she will be erased! Magazine, b&w, 128pg $4.95 SHORT PROGRAM GRAPHIC NOVEL by Mitsuru Adachi Originally serialized in the pages of Animerica Extra! “Change”: A delivery boy with a crush on an older waitress receives advice he doesn’t want to hear from a 14-year-old with a stake in the matter. “Short Program”: A young man who knows too much plays the role of his female neighbor’s guardian angel. “At the Intersection”: Takechi sees the girl of his dreams at the same place and time every day, but can he work up the nerve to say something? “The Current State of Affairs”: A high school reunion shows that the same loves and hates are still being played out. Plus, four other stories! Contains the installments from Animerica Extra Vol. 2 #2 to Volume 2 #11. SC, 5x7, 256pg, b&w $16.95 PULP VOLUME 4 #4 Is Pulp high art, pop culture, or just exploitation? Nobody knows for sure — and that’s just the way we like it! Bakune Young: While Go, young police bugleman, sneaks into Osaka Castle, Bakune comes downstairs with the Don of Nippon to face hundreds of bloodthirsty yakuza. Meanwhile, the chief of police plays Russian roulette. Strain: Shunichiro and Shingo face one another, guns drawn, with the Kusaka name at stake! Banana Fish: Could the boy who claims to be Professor Dawson’s son actually be an impostor? Voyeurs, Inc.: Reika angrily confronts her father, but she may already be too late to resist his plans. Dance Till Tomorrow: Suekichi has never looked so relaxed, so at peace with the world. Can suicide be far behind?! Plus, the gag strips of Heartbroken Angels, Japanese movie, book, and music reviews, opinion columns, and more! MATURE READERS Magazine, b&w, 128pg $5.95 DANCE ’TIL TOMORROW VOLUME 3 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Naoki Yamamoto Originally serialized in the pages of Pulp! Suekichi acquires a new roommate — Freddy, an East Indian immigrant whom Aya invited over one night. Next in line through the revolving apartment door is Munakata, Aya’s ex-husband, now a broken man carrying his love for Aya and a dead goldfish. But even as his relationship with Aya progressess (to his family lawyer’s disapproval), Suekichi’s wandering eye falls on Miyuki, a sweet, soft- spoken girl who literally just runs into him one day on his way to the Bondage Horse Theater Troupe. Will Suekichi and Aya’s love life end as quickly as it began? Contains the installments from Pulp Vol. 3 #4 to Volume 4 #1. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $15.95 EAGLE: THE MAKING OF AN ASIAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT #2: SCANDAL by Kaiji Kawaguchi Takashi is introduced to candidate Ken Yamaoka’s family, but every new encounter is painful as he now must keep a secret from them. What will he do with the knowledge that Yamaoka has entrusted to him — knowledge that could destroy his campaign? Then, on the campaign trail to Manchester, Takashi sets eyes on the current Vice President, Yamaoka’s prime competitor for the nomination — and Bill Goldblam, a Republican candidate at ground zero of a scandal. b&w, 112pg (2 of 12) $6.95 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 9 #1 by Hitoshi Okuda Ayeka discovers that she and her sister Sasami have come across one of the most dreaded events in the universe… they’re broke! Will the entire treasuries of the Jurai Royal Family be enough to help… if she can convince her father for a loan? Meanwhile, Ryoko awakens from a dream of a man she’d almost forgotten… the man she loved before Tenchi! b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 RANMA 1/2, PART 8 #12 by Rumiko Takahashi Ranma and Co. finally capture Pantyhose, and learn his dreadful secret! Who is the real target of his anger? b&w, 32pg (12 of 13) $2.95 INU-YASHA: A FEUDAL FAIRY TALE PART 4 #5 by Rumiko Takahashi Kagome, who can’t find her way back to the Middle Ages, is confronted by a danger of a different sort: she gets asked out on a date! Meanwhile, a wolf-demon is on the trail of Inu-Yasha! b&w, 40pg (5 of 7) $3.25 SILENT MÖBIUS: KARMA #5 by Kia Asamiya Confronted with a woman who is either her mother or an exact simulacrum, Katsumi Liquer must decide: will she shoot her own mother to defeat the Lucifer Hawks? Meanwhile, the A.M.P. orders the evacuation of all citizens from the waterfront district as orbital elevator Spiras starts to shake… b&w, 40pg (5 of 7) $3.25 SILENT MÖBIUS VOLUME 4 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Kia Asamiya When A.M.P. commander Rally Cheyenne is promoted, a replacement takes over her job: Mana Isozaki, a mysterious woman with strict methods and terrifying powers. But as the A.M.P.’s new chief, can she lead them into battle against a Lucifer Hawk capable of mimicking whole buildings — and absorbing human beings? Then, Yuki Saiko, the youngest member of the A.M.P., enters an antique shop and steps outside to find herself in the year 1991. Trapped in the past, can she survive in an unfamiliar city—and was she sent there as a curse or a blessing? This volume collects the entire run of Silent Mobius: Into the Labyrinth. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $15.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 PART 2 #5 by Kazuhisa Kondo A Zeon prisoner escapes from the brig of the White Base and wreaks havoc inside the colony, while outside, the Zeon forces attack! And all the Gundam’s power can’t stop a single man who’s penetrated the Base’s defenses. b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 DRAGON BALL PART 2 #13 by Akira Toriyama The fight of the century — Goku versus Jackie Chun! In this fight, no trick is too down- and-dirty, no technique too physically impossible. The “Drunken Monkey” style! The “multiple images” trick! The “carnivorous ape” style! Who can possibly win?! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (13 of 15) $2.95 DRAGON BALL Z PART 3 #2 by Akira Toriyama As Kuririn and Goku convalesce from their wounds, the heroes come up with their next plan: to go to Planet Namek to find the original seven Dragon Balls and bring their friends back to life. But where to find a spaceship? Only Kami-sami’s former assisstant, Mister Pop, knows… (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (2 of 10) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGON BALL Z PART 2 #5-8 by Akira Toriyama Catch up on the martial arts excitement with Goku and the rest of the fighters in these back-issues from Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Z Part 2! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg $2.95Ea. ***************************** VIZ IN MAGAZINE VOLUME 12 #3 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, 11x16 MSRP: $0.00 WARP GRAPHICS STARS OF THE MONTH ELFQUEST READER’S COLLECTION VOLUME 15: FOREVERGREEN by R. Pini, Blair, & Various Not all elves follow their forbears. From the peaceful desert village of Sorrow's End, Dart and his band of jackwolf riders are about to embark on a journey that will take them to a new land ... and ancient danger. Out of the endless rainforest known as the Forevergreen comes a psychic call, heard by Cutter's son, Suntop. The call is a vision of beauty and treasure, and Dart, certain that this could be a place of safety for all elves, leads his young warriors on a new quest. But Suntop has been deceived, and soon, everyone will pay the price. (STAR10228) SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $12.95 ELFQUEST READER’S COLLECTION VOLUME 12A: REUNION by Pini, McKinney, & Various Cutter and his Wolfriders have given all to win their way to the very center of Grohmul Djun’s Citadel. Now they face not only the human warlord, but also his ally Winnowill, who will stop at nothing to keep the elves from resurrecting their ancient home. Can the power of love and family overcome the desire to conquer? Or have the Wolfriders already lost too much to regain the Palace? Features the story originally published in issues #9-16 of the out-of-print Elfquest — Shards title. (STAR10290) SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $12.95 ELFQUEST READER’S COLLECTION VOLUME 9B: BLOOD OF TEN CHIEFS by Pini, Mangels, McKinney, Johnston, & Various Between the cataclysmic moment when the Palace of the High Ones crash-landed on the World of Two Moons, and the time of Cutter’s original Quest, the Wolfrider tribe was led — and sometimes misled — by the Ten Chiefs, descendants of those first, doomed visitors. In this volume are some of the best, wildest, darkest tales of those long ago days, when survival was the rule and love struggled merely to exist at all. (STAR10291) SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $12.95 ************************* WESTHAMPTON HOUSE LIBRA RISING by Minou Zaribaf From Germany comes Libra Rising, six short stories about powerful women and the lengths to which men will go for them. From a kingdom of Amazon mermaids, to the two Persian fables of Turandot and the shah of the blackcoats, to tales of women murderers, the heroines of Minou’s comic are tough, demanding and irresistible! Only the strongest, bravest, cleverest and noblest suitors have a chance with these women! Libra Rising mixes fairy tales and hard-boiled crime stories, linked by their unique focus on strong, no-nonsense women! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 XXXBURGER TP by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFROMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #6 (Jun99) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $13.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GODS & TULIPS by Neil Gaiman & Chester Brown In 1993, Neil Gaiman gave a speech on a very important subject: tulips. More precisely, how the “tulipmania” boom in 17th century Holland resembled the comics speculation boom of the early ’90s — and how a bust was certain to follow. Gaiman’s solution: sell good comics, comics you like. Gods & Tulips reprints this speech and two other Gaiman essays: his Pro-Con speech in which he described the difference between writing for comics versus writing for movies, and “On Signings,” a primer on the dos and don’ts of a good store signing (learned by occasionally painful personal experience). All this wit and wisdom lies beneath a superb cover portrait of Neil Gaiman by the incomparable Michael Wm. Kaluta. And not only is Gods & Tulips a smashing read, but all proceeds from it go to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.00 *********************** WET EARTH, INC. THE ADVENTURE OF EDGAR MUDD #3 by Various “Go West Young Man”: Edgar’s search for his mother takes him through last-chance gas stations and criminal-ridden roadhouses, only to find an old drunk with a story. A story Edgar will never forget! Enjoy this hand-painted adventure from Wet Earth! Quarterly. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $3.50 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #77 The names of the contributors to this single publisher read like a comic book Hall of Fame roster… Steve Ditko, Wally Wood, Howard Chaykin, Pat Broderick, Alex Toth, Jack Sparling, Neal Adams, Walter Simonson, Archie Goodwin, John Severin, Larry Lieber, Frank Thorne and many others… and yet the complete line lasted less than a year! Almost forgotten for much of the last 25 years, the Atlas-Seaboard line has been attracting new attention in recent months. Join CBM on an exciting journey of rediscovery that will include a Photo-Journal style reproduction of each Atlas cover in the Color section, a complete checklist, newly identified issues and titles, and more! Magazine, b&w (w/Color Gallery) $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE SPECIAL EDITION #2 — COVER A CBM Special #2 keeps selling month after month! If you don’t have a copy, isn’t it time you found out what everyone else is talking about? 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! CBM SPECIAL EDITION (Cover A) $9.95 ***************************** MAGAZINES SECTION COMICS MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #4 This issue, we salute the 60th anniversaries of Flash and Hawkman! Behind a cataclysmic Joe Kubert cover, editor Roy Thomas presents an all-new, 100-page issue featuring interviews with Flash co-creator Harry Lampert and Hawkman artists Joe Kubert and Shelly Moldoff! You’ll also find rare Golden and Silver Age artwork by Kubert, Moldoff, Lampert, Carmine Infantino, Lee Elias, and others! Plus: never-before-seen Silver Surfer artwork by Moebius! Michael T. Gilbert on the Golden Age goodies in Mr. Monster’s Comic Vault! Another great FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) session with Marc Swayze and C.C. Beck! Bill Schelly on the 1960s “Save Hawkman” campaign, and more! Magazine, 100pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC RELIEF #127 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 Publishers) Magazine, 100pg, b&w $4.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #664-668 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, 8-16 pages with CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics, an original Sunday style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist of all the first issues due that month, called FabFirsts! April Checklist in CSN #666, April Hot Picks in CSN #667, and April’s Fab Firsts in CSN #668! CSN also features an original comic strip in each issue. The CSN comic strip, Geeksville, continues through #668. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMIC SHOP NEWS SPRING PREVIEW The Comic Shop News Spring Preview covers hundreds of comics from dozens of publishers due from March through May, 2000. This handy guide will help readers pick from the best bets for the upcoming season. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1374 March of Comics returns! CBG’s month-long March of Comics begins with a look at the 1950s, when DC kicked off the Silver Age with Showcase #4. Don’t miss this issue of the world’s largest marketplace for comic books, Golden Age to present! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, 58pg, b&w $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1375 Merrily Marching with Marvel! The March of Comics continues with a focus on Marvel and its Silver Age work in the 1960s, beginning with Fantastic Four #1. All this, plus regular cartoons and columns by such fan faves as Peter David, Tony Isabella, and Mark Evanier and you can’t go wrong! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, 58pg, b&w $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1376 The Fans Came Marching In! The March of Comics moves into the 1970s when Silver Age fans, including Steve Engelhart and Marshall Rogers, began writing for other fans. It meant a change for the comic-book field when the new creators began building on what their idols had created. All this in addition to CBG’s regular features makes this a must for collectors, fans, and industry professionals! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, 58pg, b&w $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1377 Marching through the ’80s! The era of excess saw the rise of small, independent publishers and the March of Comics focuses on a successful property of the era, Matt Wagner’s Grendel. There’s also more of CBG’s retailer panel’s picks for May-shipping issues, as well as its weekly Resale Report pricing update! Don’t miss it! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, 58pg, b&w $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1378 Marching to a different drummer! In the ’90s, Image changed the rules of industry. At the start of a new decade, it’s time to look back at what that feisty band of creators did near the beginning of the previous decade, as CBG’s March of Comics concludes. All this plus its regular features makes this a must for collectors, fans, and industry professionals! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, 58pg, b&w $2.95 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #117 & 118 This is the top-selling U.S. comics newsmagazine 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 "Close- ups" on key titles. (Comics International) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg, PC $1.95Ea. COMICS REVUE #168 Featuring Tarzan of the Apes in “Return to the Earth’s Core” by Russ Manning. Also featuring: Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Modesty Blaise by Peter O’Donnell, Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry, The Phantom by Lee Falk, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Krazy Kat by George Herriman, and Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, b&w $5.95 COMICS SCENE 2000 #2 Because readers demanded it, Comics Scene returns in an all-new, 96 page, all-color format featuring four, stunning gatefold posters! From newspaper strips to movie-based comics and animated shows, Comics Scene 2000, covers it all! This issue is jam-packed with the latest details on X-Men, this summer's most eagerly-awaited movie! We'll take you behind-the-scenes on this sci-fi extravaganza based on Marvel Comics' fantastic mutant heroes. Plus, we'll chat it up with Chris Claremont as he returns to the "X-scene" as writer for X-Men. Also, the eternal popularity of DC Comics is chronicled in a brand- new mini-series called Legion Lost: The Legion of the Superheroes, and we'll provide an in-depth look. The Road to Eldorado, Dinosaur and Chicken Run, are hitting theaters this season, and Comics Scene 2000 #2 delivers an amazing look at this ambitious trio, as well as Spider-Man, Spawn, Batman and much, much more! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 FRIGHT X #15 FRIGHT X Magazine, a googolplex of clashing culture. Covering the normal onslaught of entertainment interviews, reviews, and fits of frenzy. (FRIGHT X, Inc.) Magazine $2.95 THE JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #28 This issue features Part Two of our all-star look at the “Kirby Influence!” It starts with a color wraparound Kirby cover inked and colored by Madman’s Mike & Laura Allred! Inside, we present an interview with Jack Kirby, and new interviews with Ren & Stimpy’s John Kricfalusi and “Luke Skywalker” himself, Mark Hamill! Plus, conversations with the top names in comics about how Kirby influenced them, including Karl Kesel, Mike Allred, Geoff Darrow, Gary Gianni, Al Williamson, Andreas, and others! We’ll also talk with Kirby family members about their upcoming Kirby-related projects, examine the career of Vince Colletta, and present Kirby-inspired art by pros like Steve Rude and Alex Horley! And throughout, we’ll showcase plenty of rare and unpublished Kirby art (much uninked) from your favorite stories, and more! (TwoMorrows) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 THE JOURNAL OF MADNESS: ARTIST SERIES #1 WITH AL JAFFEE Al Jaffee, creator of the MAD Fold-In, kicks off the premier issue of The Journal of MADness Artist Series with the most comprehensive interview of his career! Al Jaffee reflects on his long and influential career from his early days with Will Eisner and Stan Lee to his legendary tenure at MAD Magazine. Jaffee discusses his highly influential tenure as one of the creative forces behind Trump and Humbug, the Harvey Kurtzman led classic satire magazines of the late 1950's. Jaffee also reveals some of the secrets of how the lush and titillating Little Annie Fannie panels were painted to become the Sistine Chapel of comic art. Artist John Innes' 1911 color plates from Wurra Wurra: A Legend of Saint Patrick at Tara featuring the pre-MAD Alfred E. Neuman image are reprinted in full color for the first time anywhere! Also in this issue, more original artwork from Kent Gamble, Steve Boswick, and Marten Jallad. Your favorite columns by Ricky Long, Jared Johnson's “Desperately Seeking Alfred”, “MAD Collectibles of the Month”, and “Rejected MAD Submissions!” (Tool Publications) Magazine, 32pg, b&w $3.99 MODESTY BLAISE #21 Featuring Modesty Blaise in “Kali’s Disciples” by Peter O’Donnell. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, b&w $5.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW #90 Toy Fair 2000 issue! This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Lee’s covers the NYC Toy Fair like no one else does! Plus, the Big List on what toys are coming in 2000 and when; Hot Wheels coverage and price guide; Chop Shop (customized die-cast vehicles), Toy- Toons and Cool Customs features; the latest-breaking toy news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe, and other top trading action figure lines; and the latest and greatest 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles. Also, you get your usual “Cool Giveaways,” “What’s Your [Bean] Bag?,” “Altered States,” and the longest-running and most trusted Action Figure Price Guide in the business! And now the newest and best Die-Cast Vehicle Price Guide in the business! (Action Figure News & Toy Review) Magazine $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 (#181)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BASKETBALL (#117)—Magazine, FC $3.99 FOOTBALL (#121)—Magazine, FC $3.99 HOCKEY (#114)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#68)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#108)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BECKETT POKÉMON COLLECTOR #8 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 KITBUILDERS MAGAZINE #34 KitBuilders Magazine has covered the figure-modeling hobby since 1991! KitBuilders Magazine features articles that cater to the figure kit builders, painters and collectors. In each issue gifted artisans, from within the hobby, share with you their tips, tricks and trials and errors. This Issue: "Good things come in small packages" — the new wave of smaller scale garage kits. Also: a feature article on Andrea Miniatures of Spain; Sculpting interacting figures with Darrell Phillips; A review of Japan’s "Superfestival"; new articles on anime kits; and all of our regular columns, reviews and features. Magazine, b&w $5.95 MARY BETH’S BEAN BAG WORLD APRIL 2000 Get all the latest news and information on all your favorite bean bag characters. See the newest releases from some of the fastest growing lines such as Holy Bears, Waterbellies, WWF Attitude Bears, Liquid Blue, Purr-fection, Classic Collecticritters, Star Beans, Rare Bears, Peaceable Planet, and many more. This huge, colorful bean bag extravaganza keeps readers coming back for more with the best coverage of bean bag news, events, charities, and contests. Renowned Beanie Baby expert Mary Beth Dvorak Sobolewski joins other expert staff writers such as Claudia Dunne, Karen Gomes, Jackie La Berg, and Linda Sigrist to provide insight into the next millennium of bean bag toys and collectibles. (H&S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 272pg, FC $5.99 MODELER’S RESOURCE ISSUE #33 The Resource Review with Fred DeRuvo highlights the VLS 1:16th scale kit "Welcome to the Coast" as well as a build-up of the SF3D Konrad kits; “Behind the Curtain” takes a look behind-the-scenes at Will Vinton Studios and the sculpting art for the hit TV show , The PJs! “Tales from the Glue Queen” highlights a brand new Tremors 2 kit; “The Craftbeast” takes on Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah! We’ve got show coverage: ReznHedz and Chiller Theatre. Many more figure kit, Sci-Fi, fantasy reviews and how-tos, profiles and lots more! Magazine, 66pg, PC $5.99 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 11 #2 Non-Sport Update is the only remaining non-sport magazine and will keep you up to date with articles about the newest releases, as well as classic card sets from yesteryear. 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 are also included with each issue. Bimonthly. (Non-Sport Update) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $4.50 POJO’S UNOFFICIAL POKÉMON NEWS & PRICE GUIDE MAY 2000 Who wants Pokémon? Everybody! So here it is — the latest addition to a growing list of titles, Pojo’s Unofficial Pokémon News and Price Guide. Pojo, the hottest Pokémon website around, now sponsors this monthly Pokémon magazine which will cover the hottest cards on the market, Pokémon trading game cards. Pojo’s Pokémon News will also include a price guide for all Pokémon products including bean bags, videos, books, comics, and more. It will also cover other non-sport cards such as Magic: The Gathering. Each issue will include a Mary Beth’s Bean Bag World Collector Card. (H&S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 152pg, FC $5.95 SCI-FI & FANTASY MODELS INTERNATIONAL #44 This issue includes: An in-depth interview with legendary make-up effects guru, Tom Savini; an article on the Framestore effects house on creating magical illusions for Merlin and Gulliver's Travels; the third in our major, exclusive Space: Above and Beyond FX series; scratch-building a Star Trek: The Next Generation PADD; and kit reviews, including the re-released MPC Alien and Star Wars Cantina. Plus, other interview exclusives with leading prop and special effects houses and individuals, readers' gallery, FX , kit and collectibles news, and much more! Magazine, PC $5.95 TOMART’S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #75 This gala 75th issue of AFD takes a look at the best exclusives and spotlights new fall Star Wars releases, plus the latest WWF and WCW announcements. Also, another in the series of toy concept companies is also featured. 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. Printed in the U.S.A. (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOMART’S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER & PROMOTIONAL GLASSES THIRD EDITION Expanded & Revised 3rd Edition! This totally revised and updated edition of one of Tomart’s best-selling titles contains over 1,500 new comic character, Coke, Pepsi, fast food and other promotional glasses. The latest prices on super-hero, sports, and foreign issues are also included. Also included is a major feature on one-of-a-kind prototype glasses shows major characters in designs or products which were rejected. Contains over 5,000 color and b&w photos. (Tomart Publications) SC, 8x11, 152pg, PC $27.95 TOY SHOP #224-226 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, b&w $3.98Ea. TUFF STUFF MAY 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, and 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. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $4.99 WHITE’S GUIDE TO COLLECTING FIGURES APRIL 2000 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 #270 This issue focuses on high-level campaigns. Every D&D player loves the concept of playing a legend, and this issue is chock full of epic adventures, campaign-shaking conflicts, and the heroes of legend. It also includes closer looks at the infernal machinations of fiends on the Prime plane, as well as inferno-forged magical items. A must-have issue for any roleplayer with aspirations to greatness! (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, PC $4.95 DUNGEON #80 This issue of Dungeon Adventures features the latest installment of the popular “Challenge of Champions” series, in addition to a sensational swashbuckling scenario. Also: a light-hearted Forgotten Realms adventure entitled “The Frothing Miscreant,” and “A Head for Business,” a brand-new adventure for the popular Dark*Matter campaign setting. Cover by Mark Zug. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg, b&w $4.95 SCRYE VOLUME 7 #2 Scrye has led the collectible card game market since its first issue over six years ago — it is the #1 magazine dedicated to CCGs and covers all of the popular systems. One of the bibles of the CCG industry and suitable for players of all ages and levels, Scrye gives the most accurate pricing on all of the popular CCGs (including Pokémon) and the latest news on new products. Scrye’s unique 3-price system not only gives the median price, but also indicates a realistic range of prices for which a card is selling. The “Mastyr Players” section includes tips, strategies, high-level articles on all of the popular CCGs, checklists, a player's guide for Magic: The Gathering, and much, much more! Every issue features 50 or more pages of extensive Pokémon coverage in its own center section of the magazine — including a player's guide for English and Japanese cards, price guides for both English and Japanese cards, a Poké Index listing for Japanese cards, tips, strategies, articles, winner's decks, tournament listings, and more! Bimonthly. (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 TOP DECK MAGAZINE #6 Pokémon Team Rocket issue! This issue of TopDeck features a pull-out section featuring an overview of the Team Rocket expansion for WotC’s Pokémon CCG, including a full card encyclopedia, card checklist, and strategies. Plus: an exclusive Pokémon promo card and a Wizards of the Coast CCG booster. Top Deck covers all Wizards of the Coast trading card games including Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. Polybagged. (Wizards of the Coast) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 132pg, FC $5.99 WHITE DWARF #242 Continuing coverage of your favorite fantasy games including Warhammer 40K and Dogs of War, and more with reviews, gaming tips, modeling how-tos, and rule listings. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Magazine $4.99 WRESTLING MAGAZINES WWF MAGAZINE MAY 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) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $3.99 WWF RAW MAGAZINE MAY 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) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.99 WCW MAGAZINE #62 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. (Kable News Co.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 ECW MAGAZINE JUNE 2000 This official magazine of Extreme Championship Wrestling covers the hottest, baddest, and boldest of all the 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. (H&S Media, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pg, FC $4.99 TV WRESTLERS #44: THE BEAUTIES OF WRESTLING Va-va-va-voom! Here’s the latest issue of the absolutely hottest, sexiest magazine featuring the women of wrestling anywhere! The sensuousness of Dawn Marie! The world-famous beauty of Tammy Lynn Sytch (formerly known as “Sunny”)! The trailer- park allure of Francine! Debra! Torrie Wilson! Gorgeous George! We'd continue... but at this point... we need a cold shower! Magazine $6.99 WOW WORLD OF WRESTLING MAY 2000 The wrestling scene is heating up, and WOW will be 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 wreslters, behind-the-scenes action, and predictions of upcoming matches. WOW reveals the best of the women of wrestling and provides personal interviews and exclusive photos. This is your complete source to the World of Wrestling! Monthly. (H&S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 180pg, FC $5.95 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT ANIMATION MAGAZINE APRIL 2000 What does the year 2000 hold in store for the world of animation? Find out as Animation Magazine surveys movers, shakers, creatives, and developers around the world in walks of animation life to see what forecasts will take place in the next century of animation. What kinds of shows and movies; plus how and who will be making them, as well as new forms of media! (Animation Magazine) Magazine $4.95 BABYLON 5 VOLUME 2 #22 This issue features an all-new amazing Babylon 5 short story from series creator Joe Michael Straczynski! The making of Babylon 5, the complete history of the creation of the award-winning series, reaches season three and the outbreak of the Shadow War. Also explored is the mythical themes of Babylon 5, the concluding examination of the role real-life science plays in the series, and the deadly Psi Cop, Alfred Bester (Walter Koenig) under the microscope. Plus, the in-depth Official Babylon 5 Chronology continues. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.50 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #8 A Previews Exclusive cover! As Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel build to their climax, fans will be hungrier than ever for the magazine that fills in the blanks and ties the vampire and demon-infested worlds of Sunnydale and Los Angeles together. With a comprehensive listing of the cataclysmic baddies standing in our heroes’ way to exclusive interviews with the people behind the masks, the Official Buffy the Vampire Slayer magazine is full of surprises that may shock, inevitably thrill, and delight! Packaged with its trademark Buffy and Angel coverage; never-before-seen photographs; and a healthy blend of humor, secrets, and behind-the-scene facts under a hot collectible cover! Available in a Previews Exclusive Cover edition and a Newsstand Cover edition. (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ED.—Magazine $5.95 NEWSSTAND ED.—Magazine $5.95 CASTLE OF FRANKENSTEIN #27 This is the second new issue in a quarter-century! Castle of Frankenstein #27 features the unused variation cover by Larry Ivie that was supposed to have appeared on CoF #2 back in 1962! Includes an in-depth interview of Bela Lugosi’s classic Dracula (1931). Frankenstein also makes an appearance in “Return of the Monster Chapter 2” in an all- new modern day Castle horror-pulp-story! Also, a look at the 1966 Batman movie and short stories: “Sense of Wonder Serial” and “Phantom Empire.” And, of course, the regular features, “Letter of Frankenstein,” “Frankenstein Flashbacks,” “Frankenstein Book Reviews,” plus much more! (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) Magazine $6.00 CLOWNWHITE MAGAZINES The ultimate KISS magazine for the ultimate KISS fan! This import is the U.K.’s only full-sized, color and black-and-white, 32-page publication dedicated to KISS! The first issue features coverage of KISS at Wembley Arena, Paul Stanley as Phantom of the Opera, and the upcoming Psycho Circus video game. In the second issue, get an exclusive look at KISS’ Guitar God, “Space” Ace Frehley! Also, featured is an interview with Psycho Circus comic artist Angel Medina, and more on Paul Stanley as Phantom of the Opera! Also available are Clownwhite #3 and #4. All issues include news, reviews, and more! (133) (CAUT: 4) #1—Magazine, 32pg $7.50 #2—Magazine, 32pg $7.50 #3—Magazine, 32pg $7.50 #4—Magazine, 32pg $7.50 DAVID VOIGT CINEFANTASTIQUE POSTERS Large, 18” x 24”, full-color art prints of David Voigt’s cover paintings for Cinefantastique. A limited edition of only 2,500 of each poster has been printed on 80-lb. enamel stock, personally signed and numbered by the artist. Available in a set of four or individually — Volume 21 #3, Volume 22 #4, Volume 22 #5, and Volume 22 #6. (Cinefantastique) SET (x4)—Poster $23.95 VOL. 21 #3—Poster $6.95 VOL. 22 #4—Poster $6.95 VOL. 22 #5—Poster $6.95 VOL. 22 #6—Poster $6.95 CINEFEX #81 Another great issue! This one features the new End of Days movie as Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a New York City cop drawn into battle against Satan to save a young woman — and all of humanity — from ruin. A huge effects film with make-up and creatures by Stan Winston and visual effects by Centropolis and Rhythm & Hues. Mission to Mars is about mystery and death surrounding a man’s first flight to Mars, with an emergency rescue mission mounted to aid the sole survivor. Visual effects by Industrial Light & Magic and Dream Quest Images. Also, Bicentennial Man — master make-up artists Greg Cannom and Steve Johnson, together with visual effects from Dream Quest Images, collaborate on the Isaac Asimov story of a domestic robot (played by Robin Williams) who yearns to be human. Finally, Supernova — a rescue mission turns disastrous for the space-going crew of a medical ship after they pick up a survivor from a mysterious accident and an alien object with seductive powers. Visual effects by Digital Domain. Also included in this issue will be a variety of shorter features on films such as The Green Mile, Toy Story 2, and Pitch Black. (Cinefex) Magazine (Note Price) $9.50 CINESCAPE SPECIAL #11 Cinescape magazine’s latest 100-page special focuses on the movies every sci-fi/fantasy movie fanatic wants to see: The sequels to their all-time favorite films! What’s up with The Matrix 2, Terminator 3, Star Wars: Episode II, Indiana Jones 4, Jurassic Park 3, Zorro 2, The Mummy 2, Spawn 2, Blade 2, True Lies, Total Recall 2, Freddy vs. Jason, Austin Powers 3, and The Blair Witch Project 2? Cinescape’ got the answers! Plus, Cinescape takes a comprehensive look at the greatest action movies ever made in a huge retrospective that’s sure to have film fans buzzing! (CAUT: 4) (M.V.P. Media Group) Magazine, FC, 100pg $9.95 CULT TIMES #55 The month ahead of Cult television starts here! Plan your viewing with Cult Times’ “Out of the Box” — the indispensable listing of Cult television programs to watch out for cable and satellite. Read interviews with the stars on Cult shows currently airing in the U.K. and review the highlights of the previous month’s viewing in “Times’ Past” (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 CULT TIMES SPECIAL #13 Take a look at new U.K. acquisitions — Angel and Roswell — as well as the new season of Buffy, all of which premiere on Sky One. Also, look at the future of Star Trek — the lead up to Voyager’s climatic final season and a potential new series. Plus, our regular poster, listings-style episode guide, and more! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 DR. WHO IN-VISION #89 “The Ultimate Foe.” The Doctor’s trial comes to an end. The Master exposes the prosecuting Valeyard as a freak regenerative form of the Doctor’s dark side. A battle of wills in the Time Lord Matrix ends in victory for the sixth Doctor. Or does it? (Jeremy Bentham) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.50 DR. WHO MAGAZINE #289 Britain’s longest running Doctor Who fan magazine, filled with in-depth articles and interviews, plus rare photos, merchandise reports, and more! (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.40 DRACULINA 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 52pg, PC $5.95 DREAMWATCH #68 Whether your tastes lean toward Quantum Leap, Blake’s 7, Babylon 5, 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: 3 & 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 FANGORIA #192 This jam-packed issue of America's favorite horror magazine takes off with exclusive coverage on Flight 180, a new supernatural thriller from The X-Files' James Wong and Glen Morgan, in which a man has a vision of his airliner going down in flames and convinces some friends to deplane with him just before takeoff. When the plane does indeed crash, Death itself — cheated out of claiming the young souls — begins picking off the survivors one by one! Plus, coverage of Scary Movie a horror/slasher spoof directed by Keenan Ivory Wayans and starring Marlon Wayans, Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie), and Cheri Oteri (SNL); The Crow: Salvation, starring Eric Mabius (Welcome To The Dollhouse) and Kirsten Dunst (Interview with the Vampire); and American Psycho, starring Christian Bale in the title role of this satirical shocker, also starring Reese Witherspoon (Cruel Intentions), Willem Dafoe, and Jared Leto. All this, plus horrifyingly huge amounts of the latest movie, book and DVD news, and reviews! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 8 #15 Cavewoman — and juicy jungle girls n’ curvy castaways. At the center of this special issue is Cavewoman, Bud Root’s wildly popular comic book about a voluptuous “swinger” adrift in the jungle, who’s clad in a makeshift bikini: the heroine, who’s crossed over to the mainstream, has spawned a toy franchise. She’s introduced her in live- action embodiment. This issue also includes a lavishly 50-year retrospect of the Cinema’s legendary jungle sirens and cavewomen: Victoria Vetri (When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth), Hammer’s prehistoric women (Julie Ege, Martine Beswicke, etc). Then there are tropical teasers like Liane, Jungle Goddess and Shandra, The Jungle Girl. Plus, an extremely candid preview with Asia Argento (who also posed for an exclusive — not to mention torrid — FF spread) as she directs and stars in Scarlet Diva. Also, on the set of Crow 3: Salvation interviewing Kristen Dunst. An interview with drive-in diva Jennifer Ashley is also included. Finally, get acquainted with horror ingenue, J.J. Rodgers (Vampire Time Travelers, Vampires of Sorority Row) in Amazon Women, an L.A. confection of Xena homage, an indie classic in the making! (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FEMME FATALES VOLUME 4 #6 Lorissa McComas and others recreate and spoof the gory sci-fi’s Topps cards of the 50s. Salma Hayek, Vampire Queen of From Dusk Till Dawn, Rebecca DeMornay, Jennifer Rubin, Julie Strain, and Roger Corman, King of the B-movies! (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 O/A FEMME FATALES VOLUME 5 #10 Heather Elizabeth Parkhurst in Perversions of Science, Poltergeist’s Helen Shaver, Lysette Anthony, Theresa Lynn from Howard Stern’s Private Parts, 007 Golden Girl Shirley Eaton, and Killer Tongue! (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FORTEAN TIMES #133 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 #44 America's only magazine devoted to Japanese monsters, sci-fi, and fantasy! Regularly features all the up-to-date news on Godzilla, Gamera, and their gigantic friends and foes. Includes reviews, product information, retrospectives, interviews, fan art and fiction, and more. Plus, all the latest info on this summer's G-Fest 2000. (Daikaiju Enterprises Ltd.) Magazine, 68pg, FC $3.95 GIANT ROBOT #18 The Asian pop culture guide continues to bring you the top-rated information from the world of Asian and Asian-American pop culture! Anime is blowing up, Kung Fu movies, DJ Kid Koala, underground history of Chinese in Mexico, life-waiting deportation, video game magic, the newest technology, and the pop culture explosion. Don't miss this epic of an issue. Actually, don't miss any issues! Giant Robot will please anyone with a brain. Magazine, 88pg, FC $3.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #51 “The Dead Man Express Captain Satan!” There’s a red light on the track for Captain Satan and his crew, and all Hell rides the rails with the Dead Man Express! Here is a story you will not forget, when the gun smoke has faded and the Hyena has laughed his last bloody laugh! The best in “pulp” fiction! Includes anecdotal information. Printed in facsimile fashion, complete with vintage ads and illustrations! (Adventure House) Magazine, 96pg $6.00 007 MAGAZINE #35 A 48-page special on the making of the classic You Only Live Twice starring Sean Connery featuring interviews with director Lewis Gilbert and production designer Ken Adam. Includes many never-before-seen photographs. (James Bond 007 International Fan Club). (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #10 (Oct98) Magazine $10.00 LOCUS #469 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) Magazine, 70pg, b&w $4.95 OUTRÉ #20 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 ORIENTAL PINUP MAGAZINE #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $6.95 PINUP #6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $6.95 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL MAGAZINE (MAY)—Magazine $5.95 LINGERIE (MAY/JUNE)—Magazine $6.95 SPECIAL (MAY/JUNE)—Magazine $6.95 PENTHOUSE JUNE 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.99 PERFECT 10 APRIL/MAY 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $6.99 SCI-FI ENTERTAINMENT VOLUME 7 #1 The official magazine of the Sci-Fi Channel! Each issue is jam-packed with articles, interviews, retrospectives, and rare photos from the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and the world of the unknown! Each issue also includes a views’s guide to that month’s programming on the Sci-Fi Channel! (Sovereign Media Company) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 SCI-FI & FANTASY MODELS INTERNATIONAL #44 This issue includes: An in-depth interview with legendary make-up effects guru, Tom Savini; an article on the Framestore effects house on creating magical illusions for Merlin and Gulliver's Travels; the third in our major, exclusive Space: Above and Beyond FX series; scratch-building a Star Trek: The Next Generation PADD; and kit reviews, including the re-released MPC Alien and Star Wars Cantina. Plus, other interview exclusives with leading prop and special effects houses and individuals, readers' gallery, FX, kit and collectibles news, and much more! (Next Millennium) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, b&w $7.50 SCI-FI TV #11 The #1 magazine of today's Sci-Fi and Fantasy Television is ready to blow the lid off the biggest conspiracy of our time... The X-Files! It seems as if the phenomenal series is coming to an end this May, and Sci-Fi TV #11 will reveal the identity of the Lone Gunman! This issue will also provide insider guides to what has become known as the "X-conspiracy." Also, take a look at the psychic heroes of the newest genre show, The Others, and talk with the writer-producers behind the hit show Xena as they reveal their experiences with the Warrior Princess. Also, Now & Again star Margaret Colin chats about love and life after death, while Robert Beltran updtaes readers on his newest Star Trek: Voyager adventures. Sci-Fi TV #11 will also provide late-breaking news on Farscape, Buffy, Angel, Seven Days, Roswell, First Wave, and much more! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 SFX #64 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 #76 What’s hot in the world of Horror entertainment? Interviews and features, of course! Get ready for the latest news, film, DVD, and book releases. Plus, reviews of the newest televised episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and The X-Files. And don’t forget Kim Newman’s Opinion column! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 SPECTRUM #22 Spectrum examines the best TV series of the ’90s, both the well-known (Buffy, Simpsons, Twin Peaks, Homicide, etc.) and the less well-known (American Gothic, EZ Streets, The Kingdom). Plus: Stanley Kubrick, Part 3; the films of Terrence Malick; and the usual insightful articles, interviews, and reviews from the worlds of film, comics, and cult TV! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.95 STARBURST #260 All the previews and features from the world of Sci-Fi entertainment. Plus, all the latest movies, news, reviews, books, and DVD releases! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 STARLOG #274 Starlog #274 is all about big movie stars in really big movies! And what bigger star is there than John Travolta? He'll be playing the galaxy's baddest alien in the film adaptation of L. Ron Hubbard’s sci-fi epic Battlefield Earth. Starlog will enlighten readers with a behind-the-scenes look at this highly anticipated blockbuster. Speaking of blockbusters, two big budget Mars movies are on the way: Mission to Mars and Red Planet. The former will be directed by the legendary Brian DePalma, while the latter will star Val Kilmer and Carie-Anne Moss (The Matrix). Starlog will provide the lowdown on both of these otherworldly movies as well as coverage on: Farscape, Cleopatra 2525, Jack of All Trades, Roswell, The X-Files, Star Trek, and much more! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 STAR WARS KIDS #8 In this exciting issue of Star Wars Kids, you'll meet Frank Oz, the man who brought Yoda to life, and Silas Carson, who plays Jedi Counicl member Ki-Adi-Mundi and the Neimoidian, Nute Gunray. Also, learn about the "art of fighting" — the martial arts styles that influenced Episode I; discover microscopic aliens that inhabit planet "Human Body"; and join Darth Maul aboard his Sith Infiltrator… if you dare! Plus, comics, puzzles, games, and much, much more! (Official Fan Club) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Magazine, FC $3.95 TV ZONE #125 Up-to-the-minute news, features, and interviews are right here! Plus, continuing coverage of popular Cult TV shows like Stargate SG-1, Xena: The Warrior Princess, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Doctor Who. Also, on-going episode guides to popular series and answers to readers’ questions in “Memory Alpha.” Plus, the regular reviews and interviews. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 ULTIMATE DVD #4 The rapid growth in the DVD market continues! Visual Imagination presents the third issue of its brand-new entertainment magazine devoted solely to this format. Every issue contains the latest news, DVD reviews, star interviews, and a dairy of forthcoming releases. Plus, take a look at the latest players. Not to be missed! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #58 Now Monthly! If you’re into horror, science fiction, and fantasy films, Hong Kong action cinema, ’60s sexploitation, or other cult movies with an alternative bent, Video Watchdog is the magazine for you! Each 80-page issue is jam-packed with in-depth reviews of the latest VHS, DVD, and LaserDisc releases, including coverage of rare mail order and import titles. Want to know if a new release is complete, correctly letterboxed, or otherwise worth your investment? Only VW gives you the complete lowdown — regularly comparing new releases to earlier versions, and illustrating reviews with actual frame enlargements to show you what you’re getting! And each issue is built around compelling feature articles about exciting new releases, restored footage, lost classics, career interviews, and other essential reading! Magazine, b&w $6.50 OFFICIAL X-FILES MAGAZINE #14 As Season Seven moves toward its exciting conclusion, learn all the details about what might be the series’ final episodes, including how Mulder and Scully’s relationship will change as they unravel the last threads of the global conspiracy. Plus, go behind the scenes for the last visit to the Los Angeles set, and learn what The X-Files’ creative team has to say about the show’s future and the next feature film. And don’t miss the latest installment of Lone Gunmen Dean Haglund’s exclusive comic, “Boy Actor.” This is the most comprehensive resource for fans of one of television’s most acclaimed series, The X-Files! Available in a Newsstand Cover edition and a Previews Exclusive Variant Cover edition. (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. NEWSSTAND ED.—Magazine, FC, 68pg $5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ED.—Magazine, FC, 68pg $5.99 XPOSÉ #45 Previews, features, and news from the world of fantastic movies and TV, including Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Stargate SG-1, Pretender, Xena: Warrior Princess, and The X-Files! Plus, all the latest movies and TV episodes reviewed. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 XPOSÉ SPECIAL #11 The ultimate guide to Xena: Warrior Princess! Take an in-depth look at one of today’s most popular TV shows! All the characters, all the actors, and all the best stories are here! Plus, features on all the fantasy shows and films around! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 BOOKS SECTION ANIME ANIME TRIVIA QUIZBOOK EPISODE 1: FROM EASY TO OTAKU OBSCURE TPB by Ryan Omega Anime with attitude! The first in a series of entertaining anime trivia challenge books! Inspired by the soaring popularity of anime and the trivia sensation “You Don’t Know Jack,” the new Anime Trivia Quizbook series is a feast of challenging puzzlers to keep the fans guessing and groaning. This starter volume starts easy and goes insane, with 500 kick-butt questions and answers covering all the major genres — from giant robots and space aliens to silent samurai and giggly girls. Plus, there are sidebars, cels, and tons of the stuff that anime fans just can’t seem to get enough of. Great for clubs and the perfect gift for any would-be expert! (Consortium Book Sales) (1-880656-44-2) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x9, 176pg $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE ANIME COMPANION What’s Japanese in Japanese Animation? by Gilles Poitras Find out what’s so cool about Japanese animation with this insightful guide to the art form that’s taken the world by storm. Including 50 illustrations, numerous references, various film citations, and more than 500 glossary-style entries, this book will explain away the mysteries behind anime’s distinctive visual style and attitude! (Consortium Book Sales) (1-880-656-329/STAR08923) TPB, 7x9, 176pg, b&w $16.95 HAYAO MIYAZAKI MASTER OF JAPANESE ANIMATION TPB by Helen McCarthy Mixing first-hand interview and personal insights with critical evaluations of art, plot, production qualities, and literary themes, McCarthy provides a film-by-film appraisal that examines technique as well as message. She reveals Miyazaki to be not just a master of the art of animation, but a meticulous craftsman who see his work as a medium for shaping the humanistic and environmental concerns of our times. Includes eight color pages and 60 black-and-white illustrations. (Consortium Book Sales) (1-880656-41- 8/STAR10142) TPB, 7x9, 220pg $18.95 *************** ART BOOKS DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS VOLUME 3 Selling your soul to the Devil has never paid such delicious dividends! Here is a collection of satanic sirens who use their under-worldly charms to entrance and entrap mortal men to their eternal doom. This is the latest in one of SQP’s most popular line of books — fiery females in bed with the Dark Lord himself! As with all the Gallery Girls books, this one is loaded with incredible illustrations by such talents as Arantza, Mitch Byrd, mike Hoffman, Tomas Giorello, Fastner & Larson, Llopis, Pelaez, Maraschi, and Blas Gallego. Cover painting by Dorian. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS VOLUME 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. (SQP) (STAR09715) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 AMAZON EMPIRE REGULAR EDITION Weaker sex? Wishful thinking! In this Gallery Girls Collection, the world’s top illustrators create the world’s deadliest females. Features work by Joe Jusko, Jackson Guice, Fauve, Dan Panosian, and many more! (SQP) (STAR02775) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAIDENS: THE ART OF MICHAEL MOORE VOLUME 1 This project has been a long-time labor of love for Moore, as he's been busy assembling all-new illustrations of his favorite subject matter — awesomely gorgeous women — into this very special collection. Behold a truly inspiring gallery of fantasy femmes at their most alluring from the mind of Michael Moore. We think you'll thoroughly enjoy the experience. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ************** STAR OF THE MONTH H.R. GIGER'S NECRONOMICON NEW PRINTING HC New printing! Contains an updated bibliography! Introduced by Clive Barker, this exquisite oversized hardcover — reprinted in English for the first time in 15 years — collects almost 200 paintings, sketches, and photographs (plus poster-size fold-outs) by and about the Swiss surrealist whose disturbing bio-mechanoid airbrush imagery revolutionized the look and feel of modern science-fantasy. (Morpheus International) (STAR00259) MATURE READERS HC, 12x17 $69.50 ************** BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #10: PRIME EVIL MMPB by Diana G. Gallagher When attractive, youthful Crystal Gregory takes a teaching position at Sunnydale High, she seems to take an instant dislike to Buffy. Her class pets include Michael, Willow, and Anya, who are all loyal to her in the extreme. None of that would bother Buffy but for the fact that she finds fresh burn marks on two of the students’ necks. Giles recognizes the mark of a powerful witch whose existence predates the Salem Witch Trials and knows that she’ll stop only when she has successfully gathered a coven of 13 people and endowed herself with immortality. (0-671-03930-X) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $5.99 COMIC STRIPS DILBERT: RANDOM ACTS OF MANAGEMENT TPB by Scott Adams Random Acts of Management, the 15th collection by Andrews McMeel Publishing, offers yet another glimpse into the zany office life of Dilbert and crew, a humorous world filled with incompetent management, incomprehensible project acronyms, ISO 9000 certification, and 1% raises. Unless there is a dramatic change in the way American corporations do business, Dilbert can be expected to remain a voice for the masses of employees who don’t want to help their companies “utilize synergy!” (0-7407-0453-2) (Andrews and McMeel) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x9, 128pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DILBERT: STILL PUMPED FROM USING THE MOUSE Ever sit there at work wondering if the people making the decisions are insane, stupid, or both? Who hasn't? Scott Adams' Dilbert strip portrays frustrating company policies, the people who made them, and the underlings who suffer them. The next time you're fed up with work, take a five-minute break and escape into the world of Dilbert. Always postpone meetings with time-wating morons. (STAR02514) SC, 8x11, b&w $9.95 *************** FOXTROT SPRING COLLECTION TPB by Bill Amend FoxTrot Spring Collection is the 21st FoxTrot collection. As fans have come to expect, Amend continues to expertly play up the eccentricities of his cast, and all families, to humorous heights. FoxTrot is famed for truly depicting the nitty-gritty clashes of everyday family life without being too syrupy sweet. From hilarious sibling rivalry to marital fights over golfing habits, FoxTrot has amassed a religious following from fans of all ages. (0-7407-0454-0) (Andrews and McMeel) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 9x9, 128pg $9.95 THE HUMONGOUS ZITS TPB by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman A Zits treasury! Fitting in. Being different. Growing up. Staying a kid. Breaking away. Settling in. Needing help. Wanting out. Adolescence bites! This first treasury of Zits cartoons will reveal never-before-seen sketches and the stories behind the strips. Plus, fans will relish seeing the Sunday cartoons in full color! Zits is a hilariously revealing look at the life of Jeremy Duncan, a 15-year-old guy who is just trying to figure it all out. The honesty and humor of Zits appeal to every member of the family: those going through growing pains now, or those who remember it all too well. (0-7407-0013-8) (Andrews and McMeel) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 11x9, 256pg $14.95 THE LIVES BEHIND THE LINES: 20 YEARS OF FOR BETTER OF FOR WORSE SC by Lynn Johnston In The Lives Behind the Lines — the new collection that celebrates the strip’s 20-year anniversary — For Better or For Worse creator Lynn Johnston takes you on a trip down memory lane, looking back over some of the strip’s most memorable moments: Farley’s heroics and death; Elly’s concerns about aging; and Michaels’ early days at college. Presented as a scrapbook, The Lives Behind the Lines includes a chapter for Elly, John, Michael, Elizabeth, and April, highlighting formative times in their lives. Johnston’s commentary adds a behind-the-scenes element, as she describes some of her thoughts about the strip over the years. An abundance of her favorite color and black-and-white cartoons makes this must-have book a guaranteed winner with the strip’s most ardent fans. (0-7407-0199-1) (Andrews and McMeel) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 9x11, 256pg $14.95 THE PRETTY GOOD JIM’S JOURNAL TREASURY SC by Jim (a.k.a. Scott Dikkers) Based on the popular comic strip, Jim’s Journal! Comprehensive, The Pretty Good Jim’s Journal Treasury features Jim’s life as it progressed (or not) through his first five books. From the beginning, Jim’s message has been “Aren’t comics dumb — even this one?” Yet even though it pokes fun at itself, the strip extols the virtues of a slacker lifestyle. This special edition contains previously unpublished material including Jim in living color. No longer in syndication, the complete works of Jim’s Journal is a definite must- have collection! (0-7407-0007-3) (Andrews and McMeel) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 7x9, 320pg $14.95 COMIC THEMES FANDOM DIRECTORY 2000-2001 19TH EDITION This directory is fandom’s “Yellow Pages.” A super guide to finding friends and customers, locating stores and dealers, planning convention attendance, and contacting clubs and publishers. It’s the recognized networking tool and locator source for the fields of Comics, Science-Fiction, Trading Cards, Star Trek, movie memorabilia, and related areas. Lists full addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail, convention dates and locations, and areas of specialty for stores and dealers. Also includes over 8,000 retail specialty stores catering to fans and collectors. Listings are global with over 2,500 outside the United States. (0-933215-19-3) (Fandata Publications) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x8, 560pg $19.95 INCREDIBLE INTERNET GUIDE TO COMIC BOOKS & SUPER-HEROES TPB by James R. Flowers, Jr. Wham! Kablam! Kerpow! Are these the sounds you make because of bad hits from a typical search engine? Now, comic book and super-hero affectionados can go directly to the web pages of their favorite characters with this desktop companion. Find information on characters, titles, artists, writers, and super-hero films, as well as images, audio, videos, software, and more. Detailed indexing by subject and category makes this title easy to use. Chronologies for characters are included! (1-889150-15-0) (BRB Publications) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x10, 288pg $13.95 ROCKET’S BLAST & THE COMICOLLECTOR #1 For the first time in 18 years, a new issue of the RBCC will appear! Once again edited and published by James Van Hise, this comics ‘zine focuses on Gold and Silver Age comics while also featuring information on the best and brightest in the modern comic world. This first issue has a focus on the horror and sci-fi comics of the 1950s. The main feature article (25,000 words) is a detailed examination of the 1950s horror and sci-fi comic work of Steve Ditko (primarily his prolific output at Charlton, including The Thing, Fantastic Fears, and many others). Each story is examined and reviewed, and is not just an index. There is also a detailed look at the E.C. science fiction comics and at the E.C. fanzines of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. On the modern front is a feature on the new film classic, The Iron Giant. Squarebound. (Midnight Graffiti) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 120pg $9.95 FANTASY/SCI-FI ASHES OF VICTORY HC by David Weber The People’s Republic of Haven made a tiny mistake when it announced the execution of Honor Harrington. Now Honor has escaped from the prison planet called Hell and returned to the Manticoran Alliance with almost half a million freed prisoners. Her return from the dead comes at a critical time, providing a huge, much-needed lift for the Allies’ morale, for the war is rapidly entering a decisive phase and Honor Harrington, the woman the newsies call “the Salamander,” once more finds herself at the heart of them all. But this time, the furnace may be too furious for even a salamander to survive. (0-671-57854- 5) (Baen Books) (CAUT: 4) HC, 576pg $24.00 SCIENCE FICTION OF THE 20TH CENTURY: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY HC by Frank M. Robinson Vividly illustrated with images of film posters, magazines, and books — many shown here for the first time — this is an insider’s view of the prophetic writers, illustrators, and editors who made science fiction the most popular (and important!) form of entertainment in the 20th century. From dime novels to pulp magazines to books to films and TV, science fiction has chronicled both our hopes for the future and our fear of it. Best-selling author Frank M. Robinson tells the story-behind-the-story from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (published in the 1800s) through the fantastic visions of Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, and a host of others — many of whom made science fiction not only their profession but their life. The atomic bomb, the space program, cloning, and the Internet come to life on paper and celluloid as talented writers and artists and filmmakers share their sense of wonder and their adventures of the mind. (1-888054-29-8) (Collector’s Press) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 10x13, 256pg, FC $59.95 THE BURNING CITY HC by Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle From two of the premier names in fantasy sci-fi, the #1 New York Times best-selling authors of Footfall, comes an epic novel of good and evil at war. In an ancient world — first visited in Larry Niven’s Magic Goes Away stories — young Whandall Placehold is growing up in a city where the loss of magic has resulted in the collapse of civilization. Without powers, and under the rule of a merciless and threatening god, Whandall fights against all odds to free the world in which he was born. This unique coming-of-age story is a work of fantastic power and depth, a blockbuster in the tradition of Niven and Pournelle’s best-selling modern classics. (0-671-03660-2) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 512pg $24.95 CONAN AND THE DEATH LORD OF THANZA MMPB by Ronald J. Green First mass market edition! Few places are as desolate as the Thanza Mountains on the border of Nemedia and Aquilonia. Few areas are so remote, so dangerous, or so inaccessible… which is why Conan chose these mountains as the perfect spot to hide in the first place. Unfortunately, it is the single worst spot in the world for Conan to be. Bandits and sorcerers — and worse — inhabit this lonely realm. Worst of all, it is the home of the Soul of Thanza. He who possesses the Soul will become the Death Lord — a post unfilled for many thousands of years. If the Death Lord should come into his full power, mountains will move, seas will be pushed back, the earth itself will shiver, and dead men will rise to fight again. No army of puny humans will be able to stand against the Death Lord. Only one man would even dare to try — Conan the Cimmerian! (0-812- 55268-7) (Tor Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $5.99 THE DEMON APOSTLE MMPB by R. A. Salvatore The hero Elbryan Wynden and the dreaded demon dactyl face off in their final battle in the stunning conclusion to the DemonWars trilogy. By R. A. Salvatore, the New York Times best-selling author of Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime. (0-345- 39154-3) (Del Rey) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 544pg $6.99 EDGEWORKS COLLECTED ELLISON VOLUME 3 TPB by Harlan Ellison Harlan Ellison’s stories and essays have been at the cutting edge of contemporary American Literature for over 40 years, but he stubbornly refuses to abandon the use of a manual typewriter. He’s involved in every medium from television drama to comic books, and his works are translated into 26 languages. The third volume of this series contains a major collection of Ellison’s confrontational essays and the result of a movie director’s request for a budgetless movie script. Both books were completely revised, updated, and expanded for the hardcover publication, and this trade-paperback edition has been re-edited. Cover by Jill Bauman. (1-56504-837-7) (White Wolf) (CAUT: 4) TPB $16.99 ETERNAL WARRIORS BOOK 1: THE WAR IN HEAVEN MMPB by Theodore Beale Three teenage siblings are thrust into the midst of a deadly spiritual war. Christopher, Jami, and Holli Lewis are thrown full-force into a classic battle of good against evil when Christopher is taken back in time by a rebel angel, Prince, and joins Lucifer’s rebellion against the King of Heaven. The forces of Heaven bring his twin sisters back in time to save him and prevent evil from conquering the world. (Pocket Books) (0-671-01893-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 466pg $6.50 INTO THE DARKNESS MMPB by Harry Turtledove Harry Turtledove turns his hand to a story of epic dimensions: the story of a World War in a world where magic works. For modern magic is deadlier than magic in eras past. Trained flocks of dragons rain fire upon cities. Rival powers harness sea leviathans to sabotage one another’s ships. The lights are going out all across Derlavai, and will not come back on again in this lifetime. Against this tapestry, Turtledove tells the story of soldiers and generals, washerwomen and scholars, and peasants and diplomats. For all the world high born and low, is being plunged by world war… into the darkness. (0-812- 57472-9) (Tor Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $7.99 PEGASUS IN SPACE HC by Anne McCaffrey For an overpopulated Earth whose resources are strained to the breaking point, there is only one place to look for relief: straight up. With the successful completion of the Padrugoi Space Station, humanity has at last achieved its first large-scale permanent presence in space. And with the founding of bases on the moon and Mars, the dream of colonizing farther-flung alien worlds grows closer to reality. But saboteurs with their own agendas of greed and revenge are determined to see the outposts fail. Only the Talented — men and women gifted with extraordinary mental powers — can protect the colonization effort. But who will protect the Talented? (0-345-43466-8) (Del Rey) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6 x9, 464pg $25.00 PSI-MAN #2: DEATHSCAPE MMPB by Peter David Back in print! On the run from government agents, Chuck Simon hides out in a toxic wilderness populated by mutant predatory animals — and eco-terrorists whose psi- powers rival his own. (0-441-00710-4) (Ace Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 192pg $5.99 SHADOWRUN #38: RAGNAROCK MMPB by Stephen Kenson Tommy Talon is hired to hunt a murderous archeologist and recover a magical relic. But Talon’s not hunting alone. Someone else wants the artifact, too — someone very powerful. And Talon and his team must outwit Germany’s most potent megacorporation if they’re to have any chance of returning the treasure or any chance of returning at all… (0-451-45774-9) (Roc) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MMPB, 288pg $5.99 GAMES WORKSHOP (Black Library) WARHAMMER 40,000: FIRST & ONLY MMPB by Dan Abnett In the Chaos-infested Sabbat system, Gaunt must lead his men through as much in- fighting amongst rival regiments as against the enemy. It seems like everyone is out to get Gaunt, and the body count is rising. (0-671-78375-0) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.95 WARHAMMER: TROLLSLAYER MMPB by William King Gotrek, the taciturn Dwarf warrior, is seeking his own death. His companion, Felix Jaeger, the disgraced son of a wealthy noble, has sworn an oath to record the epic story of Gotrek’s heroic demise. (0-671-78373-4) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.95 HORROR ART OF DARKNESS: THE CINEMA OF DARIO ARGENTO SC by Chris Gallant The aesthetics of European art house collide with fairytale logic and grisly ultra-violence in the films of Italy’s most unconventional export, Dario Argento. An unending source of fascination for scholars and horror fanatics alike, his films compel scrutiny, inviting their audiences to search beyond their weird, multi-colored facades, while frustrating analysis with their open-ended structures and confusing tone of ambiguity. (0-9529260-9-1) (Fab Press) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 192pg $30.99 BEYOND TERROR: THE FILMS OF LUCIO FULCI SC by Stephen Thrower Italy’s Master of the Macabre, Lucio Fulci, is celebrated in this lavishly illustrated in- depth study of his extraordinary films. From horror masterpieces like The Beyond and Zombie Flesh-Eaters to erotic thrillers like One On Top of the Other and A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin; from his earliest days as director of manic Italian comedies to his notoriety as purveyor of extreme violence in the terrifying slasher epic The New York Ripper, his whole career is explored. (0-9529260-6-7) (Fab Press) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 312pg $35.99 UNRULY PLEASURES: THE CULT FILMS & ITS CRITICS SC edited by Xavier Mendik & Graeme Harper Whether defined through genres such as horror, science fiction, pornography, or camp musical, the cult film has come to attain an important place in cinema culture. Unruly Pleasures is the first British volume dedicated to the critical consideration of cult movie making from the margins to the mainstream. In a series of innovative articles by leading film critics and theorists the book deals with aspects of the medium including the cult film’s definitions, genres, film styles, and gender depictions. (Fab Press) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 240pg $26.99 MOVIES THE COEN BROTHERS TPB by Ronald Bergen Blood Simple, Barton Fink, Raising Arizona, Miller’s Crossing, Fargo, Hudsucker Proxy, and The Big Lebowski — moviegoers either love the Coen brothers or they hate them. Those who love them believe they have made some of the most innovative, entertaining, and idiosyncratic films of the last 25 years. Their movies have grossed over $1 billion, and Fargo won Oscars in 1997 for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress. Brought up in small-town America, the brothers have been making movies from the age of eight. Joel directs; Ethan writes and collaborates with his brother in the later stages as the story develops its visual identity. The Coen brothers set the standard for creative cinema. (1- 56025-254-5) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 272pg $14.95 REAL TO REEL TPB by Harold Schechter & David Everitt Who can forget the bone-crushing terror of Jaws, the mother-loving horrors of Psycho, the daredevil exploits of Indiana Jones, or the romance of The English Patient? For a century, the movies have dazzled, frightened, thrilled, and touched us. But did you know that some of the silver screen’s most imaginitive flights of fancy are firmly rooted in reality? Full of surprising revelations and fascinating anecdotes, Real to Reel is compulsory reading for every movie fan. (Berkley Boulevard) (0-425-17271-6) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. TPB, 6x9, 224pg $13.00 VARIETY MOVIE GUIDE 2000 TPB edited by Derek Elley Revised and updated! Since the dawn of the film industry, Variety has been the source for informing the public about what goes on behind the scenes and on the screen. Now, in this accessible, carefully researched, and informative reference guide, the expertise of Variety’s film reviewers is at your fingertips. Also includes comprehensive coverage of mainstream, classic, and foreign films; A-Z listings by title with details of cast, crew, running time, production company, country, and more; Academy Award winners and nominees; availability of films on video, laser disc, DVD, and wide-screen formats; and a directors index. (0-399-52582-3) (Perigee) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 9x11, 992pg $24.95 POKÉMON POKÉMON CHAPTER BOOK #8: RETURN OF THE SQUIRTLE SQUAD The Squirtle Squad is causing trouble. But one fun-loving Squirtle is destined to become Ash’s Pokémon and friend. Follow the story of Ash and his Squirtle from the early days to their encounter with the turtle Pokémon king. (0-439-15429-4) (Scholastic) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $4.50 POP CULTURE CANNABIS UNDERGROUND LIBRARY TPB by Adam Gottlieb Seven underground pamphlets never before available through mainstream channels offer a wealth of information about cannabis cultivation and preparation. Topics include The Pot Book, Super Grass Grower’s Guide, Supermother’s Cooking with Grass, Ancient and Modern Methods of Growing Marijuana, Dr. Atomic’s Marijuana Multiplier, Marijuana Consumer’s and Dealer’s Guide, and Growing Cannabis Under Fluorescents. (0- 914171-71-2) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 224pg $17.95 CENSORED 2000 TPB by Peter Phillips; introduction by Mumia Abu-Jamal In stark contrast to the reports on the nightly news and in the daily papers, Censored 2000 reveals what is being kept from the public by a lower quality of reporting, the downsizing of newsrooms, and the media conglomerates. Ralph Nader calls it a book “that should be affixed to the bulletin boards in every newsroom across the country,” and the American Journalism Review has hailed the series as “a distant early warning system for society’s problems.” Along with the top 25 stories, Censored 2000 focuses on the struggle to bring untold news to light, including an introduction by imprisoned journalist Mumia Abu- Jamal. Cartoons by Tom Tomorrow. (1-58322-023-2) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 320pg $16.95 ELVIS & YOU TPB by Laura Levin & John O’Hara Meatloaf. Sex. Guns. Vegas. Rock-a-Hula. Memphis. The Clam. Television sets. Mama. Peanut butter. God. Graceland. Priscilla. The cars. The life. The death (maybe). Elvis & You — it’s a hobby manual, a travel and event guide, a research and reference source, a starting point, a catechism! Whether you’re a sheltered novice or a slavishly devoted know-it-all, Elvis and You is more than a book — it’s the ultimate guide to Elvisizing your life, the ultimate book for becoming the ultimate fan. Includes never-before- published Elvis photos. (0-399-52565-3) (Putnam Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x9, 288pg $14.95 MAMMOTH BOOK OF THE HISTORY OF MURDER TPB edited by Colin Wilson Murder provided public entertainment for the Caesars of ancient Rome, and executions drew huge, enthusiastic crowds in Elizabethan England and at the Bastille in revolutionary France. The thirst for blood and cry for deadly vengeance lie deep in humankind, as criminologist Colin Wilson authoritatively illustrates in this millennial history of the most heinous of human crimes. Analyzing the tangle of motives behind murder and examining an astonishing variety of homicidal methods over the past 20 centuries, Wilson not only profiles infamous historical figures like Vlad the Impaler, Ivan the Terrible, Gilles de Rais, Countess Elizabeth Bathory, Marquis de Sade, and Jack the Ripper, but also studies particular categories of homicide and such phenomena as the Jacobean witch hunts and gangland killings of America’s Jazz Age. Wilson’s chronicle includes, too, the serial killings, random shooting sprees, and cult murders that have troubled more recent times. (0-7867-0714-3) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 512pg $10.95 FEEL THIS BOOK TPB by Ben Stiller & Janeane Garofalo Now in paperback, Feel This Book offers today’s young people the six laws of spiritual success, the 14 bylaws of spiritual awakening, and the 23 addenda and sub-laws regarding anything spiritual and successful, and tackles the tough questions: Is love necessary?; How can I make money off my spouse?; and Compassion — is it overrated? Feel This Book — let it be your path, your compass, your sensible shoes, your Frappuccio. It’s what self-help was meant to be. (0-345-41293-1) (Ballantine Books) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x8, 240pg $12.95 STAR TREK THE INCREDIBLE INTERNET GUIDE FOR TREKKERS TPB by James R. Flowers, Jr. Would you rather spend the afternoon clicking on the bad hits of a search engine or learning how to speak Klingon? With The Incredible Internet Guide for Trekkers, Star Trek fans do not need to waste time with a search engine — they go straight to the best sites. In fact, with this book you can bypass the main page of web sites to go directly to the page that has exactly what you want. You can find images of your favorite characters, chat with other fans, learn about the technological concepts behind the series, and tour virtual starships as well as purchase costumes and collectibles. The Incredible Internet Guide for Trekkers is organized, so that you don’t have to be. (1-889150-11-8) (BRB Publications) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x10, 288pg $13.95 STAR TREK: CAPTAIN’S TABLE OMNIBUS TPB by Graf, Friedman, Carey, David, Oltion, Wesley-Smith, & Rusch Best-selling masters of sci-fi have combined their incredible talents to recreate the greatest triumphs, adventures, and alien struggles of Star Trek’s most popular commanders. Here are Captains Kirk, Sulu, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Calhoun, and Pike, and their incredible tales of life, death, treachery, and hair-raising exploits in the New Frontier — as recounted at the intergalactic watering hole, The Captain’s Table. This special, all-in-one volume includes War Dragons, Dujonian’s Hoard, The Mist, Fire Ship, Once Burned, and Where Sea Meets Sky. (0-671-04052-9) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 960pg $16.95 STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: MILLENNIUM BOOK 1: FALL OF TEROK NOR MMPB by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens Another wormhole has opened near Deep Space 9, and what lies within could be the destruction of the galaxy! Deep within the bowels of Deep Space 9 is a secret. When it is uncovered, the very heart of the Federation will be ripped apart! Only the crew of Deep Space 9 can stop it, but will they have time? (0-671-02401-9) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 448pg $6.50 STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: MILLENNIUM BOOK 2: WAR OF THE PROPHETS MMPB by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens Twenty-five years in the future, the remains of the Federation are trapped in a war between gods. The crew of Deep Space 9 is trapped in a future where the Pah-wraiths have triumphed and where Starfleet is a tattered fleet. Will this bring about the destruction of the entire galaxy? (0-671-02402-7) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 448pg $6.50 STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: MILLENNIUM AUDIO CASSETTE SET by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Millennium begins with the discovery of a wormhole that could be the destruction of the galaxy! In the second book, 25 years in the future, the remains of the Federation are trapped in a war between “gods.” Can salvation really be found in the crew of Deep Space 9? In the third part of the series, the heart of the Inferno lies the solution. Can the crew of Deep Space 9 survive to save their lives and our world? Two cassettes. Total running time: 180min. (0-7435-0010-5) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) Set (x2) $18.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS: THE ESSENTIAL CHRONOLOGY TPB by Kevin J. Anderson & Daniel Wallace Star Wars: The Essential Chronology spans galaxies, encompasses kingdoms and powerful dynasties, chronicles wars, and charts the rise and fall of individuals who changed the course of their times as the many strands of this extraordinary saga are drawn together in one comprehensive volume. Learn about the Great Hyperspace War that divided the ancient Jedi Knights. Experience the colorful adventures of the rogue heroes, Han Solo and Lando Calrissian. Follow the overthrow of the Empire, the birth of the New Republic, the founding of Skywalker’s Jedi Academy, the marriage of Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa, and much more! (345-43439-0) (Ballantine) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 9x11, 224pg $18.95 STARS OF THE MONTH 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! Illustrated throughout. (STAR08395) 8x11, 224pg, b&w $18.95 STAR WARS: THE 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. (Ballantine) (0-345420-67-5/STAR08850) SC, 8x11, 224pg, b&w $18.95 STAR WARS: THE 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. (0-345-42068-3/STAR08010) 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 STAR WARS C-3PO: TALES OF THE GOLDEN DROID LIMITED EDITION HC by Josh Ling & Daniel Wallace The follow-up to the sensationally successful Annakin Skywalker: The Story of Darth Vader. The C-3PO edition showcases everyone's favorite protocol droid: the alternately smug, stoic, compassionate, and terrified golden droid. The book goes behind the scenes to gather reflections on Threepio's creation, a pictorial overview of C-3PO collectibles and never-before-seen photos and conceptual drawings. Comes with a bonus C-3PO figure showing dismantled and bundled in a net bag as seen in The Empire Strikes Back. (0-8118-2487-X/STAR10198) (Chronicle Books) HC, 7x11, 96pg, PC $75.00 *************** SUPER-HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN MASTERPIECE EDITION HC by Les Daniels A nostalgic view of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, when the Man of Steel captured the world's imagination. This book is a spectacular tribute to the rise of the world's first, greatest, and most-loved super-hero. This ultra-deluxe package features an exclusive statue; an accurately sized color reprint of the first issue of Superman's own comic book from 1939; and a lavishly illustrated, color hardcover book by best-selling author detailing Superman's Golden Age. (Chronicle Books) (0-811821-11-0/STAR09484) (CAUT: 4) HC $65.00 *************** WHITE WOLF CLAN NOVEL: TREMERE MMPB by Eric Griffin A traitor in the ranks of the hierarchical Tremere, who was thought destroyed, is discovered — and he might be the very cause of the Camarilla/Sabbat war! This book is the 12th in a 13-novel series concerning the Kindred — the hugest event ever in the World of Darkness. From small details to grand spectacles, this epic series of over one million words reveals the secrets of this hidden world through the eyes of individuals on both sides of a great conflict. The continued existence of all Kindred, from the youngest neonate to the eldest Methuselah, hangs in the balance. (1-56504-827-X) (White Wolf) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $5.99 INTERNATIONAL SECTION 1000 EDITIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON PRINT #6 Series creator Naoko Takeuchi provided this very artistic rendering of her primary heroine, the crime-fighting and adorably cute, Sailor Moon. Printed on heavy art paper in Spain. (133/MEP-335) (STAR08292)(CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Spain. Print, 20x28, FC $12.95 O/A PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON PRINT #7 This gorgeous image of Sailor Moon sailing skyward remains one of the best-selling prints in this series. Created by artist Naoko Takeuchi, this stunning design is printed with great care on heavy art paper in Spain. (133/MEP-336) (STAR08886) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Spain. Print, 20x28, FC $12.95 *********************** DEMONS & MERVEILLES HAMMERIN' TIME WOLFIE SILKSCREEN GLASS WALL CLOCK Here's a great image of Wolfie who is about ready to come out of this wall clock/portal, and do some serious bashing. Full color silkscreen image, quartz movement, battery operated (not included). (9047/PV09) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Res. from Previews Vol.IX#10 (Oct99) Wall Clock $34.95 TEX AVERY GANG PHOTO FRAME Wolfie, Droopy, and Red are all going to draw attention to the photo you place in this highly decorative frame. Image area is 6" x 4". Hand-painted. (9047/CPT07) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Photo Frame $14.95 EURO HUMOR IN TRANSLATION SPIKE AND SUZY: THE LOCH NESS MONSTER HC Presented in English! This delightful full-color hardcover graphic novel by Willy Vandersteen (a contemporary of Hergé) is sure to please both kids and fans of Tintin. Like Hergé's Adventures of Tintin, these full-color graphic novels featuring Spike and Suzy take place in exotic locales, and are rendered in a vigorous clean line style, and leavened with lots of humor from colorful cast of regular characters. (0-95331-78-5-4) (CAUT: 4) (133) HC, 8x11, 60pg, FC $11.95 FRENCH COMICS CARTOONIST ANIME EDITION ART BOOK This expansive and colorful catalog is published by the International Animated Film Festival and contains features on Shingo Araki (Ulysse 31), Kauo Kamatsubara (Captain Harlock), Masami Sudi (Fist of the North Star), Akemi Takada (Mobile Police Patlabor), Haruhiko Mikimoto (Macross), and numerous other top anime creators. Includes full- color cel art, sketches, photos, all printed on heavy paper in an expansive 8" x 11" format. (133) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 150pg, FC $34.95 FORTY DAYS IN THE DESERT B SOFTCOVER Here's a new book of science fiction images by Moebius (Jean Giraud), one of Europe's foremost comic creators. This softcover includes 71 new, never-before-published, images. (ISBN 2-908766-40-X) (CAUT: 4) (133) SC, 10x7, 144pg. PC $19.95 FORTY DAYS IN THE DESERT B DELUXE EDITION PORTFOLIO This deluxe edition of the new collection of images from Moebius is printed on super heavy 170 gram paper, and presented unbound (portfolio style) in a cloth covered box accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and a Millennial New Year's card signed by Moebius. Only 250 of these autographed limited editions will be produced. (133) (CAUT: 4) Boxed Portfolio, 10x7, PC $150.00 GERMAN IMPORTS KABUKI LIMITED EDITION GERMAN PORTFOLIO This incredible portfolio produced in Germany is basically an oversize version of the "Dreams" issue of Kabuki. Every page of the comic, sans the word balloons, is printed on a single sheet of the finest state-of-the-art paper in a huge 17" x 25" format. The 48 sheets come in a red linen box with the Japanese Kubuki symbol on it. This outstanding product is limited to just 999 copies worldwide, and each portfolio features the signature of artist David Mack. German text. (888) (CAUT: 4) Boxed Portfolio, 17x25, FC $110.00 TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE LIMITED EDITION GERMAN PORTFOLIO This boxed portfolio contains each and every comic page of the two German crossover editon comics, Tomb Raider/Witchblade and Witchblade/Tomb Raider plus all the different covers in a huge 17" x 25" boxed portfolio format. Each page of the comic is printed on super heavy art paper in the expansive format. The 52 sheets come in a superb linen box with a stamped gold logo. The pages can be lifted out of the box out by a ribbon that lifts the sheets up when pulled. The portfolio is limited to only 999 copies worldwide and comes with a numbered certificate, signed by author and artist Michael Turner. German text. (888) (CAUT: 4) Boxed Portfolio, 17x25, FC $110.00 ITALIAN BOOKS THE BEST OF BIZARRE HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. English, French, and Italian text. (88-8275-018-3) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 160pg $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ART OF JOHN WILLIE SOPHISTICATED BONDAGE BOOK 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. English, French, and Italian text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC $39.95 O/A THE GOLDEN AGE OF EXOTIC GALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. English, French, and Italian text. (88-8275-030-2) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, PC $39.95 ********************** SPANISH IMPORTS LUIS ROYO PRINT #4 Justly renowned as one of Europe's most accomplished fantasy artists, Luis Royo's stunning works are now available in the U.S. via these spectacular poster prints. This full color, full size poster is sure to please all of Royo fans as well as lovers of dynamic and sexy fantasy art. (133) (CAUT: 4) Print, 20x27, FC $19.95 LUIS ROYO PRINT #5 Here's another great fantasy print from Spanish artist Luis Royo. A veteran of Heavy Metal and other slick international comic-related publications, Royo is a true master of fantasy art and the female form. (133) (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL Print, 20x27, FC $19.95 EL VIBORA #236 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.95 KISS COMIX #96 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.95 KODANSHA BILINGUAL COMICS GTO #2 (BILINGUAL EDITION) by Toru Fujisawa; Translated by Stuart Atkin & Yoko Toyozaki Great Teacher Onizuka. Meet Onizuka Eikichi, a one-time famous gangster who desires to be a great teacher. An opportunity has opened for a teacher trainee at a local high school and Onizuka takes the job! To his dismay, his class is full of delinquents and is ridiculed by his students. Although his gangster status and attitude create lots of headaches for many, his warmth towards teaching gradually touches the students and gains their acceptance. English & Japanese text. (4-7700-2603-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w $15.95 NEW KINDAICHI FILES #1 (BILINGUAL EDITION) by Yozaburo Kanari & Fumiya Sato; Translated by Yuriko Tamaki The Ijinkanmura Murders. It's up to boy detective Hijime Kindaichi to solve the case of the deadly "Curse of the Seventh Mummy" which has fallen upon six houses in the Ijinkanmura village. Who or what is behind these grisly murders is a mystery and will challenge even the greatest of all crime solving sleuths. English & Japanese text. (4-7700- 2599-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w $15.95 MANGA BOOKS AH! MY GODDESS #20 The latest volume of Kosuke Fujishima's (You're Under Arrest) excellent series. Follow the continuing adventures of Keiichi, a shy college freshmen, who is very inexperienced with relationships, and his unexpected experiences with the lovely goddess Belldandy. A very comical series with well-developed characters. Japanese text. (4-06-314222-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 244pg, b&w $9.95 CORRECTOR YUI #1 The manga adaptation of a new Japanese TV anime based on character designs by Kia Asamiya (Silent Mobius). Meet Yui, a ditzy 14-year-old girl, who lives in a utopian world of computers. Soon an evil villain threatens all by unleashing a deadly virus bug and it's up to Yui to enter the virtual world and locate eight "good" computer programs. Can she eliminate the evil virus and ensure the safety of her utopian world? Includes a color foldout poster. Japanese text. (4-14-454055-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 COWBOY BEBOP MANGA #2 The manga adaptation for the new and exciting TV anime Cowboy Bebop. Volume two presents another four episodes. Meet the crew of the spaceship Bebop who act as bounty hunters tracking down the most dangerous criminals in the galaxy. Meet Spike Spiegel who appreciates the finer things in life, like good jazz and Bruce Lee flicks. His partner, Jet Black, is a cyborg and former cop with kind hearted streak. Then there's Faye Valentine, a beautiful gambler, and Erin, the trusty canine companion. Japanese text. (4- 04-853136-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 178pg, b&w $9.95 GESTALT #3 A fantasy manga by Yun Kouga (Earthians), one of the most talented shoujo manga artists in Japan today. Follow the adventure of a young priest and his slave (a powerful male sorcerer disguised as a beautiful girl!) who seeks the evil god-like existence named "G". The story is told in the RPG style, so our heroes will meet powerful enemies and adventure companions with special talents. Highly recommended for shojo manga fans and RPG fans. Japanese text. (4-87025-577-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 194pg, b&w $14.95 I''S #12 The newest volume in Masakazu Katsura's (Shadow Lady) popular manga series. Follow the story of Seto, who's secretly in love with his best friend Lori, but is too afraid to reveal his love for her. To make matters more complicated, Seto's childhood friend Itsuki, another lovely girl, return from America and Lori believes the two are a couple. Will Seto be able to sort out the mess he's gotten himself into? And is Itsuki "just" a friend after all? Excellent "good girl" artwork and a heartwarming story presented in true Katsura fashion! Japanese text. (4-08-872791-6) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 INU-YASHA MANGA #13 The latest volume in Rumiko Takahashi's (Ranma 1/2) feudal fairy tale series filled with monsters, martial arts and romance! Meet Kagome, high school girl who's spirited away to feudal Japan where she discovers she's the reincarnation of the deceased priestess Kikyo. It's up to Kagome and an old priestess named Kaede (the younger sister of Kikyo), to locate the broken pieces of a magical soul gem with the help of Kikyo's former rival Inu-Yasha (a male canine-like monster). Japanese text. (4-09-125583-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 KAMIKAZE THIEF JOAN #3 A sweet shojo manga by Arina Tanemura. Meet Maron Kusakabe, an ordinary high school girl, but when night falls she becomes "Kamikaze Thief Joan", a reincarnation of Joan of Arc, who steals artwork in order to "capture" the evil spirits within them. Follow Maron's adventures, her budding love affair with he