PREVIEWS VOL. X #10 THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE BEST OF THE STAR SYSTEM #4 Our Previews Star System Catalogs are always bursting with cool stuff, from the very best trade paperbacks and graphic novels to videos, games, toys, models, and more! Sometimes there's so much to look at that you can get lost in those pages! Your friendly Previews staff feels your pain, so we're here to help you sort through the vast lists of incredibly awesome comics- related products. The Best of the Star System #4 is our fourth big catalog featuring the top items culled from our justly-famous Star System backlist service. We've gone ahead and performed the difficult task of selecting the best of the best... and it's all on display for you in this catalog! Looking for that perfect Holiday gift? Why not browse through the more than 300 items in the Best of the Star System catalog? And if friends and loved ones are wondering what you would like for the holidays, just hand them a copy of their own! It's like having your letter to Santa written for you! Catalog, 8.5x11, FC MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #12 (PREVIEWS VOL. X #12) The Unique Boutique for Discriminating Collectors! Welcome to the latest issue of Previews Primo, our monthly publication that features some of the very best and most desirable items from Previews! This is the place to go for the creme de la creme, the stuff so hot that it scorches the page when you look at it. Each month, Previews Primo will come to you one week after Previews, offering you an easy, custom look at some of the finest products offered that month, complete with Previews Order Form codes so that you can easily order what you want! This issue looks at items in the December catalog for February/March/April shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS VOLUME X #12 Previews is your ultimate source for news and information on the comic book industry. 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ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 8.5x11, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: SIEGFRIED #1 adaptation created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL The giant Fafnir hoards his treasure in the form of a dragon, and the dwarf Mimé wants to claim it for his own. But only the sword Nothung can kill the giant, and it has lain shattered for years. Now Siegfried, son of the incestuous Siegmund and Sieglindé, also desires the sword, but it cannot be mended. Only one who has never known fear may forge it anew, but who will that be? P. Craig Russell's majestic adaptation of Wagner's Ring Cycle continues with this new miniseries. You will not want to miss what is sure to become a landmark of comics storytelling. On sale December 6 FC, 32 pg (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 SOCK MONKEY VOL. 3 #2 (OF 2) created, written, & illustrated by TONY MILLIONAIRE Weathervanes, pantries, wooden rocking horses, tin soldiers, goldfish ponds, taffy, fire engines, moth balls, dominoes, cuckoo clocks, and a giant squid: stories that "I believe, one day, I will be forced to tell you," says Millionaire. In the meantime, we must be amused as Uncle Gabby, the Sock Monkey, finds Chinese finger handcuffs and a baby bird in a nest. The exploits that will follow can only be assumed. "Millionaire is a madman who tells poetic stories and draws rich, beautiful pictures. Go figure." — Pete Bagge. On sale December 13 b&w, 24 pg (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 USAGI YOJIMBO #44 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI Chizu, the head of the Neko Ninja clan, has betrayed Usagi and stolen the sword Grasscutter. Now, Usagi, Sanshobo, and Gen must desperately track her down before she throws the Blade of the Gods into the sea where it will be lost forever, however the Komori bat ninja clan are also on Chizu's trail, with their own plans for the fabled sword! Written and drawn by Stan Sakai, this issue marks the penultimate chapter in the Grasscutter II story arc, the follow-up to last year's award-winning Grasscutter saga! On sale December 27 b&w, 24 pg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.99 GRENDEL: DEVIL'S LEGACY #10 (OF 12) created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by THE PANDER BROTHERS Christine Spar's assumption of the Grendel mantle has caused her friends no small amount of grief. But now a cop is dead, and the police think Christine is to blame. Brian Li Sung has his first face-to-face meeting with Argent the Wolf, and seemingly comes out on top. Meanwhile, Ginny doesn't fare so well when she finds her home ransacked. Whereas Christine thought she'd be able to put her mask away for good, she now finds she has one more job for Grendel. Each issue of this remastered classic features a new cover painting by series creator/writer, Matt Wagner (Mage), with new updated colors from Jeromy Cox over the Pander Bros.' (Accelerate) original artwork. RETAILER ADVISORY: FOR MATURE READERS. On sale December 20 FC, 32 pg (10 of 12) . . . . . . . . . $2.99 BATTLE GODS: WARRIORS OF THE CHAAK #9 (OF 9) by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO, colors by EDGAR DELGADO; cover by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO This is it — the final confrontation between the ancient Mayan gods and the warrior representatives of mankind. The humans have but one chance for victory against the towering meta-being created by the gods, but only if they can put away their personal vendettas and combine forces to harness the gods' own power. Even then, it's a long shot that will require them to put their trust in the spirit of a warrior who's been dead for nearly a thousand years. This knockout series concludes in a spectacular all-action finish! On sale December 12 FC, 32pg (9 of 9) . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE EXTRA #30 Oh the weather outside is frightful, but Dark Horse Extra #30 is so delightful! If an exclusive sneak peek at a hot new title is on your wish list for the season, we've got it! Check out this month's poster for Bungie's Oni, featuring sexy agent Konoko, the one woman police force destine to battle the crimelords of the future known as The Syndicate ! Also in this issue, the coolest stories this side of the North Pole with the continuing adventures of Tony Daniel's Silke, X, plus a brand new strip, Outlaws! Not to mention the latest dish on every upcoming Dark Horse December titles and news from www.darkhorse.com. This holiday season, deck the halls with Dark Horse Extra #30! On sale December 6 FC, 4pg, 14 3/4" x 21 1/2" folded to 14 3/4" x 10 3/4" . . . PI GREEN LANTERN VS. ALIENS #4 (OF 4) by RON MARZ, RICK LEONARDI, and MIKE PERKINS; cover by DWAYNE TURNER It comes down to this: Kyle Rayner's got his power ring back, and he'll need it as he goes up against the mother of all Aliens...literally! But is the awesome power of the ring enough to defeat an Alien Queen? And how will Kyle end the Alien menace for good? Will he take the "noble" path of his predecessor, Hal Jordan, and uphold the sanctity of life that all GL's share? Or will Kyle take more drastic steps to eliminate the creatures? And if so, can he live with the consequences? Co- published with DC Comics. On sale December 13 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 DIGIMON #13 adapted by DARK HORSE COMICS and DANIEL HDR It's showdown time! When the kids and their Digital Monster pals finally get the mind-controlling Black Gears out of Leomon, he befriends them and explains that they are the prophesied "Digidestined" who will defeat the evil, Devimon and reunite the splintered File Island of the Digital World. But when the kids and their Digimon confront Devimon, he proves to be more powerful than they ever imagined! On sale December 6 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 CATCH DIGIMON MONTHLY AT DARK HORSE COMICS! DIGIMON #1 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Daniel HDR FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #2 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Andy Kuhn FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #3 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Nigel Dobbyn FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #4 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Ryan Hill FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #5 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Daniel HDR FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #6 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Andy Kuhn FC, 32pg…$2.95 *********************** SPYBOY: THE DEADLY GOURMET AFFAIR TP by PETER DAVID, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN What if you were an international superspy? What if you had the latest technology at your fingertips? What if you had martial- arts training to hone your mind and body into the perfect living weapon? What if you didn't know it? But what if others did? High school student Alex Fleming's life is the standard teenage mix of homework, dating anxiety, and getting his face shoved in the toilet by school bullies — until one day when his dormant abilities begin to surface as he is drawn into a hidden world of mystery, intrigue, and bizarre villainy. Everybody's out to get Spyboy…but Alex Fleming doesn't know why! Written with verve and wit by comics superstar Peter David and illustrated with over-the-top flair by Pop Mhan and Norman Lee, Spyboy has captured the imagination of readers from a broad spectrum, Spin magazine placing Spyboy on The Spin 20 list of the coolest stuff going. If you've missed the early issues of this instant sell-out smash, don't miss the opportunity to get on board the wildest ride in the park!On sale January 3 SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC . . . $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN SPYBOY SPYLIGHT You're the world's coolest superspy . . . you just don't know it yet! Start your mission with a genuine Zippo® that's not really a lighter—it's a super-cool pocket flashlight! The folks at Zippo® have constructed a high-beam flashlight that fits into the fine metal casing of their regular lighters, and we've enlisted top-secret designers to produce a striking SpyBoy case design. Get one now—this message will self-destruct in ten seconds. spylight (STAR11073) . . . $24.95 ************************* WITCHBLADE/ ALIENS/DARKNESS/PREDATOR: MINDHUNTER #1 (OF 3) by DAVID QUINN, MEL RUBI, and MIKE PERKINS; cover by DWAYNE TURNER Jackie Estacado, possessor of the mysterious malevolent force known as the Darkness, and Sara Pezzini, wielder of the Witchblade, survived their first bloody skirmish with Aliens and Predators. Now begins an even stranger, more horrific nightmare as the war continues in a way our earthbound heroes have never imagined. To survive, they must cut through a shroud of illusory violence and bottomless time. If they can't find a way to prevail in this wild, new arena, they will be responsible for the end of human life on Earth! Written by David Quinn (Dr. Strange) and pencilled by Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator's Mel Rubi! Produced in cooperation with Top Cow. On sale December 13 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) . . . $2.99 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS — BLOOD AND SHADOWS TP by JOHN WAGNER, IAN EDGINTON, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, and MIKE DEODATO Rome had better be ready to rumble! Eli, the man responsible for resurrecting Xena and Gabriella, is a prisoner set to die in the Roman Coliseum. To free Eli and his devoted followers, Xena must travel to the cultural and governmental center of the world and put her life on the line in the chariot race to end all chariot races before all of Rome in the Circus Maximus! But don't think the Romans will make things easy for her. Sparks will fly and heads will roll! Plus, Vikings, mercenaries, witches, monsters, and more! Collecting issues #7-#10 of the ongoing series. On sale January 17 SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC . . . $11.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS RELISTS XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS: WARRIOR WAY OF DEATH TP by John Wagner, Joyce Chin, and Walden Wong SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11526) . . . $9.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS #1-#12 by John Wagner, Ian Edgington, Joyce Chin, Waldon Wong, Mike Deodato, Jr., Fabiano Neves, Davide Fabbri, and Mark Heike Issue #1 FC, 32pg (Mike Mignola cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #1 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #2 FC, 32pg (Tim Bradstreet cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #2 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #3 FC, 32pg (Tim Bradstreet cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #3 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #4 FC, 32pg (Arthur Adams & Joyce Chin cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #4 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #5 FC, 32pg (Arthur Adams cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #5 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #6 FC, 32pg (Jason Pearson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #6 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #7 FC, 32pg (Jason Pearson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #7 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #8 FC, 32pg (Jason Pearson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #8 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #9 FC, 32pg (Jason Pearson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #9 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #10 FC, 32pg (Terry Dodson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #10 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #11 FC, 32pg (Jeff Matsuda cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #11 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #12 FC, 32pg (Terry Dodson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #12 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 ************************ ANGEL #14 by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, and ERIC POWELL; cover by RANDY GREEN What do a rash of deaths by spontaneous combustion, a teenage girl on the lam, and a demon spellcaster all have in common? If Angel wants to prevent any more deaths by fire, he'd better figure it out. And as Angel and crew investigate, he discovers that even he may have a connection to this case. "Little Girl Lost" is written by Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher's Guide) and Tom Sniegoski (Realworlds: Batman) with art by Eric Powell (Angel and The Goon). On sale December 13 FC, 32pg (Green cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #28 by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by RYAN SOOK and GALEN SHOWMAN Buffy's used to dealing with a lot of weirdness in her role as the Slayer, but what's she to make of a backpack full of maggots? How about a herd of rats that overrun the cafeteria just as she's sitting down to eat? If Buffy didn't know any better, she'd think someone was out to get her. But who could possibly be upset with a vampire slayer? Guest writers Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe join regular Buffy artists Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel to bring you this sweet little tale of revenge. Just make sure to keep the lights on when you read it! On sale December 27 FC, 32pg (Sook/Showman cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #52: THE GATHERING PART 10 (OF 15) by Hiroaki Samura; produced by Studio Proteus With two enemies down, an exhausted, one-armed Manji faces his most dangerous enemy yet: the two-bladed juggernaut, Higa. There are only three things that Higa wants to do with Manji: carve out his heart and eat it, wring the blood from his body and drink it, and crack his skull to consume his brain. Higa desires an immortal body like Manji's, and he'll do anything to get one of his own. Masterful samurai action in one of the best series ever from Japan…or anywhere in the world! SUGGESTED FOR MATURE READERS. On sale December 27 b&w, 32pg (10 of 15) . . . $2.99 GUNSMITH CATS: MISTER V #3 (OF 11) by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Mister V has come face to face with Rally — can she escape with her life? Her only chance: an ensuing turf battle between Goldie's men and the Chicago mob! Knowing her skill with a gun is no match for Mister V's master marksmanship, how can Rally hope to bring down Goldie and get Mister V on her side? Find out more in this exciting chapter of the ultimate Gunsmith Cats story! Each issue of Gunsmith Cats: Mr. V features two chapters in this intense tale, with more action and intrigue per issue than ever before! SUGGESTED FOR MATURE READERS. On sale December 20 b&w, 40pg (3 of 11) . . . $3.50 OH MY GODDESS! PART IX #6: QUEEN SAYOKO PART 4 (OF 5) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Aided by Mara's dark magic, Sayoko transforms Nekomi Tech into her personal playground, prompting Keiichi and the goddesses to enter her magic castle to fix things. Keiichi has made it to Sayoko's chamber, but he hasn't counted on his only ally to actually be Sayoko's spy! Will Belldandy and her sister goddesses arrive in time to save Keiichi, or will he become Sayoko's obedient lap dog? Don't forget to check out this month's Super Manga Blast! for additional "lost" Oh My Goddess! tales! On sale December 6 b&w, 32pg (4 of 5) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 5: BLACK WIND TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by FRANK MILLER and LYNN VARLEY This volume contains five powerful, classic tales of the assassin Itto Ogami, the Lone Wolf, as he continues his journey to hell. The Yagyu clan, fearful of the growing legend surrounding Lone Wolf, has decided to protect itself by sending its own assassin after him, and later pit the greatest swordsman of a rival clan against him. Also, Lone Wolf must face the leader of a bounty- hunting gang who seeks revenge against Ogami for slaying his young lord years ago, and a master gunsmith who values the art of warfare above all else and will change his life forever. Don't miss a single volume of the acclaimed epic series that belongs on every bookshelf: Lone Wolf and Cub. FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 31 SC, 4x6, 288pg, b&w . . . $9.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #8 by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS and DARK HORSE COMICS Round out your year with a giant serving of Super Manga Blast! This issues starts off with another Oh My Goddess! "lost" episode, as Keiichi plans for some romantic time alone with the goddess, Belldandy. Will his seaside excursion lead to their first kiss…or to disaster? In 3x3 Eyes, Pai is now a student and Yakumo is a homeless wanderer, frantically searching for his lost friend. Is this a different reality…or has something very strange happened to Pai and Yakumo? For hilarious comic relief — not one, but four What's Michael? pieces grace this issue's pages! Plus, in Shadow Star, a murderous, maniacal teen has cornered Akira, while Shiina battles his deadly dragon! And in the science-fiction serial Seraphic Feather, Sunao gives the mysterious Attim M-Zak and Kei a lunar tour, winding up at a Chinese restaurant…and maybe winding up dead! Every issue of Super Manga Blast! brings you five full-length features for one low price, only from Dark Horse! Also check out Oh My Goddess! in its own monthly series! FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 20 b&w, 128pg…$4.99 STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD #1 (OF 4) by MIKE KENNEDY and CARLOS MEGLIA; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON Remember when Han Solo was still a scoundrel? Ah, the good ol' days... A group of Hutts decide to place a wager to see who really carries the most weight throughout the Galactic Underworld. When it comes to setting a goal for this contest they decide to hire crews to seek out the fabled Yavin Vassilika — a legendary treasure which most sentient beings believe to be fictional. The best and brightest rogues of the Star Wars Universe are recruited, and you won't want to miss it as Boba Fett, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Greedo, Lando, Dengar and others team up and square off to decide who is the best scoundrel in the galaxy! On sale December 13 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS #25: INFINITY'S END PART 3 (OF 4) by PAT MILLS and RAMON BACHS; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON The witch Ros Lai has revealed her true self to Jedi Quinlan Vos, and now she wants him dead. While Quin wants to find a way into the Star Chamber in order to stop it from being used ever again, Ros Lai needs to activate the Chamber's power in order to kill her wicked mother, the witch Zalem. Either way, it looks like Quin is going to have to deal with a whole mess of angry witches before his job will be finished! Written by acclaimed Marshal Law creator Pat Mills and illustrated by the sensational Joker/Mask penciller Ramon Bachs, "Infinity's End" is a white-knuckle Episode I-era blockbuster! On sale December 27 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA TP featuring DARKO MACAN, BRENT ANDERSON, IGOR KORDEY, JAN DUURSEMA, DAVE GIBBONS, DUSTY ABELL, JOHN NADEAU, MARTIN EGELAND, KILIAN PLUNKETT, and RAFAEL KAYANAN; cover by SEAN PHILLIPS When the Star Wars galaxy's greatest Wookiee met his heroic end in the New Jedi Order novel, Vector Prime, shockwaves ran through the ranks of Star Wars devotees everywhere. And now Dark Horse presents a commemorative collection detailing, for the first time ever, the history of the mighty Chewbacca! Written by longtime Star Wars writer Darko Macan, Chewbacca features a series of tales narrated by the characters who knew him best — including Lando Calrissian, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker — that reveals special glimpses not only of Chewbacca's heroic history, but of the mysterious and fascinating culture of his noble species. Don't miss the opportunity to say goodbye and farewell to this beloved character! On sale January 10 SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 STAR WARS TALES #6 Featuring MARK SCHULTZ, KELLY STROM, IAN EDGINTON, MARK MARTIN, KILIAN PLUNKETT, MARK EVANIER, SERGIO ARAGONES, SCOTT MORSE, and OTHERS; cover by KILIAN PLUNKETT Where can you find an encounter between Yoda and a probe droid on Dagobah, the chance meeting of C-3PO and Darth Vader on Cloud City, and a cannon-ball by Boba Fett into the Sarlacc on Tatooine? In the many pages of Star Wars Tales #6, the ultimate quarterly romp through a galaxy far, far away ! This stellar issue features a Yoda story by Sean Konot and Scott Morse, a haunting tale of Darth Vader and C-3PO by Ryder Windham and Kilian Plunkett, a gritty yarn showcasing Greedo by Jim Pascoe, Tom Fassbender, and Eric Powell, plus many others! On sale December 20 FC, 56pg (Plunkett cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 56pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 STAR WARS TALES RELISTS STAR WARS TALES #1 Featuring Timothy Zahn, Ron Marz, Peter David, Igor Kordey, Claudio Castellini, Martin Egeland, and others; cover by Igor Kordey FC, 64pg . . . $4.95 STAR WARS TALES #2 Featuring Dan Jolley, Ron Marz, Dave Cooper, Sean Phillips, Claudio Castellini, and others; cover by Claudio Castellini FC, 64pg . . . $4.95 STAR WARS TALES #3 Featuring Ryder Windham, Rich Hedden, Jan Duursema, Rich Handley, Darko Macan, John Ostrander, Tom Fowler and others; cover by Dave Dorman FC, 64pg . . . $4.95 STAR WARS TALES #4 Featuring Kevin Rubio, Lovern Kindzierski, Kilian Plunkett, and others; cover by Kilian Plunkett FC, 64pg . . . $4.95 STAR WARS TALES #5 Featuring Dean Motter, Ian Edginton, Carlos Meglia, Terry Moore, Cliff Richard, Tony Millionaire, and others; cover by Andrew Robinson FC, 56pg (Robinson cover) . . . $5.95 FC, 56pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.95 ************************ STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #4 (OF 4) by RON MARZ, JAN DUURSEMA, and RICK MAGYAR; cover by DREW STRUZAN With Sith Lord Darth Sidious' master plan for the overthrow of the Republic in jeopardy, Sidious' apprentice and enforcer Darth Maul has cut his way through the ranks of the galactic crime syndicate Black Sun, and now there is only one barrier left between Maul and Black Sun's total destruction. Maul must go toe-to-toe with the personal bodyguards of Black Sun's top lieutenants before he can reach the pinnacle of their organization! It's Black Sun vs. dark side, and the winner takes all! With a crackling script by Ron Marz and dazzling art by Jan Duursema and Rick Magyar, this is one explosive finale you won't want to miss and is a key event in the Episode I storyline! Art covers by internationally acclaimed illustrator and Star Wars poster artist Drew Struzan! On sale December 6 FC, 32pg (Struzan cover) (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #3: DEVIL BETTIE That Bettie — isn't she a li'l devil? We continue our new series of Zippo® lighters with this impish image of Bettie playfully getting in touch with her sinful side. Based on a photo by Bunny Yeager and colorized by the Dark Horse production and design team, the lighter features a new technology allowing photographic images to be applied to a metal lighter. On sale January 19 FC, photo zippo®, package in a tin and full color sleeve . . . $39.99 CHARLES ATLAS MAGNET SET There are few ad campaigns more familiar to comic book readers than the classic Charles Atlas ads. So, color us crazy, but we couldn't resist the thought of this material gracing refrigerators nationwide. Each panel is an individual magnet, so you can set it up "as is" or rearrange the panels for your own absurdist assemblage. It is amazing the way each panel stands alone. You will feel your strength increasing and your posture straightening just by viewing this unique decorator's item. On sale January 31 FC, 8 piece magnet set . . . $12.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #17: FEARLESS FOSDICK STATUE It's just a flesh wound! Don't worry, it won't stop Fearless Fosdick from performing his rightful duty. Dark Horse presents this mostly intact statue of Fearless Fosdick as the next in our line of Classic Comic Characters statues. Created as a lampoon of Dick Tracy by Al Capp, Fearless Fosdick was introduced to the world as Li'l Abner's favorite comic strip in 1942. The creative talent at YOE! Studio scored a direct hit with the sculpting of this figure! The statue is limited to 950 numbered pieces. On sale January 3 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet . . .$49.99 DC COMICS "THIS ISSUE: BATMAN DIES!!!" This December, all Gothamites had better beware — especially a certain pointy-eared detective! The psychotic villains that make up Batman's Rogues Gallery are taking over the Batman books — and each one is claiming to have personally killed the Dark Knight! Just what is going on here?!? "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" is the common theme in most of the Batman-related books released in December. Each title may be read individually, but when read together, a sadistic theme begins to emerge. In every "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" title, a different member of Batman's Rogues Gallery tells a story of how he or she ended the Dark Knight's career for good. But how can they all have performed this dastardly deed? In fact, how could any of them? Wasn't Batman alive and kicking the last time we checked? In BATGIRL #11 (written by Kelley Puckett with art by Damion Scott & Coy Turnbull and cover by Scott McDaniel), Cain, the assassin who trained Batgirl, attempts to do the impossible — kill Batman — with great success! In BATMAN #586 (written by Ed Brubaker with art by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story and cover by McDaniel), it's a duel to the death between Batman and the Penguin…and you'll never guess the outcome! OK, we'll give you a hint — "This issue: Batman dies!!!" In NIGHTWING #52 (written by Chuck Dixon, with art and cover by Greg Land and Drew Geraci), Dick faces the feisty feline of femmes fatales, Catwoman. In the midst of it all, Batman buys the farm! Meanwhile, in BIRDS OF PREY #26 (written by Chuck Dixon with art and cover by Butch Guice), an unlikely alliance between Black Canary and Bane results in unrequited love for the man who broke Batman's back…and caused his death! In DETECTIVE COMICS #753 (written by Greg Rucka with art by Steve Mannion, with framing sequence by Brad Rader and cover by Dave Johnson), Two-Face writes and draws his own comics during a therapy session, in which the Dark Knight dies in every one of them! In ROBIN #85 (written by Chuck Dixon with art and cover by Pete Woods and Jesse Delperdang), the Joker is ready to spill the goods on Batman and his annoyingly resilient sidekick! The Joker won't stop until Batman dies! In BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #12 (written by Devin Grayson with art by Roger Robinson & John Floyd and cover by Brian Bolland), the serial killer Mr. Zsasz has the Dark Knight in his sights, and you know what that means! Finally, in CATWOMAN #89 (written by Bronwyn Carlton with art by Staz Johnson, Craig Rousseau and Wayne Faucher and cover by Johnson and Faucher), it's the return of Harley Quinn — and she's ready to make Selina Kyle squirm! But when Batman intervenes, well…you know the rest. WEEK 1 (In stores December 6): BATGIRL #11 WEEK 2 (In stores December 13): BATMAN #586 NIGHTWING #52 WEEK 3 (In stores December 20): BIRDS OF PREY #26 DETECTIVE COMICS #753 ROBIN #85 WEEK 4 (In stores December 27): BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #12 CATWOMAN #89 ZERO GIRL Writer/artist Sam Kieth's run on The Maxx and his involvement in the hit MTV cartoon it inspired left comics fans breathless, clamoring for more of Kieth's unique vision. Now the wait finally is over as Kieth delivers his latest quirky, strange, original new project: ZERO GIRL. Kieth, well known for his delightfully peculiar approach to characterization and storytelling, doesn't disappoint in ZERO GIRL, a new 5-issue miniseries from HOMAGE COMICS. ZERO GIRL is the story of a high-school misfit coming of age. Young Amy Snooster — weirdness magnet that she is — never has been the most popular girl in school. She can speak to insects and believes that circles are good and squares evil. Awkward and different, she doesn't quite fit into any social circle, and she likes it that way. But strange things seem to happen when Amy is around — the spontaneous appearance of puddles of water, for instance — and it has made her the target of relentless bullies. With the aid of a sympathetic guidance counselor, Amy explores the meaning of her surreal abilities and discovers her place in the world. Complementing the storyline are Kieth's inimitable illustrations. Amy's world takes on a quirky life of its own thanks to Kieth's delicately beautiful linework. ZERO GIRL offers a striking visual experience and poignant story that will thrill longtime fans and new readers alike. ZERO GIRL is a 5-issue miniseries from HOMAGE COMICS edited by Scott Dunbier. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 6 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. PREPARE TO BE HUNTED! JLA VS. PREDATOR They've hunted the Dark Knight Detective. They've gone after the Man of Steel. Now they're prepared to go after the most challenging prey imaginable: the entire Justice League of America! The World's Greatest Super-Heroes go up against the galaxy's deadliest hunters in JLA VS. PREDATOR, a Prestige Format one-shot written by John Ostrander (MARTIAN MANHUNTER, Star Wars) with art and cover by Graham Nolan (SUPERMAN: THE ODYSSEY) and Randy Elliott (STORMWATCH). When a group of Predators arrive on Earth, they make targets of each of the JLA members — relishing in the thrill of the hunt. They engage in the ultimate sport of attempting to kill the most powerful heroes ever known. But how can any foes, even ones as relentless as the Predators, possibly beat our heroes? Because this time, the Predators are equipped with the incredible powers of the Justice League itself! With the help of a rogue Dominion geneticist, the aliens have transformed themselves into "Meta-Predators" — super-powered versions of the same ultimate hunters who stalk the universe's most dangerous game! Can even the mighty JLA withstand the savage onslaught of a squad of Predators with Superman's strength, the Flash's speed, and Plastic Man's morphing powers? JLA VS. PREDATOR is a Prestige Format one-shot edited by Dan Raspler. It arrives in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. THE WORLD'S WICKEDEST SUPER-HEROES? JLA: SEVEN CASKETS What happens when the premier heroes of the world, the greatest force for good ever known, become something…evil? That's exactly what happens in JLA: SEVEN CASKETS, a Prestige Format one-shot written and painted by master storyteller Dan Brereton (THRILLKILLER, GIANTKILLER). All around the world, things are going bump in the night. Horrifying apparitions are manifesting from pole to pole. On the moon, the JLA are visited by a pair of ghostly twins who bring a dire warning: a Chaos god is awakening at the center of the earth. His coming is heralded by the restless spirits wreaking havoc worldwide. Among these are seven undead kings who served the Chaos God in ancient times. Should the seven kings succeed in fully rousing their deity, an eternal, evil darkness will claim the world forever. But as the World's Greatest Super-Heroes split up to stop these adversaries, they find that their vaunted unity is quickly crumbling, and they no longer seem able to pool their strengths and quell their petty squabbling. The rules have changed — and good may not always triumph against this twisting, warping evil. It appears the only way the JLA can save the day...is to become as evil as their foes! Even if they save the world...who will save the Leaguers from themselves? JLA: SEVEN CASKETS is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by Dan Raspler. It arrives in comic-book stores December 6 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 The first-ever STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 from WILDSTORM is a Prestige Format one-shot presenting an exemplary array of Star Trek tales by a wide variety of creative talents, featuring all of the most popular characters from the four televised Star Trek programs! In the Star Trek: Next Generation story "A Rolling Stone Gathers No Nanoprobes," Star Trek novelists Andy Mangels & Mike Martin and artist Paul Neary (JLA) look at what happens when the Borg try to assimilate a new life form that may not exist — on a mining planet populated mostly by Horta. Ben Raab (LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN) and John Lucas (STARMAN, DESPERADOES: EPIDEMIC!) team up on the Deep Space Nine story "When the Stars Come A-calling," a look at the events that drove young writer Benny Russell to science fiction for a career. Ian Edginton (X-Force) and Carlos Mota (Union) tell a heartwrenching story about original series captain James T. Kirk's chance encounter with his nephew Peter. Star Trek novelist Jeff Lang pairs with Steve Lieber (Whiteout: Melt) for a final goodbye to a beloved character from the original series in "The Wake." Science-fiction novelist Christopher Hinz (The Paratwa) joins Tommy Lee Edwards (DISAVOWED) on the Next Generation story "The Legacy of Elenor Dain" — the strange tale behind a popular, lost artist. Former VERTIGO editor Stuart Moore (Zendra) and Gordon Purcell (ROBIN) team up for "Exercises in Futility," a Voyager story in which Seven of Nine puts everything she has into figuring out a faster way home. The STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 is a must-have for any Star Trek fan, as it also features a stunning painted cover by John Van Fleet (BATMAN: THE CHALICE), depicting all four TV captains! STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 is a 64-page Prestige Format WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS one-shot edited by Jeff Mariotte. It arrives in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. THE DANGER IS BACK…AND SO ARE THE GIRLS! DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! A new evil lurks in the depths of East Asia, taking Abbey, Val and Sydney from the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong to the ancient jungle ruins of the Angkor Empire. Right on the heels of the gripping conclusion of their mission against the Hammer, the Danger Girls must face a shadowy new nemesis known only as the Kama Syndicate in DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! — a 2-issue CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS miniseries written and pencilled in a striking manga style by SPEED RACER'S Tommy Yune and slickly inked by GEN13's Vince Russell! The first issue features a stunning cover by Yune and Russell, with a special variant cover drawn by DANGER GIRL creator J. Scott Campbell! After losing the trail of an infamous arms dealer, the Danger Girls send Valerie after a lead in Kowloon, relying on her computer-hacking skills to recover nuclear secrets stolen from the former Soviet Union. But when a beautiful — and mysterious — Chinese operative enters the scene, all hell breaks loose! What was supposed to be a simple search and retrieval mission turns into an explosive firefight over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor. And the adventure doesn't end there: The Danger Girls unearth something terrifying dating back to World War II. What had long been thought lost with the defeat of the Japanese Axis threatens to resurface and terrorize the world once again! DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! is a 2-issue CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS miniseries edited by Scott Dunbier. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Covers will ship in a 50/50 ratio of one by KAMIKAZE! artists Tommy Yune & Vince Russell and the other by DANGER GIRL creator J. Scott Campbell. ENTER JOHN CONSTANTINE SWAMP THING: THE CURSE TP Writer Alan Moore (America's Best Comics) first gained notoriety in America with his critically-acclaimed work on THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING in the '80s. Breaking new boundaries in comic-book storytelling, his Swamp Thing run redefined the medium and gave a new name to horror. SWAMP THING: THE CURSE is the third VERTIGO trade paperback collecting Moore's Swamp Thing work, containing issues #35-42 of THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING in full color and featuring the artwork of Stephen Bissette, Stan Woch, John Totleben, Alfredo Alcala, and Ron Randall. Brimming with visceral horror, SWAMP THING: THE CURSE contains many Swamp Thing classics such as the environmental disaster story "The Nuke Face Papers," and the controversial encounter with a werewolf that gives this volume its name. THE CURSE also sees the introduction of one of VERTIGO's most popular and enduring characters — the trenchcoated, foul-mouthed black magician John Constantine. After meeting Swamp Thing, the Hellblazer sends the man- monster on a voyage of discovery that takes him from the darkest corners of America to the roots of his own long-hidden heritage, redefining him as an Elemental with a potential as vast as the Earth itself. John Constantine also shows up in SWAMP THING #10 this month, with the intent of returning Tefé to her parents, the original Swamp Thing and Abigail Arcane. But Tefé won't go back without a fight, and an intense confrontation ensues which reveals even more secrets about her origin and Constantine's part in it. SWAMP THING: THE CURSE is a 192-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in stores December 27 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. SWAMP THING #10 is a 32-page issue edited by Heidi MacDonald and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE RETURN OF TIM HUNTER THE NAMES OF MAGIC Timothy Hunter, the future's greatest mage, decides to accept his heritage and take control of his magical destiny in THE NAMES OF MAGIC, a 5-issue VERTIGO miniseries written by the talented Dylan Horrocks (Hicksville) with art by VERTIGO favorite Richard Case (DOOM PATROL, PREACHER: THE STORY OF YOU-KNOW-WHO). As a special treat, painted covers are by John Bolton (GIFTS OF THE NIGHT), who co-created Tim with THE SANDMAN'S Neil Gaiman for the original THE BOOKS OF MAGIC miniseries. Finding his way to a park in London, Tim attempts to summon the Trenchcoat Brigade (John Constantine, the Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, and Mr. E) — but instead finds himself fighting for his life against a host of perilous new foes. He is soon joined by the mysterious new character known as The Walker, even as he comes under attack from renegade Faeries and a high-tech cabal known as the Lotus Eaters. With only The Walker as an ally, Tim must try to find his way to the White Tower, where he can finally learn to control his powers, while finding his true name and heritage. THE NAMES OF MAGIC serves as an ideal starting point for new readers — anyone who appreciates high fantasy in the vein of The Earthsea Trilogy and Harry Potter — and also to fans of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, both the miniseries and the recent ongoing. THE NAMES OF MAGIC sets the stage for a new ongoing Tim Hunter series scheduled for later in 2001. THE NAMES OF MAGIC is a 5-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Heidi MacDonald and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 27 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. JLA: WORLD WAR III TP When Grant Morrison came aboard as the new writer of JLA during that title's relaunch in 1996, he — along with the help of artists Howard Porter and John Dell — revolutionized the title from the ground up, turning it into the best-seller it is today. In every new storyline he upped the ante, giving us bigger, more action-packed epics to thrill readers. With "World War III," Morrison's triumphant final arc, the universe itself is in jeopardy as the doomsday weapon of the Old Gods, Mageddon, races toward Earth — becoming the ultimate threat to all of existence! Now the mind-blowing storyline is collected in the new JLA: WORLD WAR III trade paperback, written by Morrison with art by Porter and Dell. The trade, which contains JLA #34-41, also includes the DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover issue featuring Hal Jordan, the new Spectre, written by J.M. DeMatteis (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN) with art by Mark Pajarillo & Walden Wong (JLA/WITCHBLADE). If the threat of Mageddon weren't enough, the World's Greatest Super-Heroes must struggle for their very lives against a more immediate threat — a new, deadlier Injustice Gang! Lex Luthor assembles the one man who almost brought down the JLA single-handedly — Prometheus — as well as the General (in the former Shaggy Man's body), and a new Queen Bee! In the end, the JLA won't survive WORLD WAR III without a few sacrifices. JLA: WORLD WAR III is a 208-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. JLA: EARTH 2 SC The hottest original hardcover of 1999, and the first-ever JLA original graphic novel, was a sold-out success. Now JLA: EARTH 2, the visionary tale by writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY), arrives in a softcover edition this December — and it's an adventure of staggering proportions! Pitting the JLA against their dark opposites, JLA: EARTH 2 is a powerful tale of good versus evil, updating one of Morrison's favorite Silver Age stories — "Crisis on Earth-Three," from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #29-30 — for today's continuity. In JLA: EARTH 2, the League must confront its evil mirror image from an antimatter universe, a cruel world where the most powerful super-team consists of the mightiest super-villains ever assembled — Ultraman, Owlman, Superwoman, Power Ring and Johnny Quick — the Crime Syndicate of Amerika! Their archenemy, the infamously good- hearted Alexander Luthor, is the only hero left. The battle-scarred Luthor crosses the dimensional barrier to a parallel world he dubs "Earth 2," seeking the Justice League's help in fighting the Crime Syndicate and sparking a battle that long will be remembered as the JLA's finest hour. JLA: EARTH 2 is a 96-page softcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. DIVIDED THEY FALL…. JLA #50 The World's Greatest Super-Heroes have faced everything from alien invasions to an ancient universe-devouring weapon of destruction. But can they face a League divided — torn in conflict over the decision to kick one of their members off the team? The surprising tension grows now that half the team's voted to eject Batman from the JLA while the other half seems willing to forgive the Dark Knight for his sins. JLA #50 is an extra-sized issue by the regular creative team of writer Mark Waid (THE FLASH, KINGDOM COME) and artists Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary (THE AUTHORITY) — with special guest artists illustrating certain chapters: Phil Jimenez illustrates a chapter focusing on Wonder Woman, Mark Pajarillo & Walden Wong collaborate on The Flash, Doug Mahnke & Drew Geraci illustrate chapters on Green Lantern and Aquaman, while Ty Templeton & Kevin Nowlan focus on Plastic Man and Martian Manhunter. Will the League emerge from this setback stronger — or will it dissolve into a team of distrust? Meanwhile, a flurry of mysterious activity in the Watchtower heralds the arrival of a threat that will plague the Leaguers greatly in the months to come! JLA #50 is a 48-page issue edited by Dan Raspler. It arrives in comic-book stores December 27 with a cover price of $3.75 U.S. GEN13 #60 After tackling GEN13 special projects such as GRUNGE: THE MOVIE and MAGICAL DRAMA QUEEN ROXY, fan-favorite Adam Warren now "goes full-time" as the new regular writer of GEN13 the series, starting with issue #60. Heck, he's even illustrating the first issue of his run, too! (Subsequent issues are by the regular art team of Ed Benes and Vince Russell). GEN13 #60 is a self-contained issue that serves as the perfect starting point for new and returning readers. Brace yourself for the glory and the tragedy of "Behind the Power," a suspiciously familiar TV show which unflinchingly recounts the scandal-plagued histories of super-heroes. This week, the show depicts the colorful history of Gen13, from the team's early years of obscurity, to their golden days of fame and success, to their sordid decline into utter failure and debauchery, to their ultimately tragic and pitiful fates! Waitaminute — this can't mean the end of Gen13, can it? What's Adam Warren going to write about for the remainder of his run? This is just the beginning of the action-packed hijinks yet to come! Known for his outrageous humor, sexy storylines and off-the-wall action, Warren promises a wild, unpredictable GEN13 — with a steady barrage of kitschy pop culture, tawdry innuendo, and the other figurative food groups of a balanced GEN13 diet. What more could you ask for? GEN13 #60 is a 32-page issue edited by Jeff Mariotte, arriving in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. GEN13: MEDICINE SONG After five years in a POW camp in Vietnam, Apache warrior William Greywind returned to the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona to discover his beloved Rebecca Rainmaker not only had fallen in love with another man, but that she had already borne this man a daughter, Sarah. Feeling betrayed, Greywind retreated to the wilds of the desert, asking the old gods of his people for the means to seek revenge. Unfortunately, his prayers were answered... GEN13: MEDICINE SONG, a Prestige Format one-shot written by Ben Raab (GEN13, LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN) and illustrated by Brent Anderson & Will Blyberg (KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY), cuts to twenty-one years later, where Gen13's Sarah Rainmaker is troubled by visions from her past — vague memories of a wild, vengeful demon coming to destroy her and all those she holds dear. But what is her connection to this mysterious beast? Only by returning to her native San Carlos can she and the rest of Gen13 discover her link to the monster known as Greywind and the mystical Medicine Song that can defeat him. GEN13: MEDICINE SONG is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by John Layman. It arrives in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. THE SPIRIT STATUE THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Vol 3 HC Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, comes to life with THE SPIRIT STATUE, gorgeously sculpted by William Paquet and based on designs by Eisner — the latest in stellar craftsmanship from DC DIRECT. Advance-solicited this month for release in March, 2001, there is no doubt this statue captures "the spirit" of Denny Colt's masked alter ego, standing 12" high x 5 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep upon an engraved base of a Spirit logo — just like the famous "3-D" logos that opened many chapters of The Spirit's adventures! Also solicited this month is THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 3, arriving this December — continuing the best-selling line that collects, in chronological order, every appearance of Eisner's most famous creation. Volume 3 reprints the weekly Spirit newspaper sections from July 6 to December 28, 1941 — where the Spirit finds Nazi spies in occupied France, then travels to Damascus. This volume also features the return of Silk Satin and Dusk, as well as the X-Mas Spirit! THE SPIRIT STATUE is advance-solicited this month and arrives in comic-book stores March 21, 2001 with a price of $195.00 U.S. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 3 is a 224-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. UNDERSTANDING COMICS HC "…The Potential of Comics is Limitless and Exciting!" With these words, twelve-time Harvey and Eisner Award nominee Scott McCloud launched into the ultimate book about the world's most misunderstood art form — comics. Now this quintessential study of the medium is available for the first time in a hardcover version from PARADOX PRESS, due to requests by fans and retailers — ensuring its worth as a must-have book in any storytelling connoisseur's collection. The UNDERSTANDING COMICS hardcover is a spellbinding read and also makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves comics — or anyone who should love comics. Hotly debated since it was first published in 1993, no other book has opened the discussion on comics more for both comics professionals and fans alike, while also deconstructing the secret language of the medium so effortlessly. Take a magic carpet ride through the hidden worlds of comics storytelling. Witness a history over 3000 years old. Explore the "secrets" between the panels. Feel the energy of line and color. Tap into the power of symbols. Get a ringside seat for the battle between words and pictures. And most of all, see why comics can be as vital and important as film, prose or any other art form, through the fascinating process that leads to UNDERSTANDING COMICS. UNDERSTANDING COMICS is a 224-page black and white (with some color) PARADOX PRESS hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $29.95 U.S. UNDERSTANDING COMICS is also still available in softcover through the STAR system (STAR 09591). BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND Vol 4 TP The most daring, unconventional and controversial Batman storyline ever published continues in BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND Volume 4, the newest trade paperback collecting stories from the critically acclaimed fan-favorite "No Man's Land" — the year-long event that forever shook the status quo of Gotham City. Reprinting BATMAN #571-572, THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #18, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #125, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #92-93, DETECTIVE COMICS #736 and #738-739, this collection features the writing talents of Greg Rucka, Devin K. Grayson, Chuck Dixon, and Larry Hama, and the skilled artistry of Dale Eaglesham & John Floyd (who provide a new cover for this volume), Mat Broome & Sean Parsons, Rick Burchett & James Hodgkins, Paul Ryan & Bill Sienkiewicz, Damion Scott, Mike Deodato Jr., and Jaime Mendoza. After losing the Huntress and gaining a new Batgirl in the previous volume of NO MAN'S LAND, Batman and his allies continue the battle to reclaim Gotham from its warring gangs. But now an even more insidious danger looms, and the harbinger of this shadowy threat is the one man to have broken the Bat — the man called Bane! BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND Vol. 4 is a 224-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. A STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Vol 2 HC He's funny, he's pliable, and he's the star of his second Archives collection! He's Plastic Man, member of the esteemed JLA — and now more of his earliest adventures may be seen in PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 2, a sequel to the award- winning Volume 1. With an insightful, behind-the-scenes introduction by writer and comics historian Ron Goulart, Volume 2 finds Plastic Man's wildly inventive creator Jack Cole hitting his stride with even more outrageous stories and over-the-top art than in Volume One. Plas and sidekick Woozy Winks meet such oddballs as Serpina, the mistress of snakes; Sphinx, the evil owner of a home for foundlings; a haunted train; Wild West outlaws; an army of Plastic Man robots; Axis spies; butter bootleggers; and Hollywood! PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 2 allows today's readers to enjoy one of the most highly regarded comics series of all time — featuring never-before-reprinted material from POLICE COMICS #21-30 and PLASTIC MAN #1 (from 1943-44)! PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 2 is a 224-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. HOW KON-EL GOT HIS GROOVE BACK! SUPERBOY #83 Superboy may be facing something far worse than the latest super-villain or world threat: Is it possible he's become…unhip? In SUPERBOY #83, the all-new creative team of writer Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS, STEAMPUNK) and penciller Pascual Ferry (ACTION COMICS, Warlock) join regular inker Keith Champagne as they cause major quandaries for the Kid. Having fallen into a serious rut, Superboy begins to worry that what once made him the coolest Kid in the DC Universe has become so "five minutes ago." The action heats up when Superboy seeks advice from several guest stars from the DC Universe, including Steel, Superman, and his teammates in Young Justice! Superboy may have to resort to drastic measures if he hopes to ever reach "phat" status again, but the answers to his problems may force him to take a good hard look inside himself, discovering what really defines him. The new team of Kelly, Ferry and Champagne will be bringing fast, furious and uproariously funny action to the life of Superboy, resulting in a brand-new look for the Kid as he heads off into exciting new directions! SUPERBOY #83 is a 32-page issue edited by Mike McAvennie, arriving in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. AN AGE OF WONDER… GOLDEN AGE Secret Files #1 What must it have been like for the average man, when the first super-heroes came on the scene, flashing amazing powers and abilities that had been hitherto undreamed-of? Now you can experience the awe and wonder yourself with GOLDEN AGE Secret Files #1, a 48-page one-shot, featuring an arresting cover by Michael Lark (LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN), that pays tribute to one of the most exciting eras in the history of costumed heroes! In the lead story (written by John Ostrander with art by Cliff Chiang), reporter Clark Kent investigates the origins of costumed super-heroes, interviewing several who were present during the dawn of the Golden Age. Through their recollections, we experience firsthand the times that inspired their exploits and molded their values. But as Clark traces the phenomenon back to its roots, will he uncover the surprising event that inspired the first costumed hero ever, the Crimson Avenger? Also, in "Dr. Sivana's Modern Marvels" (written by Scott Beatty with art by Claude St. Aubin) we see how new technologies that were cutting-edge during the '40s had an impact on the fine art of being a mad scientist! All this, plus plenty of Profile Pages highlighting top characters of the Golden Age! Also offered this month are three new GOLDEN AGE action figures from DC DIRECT, advance-solicited and arriving in April, 2001. The GOLDEN AGE DR. MID-NITE ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, flexible cape and Hootie the Owl. The GOLDEN AGE HOURMAN ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and flexible cape. The GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN ACTION FIGURE II is the previously offered purple-and-green-suit variant of this figure, repackaged to reflect his position in the JSA — with multiple points of articulation, removable gas mask, removable hat, and gas gun. GOLDEN AGE Secret Files #1 is a 48-page issue edited by Tony Bedard. It arrives in comic-book stores December 27 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. The GOLDEN AGE DR. MID-NITE, GOLDEN AGE HOURMAN, and GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN action figures are all advance-solicited, each sold separately, arriving in comic-book stores April 18, 2001. Consult your retailer for pricing information. ORION #9 ORION & DARKSEID DELUXE FIGURE SET He's fought his father — one of the most powerful beings in the universe — to a standstill…and won. He's faced even more challenges since, battling his half-brother Kalibak for possession of the throne to Apokolips! But Orion's triumphs come at a terrible price. In ORION #9, the New God copes with the events in the previous issue that have left him altered greatly somehow. Now changed, he must face the wicked Desaad, who can no longer sit idly by and watch as Orion continues to rule Apokolips! ORION #9 features full book-length action brought to you by writer/artist Walter Simonson! Also offered this month, advance-solicited and arriving in April, 2001, is the ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE FIGURE SET. The mightiest of the New Gods, the father and son come in a handsomely designed 4-color window box package. Orion stands 6.375" tall, with multiple points of articulation, and features a removable Astro Harness that clips to his waist, hands and feet — plus removable helmet and alternate (handsome-faced) head. The almighty Darkseid stands 7" tall, and features multiple points of articulation and Omega Beam action (light-up eyes)! ORION #9 is a 32-page issue edited by Joey Cavalieri, arriving in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. The ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE FIGURE SET is advance-solicited, arriving in comic-book stores April 4, 2001. Consult your retailer for pricing information. DC COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITIONS ALL STAR COMICS #8 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX AND WILLIAM MOULTON MARSTON; ART BY EVERETT E. HIBBARD, STAN ASCHMEIER, BEN FLINTON, CLIFF YOUNG, JACK BURNLEY, SHELDON MOLDOFF, BERNARD BAILY, AND HARRY G. PETER; COVER BY HIBBARD In stores December 13. Reprinting the unforgettable 1942 issue that introduced Wonder Woman! Dr. Mid-Nite and Starman also join the ranks of the Justice Society of America in this action-packed tale as the JSA attempts to crack a bizarre mystery! Plus, the origin of Wonder Woman, including the first appearances of Steve Trevor and Queen Hippolyta! FC, 72 PG. $3.95 BATMAN #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, BILL FINGER, PAUL GUSTAVSON, GEORGE SHUTE, TED RAYE, GUY MONROE, AND GEORGE PAPP; ART BY BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, SHELDON MOLDOFF, GUSTAVSON, RAYE, AND PAPP; COVER BY KANE AND ROBINSON In stores December 6. The first comic dedicated exclusively to the Dark Knight! This classic 1940 issue pitted the Dynamic Duo against the menaces of the Joker, Catwoman (referred to as "the Cat"), and Professor Hugo Strange. Also included: a 2-page retelling of Batman's origin. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 BATMAN #1 — CHROMIUM (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, BILL FINGER, PAUL GUSTAVSON, GEORGE SHUTE, TED RAYE, GUY MONROE, AND GEORGE PAPP; ART BY BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, SHELDON MOLDOFF, GUSTAVSON, RAYE, AND PAPP; COVER BY KANE AND ROBINSON In stores December 6. Featuring the same material as the standard edition, but with a special chromium cover. Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. FC, 64 PG. PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A POLICE COMICS #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JACK COLE, WILL EISNER, ARTHUR PEDDY, PAUL GUSTAVSON, REED CRANDALL, FRED GUARDINEER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY GILL FOX In stores December 13. Reoffered to coincide with the release of PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 2, this special Millennium Edition not only has the first appearance of everyone's favorite pliable hero, but tales of Firebrand, Phantom Lady, The Human Bomb, and so much more! FC, 64 PG. $3.95 ****************************** THE SHADOW #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores December 20. Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Walter Gibson's immortal creation, the Shadow, came to DC Comics with this spectacular 1973 issue illustrated in art-deco style by Michael Kaluta. This story re-introduced Lamont Cranston, Margo Lane, and the rest of the Shadow's supporting cast as they battled the insidious threat of wartime hijackers! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERBOY #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY DON CAMERON, BILL FINGER, CLIFF RHODES, HENRY BOLTINOFF, AND VARIOUS; ART BY JOHN SIKELA, ED DOBROTKA, AND BOLTINOFF; COVER BY WAYNE BORING In stores December 27. The final Millennium Edition selected by online voting! This 1949 issue saw the Boy of Steel fly into adventure against such adversaries as Mighty Boy and the Boy Vandals! Also, Superboy meets the Man who Could See Tomorrow and tests his speed against a futuristic rocket plane! FC, 48 PG. $2.95 "THIS ISSUE: BATMAN DIES!!!" BATGIRL #11 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY DAMION SCOTT, COY TURNBULL AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND AARON SOWD In stores December 6. "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" Cain, the assassin who trained Batgirl, attempts to do the impossible — kill Batman! Unfortunately, it looks like he's going to be successful! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATMAN #586 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores December 13. It's a duel to the death between Batman and Oswald Cobblepot, the avian gangster known as the Penguin…and you'll never guess the outcome. OK, we'll give you a hint — "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* NIGHTWING #52 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY GREG LAND AND DREW GERACI In stores December 13. "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" Nightwing faces the feisty feline of femme fatales, Catwoman. Though Selina salivates over the priceless Klopmann Diamond, there's no way Nightwing's going to let her steal it from the King of Diamonds, Casino. But when a group of gun-toting burglars enters the scene, will the duo forge an unlikely alliance? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BIRDS OF PREY #26 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BUTCH GUICE In stores December 20. He's the man who broke Batman's back, a hideous creature who laughs at danger and defies death. But take a moment to crawl inside Bane's head and you'll find…unrequited love?!? When Bane forms an unlikely alliance with Black Canary, she may just find herself a man on the rebound! Ewwwwww. And how is it "This Issue: Batman Dies?!?" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DETECTIVE COMICS #753 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY STEVE MANNION, BRAD RADER, JEFF JOHNSON, AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores December 20. "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" During a psychiatric evaluation, it's revealed that, as therapy, Two-Face has written and drawn his own comic book adventures starring Harvey Dent and Detective Renee Montoya, in which he chronicles the many deaths of the Dark Knight. Plus, the back-up adventure "The Jacobian" continues. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* ROBIN #85 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND JESSE DELPERDANG In stores December 20. The Joker is perhaps the greatest of Batman's foes, but after the death of Jason Todd he'll be linked forever with Robin! Poor Joker's been locked up in the Slab for so long, he's going cuckoo, and he's ready to spill the goods on Batman and his annoyingly resilient sidekick, which means "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #12 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND DAVE GIBBONS; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, GIBBONS AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores December 27. The sick serial killer Mr. Zsasz loves nothing more than the thrill of the hunt, commemorating each kill with a fresh hash mark on his body. Now he's after the ultimate rush by having the honor of cutting himself for his next victim, the Dark Knight — which only means "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" Plus, a Batman black and white backup feature written and illustrated by Dave Gibbons! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* CATWOMAN #89 WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON; ART BY STAZ JOHNSON, CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JOHNSON AND FAUCHER In stores December 27. It's the return of Harley Quinn, the cupid of crime! She's one of the few people who knows Selina Kyle's real story, and knowledge is power after all. You'll never look at Catwoman the same way again after this one! Oh yeah, and "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #73 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY TONY HARRIS In stores December 13. Batman confronts Azrael in Part 1 of a powerful 3-part story! The deadly new Azrael has come to Gotham City, with Jean Paul Valley close behind. Batman fears that Jean Paul may have returned to his murderous ways, but can Jean Paul prove otherwise before another innocent victim falls? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATMAN BEYOND #16 WRITTEN BY HILARY BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores December 27. Homeless men have been mysteriously disappearing from Gotham's streets, thanks to the international terrorist group known as Kobra! But as Batman Terry McGinnis investigates, he quickly goes from hunter to hunted — and Bruce must somehow infiltrate Kobra to free our captured hero! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN VS. PREDATOR: THE COLLECTED EDITION TP WRITTEN BY DAVE GIBBONS; ART BY ANDY KUBERT AND ADAM KUBERT; COVER BY GIBBONS In stores December 13. Timed to coincide with the release of JLA/PREDATOR, this trade paperback collects the miniseries that showed the first encounter between a Justice Leaguer and the Galaxy's deadliest hunters. (STAR10511) SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $7.95 BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST HC WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND JOHN BEATTY ELSEWORLDS. In stores December 6. This haunting hardcover, not yet available in a softcover version, is the third in a series of Elseworlds stories that depicts Batman as a vampire! HC, 7X10, 94PG, FC $24.95 ****************************** BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #33 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY BRAD RADER AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY BOB SMITH & TERRY BEATTY In stores December 13. Batman begins to doubt whether his actions really make a difference in the world, and the guest-starring Phantom Stranger appears to show him what a world without a Dark Knight would look like — and believe us, it isn't pretty! Batman sees first-hand that his quest has made the lives of his comrades much greater, as one by one they seem to follow the wrong path in the Stranger's vision! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #138 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI In stores December 6. Part 2 of "Terror." While Batman prowls the streets of Gotham in search of the mysterious female cat burglar, Dr. Hugo Strange has infiltrated the halls of Arkham Asylum and is brainwashing Jonathan Crane into re-embracing the alter ego that once fought Batman to a frightful near-standstill — the Scarecrow! But once Strange has succeeded in his task, will the Scarecrow prove to be too dangerous for even him to handle? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND VOL. 4 TP WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA, DEVIN GRAYSON, CHUCK DIXON AND LARRY HAMA; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM, MAT BROOME, RICK BURCHETT, PAUL RYAN, DAMION SCOTT, MIKE DEODATO JR., JOHN FLOYD AND VARIOUS; COVER BY EAGLESHAM AND FLOYD In stores December 20. The collections of the most controversial Batman storyline ever continue, as the menace of Bane looms in Gotham. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY ALISA KWITNEY, CHUCK DIXON AND VARIOUS; ART BY MICHAEL ZULLI, SAL VELUTO, CRAIG ROUSSEAU, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ALEX MALEEV In stores December 20. Timed to coincide with the release of BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND VOL. 4 trade paperback, this essential Secret Files companion gives the who, what and where behind the storyline that forever changed Gotham. (STAR10156) FC, 64 PG. $4.95 THE GREATEST BATMAN STORIES EVER TOLD VOL. 1 TP WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL, LEN WEIN, ARCHIE GOODWIN, AND VARIOUS; ART BY BOB KANE, DICK SPRANG, NEAL ADAMS, MARSHALL ROGERS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WALTER SIMONSON In stores December 6. Timed to coincide with the release of the MILLENNIUM EDITION of BATMAN #1, this trade paperback reprints what its title says — the greatest Batman stories ever told! (STAR00116) SC, 7X10, 352PG, FC $15.95 ****************************** HARLEY QUINN #3 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores December 13. Get ready for pajama-party-rama-madness, guest-starring Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Hope, Mercy, the Body Doubles and more! After bombing out with Two-Face, Harley decides to gather the bad girls of the DC Universe for a sleepover. (How else to show off her wild new digs?) But she ends up with more guests than she's got miniature pigs-in-blankets — and if that weren't horrific enough, there's a conspiracy afoot! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN: YEAR ONE #3 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART AND COVER BY JAVIER PULIDO AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores December 27. After last month's disastrous first encounter with Two-Face, Dick learned the terrible sacrifice he must make in order to serve Batman and protect the greater good as Robin. Before his wounds even have time to heal, Dick meets an icy stranger ready to bathe Gotham's streets in cold blood! If Two- Face was too much, how can a wounded, solo Robin hope to defeat the chilling threat of Mr. Freeze? And is he even prepared to stick around and try? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 4) $4.95 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #165 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, ART ADAMS, MIKE WIERINGO, HUMBERTO RAMOS, IAN CHURCHILL, ROB LIEFELD AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND SMITH In stores December 6. The Man of Steel is faced with a pair of dilemmas — one of which is finding gifts for the JLA for the holidays, and the other problem is simply making him nuts! Meanwhile, in outer space, the time cops known as the Linear Man are beaten by a terrible force — one that's headed towards Earth…and Superman! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #587 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS AND JOE CASEY; ART BY MIKE S. MILLER AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY M. MILLER In stores December 13. It's the showdown between Superman and Satanus for the soul of Metropolis! But it may cost Kal-El something dear. Meanwhile, break out the cigars! Lois Lane's sister Lucy finally gives birth! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #109 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART AND COVER BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND JAIME MENDOZA In stores December 20. Linear Man Lori Lee gives Clark a glimpse into a possible future without Superman — only to find a world that has been ravaged by war with the heroes having taken to defending its leader Lex Luthor! It's not such a wonderful life without The Man of Steel… FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ACTION COMICS #774 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY ERIC CANETE AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY KILIAN PLUNKETT In stores December 27. Clark spends some time with J'onn J'onzz — the Martian Manhunter — and many of his various identities during New Year's Eve. But the peaceful night doesn't last long as a villain, once thought gone for good, starts to make things hot for the two Justice Leaguers! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERBOY #83 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY FERRY AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores December 20. It's a brand-new look, direction and creative team for SUPERBOY! Guest-starring Young Justice, Steel and Superman. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERGIRL #53 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores December 27. Linda Danvers meets a young boy who's a talented, aspiring artist. Unfortunately his work has a tendency to come to life, which doesn't bode well for his critics! With Linda now posing as Supergirl, and still not used to her more limited abilities, she may need the help of a fellow artist who just happens to be Green Lantern! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #52 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY ALVIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores December 6. "A Death in the Family" finds Supergirl's life hanging in the balance as she is dying slowly from a strange, otherworldly outer-space virus. Superman searches for the cure, but is mortified to discover that only Lex Luthor, his greatest adversary, holds the key to finding an antidote — and he's in no mood to be generous! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DC UNIVERSE THE FLASH #169 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY ANGEL UNZUETA AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores December 27. The surreal conclusion of "Wonderland!" finds Wally West in his most bizarre predicament yet — trapped in a mystical guillotine through which he cannot vibrate out! Even worse, he's about to be beheaded by his own wife, Linda Park — who's screaming for his bloody head! And that's only the beginning of the end… FC, 32 PG. $2.25* GOLDEN AGE SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER, TOM PEYER, SCOTT BEATTY AND VARIOUS; ART BY CLIFF CHIANG, CLAUDE ST. AUBIN, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores December 27. Reporter Clark Kent investigates the origins of costumed super-heroes, interviewing a variety of heroes who were there at the dawn of the Golden Age. Plus, Profile Pages and much more! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE GOLDEN AGE TP WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART AND COVER BY PAUL SMITH ELSEWORLDS. In stores December 27. Timed to coincide with the release of GOLDEN AGE Secret Files #1, this trade paperback collects the 4-part THE GOLDEN AGE Elseworlds miniseries that gave a new way of looking at one of comic's most glorious eras. (STAR01134) SC, 7X10, 200PG, FC $19.95 ***************************** GREEN LANTERN #133 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DARRYL BANKS, MARK BRIGHT AND RICH FABER; COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores December 6. Part 2 of "While Rome Burned." Former Green Lantern John Stewart lies in a hospital room tending to injuries suffered at the hands of the psychotic Fatality. Sentinel Alan Scott fights for his life against a mysterious demonic horde of yellow hellions. Meanwhile, could things be heating up between Kyle and Jen? Ring-slinging action and romance take center stage in "Enters the Emperor." FC, 32 PG. $2.25* HITMAN #58 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores December 27. The final story arc, "Closing Time," continues. Marc Navarone, the son of the late Johnny Navarone, prepares for his final confrontation with Tommy! Plus, Natt and McAllister learn the meaning of trust, as they do their best to locate Tommy and add firepower to his side. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOURMAN #23 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND DAVID MEIKIS; COVER BY MORALES In stores December 13. Part 1 of the 3-part "Unbelievable Truth" finds Hourman taking his closest friends on a road trip through time! But their chrono-joyride is fraught with peril, as even a simple bathroom break in the 1950s turns into a criminal confrontation! And just wait until Bethany badgers Hourman into revealing who her future husband will be! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #69 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ERIC BATTLE AND BUZZ; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores December 13. Part 2 of an unusual tale that ties into events from GREEN LANTERN: CIRCLE OF FIRE. Our stubborn speedster finds himself battling a world-quaking creature on the planet Rann. Guest-starring Green Lantern and Rann's champion, Adam Strange! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #50 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY BRYAN HITCH, PHIL JIMENEZ, DOUG MAHNKE, MARK PAJARILLO, TY TEMPLETON, PAUL NEARY, DREW GERACI, WALDEN WONG AND KEVIN NOWLAN; COVER BY HITCH AND NEARY In stores December 27. An extra-sized issue featuring a variety of talented artists finds the League divided over a conflict regarding their vote to eject Batman from the team. Meanwhile, a threat looms in the Watchtower! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $3.75* JLA: ACT OF GOD #2 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY DAVE ROSS AND GEORGE FREEMAN ELSEWORLDS. In stores December 20. Their powers gone, their lives irrevocably changed, the once super-powered heroes of Earth struggle to retain their grasps on life, love, and in some cases, even sanity. But while the JLA members confront their personal demons, the villain known as Lex Luthor reigns as strong as ever — and is threatening not only all of "normal" humanity, but the seemingly helpless heroes as well. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) $4.95 JLA: EARTH 2 SC WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY FRANK QUITELY In stores December 20. The softcover version to last year's best-selling hardcover, featuring an evil mirror version of the JLA known as the Crime Syndicate. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $14.95 JLA: SEVEN CASKETS WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY DAN BRERETON; COVER BY BRERETON In stores December 6. In order to confront an ancient evil threat, the JLA must allow themselves become tainted by evil! But even if they save the world, who will save us from the JLA? For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed & hand-drawn "Head Sketch" version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 JLA: WORLD WAR III TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON AND J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY HOWARD PORTER, MARK PAJARILLO, JOHN DELL, AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY PORTER AND DELL In stores December 13. Collecting the epic final storyline by writer Grant Morrison, featuring the JLA in battle with the new Injustice Gang and the universe- shattering threat known as Mageddon. Contains JLA issues #34-41. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $12.95 JLA VS. PREDATOR WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY GRAHAM NOLAN AND RANDY ELLIOTT In stores December 13. The World's Greatest Super-Heroes go up against the galaxy's deadliest hunters, as a group of super-powered Predators come to Earth choosing the JLA as its prey. For more information, see the feature article. Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 JSA #19 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores December 20. Part 4 of "Injustice Be Done." Johnny Sorrow has succeeded in doing the unthinkable: He has unleashed the dreaded King of Tears. With Sentinel in critical condition and Dr. Fate missing, how will the JSA prevail? Perhaps with help from the most unlikely of allies...The Spectre! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #37 WRITTEN BY STEVEN GRANT; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND KLAUS JANSON; PAINTED COVER BY GREG STAPLES In stores December 20. The villain who nearly defeated two Green Lanterns sets his sights on Kyle Rayner in the 2-part final story of the "Traitor Trilogy"! The spaceborn Traitor has returned to Earth once again, ready to seek revenge for the humiliations he suffered at the hands of Green Lantern Abin Sur in the Old West and those dealt him by GL Hal Jordan and his JLA colleague the Atom. How will Kyle defeat a foe who has so much experience battling Emerald Warriors? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* LEGION LOST #10 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores December 6. With the Lost Legionnaires' spirit having reached its lowest point, the team must face a huge Progeny army which has converged on our heroes' ship for a final showdown. Even if the vastly outnumbered team can overcome its differences and pull together against the Progeny, it almost certainly won't be enough against the even greater threat lying in wait! FC, 32 PG. (10 OF 12) $2.50 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #27 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores December 6. The conclusion of "The Renegades of Mars." J'onn J'onzz must tackle the surviving Renegades who have beaten him once before, and he must do it minus one of his greatest powers! But the Renegades soon will learn exactly what it means to go up against a true Martian Manhunter! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* ORION #9 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WALTER SIMONSON; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores December 20. Orion may have won his latest battle, but it's at a price — for he has been altered somehow by the events of the previous issue. Now changed, he must face Desaad, who can no longer sit idly by and watch as Orion continues to rule Apokolips! It's full book-length action brought to you by Walter Simonson! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JACK COLE; COVER BY COLE In stores December 13. With even more outrageous, over-the-top stories and art than in the previous volume, PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 2 features stories reprinted from POLICE COMICS #21-30 and PLASTIC MAN #1. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 STARMAN #74 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY RUSS HEATH; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores December 6. The final "Times Past," illustrated by the legendary Russ Heath, finds us on New Year's Eve, 1899 — and Brian O'Dare, aka Scalphunter, embarks on his last case as the sheriff of Opal City. This is the tragic adventure that cost Scalphunter his life — a dark tale of deception featuring the mysterious Tuesday Club and the bloody war Savage fights with them. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #24 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY PAUL PELLETIER AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ In stores December 20. Part 2 of the "Who's Troia?" trilogy! Seen here for the first time in over 2 years, a brave but foolhardy group of Titans characters (from the Kingdom Come Hyper-Time reality) break down the fragile walls of the DC Universe — fighting to save a dear friend who's chaotic history and outrageous backstory is under threat of utter annihilation. Can Nightstar, Kid Flash, the Red Hood and the rest of the sons and daughters of the Titans save Troia from being erased from existence forever — without eroding the walls between realities? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* WONDER WOMAN #165 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ AND J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores December 27. Guest-starring Batman, Nightwing and Troia! In "Avatars," Wonder Woman and Batman have been drawn into their enemies' trap, unaware of the true power they were confronting. Now the Amazon Princess and Dark Knight Detective find themselves overwhelmed by the awesome power they face, and the hatred behind it! Their only hope: Nightwing and Troia. But Dick Grayson and Donna Troy have their own terrifying adversary to defeat before they can come to the rescue! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* YOUNG JUSTICE #28 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores December 6. Having saved one planet from destruction, the heroes hardly have any time to rest before they are plunged into the New God world of New Genesis! That means a confrontation with the Forever People and their Super-Cycle can't be far behind! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores December 20. The third volume in a continuing series of Archives featuring Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit — reprinting the weekly newspaper sections from July 6 to December 28, 1941. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 STATIC SHOCK!: REBIRTH OF THE COOL #2 WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN PAUL LEON MILESTONE MEDIA. In stores December 13. Virgil Hawkins is finally back in costume — but will the power of Static be enough to defeat the menace that destroyed the mighty Blood Syndicate? Plus, Frieda's looking at her best friend a bit differently these days — and Virgil's new girlfriend doesn't like it. Guest starring Hardware, the Shadow Cabinet and the Heroes. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50 CARTOON NETWORK STARRING (SPACE GHOST COAST TO COAST) #18 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND C. MARTIN CROKER; ART BY ROBERT POPE AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY CROKER In stores December 20. Final issue. Zorak goes on a New Orleans vacation, only to bring back a little black magic to stir up trouble in "Who Voo-Dooed It?" Plus, Space Ghost gets a schoolboy crush. Awww, isn't that sweet? But he recruits the worst possible ally to help him declare his love! And for your monthly Cartoon Network fix, stay tuned for the upcoming CARTOON CARTOON ongoing series! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #18 WRITTEN BY ANDY MERRILL, BRETT LEWIS AND JAMES DENNING; ART BY JOHN DELANEY, EDUARDO SAVID, MATT JENKINS AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores December 27. Three new stories have Dexter using mad science in brand new ways!! First, he does the impossible and makes toys…that come with batteries! Then he creates a device to get his gloves on the TV remote — and another to stop himself from humming the catchy (but annoying) ditty in his head! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #73 WRITTEN BY EARL KRESS; ART AND COVER BY DAVID ALVAREZ AND MIKE DECARLO In stores December 6. A very special holiday issue — brought to you the Looney Tunes way! Bugs and Daffy plan a visit to the North Pole — but they cause so much chaos that they're forced to take the reins of Santa's sleigh…on Christmas Eve! What a revoltin' development! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #10 WRITTEN BY ABBY DENSON; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores December 20. It's a birthday party! Everybody loves birthday parties! And this one has a clown! Everyone loves clowns!! Uh oh! This clown is going bonkers! Bad clown, bad!! Looks like it's up to the Powerpuff Girls to shut him down before the joke's on Townsville! Go, Girls, go! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #43 WRITTEN BY JOE EDKIN; ART BY JOE STATON, ERIK DOESCHER, MIKE DECARLO, AND DAVE HUNT; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores December 13. Shaggy enters an art contest to redesign a town's mascot, and gets "drawn" into a big mystery! Plus, get winter chills with the gang as they investigate a Christmas ballet haunted by a Nutcracker Ghost! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #22 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART AND COVER BY FRANK QUITELY AND TREVOR SCOTT In stores December 27. Part 1 of a 4-part story arc. They've saved the world from forces beyond and enemies within. But now it's time for the team to suffer terrible consequences for its actions. All they ever wanted was a better world, but some people in very high places like things just the way they are… and want The Authority to pay the ultimate price! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CRIMSON #23 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores December 20. The final countdown begins to humanity's last hope. How will the final chapter play out — who will live, who will die, who will be changed forever? The startling conclusion is just around the corner as the action and suspense continues to build! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! #1 WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE; ART AND COVER BY YUNE AND VINCE RUSSELL CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores December 13. An evil new nemesis known only as the Kama Syndicate takes the Danger Girls on a wild new adventure from the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong to the ancient jungle ruins of the Angkor Empire. For more information, see the feature article. This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be comprised of covers by Tommy Yune & Vince Russell (50%) and J. Scott Campbell (50%). Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 2) $2.95 GEN13 #60 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY ADAM WARREN; COVER BY WARREN In stores December 20. Adam Warren goes full-time as the new regular writer — and illustrates his first issue too! Brace yourself for "Behind The Power," a suspiciously familiar TV show that recounts the colorful history of Gen13 — from the early glory days, to their ultimately tragic fates! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13: MEDICINE SONG WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART BY BRENT ANDERSON AND WILL BLYBERG; COVER BY ANDERSON In stores December 13. An evil spirit has emerged from the desert, seeking vengeance on the San Carlos reservation and Sarah Rainmaker. Only the mystical Medicine Song of Geronimo can protect her and her fellow Gen13 teammates. But can Rainmaker overcome her fear of the monster known as Greywind and remember the words before it's too late!? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GEN13: STARTING OVER TP WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND JIM LEE; ART BY CAMPBELL, LEE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CAMPBELL AND ALEX GARNER In stores December 13. Timed to coincide with the release of GEN13: MEDICINE SONG, this trade paperback features the early adventures of Sarah Rainmaker and the rest of the teen gen-active team. Collects the first 7 issues of the ongoing GE GEN13 series. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 ***************************** GEN-ACTIVE #4 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB AND JAY FAERBER; ART BY MICHAEL O'HARE, TREVOR MCCARTHY, AND TYSON MCADOO; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores December 6. Featuring the unforgettable return of Wildcore! Back in the Arctic wasteland, the inmates of the supervillain prison Purgatory Max have taken over in a bloody revolt. Department PSI sends in their top team, Wildcore, to quell the uprising...or die trying. Plus, when a Deviant goes home for the holidays, she learns the shocking truth about her parentage. This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be comprised of covers by John Cassaday (50%) and Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs (50%). FC, 48 PG. $3.95 JET #4 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND DEREK FRIDOLFS; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores December 27. The miniseries concludes! Mister Meaner closes his lethal grip around the college campus as Jet and Sergeant Bobby Stubbs fight to overthrow his malign influence. But can they even trust each other? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE & ICE #2 WRITTEN BY TED ADAMS AND KRIS OPRISKO; ART BY SHAWN CRYSTAL AND JOHN NYBERG; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO In stores December 6. The S.T.A.R.S. Charlie Team splits into two sections to investigate two different possible Umbrella labs — one team going to the frozen Alaskan wastes where they are confronted by mutated Arctic beasts, the other to Mexico during the Day of the Dead celebration, where the line between dead and undead has never been so hard to determine. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SPEED RACER: BORN TO RACE TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TOMMY YUNE; COVER BY YUNE In stores December 6. Timed to coincide with the release of DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! by the hot manga-influenced artist Tommy Yune, this trade paperback collects WILDSTORM'S first SPEED RACER miniseries (also by Yune). SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — THE KILLING SHADOWS #4 WRITTEN BY SCOTT CIENCIN; ART BY ANDREW CURRIE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CURRIE In stores December 13. The Next Generation thriller reaches its stunning conclusion in this issue, as we find out what the race of assassins known as the Bodai Shin is really after — and what they portend for the future! No one on the Enterprise-E will be the same after this...if they even live to tell about it! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB, STUART MOORE, ANDY MANGELS, MIKE MARTIN, IAN EDGINTON, JEFF LANG, AND CHRISTOPHER HINZ; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, JOHN LUCAS, PAUL NEARY, GORDON PURCELL, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, AND CARLOS MOTA; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores December 20. An exemplary array of Star Trek tales by a wide variety of creative talents, featuring all of the popular characters from all four Star Trek TV series! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 STEAMPUNK #7 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND RICHARD FRIEND CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores December 27. In Part 2 of "Mechanica Sundown," Cole learns the origins of the manimatronics that keep him alive, and gains another piece of the puzzle which is his memory. Laslo, Vicki and Cole undergo their own personal moments of crisis. Meanwhile, Faust goes on a tear through the countryside, and we meet a fringe group of freedom fighters known as the Sundowns. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #18 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores December 6. Part 5 of the 6-part "Serial Boxes." Grifter and Spartan set a trap to catch the super-powered serial killer who has been ruthlessly murdering people with the Marlowe name. But things don't go as planned, especially when Ladytron butts in — with apocalyptic results. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Pris recuperate from their injuries. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS PROMETHEA #12 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS, III AND MICK GRAY In stores December 27. Quite possibly the strangest reading experience you will ever have unfolds in the latest chapter of Promethea! At the center are a magical theater and a three ring circus where possibilities and impossibilities abound. Be dazzled by an only slightly abridged, nearly complete history of the universe and western culture as it unfolds before you! As an added bonus, this issue features special "flip-book" action! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOP TEN #11 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY GENE HA AND ZANDER CANNON In stores December 20. A sad aftermath to the apocalyptic events of the previous issue unfolds with devastating results. A new cop joins the force, only to replace the precincts fallen brother officer. The mood is tense, the atmosphere uneasy — and the "nature" of the newbie makes it all the more troubling. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOMORROW STORIES #9 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY HILARY BARTA, RICK VEITCH, JIM BAIKIE, AND DAME DARCY; COVER BY MELINDA GEBBIE In stores December 13. Under a high-kicking, high-rolling cover from Melinda Gebbie, we have the usual high-octane highball that is TOMORROW STORIES! Poured from the blender, this issue's comic-book cocktail includes the hydraulic highjinks of Hilary Barta's swimmingly successful Splash Brannigan, a puzzling perceptual poser for Rick Veitch's Greyshirt, another frankly felonious fiasco with Jim Baikie's First American, and a juicy jungle jaunt with Melinda Gebbie's Cobweb! This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS ZERO GIRL #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores December 6. Strange things seem to happen when young Amy Snooster is around, in this quirky new miniseries from Sam Kieth. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #19 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores December 6. The epilogue to "Hang Up on the Hang Low." After completing Agent Graves' "assignment," Loop finds himself in an even more difficult position: face to face with one of Graves' most dangerous associates. As if this weren't trouble enough, Graves himself makes Loop an offer that will forever change his life. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DEADENDERS #12 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY WARREN PLEECE AND CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores December 20. Tensions mount as Anna and Beezer go up against a familiar nemesis in the Science Corp. laboratory. Although they discover important info about their mysterious heritage and learn about an unlikely, nothing can prepare Beezer and Anna for what they're about to uncover: it's part-human, part- machine and a complete monstrosity — but is it the cataclysm? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE DREAMING #57 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HOJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores December 20. Part 1 of the 4-part final story arc for THE DREAMING, "Rise," a storyline which ignites a rebellion that will change forever the mercurial landscape that is The Dreaming. Following the Sandman's orders, the Corinthian returns to his citadel to resume his role as the Dark Mirror. But the Corinthian's treacherous nemesis, Echo, who has been running the show in his absence, has decided that she likes her current position and, ultimately, crafts a nightmare war in The Dreaming in an apocalyptic effort to retain the throne. Guest appearances by such favorite Sandman characters include Brute, Glob, Cain and Abel. With the conclusion of THE DREAMING, readers may look forward to more stories featuring its denizens in upcoming projects of THE SANDMAN PRESENTS. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #157 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores December 27. Guest artist Steve Dillon illustrates a special stand-alone issue — his first full interior art for HELLBLAZER since ending his famous run in 1994 with PREACHER cohort Garth Ennis. In "…And Buried?", John Constantine is confronted by FBI Agent Frank Turro, who has more information pertaining to Constantine's incarceration. John has always been a master at pulling the strings, but this time he finds that he may very well have been the puppet. In addition, a group of bad men await the return of an even badder man — one who seemingly won't stay dead. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER #9 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY DEAN ORMSTON; COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores December 6. Immortality can be a curse — at least if you're three thousand years old and you've got the gods on your back. When Lucifer refuses the gift of death to a beautiful but ancient priestess, he forces her to look elsewhere — and triggers a sequence of events which may earn him the ultimate bargaining chip, in this self-contained story which acts as a prelude to the third major storyline of the series. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE NAMES OF MAGIC #1 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores December 27. Tim Hunter is back, and he has finally accepted the role he plays in the grander scheme of things, as he learns to recapture his magic. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BOOKS OF MAGIC TP WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; PAINTED ART BY JOHN BOLTON, SCOTT HAMPTON, CHARLES VESS AND PAUL JOHNSON; COVER BY RICHARD BRUNING In stores December 27. Timed to coincide with the release of THE NAMES OF MAGIC, this trade paperback collects the fully painted miniseries that explored the history and future of magic, where Tim Hunter made his debut. (STAR00415) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 200PG, FC $19.95 ****************************** OUTLAW NATION #4 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN SUDZUKA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores December 20. "Story" hits the open road with Jenny and Martin in search of the fabled "Johnson Place" and his lost memories. And what better way to catch up on the last 25 years than a marathon TV bender? As bits of Story's past stream back to him via satellite dish, the über-sadistic "Kid Gloves" sinks to new levels of depravity in order to bag his brother Story. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SWAMP THING #10 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY ROGER PETERSEN AND RICK MAGYAR; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores December 13. Setting off to find Heather Strand, Tefé runs into her first roadblock: John Constantine, who is set on returning her to her parents. Tefé won't go back without a fight, and an intense confrontation ensues which reveals even more secrets about her origin and Constantine's part in it. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SWAMP THING: THE CURSE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY STEPHEN BISSETTE, STAN WOCH, JOHN TOTLEBEN, ALFREDO ALCALA, AND RON RANDALL; COVER BY SIMON BISLEY In stores December 27. The third trade paperback collecting the critically-acclaimed Swamp Thing run by Alan Moore, featuring the first appearance of John Constantine. Contains SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #35-42. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #41 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores December 13. The second of three self-contained issues finds Spider Jerusalem getting a whole new take on the world, courtesy of the untreated mental patients spat back into the street by a collapsing healthcare system. Living lives so unpleasant they feel driven to come up with reasons why the world is the way it is, these conspiracy theorists reveal their secret, berserk hypotheses on the new world order. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH V FOR VENDETTA TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY DAVID LLOYD In stores December 13. Timed to coincide with the release of the Alan Moore-written THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN hardcover (advance- solicited last month), this early masterpiece by Moore and artist David Lloyd is a powerful and frightening story of the loss of freedom and identity in a totalitarian world — and one mysterious figure's fight to end the oppressive tyranny. (STAR00232) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 288PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* MAD MAD MAGAZINE #401 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores December 6. 'Tis the season to be jolly! This year stuff MAD #401 in everyone's holiday stockings — featuring our annual 16-page color feature "The 20 Dumbest Things of the Year!" For even more fun, stick a lump of coal in the stockings too, then hide behind the couch and watch as the laughs just keep on coming! Aren't the holidays the greatest? MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC/B&W $2.99* MAD XL #7 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores December 13. This issue is jam-packed with a bunch of new features, including "MAD Marginals XL!" — Sergio Aragonés' "Drawn-out Dramas" presented in full size! Also, the Best of the Web, as we present original content from madmag.com that has never before been seen in print! Woo hoo, baby! MAGAZINES, 96PG, B&W $4.99* PARADOX PRESS UNDERSTANDING COMICS HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SCOTT MCCLOUD; COVER BY MCCLOUD In stores December 13. The ultimate book about the comics medium that sent shockwaves throughout the industry is now available in hardcover. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, B&W/FC $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH REINVENTING COMICS WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SCOTT MCCLOUD; COVER BY MCCLOUD In stores December 13. Timed to coincide with the hardcover version of Scott McCloud's UNDERSTANDING COMICS, this is the much-anticipated sequel to the hotly-debated illustrated essay on the comics medium. (STAR11268) SC, 7X10, 256PG, B&W $19.95 ******************************* DC DIRECT BAT-SIGNAL PROP Advance-solicited; in stores April 11, 2001. For years, Commissioner Gordon has used the Bat-Signal to contact Batman by illuminating the sky over Gotham City. Now DC Direct brings you a reproduction of this well-known device in the form of an 8" tall x 6.7" wide rotating Bat-Signal prop which lights up to form the silhouette of a Bat. Create your own Gotham City emergencies! Batteries are included — cloud-filled sky is not. Retailers, please note: The BAT-SIGNAL PROP 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PROP $149.95 ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores April 4, 2001. The mightiest of the New Gods, father and son, now come in a handsomely designed Deluxe Figure Set! Orion stands 6.375" tall, with multiple points of articulation, and features a removable Astro Harness that clips to his waist, hands and feet — plus removable helmet and alternate (handsome-faced) head. The almighty DARKSEID stands 7" tall, and features multiple points of articulation and Omega Beam action (light-up eyes)! Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. DELUXE FIGURE SET (X2) PI THE FLASH AND CAPTAIN COLD STATUE SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL Advance-solicited; in stores March 7, 2001. The Scarlet Speedster and his Rogues Gallery nemesis, Captain Cold, are featured in this beautifully sculpted statue, measuring approximately 9" wide by 5" deep by 6.5" tall. In this scenic offering, Cold is in the midst of a bank robbery as he fires his cold ray at Flash. Retailers, please note: THE FLASH AND CAPTAIN COLD 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $125.00 THE FLASH PEWTER FIGURE Advance-solicited. In stores March 28. 2001. The Flash becomes the fifth hero to be showcased in DC DIRECT's line of pewter figures modeled on the heroes of the JLA! Measuring 3 1/2" tall by 3" wide, the Flash is featured in a classic running pose atop a circular base emblazoned with the JLA logo. Retailers, please note: THE FLASH PEWTER FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PEWTER FIGURE $24.95 GOLDEN AGE DR. MID-NITE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores April 18, 2001. The next wave of classic Golden Age figures is here! Dr. Charles McNider may be blind, but his special goggles enable him to see in pitch darkness, enabling him to fight crime as Dr. Mid-Nite! Standing 6.25" tall, with multiple points of articulation, Dr. Mid-Nite comes with interchangeable right gloves (one is a fist, the other has Hootie the Owl mounted on it), plus a flexible vinyl cape. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The GOLDEN AGE DR. MID-NITE ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI GOLDEN AGE HOURMAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores April 18, 2001. The line of classic Golden Age figures continues with chemist Rex Tyler — who, when having taken one of his special Miraclo pills, receives a full hour of power and fights crime as Hourman! Standing 6.25" tall with multiple points of articulation, Hourman comes with a flexible vinyl cape. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The GOLDEN AGE HOURMAN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN ACTION FIGURE II Advance-solicited; in stores April 18, 2001. Due to popular demand, DC DIRECT releases this special figure, formerly offered as the variant version of the GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN ACTION FIGURE (Wesley Dodds). This figure is re-packaged to reflect Dodds' position in the Golden Age Justice Society of America, and features multiple points of articulation, removable gas mask, removable hat and gas gun. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI THE SPIRIT STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET; BASED ON DESIGNS BY WILL EISNER Advance-solicited; in stores March 21, 2001. Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, comes to life in a gorgeous statue that stands 12" high x 5 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep on an engraved base of "The Spirit" logo. There is no doubt this statue has captured "the spirit" of Denny Colt's masked alter ego. Retailers, please note: THE SPIRIT 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 STARS OF THE MONTH ALFRED E. NEUMAN HOLIDAY ACTION FIGURE In stores December 6. The stupidest holiday-themed action figure ever is reoffered just in time for tree-trimming festivities! This Santa-clad Alfred figure comes with a reindeer bird and holiday ornament of Alfred's grinning head! Plus, a special full-size 32-page book (black & white with a four-color cover) collecting MAD holiday material. (STAR10338) ACTION FIGURE PI THE SANDMAN ARABIAN NIGHTS MINI-STATUE SCULPTED BY RANDY BOWEN; BASED ON DESIGNS BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores December 13. Timed to coincide with the in-store release of THE SANDMAN: INCARNATIONS DELUXE FIGURE SET (solicited in Previews Volume X, No. 6), this mini-statue stands 5 3/4" tall x 2" deep x 2" wide and is a replica of the "Arabian Nights" version of Morpheus from the cover of THE SANDMAN #50. (STAR08516) MINI-STATUE $39.95 ******************************* BATGIRL STATUE SCULPTED BY BARSOM MANASHAIN; BASED ON DESIGNS BY TY TEMPLETON Pre-solicited. In stores April 25, 2001. Inspired by the animated-style cover to BATMAN & ROBIN ADVENTURES #21 by Ty Templeton, this striking statue of Barbara Gordon, Batgirl, sits atop a Bat-Signal and measures 7" tall and 3.5" deep. This is a great companion piece to DC DIRECT's Harley Quinn statue. Retailers, please note: The BATGIRL 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 January-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE $99.95 IMAGE COMICS A DISTANT SOIL #31 (S/A) Colleen Doran "Sometimes the Good Guys Lose" A fifteen year old girl, Liana, learns that her father is a fugitive from another world and that she is the heir to an alien religious dynasty. She could be the most powerful psychic being in the universe, but someone already sits on the otherworldly throne of Ovanan, and he is the helpless pawn of a corrupt government, a government that wants Liana dead. If Liana lives, all Earth is in danger as Ovanan will stop at nothing to destroy her. If Liana dies, the rest of the universe remains under the control of a cruel empire. But, there's a third possible fate for Liana, a fate no one has considered, and it is a future more cruel than she could possibly have imagined... This issue also features part I of a two-part original prose short story "A World for Dreaming" by Jan Strnad, acclaimed comics and animation writer! With original illustrations by Colleen Doran. Original oil cover paintings BW 48pp $3.95 APHRODITE IX PREVIEW EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl (P) David Finch (I) Joe Weems The smash hit preview book from the summer convention circuit is finally available! Grab the Exclusive Aphrodite IX Preview book, showcasing the first pencil and ink line work from this incredible new series by David Wohl and Dave Finch. Featuring a different cover than the first issue of the regular series, this black and white preview book will not last long! Supplies are limited, pick up your Aphrodite IX Preview while you can! B/W 16pp Please inquire about pricing. APHRODITE IX POSTER #1 Top Cow Comics (P) David Finch (I) Joe Weems (C) Steve Firchow It's the holiday season, time to deck your walls with the incredible image of Top Cow's Aphrodite IX. Created by David Wohl and Dave Finch, this stylish and mesmerizing new poster is sure to garner plenty of attention from anyone who sets their eyes on it. Put one on your wall today! Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. FC 24" x 36" rolled Please inquire about pricing. ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS: THE COMIC BOOK #4 (S/A) Steve Conley, Marty Baumann Flip Covers by Dave Gibbons and Jeff Smith! PLANETOPOLY—The Macroshaft Corporation, led by tri-brained C.E.O. Redmond, now owns more than half of of the planet Earth. What will this mean for Earthlings everywhere? What will Redmond's first act as emperor of MSEarth be? And what can Argosy Smith, Theremin and Petra do to stop him? Space Cadets, you won't want to miss this all-new chapter in the Eagle-Award-winning and Eisner-Nominated series! CRATER KID BONUS FLIP-BOOK FEATURE: THE BLUE SKULL. The smartest scientist on Meta 4 is a 12-year-old boy named Norbit, star pupil of the Academy's renowned Professor Zorga. What is Norbit's mysterious connection to the archaeolgical discovery of the century, "The Blue Skull?" What terrible secrets does this fearsome relic hold? FC 32pp $2.95 CRIMSON PLAGUE #4 (S/A) George PÈrez (C) Tom Smith/ Color Arts Many years ago a team of gladiators known as the Taggers fought for Earth's salvation. Why then have they now reunited to protect the mysterious DiNA: Simmons, a walking time bomb who can, without warning, unleash a bloody conflagration capable of destroying every living thing on the planet? And as the crimson plague threatens earth's populace, what covert forces are at work investigating the corporate world power EcoTech's complicity in mankind's impending extinction? FC 32pp $2.50 DARK ANGEL: PHOENIX RESURRECTION LITHOGRAPH An Image Comics Exclusive Signed and Numbered by Kia Asamiya Limited to 500 editions $29.95 each Also available unsigned for $14.95 each This is a must for the wall of any DARK ANGEL fan! A beautiful full color lithograph signed by Japanese manga sensation KIA ASAMIYA!! Limited to 500 signed and hand numbered copies. Perfect for framing! Measures 20" x 24", printed on a sturdy 80lb. cover stock. A simply striking horizontal image of Dark and Kyo fron the cover of Image Comics DARK ANGEL: Phoenix Resurrection #1. Signed by series creator Kia Asamiya himself! This piece of art was competely, drawn, rendered and colored by Asamiya-sensei as well. A perfect addition to the collection of any and all manga fans! Available to U.S. readers for the first time, just in time for the holidays. Also available unsigned for $19.95 each. DARKMINDS VOL. II #10 (C) Pat Lee (W) Ken Siu-Chong (P) Sigmund Torre & James Raiz (I) Rob Armstrong (Colors) Shane Law "Final Bow"—The tale of Nagawa and Mai reaches its climactic conclusion in the final issue of Darkminds Volume 2! Once simply a pair of SIU agents on the trail of a serial killer, a bizarre sequence of events leaves the two entangled in a far-reaching conspiracy which could cost them their lives. Reunited with the resurrected cyborg, Nakiko, they now stand before an enemy that they cannot hope to overcome. Is this their end, or has Vargas gravely underestimated his opponents? Don't miss out on the dramatic finale as the second volume of Dreamwave's cyber thriller, DarkMinds, comes to a close! FC 32pp $2.50 THE DARKNESS #36 Top Cow Comics (W )Scott Lobdell (P) Clayton Crane Now that The Darkness has been shown the light by RIPCLAW, will he truly join forces with him? If Ripclaw gets his way, this could be a one of the scariest team-ups ever! With Jackie's twin sister, Capris in a family even more deadly than her other kin, the Mafia, it looks like there's trouble abound. As if the former duo weren't scary enough! One has to hope her intentions are not self-serving, as she is guarding their sprits while they battle the Conquistador. Don't miss this exciting finale of the 3 part Ripclaw story arc! FC 32pp $2.50 DARK REALM #2 (W) Eddie Yu (A) Taeson Chang (C) Quantum Color Fx (L) Quantum Color Fx The S.F.P.D. is in chaos after an encounter with the forces of the Dark Realm. Johnathan Brand searches for his partner, Detective Shannon Davenport, who is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Shannon is attacked by yet another creature and finally comes face to face with her mysterious ally. Will the mystery behind the murders finally be resolved? Little does Shannon realize that the answer lies within her past. Don't miss out on this exciting second issue, featuring the stunning artwork by the Korean superstar, Teason Chang. FC 32pp $2.95 ECHO # 9 (C) Pat Lee & Ken Siu-Chong (W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Long Vo, Saka & Charles Park "Homecoming" "Echo" follows the exploits of Sho and his specialized military team as they fight to protect the world from a danger it is unaware of Echoes - tactile holograms as 'real' to the senses as a true human. In this issue, the sniper, Chang, must confront his 'wife' who has been deceiving him, but the outcome may cost him the ultimate price. Meanwhile, Hiroshige decides that the Echo Team has outlived its usefulness and gives the order for its elimination. Will they be prepared? Featuring beautiful anime art and highflying action, Echo will make a welcome addition to any anime, manga or comic fan's collection! FC 32pp $2.95 EMPIRE #4 (W) Mark Waid (P) Barry Kitson (I) James Pascoe Nature vs. nurture. Throughout his history of global conquest, Golgoth has taken special care to protect the one person on Earth he loves--his daughter Delfi--from the grim truth behind what he has achieved. Now, thanks to the interference of those who scheme aagainst him, not only can he can keep those secrets from her no longer...but he finds that Delfi has some secrets of her own. FC 32pp $2.50 GEAR STATION #6 (A) Dan Fraga & Janak Alford (S) Dan Fraga, Janak Alford & Ford Lytle Gilmore (W) Ford Lytle Gilmore (Color) Scribble. CGI: Gear23 The Dusk Mages are growing in number and power, and a Majic war is brewing in the world of Gear Station Prime. But before Bryce, Darwin, Fable, and Arthur can save the Gear Station from this perilous threat, they must first save themselves! Join us as we dive deeper into the cold, lifeless matrix of Gear Station Prime and learn the TRUE identity of the villain from Bryce's future that has traveled through time to destroy his past! FC 32pp $2.50 GO GIRL! #2 (W) Trina Robbins (A) Anne Timmons (L) Sean Glumace (C) Christopher Butcher Poor Lindsay! She thinks nobody appreciates her, and just like in a certain old movie, she finds out what a world without GoGirl! would be like. But Jimmy Stewart never had to deal with purse-snatchers and kidnappers! YOU'LL BELIEVE A GIRL CAN FLY! BW 32pp $3.50 HELLSPAWN #5 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Ashley Wood Cover) Ashley Wood "Selling Fear"—The local news anchorman has been kidnapped. When the Hellspawn figures out who did it and why, the answer shocks even him. Meanwhile, mysterious forces are at work to drag the Hellspawn and his quest into the light for all to see. FC 32pp $2.50 KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS TPB VOL. IV: LEGENDS & NIGHTMARES Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Brian Haberlin, Dan Kemp and Andy Troy (Cover) Ashley Wood "Legends and Nightmares"—Reprints issues #14-17 of the KISS: Psycho Circus monthly comic book. First up is a two-issue story arc about Ukira, a young warrior in feudal Japan in the midst of an important journey. He runs across a traveling caravan of entertainers and finds himself transported to another dimension. There he must face the ultimate test of his honor and warrior code: passing through the Four-Who-Are One. The second story arc revolves around Alex, a homeless child lost in a cruel city with no hope. A not-so-gentle chance at salvation comes in the form of the Four-Who-Are-One. Will Alex accept this opportunity? FC 96pp $9.95 LAZARUS CHURCHYARD: THE FINAL CUT GN (W) Warren Ellis (A) D'Israeli He's an ex-terrorist from the scrag-end of London with a connoisseur's understanding of every foul narcotic known to humanity. He's a four hundred year old derelict and hated by at least half the inhabitants of a poisoned and depopulated Earth. He's actually a bit of brain locked inside a body sculpted from intelligent plastic that renders him immortal. And all he wants to do is die. Meet Lazarus Churchyard, suicide-crazed unkillable junkie trapped in a future so disgusting that it makes him the good guy by default. LAZARUS CHURCHYARD was what happened when the British got their hands on cyberpunk. LAZARUS CHURCHYARD was originally serialised in BLAST! magazine at the top of the Nineties, where it garnered critical acclaim from British national newspapers, music press like the NME and SELECT, and BBC Radio. Tundra commissioned two sequel books to the original forty-page story -- which included stories not illustrated by ur-LAZ artist D'Israeli -- which were collected into a trade paperback in 1992. LAZARUS CHURCHYARD: THE FINAL CUT sets things right and supplants the long-out-of-print earlier edition by bringing together the core stories by Warren Ellis and D'Israeli, and finishing the collection with a brand-new story created especially for this book. LAZARUS CHURCHYARD was Warren Ellis' first major work for comics, and prefigures his creation of books like TRANSMETROPOLITAN and PLANETARY in its inventiveness, humor, anger and ugliness. D'Israeli was already established as an important international comics artist at the time of LAZ, and since then has illustrated key works in SANDMAN (The Kindly Ones) and BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND sequences. These are the funny, strange, violent, grotesque and sad stories of Lazarus Churchyard: rescued from the dirt and polished up for a world that's caught up with them. FC 128pp $14.95 MIDNIGHT NATION #4 Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jason Gorder (C ) Dan Kemp David Grey and his mysterious guide Laurel continue their journey through the midnight version of America, trying to evade the Walkers, stay alive, and find out who has his soul before he runs out of time. And not everyone he meets along the way wants him to succeed. FC 32pp $2.50 NHL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION II McFarlane Toys Item #70110-4 Like a tough cross-check to our competition, McFarlane Toys is back with a second series of NHLPA hockey figures, which are unlike any sports figures ever created. Incredibly detailed and life-like, NHLPA ll features: Jaromir Jagr, Mark Messier, Eric Lindros, Pavel Bure, Dominick Hasek, Brian Boucher This items ships with 12 figures per case. No guarantee of mix. CAUT/4 Please inquire about pricing. OBJECTIVE FIVE #5 (P)Luke Lizalde (W)Glenn Kaino, Kevin Hoffer (I)Danny Miki, Allen Martinez (C)Tyson Wengler A NEW THREAT EMERGES! While the team recuperates from its confrontation with Simon Cox, a world power tests the waters of biological warfare. Lark, Alexis and DJ all return home to heal and to refine their training. With their powers becoming increasingly dangerous, as well as their new roles as living weapons, all of this forces them to evaluate just who and what they have become. Meanwhile, China has been secretly developing bio-weapons. Now they are ready to field-test them as well as their "super-soldiers". Guest cover by ANDY PARK!! FC 32pp $2.95 POWERS # 8 (W) Brian Michael