THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE STAR SYSTEM SUMMER 2000 CATALOG With superhuman effort, the staff of Previews once again brings you that big ol' chunk of weighty comic cool we like to call...the Star System Summer Catalog! More than 3,000 items strong, this catalog is a cornucopia of comics and related merchandise, with everything from Aardvarks to X-Men! Plus, this edition features an expanded Toys section with more info and artwork than ever before! NOTE: Due to the exceptionally large volume of product in the Star System, not all items will be pictured in the catalog. Catalog, 8.5x11, FC PI PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #6 (PREVIEWS VOL. X #6) 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. 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ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 8.5x11, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS Maverick Line LAST DAY IN VIETNAM GRAPHIC NOVEL created, written, & drawn by Will Eisner Dark Horse is proud to present the newest graphic novel by Will Eisner, one of comics’ pioneers and inarguably the medium’s first “maverick” creator! Last Day in Vietnam is Eisner’s memoir of stories about soldiers who are engaged not only in the daily hostilities of war but also in larger, more personal combat. During Eisner’s years in the military, and particularly during the many field trips he made for P.S. Magazine, he observed camp life at close range. Some of the stories in this novel are comical, some heartrending, some frightening, yet all display the incredible insight into humanity characteristic of Eisner’s entire oeuvre. The first edition of this 81/2”x11” graphic novel will feature a full-color cover painted by the artist, with a matte and spot-gloss finish, interior cover flaps, and special sepia-colored ink printed on high-quality antique paper. On sale July 12 brown ink on antique paper, 80pg $10.95 AMERICAN SPLENDOR: BEDTIME STORIES created & written by Harvey Pekar drawn by Frank Stack, Joe Sacco, Dean Haspiel, Spain, & Josh Neufeld As American as clinical depression and broken dreams, Harvey Pekar is back with another installment of everyman life struggles. Backed by his usual list of luminaries, this time featuring Frank Stack (The Adventures of Jesus), Joe Sacco (Palestine), Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma), Josh Neufeld (Keyhole), and Spain Rodriguez (Trashman), Pekar wades through parenting woes and Hollywood hopes, reminding you that even if you’ve got it bad, you probably don’t have it harder than Harvey. On sale June 7 b&w, 24 pg (one-shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 SOCK MONKEY TP created, written, & drawn by Tony Millionaire By popular demand, Dark Horse Maverick is proud to present Tony Millionaire’s Sock Monkey collected in trade paperback for the first time ever, perfect for reading and reading again! But just how much trouble can a toy animal really cause?! A mischievous sock monkey named Uncle Gabby and a bumbling crow named Drinky Crow are the heroes of this funny, unsettling, and oddly endearing collection, written and drawn by Tony Millionaire, best known as the creator of the successful alternative comic strip, Maakies. Follow Uncle Gabby and Drinky Crow as they try to find a home for a shrunken head, play matchmakers between the bat in the doll’s house and the mouse in the basement, hunt salamanders, and try to get to heaven. Delights! Happy endings and random destruction are guaranteed! On sale July 26 b&w, 96pg $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ GROO: JAMBOREE TP created & drawn by Sergio Aragonés written by Sergio Aragonés & Mark Evanier Groo has but one friend in the world — the loyal, royal pooch known as Rufferto. So what happens when Groo (stupidly, even for him) thinks he’s eaten his one friend in the world? This two-part tale from Groo’s past, plus two more equally silly tales by Eisner winners Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier, comprise the Groo Jamboree! On sale July 19, 2000 FC, 96pg $9.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL’S LEGACY #4 created & written by Matt Wagner drawn by The Pander Brothers Crucial. Exciting. Solacing. Dizzying. Scary. These words are lifted straight from the text of this issue and sum it up well. The truth about Tujiro becomes as bold as the blood on his teeth, and this suspenseful adventure is only beginning. Christine Spar gets something she’s been waiting for, and it’s not revenge! Now, she must be very clever to hold on to it. Grendel: Devil’s Legacy is a lovingly remastered series with updated colors by Jeromy Cox and fabulously fresh, newly painted covers by Matt Wagner. The devil is back, and, boy, is she angry! On sale June 21 RETAILER ADVISORY: VIOLENCE, SEX, ROMANCE, VAMPIRES! FC, 32pg (4 of 12) $2.95 ****************************** DIGIMON #1 by Dave Land & TBA Digimon comes to Dark Horse! The next craze to take kids by storm is here! Join the adventures of a group of children taken to the Digiworld — where they meet the fantastic digital monsters known as: Digimon! Dark Horse brings the popular animated show to printed comics with all the adventure and energy kids expect! On sale June 14 FC, 32pg $2.95 DIGIMON #2 by Scott Allie & TBA The birth of Greymon! Tai and his friends have found themselves trapped in Digiworld, but they have made friends of seven Digimon, digital monsters. But the Digimon aren’t just cute little monsters, which everyone discovers when Augumon digivolves into the fierce Greymon to protect Tai and his friends from Shellmon! The hit animated series comes to comics in this new series. Don’t miss it! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg $2.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR VS. THE TERMINATOR #3 by Mark Schultz, Mel Rubi, and Christopher Ivy; cover by Dwayne Turner The deadly Terminator-Alien hybrids are getting closer and closer to Los Alamos 235 and to the ability to reproduce themselves. Meanwhile, Ripley is being held on board a Predator ship and is about to undergo a little exploratory surgery. Be there as three of the greatest ass-kickers in sci-fi continue to duke it out — with humanity stuck in the middle! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 BATTLE GODS: WARRIORS OF THE CHAAK #3 (OF 9) by Francisco Ruiz Velasco; cover by Francisco Ruiz Velasco Ex-fighter Takan makes the fateful decision to visit his former mentor, the legendary, unbeaten champion known as El Charro. But Takan isn’t the only one looking for the Charro — Chilbacan, “the snake,” the champion’s long-time rival, is also on the hunt! The battle that’s brewing isn’t for prize money or glory, but for revenge. No rules, no weapons barred, no quarter given — this fight’s not over until one of the combatants is dead! All this, plus daredevils Mita and Xel take on a motorcycle gang in an illegal bike race trough the streets of Tuxtla! On sale June 14 FC, 32pg (3 of 9) $2.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #24 June is a Dy-no-mite! month with Dark Horse Extra #24. Think I’m pulling your leg? Nope, but I might be pulling your sock…your Sock Monkey that is! Don’t miss an all- new strip from Tony Millionaire, featuring everyone’s favorite wooly stuffed primate and his inebriated toy buddy the Crow in some good, twisted fun! Catch up to the mysterious Nevermen ! And don’t miss the conclusion of the Star Wars strip! If it’s a cool poster you want, it doesn’t get any cooler than Mike Allred’s Madman! All this, plus the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse June title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. Make your momma proud: pick up Dark Horse Extra #24! On sale June 7 FC, 4pg, 15x 22 folded to 15x 11 PI DARK HORSE PRESENTS ANNUAL 2000: GIRLS RULE! by Peter David, Randy Green, Mike Kennedy, Ian Edginton, Mark Henry, and others; cover by Joe Chiodo What do a Jedi-hating bounty hunter, a vampire-slaying college student, an Amazon warrior, a teenage spy, and a first-time super-hero have in common? They’re all females, and they all kick ass! DHP Annual 2000 celebrates girl power with five exciting new stories featuring some of the most fascinating femme fatales in comics: Star Wars’ Aurra Sing, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Xena Warrior Princess’ Gabrielle, SpyBoy’s Bombshell, and, from Ghost, Silhouette! Pick up this 64-page blockbuster and watch these dames show the big boys that Girls Rule! On sale June 21 b&w, 64pg $4.95 GHOST #21 by Mike Kennedy and Ryan Benjamin; cover by Ryan Benjamin Malcolm Greymater has always worked behind the scenes: consolidating his empire, plotting his enemies’ destruction, and letting his minions handle the dirty work…until now. Ghost has interfered with his plans and thwarted his schemes too many times. It’s time for Malcolm to step out of the shadows and destroy Elisa Cameron! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg $2.95 JOKER/MASK #2 by Henry Gilroy and Ramon Bachs; cover by Ramon Bachs After finding the all-powerful Mask, the Joker is transformed into Joker/Mask, and he’s becoming a TV superstar while wreaking havoc all over Gotham City! Making matters even worse, Batman is nowhere to be found! Who knows how far this will go? Co- published with DC Comics. On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 THE NEVERMEN #2 by Philip Amara and Guy Davis; cover by Guy Davis A beautiful woman holds the key to the whereabouts of the missing Neverman — but she also has something else: a warning about the madman known as Clockwork and his plot. Plus, the Nevermen tangle with the squid-headed villain Honshu and the diabolical League of Crows! Don’t miss this amazing series with its heady blend of noir action and super-weird superheroics! On sale June 7 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 SPYBOY #9 by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee; cover by Pop Mhan What red-blooded teenage male wouldn’t want to be trapped between two gorgeous babes?! Well, SpyBoy, for one! In this case, the gorgeous babes are the villainous Barbie Q and femme fatale Madam Imadam...and they want SpyBoy’s head on a platter! Meanwhile, we learn that Butch, isn’t all he appears to be, and neither is SpyBoy’s curvaceious partner Bombshell. Will this spell trouble for our reluctant hero? Bet your junior spy kit on it! On sale June 21 FC, 32pg $2.95 TITAN A.E. #2 by Scott Allie, Al Rio, and Randy Emberlin; cover by Al Rio Two battles are under way! The science outpost which is engineering mankind’s only hope for a future is attacked by the Drej, while the Drej Royal Family fights over which world to destroy next, with their attention turning to Earth. This war in a faraway galaxy will decide the fate of Earth and mankind alike, as the Drej King loses his throne. Catch the story behind this summer’s most anticipated animated film! On sale June 7 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS #10 by Ian Edgington and Mike Deodato; cover by Terry Dodson What do you do with a wayward viking who spurns raping and pillaging for reading and music? You send an army of mercenaries after him and have a warrior princess show him what it means to fight! Dark Horse continues to bring you the adventures of everyone’s favorite warrior princess, Xena! Ian Edgington and Mike Deodato bring you another kick- ass installment of Xena’s continuing adventures. On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (Dodson cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #22 by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, Joe Pimentel , and Chynna Clugston-Major; cover by Jeff Matsuda The demons are gathering. Once more, Sunnydale is playing host to a congregation of the undead, and it’s up to Buffy and her gang to find out why and put a stop to it. This issue continues the Blood of Carthage story line, and brings Buffy one step closer to discovering the secrets of Vraka, Xerxes the Blind, and the rest of the demon hordes. If she’s lucky, she’ll also get her term paper done! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (Matsuda cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS TP by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Buffy the Vampire Slayer is back, expanding the mythos of the wildly popular television series. As Sunnydale becomes an increasingly hazardous place to re-kill the undead, the ante is upped as Buffy must again confront her old enemy Selke. And she’s back with bad blood — a supernatural brew that can dramatically increase a vampire’s powers! Collecting issues #9-11 of the ongoing series. On sale July 12 SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $9.95 ANGEL #8 by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, and Eric Powell; cover by Jeff Matsuda and Jon Sibal Corpses are cropping up in all sorts of places, and Angel and Detective Kate Lockley both have different ideas about who’s behind it. Unfortunately for them, they may both be wrong. And in Angel’s Los Angeles, being wrong can lead to being dead. Follow the exploits of the hit TV show in a comics format you can really sink your teeth into! On sale June 14 FC, 32pg (Matsuda and Sibal cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #7: MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN STATUE Dark Horse continues its series of collectible Classic Comic Characters statues with Lee Falk’s Mandrake the Magician. Schooled in the arcane mystic arts in Tibet, Mandrake combines a detective’s deductive logic with his own hypnotic powers to defeat a variety of criminal and supernatural threats. This statue, produced in a limited edition of 750, is packaged in a full-color litho-printed tin box with a pinback button and historical booklet. On sale July 26 Statue $49.95 BONE LUNCHBOX The fantastical world of Bone finally makes its way onto a lunch box! Dark Horse asked creator Jeff Smith to come up with a special design for this carry-all, and the result is nothing short of magic. Carry your charms, maps, goodies, and your lunch, too, in this full-color, embossed metal lunch box. Measures 8" x 7" x 3 ¾”. On sale August 30 Lunchbox $19.95 SOCK MONKEY LUNCHBOX Gadzooks!! Dark Horse has bloody well done it again! At last, a vessel worthy enough to pack your tea and crumpets in. Sock Monkey and Mr. Crow are simply delightful! Adorned with succulent artwork from the feverish mind of Tony Millionaire, this full- color, embossed metal lunch box is perhaps the pinnacle of achievement in the Western World. Measures 8" x 7" x 3 ¾”. On sale August 30 Lunchbox $19.95 INTRON DEPOT LUNCH BOX The magnificence of modern manga has made its way to a lunch box! Top Japanese artist Masamune Shirow is making waves worldwide with his outstanding Intron Depot collections. The sexy science-fiction ladies that populate the pages of these books virtually leap from the slick, embossed litho-printed tin surface of these red-hot, collectible carry-alls. Stay a step ahead of the crowd. Measures 8" x 7" x 3 ¾”. On sale August 30 Lunchbox (w/postcard) $19.95 SIN CITY COASTER SET In Basin City, if a coaster won’t stay together under numerous drinks and even more bar fights, it’s not doing anyone a lick of good. These Sin City coasters are constructed of sturdy cork with matte-laminated top surface and handsome black edging. The set contains four coasters featuring an axe-wielding Marv; a sexy, sleeping Goldie; a double- barrelled Dwight; and Nancy with her lasso: all encased in a sturdy box and ready to support your libations. On sale July 12 Coaster set $13.00 SIN CITY: MOLLY’S ESCORT SERVICE HIP FLASK A perfect partner with your Sin City coaster set, this pewter beauty holds 6 ounces of your favorite hooch close to your body. Engraved and embossed with the classic Molly’s Escort Service emblem and stamped with an authentication mark on the bottom, the Sin City hip flask measures 4" tall by 3" wide, and comes in a black box bearing the Molly emblem you know and love. On sale August 9 Hip flask $50.00 SIN CITY RELISTS SIN CITY by Frank Miller SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w (STAR00379) $15.00 SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR by Frank Miller SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w (STAR00873) $15.00 SIN CITY: THE BABE WORE RED AND OTHER STORIES by Frank Miller b&w and red, 32pg (STAR02467) $2.95 SIN CITY: THE BIG FAT KILL TP AND HC by Frank Miller; cover colored by Lynn Varley. SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w (STAR01894) $15.00 HC, 7x10, 184pg, FC/b&w (STAR01511) $25.00 SIN CITY: BOOZE, BROADS, & BULLETS TP by Frank Miller SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w w/color (STAR08604) $15.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #1: NANCY CALLAHAN by Frank Miller (FEB980130) b&w, 24x36 $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #2: GOLDIE by Frank Miller (STAR09819) b&w, 24x36 $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #3: MIHO by Frank Miller (STAR09820) b&w, 24x36 $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #4: WENDY by Frank Miller (STAR09821) b&w, 24x36 $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #5: AVA by Frank Miller (STAR09822) b&w, 24x36 $20.00 SIN CITY: FAMILY VALUES GN by Frank Miller BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY AND PROFANITY. SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w (STAR07008) $10.00 SIN CITY: HAVING A BALL LITHOGRAPH by Frank Miller 80# Conqueror High White Laid Finish acid-free stock (APR970078). b&w, 20x16 $15.00 SIN CITY: BLAM LITHOGRAPH by Frank Miller 80# Conqueror High White Laid Finish acid-free stock (APR970079). b&w, 20x16 $15.00 SIN CITY SHOT GLASS by Frank Miller 1.5 oz clear glass w/ red and black illustration and logo. Shot glass $5.00 SIN CITY: KADIE’S CLUB PECOS ZIPPO® LIGHTER by Frank Miller High-polish chrome Zippo 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 Zippo® lighter w/black-and-red artwork (STAR02469). Zippo $29.95 SIN CITY: THAT YELLOW BASTARD TP by Frank Miller SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w (STAR06736) $15.00 DARK HORSE ZIPPO® LIGHTER RELISTS BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #1: QUEEN OF HEARTS Full color collector’s box w/trading card (STAR08816) Zippo (Note Price) $44.00 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #2: HAWAII Full color collector’s box w/trading card (STAR) Zippo (Note Price) $44.00 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #3: CLEOPATRA Full color collector’s box w/trading card (STAR08818) Zippo (Note Price) $44.00 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #4:BACK IN BLUE Full color collector’s box w/trading card (STAR08819) Zippo (Note Price) $44.00 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL ZIPPO® LIGHTER black and red on chrome (STAR10111) Zippo $29.95 laser-etched brass on black-matte (STAR10110) Zippo $29.95 DRAKUUN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR09716) Zippo $29.95 FLAMING CARROT ZIPPO® LIGHTER Flaming Carrot Zippo® #2, Matte-black finish (STAR08823) Zippo $29.95 Flaming Carrot Zippo® #2, Matte-white finish (STAR08824) Zippo $29.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE & RED ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte black lighter w/red and white design (STAR08983) Zippo $29.95 GUNSMITH CATS ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR08305) Zippo $29.95 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) Zippo $29.95 MADMAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Four-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR09480) Zippo $29.95 MONKEYMAN AND O’BRIEN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Monkeyman and O’Brien Zippo® Polished chrome finish (STAR08828). Zippo $29.95 ZOMBIEWORLD ZIPPO® LIGHTER Illustrated logo design, brushed chrome finish (STAR09216). Zippo $29.95 ********************* BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #46: THE GATHERING by Hiroaki Samura; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Hyakurin has a present for Manji: because of a letter forged by her men, Ittö-ryü is going to send a swordsman to join Anotsu in Kaga. If Manji is tough enough, he can kill the man, take his travel papers, and go after Rin. It’s a high-stakes game they’re playing, but maybe not as high-stakes as Rin’s new gamble… On sale June 28 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. b&w, 32pg (4 of 15) $2.95 GUNSMITH CATS: KIDNAPPED #8 by Kenichi Sonoda; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus The bad guy has a grenade launcher. Rally has a handgun — and broken ribs. How can she possibly turn the tables? By remembering the advice of the best teacher she ever had — her long-lost father. She’s only got one chance before the pain from her ribs destroys her aim, and she has to make it count! On sale June 21 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. b&w, 32pg (8 of 10) $2.95 OH MY GODDESS! PART VIII #6: HAIL TO THE CHIEF PART 3 by Kosuke Fujishima; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Keiichi’s about to graduate, which means…it’s time to find a job! The only problem is, he’s waited so long to get started that there aren’t any jobs left at the school recruitment office. But when an old friend calls from Wyvern, a manufacturer of custom parts for motorcycles, Keiichi gets job interview with the CEO himself. Can Urd’s magical business-suit inventory and Skuld’s job interview machine get him ready for the big day? On sale June 7 b&w, 40pg (3 of 3) $3.50 MASAKAZU KATSURA’S SHADOW LADY #21: SUDDEN DEATH PART 2 by Masakazu Katsura; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Demo’s Demon Stone detector has led Aimi to the Gray City Cathedral, where the bishop himself has been corrupted by the evil power of the stones. But what should have been an easy mission goes terribly wrong, when Shadow Lady finds herself face to face with Detective Bright! On sale June 14 b&w, 24pg (2 of 5) $2.50 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #4 by Kosuke Fujishima, Mohiro Kitoh, Makoto Kobayashi, Yuzo Takada, and Hiroyuki Utatane & Yo Morimoto; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus and Radio Comix Fan-favorite 3x3 Eyes is cover-featured this time, with an incredible battle between our heroes and an evil demon! In the next “lost episode” of Oh My Goddess!, Keiichi’s friend Otaki is in love… unfortunately, he’s an idiot! Can Belldandy’s goddess power help him? Plus, more sci-fi suspense in Seraphic Feather, starfish from space in Shadow Star, and feline fun in What’s Michael? The best deal in manga — only from Dark Horse! On sale June 28 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. b&w, 128pg $4.95 STAR WARS #19: TWILIGHT PART 1 by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyer; cover by Jan Duursema Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos has lost his memory! And the Devaronian, Villie, is playing him for a bet — out of the frying pan and into the fire — as deadly swoops, false Jedi, and a gambler are all trying to kill Quin! Can he survive without the knowledge that he is a Jedi? Only if he can let go and act on instinct! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL #1 by Randy Stradley and Davidé Fabbri; cover by Davidé Fabbri Even in the days before the shadow of the Phantom Menace fell upon it, the rule of the Senate was no guarantee of peace. Trouble could come in many forms to any of the thousands of worlds that made up the Republic. When conflict arose, it was the duty of the Jedi Knights, under the guidance of the Jedi Council, to protect the innocent and set things right. On sale June 21 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY — LEVIATHAN TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and Mark Heike; cover by David Michael Beck In the eight years since the fall of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has trained a new group of Jedi Knights, among them the warrior woman Kirana Ti, the sky-hermit Streen, the scholar and lore-master Tionne, and Luke’s greatest student, the brash Kyp Durron. Once trained, a Jedi must go where he is needed, to defend the New Republic and use the Force to help those in need. And on the harsh world of Corbos, help is desperately needed after mining excavations awaken something ancient, powerful…and hideously evil! On sale July 19 SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $11.95 STAR WARS TALES #4 featuring Kevin Rubio, Lovern Kindzierski, Doug Wheatley, and Kilian Plunkett; cover by Kilian Plunkett Kevin Rubio, creator of the hilarious short film Troops, lends his bit of craziness to this month’s Tales. Lovern Kindzierski and fan-favorite Doug Wheatley (Aliens: Apocalypse) team up to spin a yarn. And Kilian Plunkett’s hilarious “Dim Forces” follows up on the acclaimed adventures of Jabba the Hutt’s nefarious swoop thugs, Big Gizz and Spiker, who encounter a dark trooper in the ruins of Tatooine’s Podracing arena. The trooper is malfunctioning, but its weapons systems are still fully functional! Mayhem ensues. On sale June 28 FC, 64pg (quarterly) $4.95 DARK HORSE SUMMER READING LIST THE ADVENTURES OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT TP by Bryan Talbot SC, 7x10, 216pg, b&w (STAR10337) $14.95 ALIENS BOOK ONE TP (THIRD EDITION) by Mark Verheiden and Mark A. Nelson BE ADVISED: CONTAINS PROFANITY. SC, 168pg, b&w (STAR00021) $13.95 ART ADAMS’ CREATURE FEATURES TP by Art Adams SC, 104pg, FC (STAR02374) $13.95 THE ART OF COMIC-BOOK INKING TP by Gary Martin with Steve Rude, plus many more SC, 8x11, 112pg, b&w (STAR07033) $14.95 BADLANDS TP by Steven Grant and Vince Giarrano; introduction by Frank Miller BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND PROFANITY. SC, 7x10, 140pg, b&w (STAR01284) $13.95 BARB WIRE TP by John Arcudi, Dan Lawliss, Mike Manley, Ian Akin, Ande Parks, and Pam Rambo SC, 96pg, FC (STAR01534) $8.95 THE BEST OF DARK HORSE PRESENTS VOLUME THREE TP by Various BE ADVISED: CONTAINS SEXUAL SITUATIONS. SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR01286) $12.95 BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF HEARTS TP AND LTD ED by Jim Silke Deluxe paperback format, coffee-table book. BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY. SC, 9x12, 96pg, PC (STAR01439) $19.95 LTD/HC, 9x12, 96pg, PC (STAR01811) $99.95 BLACK MAGIC TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 204pg, b&w (STAR08511) $16.95 THE BLACK PEARL TP by Mark Hamill, Eric Johnson, H.M. 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SC, 352pg, b&w/FC (STAR01697) $24.95 GODZILLA TP by Kazuhisa Iwata; adapted by Randy Stradley and Mike Richardson SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR01075) $17.95 GODZILLA: AGE OF MONSTERS TP by Randy Stradley, Art Adams, Steve Bissette, Kevin Maguire, Brandon McKinney, Keith Aiken, and various SC, 6x9, 272pg, b&w (STAR07514) $17.95 GODZILLA: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TP by various; cover by Bob Eggleton SC, 6x9, 272pg, b&w (STAR07569) $17.95 HARLAN ELLISON’S DREAM CORRIDOR SPECIAL by Harlan Ellison and a cast of thousands Squarebound deluxe format, painted cover. FC, 48pg, (STAR01810) $4.95 HARLAN ELLISON’S DREAM CORRIDOR QUARTERLY #1 by Harlan Ellison, Jan Strnad, Paul Chadwick, Bernie Mireault, Tony Isabella, Rags Morales, Marie Severin, John Ostrander, Martin Nodell, Jed Hotchkiss, and Neal Adams FC, 64pg (STAR02116) $5.95 HARLAN ELLISON’S DREAM CORRIDOR TP by Harlan Ellison and various MATURE READERS: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. 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Heike, Bill Black, and David Jacob Beckett SC, 144pg, FC (STAR06792) $16.95 THE TALE OF ONE BAD RAT TP & LTD ED by Bryan Talbot; introduction by Stephen Gallagher SC, 136pg, FC (STAR01324) $14.95 HC Ltd. Ed., 136pg, FC (STAR10413) $69.95 TEMPUS FUGITIVE TP by Ken Steacy SC, 184pg, FC (STAR06121) $17.95 TRIPLE•X TP by Arnold & Jacob Pander BE ADVISED: CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND NUDITY. SC, 344pg, b&w (STAR06261) $24.95 THE TRUTH TP created and written by Jimmy R. Smith; art by Nolan Woodard SC, 56pg, FC (w/22 track CD soundtrack) (STAR10416) $17.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN: GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED TP by Shannon Wheeler SC, 6x9, 144pg, b&w (STAR08167) $10.95 VISIONS: THE ART OF ARTHUR SUYDAM DELUXE LTD ED HC by Arthur Suydam with commentary by Franz Henkel LTD/HC, ltd. 12x12, 128pg, PC (STAR01067) $99.95 **************************** DC COMICS The world's not big enough for the both of them PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD Two teams from opposite poles of the WildStorm world come together in a story of colliding universes, invasions from beyond space, massive destruction, megadeath, deranged gentleman-horror-writers with really big guns, and...eggs in PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD, a Prestige one-shot from the writer who lauched both teams — TRANSMETROPOLITAN's Warren Ellis — with art by Phil Jimenez (JLA/THE TITANS: THE TECHNIS IMPERATIVE, THE INVISIBLES) and Andy Lanning (LEGION LOST). Topped with a dazzling cover by Jimenez, RULING THE WORLD finds the more-than-top-secret Planetary team covertly investigating the Authority, the pantheon- like team that considers the world its personal protectorate. But while Planetary investigates the Authority, the Authority is looking into something that leads directly to one of Planetary's most critical cases. Someone from the Authority's past is powering up the strange computer hidden deep in the Adirondacks that generates the weird map of the multiverse called the Snowflake...and something is coming through that map to threaten our world. Planetary wants to protect its agenda, its secrecy...and the world. The Authority wants to protect its primacy, its security...and the world. And the planetary authority coming through the Snowflake? It wants only to rule the world. Something's got to give... This project is supported with house ads. In addition, THE AUTHORITY and PLANETARY ongoing series will be supported with a 4-color poster; house and trade ads; and co-op ad slicks. PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD is a 48-page WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS one-shot in the Prestige Format edited by John Layman. It arrives in comic-book stores June 21 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. Everything you wanted to know about Constantine (and should have been afraid to ask) VERTIGO SECRET FILES: HELLBLAZER #1 For the last three years, "Secret Files" Specials have explored the origins of the heroes and villains of the DC Universe. Now, penetrating insights are offered into the characters featured in some of VERTIGO's most popular titles with the debut of VERTIGO Secret Files. Future standalone one-shots will focus on Swamp Thing and the Endless, but the first of this occasional series focuses on VERTIGO's longest-running series, opening the door on the dark past of HELLBLAZER's John Constantine. With a bold design distinct from its DCU counterparts, VERTIGO Secret Files: HELLBLAZER #1 is topped with a stunning painted cover by Phil Hale (SWAMP THING, FLINCH) and features two all-new stories of Constantine. First, original HELLBLAZER writer Jamie Delano and current series cover artist Tim Bradstreet combine sequential art and prose to tell the story of the worst thing John Constantine has ever done, and considering that he strangled his twin brother while they were in their mother's womb and once consigned an innocent child to Hell, that's not going to be pretty. Then, current HELLBLAZER writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artist Dave Taylor (FLINCH, BATMAN & SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST) delve into Constantine's past to reveal the tale of how a young Johnny was introduced to his favorite vice: smoking. The issue also includes interviews with many of the writers who have shaped Constantine over the years, among them Delano, Azzarello, and Garth Ennis. Rounding out the issue are a veritable dossier of information about the title's rich pageant of supporting characters, including Chas and Kit, the Constantine family, Papa Midnight, and the First of the Fallen; a HELLBLAZER time-line; and additional features highlighting the tragedies in John's childhood that cast long shadows over his life and the demons — some literal, some figurative — that haunt him to this day, all illustrated by Steve Dillon, David Lloyd, Glenn Fabry, John Totleben, Sean Phillips, Paul Gulacy, John Ridgway, Dave Taylor, Peter Snejbjerg, John Higgins, Steve Pugh, and Will Simpson. This project is supported with house ads. VERTIGO Secret Files: HELLBLAZER #1 is a 48-page VERTIGO one-shot edited by Axel Alonso and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores June 14 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. The debate rages on REINVENTING COMICS SC In 1993, writer/artist Scott McCloud (Zot!) tore down the wall between high and low culture with UNDERSTANDING COMICS. McCloud's book explored "the invisible art" of comic-book storytelling, using comics techniques to make his points about how the medium conveys story and emotion to the reader. Linking comics to such diverse fields as media theory, movie criticism and web design, McCloud's insights earned critical acclaim while generating controversy that still rages within the comics community. Seven years later, McCloud reenters the "great debate" with his follow-up volume: REINVENTING COMICS, a softcover volume from PARADOX PRESS. In REINVENTING COMICS, McCloud returns to his graphic-storytelling style to look at how imagination is combining with modern technology to revolutionize "the world's most misunderstood art form." Serving once again as narrator (represented by a simplified drawing of McCloud himself), he identifies a dozen different revolutions in the way comics are created, read and perceived in present-day culture. Considering the status of the comics industry as a whole, changes in the mainstream perceptions of comics and the fight for increased gender and ethnic diversity in both creators and target audience, Part One of the book explores comics as art, literature and commerce. In Part Two, McCloud paints a breathtaking and detailed picture of the challenges facing comics in the digital age, exploring how computer-generated imagery and the exploding world of online delivery are transforming the field as it enters a new century. This project is supported with a 4-color poster and house and trade ads. REINVENTING COMICS is a 256-page black-and-white softcover book from PARADOX PRESS, edited by Karen Berger. It arrives in comic-book stores June 7 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. A world of heroism "PLANET DC" ANNUALS The Justice League of America. The Justice Society of America. Despite the prominence those teams share, the DCU's heroes aren't limited to the United States alone, and this summer, DC proves it with eight standalone Annuals showcasing some of DC's most established heroes — plus talented newcomer Batgirl — alongside their brand- new, never-before-seen counterparts beyond U.S. borders with the "Planet DC" Annuals. And these stories won't be simple team-ups: each extra-length Annual will feature a backup story revealing the new heroes' origins! The multinational fun begins in JLA ANNUAL #4 (written by Brian K. Vaughan with art and cover by Steve Scott and Hector Collazo) as the JLA races to Turkey to battle an ancient evil, only to find that they'll need the help of the mystic-powered national heroine known as the Janissary! Then, in BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 (written by Scott Peterson with art by Mike Deodato and John Stanisci and cover by Matt Haley and Kevin Nowlan) Batgirl and Batman travel to India to investigate the kidnapping of an Indian actor from the streets of Gotham, only to find that a tortured heroine — the shapeshifter known as Aruna — is already on the case...and prefers to work alone. In SUPERMAN ANNUAL #12, the final "Planet DC" Annual for June, CRIMSON co- creators Oscar Pinto and Francisco Haghenbeck (joined by Brian K. Vaughan) tell a story of their home nation of Mexico, as the Man of Steel meets three local super-heroes — Acrata, El Muerto and Iman — in a mystical battle that isn't what it seems (illustrated by Carlo Barberi and Juan Vlasco with cover by Humberto Ramos and Wayne Faucher). Each "Planet DC" Annual will feature a unifying design and cover dress featuring the new heroes with the flags of their countries of origin with a globe beneath their feet as the linking element. Plus, plans are in the works for these new heroes to take an active role in the DC Universe — such as the character introduced in the GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL taking a key role in an upcoming JLA miniseries — making the Annuals a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of some exciting new characters that will make "Planet DC" more exciting than ever! HEROISM AT HOME AND ABROAD! JLA ANNUAL #4 in stores June 14 BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 in stores June 21 SUPERMAN ANNUAL #12 in stores June 28 THE TITANS ANNUAL #1 in stores July 5 THE FLASH ANNUAL #13 in stores July 12 GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #9 in stores July 26 JSA ANNUAL #1 in stores August 2 BATMAN ANNUAL #24 in stores August 9 This project is supported with house and trade ads. Each "Planet DC" ANNUAL is a 48-page issue with a cover price of $3.50 U.S. JLA ANNUAL #4 is edited by Dan Raspler, BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 by Dennis O'Neil, and SUPERMAN ANNUAL #12 by Eddie Berganza. StormWatch and what came after JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY It's a story well known to fans of STORMWATCH and THE AUTHORITY: After StormWatch met its untimely end, a new team — The Authority — rose from its ashes, facing threats on a global scale and beyond. But what happened between the death of one team and the birth of another? The answers are found in JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY, a five-issue miniseries that delves deep into the characters — some familiar, some still enigmatic — that comprise the most powerful team in the WildStorm Universe. Written by Mark Millar (THE AUTHORITY, SUPERMAN ADVENTURES) with art by HITMAN's John McCrea (who also provides the covers) and inker James Hodgkins (LUCIFER), the miniseries uses Jenny Sparks's diary — now in the hands of her replacement on the team — as its core, detailing her first meetings with the new team's members. In issue #1 — which features a variant cover by the original THE AUTHORITY art team of Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary (now on JLA) — the first entry the new leader reads is dedicated to the Doctor. Where did he come from? How did he find the colossal, fifty-mile-wide structure — currently the team's base of operations — on the edge of the Bleed? Future issues showcase Apollo, the Midnighter, and the Engineer, with appearances by Swift, Jack Hawksmoor and other members of both the Authority and StormWatch in an epic spanning a century of adventures. This project is supported with house ads. JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY is a 5-issue miniseries from WildStorm Productions, edited by Rachelle Brissenden. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Note: 1 in every 4 copies of issue #1 features a variant cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: THE BURNING GIRL TP As the first volume of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC ongoing series comes to a close with a look at Tim Hunter 30 years in the future in June's THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #75, a new collection looks back at an earlier pivotal period — one in which the realm of Faerie hangs in the balance — in THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: THE BURNING GIRL, the latest VERTIGO trade paperback devoted to Tim Hunter's exploits. Written by John Ney Rieber and Peter Gross with art by Peter Snejbjerg and Gross, THE BURNING GIRL reprints THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #33-41, issues completing the epic "Rites of Passage" storyline that finds Faerie under siege from without — in the form of an invasion from Hell — and from within in the form of the transformed Molly O'Reilly. After Tim and Molly escape the ravaged Realm, they wind up in Las Vegas, where, after a bizarre casino adventure with Zatanna, they set out on some even more unexpected journeys. Rounding out the volume is a cover gallery reprinting the elegant paintings by Michael Wm. Kaluta and Sherilyn Van Valkenburgh that topped the original issues. THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #75 is a 32-page VERTIGO issue edited by Heidi MacDonald. It arrives in comic-book stores June 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: THE BURNING GIRL is a 224-page VERTIGO trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores June 14 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. Both titles are suggested for mature readers. Mach Go-Go-Go! SPEED RACER: THE ORIGINAL MANGA VOLUME 1 TP Following in the wake of WildStorm Productions' impressive original projects showcasing Speed Racer and Racer X comes SPEED RACER{ MANGA} VOLUME 1, a compact trade paperback collecting the original Speed Racer manga from the 1950s, written and drawn by series creator Tatsuo Yoshida! Produced in collaboration with Speed Racer Enterprises, SPEED RACER: THE ORIGINAL MANGA VOLUME 1 reprints vintage Speed Racer stories that have been out of print in the United States for over a decade. And with the original black-and-white artwork retouched and relettered by WildStorm FX, the material has never looked better! The high-octane stories include "Return of the Malanga," "The Deadly Desert Race" and "This is a Racer's Soul!" (featuring Racer X), all told in Yoshida's distinctive style that translated so well to the animated series. It's fast-paced, edge-of-the-driver's-seat thrills that fans of all ages know and love, a must-have for any SPEED RACER fan! SPEED RACER: THE ORIGINAL MANGA VOLUME 1 TP is a 160-page black-and-white compact trade paperback (measuring 5 3/4" x 8 5/16") from WildStorm Productions. It arrives in comic-book stores June 21 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. The Mark of Steel REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN Eddie is just another kid on the street — a little shy, a little gangly, a little meek...until he crosses the path of a local street tough named Pete. And that's when Pete decides to turn the bookish "Superboy"'s life around in REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN, the newest Prestige one-shot exploring the real-life influence exerted by the DC Universe's most iconic characters. Set in the 1950s, REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN is written and pencilled by the SUPERMAN, INC. team of Steve Vance and José Luis García-López with inks by Joe Rubinstein). Pete befriends Eddie the way street toughs do, strong-arming him into a night of drunken revelry. The next morning, Eddie wakes up with a thunderous hangover and a burning sensation across his chest. Staggering over to the bathroom mirror, he pulls open his shirt to discover the "mark of Superman": a huge tattoo of his comic-book hero's fabled emblem stretching across his chest. REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN follows how Eddie's life is radically altered by the symbol — how he goes from innocent kid to hardened criminal before coming to understand the true meaning of the shield he wears — as it changes from a mark of shame to one of pride. This project is supported with house ads. REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot. Edited by Andrew Helfer, it arrives in comic-book stores June 7 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. WILDCATS: STREET SMART HC The first new book to be released by WildStorm Productions under the auspices of DC Comics is collected in a stunning hardcover edition showcasing the exciting new chapter for the WildC.A.T.s! WILDCATS: STREET SMART reprints the first six issues of WILDCATS Volume 2, topped with a striking brand-new cover by 'CATS artist Travis Charest! Written by Scott Lobdell (GEN13, MOSTLY WANTED) with art by Charest and Richard Friend, WILDCATS: STREET SMART opens six months after Grifter walked away from the remains of the WILDC.A.T.S. Reuniting with his former teammates, there's little time to reminisce as our heroes — significantly changed in their short time apart — embark on a globe-trotting journey that takes them to Venice, Miami, Detroit, Ireland, Los Angeles, and New York in an unforgettable adventure. Making this WILDCATS collection even more vital to any 'CATS fan is a cover gallery that not only includes all of Charest's dazzling covers from the series, but also the variant covers from WILDCATS Volume 2 #1 by Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Joe Madureira, Humberto Ramos, Simon Bisley, and Arthur Adams! WILDCATS: STREET SMART is a 160-page hardcover from WildStorm Productions, arriving in comic-book stores June 14 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. A trade-paperback edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than November 2000. JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES VOLUME 6 HC One month after the SILVER AGE event revitalized classic concepts from a bygone era comes JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES Volume 6, a handsome hardcover book collecting original stories from that inspirational period. Reprinting issues #41-47 and #49-50 (#48 was a reprint book whose cover is re-presented in this edition), this exciting volume includes the first stories of some of the League's most enduring foes, as well as an unforgettable JLA/JSA crossover featuring the menace of the Anti-Matter Man! Written by Gardner Fox, with art by Mike Sekowsky (the subject of this volume's introduction by Mark Evanier), Bernard Sachs, Frank Giacoia, Joe Giella, and Sid Greene, Volume 6 of this popular Archives series includes the debuts of the Key, the Royal Flush Gang, the Unimaginable, and the Shaggy Man (the indestructible villain who recently faced the League as the General) and battles with Blockbuster, Solomon Grundy and others. It culminates in the incredible team-up with the Justice Society that featured the Spectre struggling to keep Earths –1 and –2 from colliding, a tale that featured the first Silver Age appearance of Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman. It's a collection that's so much fun, only Metamorpho could say "No!" (See JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #42 to get this mediocre pun/"in"-reference.) JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA Volume 6 is a 240-page hardcover book. It arrives in comic-book stores June 28 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. A bullet train for your brain ACCELERATE What is life like when you were never supposed to be born but society lets you live anyway — registered a loser while still in the womb? Your life is terminal low-res, the cheap chrome peeling off a stolen Saturday Night Special. And since you'll never be "normal," you and your only friends — other Vodka-Plus-swilling, Sky Saw-sniffing losers like yourself — are so rejected that you're not even considered human but Da Jui: "hungry ghosts." Moving through the neon-wrapped, scorching-hot wasteland that is future L.A., you hunt for the great escape — the drug known as Accelerate — and the secret that lies beyond it. A 4-issue white-knuckle ride from VERTIGO, ACCELERATE is written by science-fiction novelist Richard Kadrey (Metrophage, Wired Magazine) with art and covers by the Pander Bros. (XXX, Grendel: Black, White & Red). In the world of ACCELERATE, the unwanted group together in loosely organized gangs (because no one wants to be caught alone doing crimes) of ultra-high IQ info-fetishists. And if you're one of the very smart, the very crazy or the very lucky, you just might get to the top of the food chain: the Flash Tribes. ACCELERATE tells the story of one of these Flash Tribe wannabes: Marne, a girl who's lost the love of her life to the stone-killer cops in the DMZ. Totally ignored by her worker-drone, space-junk- addicted parents, Marne seeks refuge in a company of misfits: Bones, as hard-hitting as you can be when you're born with no arms; Pirate Jenny, a ultra-hardcore net-sex dancer; and Mint Maguro, a fresh-faced kid with silicon-chipped teeth and refried carnitas for brains. Marne's quest for Accelerate begins on the anniversary of her boyfriend's murder when she receives a fax — from his corpse. Marne spends the next 48 hours ripping through neo-L.A., from scaling underground tunnels and breaking into gated utopian communities, to operating giant robotic suits and playing hardball with the High Priests of the Digital Age. It's all part of her frantic, white-knuckle effort to gain access to the Flash Tribe and locate her boyfriend...or what's left of him. This project is supported with house ads. ACCELERATE is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries suggested for mature readers. Edited by Shelly Roeberg, issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 28 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. The station after Sisko STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR Ben Sisko is gone. Miles O'Brien has returned to Earth. And Colonel Kira Nerys is in charge of a station in crisis in STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR, a 4-issue WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS miniseries that is the first new story to take place after the shocking DS9 series finale! Introducing new characters and situations that will appear in future Pocket Books novels and WILDSTORM comic books, N-VECTOR is a thrilling adventure opening new vistas in the Star Trek® universe. Written by novelist K.W. Jeter (Noir, Blade Runner: Replicant Night) with art and covers by Toby Cypress (MR. MAJESTIC) and Jason Martin (MR. MAJESTIC), N- VECTOR #1 takes place just weeks after the series' end, as several new, seemingly unrelated crises rear their head on the station. Quark becomes a soft touch — lending money, not collecting what's owed him and, most startling, extending credit(!) — a turn of events baffling to those who know the Ferengi. At the same time, Kira's investigation of sabotage on the station leads to an unlikely subject, one very close to Kira herself. Finally, Romulan researcher Mos Senay returns to DS9 after a long absence, continuing his secret xenobiological research. Things take a dark turn when someone begins collecting — in brutal ways — Quark's debts. Who is the mysterious figure whose identity is unknown even to Quark? And how does it connect to the sabotage and Mos Senay's experiments? All will be revealed in WildStorm's first DEEP SPACE NINE miniseries. This project is supported with house ads. STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR is a 4-issue miniseries from WildStorm Productions, edited by Jeff Mariotte. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 7 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON SC When the Dark Knight suspects a modern-day rock-and-roll icon of masterminding a nationwide crime spree using teenaged fans as his henchmen, Batman runs into opposition from his own ward, Robin. It's an unusual tale that plays out in startling ways in BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON, the popular graphic novel (described in Entertainment Weekly as "coolly collectible") written by Gerard Jones (BATMAN: JAZZ, GREEN LANTERN: MOSAIC) with dazzling art by Gene Ha (TOP 10) being offered for the first time in a softcover edition. In FORTUNATE SON, Jones and Ha put their considerable storytelling gifts to work, exploring a theme rarely considered in stories of Batman and Robin: how the "generation gap" between them leads them to view the world in strikingly different ways. As the heroes struggle to overcome their differences and uncover the truth about rocker Izaak Crowe's alleged crimes, incredible secrets are revealed about pop culture, American life and the role music played in the development of two of DC's greatest heroes. BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON is a 96-page softcover book. It arrives in comic- book stores June 7 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132 — "SIEGE" PART 1 The last comic-book story written by the late Archie Goodwin (MANHUNTER, BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES) is completed by Goodwin colleague James Robinson (STARMAN, THE GOLDEN AGE) and pencilled by legendary Batman artist Marshall Rogers (REALWORLDS: BATMAN) with inks by Bob Wiacek and covers by Rogers and his REALWORLDS: BATMAN collaborator John Cebollero in "Siege" — a 5-part story beginning in BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132. Rogers' involvement is especially appropriate since the story involves the much-requested return of one of the best-loved characters from his run on DETECTIVE COMICS (reprinted in the BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS trade paperback): Bruce Wayne's girlfriend, Silver St. Cloud. Set soon after Rogers's aforementioned run, Part 1 of "Siege" finds a former military man named Brass making a mysterious arrival in Gotham City. Once one of America's finest soldiers, Brass now commands a deadly group of out-of-work mercenaries determined to loot Gotham and secure their own financial futures. But Brass has another motive: to expand his family's past connections to the Wayne family (connections that span several generations) to the present and future of Bruce Wayne's vast fortune. And to accomplish his goal, he has decided to enlist the services of one of Bruce Wayne's closest friends — the aforementioned Silver St. Cloud — by whatever means necessary. One of very few "civilians" to have learned the Dark Knight's true identity, will Silver be able to protect the greatest secret of the man she loves? BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132 is edited by Andrew Helfer. It arrives in comic-book stores June 7 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM By night, he patrols a 19th-century Gotham City beset by murderous madmen as the Bat-Man. By day, psychologist Bruce Wayne runs Arkham Asylum, attempting to cure the villains and psychopaths he himself has captured in THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM, a remarkable Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot that offers a powerfully evocative look at the Dark Knight and his greatest foes. Written by Alan Grant (BATMAN/DEMON: A TRAGEDY) with dazzling, intricately designed artwork and cover by Alcatena (WEIRD WAR TALES SPECIAL, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT ANNUAL), THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM portrays a hero and setting different from any previously seen in the chronicles of the Batman. In addition to Batman, Robin and Alfred, Grant and Alcatena present hallucinatory — and profoundly affecting — visions of Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, and the Ventriloquist, offering cutaway views into the dementia that drive them to behave as they do. But no visions are more disturbing than those of the Joker — whose encounter with the Bat-Man nearly shatters the hero — and the Scarecrow, who unites Arkham's most demented inmates in an uprising that presents the Bat-Man with his greatest challenge. THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM is a 48-page book in the Prestige Format. Edited by Joey Cavalieri, it arrives in comic-book stores June 21 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. Frank Miller in the Fourth World ORION #3 From the start, the ongoing ORION series has proven that writer/artist Walter Simonson has a keen mastery of the characters that populate the "Fourth World" created by comics legend Jack Kirby. But that's not to say that Simonson is the only person capable of handling those iconic figures and, beginning with ORION #3, the magnanimous Simonson begins sharing the spotlight in backup features written by him and others and illustrated by some of the rest of the best artists the comic-book field has to offer. And to start things off right, the backup story in ORION #3 is drawn by none other than Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Sin City, 300)! The 6-page story tells the incredible, not-for-the-faint-of-heart story of Orion's fierce and horrifying birth, revealing details of Orion's mother Tigra's treachery against Darkseid and Darkseid's own, unforgettable revenge against mother and son alike. Future issues are planned that will feature other stories of Orion and his fellow New Gods, illustrated by an array of artists that includes Dave Gibbons, Howard Chaykin, Erik Larsen, and many more! ORION is an ongoing series edited by Joey Cavalieri. Issue #3 arrives in comic- book stores June 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. ROBIN: FLYING SOLO TP After a falling-out with the Dark Knight results in Tim Drake's being barred from the Batcave, Batman's sidekick goes it alone in ROBIN: FLYING SOLO, a new trade paperback reprinting ROBIN (current series) #1-6 and SHOWCASE '94 #5-6. These pivotal issues reveal a new, more independent side of Tim Drake as he learns to balance the demands of his personal life with those of his other identity as a costumed adventurer. Written by Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING, BIRDS OF PREY) with art by pencillers Tom Grummett and Phil Jimenez and inkers Ray Kryssing, Scott Hanna, Bruce Patterson, Romeo Tanghal, and Peter Gross, FLYING SOLO features villains Cluemaster and the Electrocutioner and Robin's fellow crimefighters Batman, the Huntress and the Spoiler. ROBIN: FLYING SOLO is a 176-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores June 28 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. The hero within gets out! BRASS One of the most distinctive heroes in the WildStorm Universe returns in BRASS, an explosive 6-issue miniseries that brings the one-man fighting force back with a vengeance, reinventing the character for the 21st century. Written by John Arcudi (JLA: SUPERPOWER, MAJOR BUMMER), with art by Carlos D'Anda (DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY) and BRASS originator Richard Bennett (who provides the covers), BRASS #1 reintroduces Hershel Goldstein, a man who is decidedly unheroic. Not terribly bright, not particularly ambitious, Hershel wanders through life, never managing to hold down even the most menial of jobs for very long. Blaming others for his problems every chance he gets, he could charitably be described as a whiner, a misfit, and a lazy bum. In other words: a loser. Except, of course, when there's trouble. There's a hero inside Hershel Goldstein, and we mean literally inside him. This hero is a giant cyborg that can level an enemy fleet all by himself, loving every second of the carnage. The cyborg is named Brass, and he's everything Hershel is not: a fighter who welcomes any challenge, a winner in every sense of the word. But what is the secret of his surprising transformation? Could whatever it is that changes Hershel Goldstein into a one-man army be a worse threat than anything Brass has ever faced? By the time it's all over, the fate of more than one world will be decided, and BRASS will leave a permanent mark on the WildStorm Universe. This project is supported with house ads. BRASS is a 6-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by John Layman. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. "Planet DC" Annuals JLA ANNUAL #4 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART AND COVER BY STEVE SCOTT AND HECTOR COLLAZO In stores June 14. The first "Planet DC" Annual introduces a mysterious new heroine from Turkey: the Janissary! When a rogue General unleashes an ancient evil in Ankara, the JLA rushes to the scene to do battle with the demon Iblis and his fire genies. But they soon find that they'll need the Janissary's help to defeat the magical menace before the Ottoman Empire rises again to claim the land where East meets West. Plus: a backup story revealing the Janissary's exciting origin — including how she received her enchanted scimitar and book of spells! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.50* BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY MIKE DEODATO AND JOHN STANISCI; COVER BY MATT HALEY AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores June 21. Batman guests in the first Annual to star the all-new Batgirl! When a young Indian actor is kidnapped from the streets of Gotham City, Batgirl and the Dark Knight travel to India to solve the mystery, but find more than they bargained for in the shapeshifting form of Aruna, a metahuman who is also looking for the boy, and is unwilling to let anything — or anyone — deter her. Plus: a backup story revealing Aruna's origin, including how the fates — and the god Brahma — dealt this new heroine a strange hand. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.50* SUPERMAN ANNUAL #12 WRITTEN BY OSCAR PINTO, FRANCISCO HAGHENBECK AND BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores June 28. Superman needs the help of a trio of new super-heroes to save Mexico — and the entire world — from a mystical threat! When the Man of Steel heads to Mexico to battle the combined mystic energies of the entire world, will local super-heroes Acrata, El Muerto and Iman be enough to turn the tide? or will their strange combination of science and mysticism be a cure that's worse than the disease? Plus, a backup story reveals the real story of the mysterious new champions — or at least as close to real as a WGBS reporter can get! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.50* DC COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITIONS KINGDOM COME #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 28. Superman must confront the ultra-violent world of super-beings spawned since his retirement in this reprint of the first issue of one of the most popular miniseries of the 1990s. Recalling the debut of KINDOM COME, retailer Roger Ash of Westfield Comics in Middleton, WI, notes that "Waid and Ross combined their talents in a project that's as stunning now as it was when I first read it." Note: There are no plans to reprint the later issues of the miniseries as MILLENNIUM EDITIONs. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95* STAR OF THE MONTH THE KINGDOM TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY VARIOUS; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JOHN BEATTY in stores June 28. Timed to coincide with the MILLENNIUM EDITION reprinting KINGDOM COME #1, this handsome collection reprints the miniseries and one-shots that served as a follow-up to KINGDOM COME and introduced the concept of Hypertime to the DC Universe. (STAR 10350) SC, 7X10, 232PG, FC $14.95 ************************ SUPERMAN #75 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY JURGENS AND BRETT BREEDING In strores June 7. Reprinting "The Death of Superman," one of the most famous comic books of the modern age. This historic issue features the all-splash-page battle between Superman and the mindless beast known as Doomsday. Scott Oliver of BSI Comics in Metarie, LA, recalls that "when several hundred people line up outside your door just to get a copy of an issue, you know it's a big deal." Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* WONDER WOMAN (1ST SERIES) #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY WILLIAM MOULTON MARSTON; ART AND COVER BY HARRY G. PETER In stores June 14. This 1942 title was the first issue devoted exclusively to the Amazon Princess and features a detailed retelling of her origin as well as that of her entire Amazon race. Retailer Joe Field of Flying Colors Comics in Concord, CA, notes that "This was the first comic title named for a female hero and thus a milestone in the progressive march for all women in the U.S." FC, 64 PG. $3.95* STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN SECRET FILES #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores June 14. Reoffered in conjunction with the WONDER WOMAN #1 MILLENNIUM EDITION, this handsome Special features the latest information on the modern-day Amazon Princess. (STAR 09302) FC, 48 PG. $4.95 ************************* WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #71 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY ALVIN SCHWARTZ AND VARIOUS; ART BY CURT SWAN, STAN KAYE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WIN MORTIMER In stores June 21. The third MILLENNIUM EDITION to be selected by online voting! Because readers at www.dccomics.com demanded it: the first story to feature Batman and Superman exchanging identities, which began the decades-long tradition of team-ups between the characters in the pages of WORLD'S FINEST. Plus, backup stories featuring Green Arrow and Tomahawk! "A good companion to the millennium edition of SUPERMAN [first series] #76," observes retailer Carl Bonasera of All-American Comic Shops in Chicago, IL, adding "and hard to find, too." Go to www.dcomics.com to vote on future MILLENNIUM EDITION choices. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN & SUPERMAN ADVENTURES: WORLD'S FINEST WRITTEN BY PaUL DINI; ART BY JOE STATON AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BRUCE TIMM In stores June 21. This award-winning reoffered animated-style one-shot adapts the first meeting between Superman and Batman. Prestige Format. (STAR 06975) FC, 64 PG. $6.95 ************************ DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132 WRITTEN BY ARCHIE GOODWIN AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY MARSHALL ROGERS AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY ROGERS AND JOHN CEBOLLERO In stores June 7. A new foe and a familiar but unexpected friend arrive in Gotham City in Part 1 of the 5- part "Siege." For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS TP WRITTEN BY STEVE ENGLEHART AND LEN WEIN; ART BY MARSHALL ROGERS, WALTER SIMONSON, TERRY AUSTIN, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ROGERS AND AUSTIN In stores June 7. This handsome trade paperback featuring the first appearances of Bruce Wayne's girlfriend Silver St. Cloud is reoffered to coincide with her return in the pages of BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132. (STAR 10323) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $12.95 ************************* DETECTIVE COMICS #747 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY WILLIAM ROSADO, JEFF JOHNSON, STEVE MITCHELL, AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores June 14. The GCPD's Renee Montoya takes the spotlight as a surprise delivery of flowers on her birthday leads her to a mystery and to face the last person in the world she ever expected — much less wanted — to see again. Plus, the present-day science-fiction series "The Jacobian" (written by Jordan B. Gorfinkel with art by Jeff Johnson and Aaron Sowd) continues as would-be killers become allies and friends become liabilities when Jacob goes to the land of Mahajaria in search of a mysterious woman's missing husband. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #6 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY PAUL RYAN, JOHN PAUL LEON AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores June 21. It's a great day for Gotham's fences when a large section of the Gotham Bank and Trust's vault of safety-deposit boxes — previously thought lost in the quake — resurfaces and is quickly looted. Initially willing to leave the case to the GCPD, the Dark Knight agrees to look into it after being begged by a distraught Oracle. What could have been taken from the box belonging to the former Batgirl that is causing such distress? Don't miss this amazing revelation about Oracle's past! Plus, a black- and-white backup story written by Walter Simonson with art by John Paul Leon. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN #580 WRITTEN BY LARRY HAMA; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores June 28. Orca faces Batman in the watery depths in Part 2 of a thrilling 3-part story! Her heart is in the right place, but will Orca's brazen actions force Batman to side with evil heiress Camille Baden- Smythe? And what can the Dark Knight do to stop a villain whose abilities let her thrive in an environment he can barely survive? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #67 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY ROGER ROBINSON AND JAMES PASCOE In stores June 14. Jean Paul's search for his mother takes him to Africa in his first mission without Batman's instruction in over a year! But Lilhi has her own plans for Jean Paul and sends her Azrael to stop him! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATGIRL #5 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT AND SCOTT PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores June 7. After the events of last issue, Batgirl struggles to regain her full array of fighting skills in time to prevent a hunted psychic from being killed by the assassin named Ezra. Meanwhile, Batman's quest to discover the truth about Batgirl's past leads him right into the sights of another hired killer: David Cain, Batgirl's father. Look for BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #9 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores June 21. The final act begins with a Father's Day look at two heroes — Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson — whose lives were forever changed by the murders of their parents. Witness the stories of Batman's and Robin's first nights as orphans in Wayne Manor. FC, 32 PG. (9 OF 13) $2.95* BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON SC WRITTEN BY GERARD JONES; ART AND COVER BY GENE HA In stores June 7. The generation gap opens wide between Batman and Robin in the softcover edition of the surprising graphic novel. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $14.95 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #27 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY RICK BURCHETT AND BEATTY In stores June 7. A popular college professor of law who teaches a class on organized crime is in jail for the murder of a known mob boss. Has the professor stepped over the line and become judge, jury and executioner? Or is he being framed by a new player on the mob scene in Gotham? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: IT'S JOKER TIME #2 WRITTEN BY BOB HALL; ART AND COVER BY HALL In stores June 28. A Prestige miniseries finds the Clown Prince of Crime being psychoanalyzed on live television! As the Joker enthralls both the studio and the home television audience with a tale of love, betrayal, treachery and reincarnation, Batman tries desperately to learn where the broadecast is originating. The Dark Knight's goal: to save the lives of those who are preventing him from finding out what he needs to know FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95 BATMAN BEYOND #10 WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY RONNIE DELCARMEN In stores June 28. What's the connection between the new and improved Golem robot terrorizing Gotham City and a young autistic boy? Batman races against time to put an end to the menace of the Golem with the relationship between a father and son hanging in the balance. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; ART AND COVER BY ALCATENA ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 21. At the end of the 19th century, psychologist Bruce Wayne attempts to cure the inmates he brings in by night as the Bat-Man. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores June 21. This reoffers Special showcases the Dark Knight's greatest foes, among them several featured in THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM. (STAR 08204) FC, 64 PG. $4.95 ************************* BATMAN/HUNTRESS: CRY FOR BLOOD #3 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY RICK BURCHETT In stores June 14. The miniseries revealing the secrets of the Huntress continues! The Huntress's last hope for surviving long enough to find the person framing her lies with the Question...and Richard Dragon, the only person who can dig deep enough to find the demons plaguing Helena Bertinelli's soul. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.50 BIRDS OF PREY #20 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BUTCH GUICE In stores June 14. Part 2 of the 4-part "The Hunt for Oracle" crossover with NIGHTWING! While Black Canary faces off against the combined skill of Lady Vic and Brutale, Nightwing escapes the torture chamber of the Painmakers with a little help from the traitor in Blockbuster's camp. Meanwhile, Blockbuster is in hot pursuit of Oracle with the help of cyber-hackers Giz and Mouse; Stallion is sent to Gotham City in search of Oracle's headquarters; and Nite-Wing makes a move that will destroy his partnership with Nightwing. Continued in NIGHTWING #46. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* NIGHTWING #46 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GREG LAND AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.; COVER BY LAND AND KARL STORY In stores June 21. Robin guest-stars in Part 3 of the 4-part "The Hunt for Oracle" crossover with BIRDS OF PREY! Nightwing joins up with Alfred and Robin as the three race against time to get to Oracle before Blockbuster does. However, they have to tangle with Killdevil, the assassin on a bike, and he doesn't like to take prisoners. Meanwhile, Oracle manages to stay two steps ahead of Blockbuster which is also one step too far ahead of Black Canary! "The Hunt for Oracle" concludes in next month's BIRDS OF PREY #21. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* CATWOMAN #83 WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON; ART AND COVER BY STAZ JOHNSON AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores June 28. Batman and Commissioner Gordon guest star as the siege at the woman's prison is about to boil over into a full-scale riot. With the fleeing feline nowhere to be found, Bats and the Commish follow a deadly trail of clues, determined to bring the now-wanted-for-murder kitty cat down once and for all. Little does anyone realize that Catwoman's not alone...in fact, she's got some very deadly company, and Gordon is about to become the first of many to learn that having Catwoman as an enemy is a very painful thing indeed! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ROBIN #79 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND JESSE DELPERDANG In stores June 21. Green Arrow guest stars! Two have already fallen at the hands of the demon Arrakhat, and now only Robin and special guest starGreen Arrow stand between him and the Rhafi, Tim's roommate and the spiritual/political leader of a foreign country. It's manic action, laugh-out-loud hijinks and teenaged fun as our heroes tussle with a demon from another realm! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ROBIN: FLYING SOLO TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT, PHIL JIMENEZ, RAY KRYSSING, SCOTT HANNA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND HANNA In stores June 28. After a falling-out with the Dark Knight, Tim Drake goes it alone in stories reprinted from ROBIN #1-6 and SHOWCASE '94 #5-6. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $12.95 BATMAN: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY TP — NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY JIM STARLIN; ART AND COVER BY JIM APARO AND MIKE DECARLO In stores June 28. A new edition of the popular collection of the issues that saw the death of the Dark Knight's partner in his war on crime! With higher production values than the original trade-paperback edition, this volume reprints BATMAN #426-429, the historic storyline that saw Robin Jason Todd die as the result of readers' phone calls. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #159 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, PAUL PELLETIER AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND SMITH In stores June 7. Green Lantern guest-stars in a spacefaring issue! To make sure he's okay after last month's "Critical Condition," Superman enlists Green Lantern to help put him through his paces. But the checkup, conducted in the void of space (in sequences illustrated by former GL artist Paul Pelletier), the two soon find themselves fighting for their lives against Maxima and Massacre. And that's far from the worst threat our heroes are going to face. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #581 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY MIKE MILLER AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY SEAN CHEN AND BRETT BREEDING In stores June 14. Adversary returns to plague the Man of Steel, while Lex Luthor makes a startling announcement. Plus, the mysterious Thorn appears in the revamped Metropolis, and Prankster has his eye on her. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #103 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN; COVER BY TOM RANEY AND TIM TOWNSEND In stores June 21. Supergirl and Aquaman guest in a tumultuous issue! What crisis is too big for both Superman and Supergirl to handle? Learn the answer as a great storm threatens Metropolis, one that may be far more ominous than it seems. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ACTION COMICS #768 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY ROULEAU AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores June 28. The Marvel Family guest-stars as Mary and Freddy (two of the Captains Marvel, 'natch) ask Superman's help in rescuing the Original Captain Marvel, but Superman will pay dearly in the attempt. Meanwhile, Lois tries to track down the villain that nearly killed her husband with Kryptonite. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART AND COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND JOE RUBINSTEIN REALWORLDS. In store June 7. A teenager's Superman tattoo forever alters his life in a Prestige Format one-shot from the writer and penciller of SUPERMAN, INC. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN, INC. WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART AND COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND MARK FARMER ELSEWORLDS. In store June 7. The Last Son of Krypton grows up ignorant of his heritage — and his super- powers — and becomes a global celebrity in a surprising Elseworlds tale from the writer and penciller of REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN. (STAR 10335) FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $6.95 ************************* SUPERBOY #77 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT, MARK BAGLEY AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND KESEL In stores June 21. Being stuck in outer space is the worst time for Superboy's powers to have spaced out — and now his new abilities are all that stand between him and eternal imprisonment at the hands of Kossak the Slaver! Meanwhile, the Guardian and Heat Wave must put their differences aside to stop Dabney Donovan's latest genetic disaster — a killer who may have been cloned from the DNA of Jack the Ripper! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERGIRL #47 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores June 28. In pursuit of the Carnivore, Supergirl goes up against virtually everyone she's ever fought...and boy, is she ever losing this battle! And even if Linda Danvers can somehow withstand the assault on her mind and body, she won't be in any shape to handle the shocking news she's about to hear! Look for Supergirl in the pages of SUPERMAN/GEN13 #3, offered elsewhere in this section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #46 WRITTEN BY S.C. BURY; ART BY NEIL VOKES AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores June 14. An unforgettable tale of the Man of Steel! Alone, friendless and without his memory, Superman is forced to seek shelter in a hostile and unfamiliar town: Smallville. What's going on here? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN & BUGS BUNNY #2 WRITTEN BY MARK EVANIER; ART AND COVER BY JOE STATON, TOM PALMER AND MIKE DECARLO In stores June 28. The meeting comic-book audiences and animation lovers have demanded for decades continues! Elmer Fudd has the powers of Superman, and when he goes up, up and away, Bugs gets pulled along for the ride! All the Looney Tunes are making their way into the DC Universe thanks to the Do-Do and Mxyzptlk and only Superman stands a chance of keeping the universes apart! But how can he do it with the powers of Elmer Fudd? This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50* SUPERMAN VS. PREDATOR #2 WRITTEN BY DAVID MICHELINIE; ART AND COVER BY ALEX MALEEV In stores June 21. Superman faces a strange — and deadly — visitor from another planet as the 3-issue miniseries continues! His powers greatly reduced by an alien virus, the Man of Steel must stop the carrier of the plague — the Predator — as well as a maniac who threatens to wipe out a huge chunk of the population! Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95* SUPERMAN/GEN13 #3 WRITTEN BY ADAM HUGHES; ART AND COVER BY LEE BERMEJO AND JOHN NYBERG In stores June 7. The super-powered case of mistaken identity concludes in an extra-length issue featuring a variant cover by J. Scott Campbell and Tom McWeeney! The amnesiac Fairchild has been doing her best to fill the role as Supergirl while Superman and her GEN13 teammates struggle to catch up with her. But things get really complicated when the real Supergirl shows up! Can Metropolis survive the confrontation between two Girls of Steel? Find out in the fun-filled, oversized conclusion of the most unlikely crossover of the year! Note: 1 in 4 copies of SUPERMAN/ GEN13 #2 feature a variant cover by J. Scott Campbell and Tom McWeeney. FC, 40 PG. (3 OF 3) $3.50* SUPERMEN OF AMERICA #6 WRITTEN BY FABIAN NICIEZA; ART AND COVER BY DOUG BRAITHWAITE AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores June 7. Guest-star Superman and Metropolis's newest heroes face the ultimate challenge as the miniseries concludes! Maximum has been granted the unlimited power of the old JLA villain called the Unimaginable (whose first appearance is reprinted in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES Volume 6 — solicited this month). Now which of his teammates will take the responsibility of bringing him down before his absolute power corrupts him absolutely? Can even the Man of Steel turn the tide? Or is someone more powerful than even Superman going to have to give a hand? FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50* DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #70 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART BY GORDON PURCELL AND CLAUDE ST. AUBIN; COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores June 21. By conquering Cerdia, Atlantis has gained a permanent surface presence in the DC Universe...providing Aquaman can get the Cerdian people to accept their new status as Atlantean citizens. But that task may prove impossible, as dissident factions plan to destroy the new alliance! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* CREATURE COMMANDOS #4 WRITTEN BY TIMOTHY TRUMAN; ART BY SCOT EATON AND RAY KRYSSING; COVER BY EATON AND TRUMAN In stores June 14. Listen up — because we're only gonna tell you this once! The Creature Commandos of Project M have successfully D-Gated to the primary drop zone on Terra Arcana! Their objective: Take out the warlord Saturna and his allies in the confederated Dimensions. Now this is where the going gets tough. And when the going gets tough, it's time for the tough to kick some interstellar butt. You copy? Then we're good to go. Lock and load! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 8) $2.50 THE FLASH #163 WRITTEN BY PAT MCGREAL; ART BY RON LIM AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY STEVE LIGHTLE In stores June 28. A mysterious villain from Linda's past threatens both her and Wally — as well as four members of the JLA! Is there any way the Flash can rescue everyone in the space of a single heartbeat? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* GREEN LANTERN #127 WRITTEN BY JAY FAEBER; ART AND COVER BY RON LIM AND JOHN BEATTY In stores June 7. Is it a match made in heaven...or in hell? Effigy and Killer Frost tear up the Adirondacks with a little fire and ice as they celebrate the fact that opposites attract. Green Lantern steps in to restore law and some semblence of order while trying to figure out how to break up this disasterously deadly duo forever. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS TP WRITTEN BY RON MARZ AND CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DARRYL BANKS, TERRY AUSTIN AND VARIOUS; COVER BY BANKS AND AUSTIN In stores June 7. This thrilling reoffered collection features the time-twisted teaming of today's GL, Kyle Rayner, with Silver Age GL Hal Jordan. (STAR 08465) SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $12.95 ************************ GREEN LANTERN 80-PAGE GIANT #3 WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY GRAHAM NOLAN, AARON LOPRESTI, JOYCE CHIN, MIKE LILY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JESSE DELPERDANG In stores June 21. A corps of artists joins writer Scott Beatty for a triple-length action-packed adventure of Green Lantern Kyle Rayner! What starts as just another day for the JLA turns into chaos when Kyle and Orion get into some trouble during an emergency drill that ruins sections of the Watchtower. One Boom Tube ride later and our heroes are on Darkseid's Apokolips. In the heart of Armagetto, our heroes encounter Sewer Rats, Manhunters, Dwarves, and evil scientists as Darkseid tries to take the universe by storm with the aid of Green Lantern's Power Battery. Helping Scott Beatty tell the tale of "A Lantern Against the Dark" are artists Graham Nolan, Aaron Lopresti, Joyce Chin, Mike Lily, Mike Docherty, Grant Miehm, Mark Pennington, Steve Mitchell, Stephen Baskerville, Steven Bird, and others. FC, 80 PG. $5.95 HITMAN #52 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores June 28. Concluding the 2-part "Superguy," revealing the origin of Six-Pack and the slightly deranged superteam known as Section Eight! The Many-Angled Ones, the science-demon tyrants that rule among the gaps of Hell, have only one desire: an Earth of screaming dead with a billion souls to swallow, a planet wreathed in torment, ringed by despair! Six-Pack and Section Eight take on the bad guys in a senses-shattering climax that will shock and surprise everyone, including Tommy and Natt! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOURMAN #17 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY JASON ORFALAS AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores June 14. "One Hundred Years of Solitude" finds our time-twisting hero in the weirdest romantic triangle imaginable, competing for Beth's affections with his own future self! Will Beth stick with the sweet, naive Tyler, or fall for the smooth, more "mature" moves of Future Ty? Also this issue, Hourman journeys to his "Century of Solitude" (an isolated block of time in which everyone and everything is devoted to Hourman) and we see the mysterious arrival of the all-new...Hourdog! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #63 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND JOHN STOKES; COVER BY VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores June 14. Impulse's mentor must rely on young Bart Allen to survive in Part 2 of the 7-part "Mercury Falling!" Bart's rapidly improving in maturity and focus, but will the change come fast enough to save Max Mercury from the Speed Force and to rescue Alabama's governor from the Fog Prince? Look for action figures of Impulse and Max in the DC DIRECT section of this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #44 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY HOWARD PORTER AND DREW GERACI In stores June 28. Ra's al Ghul's master plan takes a fearsome toll on the world in Part 2 of the 4-part "Tower of Babel!" Gripped by a mysterious malady that has destroyed all communication on Earth, the world enters an even greater state of panic as speech begins to fade into unintelligble gibberish. Meanwhile, the heroes of the JLA continue to fall victim to clever attacks tailored specifically to their individual powers! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* STAR OF THE MONTH JLA/WILDC.A.T.S: CRIME MACHINE WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY VAL SEMEIKS AND KEVIN CONRAD In stores June 28. This reoffered Special features an exciting teaming of the greatest heroes of the DC and WildStorm Universes. (STAR 06687) FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 ************************ JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY, BERNARD SACHS, FRANK GIACOIA, JOE GIELLA, AND SID GREENE; COVER BY SEKOWSKY In stores June 28. Some of the greatest tales of the Silver Age JLA are collected in a handsome hardcover volume reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #41-47 and #49-50. (Issue #48 was a reprint of issues already featured in this Archive series.) For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 JSA #13 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores June 21. "The Hunt for Extant" begins as the JSA finally goes after the man who murdered the original Hourman, Doctor Mid-Nite and the Atom during the cataclysmic ZERO HOUR. The chase leads the JSA through a quickly unraveling time stream to the ends of the universe itself in an issue guest- starring Metron of the New Gods, as well as the original Star-Spangled Kid, Sylvester Pemberton. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* LAZARUS FIVE #2 WRITTEN BY DAN JOLLEY, TONY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER; ART BY DUSTY ABELL AND JIM ROYAL; PAINTED COVER BY HARRIS In stores June 28. The gripping miniseries continues! Dark suspicions and even darker truths come to light as we delve into the shadowy past of Lazarus Five team member Hank the Swede. Hank's knowledge of the loathsome Decayed Ones reveals how the creatures' deadly Ruling Class may finally succeed in taking the Earth for its own. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.50 ************************ Look for LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #31 — starring Wonder Woman — elsewhere in this section of Previews. ************************ LEGION LOST #4 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY PASCAL ALIXE AND LANNING; COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores June 7. The lost Legionnaires try to make the best of a bad situation, but Apparition can see through their brave fascades. Hopefully Brainy's attempt to rebuild the ship's drive can jump-start their journey home...provided it doesn't blow them up along the way! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 12) $2.50 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #21 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY TIMOTHY TRUMAN; COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores June 7. The Green Lantern Corps — including Hal Jordan's predecessor, Abin Sur — play a part in an issue that serves as a great introduction to the Manhunter from Mars! Illustrated by guest artist Timothy Truman (THE KENTS), the second of four stand-alone issues looking back at J'onn J'onzz's "Year One" on Earth finds the Manhunter caught in the middle between two power-ring-wielding foes. Which side will J'onn take? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* ORION #3 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON AND FRANK MILLER; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores June 21. A backup feature written by Walter Simonson and illustrated by Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETRUNS, 300) highlights an explosive issue! In the lead story, the Suicide Jockeys are coming after Orion's mother, Tigra! Will Orion's revenge be swift and terrible? Plus, the first of a series of backup stories by Simonson and other writers and artists — in this case the aforementioned Frank Miller — reveals the story of Orion's fierce and horrifying birth, his mother's treachery against Darkseid and Darkseid's own unforgettable revenge. For more information, see the feature article. Look for ORION in the pages of GREEN LANTERN 80-PAGE GIANT #3, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 RELATIVE HEROES #6 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY GUICHET AND AARON SOWD In stores June 14. It's the can't-be-missed wild conclusion! The Weinbergs have fought supervillains, outrun Child Protective Services, met a handful of super-heroes, and trekked across the country from Berkeley to Metropolis in a Winnebago. Now there's nothing left for them to do but mourn their parents and decide their destiny! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50 STARMAN #68 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores June 7. Loose ends all come together as the "Grand Guignol" nears its finale! Culp's mysterious past and his grand, dark plan for Jack Knight and Opal City come to light in an issue featuring appearances by most of the series' roster of characters. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #13 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY LEE MODER AND DAN DAVIS In stores June 14. The climactic battle with the Dragon King pits the Star-Spangled Kid against her step- father S.T.R.I.P.E. to save the youth of Blue Valley and the world! Also: Courtney's past comes a-knocking and there's news of another new arrival heading for the Dugan household! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #18 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY ADAM DEKRAKER AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ In stores June 21. Part 2 of the Titans' 3-part space saga! Now that the Titans realize they're backing the wrong side by allying themselves with Starfire's people, what can they do? Making matters worse, Tempest has fallen into enemy hands, and the only way he can save his teammates is by making the ultimate sacrifice! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* WONDER WOMAN #159 WRITTEN BY ERIC LUKE; ART BY MATTHEW CLARK AND TOM SIMMONS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores June 28. Many plot threads developed in the last few months are resolved as the WonderDome is brought to Earth as an embassy of peace. Diana sets her sights on the future, getting her life in perspective for the next phase of her career. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ************************ Look for a MILLENNIUM EDITION reprinting the Golden Age WONDER WOMAN #1 (1st series) elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #31 WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER PRIEST; ART BY KARL WALLER AND MARK MCKENNA; PAINTED COVER BY MARK TEXIERA In stores June 21. Superman guests in Part 2 of a 3-part Wonder Woman tale revealing her connection to the Golden Age Fury! Wonder Woman visits Paradise Island to question Hippolyta about the legitimacy of Fury's claims, but Fury won't take "no" for an answer. And neither will the leader named Alcmaeon, who wants merely one night with Diana in exchange for ending a brutal conflict. Will discussing the matter with Superman change the Amazon Princess' fateful decision? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* YOUNG JUSTICE #22 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON, TODD DEZAGO, BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, AND JAY FAERBER; ART BY PATRICK ZIRCHER, TODD NAUCK, LARY STUCKER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY DEZAGO AND KEVIN CONRAD In stores June 7. A special issue looks at a day in the lives of DC's youngest heroes! Robin goes to Nightwing for some advice on leading a crazy team (written by Chuck Dixon with art by Patrick Zircher and Norm Rapmund); Impulse convinces Secret to help find new powers for Superboy, whether the Teen of Steel wants them or not (written by Todd Dezago with art by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker); Wonder Girl and Artemis resolve some issues about the young heroine's training, Amazon-style (written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Scott Kolins and Dan Panosian); and Red Tornado ponders if he's of any help to YJ (written by Jay Faerber with art by Coy Turnbull and Rodney Ramos). FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE DREAMER SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY WILL EISNER In stores June 7. DC's reprints of The Will Eisner Library continue with this unforgettable 1986 graphic novel that tells the story of a young man in the 1930s attempting to find work in the world of comic books: a world that was just then being born. B&W, 56 PG. SOFTCOVER BOOK $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DROPSIE AVENUE: THE NEIGHBORHOOD WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY WILL EISNER In stores June 28. This sweeping historical masterwork charts 500 years in the life of a New York neighborhood, the same neighborhood that served as the setting for Will Eisner's seminal graphic novel A CONTRACT WITH GOD AND OTHER TENEMENT STORIES. This edition was published by Kitchen Sink Press in 1995. Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR 10029) SC, 8X11, 176PG, B&W $15.95 ************************ CARTOON NETWORK STARRING #12 WRITTEN BY ANDY MERRILL; ART BY C. MARTIN CROKER AND JIM MASSARA; COVER BY CROKER In stores June 21. There's big trouble on and off the set of Space Ghost: Coast-to-Coast! Space Ghost is desperate to look cool on camera, so desperate he's sent Zorak and Moltar to pick up the right outfit — in the cruiser! It's a day of destruction in "Phantom Cruisin'." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #12 WRITTEN BY BILL WRAY AND JOHN ROZUM; ART BY MIKE MANLEY, WRAY, JOHN DELANEY, AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY AND ALBRECHT In stores June 28. For years, Dexter's dumped his failed experiments down the kitchen sink — but now they've come back to haunt him in "Protoplasm Man!" Plus, Dexter pits his brainpower against an unwanted tattoo in "Under Dexter's Skin." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #67 WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM AND CRAIG BOLDMAN; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, LEO BATIC, HOWARD SIMPSON, AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores June 7. Get a taste of the sportin' life, Looney-style, as Bugs becomes a wrestling Svengali and Foghorn competes with Dawg to make a home run king out of — Eggbert? And off the playing field, Tweety teaches Sylvester dental hygiene — sorta. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #4 WRITTEN BY ABBY DENSON; ART BY STEPHANIE GLADDEN AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHILIP MOY AND DECARLO In stores June 21. The Girls go wild for a videogame sent by an anonymous fan…but don't realize that their every push of the button is causing real-life, giant-sized havoc! Is it "Game Over" for Townsville? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #37 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND RURIK TYLER; ART BY JOE STATON, CAMERON STEWART, DAVE HUNT AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores June 14. In "Bee Ball," the gang hunts some really strange killer bees — can they put the sting on these pests? Plus, a high-flying crone is putting a curse on Fred's favorite baseball team in "Witch Pitch." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH THE BEST OF STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® TP WRITTEN BY MICHAEL JAN FRIEDMAN AND JOHN DELANCIE; ART BY PABLO MARCOS, GORDON PURCELL, MATT HALEY, PETER KRAUSE, AND CARLOS GARZON; PAINTED COVER BY RUSSELL WALKS In stores June 14. Timed to coincide with the debut of the STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR miniseries from WildStorm, this reoffered trade paperback reprints several exciting stories from DC's titles based in the Next Generation universe. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #16 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART AND COVER BY FRANK QUITELY AND TREVOR SCOTT In stores June 28. The Authority must defend every nation in the world simultaneously as the 4-part "The Nativity" concludes! A superhuman arms race between the Americans and the Soviets raged in secret for almost forty years, with vast hangars filled with deranged, obedient overmen protecting every major city in the world. The threat only ended when the Berlin Wall was torn down, but has the past come back to haunt us? The carnage is unparalleled as the world's capitals are attacked by legions of super- soldiers. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY #1 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY MCCREA In stores June 21. Jenny Sparks' diary reveals how the ashes of StormWatch led to the creation of The Authority in a remarkable 5-issue miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. Note: 1 in every 4 copies of this issue features a variant cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.50 BRASS #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART BY CARLOS D'ANDA AND RICHARD BENNETT; COVER BY BENNETT In stores June 14. One of the most distinctive characters in the WildStorm Universe returns in an exciting new miniseries! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.50 COUNTDOWN #3 WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY AARON LOPRESTI AND RANDY EMBERLIN In stores June 28. Four no-longer-normal humans try to learn the secret behind their transformation as the maxiseries continues. What would you do if you could be overwhelmingly persuasive with the merest thought? Tap explores those endless possibilities this issue. Meanwhile, as the newly super- powered would-be heroes get acquainted, USAF Captain Ben Randall tries to track down the bits of space debris that fell to Earth — leading him to some startling discoveries. And in outer space, we learn that Earth isn't the only planet on the chopping block. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 12) $2.50 CRIMSON #19 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores June 28. The dragons are in New York and they're bent on regaining their position as the only inhabitants of Earth...by eliminating all of humankind. Alex must fight them, but, fearing that his powers and experience won't be enough, he calls on some old "friends" and the luck of Saint George in an all-out attempt to save humanity. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13 #54 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores June 21. Fairchild powerless? This is the disaster that faces GEN13's (formerly) most powerful member. In an attempt to re-evaluate her standing with the team — and to find a possible cure for her current condition — Caitlin Fairchild journeys to where it all began: the remains of the I.O. facility that researched Project Genesis! What ghosts remain in its now deserted halls? Will Fairchild find the answers she seeks? And what are Grunge, Roxy, Sarah, and Bobby doing without her? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************************** GEN13 meets the Man of Steel in SUPERMAN/ GEN13 #3, offered elsewhere in this section of Previews. ******************************** GEN-ACTIVE #2 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER, ANDY LANNING, DAN ABNETT, AND BEN RAAB; ART BY KAARRE ANDREWS, DUSTIN NGUYEN, SCOTT WILLIAMS, ANDREW PEPOY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY TERRY AND RACHEL DODSON In stores June 14. The second issue of WildStorm's high-octane anthology, featuring a variant cover by Jason Pearson (Body Bags)! Last issue's chance meeting with DV8 led to a painful and resounding defeat for the members of GEN13. This time around, Rainmaker and Burnout find themselves against the same adversaries (written by Jay Faerber with art by Kaare Andrews and Vince Russell) and the odds for their survival this time out are much, much worse. Plus, learn who's behind the mask of the mysterious new vigilante Jet (written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning with art by Dustin Nguyen and Andrew Pepoy). And, a reckless Gen-Active learns the hard way what comes around goes around (written by Ben Raab with art by Scott Williams). Note: 1 out of every 2 copies of this issue features a variant cover by Jason Pearson. FC, 48 PG. $3.95 MOSTLY WANTED #2 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY ROBERTO FLORES AND MARK IRWIN; COVER BY FLORES AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores June 28. A crackerjack soldier and a nun-turned-outlaw turn a galactic government on its ear as the wild 4-issue miniseries continues. Functionary soldier Andi Mooncrest and space nun Sister Crenn have a problem — they've suddenly become the Galaxy's most wanted criminals, even though they've commited no crime! Behind it all is the iron fist of the Functionary, the menacing H'Yo X, who is determined to keep Andi and Crenn under his thumb. Can the two women stop hating each other long enough to figure out a way to escape? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50 THE PATRIOTS #8 WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI AND JONATHAN PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL RYAN AND RANDY ELLIOTT In stores June 28. This is it! The showdown between the Patriots and the radioactive Stealthers! It's all-out action as Tower Bridge becomes a raging battlefield, the fateful dividing line in determining the survival of Europe. As a result, it's now up to Zach Donovan and Rocky Boorman — teamed with super-powered spy Nigel Harrington — to use all the hi-tech firepower that International Operations can muster to stop the villainous leader Larsen. The only problem is he's already triggered his own powers and is 60 seconds and counting from taking out all of London in a nuclear blast! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLANETARY #11 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores June 14. Now bimonthly. Elijah Snow has been silent about his private conversation with William Leather since it happened. He has not spoken to anyone about it because he has been trying to work out what it all means. Now, he needs help — but he cannot trust Planetary. He must go to a man he met long ago, a man who understands secrets — the oldest living secret agent on Earth — to try and discover the truth about the Four, Planetary, and his own life. This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY PHIL JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY JIMENEZ In stores June 21. The two most disparate teams in the WildStorm Universe collide in this Prestige one- shot. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 SPEED RACER: THE ORIGINAL MANGA VOLUME 1 TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TATSUO YOSHIDA; COVER BY ROBERT DEJESUS In stores June 21. Classic manga from the creator of Speed Racer — available in the United States for the first time in a decade — in a compact trade paperback (measuring 5 ¾” x 8 5/16”) retouched and re-lettered by WildStorm FX. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 5X8, 160PG, B&W $9.95 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR #1 WRITTEN BY K.W. JETER; ART AND COVER BY TOBY CYPRESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores June 7. The first DS9 story to be set after the conclusion of the television series finds the station suffering from several seemingly unconnected crises. Can Kira learn what links them all together before it's too late? For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50* STEAMPUNK #5 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND RICHARD FRIEND CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores June 28. The explosive first story arc of the newest series from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS concludes! In an action-packed grand finale, Cole Blaquesmith finally embraces his responsibility to destroy Absinthe and leads the Underdwellers in a bloody revolt. While London burns and the Abbey Monsters attack, the fate of the revolution depends on Cole's ability to destroy the Soul-Stealing Machine. All this, plus a surprise revelation that'll knock your socks off!! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #12 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST In stores June 7. The Wildcats go west as Spartan takes command! But can an indestructible alien android be trusted to change the world? Attend a funeral, see the new Halo Building, and check in with Voodoo and Maul in Miami...in an issue that sows the seeds for a tumultuous year ahead for the 'Cats! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDCATS: STREET SMART HC WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY TRAVIS CHAREST, RICHARD FRIEND AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CHAREST In stores June 14. A new cover by Travis Charest highlights this collection reprinting the first six issue of WILDCATS Volume 2. For more information, see the feature article. A trade-paperback edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than November 2000. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WILDC.A.T.S: HOMECOMING TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY TRAVIS CHAREST, KEVIN MAGUIRE, RYAN BENJAMIN, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CHAREST In stores June 14. Timed to coincide with the WILDCATS hardcover, this exciting trade paperback WILDC.A.T.S #21-27, written by Alan Moore and featuring artwork by WILDCATS Volume 2's Travis Charest and others. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $19.95 HOMAGE COMICS 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 June 7. 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. This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************* Note: Due to its five-week shipping schedule, no issue of DISAVOWED is offered this month. Look for DISAVOWED #6 in the next issue of Previews. ************************* AMERICA'S BEST COMICS TOMORROW STORIES #8 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY HILLARY BARTA, RICK VEITCH, JIM BAIKIE, AND MELINDA GEBBIE; COVER BY BAIKIE In stores June 7. Another glittering grab-bag of some of the most talked-about and exciting short features in comics! Melinda Gebbie's lovely Cobweb features some startlingly glamorous and suprisingly traditional super-hero action, while Rick Veitch's gaslit sleuth, Greyshirt, stars in an encounter with his femme fatale antagonist, the living jewel Lapis Lazuli. And whatever you do, don't forget the inspired and messy mania of Hilary Barta's sublime Splash Brannigan, or Jim Baikie's toweringly inane First American! This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 PROMETHEA STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER BASED ON DESIGNS BY J.H. WILLIAMS, III Advance-solicited; in stores September 27. America's foremost science-heroine stands tall in this storytelling statue that finds Promethea battling dark forces from the Immateria. This "dream that waking does not end" measures 7" h x 10" w and stands on a heavily detailed sculpted base. Retailers, please note: The PROMETHEA STATUE 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 June-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, STATUE $195.00 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #13 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores June 7. Dizzy's education continues in the streets of Paris in Part 2 of the 3-part "Parlez Kung Vous?" The world becomes a much bigger place for Dizzy as she learns more about Agent Graves' secret agenda — and the piece she represents in his puzzle — at the feet of the cynical expatriot Mr. Branch. There's something special about Dizzy, but, just to make sure, Mr. Branch is about to put her to a test...a test that could have deadly results. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ACCELERATE #1 WRITTEN BY RICHARD KADREY; ART AND COVER BY THE PANDER BROS. In stores June 28. Teens never meant to be born travel through the future world of Neo-L.A. in search of a "Great Escape" — a drug called Accelerate — in a remarkable new miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 BATTLEAXES #4 WRITTEN BY TERRY LABAN; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ALEX HORLEY In stores June 7. It's rough going for Hrotha, Freya and the other warrior women as they struggle to fight off the invading hordes of the Tengut army. Will the humble Skold be able to defeat the unworldly horror of the slimy Nolo Goth? Will Prince Alexis prove himself a warrior in battle or die in the attempt? Will Sigga ever stop whining? Read the exciting conclusion! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #75 WRITTEN BY PETER GROSS; ART BY GROSS, RYAN KELLY AND BARBARA SCHULZ; PAINTED COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores June 21. Final issue. Following last issue's climactic confrontation among Tim, the Other and Barbatos, we jump 30 years into the future to see the consequences of Tim Hunter's actions. By selling one of his memories to the demon Barbatos, Tim lost his own soul, but now Barbatos finds himself possessed, as Tim fights back with a secret plan of his own. This issue wraps up all the plotlines from the first volume of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, setting the stage for the next chapter in Tim's life — his fantastic quest to become the greatest mage on earth. Tim returns later this year in a miniseries that finds Tim with new allies and enemies as he pursues his destiny, setting the stage for a whole new direction in a new regular series. (Consult future issues of Previews for more details.) MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: THE BURNING GIRL TP WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER AND PETER GROSS; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG AND GROSS; PAINTED COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores June 14. Tim Hunter and Molly O'Reilly get caught up in Hell's war with Faerie in a trade paperback reprinting THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #33-41. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: BINDINGS TP WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY GARY AMARO AND PETER GROSS; COVER BY CHARLES VESS In stores June 14. Reoffered to coincide with June's THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #75 and the THE BURNING GIRL trade paperback, this collection reprints issues #1-4 of the ongoing series. (STAR 00931) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $12.95 ************************* DEADENDERS #6 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY WARREN PLEECE AND RICHARD CASE; COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores June 21. Beezer and Sophie continue life on the lam at the mysterious bookshop owned by the disturbingly "helpful" Daniel, even as the deadly drug-dealer Dodge closes in on them. As Daniel's voyeuristic obsession with Sophie quickly evolves into overt actions, Sophie's response is a big surprise to everyone. Plus, a backup story focuses on Beezer's ultra-cute cousin and her own growing fixation with the rough-riding Hal. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE DREAMING #51 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HØJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores June 21. Having survived a dangerous encounter with the Glamour Stone in The Dreaming, Maddy finds herself back in Manhattan...but things look very different. Now possessed of a magical "sight" that allows her to see simultaneously the world as we know it and the world as it really is, Maddy sees New York as a surreal landscape full of pitiful ghosts, beautiful ethereal fairies and terrifying monsters. Who says seeing is believing? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #151 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores June 28. Artist Marcelo Frusin (FLINCH, WEIRD WAR TALES SPECIAL) joins writer Brian Azzarello for Part 1 of the 6-part "Good Intentions." Released from prison, John Constantine discovers that an unseen hand has been pulling strings and making life very difficult for him. As he sets out to uncover the nature of the forces that have conspired against him, he experiences a different kind of danger as he goes hitchhiking. John has faced many monsters in his day, but none like the insidiously creepy ones that prowl America's highways. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 VERTIGO SECRET FILES: HELLBLAZER #1 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO, BRIAN AZZARELLO AND VARIOUS; ART BY TIM BRADSTREET, DAVE TAYLOR, STEVE DILLON, JOHN TOTLEBEN, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY PHIL HALE In stores June 14. An occasional series of one-shots profiling characters in VERTIGO's most popular titles begins with a look at HELLBLAZER's John Constantine. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HELLBLAZER: ORIGINAL SINS TP WRITTEN BY JAIME DELANO; ART BY JOHN RIDGWAY AND ALFREDO ALCALA; COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores June 14. Timed to coincide with the release of VERTIGO Secret Files: HELLBLAZER #1, this chilling trade paperback reprints issues #1-9 of the popular ongoing series. (STAR 00332) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 256PG, FC $19.95 ************************* LUCIFER #3 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores June 7. The first story arc starring Lucifer Morningstar comes to a startling conclusion. Having absorbed the Living Tarot Deck inside of her, wannabe magician Jill Presto has begun manifesting truly magical powers. Jill's new "act" has her dispensing swift and deadly vengence on a terrified audience. Lucifer finally forces the Deck to give him his "six-card-spread" reading...and now the devil learns that sometimes too much information is a dangerous thing. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH MERCY WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY PAUL JOHNSON In stores June 21. Deep within his severed consciousness, a comatose man becomes aware of a mysterious being named Mercy in one of the first stand-alone titles published by VERTIGO. (STAR 01053) MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 PREACHER #64 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores June 7. Betrayals abound as Jesse confronts Cassidy in Part 6 of the 7-part "Alamo." As the two have a painful discussion of their fractured friendship, Tulip comes to know a new betrayal and Starr takes his relationship with Hoover and Featherstone to the next level. No one can escape their past...or their fate. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING TP — NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY STEVEN BISSETTE AND JOHN TOTLEBEN In stores June 21. The first issues of Alan Moore's acclaimed run on SWAMP THING are collected in this new printing of the classic trade paperback reprinting SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #21-27. Included among these stories is "The Anatomy Lesson," the story that forever redefined the long-established character. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $19.95 SWAMP THING #4 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY ROGER PETERSEN AND JOE RUBINSTEIN; PAINTED COVER BY RICK BERRY In stores June 14. A major supporting player is introduced in Part 1 of the 3-part "Killing Time." As Tefé continues to search for her place in the world, she meets Pilate, an ex-sniper struggling to find a reason not to kill. Joining him in the hunt for a rogue lion running wild in a safari park, each must confront a shared reluctance towards taking lives. Also, more facets of Tefé's terrifying power come to light. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #35 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores June 14. Part 2 of the 3-part "Gouge Away." There's only one thing worse than a drunken, drug- abusing and half-mad journalist — and that's a drunken drug-abusing half-mad journalist who knows how to do his job and is out to destroy your life. This is Spider Jerusalem on the offensive: angry and blisteringly smart, one step ahead of the White House spin doctors, going all out to eviscerate the President himself. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #395 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores June 7. As the first blushes of summer begin to be felt, think of how delightful it will be to enjoy a tall cool glass of lemonade — or perhaps an iced tea, even — as you enjoy the latest issue of MAD in a hammock between two gently swaying palm fronds. This issue, learn about "Little Known Clauses Found in the Contracts of Some of Today's Biggest Sport Stars" and enjoy a delightful takeoff on the TV show Angel. If you don't have any palm fronds, read it on your sofa in front of the air conditioner. No air conditioner? Look, do whatever you want, okay? MAGAZINE, 48PG, B&W $2.99* MAD XL #4 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores June 14. More blasts from the past with Part 4 of the serialization of the long-out-of-print The MAD World of William M. Gaines. Also, Dick DeBartolo is profiled as "Writer of the Month." MAGAZINE, 96PG, B&W $4.99* PARADOX PRESS REINVENTING COMICS SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SCOTT MCCLOUD; COVER BY MCCLOUD In stores June 7. Writer/artist Scott McCloud returns to the "great debate" he began in UNDERSTANDING COMICS with a new volume exploring the ways the art and practice of comics are changing with the advent of the digital age. For more information, see the feature article. B & W, 256 PG. SOFTCOVER BOOK $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH UNDERSTANDING COMICS SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SCOTT MCCLOUD; COVER BY MCCLOUD In stores June 7. Timed to coincide with the release of REINVENTING COMICS, this reoffered softcover volume earned critical acclaim and generated tremendous controversy with its insights into "the world's most misunderstood art form." (STAR 09591) SC, 7X10, 224PG, B&W $19.95 DC DIRECT BAT-MITE SOFT TOY Pre-solicited; in stores October 4. One of DC DIRECT's first soft toys duplicates that Silver Age imp named Bat-Mite! Scheduled to return to prominence in the upcoming SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FUNNEST one-shot, Batman's biggest fan stands 7" tall with hands that can adhere to other soft toys or to his own hips. Look below for details of the other DC DIRECT SOFT TOY being offered this month: Death, from THE SANDMAN. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The BAT-MITE SOFT TOY 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 July-released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. SOFT TOY $14.95 DEATH SOFT TOY VERTIGO. Pre-solicited; in stores October 4. Death's arrival can come in unexpected forms, but never as unexpected as this loveable soft toy, one of the first two released by DC DIRECT. Standing 7" tall, the Sandman's sister has rooted hair and a metallic ankh sewn into her top. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The DEATH SOFT TOY 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 July-released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. FC, SOFT TOY $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DANGER GIRL CAP In stores June 28. The DANGER GIRL emblem is embroidered on this adjustable, brushed twill and suede constructed cap. (STAR 08946) CAP $20.95 ************************* BATMAN VAMPIRE STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY KELLEY JONES ELSEWORLDS. Pre-solicited; in stores October 18. Based on the undead, Elseworlds Batman from the Kelley Jones-illustrated "Vampire trilogy" — BATMAN/DRACULA: RED RAIN, BATMAN: BLOODSTORM, and BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST — this haunting cold-cast porcelain statue captures the Darkest Knight of them all bursting from his grave. Meticulously sculpted by William Paquet based on Jones's designs, each statue comes packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The BATMAN VAMPIRE STATUE 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 July- released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 DEATH ANKH PROP WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN VERTIGO. Pre-solicited; in stores October 25. The emblem of Death of the Endless is reproduced in a beautiful wearable beveled pewter prop. Hanging from a fine black cord, this handsome ankh is inscribed on one side with the Neil Gaiman-written phrase "you get what anybody gets" on one side and that phrase's completion, "you get a lifetime," on the other. Packaged in a black gift box. Retailers, please note: The DEATH ANKH 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 July-released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. PROP $89.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HELLBLAZER PIN ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores June 28. Timed to coincide with the start of the new story arc in HELLBLAZER #151, this pin features a striking image of John Constantine as rendered by Sean Phillips (WILDCATS). (STAR 07675) PIN $7.95 ************************ IMPULSE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores October 25. The most reckless youth in the DCU comes home in a Speed Force-powered action figure! Standing 5.75" tall, Bart Allen has eleven points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles) and may be placed in a running position on a base featuring the Flash insignia. Max Mercury figure sold separately. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The IMPULSE ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI MAX MERCURY ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores October 25. An action figure captures the "Zen Master of Speed!" Keeping a cranky, watchful eye on his young ward Impulse, the septuagenarian speedster stands 6.5" tall with eleven points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles) and may be placed in a running position on a base featuring the Flash insignia. Annoying young speedster sold separately. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: the MAX MERCURY ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI MISTER MIRACLE/BIG BARDA DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores October 11. An incredible 2-pack presents two of Jack Kirby's most dazzling "Fourth World" creations: the world's greatest escape artist and his Female Fury wife… plus a bonus figure! Scott Free — formerly of Apokolips, currently of Earth — stands 6 1/2" tall with eleven points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles) and comes wearing a removable soft vinyl cape. His wife, the statuesque Big Barda, stands 7" tall with seven points of articulation (shoulders, elbows, upper arms, and waist) comes with an Omega Rod she can grasp and wears a removable helmet and a non-removable cape. The happy couple comes packaged together in a striking collector's box with two pairs of white "areo-disks" that secure to the bottom of their feet. Each set also includes Mister Miracle’s diminutive pal, Oberon, who stands 3 ¼” tall with four points of articulation (shoulders and hips). Retailers, please note: The MISTER MIRACLE/BIG BARDA 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 June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. death trap? FIGURE SET (X3) PI GREEN LANTERN (HAL JORDAN) MINI-STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY DARRYL BANKS Advance-solicited; in stores September 20. The sold-out Hal Jordan statue is recreated as the second of three mini-statues based on the Green Lanterns! Measuring 4 1/4" w x 2 1/4" d x 4 1/2" h, this carefully crafted statue joins the mini-statue of Kyle Rayner (offered in last month's Previews) and Alan Scott (to be offered later in 2000). Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN (HAL JORDAN) MINI-STATUE 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 June-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, MINI-STATUE $39.95 ROBIN/YOUNG JUSTICE STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY TODD NAUCK Advance-solicited; in stores September 6. The second of three statues of the heroes of Young Justice showcases the team's most serious member: Robin! Crouching on a rooftop, ready to fight evil, the cold-cast porcelain Boy Wonder stands 8 1/2" tall (including a 3" x 3 1/4" x 6") base designed to interlock with those of the already-solicited SUPERBOY and the soon-to-be-announced IMPULSE Young Justice statues. Retailers, please note: The ROBIN/YOUNG JUSTICE STATUE 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 June-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, STATUE $175.00 SUPERMAN SNOW GLOBE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Pre-solicited; in stores November 1. Superman descends from the sky to his classic Arctic Fortress of Solitude (complete with giant key) in an elegant snow globe! The globe stands 7" tall (including a sculpted, gold-painted base) with a 4 ¾” diameter, and features the cold-cast porcelain Man of Steel surrounded by white and gold particles of "snow," while the Fortress is etched onto the base. Each globe is packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The SUPERMAN SNOW GLOBE 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 July-released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. FC, SNOW GLOBE $79.95 IMAGE COMICS BIG BANG COMICS #32 An Image Comic (W) Terrance Griep, Jr. (P) Tim Stiles (I) Bob Rivard Holy hole in the doughnut! It's high-camp hi-jinx this month as the Pink Flamingo attempts to cash in on the rock 'n roll craze by opening the Flamingo-A-Go-Go Club, in this tale from the Groovy 1960s! Has the Fuchsia Felon really gone straight? Join the Knight Watchman and the kid whiz Galahad as they attempt to find out the truth in "The Pink Flamingo's Really Gone Rebop Roost". b&w, 32pg $3.95 BLOOD LEGACY #3 Top Cow Comics (W) Matt Hawkins (co-W) Kerri Hawkins (P) Mark Pajarillo (C) Edwin Rosell Ryan's mesmerizing story continues to unfold as Dr. Susan Ryerson learns more and more about her mysterious patient. Plus, visions of the Battle of Agincourt haunt the geneticist so vividly that they seem real. But, Susan grows more unsettled when Ryan begins to tell her of the others, the elegant, beautiful and violent creatures who are Ryan's kind. Susan comes to realize with fear that Ryan may be running from more than just her past. FC, 32pg $2.50 CITY OF SILENCE #2 An Image Comic (W) Warren Ellis (A) Gary Erskine (C) D'Israeli & Laura DePuy There's a new game in the City Of Silence: a brand new science that needs silencing. The Silencers are following a trail of corpses and lies, hunting the city's biggest secret yet; and it's a dangerous trail, haunted by the mad ghost policemen of Necrolux, deranged pimps, and rivers that don't stay in one place... FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.50 CRIMSON PLAGUE #1 An Image Comic (S/A) George Pérez (C) Tom Smith/ Color Arts Something horrible has happened on MannaWorks 3. In one night the entire population of the prison mining colony on one of Jupiter's moons has been destroyed, all their bodies putrified into masses of red mush-- all dead except for a mysterious young woman with a ribbon of crimson in her long black hair. The same young woman who, five years later, is at the center of a series of similar bloody deaths on the Mars colony of MannaWorks 2. You see, DiNA: Simmons is no ordinary woman. Her blood is lethal to the touch. She bleeds, you die-- horribly and instantly, as a gang of would-be attackers learn all too well on the Martian settlement. And as dangerous as DiNA: is when attacked, that is not the most frightening part of her powers. No, it is during certain biological cycles that DiNA: Simmons is at her most deadly-- when the destructive toxins in her blood become an airborne virus-- capable of destroying an entire planet in a night-- a crimson plague for which there is no known cure-- and no escape. A crimson plague that is one step closer to reaching Earth. This special 64 page Gorilla Comics edition re-presents the original 32- page Event Comics premier issue with 16 brand new story pages, pin-ups, a photo gallery featuring the real-life models who comprise the cast, and more! Plus: An all-new exclusive prologue story to this month's other Gorilla launch: SECTION ZERO by Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett! FC, 64pg $2.95 DARKMINDS VOL. II #5 An Image Comic Created by Pat Lee (W) Ken Siu-Chong (P) Omar Dogan (I) Rob Armstrong (C) Jenn Chan "The Prize"—Neon calls on the help of the only agent whom he can trust to try and determine why a swarm of SIU S.W.A.T cyborgs seem intent on killing Reiko and anyone who gets in their way. However, Nagawa and Mai cannot offer any answers, only conjecture and more questions. Could this inexplicable cyborg behavior somehow be related to the copycat Paradox murders? And what interest do they have in Nakiko and Paradox's 'mother', Reiko Tetsunori? But before they can begin looking for solutions, the cyborgs reappear to claim their prize. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE DARKNESS #32 Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Brian Ching Who is it that has a nastier mean streak than Jackie? Who can make the most formidable of men wet their pants? Who looks like a vision of heaven but acts like a creature from hell? Her name is Capris, the one and only sister of Jackie Estacado, and she's out for blood! Learn how one of the most innocent of young girls became a one woman wrecking machine and how the sister of The Darkness prepared for her "Dark Days Ahead". FC, 32pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN: DARKNESS #12 DARKNESS #13 DARKNESS #14 DARKNESS #15 DARKNESS #16 DARKNESS COLLECTED EDITIONS #1 DARKNESS COLLECTED EDITIONS #2 DARKNESS / BATMAN ********************* DEMONSLAYER VOL. II #3 An Image Comic (W/P) MARAT MYCHAELS (I) PIERRE ANDRE DERY (C) NEXT COLOR "Enter EBON"—Jaclyn's search for Michael has lead her to Ebon. But is he friend or foe and what repercussions will he have on Jaclyn's quest? Plus, the "ARRIVAL" draws ever closer! A can't miss chapter in the Demonslayer: Into Hell story arc as it comes to a dramatic conclusion and set's up the next chapter in the Demonslayer saga. Demonslayer is beautifully illustrated by Marat Mychaels and lavishly colored by Mark (SPAWN: DARK AGES) Nicholas. Get a glimpse at www.next-entertainment.com. DEMONSLAYER IT'S JUST GOOD. FC, 32pg $ 2.95 E.V.E PROTOMECHA #5 An Image Comic (W) Aron Lusen and Christian Lichtner (P) Ale Garza (I) Rick Ketchum (C) Liquid! With the clock winding down, E.V.E must complete her mission in order to save her father's life. There's only one problem, E.V.E and Gunner have been captured by the diabolical General Kasdan! Meanwhile, Crash still has a few tricks left up his sleeve, and he'll be pulling out all the stops to save Sam. The mysterious third target will also be revealed, but this time, E.V.E will be the one taking the punishment! Prepare for this climax building episode as Aron Lusen and Christian Lichtner (RISING STARS, Battle Chasers, X-Men) from award winning Liquid! Graphics, team up with the amazing talents of penciler, Ale Garza ( DV8, Generation X ). FC, 32pg $2.50 ECHO # 4 An Image Comic Created by Pat Lee and Ken Siu-Chong (W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Long Vo, Saka and Charles Park "Desperate Times..."—In this issue Sho and his team must depend on their resourcefulness if they hope to escape a seemingly invulnerable opponent. After a sudden ambush, the team loses radio contact with Nina and Kesaga and finds itself captured and at the mercy of Alverez and his newly acquired Echoes. In their most desperate hour, the team is quickly running out of options and time. Another Echo issue with ASTONISHING detailed artwork! A must have for manga and anime fans. FC, 32pg $2.50 EMPIRE #2 An Image Comic (W) Mark Waid (A) Barry Kitson (C) Chris Sotomayor Tell the truth: who would you sacrifice to save your own skin? Your brother? Your father? Your best friend? No? Then Xanna the Court Assassin thinks you're a wimp. Let her show you how love works in the Empire. Plus: What's that horrible screaming coming from the Confessional? EMPIRE #2 brings you the next chapter in the ongoing world-building campaign of Golgoth, the Ultimate Dictator. Who is he truly behind that emotionless iron mask--and how close has his new protégé come to discovering the shocking secret which allows Golgoth to maintain his grip on the throne? You shouldn't expect to see many characters in Empire that can be easily identified with any of the standard icons found in most super-hero universes. The rules are all different in the world that Empire depicts. FC, 32pg $2.50 F5 #3 An Image Comic (W/P) Tony Daniel (I) Rich Bonk (C) Steve Firchow The world has never been as unstable and unsafe now that Kessler, a German billionaire, has acquired the world's newest and most lethal weapon ever! With some key members of F5 MIA, will the short-handed Penny be able to put a stop to Kessler's crazed and diabolical antics before it's too late? Follow Penny and the rest of F5 into Europe as they try to close-in on this mastermind of destruction! FC, 32pg $2.50 FATHOM #13 Top Cow Comics (W&P) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O'Neil (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith The most celebrated crossover event of the new millennium continues as Michael Turner1s Fathom joins forces with Witchblade and Tomb Raider to confront a menace in which even their combined might not be enough to defeat! Why does this unknown race have it in for everyone1s favorite underwater heroine, and how does Sara and Lara fit into all of this? Grab hold and find out as Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil take you on a ride like none other and show just why they are the rulers of the ocean kingdom! Retailer Note: Fathom #13 will ship with 2 (two) covers in an equal 50/50 ratio that fit together forming one large gatefold image. FC, 32pg $2.50 FATHOM HARDCOVER EDITION Top Cow Comics (W&P) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O'Neil (I) Joe Weems (C) Jonathan D. Smith Michael Turner and Top Cow Productions are pleased to offer you the first ever Fathom Hardcover Edition. Including all nine issues of the first amazing Fathom story arc and SEVERAL NEW PAGES OF STORY, this incredible new hardcover will showcase the beautiful underwater world of Aspen like never before. Explore the depths of Michael Turner1s Fathom by immersing yourself in this stunning new hardcover edition. HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $39.95 FATHOM HARDCOVER: EXCLUSIVE SIGNED DUSTCOVER EDITION Top Cow Comics (W&P) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O'Neil (I) Joe Weems (C) Jonathan D. Smith This great exclusive is limited to only 2000 copies so make sure to pick yours up while you still can! HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $99.95 OFFERED AGAIN: O/A FATHOM SWIMSUIT SPECIAL ****************************8 THE GEAR STATION #4 An Image Comic (W) Janak Alford & Dan Fraga (A) Dan Fraga (C) Scribble (CGI) GEAR23 The climactic finale to the first Gearstation story arc! The machine known as the Gearstation is operational and the evil Steamlords want it's legendary power. If this happens, hell on earth is a certainty. See our heroes Bryce, Arthur, Yoshi, Darwin, and Fable take on a majic enhanced Drach Domo and his multitude of evil troopers! Don't miss this battle of epic proportions. The fate of the Domain is at stake. Who will win the final showdown? FC, 32pg $2.50 GEMINAR #1 An Image Comic (W) Terry Collins (P) Al Bigley (I) Dan Schaefer On the cusp of a bold new age of space exploration, a brave astronaut embarks up on one final mission. His dangerous flight soon goes berserk as he finds himself not only on the far side of an uncharted galaxy, but also 157 years in the future! But then comes the summons-to become an interstellar Avatar of justice, a futuristic avenging angel! This issue finds Geminar stands alone against an alien armada to protect a planet of Pacifists. By top talents Terry Collins (Doc Savage, Quantum Leap), and Al Bigley (New Batman Adventures). The excitement begins HERE! b&w, 24pg $3.50 KIN #5 Top Cow Comics (W&P) Gary Frank (I) Jason Gorder (C) Paul Mounts Our three heroes seem to find trouble around ever corner as their trip to Nevada takes a certain detour to the slammer! Breaking out of a small town jail cell will certainly be a first for our beloved caveman. In the meantime, Elspeth's father is still in search of his daughter and acquires yet another unique servant to help aid in his quest. FC, 32pg $2.95 KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS #31 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin (P) Clayton Crain (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Brian Haberlin "Sins of Omission"—Are secrets ever really secret? Not in the Psycho Circus. A rising politician and family man think the violent secrets of his past will stay buried and not corrupt his carefully coifed public image. But when he takes his family to the mystical Circus of Souls, he learns that one's darkest secrets are not so easily washed away. FC, 32pg $2.50 MAGDALENA / BLOOD LEGACY PREVIEW BOOK Top Cow Comics (W) Marcia Chen (P) Joe Benitez (W) Kerri Hawkins (P) Andy Park Two of Top Cow's most celebrated and ambitious new titles, Magdalena and Blood Legacy, are premiered here for the first time. This highly limited preview book includes the original concept sketches and first seven pages of the Magdalena drawn by series artist, Joe Benitez. Also included is the first appearance of Blood Legacy's Ryan, drawn by Tomb Raider's own Andy Park. This great exclusive has only been available at select conventions throughout the earlier portion of the year, pick up your copies of this great exclusive while you still can. Retailer Note: Quantities are limited: Allocations may occur. b&w, 22pg PI PARTS UNKNOWN: HOSTILE TAKEOVER #1 An Image Comic (W) Beau Smith (A) Brad Gorby (C) Dwayne Turner Remember when the bad guys were just that....really bad? Remember when you could fling out tough guy justice like a agitated ape hurlin' monkey crap at the rubes lookin' through the glass window? Remember when being politically incorrect was something you were smart enough to know was just fun and not dumb enough to think was written in stone? Well...those testosterone times of manly maneuvers are back! Parts Unknown: Hostile Takeover is the story of what would happen is Bill Gates was an evil sex crazed alien looking to take over the planet Earth. Oh...you mean he's not? The Scalon Invasion is back and worse than before. This time they are heading up the world's largest computer company and they have dark intentions on world wide political domination as well. Did I mention they want to kill or enslave the male population and have sex with our women? It's up to our favorite alien busting law enforcers-Spurr and Lucci to try and once again turn the Scalon invasion into nice set of luggage. Can these two recovering alcoholic super cops stay on the wagon long enough to jerk a final knot in the tails of these lurid lizard lover boys? Find out and read the first issue of Parts Unknown: Hostile Takeover. Wade through the flying lead, alien slobber, broken bones, corporate red tape and B-Movie dialogue. Be the first to read your new favorite guilty pleasure...then lie to your friends and tell them you didn't. Parts Unknown: Hostile Takeover #1 b&w, 32pg $2.95 POWERS #3 An Image Comic (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming (C) Pat Garrehy Who killed Retro Girl? Part 3—Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim are special homicide officer in charge of cases that involves Powers. And America's sweetheart RETRO GIRL has been impossibly murdered. In this exciting installment Walker and Pilgrim race through the city in search of the killer. From the gleaming skyscrapers of the noblest heroes to the darkest prison of the city's most retched enemy. From super-hot comic writer and EISNER award winner Brian Michael Bendis (SAM & TWITCH, JINX, TORSO, Daredevil) and art deco comic artist Mike Avon Oeming (Young Justice, Superman). This on-going, hard-boiled crime comic with a mainstream twist is brought to you in startling full color by Pat Garrehy (JLA). FC, 32pg $ 2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JINX: TORSO #1-6 Quantities are limited, allocations may occur *********************** THE RED STAR #1 An Image Comic (W) Christian Gossett & Bradley James Kayl (A) Christian Gossett (C) Allen Coulter & Snakebite (L) Richard Starkings' Comicraft Over the course of several generations, the once mighty empire known as the United Republics of The Red Star slaughtered millions of it's own people by the order of a single man. The man was their leader, Imbohl, a mighty sorceror whose insanity turned his people's Utopian dreams into a nightmarish scheme of his own immortality. Haunted by the ghosts of their nation's tragic past, the Heroes of the Red Star discover the true nature of their nation's struggle, abandon their duties as soldiers of the Red Fleet, and embark upon a quest to liberate their people from Imbohl's dark legacy. This fascinating new world is created by Chris Gossett, (Tales of the Jedi, Superman Annual #12) the artist that first designed the double-edged Lightsabre from Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace! With an innovative new system of color utilizing the same 3-D modeling technology as today's best selling video games and animated features, the Red Star is an epic mythology that heralds the dawn of a new era in comics. NOTE: Issue #1 Variant Cover by Frank Miller! FC, 32pg $2.95 RUMBLE GIRLS: SILKY WARRIOR TANSIE #2 An Image Comic (W/A) Lea Hernandez (Cover) Adam Warren (Consulting Editor) Warren Ellis "Speed! Candy!"—At Academie Juliet, only the craziest girls major in HardSkin piloting instead of feminine pursuits like volcano ballet, or full-contact synchronized swimming. This makes Raven Tansania Ransom, "the" craziest: after besting the murderous Carmen Cameron, she is Academie Juliet's top HardSkin pilot. Raven's victory brings the uninvited attention of the Suits, masters of the media conglomerate EnteCo. The Suits want Raven to be "their" ultimate female HardSkin pilot, a Rumble Girl, and assume the character of Silky Warrior Tansie. Yuji, who's been leading a double life as Academie Juliet's HardSkin coach and EnteCo's star, Crimson August, moves to protect Raven from the advances of the Suits. This decision will risk both of Yuji's careers, and the exposure of a secret Yuji's been keeping for seventeen years! b&w, 32pg $3.50 SAFFIRE # 3 An Image Comic (S) Sean Ruffner (P) Mat Broome & Ryan Odagawa (C) Digital Broome The final chapter comes to an end, as Saffire leads the young Olympians to South America to stop Fiendus. She arrives to find Fiendus, opening the Gateway to the Underworld, releasing Hades and his minions. Saffire must confront the Lord of the Underworld in a battle that will determine the fate of the Heavens and Earth. FC, 32pg $2.95 SAINT ANGEL #1 An Image Comic (A/W) Karl Altstaetter (W) Robert Napton (I) Victor Olazaba (C) Brian Buccellato In a distant galaxy, on an alien world, floating island nations fight endlessly in bloody conflicts. On one such island state, a truce is declared between the humans and a flying bird-like race. A member of each race is forced into an uneasy alliance and sent to the super-island of Neamis to investigate a new threat. During their travels, the unlikely duo encounter the legendary Saint Angel; a mythic warrior who is waging a private war against ominous invaders! Together, these warriors bury ancient blood feuds to save their world from certain destruction. This issue will also features a back-up Deity story. Note: This issue ships with an alternate cover by Dark Angel artist Kia Asamiya. FC, 40pg $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEITY REVELATIONS #1-4 O/A DEITY COLLECTED EDITION #1 & 2 ********************* SAM & TWITCH #11 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (P) Alberto Ponticelli (I) Jonathon Glapion (C)Todd Broeker and Jay Fotos (Cover) Ashley Wood "Witch Hunter Part II"—Modern-day witches are being systematically and violently killed and the pagan community of New York City is being ripped apart. Sam & Twitch enter a world of the black arts, spells and potions to catch the killer. But the rules of Wiccan don't mix well with the rules of Sam Burke. Find out why Sam & Twitch has been nominated for an international Eagle award for favorite ongoing series. This continuation of a dramatic new story arc is brought to you by 1999 Eisner Award- winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and new Sam and Twitch artist Alberto Ponticelli. FC, 32pg $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #76 An Image Comic by Erik Larsen FIRST ISSUE OF A BOLD, NEW DIRECTION! The ultimate jumping on place for new readers! After the Dragon alters history, the domino effect that results transforms the World as we know it in a dramatic fashion. This savage new world is radically different from anything that's gone before-- the only problem for the Dragon is-- he remembers the world that was and has no idea how he fits in to these strange surroundings. It's like the "Age of Apocalypse" with the volume turned up-- only THIS nightmare isn't ending! The world is changed and there's no turning back! The most dramatic event in the history of the Savage Dragon (and that's saying a lot)! Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation!! FC, 32pg $2.95 SECTION ZERO #1 An Image Comic (S&A) Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett (C) Ben DiMagmaliw There is no SECTION ZERO. SECTION ZERO isn't a secret section of the United Nation's charter. It does not perpetually fund a team of experts and adventurers to investigate the fantastic and unknown. The idea that this "team" looks into such things as UFOs, monsters, lost civilizations, time travel, ancient gods, and still-living dinosaurs is no more than an urban myth. After all, none of these things exist. And no one knows this better than the scientific genius, Doc Challenger, or soldier-of-fortune Sam Wildman. But they're not talking. Not about strange beings like Tesla, and Sargasso, and Lava, and Crust, and The 24-Hour Bug, and... Writer/Inker Karl Kesel (Superboy, World's Finest, upcoming: Harley Quinn) and Penciller Tom Grummett (Superboy, Adventures of Superman) bring the same excitement to SECTION ZERO as they have to their previous collaborations. Aided by the conspiratorial colors of Ben Dimagmaliw (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), they take you on a rollercoaster ride of thrills and chills. Chances of disappointment: Zero. Plus: An all-new 5-page prologue for the next great Gorilla premiere - the return of the fan-favorite TELLOS by Mike Wieringo and Todd DeZago! FC, 32pg $2.50 SHOCKROCKETS #3 An Image Comic (W) Kurt Busiek (P) Stuart Immonen (I) Wade Von Grawbadger (C) Jeromy Cox "The Triangle Trade"—Is one of the Shockrocket pilots a traitor? The Shockrockets tackle two missions this time -- one against monsters threatening a human outpost, and one, more sinister, against black marketeers trafficking in alien technology. It's an alliance between human criminals, alien refugees, and the inhuman creatures that live beneath the crust of the Earth -- and someone's got to stop it at its source. But one of the Shockrocket pilots may be working with the black marketeers -- and if that's the case, it could spell disaster for all of them. "The Triangle Trade" provides a look at the dark underbelly of the world of Shockrockets -- while providing new insight into the characters of the pilots and the intrigue that surrounds them. And at the speed they fly, there's no room for false moves! FC, 32pg $2.50 SOUL REAVER: LEGACY OF KAIN Top Cow Comics (W) Matt Hawkins (P & I) David Boller (C) Matt Nelson One of the hottest video games around is now it's own comic! Based off Eidos Interactives Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, this unique exclusive tells the tale of Raziel as he is turned from the first-born lieutenant of Kain into the devourer of souls while on his quest to destroy his master and become the ever powerful Soul Reaver! Don't miss out on your chance to own this incredible exclusive and learn how the fate of Raziel was changed forever! FC, 24pg $2.50 SOUL SAGA #4 An Image Comics (W) Stephen Platt and Christian Lichtner (P) Stephen Platt (C) Liquid! The Dominion finally strikes back against the Khan! Bloody retribution supplants failed diplomacy as Aries finds himself part of the elite squadron chosen to capture the Khan chief responsible for the destrution of the Artemis. However, his first mission leads him to question the values he's held dear all his life. Meanwhile, Lord Draken is ordered to find the bearer of the mark by any means necessary while feline ambition shows itself in cold calculation... Don't miss this installment of the epic saga from fan favorites Stephen Platt (Wolverine/Cable, Prophet, Moonknight) and Christian Lichtner (Rising Stars, Darkness/Batman, Battlechasers, X-Men). FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN #99 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian Haberlin (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane "The Edge of Darkness"—Heaven, Hell and every layer in between teeters on the edge of utter chaos and the fate of all creation is at stake. And the creature at the eye of the storm? The HellSpawn, of course! Just how could one brash little act lead to such a titanic array of consequences? Is Spawn really in charge of his own destiny or is he just a pawn in a greater game? Truth, lies, deceits and deceptions are all laid bare and the scene is set for the blockbuster Spawn issue #100. From this point on, everything in Spawn's world is turned upside down. Don't miss it. FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #16 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I) Chance Wolf (C) Mark Nicholas (Cover) Ashley Wood "Heart of the HellSpawn"—Thinking he has committed a horrendous mass murder in Rhyll, the HellSpawn wanders to the farthest shores of the British Isles in search of sanctuary. What he finds is a trap set be the ancient religious sect the Druids. In the insidious clutches of the Druids, the impossible becomes possible: Spawn's necroplasmic energy is tapped and torn from his body. Does this mean freedom for Covenant from the clutches of Hell? Or does it mean death? FC, 32pg $2.50 TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE #1/2 Top Cow Comics (W) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O-Neil (P) Keu Cha (co-P) Dan Fraga One of the most sought after team-ups of 1999 returns as Lara Croft, The Tomb Raider, and New York police detective Sara Pezzini, the Witchblade, join forces again to battle a wicked demon out for blood! Will our two heroines be able to survive their latest adventure? Find out as this hard to find half issue is offered here for the first time with a completely all new jam cover by fan favorites Keu Cha and Mark Pajarillo. FC, 24pg $2.95 VIOLENT MESSIAHS #1 An Image Comic (W) Joshua Dysart (P) Tone Rodriguez (I) Mostafa Moussa (C) Travis Smith A mysterious door hides something old and alive. A hyper-violent vigilante prowls the streets. A serial killer leaves only a poem for a clue. A female cop tries desperately to understand how it all connects. Welcome to Rankor Island, a carnival of social ills. Lt. Cheri Major has been on the trail of the vigilante dubbed "Citizen Pain" by the press. For months she has hunted his shadow, now the time to set a trap has come. Tonight everything she believes will be proven false and her descent into hell will begin. All the while, across town, the enigmatic serial killer, Family Man strikes once more. Experience the neo-realism and existential mayhem of VIOLENT MESSIAHS. Retailer Note: Ships with a 50/50 alternate cover by Sam and Twitch/Kiss Psycho Circus Artist - Angel Medina. FC, 32pg $2.95 WARLANDS #9 An Image Comic (Created) Pat Lee & Adrian Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Alvin Lee (C) Angelo Tsang & Pat Lee The final battle that will decide the fate of Warlands begins as the haggard armies of the eastern kingdoms consider their options after suffering a crushing defeat at the mouth of Dragon's Peace. No one could have predicted the strange, and unlikely new ally that would come to join them, or the desperate strategy that he would offer them. Pitted against an overwhelming superior army, our heroes must journey alone behind enemy lines to take on the Vampire Lords themselves! So tend to your wounds and try keep up with the rest of us as Dreamwave Productions bring you Warlands Chaper #9. FC, 32pg $2.50 WARLANDS POSTER #3 An Image Product (P) Pat Lee (I) Alvin Lee (C) Dreamwave Colors Prepare yourself as Dreamwave presents their third poster of their hot new series Warlands. This breathtaking cover of issue #5 features G'dar, Elessa, Zeph, Delezar, Jerell, Marisana and more. This detailed cover is another one of Pat Lee's prize possessions, so don't miss out on this rare opportunity to pick up the mind-blowing cover in poster size! FC, 24x36 $5.99 THE WICKED #6 An Image Comic (W) Francis Takenaga (A) Roy Martinez (C) Haberlin Studios Lady Carolyn continues to defy logic and reason, as victims continue to disappear into the dusky Southern nights. Not convinced of either her innocence or her guilt, Nathan, Wendy and Cristof must also deal with a number of the local lawless who have gathered in the brotherhood that is The Wicked. With Kaliveult just a half-step behind their every move, and his ever-present Shadowdemons lurking in every crack and crevice, neither task is made any easier. The tension between Wendy and the mysterious Cristof continues to grow, yet, the past of one proves to be utterly frustrating to the other. This evocative two-issue story arc comes to a savage conclusion as Wendy proves to her male counterparts that sometimes, women just do it better! FC, 32pg $2.95 WITCHBLADE #41 Top Cow Comics (W) Rick Veitch (co-W) Paul Jenkins (P) Keu Cha (I) D-Tron The most promising new story line of the new millennium continues as Sara attempts to deal with the ramifications of last issue. Rick Veitch and Paul Jenkins have provided nothing short of a stellar new direction for everyone's favorite Witchblade wielding detective and new series artist Keu Cha has exemplified the ability to fill Sara's world with unique and explosive visuals. Now is the time to pick up Witchblade and find out what everyone has been talking about! FC, 32pg $2.50 WITCHBLADE CONVENTION POSTER # Top Cow Comics (P) Keu Cha (I) D-Tron (C) Steve Firchow Cover your walls with sheer perfection. This incredible new Witchblade poster illustrated by the red-hot Keu Cha brings a whole new meaning to the term beauty and the beast! See for yourself why Witchblade is once again queen of the comic domain! FC, 24x36 PI WITCHBLADE / DARKMINDS SPECIAL Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl (P) Pat Lee (I & C) Dreamwave Productions Marc Silvestri's Top Cow Productions joins forces with Pat Lee's Dreamwave Productions for this very special event. There's a serial killer plaguing Macropolis and it's up to the newly-created cyborg Nakiko to discover the criminal's identity. How does the Witchblade fit into all this? Let's just say it isn't always worn by the GOOD GUYS! This one-shot is written by Witchblade co-creator and original writer David Wohl, and illustrated by Pat Lee and Dreamwave Productions, and is sure to be one of the biggest hits of 2000! Prestige Format. Retailer Note: Witchblade/DarkMinds will ship with two (2) covers in an equal 50/50 ratio with covers drawn by Pat Lee and Marc Silvestri. FC, 48pg $5.95 WITCHBLADE DELUXE TPB: REVELATIONS Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl (co-W) Christina Z (P) Michael Turner (co-P) Tony Daniel (I) D-Tron (C) Johnathan D. Smith Top Cow Productions is proud to announce the completion of the second highly anticipated Witchblade Deluxe Collected Edition, Revelations! Including the classic story lines of Anne Bonnie, the Pirate Witchblade and Sara's quest to discover the true Microwave Murderer's identity, this huge collected edition has it all! Featuring issues 9 through 17 and boasting an all new cover by Michael Turner, this is your opportunity to own some of those hard to find issues you've always been wanting and explore a few of the greatest moments in the Witchblade's history! SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $24.95 WITCHBLADE: DESTINY'S CHILD #3 Top Cow Comics (W) Christina Z (P & I) David Boller The incredible Destiny's Child story line concludes in grand fashion! Bear witness to the events that altered the course of the Witchblade's history and lead it directly to its current wielder, Sara Pezzini! Find out what part Kenneth Irons and Nottingham played in the Witchblade1s journey and learn why Sara became Destiny's Child! FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WITCHBLADE #25 O/A DEVIL'S REIGN: WOLVERINE / WITCHBLADE ************************* IMAGE COMICS/DF LIMITED EDITION MERCHANDISE: FATHOM #13 DF EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL COVER With a DF exclusive alternate cover by Mike Turner! The second part of this historic crossover! This fantastic cover connects to the first cover of part one to form one incredible image! Also available signed by Mike Turner! Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC SRP: $6.95 SIGNED—FC SRP: $19.95 TOMB RAIDER #4 DF EXCLUSIVE "CHROME" COVER Tomb Raider is FOREVER! This issue is the final part of the first sold out storyline! And DF is commemorating this final issue with a really cool high end "chrome" cover! Don't miss out! Limited to 3,000 units! FC SRP: $14.95 TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE #1/2 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER With a DF exclusive alternate cover by Mike Turner! The prelude to the historic crossover! And DF has an exclusive cover by Mike Turner! Also available in a "Chrome" Edition. Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC SRP: $6.95 CHROME—FC SRP: $14.95 WITCHBLADE/DARKMINDS DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE GOLD FOIL COVER With an alternate cover drawn by artist Pat Lee! Top Cow's Witchblade! Dreamwave's Darkminds! The first crossover between these two giants from Image! And DF has the exclusive alternate cover - and each one has a foil treatment added to the logo for good measure! Don't miss out on this one comic fans! Extremely Limited! FC SRP: $12.95 FATHOM HARDCOVER SIGNED Signed by Mike Turner! The complete first story arc compiled in a hardcover! And to make this even more special it is signed by creator/writer/artist Mike Turner! Extremely Limited! HC, FC SRP: $69.95 FATHOM LIMITED LITHO (DF SERIES #1) This limited edition litho measures approximately 18" by 24" and features this rare image of Fathom climbing on top of a coral structure! Printed on 80lb. Gallery Silk paper, this Fathom litho will look fabulous on your wall! Also available signed by Mike Turner. Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC, 18x24 SRP: $24.95 SIGNED—FC, 18x24 SRP: $39.95 FATHOM LIMITED LITHO (DF SERIES #2) Featuring the very first fantastic Fathom image featuring Aspen coming out of the water with her surf board! Measuring approximately 18" by 24" and printed on 80lb. Gallery Silk paper, this Fathom litho will look fabulous on your wall! Also available signed by Mike Turner. Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC, 18x24 SRP: $24.95 SIGNED—FC, 18x24 SRP: $39.95 FATHOM "PERFECT 10" COMMEMERATIVE 22 KT. GOLD EMBOSSED CARD Featuring the incredible cover created by Mike Turner exclusively for DF! And now this cover is being turned into a 22KT Gold Embossed Gold Card! This one will sell out, and it's strictly limited to no more than 10,000 units! Limited to ONLY 10,000 Gold Embossed Cards! Gold Card SRP: $29.95 FATHOM #0 COMMEMERATIVE 22 KT. GOLD EMBOSSED CARD And speaking of classics, this cover from Fathom #0 featured the first appearance of Aspen - who has since become Fathom! This cover looks beautiful in gold! Comes in a special package! Limited to ONLY 10,000 Gold Embossed Cards! Gold Card SRP: $29.95 TOMB RAIDER TERRIFIC 5 STAR PACKAGE Featuring the DF Exclusive cover to Tomb Raider #5 and the Fathom #0 DF Exclusive Gold Foil cover! And as an extra added bonus you will also receive 3 additional random DF Exclusive Alternate covers as part of this package! That's at least an extra $20.00 value at no extra cost! What a terrific package for Fans! Extremely Limited! Pack SRP: $16.95 STILL AVAILABLE O/A WITCHBLADE #1 B&W DF EXCLUSIVE SKETCH EDITION The DF exclusive cover with an awesome cover sketch by Michael Turner! Limited Edition. FC SRP: $6.95 O/A DARKMINDS II #1 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE GOLD FOIL COVER With a fantastic cover by Pat Lee and the Dreamwave Studios! The new ongoing series of this hot new title with an exclusive DF Alternate cover! Extremely Limited. FC SRP: $10.00 O/A GEAR STATION #1 LIMITED ALEX ROSS FOIL COVER The hard to get Alex Ross foil cover featuring Dan Fraga's hot new hit. Limited edition! FC SRP: $12.95 O/A GEAR STATION #1 LIMITED MIKE TURNER FOIL COVER The hard-to-get Mike Turner foil cover featuring Dan Fraga's hot new hit. Limited edition! FC SRP: $12.95 ************************* MARVEL COMICS X-MEN: THE MOVIE ON SALE JUNE 7 X-MEN THE MOVIE: MAGNETO photo cover featuring ian mckellen joe pruett/mark texiera/jimmy palmiotti • THE SCOOP: What set Magneto on a collision course with the Children of the Atom? Find out in this official prequel that gives you a head start on X-Men The Movie! • THE STORY: What moment from the past of Magneto haunts him to this day? What is this mysterious mutant’s connection to Professor Charles Xavier? And what drives the Master of Magnetism to be the most feared mutant on the planet? Magneto, Mystique, Toad and Sabretooth gather in this story that reveals action that you won’t see in X-Men The Movie! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page one-shot has no ads. • MARVEL MEMO: An illustrated cover (by Mark Texeira & Jimmy Palmiotti) will ship to retailers in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. Dynamic Forces is also offering an alternate signed cover of this one-shot. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04888-5-00111 5.95 ON SALE JUNE 14 X-MEN THE MOVIE: ROGUE photo cover featuring anna paquin dan abnett & andy lanning/ alan evans/rob nikolakakis • THE SCOOP: Find out what led Rogue to join the Children of the Atom in the official prequel to X-Men The Movie! • THE STORY: Her strange mutant powers have emerged, and now a frightened young woman named Rogue is on the run! What secrets about mutantkind will she discover when she is captured by a mysterious squad of government agents? What diabolical deeds are unraveling in the shadowed Sherman Chemical Plant? And how does the man called Wolverine fit into the picture? Find out in the comic book that sets the stage for X-Men The Movie! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page one-shot has no ads. • MARVEL MEMO: An illustrated cover (by Alan Evans & Rob Nikolakakis) will ship to retailers in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. Dynamic Forces is also offering an alternate signed cover of this one-shot. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04889-2-00111 5.95 ON SALE JUNE 21 X-MEN THE MOVIE: WOLVERINE photo cover featuring hugh jackman jay faerber/karl waller/mark mckenna • THE SCOOP: Find out how destiny leads Wolverine to the Children of the Atom in the official prequel to X-Men The Movie! • THE STORY: An amnesiac man is wandering through the snowswept Canadian wilderness, attempting to discover who he really is. His name is Logan—but instead of uncovering his true identity, he’ll encounter a beautiful damsel in distress! Who are the agents following her... and will the mutant codenamed Wolverine be able to save this woman from their clutches? More importantly, should he save her? Find out in the comic book that will lead you directly to Wolverine’s first appearance in the movie everybody is talking about! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page one-shot has no ads. • MARVEL MEMO: An illustrated cover (by Karl Waller and Mark McKenna) will ship to retailers in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. Dynamic Forces is also offering an alternate signed cover of this one-shot. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-10750-6-00111 5.95 ON SALE JUNE 28 X-MEN: BEGINNINGS photo cover featuring ian mckellen, anna paquin & hugh jackman • THE SCOOP: Learn the secrets of Wolverine, Rogue and Magneto in the book that collects the official prequels to X-Men The Movie! • THE STORY: What moment from Magneto’s past haunts him to this day—and has driven him to be the most feared mutant on the planet? Why is a frightened young woman named Rogue on the run—and why is she being pursued by a mysterious squad of government agents? How does the amnesiac man called Logan become the X-Man codenamed Wolverine? Find out as Mark Texeira, Andy Lanning, Jay Faerber, Dan Abnett, Joe Pruett, Jimmy Palmiotti and more present three adventures that will lead you directly to the summer blockbuster by Marvel and 20th Century Fox! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10750-6-00111 14.95 ON SALE JULY 5 X-MEN THE MOVIE PHOTO COVER ralph macchio/anthony williams/andy lanning • THE SCOOP: Marvel Comics proudly presents the official comic book adaptation of X- Men The Movie! • THE STORY: Storm! Cyclops! Jean Grey! Rogue! Wolverine! Each were born with bizarre powers! Each thought they were alone in a world that fears and hates them! But now the mysterious Professor X gathers together this team of mutants to form the X- Men! Unsure of their place on the planet—and of their very teammates—only they stand against the evil plans of Magneto, the Master of Magnetism, and his group of fearsome henchmen known as Sabretooth, Toad and Mystique! The world’s most popular comic book characters are finally brought to life by director Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects, Apt Pupil) and an all-star cast that includes Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, James Marsden, Famke Janssen, Ray Park, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Tyler Mane, Bruce Davison and Sir Ian McKellen! Because you demanded it, 20th Century Fox and Marvel unleash X-Men The Movie! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page one-shot has no ads. • MARVEL MEMO: An illustrated cover (by Anthony Williams & Andy Lanning) will ship to retailers in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. 7-59606-04891-5-00111 5.95 X-MEN THE MOVIE TRADE PAPERBACK • THE SCOOP: The official comic book adaptation of X-Men The Movie—plus key X- Men adventures! • THE STORY: Not only does this collection contain the complete adaptation of this summer’s hottest flick, but it also contains classic stories starring key characters from the film! Look for the introduction of Rogue, a big battle between Magneto and the X-Men and WEAPON X, the classic origin of Wolverine! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. • MARVEL MEMO: You have four photo covers to choose from: Ian McKellen (Magneto), Anna Paquin (Rogue), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and the iconic metal “X” cover! X-MEN THE MOVIE “X” PHOTO COVER 7-59606-10749-0-00111 14.95 IAN MCKELLEN (MAGNETO) PHOTO COVER 7-59606-10749-0-00121 14.95 ANNA PAQUIN (ROGUE) PHOTO COVER 7-59606-10749-0-00131 14.95 HUGH JACKMAN (WOLVERINE) PHOTO COVER 7-59606-10749-0-00131 14.95 X-MEN ON SALE JUNE 7 MUTANT X NO. 22 cover by bart sears howard mackie/bart sears/andrew pepoy Has Professor X turned evil? Is Galactus coming to Earth? How could the Devourer exist if he was killed by the Goblin Queen? And when the Fallen returns, will he be friend or foe? New penciler Bart Sears jumps onboard as Havok and the Six face mystery and mayhem! 7-59606-04690-4-02211 2.25 UNCANNY X-MEN NO. 383 cover by adam kubert chris claremont/adam kubert/tim townsend • THE SCOOP: New foes debut in this double-sized spectacular! • THE STORY: What’s big, freezing, has its own chapter of the Thieves Guild and is very, very dangerous to the X-Men? The answer is Russia—where the Children of the Atom have traveled to help Gambit return a favor of life-and-death implications! What they find is a bizarre underworld run by a killer named Ransome Sole—and a fight that could lead them all into slavery! Thought the “Revolution” was over? Ha! Be here for the introduction of the most strange and grotesque group of villains you’re bound to see this year: Bludgeon & Cudgel, Revanant and Big Casino—courtesy of the all-star creative team of Chris Claremont, Adam Kubert and Tim Townsend! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-02461-2-38311 2.99 X-MEN: THE HIDDEN YEARS NO. 9 cover by JOHN BYRNE john byrne/john byrne/tom palmer The coming of... Phoenix?! To turn back an alien invasion by the Z’Noxx, the X-Men have united with the Fantastic Four! Plus: Marvel Girl encounters an overpowering force—fortelling a famous fiery and fatal future! Is this the first appearance of the Phoenix entity?! 7-59606-04799-4-00911 2.50 ON SALE JUNE 14 CABLE NO. 82 cover by michael ryan robert weinberg/michael ryan Nathan Christopher Summers... murderer?! The Undying can only be stopped by killing their hosts, and now they’ve taken over the body of Cable’s closest friend, Irene Merryweather! Ever doubt that the son of Cyclops is one bad hombre? You won’t after this! And while he struggles with that horror, a lone and desperate Rachel Summers sends our hero a psychic distress call from the mysterious House on the Borderline! 7-59606-01362-3-08211 2.25 GENERATION X NO. 66 cover by steve pugh warren ellis & Brian wood/steve pugh Correction: Part 4 (of 4)—The shocking conclusion to Warren Ellis’ first story arc! Generation X is trapped in The House of Correction, the sick jail run by the deranged and not-quite-human Warden Coffin! Now it’s the entire adult world vs. a prison population of confused kids—that includes Gen X! And not everyone gets out of this alive... who will survive to kick off next month’s new adventure? 7-59606-02678-4-06611 2.25 MAGNETO: DARK SEDUCTION NO. 3 (OF 4) cover by roger cruz fabian nicieza/roger cruz It’s Magneto vs. the Scarlet Witch—and the Avengers! Something terrible lies buried in the Carrion Cove section of Genosha—a secret that, if placed in the hands of Magneto, could make him immeasurably more powerful. And although the Master of Magnetism has brought some semblance of order to the civil war-torn island nation, there are many people who fear his growing power. Among those people: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Now, for the fate of the very world, it’s Magneto vs. his own daugher and her teammates, the Avengers! 7-59606-04852-6-00311 2.99 X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM NO. 5 (OF 6) cover by paul smith joe casey/paul smith The X-Men are coming together for the first time—but so is the Anti-Mutant Militia and the FBI! Scott Summers, Warren Worthington, Hank McCoy and Bobby Drake have joined Professor X, but there is one more young mutant in need of Xavier’s help—and Jean Grey has been targeted by their enemies! The race is on, and Jean’s only hope is a quartet of untrained, undisciplined X-Men who may be as dangerous to themselves as the bad guys! 7-59606-04791-8-01111 2.95 X-MEN: MILLENNIAL VISIONS cover by art adams • THE SCOOP: A smorgasbord of the industry’s top talents gives you a sneak peek into the new millennium—and into what could very well be the future of the X-Men! • THE STORY: Think of it as a preview of the future! Think of it as a look at the mighty mutants by artists not normally associated with Wolverine, Storm and Cyclops! Whatever you think it is, X-MEN: MILLENNIAL VISIONS will unleash a gallery of wild possibilities by some of the most innovative artists today, including J.H. Williams, Gary Frank, Mat Broome, Art Thibert, Bill Sienkiewicz, Adam Pollina, John Paul Leon, Kilian Plunkett, Sean Chen, Kevin Maguire and many more! Which of these pin-ups will generate one-shots, limited series, or even new ongoing titles? That’s unknown—but you will know that you saw them here first! • THE FORMAT: 48-page one-shot. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04857-1-00111 3.99 ON SALE JUNE 21 BISHOP: THE LAST X-MAN NO. 11 cover by georges jeanty & karl story joseph harris/georges jeanty/art thibert The Last X-Man continues his march towards Chronokeep, except there’s a new obstacle in his way—the Morlocks! Will these frightening mutants turn out to be friends or foes? Who is the enigmatic figure hiding in the Morlock caves? And why is Fitzroy consumed with capturing him? 7-59606-04782-6-01111 2.25 X-MAN NO. 66 cover by ariel olivetti warren ellis & steven grant/ariel olivetti No Direction Home: Part 4 (of 4)—The head-rattling conclusion to the first story arc by Warren Ellis! In a broken universe, Nate Grey hunts the mysterious figure who has come here to murder Earth’s mutants. But he also hunts the truth: what did those mutants do when they went exploring down-reality to earn a death sentence? And, finally, we learn more about how Nate changed during those missing months! And it all leads to the next explosive arc that holds all the answers! 7-59606-04204-3-06511 2.25 X-MEN NO. 103 cover by leinil francis yu chris claremont/leinil francis yu/MARK MORALES Who will lead the X-Men? Cyclops is gone. Storm has joined Gambit’s squad. Nightcrawler has declined. The two most logical candidates are Wolverine and Rogue, and there’s only one fair way to settle that question—that’s right, it’s fight night! But the bigger problem lies in the form of The Goth, a group of strange beings who not only make Marilyn Manson look like the Tellatubbies, but who are powerful enough to inflict series damage on the X-Men! 7-59606-01772-0-10311 2.25 ON SALE JUNE 28 GAMBIT NO. 19 cover by jim starlin & alan weiss fabian nicieza/yanick paquette/sean parsons Assassination Game: Part 3 (of 4)—X-Cutioner, Batroc, Zaran and Crossbones are still after Gambit, but the ragin’ Cajun is taking a breather from deflecting the attempts on his life—by lying under a collapsing building... with his ex-wife! Amongst the wreckage, Remy LeBeau and Belladonna explore the pains of their past—and possibly the hopes of their future! But what does the New Son have in mind for the mutant called Quiet Bill? Plus: An appearance by the high-flying Angel! 7-59606-04735-2-01911 2.25 WOLVERINE NO. 153 cover by steve skroce steve skroce/steve skroce It’s mayhem in the Far East, as Wolverine faces a desperately murderous Lord Haan in a final showdown! But what stakes does Haan’s sister Kia hold in the outcome? In other words, even if Logan defeats Haan, will he merely trade in one evil for another? Expect about 10,000 shell casings, 20,000 shards of broken glass—and even a little romance too—in this all-out action extravaganza from writer/artist Steve Skroce! 7-59606-02254-0-15311 2.25 X-FORCE NO. 105 cover by whilce portacio warren ellis & ian edginton/whilce portacio Games Without Frontiers: part 4 (of 4)—It’s the fiery finale to the first story arc by Warren Ellis! San Francisco is now ground zero for an anti-mutant wargame hatched some 40 years ago. The only people with a prayer of stopping it without massive loss of life are X-Force. But what they don’t know is that not only are the people who originally planned it still here—but that they also intend to see their plot through to the bitter end! 7-59606-01766-9-10511 2.25 X-MEN UNIVERSE NO. 9 cover by paul smith It’s three X-Men stories in one book—with helpful character bios and introductions—all for $1.00 less than their original price! Great for new readers, this handy 80-page issue reprints UNCANNY X-MEN #380, GAMBIT #16 and CABLE #79. 7-59606-04814-4-00911 4.99 MARVEL HEROES ON SALE JUNE 7 CONAN: THE FLAME AND THE FIEND NO. 1 (OF 3) cover by geoff isherwood roy thomas/geoff isherwood/sandu florea • THE SCOOP: From the pages of AVENGERS, the wicked wizard known as Kulan Gath targets Robert E. Howard’s world-famous hero! • THE STORY: From the bronze barbarian’s mercenary days comes a sword-swinging saga! Riding hard across the Eastern Desert, Conan encounters the sorceress Amarti who is preparing the ressurrection of her once and future husband—the all-powerful Kulan Gath! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, three-part limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04893-9-00111 2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR 2000 cover by salvador larroca louise simonson/salvador larroca • THE SCOOP: Continued from FANTASTIC FOUR #31, it’s the penultimate chapter of the “Mr. Fantastic in Dr. Doom’s armor” saga! • THE STORY: What if you had done something so terrible that your mind would not let you remember it? Due to the recent events in FANTASTIC FOUR, Reed Richards is far from his normal self. And to make matters worse, the FF are being assaulted on all sides by their worst enemies—and it’s all Reed’s fault! Plus: Special bonus back-up features! Just as THOR 2000 zigged from regular series and back again, so too does this Annual directly flow between FF #31 and FF #32. In other words, everybody who reads FANTASTIC FOUR will want this book, too! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04887-8-00111 3.50 INHUMANS NO. 3 (OF 4) cover by ladronn carlos pacheco/Jose ladronn If you liked Ladronn’s “painted” art in THOR 2000, then you’ll love this new INHUMANS limited series! While Maximus the Mad sows the seeds of revolt against the Kree in Attilan, the Royal Family goes undercover. At the outer rim of the Shi’Ar Empire, a disguised Black Bolt, Medusa and Gorgon must infiltrate a citadel—in which the smallest mistake means doom for an entire race! Plus: Karnak and Triton get drafted into an interstellar army! 7-59606-04862-5-00311 2.99 POWER PACK: PEER PRESSURE NO. 1 (OF 4) cover by colleen doran & terry austin shon bury/colleen doran/terry austin • THE SCOOP: It’s four issues of outer-space adventure, new thrills and familiar faces as Power Pack returns! • THE STORY: The Power Family moves west to Seattle and run straight into frightening new adversaries: neighborhood bullies, young love and a new school! Join Lightspeed, Energizer, Gee and Mass Master as they struggle to balance classes with extra-curricular activities—like Kymellians 101, Advanced Snarks and World Saving For Beginners! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this four-part, monthly limited series will be 32 pages. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04858-8-00111 2.99 THOR NO. 26 cover by mike mignola dan jurgens/erik larsen/klaus janson When the super-villain known as Titania is stricken with a life-threatening illness, her husband the Absorbing Man sets out to bring her medical aid—no matter what he has to destroy or who he has to hurt! And a certain Thunder God is first on the list! Meanwhile, what price must Odin pay for the creation of his armor? And how will it affect the hierarchy of Asgard? Plus: A classic cover by Mike Mignola! 7-59606-03506-9-02611 2.25 ON SALE JUNE 14 AVENGERS UNIVERSE NO. 1 • THE SCOOP: Missed issues of AVENGERS? A newcomer to the world of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? Then this is the book for you! • THE STORY: Just like X-MEN UNIVERSE and SPIDER-MAN UNIVERSE, this fat reprint book presents recent issues with helpful character bios and story summaries. Included in this volume are AVENGERS (Vol. 3) #19, THOR (Vol. 3) #21 and IRON MAN (Vol. 3) #26. Featuring three full stories, “jump-on” info and a price tag that shaves $1.00 off the issues’ original cost, this innovative package is great for new or casual readers! • THE FORMAT: Each full-color issue of this monthly series features 80 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04892-2-00111 4.99 BLACK PANTHER NO. 21 cover by sal velluto & steve geiger christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond Guest-starring Moon Knight! Killmonger has defeated T’Challa in personal combat, which means he’s now the tribal leader of the Panther Clan—and entitled to wear the mantle of the Black Panther! Now, as our hero lies near death, only the power of Khonshu, embodied by his avatar the Moon Knight, can guide him through the realms of the dead and back to life! 7-59606-03876-3-02111 2.50 THE ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOLUME 2 STAN LEE/DON HECK Still available! This huge new trade paperback, collects AVENGERS (Vol. 1) #25 - #45 and AVENGERS ANNUAL #1! 528 pages of black-and-white action for a low, low price! (Marvel Memo: This item was originally solicited last month. Please use MAR001159 to order.) 7-59606-10741-4-00111 14.95 FANTASTIC FOUR NO. 32 cover by salvador larroca & art thibert CHRIS CLAREMONT/salvador larroca/art thibert It’s the end of an era as writer Chris Claremont waves good-bye—and the Invisible Woman drowns under the waves! Assuming the worse, the Fantastic Four frantically search for Sue, not realizing that she’s got bigger problems to deal with—and we mean really big! Alone and trapped at the bottom of the ocean with the villainous Dorma and a giant Leviathan, does the Invisible Woman have any hope for survival? Two men who love her rush to save her... but who will she choose: Mr. Fantastic or Namor, the Sub- Mariner?! 7-59606-04456-6-03211 2.25 IRON MAN NO. 31 cover by andy kubert JOE QUESADA & frank tieri/ alitha martinez/rob hunter The sons of Yinsen: Part 1 (of 3)-- • THE SCOOP: Kicking off a new story arc that will uncover shocking revelations about Iron Man’s origin—and feature the return of one of Tony Stark’s oldest enemies! • THE STORY: If you were hoping for a breather after last issue, you’re reading the wrong comic book! We hit the ground running as Jocasta levels Tony when she reveals his new medical condition—a condition that will affect his life forever! Unsure of his future as Iron Man, Tony has his mind made up for him when a flying city the size of Manhattan appears over Hong Kong—a city populated with... Iron Men?! • THE BUZZ: “Joe Quesada is treading into dangerous and bold territory with this story, and I credit him not only for bravery in developing a new kind of story for a long-time hero, but in showing the craft necessary to pull it off.” -psycomic.com 7-59606-04457-3-03111 2.25 ON SALE JUNE 21 CAPTAIN AMERICA NO. 32 cover by andy kubert dan jurgens/jerry ordway/jerry ordway Captain America kidnapped... by a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent?! What could drive a man to hold the Sentinel of Liberty hostage? Plus: A look at Cap’s WWII days—back when he fought alongside Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos—and Bucky, too! It’s 2 stories for the price of 1, both drawn by guest-penciler and inker Jerry Ordway! 7-59606-04455-9-03211 2.25 CAPTAIN MARVEL NO. 8 cover by CHRISCROSS & anibal rodriguez PETER DAVID/CHRISCROSS/anibal rodriguez Look, up in the air—it’s the Super-Skrull! His mission: to annihilate a young woman whose very existance could unravel reality! His one obstacle: Captain Marvel—who has to decide whether he can allow one girl to perish in order to safeguard the universe! “Peter David mixes satire, farce and nasty twists with ease. Great fun!” -Comics International 7-59606-04815-1-00811 2.50 INCREDIBLE HULK NO. 17 cover by ron garney & sal buscema PAUL JENKINS/RON GARNEY/sal buscema Dogs of War: Part 4—The Hulk is besieged by Ryker’s most terrible creation: the ever- changing young man known as Flux! What is the secret of this strange and tragic figure, and how will he alter the life of Bruce Banner in the most unexpected of ways? “Paul Jenkins grabs the Hulk by the horns and puts the INCREDIBLE back in the title! An intelligent treatment that promises much!” -Comics International 7-59606-04745-1-01711 2.25 THUNDERBOLTS NO. 41 cover by mark bagley & greg adams fabian nicieza/mark bagley/greg adams Never trust the Sandman! While the Thunderbolts and the V-Battalion hash out their differences fist-to-face, Flint Marko sneaks off on his real mission—to kill Silver Sable! And to make matters worse, at a most inopportune moment, one of the T-Bolts flips out! Who? Why? Just wait until you find out! “Not many super hero titles can be described as ‘unpredictable,’ but, if any deserves the accolade, it’s THUNDERBOLTS. Fabian Nicieza has done an outstanding job of maintaining the title’s rickety wooden roller coaster feel, and Mark Bagley’s art is wonderful, as always.” -Comics Buyer’s Guide 7-59606-03566-3-04111 2.25 ON SALE JUNE 28 AVENGERS NO. 31 cover by george pérez KURT BUSIEK/george pérez/al vey The Vision returns as we kick off the storyline that leads to the AVENGERS/THUNDERBOLTS summer collision! How has the synthezoid’s time away from the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes changed him? And when the Grim Reaper declares war on Madame Masque, which side will the Avengers end up taking? 7-59606-04458-0-03111 2.25 BEFORE THE 4: BEN GRIMM & LOGAN NO. 2 (OF 3) cover by KAARE ANDREWS & WALDEN WONG larry hama/KAARE ANDREWS/WALDEN WONG Logan, Ben Grimm and Carol Danvers—trapped behind enemy lines! Shot down and captured by an elite Soviet strike force, our heroes must find a way to escape—that doesn’t involve killing each other! Why are they seemingly betrayed? And why does the Black Widow seem to know their next moves? Plus: A prize fight in a speeding train, an escape from a Siberian prison camp, dogfights between experimental aircraft, secret scientific installations, packs of ravenous wolves, a nuclear menace, lots o’ stuff blowing up, and surprise cameos by other Marvel mainstays! Whew! 7-59606-04861-8-00211 2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CLASSIC YEARS VOLUME 2 joe simon/jack kirby Still available! This 216-page trade paperback reprints CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #6 - #10—completely restored and recolored! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited last month. Please use MAR001160 to order.) 7-59606-10743-8-00111 24.95 DEADPOOL NO. 43 cover by jim calafiore christopher priest/jim calafiore/jon holdredge The Merc with a Mouth faces his hardest challenge yet—getting home from outer space! After the events of DEADPOOL #41, Wade Wilson is stranded in space with the alien known as Dirty Wolff! Will Deadpool find his way back to Earth, or will he be destroyed by the deadly interstellar space warden named Rasputin?! 7-59606-03703-2-04311 2.25 MARVEL: THE LOST GENERATION NO. 7 (OF 12) cover by john byrne roger stern/john byrne/al milgrom For over a decade, the First Line was America’s foremost super-team, defending the Free World from threats no ordinary force could handle. But then they ran up against the one menace that they couldn’t stop—and it lurked within their own government! Also, the Knight Templar makes a fateful decision, and not even the Black Fox can stop him! Plus: The most unexpected guest-star of them all! (Marvel Memo: Due to story content, this limited series is numbered in reverse.) 7-59606-04839-7-00711 2.99 ON SALE JULY 5 FANTASTIC FOUR: HEROES REBORN cover by jim lee jim lee & brandon choi/jim lee/scott williams • THE SCOOP: Jim Lee takes on the Fantastic Four! • THE STORY: Controversial and headline-grabbing, Marvel’s “Heroes Reborn” project of 1996 was an electrifying event. Superstar artists were commissioned to produce year- long series featuring Marvel’s greatest characters, reimagining their origins and early stories with modern sensibilities. Veteran readers cried foul, but their disagreement quickly turned to interest as sales skyrocketed, boosted by an overpowering curiosity. Chief among the titles in this series was Jim Lee’s take on the Fantastic Four. Combining his technologically-inclined artwork with his decidedly ’90s storytelling, Lee re- envisioned the story of four space travelers who were transformed into fabulously powered challengers of the unknown. Mr. Fantastic, The Thing, the Invisible Woman and the Human Torch are all here in FANTASTIC FOUR (Vol. 2) #1 through #6—along with familiar faces such as Dr. Doom, Namor, the Black Panther and Nick Fury—reinterpreted and reborn! • THE FORMAT: 176-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10744-5-00111 17.95 ON SALE JULY 12 THE ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA cover by jack kirby stan lee/jack kirby • THE SCOOP: The Super Soldier joins the ESSENTIAL army! • THE STORY: The return of Captain America was one of the most unexpected events of the nascent days of the Marvel Universe. Now TALES OF SUSPENSE #59 - #99 and CAPTAIN AMERICA #100 - #104 are collected in Marvel’s tremendously popular ESSENTIAL format! See the Sentinel of Liberty take on the most fearsome foes of freedom, including A.I.M., the Super-Adaptoid, M.O.D.O.K., Batroc the Leaper and the infamous Red Skull! • THE FORMAT: You know it and love it... it’s 528 pages of bold, black-and-white action for a low, low price! 7-59606-10740-7-00111 14.95 MARVEL KNIGHTS ON SALE JUNE 7 MARVEL BOY NO. 1 (OF 6) cover by j.g. jones grant morrison/j.g. jones • THE SCOOP: The dream team of writer Grant Morrison (JLA) and J.G. Jones (BLACK WIDOW) unleash a new Marvel hero for the 21st Century! • THE STORY: Forget everything you know about the name Marvel Boy! Burn the toga and the headband! Shred the cape and wave goodbye to Uranus! This is a very different character. The new Marvel Boy is Noh-Varr, the youngest member of a Kree Diplomatic team. After voyaging for years, these alien super heroes reach Earth, only to be blown out of the sky. Only Noh-Varr survives, and is captured and tortured by the mysterious Midas Organization. Escaping, he vows vengeance on all mankind. But with Morrison weaving this tale, don’t expect cliche superheroics or a squeaky clean protagonist. Instead, get ready for Dr. Midas, a criminal billionare who’s so obsessed with Cosmic Rays that he bathes in them... Exterminatrix, who arrives in issue #3 to make life heaven and hell for Marvel Boy... the Plex Intelligence, a clone of the Supreme Intelligence, but with Multiple Personality options... Hexus, the Living Corporation... Bannermen, a trio of U.N. super soldiers whose bodies are laced with adamantium and enhanced by gamma- rays... and have we talked about our ticked off protagonist yet? Hey, why don’t we just listen to the words of Morrison instead? • THE WRITER SPEAKS: “We’re always being told that super hero books are nothing but adolescent power fantasies. Fine. Here comes the ultimate adolescent power fantasy! The Marvel Style began with the Sub-Mariner... and like Bill Everett’s Prince Namor, I wanted my hero to be an outcast, a fiery rebel with an appetite for righteous mass destruction. Marvel Boy is not one of the Kree we’re familiar with from books like AVENGERS and CAPTAIN MARVEL. He’s a super diplomat who’s spent a few years adventuring across numerous alternate realities and bizarre dimensions. Now, in the Marvel Universe, he must use all of his skills and powers just to stay alive and continue his one-man guerrila war against our planet. Like Marvel Boy himself, I’m a newcomer to this Universe and I’m having fun using stuff like S.H.I.E.L.D. or the Mindless Ones and finding new takes on it, things we haven’t seen or thought before. I got sick of seeing what I call ‘DadComics.’ It’s time to say goodbye to all those boring, nostalgic books. We’re here to trash the past and make something new that’s relevant to our lives today.” • THE FORMAT: Six-issue monthly limited series. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04837-3-00111 2.99 ON SALE JUNE 14 PUNISHER NO. 5 (OF 12) painted cover by tim bradstreet garth ennis/steve dillon/jimmy palmiotti Frank Castle’s one man war on the Gnucci clan continues to escalate—and if you think they have it bad, just imagine what will happen when a run-of-the-mill lowlife mugger comes face-to-face with the merchant of vigilante death! Let’s just say it won’t be pretty. Plus: Mr. Payback, Elite and a whole host of Punisher wannabes are crawling out of the woodwork to clean up the streets of NYC... that is, if you consider spilled blood a disinfectant! “PUNISHER will appeal to both fans of Preacher and Marvel fans who want something very different.” -Comics Buyer’s Guide 7-59606-04828-1-00511 2.99 ON SALE JUNE 28 DAREDEVIL NO. 15 cover by quesada & mack david mack/joe quesada/kevin nowlan Follow the rags to riches story of Wilson Fisk from his humble beginnings as an impoverished youth to an obsessed businessman to the feared Kingpin of Crime! Plus: The battle between Daredevil and Echo rages on, but when DD tells her a painful secret, will the truth fall on deaf ears? All this, and a guest-appearance by the delightful yet deadly Black Widow! 7-59606-04706-2-01511 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS NO. 2(A) cover by joe quesada chuck dixon/eduardo barreto/klaus janson Question: What lives a mile below Brooklyn and destroys everything in its path? If your final answer is hundreds of sharp-clawed creatures lead by Ulik the Asgardian troll, then you may be a millionaire! In a tale we call “Thunder Below,” the ultimate non-team attempts to fight their way out of one of the most disgusting, disease-ridden and spine- chilling places in the known Marvel Universe—the New York City subway system! After all, only a hole this horrifying could bring together arch enemies like Daredevil and the Punisher! And only a rat-infested pit this dank and miserable could give the Black Widow, Dagger and Shang-Chi the heebie-jeebies! 7-59606-04878-6-00211 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS NO. 2(B) VARIANT cover by eduardo barreto chuck dixon/eduardo barreto/klaus janson It’s “2-For-2” time with a variant cover by Eduardo Barreto! 7-59606-04878-6-00221 2.99 SPIDER-MAN ON SALE JUNE 7 SPIDER-MAN: DEATH & DESTINY NO. 1 (OF 3) cover by lee weeks lee weeks/lee weeks/richard case • THE SCOOP: Writer/artist Lee Weeks presents a searing look at one of the character- forming events in the life of Spider-Man! • THE STORY: Years ago, Spider-Man and his cast of characters suffered a horrible loss... but the aftermath went largely unexplored. Now we travel back to the days after Captain George Stacy died at the hands—make that tentacles—of Doctor Octopus. How did Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson and Gwen Stacy deal with this horrific event? Most importantly, how did Peter Parker react when he came to the realization that he hadn’t honored his pledge to the dying Captain to take care of Gwen? And what of Otto Octavious himself? Has the multi-limbed foe slinked into the shadows to merely lick his wounds—or is the good Doctor preparing his most sinister scheme ever? And what will happen when a vengefilled Spider-Man finally confronts his hated foe? • THE FORMAT: Each chapter of this three-issue limited series will be 32 pages. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04894-6-00111 2.99 SPIDER-MAN: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN STACY cover by lee weeks stan lee/gil kane Published in tandem with SPIDER-MAN: DEATH & DESTINY, this 64-page reprint collects the classic and tragic story originally presented in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #88 - #90! If you never read it—or if you just want to get into the proper mood for the new limited series—this story by Stan Lee and Gil Kane rocked Spider-Man’s world when his girlfriend’s father died in the midst of a fight with the demented Doctor Octopus! 7-59606-04895-3-00111 3.50 SPIDER-WOMAN NO. 14 cover by bart sears john byrne/graham nolan/randy elliott It’s a catfight such as you’ve never seen as Mattie encounters Nighteyes—a cat thief that employs real felines! Plus: Believe it or not, Spider-Woman finally dons a permanent costume! 7-59606-04760-4-01411 2.25 ON SALE JUNE 14 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN NO. 20 cover by erik larsen howard mackie/erik larsen/john beatty • THE SCOOP: The 100-Page Monster strikes again! • THE STORY: It’s an all-action extravaganza as Aleistar Smythe returns—and so do his sinister Spider Slayers! The father’s machines almost killed Spider-Man on numerous occasions—will the son’s 21st Century versions finish the job? J. Jonah Jameson sure hopes so—because he hired him! Also, did Jonah peek under the web-slinger’s mask back in PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #10? The answer is revealed here! Will this be Triple J’s greatest triumph—or his most costly embarrassment? Plus: this Monster Edition continues the Spider Slayer theme by reprinting some of the web-head’s most wild battles with those rowdy robots, including AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #25, #52 and #192! • THE FORMAT: It’s the package that has them all buzzing... 100 whopping pages of wall-crawling action and killer contraption craziness for a low, low price! 7-59606-04716-1-02011 2.99 SPIDER-GIRL NO. 23 cover by pat olliffe & al williamson tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson Things definitely aren’t what they seem when May “Mayday” Parker encounters something she never thought possible: someone who’s better than her on the basketball court! What will our hero do when she finds out the true nature of her rival’s uncanny abilities? And what does J. Jonah Jameson want to offer our very own Spider-Girl? Plus: appearances by the Ladyhawks and Darkdevil! 7-59606-03503-8-02311 2.25 SPIDER-MAN UNIVERSE NO. 5 It’s three complete Spider-Man stories in one book (with character bios and story intros) for $1.00 less than their original price! Great for new readers, this 80-page issue reprints AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #17, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #17 and SPIDER- GIRL #20! 7-59606-04841-0-00511 4.99 ON SALE JUNE 21 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN NO. 20 cover by mark buckingham paul jenkins/mark buckingham/dan green • THE SCOOP: Marvel’s top hero gets a top creative team: new penciler Mark Buckingham (Batman, Titans) and new writer Paul Jenkins (INCREDIBLE HULK, INHUMANS)! • THE STORY: At his lowest ebb, Spider-Man has finally accepted the reality of his wife’s death. He’s been consoled by his friends and family, but there’s still one person he must make peace with—his long gone Uncle Ben. This is a story that cuts to the heart of the character as Peter Parker flashes back to the happiest times of his checkered life, revealing never-before-seen moments in one of comicdom’s most cherished characters. Be there for a bittersweet and humorously optimitstic tale which catches our star-crossed hero at a crossroads—and acts as a superb beginning for the new team of Jenkins and Buckingham! • THE WRITER SPEAKS: Will we be seeing much of Peter’s supporting cast in his tales? Says Jenkins: “They're extremely important. I always remember all the cool old Stan Lee/Steve Ditko or the Lee/John Romita stories in which Peter constantly had to juggle his school work and his girlfriends and go off to battle the bad guy and somehow make it home in time for dinner. This always seemed so important because his supporting cast were so interesting. We cared about whether or not he'd end up with Gwen or Mary Jane. Or whether or not he'd break Flash's nose without letting on that he had super strength. Because they lived and breathed as much as he did.” What will Jenkins stress in his Spidey stories? “To me, it's all about character, character, character,” he stated. “There are certain elements that should always be in a Spidey comic: action, humor, fisticuffs, bad guys with outrageous costumes, crazy futuristic weaponry, boatloads of gorgeous women... and Aunt May's meat loaf. So, never fear, those elements will be in the book. But if anyone has ever read my stuff they'll know I feel it's very important to take time to understand the characters.” And speaking of characters, what does he think of our main man? “Spider-Man is so full of potential,” stated Jenkins. “He's such a tragic figure because he's striving to rectify a mistake he once made—namely the death of his Uncle Ben—but there's no way he can make up for it. The only way would be to somehow bring Uncle Ben back to life, and that can't happen. But this poor guy, he's going to keep trying no matter what... and while he's at it, he'll take the occasional moment to thumb his nose at all the obstacles placed in his way. What a great character.” • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for complete details. 7-59606-04717-8-02011 2.25 SPIDER-GIRL PRESENTS: THE BUZZ NO. 2 (OF 3) cover by ron frenz & sal buscema tom defalco/ron frenz/sal buscema Continuing the solo adventures of the MC2 mystery man! After the events of last issue, J. Jonah Jameson is obsessed with bringing The Buzz to justice—but will the evil Dr. Jade do it first? Also, who is the stranger in the shadows—and how is he connected to the original Spider-Man? Plus: This issue guest-stars everyone’s favorite female web-slinger, Spider-Girl! 7-59606-04876-2-00211 2.99 DYNAMIC FORCES X-MEN THE MOVIE: WOLVERINE #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE COVER Signed by Dynamic Forces exclusive alternate cover artists Jae Lee and colorist Joe Villarrubbia! Wolverine "Sketch Cover" available with a hand-drawn sketch of Wolverine's head by artist Jae Lee Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC MSRP: $29.99 SKETCH—FC MSRP: $69.99 X-MEN THE MOVIE: ROGUE #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE COVER Signed by Dynamic Forces exclusive alternate cover artist Dorian! Rogue "Sketch Cover" available with a hand-drawn sketch of Rogue's head by painter Dorian. Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC MSRP: $19.99 SKETCH—FC MSRP: $69.99 MARVEL BOY #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE COVER Signed by artist (and Dynamic Forces Exclusive alternate cover artist) J.G. Jones! Extremely Limited! 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A turning point for Peter Parker in this issue with a new writer and a new artist! Extremely Limited! FC MSRP: $29.99 X-MEN MILLENNIAL VISIONS #1 SIGNED Signed by artists JH Williams and Sean Chen! The X-Men as viewed through the eyes of other visionairy artists! Extremely Limited! FC MSRP: $39.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT BLACK BULL COMICS GATECRASHER: THE SERIES #1 Written by MARK WAID Cover and interior art by AMANDA CONNER, inks by JIMMY PALMIOTTI Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Over a year has passed since the conclusion of the Gatecrasher mini-series—our hero Alec Wagner is harder, stronger and... more mature? What terrible tragedy has brought him to this new drastic change? Alec has lost many of his friends... Hazard is gone and the Split-Second Squad has been gutted. Meet Alec’s weird college roommate, a bevy of hot girls and a battalion of dark enemies. The word is out across the galaxy—the first sentient race to catch Alec will capture the keys to galactic conquest! Brought to you by Brooklyn’s own Mark Waid, Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti! In stores June 28, 2000. Retailers: See the order form for info on the Transparent Holofoil incentive by Glenn Fabry! FC, 32pg $2.50 MAGAZINES WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #106 Wizard: The Comics Magazine #106 is our SUPER SUMMER HEAT SPECTACULAR! Superstar painter Joe Jusko paints a dazzling image of Wolverine from the forthcoming X-MEN movie. Our X-Men movie countdown continues with more exclusive preview coverage from the set and info on the films dramatic new the special effects. This issue of Wizard will present a massive preview guide through this summer’s awesome events including the end of Garth Ennis’ Preacher, the triumphant 100th issue of Todd McFarlane’s Spawn, Grant Morrison’s last comic book, Marvel Boy and go on the set of the anticipated Witchblade TV movie. Series star Yancy Butler will also make her Wizard premiere appearance as Witchblade on the alternate photo cover to this issue! Also, meet Batman’s hot up-and-coming writer Greg Rucka in an exclusive Wizard Q&A interview. Get the latest news you need, along with the greatest coverage of every aspect of comic book entertainment. “Coming Attractions” will provide the most comprehensive updates of all the upcoming comic films and more! This month our price guide will include a special bonus collecting section and a complete Alan Moore comic book checklist!! Magazine (X-Men Movie Wolverine cover by Joe Jusko) $4.99 Magazine (Witchblade actress photo cover) $4.99 TOMB RAIDER AND THE TOP COW UNIVERSE FREE Exclusive Aphrodite IX #0 comic book drawn by David Finch and written by David Wohl! As Tomb Raider continues to lead Marc Silvestri’s Top Cow Productions line of top- selling, brilliantly illustrated Image comic books, Wizard proudly presents an all-new special on Tomb Raider and the Top Cow Universe. With a dazzling Tomb Raider/Aphrodite IX cover by David Finch, this special-edition Wizard publication will take you inside of Top Cow’s ever-expanding world. Start with Top Cow founder, Marc Silvestri. Find out when he will return to comics and hear about his plans to relaunch Image’s first comic Cyberforce. Check out his new online venture eruptor.com along with a complete rundown of all of his crossover plans, including Witchblade/Darkness/Aliens/Predator and 4 Marvel crossovers. Meet the creative team behind Top Cow’s latest hit comic, Tomb Raider, as we interview artist Andy Park and writer Dan Jurgens. See how far Top Cow creators got through the Tomb Raider video game for the PlayStation 2. Joe Jusko will create a fully painted Tomb Raider Special. Dive into Michael Turner’s Fathom and hear Turner’s ideas for his next title that will appear in 2001. Catch up on J. 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This figure of Cyclops’ brother stands ready to take on the X-Men or any others that get in his way. Complete your X-Men collection now. Get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collectors box while supplies last! Figure PI COMICS SECTION AAA POP COMICS THE ATOMICS #6 by Mike Allred “The Physical!” You're not gonna want to miss this one! You'll find out what makes The Atomics tick as the series continues to build steam when Frank Einstein (Madman) brings his bizarre scientist friend, Dr. Gillespie Flem, to the party. Flem gives all the beatniks physical examinations, providing a rundown on each of the members of team. You'll find out the origin of Boone “Zapman” Gehr when he reveals what his life was like in The Innerverse. And if that wasn't enough, you'll want to make sure you pick up this issue for the free membership card to join Allred's Atomic Art Pop Comics Subversive Soldiers — the snazziest club this side of Bedrock's Water Buffaloes! And adding icing to the cake is a super-cool unpublished pin-up by the prince of pulchritude, Paul Pope! FC, 24pg $2.95 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #255 “Going Home”: Part 24 of 34—Cerebus gets another big shock from one of Estarcion’s newest innovations. Jaka figures out how to get them “in” for an overnight stay at one of the hunting lodges and Mary gets ready to tell them a little story. Includes the latest installment of “To Ham & Ham Not.” The countdown to issue 300 (March 2004) continues… T-minus 45 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 6: MELMOTH TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent black-and-white comic being published today! (STAR00431) SC, 248, 7x10, b&w $17.00 ******************** ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME III #33 It's the annual SiP Special Summer One-Shot! The SiP gang is featured in a super-hero parody entitled "Not With My Cape You Don't!" with Francine as The Wallflower, Katchoo as Razormouth and David as Captain Ahhh! Casey dreams that she and her SiP friends are heroes battling Freddie Femur, as the arch-villain, Fex Femur, for world peace when he attempts to seize semi-control of a very small town outside of a major metropolitan area. (Sorry, but as the slacker generation hits the villain ranks, this is about as ambitious as they seem to get!) FC, 24pg $2.75 STAR OF THE MONTH COMPLETE STRANGERS IN PARADISE BOOK THREE HC by Terry Moore This new book is the third in the “Complete SiP” book series, a premium hardcover edition collecting issues #1-12 of Volume III. This is the first book to collect the entire Homage and Abstract Studio issues that make up Act One of SiP’s final story trilogy. A special color section features the original cover art for every issue, in addition to notes and sketches from Terry Moore’s sketchbook taken during the making of these issues. Plus: A Bonus story — the best-selling single issue of SiP ever, the Xena parody, “Princess Warrior!” Foil stamped casebound hardcover with color dustjacket. (STAR10641) HC, 7x10, 296pg, b&w (w/Color Section) $49.95 *********************** AC COMICS GOLDEN AGE MEN OF MYSTERY #23 America's national hero, that mystery man of the airways... Skyman, swings into action for the first time in his premier adventure from Big Shot Comics #1 as illustrated by Ogden Whitney. Manhunter and his wonder dog Thor solve "The Case of the Kidnapped Corpse" from Police Comics #20. Costumed Nazi basher G-2 is thwarted by a beautiful spy in "The Return of Mata Hari," by Ruben Moreira from National Comics #23. Jack Cole draws a dizzying tale starring Quicksilver from National Comics #13. Golden Age artist Martin Filchock recounts his career and presents a Fireman story from Man O' War #1. And last but far from least, Firebrand from Police Comics #10. It's a classic collection that can't be beat! b&w, 52pg $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #14 The Haunted Horseman leads off with a chilling tale of a reanimated head that spurs Indians onto the warpath in "The Horror of The Living Head!" by Dick Ayers. The Durango Kid thwarts white hooded terror riders in "XXX" by Joe Certa and John Belfi. The Black Diamond and Bumper fight to salvage the life of a man who is "Forced To Kill." The prince of the plains, American Eagle, goes on a desperate mission to save "The Hostage" by John Severin. The B-Bar-B Riders discover "The Golden Stallion" destined to become Bobby Benson's palomino, Amigo, in this origin tale by Bob Powell. Super- solid Western adventure from cover to cover. b&w, 44pg $5.95 WESTERN MOVIE COMICS PAK #1 Your favorite big screen cowboy stars come at you with guns blazing in this pak! Western Movie Hero #1 is a brand-new, never-offered-before AC nostalgia-book. It stars Johnny Mack Brown, with a full-color photo cover, text write-up on his film career and comic story, "The Phantom Stage." Co-starring are Rocky Lane in "Gunning for Trouble," Tex Ritter in "Jaws of Terror," and Tom Mix in "The Vanishing Skins!" Follow this with Rocky Lane Western Annual #1 with three great Rocky Lane stories and photos; Tom Mix Holiday Album #1 with five great Tom Mix strips drawn by Carl Pfeuffer; and conclude with Durango Kid #1, featuring Charles Starrett as Durango on a color photo cover, three classic Durango comic strips (two in color), plus an adventure of the mysterious Haunted Horseman! More Western action for your money you won't find anywhere! This bagged Pak includes Western Movie Hero #1, Durango Kid #1, Tom Mix Holiday Album #1, and Rocky Lane Annual #1. Pack (x3), FC/b&w $16.95 ACCLAIM COMICS QUANTUM & WOODY #26 by Priest, Bright, & Tanghal It’s the extra-special double sized 26th anniversary issue! In this double-sized issue, Warrant goes bad. Real bad. Vincent is on life support… does he live, does he die? What will happen to everyone’s favorite goat? Only time will tell! Also, in this special issue, we’ll be reprinting the extra special Q&W #0 issue, and whatever little extra nuggets we can dig up here at the office! FC, 48pg (Note Price) $3.50 SHADOW MAN VOLUME 3 #12 by Abnett & Lanning, Broome, & Regla Astrid and Michael make it back to present day. The Earth is saved from vampiric infestation… or is it? What will Shadow Man do when he faces Bellos in present day? Cap him? Hug him? Have a party? Also, an ending that you just wouldn’t believe! FC, 32pg $2.50 ACG COP CALLED TRACY #16 by Chester Gould Classic Tracy from 1950. Tracy, newly married, discovers a mystery a few blocks from his new home. This is Chester Gould at his best! Don’t miss it! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ACG’S AMAZING COMICS STARRING DRAGON LADY #3 by Milton Caniff Terry and Ryan’s first encounter with the greatest female villain of all time continues. More danger and thrills. Plus, Milton Caniff, too! b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 CRIMEBUSTER #3 by Max Allan Collas & Dick Leacher Terror in the Trades, Tracy takes on the big boys as he investigates corporate crime and Upward Lee Mobile in this modern day suspense story. b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 MILLINIUM 2.5: THE BUCK ROGERS SAGA #2 by Dick Calkin Dick Calkin’s classic strip from the 30s reprinted in comic book form for classic sci-fi fans and the classic comic strip collector! b&w, 32pg $2.95 PULP ACTION STARRING THE SHADOW #8 by Walter Gibson & Vernon Green Crime takes no holiday and neither does The Shadow when he is faced with his greatest challenge! Brought to you by Walter Gibson and Vernon Green. Pick up a copy, lock and load! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ALL DETECTIVES STARRING SHERLOCK HOLMES #2 by A.C. Doyle A rare collection of the 30s Sherlock Holmes strip. Done in classic Prince Valiant-style art and narration, this collection is a joy to behold. Detective and suspense fans alike will enjoy this collection of the world’s greatest detective. b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR HAWKS #1 by Ron Goulard & Gil Kane In the tradition of Star Wars and Star Trek, ACG is proud to present the first issue of this great modern sci-fi strip. Star Hawks is Gil Kane at his best — since that’s what he always gave us. This first issue is dedicated to the family of Gil Kane, and to the artist himself. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GREEN BERETS #3 by Robin Moore & Joe Kubert Lock and load! It’s the 60s, it’s Vietnam, and things look pretty bleak. The Berets are paid to take it as it comes, and it comes hard courtesy of Joe Kubert. And if you don’t know what that means, you have no idea of the great read in store for you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR WESTERN #3 A giant of an issue with none other than Clint Eastwood on the cover! Star Western lists his westerns, and picks the top comics that featured the western stars that lit up the silver screen, like Tom Mix, Rocky Lane, Monty Hale, Andy Devine, Lash Larue, and more. Printed from the original Fawcett and Charlton proofs! b&w, 64pg $5.95 AFC STUDIO BEGINNING OF THE END #1 by Robert Scott & Albert Sliva Jr. The year is 2005 and Edward Robert Reap — now known as Reaper — is trying to come to grips with the total upheaval of his world. The United States Government has been toppled, the Federal Reserve is bankrupt, and the Military has been forced to enact Martial Law in an attempt to save America from the unknown and unseen entity behind this upheaval. Unknown, that is, to everyone except Reaper, who quickly learns that knowing the problem and being able to fix it are not necessarily the same thing. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 AIT/PLANETLAR ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: SPACE 1959 PACK by Larry Young & Charlie Adlard If you've got Go Fever, and missed out on the critically acclaimed three-issue mini-series the first time, here's your chance to get all three sold-out issues in one pop culture explosion! It's 1959, and the Cold War Space Race is heating up. Cameraman Chet Archer, network trouble-shooter Bob Block, and reporter Kit Draper of the fledgling Channel Seven uncover a murder, a secret U.S. rocket base, and a Commie plot to get to the moon. And it's up to Col. Lloyd Macadam of the Aerospace Intelligence Taskforce to put a stop to it all! We've got the ruthless military, the Red Scare, and guys on the moon ten years before you thought — in a set of comics writer Kurt Busiek (Astro City) calls "the one with heart and dreams and drive." Set (x3), b&w $8.95 ALCHEMY TEXTS ARMAGEDDON PATROL: CHERRIES #1 Following last year’s critically acclaimed blood-and-guts one-shot about the super-heroes who fought in Vietnam, this two-issue mini-series reveals the Patrol’s origins. The first issue dealing with their no-nonsense leader, Maiden America. Warning: Contains strong language! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR Amaze Ink SKELETON KEY VOLUME 5: ROOTS by Andi Watson This trade paperback collects all four issues of the latest Skeleton Key mini-series from last year. Times are a-changin' in Garfield. Tamsin begins to consider her future plans for college. There's one thing standing in her way... her best friend Kitsune. How can she leave her behind when Kitty can't shop for groceries on her own? Community college beckons then, but is it really what Tamsin wants? SC, 96pg, b&w (Note Price) $12.95 SLEEPING DRAGONS #1 by Kevin Mason & Alex Szewczuk As the village of Ravenslocke falls onto rough times, a zealous knight rides into town with a plan. In return for their assistance in slaying a dragon whose lair is near the village, the knight offers to share the dragon’s cache of gold and bring the town glory. Petty politics divide the town and the plan goes awry. Who will save them from the fury of this angered dragon? Between Sir Michael Augustine the Knight, Solomon the Wizard, and Muley the Coward, someone must save the town — but how? Part adventure, part fairy tale, and part farce, Sleeping Dragons will be entertaining for readers of all ages. b&w, 24pg $2.95 Slave Labor BLACK HEART BILLY #2 by Dwyer, Remender, & Jaten Billy has sex with a real girl! A hot, sexy one, even! Live vicariously through our young anti-hero as he gets it on! Also, Billy goes to a punk show and meets Deadhead. Plus an X-Man dies! In fact, all of them die! Plus, Billy goes to a comic shop and kicks your butt! That's right! You! You're actually in this issue, getting your ass beat like a red-haired Irish stepchild on Saint Patty's Day! Plus, Billy has a threesome with your mom and your sister! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 DOCTOR GRAVE #2 by Ed Vis In chapter two of the "Satan’s Fury Saga,” we follow Dr. Grave on his perilous journey to the scenic mountain village of Weiner. There, amidst the seemingly tranquil town, the good doctor uncovers a conspiratorial web of deception, corruption, and murder. Soon, he and Shandar become prey to an ancient brotherhood of satanic knights bent on ushering in the Apocalypse. If, by the grace of God, he can remain sober long enough, Dr. Gordon Oswald Grave may be the only man who is able to stop "The Unholy Twelve." b&w, 32pg $2.95 DRUNKEN MONKEYS HOCKEY HAT The popular Drunken Monkeys sportswear line gets a new addition this month, with this slick baseball-style cap that features an embroidered, full-color design from the Drunken Monkeys Hockey Jersey. The cap is black with a leather adjustable strap and metal clasp. If you like drinking or monkeys, or just want a cool hat to wear without endorsing a real team, you’ll want this hat! Hat SRP: $13.50 GLOOM COOKIE #5 by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Damion narrowly escapes the treacherous trap that Isabella so cruelly set for him. He convinces Lex to go away with him to New Orleans to hide from Vincent and Isabella. Vincent, now convinced that Damion is indeed dangerous, sees no alternative but to destroy him. While in New Orleans, Damion and Lex go on a haunted tour of the French Quarter where they learn the dark myths and legends that shroud that magical city. Lex envisions herself and her friends as the characters of the frightening stories as they unfold throughout the tour. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GLOOM COOKIE CURRENT PRINTING #1 by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Enter a world filled with whimsical tales of social treachery, unrequited love, and monsters under the bed. Readers who enjoy titles such as Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Lenore will be drawn to the stylistic art and cynical storyline. This issue features Lex and Max and their vain pursuit of love, as well as a unique portrayal of nightclub intrigue. Not to mention Sebastian and his struggles with disappearing girlfriends and things that go bump in the night. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 ***************** RARE CREATURE #3 by Kelley Seda Cort agrees to introduce Amelia to his friends, and in time Amelia and Cort’s relationship becomes more serious. She befriends his underworld companions by taking photos of the outside world for them — most of the "freaks" have never been outside and want to see the things that they have only been told about. She slowly slips deeper into the seedy underworld, turning to her new friends and lifestyle for comfort, and leaving the outside world behind. This visually innovative and psychologically compelling tale continues to take new and unexpected turns as Kelley Seda’s storytelling and imagery go in bold new directions. b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $3.50 "SPOOKY" SQUEAK TOY by Jhonen Vasquez It's finally coming, and it's everything you hoped it would be. Okay, that's a lie. Really it's just a weird looking nubby-skeleton sort of thingy that squeeks when you squeeze it. And squeeze it you will! Oh, how squeezy you will be when you get your diseased hands on Spooky. Just like in I Feel Sick, Spooky can be used to annoy the hell out of your friends, neighbors, mailmen, and may possibly even be used to make the dead rise from the grave (this feature not tested ). Whatever and wherever your use Spooky, you're sure to make friends and enemies in equal amount. Please don't choke on this thing. The first toy tie-in from Jhonen Vasquez. Comes with a specially designed box from Jhonen himself! (CAUT: 4) Toy SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN OA/ JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC CURRENT PRINTING #3 by Jhonen Vasquez This is your chance to get more copies of Johnny #3, the series with the longest legs in SLG history. b&w, 24pg $2.95 O/A DEFINITION GN by Ariel Schrag Tenth grade: anxiety in excess and frustration to the fullest. Definition being the tale of one girl's plow through this tumultuous year featuring all fervent obsessions from glitter- laden girls to ionic charges, and the constant pursuit of the number one score. b&w, 90pg $12.95 O/A VROOM SOCKO: PAID IN FULL by Evan Dorkin Vroom Socko: Paid in Full collects the Vroom Socko stories that were originally serialized in the Deadline UK magazine. Vroom Socko is everyone’s favorite Hectic Planet villain and this book features a high body count! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ************** ANTARCTIC PRESS BOX OFFICE POISON #19 by Alex Robinson Sherman faces a big decision: tell his girlfriend that he kissed another girl behind her back, or go to the grave carrying his guilty secret. His decision will no doubt be debated for days to come. Meanwhile, Ed finally goes on his big date with Hildy, and what better place to impress a lady than GranoSequon, the east coast's largest comic book convention? You will gasp in awe as you witness Ed's finesse with ladies of the fairer sex — and probably learn a few things along the way. Plus, special contributions by Tony Consiglio and Kieron Dwyer, and we learn a secret from each of the world-famous BOP cast! Bimonthly. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 GIGANTOR #5 by Ted Nomura “Doppleganger”: Part 2—Captain Spider has stolen Gigantor and is using it to speed up the building of his Moonbase fortress. After realizing that his Gigantor is an inferior copy, Jimmy Sparks convinces Dick Strong and Inspector Blooper to assemble a task force to retrieve the real Gigantor from the Moon. But Spider discovers their plan through his network of spies and prepares a surprise party for them. Inspector Blooper's special Space Police force is about to face… the Moon of Death! Bimonthly. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. FC, 32pg (5 of 12) $2.50 GOLD DIGGER VOLUME 2 #12 by Fred Perry AP Core Title! Julia begins her long battle through the tournament of arms to regain her title as Armsmaster of Jade, but the other contestants aren't making it easy for her. Meanwhile, her mother Brunhildegard is ambushed by four armsmasters who, under G'nolga's orders, are tasked with capturing the 400-lb amazon. They say it's not over 'til the fat lady sings, but what happens when she has to fight off four of Jade's best warriors? FC, 20pg $2.50 LEGACY #4 by Fred Perry Just when the Wrath seem finished, just when the battle appears to be won, the Archessence reveals its true power, snatching defeat from the jaws of our heroes' victory! Joe, Vicky, Tracy, and Shiva are forced to flee the city, which is now totally under the control of the Wrath. To make matters worse, they have to escape in the middle of early- morning rush hour! It's fast-driving, high-speed fighting action in this issue of Legacy... but the other shoe doesn't drop quite yet! Quarterly. FC, 24pg $2.99 LEGACY T-SHIRT designed by Fred Perry Hot on the heels (or tails) of last month's Gold Digger T-shirt is another piece of apparel for Fred Perry fans, the Legacy T-shirt! This snappy, symbolic shirt depicts a big, bold exclamation point topping a yin/yang symbol, as worn by Legacy star Joe Dumar at the end of the very first issue! L-XL $17.99 XXL $18.99 MANGAZINE #12 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 comics and new features every month! Squarebound. FC, 100+pg $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL VERSION 2 #12 by Ben Dunn When Worlds Collide! Finally, the identity of the rogue Time Burner is revealed and it's not going to be pretty. The two worlds of Ninja High School begin to merge in a event that will mean the end of all of time and space as we know it! Special Double-Sized Last Issue! FC, 32pg $2.50 TOMORROW MAN #2 by Kevin Gunstone & Terry Pallot “A Requiem for Nepton”: Part 2—Following on from events in the first issue, Tomorrow Man is abandoned by the Brigade of Champions and is left to confront Hunter/Seeker and the invading Destructors alone! As Tomorrow Man ponders their whereabouts, we follow the Brigade as they travel into the future and to Tomorrow Man's homeworld of Nepton, where in a startling conclusion we learn the true origin of Tomorrow Man! Cover by John Charles. b&w, 24pg $2.99 WARRIOR NUN AREALA VOLUME 3 #12 by Chris Allen AP Core Title! 28-Page Spectacular! Areala and Lillith rush to stop the siege of the Vatican at the hands of the nefarious angel. But will they arrive in time? Magic Priests, Warrior Nuns and the Vatican Army stand against a deluge of their own and a torrent of lost souls at the hands of Father Death! Can anything survive? Or will the Vatican burn? Special Triptych Gatefold Cover! This wrap-up was so big, we wanted to wrap it up in something big — too big for one normal cover to contain — so we did a triple cover! Unfold this triple-length marvel for a panoramic spectacular! FC, 24pg (Note Price) $3.50 WARRIOR NUN BRIGANTIA #1 by Kevin Gunstone & Art Wetherell The year is 1940 and the island of Great Britain is standing alone against the Nazi blitz! However, an even greater threat rears its head as the sorceress Fata Morgana steals the Head of Bran! Now the Church of England and Winston Churchill himself call upon the services upon the Warrior Nun Brigantia to save England and the world from Morgana's evil! Written by hot new British writer Kevin Gunstone and drawn by up-and-coming talent Art Wetherell. Cover by John Charles. Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 WORLD WAR II: 1946 #12 by Ted Nomura AP Core Title! "Korea"—In real history, the Korean War broke out 50 years ago during June 1950, as the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union turned into Hot War when pro-Communist North Korea invaded pro-Western South Korea, and there was fear that this would be the opening shots for World War III. In this altered World War II, friction between the Western Allies and the pro-Communists has already reached the boiling point, causing shots against each other to increase and resulting in the breaking of the joint surrender terms against the Germans. A new "Phony War" begins on the German border, while things get hotter in Asia. Former "Tuskegee Airmen" commander General Davis leads the deployment of the new F-86 Sabre jets to Korea to confront the Soviet "volunteer" MiG-15 group commanded by Colonel Kozhedub and a special female unit led by Major Soyuz! NOTE: This will be the last issue of the first volume of the World War II:1946 series, to be followed by a six-part Kamikaze: 1946 series starting next month on a bimonthly schedule. A new World War II: 1946 series will return in the future. FC, 20pg $2.50 ANTARCTIC PRESS MANGA ART KIT This all-in-one kit imported from Japan collects all the basic tools for artists and creators like you. Included in the kit is a “How To Draw Manga” booklet, complete with English translation, explaining the essential points of drawing manga in easily understood terms. The regular set also includes 10 sheets of pre-ruled original art Bristol board, five sheets of Deleter Jr. screentone, one tone buffer, three G-pen and two Maru-pen pen nibs, one pen shaft, one facial feature brush, one bottle of Deleter Black Ink, one bottle of Deleter White Ink, and one Neo Pico Black Marker (an alcohol-based twin marker), all in one handy box. The deluxe version contains everything in the regular set, plus a mini-model mannequin and two sheets of cute character lettering. (CAUT: 4) REG.—Kit SRP: $49.95 DLX.—Kit SRP: $59.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA RAZOR DARK PROPHECY #4 by Anthony Zicari & Craig Babiar The stage is set of the final confrontation between Good and Evil, a game of chess played on a grand scale. The outcome of the Dark Prophecy hangs precariously in the balance as a small ragtag team of heroes stands before the full host of the armies of Hell. Lord Anvil stands poised on the brink of victory, preparing for his Ascension. And Areala and Razor are prepared to fulfill their destinies. Or are they? Only time will tell, because the end is just the beginning. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $2.50 ARCANE COMICS PROPHECY OF THE SOUL SORCERER VOLUME 2 #4 by Eric Dean Seaton & Patrick Blaine As Nighthawk and Morbid come closer to a confrontation, Morbid tells the story of how he went from one of the most respected KGB agents in the pre- and post-Russian communist era to a General in the most vile army ever to walk the face of the Earth. Meanwhile, the Death Soul Warriors attack Detectives Sydney Sanchez and Jadk Durgan at the Airport and Nighthawk relives the child abuse that drove him into a life of self- doubt and insecurity. This item ships with a 50/50 variant cover. FC, 32pg $2.95 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #499 by Various “The Unknown Equation” by George Gladir & Dan DeCarlo: Archie ponders one of the greatest mysteries ever to baffle mankind — women! “A Weighty Matter” by George Gladir and Stan Goldberg: Jughead tries to help Archie maintain his weight for wrestling, even though he continues to stuff his face in front of Archie! “Summer Jobs, and Some Are Not” by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg: Reggie razzes Archie for getting a summer job at the snack stand, until he realizes how many young, female customers Archie has! “Short Cut” by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg: When Archie borrows Jughead's power mower, he ends up manicuring the neighborhood as he drives it home! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE'S WEIRD MYSTERIES #8 by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz Based on the all-new animated series from DIC airing on the PAX network! “Sea Food, Be Food!”: You are what you eat — but what if what you eat wants to eat you?! It's ‘claws for alarm’ when Archie and the gang face off against giant lobsters! And what's Mr. Lodge doing in that fish costume, anyway?! “The Many Origins of Dr. Beaumont”: Because the fans demanded it, Riverdale's foremost authority on the paranormal enthralls the gang with intriguing tales of his beguiling beginnings! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #118 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Dan DeCarlo, and more! Digest, FC $3.19 BETTY #89 by Various & Stan Goldberg “Room & Bored”: Betty's got the rainy day blues and there's nothing to do! When she starts to clean her room, however, she finds all sorts of unfinished projects to spend her time on! “Scare Crowing”: Mr. Cooper is having quite a time keeping the birds out of his garden, until Archie proves to be the ultimate scarecrow! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #151 by Kathleen Webb & Dan DeCarlo “Soul Mates”: Ahoy, ye swarthy scoundrels, ye ain't never seen nuthin' like the ruckus of Betty & Veronica in the pirate days of olde! “A List with a Twist”: Veronica criticizes Betty's ‘List of Things to Do This Summer’ — until she realizes how much fun Betty is having! “Taking The Pledge”: Veronica agrees to run for charity, but when the race is over, worn-out, disheveled Veronica may be the biggest charity of all! “Pick Me Up”: Betty and Veronica are very ‘picky’ when it comes to which pick-up lines they'll respond to! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN #7 by Various & Dan DeCarlo Blondes, brunettes, beach balls, and bikinis — need we say more? It could only be Betty & Veronica Summer Fun! Riverdale's beauties romp their way through summer break in this 48-page special, chock-full of beach stories and (of course) pin-ups! “Digging For Buried Treasure”: It's buccaneer fun, when Betty and Veronica flash back to the Little Archie days, reminiscing about how they used to pretend they were pirates and made Archie ‘walk the plank!’ “You Wear What You Eat”: Betty and Veronica get set for a summer picnic with Archie and Reggie — by making sure they don't bring food that will look silly while they eat it! “A Cold Day in July”: On the hottest day of the year, Mr. Lodge employs a snow-making machine to cool the girls off — but when it gets out of control, the whole town is in the deep freeze! Plus: Many more great summertime tales! FC, 48pg (Note Price) $2.49 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #43 by Dan Parent “California, Here We Come!”: Betty and Veronica hit the road for a summer trip to California! Along the way, the girls see many historic sights and nearly turn Washington upside down, not to mention falling for the same guy! Haven't we been ‘down this road’ before?! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #90 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & 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 CHERYL BLOSSOM #34 by Holly Golightly Guest-starring Sabrina! “Midsummer's Magic”: It's ‘rich meets witch’ when Sabrina guest stars — both as a teenager and (via flashback) as the pre-teen currently enjoying success in her hot ABC/UPN animated series! A chance sighting of Sabrina on the beach leaves Jason love struck, but Cheryl feels other emotions as she flashes back in time to when she and Sabrina were in summer camp! Cheryl didn't endear herself to her fellow campers, but Sabrina had compassion for her, being ‘different’ herself. Until Cheryl started hitting on Harvey, that is! Sabrina whipped up a little something to ‘scare’ Cheryl home, and ever since, Cheryl hasn't forgotten that terrifying episode! Will Cheryl be able to face her ‘haunted’ past? FC, 32pg $1.99 JUGHEAD #130 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey “Brolly Folly”: The gang thinks Jughead's in the dark, but he knows that he's in the shade — when he wears a sunshine chapeau to the beach to protect him from the sun. And when storm clouds gather, the gang changes their tune quickly — otherwise they'll be singing in the rain! “Back Trouble”: Jughead's got “fan” written all over his back — literally — when he has beautiful TV star Pamela Biltmore autograph his back! “Mr. Nice Guy”: Jughead decides to use reverse psychology to get rid of Ethel — by smothering her with niceness! But that doesn't work with a love sponge! FC, 32pg $1.99 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #159 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales by Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and Dan DeCarlo! Digest, FC $2.19 LAUGH DIGEST #159 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, Samm Schwartz, Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, and more! Digest, FC $2.19 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #51 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 $3.19 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #9 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 #86 by Fingeroth, Maxwell, & Crawford “Heart of the Hedgehog”: Part 1—After the Freedom Fighter Special makes a crash landing, Sonic and Tails perform a little reconnaissance and find themselves up against the menace of Metal Sonic! Plus: “Picking Up the Pieces” by Ken Penders, Steven Butler, and Pam Eklund: Knuckles begins his quest to learn the fate of the Floating Island and all who lived upon it! FC, 32pg $1.99 SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #14 by Penders, Butler, & Eklund Featuring Knuckles The Echidna! “The Best of Times, The Worst of Times”: Everyone's favorite red dude with the ’tude, Knuckles, returns in this novel-length epic! The action comes fast and furious as old plot lines are resolved and the stage is set for new Knuckles adventures which will appear regularly in the monthly Sonic series. Plus: what Super Special could be complete without Sonic? In another “Zone Wars” feature (written by Jim Spivey and Evan Skolnick, with art by Suzanne Paddock and Harvo), Sonic is thrown into the trial of his life by a Mobius of another zone called Litigopolis where everyone sues everyone else. Sonic's only defense: his new attorney… Amy McRose! FC, 48pg $2.49 VERONICA #103 by Dan Parent & Dan DeCarlo “You've Got A Friend”: Just who is that little tot Veronica is baby-sitting — and could her hunky big brother be far behind?! “Screen Time”: Veronica strikes out when she tries to get on the baseball stadium's jumbo screen! FC, 32pg $1.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE COMICS FUN PACKS Due to many requests, Archie is making these affordable two-packs of Archie-published titles available! Whether you’re off to the beach, summer camp, or a road trip, these two packs are the perfect reading value! ARCHIE FUN-PACK— FC $2.79 BETTY & VERONICA FUN-PACK— FC $2.79 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH BETTY & VERONICA! Those teen dream queens, Betty and Veronica, really know how to make the best of the summer, and now you can catch up on some of their greatest adventures from summer's gone by! O/A BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN SPECIAL #4 FC, 48pg $2.00 O/A BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN SPECIAL #5 FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN SPECIAL #6 FC, 48pg $2.29 IT'S DOUBLE THE ACTION IN OVER-SIZED SONIC SPECIALS! These 48-page specials are jam-packed with the action and intrigue Sonic fans have come to expect! O/A SONIC: IN YOUR FACE SPECIAL CURRENT PRINTING #1 FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES SPECIAL #1 FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A KNUCKLES: “CHAOTIX” SPECIAL CURRENT PRINTING #1 FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES: “MECHA MADNESS” SPECIAL CURRENT PRINTING #1 FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES: “BATTLE ROYAL” SPECIAL SECOND PRINTING #1 FC, 48pg $2.25 *********************** ARROW COMICS SEMANTIC LACE #1 by Sherard Jackson Love, violence, death... nothing else matters anymore to Iluatha Assad, agent of Israel’s covert intelligence agency Mossad, who’s sent to investigate the disappearance of two reconnaissance teams inside the besieged Hitikvah Grand Mall. For Iluatha, violence drips from the ceiling to the floor as she maneuvers her Harlequin automaton through the thousands of dead, relentless, killing machines, and a timetable cycling down to obliteration. With the imminent collapse of her sanity, the only thing holding her together is him — her ex-fiancé, Taj, and her fading memories. She soon learns that the past will always return to haunt you, and in Hell, it only serves to torment! Semantic Lace is a four-issue action/love manga mini-series by Sherard Jackson. Bimonthly. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 SPANK THE MONKEY ON THE COMIC MARKET #1 by Randy Zimmerman “This Is Who We Were”: Part 1—Taking a hard, scathing look at the comic book industry, our two pesky little monkeys (Spank and Shock) make some startling revelations, some unsettling realizations, and then offer up some sensible resolutions on how to fix it all! In this issue Spank delves into comics history, showing us all how the market has evolved and grown, linked to itself in some pretty weird and incestuous ways. Featuring a detailed wraparound cover — showcasing the monkeyboys as 28 of comics' greatest characters — this book is all Shock and Spank… and the first part of a trilogy on comics, as both business and artform, geared to make you think and discuss who we were, what we are now, and where we can go from here. b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.25 ASIAPAC BOOKS THE CELESTIAL ZONE #6 by Wee Tian Beng Wang Chan deduces that Xing Ling has been struck by the Aura of E-mei, and Wei Qi’s eccentric chessmate, Panda, warns that the strong force trapped in her body might burst out at any time. Thus begins the race for Xing Ling to cultivate her spiritual force and control the aura within her! Also, after his defeat, Xue Wu wallows in depression, hardly responding to the people and things around him, and Chi Xue is attacked by Jade Rabbit, Green Dragon, White Tiger, and Three-Star Toad. But by the time she is found by Xing Ling and Danian Chuyi, she has already been severely poisoned. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 152pg $8.95 AVATAR PRESS FAUST/777: THE WRATH TP by David Quinn & Tim Vigil Introduction by Faust fan Warren Ellis! The Undying Wrath. Kia, Angel of Destruction. Claire, Sex-Magick Violence Extremist. All three are stalked by the nightmare scourge of the underworld, the razor-fingered woman known as Faust. Faust lives. She lives to rage, to carve herself a life of her own, beyond her own darkness despite her ancient black claws, the Singha's Talons, despite the unholy price she paid to wield them! Hyper- violent action, extreme drama, and strange sexual magicks all reach a crescendo as femme fatales Claire and Kia face off, while Joanna Tan rips away the magickal veil of the devil known as M, to fight John Jaspers, her Faustian brother! This story, designed to be accessible to new readers, explores the shared world of Faust and 777: The Wrath, illuminating and expanding both sagas! The entire five-issue series is collected here in one volume with a new cover by Tim Vigil. Available in Softcover, as well as Hardcover (limited to 500 copies). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. MATURE READERS SC—b&w, 7x10, 112pg $16.95 HC—b&w, 7x10, 112pg $34.95 NIGHTVISION DELUXE SIGNED EDITIONS #0 by David Quinn & Hannibal King David Quinn's original Nightvision miniseries was often compared to the early short stories of Clive Barker. Last year, Nightvision returned, its danger stoked by a dangerous new plot-twist designed to break ground for a new series in the year 2000 in the pages of Avatar Press's Threshold anthology. This volume corrects and enhances that story, with a never-before-seen bonus feature: the Nightvision bible “Carpe Noctem.” Blythe, the ice- cold killer is on ice, frozen in suspended animation by two of her sister creatures. Blythe must break free of their deadly blend of occult influence and genetic torture to do what she does best: exterminate the bitches! But what is the secret of their transgressive techno-magick? And what does it mean to the future of all the creatures of the ens veneni virus? Like co-creator and author David Quinn's seminal Faust, here's a gothic tragedy with a razor wit that dramatizes the terrain beyond good and evil, lust and other obsessions, and the thin line between the alluring and the repulsive. Called by one reader "Vampires for the Age of AIDS," Nightvision promises hot sensuality laced with dread, a moody Gothic atmosphere, and a beguiling tragic heroine to mature readers of graphic fiction interested in the cutting edge of post-modern horror. This special one-shot is limited to just 2,000 copies, all of which ship signed by writer David Quinn! Bagged with Certificate of Authenticity. Also available in a Nude Cover edition, signed by both writer David Quinn and cover artist Sean Shaw and limited to just 1,000 copies (each with Certificate of Authenticity). (CAUT: 2) NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG. SIGNED—b&w, 32pg $7.95 NUDE SIGNED—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $9.95 THRESHOLD #29 by Warren Ellis, Jacen Burrows, & Philip Xavier Warren Ellis unleashes the penultimate chapter of Dark Blue where we find Frank Christchurch totally out of his element, and possibly out of his mind! Find out why fans are screaming for more of this critically-acclaimed masterpiece by the industry's most cutting-edge writer and scorching artist Jacen Burrows. We get another dose of Burrow's stunning pencils on this chapter of Ravening as well, where Ravyn and Glyph's plan horrifically backfires! Rounding out this stellar issue is Phil Xavier's art on a new chapter of Webwitch. The Spider Nation is in danger of becoming extinct, and Nina must make a daring attempt to bring new life into the ranks! Available in four distinct cover versions: Warren Ellis’ Dark Blue by Jacen Burrows, Webwitch by Phillip Xavier, Webwitch Adult by Xavier, and Ravening Nude by Burrows. NOTE: The Nude Editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS WARREN ELLIS' DARK BLUE—b&w, 48pg $4.95 WEBWITCH—b&w, 48pg $4.95 WEBWITCH ADULT—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 RAVENING NUDE—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 WIDOW X #14 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.—b&w, 48pg (14 of 14) $4.95 XXX—b&w, 48pg (14 of 14) $6.00 RAZOR: THE FURIES — EXPANDED EDITION by Christensen & Seifert, Maus, & Hentai Bandit SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w, 56pg $5.00 ADULT—b&w, 56pg $6.00 AL RIO'S ANA PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PRISM FOIL COVER by Al Rio SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg MSRP: $12.95 AVENGELYNE/PANDORA — ADAM MCDANIEL COVER by Christensen, Seifert, & Lyon The smash sensation Avengelyne/Pandora cross-over is now available in this special variant edition, never before available, which is limited to just 1,000 copies. Cover by Adam McDaniel. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 FAUST: SINGHA'S TALONS BEACHUM COVER #1/2 by David Quinn & Tim Vigil Quinn, Beachum and Vigil unwrap this long-missing issue after a 10-year wait! This special edition is limited to just 1,000 copies. Cover by Mark Beachum. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg MSRP: $5.95 PANDORA/RAZOR ORIGINAL ART EDITION by Christensen, Seifert, & Lyon This is your chance to own one of the original pages from the neo-classic Pandora/Razor crossover! Each special boxed set contains a copy of the book along with one 11” x 17” page of Rick Lyon's original pencil artwork for the issue, and a Certificate of Authenticity! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg MSRP: $149.95 EARLY AVATAR GOLD FOIL SET This is the first time these special Gold Foil editions have been released from the Avatar warehouse. Widow #0, Nira X: Exodus #1, and Snowman: Dead and Dying #1, all feature gold foil logos! This special set is limited to just 400, each with a Certificate of Authenticity. Creators include Mike Wolfer, Matt Martin, and Bill Maus. MATURE READERS Set (x3), b&w MSRP: $16.95 BASEMENT COMICS AUTHENTIC CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA BUDD ROOT SEA BLUE FOIL VARIANT #1 by Budd Root This fantastic, super limited-edition cover by Budd Root, called "Hide and Seek,” features Meriem and a brand-new character being introduced into the world of Cavewoman: the sultry Lil! Fantastic artwork and a high-quality Sea Blue foil logo make this one of the hottest Cavewoman collectibles out there! Quantities are limited. b&w, 32pg SRP: $12.50 CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA BUDD ROOT/FRANK CHO VARIANT COVER #1 by Budd Root Celebrating the launch of the biggest Cavewoman series ever: Pangaean Sea! This fantastic cover is the second of a set of two special covers for #1 and is penciled by Frank Cho (of Liberty Meadows fame!) and inked and colored by Budd Root! Frank’s work is getting hotter every day, and it shows with this cover! And Budd does his usual incredible work! This cover features Meriem hitching a ride with the mighty Clyde… and you’re along for the trip! Also, a new character is introduced in this landmark issue, the sultry Lil! Limited to only 1,500 copies worldwide! Quantities are limited. b&w, 32pg SRP: $8.95 BLACK CAT COMICS REX HELLWIG #2 by Burch, McKenny, & Shanahan Welcome to Hannapapieus Island. It’s lots of fun in the sun, and there are lots and lots of soldiers, with lots and lots of guns. If you made the Island’s ruler angry, those soldiers will try and shoot you. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what Rex Hellwig is about to do. Cha cha cha! Ships with three variant covers. Bimonthly. FC, 24pg $2.95 BLACK DAZE BALLAD OF UTOPIA #4 by Barry Buchanan & Mike Hoffman Black Daze's monthly periodical serves up its fourth edition, which promises to be crucial in solving the murder of Charlie Burnette. Eunice, the crazed daughter of Doctor Bell, is visited by a peculiar vision. Upon finding the head of the late, but still infamous outlaw, Chill Harper, the Utopia council men extend their gratitude towards the man responsible. This warm welcome is met by a conveniently receptive Brigham Love. And a confounded deputy Sam David finds himself accompanying the bounty hunter to meet Love’s number-one murder suspect. The old west ain't what it used to be! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #31 In this month's action-packed anthology of tales from the dark and gothic worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40K... Scurrilous treasure hunters Ulli & Marquand settle a score in Mordheim — City of the Damned, another ripping yarn from Gordon Rennie & Mike Perkins! Mitchel Scanlon and Mike Perkins' infamous mercenary, Hellbrandt Grimm, is caught up in a wicked tale of deceit and betrayal as an ancient burial mound is unearthed. In Dan Abnett's Titan, the intrepid Warlord crew come face to face with the utterly alien Eldar. In Gordon Rennie and Colin MacNeil's Bloodquest, Leonatos and his exiled Space Marines near the end of their titanic quest — but first, they must face their greatest fears in the insane labyrinth of the Chaos God Tzeentch! Finally, Gordon Rennie and Wayne Reynolds' swashbuckling bounty hunter Kal Jerico sticks to his guns in “Code of Honour!” Warhammer Monthly: let the galaxy burn! b&w, 44pg $2.95 BOLD FACED COMICS ELVIS MUST DIE #2 by Neil R. King Secret agent, assassin, Elvis impersonator, Del Giannotti makes a daring escape from a maximum security prison while attempting to deliver important microfilm for the King of Rock and Roll. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.50 BONEYARD PRESS PSYCHO HUNTER by Ju Gomez Thought we were dead in the water? Ha! You can't kill the dead, and this book is definitely from Hell! The largest city on Earth is simply known as “The Ward,” and is ruled under iron claw by Satan's daughter, Morgonna. She's feasted on human flesh for a century, but her time on Earth is threatened by a new breed of murderer. The Psycho Hunter! Ju Gomez steps up to the plate with his demonic anti-hero for the new millennium — Psycho Hunter — a blood beast from Hell who hunts serial killers and bathes in their blood. This is a wall-to-wall bloodbath here! This book is rough and ready for the new sickos on the block. A raw screaming bleeding mass of nastiness, spitting venom onto the comics market from a new young gut fiend! Dynamite cover by Brian Viverous! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BONGO COMICS RADIOACTIVE MAN #100 by Lash, Barta, & Morrison Bongo unearths another mighty adventure from its archives, this time from 1967! The mayor of Zenith City digs up a time capsule to celebrate the city’s centennial, only to discover a gigantic robotic cowboy gunning for… Radioactive Man! But where is Radioactive Man when he’s needed? Find out as Radioactive Man returns with a vengeance in this brand-spankin’-new quarterly series from your friends at Bongo! FC, 32pg $2.50 SIMPSONS COMICS #49 by Boothby & Lloyd It’s a Lisa Simpson double feature! First, after being pressured by her peers to join the new baby-sitters union, Lisa violates the rules and watches her own sister without a contract and is summarily kicked out. As a result, Maggie gets lost in the red tape of organized labor. But when Lisa decides to find her sister by busting the union wide open, she discovers an insidious plot against the youth of Springfield! Then, explore the subterranean catacombs that lie beneath Springfield Elementary as Lisa goes in search of… missing school supplies! FC, 32pg $2.50 BRAINSTORM COMICS VAMPEROTICA ILLUSTRATED #2 Featuring The Vampress Luxura! What do you get when you cross Vamperotica Comics with Vamperotica Magazine? Vamperotica Illustrated! This awesome publication from Brainstorm picks up where Vamperotica Magazine left off and brings together the best of both worlds that Brainstorm has to offer from its magazines and its comic books. This issue: A “Vamp of the Month” profile of Lorissa McComas, as well as a behind-the- scenes preview of the up-coming Luxura: Tales from the Bloodvault movie! This issue is also available in a Lorissa Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Cover is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 32pg $2.95 NUDE—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $3.95 VAMPEROTICA ILLUSTRATED PREMIUM EDITION #1 From the original press run of Vamperotica Illustrated #1 comes this limited Premium Edition! This issue features a beautiful cover illustration of The Vampress Luxura by Tom Derenick. Also available signed by Vamperotica creator, Kirk Lindo. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 32pg $4.95 SIGNED—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $5.95 HELL’S BELLES UNRATED VIDEO Three gorgeous party girls looking for some late-night fun in the Big Apple stumble into the wrong apartment, at the wrong time, with the wrong guy! And soon vampires abound as all Hell breaks loose! Unfortunately for these Hell’s Belles, there will be much more than Hell to pay! The apartment happens to be the site of grisly ritualistic murders, and two mysterious vampire patrolmen are there to investigate. What no one realizes is that the doorway to Hell has been thrown wide open... and the creatures at its threshold crave human flesh. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE AUDIENCES VHS $29.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE LITHOGRAPH #1 Jim Balent's hauntingly, bewitching cover to issue #1 of Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose is now a full-color 14 ¼” x 21” lithograph, printed on high-quality paper suitable for framing! Lithograph, 14x21, FC $20.00 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIRIT CASEBOOK VOLUME 2: ALL ABOUT P’GELL TP Special price: published at $18.95. By Will Eisner. The ultimate Femme Fatale — the beautiful but deadly nemesis of Eisner’s classic detective, The Spirit. Collected here for the first time in any one place, 17 of the greatest Spirit stories featuring that seductive criminal, whose eight husbands all met mysterious, untimely deaths: from “The Portier Fortune” to “The Capistrano Jewels,” classic comic noir tales. Includes extra outtakes and a rare 1973 final appearance. Published by Kitchen Sink, 1998. SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w PI O/A COWBOY WALLY SHOW GN Special price: published at $14.95. By Kyle Baker. One of fandom’s very favorite graphic novels. This legendary “lost graphic novel” was first published by Doubleday in 1988, but wasn’t sold through the comics specialty market. It has since become a highly valued book, sought after by collectors... as well as a hilarious look at Kyle’s brilliant humor. Wally is a con-man of the first order, yet he has a W.C. Fields quality of endearment, as well as the ability to keep surfacing one fiasco after another. He produces a children’s TV show, makes movies, all with wonderful, dry humor. Published by Marlowe in 1996. SC, 8x11, 128pg, b&w PI *********************** LONE WOLF & CUB SETS 1 & 2 Warehouse find! By Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojioma. Since its debut in Japan in 1970, this epic has set the highest standard for Gekiga: serious manga. Follow the adventures of ronin Lone Wolf, an outlaw samurai once honored by the emperor, whose wife was murdered and who now journeys ancient Japan as a hired assassin… with his infant son. Brilliant storytelling and dynamic art that strongly influenced Frank Miller and led to his classic Ronin. New painted covers by Matt Wagner. Squarebound. Published by First Publishing 1987-1990. Set 1 contains issues #26-29. Set 2 contains issues #30-32. MATURE READERS SET 1—SC, 7x10, 48-68pg, b&w PI SET 2—SC, 7x10, 60-80pg, b&w PI TERRY & THE PIRATES DAILIES SET #16-19 Special price: originally priced at $27.80 ($6.95 each). By Milton Caniff. One of the most widely read and popular newspaper adventure strips of all time. Caniff redefined adventure storytelling in comics and influenced generations of artists. Each book contains roughly six months of daily strips. Published by NBM in 1990-1991. SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w PI BUFFALO NICKEL COMICS FREAKERS #1 by Bill Jankowski & Tim Tobolski There’s something strange going on in the town called Sharkey, and three teen adventurers find themselves up to their ears in it! This mini-series centers around a mysterious evil winding its way through the small community; an evil known only as “The Skull.” How can these high schoolers come to grips with flesh-eating werewolves, a magical book with cryptic incarnations, and final exams? Packed with action, screams, and laughs, Freakers! is a comic everyone can enjoy. b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.99 CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT BORDERMAN #1 by Steve Jones & Andrew Chiu The Realm Perilous is a dangerous place. It exists between dimensions and all kinds of people and creatures try to trespass through it to get from one reality to another. A league of mage warriors called the Border Men patrol the outskirts of this realm to keep things like dragons from visiting earth... but nobody is perfect. Coney is one such Border Man, and when he embarks on finding a human that has infiltrated the realm, he discovers that the border has been breached… on two sides. The realm has been infiltrated, and if he doesn’t stop it, all of the realities will mix together into one chaotic dimension. An exciting series of a world that isn’t supposed to exist… but it does, so our world can. b&w, 32pg $2.95 CALIBER DOUBLE FEATURE #2 by Various A double-sized extravaganza each and every month! Each issue contains two full-length features at a price considerably lower than two single issues. This issue features “The Rain People,” a group of misfits brought together and delegated with the responsibility to stop the Mal Lluvia… the Evil Rain. What happens when the power of the mind is unleashed? From Tom Sniegoski and Tom Hall. In the second feature, Brooks Hagen delivers the action-packed tale of a man who is a victim of a bizarre experiment in “Prowl.” Can a man find his humanity even if he isn’t human any more? b&w, 48pg $3.95 CALIBER FOCUS #3 by John McNaughton & Larry Chanaker Caliber Focus is a special series focusing on a featured character from Caliber. This issue is a self-contained story that focuses on Bryan Weathers, a future member of “Raven Chronicles” and part of the upcoming “Spiral” storyline. Weathers claims to have been visited by aliens, and here he chronicles his first encounters. The tragedy that will occur because of his visitations will drive him to Raven Inc. in the future as he will lose all he has on Earth… or thought he had. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LITTLE WHITE MOUSE: ENTROPY DREAMING #1 by Paul Sizer The epic third series of Little White Mouse starts here! The countdown of Satellite 713’s system shutdown begins in earnest, and Loo has her hands full with finishing her robotic body for her sister P’heng, as well as finding a way off the satellite before all the life function systems go into shutdown mode. Back home, Loo’s father confronts the head of TransGalaxy about the suspicious circumstances of Loo’s starliner explosion, and Filthy Jake and Xi Long continue their search for the crash site of the “Eschaton.” And if that’s not enough, Loo also gets in a fight with a cyberfish. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LITTLE WHITE MOUSE HC COLLECTION by Paul Sizer & Various With the new Little White Mouse: Entropy Dreaming series beginning, this collection of the first two series of Little White Mouse is the perfect way for new readers to get up to date on the exciting plot lines of this critically-praised and fan-supported book from Caliber Comics. Collecting the original seven issues of Little White Mouse into one hardbound book format with a handsome foil stamped cover designed by series creator Paul Sizer, this collection is an affordable way to won all the past issues and be prepared to springboard into the new chapter in the life of Loo and her ever-growing supporting cast. Featuring guest art from such star talent as Geof Darrow, Jeff Moy, Mark Crilley, Mark Paulik, Matt Feazell, Robert Lewis, and Kenji Marshall — this collection is a must- have for any fan! Over 200 pages of material! HC, 224pg $16.95 ROBYN OF SHERWOOD HC COLLECTION by Paul Storrie The entire four-issue series of Robyn of Sherwood collected and bound into a hardcover for the price of a trade paperback! This wonderful series written by Paul Storrie received a number of nominations for industry awards. A surprising new facet of the legendary tale! In the dark years since the death of Robin Hood, John of Anjou has proven himself one of the worst rulers that England will ever know. Struggling under the burden of heavy taxes and his royal whim, the people speak more and more of days past, when a brave yeoman rose from among them to stand against those who abused power and privilege. Furious that his enemy is remembered still, and fearful of what his example might inspire, King John orders a campaign to extinguish the memory of the Sherwood archer. The first step: to execute the surviving members of Robin’s band! Now the only hope for the aging outlaws, and for England itself, lies in the shadows of Sherwood Forest, where Robin’s legacy of rebellion is reborn in a startling new form… Robin Hood’s daughter! HC, 128pg $16.95 Forest Light SNOW QUEEN GN by Perkins, Broderick, & Walton Hans Christian Anderson’s Snow Queen is a tale of a beautiful woman, cast out of ice, who is the Queen of snowflakes. The Snow Queen brings desire and longing, yet once one of her shards pierces your heart, the world is looked through her frozen eyes… a world that is made of frozen crystals that allows no compassion or love. Inside this world a young girl frantically searches for her friend to bring him back to the land of warmth as she dares to enter the realm of the Snow Queen to find him. The Snow Queen is a fascinating tale of sadness and redemption. Also available in a hardcover edition, which is signed by author Mitchell Perkins and artist George Broderick. Limited to 500 copies. REG.—SC, 64pg $7.95 SIGNED—HC, 64pg (CAUT: 2) $19.95 CARTOON BOOKS BONE #38 by Jeff Smith Act III launches with an all-new 48-page extravaganza featuring covers by Jeff Smith, Alex Ross, and Frank Miller! “Ghost Circles” is the beginning of the third and final act of Bone, and picks up the story from the dynamic cliffhanger at the end of issue #37, which revealed the identity of the mysterious Hooded One as well as why everyone was after the “One Who Bears The Star.” The end of Bone Act II created a storm of speculation. Everyone wanted to know “Is Thorn the new Hooded One?” Find out for yourself this June! The three covers will be distributed equally. b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BONE EIGHT-POCKET STANDEE Featuring red, blinking rat creature eyes! Display your own Bone collection in style! Cartoon Books offers the ultimate book standee for Bone readers! The new Bone book standee features an eight-pocket design that can hold all of the Bone compilations, as well as comics and merchandise, in high style. The standee is made of high-quality, black corrugated cardboard and is topped by a full-color lithographed header. It features a conceptual "movie-poster-style" image with a pair of flashing red eyes for the rat creatures that hover menacingly in the background! (STAR10063) Standee SRP: $85.00 ************************** CHAOS! COMICS PURGATORI VS. CHASTITY #1 by Steven Grant & Al Rio Purgatori vs. Chastity: the vampire vixen grudge-fight of the dark millennium! Chastity is destined to destroy Purgatori, so Purgatori tries to cheat fate by killing Chastity first! What's the mysterious Heresy's role in this conflict, and what is her true identity? The answer's a shocker! Will Purgatori crush Chastity, or can the vampire cutie find a way to defeat the goddess of blood? As an added bonus, two versions of Purgatori vs. Chastity #1 will be published, each with a completely different ending — yet both endings fit into continuity! The endings are distinguished on the cover. They will be titled “Alpha” and “Omega.” Alpha and Omega covers will ship in equal quantities, both by artist Al Rio. (PVC10) FC, 32pg $2.95 PURGATORI VS. CHASTITY #1 DELUXE EDITION by Steven Grant & Al Rio An exciting deluxe edition of the battle of the season featuring a luscious, Necro-foil cardstock cover by Al Rio! Limited to just 3,000 copies! Get one now! (PVC1D) FC, 32pg $12.00 PURGATORI: EMPIRE #3 by Len Kaminski & Ken Lashley; colored by Roy Young The Elder god Ahriman has usurped Purgatori's throne, seized the Scarlet Empire as his own, and turned her loyal subjects against her. Driven from her domain, stripped of all she has fought for millennia to achieve, Purgatori must find a way to reclaim what is hers. But can even she triumph over her own combined forces, not to mention the might of an elder god, whose magicks are far greater than her own? Meanwhile, danger of another kind lurks in the form of her love for the slave who calls herself Sakarra. Featuring the lavish pencils of Rising Stars artist Ken Lashley. (PE030) FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 PURGATORI: COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME 3 by David Quinn & Al Rio; colored by Brimstone Once she was a slave. Now she aspires to be a Goddess. In her heart burns the anger of every woman ever betrayed. The blood-lusting vampire goddess, Purgatori confronts her former lover, Satrina and then travels to Shanghai to face Jade, the vampire sorceress! Collecting Purgatori Monthly #5 & #6. Cover by Al Rio. (PCET3) FC, 48pg $5.95 PURGATORI: EMPIRE PREVIEW BOOK Featuring the work of Rising Stars artist Ken Lashley this preview edition contains lavish pencils, inked pages, script notes and more! Check out this incredible behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Purgatori: Empire. Comes with full-color cover and black & white interiors. Strictly limited to 2,500 copies. Allocations may occur. (PE0PB) b&w $5.00 CHASTITY POSTER #3 Illustrated by Justiniano This striking full color, 24” x 36” poster features Justiniano's variant cover to Chastity: Theater of Pain #2. Suitable for framing! Comes rolled and tubed. (CPS03) FC, 24x36 $7.95 INSANE CLOWN POSSE VOL. I TP by McCann, Brown, & Beck This trade paperback collects for the first time ever, the sold-out Insane Clown Posse one-shot comics in one finely crafted volume! You get: ICP#1: The Ups & Downs of the Wicked Clowns, ICP: The Amazing Jeckel Brothers, and ICP: Raze The Desertz of Glass! Warning — explicit content! Cover by Jerry Beck. (ICPT1) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $8.95 INSANE CLOWN POSSE POSTER #2 Illustrated by Jerry Beck & Sandu Florea; colored by Jason Jensen All right, Juggalos! Line up and get this damn poster of the most wicked clowns ever to walk the earth! Plaster this bad boy on your wall and worship the spirits of the dark carnival! Measures 24” x 36” and is suitable for framing! Comes rolled and tubed. (ICPS2) FC, 24x36 $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A INSANE CLOWN POSSE #1 PHOTO VARIANT PREMIUM EDITION Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope are the psychotic, multi-platinum recording artists known as Insane Clown Posse! This is the limited photo cover edition of Insane Clown Posse #1. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. (#ICP1P) FC (Note Price) MSRP: $15.00 ************************ CHAOS! CHRONICLES—SIGNED PREMIUM EDITION The ultimate chronicle of the Chaos! Cosmos: 1993-1999! Every major storyline is covered. Plus, an extensive character appearance index and a comprehensive list of all Chaos! Comic books and merchandise produced to date! This premium edition is strictly limited to 1,000 copies, each signed (with a custom Certificate of Authenticity) by the creator of Chaos! himself, Brian Pulido! Cover by Justiniano. (XCH1P) FC $15.00 LADY DEATH ZIPPER PULL The third zipper pull in our collection, Lady Death is expertly designed and crafted. The pull features a beautiful head shot of Lady Death in all her full color glory. Perfect for jackets, backpacks and anywhere else you have a zipper! Celebrate the Goddess of Death! Illustrated by Ivan Reis. (LZIP1) Zipper pull $6.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH: JUDGMENT WAR #1—PREMIUM EDITION Limited to 3,000 copies, the Lady Death: Judgment War Premium Edition features a cardstock cover with a sensual illustration by Ivan Reis. (LJW1P) FC $9.99 *************** STAR OF THE MONTH LADY DEATH POSTER #4 BY JULIE BELL A breathtaking 24” x 36” poster by the master fantasy painter, Julie Bell. Comes rolled and tubed. Limited supply. Allocations may occur. (LPS04) (STAR01479) FC, 24x36 $7.95 *************** LADY DEMON: PREVIEW BOOK This special preview edition contains penciled and inked pages by David Brewer, preliminary sketches of Lady Demon herself, a look at all the covers of the series, and more! Featuring a full-color cover and black & white interiors. Strictly limited to 2,500 copies. Allocations may occur. (LDMPB) b&w $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEMON #1—PREMIUM EDITION Featuring a fully-painted cardstock cover by Dorian Clevenger, limited to just 3,000 copies. Celebrate the Dark Millennium with this beauty! (LDM1P) FC $9.99 O/A STONE COLD STEVEN AUSTIN #1 by Steven Grant & James Fry The WWF'S most popular superstar makes his comic book debut in an earth-shattering four -issue mini-series that gives wrestling fans what they want - Stone Cold action! When Stone Cold comes to Jude River, Texas the local thugs make it clear he's not wanted. but there's gonna be trouble 'cause he's planning on staying until he brings some justice to the town… Stone Cold style! Available in Comic Art and Photo cover editions. ART COVER—FC, 32pg (SCA10) $2.95 PHOTO COVER—FC, 32pg (SCA1P) $2.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A EVIL ERNIE SERIES I TRADING CARDS BOX Sealed box of original Evil Ernie Trading Card series featuring artwork by Steven Hughes. In addition to the standard 100-card set, this series also features six randomly packed chromium cards (1 in 18 packs), as well as randomly packed autograph cards. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (EECS1) Box (Note Price) $50.00 ************************* CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #86 by Strom, Simons, & Lachance Elvira is starring in a TV show about an all-female detective team — written by TV wonder boy David E. Telly. The problem: the show stinks, and only Elvira's hilarious rewrites can save it in “Snoop Troop!” Also, Elvira makes hearts race at the race-car circuit in “It's the Pits!” by John Wilcox & Buddy Scalera. Color Photo Cover of Elvira. b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #42 by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran When the mayor's wife went over the cliff, it scotched his chances to stay in office. Now the real culprits are revealed: the ones who plotted to gain control of the vampire-plagued town. Also, the fourth membership slot in the Deadbeats appears to be taken — but vampires Martine and Colleen will be sorry about the results! It all happens in “Dark Dealings!” Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COLBURN COMICS SAMURAI GUARD #2 by Kirk Abrigo In this issue you learn of the reason for the ninja incursion on Bushido Island. Many of the main characters are introduced, including the mysterious Noh Assassin. Also, an old stranger is invited to the Shindo home for dinner, but it is soon revealed that he is not just any “old man.” Who is he? What is he seeking? Find out in this highly charged issue of Samurai Guard. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.50 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND SIN CITY COMIC & T-SHIRT GIFT SET Gear up for a sizzling summer with the Sin City Gift Set from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! Frank Miller’s hot “Splash” shirt is simple, stylish, and sexy, and comes in three colors: Blood Red, Snow White, and Gold Digger. Each shirt comes with the classic Sin City: The Babe Wore Red; Free Speeches featuring a Sin City cover and speeches by Miller, Gaiman, and Sim; plus a few extra Sin City surprises! What Miller fan could resist such a sinful combination? NOTE: Sets should be ordered by T-shirt size. Set—L-XXL $25.00Ea. ********************** Just want the Sin City shirt without all the schwag? Look under CBLDF in the APPAREL Section of this month’s Previews! ********************** COMIC CAVALCADE FAUST: SINGHA'S TALONS PREVIEW BOOK by David Quinn & Tim Vigil This special Preview Edition of Faust: Singha's Talons was previously only available as a promotional piece for fans and retailers. It features a new Tim Vigil cover, introductory text by David Quinn introducing readers into the world of Faust, and a sneak peak at unlettered pages from the series. A very cool collectable that is limited to only 2,000 copies! A must-have addition to any Faust collection. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg MSRP: $5.95 FAUST/777: THE WRATH COMMEMORATIVE EDITION #0 by David Quinn & Tim Vigil Available through Previews for the first time ever! This special edition of the now-classic Faust/777 #0 features an exclusive Tim Vigil cover and is limited to only 1,000 copies! Cover by Tim Vigil. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 SAINT ANGEL RUBY RED FANTASY EDITION #0 From the creator of Deity comes this outstanding new fantasy series, destined to be Image's next huge smash! Fans of Battle Chasers and Soul Saga, don't miss out! The exclusive Ruby Red edition on this special #0 issue features a stunning new cover by Karl Altstaetter and is limited to just 500 copies! FC, 32pg MSRP: $24.95 CAVEWOMAN: RAIN JUNGLE GREEN FOIL EDITION #8 This special variant of Cavewoman: Rain #8 is limited to just 300 copies and features a luscious Jungle Green Foil logo and a cover image by creator Bud Root. b&w, 32pg MSRP: $15.95 RAZOR: BURN BOX SET For the first time ever, get the entire Razor: Burn series in one convenient boxed set! All the variants are included, along with several signed books! This set contains: Razor: Burn #1, Commemorative #1, #2, #2A, #3 (signed by Everette Hartsoe and Jude Millien), #3A, #4 (signed by Jude Millien), and #5. Limited to just 100 boxed sets, each with a Certificate of Authenticity. Set (x9) MSRP: $49.95 JOSEPH LINSNER RAZOR COVERS SET One of the most popular modern artists has graced several Razor covers throughout his career. Now here’s your chance to get four of them in this fantastic set! Included are the ultra-rare Razor Swimsuit Platinum Edition, Razor/Shi, Razor #1/2, and Razor: The Suffering #2. These books are very difficult to find individually, but now you can get them all together in this special set, limited to just 200! Set (x4) MSRP: $49.95 CPM MANGA DARK ANGEL VOLUME 1 LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED HC by Kia Asamiya The first limited, signed and numbered edition of the premier work by manga superstar Kia Asamiya (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace). Dark Angel is the ultimate Japanese sword-and-sorcery tale, the story of Dark, a young swordsman and his quest to find the truth about his past. Accompanied by Kyo, his winged female companion, they set off on a quest to discover Dark’s origins and to learn about the mysteries and secrets that surround his past. In this first all-action graphic novel, Dark is put to his final test by his master, Sou, just before the master’s death, to see if he is finally ready to embark on his own. Then we follow his travels to the forbidden Easter Territory of the Four Winds where he faces Chao, the beautiful ex-lover of his late master, and where Kyo nearly dies in the battle! Limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 2) HC, 208pg, b&w $39.95 AQUARIUM #3 by Tomoko Taniguchi Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (womens’ and girls’ comics) line begun last year. The Aquarium six-issue series includes the novelette Aquarium, as well as two short stories. In this, the third and final part of Aquarium, the young girl Naoka, finally makes a date with the boy, Haruki, who has been hoping to go out with her, and they go together to the Aquarium. Tomoko Taniguchi’s elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DARK ANGEL #14 by Kia Asamiya Manga superstar Kia Asamiya’s (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Nadesico) greatest comic series continues in another fabulously drawn issue! The beautiful Lin has undertaken a quest to recover the golden orb that was the rightful possession of her ancestors of the House of the Blue Dragon. After setting sail in a magnificent galleon, a fierce storm appears from nowhere, and Lin is shipwrecked on a desolate, rocky coast. Another exciting, action-filled tale from the Master of Manga! b&w, 32pg $2.95 GEOBREEDERS #16 by Akihiro Ito The gorgeous ladies of the Kagura Security Agency are finally going to take a well- deserved vacation from battling supernatural menaces. But of course, they’re not going to enjoy their time off for very long! In the first of a series of vacation stories, the gorgeous Eiko Rando goes home, and tries to relax with her family. She looks great in a kimono, but her idyllic visit is cut short when the Phantom Cats come calling, and it’s martial arts action and magical spells flying until the supernaturals are defeated! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE GREY WITCH #20 by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi Deedlit the Elf and Parn, in his armor of the Knights of Tessius, have returned to Wort’s tower in Moss, where Ghim the Dwarf reveals the secret of Karla the Grey Witch’s immortality — she has taken over the body of an innocent girl! Can our heroes defeat the Grey Witch without killing Leyla? And at last our heroes learn the nature of the dark pact Wort has struck with the Grey Witch. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO BOOK ONE TP by Kia Asamiya Set in 2142, Martian Successor Nadesico is a fast-paced, offbeat, science-fiction manga series. Nadesico is reminiscent of classic anime of the past, combing elements of Macross and Gundam… with that Kia Asamiya twist. When Mars is attacked by alien invaders, the United Earth government finds most of its defenses lacking. A large battleship, the Nadesico, is constructed and sent into space to fight the alien menace. Manned by a mostly all-female crew, the Nadesico is like no other ship ever seen before. However, it’s up to lovely captain Yurika Misumaru to keep the crew in line, as it seems they would rather fight amongst themselves than with the aliens! SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $15.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO #13 by Kia Asamiya Captain Yurika Misamaru and her crew have been removed from the Nadesico, but the adventures aren’t over. The beautiful Yurika faces new adventures in the galactic beyond after she receives a mysterious summons... a call to her as the Shaman Queen of the Yamato Pantheon! Original story and art by Kia Asamiya. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MAXION #7 by Takeshi Takabayashi In this issue, Yuichiro finds himself alone at last with the gorgeous, supernaturally powerful Shion, and things take their natural course… until his long-time girlfriend Maki accidentally bursts in on them! It turns out that Maki is endowed with supernatural powers too, and it’s Shion’s mission to awaken her to her true destiny! Love, action, and mystery combine in this great teen supernatural title! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 TIME TRAVELER AI #9 by Ai Ijima & Takeshi Takebayashi 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was never like this! The beautiful Miss Ai is in the year 3994, a world where oceans cover the earth (like Waterworld). Captured by a female Captain Nemo, Miss Ai is forced to swim with the sharks in this issue. She may be in danger, but she sure knows how to fill out a bathing suit! Written by Ai Ijima with gorgeous, sexy, and action-packed art by Battle Arena Toshinden artist, Takeshi Takebayashi! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 IMMORAL ANGEL #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 CROSSGEN COMICS MYSTIC #1 by Marz, Peterson, & Dell On a world where sorcery reigns supreme, we’re introduced to Giselle, a young woman decidedly disinterested in all things magical. But when a mysterious sigil appears on her hand, she inadvertently snatches away vast magical might belonging to the most powerful sorcerers on the planet… including her own sister. Will the Sigil turn out to be a blessing, or a curse? Written by Ron Marz (Green Lantern), with art by Brandon Peterson (X-Men) and John Dell (JLA), Mystic promises to be a breakout hit! FC, 32pg $2.95 MERIDIAN #1 by Kesel, Middleton, & Vines There used to be only one tragedy in Sephie’s life: losing her mother. But that was before her Uncle Ilahn came to visit. Now he has set in motion events that will change everything about Sephie’s peaceful life on the floating sky-city of Meridian. Ilahn, Minister of Cadador, rules the strongest city-state and has his eyes on the entire world. The only one who can stop him is his niece. They may share a bloodline, and they may both bear the Sigil, but Sephie must prove they aren’t the same! Written by Barbara Kesel (Hawk & Dove) with artwork by stellar newcomer Joshua Middleton, inks by Dexter Vines (Wolverine), and colors by Mike “Killer” Atiyeh. FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #1 by Marz, Cheung, & Hillsman II As prince of an ancient dynasty, the path of Ethan’s life on this world of high technology and medieval splendor seemed pre-ordained. But he never expected to be branded with a strange sigil that brings unexpected power. When a ritual combat ends in disaster, Ethan is caught between two great kingdoms poised on the brink of war. With Jim Cheung (X- Force) doing the best work of his career and Ron Marz (Green Lantern) tackling another hero-in-the-making, Scion delivers first-rate fantasy adventure! FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL #1 by Kesel, B. Lai, & R. Lai Samandahl Rey is a man who’s just been trying to get by. A veteran soldier and blood- gamer, he’s survived the Human/Saurian wars and scored a spaceship of his own — life is good. When he gets tapped to be one of the Sigil-Bearers, his power explodes through the universe. Suddenly, a new weapon exists, and there’s a race to get it! But his pursuers don’t realize that Sam is the weapon! Ben and Ray Lai are newcomers to the comics field, but the response to their art at last year’s ComicCon International: San Diego was tremendous. These brothers, along with writer Barbara Kesel (Elseworld’s Finest: Supergirl & Batgirl) and colorist Wil Quintana, promise to deliver space-faring adventure with a strong sense of attitude. FC, 32pg $2.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON POSTER BOOK by Billy Tucci Billy Tucci’s art and innovation strike again… this time with the all-new Shi: The Year of the Dragon Poster Book in a comic book size and format. Includes 12 full-color pinups of his sensual Sohei — just in time for the biggest conventions of the year. FC $2.99 SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON LITHOGRAPH by Billy Tucci Even the Dragon of 2000 is no match for Shi’s finesse and beauty. This gorgeous full- color lithograph commemorates the millennium in a special way for all Shi fans. Signed and numbered by Billy Tucci, this collectible is an extraordinary one. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, FC $15.99 JUDGEMENT NIGHT #1 SHI by Tucci, Novin, & Leonardi Her disillusionment was the catalyst for the most brutal battle in the history of comics, against Wolverine in Dark Night of Judgment. Only Shi’s true followers can help her destroy the feral X-Man. But this time you take up the naginata and guide Shi through her most desperate hours and lead her to victory! You will determine each tactic and plan of battle, and render Wolverine’s deadly claws useless. Your wit and strategy will allow Shi to fight another day. The battle begins with six pages of story, a dark night, and a formidable opponent out to teach her a lesson Shi won’t be able to forget. But you know her agility, strength, and dedication better than anyone — guide her to victory. Maneuver card included. FC $3.99 JUDGMENT NIGHT #1 WOLVERINE by Tucci, Sasso, & Leonardi We’ve seen the battle begin between Wolverine and Shi in Dark Night of Judgment, but the conclusion can wait no longer. Now, with your help, Wolverine can finish Shi off with a beserker attack, using his age-old skills and fearsome claws! After Shi, our favorite mutant will be free to roam through the apocalyptic dark night, seeking another non- believer to destroy. Only a true Wolverine fan can save his hide and lead him to victory. Six pages of story set the stage for this duel to the death. Maneuver card included. FC $3.99 CUP O’ TEA STUDIOS XENO’S ARROW #9 This issue’s title says it all this month: “Escape!” At last, the triumphant conclusion to the first story arc of this critically acclaimed series. Join Xeno, Clemens, Z’nyd’n, Okiris, Captain Kobb, and the Flutters as they embark on the epic adventure that will take them to the disfunctional stars! Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.50 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS JACK STAFF #3 by Paul Grist Jack Staff and Sergeant States hunt the “Castletown Killer” and revisit the site of one of their strangest battles during the Second World War. Meanwhile, reporter Becky Burdock gets the story of her life — unfortunately, it’s the story of her death. And if she is dead, then why is someone still trying to kill her? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $2.95 DARK ANGEL PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH BLACKJACK: BLOOD & HONOR TP Tokyo, 1935. African-American soldier of fortune Arron Day, a.k.a. Blackjack, has taken on a dangerous mission. Assignment: protect a Japanese dignitary haunted by a deadly secret and marked for death by those who are driving his country toward world war. Blackjack is soon pitted against spies, rebels, lies, bigotry, a secret order of warlords, and an elite force of the Japanese army. He must battle not just to save his client, but also an innocent that will change his life. It’s a non-stop adventure, plus some exciting extras! Cover by Brian Stelfreeze (Shadow of the Bat). (STAR10635) SC, 104pg, FC $11.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 3 #1 edited by Chris Oliveros D&Q kicks off its 10th anniversary with this massive edition (a 9” x 12” format) featuring almost 200 pages of all-new material! Leading off with extravagant covers and endpapers by Acme Novelty Library's Chris Ware, this book features a complete 55-page, full-color Monsieur Jean story by Dupuy and Berberian, a focus on brilliant Italian cartoonist Franco Matticchio, and an exclusive 14-page preview of Seth's breathtaking sketchbook drawings. Also, RAW cartoonist R. Sikoryak manages to simultaneously deconstruct both Bob Kane's Batman and Russian literature in Dostoevsky Comics; French cartoonist Blutch provides a brief history of boxing in Fist To Fist; and “new” 90-year-old cartoonist Harry Mayerovitch's takes a whimsical look at the true nature of shadows. Other features include stories by Pentti Otsamo, Jason Little, and new Quebec “clear- line” cartoonist Michel Rabagliati. One of the highlights of this edition is a new, extensive archival feature focusing on one of the greatest comic strips of the 20th century, Frank King's Gasoline Alley. Thirty full-color Sunday strips from the 1920s and 30s are reproduced here — the most comprehensive reprint sampling of King's work ever — with a rare “foreword” written by Frank King himself! In honor of this section, Chris Ware's covers will be a homage to Gasoline Alley, complete with a new strip drawn in Frank King's style! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 176pg, FC $24.95 OPTIC NERVE #7 by Adrian Tomine It's Optic Nerve month at Previews! The eagerly anticipated, latest issue of this best- selling title features Adrian Tomine's third full-length story, weighing in at an unprecedented 32 pages! At the center of the story is Nessa, a beautiful young woman who finds herself besieged by the attention of three obsessive, lustful men. Described by the author as a “misanthropic soap opera,” this amusing yet unsettling story is told without narration, cutting back and forth between several concurrent plots that ultimately converge in an action-packed conclusion. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 OPTIC NERVE POSTER by Adrian Tomine Sexy and sophisticated! Adrian Tomine delivers this dazzling, all-new, full-color poster! FC, 18x24 $8.95 OPTIC NERVE T-SHIRT #2 by Adrian Tomine Another sharp, best-selling shirt design by Adrian Tomine, available in two sizes. White line on a blue, 100% cotton T-shirt. L-XL $16.95 OPTIC NERVE 1-3 COLLECTOR'S PACK by Adrian Tomine New printings of the first three issues! Now back in new printings, this pack features Optic Nerve #1-3 together, complete with a new four-color Optic Nerve postcard inside! Shrinkwrapped. MATURE READERS Pack (x3) $8.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE X-MEN MOVIE PREQUEL WOLVERINE ALTERNATE COVER #1 cover by Jae Lee; colors by Jose Villarrubia Wolverine stars in this X-Men movie prequel! An amnesia-riddled Logan is traveling through Canada trying to discover who he exactly is when he discovers a beautiful damsel in distress. Who are the agents following her, and will Wolverine be able to save this woman from their clutches? More importantly, should he be saving her? Guest stars Rogue with the villain, Silver Samurai. Also available as a Concept Sketch edition. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 CONCEPT ED.—FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE X-MEN MOVIE PREQUEL MAGNETO ALTERNATE COVER #1 cover by Mark Texeira & Jimmy Palmiotti In this prequel to the X-Men movie, mysterious events of Magneto’s past are revealed including his mysterious link to… Charles Xavier! What moment from his past haunts him to this very day and drives him to be the most feared mutant on the planet? Learn all these secrets and more with this issue of the three prequels that tie directly to the movie. Guest stars Charles Xavier, Mystique, Sabretooth, and The Toad. Also available as a Concept Sketch edition signed. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 CONCEPT ED.—FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE X-MEN MOVIE PREQUEL ROGUE ALTERNATE COVER #1 cover by Dorian In this prequel to the X-Men movie, Rogue goes on the run after the recent emergence of her mutant powers. What secrets about mutantkind will she discover when she is captured by a mysterious band of government agents? And what diabolical secrets are going on in the mysterious Sherman Chemical Plant? Will Rogue even survive to be a part of the X- Men? Guest stars Wolverine. Also available as a Concept Sketch edition. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 CONCEPT ED.—FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE MARVEL BOY ALTERNATE COVER #1 cover by J.G. Jones Who is the new Marvel Boy? Read this issue “True Believer,” and you’ll find out! And as an extra bonus, this DF exclusive cover connects to the regular cover. Wait until you place both of these babies together to create the complete image. (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY CRIMSON SCARLET X BUST Sculpted by master sculptor Sam Greenwell from creator Humberto Ramos’ fantastic design. This all-new, fully painted 1:8 scale miniature bust measures approximately 5.5” and comes directly from Dynamic Forces and Palisades Marketing! Scarlet’s body, shaped by years of training, is an incredibly lethal weapon. An expert with the crossbow, her arrows are sanctified by the Red Hood monks. Limited to 5,000 pieces and comes in a full-color collector’s box. (CAUT: 4) Bust $35.00 ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY CRIMSON ALEX ELDER BUST Before his “death,” Alex was a normal teenager with a love of hockey. In fact, he planned to play professionally in the NHL. Attacked and bitten by a gang of biker vampires, Alex has reluctantly accepted his fate and his new “un-life.” However, his greatest desire is to become a human being again. This bust is the perfect companion piece to Scarlet and makes a perfect pair in any collection. Sculpted by master-sculptor Sam Greenwell from a fierce design by creator Humberto Ramos! This all-new, fully painted 1:8 scale miniature bust measures approximately 5.5” and comes directly from Dynamic Forces and Palisades Marketing! Limited to 5,000 pieces and comes in a full-color collector’s box. (CAUT: 4) Bust $35.00 STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE 20TH ANNIVERSARY LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Singed by painter Nelson! Nelson created this commemorative lithograph in honor of the 20th anniversary release of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Who better to create such a beautiful piece from the first movie than one of the greatest Star Trek painters known today? Featuring Kirk, Spock, the Enterprise, and the recently departed Bones, this lithograph is extremely limited to only 2,000 units. Don’t miss out on this one, Earthling! (CAUT: 2) Lithograph $49.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE FATHOM BEACH BABE ALTERNATE COVER #0 The hard-to-get first appearance of Aspen, and it comes with a DF Exclusive cover by Mike Turner! (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 FATHOM & FEMME FATALES FANTASY PACKAGE Featuring five fabulous females from the fantastic world of comics! This package features Fathom #0 DF Exclusive Foil Alternate cover (the one with Fathom lying on the beach), Tomb Raider #1 AU cover, and the Lady Pendragon #1 Glow-in-the-Dark cover. It also includes two other random limited-edition fantasy female covers! This package alone would be worth at least $40.00! Package (x5) $16.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE STAR WARS MACE WINDU FOIL PHOTO COVER EDITION #1 Mace Windu — the Jedi Knight from Episode 1 — appears in his first solo story! DF has the exclusive cover to this historic fact-finding issue of this great Jedi. Also available signed by artist Dusty Abel. (CAUT: 2 & 3) REG.—FC $10.00 SIGNED—FC $19.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE BUFFY “LUCKY 21” FOIL ALTERNATE COVER #21 Buffy is legal at 21! And boy, is this issue lucky! This issue starts off with a new storyline, and it comes with a DF alternate cover, which is commemorated with a Gold Foil logo! This issue is a must-have for collectors! (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ANGEL “LUCKY 7” FOIL ALTERNATE COVER #7 Angels are always lucky! Especially this one! From one of the most popular stars in the Buffy series to getting his own TV show, and now his very own comic! This issue starts off the new storyline and comes with a DF alternate cover, which is commemorated with a Gold Foil logo! This issue is a must-have for collectors! (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 WOLVERINE TWICE THE CUT PACKAGE This package features both the DF Exclusive cover to Wolverine #145 “Chrome” Edition as well as the first printing of Wolverine #145! Both covers feature Wolverine’s claws lashing out at you on this 25th anniversary issue! A can’t-miss for comics fans! Package (x2) $17.90 X-MEN X-CITING ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE Featuring the following books: X-Men #25 (first printing where Wolverine loses the Adamtium) signed by artist Andy Kubert, X-Men 2099 #1 signed by Adam Kubert and Ron Lim, and three other random, limited-edition alternate covers or signed comics in this incredible starter package! And with the X-Men movie around the corner, this is a can’t-miss package! Package (x5) $29.99 X-MEN X-CITING NEW BEGINNINGS PACKAGE Featuring both the first issue of Uncanny X-Men #381 DF Exclusive Alternate cover (by writer Chris Claremont) and X-Force #102 DF Exclusive Alternate cover (first issue written by Warren Ellis)! And as an added bonus, there will be a third limited-edition comic added for free! Package (x2) $12.90 GEAR STATION FOIL COVERS #1 The hard-to-get foil covers featuring Dan Fraga’s hot new hit! Available in a Pat Lee Foil cover and a Dan Fraga Foil cover. (CAUT: 2) PAT LEE—FC $12.95 DAN FRAGA—FC $12.95 CROSSGEN INCREDIBLE PACKAGE SIGNED Mystic #1 is signed by the entire creative team including artist Brandon Peterson, Ron Marz, John Dell, and Andrew Crossley. Plus, Sigil #1 signed by Barbera Kesel, Ben and Ray Lai, and Will Quintana. Also, Scion #1 signed by Ron Marz, Jim Cheung, Don Hillsman II, and Caesar Rodriguez. And finally, Meridian #1 signed by Barbera Kesel, Joshua Middleton, Dexter Vines, and Mike Atiyeh! All four books signed by 14 creators with 16 signatures! What an incredible collection! (CAUT: 2) Package (x4) $49.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE PUNISHER CHROME COVER SIGNED #1 Signed by artists Steve Dillon and Jimmy Palmiotti! The Punisher comes out guns a’ blazin’, and DF has this exclusive version available! Don’t miss out on this pivotal issue! (CAUT: 2) FC $24.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE X-MEN CHROME COVER SIGNED #381 Signed by writer Chris Claremont! Chris Claremont returns! Adam Kubert is the new penciller! (CAUT: 2) FC $24.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE WOLVERINE IMAGE OF THE FUTURE LITHOGRAPH This is the image of Wolverine as drawn by Adam Kubert. Everyone’s favorite X-Man is he’s ready to lash out! Though Wolverine has not appeared in this dynamic costume yet — is this the image from the future?! This powerful image is recreated in this fantastic lithograph which measures approximately 18” x 24”. Also available signed by Adam Kubert and colorist Richard Isanove. (CAUT: 2) REG.—Lithograph, 18x24 $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 18x24 $39.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE MEMORIES OF ONSLAUGHT LITHOGRAPH This awesome Adam Kubert image features the X-Men as well as the rest of the Marvel Universe against an entity known as Onslaught! Featuring everyone from the villainous Dr. Doom to Thor, Iron Man, The Fantastic Four, Captain America, Jean Grey, Wolverine — and of course — Onslaught, as well as many other mighty Marvel characters! This lithograph is destined to be a classic! And since this image is not available anywhere else, this may be your only chance to get this many characters drawn by Adam Kubert at once! Also available signed by Adam Kubert and colorist Richard Isanove. (CAUT: 2) REG.—Lithograph $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph $39.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE PURGATORI VS. CHASTITY ALTERNATE COVER #1 Purgatori vs. Chastity! Cover painted by Dorian! DF Exclusive cover! The continuation of the fierce rivalry between Purgatori and Chastity which began in the Evil Ernie monthly series! Also available signed by creator Brian Pulido and alternate cover painter Dorian. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 SIGNED—FC $29.95 WITCHBLADE & OTHER WONDERFUL WOMEN OF COMICS PACK! This starter package features 5 random limited edition comics ranging from Witchblade to Fathom, as well as other wonderful women from the comics industry! Don't miss out on this wonderful starter package to introduce yourself to all these wonderful women of comics! Pack (x5) $16.95 DC Comics DC MILLENNIUM EDITION SUPERMAN SIGNED #75 This historic, top-selling DC comic of all time is back! Signed and re-marked with an extremely limited hand-drawn sketch on each cover by writer/artist Dan Jurgens! Limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $49.95 BATMAN OF ARKHAM SIGNED Signed by writer Alan Grant! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 VERTIGO SECRET FILES: HELLBLAZER SIGNED #1 Signed by artist Tim Bradstreet! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE N-VECTOR SIGNED #1 Signed by artist Jason Martin! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 REAL WORLDS: SUPERMAN SIGNED Signed by artist Joe Rubenstein! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 WILDCATS: STREET SMART HC SIGNED Signed by writer Scott Lobdell! (CAUT: 2) FC $69.95 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH 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. (STAR10647) MATURE READERS SC $35.00 ************************* EGMONT FLEETWAY 2000 AD #1196-1199 Britain's acclaimed science-fiction comic sizzles this summer with five white-hot hits! Celtic warrior king Slaine (battles an undead army of dragons and demons in “The Secret Commonwealth,” by Pat Mills and David Bircham. Future lawman Judge Dredd fights his most bizarre foe ever in “New Model Phoord,” by John Smith and Paul Marshall. Future hitmen Sinister Dexter has 30 minutes to get out of town in “Mission to Mangapore,” by Dan Abnett and Andy Clarke. Plus, Strontium Dog by John Wagner, and more fantastic horror stories in “Tales of Telguuth” by Steve Moore, creator of Axel Pressbutton! Weekly. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #67 The Megazine turns up the heat with a synapse-searing selection of stunning stories for the summer! Judge Dredd fights his addiction to Umpty Candy in Part Four of “Dead Ringer,” a star-spanning saga written by the future lawman's co-creator, John Wagner. Plus, explosive endings for Armitage: Bodies of Evidence by Dave Stone and Steve Yeowell, and Strontium Dog: Journey Into Hell by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48pg $6.95 EH! PRODUCTIONS NAUGHTY GIRLS CARDS SERIES 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set, FC $10.00 CHRISSY MOUNTJOY: SEXY SWEAT CARDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set, FC $12.00 ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS F5 ORIGIN EXCLUSIVE COMIC Read the story behind Tony Daniel's new team of heavy-hitting mercenaries, F5, in this exclusive origin issue packed with big action and exciting art! FC $5.00 GEAR STATION PRELUDE EXCLUSIVE Image's first CGI-enhanced series, Gear Station, is grinding up the competition, and can see how it all started in this exclusive prelude issue! FC $5.00 MAGDALENA EXCLUSIVE VARIANT #1 Magdalena, the woman who nearly destroyed The Darkness, is the star of an all-new series from Top Cow! Get the first issue with this exclusive cover by Joe Benitez! FC $5.00 WIZARD AUTHENTIC CROSSGEN ORIGIN EXCLUSIVE SIGNED #1 Behold the birth of a new comic book universe! CrossGenesis #1 is the very first release from the new publisher that has fans buzzing, CrossGen Comics. Get this exciting issue signed by veteran artist by Brandon Peterson and his team of hot new talents: Jim Cheung, Joshua Middleton, and Ben Lai. (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 F5 ORIGIN EXCLUSIVE SIGNED #1 Tony Daniel's new team of mercenaries is charging forward in the all-new F5 series from Image! Get the story behind the team in this exclusive origin issue packed with intense action, dynamic art, and the signature of the book's creator, Tony Daniel! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 EXHIBIT “A” PRESS SUPERNATURAL LAW #27 by Batton Lash Beware the creatures of the night — they have lawyers! If you haven't been following the cases and personal lives of attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd, then this is a great issue to jump on! You'll find out why this wacky mix of humor, horror, and social commentary has won industry awards and nominations, and garnered fans among pros ranging from Jeff Smith to Frank Miller. Wraparound cover. Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH WOLFF & BYRD CASE FILES VOLUME 1 TP by Batton Lash Got a client from Hell — literally? Vampire suing you for reckless endangerment? Turn to Wolff & Byrd, lawyers for the supernatural, counselors... of the macabre! (STAR01025) SC, 6x10, 96pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WOLFF & BYRD CASE FILES VOLUME 4 TP by Batton Lash Collecting issues #13-16 of the series! In unlucky issue #13, longtime client Sodd, “The Thing Called It,” finally goes to trial, with disastrous results. The whole "Soddyssey" wraps up in #16, which contains guest art by Steve Bissette, Bernie Wrightson, Jeff Smith, Shawn McManus, Phil Hester, and Charles Vess. In between, Wolff and Byrd encounter vampires and mysterious horror writer Ayn Wrice in her New Orleans stomping grounds, and zombies, werewolves, and statues that come to life. SC, 96pg, b&w $10.95 ******************** FANBOY COMICS DARK ANGEL SWORD STROKES A Kia Asamiya Sketchbook/Manga Guide The newest manga release from Fanboy Comics, the new comic publishing arm of Fanboy Entertainment! Based on the popular manga series Dark Angel, this second release in Fanboy’s series of Kia Asamiya sketchbook/manga guides gives fans an inside look at the creation of the new hit manga series, as well as a glimpse into the development of the original series. Sword Strokes features images taken right from the sketchbooks of Kia Asamiya, reproduced here with painstaking attention to detail, and takes you behind the scenes into the creation of the comic and its characters. All your favorite characters, new and old, are here — Dark, Kyo, Leen, Chao, Tou, Bee, Shiki, and Sei. Additionally, Sword Strokes will also feature sequential sketch art that will take the reader through different stages of pieces of Asamiya-sensei's penciled art — with commentary by the artist. Sword Strokes will also feature an all-new original cover illustrated by Kia Asamiya, created specifically for his American fans for this edition! A must for any Kia Asamiya fan! b&w, 48pg $3.50 SIDEKICKS #1 by J. Torres & Takeshi Miyazawa Since when did students have to deal with crappy cafeteria food, loud snoring roommates and zits big enough to be seen from Mars, on top of surviving Battle-Bot VR programs, passing Superhuman History mid-terms, and getting detentions for morphing, flying or turning invisible on school grounds?! High school certainly has changed! Sidekicks is a new series from J. Torres (creator of The Copybook Tales and Siren), and new manga sensation Takeshi Miyazawa. The series follows the story of Terry Highland, daughter of an ex-super-hero sidekick, with gravity powers of her own. Mr. Highland feels that regular high school is not suited for his super-powered daughter and believes she should attend Shuster Academy, a high school that specializes in training super-hero sidekicks. This issue follows Terry's visit to the school and her interaction with the other super- powered students. Just how much trouble can this bunch of gifted teens get into? You just won't believe it! But don't forget about the super-powered instructors! This series is sure to appeal to fans of the Teen Titans, Gen13 and Generation X. Combining J. Torres’ strong sense of characterization and dialogue with the breathtaking manga art of Takeshi Miyzawa, Sidekicks should appeal to comic and manga fans alike! b&w, 32pg $2.75 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS BARRY WINDSOR SMITH’S OPUS VOLUME 1 POSTER This beautiful, deluxe full-color poster spotlights “A Dream of Olden Days,” the lovely watercolor and gouache painting seen on the cover of Barry Windsor-Smith’s best-selling coffee-table autobiography and art collection, Opus Volume 1. Printed on glossy art paper and suitable for framing, what Windsor-Smith fan (not to mention any fan of the luscious Pre-Raphaelite style) will be able to resist this handsome item? Each 24” x 36”-poster ships rolled in a protective polybag. Poster, 24x36 $12.95 BARRY WINDSOR SMITH’S OPUS VOLUME 2 POSTER This second full-color deluxe poster celebrates the release of Barry Windsor-Smith’s Opus Volume 2 with a gorgeous reproduction of “A Young Knight in the Garden of a Sphinx,” from the cover of the author’s upcoming second Opus volume. Also printed on glossy art paper and suitable for framing, shipped and rolled in a protective polybag, these Opus posters display the same quality and attention to detail that has made Opus Volume 1 Fantagraphics’ fastest-selling book in history and Windsor-Smith’s greatest achievement to date! Poster, 24x36 $12.95 COMICS JOURNAL #225 TCJ’s usual gang of idiot critics go MAD with an issue all about America’s favorite humor magazine. No, not The Comics Journal — MAD Magazine! With a cover by legendary MAD cover painter Kelly Freas, all-new marginalia art by Sergio Aragones, and commentary from/interviews with MAD greats such as Al Jaffee, Jack Davis, Al Feldstein, Aragones, and the rest, this issue is sure to disgust anyone with any sense of decorum. MATURE READERS Magazine, 112pg, b&w $5.95 JUNIOR #2 by Peter Bagge Peter Bagge’s lovable oaf Junior is back with his other loser pals in this five-issue mini- series collecting hilarious rare and out-of-print gems from Neat Stuff, The Wacky World of Peter Bagge, and more! This issue features one of Junior’s earliest appearances, in Wacky World’s “High School Hell.” Also included is the eight-page mini-epic, “Life’s a Bitch and Then You Die,” starring everybody’s favorite yuppies — Chet and Bunny Leeway! Plus, “Raskin Bobbins,” “The Sufferin’ Bastard,” “Geniuses,” “In My Room,” “Sometimes I Think I’m Going Crazy,” and “Uncle Hal,” all wrapped up in a new cover and new back-cover strip starring Junior! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 MEASLES #7 edited by Gilbert Hernandez; cover by Sam Henderson Sam Henderson is back with an original Measles cover and seven-page silent story: “A Pair of Eyeballs.” Only Hederson could make eyeball-eating a subject suitable for all ages — as is the rest of this issue, which features the new adventures of Venus by Gilbert Hernandez; another “Supersonicos” story by Jaime Hernandez; and the latest episode of “Olaf Oedwards, Kid Firechief” by Steven Weissman (Champs, Yikes!). Also, Part Three of Joost Swarte’s beautifully drawn “News Blues,” in which Zachary starts a rival newspaper, provoking a genius newspaper war with Hearst wannabe Dexter. b&w, 24pg $2.95 WHOA, NELLIE! TP by Jaime Hernandez Including an all-new, six-page epilogue by Jaime Hernandez, Whoa, Nellie! Collects the three-issue, all-ages wrestling romp from the acclaimed Love & Rockets and Penny Century creator! A wonderful, self-contained graphic novel, this book focuses on the female championship tag team of Xochitl and Gina, as they defend their title against younger, more marketable stars who want to force an early retirement! SC, 6x10¼, 80pg $9.95 BRADLYS 1-6 PACK by Peter Bagge Get all six of Peter Bagge’s Bradleys, collecting every non-Hate Bradley family appearance in six handy comic books! Collecting material from Neat Stuff, Weirdo, The Wacky World of Peter Bagge, Comical Funnies, and more, including several strips never before published in comics! Each issue sports brand-new Bagge covers and back-cover Bradley strips. MATURE READERS Pack (x6), 32pg b&w $17.70 EVIL EYE 1-4 PACK by Richard Sala Don’t miss out on one of Fantagraphics’ most acclaimed new titles in years! Featuring the ongoing “Reflections of a Glass Scorpion,” about a college campus plagued by bizarro professors with a horrible secret, girl pirates, and a brain-stealing murderer. Each issue also features short stories, all in Sala’s gothic style. MATURE READERS Pack (x4), 24pg, b&w $11.80 STAR OF THE MONTH MALICIOUS RESPLENDENCE SC by Robert Williams Running 300 pages in a 12” x 12” full-color format, this is one of the best coffee-table art collections of the decade, about one of the most lauded and controversial American painters of the 20th century. The collection features over 200 full-color paintings, reproduced with breathtaking clarity on glossy paper, to ensure that every detail is discernable. The book also features extensive biographical information, dozens of rare and never-before-seen photos of the artist and the world around him, and a lengthy introduction by Walter Hopps, probably the most revered and important museum curator in America. Nominated for both Harvey and Eisner awards in 1999, this Robert Williams’s book is a masterpiece! (STAR10191) MATURE READERS SC, 12x12, 300pg $49.95 ******************* OMAHA VOLUME 2-PACK by Reed Waller & Kate Worley SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4), 24pg, b&w $11.00 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 5 TP CURRENT PRINTING by Stan Sakai Back in print! This fifth volume collects the epic-length “Blood Wings,” which introduces a fearsome clan of ninja bats while “Lone Goat and Kid” offers a cunning parody of the famous Lone Wolf and Cub manga. “Frost and Fire” and “The Way of the Samurai” provide the psychological drama of this volume, which is rounded out by one of the most unique Usagi tales ever, “A Kite Story,” which doubles as a fascinating look at the daily life and work of 17th century Japanese kitemaker. Featuring a foreword by the legendary Stan Lee! SC, 142pg, b&w (Note Price) $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BIG BABY HC by Charles Burns This is the second of a hardcover series of four volumes reprinting the entirety of Burns’ oeuvre up to his current magnum opus, Black Hole. Big Baby includes such Burns classics as “Curse of the Molemen,” “Blood Club,” and “Teen Plague” (now in black and white, as originally intended) as well as the very first Big Baby story from RAW #5! In fact, this book collects every piece of Big Baby comics and art available, and features brand new covers, endpapers, and over a half-dozen pages of never-before-seen Big Baby illustrations, sketchbook drawings, notes, and other Burns miscellany. In the same format as the first Burns Library volume, El Borbah. (STAR10721) MATURE READERS HC, 96pg $24.95 *********************** EROS X-Rated Comics OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONDAGE OBSESSION VOLUME 1 SC by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL GN, 96pg $19.95 O/A BONDAGE OBSESSION BOOK TWO HC by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC $34.95 ************************* DEMENTIA PACK by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x5), 24pg, b&w $14.75 HARDCORE DEMENTIA VOLUME 1 by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg, b&w $19.95 JAILBAIT #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 #4 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 SPACE CHICKS & BUSINESSMEN GN by Link & Blink SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL GN, 96pg, b&w $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EROS GN 10: TALK DIRTY by Matthias Schultheiss (STAR03213) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 88pg, b&w $16.95 ************************ XXX FILES 1-4 PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4), 24-page, b&w $11.80 BONDAGE FAIRIES EXTREME #9 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 #7 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, 24pg $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA GN 3 SEXHIBITION by Suehirogari SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pg, b&w $19.95 ******************* SEX-PHILES #17 by Tamaoki Benkyo SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 SILKY WHIP #7-12 PACK by Oh! Great SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x6), 24/32pg, b&w $22.35 SLUT GIRL #1 by Isutoshi SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 FELIX COMICS, INC. FELIX COLOR COMIC GRAB-BAG This grab-bag features 10 full-color Felix comics, including at least one first issue in every grab-bag! A great collectible for the Felix fan, at a fantastic price! These issues feature all of Felix's wild and wacky friends, too! Pack (x10) $7.99 ROMANCE COMIC GRAB-BAG This grab-bag includes seven full-color issues of the teenybopper book, ThirteenSomething. Plus, the first issue of Teen Romance Stories. Also included is the first issue of ThirteenSomething. This is a must-have for fans of teen comics. Pack (x3) $5.99 FUNK-O-TRON BATTLE POPE #1 It’s the end of the world, and few are worthy of passage to Heaven, not even the Pope. God leaves behind the leader of his army, Saint Michael, to act as a guardian for the humans. He fails, and is held captive by Lucifer, a lord of Hell. God then enlists the aide of the Pope to rescue Michael, and leaves his son, Jesus H. Christ, to assist him in his quest. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING EC Comics CRIME PATROL #5 EC legend Al Feldstein leads off this issue with “Kidnappers” (“from the files of the FBI”), followed by “The Werewolf’s Curse” illustrated by Howard Larsen and “Fast- Draw Fay” with art by H.C. Kiefer. Cover by Johnny Craig. FC $2.50 WAR AGAINST CRIME #5 In this issue, artist Johnny Craig leads off with “Little Miss Mob Marker,” followed by Graham Ingels’ “The Curse of the Pharaoh” (shot directly from Graham’s pencils!), and Al Feldstein caps it off with “The Law’s Revenge.” This first “pure EC” issue was originally published in February 1949. Cover by Johnny Craig. FC $2.50 EC Annuals A great way to quickly build an entire EC collection! This month we’re focused on EC’s “New Direction” title — Extra! These comics are the same as our 32-page regular issues, but they’re packed into the square-bound EC Annual format. Each hefty soft-cover reprints several issues (including covers) in full color. If you’ve missed a title or one of the many sold-out individual issues, the EC Annuals are for you! OFFERED AGAIN O/A EXTRA! ANNUAL #1 The complete series in one volume! This trade paperback-size issue contains all the two- fisted journalists you could possibly handle in hard-hitting, action-filled stories by EC masters Johnny Craig, John Severin, and Reed Crandall. All five issues of Extra! are contained in this one issue. Cover by Johnny Craig. FC $13.50 ********************** EC Collector Packs Each month we will be offering complete sets of selected titles from the EC comics line. This month the spotlight turns to EC’s “New Trend” horror titles, Tales from the Crypt, Vault of Horror, and Haunt of Fear. With art from Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein and others, these classics are treasures for all fans of the comic book medium. Please note that in some cases there are only a limited number of sets available, so don’t wait! EC ANNIVERSARY PACK #1 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of EC’s “New Trend” titles with a sampling of the great art and stories of the EC horror line. This pack includes five different randomly selected EC issues of Tales from the Crypt, Haunt of Fear, and/or Vault of Horror. Set (x5) $12.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRONTLINE COMBAT COLLECTOR’S PACK All 15 issues of this spectacular war comic are available as a set for the first time. Set (x15) $35.50 O/A TWO-FISTED TALES COLLECTOR’S PACK It’s not just a war comic — it’s one of the greatest action-adventure-drama titles of all time! Get all 24 issues in one set! Set (x24) $51.00 ************************ EC Library The Year 2000 is the 50th anniversary of EC’s “New Trend” titles. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate some of the most influential comics of all time with Gemstone’s prestigious format, The Complete EC Library. It presents the classic EC stories in a deluxe, hardbound, oversized format, shot from the original art and realized in crystal-clear black and white (with covers in color), these volumes collect the works of true comic art masters such as Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, George Evans, Reed Crandall, Bernie Krigstein, Jack Davis, Al Williamson, Angelo Torres, John Severin, Wally Wood, and many others. Each annotated, smythe-sewn library volume contains the complete issues of their respective series including text pages and ads. This is an excellent way to add some of the greatest comics of all time to your collection! STARS OF THE MONTH EC LIBRARY COMPLETE MODERN LOVE SET Romance comics were hot in the late 1940s, and Bill Gaines couldn’t help but produce unique, EC-distinctive romance comics! Gaines, Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood, and Jack Kamen are among the great EC artists who contributed to the material collected in this two-volume set. Reprinted in their entirety are the complete runs of Modern Love (#1-8), A Moon, A Girl… Romance (#9-12), and Saddle Romance (#9-11). Another “pre-Trend” classic set! (STAR01383) Set (x2) $80.00 COMPLETE GUNFIGHTER/SADDLE JUSTICE Westerns were a staple of comics when Bill Gaines took over his late father’s company, and as he built his unique team of creators, he produced some very distinctive westerns with characters like Gunfighter, The Buckskin Kid, and the unusual Moon Girl. Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood, and Sheldon Moldoff are among the contributors. This set reprints the entire runs of Saddle Justice and Gunfighter in three volumes. Another “pre-Trend” classic set! (STAR06640) Set (x3) $100.00 ****************** Overstreet Guides OFFERED AGAIN O/A OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 30 by Robert M. Overstreet; covers by Al Williamson & Al Feldstein It’s the 30th anniversary edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, the book that revolutionized comic book collecting in 1970 and has been contributing to the enjoyment of comics ever since! And “The Big Book” isn’t just celebrating its own anniversary! In addition to the market report and the latest pricing information, it’s time to raise the roof for the 50th anniversary of EC’s highly influential “New Trend” line of comics. With exclusive interviews and articles, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide commemorates Tales from the Crypt, Weird Science, and the other great “New Trend” comics. This year’s book features an index of every article that has appeared in the previous 29 editions, the first-ever feature article by author Bob Overstreet, and your choice of EC-style horror and science-fiction covers by EC greats Al Feldstein and Al Williamson, respectively. Get one or get both, but don’t miss out! SCI-FI HC $30.00 SCI-FI SC $22.00 HORROR HC $30.00 HORROR SC $22.00 *********************** Carl Barks Library Like the deluxe EC Library sets, these sets reprint the classic Disney stories by Carl Barks in a deluxe, hardbound, oversized format. Shot from the original art and presented in crystal clear black and white (with covers in color), these volumes collect the works of one of the most beloved comic artists ever. Each set is slipcased. OFFERED AGAIN O/A CARL BARKS LIBRARY SET VIII SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION Reprints Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #95-166. Set $170.00 *********************** Photo-Journal Guides Ernie Gerber’s fantastic Photo-Journals are a serious collector’s dream come true, and they’re also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide To Comics (Volumes I & II) and The Photo-Journal Guide To Marvel Comics (Volumes III & IV) are 11” x 14” Hard Cover books which illustrate the lavish history of comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color. One volume is spotlighted each month, but all four are always available from The Star System! STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUME IV (K-Z) Ernie Gerber's fantastic Photo-Journals are a serious collector's dream come true, and they're also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide To Comics (Volumes I & II) and The Photo-Journal Guide Volume IV (A Guide To Marvel Comics K-Z) is an 11" x 14" hard cover illustrating the lavish history of comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color. (STAR00179) HC $29.95 *********************** GRATUITOUS BUNNY COMIX PETRA ETCETERA #2 by Wiley, McKinnon, & Kermode Petra decides that she’d better side step the consequences of the events on her birthday night out. The best way to do that, she thinks, is to take a journey with Jocasta — to the other end of the country! Jo is startled when they run into an old friend of hers, who’s gone through some kind of transformation. And Petra encounters one of the very people that she’s come all that way to avoid, or was avoidance really what she’d intended? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 20pg $2.95 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA LEGENDARY TALES #2 by Various The countdown has begun! With Kevin Lau’s reinterpretation of Vampirella only one month away, Harris Comics is offering fans one last chance to see the stories that made Vampirella great! With beautiful, newly painted covers and classic stories, Legendary Tales celebrates 30 years of comics’ premiere femme fatale! Available in two different covers: the Regular edition painted by Dorian Cleavenger and the Limited Variant cover edition painted by Mike Mayhew, limited to only 1,500 copies. REG.—b&w, 32pg $2.95 VARIANT—b&w, 32pg $9.95 VAMPI #1: PREVIEW EDITION by David Conway & Kevin Lau The first look at the future! It’s Vampirella as you’ve never seen her before! Introducing Vampi by Kevin Lau! Preview an all new monthly series of Kevin Lau’s incredible new vision of Vampi. Features exclusive artwork from the premier issue, character designs, photos and interviews with the creators. Material available nowhere else! FC, 24pg $2.95 VAMPI #1 LIMITED ASHCAN by David Conway & Kevin Lau Preview the new Vampi by Kevin Lau in this limited-edition ashcan! Includes pages from the upcoming Vampi monthly series that is like nothing you’ve seen before! b&w, 16pg PI VAMPIRELLA & PANTHA DEATH VALLEY SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION #2 by Monte Moore Introducing new Vampi cover artist Monte Moore! This special alternate cover to Death Valley #2 (originally titled Hell’s Angels) is a fully penciled drawing of Vampirella and Panthra signed and numbered by Monte Moore. Limited to 750 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $14.95 VAMPIRELLA JIM SILKE SIGNED & NUMBERED LITHOGRAPHS by Jim Selke Offered individually for the first time, Harris Comics and Jim Silke are proud to present these beautiful lithographs which feature the paintings that were used for the covers to Vampirella Silver Anniversary Collection #3 & #4. The fourth in a set of five lithograph prints which are limited to a production of exactly 500. Each one is individually signed and numbered by Jim Silke. Quantities are limited! Each lithograph measures 12” x 16½”. (CAUT: 2) #3—Lithograph, 12x16½ $24.95 #4—Lithograph, 12x16½ $24.95 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE HEAVY METAL SUMMER 2000 CD SPECIAL This issue contains a 48-page graphic novel, based upon the upcoming Heavy Metal 2000: F.A.K.K.2 PC game! It also contains a special CD insert featuring the trailer from the movie, sound bytes from the soundtrack album, the complete 80-page graphic novel by Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman, a game demo, and more! MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $6.95 HENCHMAN PUBLISHING NODWICK #3 by Aaron Williams Just in time for summer, visit the Hench Games: a contest of wits, wills, and medical treatment as adventurers compete in a series of events designed to see how much abuse their henchmen can take. This year, the winning henchman will become the new Henchmen’s Union president, replacing a hamster that’s winding up a two-year term. But what’s this? The evil-doers from last issue are back and planning on winning the games to control henchmen-based commerce everywhere! They have even more diabolical plans for Nodwick and his friends! Will the forces of evil win out? Will the union have the favorite henchmen for president? Can Piffany fly a magic carpet? b&w, 32pg $2.95 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING THE BOOK OF JACK HC by Denis Pierre Filippi & Olivier Boiscommun Young Jack must prove his courage to his friends so that he can become part of the gang. As part of his test, he must enter a so-called “haunted” house. There, he finds a mysterious book that tells his life story. Jack wants to return the book, but the next morning it has disappeared, and Jack starts to transform into a werewolf. Now he must find the book and discover a way to break the terrible curse that has befallen him. A highly-imaginative and entertaining tale of terror and the supernatural! MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $14.95 THE FOURTH POWER HC by Juan Gimenez Mega, a fighter pilot based on Nebula Alpha, is the only one to escape with her life after an attack by an enemy patrol. Nebula Alpha is the main theatre of a conflict that opposes the Krommiuns to the Planetary United States. So begins Mega’s perilous journey across enemy lines. Along the way, she saves a member of a flight crew that had come to rescue her before being shot down. The young man — a doctor — reveals to Mega that she has become of utmost importance to their leaders in connection to the creation of a new weapon of incredible power. They need her for her exceptional mental abilities and will stop at nothing to get her back. A spectacular and riveting galactic opera by the illustrator of The Metabarons series. MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NIKOPOL TRILOGY DELUXE HC by Bilal Alcide Nikapol is a deserter condemned to freeze in space for 20 years. He returns to Earth after 30 years in the middle of the 21st century. He is now an amputee with a missing leg and is partially amnesiac. Horus is the Egyptian Falcon God. He has a mutiny against his peers in the Assembly of the Gods, which secretly ruled planet Earth since the devastation by several major conflicts. Horus seizes Nikapol’s mutilated body in order to use it as a secret weapon in machinations. The combat will lead Nikapol and the undesirable tenant occupying his body from Paris to London and then to Equator City in the heart of Africa. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a decaying and dilapidated Eastern Europe and the trash can of Western technology. (STAR10712) HC, 176pg, FC $39.95 TECHNOPRIESTS VOLUME 1: TECHNO PRE-SCHOOL DELUXE HC At the end of his life, Albino, the Supreme Technopriest, leads 500,000 young people away with him aboard a spaceship far away from his galaxy and from the infernal technological developments at the forefront of which he finds himself. They go in search of a promised land. Albino recalls his life in flashback. Both he and his sister are fatherless orphans, born to a mother who rejects them and prefers their brother Almagra to them. In this stellar universe whose technological mastery is only matched by the cruelty and barbarism of its inhabitants, Albino has but one wish: to become the master Game Creator, and to devise the virtual games which are so important to this universe. So, through his will and his intelligence, he makes his way from a position of apprenticeship in the world of virtual games, to that of a Supreme Technopriest and comprehends the profound absurdity of the Techno-life. He realizes that to save the soul of humanity, he must lead the people away to build another world. (STAR10718) HC, 56pg, FC $14.95 INFINITY COMICS COUNTER-STRIKE #1 by Kaminski, Reis, & Pimentel Brother and sister team Robin and Matt Hunter are wildly successful web entrepreneurs by day, who command the globe-spanning, espionage agency, Counter-Strike, by night! Their mission: revenge on multi-national corporations led by diabolical masterminds intent on screwing the little guy! Equipped with cutting-edge gadgetry, cunning, and an underground network of accomplices, Counter-Strike are the first heroes for the .com generation. All this excitement is written by Len Kaminski (JLA), and illustrated by the super-hot team of Ivan Reis and Joe Pimental (Lady Death). International locations, cinematic action sequences, sibling rivalry, and dangerous liaisons are all part of the deadly game! The stakes are life and death. Winner takes all! FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.50 COUNTER-STRIKE PREMIUM CHROMA-FOIL EDITION #1 Hot on the heels of Infinity Comics' new breakthrough series, comes this exciting premium Chroma-foil edition featuring a luscious, Chroma-foil cardstock cover by Ivan Reis and Jason Jensen. Limited to just 3,000 copies! FC, 32pg $12.00 COUNTER-STRIKE STICKER Illustrated by Ivan Reis This 4” x 5” full-color sticker comes straight from the cover of Counter-Strike #1, the first cutting-edge title from Infinity Comics. Gorgeous illustration by Ivan Reis! Display it proudly and be the first onboard! It's what's next! Sticker, 4x5 $3.50 INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP LIBERTY MEADOWS #11 by Frank Cho Frank Cho knows how to make you laugh. But this month, you'll see another side of Liberty Meadows… the burning side! You can’t afford to miss this very special adventure with Brandy, Frank, and the crazy critters of the world's most amazing nature preserve, as a forest fire rages out of control, threatening everything you've come to love about Liberty Meadows! Experience the tension, suspense, excitement, and even the laughs, as your favorite characters attempt to preserve their preserve! Features a dramatic new cover by Frank Cho, as well as commentary and his irreverent answers to your letters! Collecting strips originally published from August 31, 1998, through October 17, 1998. Two pages of color Sunday strips! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH UNIVERSITY2: THE ANGRY YEARS NEW EDITION GN by Frank Cho Everyone who reads Liberty Meadows in newspapers around the world wants to get their hands on this raw, uncensored college strip original, and this new edition features new covers and additional strips. Notice: No animals have been hurt or killed during the creation of this book, except for a baby seal, four stunt dogs, a rare albino African boa, a school of dolphins, a beagle, 52 Elvis impersonators, an alpha chimp, two African bull elephants, 18 college students, 17 cows, an Amish farmer, two condors, a fan boy named Wayne "Sheckey" George, a miniature pony, a rare black rhino, a lemur, a silver-back gorilla, a family of savannah baboons, a leper from Calcutta, six pandas, 87 domesticated house cats, and a spider monkey named "Chet." (STAR09773) SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $11.95 IRONCAT COMICS GUN CRISIS: DEADLY CURVE #4 The final issue of Masaomi Kanzaki’s Gun Crisis goes out with a bang, so to speak! “Gun Dance” finds the two misfit detectives who are about to rain on the parade of the purveyors of the highly addictive drug “Curve” who are in the middle of conducting business. With Det. Inagaki on the case, you can be sure that he won’t stop until the job is done and all the bad guys get their just desserts! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 FUTABA-KUN CHANGE VOLUME 4 #6 The cliffhanger issue of Volume 4 delivers all the wackiness that you’ve come to expect from Futaba and the gang at Kommatane High School! A large mutated Venus Flytrap wreaks havoc on the entire school, thanks to the school nurse’s evil twin sister Maki, who has discovered the unique properties of Futaba’s blood. Also, the new girl in school is going to get more than she bargained for when she decides to have fun with Misaki, the girl she likes, in the shed by the playground. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 HYPER DOLLS VOLUME 1 GN What do Miyu and Maika, two seemingly normal high-school girls, do with their spare time? They keep the world safe from giant monsters! Studio Ironcat is proud to present — in handy graphic novel format — Volume 1 of Shimpei Itoh’s Hyper Dolls, with a new revised translation! Join in the comedic adventures of this dynamic duo as they battle various gargantuas… and struggle to keep up with their schoolwork! As a bonus, this volume includes a strip about the artist’s visit to an American Anime Convention! SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w $15.95 HYPER DOLLS VOLUME 4 #4 There never seems to be enough time for Miyu and Maika, when some giant creature or another is attacking the city in which they live. Thank goodness their alter egos are the Hyper Dolls! This month, some light is shed on the clandestine operations of the evil corporation known as CHAOS. However, that doesn’t stop the newest foe from rearing its ugly head — the Giant Centipede! b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOLUME 5 #7 Don’t miss the final issue of New Vampire Princess Miyu by Narumi Kakinouchi and Toshihiro Hirano! The Shinma War has ended with Miyu and her comrades vanquishing the Queen Quarl and her son, Cait Sith. But there is one more Western Shinma left who is hell-bent on getting revenge against Larva, who killed the man who raised the two of them as brother and sister! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGON WARS VOLUME 1 TP Ryukihei’s tale of the boy that would become King of the Dragon Clan is collected in this handy, carry-anywhere graphic novel format! This is the story of Lufiak Duel and his quest to rid the land of the evil that plagues it, with the help of several dragons. This volume will feature a revised translation and new, never-before-seen artwork from the manga master who draws dragons like no one else! (STAR10644) SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $17.95 ******************** Sexy Fruit OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 6 #2 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 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE ILLUSTRATED #1 Step into the world of El Ravager, Knuckles, Teflon Billy, and Zayre as they destroy another peaceful town of unsuspecting peasants. Your favorite KotTD strips are now illustrated and brought to life by fan favorite Aaron Williams (Nodwick). More jokes, more hacking, and even more laughs from the twisted minds of the KotTD development team. Each issue will re-tell, and expand upon, adventures, new and old, from the flip side of the GM’s screen. Exclusive, never-before-seen KotTD strips are included! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE MINIATURES Everyone knows the Knights of the Dinner Table haven’t had much luck playing their own miniatures, but now they get the chance to actually be miniatures! Collect your favorite dice jockeys, and rule the hex maps with these cool pewter figures! Bob, Dave, Sara, Brian, B.A., and Johnny “The Boy Could Play” Kizinski. All the figures are molded by master sculptor Tom Meyer. A must-have collectible for all KotTD fans! Miniatures $19.95 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #44 Knights of the Dinner Table is a comic book for gamers. The principle characters — B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara, and the dastardly Black Hands — play numerous other characters in the course of their role-playing games, but their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. In addition to the comics, KotDT features articles geared to a gamer's perspective. This issue: “Because I'm the GM!” B.A.'s finally had enough and really lets the Knights have it! Why? Because he's the GM! Four pages in color! b&w, 56pg $2.95 TONY DIGEROLAMO’S TRAVELERS #4 by Tony DiGerolamo & Dawson When diplomats from the Oriental Empire of Nippon arrive in Beastlyville, Locust the Wizard falls for the daughter of the Nippon diplomat. Can a 67-year-old sorcerer find love with a 19-year-old noble woman? Or will her secret tear them apart? Special guest star: Marco Polo! Exclusive Knights of the Dinner Table strips inside. Bimonthly. b&w, 48pg $2.95 LAST GASP NUNS OF TERROR GN by Arturo Picca & Dante Tiberia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 46pg, FC $12.95 LONE STAR PRESS STRANGE HEROES #1 by Bill Willingham & Various A split format like Tales of Suspense! In Otherland, Mary Arevalo washes up on a deserted shore after a ship wreck to find herself chased by a bizarre creature. After running into a dead end, Mary is ‘rescued’ by a primitive man called Tanakura. In Spellbinder, young Tommy Bowen begins the final phase of his Combat Sorcerer training. With the help of his familiar, Tommy begins looking for magical trouble. b&w, 24pg $2.95 MCMANN & TATE COMICS LOVE-O-RAMA 2000 Here’s a wacky collection of romance stories from the past decade, plus some new stories and art too! You get stories involving aliens, vampires, teen angst, bulimia, bad hair days, plastic surgery, and practically every topic ever seen in a “very special” Lifetime TV movie! It's all in here! In addition to the best stories from “Secret Fantasies” and “Dumb- Ass Express,” you get new tales involving a woman's affair with a flirtatious ghost, and the pratfalls of two freaky scientists who fall in love. And just how do two people with obsessive/compulsive disorder have a fulfilling relationship? This book would make a great gift for the one you love, or the person who you happen to be stalking. Art and stories by Dan Parent, Kim DeMulder, Scott McRae, Grant Miehm, Bill Golliher and others! SC, 7x10, 96pg $8.95 MEDIA MARKET GROUP LTD. ANIME FICTION BOOK 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 96pg $24.95 MIXX ENTERTAINMENT ******************* Check under Tokyopop.com for all your Mixx Entertainment favorites! ******************* MOJO PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH BLUEBERRY SAGA: CONFEDERATE GN by Jean-Micheal Charlier & Jean "Moebius" Giraud The Western classic is back in print with an all-new format and new material. This edition contains "Chihuahua Pearl," "The $500,000 Man," "Ballad for a Coffin," "The Outlaw," and "Angel Face." Also includes the first book publication of "Three Black Birds," a 14-page Blueberry adventure. (STAR06031) SC, 7x9, 288pg, b&w $12.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WAKE UP & SMELL THE CARTOONS: THE EARLY WORK OF SHANNON WHEELER by Shannon Wheeler This comprehensive collection features Wheeler's early cult cartoons from his Berkeley college days at The Daily Californian to his relocation to Austin in the late 1980s and his creation of the ultimate caffeinated pop icon, Too Much Coffee Man. Collecting Wheeler's most experimental and interesting strips from the beginning of his career, this volume is a must for any fan of coffee in general and alternative comic in particular. SC, 150pg, b&w $16.95 *************** MONKEYSUIT PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONKEYSUIT VOLUME #1 by Various The Monkeysuit has landed. If you missed all the fun before, this is your chance to get the book Comics Journal hailed as “the premiere small-press anthology of last year.” This critically-acclaimed anthology showcases the talent of nine NYC cartoonists/animators in nine brand new, innovative stories which include Tick creator Ben Edlund’s return to comics. Includes Mike Foran’s “Rover,” Jonathan Royce’s “Keef” and Bill Presing’s “Rex Steele.” This first volume is a groundbreaking cornucopia of Indy talent which undoubtedly has something for every taste. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 128pg $9.95 NBM RAPTORS VOLUME 2 by Jean Dufaux & Luigi Marini Can the all-powerful vampiric underworld heed these words before it is too late? The cysts behind their ears is a sign of their vulnerablity not shared by the two mysterious arrivals from Europe who continue to wreak havoc among them in a blood-lust of vengeance. But the underworld has ascertained their origin and may have a powerful answer. MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 64pg, FC $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RAPTORS by Jean Dufaux & Luigi Marini "Your kingdom is doomed." Such is written in blood on the walls in a series of very odd murders the beautiful Lt. Lenore is trying to solve. Each victim has been dispatched with a long needle bursting odd cysts behind the ears. The web of intrigue brings her into a netherworld of vampires embroiled in an internecine struggle for power. Indeed, two new arrivals from Europe are busy carrying out a specific plan to overturn the long-established powerful vampiric underworld! A sensuously beautiful and powerfully painted best- selling series from Europe. MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $10.95 *************** JILL PART-TIME LOVER by Kevin Taylor SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $11.95 STRIPTEASE: 10 POSTCARDS BY ROYO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set, FC $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FOREPLAY: THE ART OF KEVIN J. TAYLOR SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (1-56163-250-3/STAR10681) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $18.95 UNDERTOW by Kiki Kjaer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (1-56163-185-X/STAR07972) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 48pg, b&w $8.95 WWW by Milo Manara SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR10611) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 68pg $10.95 ****************** NEW ENGLAND COMICS TICK’S MASSIVE SUMMER DOUBLE SPECTACLE by Silvia, Sadroni, & Toyoshima In this two-issue mini-series, The Tick and his super-hero teammates have lost their sole means of support: Barry’s credit card. They need a new meeting place! So, should they audition new members? That would mean enrollment fees and dues…which mean money. There is one super-hero they like, though. The Multi-Millionaire. His power is that he’s got a lot of money, plus he’s got a lot of good ideas. Time to find a team of super-villains to fight at a convenient time and place. Why shouldn’t the life of a super- hero be comfortable? #1—b&w, 32pg $3.50 #2—b&w, 32pg $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH TICK OMNIBUS VOLUME 5 Crisis on Finite Tick Spin-Offs! by Griffith, Garcia, Hopkins, & Muns This collection contains all four issues of the Tick’s only universe-wide crossover, which originally appeared in issues #9 and #10 of both Paul the Samurai and Man-Eating Cow. This story teams up the Tick with a universe of wacky super-heroes in non-stop action across the globe against the nefarious Sagin the Wolf and his creepy cronies! (STAR02102) SC, 104pg, FC (Note Price) $11.95 *************** NICKELODEON RUGRATS COMIC ADVENTURES VOLUME 2 #1 This issue includes the following: “Tales from the Crib!”; “Most Valuable Baby”; “Chocolate Chew Circle”; “Monster in the Basement”; and activity pages! FC, 32pg $2.95 ONI PRESS THE BLAIR WITCH CHRONICLES #3 by Jen Van Meter & Tom Fowler Following the success of the film and comic book, The Blair Witch Project, Oni Press and Artisan entertainment re-team for four new stories inspired by the Blair Witch mythology! It’s the early 1990s, and a group of naïve Wicca have been hired to cleanse the woods of Burkittsville of an evil spirit that has been tormenting the townspeople. Believing that they are working for the greater good, they perform their spells and return home with the hope that their magick worked. What they discover, however, is that they’ve brought a small piece of the curse home with them, and it proves to be their doom. Written by Jen Van Meter (Flinch) and illustrated by hot new talent Tom Fowler (Oni Double Feature). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 BREAKFAST AFTER NOON #1 by Andi Watson You’ve lost your job and find yourself on unemployment with no money and nothing to do. Finding a reason to get out of bed in the morning is becoming increasingly hard. Before you know it, you’re eating breakfast after noon. Andi Watson, the beloved creator of Geisha and Skeleton Key, has created an all-new cast of characters for this delightful romantic comedy. Lay back in bed with a nice tasty omelet, a fresh cup of joe, and get lost in the latest issue! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 MARQUIS: DANSE MACABRE #2 by Guy Davis; cover by Mike Mignola As strange murders and acts of sin haunt the townspeople of Venisalle, the Marquis continues his crusade to hunt down the escaped souls of Hell but finds himself blamed for the crimes that the demons leave behind. While the armies of General Herzoge search the city for a madman, the Ministry looks for what they believe is the devil. The Marquis finds himself the center of a struggle between the beliefs of both the army and the church, as he begins to doubt his own sanity and questions whether he is simply a madman or the devil incarnate. Continuing the long-awaited series from Blair Witch artist Guy Davis! Featuring a cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 VOODOOM by Scott Morse & Jim Mahfood You're about to take a journey into another dimension...a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of the tripped-out mind: Welcome to Freak City, where, in an effort to retain their covert existence, the government airbase Area 51 has set up shop. As if things weren't surreal enough in the stomping grounds of everyone's favorite undead brothah, Zombie Kid now has to deal with a new ally of sorts... the alien known only as Littlegreyman! It's all-out action and intrigue with voodoo dolls gone bad and conspiracies so twisted they put the Roswell crash to shame. Scott Morse (Soulwind) and Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts) bring together two of their most popular characters for the independent crossover of the new century, featuring all-new short story adventures jam- packed into the funkiest book of the summer! Twice the size, twice the creative talent, and a thousand times the fun of your average comic, Voodoom is a serious threat. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 GRRL SCOUTS TP by Jim Mahfood The popular mini-series is finally in one volume! Cute, independent, and full of attitude, Gwen, Daphne, and Rita are three girls trying to do what they can to survive in Freak City. From expressing themselves through graffiti or cutting lose on the dance floor, the party is raging — that is, until the Brotherhood of the Cracker catches wind of the good time and decides to crack down. Before they know it, the Grrls are being hunted by assassins and are on the run for their lives. Jim Mahfood is the fan-favorite artist of the Clerks comic books and Marvel’s Generation X Underground. His fresh, hip-hop style combines the rhythm of today’s youth culture with hyper-real satire for a truly unique comic experience. Featuring all the covers and guest pin-ups from the series, plus an exclusive sketch section, never-before-seen art, and all-new pin-ups by Judd Winick, Troy Nixey, Kelley Seda, Jack Gray, and Andi Watson MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOULWIND I: THE KID FROM PLANET EARTH TP by Scott Morse Nick is your average kid, and he wakes up to find himself on a strange, distant planet populated by cute woodland creatures and evil monsters. Little does Jack know, but he is the key player in a power struggle for control of the planet, and if he can maintain his righteous path, he could possibly win the war for good. Printed at digest size: 5 ¾” x 8 ¼”. SC, 5x8, 128pg, b&w $8.50 O/A THE ADVETURES OF BARRY WEEN 2.0 #1 by Judd Winick Everybody’s favorite boy genius is back, and this time, he really means it! No more mishaps like turning his best friend into a dinosaur or losing his cool in front of the cute girl in class. No, this time it will be different. It will be 10 times as ingenious, 20 times as clever, and at least eight times fouler. 1999 Eisner Award-nominee and reformed television personality, Judd Winick, shovels another spoonful of hilarity down the parched throats of the comic-book public, and we’re all going to say, “Mmmmm… thanks, Judd… this is tasty.” MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 O/A BLUE MONDAY: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT #1 by Chynna Clugston-Major; covers by Major & Adam Warren Bleu Finnegan and her friends are your average high-school outcasts — except for the fact that Bleu is completely obsessed with Adam Ant! His tour is scheduled to stop in her town, but the concert sold out before she could even hear about it. Her new mission in life is to score some tickets, but not before she has to beat some obnoxious boys in an all-out prank war! This first issue comes with two equally distributed covers — one by Chynna, and one by guest-artist Adam Warren (Dirty Pair)! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 O/A CLERKS TP by Smith, Mahfood, Hester, & Parks Relive the fun and profanity as Randal searches for the rarest Star Wars toys, Jay and Silent Bob go to work for Santa Claus, and Dante gets thrown out of a funeral for feeling up the corpse. Featuring art by Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts), Phil Hester (Swamp Thing), and Ande Parks, with an all-new color cover by Chris Bailey, art director of the new ABC cartoon. Don’t be another snotty clerk. Make sure you have enough of these on hand! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $10.95 ***************************** ORIGINAL SYNICATE PRESS EL GATO POWERPACK by Michael Aushenker This year’s convention hit sleeper! Signed and doodled by creator Michael Aushenker. He’s the world’s greatest wrestler! Here are the first two Crime Mangler stories: The Nine Lives of El Gato, Crime Mangler, and Holy Ghost El Gato! Two-fisted action and side- splitting humor with wrestlers, monsters, and mobsters. (CAUT: 2) Pack $6.00 PENNY FARTHING PRESS DECOY TP by Huddleston, Williams, & Jensen From light years away in an undiscovered solar system the Decoy saga has arrived on Earth in one piece! All four issues of the mini-series are here. A shape-shifting alien and his rookie cop friend are out to stop the baddies from destroying Dolphin City’s P.D. and sending the city into total chaos! Includes a new painted cover by artist Marc Gabbana. SC, 112pg, FC $15.95 DECOY ONE-SHOT by Huddleston &, Nichols Decoy flashes his cute little green moon all over Dolphin City, and the devious Dr. Alloy sets his plans in motion. With Nabob out of the way, Alloy is free to use his robotic creations as he sees fit. In this case, to steal some mysterious alien blueprints that could advance Earth’s technology by more than 50 years. Features a gatefold cover. FC, 38pg $2.75 PEREGRINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FORTY WINKS: MR. HORRIBLE #1 by Vincent Sneed & Levi Krause By day he was Matt Mason, mild-mannered delivery truck driver. When he slept, he became your worst nightmare: a ten-eyed monster that roamed the Dreamscape, terrorizing other dreamers with sharp teeth and a sharper wit. Matt thought he had beaten his personal demon, but he’s finding it’s not easy to stare down a beast with five times as many eyes! b&w, 24pg (1 of 2) $2.95 DARK ONE’S COLLIZION PORTFOLIO Dark One brings his unmistakable style back to Peregrine with an all-new portfolio featuring characters from Collizion. Each portfolio contains five full-color 11” x 14” images with the intricate details that are Dark One’s trademark. Also available in a deluxe signed edition. REG.—Portfolio $15.00 DLX.—Portfolio (CAUT: 2) $25.00 POORHOUSE PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH WILL EISNER’S GRAPHIC STORYTELLING SC By Will Eisner Graphic Storytelling undertakes to discuss the principles of conveying stories and narration with the sophisticated combination of text and imagery. While the comic book medium is the main focus, Graphic Storytelling also recognizes the influence of film and electronic dissemination. Designed for the young professional as well as the seasoned practitioner or teacher. Illustrated by scores of drawings by Eisner as well as Al Capp, Milton Caniff, and other masters of the medium. (STAR02075) SC, 164pg., b&w $24.95 **************** RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #90 by Various The Flagship Comic for Furry Fans! This issue features another thrilling chapter of Daphne Lage and Jose Calderon's fantasy epic, “Tall Tails,” plus an all-new chapter of the sci-fi fave, “Tiger Orange” by Kurt Wilcken and Ken Lowe. Also in this issue, another exciting and humor-filled chapter of “Dragon Heaven” by Eddie Perkins and Diana X. Sprinkle. Cover by renowned fantasy artist Heather Bruton! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MANGAPHILE #6 by Various The magazine for manga fans! This issue features an exclusive interview with Hisao Tamaki, artist of the popular Star Wars: A New Hope manga! Find out how working on a licensed product differs from your average manga creative process, and learn about his new upcoming American release, Astrider Hugo! Comics this issue include “Justice” by Diana X. Sprinkle and “Clare's Dragon” by Rob Lansley and Ken Lowe! Also, more of Pat Duke's “Photoshop for Comics” tutorial and inside tips for aspiring creators! Cover by Hisao Tamaki. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LUCK OF THE DRAW #1 by Trump 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 GENUS #42 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 GENUS 7-PACK by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x7), b&w $14.99 REALM PRESS BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: DIRE PROPHECY by Kuhoric & Parsons Now in a new episodic format! Starbuck clings to life in critical condition following the destruction of Domia! Boomer is in the brig awaiting a court martial! The Coucil of Twelve has begun proceedings to remove Adama from command of the fleet! All this as an ancient enemy takes form and stalks the crew of the Galactica with a surprise visitor that will shock the members of the fleet to the core! Also available in a Deluxe Cover Edition. REG.—FC, 32pg $3.99 DLX.—FC, 32pg $4.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: TECH JOURNAL: THE GALACTICA by Haynes, Kuhoric, & Scott Fully painted! Ever wanted to know what that peculiar Celestial Chamber was used for? Curious about why the inside of a Viper launch tube looks the way it does? Wonder how a mechanical daggit responds to a human boy’s reactions? All the answers await you in this tech series. This new, full-color comic book series takes you inside the mysteries of the Galactica, and gives you top secret insight into the technology of the Colonial fleet! FC, 32pg $3.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON II #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by Jack Stauffer, the actor who portrayed Bojay in the now classic “Living Legend” episodes of Battlestar Galactica! Extremely limited! (CAUT: 2) FC $25.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON III #1 by James Kuhoric & Chris Scalf “No Place Like Home”—The new ongoing title! Deep in uncharted space the Council of Twelve has declared that the human race is ready to start anew on an alien planet. Will this new home become a birthplace for the second coming of Kobol or end up as a death trap like Caprica? Starbuck, Apollo, Sheba, Adama, and the rest of the rag-tag, fugitive fleet return in this all-new series. Also available as a deluxe Jae Lee variant cover! REG.—FC $2.99 DLX.—FC $4.99 ***************** RE-VISIONARY PRESS TRIPLE X CINEMA: A CARTOON HISTORY TP NEW PRINTING by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, and Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—SC, 118pg, b&w $9.95 DLX.—SC, 118pg, b&w MSRP: $19.95 SANDBERG PUBLISHING JUPITER #10 What sinister genius lurks behind a dream-like sequence of terror and mayhem? Who is the puppet-master of random violence and paranoia? Find out in “The Vaudeville of Trauma!” And what will Pelasgus and Temen do as Badar begins to spin out of control on the planet Arcadia? MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS EXTINCTIONERS VOLUME 2 #6 by Shawntae Howard & Various Come join the comic everyone is talking about as a new adventure begins! The Extinctioners face their greatest challenge yet: The MALL. And Phenix is ready to get her shop on! But little does she know, she has a secret admirer that won’t take no for an answer. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GIANT SHANDA ANIMAL #2 It’s Spring, which means it’s time for Giant Shanda Animal! This all-new issue features Team Shanda regular Michele Light, Carla Speed McNeil, Ed Garcia, Terrie Smith, and Carl Gafford. Also, new talent Patty Leidy, Kishma Danielle, Mitch Marmel, and Chris Berdoz, along with many others. Cover by Mary Hanson Roberts MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 ********** SHARKBAIT PRESS RABBIT #3 by David & Daniel Hedgecock The trusted chicken-steed, Hork, is captured by a rich landowner and his two, half-ton Wereboars. Prometheus must rescue him because Hork isn’t just a valuable companion; the bird carries the secret to salvation for his homeland. But the rescue mission must be done without Prometheus’ compatriots. So, alone it shall be, and then Prometheus can be on his way, if the snake god does not intervene. b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.50 PETE THE P.O.’D POSTAL WORKER BULLET HOLE BLACK T-SHIRT Radical and very obnoxious. This is the black shirt postal workers or postal customers must have. The front displays a full-auto, special express, postal delivery of one clip of bullets. The back has a beautiful seven-color rendition of our tense little postal worker with the words “Pete Delivers.” Drawn and colored by Pete Garcia, this is one killer piece of apparel. XL $15.95 XXL $17.95 SICK MIND PRESS SHEBA VOLUME 1 TP by Walter S. Crane IV Get an Afterlife! Finally, the first edition of the collected Sheba adventures is available! It's the tale of Cleopatra's undead cat, torn between life, the afterlife, and beyond. In a world populated with despondent deities, rapid religious turnovers, and mythical beings, Sheba must balance her own destiny with that of the legacy of ancient Egypt. Now is your chance to get what has been called “The best unknown comic book out there.” This volume collects the first four issues published through Sick Mind Press, as well as the first three issues published through Sirius, including some added enhancements! SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w $17.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT DAWN: RETURN OF THE GODDESS #4 by Joseph Michael Linsner At the end of The Return of the Goddess #3, it seems apparent that Lucifer and Ahura Mazda are behind the extermination of Dawn’s followers on earth. The solution to the puzzle is a little too convenient, however, and Dawn isn’t satisfied. Determined to avenge the genocide of her witches, Dawn returns to the realm of the Atrocity to find out if there’s an outside force manipulating the events of the last three issues. Don’t miss this thrilling conclusion to the second Dawn mini-series! Also available as a Deluxe Limited Edition that comes signed and numbered by Linsner. Limited to 3,500 copies, this edition comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. REG.—FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 DLX.—FC, 32pg (4 of 4) (CAUT: 2) $19.95 OH MY GOTH: HUMANS SUCK! #1 by Voltaire Just when you thought it was safe to wear black, the Goths are back and they're sillier than ever! Making a return appearance from their hysterical romp through the first Oh, My Goth! series are Posche, Sinestro, Boris the Dancing Pocket Goth, Puke N' Chew the Pokédemon, The Terror Tubbies, and newcomer, Gothzilla! Join spooky extraterrestrial Heironymous Posche as he attempts to save Dragon*Con 2000 from Gork and Zork, two spidery, black aliens who crash the convention intent on torturing humanity with anal probes of unusual size. Also available as a Deluxe Limited Edition that comes signed and numbered by Voltaire. Limited to 666 copies, this edition comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. REG.— b&w, 24pg, (1 of 3) $2.95 DLX.— b&w, 24pg, (1 of 3) (CAUT: 2) $5.00 POISON ELVES VOLUME 6 TP by Drew Hayes This giant trade paperback collects the infamous Guild War of Mandratha, up to and including the end of Lusiphur’s only happy relationship with fellow assassin Cassandra (that’s issues 13 through 25 for those of you keeping track). In these 280 pages you will witness Lusiphur’s capture and desperate escape from the Eye of the Lins, an all-out gang war between the assassins of Sanctuary and the renegade cops under Lt. Vido, the return of Lusiphur’s ex-wife Hyena, the return of Widowmaker, and the most shocking event in Poison Elves history. b&w, 280pg $14.95 POISON ELVES “LUSIPHUR” SHOT GLASS What can we say? Lusiphur and the rest of the PE cast love drinking almost as much as they love killing anything that moves, so a Poison Elves shot glass kinda speaks for itself. This particular 1 1/2 oz. shot-glass features Lusiphur in a bad mood (big surprise there). The black artwork on clear glass is illustrated by none other than Drew Hayes! Shot glass $6.00 POISON ELVES “PARINTACHIN” SHOT-GLASS Seeing as anyone who uses a shot glass more than a couple times in one night ends up seeing the world in a “different light,” the little jester-hatted, skull-faced demon that lives in Lusiphur’s head would be the perfect adornment for our second Poison Elves shot- glass. It features Parintachin, complete with his winningly psychotic smile. Bottoms up! This 1 1/2 oz. shot glass features black artwork on clear glass as illustrated by Drew Hayes. Shotglass $6.00 DARKLIGHT: PRELUDE #3 by Teri Sue Wood In this conclusion to the Darklight Prelude, questions are answered which give rise to even deeper ones. To start off with, Julianna has a prophetic dream filled with flesh- eating zombies in which Samual, Clairese’s dead son, tells Julianna of his ability to travel between the realms of the living and the dead. As she begins to wake up, Julianna questions if it’s really a dream — or something more. Curious to learn the truth behind her weird landlords, Julianna discovers Samual’s journal, in which he recounts the last several hundred thousand years of earth’s history (including the arrival of some powerful alien beings at the dawn of man), all from a first-hand perspective! b&w, 32pg, (3 of 3) $2.95 POISON ELVES #58 by Drew Hayes Forget that “happily ever after” stuff — this is Poison Elves, dammit! With the return of the Elvin Fire to the Council of Nine having backfired, Lusiphur, Jace, and Cleah seem destined to spend eternity in a musty prison cell. But possible salvation comes in the form of a new ally from a far-away country outside Amrahly’nn, and a new plan is hatched to spring the three rogue elves. Not content with merely escaping, though, Lusiphur and his pals decide to go up against the most powerful elves in the world…for a little something called payback! b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES VOLUME I: REQUIEM FOR AN ELF TP by Drew Hayes The first volume in the high-quality, trade-paperback reprints #1-6 of Drew Hayes' breakthrough I, Lusiphur comics, the pre-cursor to Poison Elves. The painted cover is provided by Janine Johnston. (STAR01803) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME II: TRAUMATIC DOGS TP by Drew Hayes The second in Sirius’ continuing series of quality trade paperbacks reprinting Drew Hayes’ original, self-published stories of the elf assassin, Lusiphur. This volume presents I, Lusiphur #7-12 with an all-new painted cover by Janine Johnston and a pin-up gallery by some of today’s hottest artists. (STAR03006) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME 3 DESERT OF THE THIRD SIN TP by Drew Hayes The final volume of Sirius' presentation of the original Mulehide Graphic's Poison Elves, reprinting issues #13 to #18. The "Desert of the Third Sin" story arc features a genie named Anhikiahl, a sword named Cinlach, and a wizard named Tenth. Cover painting by Janinie Johnston. (STAR06279) MATURE READERS SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME 4 TP by Drew Hayes The final trade paperback collection of the Mulehide Press editions of Poison Elves is finally here! Reprinting issues 19 and 20, wherein Lusiphur meets Cercie, a character making her return in the current Poison Elves series. For the first time ever in one handy volume, this book also includes a brand-new cover by Drew Hayes, plus the long-awaited map of Amrahly'nn! (STAR07600) MATURE READERS SC, 48pg, b&w $4.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME 5 TP by Drew Hayes Collecting a whopping 12 Poison Elves issues in one single volume, this massive trade paperback spans the entire story arc that begins with the rogue elf Lusiphur’s initiation into Mandratha’s infamous assassin’s guild, known as Sanctuary. Once “on the inside,” the cult anti-hero commits several murders, gets apprehended by the obsessed Police Lieutenant Vido, romances fellow assassin Cassy, duels the Purple Marauder, and even dresses up as a woman! Definitely enough action for your money! (STAR08830) MATURE READERS SC, 272pg, b&w $14.95 ************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A AKIKO KIMONO LIMITED-EDITION PRINT by Mark Crilley Bowing to overwhelming, popular demand, Sirius is proud to present the first ever Akiko art print from Mark Crilley! This exquisite traditional Japanese rendering of Akiko has been a fan favorite since it first appeared. Signed and numbered by the artist, it is now available in an extremely limited quantity, shrink-wrapped and ready for display. Limited to 450 signed and numbered prints. FC, 16x20 $25.00 ************** SLEEPING GIANT COMICS THE S.H.O.P. by David Yurkovich Yurkovich returns to alternative super-heroes! In this all-new story, crime-fighting has become big business. Major cities now license their own super-hero “syndicates” through a corporation called The Establishment. When a routine altercation ends tragically, the independent Philadelphia-based crime-fighting quartet Threshold is integrated into the S.H.O.P (Super Heroes of Philadelphia), where they’re about to learn that “team player” isn’t merely a catch phrase…it’s a matter of life and death. b&w, 64pg $7.95 SQP BLAS GALLEGO’S FULL MOON PRINT Stunning art from master illustrator Blas Gallego that you can frame on your wall as a nifty, up-town print! Reproduced on high-gloss, this 8 ½” x 11” print on 12pt stock is a real keeper! Print, FC $4.95 KEN BARR’S SAVAGE ATTACK PRINT From out of the blue comes the blows which are savage and brutal. There in no mercy to be had; none will be delivered. For those who are weak at heart, turn your head. This savage 8 ½” x 11” print by Ken Barr is reproduced on high-gloss, 12pt stock. And it’s not for the innocent! Print, FC $4.95 STUDIO CHIKARA OUTTAKES LIMITED EDITION HC In this limited edition hardcover of Outtakes, fans will be treated to well over 250 color and black-and-white pictures from KISS’ earliest days. This edition — signed by the author — features a four-color, high-quality dust jacket and two 8” x 10” photographs of KISS in 1975. These photos are not available in any other edition. (CAUT: 2) HC, 160pg, PC $89.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A OUTTAKES VOLUME 1: KISS BY CHIP “ROCK” DAYTON LIMITED HC by Chip "Rock" Dayton Following in the tradition of Barry Levine's The KISS Years, Studio Chikara is presents the story of Chip "Rock" Dayton, rock 'n' roll photographer supreme of the 1970s. For the first time ever, Chip discusses 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 KISS' 1979 Dynasty tour. Fans of Chip's stunning photography, as well as any KISS fan, will enjoy this full-sized book jammed with over 200 pictures (many in full-color)! Limited to 1,000 copies. HC, 8x11, 144pg, PC $59.95 O/A BARRY LEVINE’S KISS YEARS Now expanded and updated with more vintage photos. Plus, a new cover and interior design! World famous photographer Barry Levine offers fans dozens of scarce and rarely published KISS photos from his personal collection. Includes outtakes from KISS’ first European tour, the Empire State Building shoot, “Love Gun” promotional shots, behind- the-scenes photos from KISS Meets The Phantom of the Park. Tons of full-colors shots of Ace, Gene, Peter, and Paul. SC, 160pg, FC $24.95 ***************** BILL AUCOIN 13 CLASSIC KISS STORIES ON CD KISS band manager in the 1970s, Aucoin reminisces about his days from the band’s beginnings when he discovered them playing a small New Your club in 1973. Lovingly referred to KISS as “their fifth member,” Mr. Aucoin was there for it all — the sex, the drugs, and rock and roll — and has some amazing stories to tell about Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss! High-quality studio audio production. The booklet includes some of Mr. Aucoin’s private photos of KISS in the 1970s without makeup. Audio CD $17.95 VICTORIO THE ELF 2001 WALL CALENDAR Studio Chikara’s newest character makes its debut this holiday season as a children’s book, a graphic novel, and a 12-month, full-color calendar. Victorio the Elf, the newest addition to Santa Claus’ dedicated team of hardworking elves, has several misadventures on his first day on the job — much to ol’ Saint Nick’s delight. This calendar features 12 painted illustrations by Christopher Scalf that are not included in the book or graphic novel! (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 SUPERGRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE STERANKO HISTORY OF COMICS VOLUME 2 Artist/writer Jim Steranko took two years to chronicle the spectacular 100,000-word volume, the epic story of comics’ Golden Age creators and their characters, in a massive 10 ½” x 14” format with wraparound color covers featuring 50 fabulous super-heroes! The hefty edition spotlights Blackhawk, Airboy, The Heap, Valkyrie, Sky Wolf, Black Angel, Skyman, Captain Midnight, The Flying Heroes, Captain Marvel, the Marvel Family, Plastic Man, The Spirit, Uncle Sam, Doll Man, The Ray, Captain Triumph, Black Condor, Kid Eternity, and hundreds of others. Features more than 455 dynamite illustrations, many in full-page size! The definitive comic book history by an authority who reveals the four-color phenomenon as only a pro on the inside could do it! NOTE: Features an original printed cover price of $6.00. SC, 10x14, 132pg, b&w (Note Price) MSRP: $12.00 ************************ THECOMIC.COM COSMIC #1 Meehan, a sassy teenage girl heroine, is part of a caste of telepathic asteroid-belt miners oppressed by militant slug-aliens. But her life is about to change, with the discovery of an ancient life-form buried at the heart of one of the asteroids. Fully-painted in black watercolor wash! MATURE READERS b&w, 40+pg $4.95 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH DEAR JULIA, TP by Brian Biggs Boyd Soloman believes he can fly, and is eight floors above a San Francisco street intending to prove it. Dear Julia, is the story of how he got there. Brian Biggs tells the tale with deft wit and a sharp eye, leaving crumbs both verbal and visual along the reader’s path to the climactic end. (STAR10643) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $12.95 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A NEW HAT STORIES: BANKS/EUBANKS by Tom Hart Set in summertime Boston (and central Florida during a tropical storm), Banks/Eubanks tells of a lazy dreamer’s confrontation with a sort of adventure much, much different than the kind he imagines himself worthy of. Perfect bound. SC, 6x9, 160pg, b&w $9.95 O/A THE PERFECT PLANET & OTHER STORIES by James Kochalka Pulse Magazine calls him a “Peculiar comic genius.” Whatever you call James Kochalka, it’s obvious that he’s a superstar on the rise. The Perfect Planet, clocking in at 208 pages, represents James’ largest graphic novel to date. Including the Ignatz Award-winning story, “The Perfect Planet” and the two brand- new stories "Nonironic Futuropolis," and "Frog & Fly," this portends to be the best Kochalka book yet. Miss this at your own peril! Perfect Bound. SC, 7x7, 208pg, b&w $14.95 ************************ TOKYOPOP.COM CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #7 The exciting conclusion to the Flower Card saga! As the mischievous Flower Card continues to play, it inadvertently floods the school with a sea of petals. Can Sakura capture Flower before the fun and games turn to tragedy? b&w, 48pg $2.95 GUNDAM WING #5 The action continues as Heero and Trowa go undercover as OZ pilots to rescue a captured ally. Meanwhile, after Quatre’s father is killed by an OZ unit, he rages a one-man Wing Gundam Zero campaign to annihilate OZ. In the process, Quatre unknowingly attacks Heero and Trowa! b&w, 48pg $2.95 SAILOR MOON #21 The amusement park is not all fun and games when Bunny and the Scouts are confronted by the Witches 5 — an evil new coven who is determined to take over the world and will destroy anyone in their way. Things turn for the worse when Rini gets losta and comes face to face with an new form of evil and terror! b&w, 48pg $2.95 MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH MIXX MANGA VOLUME 4 After risking their lives and saving the magical planet Cephiro, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu, return back home. Their triumphant homecoming is short-lived when Queen Emeraude summons them back to fight a brand new foe. But have they returned to Cephiro? None of their Magic Knight powers work! This is just the beginning of a brand-new Rayearth adventure. SC, 208pg, b&w $11.95 PARASYTE MIXX MANGA VOLUME 4 In this intense chapter of the Parasyte saga, Shin is pursued by an evil Parasyte intent on killing the one person who can foil their evil invasion plans. Sensing something is wrong, Yoko tries to help Shin, but winds up caught in the middle of a life and death tug-of-war. Filled with gritty artwork and an intriguing page-turning storyline. SC, 176pg, b&w $11.95 SAILOR MOON POCKET MIXX GN VOLUME 7 With the world at the mercy of the evil Prince Diamond, Sailor Pluto stops time, which puts her in great danger. The Scouts are helpless as they watch Sailor Pluto on the verge of death. Catch all the action in this gripping edition of the nation’s best-selling graphic novel series. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 SMILE VOLUME 2 #5 A brand-new look and a brand-new attitude. New manga to join Sailor Moon Super S includes Clover, a futuristic cyber fantasy by CLAMP. Plus, in Juline, we’re presented with the tale of a young kung-fu master’s quest to locate disappearing soldiers in a mythical realm. And, in Peach Girl, experience an episodic drama of a young girl’s struggle with love and identity. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.99 TOKYO POP VOLUME 3 #10 Break out your G.I. Joe with kung-fu grip, because this wham-bam issue features everybody’s favorite martial arts superstar Jackie Chan! Get up-close and personal with Jackie Chan as he shoots his upcoming Hollywood flick, Shangahi Noon. Plus, regular features like Magic Knight Rayearth and Sorcerer Hunters. Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.99 STARS OF THE MONTH MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH MIXX MANGA VOLUME 1 by Clamp Join Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu as they meet in a magical fantasy-adventure in the land of Cephiro, which they have been summoned by Princess Emeraude to help save! It's the first "tankoubon" graphic novel from Mixx! (STAR07959) SC, 208pg $11.95 MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH MIXX MANGA VOLUME 2 The journey continues, as the Magic Knight Rayearth girls travel across the mythical land of Cephiro. Umi, Fuu and Hikaru, along with their friendly sidekick, Mokana, battle fierce foes in their struggle to save this strange, new fantasy world. (STAR08955) SC, 208pg, b&w $11.95 SAILOR MOON SUPER S POCKET MIXX VOLUME 3 While the Scouts continue their assault on the Dead Moon Circus, Sailor Moon unites with Tuxedo Mask to conquer the deadliest show on Earth! Please note that the material collected here was originally serialized in the pages of Smile Magazine, Volume 1 #6 and Volume 2 #1-3. (STAR10714) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 SUSHI GIRL POCKET MIXX VOLUME 1 Meet Kemmy, your average 18-year-old girl who lives in the sticks and dreams of a more exciting life. After saving up her Karma for five years, she goes to a psychic Stare Master (no, not Suzanne Summers!) who transports her to the city of Megamallopolisuika, a.k.a. “the Big Melon” — the biggest city in the world! Follow Kemmy as she travels to the Big Melon in her quest to become an Operap star (don’t ask)! Filled with bright, colorful illustrations and a zany, madcap storyline, Sushi Girl will keep readers glued to each page! Please note that the material collected here was originally serialized in the pages of Smile Magazine. (STAR10661) SC, 192pg, FC $9.95 ****************** TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY COMICS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: AMBER CASTLE #1 The first number of a new series. This time our party must defeat the curse of “Amber Castle.” Is this is the only way to escape from the strange and dangerous place? New and strange monsters will try to stop them. The Amber family is stranger than all! What will happen? Who can free them? There’s no time to rest as an adventure begins! (CAUT: 4) FC (1 of 6) $4.95 PARADISE #6 In this issue, Urania (goddess of Time) arranges a school play to give help Angelica regain her status of an angel. Romeo and Juliet should do the job quite nicely. Will Angelica succeed in her quest, or will Fiamma discover Urania’s plan? (CAUT: 4) FC $2.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS THE AMAZING WORLD OF CARMINE INFANTINO SC This is the ultimate insider's story, from the artist who launched the Silver Age and rose to become publisher of DC Comics! Carmine Infantino revolutionized DC comics with his Flash, “New Look” Batman, Strange Sports, Adam Strange, and Deadman. He was influential in Neal Adams taking over Deadman and Batman and hired Jack Kirby to create New Gods, Mister Miracle, and, based on a suggestion of Infantino’s, Kamandi. Infantino designed nearly every DC cover from the late 60s to the early 70s and helped write Christopher Reeves’ Superman movie. Comic Buyer's Guide's recent Millennium poll of comics professionals ranked Infantino second only to Jack Kirby as the all-time greatest comic book penciller. The Amazing World features page after page of classic, rare, and unpublished art spanning his career from pre-DC, through his DC years, and on to Warren, Marvel, and his most recent work. Also included is a special color section by Neal Adams Sketch Book compiler, Arlen Schumer. Infantino tells all in this 180-page, heavily-illustrated, autobiographic, career retrospective filled with his revolutionary accomplishments and anecdotes about his colleagues; Jack Kirby, Julie Schwartz, Joe Orlando, Neal Adams, Joe Simon, Bill Gaines, Stan Lee, etc. This has all the makings of being, one of the greatest books ever published on comics art and comics history. Introduction by Joe Kubert! Color section. Prestige Format. SC, 180pg, PC $19.95 JEFF JONES SKETCHBOOK SC compiled by George Pratt & J. David Spurlock Jeffrey Jones is one of the greatest fantasy artists of all time! Jones’ luscious women and sword-wielding warriors have graced the covers of hundreds of science-fiction and heroic fantasy books, he was the poster artist for the movie, Dragonslayer and has illustrated stories by both, Conan creator Robert E. Howard and Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs. The artist's comic-book work includes: Creepy, Eerie, Wonder Woman, and Flash Gordon. The popular 70s revolution in comics and fantasy art was led by Jones and his Studio mates; Mike Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, and Barry Windsor-Smith. He then created two of his best-remembered works: IDYL for National Lampoon followed by I’M AGE for Heavy Metal! The controversial Jeffrey Jones has bridged the gaps between comics, science fiction, heroic fantasy, and fine art as no other man or woman ever has. The Jeffrey Jones Sketchbook could be the largest collection of previously unseen works by the artist since The Studio book... possibly ever. And Jones’ interview, as to how and why he creates, promises to be the most provocative and enlightening of his entire career! This first edition softcover book includes painted covers and an introduction by Mike Friedlander. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 116pg, b&w $14.95 VEROTIK MARTIN EDMOND SATANIKA PORTFOLIO Four exquisitely rendered illustrations of Verotik’s reigning she-demon, Satanika, all done exclusively for this limited edition. Edmond’s first Verotik portfolio sold out in mere months, and as this edition is limited to a strict 666 copies, it should likewise blow out. Although Edmond’s recent work has been seen more in Gallery showings and on record covers, Verotik has lured the artist back to give you these 10” x 14” high-quality stock plates that are perfect for framing! MATURE AUDIENCE FC $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEATH DEALER #1 FIRST PRINTING Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer comes to life via a Glenn Danzig story and Simon Bisley’s wildest art ever! A teaming of creative giants unparalleled! This 1995 monster has remained a “classic” in the horror genre. There is only a limited supply of this first printing! MATURE READERS FC, 52pg PI ************* STARS OF THE MONTH DEATH DEALER #2 by Frazetta, Danzig, & Sharp The Death Dealer now embarks on his bloody missions of vengeance. Woe to those that stand in the way of his axe. Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. (STAR02115) MATURE READERS FC $6.95 DEATH DEALER #3 by Glenn Danzig & Liam Sharp After Death Dealer returns to his keep with the head of Khronon, he sets out against the kings and rulers who ordered death. Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. (STAR06822) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEATH DEALER #4 by Glenn Danzig & Arthur Suydam Death Dealer returns to his keep, but must travel through a dangerous swamp ruled by a female demoness and her lizard-like minions. Will he make it back to the hordes of angry barbarians awaiting him? Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 O/A VEROTIKA EAST #2 by Coma, Yamane, Kyoum, & Yamamoto SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 48pg $11.95 *************** VIZ COMMUNICATIONS DRAGONBALL PART 3 #1 by Akira Toriyama The Fighting Tournament is over, and Goku's gone looking for the Dragon Balls again— but so has the Red Ribbon organization, an army that's got high technology, new-fangled gadgets and old-fashioned evil on their side! And now there's a rocket launcher aimed at Goku's flying kinto'un cloud! Are robots and jet planes a match for our karate-kicking hero? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Only available in North America, Puerto Rico, UK, Australia and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (1 of 14) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGONBALL PART 2 CURRENT PRINTINGS by Akira Toriyama Essential reading! In issue #7, The Tenkaichi Budokai is underway! Round One: Kuririn vs. Bacterian! Kuririn faces the odious Bacterian…but can he fight someone he can't even stand to smell? Round Two: Yamcha vs. Jackie Chun! Can Yamcha's "wolf fist" defeat the mysterious old master? In issue #8, Namu vs. Ran Faun! Namu, the mystic, is a master of the martial arts…but knows nothing of worldly ways. Ran Faun, his opponent, is a dirty fighter…and she’s not above crying, “You wouldn’t hit a girl would you?” Then: Goku vs. Giran! Goku’s opponent in the fighting tournament is right out of a monster movie! Giran’s got shark teeth, pterodactyl wings, and deadly spit, and somehow Goku must beat him! In issue #9, Giran catches Goku in a blob of sticky spittle and bounces him around like a volleyball. Can Goku defeat the dinosaur-headed refugee from a monster movie? Then: Kuririn vs. Jackie Chun! Can Kuririn, the Shaolin shorty, defeat the mysterious contestant who knocked out Yamcha with one blow? #7—b&w, 32pg (7 of 15) $2.95 #8—b&w, 32pg (8 of 15) $2.95 #9—b&w, 32pg (9 of 15) $2.95 O/A DRAGONBALL #1-4 PACK The most popular manga in the world is now available in a convenient pack of the first four issues… printed right to left just like authentic Japanese manga! As an added bonus, this pack also contains Dragonball Z Part 1 #1! All comics are current printings. (298) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. Pack (x5), b&w MSRP: $14.75 ******************** DRAGONBALL Z PART 3 #5 by Akira Toriyama Dragonball Z is America's #1 manga and anime series. It's the manga equivalent of a great science-fiction/super-hero story, with an English script by Gerard Jones (Justice League, Green Lantern, The Trouble with Girls). Vegeta's old rival Kewi is the unfortunate first person to discover a secret…Vegeta's strength has increased since he battled Goku on Earth! Meanwhile, Kuririn, Gohan, and Bulma have more immediate problems — their spaceship is broken, and Emperor Freeza's henchmen have discovered their position! (CAUT: 3) b&w, 32pg (5 of 10) $2.95 ANIMERICA VOLUME 8 #6 The best magazine for anime fans! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what’s new in Japan and what’s arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, games, model kits, anime music, and Leiji Matsumoto’s Galaxy Express 999 manga. In this issue: an anime masterpiece has risen from the dead… prepare for the new Vampire Hunter D movie, coming soon from Urban Vision and Mad House Studios! A long look at the sequel to the Yoshitaka Amano classic. Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 3 #7 This issue features 128 pages of great manga, plus fan art, letters, manga reviews, and convention coverage! Animerica Extra, the manga anthology that all others try to be like, gives you the latest installments of its lineup of fantastic manga serials… romance, science fiction, fantasy, mystery and more! After a confrontation with Rolex, Yota and Ai return to the real world… but Ai won't wake up, in Video Girl Ai. Kinoko's photographer/stalker is exposed, and the evil fashion marionette reappears in Marionette Generation! Miaka is kidnapped by mountain bandits, but help comes from an unexpected source in Fushigi Yûgi. With Narutaki in Don Death's prison, there's no one to help Liza Fleisher when the killer corners her in the Hall of Justice in Steam Detectives! And in X/1999, Fuma and Kamui try to bring Kotori back to reality while Sorata and Arashi deduce the Dragons of Earth's next move… an attack on Suntori Plaza! b&w, 128pg $4.95 STEAM DETECTIVES VOLUME 3 TP by Kia Asamiya Anime-style action, American comics, and film noir meet in this stylish, new mystery series by Kia Asamiya! In this volume: Mystery and murder! Mr. King is Steam City's best-selling horror author, but when one of his creations, the Emperor of Steam, comes to life and begins killing people, he becomes Prime Suspect #1! Only his fan Ling Ling believes in his innocence… and to prove it, she leaves Narutaki to become King's nurse and housekeeper! Then the Machine Baron returns with a sinister new plot to steal Goriki! Finally, a legend from the past comes to life when a dragon appears in Steam City! But, asks Narutaki, why would a dragon rob a jewelry store? Collects stories originally serialized in Animerica Extra Volume 2 #4 through Volume 3 #3. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $15.95 PULP VOLUME 4 #7 Shock-value plus sophistication — it's the new PULP, giving you 56 extra pages for the same price! These are “adult” manga stories you'd never have imagined — full of sexy girls, degenerate brutes, gun-toting Yakuza, scheming weirdos, and more. Plus, new editorial features and columns, with manga criticism and intelligent info on Japanese culture. And with 160-184 pages an issue, every issue, it's like six comics for the price of two! In This Issue: At the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Patrick Macias (Japan Edge, Fresh Pulp) covers the retrospective devoted to Kinji Fukasaku, legendary director of The Green Slime and the famous Yakuza movie series War Without Honor! Plus, the manga: Bakune Young: Hideaki Sorayama springs Renge Kusuriza and her roly-poly henchman Purima from jail — in order to take her as a hostage in the chaos at Osaka Castle! Dance Till Tomorrow: It's the opening night of the Bondage Horse Theatre Troupe's big play, and Aya has sold 50 tickets… to preschoolers. So what happens when the Troupe's usual Yakuza audience shows up? Strain: Shingo is the heir-apparent when the President of Kusaka Corp. steps down, but transvestite killer “Sweetie” Andrew is gunning for him. Banana Fish: Max Lobo's wife and child are kidnapped, and Shorter Wong knows who's responsible — but does he dare betray Yut-Lung to inform Ash? Voyeurs, Inc.: Ken and Reika's incestuously insane father square off in the ski lodge. All this, plus the gag comic Heartbroken Angels and two (yes, two) mysterious new mangas! MATURE READERS b&w, 184pg $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRAIN VOLUME 3 TP by Buronson & Ryoichi Ikegami From the pages of Pulp, Manga for Grownups! Betrayed by his power-mad brother Shunichiro, cast into the slums of Kuala Lumpur, Shingo Kusaka joins his niece Shion in a fight against the monolithic Kusaka Corporation and his own brother's bloodthirsty plans. Where do the loyalties of Yakuza Murota and sadomasochistic Vietnamese- American police officer Angel lie? Who is the agent of Power Reach, the European oil cartel? As Shingo attempts to make a powerful ally of the Chinese Sai crime family, he finds that first he must outwit Shunichiro, a man so ruthless he will not hesitate to shoot his own daughter in the head. Contains the installments from Pulp Volume 3 #2 to Volume 3 #11. (STAR10717) MATURE READERS SC, b&w, 216pg $16.95 ****************** AQUA KNIGHT #3 by Yukito Kishiro The new science-fiction/fantasy world from the creator of Battle Angel Alita! The Aqua Knight agrees to take Arrabus’ child under her wing, but before the king of lighthouse island will let her, she must undergo a test. Arrabus himself was an Aqua Knight once, and the one who would teach his son must first fight him… in his barnacle-encrusted mech armor! b&w, 48pg (3 of 6) $3.50 EAGLE VOLUME 5: ON THE BATTLEFIELD by Kaiji Kawaguchi Interviewing Kenneth Yamaoka's older sister, Takashi Jo learns snippets of candidate Yamaoka's past — his struggles with his father, his record of conduct in Vietnam, and the coma from which he almost never awakened. But Yamaoka himself tells Jo about the time he almost died in the war…a story which tells just how ruthless the candidate can be. Squarebound format. b&w, 104pg (5 of 14) $6.95 POKÉMON VOLUME 3 SURF'S UP, PIKACHU TP by Toshihiro Ono Hit the beach with Ash, Misty, Brock, Team Rocket, and Pikachu in these new adventures! This refreshing graphic novel collects the final four issues of the smash-hit Pokémon comic series (by San Diego Comic Con '99 guest Toshihiro Ono), and contains the entire comic series of the same name, plus four bonus color pages! Ash and Misty set sail on a Lapras to the balmy Orange Islands, an entire new land of Pokémon! Can Ash stop a hungry Snorlax from eating all the plants on Pomelo Island? Will a Gym Leader who wants Misty's hand in marriage start a Pokémon fight on the way to the altar? Can Ash and his rival Gary capture Team Rocket's secret weapon… the strongest Snorlax in the world? Then Ash faces his toughest challenge when he fights Drake, Dragonite trainer, in the Orange League Championship! It's a Pokémon luau in the exciting ending of the hit series! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Only available in the United States and Canada. SC, 5x7, 144pg, b&w $12.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES PART 2 #5 by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO Includes free Pokémon stickers while supplies last! Ash goes in search of the Hidden Machines for "Surf" and "Fly," but before he can acquire the machines, he must fight the Dragonite who guards them! Then, Red and Misty travel to the Ice Caves on Seafoam Island, only to find Team Rocket lying in wait. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Only available in the United States and Canada. b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY #4 by Yumi Tsukirino Includes a free color poster! Three hilarious shôjo manga (girls' comics) Pokémon stories! Hazel goes to the beach with Almondo, and with the help of a Horsea, learns the wonders of the underwater Pokémon world. Then, frightening ghost Pokémon await Hazel in the Tunnel of Horrors — but for Hazel, cuteness is in the eye of the beholder! Finally, Jigglypuff causes trouble at a Pokémon birthday party. Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Only available in the United States and Canada. b&w, 40pg (4 of 4) $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH POKÉMON TV ANIMATION COMIC VOLUME 1 TP Originally published in Nintendo Power magazine, these full-color animation comics tell the story of the first six episodes of the hit TV series! Follow Ash’s adventures as he meets Pikachu, Misty, and Brock, explores Mount Moon, and more! It features all the humor and adventure of the Pokémon TV series, presented with animation cels taken directly from the show. Co-published by Viz and Nintendo. (STAR10731) SC, 6x8, 128pg, FC $10.95 ******************* NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 9 #4 by Hitoshi Okuda Just when Tenchi, Ibara, and Ryoko were in the middle of settling their differences, Yataka, scavenger among pirates, makes his second appearance. And if he can't beat Tenchi and Ibara in fair combat, he's got a more cowardly plan…to capture Princess Ayeka and hold her for a royal ransom! b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NO NEED FOR TENCHI VOLUME 7: TENCHI IN LOVE TP by Hitoshi Okuda Sci-fi comedy manga based on the hit anime! In this volume, a strange headband seems to make Tenchi more amorous than usual, much to the interest of both Ryoko and Ayeka! Washu builds a super-science phone screening device to cut down on calls by telemarketers, only to attract extraterrestrial solicitors. Then Mihoshi takes her annual competency test with the Intergalactic Police Academy, only to be interrupted by… space barbarians! All this, plus an adaptation of Tenchi Muyô: The Movie, where Tenchi and company must travel back in time to 70s Tokyo to prevent a strange fate from befalling Tenchi's mother! Contains all of No Need for Tenchi! Part Seven. (STAR10658) SC, b&w, 176pg $15.95 ******************* INU-YASHA PART 5 #1 by Rumiko Takahashi In a peaceful feudal village, the appearance of a strange but seemingly kindly woman has caused consternation…for the local monks cannot tell if "Kikyo," as the woman calls herself, is human or demon, alive or dead! Meanwhile, a well-bred lady has just died of mysterious causes, and Inu-Yasha and Kagome are the ones who have to watch the corpse in case of demonic possession. It's going to be a long night… b&w, 40pg (1 of 11) $2.95 RANMA 1/2 PART 9 #2 by Rumiko Takahashi It's Akane to the rescue in the massive watermelon battle, but before she can get there, Kuno knocks female Ranma unconscious! Is Ranma in for a rude awakening? Then, Ukyo feeds Ranma a special okonomiyaki sauce that she's been aging for 10 years. Unfortunately, it just makes Ranma ill — leading a guilt-stricken (or is she?) Ukyo to take up residence in the Tendo house until he gets better. b&w, 32pg (2 of 11) $2.95 SILENT MÖBIUS: CATASTROPHE #1 by Kia Asamiya The face of the enemy! In this issue, meet the masterminds behind the Lucifer Hawks' master plan: sorcerers Rosa Cheyenne and Maximillian Ganossa, who have schemed for years to open a Gate from Earth to the dark dimension Nemesis. Meanwhile, policeman Robert DeVice proposes to Katsumi, giving Katsumi something to think about…but the news does not set well with Katsumi's A.M.P. teammate Kiddy, whose cybernetic body has prevented her from having a "normal" life. b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 GALAXY EXPRESS 999 VOLUME 3 TP by Leiji Matsumoto Climb aboard the galactic train in the epic space opera by Leiji Matsumoto (Space Cruiser Yamato, Star Blazers)! In this volume: On the planet of Meta-Bloody, where humans coexist with Machine People, Tetsuro meets Mewell and Rowell, the orphan son and daughter of Space Centurion Helmazaria, whom Tetsuro defeated. Will Rowell ever forgive Tetsuro, or will the score be settled in blood? As the 999 continues along the penumbra of the universe, they are attacked by the liquid-metal Metanoids, who make a kamikaze attack on the train itself! Finally, on the execution fields of Double Planet Guillotine, Tetsuro discovers the shocking plans of the "Organic Creature Elimination Project." Collects stories originally serialized in Animerica Volume 7 # 3 through Volume 8 #2. SC, 5x7, 304pg, b&w $17.95 ********* Check out the Import Toys section for the official Fist of the Northstar figures imported from Japan! ********* STARS OF THE MONTH FIST OF THE NORTH STAR TP’S Essential reading! In Volume 1, a savage, post-apocalyptic future, the world has been overrun by bloodthirsty gangs, and Kenshiro, the last warrior entrusted with the sacred martial art of the Fist of the North Star, uses his prowess to protect Earth’s innocents! In Volume 2: Night of the Jackal (collecting issues #1-8), Bat and Lynne, Kenshiro’s two young orphaned friends, call for his help when the well in Bat’s hometown runs dry, but the notorious Jackal gang follows Ken to the unsuspecting village. To save the town, Ken has to face a monstrous convict, recently sprung from prison by Jackal, who is convinced that Ken was the one responsible for his long years of imprisonment. Then, the Fist meets his match in the person of the Fist of the Southern Cross, his astrological opposite, and encounters a beautiful woman who is the spittin’ image of his own lost love! In Volume 3: Southern Cross, Ken is the last of the world's true heroes, fighting for justice on a war- torn world overrun by bloodthirsty gangs. Now, the Fist meets his match in Ray, one of the legendary Fists of the Southern Cross. In Volume 4: Blood Brothers, a man claiming to be the Fist of the North Star begins to spread a reign of terror, and Ken must face an enemy from the past: Jagi, Ken's "brother" and fellow student, who has never forgiven Ken for being chosen to carry on the North Star's sacred line! It's the ultimate grudge battle of fire, shotguns, exploding heads, and crippling agony as Fist fights Fist to the death! VOLUME 1 (STAR01030)—SC, 5x7, b&w $19.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR06049)—SC, b&w, 232pg $16.95 VOLUME 3 (STAR06646)—SC, 232pg, b&w $15.95 VOLUME 4 (STAR07353)—SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 ********************* VIZ IN MAGAZINE VOLUME 12 # 6 Your monthly guide to new releases from Viz Comics, Viz Video, and Viz Music, Viz-In is North America’s manga and anime connection! Don’t miss this free monthly full-color poster and sneak peeks at your favorite graphic novels, videos, music, and merchandise! Magazine MSRP: $0.00 WARP GRAPHICS ELFQUEST READERS COLLECTED VOLUME ? WORLDPOOL SC by Richard & Wendy Pini, McKinney, & Various No, it’s not a typo. Volume “?” was the only designation that could be assigned this book that’s chock full of stories that can never happen in the world of Elfquest. But how intriguing they could be! These are “what if” tales, excursions into imagination that go beyond the rules of Elfquest.What would happen if Cutter had been the offspring of Bearclaw and a human mother? What would Elfquest look like if it were a “Tiny Toons” cartoon series? It’s Elfquest without the limits! SC, 192pg, b&w $12.95 WESTHAMPTON HOUSE MAUI LEGENDS OF OUTCAST SC by Richard & Wendy Pini, McKinney, & Various Maui is thrown into the sea as a baby by his mother who believes him dead. Suckled by a jellyfish, Maui returns to his mother and brother 13 years later, full of mischief and strange powers. Maui himself is the toughest god-hero since Thor! The Comics Journal goes on to call Maui “elegant, bold, and mature.” (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $8.50 STRAPAZIN The finest in alternative comics. Switzerland’s most famous avant-garde magazine, Strapazin, publishes its first all-English language edition. Features art and stories by Julie Doucet (Dirty Plotte), Thomas Ott (Zero Zero), David Mazzuchhelli (Rubber Blanket), Renee French, and a host of others. Published to coincide with an exhibit at the Swiss Institute in New York City this June and July. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $6.95 WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS BOOTLEG #3 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 $3.50 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE SPECIAL #4 Included in this giant 4th CBM Special Edition, you will find the next set of “White Space” stickers for those pesky blank spots in the Photo-Journal Guide to Comics, plus an incredible wealth of comics history! Included in this issue are Cheesecake & Crime for a Dime • Pre-Code Horror • Pre-Hero Marvel • Stumbo the Giant • The Legend of Alex Schomburg • Ditko’s Blue Beetle • Golden Age Human Torch • Detective Chimp • The Witness • Vincent Sullivan • All-Select • Silver Age Green Lantern • Steranko Milestones • The Shadow and many more! Don’t miss out on this one-of-kind collector’s item packed with insights into the past! CBM SPECIAL #4 (Note Price) $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE SPECIAL EDITION #2 THIS ISSUE JUST KEEPS SELLING! FIND OUT WHY! 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 #2—Cover A $9.95 *********************** MAGAZINES COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #5 It’s a special Justice Society of America issue featuring a Carmine Infantino wraparound cover inked by Jerry Ordway! Inside are interviews with Marty Nodell (creator of the Golden Age Green Lantern), Shelly Mayer (editor and co-creator of the JSA), the late Gil Kane (on the Golden Age of DC Comics), and George Roussos (artist of Batman, Airwave, and others)! Then, Roy Thomas begins a much-requested, behind-the-scenes history of All-Star Squadron! Also, get the scoop on never-published Golden Age Flash, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman stories, with unpublished art by H.G. Peter, Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Martin Nodell, and Paul Reinman! Mr. Monster and Michael T. Gilbert uncover early-1960s correspondence between JSA co-creator Gardner Fox and JSA fan Roy Thomas! Plus, there’s an FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section by P.C. Hamerlinck, featuring Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, Wendell Crowley, and more! The legend is back; don’t miss Alter Ego #5! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 96pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC BOOK ARTIST #9 Revealed At Last! The Charlton Comics Story, focusing on the Derby, Conn. publisher’s illustrious (and sometimes notorious) history from Captain Atom to E-Man! With a new Dick Giordano cover spotlighting his renowned Action Hero line, this highly-anticipated issue spotlights interviews and features on, and rare and unpublished art by Giordano, Steve Ditko, Jim Aparo, John Byrne, Don Newton, Joe Staton, Nicola Cuti, Joe Gill, Sam Glanzman, Pat Boyette, Bob Layton, and many more! Plus, an examination of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon’s Watchmen connection with the Charlton heroes! From its roots as publisher of Hit Parader magazine to the company’s untimely demise in 1983, this promises to be the definitive history of Charlton Comics! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w (Note Price) $6.95 COMIC READER MAGAZINE After more than a decade since its last issue, The Comic Reader makes its return this Spring! Once a critically acclaimed magazine by fans and professionals alike, the newest incarnation of TCR will include many of the elements that made the first volume such a hit. Among the creator-owned strips will be a genre-bending western titled “Hunter,” by John Ostrander (Blaze of Glory) and Tom Mandrake (The Kents). Chris Eliopoulos (Desperate Times) also debuts his new sci-fi/comic-fan humor strip, “Virtual Reality” and Chris Giarrusso (Bullpen Bits) shows off an expanded multi-verse of fun in “Comic Bits.” Rounding off the cast of talented contributors are Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), who will provide the cover of the first issue, while Marvel editor Tom Brevoort takes up Reader’s back page and taps into his insights on the medium in a monthly column. Also, Dan Jolley (JSA: Liberty Files) explains to readers and hopeful future writers about how he broke into the business. The Comic Reader’s informative articles about the comic medium include interviews and stories that spotlight the medium and the comic reader. (The Comic Reader) Magazine $4.95 COMIC RELIEF #130 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 #677-681 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, which includes Diamond order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks! A new feature, a monthly checklist of all the first issues due that month called “Fab Firsts” has been added. Sold in both 50-count and 100-count bundles. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMIC SHOP NEWS SUMMER PREVIEW The CSN Summer Preview covers hundreds of comics from dozens of publishers due from June through August. This handy guide helps readers pick the best bets for the upcoming season. Full color! Sold in both 50-count and 100-count bundles. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1388 Mr. Silver Age’s Summer Vacation Special! School’s out, and CBG has vacation tips courtesy of Mr. Silver Age Craig Shutt, who looks at Silver Age getaways and exotic locations. In addition, the regular columns by Tony Isabella, Mark Evanier, and Peter David make this a can’t-miss issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1389 E.C. is 50 this year! Comic-Con International: San Diego will celebrate the anniversary at this year’s convention, and CBG pays tribute in this issue. In addition, learn all you need to know about the largest U.S. comics convention in CBG’s special preview! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1390 Sixty years ago in All-American Comics #16, Alan Scott fashioned an emerald ring and used his willpower to become The Green Lantern. Learn the details of how Martin Nodell’s creation celebrates this year and DC’s plans for a special Green Lantern event. In addition, CBG’s panel of retailers share their opinions of several August-shipping titles. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1391 Go behind the scenes of the X-Men movie! It has its premiere July 14, and this issue of CBG bears the date of the film’s release. And see what’s planned at Wizard World 2000 in Rosemont, Illinois. All this, plus CBG’s regular columns by Peter David, Mark Evanier, and Tony Isabella make this an issue you can’t afford to miss! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $2.95 COMICS REVUE #171 Featuring Barnaby by Crockett Johnson. Also featuring: Tarzan by Burne Hogarth; Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray; Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts; 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 & Ray Moore; Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores; Krazy Kat by George Herriman; and Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, b&w $5.95 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #122 This is the top-selling U.S. comic newsmagazine in Europe! This magazine 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 debates; and 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) Magazine, 84pg, PC $1.95 THE JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #29 Issue #29 looks at the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of Kirby’s work at 1970s Marvel Comics! It starts with color Kirby covers inked by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubinstein! Inside, there’s an interview with Jack Kirby, plus new interviews with two artists known for their 1970s Kirby-inspired work — Keith Giffen and Rich Buckler! There’s also a gallery of Kirby’s best Marvel covers (reproduced from his uninked pencils!), and another installment of Mike Gartland’s “Failure To Communicate” series, spotlighting Kirby’s work doing layouts for other Marvel artists. Then, examine the hits and misses of Jack’s 70s Marvel work, from Captain America and The Eternals to Black Panther, Machine Man, and Devil Dinosaur! And throughout, we’ll showcase plenty of rare and unpublished Kirby art (mostly pencils!) from your favorite stories, and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 FRIGHT X #9 Deep down in the floorboard below the FRIGHT X archives, there lies a crate full of previously imagined-to-be sold-out FRIGHT X #9! Seeing that the cover is graced by filmmaker John Waters (Pecker, Cry Baby, Cecil B. DeMented), as well as an exclusive sidebar illustration of Chi-Chain by Voltaire (Oh My Goth), it’s no wonder eBay bids for this rare item have gone through the roof! Here’s a very special and limited chance to obtain one of the lost issues of the fabled FRIGHT X magazine! Also includes the amazing Scratch-N-Sniff popcorn scent on the cover! Act quickly! Limited quantity of 800 pieces available. (FRIGHT X) Magazine $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRIGHT X #13 In order to meet the ever-growing need of insane FRIGHT X fans worldwide, FRIGHT X magazine has joined an alliance with Troma Films (Toxic Avenger, Class of Nuke ‘Em High) to become an internet-only magazine on Troma’s massive new site! This means FRIGHT X #13 is the last and final print issue of this influential cult magazine (at least for now). Featuring exclusive interviews with Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, Xena, Hercules, Jack of All Trades), horror-punk stalwarts The Misfits, and weirdo-rockers Mr. Bungle, these very last copies of FRIGHT X are sure to become a highly sought-after item. There’s also exclusive sidebar cover art created by (and a rare interview with) the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz (Stray Toasters, Elektra: Assassin). (FRIGHT X) Magazine, FC $2.95 ********************* THE JOURNAL OF MADNESS #10 Albert B. Feldstein unbound! In this groundbreaking interview, Editor Feldstein discusses his trend-setting career at EC Comics, his editorship at MAD, and his historical position as one of the twentieth century’s most influential comic book and satire masterminds. This interview also probes the creation of MAD's sister publication PANIC, which was Harvey Kurtzman's only true competition for MAD. Al Feldstein's PANIC proved to be the ideal training ground for his eventual ascension to MAD's editorial helm. Hailed by his peers as a genius, Feldstein's MAD Magazine influenced art, entertainment, political beliefs, social conventions, and created a generation that now looks at the world with a healthy sense of skepticism. Also, MAD's, current editor, Nick Meglin, discusses his upcoming MAD Encyclopedia, the long-awaited definitive collection of MAD factoids and historical data. From fringe elements to those in the inner sanctum, they're all here — every person, place, or thing to have had an impact on MAD's success over the last 50 years! Plus, more original artwork from Kent Gamble, Steve Boswick, and Marten Jallad; Jared Johnson's “Desperately Seeking Alfred”; and the MAD Collectible of the Month! Quarterly. (Tool Publications) Magazine, 32pg, b&w $3.99 MODESTY BLAISE #22 This issue of Modesty Blaise features “The Double Agent” by Peter O’Donnell. (Manuscript Press) Magazine $5.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW #93 Features Lee’s Star Wars Build-a-Guide 2000 Edition Part One. Also, the never-before- offered full-color MEGO World’s Greatest Super-hero Mad Monsters Series review. Plus, a blazing Hot Wheels retro feature, the absolute newest Hot Wheels coming to Peg Wall, and the nation’s #1 Hot Wheels Price Guide! And Chop Shop (customized die-cast vehicles), Toy-Toons, and Cool Customs. The latest-breaking toy news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe, and other top trading action figures; and the latest and greatest 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles are all included as well. And, as always, 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 (#184)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BASKETBALL (#120)—Magazine, FC $3.99 FOOTBALL (#124)—Magazine, FC $3.99 HOCKEY (#117)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#71)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#111)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BECKETT DIGIMON COLLECTOR #1 From the publishers of Beckett Pokémon Collector magazine, Beckett Publications introduces Beckett Digimon Collector! Filled with colorful photos of the most popular Digimon collectibles, this great new magazine includes many popular features that have proven to be highly collectible in the Beckett Pokémon Collector magazine. Each month there is exciting contests with prizes, a Digimon hot card list, price guides for Digimon collectibles, and monthly Digimon character profiles. So don’t be left behind. Step into Digiworld today with Beckett’s Digimon Collector. (Beckett Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pg, FC $3.99 BECKETT POKÉMON COLLECTOR #11 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 $4.99 MARY BETH’S BEAN BAG WORLD JULY 2000 #7 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 POJO’S UNOFFICIAL POKÉMON NEWS & PRICE GUIDE AUGUST 2000 Who wants Pokémon? Everybody! So here it is — the latest addition to a growing list of titles, Pojo’s Unofficial Pokémon News & Price Guide. Pojo, the hottest Pokémon web site around, now sponsors this monthly Pokémon magazine which will cover the hottest cards on the market and 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 $5.99 TOMART’S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #78 Action Figure Digest #78 includes a special Star Wars Price Guide update on “Power of the Force” and Episode 1 figures including all variations found to date, plus the latest in the series of features on the toy concept companies. Also included are all of AFD’s regular features — the top 20 selling action figure lines, “Action News Briefs,” “Star Wars Update,” and other announcements — all in full color! (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOMART’S DISNEYANA UPDATE #37 Tomart’s Disneyana Update #37 features lunch boxes, 1930 Mickey Items Part IV, Studio Fan cards, and Disney Bean Bags from around the world. In addition to the regular departments, this issue contains the 37th chapter in the history of Disney Merchandising — the merchandise of Disney features from the 40s. Regular departments include: “Animation Art Auction Results”; “The Walt Disney Classic Collection Price Guide”; “Publishing”; “Buttons & Pins”; “Vintage Disneyana”; “Theme Park Collectibles”; “Mail-Order Merchandise”; “Disney Store Exclusives”; “Home Video”; and “Watches.” (Tomart’s Publications) Magazine (Note Price) $6.00 TOY SHOP #231-232 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 AUGUST 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 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #273 This issue of Dragon Magazine is dedicated to every scoundrel who ever climbed a trellis to woo the queen, every rascal who swung from a chandelier, and every rogue who ever robbed the king’s tax collector. Adventurous readers will find a 12-step guide to swashbuckling essential, as well as a definitive survey of the genre. Issue #273 also features new Forgotten Realms fiction, the first-ever third edition Rogues Gallery, plus a sneak preview of the new Sorcerer class for the third edition. Also includes a free game, “Abandon Ship,” on poster stock. Plus, this issue features new campaign items, magic spells, and profiles of gaming industry giants. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 132pg $4.95 TOP DECK #9 Top Deck covers all Wizards of the Coast trading card games including Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. And, every magazine comes with an exclusive Pokémon foil- stamped card inside the polybag. If you enjoy Pokémon, this is the magazine to get! Polybagged. (Wizards of the Coast) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 WHITE DWARF #245 Continuing coverage of your favorite fantasy games including Warhammer 40K, 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 AUGUST 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. (Kable News Company) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $3.99 WWF RAW MAGAZINE AUGUST 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! (Kable News Company) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.99 WCW MAGAZINE #64 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 Company) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 RAMPAGE WRESTLING #6 This issue of Rampage includes: a look at the career of Mankind; an introduction to the newest hardcore federation, the XPW; a look at Jeff Jarrett and Spike Dudley; and an examination of the popularity of The Rock. As usual, each magazine will also contain its regular departments. (Sovereign Media) Magazine $4.99 RINGSIDE WRESTLING #26 Summer is here, and it is time for the youngsters to forget about the three “R’s” (readin’, writin’, and ‘rithmatic) and concentrate on the all-important fourth “R”: rasslin’! This issue features stories about Hulk Hogan, who has given up his “Hollywood” persona and is once again an “America hero”; Goldberg, whose meteoric career hit a snag recently because of a serious arm injury; and the Undertaker, who has traded in his role as the King of Goth for a new one as a motorcycle gang leader! This and more in Ringside Wrestling #26. Plus, the usual great features, foldouts, and pin-ups. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 SUPERSTAR WRESTLERS SEPTEMBER 2000 #20 The dog days of summer are upon us, so it’s only natural that the world of wrestling is heating up. The stories in this great, full-color issue will include: Hunter Hearst Helmsley — has his marriage to Stephanie McMahon given him a false sense of security? The Rock — you better believe everyone can smell what The Rock is cooking! Now it’s time to take a look at The Rock’s place in wrestling history! And, The Big Show — he’s as big as Andre, speaks English, and is 10 times more agile — yet he’s no Andre! Take a look at wrestling’s largest giant and try to figure out what’s missing. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 WOW WORLD OF WRESTLING JULY 2000 #701 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 wrestlers, 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. (Ads Publisher Services) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 180pg, FC $5.99 WRESTLING ALL-STAR HEROES & VILLAINS #130 This issue is a tribute to American wrestlers! The stories that are featured include: Stone Cold Steve Austin — if a broken neck couldn’t keep him down, what chance have the wrestlers of the WWF? Cactus Jack — whether he claims to have been born and raised in Long Island, or in Truth and Consequences, New Mexico, this guy never strays far from the red, white, and blue! And, Sid Vicious, who may have taken the name of a dead British musician, but his style is American through and through! Not to mention pin-ups galore, foldout masterpieces, and news from coast to coast! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT AIRBRUSH ACTION MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2000 Airbrush Action’s special “Hot Rod” issue features the diverse work of veteran artist Ed Newton, cutting-edge body art, and the annual Projector Buyer’s Guide. In addition to “T-Shirt Basics,” fingernail art, and “Ask K Daddy,” this issue also includes helpful how- to’s, new product updates, and a look at the growing popularity of custom automotive airbrush art. Magazine, 84pg, FC $4.99 AMAZING STORIES #602 Amazing Stories was the first science-fiction magazine to feature media-related short stories in addition to offering exclusive stories, interviews, reviews, and games from the world of science fiction. And remember — Amazing Stories #602 is the only source for fans of the continuing Babylon 5 story arc. Plus, an exclusive Babylon 5 story from the creator of the series, J. Michael Straczynski, and a special bonus Gamma Worlds story and adventure. Finally, “Up Front and Personal” with award-winning author Barry N. Malzberg! (Wizards of the Coast) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 ANIMATION MAGAZINE AUGUST 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 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 32 #2 Cinefantastique takes you behind-the-scenes on the set in Toronto for the filming of Marvel’s X-Men. The exclusive coverage includes interviews with director Bryan Singer; Anna Paquin, who plays Rogue; The Phantom Menace’s Ray Park, who plays Toad; and Hugh Jackman, who plays Wolverine. Plus, a spotlight on producers Tom DiSanto and Ralph Winter, and makeup specialist Gord Smith; and a look at the Marvel Comics inspiration and how the film measures up to the legend. It’s movie-making reportage as only Cinefantastique knows how. And also in this issue, the making of DreamWork’s Chicken Run, the stop-motion feature from the creators of Wallace & Gromit, with an exclusive report of the filming from the studios in London. Interviews with animators Don Bluth and Gary Goldman on the creation of Titan A.E., Fox’s summer science- fiction cartoon feature; director Paul Verhoeven and star Kevin Bacon on the filming of The Hollow Man; and an update of H.G. Wells’ venerable The Invisible Man. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at how ILM brought Rocky & Bullwinkle to life to co-star with the likes of Robert DeNiro. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 CINESCAPE #47 Movie fans and comic-book fans alike will be clamoring for Cinescape this summer! That's because the July/August issue will be jam-packed with information on the highly anticipated X-Men movie! Included will be interviews with the stars, behind-the-scenes details, colorful pictures, and production art — Cinescape will have it all! The issue will also feature an exclusive look at Jackie Chan's latest Hollywood action flick, as well as previews of dozens of upcoming sci-fi and adventure movies. It's all the information film fanatics crave in one slick package! (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 CINEFEX #82 Cinefex #82 has many main features! First is Battlefield Earth — a coalition of nine effects companies came together to create the effects for the film adaptation of L. Ron Hubbard’s science-fiction novel. Set a thousand years in the future, long after aliens have conquered the earth, the story tells of humans forming a resistance movement to oppose their extraterrestrial masters. Next up is Perfect Storm. Industrial Light & Magic and the physical effects supervisor John Frazier have collaborated to create the effects for Wolfgang Petersen’s screen adaptation of the nonfunctional best-selling book about commercial fisherman trapped in the worst storm to hit the North Atlantic in a century. And last, Dinosaurs. Walt Disney Pictures puts a new spin on computer-animated features with this prehistoric tale in which CG dinosaurs were combined with live-action backgrounds in exotic locations. A high-tech effects unit, created specifically for this film, produced literally thousands of complex composites. Also included in this issue are shorter features on Ridley Scott’s Gladiator; the World War II submarine adventure U- 571; and Chicken Run, a stop-motion feature from the creators of Wallace & Gromit. (Cinefex) Magazine $9.50 CLOWNWHITE MAGAZINE #5 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! All issues include news, reviews, and more! (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.50 CRACKED MAGAZINE #347 Each issue of Cracked features hilarious media parodies and other original humor features! Magazine $2.95 CULT TIMES #58 The month ahead of Cult television starts here! Plan your viewing with Cult Times’ “Out of the Box,” the indispensable listings guide of Cult television programs to watch out for on terrestrial, cable, and satellite. Read interviews with the stars, and features on Cult shows currently airing in the U.K. Take a light-hearted but informative look at a classic series in the “Instant Guide” and review the highlights of the previous month’s viewing in “Times Past.” Cult Times is the complimentary magazine to TV Zone, and together they provide the ultimate guide to the many worlds of Cult television. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 OFFICIAL MOVIE DINOSAUR MAGAZINE Five years in the making, Dinosaur, the most incredible computer-animated film ever made. This official magazine includes behind-the-scene interviews, storyboards, and designs. Also includes two spectacular gatefold posters! Enter a prehistoric world of wonders and experience the most realistic dinosaurs you have ever seen! Each magazine comes with one special edition limited Dinosaur cel. Collect all four cels! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 DR. WHO MAGAZINE #292 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 DREAMWATCH #71 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: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 EBAY MAGAZINE AUGUST 2000 A useful and fun roadmap to the increasingly complex online world! Geared toward e- commerce trendsetters who seek comprehensive information on the newest technological advances, the latest Hollywood buzz, the greatest places to visit, and an introduction to the world of collecting. eBay Magazine is edited to serve the eBay community and its interests, as well as those of the larger Internet community. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $3.99 EROTICA VISIONS SUBLIME #9 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $5.95 FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #232 This issue: “The Men Who Made The Monsters.” A look back at the spook-tacular low- budget horrors from American International; The Cinemagic of Karl Freund: Part One of a major retrospective on the work of the innovative cinematographer's career and his landmark films; “Return To Dark Shadows” — Part Two of FM’s look back at the cult TV show features exclusive interviews with cast members; and “For The Record” — FM remembers some of the best (and worst!) horror novelty records from the 1960s. Plus, more classic horror film books, the FM Mystery Photo Department, Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section featuring many new items (with many exclusive to FM!), and much more! This issue features an all-new illustration of The Colossal Beast by Arlis. (Dynacomm) Magazine, 84pg, b&w $5.95 FANGORIA #195 Wanna see something really scary? Look no further than Fangoria #195! First up, take an in-depth look at Unbreakable starring Bruce Willis. From the creepy creator behind the Sixth Sense, this highly anticipated supernatural thrill will co-star Samuel Jackson. Another big-budget creep-fest called Bless the Child stars Oscar winner Kim Bassinger and is directed by Chuck Russell (Eraser). Are your favorite colors blue and black? Then you might be interested in Bruiser, George Romero’s (Night of the Living Dead) tale of revenge and identity loss starring Peter Stormare (The Lost World: Jurassic Park) and Leslie Hope. MAD TV creator John Blanchard brings his comedic skills to the big screen with his horror/slasher spoof, I Know What You Screamed Last Summer, starring Tiffany- Amber Thiessen, Tom Arnold, and Coolio. Fangoria provides all of the side-slitting details! And don’t forget, every issue of Fangoria comes packed with the latest book, DVD, and video reviews! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 9 #2 This year’s sleeper hit is likely to be The Curse, a werewolf film with a feminist twist (woman is bitten by a rabid female shopper during a lingerie sale; on cue with her menstrual cycle, the heroine transforms into a…). An interview with the film’s director, Jacqueline Garry, is illustrated with torrid pix — exclusively photographed — of the film’s luscious star, Amy Loughlin. Also included are the goods of the latest Friday the 13th submission, Jason X (a.k.a. Jason in Outer Space). But this time around, the hockey mask hunk is seriously upstaged by alluring Angiline Almendare (a.k.a. “The Latin Cindy Crawford”) in an exclusive, sizzling pictorial. Next, Amanda Tapping, who portrays Captain Samantha on Stargate SG-1, raps about her series character and other genre- related series. Also, the most consummate profile ever developed on Claudia Jennings, the Playmate/drive-in diva. Has her very premature death been gauged as an accident or suicide? Why was she denied a role as one of Charlie’s Angels? Jennings’ co-workers and family are interviewed for this article. On-screen, she cooked in liaisons with invisible men, aliens, and Earth women. Actress/producer Kim Dawson raps about her career as the new millennium’s blonde bombshell. And finally, actress Kathryn Glass discusses survival in her “poverty-row filmmaking” environment. (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 9 #3 The retrospect of the Summer Party Massacre franchise (parts I-III) prompted a reunion and an exclusive photo spread of the casts! Sci-fi siren Jillian McWhirter — whose credits include Progeny, The Dentist II, and Solar Eclipse — peels for a FF exclusive. The usually reserved actress poses for a red-hot centerfold. P.J. Soles, blonde bombshell, offers her behind-the-scenes vignettes about her cult classics (Rock ‘N’ Roll High), genre- related films (Halloween, Carrie, Alienator), mainstream hits (Stripes, Private Benjamin), and recent projects (Jawbreaker). Party of Five’s Lori Dawn Messuri, exclusively photographed for a torrid FF spread, talks about her role in the “dark, borderline horror film” Cruising Purgatori. She also talks about the sci-fi films that launched her career (Wasteland Justice). And sci-fi temptress Venesa Talor talks about the censorship of her CD, and Surrender Cinema siren Griffin Drew has somehow survived the decline of erotic thrillers, slipping into another medium. She recounts her (type) casting as breathy vixens in low-budget genre fare. (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FILMFAX #79 Filmfax #79 features interviews and stories on big-name stars and obscure actors with familiar faces. Filmfax also has reviews of new releases on video, CD, DVD, LaserDisc, and books! (Filmfax) Magazine $7.50 5 TIMES #22 5 Times #22 features Video Competition; Video Reviews; Upcoming Conventions; Fan Forum; Fan Zone; and more! (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, b&w $5.00 FORTEAN TIMES #136 Become a student of American iconoclast Charles Fort with this expansive guide to the bizarre. Features news, reviews, and research on strange phenomena, experiences, and curiosities from the intricacies of crop circles to phantom hitchhikers. It’s wild, it’s funny, it’s open-minded yet skeptical — and it’s true! (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 G-FAN #45 This issue: the first news on Toho's new feature, Godzilla 2001! Plus, last minute info on this summer's G-FEST 2000 in Hollywood, monster movie reviews, product information, retrospectives, interviews, art, and fan fiction! (Daikaiju Enterprises Ltd.) Magazines, 68pg, PC $3.95 007 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 #8 (Aug98) Magazine $10.00 JUXTAPOZ MAY/JUNE 2000 Each issue, Juxtapoz examines the rich and varied world of popular art from photography and graffiti, to essays on great artists and traditional arts around the world. (High Speed Productions) Magazine $4.95 KIT BUILDERS MAGAZINE #35 The main article shows how to make a jungle diorama with Morrison’s Commando kit. An awesome likeness of Schwarzenegger, sculpted by Shawn Nagle. Also, sculptor extraordinaire Darrell Philips shows how to sculpt clothing and fabric in a convincing manner. Coverage of the Rezhedz model and toy show and Fright Vision! Plus, Hobby History, Cool New Stuff, Kit Reviews, and lots more. And also, the first ever Kit Builders models contest! Big prizes! Don’t miss it! (Gordy’s) Magazine $5.95 LOCUS #473 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 ORIENTAL CINEMA #18 This issue: Complete coverage of Godzilla 2000: Millennium! Also, Asian Oddities, Hong Kong Heroes, and plenty of video reviews of your favorite Japanese monsters, super-heroes, and action heroes! Printed on glossy paper stock. (Draculina Publishing) MATURE READERS Magazine, b&w $5.95 PENTHOUSE SEPTEMBER 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine (Note Price) $8.99 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL MAGAZINE (AUG)—Magazine $5.95 LINGERIE (NOV/DEC)—Magazine $6.95 PRESENTS (JUN/JULY)—Magazine $6.95 PRIVATE COLLECTION (#18)—Magazine $6.95 SPECIAL (NOV/DEC)—Magazine $6.95 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #61 This issue features a spotlight on Rurouni Kenshin (a.k.a. Samurai X), coming soon to American home video later this year. This issue will cover the second season (the first was covered in PA #52) and the OVA series. It will also offer short overviews of recent anime shows in “Anime Stories,” the usual “Anime World” articles (The Modern Japanese Music Database), reviews of the latest anime videos, manga, live-action movies, and model kits to help you choose what to buy, and the latest news! Features eight pages in color! (Protoculture) Magazine, 64pg, PC $4.95 SCI-FI & FANTASY MODELS INTERNATIONAL #46 This issue includes a look at the visual effects of The House on Haunted Hill; the concluding chapter of the exclusive article on make-up effects guru Tom Savini; an in- depth interview with Amalgamated Dynamics; Space Above and Beyond: Surfacing interview with Karl Denham; accurising the Masudaya Lost in Space Robot; Part Three of the series looking at the construction of the 44” Space: 1999 Eagle kit; a look at Warp's super-detailed 11" Eagle kit; and a review of the 1:48 scale Firefox kit. Plus, news, views, readers' gallery, and much more! (Next Millennium) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, b&w (Note Price) $7.95 SCI-FI VOLUME 7 #3 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 viewer’s guide to that month’s programming on the Sci-Fi Channel! This issue includes a visit to the X-Men movie set; behind-the-scenes on Paul Verhoeven’s The Hollow Man; and exclusive X-Files interviews. (Sovereign Media Company) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Previously published as Sci- Fi Entertainment. Magazine, FC $4.99 SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACKIE CHAN MAGAZINE VOLUME 3 #1 In this issue: an exclusive interview with Michelle Yeoh, who discusses her life, her work in Hong Kong cinema, and her role in Jackie Chan’s Supercop. Also, an exclusive review and photos from 2000 A.D., the new Hong Kong action thriller produced by Jackie; an exclusive on-location report and photos from the premier of 2000 A.D.; a review and screen shots from the new Jackie Chan: Stuntmaster Playstation game; and a retrospective review and exclusive on-the-set photos from Project A — Part 2. All this, plus more interviews, letters, competitions, news, reviews, and all the happenings in the Jackie Chan world! (Jackie Chan Fan Club) Magazine $7.95 SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACKIE CHAN COLLECTOR’S PACK #2 Are you a recent Jackie Chan convert, hungry for any material on this Asian action hero? Did you miss some issues of his official magazine? Just looking for some fun reading? Whatever the reason, this collector’s pack is the perfect way to catch up on all the latest Jackie Chan news, interviews, and photos! This pack will include Volume 1 #5 & #6, as well as Volume 2 #1. These early issues are tough to find, and going fast! (Jackie Chan Fan Club) Pack (x3) $10.00 SFX #67 The smashing, spirited sci-fi magazine from Britain! This magazine asks and answers the burning questions on all sci-fi fans’ minds. And, late-breaking news; in-depth interviews; behind-the-scene 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 SHE #14 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, b&w $4.95 SHIVERS #79 Shivers features a chilling mix of classic horror films, as well as reviews of the latest scary TV series and movies, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The X-Files. Plus, their up-to-the-minute news of horror happenings, and book, soundtrack, and DVD reviews. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 SPECTRUM #23 Spectrum examines the first season of the Buffy spin-off series, Angel, with a detailed analysis and episode guide! Also, a long interview with Homicide: Life on the Street writer/producer James Yoshimura; a review of Barry Windsor-Smith's Opus collections; 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 #263 Britain’s longest running sci-fi, fantasy, and horror magazine, featuring exclusive interviews 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 #277 All of the inside information on all of the hottest movies are in Starlog #277! Opening in July is The X-Men, the movie version of Marvel’s mutant heroes, starring Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, Sir Ian McKellan, Halle Berry, and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Also coming in July is The Hollow Man, directed by Paul Verhoeven, who’ll discuss this invisibility FX epic. Also, Space Cowboys (starring Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, and Donald Sutherland as aged astronauts caught up in a space rescue), The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (with profiles of the cast), Disney’s Dinosaur, and more! Plus, coverage of Farscape, Xena, Buffy, and more! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 STAR WARS INSIDER #50 Get ready to make the jump to lightspeed as Star Wars Insider celebrates its blockbuster 50th issue! New interviews with big Star Wars stars, fond looks back at some of Star Wars Insider’s more memorable features, and of course, all the latest news on Episode II of the Star Wars saga, and much more! (Star Trek Fan Club) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Magazine, FC (Note Price) $4.95 STAR WARS KIDS #9 In this exciting issue of Star Wars Kids, explore a deep-sea galaxy and visit the wild west, where it wasn’t so easy to tell the Jedi from the Sith! You’ll also meet C-3PO! Plus, get to do lots of games, puzzles, and activities — you’ll even learn how to make a Jar Jar pencil puppet! And much more! (Official Fan Club) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Magazine, FC $3.95 TOON MAGAZINE #22 Go behind the scenes to the many worlds of animation in Toon, featuring coverage of film, TV, and computer-animated projects. Written by actual animators, there is simply no better resource on cartoon classics. (Black Bear Press) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 TV ZONE #128 The world’s longest-running cult TV magazine! Up-to-the-minute news, features, and interviews. Plus, continuing coverage of popular cult TV shows like Stargate SG-1, Xena: Warrior Princess, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Doctor Who. Also, the ongoing episode guides to popular series and answers to readers’questions in “Memory Alpha,” along with regular news, reviews, and interviews. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 ULTIMATE DVD #7 As the rapid growth in the DVD market continues apace, 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, production notes, and a diary of forthcoming releases. Plus, a look at the latest players! Not to be missed! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #61 If you’re into horror, science-fiction, fantasy films, Hong Kong action cinema, 60s sexploitation, or other cult movies with an alternative bend, Video Watchdog is the magazine for you! Each 80-page issue is jam-packed with in-depth reviews of all the latest releases on VHS, DVD, and LaserDisc, 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 Video Watchdog gives you the 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 releases, restored footage, lost classics, career interviews, and other essential reading! Now monthly! (Video Watchdog) Magazine, 80pg $6.50 WRAPPED IN PLASTIC #47 In a follow-up of sorts to the magazine's Peter Weir/David Lynch issue last year, this issue compares the works of Lynch and Stanley Kubrick, concentrating on Eyes Wide Shut. Also, letters, news, and reviews; and an X-Files Extra update on the latest XF news! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.50 XENA MAGAZINE FEATURING HERCULES #9 A Previews Exclusive cover! This issue welcomes Renee O’Connor to the pages of Xena Magazine as she reveals the goings-on behind the scenes at Renaissance Pictures, plus a celebration of the life of everyone’s favorite bard, Gaby herself! Also, an interview with Xena’s producers, who reveal secrets from the set. Plus, all the latest episode details, the latest news from the New Zealand set, interviews with guest-stars, and more from the world of Xena and Hercules! Available in a Newsstand Cover edition and a Previews Exclusive Variant Cover edition. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ED.—Magazine $5.99 NEWSSTAND ED.—Magazine $5.99 XPOSÉ #47 Interviews, features, and news from the world of fantastic movies and TV, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stargate SG-1, The Pretender, Xena: Warrior Princess, and The X-Files. Plus, all the latest movies and TV episodes reviewed. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 BOOKS SECTION ANIME BOOKS ANIME: A GUIDE TO JAPANESE ANIMATION 1958-1988 by Baricordi, De Giovanni, Pietroni, Rossi, & Tunesi Translated from Italian to English by Adeline D’Opera, Protoculture Addicts magazine presents the most essential anime reference guide in English: a filmography of the first 30 years of anime in Japan! This comprehensive volume covers all the anime produced in Japan during the 60s, 70s, and most of the 80s — including not only the movies and OVAs, but also the TV series… from the most popular to the most obscure anime! It offers over 300 pages of information and lists chronologically over 1,200 titles! Each notice gives the original title, its literal translation, production company, category (adventure, comedy, sci-fi, etc.), duration or number of episodes, release or airing date, distribution company, as well as a short description and commentary. The notice is preceded by an identification number (to facilitate research in the indexes) and its type (Series, Movie, OVA, Special). Each year is introduced, highlighting the themes or titles that marked that particular year. The book also has several indexes to make any research easy. If you are looking for any information about the early years of anime — who animated Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro? When was Mazinger produced? How many episodes did Marine Boy run? — you will most likely find it in this book. There is no other English- language reference work detailing how animation started in Japan! (Protoculture) (2- 9805759-0-9) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #9 (Sep99) SC, 8x11, 320pg, b&w $25.00 ART BOOKS HELMUT NEWTON’S ILLUSTRATED TPB by Helmut Newton SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 7¼x10½, 136pg $32.50 KISS OF DEATH: THE FANTASY ART OF FASTNER & LARSON VOLUME 1 Rich Larson. Steve Fastner. Two men who certainly know how to treat a lady; put her in an impossible situation filled with vile aliens and sulfurous demons, armed with little more than a piece of sharpened steel and fierce determination. Oh, and make sure she’s wearing as little as possible, of course! It’s with this sly sense of humor and wondrous attention to detail that these two warped geniuses have created hundreds of magnificent fantasy illustrations, and thousands of die-hard fans. Now SQP, a long-time patron of such devilish delights, has gathered the latest collection of F&L paintings into a new book that gives we lesser mortals pause to reflect on the staggering output of these two individuals! Good girls never looked so naughty — or well-armed! Kiss of Death 1 also contains many full-color works which document the exquisite airbrush technique of their paintings. If you enjoyed F&L’s Architects of Fantasy, strap in for even wilder action with Kiss of Death! (SQP) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 72pg, PC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FASTNER & LARSON: ARCHITECTS OF FANTASY VOLUME 1 For almost 20 years, the airbrush team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson has created some of the most imaginative fantasy illustrations ever committed to paper. This paperback collection of some of their finest works showcases paintings originally created for science-fiction and fantasy paperbacks, album sleeves, comic and card projects, and fantasy portfolios. (SQP) (STAR02834) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8½x11, 72pg, b&w $9.95 JUNGLE TALES VOLUME 2 Big girls in little loin cloths! Art by Mitch Byrd, Mike Hoffman, Arantza, and more. (SQP) (STAR07646) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8½x11, 72pg, b&w $9.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUNGLE TAILS VOLUME 3 Jungle passion is always in fashion, with more savage art by Tomas Giorello and Boada. Cover by Alex Horley. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8½x11, 72pg, b&w $9.95 *************** STARS OF THE MONTH FRAZETTA ART BOOK by Frank Frazetta Experience once again the power and majesty of master fantasy artist Frank Frazetta with this new collection of classic and recent images! (Frazetta Publications) (STAR03116) SC, 8x11, 70pg, FC $29.95 ICON: A RETROSPECTIVE BY FRANK FRAZETTA HC edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner Featuring a foreword by Rick Berry and an introduction by James E. Bama, this lovingly rendered retrospective looks at the life and art of the grandmaster of fantasy illustration, Frank Frazetta! The single largest collection of Frazetta’s work ever published, Icon is also a lavishly illustrated and intimately detailed exploration of this important artist’s career, as well as a must-have item for the true Frazetta fan! (Underwood Books) (1- 887424-41-5/STAR08272) HC, 9x12, 176pg $35.00 *************** Pin-ups STARS OF THE MONTH VARGA GIRLS I TPB Vargas: the most familiar of all American pin-up artists. His Varga Girls boosted the morale of our fighting men during WWII. (Collector’s Press) (1-888054-31- X/STAR10371) MATURE READERS TPB, 10½x12½, 32pg, FC $11.95 VARGA GIRLS II TPB A companion to Varga Girls I! Continuing the record of this memorable illustrator, Vargas’s Varga Girls II book includes more provocative pin-ups epitomizing the artist’s style and “patented” airbrush technique. (Collector’s Press) (1-888054-32-8/STAR10562) MATURE READERS SC, 10½ x12¼, 32pg, FC $11.95 *************** HORROR SCI-FI & FANTASY MOVIE POSTERS LIMITED HC Limited to 300 copies, this book contains hundreds of great horror, science-fiction, and fantasy movie posters from early silent films to present day cinema. This collection contains no duplications from Horror Movie Posters! (Bruce Hershenson) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 80pg, FC $50.00 STARS OF THE MONTH HORROR SCI-FI & FANTASY MOVIE POSTERS TPB This trade paperback version contains hundreds of the same great horror, science-fiction, and fantasy movie posters from early silent films to present day cinema. (Bruce Hershenson) (STAR10487) TPB, 80pg $20.00 *************** BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE MONSTER BOOK TPB by Golden, Bisette, & Sniegoski Starting with Giles’ research into the various monsters and demons our gang has encountered, this volume delves into the folklore that inspired the show’s monsters — their mythological, scientific, cultural, literary, and historical origins. For example, portrayals of vampires themselves have varied from Buffy to Bram Stoker and in countless movies, TV shows, and books in between. The authors examine how vampires are created (figuratively and literally) on this show, including an interview with series creator Joss Whedon. Then they examine the vampire mythology as developed in other pop culture forms. The same presentation applies to werewolves, witches, ghouls, and a range of monsters. (Pocket Books) (0-671-04259-9) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x9, 240pg $15.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE EVIL THAT MEN DO MMPB by Nancy Holder When a normal, smart, well-balanced, student suddenly shoots his family and then himself, Buffy and her gang figure one of the usual suspects — vampires, demons, or witches — must be responsible. But when it seems that everyday stuff like drugs, peer pressure, and thwarted love are to blame, Buffy decides to dig a little deeper just to be sure. (Pocket Books) (0-671-02635-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $5.99 SLAYER: THE TOTALLY COOL UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO BUFFY by Keith Topping Slayer provides a complete episode-by-episode guide to the phenomenon that is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This humorous, but analytical book studies each episode in categories, drawing attention to details that might otherwise be missed by viewers. Popular culture references are explained, and the best examples of “Valley-Speak” are displayed. The “Bitch!” category is filled with remarks so sharp you could shave with them. Whether you’re a seasoned “Slayerette” or a novice, Slayer is the only complete guide to Sunnydale! (Virgin Publishing) (0-7535-04758) (CAUT: 4) PB, 4¼x7, 288pg $7.95 COLLECTING GOLDMINE KISS COLLECTIBLES PRICE GUIDE TPB by Tom Shannon Elaborate makeup and costumes. Sky-high platform boots. Flame belching. Blood spitting. Pyrotechnics. With all of that to offer fans, plus good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll, it’s no wonder KISS is still one of the hottest bands in the world today. And it’s also no surprise KISS is the most collectible musical group, next to Elvis and the Beatles. Goldmine KISS Collectibles Price Guide, featuring 2,000 listings and 500 color photos of the band’s merchandise, is a must-have guide for buyers, sellers, and collectors of KISS memorabilia and music. The book offers detailed listings for every U.S. recording, as well as foreign releases. There are also detailed listings of more than 250 licensed products produced from 1974-1998, from action figures, Beanies and die-cast cars, to Halloween costumes, posters, and videos. (Krause Publications) (0-87341-854-9) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. TPB, 8¼x10, 176pg $24.95 PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING COLLECTIBLES TPB by Kristian Pope Professional Wrestling Collectibles covers every known aspect of the wrestling collectibles market for the millions of fans and collectors. It features hundreds of wrestling-related memorabilia including dolls and figures, autographs, Halloween costumes, photographs, posters, and programs, magazines, games, videos, and more — all identified and valued for the first time in one book. From true-blue fans to casual observers, this book is a must-have for every wrestling fan. (Krause Publications) (0- 87341-878-6) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8¼x10, 160pg $21.95 STAR WARS COLLECTOR’S POCKET COMPANION by Stuart Wells Everything the devoted Star Wars memorabilia collector needs to know in the way of comprehensive listings, accurate item descriptions, and accurate, up-to-date marketplace values — all packaged in a convenient carry-along format suited for pocket or purse at toy and collectibles shows, flea markets, auctions, or ordinary browsing and shopping. Focused primarily on collectibles associated with the original and still-popular Star Wars films, the book also includes collectible items released for the current prequel series. (Krause Publications) (0-87341-889-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x8½, 320pg, PC $14.95 TOMART’S TOYS: A CENTURY OF PLAYTHINGS TPB by Tom Tumbusch Over 400 pages of toys, games, action figures, dolls, trains, and other playthings from a 20th century childhood. Here in one book you’ll find the top-selling and other significant toys of the last hundred years. From the Yellow Kid and Lionel trains to Star Wars and Pokémon, you’ll find color photos followed by over 100,000 value listings. (Tomart Publications) (CAUT: 4) (0-914293-44-3) TPB, 8x11, 400+pg $39.95 COMIC THEMES COMIC BOOK CULTURE: FANBOYS AND TRUE BELIEVERS TPB by Matthew J. Pustz A close inspection of comic-book lovers and their ever-expanding culture! What are super-devoted fans of comic books really like? What draws them together and energizes their zeal? What do the denizens of this pop-culture world have in common? This book provides good answers as it scrutinizes the fans whose profiles can be traced at their conventions, in pages of fanzines, on web sites, in chat rooms, on electronic bulletin boards, and before the racks in comic-book stores. They are a singular breed, and an absorbing interest in comic books (sometimes life-consuming) unites them. This book also shows how the degree of “comics literacy” determines a fan’s place in the culture and how the most sophisticated share the nuanced history of the format. With history, interviews, and textual analysis, Comic Book Culture: Fanboys and True Believers examines the varied reading communities absorbed by the veneration of the comics and demonstrates how each functions in the ever-broadening culture. (University Press of Mississippi) (1-57806-201-2) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 244pg $18.00 COMIC STRIPS GRIMMY: THE REVENGE OF GRIMZILLA TPB by Mike Peters It’s time to shake, rattle, and roll! Grimmy is back! And he’s on a rampage… of laughs. Grimmy is the irresistible, devilishly charming, witty, and highly opinionated hero of the enormously popular comic strip, Mother Goose and Grimm. This fantastic book contains an all-new collection of the best “Grimmy” cartoons from the Pulitzer Prize and Reuben Award-winning creator of Mother Goose and Grimm. (St. Martin’s Press) (0-312-87324- 7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x7½, 144pg $10.95 OFF THE MARK: A CARTOON COLLECTION by Mark Parisi A cartoon collection showing the slightly skewed humor of Off the Mark. The cartoons are both sweet-natured and devilish at the same time. The cartoons in this book put a refreshingly loopy spin on the things we see everyday… from your favorite icons to your least favorite trends… from commercials to pets to computers. Anyone or anything can pop up in an Off the Mark cartoon… always with hilarious results! (Atlantic Feature Syndicate) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x5, 116pg, b&w $7.95 SPEED BUMP: COLLECTION OF CARTOON SKIDMARKS TPB by Dave Coverly Just like those jarring man-made strips of concrete that force you to slow down with a jolt, the cartoon Speed Bump compels you to change course and laugh at the oddities of life, through the offbeat humor of cartoonist Dave Coverly. Tapeworm cowboys singing “Happy entrails to yoouu.” Time-management clinics open 48 hours a day. Mountaintop gurus sharing the secret of life: “Never sit on the pointy end of a mountain!” These snippets give you a hint of Speed Bump’s nonsensicalness. Speed Bump is sometimes comical, sometimes droll or ironic, but it always delivers the laughs because Coverly takes humor to the edge. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0599-7) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x8, 144pg $9.95 CULT PERSONALITIES DRINKING WITH BUKOWSKI TPB edited by Daniel Weizmann The 20th century’s greatest poet was a guy from L.A. called Hank, who talked straight, drank hard, faced truth, and exposed beauty and vulnerability like no other in his place and time. Drinking with Bukowski is a celebration of that utterly original voice featuring contributions from everyone — from the women who loved him to the Hollywood cognoscenti who courted him, from writers who admired him and actors who tried to emulate him to the barflies, strippers, gangsters, poets, crazies, and dreamers who knew him. Cover by R. Crumb. (Thunder’s Mouth Press) (1-56025-262-6) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 288pg $15.95 FANTASY & SCI-FI CALLAHAN’S KEY HC by Spider Robinson The popular Callahan’s series continues! Sooner or later, everything magical or weird seems to end up in Key West. Including Callahan’s bar — now renamed Mary’s Place. After all, its regulars include aliens, talking dogs, ghosts, and sprites, Is it any surprise that this zany bunch of rummies will be called upon to save the universe… again? (Bantam Spectra) (0-553-11163-9) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9¼, 352pg $23.95 CIRCLE AT CENTER TPB by Douglas Niles In the realm of the Seven Circles, harmony has reigned since time immemorial. That is about to change. Disaffected members of all the races are gathering into a force that may spell the doom of the Seven Circles. Strangers to brutality and warfare, the inhabitants need a champion who can teach them to defend themselves. For this, they recruit warriors from a world where only the strong survive. A primitive world where life lasts only as long as you can fight for it… a world called Earth. (ACE) (0-441-00728-7) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5¼x8¼, 400pg $13.00 CONAN THE VALIANT MMPB by Roland Green Under the orders of Lord Misrak, deadly spymaster of King Yildiz of Turan, Conan of Cimmeria journeys into the rugged Ibars Mountains in the company of Illyana, a sorceress who carries one of the legendary Jewels of Kurag, and her female bodyguard Raihna, as deadly as she is beautiful. His mission is to recover the second Jewel from the necromancer called Master Eremius, who plots to use its power to rule the world with his demon-spawned army. The price of failure is death; the price of success could be worse — for whoever holds both Jewels together will be master of the power that sank Atlantis, and court intrigues and old feuds ride with Conan as unseen companions. (Tor Books) (0- 812-50082-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $5.99 DEVIL’S BROOD MMPB by David Jacobs A new novel of classic terror based on the Universal monsters! The Bride of Frankenstein is resurrected… The Werewolf of London bequeaths his legacy on the unsuspecting… Dracula creates a new creature of destruction… Voodoo drums beat and Frankenstein’s Monster stirs. Now, as the forces of darkness draw together, mankind is about to discover the true meaning of underworld… and that this summer, fear is Universal. (Berkley Boulevard) (0-425-17365-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 GNARL! TPB by Rudy Rucker Though he is also a mathematician, computer scientist, and essayist, Rudy Rucker is best known for his ground-breaking science fiction. The companion volume to Seek!, Rucker’s selected nonfiction, Gnarl! Brings together three dozen of the writer’s best science-fiction short stories. His first major story collection in 17 years, the volume includes a number of previously unanthologized stories, including tales co-written with Marc Laidlaw, Paul Di Filippo, and Bruce Sterling. Classics such as “The Fifty-Seventh Franz Kafka,” a timely meditation on the paradoxes of cloning, are side by side with works of pseudomemoir like “The Indian Rope Trick Explained.” The Rucker formula — cutting-edge physics, a wild but perversely logical imagination, and a decidedly punk attitude — illuminates this new collection. (Publishers Group West) (1-56858-158-0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 400pg $17.00 KING KELSON’S BRIDE HC by Katherine Kurtz Here is the long-awaited conclusion to Katherine Kurtz’s most popular and enduring work — the New York Times best-selling Deryni series — in which political power meets its match in the power of magic. The epic history of Kurtz’s imaginary kingdom has held readers spellbound for decades — ending seven years ago with the tantalizing question: who will the king marry? (ACE) (0-441-00732-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 384pg $22.95 LT. LEARY COMMANDING HC by David Drake Lieutenant Daniel Leary of the Republic of Cinnabar Navy commands the corvette Princess Cecile; his friend Signals Officer Adele Mundy has the latest in spy apparatus and the skill to prowl the most tightly guarded database. All they lack are enemies, and fate is about to supply those in abundance! They and their crack crew must battle bureaucrats and traitors, the winds of a barren desert and the strains of a voyage never before attempted. Action, color, and heroics merge with the gritty realities of war and politics in a story that never slows down. Indeed, how could it slow down, with Lt. Leary, Commanding? (Pocket Books) (0-671-57875-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 416pg $24.00 MAD MERLIN HC by J. Robert King This is Merlin’s story. Set against oft-told legends, this tale unlocks the secrets of the magician’s past and the reason for his supernatural powers and his pivotal role in the destiny of both men and gods. As Merlin unlocks Arthur’s potential, he unlocks his own as well, discovering his previous identity as the great god Jove who was brought down by Wotan and who is destined to be brought down by the new god of the Holy Grail by the blade of the Sword of the Spirit Excalibur. As the tale unfolds, Merlin comes to understand his true self and embraces the inevitability of the fall of the gods and the end of magic in the realm of men. (St. Martin’s Press) (0-312-86963-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5½x8¼, 304pg $23.95 MONSTER MEN HC by Edgar Rice Burroughs Warehouse find! This is the first Canaveral Press edition, from 1962, with all-new illustrations. Commonly priced at $35.00 or more in the out-of-print market! Jacket and seven plates illustrated by Mahlon Blaine. A brilliant but mad professor produces malformed, synthetic life on a Java Sea island. An ERB classic! Mint, uncirculated copies! (Bud Plant) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 188pg $17.50 MORTALIS HC by R. A. Salvatore At last, the demon dactyl is gone, its dark sorceries shattered by the gemstone magic wielded by the woman known as Pony. But a new horror assails the land of Corona — a deadly plague that even Pony’s supreme magical abilities cannot heal. Now Pony must undertake a pilgrimage that will test her powers — and her faith — as they have never been tested before. Watchful eyes follow her. They are the eyes of the elves, who have stolen something precious from her and keep it for their own mysterious purposes. And the eyes of the man she hates above all else — who would desire nothing more than to destroy her utterly. (Del Rey) (0-345-43039-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6¼x9¼, 464pg $25.95 SILVER WOLF, BLACK FALCON HC by Dennis L. McKiernan This epic takes you back to Mithgar in a time of great peril — as an Elf and an Impossible Child try to save this ravaged land from a doom long ago prophesied. (ROC) (0-451-45786-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 496pg $23.95 VLAD TAPES MMPB by Fred Saberhagen Once again the new biographer of Count Dracula — Vlad Tapes to some — picks up the thread of the Count’s adventures. Book I: As an old friend of the family, Dracula is faced with a nest of evil vampires — evil enough, as the Count can attest, to make a vampire shudder. Book II: Five hundred years ago their paths first crossed. He possessed her totally, not quite against her will. Until she fled. And was captured. And was punished. And is fleeing still. Was it a love affair for the ages? Or a living horror that has loosed the bonds of time? (Baen) (0-671-57878-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 448pg $6.99 FICTION BLOOD DANCE LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED HC by Joe R. Lansdale Joe R. Lansdale has said that without Blood Dance there wouldn’t have been The Magic Wagon. Now’s your chance to read this stepping stone to that masterpiece, a wild actioner tinged with mysticism, and a damned fine read in its own right. Fully cloth-bound, smyth-sewn to last, the Subterranean Press edition of Blood Dance features over a dozen full-page interior illustrations by artist Mark A. Nelson. Limited to 1,000 copies. (Subterranean Press) (1-892284-66-9) (CAUT: 4) HC $40.00 BOTTOMS LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED HC by Joe R. Lansdale The Bottoms may well be Joe R. Lansdale’s best novel yet, at home on that small shelf with coming-of-age horrific classics like Stephen King’s Stand By Me, and It, Robert R. McCammon’s Boy’s Life, or Dan Simmons’s Summer of Night. Inspired by his novella “Mad Dog Summer” — but taken in a very different direction — this promises to be a book to be read again and again. Limited to only 400 copies. (Subterranean Press) (1- 892284-60-X) (CAUT: 4) HC $150.00 JAMES BOND: DOUBLE SHOT HC by Raymond Benson “Meeting your double means certain death.” Is this bizarre warning inside a fortune cookie the catalyst for a series of unsettling events that could push an impaired James Bond close to the edge of madness? The intricately organized criminal conspiracy called the Union has vowed its revenge on the man who thwarted its last coup. Now, the Union’s mysterious leader sets out to destroy James Bond’s reputation and sanity by luring the agent into a dangerous alliance of deceit and treason with a Spanish militant intent on reclaiming Gibraltar. Officially on medical leave, 007 pursues clues that he believes might lead him to the Union’s inner circle. His search takes him from the seedy underbelly of London’s Soho to the souks of Tangier; from a terrorist training camp in Morocco to a bullring in Spain; and from the clutches of a murderous Spanish beauty to a volatile summit conference on the Rock of Gibraltar. Each step brings him closer to the truth about the Union’s elaborate, audacious plot to destroy both SIS and its best agent: James Bond. (Putnam Publishing Group) (0-399-14614-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 272pg $23.95 JAMES BOND IN HIGH TIME TO KILL MMPB by Raymond Benson A microdot containing the most important military secret of the century has been stolen. A lethal crime syndicate known as the Union has claimed responsibility. But when the Union’s airborne courier crashes on Kangchenjunga, one of the world’s highest and most treacherous mountains, 007 and an expert team of international climbers begin the perilous ascent of the Himalayan peak to retrieve it. With a sniper in their midst and with the brutal forces of nature against them, James Bond and his men begin a dizzying, cliff- hanging journey along the icy slopes of a frozen hell. (JOVE) (0-515-12833-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.99 RATZ ARE NICE (PSP) TPB by Lawrence Ytzhak Braithwaite This book is a white-hot explosion of oi/punk rhythms telling the story of a volatile combination of skinhead cultures existing in uneasy balance on Vancouver’s meaner streets. Ethnicity and sexuality blur, neo-fascism and Nazism overlap with street punk and rude-boy culture, and Edison, a black skinhead relates, in startlingly challenging phrases and visceral imagery, the interconnected stories of Quex and Sparker, the leaders of two rival crews, the deadly and dangerous Prochain and a vulnerable young freshcut, Elie, who connects them all. (Alycon Publications) (1-55583-554-6) (CAUT: 4) TPB $11.95 GAMES WORKSHOP WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE WOLF MMPB by William King In the grim future of Warhammer 40,000, the Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes are humanity’s last hope. On the planet Fenris, young Ragnar is chosen to be inducted into the noble yet savage Space Wolves chapter. But with his ancient primal instincts unleashed by the implanting of the sacred Canis Helix, Ragnar must learn to control the beast within and fight for the greater good of the pack! (Pocket Books) (0-671-78399-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 HOW-TO CARTOONING FOR THE BEGINNER TPB by Christopher Hart Aspiring cartoonists of all ages can begin drawing a repertoire of characters from the moment they follow the wide-ranging yet simplified lessons that fill these instructive pages, written and illustrated by an all-time best-selling artist/teacher. This complete course, covering both comic strip and animation techniques, begins with lessons on basic cartoon body shapes and facial features. Included are helpful comparisons between the real versus the cartoon head, a smile chart, and various ways to draw the most popular and expressive cartoon eyes and mouths. Next, lots of typical body poses, how to draw action lines, slow/fast movement, cartoon hands, fun hair and clothing styles, backgrounds, and cute cartoon pets. Excellent directions also focus on helping beginners to find and develop their own cartoon style. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230-0586- 0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8½x11, 144pg, PC $19.95 HOW TO DRAW BATMAN & THE DC COMICS SUPER-HEROES Now, learning to draw all the DC Comics super-heroes is easier than ever with this one- volume collection of the fabulous DC Comics How to Draw titles! Everyone’s favorite DC Comics figures — friend and foe alike — are represented, with clear, step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations. (Walter Foster) (1-56010-479-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg $14.95 HOW TO DRAW GREAT-LOOKING COMIC BOOK WOMEN TPB by Christopher Hart Curvaceous women, a top subject sought by comic book publishers, are the focus of this eye-popping instructional that shows aspiring cartoonists exactly how to master drawing a bevy of fabulous females. From basic anatomy, musculature, body positions, and action poses to facial expressions, hairstyles, and costumes, this truly invaluable and unique resource covers in great detail every aspect of depicting great-looking women for comic books. The book also shows how to handle perspective and compose art specifically for comic book panels. In addition to chapters offering effective drawing lessons are sections on tricks of the trade, lists of comic book publishers and their submissions addresses, and interviews with industry professionals Bobby Chase of Marvel Comics and Renae Geerlings of Top Cow, who provide insiders’ views of the business and give tips on how newcomers can land their first jobs in the field. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230- 2394-X) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8½x11, 160pg, PC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW COMIC BOOK HEROES & VILLAINS by Christopher Hart Learn the basics of comic book figure drawing with this easy-to-follow "how-to" book. Illustrated throughout. (0-8230-2245-5/STAR01276) TPB, 8x11, 144pg $18.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A GETTING INTO THE BUSINESS OF COMICS TPB by Lurene Haines Here's a popular business guide for aspiring comics professionals. Getting into the Business of Comics is a broad guide to the specific business practices and techniques used by comics professionals. Ten detailed chapters deal with all the important aspects of getting into comics and professional conduct. Included are more than 40 interviews with comics pros. (Watson Guptill) (0-8230-0547-X) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x10, 192pg $18.95 O/A WRITER'S GUIDE TO THE BUSINESS OF COMICS TPB by Lurene Haines For an insider's view of creating comics, look no further than Lurene Haines, whose latest book focuses on what aspiring comics writers should know about the industry. Backed by interviews with more than 40 comics pros, Haines outlines such topics as professional training, comic strip structure, legal practices, contracts, and business & legal forms. Lists of publishers and contacts and a guide to self-publishing round out this highly informational work from the knowledgeable author of The Business of Comics. (0-8230- 5877-8) (Watson Guptill) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x10, 192pg $16.95 *************** MOVIES CHARLIE CHAN FILM ENCYCLOPEDIA HC by Howard M. Berlin This encyclopedia contains over 1,900 entries for characters, actors, crew members, plot devices, and facts, as well as film summaries and Charlie’s famous aphorisms. Photographs accompany the text, and the entries are arranged alphabetically for easy reference and access. Practically anything a fan of these films might want to know is thoroughly analyzed here. Library binding. (McFarland & Co., Inc.) (0-7864-0709-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 400pg $55.00 CHICKEN RUN: HATCHING THE MOVIE HC by Brian Sibley Here’s the complete story of the making of the Chicken Run epic adventure. This book takes readers inside England’s magical Aardman animation studio, where animators make movies (at a rate of four seconds per day) out of bits of clay, metal, paper, and wood. Based on extensive interviews with acclaimed directors Nick Park and Peter Lord and their gifted team of stop-action animation artists, and reproducing a wealth of visual material, the book is the next best thing to spending every day for three years building and playing with model chickens! (Abrams) (0-8109-4124-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x9¼, 192pg, FC $35.00 CHICKEN RUN CLASSIC EDITION HC Ginger, Rocky, Bunty, Babs, Fowler, Mac – these chickens are up to something! This humorous retelling, illustrated with actual photography from the film gives a closer look at life on the Tweety farm. All of the action from the film is captured here in full-color and accompanied by a Grade A narrative. (Penguin Putnam) (0-525-46420-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 56pg, FC…………..$6.99 CHICKEN RUN: FARM-FRESH, GRADE-A, EXTRA LARGE FUN BOOK Life on the Tweedy’s farm may not be all fun and games for the chickens, but in this tongue-in-beak look at life in Hut 17 it is. Filled with character dossiers, pages from Rocky and Ginger’s journals, sneak peeks at Tweedy’s chicken recipes, Bab’s knitting tips, and Rocky’s guide to getting chicks. Illustrated in full-color. (Penguin Putnam) (0- 14-130878-8) (CAUT: 4) PB, 8x10, 48pg, FC $7.99 CHICKEN PIES FOR THE SOUL This tongue-in-cheek spoof of the best selling Chicken Soup book features characters from the film Chicken Run telling humorously inspirational stories of triumph and tribulation. From Mrs. Tweedy’s brilliant pie scheme, to Fowler’s stories of his days in the Royal Air Force, and Rocky’s dramatic tale of his escape from the circus. (Penguin Putnam) (0-14-130877-X) (CAUT: 4) PB, 5¾x8¾, 96pg $6.99 JOHN WOO: THE FILMS HC by Kenneth E. Hall Film director John Woo achieved international recognition with such boldly crafted, symbolically textured action films as The Killer (1989) and Hard-Boiled (1992). With the recent American hits Broken Arrow (1996) and Face/Off (1997), Woo has become even more noted for his excitingly choreographed, highly kinetic action films. This book analyzes the films and career of the director from his early days in Hong Kong to his current work in Hollywood. Individual chapters are devoted to his works. This book also examines Woo as a cross-cultural artist who draws upon both Asian and Western influences. His status as an “action” director, his influence on other filmmakers, and his use of symbolic material are discussed. Library binding. (McFarland & Co., Inc.) (0- 7864-0619-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 240pg $45.00 MIKE NELSON’S MOVIE MEGACHEESE by Michael J. Nelson Mike Nelson watched bad movies for a full decade as a key creative force behind the Peabody Award-winning TV series, Mystery Science Theater 3000. Now this screen- scarred veteran turns his gaze to less obscure pop-cultural fare with a hilarious collection of reviews, essays, and observations about cheesy movies and TV shows. He takes us on visits to unsung show-biz families like Culkin, Baldwin, and Estevez; uncovers an ancient quatrain in which Nostradamus foretells the coming of David Hasselhoff; makes the case for the Cartoon Network and the Three Stooges; skewers all kinds of movies, from The Bridges of Madison County to The Blair Witch Project; and delivers the winning combination of erudite wit and shameless clowning that powered the MST3K comedy room for 10 years and turned the “cowtown puppet show” into a national sensation. (Harper Collins) (0-380-81467-6) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5¼x8, 288pg $15.00 POVERTY ROW HORRORS TPB Monogram, PRC, and Republic Horror Films of the Forties by Tom Weaver Poverty row horror films were usually inexpensively (some would say cheaply) produced with writing that ranged from bad to atrocious. Yet these movies with their all-star horror casts (Carradine, Lugosi, Karloff, et al.) and their ape men, mad monsters, devil bats, and white zombies still have a loyal audience 50 years after their release. (McFarland & Co., Inc.) (0-7864-0798-0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 392pg $25.00 RETURN OF THE B SCIENCE-FICTION & HORROR HEROES TPB by Tom Weaver This classic volume represents the union of two previous volumes: Interviews with B Science-Fiction and Horror Movie Makers and Science-Fiction Stars and Horror Heroes. Together at last, this combined collection of interviews offers a candid and delightful perspective on the movies that still make audiences squeal with fear, and occasionally, howl with laughter. (McFarland & Co., Inc.) (0-7864-0755-7) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 887pg $30.00 SIXTH SENSE YOUNG READERS MOVIE NOVELIZATION In this chilling psychological thriller, 9-year-old Cole Sear is haunted by a dark secret: he is visited by ghosts. A reluctant channel, Cole is frightened by visitations from those with unresolved problems who appear from the shadows. Confused by his paranormal powers, Cole is too young to understand his purpose and too afraid to tell anyone about his anguish, except child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe. As Dr. Crowe tries to uncover the ominous truth about Cole’s supernatural abilities, the consequences for client and therapist are a jolt that awakens them both to something harrowing and unexplainable. (Scholastic) (0-439-20163-2) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 4x6¾, 208pg $5.99 POKÉMON BECKETT POKÉMON COLLECTOR PRICE GUIDE A new Beckett book covering the Pokémon phenomenon! This fantastic book includes: special price guides and checklists; coverage of all 151 monsters; trading-card game reviews; merchandise and cartoon reviews; video game tips and tricks; Pokémon comic books; collectible toys; foreign-language cards; Pokémon tournament listings; web site revie