PREVIEWS VOL. XI #7 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE HALLOWEEN ASHCAN 2001 Give trick-or-treaters something new and original this year: Comics! Sabrina the Teenaged Witch takes us on a trip through time, visiting the Archie gang at various points in history in this 16-page, full-color mini-comic from Archie Comics! This mini-comic is available in bundles of 25, and will ship several weeks before Halloween. Perfect for buying in bulk so that you can hand it out when someone (or something) comes knocking at your door...! Bundle (25) $3.00 PREVIEWS #9 Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, merchandise, and exclusive editorial content available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from November 2001 through January 2002! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #9 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the September 2001 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM BOOKLET #9 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late August 2001 for items on sale in September 2001. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT #9 Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. 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, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS STAR WARS: TAG & BINK ARE DEAD #1 by KEVIN RUBIO and LUCAS MARANGON; cover by LUCAS MARANGON Tag Greenly and Bink Otauna are rebel officers fighting against Emperor Palpatine and his army — until one fateful day aboard a freighter carrying Princess Leia and the stolen plans for the Death Star, their lives change forever. During an attack on the freighter, Tag and Bink choose life over death, and "borrow" the armor off a pair of dececed Stormtroopers to avoid being killed. Their new disguises get them off the freighter alive and send them off on an adventure neither of them could have predicted! Tag & Bink Are Dead is written by Kevin Rubio (creator of the internet film sensation Troops and the hilarious short stories "A Death Star is Born" and "Force Fiction" from Star Wars Tales) and illustrated by the masterful Lucas Marangon. On sale October 3 FC, 32pg (1 of 2) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: JEDI QUEST #1 by RYDER WINDHAM, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN and NORMAN LEE If young Anakin Skywalker is to become a Jedi he must follow the teachings of his Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. He must also find a way to overcome his fears, including the memory of the man who killed his friend Qui-Gon Ginn — the vicious DARTH MAUL. Make sure not to miss this important series which bridges the events between Episode I and II and expands on the character of the boy who will one day grow to be the Dark Lord of the galaxy! On sale September 12 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 ANGEL #1 by JOSS WHEDON, MEL RUBI, and CHRIS DREIER; cover by MEL RUBI This September, get ready for an intense and darkly romantic new Angel thriller, written by none other than series creator Joss Whedon. Angel's searching for a kidnapped child, only to stumble upon a force of unspeakable evil and unimaginable power. Acclaimed penciller Mel Rubi (Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator) takes us from the darkened, mean streets of Los Angeles, to the dizzying heights of the city's skyscrapers, and face to face with some of the strangest, the most grotesque, and the most unsettlingly seductive creatures Angel has ever faced. Joss Whedon has retooled and reinvented his creation for comics and given us a story that is much too big for the small screen. If you think you know Angel, think again. On sale September 12 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES #1 by IAN EDGINTON, ADRIAN SIBAR, DAN JACKSON, and GUY MAJOR; cover by MATT WAGNER RETURN TO THE PLANET OF THE APES! Anything that could have possibly gone wrong since "The Human War" did. The human rebel Esau and the ape leader Seneca are facing a trial for crimes against the ape state. Once triumphant, they now await a hangman's noose. Never in their wildest dreams did they think they would be rescued mere seconds from certain death by the once great gorilla warrior Attar! But Attar has an ulterior motive. Usually reclusive, he has received a cryptic message that could finally lead him to his friend, the long-disappeared Ari. He'll need Seneca and Esau's help as he travels through the desolate badlands to find her...and new revelations about the real evolution of their species surface! On sale September 5 FC, 32pg (Wagner cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Dark Horse Maverick GRENDEL: THE DEVIL INSIDE #1 created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by BERNIE MIREAULT Grendel seethes in the mind of everyone it touches. A touch of death, of fear, of anger infects all, gripping at the soul. Dark Horse continues the practice of reprinting the original run of the Grendel continuum with this first installment of The Devil Inside, a three-issue miniseries written by Matt Wagner, illustrated by Bernie Mireault, and colored by Joe Matt. The Devil Inside will also feature fresh covers painted by Wagner himself, along with special digital color effects added by Mireault. Following Devil's Legacy, we return to Brian Li Sung, now down and out, living in the slums of Brooklyn, struggling as an off-off-off-Broadway stage manager, stewing in the hatred and violence that is Grendel. With the ghost of Christine Spar floating in his head, the spirit of Grendel lives on in Li Sung … RETAILER ADVISORY: Not for children. On sale September 19, 2001 FC, 32 pg (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: GOTTERDAMMERUNG #4 adaptation created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL The ultimate price is finally paid for the Ring and the Rhinegold. All betrayals made in the name of love or the name of greed come full circle as all in heaven and earth pay for their roles in Wagner's epic tragedy. P. Craig Russell wraps up his masterpiece, the fourteen-issue Ring of the Nibelung series, with this double-sized issue, presenting the most brilliantly realized portrait of the end of the world ever drawn. On sale September 12, 2001 FC, 64 pg (4 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 STARS OF THE MONTH USAGI YOJIMBO: DAISHO TP created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI Stan Sakai's rabbit ronin continues his journey through a lawless land wherein he meets a mysterious assassin disguised as a priest, encounters dishonest gamblers, and comes to the aid of the unfortunate. (STAR07519) SC, 200pg, b&w . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SHADES OF DEATH TP created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles travel through time to team with Usagi in 17th-century Japan! (STAR06915) SC, 200pg, b&w . . . $14.95 *********************** DARK HORSE EXTRA #39 Back-to-school can be a drag, but not if you have a little Faith — as in Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Faith! The bitch is back and we've got her here first in an exclusive strip leading up to the Faith miniseries! Also this month, SpyBoy debuts center stage with a new series of strips while C. Scott Morse returns with continuing adventures of Ancient Joe! And don't miss this month's poster, a sneak peek at Exaxxion, our new upcoming monthly manga series from the creator of Gunsmith Cats, Kenichi Sonoda! All this plus the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse September title including special Back-to-Cool features! So bag the boring old "What I Did On My Summer Vacation" essay assignment and take down this homework assignment: pick up the September issue of Dark Horse Extra! On sale September 5 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI OUTLAW 7 #2 by LOGAN LUBERA and CRAIG YEUNG; cover by LOGAN LUBERA As the Mana Rogues and Sheriff Ricco face off against Viggen and her Arbite hordes, the young farmer Bayman Ford's powers painfully manifest as he is suffused with mana. To make matters worse, Viggen's monstrous cyber-beasts have been waiting for just this very moment to carve out Bayman's heart. Can the Mana Rogues defeat Viggen and her horrific troops in time to save Bayman? Even with Runecrusher, a legendary paladin, rushing to their aid, Bayman's fate seems sealed. Is the Mana Rogues' mission over before it even starts? Return to the small hamlet of Ash for another amazing adventure filled with low-tech fantasy, monsters, and mayhem. On sale September 26 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR/WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS: MINDHUNTER TP By DAVID QUINN, MEL RUBI, and MIKE PERKINS; cover by DWAYNE TURNER Jackie Estacado, a mob hitman possessing a mysterious, malevolent force known as the Darkness, and New York Police Detective Sara Pezzini, wielding an equally mysterious weapon, the Witchblade, are abducted and trapped in a realm of illusory violence and bottomless time. Forming an unsteady alliance, they rip through layers of false realities to discover that they're imprisoned on a huge, living spacecraft high in Earth's orbit — an ever-changing prison ship controlled by the mind of a madman. Their fellow inmates? Swarms of Aliens and a female Predator with a jones for the Witchblade's power! How could things be worse? Throw a Darkling/Alien hybrid in the mix! Collecting the three-issue series. On sale August 15 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 THE BIG HOAX by CARLOS TRILLO and ROBERTO MANDRAFINA Denaldo Reynoso is a down-on-his-luck ex-cop, kicked to the curb for daring to do his job in the corrupt Banana Republic of La Colonia. Now, no good to himself or anyone else, he agrees to help a captivating woman known far and wide in La Colonia, a living myth of perfect virtue and reported healing powers, a facade that conceals a sordid web of deceit and depravity as ugly as the illusion is beautiful. But Reynoso's desperate grasp for redemption unleashes a plague of evils, none more lethal than the Iguana, an unstoppable assassin whose mission is to bury the truth...and anyone who threatens to reveal it! Written by CyberSix creator Carlos Trillo and illustrated by Roberto Mandrafina, The Big Hoax is another essential Venture graphic album, published in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available for the first time in an English-language edition! FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 24 SC, 128pg, b&w 7" x 9 1/2"...$10.95 OTTO PORFIRI: DRAMA ON THE CLIFF TP by FRANCO SAUDELLI Portly and good-natured, Otto Porfiri may not look the part of a hard-as-nails private eye, but don't be fooled. He may abhor violence, but when circumstances require a little mayhem, Porfiri rises to the occasion, in spades! As relentless as he is rotund, Porfiri is often drawn into the scandalous world of the decadent rich, a hidden landscape of sex, drugs, blackmail...and murder! Created by Franco Saudelli, reknowned internationally for his intricate and often highly erotic work, Otto Porfiri: Drama on the Cliff is another eye-opening Venture graphic album, published in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available for the first time in an English-language edition! FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 17 SC, 88pg, b&w 7" x 9 1/2" . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: AUTUMNAL TP by CHRIS BOAL, TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL Buffy is being stalked by a creature intent on killing her so that it can bring about the end of the world. So, what else is new? The only person who can save her is a Slayer who should have died a long time ago. Confused? Well, so are Buffy and the gang. If that's not weird enough, what's she to make of a backpack full of maggots? How about a herd of rats that overrun the cafeteria just as she's sitting down to eat? Just how much can Buffy take before she gets totally grossed out? Chris Boal, Tom Fassbender, and Jim Pascoe join Buffy artists Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel to bring you two tales of revenge and retribution. Collecting issues #26-28 of the ongoing series. On sale October 17 SC, 80pg, FC …$9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #37: FALSE MEMORIES PART 3 by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS While Buffy looks for clues to find her sister, Harmony hatches another lame plan to cause trouble and ends up distracting everyone from the search. Meanwhile, insane vampire monks, who all know the terrible truth concerning Dawn's past, hold her captive. If that isn't enough, there's a former Slayer turned vampire in town, and Buffy's at the top of her hit-list. On sale September 26 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Richards cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ #3 by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN and LOGAN LUBERA; cover by JOHN TOTLEBEN The Oz three-parter comes to its climactic conclusion as Oz and his new friends face off against a maniacal demon overlord and a horde of horrible hellhounds, hobgoblins, sorcerers, trolls, and a bunch of other things so gross they don't even have names for 'em. Even the Slayer, on her worst day, hasn't faced a force so frightful. This showdown could change Oz's life forever. Don't miss this action-packed turning point in the life of one of the Scooby Gang's most beloved brethren. Brought to you by Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher's Guide) and Logan Lubera (Outlaw 7). Featuring a cover by John Totleben. On sale September 19 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Totleben cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 GUNSMITH CATS: MISTER V TP by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The word's on the street that a new crime syndicate is moving into Chicago in full force, pushing a new drug called Powerball, a.k.a. Kerasine 2. These new thugs are tearing through the cops and the competition like they were made of wet paper. But the beautiful bounty hunter Rally Vincent knows who's behind it all: her arch-enemy, the ultra-hitwoman Goldie, back to make good on her promise to make Rally her personal slave — or a stiff in the morgue! Rally's taking no chances and plans to take the fight to Goldie, but the Amazonian crime boss has new muscle, the mysterious master marksman Mister V! And if Mister V's bullets don't do Rally in, his true identity may give her a heart attack! Collects the six-issue series. FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 10 SC, 224pg, b&w . . . $18.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #60: SECRETS PART 3 by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS High in the mountains of Kaga, Ibane of the Shingyoto School has been training his students for war. That sits just fine with Anotsu Kagehisa, who has dedicated his life to putting the killing back into Japan's formalized sword schools. But there has to be more at stake than philosophy for Ibane to be willing to disband the Shingyoto founded by his forebearers and turn it over lock, stock, and barrel to Anotsu's Itto-ryu school. Is Anotsu willing to meet his conditions? FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 12 b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS! PART XI #2: BANPEI IN LOVE PART 2 by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS It's the same old story: Robot meets girl, robot loses girl...to a junkyard?! When Banpei's true love — an animatronic advertising doll! — disappears from the front of her store, there's only one place the cute girl robot can be — in the maws of a crushing machine in the Nekomi junkyard! Can Skuld rescue her in time, or will Banpei's robot heart be crushed forever?! On sale September 5 b&w, 40pg (2 of 2) . . . $3.50 OH MY GODDESS!: THE FOURTH GODDESS TP by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Can there be too much of a good thing? For Keiichi Morisato, who lives with three sister goddesses — actual, literal goddesses — the good-thing limits are tested on a daily basis. When Keiichi accidentally contacts Peorth, an old friend and rival goddess of his girlfriend Belldandy, Peorth shows up with the assignment to make Keiichi happy...whether he likes it or not! Peorth decides that what Keiichi needs is...well, intimacy (if you get the drift), and so she creates a love potion to draw Keiichi into her arms. But Peorth gets the potion wrong, and instead, any woman Keiichi looks in the eye — girls, goddesses, and even his kid sister! — falls in love with him! When it rains, it pours... Collects the eight-issue series. On sale October 17 SC, 280pg, b&w . . . $18.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 14: DAY OF THE DEMONS TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ As the flames draw nearer, the fire gets hotter. Ronin assassin Ogami Itto seeks to learn what's written on the secret messages from the corrupt Yagyu clan to the Shogun, and leaves a river of blood in his path. Elsewhere, a shamed woman attempts to force her husband to name his own child, but his job and honor stand in the way. Daigoro makes a new friend in another samurai fated to seppuku — ritual suicide — and defends the honor of a young playmate. The world keeps turning as the Lone Wolf and his Cub wander the land seeking revenge and answers, the questions to which are written in blood and ink. FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 31 SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB RELISTS STARS OF THE MONTH LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN'S ROAD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6"(STAR11783) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 2: THE GATELESS BARRIER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11929) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 3: THE FLUTE OF THE FALLEN TIGER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12325) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 4: THE BELL WARDEN TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12326) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 5: BLACK WIND TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12634) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 6: LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12817) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 7: CLOUD DRAGON, WIND TIGER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13112)) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 8: CHAINS OF DEATH TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13290) . . . $9.95 ****************** SUPER MANGA BLAST! #16 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS If you're not reading Super Manga Blast!, you're missing out on some of the best comics from Japan! 3x3 Eyes gets the cover spotlight this month, with an extra-length 36-page episode — Yakumo's found a clue to regaining Pai's memory and is ready to go to China towards unknown danger. But Pai wants to tag along, too! Can Yakumo let the girl he loves walk into peril beside him? Plus, more Club 9 (Haruo wonders where her friend Aki is getting all her money from rich TV stars — what kind of "working girl" is she?), Shadow Star (Shiina's mother investigates her ex-husband about the shadow dragons — and a familiar face reappears!), Seraphic Feather (Apep's hidden past is revealed at last!), and What's Michael? (Learn how much TV stars really love their cats!). SMB! is still one of the best deals in comics — check it out! FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 26 b&w, 128pg…………$5.99 FUTURAMA BENDER HALLOWEEN MASK Put Bender on your face for Halloween and have a blast! This Old Fortran-swilling sarcastic robot mask makes a terrific costume when you combine it with a little tin foil and some dry wit. Dark Horse and 20th Century Fox exploit the latest in space-age technologies and polymers to present this stunning super-dimensional disguise just for you! Wear it like the deviant robot you know you are. On sale October 10 Gray full size plastic mask w/elastic string . . . $5.99 THE ADVENTURES OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT TP by BRYAN TALBOT Garth Ennis says of this collection, "From riveting action scenes to beautiful silent sequences, from studies in hateful obsession to humor both ribald and gentle, The Adventures of Luther Arkwright is surely one of the all-time great epics of the medium. This collection proves both Bryan Talbot's mastery of his craft and his understanding of what makes a truly great comic book: an intriguing story, characters with genuine resonance, and artwork whose illustrative excellence lies in perfect balance with clear and precise storytelling. With Luther Arkwright, Bryan shows us how it's done." "A work ambitious in both scope and complexity that still stands unique upon the comics landscape . . . stunning," says Alan Moore. Introduction by Michael Moorcock. SC, 216pg, b&w . . . $16.95 HEART OF EMPIRE CD ROM This CD-Rom contains the whole of the Heart of Empire graphic novel in its pencilled, inked and colored forms, plus a brand- new piece of artwork, preparatory sketches, and other illustrations. In over 60,000 words of detailed and entertaining commentary, Bryan Talbot points out the inspirations, influences, references, symbolism, and in-jokes underlying the whole graphic narrative. There's also annotations to the artwork, bawdy anecdotes, silly tirades, and many mini-essays on related subjects as diverse as William Blake, English mythology, the sexual activities of Charles II, William Hogarth, Free Love, and much, much more! All this plus two interviews, biographies, a very user-friendly interface, and a full index to all the annotations. As an added bonus, you'll also receive the Adventures of Luther Arkwright graphic novel in its entirety! On sale August 29 CD Rom . . . $39.99 DARK HORSE STICKER COLLECTION We took some of the best Dark Horse characters and made 'em really sticky. This month we bring you two more stickers from the world's strongest man. Stick 'em on your backpacks, books, and buddies! Stick up your doors, desks, and dorms! Stick it! Stickers sold individually. On sale October 24 CHARLES ATLAS STICKER #3 (Charles Atlas on blue background), FC . . . $1.99 (each) CHARLES ATLAS STICKER #4 (Charles Atlas in white trunks), FC . . . $1.99 (each) SOCK MONKEY STICKER #3 (Sock Monkey in flowers), FC . . . $1.99 (each) SOCK MONKEY STICKER #4 (Sock Monkey in chair), FC . . . $1.99 (each) TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN #1 (Black with Skull mug), FC . . . $1.99 (each) TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN #2 (LOVE), FC . . . $1.99 (each) TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN #3 (Round with coffee stain), FC . . . $1.99 (each) TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN #4 (Rectangular coffee with wings), FC . . . $1.99 (each) DHORSE DELUXE T-SHIRTS BETTIE PAGE TEES Dark Horse continues to revolutionize the fashion industry with our ever-expanding line of tee shirts! Dark Horse Deluxe now features the timeless beauty of pinup queen Bettie Page. These classic images by photographer Bunny Yeager have been infused with rich color and are available in a variety of fun fashion styles. Get Bettie! On sale Sepember 19 HAWAIIAN BETTIE IN HEART CIRCLE/BABYDOLL/WHITE S-L…$17.99 HAWAIIAN BETTIE IN HEART CIRCLE/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 DEVIL BETTIE/LONG SLEEVE TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 DEVIL BETTIE/SPAGHETTI STRAP TANK/RED S-L…$17.99 BETTIE IN LEOPARD BIKINI/RAGLAN TEE/WHITE W/RED/YOUTH S-XL…$17.99 BETTIE SITTING IN SAND/ALL-OVER-IMAGE TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 CHARLES ATLAS TEES Now you can wear The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man! Wear Charles Atlas to the gym and get ripped! Wear him to the beach and watch the bullies run! Perform incredible feats of manly strength in high fashion! Dark Horse Deluxe has reached deep into the official Charles Atlas art and photo archives to bring you The World's Most Perfectly Developed Set of Tee Shirts. On sale Sepember 19 CHARLES POSING W/LOGO/RINGER TEE/BLUE W/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 CHARLES POSING ON BEACH/ALL-OVER IMAGE TEE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 IN LEOPARD SHORTS W/LOGO/LONG SLEEVE TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 CHARLES HEAD SHOT/RIBBED TANKTOP/YELLOW/ADULT S-L…$17.99 TIM BURTON'S PLANET OF THE APES HELMET REPLICA Dark Horse has secured the exclusive rights to reproduce the gorilla warrior battle helmet used in the filming of Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes. This dark tale features apes and chimps going to war, and one of the most fantastic elements of their battle armor are their beautifully designed helmets. We secured the actual prop from the film and are duplicating IT down to the finest detail in PVC material. Each helmet is full (actual) size. This is a truly collectible, limited-edition souvenir from the summer's most anticipated film event. On sale October 31 Full-color, full-size helmet replica . . . $79.99 PLANET OF THE APES WALKIE TOYS Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes is an incredibly thrilling, dramatic film, and we've decided to make some really small, lighthearted toys to celebrate! Attar and Thade are two of the warriors at the heart of the film, and Dark Horse has created one of each in superdeformed scale, identifiable by their battle gear and helmets. Wind up each warrior and watch it walk. Buy a batallion and stage your own walkie war! On sale November 14 Planet of the Apes Attar warrior walkie toy . . . $4.99 Planet of the Apes Thade warrior walkie toy . . . $4.99 PLAYSETS VIDEO COLLECTOR SERIES VOL. 3: THE COMBAT SETS Produced by vintage toy expert Rusty Kern, the series is indispensable to collectors, dealers, or anyone with even a casual interest in this fascinating aspect of the hobby. The third volume takes the viewer on a 45-minute look at the complete story of the Marx World War II play sets. Over 14 great playsets are detailed, including Iwo Jima, American Patrol, Battle Grounds, Desert Fox, Training Centers, and the rare D-Day set. Content experts remark in an incredible detailed examination of correct contents, details, and accessories. We even recreate one of the most special expriences a toy collector can have — popping the box on a mint, unopened set of American Patrol. "As entertaining as it is informative…Impressive professional quality" — Outré Magazine. On sale September 12 Playsets Collector Series Vol. 3: The Combat Sets VHS video . . . $21.99 THE PLAYSET SPECTACULARS VIDEO VOL. 4: PEACETIME SETS The "Peacetime" play sets of the 1950s are the theme in this continuing series of videos for toy collectors and everyone who has a fondness to recapture the halcyon days of yore. Highlights include: Marx Bros. Service stations (lots of swell fifties autos!), Atomic Cape Canaveral, Strategic Air Command (SAC) base, Operation X-500 Rocket Base ( a deluxe reading set very rare as it was only sold in grocery stores), Turnpike Toll Booth, Alaska play sets commemorating Alaska becoming a state in 1958. Plus, visit Kane County Toy Show, which is one of the largest in the world, and tour this fascinating and huge exhibit, gaining insight into the heart of buying and selling in today's collector market. A very special visit to the Marx landfill, the legendary "Elephant's Graveyard" of unfinished toys. This volume runs 46 minutes. Hosted by Rusty Kern. On sale September 12 The Playset Spectaculars Vol. 4: Peacetime sets VHS video . . . $21.99 POP-OUT PEOPLE Futurama! Simpsons! Dark Horse continues its line of fun Pop-Out PeopleTM! Pop out each character, put 'em on their bases, and stand em up in front of cool scenery. Arrange these on your desk, dashboard, computer, bookshelf, or wherever you need some fun. Each element is printed on both sides in full color, and each set comes with its own custom 2-sided diorama. Collect 'em all. On sale September 5 FUTURAMA POP-OUT PEOPLE #3: "THE SERIES HAS LANDED" EPISODE Fry, Leela, and Bender fly to the moon to deliver their first package as Planet Express crew members. Disappointed to discover that the moon has been converted into a giant amusement park, Fry strikes off with Leela to find the moon that he remembers. Their oxygen supply quickly runs out, and they are forced to take shelter in a hydroponic farm, owned by an ornery moon farmer and his three beautiful robot daughters. Trouble erupts when Bender arrives and finds one robot daughter too tempting to resist. FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) THE SIMPSONS POP-OUT PEOPLE #3: "HOMER THE GREAT" EPISODE Homer joins a secret Springfield society known as The Stonecutters. A birthmark on his back identifies him as The Chosen One. Soon, believing Homer has gone mad with power, The Stonecutters throw him out of the club and form a new secret society, called the Ancient Mystic Society of No Homers. FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) STAR WARS TALES #9 featuring RON MARZ and RICK LEONARDI; cover by JON FOSTER Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Droids and Jawas! Prepare yourselves for the battle of the century! In this corner, weighing in at 220 pounds, the terror from Tatooine, the Dark Lord of the Sith, the former Anakin Skywalker — DARTH VADER! And in this corner, weighing in at 175 pounds, a killer of Jedi, the Naboo Annihilator, Darth Sidious' #1 apprentice — DARTH MAUL! Make sure you're here on September 12th, 2001 for the answer to the question on everyone's lips: "Who's tougher? Vader or Maul?" Let the BATTLE begin! On sale September 12 FC, 64pg (Foster cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 STAR WARS #34: DARKNESS PART 3 by JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and RAY KRYSSING; cover by JON FOSTER The vampiric, primal Anzati, under the leadership of Volfe Karkko, have overrun the prison planet of Kiffex. All lives on the planet are threatened as Karkko sends his followers out to collect beings to feed his hunger. Three Jedi Knights stranded on this planet make a stand against both a cantina full of enraged prisoners and a band of Anzati hunters led by Aayla, a former Padawan of Quinlan Vos. Quin, already struggling with the draw of the dark side, fights alongside Jedi Masters Tholme and Zao, and the ever-scheming Devaronian, Villie. After a surprising confrontation with Aayla, Quin and his companions are joined by another mysterious Jedi and find themselves victims of a conspiracy but are the last hope for hundreds of prisoners on Kiffex… and possibly the entire galaxy! On sale September 26 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: JEDI VS. SITH #6 by DARKO MACAN, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON The war on Ruusan between the Jedi Army of Light and the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness all comes down to one event... An event that sends shockwaves across the galaxy and will forever change the relationship between good and evil. A devastating weapon of mass destruction will have a deadly effect on the planet, leaving those left living wishing they had perished with their comrades. Who shall live to see another day, and who will vanish into history? Make sure you check out the dramatic conclusion to an event that shaped the face of Star Wars history for all time! On sale September 19 FC, 32pg (6 of 6) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD — THE YAVIN VASSILIKA TP by MIKE KENNEDY and CARLOS MEGLIA; cover by CARLOS MEGLIA When three Hutts place a wager on who can raise the most successful squad of henchmen to procure a highly valuable, mythical treasure, the most conniving rogues of the Star Wars Universe are recruited. Following a lead provided by Jozzel Moffet, a Hutt's majordomo, three teams set out to be the first to find the mysterious Yavin Vassilika. Boba Fett, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Lando, Dengar, IG-88, and others square off to decide who is the best scoundrel in the galaxy! They're hot on each other's trails, trying to stay alive and one step ahead of the pack. Meanwhile, the seductive Jozzel Moffet, wanting to free herself from a life of Hutt-washing, is moonlighting for a secret fourth investor and is hoping to get the Vassilika from whichever team is left standing! Collecting the five-issue miniseries. On sale October 3 SC, 120pg, FC . . . $14.95 DYNAMIC FORCES VARIANT EDITIONS STAR WARS: JEDI QUEST #1 LIMITED EDITION GOLD-FOIL COVER This special Dark Horse edition bridges the events between Episode I and II and expands on the character of the boy who will one day grow to be the Dark Lord of the galaxy! Don't miss out on another spectacular untold tale! REGULAR—FC, 32pg . . . $12.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg . . . $29.99 ANGEL #1 LIMITED EDITION GOLD-FOIL PHOTO COVER This intense and darkly romantic new Angel thriller is written by none other than series creator Joss Whedon. Acclaimed penciller Mel Rubi joins Joss as he takes us (and Angel) from the darkened, mean streets of Los Angeles, to the dizzying heights of the city's skyscrapers, and face to face with some of the strangest, the most grotesque, and the most unsettlingly seductive creatures Angel has ever faced! PHOTO COVER—FC, 32pg . . . $12.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg . . . $19.99 PLANET OF THE APES #1 LIMITED EDITION GOLD-FOIL PHOTO COVER RETURN TO THE PLANET OF THE APES! Anything that could have possibly gone wrong since "The Human War" did. The human rebel Esau and the ape leader Seneca are facing a trial for crimes against the ape state. Once triumphant, they now await a hangman's noose! REGULAR—FC, 32pg . . . $12.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg . . . $29.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ #1 LIMITED EDITION FIERY RED FOIL PHOTO COVER Oz's solo adventure is about to begin, and Dynamic Forces is commemorating this hot little comic with a fiery red foil cover! Dynamic Forces fiery red foil, limited to 250 copies, photo cover, FC, 32pg . . . $16.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANGEL #7 (SERIES 1) RED FOIL EDITION PHOTO COVER FC, 32pg . . . $16.99 O/A ANGEL #15 (SERIES 1) FOIL EDITION PHOTO COVER FC, 32pg . . . $16.99 ******************** DC COMICS DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #147 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY BARRY KITSON In stores September 5. Part 2 of the 3-part "Bad," featuring artwork by Barry Kitson (Empire). Batman, already beaten nearly to death by the monstrous man-child Jordy, is aided by Dr. Temple in an attempt to discover the secret of Jordy's "Bad" alter-ego. But can the Dark Knight discover the cause and do something about it before Jordy begins another rampage of destruction? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DETECTIVE COMICS #762 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, DARWYN COOKE, AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS In stores September 12. Things between Bruce and Vesper heat up, while Sasha begins a new, uneasy working arrangement with Batman. Meanwhile, the GCPD's Internal Affairs goes after a dirty cop — and you won't believe who it is! All this and a shock ending you don't dare miss! Plus, "Trail of the Catwoman" concludes in the backup written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) — leading into an all-new CATWOMAN ongoing series! FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #21 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND MIKE CARLIN; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, DAN DECARLO, JOHN FLOYD, AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores September 19. "Retribution," Part 2 of 2. A man named Yoska has emerged from Dick Grayson's past, claiming to be Dick's grandfather! Where Yoska has come from and why assassins are on his tail are answers that Batman and Nightwing must figure out quickly if they're going to keep this final link to Dick's past alive! Plus, a Batman Black & White backup "Day & Night…in Black & White!" written by DCU Executive Editor Mike Carlin and illustrated by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo & Terry Austin — featuring Batgirl & Poison Ivy! FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATMAN #595 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores September 26. Bruce attempts to unravel the mystery behind the connection between Lew Moxon and his dearly departed father, Thomas Wayne. Could Bruce's father somehow have been involved with Gotham's underworld? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #82 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND CARIELLO In stores September 12. Azrael confronts the criminal mastermind who took him prisoner! But can Jean Paul bring his new foe to justice when the drugs in his system cause him to black out at the most inopportune times? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATGIRL #20 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores September 5. Guest-writer Chuck Dixon steps in for "Literacy." Batgirl reluctantly must seek the help of Stephanie Brown, the Spoiler, to help solve a kidnapping that's been plaguing The Hill. The Spoiler has the one advantage over Cassandra that will make or break this case; she can read! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST SC WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND JOHN BEATTY ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 12. The third and concluding volume to the Elseworlds saga that began with BATMAN & DRACULA: RED RAIN and BATMAN: BLOODSTORM. CRIMSON MIST finds James Gordon and Alfred Pennyworth removing the stake from the vampire Batman's heart in order to have him help fend off a swarm of undead descending on Gotham. But will a revived Dark Knight prove to be even a bigger threat? For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN & DRACULA: RED RAIN SC WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND MALCOLM JONES III ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 12. Reoffered again, the first volume to the Elseworlds saga that continues with BATMAN: BLOODSTORM and BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST finds the worlds of Batman and Dracula colliding in a unique way. Will Batman become a true bat creature of the night? (STAR08813) SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $12.95 BATMAN: BLOODSTORM SC WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND JOHN BEATTY ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 12. Also still available is the second volume to the Elseworlds saga that began with BATMAN & DRACULA: RED RAIN and continues with this month's BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST SC. Batman must destroy an army of vampires before they feast upon the innocent…and before he himself succumbs to his thirst for blood! (STAR01079) SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $12.95 ************************ BATMAN: DARK VICTORY HC WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE Advance-solicited; in stores October 24. The popular maxiseries that served as a follow-up to BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN is collected in this remarkable hardcover, by the award-winning team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A trade-paperback edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than March, 2002. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 392PG, FC $29.95 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #42 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY In stores September 5. It's a hot time in Gotham, as buildings mysteriously explode in flames all over town. It's up to Batman and Robin to put out the inferno in "Tuesday Night," featuring crackling good guest pencils by BATMAN BEYOND's Craig Rousseau! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #2 WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER In stores September 19. Caught in the crossfire of a police shootout, Orpheus must fight for his life as he seeks to take down a bevy of deadly gangbangers. But even if he can get past the hail of bullets, the mystery of who's behind the recent police killings still remains. And to solve that mystery, Orpheus must face Gotham's protector…the Batman! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.50 BIRDS OF PREY #35 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY WILLIAM ROSADO AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores September 19. Oracle, Power Girl, Blue Beetle, and Militia have arrived to rescue Black Canary, but they're too late! Ra's al Ghul is on the run, but how much running can a centuries-old guy do, anyway? The walls are coming down and it looks like Dinah's gonna get squashed...unless she can make it to the Lazarus Pit! It's the climactic conclusion to our star-crossed story of love, betrayal, death and rebirth. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH GIANT BATMAN ANNUAL #1 (1961) REPLICA EDITION WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER, EDMOND HAMILTON AND VARIOUS; ART BY DICK SPRANG, SHELDON MOLDOFF, LEW SCHWARTZ, AND CHARLES PARIS; COVER BY CURT SWAN AND VARIOUS In stores September 19. Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 (1963), this facsimile 80-page Giant Edition features "1001 Secrets of Batman and Robin," "How to be Batman," "The Strange Costumes of Batman," "Untold Tales of the Bat-Signal," "The Amazing Inventions of Batman," and much more! Perfect Bound. (STAR09477) FC, 80 PG. $4.95 ************************ HARLEY & IVY: LOVE ON THE LAM WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOE CHIODO In stores September 26. Before Harley Quinn got her own monthly series, she teamed up with Poison Ivy for an unforgettable night on the town filled with wacky hijinx and unfortunate scenarios. These two ladies of Gotham are lovingly brought to life by writer Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN, Pedro And Me) and painter Joe Chiodo (DANGER GIRL SPECIAL, The Mechanic) For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 HARLEY QUINN #12 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores September 12. Harley's first year ends with a bang in this special extra-sized issue! It's games-within-games as Bo and Surley try to capture Harley; Bo and Carrie try to hook up (at last); Nix unleashes his plan against Harley; Buster's true colors are shown; Jack Happi meets his destiny (and it hurts); allegiances shift; and Batman strikes! It's a bang-up blowout — and we're doing it in style! Oh, and a familiar guest-star returns, setting in motion HARLEY QUINN's second exciting year! FC, 40 PG. $2.95 NIGHTWING #61 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY TREVOR MCCARTHY AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY MCCARTHY AND JOHN LOWE In stores September 12. When a bank robbery goes bad, Officer Dick Grayson makes it his mission to go after the culprits. But sometimes catching the bad guy isn't the most dangerous part of a case. Sometimes it's the cops you have to watch if you want to stay alive. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #94 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY In stores September 19. A lead-in to next month's big event! Spoiler's up to her eyeballs in villains, and they're living in her house, no less! Meanwhile, Tim makes a very disturbing discovery as the truth about his roommate Wesley is revealed. Unfortunately, Wesley makes a discovery about Tim, and it involves a certain Boy Wonder costume. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #174 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND SMITH In stores September 5. Featuring guest-art by Steve Leiber (Whiteout). The aftermath of "Our Worlds at War" has taken its toll on the Man of Steel. Superman returns to Smallville in order to restore the Kent farm, but he can't shake the terrible feelings inside him. Will Superman hang up his costume for good? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #596 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR. In stores September 12. This…doesn't look like a job for Superman. Has the Man of Steel turned his back on the world after the War? It certainly looks like it when neither the JLA nor the President can get the Man of Steel to help with the recovery of our planet. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #118 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN; COVER BY MAHNKE In stores September 19. Guest-starring Hal Jordan, the Spectre! Superman is brought in by the Linear Men for the war crimes they perceive the Man of Steel to have committed. Can the Spectre defend him against the tribunal that is the Quintessence? What will be the punishment and who is the surprise witness? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #783 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY BRANDON S. BARDEAUX AND MARK MORALES; COVER BY KANO In stores September 26. A beleaguered Man of Steel faces off against the Ocean Master, Major Disaster and Scorch separately, but how can he hope to stop them when he's lost the will to fight, and the one man who gave him hope is missing? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERBOY #92 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY AND EDDIE BERGANZA; ART AND COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE In stores September 19. The Kid's really had it rough in recent months. So what better time for Doctor Sin to return!? And if you thought the Doctor was an enigma before, then check out this rematch between him and Superboy, set in a wonderland of weirdness! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #62 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores September 19. Supergirl unfairly judged Buzz of a crime he didn't commit. Now, knowing the truth, the guilt-ridden heroine tracks Buzz all the way to Gotham City. Unfortunately it looks like Buzz really is on the wrong side of the tracks this time. He's aligned himself with Harvey Dent, a.k.a. Two-Face, whose kidnapping of a scientist leads to the creation of another bizarre foe for the Maid of Might! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 5. The surprising miniseries continues! In the 1960s, the teen protegés of the JSA form a teen group of their own; sibling rivalry and other tensions mount within the Kent family; and an unexpected romance flowers in Gotham City's super-hero community. Then, in the 1970s, Deadman takes Batman on a harrowing trip into the shattered psyche of one of the Dark Knight Detective's greatest foes, and Hal Jordan embarks on a new career. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 4) $5.95 SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #61 WRITTEN BY ANDY MERRILL; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores September 12. Superman battles the Parasite! But although the fight is as serious as it gets, the real story is about two streetcorner magicians who are sure they are as powerful as the Man of Steel! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SUPERMAN/GEN13 TP WRITTEN BY ADAM HUGHES; ART BY LEE BERMEJO AND JOHN NYBERG; COVER BY BERMEJO WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS. Retro-solicited; in stores August 15. WildStorm's premier super-teens make their way to Metropolis and get into super-sized trouble in a meeting readers demanded! When Superman gets knocked through a few buildings, Fairchild places herself in the line of fire and takes the brunt of the impact, knocking her out. When she awakens, she has amnesia and mistakenly believes herself to be Supergirl! For more information, see the feature article. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for (JUN0010435) have been cancelled. SC, 7X10, 80PG, FC $9.95 SUPERMAN VS. PREDATOR TP WRITTEN BY DAVID MICHELINIE; ART AND COVER BY ALEX MALEEV In stores September 12. Superman faces a strange — and deadly — visitor from another planet in this trade that finds a weakened Man of Steel struggling to defeat a nearly unstoppable hunter whose deadly mission threatens all life on Earth. For more information, see the feature article. Copublished with Dark Horse Comics. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 DC UNIVERSE BLACKHAWK ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY WILL EISNER, DICK FRENCH, WILLIAM WOOLFOLK, BOB POWELL; ART BY CHUCK CUIDERA, REED CRANDALL AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CUIDERA AND RODNEY RAMOS In stores September 19. Thrill to the exciting adventures of wartime hero Blackhawk and his multinational squad of freedom fighters. This special hardcover collection reprints the Blackhawk stories from MILITARY COMICS #1-17. Included: A map of Blackhawk island! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 THE FLASH #178 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores September 26. "Caged." Keystone City tries to keep Gorilla Grodd in a cage! But this is a very different Grodd than the one you're used to — a fierce fighting ape who's out to level the town! Looks like the Flash is going to have his hands full dealing with this monkey business… FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 (1963) — FASCIMILE EDITION WRITTEN BY JOHN BROOME AND ROBERT KANIGHER; ART BY CARMINE INFANTINO, LEE ELIAS, JOE GIELLA, FRANK GIACOIA; COVER BY INFANTINO AND JOE KUBERT In stores September 19. The very best of the Silver Age Flash's early adventures are showcased in this handsome facsimile edition of THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 (1963) — reprinting the first appearances of Kid Flash, the Elongated Man and the villainous Gorilla Grodd! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 80 PG. $6.95 THE FLASH SECRET FILES #3 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, DAN CURTIS JOHNSON, J.H. WILLIAMS III, AND IAN EDGINTON; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS, DIEGO BARRETO, JASON JOHNSON, SCOTT MCDANIEL, BRYAN TALBOT, LIAM MCCORMACK-SHARP, PAUL RIVOCHE, PASCUAL ALIXE, JOSÉ MARZAN, JR., AARON SOWD, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY KOLINS In stores September 12. In the aftermath of THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS, discover the new threats that confront the Fastest Man Alive! A new player in the Keystone City Police Department arrives in the Flash's stomping grounds, and discovers that the city is much more than it seems (written by Geoff Johns with art by Scott Kolins & José Marzan, Jr.). Also, the DEO's Agent Chase meets Wally West for the first time and learns about one of his greatest foes (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Diego Barreto & Mick Gray) and Max Mercury and Impulse co-star in "Flash Facts" (by Ian Edginton & Jason Johnson). Plus, Profile Pages of Flash's enemies and allies, featuring art by Scott McDaniel, Liam McCormack-Sharp, Paul Rivoche, Pascual Alixe, and more! FC, 48 PG. $4.95 GREEN ARROW #8 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores September 26. "Quiver" continues as the mystery behind Ollie Queen's return from the grave deepens! Green Arrow's been wandering around the DCU with no knowledge of the last ten years, and the secrets behind his memory loss become clearer with this issue's surprising revelations. The only problem is that he may not like the answers to his questions! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #142 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY ERIC BATTLE AND RICH FABER; COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM In stores September 5. The trio known as Inferno is more than a match for two Green Lanterns, so Jade is in serious trouble when Kyle gets critically injured and taken out of the fight! Jade's got no time to help him out though, as Inferno's three members — Ember, Torch and Blaze — try to take out not only two Green Lanterns in one day, but all of Manhattan! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 IMPULSE #78 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND RICH FABER; COVER BY BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores September 12. The members of Young Justice guest-star in "Impulse No More!" The celebrated Impulse uniform stays folded in a trunk this issue. The traumatic events of the War have forced an end to Bart's career. Meanwhile, White Lightning returns! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #58 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY MIKE S. MILLER AND PAUL NEARY; COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND NEARY In stores September 26. "Terror Incognita," Part 4 of 4. With the White Martians' defeat of the JLA, the Earth is in their villainous grasp at last. And now that the Martians' long-term alteration of Earth's atmosphere nearing its completion, there doesn't seem to be any hope of thwarting their evil ambitions by exposing them to their one weakness: fire! Having retreated to the airless space around the moon, how can the few surviving Leaguers possibly withstand the aliens' crippling assault? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA: INCARNATIONS #5 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY VAL SEMEIKS, NORM BREYFOGLE, ERIC BATTLE, AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY SEMEIKS AND ROLLINS In stores September 5. The untold tales of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes continue. Vibe! Steel! Gypsy! It's the rise and fall of the Motor City Justice League, as Aquaman relocates the JLA from a satellite in the sky to Detroit to bring them closer to the people they serve. But as soon as they arrive, they find themselves embroiled in the greatest disaster ever: The Crisis on Infinite Earths! Plus: Two titanic backup tales give a fresh glimpse at the darkest moments in the lives of everyone's favorite heroes. FC, 48 PG. (5 OF 7) $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA VS. PREDATOR WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY GRAHAM NOLAN AND RANDY ELLIOTT In stores September 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SUPERMAN VS. PREDATOR TP, this startling one-shot features another face-off between the vicious Predators and the Man of Steel — this time together with the JLA. A cadre of Predators have acquired their own super-human powers, and aren't leaving Earth without our heroes' heads as trophies! Copublished with Dark Horse Comics. Prestige Format. (STAR12323) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 *********************** JSA #28 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEVE SADOWSKI AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores September 19. The JSA meets its newest foe: Roulette (introduced in JSA Secret Files #2)!. The villainess runs "The House," a fight club for the super-powered where the JSA is being forced to battle each other…or die! First on the fight card: Black Adam vs. Atom Smasher! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BUSCEMA CREATING SUPERMAN WRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) WITH MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP); ART BY JOHN BUSCEMA (LEAD) WITH KYLE BAKER (BACKUP); COVERS BY JOHN BUSCEMA AND ADAM HUGHES In stores September 19. One of the most eagerly anticipated projects in modern comics history continues as Stan Lee presents his vision of Superman, illustrated by the legendary John Buscema! When an alien policeman chases his most hated foe into the reaches of space, he soon finds himself stranded on Earth. With remarkable powers from the new atmosphere, he becomes a super-hero in hopes of accelerating humanity's progress toward the stars. But Reverend Dominic Darrk has other plans. Plus, an "On the Street" backup story written by Michael Uslan and Stan Lee, with art by Kyle Baker! For more information, see the feature article. Look for signed versions in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 LEGION WORLDS #6 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY KILIAN PLUNKETT, MIKE MCKONE AND LANNING; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores September 26. Tinya Wazzo, the former Legionnaire known as Apparition, is on the run from mercenaries hired by her domineering mother. When they track Tinya to Rimbor, the homeworld of her late husband, Jo Nah (the lost Legionnaire Ultra Boy), Tinya is no condition to make a last stand against her pursuers. Fortunately, she's befriended a "lone wolf" of sorts along the way, and he doesn't like having his back against the wall! In the backup story (with art by Mike McKone & Andy Lanning), we go back one year in the past, to the memorial service for the Lost Legionnaires, and learn what prompted the remaining heroes to disband the Legion. FC, 48 PG. (6 OF 6) $3.95 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #36 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY JAMAL IGLE AND RAY KRYSSING; COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores September 5. Final Issue. The return of the Justice Experience's greatest nemesis, Dr. Trapps, may mean the end to the Martian Manhunter, as J'onn is forced to make a decision that will affect the rest of his (possibly very short!) life. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ORION #18 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON, AL MILGROM AND KLAUS JANSON; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores September 19. Orion goes back to Apokolips, the world of his birth. Once there, he is befriended by Rakar — a former Green Lantern (from GREEN LANTERN 80-PAGE GIANT) who's been abandoned there at the hands of Darkseid! Can Orion make it from Apokolips to Earth? Plus, a backup tale featuring art by Al Milgrom & Klaus Janson! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SPECTRE #9 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY RYAN SOOK AND JIM ROYAL; COVER BY SOOK In stores September 5. Hal Jordan is confronted with a horrible catastrophe. Because of his role as the Spectre, his dearest family members are caught up in a cosmic game where death seems to be the only way out. And now that the soul of Abin Sur has been bottled up and stolen, is the hell in which he finds himself his final infernal resting place, or is there some way out? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUICIDE SQUAD #1 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART AND COVER BY PACO MEDINA AND JOE SANCHEZ In stores September 5. From the ruins of "Our Worlds at War" comes the return of the DC Universe's deadliest team! When former members of the Injustice Gang are given a chance for freedom, they're jumping at the chance for suicide! Find out what the latest incarnation of this DCU team is all about! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #33 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY MIKE COLLINS AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY KIA ASAMIYA In stores September 26. Argent is on the trail of Theta, the mysterious supervillain responsible for the assault on Epsilon. But as she gets closer to the person who hired Theta to battle the Titans, it becomes obvious to Argent that the villain's employer is someone Argent already knows. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #174 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores September 26. "The Witch & the Warrior," Part 1 of 3. The Earth still is repairing itself after the events of "Our Worlds at War." So naturally, the evil sorceress Circe decides to take advantage by transforming the weary male heroes of the JLA, JSA, Titans, and Young Justice into fantastic creatures that a cadre of super-villains will hunt down and kill! Wonder Woman must assemble a team of Earth's greatest heroines — including Power Girl, Doctor Light, Vixen, Black Canary, and Troia — to save the heroes, while she saves Superman! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 YOUNG JUSTICE #37 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND MARLO ALQUIZA In stores September 5. "Our Worlds at War" may be over, but Young Justice is still stuck in Hell. Or is it Apokolips? Same difference. At the tender mercy of Granny Goodness and the Female Furies, the teen heroes have all their worst nightmares come to life! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE A LIFE FORCE SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores September 19. Presenting the first DC edition of Will Eisner's A LIFE FORCE, as part of The Will Eisner Library of books. Set during the Depression, A LIFE FORCE tells the hard-luck story of a tenement dweller living in the same neighborhood that served the setting for A CONTRACT WITH GOD. Eisner's everyman, Jacob Shtarkah, and his family and neighbors come to life in this moving urban portrait. "A LIFE FORCE is easily the best realistic graphic novel I've ever read." — Don Thompson, Comics Buyer's Guide SC, 8X11, 144PG, B&W $12.95 CARTOON CARTOONS #7 WRITTEN BY JOE EDKIN, SHOLLY FISCH AND MICHAEL KRAIGER; ART BY GARY TERRY, VINCENT DEPORTER, DAVE SIMONS, TIM HARKINS, ANGUS BUNGAY, AND MIKE KAZALEH; COVER BY VAN PARTIBLE AND JEFF ALBRECHT In stores September 26. Johnny Bravo makes friends with the coolest dude in town — only to watch Mama fall head over heels for him! Plus, all-new tales starring Ed, Edd & Eddy, Cow and Chicken, and Courage the Cowardly Dog. Featuring cover art by Johnny Bravo creator Van Partible! Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $1.99 LOONEY TUNES #82 WRITTEN BY SHOLLY FISCH AND FRANK STROM; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, WALTER CARZON, LEO BATIC, HORACIO OTTOLINI, AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores September 5. Speedy Gonzales works a little of that ol' black magic on Witch Hazel; Foghorn Leghorn gets a blue ribbon for buffoonery at the county fair; and Sylvester and Tweety…switch places?!?! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #19 WRITTEN BY SEAN CAROLAN & JENNIFER MOORE, IAN BOOTHBY & ROGER FREDERICKS; ART BY STEPHANIE GLADDEN, BILL ALGER AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores September 19. Sugar, spice…and a little kung fu! That dastardly monkey Mojo Dojo uses some Eastern wisdom to pound the Girls silly; plus, Buttercup learns a bit about Zen in order to…calm down?? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO #52 WRITTEN BY DAVE HUNT AND DAN ABNETT; ART BY JOE STATON, ANTHONY WILLIAMS, DAN DAVIS AND HUNT; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores September 12. It's a creepy cave adventure for the Mystery Inc. gang as they go down South — way down — into "The Haunted Cave!" Plus, Scooby gets a little ghost-chasing help from Shakespeare in "To Haunt or Not to Haunt"! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #26 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART AND COVER BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores September 5. It's the end of everything for the New Authority, the doomed superteam whose own missteps first altered the very fabric of reality, then erased the team from existence. The political and corporate fatcats are backing the New Authority, but the people who now control reality are bringing the Old Authority back. It looks like there's a happy ending — and a triumphant return — in store for the Authority. But which Authority…and for how long? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CRIMSON: REDEMPTION TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores September 5. The final chapter of the CRIMSON library collects issues #19-24 of the popular CLIFFHANGER series. The world is in flames and the battle lines are drawn for a showdown between good and evil. Alex Elder, along with his staunch allies, offer our world and its inhabitants the only chance at survival they have. It's devastation on a global level, and the fate of our planet is at stake. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CRIMSON: EARTH ANGEL TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores September 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the CRIMSON: REDEMPTION TP, this trade immediately precedes REDEMPTION and continues the saga of Alex Elder, the teenage vampire who has chosen to use his supernatural abilities to protect the powerless. Reprints CRIMSON #13-18. (STAR12807) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ************************ CYBERNARY 2.0 #3 WRITTEN BY JOE HARRIS; ART AND COVER BY ERIC CANETE AND JUAN VLASCO In stores September 26. Yumiko and the street rats find themselves the prisoners of the young clan lord Toshiro. But Yumiko's mind is already fractured. In his bid for the throne of Gamorra, will Toshiro's brainwashing push her over the edge? Or does MechaMax have plans of his own for Cybernary? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.95 DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! #1 WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE; ART AND COVER BY YUNE AND VINCE RUSSELL CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores September 12. An evil new nemesis known only as the Kama Syndicate takes the Danger Girls on a wild new adventure from the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong to the ancient jungle ruins of the Angkor Empire. For more information, see the feature article. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for (OCT000583) have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 2) $2.95 THE ESTABLISHMENT #1 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores September 12. Spinning out of the 8-page preview story in THE AUTHORITY #24, THE ESTABLISHMENT is WildStorm's newest ongoing series, delivering super-hero action with a British attitude. Charlie Arrows, Jon Drake, Equus, Scarlet, Mister Pharmacist, and others form the government sanctioned team that keeps all the weird, wild and world-threatening stuff away from the general populace. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13 #69 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY YANNICK PAQUETTE AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY WARREN In stores September 19. Part 2 of the 2-part "Slave to Love," tying into THE AUTHORITY! All hell breaks loose…literally! Grunge, occasional boytoy for the Authority's apparently indiscriminate Swift, becomes the unwitting "Trojan horse" for a scheme to destroy the Authority's dimension-hopping Carrier. Can Grunge and long-suffering girlfriend Freefall, as well as their troubled relationship, possibly survive the ensuing universe-shaking cataclysm? Find out for yourself! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE MONARCHY #7 WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores September 19. "Making the Metropolitan," Part 2 of 3. L.A.'s flawed hero Last Angel's bitter defeat leads to a strange resurrection, with Jackson King behind the scenes orchestrating both the tragedy and triumph. Plus, Agent Morro finds what may ultimately prove to be the greatest weapon in his fight against the Monarchy: Malcolm King. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NINJA BOY #2 WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER AND ALÉ GARZA; ART AND COVER BY GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores September 19. Training is over and now Nakio's real education begins. After narrowly escaping certain death from Mikaboshi's deadliest assassins, Nakio races to save his family. But is he too late? Mikaboshi and his forces must be destroyed. But how? The answers may lie with the oracle, Kali the Devourer. But to find Kali, Nakio and his furry companion Sake must journey into the perilous Old Forest and unlock its secrets. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 OUT THERE #5 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores September 26. Zach's father tries to kill him. A possessed Sheriff Greenwood is hunting Casey, Mark, and Jess, and a structure that will completely open E-D city to the Draedrealm is nearly complete. Just when things look like they can't get any worse, a new evil presence arrives! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — ENEMY UNSEEN TP WRITTEN BY KEITH R.A. DE CANDIDO, CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, AND SCOTT CIENCIN; ART BY PETER PACHOUMIS, DAVE HOOVER, ANDREW CURRIE, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY DREW STRUZAN In stores September 12. A remarkable cover by superstar painter Drew Struzan, marking his WildStorm debut, fronts this collection of stories featuring Star Trek: The Next Generation. This trade paperback contains the Next Generation tales PERCHANCE TO DREAM, EMBRACE THE WOLF, and THE KILLING SHADOWS, written by some of the most popular novelists of licensed fiction today! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $17.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — FORGIVENESS HC WRITTEN BY DAVID BRIN; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY SCOTT HAMPTON Advance-solicited; in stores October 17. Best-selling science-fiction author David Brin tackles his first-ever Star Trek® project, and first-ever graphic novel, collaborating with acclaimed painter Scott Hampton. Captain Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701-E spot a stray transporter beam in deep space carrying a living being inside. When they bring it aboard, they encounter a mystery for the ages! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $24.95 TALEWEAVER #1 WRITTEN BY LEONARD BANAAG; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO In stores September 26. Following the exciting launch of last month's NINJA BOY comes an new Asian-themed WildStorm miniseries! TALEWEAVER explores a time of war on a distant world, where the ways of feudal Asia still thrive. Warlords lead great armies into battle and the clash of swords rings across the land, as powerful magic fills the air, and the destiny of a nation lies with an unsuspecting young man. Extra-sized first issue! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG.(1 OF 6) $3.50 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #27 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores September 5. It's Grifter vs. Zealot in the third and perhaps final round. After their confrontation in issue #23, Grifter sets out to learn the true secrets behind Zealot's deadly mission against the Coda, the warrior cult she founded a millennia ago. Plus, the return of Agent Wax. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOMAGE COMICS DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE #5 WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN SEVERIN In stores September 5. Jimmy Miggs is back in the dusty border town of Luttrell, with vengeance on the brain, and a bullet with Gideon Brood's name on it. One problem: Jimmy Miggs is supposed to be dead. To make matters worse, a lynch mob has laid an ambush for Brood, and the young barmaid Jerome Alexander Betts has grown fond of is being used as the bait. It all culminates in a shock ending that changes the Desperadoes team forever. FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #28 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores September 5. "Contrabandolero," Part 1 of 3. Down in the West Texas town of El Paso, it's not just love people are falling into. Life is dirt cheap on the border, and even that's too pricey for Wyley Times, a gas-station attendant with absolutely zero ambition. When a smoldering, mysterious beauty comes to town, she sends Wyley spinning over the edge, and it's up to her equally mysterious companion to straighten Wyley out. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE: OPERATION BOLLOCK #2 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY CARLOS EZQUERRA; COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores September 12. The Rifle Brigade chaps arrive in Sidi Boomboom, capital of the Middle Eastern kingdom where Hitler's lost bollock is rumored to be kept. But before they can collect their prize, they first must defeat Nazi assassins, a lovesick elephant, and a dashing Yank with his own eye on the ball! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #7 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY DICK GIORDANO AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores September 19. "The Protector," Part 3 of 4. The ugly reality of Hollywood comes into focus for Harry Kraft, as a young actress reveals her dirty little secret; a government snitch gets a TV show; and a mob boss makes a gossip columnist an offer she can't refuse. Featuring guest-pencils by Dick Giordano. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY: SCARS AND STRIPES TP WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY CHAYKIN In stores September 26. The first four issues of VERTIGO's smash hit ongoing series AMERICAN CENTURY are collected in this introductory trade paperback. Harry Block, a fighter jock who distinguished himself in the skies over Europe in World War II, is recalled to active duty in Korea. But instead of enlisting, he hijacks a plane, reinvents himself as Harry "Kraft," and sets out to live an extraordinary new life of action and adventure! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $8.95 ANGEL AND THE APE #2 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY PHILIP BOND; COVER BY ARTHUR ADAMS In stores September 26. The VERTIGO updating of a DC classic continues! The mystery thickens as Angel and Sam penetrate deeper into the Big Apple's steamy netherworld in search of Bambi's past. From a dermatologist's office to a Staten Island strip club — everyone seemed to want Bambi dead! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #5 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY LOUIS SMALL, JR. AND MARK FARMER; PAINTED COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores September 26. "Arms and Legs for Hostages," Part 1 of 2. Angela goes undercover — and under covers — to rescue two young girls from an African dictator's clutches. But there's a mole in the presidential palace! Will Angela be exposed? Even more than she's used to? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #7 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND JASON MOORE; PAINTED COVER BY TEDDY KRISTIANSEN In stores September 5. The second Crusade marches on! She's seen him. She's spoken to him. She's touched the cold steel that covers his arcane flesh. And this month Venus Kostopikas begins her quest to find the Knight. But will her twisting path of detection cross the lines drawn in the erupting war between the city's cardinal of crime, The Pope, and its would-be usurper Bocc? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #166 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores September 26. "Highwater," Part 3 of 4. As John Constantine gets further involved with an extremist patriot group, he finds himself drawn to their charismatic leader, Major Gage. Aware of Constantine's abilities, Gage has plans of his own for Constantine — plans that could lead to the deaths of thousands. But to his credit, John has plans of his own. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #3 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores September 12. The new ongoing VERTIGO series starring Timothy Hunter continues. Tim takes Kalesh on a walking tour of the many worlds of The White School, and gives her some insights about the nature of magic...and himself. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 I, PAPARAZZI HC WRITTEN BY PAT MCGREAL; ART AND COVER BY STEPHEN JOHN PHILLIPS AND STEVEN PARKE In stores September 26. This hallucinatory, psychological thriller recounts one night in the life of "Monster" McGowran, one of New York City's paparazzi. A night that takes a left turn into weirdness when he's beaten to a pulp by the bodyguards of an inscrutable young movie star. But when Monster plans his revenge, he accidentally uncovers something strange, horrifying and not meant to be discovered. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS HC, 96PG, FC $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH VEILS SC WRITTEN BY PAT MCGREAL; ART BY STEPHEN JOHN PHILLIPS, REBECCA GUAY AND JOSE VILLARRUBIA; COVER BY PHILLIPS AND VILLARRUBIA In stores September 26. This gorgeous softcover — by I, PAPARAZZI's Pat McGreal and Stephen John Phillips, with digital art by Jose Villarrubia and painted art by Rebecca Guay — takes place in the evocative setting of a harem. "Splendid writing…really capture[s] the essence of a Victorian period novel." — Will Eisner. (STAR10220) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $14.95 ************************ LUCIFER #18 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS, DEAN ORMSTON AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores September 5. "Dalliance With the Damned," Part 2. In the region of Hell called Effrul, Christopher Rudd learns the true and terrible purpose behind the sufferings of the damned. Meanwhile, a bloody conspiracy threatens Effrul's fragile and decadent social order, and it seems that one of its targets is Lucifer Morningstar. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 OUTLAW NATION #13 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN PARLOV AND GORAN SUDZUKA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores September 19. "Desperado." While Story's in Hell Holes trying to put a beneficial spin on his dubious deal with Old Asa, Reverend Hell is working on persuading Sonny he has a vocation in the Church of Johnson. With every one so preoccupied, no one notices that Martin's disappeared with a bad disposition and a bottle of whiskey. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SANDMAN #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY SAM KIETH AND MIKE DRINGENBERG; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores September 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE SANDMAN SANDGLOBE from DC Direct, this milestone first issue of the acclaimed and award-winning series features the scene of Morpheus imprisoned in a glass cage — the same scene that inspired the SANDGLOBE. (STAR10410) MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $2.95 ************************ THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #4 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY BRYAN TALBOT AND STEVE LEIALOHA; COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores September 19. Erstwhile detectives, Edwin and Charles, have helped their 'mentor' the Marquez de Marquis capture an immortal killer. But after more snooping, the boys begin to suspect that they've caught the wrong man, and their mysterious benefactor may not be what he appears. To make matters worse, it looks like the usually helpful Mad Hettie has joined the forces of evil as well. Can the boys uncover the truth, save the day and get the girl, all while maintaining proper British manners? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 SWAMP THING #19 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI AND MARC HEMPEL; PAINTED COVER BY GREG STAPLES In stores September 12. Tefé's search for the Tree of Knowledge heats up! Journeying to Africa with Pilate, she meets an African medicine woman who agrees to take Tefé to the Tree. But first Tefé must atone for her past sins and ask permission from the continent's ancestors. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #49 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY MOEBIUS In stores September 12. Spider's evidence against the Smiler and his corrupt administration has been wiped out. Now he must rebuild his case from scratch, exploring every nook and cranny...and fighting dirty if he has to — because he's finally up against someone with the mind and ability to fight dirtier than he can. As the nation and City reel under its new shocks, and the Smiler relaxes, Spider and his Filthy Asistants finally have the space to move unnoticed, as they plan their attack... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WAR STORY: JOHANN'S TIGER WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND GARY ERSKINE; PHOTO COVER In stores September 5. The first of Garth Ennis' brutal WWII stories that tell it like it really was. JOHANN'S TIGER is the tale of a German Tiger tank commander and his crew. Retreating from the Russians on the Eastern Front, Johann's only goal is to find the Americans and surrender to them before he and his men get killed. But even if he can escape from the Red Army and the Nazi Secret Police, Johann can never elude his own guilt over the atrocities he's seen and committed. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. $4.95 PARADOX PRESS THE REMARKABLE WORLDS OF PHINEAS B. FUDDLE TP WRITTEN BY BOAZ YAKIN; ART AND COVER BY EREZ YAKIN In stores September 5. When a brilliant — but utterly mad — scientist in Victorian London decides to use his homemade time machine to "improve" some of the great (and not so great) civilizations of the past, it sets off a chain of events that could unhinge the universe. Now his two bumbling colleagues must chase him through time before the universe implodes! Collecting the complete 4-issue whimsical adventure miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STUCK RUBBER BABY SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY HOWARD CRUSE In stores September 5. One of the most important graphic novels to come out in the last decade, STUCK RUBBER BABY is reoffered to allow new readers a chance to experience this deeply personal and passionate work by legendary cartoonist Howard Cruse. Winner of the Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album. (STAR11975) MATURE READERS SC, 6X9, 224PG, B&W $14.95 ************************ MAD MAD MAGAZINE #410 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores September 5. Hot on the heels of last month's annual August-shipping issue comes yet another monumental annual event! That's right, it's the eagerly awaited September-shipping issue, baby! And you're only going to come across a gem like this once a year. Do we deliver, or what? MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC/B&W $2.99 DC DIRECT ACE THE BATHOUND SOFT TOY Advance-solicited; in stores January 23, 2002. It's a dog-eat-dog world...but now you can have one of the toughest dogs around for your very own with the ACE THE BATHOUND SOFT TOY. Based on the masked hound who used to accompany the Silver Age Batman on his crimefighting rounds, Ace the Bathound, masked to preserve his secret identity, features a removable cloth cape, has a wire inside for posing, and is as cuddly as they come...not to mention the perfect companion for the KRYPTO SOFT TOY! Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The ACE THE BATHOUND 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 September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. SOFT TOY $14.95 CLASSIC SUPERMAN S-SHIELD POCKET WATCH Advance-solicited; in stores December 5. The Man of Steel is always in the nick of time when trouble rears its head...and now you can keep track of time with the CLASSIC SUPERMAN S-SHIELD POCKET WATCH, manufactured by Fossil for DC Direct. This unique silver finished pocket watch is in the shape of the iconic Superman S-Shield and includes a dynamic image of the classic Silver Age Superman on its face. Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC SUPERMAN S-SHIELD POCKET WATCH 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 September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. POCKET WATCH $89.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DANGER GIRL PVC SET In stores September 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! miniseries, this sexy set features Abbey Chase, Valerie, Sydney Savage, Natalia Kassle, Deuce, Major Maxim, and Agent Zero. These PVC figures stand between3.5" to 4.25" tall. Packaged in a 4-color display box. Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR12506) PVC SET $39.95 *********************** GOLDEN AGE FLASH BY ALEX ROSS POSTER PAINTED ART BY ALEX ROSS Advance-solicited; in stores October 24. Acclaimed artist Alex Ross continues his series of full-color painted posters starring the legendary DC super-heroes — this time around, from the Golden Age of Comics! First out of the gate is — who else? — Jay Garrick, the Flash, the original Scarlet Speedster. This 22" x 34" poster is designed to be displayed on its own or be placed side-by-side with the others. Look for a signed and "Re-Marked " version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Retailers, please note: The GOLDEN AGE FLASH BY ALEX ROSS POSTER 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 September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. POSTER, 22x34, FC $7.95 GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN BY ALEX ROSS POSTER PAINTED ART BY ALEX ROSS Advance-solicited; in stores October 24. Alex Ross's portrayals of DC's super-stars of the Golden Age continues with this full-color painted poster featuring comics' first ring-slinger, the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott. This 22" x 34" poster is designed to be displayed on its own or be placed side-by-side with the others. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Retailers, please note: The GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN BY ALEX ROSS POSTER 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 September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. POSTER, 22x34, FC $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN: HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE In stores September 12. One of the greatest Green Lanterns of all time, Hal Jordan makes a striking 6" tall action figure — reoffered to coincide with the release of the GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN POWER RING PROP. This figure features nine points of articulation and a plastic power battery in scale with the figure. Plus, a one-size-fits-all PVC power ring. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR10729) FIGURE PI ************************ GREEN LANTERN CORPS: JOHN STEWART ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores January 30, 2002. He wasn't Earth's first Green Lantern, but John Stewart — originally chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to wear the power ring when Hal Jordan was out of commission — quickly established himself as a legend within the ranks of the Green Lantern Corps. Now Green Lantern John Stewart is an action figure standing approximately 6.25" tall, and featuring multiple points of articulation, a power battery, and a one-size-fits-all PVC power ring. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN CORPS: JOHN STEWART ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI GREEN LANTERN CORPS: TOMAR RE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores January 30, 2002. Tomar Re of the planet Xudar, defender of space sector 2813, is one of the legends of the Green Lantern Corps. His long and faithful record of service as a Green Lantern marks him as one of the Corps most heroic members...and now he joins such stellar company as Hal Jordan and John Stewart as an action figure! The GREEN LANTERN CORPS: TOMAR RE ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 7" tall and features multiple points of articulation, a power battery, and a one-size-fits-all PVC power ring. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN CORPS: TOMAR RE ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI STARS OF THE MONTH IMPULSE ACTION FIGURE In stores September 12. Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH Secret Files #3, which features a special story with Impulse and Max Mercury, this action figure is a perfect likeness of Bart Allen — the fastest teen alive and a member of Young Justice. Features multiple points of articulation and a display stand for posing. Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR11893) FIGURE PI MAX MERCURY ACTION FIGURE In stores September 12. Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH Secret Files #3, which features a special story with Impulse and Max Mercury, this action figure of Bart Allen's mentor, Max, is the perfect companion to the IMPULSE ACTION FIGURE. Features multiple points of articulation and a display stand for posing. Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR11957) FIGURE PI *********************** METAL MEN PVC SET Advance-solicited; in stores January 23, 2002. Created in the laboratory by the brilliant Dr. Will Magnus, the Metal Men were a most unlikely group of heroes — a team of robots outfitted with the revolutionary Responsometer, a device that gave them human emotions. Now the Metal Men are reunited in this full-color, hand- painted seven-piece PVC set, featuring Doc Magnus and his robot friends: flirtatious Platinum, shy Tin, hot-headed Mercury, dull-witted Lead, powerful Iron, and the brilliant Gold. These PVC figures stand between 2 1/4" to 4" tall. Packaged in a 4-color display box. Retailers, please note: The METAL MEN PVC SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PVC SET (x7) $39.95 STARMAN POSTER PENCILLED BY TONY HARRIS; PAINTED BY ALEX ROSS Advance-solicited; in stores October 24. The legacy of Starman stretches back to the Golden Age of Comics, beginning with the original hero of that name, Ted Knight, wielder of the Cosmic Rod. Now penciller Tony Harris and painter Alex Ross unite to bring this legacy to life in the STARMAN POSTER. Originally appearing as the covers to STARMAN #57-62, these stunning images have been joined together in this 26" x 26" poster featuring all the heroes who have battled evil as Starman. Retailers, please note: The STARMAN POSTER 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 September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. POSTER, 26x26, FC $10.95 THE TITANS: DONNA TROY POSTER ART BY PHIL JIMENEZ Advance-solicited; in stores October 24. She has served the cause of justice and represented the way of the Amazons since she was a child. Now the many faces of Donna Troy, the original Wonder Girl, are brought to vivid life in this striking new full-color poster. Featuring the cover triptych that originally appeared on TITANS #23 - 25, artist Phil Jimenez traces Wonder Girl's history from birth to today in this massive 55" x 28" poster. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Retailers, please note: THE TITANS: DONNA TROY POSTER 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 September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. POSTER, 55x28, FC $19.95 CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Pre-solicited; in stores January 16, 2002. The Man of Steel leads the way as the first in a new series of mini-busts from DC Direct! The first series of mini-busts will feature DC's classic characters, beginning with this portrayal of a classic retro-style Superman as a dynamic bust of the Man of Steel, poised in mid-flight. The CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST is approximately 6.25" in length to the tip of his outstretched hand and 5" wide, standing on a base that measures 5" wide x 4" diameter x .25" high. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST 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 October-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. MINI-BUST $45.00 GREEN ARROW STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER; BASED ON DESIGNS BY MATT WAGNER Pre-solicited; in stores January 9, 2002. Green Arrow is back, both in his new highly acclaimed monthly series...and now as a new hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue! The GREEN ARROW STATUE features the Emerald Archer with bow in hand, arrow notched, ready to take aim and let fly the shaft that will take down any evildoer. Set on an urban rooftop, the GREEN ARROW STATUE is designed by Matt Wagner and sculpted by Tim Bruckner and stands approximately 11 1/4" tall by 5 5/8" wide 7" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN ARROW 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 October-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 IMAGE COMICS AGENCY #3 TOP COW COMICS (W) Paul Jenkins (P/I) Kyle Hotz (C) Matt Nelson Hot on the tail of God's Man, the Agency enter a virtual world of sin and lust amid which the master plan of their quarry is being constructed. But once inside the mind of a madman, they find that they are not alone. See the rumble in the Sin-Drome of epic proportions. FC, 32pg $2.50 AGENCY PREVIEW TOP COW COMICS (W) Paul Jenkins (P/I) Kyle Hotz One of the most talked about series of the summer made its premiere earlier this year in sought after Agency Preview book. Readers were treated to the first glimpse of Paul Jenkins new mini-series, featuring a team of beings, hired to handle the jobs others cannot. Containing some of Kyle Hotz1s conceptual and sketch art for the series, this black-and-white preview book is the perfect addition to any fans collection. Quantities limited. Allocations may occur. B&W, 16pg PI APHRODITE IX #1 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE TOP COW COMICS (W) David Wohl (P) David Finch (I) Joe Weems (C) Steve Firchow Last years convention season was filled with many must have exclusives but none were talked about than the Aphrodite IX #1 convention special. This incredible first issue had only been available at the 2000 Wizard World convention but now we1re giving you the chance to pick up this hard to find issue while you can. Only 1500 are available so place your orders now! Quantities limited. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg PI APHRODITE IX #1 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE: SIGNED EDITION Limited to 250 copies. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg $19.95 THE CREECH: OUT FOR BLOOD #2 TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS (W/A) Greg Capullo (Colors) Tyson Wengler Cover by Greg Capullo Spurred on by reports circulated by the media, the entire city joins in the hunt for the Creech, who they are told is a new form of terrorist weapon. Seeking to escape the murderous mob, as well as the violent urges welling up inside him, the Creech finds refuge among the ashy remains of what was once his (Dr. Battu's) old laboratory. Soon, he is joined by his only friend and former ally, reporter Chris Rafferty, whose desperate search has led him and psychiatrist Cynthia Nicole Thomas, his old flame, to the burned-out lab. Together they hatch a plan to clone Dr. Battu and reverse the mind transfer, an act that would free him from the torment and misery he suffers being imprisoned in a killing machine. This ambitious, if not impossible task, will become even more difficult when the mysterious men in shades finally catch up with Chris. FC, 48pg $4.95 DELICATE CREATURES HARDCOVER JOE'S COMICS (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Michael Zulli (C) Steve Firchow Prepare to enter a fairy tale world like none other as acclaimed Rising Stars and Midnight Nation creator and writer J. Michael Straczynski introduces you to the wonders of Delicate Creatures. A modern day fable complete with a beautiful castle and eclectic cast filled with extraordinary characters, Delicate Creatures will once again show why J. Michael Straczynski continues to shine as one of today's top writers. With illustrations provided by the amazing Michael Zulli and Steve Firchow, this special edition hardcover is sure to leave you craving for more and wondering just how much of a fairy tale it actually is! FC, 56pg $9.95 GI JOE #1 (W) Joshua Blaylock (P)Steven Kurth (I)John Larter (Cover) J. Scott Campbell The world's greatest task force returns! When secret government technology disappears into thin air, the clues lead to the unbelievable — Cobra, the ruthless terrorist faction of the 1980's, hell-bent on world domination — is back! Only a highly elite squadron of "Real American Heroes" can stop them: G.I.JOE! Old favorites return to usher in a new era of G.I.Joe, and to shut Cobra down before they can slither their way back into American life. With painted back cover by David Michael Beck. FC, 32pg $2.95 HELLSPAWN #14 TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS (W) Steve Niles (A) Ashley Wood Cover by Ashley Wood LIGHT OF DAY—For years the Hellspawn has stood at the edge of the world, lurking in the shadows. He has battled to regain his life while losing his humanity every moment that passes. He has but one fear and that fear is about to be exposed by a mysterious hero from the past. Spawn will come face-to-face with the one circumstance he has avoided since Malebolgia spat him from the bowels of Hell. Today a Hellspawn will cower in the light of day and fight the greatest battle he has ever fought. FC, 32pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HELLSPAWN #1 FC 32pp $2.50 **************** MCFARLANES'S 3D ANIMATION, SERIES II MCFARLANE TOYS After releasing its first anime series to critical and fan acclaim in 2000, McFarlane Toys went back to the drawing board for its second line of Japanese animation characters. McFarlane's 3D Animation from Japan Series II represents the depth and breadth of the anime world with a mix of classic and visually striking new properties, including: Akira (from Akira), Major Motoko Kusanagi (from Ghost in the Shell), Soul Taker (from Soul Taker), Tenchi Masaki (from Tenchi Muyo!), Naomi Armitage (from Armitage III), And Joker (Clown bike gang leader from Akira). (CAUT: 4) Figure PI 18" MOVIE MANIACS II MCFARLANE TOYS McFarlane Toys has resculpted two of its most popular Movie Maniacs characters as huge 18-inch-tall action figures. The line consists of Ash, the protagonist from Army of Darkness, and Leatherface, the chainsaw-wielding psycho from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Both figures have motion-activated sound chips and are fully articulated. (#17411-3) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MECH DESTROYER #4 (W) Robert Chong (P) Jae Kim (I) JK Studios Reese Taylor and the XR5000 attempt to rescue a group of prisoners from a heavily guarded transport shuttle. Known only as the "Berserkers", these mysterious prisoners are considered by the Jå Daks to be their greatest threat. It is up to Reese to free the prisoners and bring them back to the rebel base before they can be turned into an imperial fighting force. But, in order for the mission to succeed, Reese and the XR5000 must defeat a nearly invincible battle droid that stands in their way. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MECH DESTROYER #1 & 2 FC, 32pg $2.95Ea. ******************* MOVIE MANIACS IV FIGURES MCFARLANE TOYS Now in its fourth incarnation, the Movie Maniacs line has taken on a dark life of its own! What began as a series of horror toys has evolved into an action figure line that encompasses a broader range of film characters, from psycho nasties to cyborgs. This fourth Movie Maniacs series is McFarlane Toys' broadest and most compelling yet, and is scheduled to include: the Blair Witch (from The Blair Witch Project), New Freddy Krueger sculpt (from A Nightmare on Elm Street), Evil Ash (from Army of Darkness), T-800 (from Terminator 2), T-1000 (from Terminator 2), Candyman (from Candyman III). (#17600) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MOVIE MANIACS IV JAWS DELUXE BOXED SET MCFARLANE TOYS This incredibly detailed boxed set from Movie Maniacs IV re-creates a powerful scene from Jaws, one of the most enduring and popular horror films of all time. This is the boxed set from Movie Maniacs IV, which also includes six carded figures and two 18-inch deluxe figures. (#17310) (CAUT: 4) Boxed Set PI JIM MORRISON FIGURE MCFARLANE TOYS Despite being not long for this mortal coil, Jim Morrison's tenure with The Doors established him as rock 'n' roll's pre- eminent frontman. Though he died in 1971, few singers have been able to match Morrison's charisma and sheer vocal ability. Now, thanks to McFarlane Toys, the Lizard King will forever live on. Figure includes mic and custom base. (#12190) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI LITTLE RED HOT: BOUND #2 (W/A) Dawn Brown Word of the so-called "holy child" has spread among the world's most powerful leaders. Each is desperate enough to claim the boy as their own. Desperate enough to pay any price. On their continued search for the boy, Chane and the Prices travel to a small mountain village in India, Guerrilla forces have already arrived, and are systematically rounding up all the children. Chane learns the boy may be hiding in a temple tucked safely away in the mountains. A soul-searching climb puts our heroes within the boy's reach, but they are intercepted by the rogue bounty hunter, Venditti. FC, 32pg $2.95 MINISTRY OF SPACE #3 (W) Warren Ellis (A) Chris Weston (C) Laura DePuy It's the last quarter of the 20th Century, and while America and Russia are entangled in cold wars and police actions, Great Britain has her head in the clouds; the Martian Fleet is being assembled around Churchill Station in Earth orbit, Sir John Dashwood taking the Empire to a red world no matter who he has to trample on. It's the early 21st Century, and the Ministry Of Space is discovering exactly how red John Dashwood's world is. The British Empire is in orbit, on the Moon and Mars -- but it took blood to get them there. The secret of the Ministry Of Space may see the sun finally go down on the Empire... The final issue of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful MINISTRY OF SPACE also contains a two-page preview of the upcoming BLACK HORSES miniseries by Warren Ellis and John Paul Leon! FC, 32pg $2.95 NOBLE CAUSES: FIRST IMPRESSIONS (W) Jay Faerber (P) Billy Dallas Patton & Patrick Gleason (I) Damon Hacker & John Wycough You've asked us and asked us, "When is Image going to do super-hero books again?" Well, be careful what you wish for. This September, Image Comics proudly presents NOBLE CAUSES. We invite you to see a new side to the world's most famous super-heroes, a side that they don't want you to see. The Nobles are just like your family, that is if you family were rich, beautiful, and super-powered. NOBLE CAUSES is true labor of love written by Jay Faerber, the current writer of Titans from DC Comics, and a regular contributor to the quarterly anthology series, Gen-Active. No stranger to intriguing character driven stories and interpersonal relationships, Jay's past work includes stints on Green Lantern, Superboy, Generation X, New Warriors, and the X-Men. He and an incredible band of artistic jump starts have created a world where drama and power play out together in surprising new ways. It's the Fantastic Four meets the Kennedys. It's a book so entertaining that you'll punch yourself silly for missing. NOBLE CAUSES: FIRST IMPRESSIONS is a completely self-contained introduction to this new, on-going series. NOBLE CAUSES #1 will be released later this winter after we have several more issues inventoried and ready to print. Super-heroes? Yes. Role models? No. NOBLE CAUSES: FIRST IMPRESSIONS, a big first step into an even bigger, compelling new world. A self-contained introductory one-shot to the upcoming ongoing series. Every girl thinks her boyfriend is a catch, but Georgetown bookseller Liz Donnelly's got bragging rights --she's dating Dash Noble, the famous super-hero with the quick smile and quicker legs. She and Dash have reached that special place in their relationship where he wants her to meet his family... and what a family it is! The Nobles are the planet's premiere super-heroes, worshipped and adored the world over, but there's a side to them that the public doesn't see... a side they keep hidden. Join Liz as she becomes the first person to go behind closed doors and see the Noble family as they really are. Jay Faerber (Titans, New Warriors, Generation X) unveils his first creator-owned work in this introductory one-shot, which serves as the lead-in to the NOBLE CAUSES ongoing series, debuting in December! Featuring the incredible art team of penciller Billy Dallas Patton and inker Damon Hacker. BONUS 8-PAGE FLASHBACK TALE! When Liz arranged for the author of a "tell-all" book about the Nobles to do a signing at her bookstore, she hoped it'd bring in some customers... she never expected it'd bring in Dash Noble himself! See how Liz first met Dash in this Flashback Adventure, written by series creator Faerber and drawn by the regular back-up team of penciller Patrick Gleason & inker John Wycough! FC, 32pg $2.95 OBERGEIST: RAGNAROK HIGHWAY #5 MINOTAUR PRESS (W) Dan Jolley, Tony Harris (P) Tony Harris (I) Ray Snyder (C) Matt Hollingsworth Jürgen's past comes back with a vengeance as he and Elsa are ambushed in a labyrinthine junkyard. The true nature of Jürgen's quest -- and of the two "angels" behind it -- are revealed, as he faces Tin Can, a horde of Neos... and the spectre of Adam Weiss. It's a blood-spattered detour on the Ragnarok Highway as Obergeist continues. FC, 32pg $2.95 POWERS SCRIPTBOOK (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming 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 and Deena Pilgrim do their job. This special collection brings you the original scripts of the multi Eisner award-nominated Powers hugely successful entire first year of publication. Take a look inside the world of this amazing comic book series from an angle few creative teams ever allow the audience to have. Read eleven original scripts straight from the laptop of the writer wizard proclaimed the best writer of the year! Read the entire 'retro girl' story line along with 'ride along' and 'role play.' Each script will be illustrated with stunning new artwork from powers artist Mike Avon Oeming. Stark beautiful images created especially for this amazing collection. BW, 344pg $19.95 RANDY O'DONNELL IS THE M@N #3 (W) Tom DeFalco (P) Ron Lim (I) Robert Jones (L) Jack Morelli (C) Bob Sharen The Terror of the Warrior Toads! A single, self-contained story providing readers with everything they need to know. What's a young super hero to do? Randy has finally managed to attract the attention of his dream girl Stephanie Anderson, but it looks like he may miss their first date because he's needed back on Bollucidar. Before he can return to Earth, he has to learn why a race of Warrior Toads is suddenly attacking the coastal cities, fight a barbarian bruiser in a death battle, and defeat a three- headed dragon! And there's also the problem of a lovesick Toad Princess--Hoo-boy! There are some days when being a super hero just ain't all it's cracked up to be! Plus — bonus text feature — HOW TO WRITE COMICS, Part 2 "Honing Your Theme!" Using this very issue as an example, Tom DeFalco will give you concrete examples on how to build your plot and construct your scenes around a central theme--a technique you'll need to know if you want to write any kind of fiction! Writer Tom DeFalco has called 'THE M@N #3 one of the best single comics he's ever worked on period. This is a fine issue to join us on and discover us at our very best. FC, 32pg $2.95 RISING STARS #17 JOE'S COMICS (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P & I) Brent Anderson The final act begins in the story of the Specials. This issue marks the start of the arc that will follow the remaining Specials through their later adulthood and eventual deaths. We jump forward another dozen years, and see the effects that the Specials have had in their campaign to change the world, whether the world wants to be changed or not. But now the world has the tools to begin fighting back.... FC, 32pg $2.50 SAM & TWITCH #26 TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Alex Maleev (C) Jay Fotos Cover By Ashley Wood The Jon Doe Affair, Part VII: The Aftermath—This is the epilogue to the epic Jon Doe Affair story arc. With Sam and Twitch's lives in a shambles following the events that transpired with the videotaping serial killer, will the detectives be able to put their world back in order? Sam and Twitch #26 wraps up the story arc that saw creator Todd McFarlane's return to the writing desk. This will surely be one of the most talked-about comic books of the year. FC, 32pg $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #90 by Erik Larsen. RETURN TO CHICAGO. When the Dragon killed a deadly time-traveling foe the domino effect that resulted caused the Earth to go through a startling transformation! The Dragon returns to Chicago to find that one of his closest friends died-- at his own hands! Determined to tame this Savage World, the Dragon plots to overthrow the government and seize control — steps are taken to reclaim the world from one of his deadliest foes! Beginning an Earth shattering new story arc that changes everything! A great jumping on place for new readers. As always, this issue of Savage Dragon is COMPLETELY accessible to old and new readers! Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation! FC, 32pg $2.95 SHIDIMA # 0 (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Warui Namakemono (I) Ramil Sunga A despotic empire rules in the land of Shidima. An empire fueled by the terrifying fighting abilities of both its emperor, and his retainers. Amidst a bloody civil war for control of the throne, one outsider makes a choice that changes the fate of the entire nation. Join our hero as he makes the choices that ultimately entwine him in the brutal battle for succession to the lordship of the most enigmatic realm in the Warlands Universe. This issue also includes an exclusive art gallery with sketches and never before seen artwork! Note: This book ships with two covers: Cover A by Pat Lee, Cover B by Warui Namakemono. FC, 32pg $2.95 SPAWN #114 TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS (W) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian Haberlin Cover By Greg Capullo The Bridge, Part l—Working on a restoration project in a remote part of Japan, an architect dreams of doomed ancestors, vengeful gods and hungry demons — and of a mysterious bridge that leads to the gateway to Hell. A strange discovery at the excavation site soon leads him to believe that his dreams are more than they seem ... and to a terrifying encounter with the Hellspawn. Part one of a new two-part story arc. FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #31 TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I) Kevin Conrad Cover by Ashley Wood Home To Roost—The Beast of the Wood has emerged to feast on the flesh of the living and there is nobody left that can stop its unnatural hunger. Soldiers and villagers lie dead in the fields of Rhyll, stacked like cordwood as far as the eye can see. Covenant is down, beaten, on the brink of death. The past has finally caught up with the Hellspawn. He gambled with the laws of God and now the time has come to pay. And pay he shall. FC, 32pg $2.50 TELLOS: SONS & MOONS GRAPHIC NOVEL (W) Todd Dezago (P) Tracie Mauk, Eric Hanson, Mauricet (cover) NICK CARDY! Sporting a Gorgeous Cover by Comics Legend, NICK CARDY, Todd Dezago and Mike Wieringo present this third installment of their Anthology series! The first tale, "Night Flight" recounts the less-than-romantic first meeting between the Pirate Queen, Serra and the adventurous thief, Hawke! Pencilled and inked by newcomer, Tracie Mauk! Next is "Jealous Skies", which reveals the secret of Hawke's wings! This fable is pencilled by Eric Wolfe Hanson and inked by Howard Shum (Intrigue, Aquaman). Eric also provides the back cover. And finally, the "Legend of Oge K'Tion", the story of the Amulet. Pencilled and inked by Belgian Sensation, Mauricet, this tale provides some much requested history to the magikal world of Tellos!! With pin-ups by Thor Badendyck, Carlo Barberi, and Mike Wieringo, this tome is a crowd pleaser! Don't miss it! FC, 48pg $5.95 THE 10TH MUSE #6 (W)Marv Wolfman, (P) Roger Cruz (C) Paul Mounts GUEST STARRING TELLOS' SERRA! Even as her friends have been turned to stone, The 10th Muse has found herself transported to another dimension. This is the high-fantasy realm of the acclaimed Image Comic Series - TELLOS, and it is filled with dangers unlike any the Muse has ever faced. But, more important to the Muse is that Tellos holds a vital secret to the Muse's hidden past. DIRECT COVER #1 (Andy Park)—FC, 32pg $2.95 DIRECT COVER #2 (Mike Wieringo/Photo)—FC, 32pg $2.95 TOMB RAIDER #½ TOP COW COMICS (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Michael Lopez; Eric Basaldura (I) Livesay; MarloAlquiza (C) Jonathan D. Smith Delving into Lara's origin, the Tomb Raider 1/2 issue is sure to please fans of the statuesque beauty. Questing for a legendary relic, Lara must stay alive long enough to make amends for an error from her past. Eloquently illustrated by the talents of Michael and Eric Basaldura and surrounded with a brand new cover by series artist Andy Park, this special half issue is sure to find its way into your heart. FC, 24pg $2.95 UNIVERSE #2 TOP COW COMICS (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Glapion (C) Steve Firchow The universe unfolds revealing layer upon layer of intrigue. As Tom Judge takes the pilgrimage of a fallen soul, he follows in the footsteps of Dante only to realize that they don't go very far. The hottest new series of the year continues to heat up as Top Cow's Universe continues to grow! FC, 32pg $2.50 VIOLENT MESSIAHS #8 (W) Joshua Dysart (P) Tone Rodriguez (C) Travis Smith Cover Art by Travis Smith CONCLUSION! We've toyed with you long enough! All roads lead to North End Mansion for our fiery finale. Love has given Citizen Pain the strength to rebel against the genetic program that controls him and those who have created him. It is in the midst of this monster's personal liberation that Cheri, Houston, Jeremiah, Jubal and the Keepers will collide. Violent Messiahs, the comic book that refuses to follow the rules, brings you the end of its first story arc, an ending that will have you wondering, "where can they possibly go from here?" You think this is just hype!? You must not know us very well. Buckle up, because we're going to make you love comic books all over again. FC, 32pg $2.95 VIOLENT MESSIAHS VOL. I #1 SIGNED (ORIGINAL B&W DEBUT STORY) The very first appearence of Citizen Pain and Cheri Major. The only place to get the original story published from Hurricane Ent. in 1997. Published in B&W and filled with 32 pages of original art and story, this edition is signed by VM co-creators William O'Neill and Joshua Dysart. Offer limited to THE VERY LAST 1000 COPIES available anywhere. Allocations will apply. B&W, 32pg PI WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE # 2 (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Rob Armstrong In the clutches of the Ryotian Empire, our heroes soon discover that the lines between allies and enemies are not as clear-cut as they believe. Held captive inside an enormous underground city, they must plan a way to escape the Aethril mines, and convince others to resume the fight to save Warlands from utter ecological disaster. Meanwhile, Zeph encounters an old enemy as he tries to find a way to free his companions and escape the most heavily fortified city on the continent. Also included in this issue is a special five page flipbook of the upcoming Warlands title 'Banished Knights', which tells the dark tale of the aftermath of the Darklyte Crusade, told from the perspective of it's losers, the scattered remnants of the Vampire Horde of Datara. NOTE: This issue will ship with 3 covers. 2 covers by Pat Lee will form a single image when placed side-by-side and 1 cover by Penciler/Inker Alvin Lee of the upcoming Banished Knights! COVER A/PART ONE (Pat Lee/Elena)—FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER B/PART TWO (Pat Lee/Zeph)—FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER C/PART THREE (Alvin Lee)—FC, 32pg $2.95 WITCHBLADE #51 TOP COW COMICS (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Brian Ching (C) Steve Firchow What would you do if you found out that you were one of the most important people in the world? Where would you go if you couldn't handle the truth of your very own existence? What would you say to someone who TOLD you your purpose on this earth? Sara Pezzini is faced with some very difficult decisions and learns more answers to the question, "What is the Witchblade?" FC, 32pg $2.50 MARVEL COMICS Max Comics ALIAS #1 painted cover by david mack brian michael bendis/michael gaydos • THE SCOOP: The House kicks off its Mature Readers imprint with a new crime fiction series written by Brian Michael Bendis! • THE STORY: Meet Jessica Jones, a former costumed super hero who, in fact, stunk at it. With powers unremarkable in comparison to the great icons of Marvel, Jessica never found her niche. But once she hung up her cape, she was surprised at how quickly she fell out of the spandex loop. Sure, she may hang out with some of the Avengers socially, but she`s not welcome in Avengers Mansion. And she feels the rejection. She`s self-destructive, drinks too much, and has a huge inferiority complex. And did we mention that she's now a Private Investigator who specializes in cases of the super human variety? So if you're thirsty for the film noir feel and complex characterization, grab a stool at the bar! • BENDIS SPEAKS: "We'll follow Jessica through a totally unique look at the Marvel Universe. We'll see ideas and characters from a different light. Things you have never seen before in a Marvel comic. It's an adult oriented crime drama, much in the vein of my graphic novels Jinx and Powers and my work on DAREDEVIL. It's a character driven piece. Luke Cage, Matt Murdock, and Carol Danvers all pop up in early issues, just to name a few. And it's beautiful to look at with art by penciler Michael Gaydos (Jinx) and inker Matt Hollingsworth, and with stunning painted covers by David Mack." • THE FORMAT: Ongoing monthly series. 32 pages, with ads. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. 7-59606-05124-3-00111 2.99 FURY #1 cover by bill sienkiewicz garth ennis/darick robertson/jimmy palmiotti • THE SCOOP: Want a fast-paced, irreverent, war/spy thriller laced with a strong dose of very black humor? Then saddle up, soldier! This Mature Readers adventure tells the story of an older, but no wiser, highly p.o.'d Nick Fury who's found himself on the scrap heap and wants nothing more than to go back into action. But the cold war is over, and the days when S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra engaged in complex games of strategy and espionage with the fate of the world at stake are gone. Or are they? • THE STORY: After a brisk firefight in the Mexican desert, Fury discovers both ex-S.H.I.E.L.D. and ex-Hydra personnel among the enemy dead — further evidence that the glory days when good was good and evil was evil are behind him and fading fast. But a ray of light on the horizon comes from an unexpected source: an old enemy of Nick's is in town, an ex-Hydra soldier who almost killed our grizzled hero — and vice versa — more than a dozen times. And Rudy's got an offer for his old adversary... boy, does he! • THE CREATORS: You want intense? How's this lineup: Garth Ennis (PUNISHER, Preacher) on words, Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan) on pencils, and Jimmy Palmiotti (PUNISHER) on inks! We even got Bill Sienkiewicz (ELEKTRA ASSASSIN) to supply covers! Now that's hard core! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, six-issue series will be 32 pages, with ads. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. 7-59606-05165-6-00111 2.99 U.S. WAR MACHINE #1-3 cover by chuck austen chuck austen/chuck austen/ann austen • THE SCOOP: A brand-new series — coming at you every week! It's blood-chilling espionage, bone-breaking violence and full-throttle action as the most dangerous forces on the planet vie for the ultimate killing machine! • THE STORY: Billionare inventor Tony Stark has created the War Machine, a weapon of such destructive power that its single usage has prompted its shocked creator into vowing to never again manufacture munitions. This means that the awesome instrument of lethal force known as the MPI-2100 mobile infantry suit will be put on ice. While Stark feels that this concludes the subject, it is in fact merely the beginning. For the terrorist organizations known as Hydra and A.I.M. now crave the deadly technology. And when the super-spy agency called S.H.I.E.L.D. gets involved, the stage is set for a global conflict that could snuff out millions of lives! It's a story as timely as today's headlines — and it's coming at you every week! • THE CREATOR: His art on ELEKTRA made everyone take notice; now Chuck Austen cuts loose by writing and drawing U.S. WAR MACHINE! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this 12-issue, weekly series will be 24 pages — with no ads — in bold black-and-white. Did we mention that it's weekly? • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. 7-59606-05166-3-00111 1.50 7-59606-05166-3-00211 1.50 7-59606-05166-3-00311 1.50 ORIGIN #1 cover by joe quesada paul jenkins/andy kubert • THE SCOOP: This is it! Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert deliver the origin you've all been waiting for! • THE STORY: For years, one camp of comic book readers demanded the story be told, while another begged us not to! Now, almost 30 years after he was created, Wolverine — the most enigmatic and popular character in comics — will finally have the story of his origin told for the first time! Who is the mysterious man known only as Logan? Where does he come from? How did his powers first appear? This special six-issue series will finally answer the question: who is the man known as Wolverine?! Throw away your expectations and prepare to enter the unknown! • JENKINS SPEAKS: "He's spent all of these years wondering where he came from and who he is. This story will now give us insight as to why he became the person he is — where he comes from and how he was shaped as a person," Paul Jenkins explained. "So if you take Wolverine and boil him down to his essence — forget the events, forget the adamantium skeleton, forget about the healing factor and all that sort of stuff — and take him as a person only, he's the kind of person who like the rest of us questions himself, wonders what it was that shaped him. He's a metaphor for that sort of existential question that we all ask ourselves all the time. He is the comic book version of that question. By the time we get to the end of this story, we'll answer enough parts of that question that he can go of in search of himself even more than before. It reclarifies and it actually reenergizes him as a character." • THE CREATORS: No one examines the psyche like Paul Jenkins (PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN, INHUMANS, SENTRY, etc.), so we're teaming him up with master X-Men artist Andy Kubert (ULTIMATE X-MEN)! We even got our own EIC, Joe Quesada, to draw the covers! • THE FORMAT: Each chapter of this six-issue series will be 32 pages, with ads — printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05155-7-00111 3.50 X-Men EXILES #4 cover by mike mckone & mark mckenna judd winick/mike mckone/mark mckenna The trial of Phoenix continues! The team can either save the universe or save a friend — so either way, the Exiles lose! What choice will Blink and her band make? And will the end result be worse than they could ever imagine? Find out in part two of "Old Wounds, New Battles"! "An outstanding comic book. It has all the elements that a longtime fan like myself enjoys in a comic: an enthralling story, stunning art, good characterization, a diverse bunch of characters, great action, lots of laughs, and a surprise ending... this book has hit written all over it!" - X-Fan 7-59606-05108-3-00411 2.25 ULTIMATE MARVEL MAGAZINE #9 ULTIMATE X-MEN #9 (by Brian Michael Bendis & Mark Bagley), ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #10 (by Mark Millar & Tom Raney) and ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #5 (by Bendis & Mike Allred) are reprinted in this 80-page, full-color magazine! 07146-01849-09 3.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #398 cover by ian churchill joe casey/ian churchill It's Wolverine vs. Mister Clean in the final chapter of "Poptopia"! It's the ultimate showdown in the London sewers! It's the Canadian berserker vs. the genetic cleanser! Yes, it's Logan going one-on-one with the flame-throwing fiend — and one of them won't walk away from this confrontation! Plus: Chamber learns a harsh lesson! 7-59606-02461-2-39811 2.25 WOLVERINE: WEAPON X TP If you're reading ORIGIN, you gotta learn how Logan got his adamantium! Written and penciled by Barry Windsor-Smith! 7-59606-?-00111 15.95 CABLE #97 cover by igor kordey david tischman/igor kordey/igor kordey • THE SCOOP: The new creative team of writer David Tischman (American Century) and Igor Kordey (Batman/Tarzan) begin a new chapter for the time-tossed soldier! • THE STORY: "The Path of Most Resistance" The guerrila army known as the Shining Path is back in action, and Nathan Summers fights a one-man war in the jungles of Peru to stop their devastating agenda. How much cocaine do you need to lead a revolution? CABLE changes the rules of engagement — exploding in a new, geopolitical direction for a nonstop battle of bombs and babes! • TISCHMAN SPEAKS: "CABLE is going to become much more of a real world, geo-political book," the writer explained to Newsarama 4.0. "Cable is a guy who believes that the war between man and mutant has already begun and that only he can stop it. To that end, he's going to be traveling around the globe, inserting himself into current political hotspots, and forcing himself into those conflicts. I think this book is different than most books on the market right now. We will be using politics as a backdrop, but good stories are always good stories, wherever they take place. I think that this is just an aspect of Cable that has not yet been explored. When you strip everything away, the only thing Cable knows how to do is be a soldier. He believes in his principles, he has seen the bad side of the future, and he's desperately trying to make sure that doesn't happen. He's a solider who has made the decision that he needs to be proactive. He makes his own rules, and this is a book where the ends justify the means." • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01362-3-09711 2.25 CYCLOPS #2 cover by mark texeira & jimmy palmiotti brian k. vaughan/mark texeira/jimmy palmiotti Introducing Ulysses — the man tailor-made to take down Cyclops! Scott Summers is on his own, but is his secret adversary a new foe — or someone connected to a darker side of Cyclops's past? 7-59606-05117-5-00211 2.50 X-TREME X-MEN #5 cover by salvador larroca chris claremont/salvador larroca Gambit is back — and wanted for murder! What kind of mess has Remy LeBeau gotten himself into now, and what can his friends — including Rogue — do to help him... especially if the charge is true? Bishop is a policeman, Rogue loves Gambit, Storm worked with him for a time as a fellow thief — what effect will these charges have on them and their relationships with the rebellious Cajun? And who is the mysterious Red Lotus? What role will he play in this drama? Either way, once he and Rogue meet, their lives will never be the same again — and neither will the team's! 7-59606-05109-0-00511 2.99 NEW X-MEN #118 cover by frank quitely grant morrison/ethan van sciver/tim townsend "Germ Free Generation" Part 1 of 2! Rising human infertility rates. Mutant births on the incr