PREVIEWS VOL. X #11 THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE VIDEO VAULT: ANIME BACKLIST 2001 CATALOG Speed lines. Big eyes. Unnatural hair colors. Amazing robots. Tentacles. These are but a few of the things that set the Japanese style of animation apart from the rest of the field. Since the late 70s, Japan's animation industry has gone from "best kept secret" to "household name" as one of the world's most popular and influential art forms. If you love Wing Gundam, Dragonball Z, or Digimon, then you've only scratched the surface of what you can discover in the world of Japanese Anime! And our Video Vault: Anime Backlist 2001 catalog features hundreds of the hottest titles available for fans of every age, including everything from action and adventure to comedy and erotica. And best of all, you can find many of these spectacular treats dubbed in English or, for the purist, in their original language with English subtitles. It's like finding the coolest video store on Earth, but without the crowds! Catalog MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #1 (PREVIEWS VOL. XI #1) 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 best of the best, the stuff that collectors and fans need to survive! Each month, Previews Primo ships alongside its sister publication, Previews, offering you an easy, customized look at some of the finest products offered in that month's Previews, complete with Previews Order Form codes for easy ordering! This issue highlights items in the January 2001 catalog for March/April/May shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS VOLUME XI #1 Previews is your ultimate source for news and information on the comic book industry. In it, you'll find all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer shipping in approximately two months. Everything you need in order to enjoy the comic book hobby is right here under one smashing cover! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, merchandise, and exclusive editiorial content available nowhere else! Catalog, 8.5x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM BOOKLET VOLUME XI #1 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form publication! Now it's easier than ever to use and store your Order Form because it's the same size as a comic book! Use the order form to tally up your order and make sure that everything you want is accounted for. Also includes a Short Order Form for making your order come together even faster! Features a special cover different from Previews! This issue ships in late December 2000 for items on sale in March 2001. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME XI #1 Discerning adult readers looking for more information and artwork on those other comics and cardscan find what they're looking for in Previews Adult. Inside each issue, you'll find additional artwork and information not found in the "PG-13-rated" Previews. Plus, Previews Adult features editorial coverage of the adult industry — with its own Mature Readers news page! NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 8.5x11, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK BUMPER STICKER Diamond's Comic Book Bumper Sticker is a great way to attract new customers into your store, and a wonderful grass-roots tool to spread the word that comics are fun. Measuring 3¾" x 4", the sticker features the famous Certified Cool Cat, along with the slogan "Comic Books – Enjoy the Art of Reading!" The Comic Book Bumper Sticker is available to retailers in bundles of 100 and is available for immediate delivery. Order some today and help spread the word that comics are fun for everyone! Bundle PI ************************ COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS SILKE #1 by TONY DANIEL; covers by TONY DANIEL The rumors are true: comics superstar Tony Daniel is now at Dark Horse! As the acclaimed former artist of Spawn and X- Force and the best-selling creator of The Tenth, Adrenalynn, and F5, Daniel is renowned among fans and professionals alike for the explosive dynamism of his visuals and the innovative excitement of his creations. And his latest and greatest creation is about to be unleashed: Silke. When a secret CIA experiment goes wrong, the participants find their genetic structures altered, giving them enhanced abilities and the power to morph their appearances. But the project gets shut down — with extreme prejudice! — and one of the participants, Sandra Silke, escapes…and now she's been framed for the murder of the other transformed agents and has become a fugitive who must set things right at all costs! Silke is the action-packed story of one woman's battle for survival against overwhelming odds, and is created, written, and drawn by Tony Daniel. Don't miss your chance to get in on the ground floor of the hot new series of 2001! On sale January 10 FC, 32pg (cover A) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (cover B) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN — LAST STAND ON ORD MANTELL #1 (OF 3) by RYDER WINDHAM, RAMON BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by RAMON BACHS; alternate cover by TONY DANIEL Five years before the events of Episode I, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, are already legendary for their exploits. When a valuable cargo freighter fails to reach its destination on the planet Coruscant, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are sent into deep space to search for the missing ship. Their investigation leads them to the distant, lawless world of Ord Mantell, where everyone carries a grudge and a blaster…and Jedi are less than welcome. Despite their powers, the Jedi soon realize that it will take more than the Force and lightsabers to survive! Written by Ryder Windham and illustrated by Ramon Bachs, Last Stand on Ord Mantell promises to be the most daring pre-Episode I adventure yet! • Featuring an alternate cover by comics superstar Tony Daniel! On sale January 17 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Bachs cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Daniel cover) . . . $2.99 SPYBOY #15 by PETER DAVID, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN; alternate cover by TONY DANIEL The danger in Japan is over. So what could be worse? How 'bout a European history pop quiz? An algebra exam? A book report due? Man, oh man, the school work sure piled up while Alex Fleming was fighting evil agents as SpyBoy! But with Valentine's Day just around the corner, he might have some respite after all...maybe more than he can handle! Seems SpyGirl has a MAJOR crush on Alex, enough to follow him all the way from Japan to Long Island. And she's not the kind to give him up with without a fight. Problem is, Bombshell has some pretty hot feelings for Alex, now, too. So what's a charming geek like Alex to do with all this newfound affection? You wouldn't believe it if we told ya! • Featuring an alternate cover by comics superstar Tony Daniel! On sale January 17 FC, 32pg (Mhan cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Daniel cover) . . . $2.99 WITCHBLADE/ ALIENS/DARKNESS/PREDATOR: MINDHUNTER #2 (OF 3) by DAVID QUINN, MEL RUBI, and MIKE PERKINS; cover by DWAYNE TURNER; alternate cover by TONY DANIEL Jackie Estacado and Sara Pezzini, a team already on unsteady ground, find themselves pushed beyond their limits. Each with hunting and survival skills honed beyond that of a normal human, the mob hitman and urban detective are unprepared for the challenge they now face. Ripping through the mysterious false reality imposed upon them (issue #1), they discover that they've been abducted and imprisoned on a huge, living spacecraft high in Earth orbit, an ever-changing prison ship controlled by the mind of a madman. Their fellow inmates? Swarms of Aliens, legions of Predators, and acidic fear. It's a grudge match in floating hell! • Featuring an alternate cover by comics superstar Tony Daniel! On sale January 31 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (Turner cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (Daniel cover) . . . $2.99 ALIENS: SALVATION AND SACRIFICE TP by Dave Gibbons, peter milligan, Mike Mignola, kevin nowlan, and PAUL JOHNSON; cover by MIKE MIGNOLA Two of the most powerful and demanded Aliens tales ever told are finally once again available. First, in "Salvation" (written by Dave Gibbons and featuring the sensational art of Mike Mignola and Kevin Nowlan), a God-fearing space freighter crewman is forced at gunpoint to abandon ship with his captain. Marooned on an off-the-path planet, the two soon discover that they have not been left alone and must now contend with the Nova Maru's deadly cargo! In the emotionally gripping "Sacrifice" (written by Peter Milligan and fully painted by Paul Johnson), Ann McKay — stranded on an isolated planet — takes shelter in a remote village that is being terrorized by an Alien. But the villagers are also hiding a horrible secret, and to discover the truth Ann must face her own innermost demons in order to save the souls of the lost villagers. On sale February 7 SC, 112pg, FC . . . $12.95 HEART OF EMPIRE: THE LEGACY OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT TP by BRYAN TALBOT; colors by ANGUS McKIE Nominated for three Eisner Awards and five Eagle Awards, Bryan Talbot's internationally acclaimed sequel to The Adventures of Luther Arkwright is finally available in complete graphic novel form. Heart Of Empire again returns to a future alternate- reality Earth — one existence in a swirling maelstrom of parallel worlds — in which a vicious totalitarian British Empire reigns supreme. But the powerful have powerful enemies, and in Rome, the dying Pope, guided by a vision from God, sets into motion a dark plan to place the throne of Britannica under papal control — by any means necessary! And while such temporal machinations threaten the world's political and social stability, a monstrous force is building across the multiverse, and a countdown begins to almost certain dimensional apocalypse! Collecting the nine-issue series. FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 28 SC, 296pg, FC…$29.95 ANGEL #15 by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, and CHRISTIAN ZANIER; cover by CHRISTIAN ZANIER A huntress is stalking demons in LA. Normally this would be a good thing, except she's leaving survivors and telling them Angel sent her. Now, Angel has an army of demons on his tail, hell-bent on revenge. What's a vampire to do? And how long can his human companions, Cordelia and Wesley, remain safe? Chapter one of "Past Lives" is the first in a four-part crossover with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one which will have lasting effects on both titles. The entire story arc is created by writers Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher's Guide) and Tom Sniegoski (Realworlds: Batman), and penciller Christian Zanier (Rising Stars). On sale January 17 FC, 32pg (Zanier cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #29 by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, and CHRISTIAN ZANIER; cover by CHRISTIAN ZANIER In part two of the Buffy/Angel crossover, "Past Lives," Cordelia and Wesley are both in the hospital and Angel is on the run. And the mysterious demon hunter continues her vendetta against him. Meanwhile, monsters are fleeing the carnage in L.A. and seeking refuge in Sunnydale, where they're being dealt with by the Slayer. Buffy, Giles, and the gang learn about the havoc, and Buffy determines that she must go to Angel's side to lend a hand; a decision that does not sit at all well with Buffy's vampire-hunting boyfriend, Riley. On sale January 31 FC, 32pg (Zanier cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: JONATHAN ONE-SHOT by JANE ESPENSON, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL cover by TONY DANIEL Russian vampire mobsters are threatening Sunnydale, and there's only one person who can stop them — legend-in-his-own- mind Jonathan! But this time Jonathan will need a little help from a certain Slayer and her pals. Sure, they're amateurs, but every little bit helps. Straight from the small screen, where he starred in his own episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Jonathan jumps into comics, and television writer Jane Espinson is bringing him to life, along with the regular Buffy art team of Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. Don't miss this story. Hey, even Buffy's a big fan of this guy. • From the writer of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode "Superstar"! On sale January 3 FC, 32pg (Daniel cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 6: LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by FRANK MILLER and LYNN VARLEY The legend of Lone Wolf and Cub continues to grow in this latest chapter of Koike and Kojima's epic samurai masterpiece chronicling the wanderings of Japan's deadliest assassin, Itto Ogami, and his infant son, Daigoro. In this volume, Ogami takes on the most dangerous killer of the countryside, foils the plans of a deceptive gambling troupe, tricks an evil lord into exposing his weak underbelly, and pits himself against the Shogun's dangerous and deadly Kurokawa ninja! Drawing extensively from Sun Tzu's The Art of War, and featuring the saddest puppy-dog story ever published, this must-have volume is packed with action and emotion. FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 28 SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #53: THE GATHERING PART 11 (OF 15) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The immortal ronin Manji is in bad shape, thanks to the master swordsman Higa, who will stop at nothing to learn Manji's secret to eternal life! Even if Manji's allies, the beautiful and deadly Hyakurin and her assistant Shinriji, can arrive in time to save him, will they be able to save themselves from this seemingly unstoppable foe? Plus, the return of an old friend — or is he a friend…? The Gathering gears up towards its big finale — don't miss out on a single chapter of one of Japan's — and the world's — best comics series! FOR MATURE READERS • Eisner Award winner for Best U.S. Edition of Foreign Material On sale January 24 b&w, 32pg (11 of 15) . . . $2.99 GUNSMITH CATS: MISTER V #4 (OF 11) by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The ultimate Gunsmith Cats series continues! Rally is still reeling from the shocking discovery about her missing father, but the only way to end her nightmare is to confront it. Ultra-hitwoman Goldie's men prepare for an all-out gun battle, and Rally and her comrades are gathering for the final showdown. Even fan-favorite Bean Bandit's getting in on this action — this time, Goldie's gone too far! FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 24 b&w, 40pg (4 of 11) . . . $3.50 OH MY GODDESS! IX PART #7: QUEEN SAYOKO PART 5 (OF 5) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Never sell your soul to a Demon First Class if you're not prepared to pay! Mara has her demonic grip on Sayoko, who as Queen alone has the power to order the goddess Belldandy to obey her every whim. What Mara wants Sayoko to do is command Belldandy to go away forever — and she'll go to any length to make that happen! Can poor mortal-type guy Keiichi stop her in time? Don't miss the conclusion to the most action-packed Oh My Goddess! story yet! • Don't forget to check out Super Manga Blast! for additional "lost" Oh My Goddess! tales! On sale January 3 b&w, 40pg (5 of 5) . . . $3.50 OH MY GODDESS!: MISS KEIICHI TP by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Life can be hard under the same roof with the love of your life — especially when she's a literal goddess! Such is the fate of Earthling mortal Keiichi Morisato, a situation made more difficult by the the constant presence of his goddess love Belldandy's two sisters. But when the sisters are called back to Goddess Central for training, Keiichi's fantasies of quality time go into high gear — until Belldandy collapses after stopping a ninja invasion! Keiichi must figure out which supernatural medicine to use to revive his love. His only choice: try the potion out on himself first and see what happens! Keiichi gets his girlfriend back all right, along with a new problem: he turns partially into a girl himself! Hey, nobody said love was easy! On sale February 14 SC, 232pg, b&w . . . $16.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #9 by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS and DARK HORSE COMICS The latest episode of 3x3 Eyes finds a terrified Pai trapped in a dance hall filled with demon marionettes! Will this weirdness jolt her out of her amnesia? The fun in What's Michael? continues, as Michael again faces the horror of "The Guests Who Wouldn't Leave" and shows us his dancing skills in "The Ribbon." Enjoy a pulse-pounding segment of Shadow Star, with Shiina risking her life by confronting the murderer who's been terrorizing her friend Akira — but with his flying dragon's help, he has his own deadly plan for her! Plus, mysteries abound in Seraphic Feather, over the powerful Emblem Seeds and the awesome abilities of the beautiful M-Zak, the Scarlet Angel, armed U.N. investigator! And in another "lost" episode of fan- favorite Oh My Goddess!, a rival motorcycle club has challenged the Nekomi Tech Motorcycle Club to a race…but the prize is the goddess Belldandy! Will the Nekomi Tech boys score enough wins to keep Belldandy as their mascot, or will the overconfident "Snapping Turtle" Etsushi get to take her away to his club? • Also check out Oh My Goddess! in its own monthly series! • And look for 3x3 Eyes, Oh My Goddess!, and What's Michael? in trade-paperback collections! FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 31 b&w, 128pg . . . $4.99 DARK HORSE MAVERICK More manic marginalia from the master of madness! SERGIO ARAGONÉS ACTIONS SPEAK #1 (OF 6) created, written, and illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS Sergio is back! In this follow-up to the wildly successful Louder Than Words, Sergio does what he does best: twenty-four pages of wordless comics that take on everything from the battle of the sexes, to raising kids, to … Mexican revolutionaries?! Done in the style that made Sergio famous and MAD Magazine funny, this series is a must-have for anyone who has ever even chuckled! On sale January 10 b&w, 24pg (1 of 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 ARAGONÉS • RUSSELL GROO: THE GROO KINGDOM TP created and illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by SERGIO ARAGONÉS and MARK EVANIER Groo the Barbarian has witnessed countless horrors, but can even he face the abomination that is … his grandmother?! That's right! In this, the latest collection of stories from Groo's past, you will meet the matriarch of the Groo household. And if that weren't enough, then brace yourself for the wedding of Groo. It's sure to be the social event of the season! All the silliness you can stand — brought to you by the Eisner Award-winning duo of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. On sale February 28 FC, 96 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: SIEGFRIED #2 (OF 3) adaptation created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL Mimé and Alberich, the dwarves, and Voton, All-Father of the gods, all desire the treasure horde that is guarded by Fafnir the dragon. Especially the Ring of the Niebelung, which grants whoever bears it unlimited power. Now, all three hope that Siegfried, the young hero raised by Mimé after the death of his parents, will slay the dragon and allow them to claim both the treasure and the powerful ring. But Siegfried, despite his innocence, may just surprise them all! On sale January 3 FC, 32 pg (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 SAKAI • WAGNER USAGI YOJIMBO #45 created, written, and illustrated by STAN SAKAI In this issue, the Grasscutter II saga comes to its tragic conclusion! Usagi and his companions, Gen and Sanshobo, have nearly reached their final goal: Atsuta Shrine. Once there, they will be able to deliver the sacred sword of the gods, Grasscutter, back to the shrine. However, the Neko Ninja have already arrived and are waiting in ambush. Our heroes must run through a gauntlet of killers to reach their final destination, but not all of them will live to see the end! On sale January 31 BW, 24 pg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.99 GRENDEL: DEVIL'S LEGACY #11 (OF 12) created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by THE PANDER BROTHERS Christine Spar has watched, helpless, as they trampled over her life: those in authority, those with power. The police. Now she has had to bear witness as they begin to wreck the lives of those she loves most, and she has been powerless to stop them. Until tonight. Tonight Christine Spar settles some scores! Tonight is a very bad night to be a cop! Be here for the penultimate chapter of the newly remastered classic, Grendel: Devil's Legacy, written by series creator Matt Wagner and drawn by the Pander Brothers, with newly applied colors by Jeromy Cox. RETAILER ADVISORY: FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 24 FC, 32 pg (11 of 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.99 ************************** BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #4: RED BETTIE Yow! The fourth in our series of new Bettie Page Zippos® features the Queen of all glamour pinups in a delicate and daring red lingerie ensemble. Based on a photo by Bunny Yeager, artfully 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. The lighter is packaged in a special printed tin that is protected by a full-color sleeve that reproduces the photo. On sale February 14 FC, photo Zippo®, package in a tin and full-color sleeve . . . $39.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #18: FELIX THE CAT STATUE Created in 1919 by Otto Messmer, Felix the Cat soon became the most popular cartoon character of the silent screen. He went on to star in his own newspaper comic strip and has become one of the most enduring of all pop-culture icons. With his magic bag of tricks and fantastical feats of feline fantasy, Felix's legacy is longer than his own twisted tail. This statue is offered in numbered limited-edition and comes packaged in a litho-printed full-color tin box. Also included is a vintage-style pinback button and booklet about the character and his creator, Otto Messmer. On sale March 7 4 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet . . .$49.99 CHARLES ATLAS ZIPPO® LIGHTER Hold in your hand the world's most perfectly developed man! The Charles Atlas Zippo® displays the man with the most coveted muscle tone in all his glory. Using a newly developed carbon-graphite technique and the might of many, Zippo® has been able to reproduce this photo quality image of Charles Atlas. Act now and you too can be an Atlas Man! On sale March 7 Chrome lighter w/full-color image . . . $29.99 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: MADMAN HAT Check out the newest hat from Dark Horse – the Madman baseball cap. Red and yellow! Hip and cool! Madman on the front with the Madman logo on the back. You'll part crowds and break hearts. Dig! It's what you dig. Dig it deep. Dig? On sale February 21 Red-and-yellow baseball hat, Madman on front, logo on back . . . $17.99 STAR WARS #26: INFINITY'S END PART 4 (OF 4) by PAT MILLS, RAMON BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON The power of the Star Chamber is unleashed! Jedi Quinlan Vos loses a friend while attempting to save an entire planet from destruction. There's no light at the end of this tunnel. Don't miss this earthshaking conclusion to "Infinity's End." Written by acclaimed Marshal Law creator Pat Mills and illustrated by the sensational Joker/Mask penciller Ramon Bachs with inks by Raul Fernandez, "Infinity's End" is a white-knuckle Episode I-era blockbuster! On sale January 31 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD — THE YAVIN VASSILIKA #2 (OF 5) by MIKE KENNEDY and CARLOS MEGLIA; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON The race is on as Han Solo and Chewie search the planet Kalkovak for information leading to the legendary Vassilika of Yavin. Things get lively, though, when hardcore bounty hunters Bossk, Dengar, and IG-88 show up with a laundry list of grudges to settle! And there's nothing more explosive than bad blood between scoundrels! Throw in a swaggering Lando Calrissian, a seductive Jozzel Moffet, and a band of curious Jawas, and you've got yourself the fixings for a visit the locals aren't too likely to forget! On-sale January 10 FC, 32pg (2 of 5) (Robinson cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 5) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 DC COMICS JUSTICE LEAGUES The World's Greatest Heroes have faced countless threats — but are they prepared for the Advance Man? With the slick cheer of a traveling salesman and the predatory ruthlessness of a corporate raider, the Advance Man doesn't seem like much of a threat at first — but he succeeds where countless others have failed: by breaking the vaunted unity of the JLA! What the Advance Man sets in motion is a volatile situation that will yield super-teams the likes of which have never been seen, in JUSTICE LEAGUES — a 6-part event released over the course of three weeks in January, featuring covers by the master of super-teams, George Pérez (Avengers, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS)! The action begins in JUSTICE LEAGUES #1 (written by Tom Peyer with art by Ethan Van Sciver & Matt Martin), as a mysterious being from the other side of the galaxy dispatches the Advance Man to prepare Earth for his client's arrival, adapting the climate, plants and all wildlife in the process — a move that could kill billions! When the JLA confronts its new foe, the Advance Man delivers his master stroke: making the seven "core members" and the rest of the world forget there ever was a Justice League of America! Suddenly the World's Greatest Super-team becomes seven crime-fighting loners. But the process isn't foolproof. A nagging notion wells up from the subconscious of each hero — a dawning realization that the world sorely needs a team called the "JLA." Separately, each hero feels compelled to form a Justice League of…something. In JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMAZONS #1 (written by Len Kaminski with art by Aluir Amancio & Claude St. Aubin), Wonder Woman gathers Supergirl, The Huntress, Zatanna, Big Barda, Black Orchid, and Power Girl to protect Mother Earth and keep the peace. But their fierce, martial approach may do more harm than good. Then in JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ATLANTIS #1 (written by Kaminski with art by Javier Saltares & Mark Propst), the King of the Seven Seas also recruits Power Girl, along with Tempest, Mera, Arion, Lori Lemaris, and the mysterious Devilfish to save his watery realm. But will his take-no-prisoners attitude prove Aquaman's own undoing? In JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ARKHAM #1 (written by Kane's Paul Grist with art by Coy Turnbull & Dan Davis), Batman's plan to stop the Advance Man has Nightwing wondering if his mentor has lost his mind, as Batman teams up with Catwoman, the Riddler, Poison Ivy, the Ventriloquist, and the Joker! Featuring a cameo appearance by the Flash's JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ADVENTURE! Then in JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ALIENS #1 (written by Judd Winick with art by Mike S. Miller & Armando Durruthy), the Martian Manhunter and Superman combine forces with Orion, Starfire, Warrior, Mikaal (the blue alien Starman), and Lobo. But will their internal culture clashes foil the effort to save their adopted planet? Featuring a cameo appearance by Green Lantern's JUSTICE LEAGUE OF THE AIR! Finally, in JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 (written by Peyer with art by Justiniano), Plura, the world-consuming threat that hired the Advance Man, is loose upon our world! When the combined power of the "Justice Leagues" proves insufficient to prevent Plura's devastation of the human race, will Superman crack the mystery of what "J.L.A." should stand for? Or will time run out for billions of innocent souls? This project is supported with a 4-color poster and house and trade ads. All JUSTICE LEAGUES one-shots are 32-page issues edited by Tony Bedard, with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. each. JUSTICE LEAGUES reading order: WEEK 1 (in stores January 17): JUSTICE LEAGUES #1 WEEK 2 (in stores January 24): JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMAZONS #1 JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ATLANTIS #1 JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ARKHAM #1 JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ALIENS #1 WEEK 3 (in stores January 31): JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 Evil will be punished! THE SPECTRE He was one of the greatest super-heroes the world had ever known. As Green Lantern of Sector 2814, fearless Hal Jordan was a bright and shining star, a true hero beyond measure — until one moment of madness caused his star to fall. In a courageous effort to atone for his sins, he sacrificed his life to save the world. Now Hal has returned, whether he likes it or not, as the Spirit of Vengeance, the Spectre — and he'll face dark forces that will stop at nothing to usher in global chaos. Spinning out of events from DAY OF JUDGMENT and the recent arc in LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #33-36, the adventure continues in the ongoing monthly, THE SPECTRE, written by J.M. DeMatteis (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) with haunting art and covers by Ryan Sook (SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW, Dark Horse Presents). To better learn the true meaning of retribution and to understand the nature of his cruel cosmic duty, the Spectre travels to Hell — only to find it's not at all what he expected. What effect will the ultimate place of punishment have upon our fallen hero? Thus begins one man's long path to enlightenment, as Hal undergoes some surprising transformations over the course of the series. It's the start of something bigger than the DCU itself! This project is supported house ads. THE SPECTRE is an ongoing series edited by Dan Raspler. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 3 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Slaying dragons is the easy part… USER Meet a jaded Gen X'er, a knight in shining armor, a role-playing gamer-freak, a damsel in distress, a loser, and a hero. Her name is Meg Chancellor. Meg is looking for the ESC key to life. Her mother's gone, her father's emotionally catatonic, and her kid sister might be the victim of sexual abuse. Searching desperately for a hero, Meg finds one in the most unlikely place: an online chat room. "Guilliame de la Coeur" is a gallant, strapping young knight in shining armor. He's also a fictional role-playing character Meg's created. And he's about to get Meg into more real-life drama than she ever dreamed was possible in USER, a 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries from VERTIGO written by Devin Grayson (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS), with art by John Bolton (GIFTS OF THE NIGHT, BATMAN: MAN-BAT) and Sean Phillips (WILDCATS, HELLBLAZER). Exploring the powerful ways stories unleash the impulse to reveal our secret selves, USER moves back and forth between the sterile cubicles of the modern workplace and the rowdy, anachronistic inns of gamer-usurped online chatrooms. The astonishing visuals likewise oscillate between evocative, fully-painted artwork by Bolton and innovative computer- rendered illustration by Phillips. When Meg's online and real-life existences start to collide, she must decide where her true self really lies. Will she learn what it truly means to be a hero? Part swashbuckling fairy tale and part gender-bending techno-drama, USER explores the seductive escapism of the world online, in which the border between fantasy and reality runs razor-thin. This project is supported with web promos and house and trade ads. USER is a 3-issue VERTIGO miniseries in the Prestige Format, coedited by Joan Hilty and Jennifer Lee, and is suggested for mature readers. The 48-page #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 3 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. BATMAN: "OFFICER DOWN" Commissioner James Gordon. He's one of the most respected men on the Gotham City Police Force. He's a trusted aide to Batman in the fight for justice. He's also a loving father and all-around good man. But a sudden attack by a foe from his past will leave Gordon at death's door… Three shots in the back. Officer Down. BATMAN: "OFFICER DOWN" is a 7-part storyline running through nearly all of the Batman-related books in the month of January (including a tie-in with BATGIRL #12). The books will have a unifying trade dress, with distinctive, beautifully painted covers by astonishing newcomer Durwin Talon. Much like "No Man's Land," the reverberations of "Officer Down" will affect all of the heroes and supporting characters in the Batman titles for many months to come. "Officer Down" begins in BATMAN #587 (written by Greg Rucka with art by Rick Burchett & Rodney Ramos), as the unsuspecting Gordon leaves a bar and is shot in the back, with Catwoman watching. That same week in BATGIRL #12 (minus the "Officer Down" trade dress), Batgirl searches for Batman to tell him the news of Gordon's shooting, but can't find him! Then in ROBIN #86 (written by Ed Brubaker with art by the Pander Bros.), Gordon is in critical condition while a citywide manhunt begins for the main suspect in his shooting: Catwoman! Meanwhile, Batman takes the news of Gordon's situation hard. In BIRDS OF PREY #27 (written by Chuck Dixon with art by N. Steven Harris & John Nyberg), Gordon's daughter Oracle gathers Batman's allies (Nightwing, Robin, Azrael, and Batgirl) in a mission to capture Catwoman before the police find her. The hunt for Catwoman leads into CATWOMAN #90 (written by Bronwyn Carlton with art by Mike Lilly & Wayne Faucher), but the feline felon may have information that will change everything the heroes know about the case. Then in NIGHTWING #53 (written by Devin Grayson with art by Joyce Chen & John Lowe), Oracle and Nightwing take the investigation into a new direction as the truth behind Gordon's assailant is revealed. In DETECTIVE COMICS #754 (written by Nunzio DeFilippis with art by Michael Collins & Jesse Delperdang), the GCPD finally finds the person they're looking for, but time is against them, and even Batman fails to bring the would-be killer to justice. Finally, "Officer Down" concludes in BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #13 (written by Rucka with art by Burchett & Ramos), as James Gordon faces his destiny. Batman must accept the possibility of losing a valued comrade…a devastating loss that will change his life in dramatic ways. This project is supported with house and trade ads. All seven chapters to BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN are coedited by Bob Schreck and Matt Idelson. BATMAN #587, CATWOMAN #90, NIGHTWING #53, and ROBIN #86 are 32-page issues with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. each. BIRDS OF PREY #27 is a 32-page issue with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. DETECTIVE COMICS #754 and BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #13 are 40-page issues with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. each. WEEK 1 (in stores January 3): BATMAN #587 BATGIRL #12 ("Officer Down" tie-in) WEEK 2 (in stores January 10): ROBIN #86 BIRDS OF PREY #27 WEEK 3 (in stores January 17): CATWOMAN #90 WEEK 4 (in stores January 24): NIGHTWING #53 DETECTIVE COMICS #754 WEEK 5 (in stores January 31): BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #13 A Small Corner of Hell JEZEBELLE Meet Harper Harrison, high-school senior — smart, pretty, popular. On paper she's got it all, and life is good. But beneath the surface, this homecoming queen is racked with guilt over the suicide of her ex-boyfriend — a tragedy that might have been averted had she not been so selfish and cheated on him so often. Though she never appreciated him while they were together, Harper would give just about anything to have him back now. But would she go so far as to make a deal with the devil? That answer is revealed in JEZEBELLE, a 6-issue miniseries from WildStorm Productions written by Ben Raab (LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN, Excalibur) and illustrated by artists Steve Ellis (WILDSTORM THUNDERBOOK) & Mark Irwin (WILDCATS: LADYTRON) that introduces supernatural elements to the WildStorm Universe. The first issue features a cover by Ellis & Armando Durruthy and a special variant cover by John Cassaday (PLANETARY). In October's "DEVILS NIGHT" annuals, readers were introduced to a new dimension of super-hero horror when the battlemage known as Jezebelle burst onto the scene. The latest in a 300-year-old mystical tradition begun during the Salem Witch Trials, she saved the world by sacrificing her life and preventing her archnemesis — the demon Ghoulgotha — from stealing every living soul on the planet. But her sacrifice was not in vain as this sacred tradition lives on in Harper, and the saga of Jezebelle continues — whether Harper wants it to or not. This project is supported with house ads. JEZEBELLE is a 6-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by John Layman. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 17 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Covers will ship in a 50/50 ratio between one by Steve Ellis & Armando Durruthy and the other by John Cassaday. GEN13/FANTASTIC FOUR WildStorm's next generation of heroes meets Marvel Comics' first family in GEN13/FANTASTIC FOUR, a wild and wacky Prestige Format one-shot written and drawn by fan-favorite Kevin Maguire (X-Men Forever) with inks by Karl Story (BATMAN). Set during Gen13's time in New York, the teen heroes cross paths with the Fantastic Four — though not on the friendliest of terms. Roxy's pet, the lovable, interdimensional furball known as Qeelocke, has grown one hell of a mean streak, heading into the streets on a monstrous rampage. The Human Torch is able to subdue him (with a little help from a certain web-slinger), and takes him into custody at FF headquarters. When Roxy comes looking for her little friend, a smitten Johnny Storm is all too happy to help. This one small act of friendship brings the two teams together, setting the stage for a confrontation that no fan should dare miss! This project is supported with house and trade ads. GEN13/FANTASTIC FOUR is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by Scott Dunbier. It arrives in comic-book stores January 10 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. Co-published with Marvel Comics. What would you do? 100 BULLETS: SPLIT SECOND CHANCE TP Once readers caught their breath after the initial action-packed story arcs in Brian Azzarello's and Eduardo Risso's critically acclaimed 100 BULLETS, certain questions began to arise. Where does the mysterious Agent Graves come from? How can he offer people the chance to kill with impunity? How does he select his "clients"? And perhaps, most important, what's in it for him? In 100 BULLETS: SPLIT SECOND CHANCE, the second trade paperback collection of the acclaimed VERTIGO series, the story behind Agent Graves deepens as folks from his past start to turn up and ask some questions of their own. But just like everything else in the street-level world of 100 BULLETS, finding the answers isn't going to be easy — or painless. Reprinting 100 BULLETS #6-14, the 224-page SPLIT SECOND CHANCE turns up the heat on this modern noir classic in the making, featuring pivotal stories that answer some questions but teasingly leave more to be pondered. This must- have volume sports a new painted cover by Dave Johnson and includes a special sketchbook section from artist Eduardo Risso as well as an introduction from one of the original hard-boiled comics writers, Howard Chaykin. Readers who get hooked with SPLIT SECOND CHANCE can then make the leap a week later to 100 BULLETS the ongoing series, with issue #20 — a stand-alone issue that focuses on the enigmatic Mr. Shepherd. Where does his allegiance lie? Do he and Graves share the same agenda? The answers may surprise you. This project is supported with house ads. 100 BULLETS: SPLIT SECOND CHANCE is a 224-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores January 3 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. 100 BULLETS #20 is a 32-page issue edited by Axel Alonso and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores January 10 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. The myth is alive EL DIABLO Small-town sheriff Moses Stone is running from his past, and from something even worse — a brutal and relentless gunman who has unearthed the skeletons in Sheriff Stone's closet and has every intention of making the Sheriff face them. That relentless gunman is a killer of legend, known only as…El Diablo. EL DIABLO is a gritty 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries by red-hot writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, HELLBLAZER) and illustrated with powerfully graphic art by Danijel Zezelj (CONGO BILL, FLINCH), and painted covers by Tim Sale (BATMAN: DARK VICTORY). Resurrecting the popular frontier phantom from the pages of the classic WEIRD WESTERN TALES, EL DIABLO hits all the touchstones of the American Western Myth but digs deeper to uncover the sinister secrets and cold-blooded brutality of that unforgiving time and place. Is El Diablo a man on a mission? Is he a spirit of atonement avenging the ghosts who know no justice? Or is he the devil himself, impatiently collecting the souls of men whose actions have damned them? Sheriff Stone and his ragtag posse are about to find out — the hard way. This project is supported with house ads. EL DIABLO is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Axel Alonso and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 31 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. SUPERMAN: ENDGAME TP The much-anticipated "Y2K virus" caused great anxiety for millions of people around the world. But what ultimately happened when the year 2000 came? Absolutely nothing! Well…not quite nothing in the city of Metropolis. In the SUPERMAN: ENDGAME trade paperback, the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve finds the City of Tomorrow in complete darkness…an unnatural darkness that threatens to engulf the whole world! SUPERMAN: ENDGAME introduces the futuristic menace of Brainiac 13, and brings about lasting changes to Metropolis that will forever affect its citizens, including Superman and Lex Luthor — the latter of whom will make a heartwrenching sacrifice before it's all through. Join the Man of Steel and some of DC's greatest heroes — Green Lantern, the Metal Men, Martian Manhunter, Red Tornado, Hourman, and more — as they face the very special Y2K adventure that Brainiac has in store for them. This volume contains the sold-out one-shot that kicked off the epic adventure — SUPERMAN: Y2K #1 — and also collects the rest of the riveting storyline from SUPERMAN #576, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #576, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #98 and ACTION COMICS #763. Featuring the writing talents of Joe Kelly, Jeph Loeb, Stuart Immonen, Mark Millar and Mark Schultz, with eye-popping art by Ed McGuinness & Cam Smith (who provide a new cover for this volume), Butch Guice, Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen, German Garcia & José Marzan Jr., Kano & Marlo Alquiza, and a host of other top talents — SUPERMAN: ENDGAME ushers in the year 2000, DC style! SUPERMAN: ENDGAME is a 176-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores January 10 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. TITANS #25 Many of the Titans' greatest eras are revisited in TITANS #25, a special extra-sized issue that wraps up the 3-part "Who is Troia?" storyline — and features the long-awaited reunion of the NEW TEEN TITANS creative team of Marv Wolfman and George Pérez! A slew of Titanic talent from the team's many incarnations joins the regular team of writer Jay Faerber and artists Paul Pelletier & Bud LaRosa to celebrate this landmark issue — including the return of the legendary Nick Cardy to the book as he helps reveal the secrets of Donna Troy's red costume. Phil Jimenez, Tom Grummett and Terry Dodson are also on board to illustrate various chapters, as our team of Titans is joined by the Titanic team from The Kingdom — traveling through different points in Donna's history before the evil Dark Angel can erase them. If our heroes fail, all existence is in jeopardy! TITANS #25 features the final cover of a beautifully detailed "triptych" cover by Jimenez, which — combined with the covers of #23 and #24 — detail the extraordinarily rich history of Donna Troy. This is an issue no TITANS fan can afford to miss! TITANS #25 is a 48-page issue edited by Eddie Berganza, arriving in comic-book stores January 17 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. SUPERMAN TITLES The Superman books are hotter than ever, and January provides a Super-month of great stories featuring the one-and- only Man of Steel — starting with the Superman story that can't be missed in SUPERMAN #166 — COLLECTOR'S EDITION (also available in a STANDARD EDITION)! This special issue, by the regular creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Cam Smith, features the startling true origin of the Last Son of Krypton! That's right — you only think you know the truth about Superman, but this month the lie finally is revealed and the Man of Steel's real heritage is uncovered! The COLLECTOR'S EDITION of SUPERMAN #166 features a special holographic foil background enhancement on the cover (of an exploding Krypton) at no extra cost! Also this month, look for the debut of writer Joe Casey (X-Men: Children of the Atom, WILDCATS), who joins the Super-team with ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #588 as the new ongoing writer — just in time to end Satanus's threat to Metropolis…even if that menace is a soulless Man of Steel! And in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #110, the daughter/stepfather duo of Star-Spangled Kid and S.T.R.I.P.E join Superman and Steel to face the aftershocks of the all-new and terrifying metahuman called Earthquake! Then get ready for ACTION COMICS #775 — an extra-sized issue written by Joe Kelly, with special guest artists Doug Mahnke (SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL) and Lee Bermejo (SUPERMAN/GEN13) joining inker Marlo Alquiza, and featuring an eye-catching cover by Tim Bradstreet! Has Superman become outdated in our modern world? A new aggressive team of metahumans called the Elite certainly thinks so, and they're about to wreck the Man of Steel's truth, justice and American way! And if a lot of innocent bystanders get killed in the process, so be it! SUPERMAN #166 is supported with house and trade ads. All regular monthly SUPERMAN titles are edited by Eddie Berganza. SUPERMAN #166 — COLLECTOR'S EDITION, SUPERMAN #166 — STANDARD EDITION, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #588, and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #110 are all 32-page issues, with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. each. Both the COLLECTOR'S EDITION and STANDARD EDITION of SUPERMAN #166 arrive in comic-book stores January 3. ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #588 arrives in comic-book stores January 10. SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #110 arrives in comic-book stores January 17. ACTION COMICS #775 is a 48-page issue, arriving in comic-book stores January 31 with a cover price of $3.75 U.S. BLACK CANARY ARCHIVES Volume 1 HC A fan-favorite character for decades, the Black Canary gets the royal treatment in BLACK CANARY ARCHIVES Volume 1 — a 228-page hardcover that collects nearly all of her solo Golden Age and Silver Age adventures! This long- awaited archive showcases the best of the DC Universe's judo-mastering, fishnet-stocking-wearing blonde bombshell, now co- starring in BIRDS OF PREY! From her debut in Johnny Thunder's backup in THE FLASH, to her own feature in the same title, and eventually to new stories in THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD and a variety of other showcases, these stories feature the best of Black Canary in action. Featuring stories produced by a Who's Who of comics' top talent, including Robert Kanigher, Gardner Fox, Dennis O'Neil, Murphy Anderson, Alex Toth, and Carmine Infantino (who pencilled nearly all of Canary's Golden Age appearances and supplies a foreword to this volume), BLACK CANARY ARCHIVES Vol. 1 contains material from FLASH COMICS #86-104, COMICS CAVALCADE #25, DC SPECIAL EDITION #3, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #61-62, and ADVENTURE COMICS #399, #418-419, appearances spanning from 1947 to 1972. This project is supported with house ads. BLACK CANARY ARCHIVES Volume 1 is a 228-page hardcover. It arrives in comic-book stores January 24 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. NIGHTWING: A DARKER SHADE OF JUSTICE TP Just as Dick Grayson begins to feel he has a handle on his newly adopted city of Blüdhaven, all-new problems await the hero known as Nightwing. The cataclysm in Gotham City floods Blüdhaven with thousands of refugees seeking to escape the "No Man's Land" their city has become, in NIGHTWING: A DARKER SHADE OF JUSTICE — a 256-page trade paperback written by Chuck Dixon (ROBIN, BIRDS OF PREY, Marvel Knights) with art by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story (BATMAN), and a new cover by McDaniel! Collecting NIGHTWING #30-39 and the lead story in NIGHTWING Secret Files #1, A DARKER SHADE OF JUSTICE finds Nightwing compelled to ally himself once again with his mentor, Batman — with the hope that bringing order to the chaos in Gotham will ultimately return order to Blüdhaven. He is given the solo mission of taking back control of Blackgate Prison, which has been taken over by the crazed villains it once imprisoned. But not even Nightwing can anticipate the horrors awaiting him inside. NIGHTWING: A DARKER SHADE OF JUSTICE is filled with an all-star cast of DC's greatest heroes and deadliest villains, including Superman, Oracle, the Huntress, Blockbuster, and Batman — continuing the gripping saga of Batman's longtime partner as he builds a new life for himself. NIGHTWING: A DARKER SHADE OF JUSTICE is a 256-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores January 17 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. "Who a'youse callin' a dummy?" BATMAN: SCARFACE — A PSYCHODRAMA It's just a block of wood. Carved and dressed to the nines — but still just a block of wood. It can't be…evil, can it? The answer to that may lie in BATMAN: SCARFACE — A PSYCHODRAMA, a Prestige Format one-shot written by Alan Grant (BATMAN/LOBO, BATMAN: THE ABDUCTION) with art by Charlie Adlard (X-Men: Hellfire Club, Nobody) and a painted cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. For years, Scarface has been one of the most brutal mobsters in the Gotham City underworld and a constant adversary of Batman. But Scarface is just a ventriloquist's dummy — the mannequin mouthpiece of mild-mannered Arnold Wesker. It's believed that Scarface's savagery and disregard for human life is merely a symptom of Wesker's fractured psyche. But what if that outlet were removed from the Ventriloquist's possession? What if the puppet were burned, buried and left to rot? Would the evil truly disappear? As Wesker attempts a normal life — with a new dummy assistant, the pretty but smart-mouthed Lola — his ventriloquist show seems to ruffle the feathers of the Penguin, who's not amused by the new act. When Wesker, the Penguin and Batman collide in the violent conclusion, will an evil be reborn? BATMAN: SCARFACE — A PSYCHODRAMA is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by Bob Schreck. It arrives in comic-book stores January 17 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. WILDCATS: VICIOUS CIRCLES TP Lord Emp — the driving force behind Wildcats — has disappeared! Grifter is convinced that Kenyan is somehow involved, but is the unthinkable true? Has Emp turned traitor? What dark secrets will Cole Cash uncover during his investigation? The answers are revealed in WILDCATS: VICIOUS CIRCLES, a 144-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback that collects WILDCATS Volume 2 #8-13, the bold story that kicked off a new direction for the Wildcats team — written by Joe Casey (MR. MAJESTIC, Cable) with art by Sean Phillips (HELLBLAZER), who supplies a new cover for this volume. The action hits new heights when the 'Cats hit Vegas, and the search for Emp and Kenyan reaches a fever pitch. When Emp and Kenyan's secret history is revealed, the unexpected conclusion will send shock waves through the team for some time to come. WILDCATS: VICIOUS CIRCLES also features the reintroduction of popular characters Ladytron and Void. WILDCATS: VICIOUS CIRCLES TP is a 144-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores January 17 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — PLANET KILLER In the classic Star Trek episode "The Doomsday Machine," Captain James T. Kirk faced an enemy more destructive than any he had ever encountered — one composed of pure neutronium, miles long, that smashed planets to bits, converting the planetary matter to fuel with which it fed its insatiable hunger. Luckily, Kirk had a crippled starship to throw at the stellar destroyer, ensuring its defeat. But now the "Planet Killer" is back — or another one just like it has appeared, and Captain Janeway and her Voyager crew have no such secret weapon in STAR TREK: VOYAGER — PLANET KILLER. This 3-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries is written by award-winning science-fiction authors Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith with art and covers by Robert Teranishi (Star Wars: Union) and Claude St. Aubin (BATMAN: TURNING POINTS). Janeway knows how Kirk managed to beat the mysterious stellar destroyer, but she doesn't have the same resources. With the vast killer poised to consume an entire system of populated planets, Janeway and her crew must act quickly to neutralize the threat of the destructive behemoth. This project is supported with house ads. STAR TREK: VOYAGER — PLANET KILLER is a 3-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by Jeff Mariotte. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 24 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. DC 100-PAGE SUPER-SPECTACULAR: LOVE STORIES — REPLICA EDITION Continuing DC's popular line of Replica Edition reprints, the DC 100-PAGE SUPER-SPECTACULAR: LOVE STORIES is a special volume for all those romantics at heart, as well as those who have been spurned by love! Never before reprinted, this new edition of the rarest of DC's Super-Spectaculars (originally published in 1971) will satisfy the frustrations of completists as it brings some of DC's classic romance material to a whole new generation of readers. Featuring timeless stories with such irresistible titles as "My Sister Stole My Man!," "My Shameful Past," "The Wrong Kind of Love" and the 2-part novelette "Made for Love," this Replica Edition of DC's 100-PAGE SUPER-SPECTACULAR #5 has advice and stories for the lovelorn that are as fresh and relevant today as they were 30 years ago! A host of comics' most creative talents labored to bring this unique gem to life, including writers Robert Kanigher and Jack Miller and artists John Romita, Mort Drucker, Mike Sekowsky, Ric Estrada, Tony Abruzzo, Bob Oksner, Jay Scott Pike, Win Mortimer, Norman Nodel, Art Saaf, Wally Wood, and many more! DC is proud to offer this gem of a comic to fans old and new. And as further enticement, we'll leave you with this special bonus feature you won't be able to resist: Ted Long of NBC's The Today Show tells you "How to Look Fabulous!" What's not to love? This project is supported with house ads. DC 100-PAGE SUPER-SPECTACULAR: LOVE STORIES is a 96-page one-shot (100 pages including covers). It arrives in comic-book stores January 31 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. You won't be able to keep the laughs (or anything else) down! THE MAD GROSS BOOK Run out of paper in your MAD BATHROOM COMPANION book? Don't despair — another great MAD book is coming your way, and it's a regurgitation of the finest disgusting material from MAD Magazine! THE MAD GROSS BOOK is a 160-page trade paperback where every gag is guaranteed to make you gag. We've gone through our archives and selected only the most tasteful vomit jokes, the most delectable zit gags, and some of the most disturbing public execution, dismemberment, and cannibal humor available anywhere! Retch with laughter at such MAD classics as "Olympic Events for the Dead," "Don Martin Visits the Morgue," and "Richard Simmons' Etiquette Guide for the 1,000 Lb. Man." You'll heave at the moronic musings of Tom Bunk, Duck Edwing, Don Martin, and Al Jaffee. Plus, as a special bonus, you'll receive a 16" x 21 1/2" pull-out poster that is guaranteed to make you sick every time you look at it! THE MAD GROSS BOOK makes a fine gift — for a loved one, an enemy, and even for yourself (in other words, get more than one, idiot!). Buy it today and help our GROSS profits! THE MAD GROSS BOOK is a 160-page black-and-white (with some color) trade paperback (measuring 8 1/4" x 10 1/2"). It arrives in comic-book stores January 3 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. CARTOON CARTOONS Can't get enough of your favorite Cartoon Network characters? CARTOON NETWORK STARRING… — the anthology that brought you THE POWERPUFF GIRLS — relaunches as an all-star stage for tales based on Cartoon Network's top-rated original shows, as well as a showcase for the exclusive comics debuts of brand-new ones! CARTOON CARTOONS is the new ongoing series where every month you'll get a healthy dose of multiple stories featuring a variety of your favorite characters. Each issue may include the lovable dimbulb Johnny Bravo, the eternal battle between I.M. Weasel and I.R. Baboon, and the adventures of Cow & Chicken. Also, look for all-new adventures based on other Cartoon Network shows, beginning in issue #1 with Courage the Cowardly Dog, Sheep in the Big City, and Ed, Edd n' Eddy! Courage the Cowardly Dog: Meet a cowardly pet, his eccentric owners, and their faraway farmhouse that's a magnet for spooky visitors — including the giant nose that just fell from the sky! Ed, Edd n' Eddy: This jawbreaker-loving trio of troublemaking kids needs one more board for the world's greatest treehouse — but neighborhood weirdo Johnny 2x4 won't part with his beloved Plank! If that's not enough, every third month transmission will be interrupted for an all-Space Ghost: Coast to Coast issue — the only place to find behind-the-scenes tales from the galaxy's weirdest talk show! The first issue of CARTOON CARTOONS features the writing talents of Paul Kupperberg, Frank Strom, Danny Antonucci, Robbie Busch, and Mo Willems, with art by Willems, Tim Harkins, Anthony Williams, Neal Sternecky, Jonathan Royce, Scott Underwood, and Angus Bungay. This project is supported with house ads. CARTOON CARTOONS is an ongoing series edited by Joan Hilty. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 17 with a cover price of $1.99 U.S. DC UNIVERSE: JUSTICE LEAGUES JUSTICE LEAGUES #1 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND MATT MARTIN; COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ In stores January 17. "Justice Leagues" begins! The Advance Man has managed to make the entire world forget there ever was a JLA, including its members! How will the World's Greatest Heroes defeat him without the benefit of team effort? For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMAZONS #1 WRITTEN BY LEN KAMINSKI; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND CLAUDE ST. AUBIN; COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ In stores January 24. "Justice Leagues," Part 2. Wonder Woman gathers Supergirl, The Huntress, Zatanna, Big Barda, Black Orchid, and Power Girl to protect Mother Earth and keep the peace. But their fierce, martial-law approach may do more harm than good. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ATLANTIS #1 WRITTEN BY LEN KAMINSKI; ART BY JAVIER SALTARES AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ In stores January 24. Part 3 of "Justice Leagues!" The King of the Seven Seas also recruits Power Girl along with Tempest, Mera, Arion, and Lori Lemaris to save his watery realm. But will his take-no-prisoners attitude prove Aquaman's own undoing? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ARKHAM #1 WRITTEN BY PAUL GRIST; ART BY COY TURNBULL AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ In stores January 24. "Justice Leagues," Part 4. Batman's plan to stop the Advance Man has Nightwing wondering if his old mentor has lost his mind, as he teams up with Catwoman, the Riddler, Poison Ivy, the Ventriloquist, and the Joker! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ALIENS #1 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY MIKE S. MILLER AND ARMANDO DURRUTHY; COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ In stores January 24. "Justice Leagues," Part 5. The Martian Manhunter and Superman combine forces with Orion, Starfire, Warrior, Mikaal (the blue alien Starman), and Lobo — but will their respective cultures clash in the effort to save their adopted planet? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY JUSTINIANO; COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ In stores January 31. The epic conclusion to "Justice Leagues!" Plura, the world-consuming threat that hired the Advance Man, is loose upon our world! Can Superman crack the mystery of what "J.L.A." should stand for in time to save billions of innocent souls? 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: "OFFICER DOWN" BATMAN #587 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND RODNEY RAMOS; PAINTED COVER BY DURWIN TALON In stores January 3. Part 1 of the pulse-pounding "Officer Down" storyline! As James Gordon contemplates his many years on the police force, a sinister threat looms nearby. After a violent attack, things in Gotham never will be the same again! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BATGIRL #12 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND ANDREW HENNESSY; COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores January 3. An "Officer Down" tie-in! Batgirl learns that Commissioner Gordon has been shot, and sets out in search of Batman — but the Dark Knight is nowhere to be found! Meanwhile, there's a villain who has mistaken Batgirl for Catwoman! Confused? So is Batgirl! Where is everybody? Note: This issue will not feature the "Officer Down" trade dress. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* ROBIN #86 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY THE PANDER BROS.; PAINTED COVER BY DURWIN TALON In stores January 10. "Officer Down" Part 2! James Gordon lies at death's door, and the immediate suspect is Catwoman. And while a citywide manhunt begins for the feline felon, Batman takes the news of Gordon's situation hard. Prepare yourself for Batman like you've never seen him before! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BIRDS OF PREY #27 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY N. STEVEN HARRIS AND JOHN NYBERG; PAINTED COVER BY DURWIN TALON In stores January 10. "Officer Down" Part 3! While her father clings to life, Oracle gathers Batman's allies: Nightwing, Robin, Azrael, and Batgirl. Their mission: capture Catwoman before the police find her. But the search for Catwoman leads them into an unexpected trap. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* CATWOMAN #90 WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON; ART BY MIKE LILLY AND WAYNE FAUCHER; PAINTED COVER BY DURWIN TALON In stores January 17. "Officer Down" Part 4! The hunt for Catwoman reaches its climactic conclusion, but finding Catwoman and capturing her are two very different things. And it may be that Catwoman has information that will change everything the heroes know about the case — and dramatically reduce their options for achieving justice. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* NIGHTWING #53 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY JOYCE CHEN AND JOHN LOWE; PAINTED COVER BY DURWIN TALON In stores January 24. "Officer Down" Part 5! Oracle and Nightwing take the investigation into a new direction, but finding the answers may unleash in these heroes a darker aspect of themselves then they've ever faced before. When the truth behind Gordon's assailant is revealed, Oracle ponders taking justice into her own hands. Meanwhile Alfred has a fateful confrontation with Batman which could tear their relationship to shreds. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* DETECTIVE COMICS #754 WRITTEN BY NUNZIO DEFILIPPIS AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY MICHAEL COLLINS, JEFF JOHNSON, JESSE DELPERDANG, AND DAN PANOSIAN; PAINTED COVER BY DURWIN TALON In stores January 24. "Officer Down" Part 6! The GCPD at last finds the person they're looking for, but time is against them, and not even Batman can bring the would-be killer to justice. As the clock ticks towards zero, several characters make decisions that will change their lives forever! Plus, Chapter 9 of "The Jacobian." For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #13 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND HARLAN ELLISON; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, GENE HA AND RODNEY RAMOS; PAINTED COVER BY DURWIN TALON In stores January 31. The not-to-be-missed conclusion to "Officer Down!" James Gordon faces his final destiny and Batman must accept the possibility of the loss of a valued comrade, and a life which never will be quite the same. Plus, a black-and-white backup feature written by Harlan Ellison and illustrated by Gene Ha! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #74 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER In stores January 10. Batman and two Azraels collide! The new Azrael has come to Gotham City for a showdown with Sister Lilhi, but he's about to face opposition from two unexpected adversaries: Batman and the true Azrael, Jean Paul Valley. But without the costume that gives him his strength, will Jean Paul be of any use at all against his murderous successor? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATMAN BEYOND #17 WRITTEN BY HILARY BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores January 31. A former classmate comes back looking for revenge after being brushed off by Dana. But Batman Terry McGinnis won't let one hair of Dana's head be harmed, even if it means being swamped by rats! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #34 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY In stores January 3. After several citizens of Gotham City mysteriously disappear, Batman's search leads to the maniacal Maxie Zeus! But what would Maxie want with carpenters and stonecutters? Why, to rebuild Rome, of course! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #139 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI In stores January 10. Part 3 of the 5-part "Terror." Hugo Strange has brought the Scarecrow out from the depths of quiet insanity and up to full, murderous speed — only to become the new and improved Master of Fear's first victim! Now, without a master to hold his psychotic fury in check, the Scarecrow begins hunting down Gotham's finest heroes and villains — starting with the Catwoman, whom he intends to use to lure Batman into a final, fatal deathtrap. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BATMAN: SCARFACE — A PSYCHODRAMA WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; ART BY CHARLIE ADLARD; PAINTED COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores January 17. When ventriloquist Arnold Wesker gets rid of his killer puppet Scarface, does Scarface really go away? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; ART AND COVER BY FRANK QUITELY In stores January 17. Timed to coincide with the release of BATMAN: SCARFACE — A PSYCHODRAMA, this compelling one-shot is written by SCARFACE's Alan Grant and illustrated by THE AUTHORITY's, Frank Quitely. Prestige Format. (STAR 07852D) FC, 64 PG. $5.95 ******************************* HARLEY QUINN #4 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores January 10. Introducing…the Quinntettes! They're the baddest, meanest, most dysfunctional henchmen Harley could find, and they're ready for action! But the first mission's not what anyone's expecting, and one of the Quinntettes has something strange going on…in his head! It's crime, danger, and star- crossed love! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 NIGHTWING: A DARKER SHADE OF JUSTICE TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores January 17. "No Man's Land" brings a flood of refugees to Blüdhaven, causing more headaches for Nightwing, in a trade paperback collecting NIGHTWING #30-39 and the lead story in NIGHTWING Secret Files #1. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 256PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NIGHTWING: LOVE AND BULLETS TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY In stores January 17. Timed to coincide with the release of NIGHTWING: A DARKER SHADE OF JUSTICE TP, this essential volume contains NIGHTWING #19, 21, 22, 24-29 and the rare #1/2 from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $17.95 ***************************** ROBIN: YEAR ONE #4 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART AND COVER BY JAVIER PULIDO AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores January 31. The final chapter in the fabulous saga of young Dick Grayson! Robin's healed, but Two-Face remains at large, and a city-wide manhunt is falling woefully short. While Harvey Dent is on the loose, Robin must prepare himself to face the man who nearly killed him during their first encounter. But when Robin takes things too far, a life hangs in the balance and Robin must question the sanctity of his actions. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) $4.95 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #166 — COLLECTOR'S EDITION WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores January 3. It's the startling, true origin of the Last Son of Krypton! That's right — you only think you know the truth about Superman, but this month the lie is finally revealed and the Man of Steel's real heritage is uncovered! Not to be missed! This issue features a special holographic foil background enhancement on the cover (of an exploding Krypton) at no extra cost! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version and a hand-drawn "Head Sketch" version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN #166 — STANDARD EDITION WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores January 3. The same exciting story as the COLLECTOR'S EDITION, without the cover enhancement. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #588 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY MIKE S. MILLER, JOSÉ MARZAN AND WALDEN WONG, JR.; COVER BY M. MILLER In stores January 10. Writer Joe Casey (X-Men: Children of the Atom, WILDCATS) joins the Super-team — just in time to end Satanus's threat over Metropolis! Even if that menace is a soulless Man of Steel. Plus the final fate of the Prankster (hint: it's messy)! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #110 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores January 17. Guest-starring the Star-Spangled Kid and S.T.R.I.P.E! The daughter/step-father duo joins both Superman and Steel to face the after- shocks of the all-new and terrifying metahuman called Earthquake! But before he's done, he's gonna level Washington D.C.! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ACTION COMICS #775 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE, LEE BERMEJO AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores January 31. Extra-sized issue! Has Superman become outdated in our modern world? A new aggressive team of metahumans called the Elite certainly thinks so, and they're about to wreck the Man of Steel's truth, justice and American way! And if a lot of innocent bystanders get killed in the process, so be it! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.75* SUPERBOY #84 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE In stores January 17. When the U.S. Government arrives to tighten its reigns on Cadmus, Superboy is none too happy with the "changes" they're planning to impliment. But he's just a cog in the machine, and this squeaky wheel ain't getting no grease! In fact, he's being shipped off to Compton, Los Angeles to deal with a threat so powerful that it has rival L.A. gangs flooding the streets…to play jacks? Surprises, Set-ups, and subplots abound as Superboy sets his sights on Scizmore! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERGIRL #54 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores January 31. Guest-starring Green Lantern! Linda Danvers thought she was doing the right thing in helping a kid realize his dreams of being a sculptor. Instead, she inadvertently has helped awaken the nightmarish creature the kid brings to life through his art! Can Supergirl and Green Lantern stop the creature before it destroys everything in its path? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #53 WRITTEN BY MARK EVANIER; ART BY NEIL VOKES AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores January 17. There's only one man who's never needed Superman's help to rescue him from a desperate situation, and that's Scott Free — the world's greatest escape artist known as Mister Miracle! But when Darkseid gifts Granny Goodness with a weapon that can kill even Superman, will Mister Miracle need to rescue the Man of Steel? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN: ENDGAME TP WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY, JEPH LOEB, STUART IMMONEN, MARK MILLAR, AND MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY BUTCH GUICE, ED MCGUINNESS, IMMONEN, DOUG MAHNKE, GERMAN GARCIA, KANO, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores January 10. Collecting the "Y2K" storyline that changed the face of Metropolis forever, as Superman takes on the new menace of Braniac 13! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 DC UNIVERSE STAR OF THE MONTH ADVENTURE COMICS #247 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY OTTO BINDER AND VARIOUS; ART BY AL PLASTINO, GEORGE PAPP AND RAMONA FRADON; COVER BY CURT SWAN AND STAN KAYE In stores January 24. Timed to coincide with the release of the LEGION OF SUPERHEROES ACTION FIGURES (solicted in Previews Vol. X no. 7), this pivotal issue of ADVENTURE COMICS featured the debut of the Legion with a story starring Lighting Lad, Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy meeting Superboy! (STAR 11768D) FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************************* BLACK CANARY ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY ROBERT KANIGHER, GARDNER FOX AND DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY CARMINE INFANTINO, MURPHY ANDERSON, ALEX TOTH, JOE GIELLA, AND BERNARD SACHS; COVER BY INFANTINO AND GIELLA In stores January 24. Fan-favorite character Black Canary gets her very own archive collection, containing nearly all of her Golden Age and Silver Age solo adventures! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 228PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BIRDS OF PREY TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY GARY FRANK, MATT HALEY AND VARIOUS; COVER BY FRANK AND CAM SMITH In stores January 24. Reoffered to coincide with the release of BLACK CANARY ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC, this collection features some of the Canary's latest adventures alongside Oracle. Contains several of the BOP one-shots and miniseries that preceded the ongoing series. (STAR 08687D) SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $17.95 ******************************* DC 100-PAGE SUPER-SPECTACULAR: LOVE STORIES — REPLICA EDITION WRITTEN BY ROBERT KANIGHER AND JACK MILLER; ART BY JOHN ROMITA, MORT DRUCKER, MIKE SEKOWSKY, RIC ESTRADA, TONY ABRUZZO, BOB OKSNER, WIN MORTIMER, ART SAAF, WALLY WOOD, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY OKSNER In stores January 31. A Replica Edition of DC 100-PAGE SUPER-SPECTACULAR #5, this irresistible volume has such timeless stories as "My Sister Stole My Man!," "My Shameful Past," and "The Wrong Kind of Love!" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 96 PG. $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH YOUNG ROMANCE #1 (MILLENIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY JOE SIMON; ART BY JACK KIRBY, SIMON, AND BILL DRAUT; COVER BY SIMON AND KIRBY In stores January 31. Timed to coincide with the release of the DC 100 PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR: LOVE STORIES — REPLICA EDITION, this special Millennium Edition features even more exciting romance stories for the young at heart, including "I Was a Pick-Up" and "Misguided Heart." (STAR 10837D) FC, 48 PG. $2.95 ******************************* THE FLASH #170 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores January 31. New regular penciller Scott Kolins joins as a new chapter in Wally West's life begins! The Flash comes to the horrifying conclusion that many people he's come into contact with and rescued over the years are being systematically murdered! Making matters worse, his ex-girlfriend Frances Kane — Magenta — has returned to plague him! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* GREEN LANTERN #134 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DARRYL BANKS AND JORDI ENSIGN; COVER BY BANKS AND RICH FABER In stores January 3. Part 3 of "While Rome Burned." Sentinel has already fallen before Nero, a psychopath with a yellow power ring — and now it's up to Kyle to put an end to Nero's destruction. It's ring-slingin' mayhem and lots of big battles! Guest starring John Stewart and Guy Gardner. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* HITMAN #59 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores January 31. "Closing Time" races toward its conclusion! Deep within the bowels of the underground center that houses Truman's Bloodlines project, Tommy, Natt and McAllister go up against CIA guards bent on protecting the secrecy of the horrific experiments at all costs. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOURMAN #24 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND DAVID MEIKIS; COVER BY MORALES In stores January 10. Hourman's road trip through time continues even as his circle of friends is falling apart! The shocking truth about Bethany's future husband hit them all hard, and now Dr. Togg and Torcher are set to betray Hourman! Meanwhile, Hourman's builder, original Hourman Rex Tyler, wages a fight to repossess and destroy the reluctant android hero! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #70 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores January 10. New regular penciller Carlo Barberi joins the book — just in time for "Impulse: The (Extremely Fast) Motion Picture!" Rolly and the gang are doing their very own movie about the fastest teen alive — but it's not Bart who's playing the lead! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH IMPULSE: BART SAVES THE UNIVERSE WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER PRIEST; ART AND COVER BY JASON JOHNSON AND EDWIN ROSELL In stores January 10. Timed to coincide with the release of the IMPULSE STATUE (solicited in Previews Vol. X no. 8), this hilarious one-shot has the world's fastest teen literally saving all of existence! Prestige Format. (STAR 08762D) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 ************************************* JLA: ACT OF GOD #3 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY DAVE ROSS AND GEORGE FREEMAN ELSEWORLDS. In stores January 17. The result of all of Earth's heroes losing their powers signals the start of a new era. From the ashes rises The Phoenix Group, a post-super-powered band that has trained under Batman to carry on the tradition of super-heroes — only this time, without the powers. Aquaman, Supergirl, Martian Manhunter, and the Flash rededicate themselves to being humanity's greatest heroes — but will they rise to the occasion when confronted with their first great challenge, or fall by the wayside like Earth's other heroes? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $4.95 JSA #20 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores January 17. The grand finale of "Injustice Be Done!" Johnny Sorrow has succeeded in unleashing The King of Tears, and the fate of the entire planet hangs in the balance. The JSA is helpless and must rely on The Spectre. But if The Spectre can't stop the King of Tears, who can? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* STARS OF THE MONTH JUSTICE LEAGUE: A NEW BEGINNING TP WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN AND J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY KEVIN MAGUIRE, TERRY AUSTIN AND AL GORDON; COVER BY MAGUIRE AND GORDON In stores January 3. Timed to coincide with the release of GEN13/FANTASTIC FOUR by Kevin Maguire, this collection of the JLA's wackiest era reprints Maguire's most famous work to-date from the first seven issues of JUSTICE LEAGUE. (STAR 00129D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $12.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA SUPER SPECTACULAR #1 WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, JOHN BROOME AND ELLIOT S. MAGGIN; ART BY CARMINE INFANTINO, MURPHY ANDERSON, MIKE SEKOWSKY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MIKE COLLINS AND JOHN STOKES In stores January 31. In celebration of this month's JUSTICE LEAGUES event, we reoffer this Replica Edition of the 100-Page Super-Spectacular featuring Silver Age JLA adventures, so fans can once again experience that magical era of comics! (STAR 08876D) FC, 96 PG. $5.95 ******************************* LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #38 WRITTEN BY STEVEN GRANT; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND KLAUS JANSON; PAINTED COVER BY GREG STAPLES In stores January 17. It's the final, fatal confrontation as Green Lantern faces Traitor! Kyle Rayner has never battled a foe like the spaceborn nemesis who nearly vanquished Abin Sur and Hal Jordan. Now Kyle's life is on the line, and the epic battle will not end without a body count. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* LEGION LOST #11 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores January 3. The astonshing maxiseries nears its stunning conclusion! Defeated by the overwhelming numbers that make up the Progeny forces, the Lost Legionnaires are taken to the Progeny homeworld, where they come face to face with the Progenitor, who reveals how the alien race came to be. The team also discovers Element Lad's fate, but unless they can put their own differences aside, they're in no position to do anything about it! FC, 32 PG. (11 OF 12) $2.50 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #28 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores January 3. The Demon Etrigan has gotten free of Jason Blood and is holding out against the Sentinels of Magic at Stonehenge. The only one who can help is...the Martian Manhunter?!? Find out how his involvement in this mystical adventure will have possible far-reaching repercussions. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* ORION #10 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON AND ARTHUR ADAMS; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores January 17. As Orion continues as ruler of Apokolips, one enemy remains, his father's most faithful henchman — Desaad! Wanting to ascend to the throne himself, Desaad formulates his assassination plans. Meanwhile, why is Mother Box no longer responding to Orion? Plus, a backup feature written by Walter Simonson and illustrated by Arthur Adams! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SPECTRE #1 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY RYAN SOOK In stores January 3. Hal Jordan, the new Spectre, travels to Hell to get a better understanding of his cruel cosmic duty, in the first issue of an exciting new ongoing series! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* STAR OF THE MONTH THE SPECTRE: CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT TP WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores January 3. Hal Jordan may be the new Spectre, but there was another before him — Jim Corrigan. Learn all about this haunted man and his powerful alter ego in this collection of the first four issues of the previous SPECTRE series, by the creative team behind MARTIAN MANHUNTER. SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* STARMAN #75 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores January 3. Guest-starring Superman! Jack Knight has a lot on his mind — like his thoughts and feelings about Starman, and whether he's still the right man for the job. And who better to discuss heroics with than DC's greatest hero? The "man of the stars" meets the Man of Steel as they discuss fathers, sons, and what it means to be a hero. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #25 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY GEORGE PÉREZ, PAUL PELLETIER, NICK CARDY, PHIL JIMENEZ, TOM GRUMMETT, TERRY DODSON, BUD LAROSA, AL VEY, TOM PALMER SR., AND SCOTT HANNA; COVER BY JIMENEZ In stores January 17. The long-awaited reunion of the NEW TEEN TITANS creative team of Marv Wolfman and George Pérez highlights this extra-sized issue!! Nick Cardy, Phil Jimenez, Tom Grummett and Terry Dodson are also on board to illustrate various chapters, as our team of Titans is joined by the Titanic team from The Kingdom — travelling through different points in Donna's history before the evil Dark Angel can erase them. If they fail, all existence is in jeopardy! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.95* STAR OF THE MONTH TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #1 (1967) WRITTEN BY BOB HANEY, GARDNER FOX AND BOB KANIGHER; ART BY NICK CARDY, CARMINE INFANTINO AND ROSS ANDRU; COVER BY CARDY In stores January 17. Timed to coincide with the release of TITANS #25 featuring the artwork of Nick Cardy, this TEEN TITANS ANNUAL that could have come out in 1967 also features Cardy's masterful renditions of the Titans team. (STAR 08739D) FC, 80 PG. $4.95 ******************************* WONDER WOMAN #166 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ AND J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores January 31. Part 3 of the 4-part "Gods of Gotham!" Wonder Woman's mission to rescue Gotham City from the God of War's evil offspring has turned into the greatest challenge of her life! Even with Batman, Nightwing and Troia by her side, there seems to be no way for the Amazon Princess to match her foes' Olympian omnipotence. But as the hideous partnership that the Godchildren have formed with the Joker, Scarecrow and Poison Ivy begins to unravel, Diana and the Dark Knight see their one slim chance at victory! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* YOUNG JUSTICE #29 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores January 3. The Forever People guest-star as their super-cycle and YJ's cycle go on a rampage through New Genesis. It's "road rage" Young Justice style! And you don't want to miss what happens when Impulse merges with the Forever People to become a New God with really cool hair! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE DROPSIE AVENUE: THE NEIGHBORHOOD SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores January 24. This sweeping historical masterwork charts 500 years in the life of a New York neighborhood, the same neighborhood that served as the setting for Will Eisner's seminal graphic novel A CONTRACT WITH GOD AND OTHER TENEMENT STORIES. This is the first DC edition of DROPSIE AVENUE. SC, 8X11, 176PG, B&W $14.95 STATIC SHOCK!: REBIRTH OF THE COOL #3 WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN PAUL LEON MILESTONE MEDIA. In stores January 10. Static's back in costume leading a ragtag team of the surviving Milestone heroes, joined by Iron Butterfly and the all- new Hardware. It's a desperate and costly assault against the villains who easily defeated dozens of their peers'. Plus, Static comes face to face with Dakota's first super-hero, who has now become its deadliest super-villain. You won't believe the stunning surprise ending! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.50 CARTOON CARTOONS #1 WRITTEN BY PAUL KUPPERBERG, FRANK STROM, DANNY ANTONUCCI, ROBBIE BUSCH, AND MO WILLEMS; ART BY TIM HARKINS, ANTHONY WILLIAMS, NEAL STERNECKY, WILLEMS, JONATHAN ROYCE, SCOTT UNDERWOOD, AND ANGUS BUNGAY In stores January 17. A new anthology series starring your favorite Cartoon Network characters, plus debuts of brand-new characters! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #19 WRITTEN BY BOBBI JG WEISS; ART BY JOHN DELANEY; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores January 31. How's a kid to keep soup from dribbling down his shirt? If you're a super-genius like Dexter, all you need to do is create a super-spongey spoon! But when Dee-Dee ends up swiping it, Dexter gets himself in a world of trouble! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #74 WRITTEN BY JESSE LEON MCCANN, FRANK STROM AND BRETT KOTH; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, NEAL STERNECKY, OMAR ARANDA, BRIAN GARVEY, ALBERTO SAICHANN, AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores January 3. March is "Weird Science Month" as Marvin the Martian sets his snooze alarm to blow up the Earth! Meanwhile, Bugs tries to escape the Mad Scientist's clutches, while Claude Cat becomes a lab rat! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #11 WRITTEN BY JENNIFER MOORE AND SEAN CAROLAN; ART AND COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores January 24. Say "cheese!" And say goodbye to Townsville, citizens! The entire picture-perfect city becomes captured on film, literally, by a crazy camera-happy villain. Are the Girls photo-finished this time? Buy this issue and see what develops! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #44 WRITTEN BY RURIK TYLER AND JOE EDKIN; ART AND COVER BY JOE STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores January 10. Scooby and the gang see stars when a one-eyed alien stalks a planetarium! Plus, plunge into the Pine Barrens of New Jersey as the gang goes on a hunt for a legendary devil! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WILDSTORM STAR OF THE MONTH DANGER GIRL SPECIAL #1 WRITTEN BY ANDY HARTNELL, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND JOE CHIODO; ART BY CAMPBELL, CHIODO AND ARTHUR ADAMS; COVER BY CHIODO CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores January 17. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the DANGER GIRL PVC SET (solicited in Previews Vol. X no. 7), this action-packed, sexy special features two exciting stories in a special "flip-book" format — featuring artwork by good-girl artist Joe Chiodo and the one-and- only Arthur Adams! (STAR 10574D) FC, 40 PG. $3.50 ******************************* DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TOMMY YUNE; COVER BY YUNE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores January 31. The Danger Girls' adventures across Asia come to an explosive conclusion as they finally meet their new arch-enemy, the cybernetic ShoGunner! After Sydney is lost in a brutal jungle battle in the ruins of the Angkor Empire, Abbey and Val reluctantly accept the support of Mei, a beautiful — but mysterious — operative from Hong Kong, in their pursuit of a lost World War II weapon known only by its fearsome code name: Kamikaze! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 2) $2.95 GEN13 #61 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY ED BENES AND VINCE RUSSELL; COVER BY WARREN In stores January 24. In "Goin' back to Cali!," the team discovers that its old "safe house" in sunny La Jolla, California — thought to have been blown to bits years ago — appears to have been miraculously (and mysteriously) reconstructed! In a bid to solve the mystery, and to escape the midwinter misery of New York, the team travels West and comes face to face with a startling figure from their past! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13/FANTASTIC FOUR WRITTEN BY KEVIN MAGUIRE; ART AND COVER BY MAGUIRE AND KARL STORY In stores January 10. Everyone's favorite Teen Team of Gen-Actives meets up with Marvel's First Family in this wild and wacky one-shot by fan-favorite Kevin Maguire. For more information, see the feature article. Co-published with Marvel Comics. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 JEZEBELLE #1 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART BY STEVE ELLIS AND MARK IRWIN; COVER BY ELLIS AND ARMANDO DURRUTHY In stores January 17. The legacy of the battlemage Jezebelle is about to be reborn today, in high-school senior Harper Harrison — whether Harper likes it or not! For more information, see the feature article. This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be comprised of covers by Steve Ellis & Armando Durruthy (50%) and John Cassaday (50%). FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.50 RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE & ICE #3 WRITTEN BY TED ADAMS AND KRIS OPRISKO; ART BY SHAWN CRYSTAL AND JOHN NYBERG; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO In stores January 31. The secretive Umbrella organization reveals its plans for the X-Virus — and how the captured members of the STARS Charlie Team tie into those plans. Hint: our heroes aren't going to be happy! The non-stop action unfolds in Mexico and Alaska, as Charlie Team battles zombies in both places! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.50 STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — PLANET KILLER #1 WRITTEN BY KRISTINE KATHRYN RUSCH AND DEAN WESLEY SMITH; ART AND COVER BY ROBERT TERANISHI AND CLAUDE ST. AUBIN In stores January 24. When Captain James T. Kirk faced a mysterious stellar destroyer, he had a handy crippled starship to throw at it — but now it's back, and Janeway and her crew have no such luxury! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.95 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #19 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores January 3. The bloody conclusion of the 6-part "Serial Boxes." Slaughterhouse Smith finally comes face to face with his ultimate target: Spartan. But which one will walk away from the final confrontation? The answer might surprise you as the darkest chapter in WILDCATS history reaches its inevitable, bloody conclusion! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDCATS: VICIOUS CIRCLES TP WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores January 17. A new trade paperback of Joe Casey and Sean Phillip's first six issues of WILDCATS contains issues #8-13 — featuring the "Kenyan" storyline, and the reintroduction of Ladytron and Void. For more information, see the feature article SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WILDCATS: STREET SMART HC WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY TRAVIS CHAREST, BRYAN HITCH, PAUL NEARY AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CHAREST In stores January 17. The hardcover of the first five issues of WILDCATS Volume 2 is still available, featuring the beautifully rendered artwork of Travis Charest and the JLA art team of Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary. (STAR 11362D) HC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $24.95 ****************************** AMERICA'S BEST COMICS TOM STRONG #12 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE AND AL GORDON In stores January 24. The 2-part galaxy-spanning mini-masterpiece concludes! Tom Strong travels to the far side of the Milky Way on a desperate mission to save an old friend — and an entire world! There he faces a menace so huge it defies description! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS ZERO GIRL #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores January 10. Sam Kieth's groundbreaking new series continues to explore the world of Amy Smooster. She's still in denial about having any telekinetic powers, and she refuses to hide her feelings for Mr. Foster. And, of course, she still refuses to admit she's crazy, even though she's taken to attacking lawn mowers with baseball bats. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #20 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores January 10. "Hot House (The Mimic)": In a stand-alone issue, Mr. Shepherd, Agent Graves' enigmatic associate, steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight — right where The Trust wants him. What is Shepherd's relationship with Graves and this mysterious organization? Where does Shepherd's allegiance lie? Do he and Graves share the same agenda? The answers may surprise you. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 100 BULLETS: SPLIT SECOND CHANCE TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores January 3. The story behind Agent Graves deepens in a new collection reprinting issues #6-14 of the critically-acclaimed VERTIGO book 100 BULLETS. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 224 PG. $14.95 DEADENDERS #13 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY WARREN PLEECE AND CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores January 17. The day of the big scooter race at Blue Lake has finally arrived, as kids from the outer sectors pour into the utopian inner sectors. Beezer and Anna are united with his old gang from Sector 5 for fun and games, but the race takes a dangerous turn as the jack-booted legions of the City Corp decide that playtime is over. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE DREAMING #58 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HOJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores January 17. Part 2 of the 4-part "Rise," the final story arc for THE DREAMING. Believing herself to be Dread, the twin of Dream, the bloodthirsty Echo continues unhindered in her misguided attempt to overthrow The Dreaming. With the aid of Brute and Glob, Echo leads an army of Nightmares in a gory rampage that ends at Eve's cave, where the mother of mankind must stand alone against the revolt. Daniel (the new Dream) waits on the sidelines in silence as the one chance to restore order appears to rest in the hands of Abel's always-unpredictable brother, Cain. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 EL DIABLO #1 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ; PAINTED COVER BY TIM SALE In stores January 31. Resurrecting the popular frontier phantom from the pages of WEIRD WESTERN TALES, the killer of legend known only as El Diablo is about to raise Hell in a small town. But who is he and what is his mission? Fore 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 4) $2.50 HELLBLAZER #158 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores January 31. Part 1 of the 4-part "Freezes Over." A tiny roadside diner finds itself home to a variety of travelers forced off the road by a cataclysmic snowstorm. Families, drifters, truckers, vacationers are joined by a legendary serial killer…and a certain Englishman who has a knack for being in the wrong place at the right time. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER #10 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores January 3. Part 1 of the 4-part "Children & Monsters" — a great starting point for new readers. Lucifer has his wings back, and he's one step closer to his mysterious goal. But now the Host of Heaven are gathering for an all-out assault against the city of Los Angeles, and everything's up for grabs. In London, the schoolgirl Elaine Belloc is offered a teasing glimpse of her own true nature, while the Morningstar makes the first move in his long-awaited endgame. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE NAMES OF MAGIC #2 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores January 24. The new miniseries featuring Tim Hunter continues. Tim's attempt to enter the White School is thwarted and he and the Walker must flee both the Lotus and a renegade war party from Faerie as more mysteries unfold. Who is the Walker? Who is behind the Faerie attack? And what is Tim's true name ? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.50 OUTLAW NATION #5 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN SUDZUKA AND SEBASTIJAN CAMAGAJEVAC; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores January 24. With the road flying by, Story's memory begins to return, giving a glimpse at both the sordid and festive early times of "The Place." Ruth, on her search for Sonny, learns a little more than she bargained for about Johnson history from John Law while, unbeknownst to all, the nefarious Kid Gloves has ordered the Regulators to start closing in on everyone. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SWAMP THING #11 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY ROGER PETERSEN AND RICK MAGYAR; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores January 10. As Tefé's obsession with Heather Strand grows, she and her crew begin their first mission: rescuing Heather from the Secret Service agents who are guarding her. Meanwhile, Agent Romero is set on erasing everyone who ever has met Tefé, and the trail of bodies grows. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #42 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores January 10. "Streets at Night," Part 3. Tag along for an episode of real-time writing as Spider thrashes the pavement on his walkabout, reciting his latest column. Through seedy downtown alleys, and at every junction, corner and churchyard, he maps the human topography of the City — the lives upon which it's built. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 USER #1 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; PAINTED ART BY JOHN BOLTON AND SEAN PHILLIPS; PAINTED COVER BY BOLTON In stores January 3. A VERTIGO 3-issue miniseries begins. Meg Chancellor discovers herself — by becoming someone else — in the seductive escapism of a fantasy-based online world. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 3) PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 MAD THE MAD GROSS BOOK TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores January 3. A regurgitation of the finest disgusting material from MAD Magazine — where every gag is guaranteed to make you gag. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 8X10, 160PG, B&W/FC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE MAD BATHROOM COMPANION TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores January 3. A recycled movement in comedy, this trade paperback is reoffered to coincide with the release of THE MAD GROSS BOOK TP — 'cuz one book of great MAD material just isn't enough! Featuring an introduction by Trey Parker of South Park! (STAR 11543D) SC, 6X8, 288PG, B&W $9.95 ******************************* MAD MAGAZINE #402 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores January 3. It's a brand New Year, and you know what that means — a list of New Years resolutions to make! #1: I will not pick my nose in public anymore, and will keep that activity exclusively for the home. #2: I will limit my video game playing to under 8 hours a day. #3: I will buy every issue of MAD that comes out this year! MAGAZINE, 48PG, B&W $2.99* DC DIRECT AQUAMAN PEWTER FIGURE Advance-solicited. In stores May 2, 2001. The King of the Seas becomes the sixth hero to be showcased in DC DIRECT's line of pewter figures modeled on the heroes of the JLA! Measuring 4" tall, Aquaman stands heroicly atop a circular base emblazoned with the JLA logo. Retailers, please note: The AQUAMAN 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 January-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PEWTER FIGURE $24.95 BATGIRL MEDIUM STATUE SCULPTED BY BARSOM; BASED ON DESIGNS BY TY TEMPLETON Advance-solicited. In stores April 25, 2001. Inspired by the animated-style cover to BATMAN & ROBIN ADVENTURES #21 by Ty Templeton, this striking statue of Batgirl (animated-style) Barbara Gordon sits atop a Bat-Signal and measures 7" tall and 3.5" deep. Designed as a companion piece to DC DIRECT's Harley Quinn statue. Retailers, please note: The BATGIRL MEDIUM 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 January-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $99.95 BAT-MITE STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET Advance-solicited. In stores May 9, 2001. Just when you thought it was safe — DC DIRECT brings the Silver Age's most troublesome imp to life in this fully- painted statue standing 5" tall on a Bat-emblem base. Comes in a 4-color box packaging. Retailers, please note: The BAT-MITE 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 January-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BLACK CANARY ACTION FIGURE In stores January 24. Timed to coincide with the release of BLACK CANARY ARCHIVES VOL. 1, this first-ever action figure of Canary comes with an interchangeable brown-haired head and skirt, so you can change her back into her civilian identity of Dinah Lance! (STAR 10672Z) ACTION FIGURE PI ******************************* GOLDIE SOFT TOY VERTIGO. Advance-solicited. In stores May 23, 2001. Abel's little gargoyle friend from THE DREAMING is now the latest in DC DIRECT's line of adorable soft plush toys. Featuring a shiny metallic fabric, Goldie stands 7" tall. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The GOLDIE SOFT TOY is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for January-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. SOFT TOY $14.95 LOBO SOFT TOY Advance-solicited. In stores May 23, 2001. He's the baddest, toughest bastich in the universe. But awww, isn't he cute? Standing 7.5" tall with rooted black hair, the last Czarnian is another in DC DIRECT's line of adorable soft plush toys. But don't ever tell Lobo he's soft! Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The LOBO SOFT TOY is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for January-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. SOFT TOY $14.95 GREEN LANTERN PVC SET 2 Advance-solicited. In stores May 2, 2001. As a companion to our first successful GREEN LANTERN PVC SET, this new set features even more members from the Green Lantern Corps ranging from 3.125" to 4.25" tall — including Abin Sur, Jade, Killowog, Tomar-Re, Salakk, Katma Tui, and Chaselon. Packaged in a 4- color window box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN PVC SET 2 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 January-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PVC SET (X7) $39.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WILDCATS PVC SET In stores January 17. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the WILDCATS: VICIOUS CIRCLE TP, this 7-piece set of figures ranging from 2 1/2" to 4 1/2" tall, features Voodoo, Grifter, Spartan, War Blade, Maul, Emp, and Zealot — bringing all of your favorite WildCats to life! PVC SET (X7) $39.95 ******************************* SUPERMAN/SUPERGIRL STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Pre-solicited. In stores May 30, 2001. DC DIRECT continues its line of full-size statues (that started with THE FLASH OF TWO WORLDS STATUE) capturing classic moments in DC history! Supergirl's first appearance in comics is reproduced in a fully-painted cold-cast porcelain statue (measuring 15" wide x 8.5" deep x 13" high), based on the cover to ACTION COMICS #252 — where the Maiden of Steel emerges from a rocket to surprise Superman! Comes in a 4-color box packaging. Retailers, please note: The SUPERMAN/SUPERGIRL 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 February-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 IMAGE COMICS APHRODITE IX #1: SIGNED EDITION (W) David Wohl (P) David Finch (I) Joe Weems (C ) Steve Firchow Did you miss getting your favorite new comic signed during the last convention season? Or maybe you weren't able to make it to the cons at all. Well, here's your chance to make up for it. Aphrodite #1 autographed by scribe David Wohl will be limited to 500. And guess what? You won't have to wait in line to get it! Limited to 500. FC 32pp $19.95 AREA 52 #1 (W) Brian Haberlin (P) Clayton Henry Imagine the warehouse from the end of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, the place where the government stashes all of its other-worldly discoveries, from Excalibur to Alien ships. They are all to be found at Area 52. Think of it as Area 51's high- tech, remote, attic. When the government has sufficiently probed, poked, prodded and catalogued it goes here to gather dust... forgotten to the world... That is until something goes horribly wrong. Now it's fight or die-okay, maybe just hide at first--or maybe just die... …That is until the base staff realize what they have been guarding in this remote high-tech warehouse wasn't just spare parts. AREA 52 is a fight for survival between an invincible alien killing machine and some poor shmucks... who just happened to be armed to the teeth with the most powerful, strange, and dangerous devices in human history!!! But the only problem for our people is... armed with what? What is it? What does it do? And where is the trigger? And how? Don't point that at me! How do we use this F&*%$# thing!?! ...BEFORE WE ALL DIE??? This comic is a balls to the walls romp! Harkening back to the days when comics were action packed and fun... er, except for the first issue... sorry... had to set up that pesky character stuff! But the rest are slam bang... promise! Stylistically, think of AREA 52 as the love child of the best of Stan Lee and Warren Ellis. This comic features the stunning artistic talent of Clayton (Nine Rings of Wu-Tang) Henry. Top notch production and coloring by industry leader Haberlin Studios. And humble verse by Brian Haberlin, well known co-creator of Witchblade, Aria, Hellcop and Stone. FC 32pp $2.95 BIG BANG COMICS #35 (C) Jim Valentino & Chris Ecker (W) Jim Valentino, Gary Carlson (A) Jim Valentino, Bill Fugate, & John Thompson THE CROSSOVER YOU DEMANDED! "BIG BANG vs. 1963" It's the battle of the century when the ROUND TABLE OF AMERICA and the TOMORROW SYNDICATE cross paths for the first and only time in comics history to vie for supremacy of the Silver Age! Guest-starring Infra-Man, Horus, N-Man, Hyper-Naut, Infra-Girl & USA! When Titans clash, only the comics fan wins! Plus, the classic 3-part confrontation between Mighty Man and the Wicked Worm, COMPLETE for the first time in the pages of Big Bang Comics! You'll hate yourself if you miss this issue! BW 40pp $3.95 BUTCHER KNIGHT #2 Top Cow Comics (W) Charles Holland (P/I) Dwayne Turner To have and to hold are two different things. Luther Washington has cornered his worst enemy, but Wizards have more lives than cats. Plus Luther has someone on his trail now. A creature more unstoppable than the terminator and a bevy of beauties from Section X. Make no mistake. Section X girls are easy on the eyes but they're hard on your ass! This issue features a pin- up of a Section X babe that will be drawn by a fan fave artist. Six more pin-ups will follow in the succeeding issues of Butcher Knight's Chapter One with fans able to write or E-mail in their choice for the coveted title of Miss Chapter One. FC 32pp $2.50 CRIMSON SKIES PREVIEW (W) Howard Chaykin/ David Tischman (P) Brian Ching (I) Victor Llamas (C) Dan Kemp Make sure all your luggage is stowed in the overhead bins and you have your seatbelts fastened tight because Top Cow Productions and Microsoft are going to take you on the ride of your life! Big guns, fast planes and hot dames, that's Crimson Skies, the well-known role playing game turned ultra-hot video game takes on a whole new incarnation as a four issue mini series from Top Cow! Be there for all the drama, intrigue and deceit while you're kept on the edge of seat reading the preview to one of the most incredible and anticipated new series of the year! FC 16pp $2.95 THE DARKNESS #1/2 Top Cow Comics (W) Marc Silvestri/David Wohl (P) Marc Silvestri/Billy Tan Top Cow Productions is proud to re-offer you one of the earliest appearances of everyone's favorite hitman, Jackie Estacado, in the hard to find Darkness #1/2. Drawn by fan favorite Billy Tan (Spirit of the Tao), experience one of the first showings of the Angelus and learn the dark secret of how she came into creation! Also, don't miss out on the ALL NEW, six page story featuring the Angelus included in this very issue, all enclosed with a brand new cover drawn by none other than Darkness creator Marc Silvestri! FC 32pp $2.95 THE DARKNESS #37 Top Cow Comics (W )Scott Lobdell (P) Mark Pajarillo Having traveled to the very heart of the Darkness it self, Jackie Estacado is stunned by the opportunity that Robert Bearclaw presents him. The chance for a one on one encounter with Jackie's mother hours before his birth. FC 32pp $2.50 GEEKSVILLE #5 by Rich Koslowski, Sandy Koslowski and Gary Sassaman The 3 GEEKS arch-nemesis, Sky Branovan, has been stewing for months now over how much they get under her skin because of the choice of comics they read. Unable to cope with the constant fury she feels towards them, she devises a plan with which to strike back at them and show them the error of their ways. All Hell's going to break loose in the world of the 3 GEEKS!! In INNOCENT BYSTANDER, Gary Sassaman returns to writing and drawing with another bittersweet blend of nostalgia and whimsy. BW, 32pp $2.95 HELLSPAWN #6 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Ashley Wood (Cover) Ashley Wood "Angels" The war between Heaven and Hell gets uglier as the Hellspawn is confronted by a new breed of angel. Angels with a message from the big guy himself. And we all know how well Spawn does with orders, don't we? An action-filled issue of urban horror from Eisner-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and the multimedia paintbrush of artist Ashley Wood. FC 32pp $2.50 KABUKI AGENTS #6 (W) David Mack (A) Rick Mays You grow up in the streets of inner city Tokyo. As a teenager, you fall into the wrong crowd and find yourself in a heap of trouble. The Yakuza kill your best friend. The cops put you in jail. They say you get one more chance. You are offered a way to make amends by infiltrating the gangs as an informant. You know the subculture in a way the cops never could. You are so good at your job that a "federal agency" offers you other infiltration jobs. They groom you for a role in their agency. And that's when the real trouble begins. Sharp characterization and lush artwork. Scarab takes you on a trip of broken hearts and the Japanese underworld. BW 32pp $2.95 MIDNIGHT NATION POSTER #1 Joe's Comics You clamored for a Midnight Nation poster this past convention season and cried when you found out there wasn't one. Well you can put that box of tissue away because your prayers have been answered with this haunting image by acclaimed artist Gary Frank. FC 24" x 36" Rolled $5.95 NINE RINGS OF THE WU-TANG TPB VOL I: BOOK OF DAYS (W) Brian Haberlin and Aaron Bullock (P) Clayton Henry (I) Crime Lab Inkworks 36 CHAMBERS... 9 RINGS... 1 WU-TANG CLAN! There once lived a day when mysticism and science blended into the balance of yen and yang, and men still possessed the memory that they were more than simple earth bound mammals. Out of those murky winds arose a group of nomadic warriors who banded together for survival; they became the Wu-Tang Clan. Nine Moorish warriors, martial artists in the highest caliber, individually fearless, unstoppable as a team. The known world became their kingdom, and morality became their highest cause. With them, they would carry the ark of knowledge and the spark for future remembrance. Because you demanded it all the sold out, impossible to find, just plain hard to get NINE RINGS OF THE WU-TANG issues are brought together in one fabulous trade paperback! This collection binds the impossible to find PREVIEW ISSUE, WIZARD ZERO ISSUE, and ISSUES 1-5 plus cover gallery and sketchbook. This book will be a great jumping on point for the new series that begins in February. FC 168pp $19.95 OBJECTIVE FIVE #6 (P)Luke Lizalde (I)Crime Lab Inks (C)Tyson Wengler (W)Kevin Hoffer & RJ Gamayo After healing and extensive re-training, we follow the Objective Five team to China. They are sent to investigate, evaluate, and cause havoc in the red Republic. Disregarding an international moratorium on Biological Weapons, the Chinese have picked up where the Soviets left off. Lark, Alexis and DJ are given another chance to prove themselves by dropping a DNA- enhanced-super-soldier-monkey-wrench into their works. FC 32pp $2.95 OVERKILL #2 Top Cow Comics (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Clarence Lansang (I) Victor Llamas WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS/ALIENS/PREDATOR It's every man, woman and Darkling for themselves as Detective Pezzini and Jackie Estacado confront the mysterious alien force stalking them through the city. The tension grows as high as the body count as Sara and Jackie try to reign in the Predator and its Alien sidekick before it can rip out their respective skulls and put them on the mantelpiece. Join the Witchblade and the Darkness in a modern day retelling of the battle at Rourke's Drift! This is a comic to be hidden from granny, unless you're planning on cleaning up on the insurance. FC Prestige Format 48pp $5.95 POWERS TPB VOL. I: WHO KILLED RETRO GIRL? Heroes glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire. Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battle over the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, Homicide Detective Christian Walker does his job. Detective Christian Walker has to investigate the shocking murder of one of the most popular superheroes the world has ever known: Retro Girl. Walker is teamed up with spunky rookie Detective Deena Pilgrim, and the murder investigation takes them from the seediest underbelly a city has to offer, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. As shocking twisted hidden truths about Retro Girl come to light, Walker finds that to solve this crime, he might have to reveal his own dark secret. This definitive collection features high grade paper stock, an all new Oeming sketchbook, a presentation of BENDIS' original script for powers issue one, the Powers CSN (Comic Shop News) strips, a gallery of unused art and covers, and a key to the Powers cameos. Introduction by.... FC 272pp $19.95 POWERS #9 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming (C) Pat Garrahy College age wanna-bes- role players- dead! Someone is killing college kids who dress up like super heroes for fun and Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim are trying to figure out who before he strikes again. It's cops and capes like you have NEVER seen them in the surprise hit of the year from super hot comic writer and EISNER, award winner, Brian Michael Bendis (SAM & TWITCH, HELLSPAWN, Ultimate Spiderman, Daredevil), and art deco comic artist, Mike Avon Oeming, with startling full color by Pat Garrahy (JLA). THE RED STAR #5 (W) Christian Gossett & Bradley James Kayl (A) Christian Gossett (C) Allen Coulter & Snakebite. DISCOVER WHY THE RED STAR IS THE MOST ACCLAIMED NEW BOOK OF THE YEAR! A special self-contained issue designed to introduce new readers to the wonders of THE RED STAR. For those that are familiar with this exciting world, this 'one-shot' story will broaden and deepen their overall experience. For those that haven't yet had a chance to get acquainted with The Red Star, Issue #5 will serve as an invitation to this unique, varied, and vivid universe. Issue #6 will feature the beginning of a new story-arc. FC 32pp $2.95 RISING STARS #13 Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier (I) Livesay (C)Brett Evans Secrets are revealed. Not only do Poet and Ravenshadow have to deal with discovering they're half-brothers, after the near- nuking of Chicago, they have a greater problem:. The force that gave them their powers has a deadly secret of its own. FC 32pp $2.50 RUMBLE GIRLS #6 w/a Lea Hernandez, consulting ed. Warren Ellis "Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl" As hardskin pilot "Rumble Girl", Raven Ransom has become hugely popular and profitable for EnTeCo; but is she profitable and popular -enough-? EnTeCo's Suits don't think so, and they engineer a bold new direction for Tansie:a secret "reality" story arc that they set in motion by manipulating Tansie's rival Crimson Winter into kidnapping her. This issue will finally answer one of the biggest questions tormenting RUMBLE GIRLS readers from the start: if Yuji isn't Raven's mother or father, exactly WHO is? This issue also continues Warren Ellis and Hernandez' sci-fi short story, POPPY! NOTE: Features a flip cover by Blue Monday creator - Chynna Chugston-Majors. BW 32pp $3.50 SAM & TWITCH #18 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Alex Maleev (C) Jay Fotos (Cover) Ashley Wood "Bounty Hunter Wars, Part IV" Twitch is on the hunt! The tables have turned in the bounty hunter wars as Detective Twitch Williams has done the unthinkable. He has taken the law into his own hands. The lawless bounty hunter Bilal has pushed Twitch too far and now, gun in hand, it's payback time. Guest-starring Jinx, Brian Michael Bendis' cult favorite crime character. FC 32pp $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #83 By Erik Larsen GUEST STARRING MIKE ALLRED'S MADMAN! Held captive by the deadly new Vicious Circle, the Dragon must fight for his life in the arena of death! It's the Dragon versus Madman as the world watches! And with Madman along-- can the ATOMICS be far behind? Retailers note: Savage Dragon is featured in the Atomics this moth from AAA Pop Productions. These stories do not crossover from one book to another and both comics can be read and enjoyed independently of each other. As always EVERY issue of Savage Dragon is COMPLETELY accessible to old and new readers. Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation!! FC 32pp $2.95 SHIDIMA #1 (Creators) Pat Lee & Adrian Tsang (P) Arnakin (I) Ramil Sunga (C) Arnakin & Shane Law Situated far to the East beyond the waters of the God's Maw, an empire thrived, the empire of Shidima... It was rumored that there, magik and swordmanship were practiced as one, creating the most fearsome warriors to ever walk the face of Warlands. These swordsmen, Zirushi as they were called, fought ceaselessly among one another for honor, glory, and power -- Swordplay became the all powerful equalizer in Shidima as it had nowhere else, with power and title going to those most skilled with the blade. Only one man not of Shidiman-blood was ever to master these deadly fighting arts, fighting both with and against Shidima's deadly warrior caste. This is the story of that man, and of the empire that would rise and crumble around him. NOTE: This issue ships with 2 covers, one by Pat Lee and one by Arnakin . Cover A Pat Lee Cover B Arnakin FC 32pp $2.95 SHIDIMA #1 EXCLUSIVE STORMKOTE EDITION Shidima #1 is also available is a wrap-around stormkote cover by Arnakin. FC 32pp $7.95 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #23 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Todd Broeker Cover by Ashley Wood "The Beast" The Iceni is dead. The Druid is alone. Cross-bearing thieves have come for the Necroplasm. On the side, Raven, a beautiful warrior girl, has her sights set on Covenant, convinced he is the legendary Beast of the Black Wood. She will stop at nothing to see Spawn's head on her razor pike. On the other side is a gentle giant who carries a lonely heart and forbidden knowledge. As these disparate elements come together, the Hellspawn stands in the middle, ready to fight for his humanity and his very soul. FC 32pp $2.50 SPAWN #106 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian Haberlin Cover by Greg Capullo "The Kingdom, Part I" What is the secret of the mysterious group calling itself "The Kingdom"? An evil unlike anything he's ever encountered is breeding in the shadows of New York City. An evil that wears a face of compassion. An evil that promises its victims a better life, one filled with love and duty and purpose. Spawn's preliminary investigations yield terrifying secrets. But the deeper truth is darker than even the Hellspawn dared imagine. Don't miss the first story of this epic, unforgettable new Spawn story arc. FC 32pp $2.50 SUPERSTAR: AS SEEN ON TV (W) Kurt Busiek (P) Stuart Immonen (I) Wade von Grawbadger Every generation produces an icon that encapsulates it's moment in history. In the late '30's /early '40's it was... SUPERMAN--paragon of truth, justice and democracy for a war-torn world. In the early to mid '60's it was... SPIDER-MAN--luckless nerd whose powers celebrated the exuberance of youth during a time of social upheaval at the birth of the "youth culture". In the early '90's it was... SPAWN-dark, undead demon whose hell-born heart was motivated by undying love in a world embracing personal greed. Today, it is... SUPERSTAR--in a world of "boy bands" and "bellybutton girls" he is the celebrity's celebrity. A hero so beloved by his fans that they are willing to empower him with their very life-force! SUPERSTAR is a hero for the Twenty-first Century and the first original take we've seen on the genre in nearly a decade. And that AIN'T hyperbole! Jim Valentino Publisher, Image Comics A new look at superheroes from the writer behind Astro City and Marvels. Meet Superstar, a superhero with a twist: the more popular he is, the more powerful he is. With the public behind him, he can work miracles -- but without them, he's nothing. Superstar's made a deal with his father, an international media tycoon, to promote him and keep him powerful enough to save the world. But now he walks a fine line -- between staying famous enough to do the most good, and becoming just another "property" in his father's portfolio. In this self-contained introductory graphic album, Superstar has to deal with a global threat from his deadliest enemy, the techno-genius Robo Sapiens, while coping with media intrusion, personal betrayal, and his father's merchandising plans. All the action, suspense and characterization you expect from Kurt (Avengers) Busiek and Stuart (Superman) Immonen plus, an incisive look at superheroes and celebrity in a world where fame literally is power. THE 10TH MUSE #2 (P) Ken Lashley (W) Marv Wolfman (I) Draxhall Jump Studios (C ) Jeromy Cox (L) Dreamer Design Grayson Bishop wants Emma Sonnet by his side, alive and well. But Bishop also wa